We closed on the house yesterday. Aside from signing way too many papers, it was a non-event. No lawyers, no bankers, no cheering crowds. The Villages , having done this for 40 years and over 34,000 new homes , has it down to a streamlined event. We had a 2 hour walk-thru with the builder and learned all the intricacies of the house systems. Whenever we found something that needed correction, he was on the phone and in a few minutes , someone showed up to fix it. It was all minor, cracks in the floor grout, some caulking in the windows, paint on the driveway. Now we need to contact and arrange for all the other details. We have to meet with the landscapers to learn about the irrigation system. That uses all reclaimed non-potable water and is totally separate from the house water. We need to arrange for pest control , lawn maintainance, lawn care and satellite. We've already done phone and DSL service, had the windows measured for blinds and met with the contractor about enlarging the lanai. Today the garage floor will be painted with some sort of acrylic covering that is not only attractive but much easier to maintain. This is the first house we have owned where the garage walls are painted and as nice as the interior of the house. The builder gave us a large, thick 3 ringed notebook full of all the guidelines for maintaining the house and the systems. It even tells me how to clean mirrors and toilet bowls.Today we will go and order the golf cart. Thinking that would be an easy decision, we never considered how confusing (and expensive) that process would be. We have finally decided on brand, chose electric over gas and probably will get a navy blue metallic one but that is subject to change. We are not getting one that looks like a vintage car or a fire truck, or police car or in favorite sports team colors. Nor will we get one that is legal to drive on the streets and go faster.....somehow, driving one of those in competition for space with a truck or car doesn't sound very safe.
Cute with many different versions seen around here.
This is what Main Street looks like on most days and nights. No parallel parking here. Everyone just leaves their golf bags on the back with no concerns about theft. Each brand of golf car has a universal key so our key will fit every car in that brand. You can get a security system but the salesman said we didn't need it. Because of the volume of cars and limited color choices, most people have their names on the front....so as not to drive the wrong one home I assume and so you don't have to remember the names of your golf partners.
We've become members of the Inner Circle couples golf group and have been paired up with others for the next 3 months of play. It will be interesting trying to meet our obligations and move all at the same time but we've been assured it's just a fun time with no serious golfing allowed
Still no geckos.............
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