Well, one step closer to getting settled into the area. Bought a brand-new 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage in a gated community. If I am lucky I can close by the end of the month, otherwise it will be next month before I get moved in. Soon I get Florida licence plates and drivers licence and I can feel like a real Floridian.
Once I get settled in I will be hosting a dopers’ open house and everyone is invited.
Congratulations!!!
Where in Florida is it? I’m buying a house next October and am excited!!! I’m sick of apartments.
pssst!!! those licence plates don’t make you feels like a foridian. Ya’ll gotta stop going to the theme parks first!
tubagirl, it is in Weston, which is about 10 miles east of Fort Lauderdale. It is a closed gate, planned community and has a community center with large lap pool, and larger pool for general swimming, bike paths, and other nice amenities. The house is brand new, so I will be its first resident.
do you let bikers in? I’ll be by for a doper/warming fest if it doesn’t depreciate the area too badly! I live up in the Melbourne area. Need a good cook for the BBQ? Have grill will travel/work for beer.
later, Tom.
this does vaugly reming me that we need a doperfest as a housewarming party. I’m in Orlando. A bit of a drive…
I woudn’t let me in…
Welcome to the new homeowner’s club. You will automatically be expected to know how to use a drill and an electric screwdriver. An ability to understand wiring diagrams is preferred, but not mandatory. Having the skill to decipher mortgage information is a must, especially if you want to save money on taxes. I am now 2 weeks into the new home and I realize that this is much tougher than it seemed when I was a kid in my parents house. But, it is fun, and kinda cool. Have a blast.
Congratulations, Wanderer. I’m really happy for you!
Hey, congrats Wanderer. It sounds like quite a pad.
Whoa, no ghosts? Bummer. I’d really miss my ethereal housemates.
Congrats, and enjoy.
Peace,
mangeorge
Actually I meant WEST of Fort Lauderdale. If I was 10 miles EAST of Fort Lauderdale the only human neighbors would be on cruise ships.
hflathead, cooks and bikers are WELCOME with a big W. Come on board dude and do the honors of breaking in my grill.
Mullinator, glad you are enjoying it. Owning a house is a bit of work at times, but it sure beats renting. Good for you man!
mangeorge, no ghosts of Christmas past, but perhaps from Christmas future.
Hey hey, make your own history! Cool. 
I want some of that key lime pie. You can make it, right?
Yum!
Peace,
mangeorge
Ft. Lauderdale is quite a drive from where I am, in Polk County. But with enough warning, I might could make the housewarming/dopefest…congratulations!