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« on: February 28, 2008, 08:13:50 PM »

Sorry if this is in the wrong forum.

My wife and I are tossing around the idea of moving from Florida to somewhere in Virginia.  I was looking at what is up there, and I am thinking about being somewhere in the neighborhood of Charlottesville and the University of Virginia, as I'm thinking about going to the clinic, hospital, and doctors at UVA.

I am currently on NxStage and want to stick with that dialysis method.

What I want to know is if anyone has any experience with UVA, or would you suggest going somewhere else?
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« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2008, 07:22:27 PM »

Dear Terry:
Charlottesville and surrounding areas of central Virginia are beautiful and I spend a lot of time there in the spring. My son attends a boarding school near Charlottesville.
I have dialysis at one of the UVA centers at Zion's Crossroads. I appreciate the cleanliness and patient focus during treatment. They have a cheerful, conscientious staff. UVA is an excellent hospital, I have had experience there as well and was confident to be in experienced hands.
If you need resources, I have made many friends out there ... who know realtors etc.
Check it out in the spring when the dogwoods are in bloom! Beautiful.
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« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2008, 07:38:12 PM »

My wife and I are tossing around the idea of moving from Florida to somewhere in Virginia. 

Hi Terry, We also live in Tampa (northwest corner). Rolando dialyzes at DaVita, Temple Terrace. Just curious, what's making you want to leave?

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« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2008, 07:44:35 PM »

Terry, I have met with the NxStage respresentative for the Virginia area. Let me know if you would like her email.
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« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2008, 05:25:35 AM »

My wife and I are tossing around the idea of moving from Florida to somewhere in Virginia. 

Hi Terry, We also live in Tampa (northwest corner). Rolando dialyzes at DaVita, Temple Terrace. Just curious, what's making you want to leave?

Alene

We are both looking for someplace that has four real seasons, instead of hot, real hot, darn hot, holy cow it's hot.

Not to mention how high the Property Taxes are and everything else that's backwards about this state because of all the seniors not allowing any kind of changes to go through.
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In-Center Hemo started 5/2006
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« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2008, 05:32:30 AM »

My wife and I are tossing around the idea of moving from Florida to somewhere in Virginia. 

Hi Terry, We also live in Tampa (northwest corner). Rolando dialyzes at DaVita, Temple Terrace. Just curious, what's making you want to leave?

Alene

We are both looking for someplace that has four real seasons, instead of hot, real hot, darn hot, holy cow it's hot.


Come to the UK, we get 4 seasons in one day sometimes  :rofl;
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« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2008, 02:48:30 PM »



We are both looking for someplace that has four real seasons, instead of hot, real hot, darn hot, holy cow it's hot.

Not to mention how high the Property Taxes are and everything else that's backwards about this state because of all the seniors not allowing any kind of changes to go through.

You forgot.. rain.. more darn rain.. flooding rain(margo get the paddle).. noah's ark rain (yes.. its flooded up into my house.. loads of fun!)

oh yes.. and of course.. the hurricanes.. oooops.. he/she who shall not be mentioned less i call the wind gods at me again!!!
*sigh*..

I want out.. but think im gonna ride this mess out till i retire in.. *gulp*.. 7 more years..
then im hightailing out of here!
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« Reply #7 on: March 06, 2008, 05:00:29 PM »

I love living in florida- we go fishing all year around!!   :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #8 on: March 07, 2008, 11:04:12 AM »

You forgot about the unnaturally supersized bugs too!
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« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2008, 02:22:55 PM »

You forgot about the unnaturally supersized bugs too!

Oh yes.. those mosquitoes the size of small dishes... and the palmetto bugs that never die!!..ugghhh.. thanks for reminding us of those!!
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