New Villagers in Gilchrist

[WVMtnBoy]

As requested by YankeeQuilter, I did manage to swing 209.96 and obtain a few pics before the light ran out. The roof is complete, interior framed and the drywall is approximately 60% complete. Sorry about the quality of the pics but I was almost photographing by streetlight...:1rotfl:

Your home is coming along very nicely. I'll try to do a better job with the pics!

[WVMtnBoy]

Jimbo . . . . . Eat some meat :laugh:

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[WVMtnBoy]

Your Honor, I have been following your thread since you first posted on ToV. My significant other, Jim and I are coming to TV on February 5 in hopes of buying land and starting our dream home, hopefully in Gilchrist. I keep up on the activities of Gillyland and was wondering if it would be possible to meet you and the lovely Associate Mayor while we are down? :bigbow: If you care to respond, you can reach me at Sharonmmills@gmail.com. I have really enjoyed all the helpful suggestions, the cast of characters and the many, many pictures. Hopeing to hear from you. Regards . . . . . SMills

Hi SMills! Oh my dear...you have no idea of the cast of characters that you will encounter in GillyLand...:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Janice and I and I'm sure our cast of characters would love to meet you when you get here. Please let us know the specifics and we'll try to have a Gilly Gathering for y'all.

[WVMtnBoy]

All you readers of this Thread are going to have to take a break. :sad:
The Mayor :eclipsee_gold_cup: and his Court :jester: are bathing chilout in preparation for the calling of a Gillybration :clap2: at Evens Prairie tonight. :beer3:
As the Finance Officer of the Court, I’m waiving all entry fees tonight. :a040:
SEE YA THERE

Bathing???? Who said I had to take a bath to go to the Gilly Gathering?????? :undecided:

[junction29]

Wow, :cus:

Just been off the thread a couple of days and have about a dozen pages to read!

Welcome to the newcomers that have appeared and we look forward to meeting you eventully :bigbow:

Very concerned about the report from the Finance Director that he has spent Jimbo's bail money :cus:

We will have to discuss sanctions with the Mayor and Lady Mayoress (and anyone else we can rope in)

Had a smashing time (see Mr Mayor it is easy to use properly) with the Mayor, starting a brew of English Bitter, but we are a little concerned that it may be a little too much for colonial palates brought up on Corona - still nothing ventured, nothing gained. :agree:

See you all tonight :bigbow:

[Yankee Quilter]

As requested by YankeeQuilter, I did manage to swing 209.96 and obtain a few pics before the light ran out. The roof is complete, interior framed and the drywall is approximately 60% complete. Sorry about the quality of the pics but I was almost photographing by streetlight...:1rotfl:

Your home is coming along very nicely. I'll try to do a better job with the pics!

You are wonderful and we owe you more than one Corona! We are longning to get back there and party with all of you.... and we almost have a house!!!!! 43 days and it is ours ... (would be nice to sell here!! putting it up for lease next week .... a real new adventure!!)

Hope all of you have a wonderful Gil Chill tonight ... we will be thinking of you!!!

[gmcneill]

Hi, and welcome!
To post a photo, click on "post reply" then use the paper clip icon on the toolbar above to attach photo from your files! Hope that helps!! Do not use the quick reply however...

With a thank you to hotrodgirl for the assist...our soon to be backyard at 211-14.

[Mamaderby]

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[SpicyCajunPugs]

Hi ya'll, I did design on 12/26 and close 4/1. You are in the newest of the new sections! There is an incredible amount of stress in this kind of move, for me a total lifetime shift. the TV teams do not match up with the fear and terror stories your friends will offer about building a house. You can almost fall backwards and relax. Just a couple of exceptions might be to save $ on doing it yourself with fans, fixtures, appliances. otherwise you are really in good hands and so your friends who can't believe can come and buy their own place!
hope to meet you soon,
Kitty, 2961 amherst way

Hi Kitty, thanks so much for the welcome. We are trying to relax but we have been prepping for the design for five months and keep thinking we may forget something like so many on posts have said they have. But with all the great advice we think we will at least cover the major things. LOTS AND LOTS OF CHOICES, THOUGH. But we are just glad we got a lot that satisfies our needs, and then we can just relax and enjoy the life. We hope to meet you soon too, and thanks again...Marcy and Bruce Snell:coolsmiley:

[SpicyCajunPugs]

Bathing???? Who said I had to take a bath to go to the Gilly Gathering?????? :undecided:

We wish we were there already so we could join you for the fun at Evans Prairie. It seems as much fun in the villages as it is in New Orleans where I was born and raised !!!! And I spent many an evening on Bourbon Street...

Marcy and Bruce Snell:laugh:

[shcisamax]

Where were all you sitting and who was there? My husband and I along with another couple were at Evans Prairie around 6:30 for dinner and thought I would see the place taken over by a Gillibration with all you rockin rollers over there. :)

[Lpierleo]

Thinking of all of you having a great evening at Evan's Prairie. Wish we were there, hope to be down in April or earlier. So many homes are making real progress now and some soon to be made design meetings. Welcome to everyone new to the post.

Take care, Linda and Rich

[GilchristCruisers]

Where were all you sitting and who was there? My husband and I along with another couple were at Evans Prairie around 6:30 for dinner and thought I would see the place taken over by a Gillibration with all you rockin rollers over there. :)

We were there..........but never before 8:00. And some fashionably late at 8:30-ish.

Great group tonight. I am so enjoying our neighbors. Feels sort of like a wonderful extended family.

[WVMtnBoy]

We wish we were there already so we could join you for the fun at Evans Prairie. It seems as much fun in the villages as it is in New Orleans where I was born and raised !!!! And I spent many an evening on Bourbon Street...

Marcy and Bruce Snell:laugh:

OMG...you were born & raised in NOLA???? Janice and I love to vacation there and owned a timeshare for many years on Esplanade Ave! You're gonna fit in here just fine!!!

:a040::coolsmiley::a040::coolsmiley:

[Lpierleo]

Hello Everyone: We want to introduce ourselves. We are Bruce and Marcy Snell. We are very excited to finally be doing our design appointment on Thursday, January 24. We have waited almost five months for this appointment, and unfortunately could not get an earlier one because we didn't sell or rent our home until about a week ago. WHEW !!! It was really touch and go there for awhile as to whether we would be able to keep our appointment, but we will be arriving a day earlier on January 23 to settle in and check into the new Villa's over in the village of Pinellas. We have been reading most of the posts you been writing for months, and we can't wait to meet some of you and enjoy our new fun lifestyle. I hope we will be accepted since we are not in 209, 210 or 215. We will be building on lot 52 in Section 214 at 3293 Vicksburg Ave. I would like to get on your list I heard that A-4 has been doing, and the mayor and many others (including the infamous "hotrodgirl") sound like a lot of fun. Just can't wait, and would love to maybe say hi while we are down there between January 23-28. Thanks all.

Marcy and Bruce Snell


Marcy and Bruce, Welcome to The Villages and Congratulations on your design appointment. It is a very exciting time. You will find the people of GillyLand very kind and welcoming to all. We actually have a home in The Village of Sanibel and have been included in some activities such as New Years. Unfortunately, we are not yet there full time, but feel like we have made many friends already. We wont be there when you are doing your design meeting, but we have been through it all before. We built an Iris, and are very pleased. Should you have any questions before your design meeting, just drop me a line, would be happy to share our experience. Good luck.

Linda and Rich

[SMills]

Hi SMills! Oh my dear...you have no idea of the cast of characters that you will encounter in GillyLand...:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Janice and I and I'm sure our cast of characters would love to meet you when you get here. Please let us know the specifics and we'll try to have a Gilly Gathering for y'all.

Good morning and thanks for the reply yesterday. Jim and I are taking the auto train down on February 4 and will be staying in the Eleanor, Evelyn (something like that) Villas(?) until we leave on the 11th. I'll keep reading the string and see if you all are planning a get together while we are down and maybe we'll stop by and meet everyone. We love Brownwood, Jim fancies himself as a Virginia cowboy to it is right up his alley!! Jim has a lot in common with you, Your Honor and if you are a Marine all the better. I wish I were there with you all on the 19th for the birthday pary with Hotrodgirl, it's my birthday too!!! We are hoping to build an expanded Gardenia and keeping our fingers crossed that there will be something down there with our name on it that is close to all the fun and cast of characters in Gillyland. Be well, and enjoy another beautiful day in The Villages, we are expecting 4" of snow today!!!

[WVMtnBoy]

Good morning and thanks for the reply yesterday. Jim and I are taking the auto train down on February 4 and will be staying in the Eleanor, Evelyn (something like that) Villas(?) until we leave on the 11th. I'll keep reading the string and see if you all are planning a get together while we are down and maybe we'll stop by and meet everyone. We love Brownwood, Jim fancies himself as a Virginia cowboy to it is right up his alley!! Jim has a lot in common with you, Your Honor and if you are a Marine all the better. I wish I were there with you all on the 19th for the birthday pary with Hotrodgirl, it's my birthday too!!! We are hoping to build an expanded Gardenia and keeping our fingers crossed that there will be something down there with our name on it that is close to all the fun and cast of characters in Gillyland. Be well, and enjoy another beautiful day in The Villages, we are expecting 4" of snow today!!!

Well, I can't lay claim to being a Devil Dog but I was born on Nov 10th. See if that date rings a bell with Jim.

I just looked at the plot maps for 209 & 210 and there are lots available on the golf course, corners and interiors so please consider moving to GillyLand! It's like a Disney World for adults. Either of these sections will put you right in the middle of things. Sections 211 & 214 will put you just a little farther away but not substantially so. We had a great time a Evans Prairie last night and I would estimate that we had about 20+ people in attendance. The wonderful thing about this neighborhood is, of course, our cast of "characters" of which we have no shortage...:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl: The one thing I do have to caution you about is that Sir John & Lady Wendy (Junction29) now expect a bow or curtsey when receiving the commoners...:bigbow:

We can't wait to meet you guys!

[WVMtnBoy]

Hello Everyone: We want to introduce ourselves. We are Bruce and Marcy Snell. We are very excited to finally be doing our design appointment on Thursday, January 24. We have waited almost five months for this appointment, and unfortunately could not get an earlier one because we didn't sell or rent our home until about a week ago. WHEW !!! It was really touch and go there for awhile as to whether we would be able to keep our appointment, but we will be arriving a day earlier on January 23 to settle in and check into the new Villa's over in the village of Pinellas. We have been reading most of the posts you been writing for months, and we can't wait to meet some of you and enjoy our new fun lifestyle. I hope we will be accepted since we are not in 209, 210 or 215. We will be building on lot 52 in Section 214 at 3293 Vicksburg Ave. I would like to get on your list I heard that A-4 has been doing, and the mayor and many others (including the infamous "hotrodgirl") sound like a lot of fun. Just can't wait, and would love to maybe say hi while we are down there between January 23-28. Thanks all.

Marcy and Bruce Snell


Marcy and Bruce, Welcome to The Villages and Congratulations on your design appointment. It is a very exciting time. You will find the people of GillyLand very kind and welcoming to all. We actually have a home in The Village of Sanibel and have been included in some activities such as New Years. Unfortunately, we are not yet there full time, but feel like we have made many friends already. We wont be there when you are doing your design meeting, but we have been through it all before. We built an Iris, and are very pleased. Should you have any questions before your design meeting, just drop me a line, would be happy to share our experience. Good luck.

Linda and Rich

Hi Bruce & Marcy! No worries about being accepted here! Section 214 is still in Gilchrist so you'll be a native of GillyLand! :clap2: Even if you weren't building in one of the gilly sections, you'd still be welcome. We've adopted several "non-natives" and that has worked out quite well for us. We've had three people trade lots from Fernindina to GillyLand just because we're so much fun! :loco: One of the traders is even a Deflocker Flucker (see A-4 Skyhawk for a complete explanation). :1rotfl: But, we were very lucky to get him, his beautiful spouse and charming MIL.

As you might have gathered, we have quite a cast of characters living here with a touch of international flavor and landed gentry from across the pond. Their presence just spices things up for the rest of us. We also have our infamous (HotRodGirl) and the low key (Me!).

Please let us know when you get settled and we will definitely have a GillyBration so you can met us...one and all...:coolsmiley:

[chiefrose]

Good morning and thanks for the reply yesterday. Jim and I are taking the auto train down on February 4 and will be staying in the Eleanor, Evelyn (something like that) Villas(?) until we leave on the 11th. I'll keep reading the string and see if you all are planning a get together while we are down and maybe we'll stop by and meet everyone. We love Brownwood, Jim fancies himself as a Virginia cowboy to it is right up his alley!! Jim has a lot in common with you, Your Honor and if you are a Marine all the better. I wish I were there with you all on the 19th for the birthday pary with Hotrodgirl, it's my birthday too!!! We are hoping to build an expanded Gardenia and keeping our fingers crossed that there will be something down there with our name on it that is close to all the fun and cast of characters in Gillyland. Be well, and enjoy another beautiful day in The Villages, we are expecting 4" of snow today!!!

Welcome and I'm sure you will be able to find just the lot you want in Gilly. My wife and I took the auto train down for the first time in December. It was such a good experience we are using it once again when we go down for our closing in March. If you haven't done so already I would suggest getting one of the sleeper units as they are better than coach seats. You also get to go to the lounge car between 3 - 4 PM for complimentary wine and cheese. The dinner was also a pleasant surprise. Good luck on your LSV.

[SMills]

Welcome and I'm sure you will be able to find just the lot you want in Gilly. My wife and I took the auto train down for the first time in December. It was such a good experience we are using it once again when we go down for our closing in March. If you haven't done so already I would suggest getting one of the sleeper units as they are better than coach seats. You also get to go to the lounge car between 3 - 4 PM for complimentary wine and cheese. The dinner was also a pleasant surprise. Good luck on your LSV.

Good morning Chief - we are getting the sleeper round trip. that for the tip about the wine and cheese, I didn't know that. I am looking forward to relaxing and let the train fight the traffic! This will be our third trip to TV, we were down in July to see how we could handle the Florida summer and it was cooler down there than in Arlington, VA where we live. This will be our second LSV and this time we are buying! Looking forward to meeting all the Gilly Characters! Have a beautiful day in TV!!

[SpicyCajunPugs]

OMG...you were born & raised in NOLA???? Janice and I love to vacation there and owned a timeshare for many years on Esplanade Ave! You're gonna fit in here just fine!!!

:a040::coolsmiley::a040::coolsmiley:

Yes, Marcy is a native New Orleanean and I was born and lived much of my life in Jacksonville, FL, but I also fell in love with NOLA and the French Quarter. So I am an adopted Cajun. Maybe we can travel sometimes to NOLA together and report our "activities" back to the folks in Gillyland, etc. :a040:

[slee317]

It is amazing that they can put the block up in one day and then they bring in the pre-made trusses and the roof goes on almost as quick!

[SpicyCajunPugs]

Hello Everyone: We want to introduce ourselves. We are Bruce and Marcy Snell. We are very excited to finally be doing our design appointment on Thursday, January 24. We have waited almost five months for this appointment, and unfortunately could not get an earlier one because we didn't sell or rent our home until about a week ago. WHEW !!! It was really touch and go there for awhile as to whether we would be able to keep our appointment, but we will be arriving a day earlier on January 23 to settle in and check into the new Villa's over in the village of Pinellas. We have been reading most of the posts you been writing for months, and we can't wait to meet some of you and enjoy our new fun lifestyle. I hope we will be accepted since we are not in 209, 210 or 215. We will be building on lot 52 in Section 214 at 3293 Vicksburg Ave. I would like to get on your list I heard that A-4 has been doing, and the mayor and many others (including the infamous "hotrodgirl") sound like a lot of fun. Just can't wait, and would love to maybe say hi while we are down there between January 23-28. Thanks all.

Marcy and Bruce Snell


Marcy and Bruce, Welcome to The Villages and Congratulations on your design appointment. It is a very exciting time. You will find the people of GillyLand very kind and welcoming to all. We actually have a home in The Village of Sanibel and have been included in some activities such as New Years. Unfortunately, we are not yet there full time, but feel like we have made many friends already. We wont be there when you are doing your design meeting, but we have been through it all before. We built an Iris, and are very pleased. Should you have any questions before your design meeting, just drop me a line, would be happy to share our experience. Good luck.

Linda and Rich


Hi Linda and Rich, thanks so much for the warm welcome and the offer to give us advice on building an Iris. Anything you can suggest would be very needed and welcome. We have been going over things for months, and still feel a little unprepared and we are afraid we may miss something. Can you let us know a little bit about the process they are doing now and any suggestions specifically for the Iris?

Thanks, Marcy and Bruce Snell

[SpicyCajunPugs]

Hi Bruce & Marcy! No worries about being accepted here! Section 214 is still in Gilchrist so you'll be a native of GillyLand! :clap2: Even if you weren't building in one of the gilly sections, you'd still be welcome. We've adopted several "non-natives" and that has worked out quite well for us. We've had three people trade lots from Fernindina to GillyLand just because we're so much fun! :loco: One of the traders is even a Deflocker Flucker (see A-4 Skyhawk for a complete explanation). :1rotfl: But, we were very lucky to get him, his beautiful spouse and charming MIL.

As you might have gathered, we have quite a cast of characters living here with a touch of international flavor and landed gentry from across the pond. Their presence just spices things up for the rest of us. We also have our infamous (HotRodGirl) and the low key (Me!).

Please let us know when you get settled and we will definitely have a GillyBration so you can met us...one and all...:coolsmiley:

Thanks so much, and we can't wait to meet you (the mayor !!) and your lovely wife and some of the other "characters" of your special group. Our pugs, Mysty and Angie, would really enjoy meeting y'all also, as well as your lovely animals I have been reading about. :laugh: Please let us know if there are any planned get to gethers while we are there (January 23-morning of January 28) and if our design appointment schedule allows, we will do our best to make it. We wanted to mention one more little thing "with caution" since we know there are some football fans in the group. We are huge N.O. Saints fans, of course. But Marcy is also a huge fan of the LSU Tigers and Bruce is a huge fan of the Florida State Seminoles because of our alumni status. We are also huge fans of each others teams..we are not a house divided; We are actually a house very much united. And we are, for the most part, very respectful about the other "lesser" teams ! LOL !!!!! Ha, Ha. Hope to see you soon.

Marcy and Bruce Snell

[CalcTeacher]

Good morning Chief - we are getting the sleeper round trip. that for the tip about the wine and cheese, I didn't know that. I am looking forward to relaxing and let the train fight the traffic! This will be our third trip to TV, we were down in July to see how we could handle the Florida summer and it was cooler down there than in Arlington, VA where we live. This will be our second LSV and this time we are buying! Looking forward to meeting all the Gilly Characters! Have a beautiful day in TV!!

SMills: When are you arriving? I know you and I chatted over email...still need to call you about getting together in NoVa...but hubby and I are flying down tonight and staying through to Monday morning.

If you're on the spreadsheet, get my cell # off it and call me!! We are at our house waiting on contractors all day Friday (tomorrow).

[SMills]

SMills: When are you arriving? I know you and I chatted over email...still need to call you about getting together in NoVa...but hubby and I are flying down tonight and staying through to Monday morning.

If you're on the spreadsheet, get my cell # off it and call me!! We are at our house waiting on contractors all day Friday (tomorrow).

Hi CaclTeacher - I've sent you several texts hoping to meet you before you all move to TV. We are arriving om February 5 and leave on the morning of February 11. We are planning on buying and WVMTNBoy suggests sections 209 or 210. Are you in either of them. I've printed off the maps for both areas and plan on contacting my sales rep on the availability.

Sorry, I am not on the spreadsheet, I didn't think we were far enough along in the process to get on the spreadsheet! Good to hear from you. Hope we can touch base while you are still in NoVA. Regards . . . . :):)

[SMills]

Well, I can't lay claim to being a Devil Dog but I was born on Nov 10th. See if that date rings a bell with Jim.

I just looked at the plot maps for 209 & 210 and there are lots available on the golf course, corners and interiors so please consider moving to GillyLand! It's like a Disney World for adults. Either of these sections will put you right in the middle of things. Sections 211 & 214 will put you just a little farther away but not substantially so. We had a great time a Evans Prairie last night and I would estimate that we had about 20+ people in attendance. The wonderful thing about this neighborhood is, of course, our cast of "characters" of which we have no shortage...:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl: The one thing I do have to caution you about is that Sir John & Lady Wendy (Junction29) now expect a bow or curtsey when receiving the commoners...:bigbow:

We can't wait to meet you guys!

Your Honor - I have looked at the maps for 209 and 210 and was wondering if you know what 209.47 looks like. In 210 there are two lots 210.157 and 210.94? If you any thoughts on these, I would appreciate it. I thought I would have some lot numbers to give to my sales rep before coming down so that he could see if they are still available. Jim and I are looking forward to meeting all the Gilly Characters! Be well and enjoy another beautiful day in TV!! We are waiting for our snow to arrive this afternoon. . . .

[bogo2128]

Thanks so much, and we can't wait to meet you (the mayor !!) and your lovely wife and some of the other "characters" of your special group. Our pugs, Mysty and Angie, would really enjoy meeting y'all also, as well as your lovely animals I have been reading about. :laugh: Please let us know if there are any planned get to gethers while we are there (January 23-morning of January 28) and if our design appointment schedule allows, we will do our best to make it. We wanted to mention one more little thing "with caution" since we know there are some football fans in the group. We are huge N.O. Saints fans, of course. But Marcy is also a huge fan of the LSU Tigers and Bruce is a huge fan of the Florida State Seminoles because of our alumni status. We are also huge fans of each others teams..we are not a house divided; We are actually a house very much united. And we are, for the most part, very respectful about the other "lesser" teams ! LOL !!!!! Ha, Ha. Hope to see you soon.

Marcy and Bruce Snell

Welcome! We have our design meeting on Tuesday, hopefully our paths will cross.
Speaking of crossed paths, my wife was born and raised in Jax!

As for "caution", we currently live in Atlanta(I'm a native) and you know who we will be rooting for on Sunday!!
We are also big Ga Tech fans, looks like we have a lot to talk about this fall!
Hope to meet up next week.
Gillys from 210

[bogo2128]

SMills: When are you arriving? I know you and I chatted over email...still need to call you about getting together in NoVa...but hubby and I are flying down tonight and staying through to Monday morning.

If you're on the spreadsheet, get my cell # off it and call me!! We are at our house waiting on contractors all day Friday (tomorrow).

We are coming in Sunday afternoon for our Tuesday design meeting. Hope we can meet before you leave Monday!

[SpicyCajunPugs]

Welcome! We have our design meeting on Tuesday, hopefully our paths will cross.
Speaking of crossed paths, my wife was born and raised in Jax!

As for "caution", we currently live in Atlanta(I'm a native) and you know who we will be rooting for on Sunday!!
We are also big Ga Tech fans, looks like we have a lot to talk about this fall!
Hope to meet up next week.
Gillys from 210

Thanks for the welcome. Even though the Saints and Falcons are definitely fierce rivals during the season, we have been rooting for the Falcons since we got eliminated from the playoffs. Much rather have someone from our division and the south win then those darn Westerners, San Francisco. As for Georgia Tech (and Georgia for that matter, since they are in LSU's SEC conference), we will have plenty to talk about. But we are use to it because we have many Alabama friends and they have just wiped out LSU the last couple of years. Hope to see you soon.

Bruce and Marcy, Gillys soon to be in 214

[Yankee Quilter]

Thanks for the welcome. Even though the Saints and Falcons are definitely fierce rivals during the season, we have been rooting for the Falcons since we got eliminated from the playoffs. Much rather have someone from our division and the south win then those darn Westerners, San Francisco. As for Georgia Tech (and Georgia for that matter, since they are in LSU's SEC conference), we will have plenty to talk about. But we are use to it because we have many Alabama friends and they have just wiped out LSU the last couple of years. Hope to see you soon.

Bruce and Marcy, Gillys soon to be in 214

Husband and daughter will be at the Falcon's game Sunday! Joe is a huge football fan, me I am just a Patriot fan.... We already have a Falcon and a Patriot flag for the soon to be golf cart!!! We had season tickets for GT a few years ago - what a great venue for football! I am sure there will be lots of tailgating next fall, and look forward to meeting all of you!!!

[chiefrose]

Your Honor - I have looked at the maps for 209 and 210 and was wondering if you know what 209.47 looks like. In 210 there are two lots 210.157 and 210.94? If you any thoughts on these, I would appreciate it. I thought I would have some lot numbers to give to my sales rep before coming down so that he could see if they are still available. Jim and I are looking forward to meeting all the Gilly Characters! Be well and enjoy another beautiful day in TV!! We are waiting for our snow to arrive this afternoon. . . .

Hi:

I am at 210.90 so 94 is only a couple lots away. Send me a PM with your email and I will forward a sales plot map for section 210, which gives the dimensions of the lots.

[SpicyCajunPugs]

Husband and daughter will be at the Falcon's game Sunday! Joe is a huge football fan, me I am just a Patriot fan.... We already have a Falcon and a Patriot flag for the soon to be golf cart!!! We had season tickets for GT a few years ago - what a great venue for football! I am sure there will be lots of tailgating next fall, and look forward to meeting all of you!!!

Great, because we are huge football fans, both Pro and college, also. Look forward to tailgating and/or watching games together in the villages !!

[jimbo2012]

Your Honor - I have looked at the maps for 209 and 210 and was wondering if you know what 209.47 looks like. In 210 there are two lots 210.157 and 210.94? If you any thoughts on these, I would appreciate it. I thought I would have some lot numbers to give to my sales rep before coming down so that he could see if they are still available. Jim and I are looking forward to meeting all the Gilly Characters! Be well and enjoy another beautiful day in TV!! We are waiting for our snow to arrive this afternoon. . . .

I guess you didn't hear about FL lots being under water:ohdear:

[SMills]

Hi:

I am at 210.90 so 94 is only a couple lots away. Send me a PM with your email and I will forward a sales plot map for section 210, which gives the dimensions of the lots.

Sorry I don't have your PM. My email is Sharonmmills@gmail.com. It is so hard to get an idea from a green rectangle on a map!! It looks like 94 is on the corner, but I don't have a clue as to what street!! Appreciate you help. Have a good evening. Look forward to hearing from you.

[jimbo2012]

It's not a good idea to post your email, you can wind up with a bunch of spam.

Use the PM feature

[chiefrose]

Sorry I don't have your PM. My email is Sharonmmills@gmail.com. It is so hard to get an idea from a green rectangle on a map!! It looks like 94 is on the corner, but I don't have a clue as to what street!! Appreciate you help. Have a good evening. Look forward to hearing from you.

I sent you the plot map via email. Make sure to check you junk mail folder.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

At 10 this morning CR had a stack of shingle bundles on his roof. At 3 this afternoon he almost had a whole roof, the block walls were insulated and furring strips installed, HVAC and electrical were roughed in, and windows and doors hung. This place is CRAZY !!
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[bogo2128]

Thanks for the welcome. Even though the Saints and Falcons are definitely fierce rivals during the season, we have been rooting for the Falcons since we got eliminated from the playoffs. Much rather have someone from our division and the south win then those darn Westerners, San Francisco. As for Georgia Tech (and Georgia for that matter, since they are in LSU's SEC conference), we will have plenty to talk about. But we are use to it because we have many Alabama friends and they have just wiped out LSU the last couple of years. Hope to see you soon.

Bruce and Marcy, Gillys soon to be in 214

Appreciate the support, I would do the same if it was reversed. Since we follow ACC football, let's make a deal, I won't talk about that team in Gainesville and you don't talk about that that team in Athens :)

When Tech was in the SEC, I used to follow Tech and LSU. Dietzel and his White, Gold and Chinese Bandits!! What memories! :)

[GilchristCruisers]

At 10 this morning CR had a stack of shingle bundles on his roof. At 3 this afternoon he almost had a whole roof, the block walls were insulated and furring strips installed, HVAC and electrical were roughed in, and windows and doors hung. This place is CRAZY !!
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Um......Yeah. So hard to explain to anyone who isn't here.

[bogo2128]

Husband and daughter will be at the Falcon's game Sunday! Joe is a huge football fan, me I am just a Patriot fan.... We already have a Falcon and a Patriot flag for the soon to be golf cart!!! We had season tickets for GT a few years ago - what a great venue for football! I am sure there will be lots of tailgating next fall, and look forward to meeting all of you!!!

Wow, lucky them!! We are coming down Sunday and I'm hoping to see the second half after we arrive. But something tells me that the mayor and his staff will summon us to attend the "Intro to Gillyland" seminar sponsored by Corona!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Um......Yeah. So hard to explain to anyone who isn't here.

They should break ground on our place Monday. It's even better when it's your own place and you're here to watch the progress, EVERY DAY. There will be a meeting of all the Gilly's at lot 71 every day.:laugh:

[chiefrose]

They should break ground on our place Monday. It's even better when it's your own place and you're here to watch the progress, EVERY DAY. There will be a meeting of all the Gilly's at lot 71 every day.:laugh:

You finally get to take pictures of your own home being built instead of mine. I wish I could be there for more of my build, especially since it is now getting cold up here in NJ.

[shcisamax]

Don't feel bad. It's cold here too.

[jimbo2012]

It's so cold Rusty & Carol couldn't wake up to be at the rec center for pickle ball the poor little chilled babies:cryin2:

But the UK & NY contingent covered for Gilly's

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

SpicyCajunPugs have been trying to post the info below but they keep getting a message that "The Administrator" won't let them. So, I'll do it for them. I've added them to the spreadsheet.
A-4 Skyhawk

Hello Everyone: We want to introduce ourselves. We are Bruce and Marcy Snell. We are very excited to finally be doing our design appointment on Thursday, January 24. We have waited almost five months for this appointment, and unfortunately could not get an earlier one because we didn't sell or rent our home until about a week ago. WHEW !!! It was really touch and go there for awhile as to whether we would be able to keep our appointment, but we will be arriving a day earlier on January 23 to settle in and check into the new Villa's over in the village of Pinellas. We have been reading most of the posts you been writing for months, and we can't wait to meet some of you and enjoy our new fun lifestyle. I hope we will be accepted since we are not in 209, 210 or 215. We will be building on lot 52 in Section 214 at 3293 Vicksburg Ave. I would like to get on your list I heard that A-4 has been doing, and the mayor and many others (including the infamous "hotrodgirl") sound like a lot of fun. Just can't wait, and would love to maybe say hi while we are down there between January 23-28. Thanks all.

Marcy and Bruce Snell1

Hello Marcy and Bruce. Hope to get to meet you when you are down here in TV. We have not moved in yet but are closing on 2/20. We are in 209-41. Have a safe trip. Gayle and Mike

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Things are coming along quite nicely. Your interior is painted and the entrance and closet doors are primed and painted in the living room...:coolsmiley:

I even managed to get a shot out of the living room so you'll know where your lanai is positioned relative to the neighbors.

Hope you enjoy!!

Thanks a bunch for the photos! Sorry I didnt look at my emails, but yesterday was our last day in our home and we signed over the papers for the sale. Today is the closing. Hope all goes well. We are currently staying at a Residence Inn locally.
The house looks great. Isnt it amzing how fast it all goes! We cant wait to get to TV and see all of you. We have three more going away parties in the next week before we leave on the 30th.
I am retired and Mike works part time virtually. Our dog, Beau, scruffy medium sized terrier, will love meeting the Gillyland dogs. Save some partying for us! Gayle and Mike.

[shcisamax]

Um......Yeah. So hard to explain to anyone who isn't here.

In fact, even when you are here, you feel as if you can't keep up. The houses go up so fast you don't know where you are :)

[Yankee Quilter]

As long as they keep going up! We get so excited when the e.mail says "pictures for you" he sends them about twice a week! , I never expected that. Chen' wait to see the real progress in person next weekend! We probably won 't recognized Gilchrist.

[bogo2128]

We were assigned a designer, Katie Gradinger, for Tuesday. Anybody had the pleasure of working with her during the design process?

[MSG@TV]

Great, because we are huge football fans, both Pro and college, also. Look forward to tailgating and/or watching games together in the villages !!

Since everyone is talking about football, just wanted to add our names to the list. My husband and I spend most of Saturdays watching college football. Since we will be living in the south, I intend to adopt a team other than my own. Have always like LSU. For obvious reasons, we have great respect for SEC teams. Glad to know we can find folks to get together with on fall weekends who share our passion. :wave:

[SpicyCajunPugs]

Since everyone is talking about football, just wanted to add our names to the list. My husband and I spend most of Saturdays watching college football. Since we will be living in the south, I intend to adopt a team other than my own. Have always like LSU. For obvious reasons, we have great respect for SEC teams. Glad to know we can find folks to get together with on fall weekends who share our passion. :wave:

Great !!! We are looking forward to watching some games with football fans. Much more fun that way. Look forward to meeting you all.

[SpicyCajunPugs]

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Hello Marcy and Bruce. Hope to get to meet you when you are down here in TV. We have not moved in yet but are closing on 2/20. We are in 209-41. Have a safe trip. Gayle and Mike

Thanks, we look forward to meeting you and all the Gilly's. We should get a close date sometime in April. We will find out at the design appointment we guess.

[SpicyCajunPugs]

They should break ground on our place Monday. It's even better when it's your own place and you're here to watch the progress, EVERY DAY. There will be a meeting of all the Gilly's at lot 71 every day.:laugh:

CONGRATULATIONS !!! We hope everything goes smoothly for your build and that the home will be everything you dreamed for.

Marcy and Bruce

[SpicyCajunPugs]

Appreciate the support, I would do the same if it was reversed. Since we follow ACC football, let's make a deal, I won't talk about that team in Gainesville and you don't talk about that that team in Athens :)

When Tech was in the SEC, I used to follow Tech and LSU. Dietzel and his White, Gold and Chinese Bandits!! What memories! :)

You have a Deal !!! Look forward to talking football with y'all.

Bruce and Marcy

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Hi Gayle! I think that is a smashing idea that you get Mike to come a little earlier! (Smashing??? I've been hanging around with Junction29 too much)!!:1rotfl::1rotfl:

Hope to see you guys soon!!!

Thanks Rusty. We closed on our house today!!! All went well and as planned. Yea! I am so glad that is over. I am exhausted from moving. Now I am anxious to be in TV. Gosh, I hope you all dont stop partying by the time we ever get there!! Save some parties for us.

Thanks again for the pictures. See you all very soon. Gayle and Mike

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Yesterday and today Bob B, the photographer our rep hired sent us more pictures, the change in one day is amazing! Yesterday studs, today sheetrock!! We are so excited! We are coming down the last weekend of the month to touch and feel the real progress!!! ... oh and just ironically, it is the weekend of TV Quilt Guild Quilt show! Guess i will have to sneak out a few minutes to see that!!!! So anyways, here"s a couple of pix!!!
(rainy and cold in the Atlanta area, wintery mix called for tomorrow .... cannot wait to hit the road!!!!)

Looking great! Have a safe trip to TV.

[MSG@TV]

You have a Deal !!! Look forward to talking football with y'all.

Bruce and Marcy

As a northerner, I can't wait to meet you. I love Southerners and their hospitality and accents. Can't wait to meet "ya' all" as well. We will be in TV over the summer. So glad to have "met" football fans. :wave:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

As a northerner, I can't wait to meet you. I love Southerners and their hospitality and accents. Can't wait to meet "ya' all" as well. We will be in TV over the summer. So glad to have "met" football fans. :wave:

Ya Gots to say it right . . . . Y'all . . . . . . one syllable. :loco:
Don't worry . . . we'll teach you :wave:

[SpicyCajunPugs]

Ya Gots to say it right . . . . Y'all . . . . . . one syllable. :loco:
Don't worry . . . we'll teach you :wave:

Don't fret A-4, I think they will be fast learners. Bruce and Marcy can't wait to meet all of "Y'all" either...:wave:

[Yankee Quilter]

Don't fret A-4, I think they will be fast learners. Bruce and Marcy can't wait to meet all of "Y'all" either...:wave:

No, no, no... It is not y'all it remains you guys, or better yet, youse guys!!
It will be nice to meet you guys!

[GilchristCruisers]

Don't fret A-4, I think they will be fast learners. Bruce and Marcy can't wait to meet all of "Y'all" either...:wave:


Isn't it all y'all? Just sayin'......

[Mamaderby]

You forgot about "yuins"......

[jimbo2012]

Sometimes it's nice to speak to folks from the NE just to hear the old accent.

But the southern slang is cute we love it too!

[graciegirl]

You forgot about "yuins"......

When I read "youins" I just knew you must be from Ahia or thereabouts!

[Mamaderby]

Yupperoo.......spent 18 years in Y-town!!! Now in Medina, work in Cleveland! Soon, TV!

[MSG@TV]

Ya Gots to say it right . . . . Y'all . . . . . . one syllable. :loco:
Don't worry . . . we'll teach you :wave:

Great. I imagine, though, with your career taking you all over the place, your accent is a blend of municipalities.

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

As a northerner, I can't wait to meet you. I love Southerners and their hospitality and accents. Can't wait to meet "ya' all" as well. We will be in TV over the summer. So glad to have "met" football fans. :wave:

We are looking forward to meeting all of you. Mike is a big big football fan. He loves pro and college, even will watch high school. He will enjoy watching with y'all.

[kittygilchrist]

Oh goodie, I love football too! Esp the Gators and pros with great qbacks. Two playoffs coming up!
I say it yawl and spell it y'all..
Kitty, born in TN and raised in rural FL.

[MSG@TV]

Oh goodie, I love football too! Esp the Gators and pros with great qbacks. Two playoffs coming up!
I say it yawl and spell it y'all..
Kitty, born in TN and raised in rural FL.

As a northerner, I acquired my love of football in college. However, it seems like football is more like a religion down south. It was a factor in my wanting to live where I knew I'd find other women who worshipped the game as much as I. (Around here I avoid Super Bowl parties cause all the women hang and talk about other things, and I want to watch the game, yet not appear rude. Since that's difficult, I choose to watch with my spouse and avoid the group scene). I anticipate football watching a social activity in TV, despite our exisitng regional alliances.

[kittygilchrist]

MSG, having balanced masculine and feminine traits while retaining a strong gender-identity is a good thing.
Kitty, (def not Tom)

[slee317]

Just a little more information on the Lee's

We are Steve and Linda Lee.

Home address:
21100 E 37th Terr Ct S
Independence, MO 64057

Village Address:
Lot 209.114
3049 Bradshaw Lane

Our closing date is March 14. Linda is a math and special education teacher in middle school and we will be coming to the Villages the day after her school ends which appears to be sometime in the 3rd week of May.

We have two dogs, Bella the Bulldog, and Taz the Yorkie, they love everyone and think everyone loves them.

Linda has 3 grown kids. Michael is in the service at Fort LaJune in North Carolina. Courtney just finished her master's at Georgia where she was on the gymnastics team and a two time all american. Morgan got a scholarship to the number 2 dance school in the country, a one year program, and she is back in the Kansas City area teaching dance at the largest dance club/school.

We couldn't be more excited and look forward to our first summer there!:wave::wave::wave:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Great. I imagine, though, with your career taking you all over the place, your accent is a blend of municipalities.

It comes out like an unusual combination of upstate NY, Louseyana, and a punch of Tennessee Rocky Top. Jimbo says we sound funny. He's from Long Island . . . . you ought to hear him :22yikes:

[SpicyCajunPugs]

It comes out like an unusual combination of upstate NY, Louseyana, and a punch of Tennessee Rocky Top. Jimbo says we sound funny. He's from Long Island . . . . you ought to hear him :22yikes:

LOL !!! That is so funny. Hope we don't need slang dictionarys to understand everyone.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

LOL !!! That is so funny. Hope we don't need slang dictionarys to understand everyone.

Junction29 is from the UK. You want to see a bunch of people with their heads cocked sideways, it's when Andy and Wendy speak. IT'S BEAUTIFUL

[A-4 Skyhawk]

HERE IT IS MAYOR
THE FIRST SIGN OF ACTIVITY ON A-4's LOT
THE MARKING OF BURIED WATER LINES
ARE YOU IMPRESSED ???
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[MSG@TV]

MSG, having balanced masculine and feminine traits while retaining a strong gender-identity is a good thing.
Kitty, (def not Tom)

Who says football is masculine? <LOL>

There's an interesting case going on in my neck of the woods of a co-educational football program in the elementary grades. However, the Archdiocese will not allow a girl who wants to continue to do so beyond fifth or sixth grade.

Personally, I must admit, I wouldn't want my daughter on a football team. Then again, although I love the sport, I might be fearful of my son participating as well.

Although my kids are now grown, people always assumed the athletic one was the boy, when in fact our son excelled in the performing arts (what a voice!) and our daughter was the jock.

[SpicyCajunPugs]

Junction29 is from the UK. You want to see a bunch of people with their heads cocked sideways, it's when Andy and Wendy speak. IT'S BEAUTIFUL

Then it will be hilarious if they speak to my two pugs. Their heads will be cocked so much they may strain their necks.

[WVMtnBoy]

HERE IT IS MAYOR
THE FIRST SIGN OF ACTIVITY ON A-4's LOT
THE MARKING OF BURIED WATER LINES
ARE YOU IMPRESSED ???
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I was by your future home site this morning taking pics for another future GillyLander. I noticed the little red flags. That tells me that moving some sand is in your immediate future. I'm so glad for y'all!

:pepper2:

[WVMtnBoy]

Your Honor - I have looked at the maps for 209 and 210 and was wondering if you know what 209.47 looks like. In 210 there are two lots 210.157 and 210.94? If you any thoughts on these, I would appreciate it. I thought I would have some lot numbers to give to my sales rep before coming down so that he could see if they are still available. Jim and I are looking forward to meeting all the Gilly Characters! Be well and enjoy another beautiful day in TV!! We are waiting for our snow to arrive this afternoon. . . .

Hi Guys! I've finally gotten around to taking pics of the lots you requested. I'm slow but usually reliable!

209.47 is four houses away from us in the curve on Kilgore. This really is a nice lot although it is pie shaped meaning that the front of the lot is narrower than the back. It may be hard to put a golf car garage on the house because of the lay of the lot. The elevation also falls away from front to back and this would cause you to have a really nice view from your lanai. It may make the back part have a high wall. The people two houses from you have the same situation and they stretched the garage 5' to make up for the loss of the GC garage. The have a fantastic view facing west from the lanai.

[WVMtnBoy]

Okay, These pics are of 210.94 which is on the corner of Amherst & Brinkley. It has a west facing lanai which I think will tend to get hot in the summer. It really is a beautiful lot and you may have a glimpse of the golf course through the homes on the other side of the road. That is probably why the lot has a premium of $22K. Either this lot or 209.47 would put you right in the "thick of things" as far as GillyLand goes.

[WVMtnBoy]

These last pics are 210.57. This is a nice corner lot on Olenda Dr. just past Bluebeard Court. You're literally just over the hill from the 209 lot. It looks like a nice big lot with plenty of room and you shouldn't have any problem putting in a GC garage on either this lot or the other 210 but that's just from a first look. The lot maps that ChiefRose sent you would probably give you a better idea of what may go on the property.

Honestly, they're all nice lots and you probably couldn't go wrong with any of them. My personal choices (in order of preference) are 210.94, 209.47 and 210.157 but that's me. I know you'll pick whatever is right for you!!!

If you need anything else, please let me or the Head of the Administrative Dept (Junction29) know...:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[junction29]

Oh goodie, I love football too! Esp the Gators and pros with great qbacks. Two playoffs coming up!
I say it yawl and spell it y'all..
Kitty, born in TN and raised in rural FL.

Hi Kitty,

A couple more pictures of your 'castle'

Spoke to the workmen yesterday (Sat) and they said the concrete raft will be poured Tuesday. :pepper2::pepper2:

It will be so big we are thinking of organising a How-Down for Tuesday night.

They build so fast we will probably only have the one night to do it - is that ok? :pepper2::pepper2: :2excited::2excited:

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[junction29]

These last pics are 210.57. This is a nice corner lot on Olenda Dr. just past Bluebeard Court. You're literally just over the hill from the 209 lot. It looks like a nice big lot with plenty of room and you shouldn't have any problem putting in a GC garage on either this lot or the other 210 but that's just from a first look. The lot maps that ChiefRose sent you would probably give you a better idea of what may go on the property.

Honestly, they're all nice lots and you probably couldn't go wrong with any of them. My personal choices (in order of preference) are 210.94, 209.47 and 210.157 but that's me. I know you'll pick whatever is right for you!!!

If you need anything else, please let me or the Head of the Administrative Dept (Junction29) know...:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

All the jobs His Worship the Mayor is landing me with are starting to cause marital strife with His Worship the Mayors Administration Departments Head Administrative Assistant's Assistant, as I just dont have time to even wash the pots now (at least that is the excuse!) - I must try and get the hang of this Dishwasher, perhaps that would help. :agree:

[Mamaderby]

So Mr. mayor........your Mayoral appointment of HotRodGirl has been doing a great job of keeping us up to date on happenings of our future abode.......but one thing is missing....We haven't heard about a Gracie Dog christening yet!!!!!

[junction29]

Dear All,
The Greater Gillyland January Birthday Party, kindly hosted by Hodrodgirl went off a treat.

A few new faces appeared and everyone had a great evening with copious quantities of food and drink available, including an excellent Irish beer.

CalcTeacher appled her considerable mathematical ability to help improve my playing card reading skills.

I am now up to about a 80% success rate, once I can get to 99%, its off to Vegas to generate funds for the Gillyland Jimbo2012 Bail Fund, hopefully in sufficient quantity that even our Finance Director, A4-Skyhawk, can't waste it fast enough on Corona.

CalTeachers 'significant other' still looks a little bemused when the subject of Toilet Rolls is mentioned, little does he realise that if it were not for the level headed thinking of His Worship the Mayors, Administrative Departments Administrative Assistant's Assistant, then the Supermarkets around TV would have had a rush on Toilet Paper, that would have undoubtedly left some people caught short.

To cut a long story short, when we first met CalcTeacher and hubby, they had just arrived and were unloading 123 multiple packs of toilet paper (ok, i might be exagerating a little) and of course i immediately thought the worst and said to His Worship the Mayors Administrative Assistant's Assistant "do you think they know something we don't?, is there a shortage of Toilet Paper in Florida? - otherwise why bring 246 multiple packs of toilet paper (ok, i might be exagerating a little)?"

I then went on to say that we could always use the previous edition of the Daily Sun, cut up in to small squares, to which His Worship the Mayors Administrative Assistant's Assistant exclaimed that she wasn't going around with yesterdays headlines imprinted on her nether regions - to which I replied, that it wasn't a problem as no one could read it without a mirror, which just earned me a clip around the ear (English for a flat hand struck forcefully across the top of the head - doesn't really hurt, but it can make one jump a bit)

Anyway, to cut the long story even shorter, we did a quick recon around the local Supermarkets and can reassure everyone in Gillyland that there is no shortage of Toilet Rolls around TV even though CalcTeacher obviously thought there might be to bring 369 packs of multiple Toilet Rolls (ok, I am exagerating a bit) :pepper2::pepper2::pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

[kittygilchrist]

Junction29, THANK YOU for the PICTURES!! How exciting to see the progress! I'll be down the 31st but only for a day...it's so wonderful to have the pictures and have an idea how the house is coming along!
I really wish I could be there tuesday--you party hounds enjoy yourselves!
Kitty

[junction29]

An Urgent investigation has been launched by His Worship the Mayor, after the Head of his Administration Departments Administration Departments, Administration Assistant's Assistant spotted suspicious footprints on the Lot assigned to A4 and his lovely family, this morning;
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After forensic examination of the footprints, the Mayor, using his extensive Police experience advised his Head of Administration that they were probably looking for an Adult Male (physically not mentally!) around 6 ft 5", tall, weighing around 285 lbs and with a size 13 shoe.

First suspicions centred around Jimbo2012, but when confronted, his shoe size didn't fit and he had a cast iron alibi, his wife! who confessed to wanting to drop him in it, but in this case, just couldn't

The whole of Gillyland has been mobilised and if this mysterious stranger is seen lurking around the neighbourhood again, either the Mayor or his Head of Administration should be contacted immediately.

[junction29]

Junction29, THANK YOU for the PICTURES!! How exciting to see the progress! I'll be down the 31st but only for a day...it's so wonderful to have the pictures and have an idea how the house is coming along!
I really wish I could be there tuesday--you party hounds enjoy yourselves!
Kitty

Hi Kitty
Took these this morning.
There is a team working on the pool and the plastic is down ready for the conrete slab
Enjoy!
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[CalcTeacher]

Dear All,
The Greater Gillyland January Birthday Party, kindly hosted by Hodrodgirl went off a treat.

A few new faces appeared and everyone had a great evening with copious quantities of food and drink available, including an excellent Irish beer.

CalcTeacher appled her considerable mathematical ability to help improve my playing card reading skills.

I am now up to about a 80% success rate, once I can get to 99%, its off to Vegas to generate funds for the Gillyland Jimbo2012 Bail Fund, hopefully in sufficient quantity that even our Finance Director, A4-Skyhawk, can't waste it fast enough on Corona.

CalTeachers 'significant other' still looks a little bemused when the subject of Toilet Rolls is mentioned, little does he realise that if it were not for the level headed thinking of His Worship the Mayors, Administrative Departments Administrative Assistant's Assistant, then the Supermarkets around TV would have had a rush on Toilet Paper, that would have undoubtedly left some people caught short.

To cut a long story short, when we first met CalcTeacher and hubby, they had just arrived and were unloading 123 multiple packs of toilet paper (ok, i might be exagerating a little) and of course i immediately thought the worst and said to His Worship the Mayors Administrative Assistant's Assistant "do you think they know something we don't?, is there a shortage of Toilet Paper in Florida? - otherwise why bring 246 multiple packs of toilet paper (ok, i might be exagerating a little)?"

I then went on to say that we could always use the previous edition of the Daily Sun, cut up in to small squares, to which His Worship the Mayors Administrative Assistant's Assistant exclaimed that she wasn't going around with yesterdays headlines imprinted on her nether regions - to which I replied, that it wasn't a problem as no one could read it without a mirror, which just earned me a clip around the ear (English for a flat hand struck forcefully across the top of the head - doesn't really hurt, but it can make one jump a bit)

Anyway, to cut the long story even shorter, we did a quick recon around the local Supermarkets and can reassure everyone in Gillyland that there is no shortage of Toilet Rolls around TV even though CalcTeacher obviously thought there might be to bring 369 packs of multiple Toilet Rolls (ok, I am exagerating a bit) :pepper2::pepper2::pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

Just to clear things up and keep our good name intact: once you've raised 3 girls (and I, the mom, make the 4th woman in the house) you develop habits of buying TP in large quantities at Costco. This habit has been extremely difficult for us to break! We did not mean our actions to give people alarm about a possible TP shortage in Florida! And why do I now think that Ed and I will never live this down? Hahaha!

[Mamaderby]

Just to clear things up and keep our good name intact: once you've raised 3 girls (and I, the mom, make the 4th woman in the house) you develop habits of buying TP in large quantities at Costco. This habit has been extremely difficult for us to break! We did not mean our actions to give people alarm about a possible TP shortage in Florida! And why do I now think that Ed and I will never live this down? Hahaha!
Well, we will always know where we can "go"! :) Looking forward to meeting you guys!!!!

[kittygilchrist]

I can bring reinforcements from Gainesville, an hour north. I have an SUV and a pickup, so let me know if you are desperate. I can deliver to the Mayor's and Lord Admin's within 24 hours.
OMG, A TP shortage!
Kitty

Just to clear things up and keep our good name intact: once you've raised 3 girls (and I, the mom, make the 4th woman in the house) you develop habits of buying TP in large quantities at Costco. This habit has been extremely difficult for us to break! We did not mean our actions to give people alarm about a possible TP shortage in Florida! And why do I now think that Ed and I will never live this down? Hahaha!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Just to clear things up and keep our good name intact: once you've raised 3 girls (and I, the mom, make the 4th woman in the house) you develop habits of buying TP in large quantities at Costco. This habit has been extremely difficult for us to break! We did not mean our actions to give people alarm about a possible TP shortage in Florida! And why do I now think that Ed and I will never live this down? Hahaha!

I feel much better now that you've explained your TP "situation". When we went through design last week we found out that our lot was elegible for a "FREE" tree. We were fearful that you and Ed were into TP'ing peoples property so we inquired about having the tree relocated to the Mayor's property. No deal. So much happens when the sun goes down in Gilchrist 209/210 . . . . . You never know where the tree will end up. I wonder if Millie the dog bites?

[jimbo2012]

Funny reminds me of traveling thru west Africa many years ago, U had to buy it on the black market if you wanted it!!!

In the best hotels they measured out a 3' length, per day!

True story when I was in Ghana......

[kittygilchrist]

oh, here's another tidbit on the tree. I'm 2961 amherst or 210.113. I was told I would be the lucky lot owner to get a live oak. I've lived in FL a long time. Live oaks not on your property are magnificent. On your property: tiny unrakable leaves, millions of acorns, moss drippings, squrrels eating the acorns, eventually limbs thru the house. I think my designer successfully decined the live oak for my property. Lucky me there are a couple of these lovable trees around the pond in view of my property, which was the first thing that made me really want the lot.. BUT they were not on my property where I had to deal with them daily.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Funny reminds me of traveling thru west Africa many years ago, U had to buy it on the black market if you wanted it!!!

In the best hotels they measured out a 3' length, per day!

True story when I was in Ghana......

So, you were in Ghana . . . . . installing Solar Panels ????? or shopping for exotic woods ???

[jimbo2012]

So, you were in Ghana . . . . . installing Solar Panels ????? or shopping for exotic woods ???

Nope they don't need solar unless they have electric, definitely no swimming pools.....

No not wood that's from Fl.

I'll tell U when I see ya why I was there on & off for a few years for sometimes 3 days one time as long as 5 weeks..

That story will take a lot of Coronas my friend.

[jimbo2012]

I was told I would be the lucky lot owner to get a live oak. I've lived in FL a long time. Live oaks not on your property are magnificent. On your property: tiny unrakable leaves, millions of acorns, moss drippings, squrrels eating the acorns, eventually limbs thru the house.

Our lot came with one and since it did we will kept it, but it will be relocated to north side where in years to come it will not block our solar panels.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Nope they don't need solar unless they have electric, definitely no swimming pools.....

No not wood that's from Fl.

I'll tell U when I see ya why I was there on & off for a few years for sometimes 3 days one time as long as 5 weeks..

That story will take a lot of Coronas my friend.

Knowing you, I'm sure (??????) it was a respectable legal activity (?????)

[jimbo2012]

well it wasn't blood diamonds or gold

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Ole' A-4 and my lovely co-pilot had the pleasure of having breakfast with Bogo2128 (Bobby & Susie Davis) at Bonifay this morning. We shared our experience with design which started at noon today when they were to meet their sales rep. They design tomorrow morning and I just found out that they picked a Zinnia model. :angel: Good for them. That's 3 of us within 2 blocks of each other in Gilchrist with a Zinnia. After breakfast we ajourned to Gilchrist 210 Lot 117 to admire the lot and their view out the back. WOW !! And then the street party started as half the people on this thread started showing up. So we've got a couple of new GREAT Gilly's. :highfive:

Good luck tomorrow Bobby & Susie. Tell them what you want and I'll bet you get it :wave:

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Just a little more information on the Lee's

We are Steve and Linda Lee.

Home address:
21100 E 37th Terr Ct S
Independence, MO 64057

Village Address:
Lot 209.114
3049 Bradshaw Lane

Our closing date is March 14. Linda is a math and special education teacher in middle school and we will be coming to the Villages the day after her school ends which appears to be sometime in the 3rd week of May.

We have two dogs, Bella the Bulldog, and Taz the Yorkie, they love everyone and think everyone loves them.

Linda has 3 grown kids. Michael is in the service at Fort LaJune in North Carolina. Courtney just finished her master's at Georgia where she was on the gymnastics team and a two time all american. Morgan got a scholarship to the number 2 dance school in the country, a one year program, and she is back in the Kansas City area teaching dance at the largest dance club/school.

We couldn't be more excited and look forward to our first summer there!:wave::wave::wave:

We look forward to meeting you. We are just around the corner from in 209=441. And Beau the Schnauzer terrier mix (med size dog) will love to meet Bella and Taz. Mike loves golf and football (almost any sport). I love beading, painting and reading. We are leaving for TV on Jan 30 and cant wait to be there. See you soon. Gayle and Mike

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Rich & Ann Marie . . . No Pics today, but on a drive by I saw that they insulated the wall between the garage and living space and there is a large pile of sheetrock loaded into the garage. I would expect a big day tomorrow.

[chiefrose]

Rich & Ann Marie . . . No Pics today, but on a drive by I saw that they insulated the wall between the garage and living space and there is a large pile of sheetrock loaded into the garage. I would expect a big day tomorrow.

Thanks, Bob. I guess that I can survive a day without any pictures. While I don't expect the pictures I sure look forward to them. My sales rep sent me some video on Saturday. Can't wait for it to start taking real interior shape.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

An Urgent investigation has been launched by His Worship the Mayor, after the Head of his Administration Departments Administration Departments, Administration Assistant's Assistant spotted suspicious footprints on the Lot assigned to A4 and his lovely family, this morning.

The whole of Gillyland has been mobilised and if this mysterious stranger is seen lurking around the neighbourhood again, either the Mayor or his Head of Administration should be contacted immediately.

Junction29 -
I don't know who the owner of this unsecured wireless network is I'm tied into right now (it's named "Unit 209 Radio Free Europe") but I've set up shop in the middle of my lot, here in the dark, waiting for the Dastardly Dude to show up again on my sand box. It's cold and I'm hungry. Please bring donuts and some Corona. (no lime) And please don't let Hotrod & the Mayor turn Rosie, Sweetie, and Gracie loose on me. I think I can out run Millie :wave:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Thanks, Bob. I guess that I can survive a day without any pictures. While I don't expect the pictures I sure look forward to them. My sales rep sent me some video on Saturday. Can't wait for it to start taking real interior shape.

Saturday Cathy and I went by your house to check things out. We were parked in front and heard what sounded like a leaf blower so we went outside and walked to the other side of the street to check out the back side of our lot when from behind your house comes this radio controlled Heli-gyro flying thingie. It was very low and hovering over the ole Camaro when it jumped towards us a little and then took off towards your house, just missing the roof by a few feet and crashed in the lot in back of your house. A man and a woman ran out there and picked up the pieces, threw everything into their SUV, and took off. I DID NOT SHOOT IT DOWN :plane: but the thought ran through my mind. I guess we'll have to install a bank of surface to air's in here.

[junction29]

Junction29 -
I don't know who the owner of this unsecured wireless network is I'm tied into right now (it's named "Unit 209 Radio Free Europe") but I've set up shop in the middle of my lot, here in the dark, waiting for the Dastardly Dude to show up again on my sand box. It's cold and I'm hungry. Please bring donuts and some Corona. (no lime) And please don't let Hotrod & the Mayor turn Rosie, Sweetie, and Gracie loose on me. I think I can out run Millie :wave:

Donuts and Brown Ale on the way, completely out of Corona! :cold::police::police:

Don't you and Lady A4 worry, we'll catch 'im! :police::police:

[CalcTeacher]

Ole' A-4 and my lovely co-pilot had the pleasure of having breakfast with Bogo2128 (Bobby & Susie Davis) at Bonifay this morning. We shared our experience with design which started at noon today when they were to meet their sales rep. They design tomorrow morning and I just found out that they picked a Zinnia model. :angel: Good for them. That's 3 of us within 2 blocks of each other in Gilchrist with a Zinnia. After breakfast we ajourned to Gilchrist 210 Lot 117 to admire the lot and their view out the back. WOW !! And then the street party started as half the people on this thread started showing up. So we've got a couple of new GREAT Gilly's. :highfive:

Good luck tomorrow Bobby & Susie. Tell them what you want and I'll bet you get it :wave:

That's awesome! Checked the map...your new friends are just 2 houses down from us! Directly next to us is a Zinnia also...should have named Village of Gilchrist "Village of Zinnias" instead!

[junction29]

Just to clear things up and keep our good name intact: once you've raised 3 girls (and I, the mom, make the 4th woman in the house) you develop habits of buying TP in large quantities at Costco. This habit has been extremely difficult for us to break! We did not mean our actions to give people alarm about a possible TP shortage in Florida! And why do I now think that Ed and I will never live this down? Hahaha!

Four women in the house! no wonder the poor man looked bemused, it wasn't the TP comment at all. :cryin2::cryin2:

Just to put the record straight, Ed wasn't the one caught unloading 482 multiple packs (ok, I may have exagerated a little) of TP - you were, but now the panic is over and you have come up with a legitimate excuse, you are forgiven for starting it.

Guys we have a sturdy male here who needs all our support, although we love them to bits, having FOUR running rings around you must be a truly tramatic experience that probably has a lasting effect.

Gather around Gillymen and put your thinking caps on - what can we do to help him overcome the experience and put him back on an even keel ? - any ideas? :pray::pray::pray:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

That's awesome! Checked the map...your new friends are just 2 houses down from us! Directly next to us is a Zinnia also...should have named Village of Gilchrist "Village of Zinnias" instead!

The party was in the driveway of the house between you and Bogo2128. We tried to get in the house but it was being cleaned for delivery and closing tomorrow. The crew told us that if we weren't the owners we couldn't come in. So there we are, about 8 of us, partying in the driveway, when OMG the owner pulls up. Ron & Sue Fisch. Nice people and they took the ladies in for a tour. You've got some great neighbors Calc.

[WVMtnBoy]

So Mr. mayor........your Mayoral appointment of HotRodGirl has been doing a great job of keeping us up to date on happenings of our future abode.......but one thing is missing....We haven't heard about a Gracie Dog christening yet!!!!!

I totally agree that the appointment of HotRod to assist in the photography was a masterful stroke on the part of the Mayor! She's a gem!! As far as Gracie inaugurating your home please be advised that I will take her on an "approval tour" tomorrow after the workers have left although I'm sure that she will approve of the dwelling as it appears that it is just smashing!!!

I can't wait for you guys to get down here. The responsibilities that the Mayor, Administrative Dept, Budget Dept and Photography Dept are shouldering are just becoming innumerable...:22yikes:

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[WVMtnBoy]

An Urgent investigation has been launched by His Worship the Mayor, after the Head of his Administration Departments Administration Departments, Administration Assistant's Assistant spotted suspicious footprints on the Lot assigned to A4 and his lovely family, this morning;
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After forensic examination of the footprints, the Mayor, using his extensive Police experience advised his Head of Administration that they were probably looking for an Adult Male (physically not mentally!) around 6 ft 5", tall, weighing around 285 lbs and with a size 13 shoe.

First suspicions centred around Jimbo2012, but when confronted, his shoe size didn't fit and he had a cast iron alibi, his wife! who confessed to wanting to drop him in it, but in this case, just couldn't

The whole of Gillyland has been mobilised and if this mysterious stranger is seen lurking around the neighbourhood again, either the Mayor or his Head of Administration should be contacted immediately.

I am rather suspicious that we have a Florida version of Bigfoot lurking in our midst. I'm considering setting up a trail camera like the hunters use to catch the culprit. It's the least we can do for our friend and comrade, A-4.

The Mayor solemnly promises that all of the resources of GillyLand will be put to work to solve this mystery!!!

:spoken:

[WVMtnBoy]

Just to clear things up and keep our good name intact: once you've raised 3 girls (and I, the mom, make the 4th woman in the house) you develop habits of buying TP in large quantities at Costco. This habit has been extremely difficult for us to break! We did not mean our actions to give people alarm about a possible TP shortage in Florida! And why do I now think that Ed and I will never live this down? Hahaha!

Oh me, oh my....I foresee a lot of fun coming as a result of the Great TP scandal on Amherst Drive. We have soooo many fertile imaginations in this community. I can't wait until you guys get back!!!:a20::a20::a20:

As for women and toilet paper...that's a mystery that no man will be able to solve.

:sigh:

[WVMtnBoy]

Four women in the house! no wonder the poor man looked bemused, it wasn't the TP comment at all. :cryin2::cryin2:

Just to put the record straight, Ed wasn't the one caught unloading 482 multiple packs (ok, I may have exagerated a little) of TP - you were, but now the panic is over and you have come up with a legitimate excuse, you are forgiven for starting it.

Guys we have a sturdy male here who needs all our support, although we love them to bits, having FOUR running rings around you must be a truly tramatic experience that probably has a lasting effect.

Gather around Gillymen and put your thinking caps on - what can we do to help him overcome the experience and put him back on an even keel ? - any ideas? :pray::pray::pray:

I think we're going to have to rally around the poor fellow (and Cooper) and have a guys night out with a shot of testosterone, some alcohol and plenty of telling of lies. The specific location may take some thought! We have to include Cooper, the poor boy.

:MOJE_whot:

[Yankee Quilter]

Coming down Thursday ... BJs and Costco close to. Us... TP refills anyone?

[Lpierleo]

I have to agree with Kitty, those oak trees may be pretty to look at from a distance but not on your property if you can avoid. We had one in our first house in Hemingway and requested during our design to not have one is Sanibel. They honored our wishes :smiley: It is cold in upstate NY (in the teens)and going to be all week. :cold: No snow right now to speak of but could have a foot be Friday:22yikes:. I just made our :plane: reservations for our next trip down, we won't be there until May 3rd. :yuck: I am sure there will be many more homes up by then. Sounds like more great friends to meet. Who knows if Rich gets too antsy, I never know he will come home and will be ready to take a long drive down.:loco: February might be a good month. Hate to have a house sitting in the sunshine when we are up here wrapped in afghans. Have fun And take care everyone!:wave:

[GilchristCruisers]

oh, here's another tidbit on the tree. I'm 2961 amherst or 210.113. I was told I would be the lucky lot owner to get a live oak. I've lived in FL a long time. Live oaks not on your property are magnificent. On your property: tiny unrakable leaves, millions of acorns, moss drippings, squrrels eating the acorns, eventually limbs thru the house. I think my designer successfully decined the live oak for my property. Lucky me there are a couple of these lovable trees around the pond in view of my property, which was the first thing that made me really want the lot.. BUT they were not on my property where I had to deal with them daily.


Funny you mention an oak, Kitty. Carol and I have a couple on the golf course we'd like to remove by our lots. Ugliest trees we've ever seen.

[GilchristCruisers]

Dave may wear a size 13 shoe, but says it wasn't him.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Dave may wear a size 13 shoe, but says it wasn't him.

I know everyone is kind of looking at ME as the culprit who has been wandering around on lots :crap2: with cans of red spray paint chilout, shooting down flying objects :boom:, but it’s not me :laugh:. I wear size 12 shoes :p

[jimbo2012]

If it wasn't U, U wouldn't be trying to talk your way out of it!!!!

Now own up to the facts admit it you'll fell better

[shcisamax]

Perhaps someone put on size 13 to make everyone think it was him. That opens the field to much more complex conspiracy...

[junction29]

Perhaps someone put on size 13 to make everyone think it was him. That opens the field to much more complex conspiracy...

Don't forget that the Mayor's Forensic Department also deduced that the individual was an Adult Male (but stressed that they mean't physically not mentally) of around 6' 5" and 285lbs! :pepper2:

Their thinking for this is that no Woman would be this daft and childish, but this is considered to be somewhat debatable by those of us who are married to one! :pepper2:

Although to be fair to Jimbo2012, who had been the chief suspect if not for his shoe size, with the theory you have just put forward it could bring him back into the frame; :pepper2:

No wait a minute, his wife gave him a cast iron alibi, so it can't be him and GillyCriusers believes her 'significant other' when he said it wasn't him, so he is also out of the frame as well - the plot thickens. :pepper2:

[junction29]

Hi Kitty,
Your Concrete is poured!!!!!
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9004

Are we ok for a Hoe-Down on it tonight? :pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

[junction29]

The Junction29's have 'taken the plunge' and 'splashed out' on a Pool, this momentus decision to spare no expense in following our dream, follows a few minutes of looking in awe this morning at the magnificent olympic sized pool on Kitty's lot and thinking "we ought to have one of those"

9005 :2excited::2excited:

Anyone who fancy's a dip, once the plumbing is done and Solar Heating panels for it are fitted is welcome. :pepper2:

[SMills]

These last pics are 210.57. This is a nice corner lot on Olenda Dr. just past Bluebeard Court. You're literally just over the hill from the 209 lot. It looks like a nice big lot with plenty of room and you shouldn't have any problem putting in a GC garage on either this lot or the other 210 but that's just from a first look. The lot maps that ChiefRose sent you would probably give you a better idea of what may go on the property.

Honestly, they're all nice lots and you probably couldn't go wrong with any of them. My personal choices (in order of preference) are 210.94, 209.47 and 210.157 but that's me. I know you'll pick whatever is right for you!!!

If you need anything else, please let me or the Head of the Administrative Dept (Junction29) know...:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Thank you very much for the pictures of the available lots. They look great. We'll be down on the 5th and hope to meet some of the Gillylanders while we are there. If you see a '96 purple Acure Integra roaming through the neighborhood, it's us getting acquainted with Gillyland!! Thamk you again!!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

The Junction29's have 'taken the plunge' and 'splashed out' on a Pool, this momentus decision to spare no expense in following our dream, follows a few minutes of looking in awe this morning at the magnificent olympic sized pool on Kitty's lot and thinking "we ought to have one of those"

9005 :2excited::2excited:

Anyone who fancy's a dip, once the plumbing is done and Solar Heating panels for it are fitted is welcome. :pepper2:

The beauty of that pool is you can walk it through the lanai door, blow it up, fill it with a garden hose in 10 minutes, and it's "Surf's UP". The draw back is if she blows up you'll take out the sliding glass doors and your living room furniture. I think most homeowners policies have a "Stupidity Clause" so be careful.

[kittygilchrist]

Thanks for the info on the pool! I was told that Vera, on vacay while i designed it, said later that I had put 10 pounds into a 5 pound hole! I hope it works out..my dream house.
Kitty

[GilchristCruisers]

The Junction29's have 'taken the plunge' and 'splashed out' on a Pool, this momentus decision to spare no expense in following our dream, follows a few minutes of looking in awe this morning at the magnificent olympic sized pool on Kitty's lot and thinking "we ought to have one of those"

9005 :2excited::2excited:

Anyone who fancy's a dip, once the plumbing is done and Solar Heating panels for it are fitted is welcome. :pepper2:

LOVE IT! Looks about like what we could afford at the moment. LOL

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Sorry Chief . . . . didn't see any action today. So I took a pic of your pile of sheetrock to hold you over. (Boy . . . I hope I've been shooting the right house)
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[kittygilchrist]

wow! I just saw this! awesome pix, Sir Andy! write your initials in it will you?
I can't come down just yet...so glad for the update.
Kitty

[kittygilchrist]

Emma is begging for a romp in your pool with Millie!

[jimbo2012]

After forensic examination of the footprints, the Mayor, using his extensive Police experience advised his Head of Administration that they were probably looking for an Adult Male (physically not mentally!) around 6 ft 5", tall, weighing around 285 lbs and with a size 13 shoe.

Ok Sherlock, I hid out on the north end of A-4's street ready to catch the culprit.

Guess what I did, it was A-4 and his two side kicks that were caught red handed, in an uncover golf cart, he just didn't plan it right, he used a gas cart noise maker.....if he was in stealth solar mode I may have missed him..

:0000000000luvmyhors

I told U his story was fishy.

[DRC12]

We are soon to be new to The Villages and Gilchrist with a 1/28/2013 closing date. Need to return to Maryland, pack up, sell our home, and return to be full-time. Looking forward to that day.

[CalcTeacher]

We are soon to be new to The Villages and Gilchrist with a 1/28/2013 closing date. Need to return to Maryland, pack up, sell our home, and return to be full-time. Looking forward to that day.

Welcome to the thread, DRC12! What part of Gilchrist are you in? Where in Maryland? I am in NoVa and my husband and I will be full-time starting this summer!

[DRC12]

We are South of Pinellas on Olustee Place. We are from Phoenix (next to Hunt Valley) in Northern Baltimore County. Hopefully we will be full-time by this fall.

[SpicyCajunPugs]

We are South of Pinellas on Olustee Place. We are from Phoenix (next to Hunt Valley) in Northern Baltimore County. Hopefully we will be full-time by this fall.

Hi, welcome to the site, and I just joined this a few days ago also. We are also in Gilchrist section 214 on Vicksburg Ave, Lot 52 We are arriving in the Villages tommorrow and will start our design appointment Thursday. What lot number are you?

Bruce and Marcy Snell

[Flintstones]

We are soon to be new to The Villages and Gilchrist with a 1/28/2013 closing date. Need to return to Maryland, pack up, sell our home, and return to be full-time. Looking forward to that day.

That's exciting. We closed eight days ago and are getting settled. You will love the Gilchrist neighborhood. Welcome to the thread!

[jimbo2012]

U made me look at a calendar :posting: we're only 20 days since closing

[aljetmet]

U made me look at a calendar :posting: we're only 20 days since closing

We're 20 days to closing. :D

[A-4 Skyhawk]

U made me look at a calendar :posting: we're only 20 days since closing

What day of the week is it? Every day feels like Saturday

[Rbgold]

U made me look at a calendar :posting: we're only 20 days since closing

We're 19 and counting down!!! :MOJE_whot:

[Yankee Quilter]

We are 36 and counting down, and packing, and making countless piles for goodwill! Sewing room looks like a bomb went off, garage is almost full...all of you know the drill! What amazes me is we downsized by 2000 sq ft four years ago!
Coming down tomorrow, see some of you then!

[kittygilchrist]

:MOJE_whot: aack! thank you all for sharing the madness of moving! Closing April 1, taxes are due, gotta get repairs on house I'm still in...help!!

[junction29]

Ok Sherlock, I hid out on the north end of A-4's street ready to catch the culprit.

Guess what I did, it was A-4 and his two side kicks that were caught red handed, in an uncover golf cart, he just didn't plan it right, he used a gas cart noise maker.....if he was in stealth solar mode I may have missed him..

:0000000000luvmyhors

I told U his story was fishy.

We are pleased to announce that the Greater Gilly-Wide man hunt initiated over the last couple of days has been called off!

It was discovered today that the culprit being sought as responsible for leaving deep footprints all over the A4 family Lot, is none other than A4 himself!

He was seen today trying to pull away from his good lady and her mother, who were valiantly trying to contain his antics as he danced around on the sand waving his arms in the air and shouting for joy.

The staff of the Forensic Department of His Worship the Mayor are to be congratulated on their professional analysis of the crime scene, leading to the extremely accurate description of the eventual culprit being issued.

It is only unfortunate that attention of the investigation was initially centred on two completely innocent residents, Jimbo2012 and latterly on the male half of GillyCruisers, who both had their better halves provide them with cast iron alibies.

The Mayor’s Forensic Department, when asked how they managed to derive such an accurate description of the suspect from the minute forensic evidence, replied

“We knew it was an Adult Male, physically not mentally, because a Women wouldn’t be daft enough to ruin a good pair of shoes jumping up and down like an idiot in the sand, the shoe size was obvious from the footprint impression, the depth of the depression gave us the weight and the height, as such an overweight shorter individual would not have been able jump off the floor”

This brings to a successful conclusion the largest man ever undertaken by His Worship the Mayor’s Office in the Greater Gillyland neighbourhood and we have to thank all the many local residents, especially Jimbo2012, who have spent many sleepless hours watching the A4 family Lot to prevent further damage to the surface of the sand!

:MOJE_whot: :MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

OMG . . . . YOU PEOPLE . . . . I DID IT, OKAY.
To counter your "Man / Woman Hunt" I have employed what you will soon be calling the "Gilly-Land UFO". Several of you on Amherst were overheard this afternoon saying "WHAT THE H__L WAS THAT" as it flew over your places. Does the object in these pictures look familiar?? :plane:
I'M WATCHING YOU ! :shocked:
P.S. no more skinny dipping Hot Rod :1rotfl:
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[A-4 Skyhawk]

Kitty may have block, but I have stakes. So There :D
It's not GRANITE COUNTER TOPS, but it's the best I can do.
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[jimbo2012]

Kitty may have block, but I have stakes. So There :D


opps I thought it was the culprit.....I pulled all of the stakes out and burned them, sorry guess they need to redo them.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

opps I thought it was the culprit.....I pulled all of the stakes out and burned them, sorry guess they need to redo them.

No Bail Money for you, Young Man. Do you hear that UFO hovering over your house?? :plane: :boom:

[GilchristCruisers]

We are 36 and counting down, and packing, and making countless piles for goodwill! Sewing room looks like a bomb went off, garage is almost full...all of you know the drill! What amazes me is we downsized by 2000 sq ft four years ago!
Coming down tomorrow, see some of you then!

One piece of advice from a "long time" Villager (6 months) ----- BRING NOTHING, or as little as possible. You will be glad you did. The cost of moving stuff is about the same as buying all new. Just a thought.

[TerpDawg]

[QUOTE=junction29;614010]We are pleased to announce that the Greater Gilly-Wide man hunt initiated over the last couple of days has been called off!

It was discovered today that the culprit being sought as responsible for leaving deep footprints all over the A4 family Lot, is none other than A4 himself!

He was seen today trying to pull away from his good lady and her mother, who were valiantly trying to contain his antics as he danced around on the sand waving his arms in the air and shouting for joy.

The staff of the Forensic Department of His Worship the Mayor are to be congratulated on their professional analysis of the crime scene, leading to the extremely accurate description of the eventual culprit being issued.

It is only unfortunate that attention of the investigation was initially centred on two completely innocent residents, Jimbo2012 and latterly on the male half of GillyCruisers, who both had their better halves provide them with cast iron alibies.

The Mayor’s Forensic Department, when asked how they managed to derive such an accurate description of the suspect from the minute forensic evidence, replied

“We knew it was an Adult Male, physically not mentally, because a Women wouldn’t be daft enough to ruin a good pair of shoes jumping up and down like an idiot in the sand, the shoe size was obvious from the footprint impression, the depth of the depression gave us the weight and the height, as such an overweight shorter individual would not have been able jump . . .

Dag nab it! That great investigative reporter Scoop the Snoop Dawg is rushing to the scene and would have solved the case promptly, even if there were no facts to back it up. Scoop will be there tomorrow. Any parties going on during the next month?

[junction29]

[QUOTE=TerpDawg;614118.


Dag nab it! That great investigative reporter Scoop the Snoop Dawg is rushing to the scene and would have solved the case promptly, even if there were no facts to back it up. Scoop will be there tomorrow. Any parties going on during the next month?[/QUOTE]

Don't you worry, we are sure the Mayor and his team :posting: will have something arranged! :MOJE_whot:

[junction29]

Kitty;

This morning;
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The pool plans
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This evening
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[WVMtnBoy]

OMG . . . . YOU PEOPLE . . . . I DID IT, OKAY.
To counter your "Man / Woman Hunt" I have employed what you will soon be calling the "Gilly-Land UFO". Several of you on Amherst were overheard this afternoon saying "WHAT THE H__L WAS THAT" as it flew over your places. Does the object in these pictures look familiar?? :plane:
I'M WATCHING YOU ! :shocked:
P.S. no more skinny dipping Hot Rod :1rotfl:
9041904290439044

In the interest of the security of the neighborhood, I'm pleased to announce that the Mayors Office has completed an RFP (Request for Proposal) submitted to the Defense Department for the installation of a Patriot missle battery to be installed and managed by our good friend A-4. I expect to hear back from the SecDef very soon. We'll keep you all informed on the progress. In the mean time, as a stop gap measure, we've armed A-4 with a 12ga shotgun with 00buckshot.

:boom::boom::boom:

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

We're 20 days to closing. :D

We are 27 days to closing but just 1 week until we are in TV! Yea!!:clap2::clap2:

[WVMtnBoy]

[QUOTE=junction29;614010]We are pleased to announce that the Greater Gilly-Wide man hunt initiated over the last couple of days has been called off!

It was discovered today that the culprit being sought as responsible for leaving deep footprints all over the A4 family Lot, is none other than A4 himself!

He was seen today trying to pull away from his good lady and her mother, who were valiantly trying to contain his antics as he danced around on the sand waving his arms in the air and shouting for joy.

The staff of the Forensic Department of His Worship the Mayor are to be congratulated on their professional analysis of the crime scene, leading to the extremely accurate description of the eventual culprit being issued.

It is only unfortunate that attention of the investigation was initially centred on two completely innocent residents, Jimbo2012 and latterly on the male half of GillyCruisers, who both had their better halves provide them with cast iron alibies.

The Mayor’s Forensic Department, when asked how they managed to derive such an accurate description of the suspect from the minute forensic evidence, replied

“We knew it was an Adult Male, physically not mentally, because a Women wouldn’t be daft enough to ruin a good pair of shoes jumping up and down like an idiot in the sand, the shoe size was obvious from the footprint impression, the depth of the depression gave us the weight and the height, as such an overweight shorter individual would not have been able jump . . .

Dag nab it! That great investigative reporter Scoop the Snoop Dawg is rushing to the scene and would have solved the case promptly, even if there were no facts to back it up. Scoop will be there tomorrow. Any parties going on during the next month?

Dawg!!!! You and Barb are finally coming back???? :MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot: There will definitely be parties now the the 'Ole Dawg and his beautiful bride will be in residence!!!!

:beer3::beer3:

[WVMtnBoy]

Wow, lucky them!! We are coming down Sunday and I'm hoping to see the second half after we arrive. But something tells me that the mayor and his staff will summon us to attend the "Intro to Gillyland" seminar sponsored by Corona!

So when would the venerable residents of GillyLand like to have a call sent forth far and wide for a GillyGathering? Unfortunately, I don't know how long bogo2128 is going to be here?

As always, we're up for a party. :highfive:

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Kitty;

This morning;
9050

The pool plans
9051

This evening
9052

Kitty, How exciting! It will look like a home in the very very near future. It goes fast.

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

So when would the venerable residents of GillyLand like to have a call sent forth far and wide for a GillyGathering? Unfortunately, I don't know how long bogo2128 is going to be here?

As always, we're up for a party. :highfive:

Mike and I will be in TV by next Friday. Hope there is a gathering in the near future. Dont be surprised if we knock on a couple doors when we arrive. We are very anxious.:clap2::clap2:

[junction29]

Mike and I will be in TV by next Friday. Hope there is a gathering in the near future. Dont be surprised if we knock on a couple doors when we arrive. We are very anxious.:clap2::clap2:

Zippadi do da, zippadi ay, my my my what a beautiful day. :MOJE_whot:

All these new Gilly's either coming back or arriving for the first time. :boom:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

I FEEL A GILLYBRATION A COMIN' ON
How about Friday or Saturday night at 8 at one of the CC's south of 466A.
You pick it Mayor.

[jimbo2012]

can't do much better than EP.

[Trish Crocker]

:clap2::clap2:Where?? When??

[chiefrose]

The way all you people party I'm afraid you will be all partied out by the time my wife and I fly down on Feb 5th for a visit.

[jimbo2012]

Want to bet!

test us

[Cisco Kid]

Ok, is Gilchrist TV hot spot, or do you guys sit on your computers an post a lot.

Next week I plan to cruse the Gilchrist hood to what's up

:BigApplause: :BigApplause:

[Yankee Quilter]

I FEEL A GILLYBRATION A COMIN' ON
How about Friday or Saturday night at 8 at one of the CC's south of 466A.
You pick it Mayor.

:MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot:

Joe and I are leaving this am to come down for the weekend! Please post where and when and look for the Mini Cooper rolling in!
Looking forward to a warm weekend, Atlanta is expecting a wintery mix (for those of us from the North it means a little sleet and alot of panic ... but relatively cold!) Quilt show tomorrow at the Savannah Center, furniture and appliance shopping, shutter decisions and bank setups!
So looking forward to a get together and seeing all of you we met before and those of you lucky enough to be FROGS before us !!!

[SMills]

So when would the venerable residents of GillyLand like to have a call sent forth far and wide for a GillyGathering? Unfortunately, I don't know how long bogo2128 is going to be here?

As always, we're up for a party. :highfive:

Jim and I will be down the 5th thru the 11 and would love to meet the Gillylanders, keep us posted on time and location. Three inches of snow this morning and more on the way tomorrow!!! Our trip to TV can't come soon enough. Be well . . . .

[jimbo2012]

Ok, is Gilchrist TV hot spot, or do you guys sit on your computers an post a lot.

Next week I plan to cruse the Gilchrist hood to what's up



we have Iphones, smart phones etc, we type while playing :clap2:

Cruise on in, look for the Corona trailer by A-4's empty lot.

If he's not there look for the Mayor or that couple of trouble makers from the UK

[A-4 Skyhawk]

we have Iphones, smart phones etc, we type while playing :clap2:

Cruise on in, look for the Corona trailer by A-4's empty lot.

If he's not there look for the Mayor or that couple of trouble makers from the UK

It's not an empty lot any more Jimbo . . . . . I have lots of stakes and string now. As for the Corona trailer, I drank it all and used up all of the money from the Gilly Fund to pay off my beer bill. So it's BYO Corona, plus a little extra for me. :1rotfl:

[chiefrose]

:MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot:

Joe and I are leaving this am to come down for the weekend! Please post where and when and look for the Mini Cooper rolling in!
Looking forward to a warm weekend, Atlanta is expecting a wintery mix (for those of us from the North it means a little sleet and alot of panic ... but relatively cold!) Quilt show tomorrow at the Savannah Center, furniture and appliance shopping, shutter decisions and bank setups!
So looking forward to a get together and seeing all of you we met before and those of you lucky enough to be FROGS before us !!!

I can relate to all of the above. This morning in NJ it was 9 degrees and chance of snow tomorrow. When we come down on 2/5 it will be a week of the same, furniture and appliance shopping, ordering shutters, setting up a bank account, getting homeowners insurance, , etc., etc.

On the topic of a banking account; is it really necessary to use Citizens? I know they recommend it but both of my other banks, Wells Fargo & Bank of America have a presence. What have those of you that have gone before us done?

[jimbo2012]

I think in addition to Citizens U need a big bank.

If you R not doing a mortgage thru Citizens, U don't need them

[A-4 Skyhawk]

THERE WILL BE A GILLY-LAND GILLY-BRATION ON THE PORCH AT EVANS PRAIRIE FRIDAY NIGHT STARTING AT 8:00
Stop by, have a drink, and meet some of our new friends and neighbors. You don't have to be a Gilly to join us.

[WVMtnBoy]

Ok, is Gilchrist TV hot spot, or do you guys sit on your computers an post a lot.

Next week I plan to cruse the Gilchrist hood to what's up

:BigApplause: :BigApplause:

Oh, to be completely honest without being conceited, I think that we are DEFINITELY THE HOT SPOT!! :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

But, that again, is my humble opinion!!! :clap2::MOJE_whot::pepper2:

[slee317]

No there is no reason you need to use Citizens even if you get a loan there. It is just one of the many many businesses that the Morse family owns. You can use any bank!

[chiefrose]

I think in addition to Citizens U need a big bank.

If you R not doing a mortgage thru Citizens, U don't need them

No, thankfully there will not be any mortgage.

[junction29]

we have Iphones, smart phones etc, we type while playing :clap2:

Cruise on in, look for the Corona trailer by A-4's empty lot.

If he's not there look for the Mayor or that couple of trouble makers from the UK

Troublemakers from the UK, where are they? we haven't seen any. :MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot::peppe r2::pepper2::pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

[QUOTE=junction29;614637]Troublemakers from the UK, where are they? we haven't seen any. QUOTE]

Let me get this straight . . . he's calling a couple of people from the UK trouble makers?? This is coming from the guy :grumpy: who is on a first name basis with the Sr. Executive Grand Poo-Pah of Design and Construction for The Villages :eclipsee_gold_cup:. Ask him why some time:rant-rave:

[Mamaderby]

We are sure happy that the size 13 culprit has been found.....especially since they poured our driveway today! :MOJE_whot:

[jimbo2012]

[QUOTE=junction29;614637]Troublemakers from the UK, where are they? we haven't seen any. QUOTE]

Let me get this straight . . . he's calling a couple of people from the UK trouble makers?? This is coming from the guy :grumpy: who is on a first name basis with the Sr. Executive Grand Poo-Pah of Design and Construction for The Villages :eclipsee_gold_cup:. Ask him why some time:rant-rave:

Has something to do with a squeeeeeeeeky wheel...........:highfive:

I can say this, 6 men re-tiled both bathrooms (walls) today this time under my supervision, now it's correct.
They admitted it could have been done better and I appreciated their honesty.

Only two things left on the punch list now, hope I don't need to call the Gran Poo-Pah again. :ho:

[Twinspin60]

I have to agree with Kitty, those oak trees may be pretty to look at from a distance but not on your property if you can avoid. We had one in our first house in Hemingway and requested during our design to not have one is Sanibel. They honored our wishes :smiley: It is cold in upstate NY (in the teens)and going to be all week. :cold: No snow right now to speak of but could have a foot be Friday:22yikes:. I just made our :plane: reservations for our next trip down, we won't be there until May 3rd. :yuck: I am sure there will be many more homes up by then. Sounds like more great friends to meet. Who knows if Rich gets too antsy, I never know he will come home and will be ready to take a long drive down.:loco: February might be a good month. Hate to have a house sitting in the sunshine when we are up here wrapped in afghans. Have fun And take care everyone!:wave:

Linda--I totally agree with you--it's been too darn cold here up North--the other morning it was only 2 when I left for work!! :cry: Jim wants to just pack it up and move now. We're meeting the moving truck with the rest of our goods not until the end of March--way tooooooooooo long! I need to find employment ASAP. Hope everyone down there is enjoying the sunshine--have fun tomorrow night! :MOJE_whot:

[hotrodgirl]

Holy Yikes! Having been absent from the forum for "a number of days", the official trumpeter to his mayorship and the Lord of Gillyland is amazed at the sheer number of posts made in her absence! How to catch up? Guess I will have to start again from this point forward, though I am so sorry I missed the Great Gilly Caper! Drats! Having been in the area in question many, many times over this past week, I feel certain I could have tracked the culprit down and used my cunning ability to woo the perpetrator to the right side of the tracks!
:welcome: to all the new posters and owners of Gilly plots, and also to those who are looking! We DO have the best neighbors here:clap2:
I will try in the days ahead to be more vigilant so as not to fall too far behind!
See many of you tomorrow at EP!

[hotrodgirl]

I wanted to mention we had about 40 or so present for the first Gilly Birthday Bash! It was a successful evening with many donations received for Operation Homebound! A very special THANKS to all who made such wonderful donations and we received some via snail mail as well! :mademyday:
It's a great life in Gillyland, and I hope the trend continues!
Again, thanks for giving of yourselves in order to help someone in need! :BigApplause:

[WVMtnBoy]

I had the pleasure of meeting Bobby & Susie (Bogo2128) this afternoon for a short period of time. They were on a break from design and decided to locate GillyLand City Hall!! :1rotfl::1rotfl:

Extremely nice people and they will fit in marvelously with the rest of the Gilly's. Fortunately, they will be not otherwise occupied and will be at the GillyBration at Evan Prairie CC tomorrow night.

This place just keeps getting better and better! :MOJE_whot:

Hopefully YankeeQuilter and ChiefRose will also be there!

:BigApplause:

Oh yea, Bogo is building a Zinnia too.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

THREE CHEERS FOR ALL US ZINNIA OWNERS :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

[hotrodgirl]

THREE CHEERS FOR ALL US ZINNIA OWNERS :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Let's hear it for the LANTANAS:BigApplause:

[jimbo2012]

What is it, U guys didn't have your 2nd cuppa yet!

[Yankee Quilter]

My address book, I believe only on my IPad appears to have been hacked! Should you get anything from me with no subject line, please delete. Since I have received e.mails on it, although none of you are listed on this address book, am concerned about where the hacker sends and what is sent!
I apologize ... But have no control!
See some of you tonight.

[chiefrose]

Wish I could be with everyone tonight at EP but won't arrive to TV till Feb. 5th and that is only for a week. Have a great time and keep the circle of new friends growing!

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

I can relate to all of the above. This morning in NJ it was 9 degrees and chance of snow tomorrow. When we come down on 2/5 it will be a week of the same, furniture and appliance shopping, ordering shutters, setting up a bank account, getting homeowners insurance, , etc., etc.

On the topic of a banking account; is it really necessary to use Citizens? I know they recommend it but both of my other banks, Wells Fargo & Bank of America have a presence. What have those of you that have gone before us done?

We are staying with our bank, Chase, as we have been with them for 32 years. We are using Citizens for house however.

We are leaving on30th. There is snow here in the suburbs of Chicago. Will be glad to leave it.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

gilly-bration
evans prairie
8:00 tonight

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Today we got a message from Mike's sister who lives in Amelia that said the ABC news team was in our house. They were doing a story on "smart meters." Does anyone know what that is that is causing emails to fly in TV? Just curious.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Excavated for footers and ready for concrete. It's not a roof or granite counters, but for us IT'S EXCITING.
Headed for the Gilly-Bration at EP :MOJE_whot:

912291239124

[chiefrose]

Excavated for footers and ready for concrete. It's not a roof or granite counters, but for us IT'S EXCITING.
Headed for the Gilly-Bration at EP :MOJE_whot:

912291239124

Congrats! You finally have pictures to take of your own build.:BigApplause:

[GilchristCruisers]

Am sure everyone had a wonderful time at the " gilly.bration" tonight. We wish we could have been there, but after an overnight on the Auto Train, we arrived in the frozen northern tundra of Delaware. "Pygmy" duty awaits. Hopefully we will stay busy enough NOT to notice the 1 - 3 inches if white stuff that fell this afternoon and evening.

In the meantime, Gilligans, party well and often. We shall return ASAP.

Signing off before my toes freeze.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Some of the "Silly Gilly's" are planning to build a fleet of these rigs. Looking for investors and drivers.
9142

[jimbo2012]

the roof is big enough for solar, so we can move stealth like thru TV!

[kittygilchrist]

Some of the "Silly Gilly's" are planning to build a fleet of these rigs. Looking for investors and drivers.
9142

OK, I'll bite. Set the hook...are you serious?

[junction29]

Some of the "Silly Gilly's" are planning to build a fleet of these rigs. Looking for investors and drivers.
9142

This sounds just like the sort of silly antic that would appeal to us, so we will make one (well two). :BigApplause:

I fact this is a great business venture for Jimbo and the Greater Gillyland team :posting: I will see if i can clear it with the Mayor's office and his Planning and Finance Departments later this morning. :posting:

Just imagine, this time next year we could be launching/hosting a new parade of Gilly Built Beer Floats around TV :BigApplause::BigApplause:

[jimbo2012]

Kitty where were U last nite???

[kittygilchrist]

Kitty where were U last nite???

Hi Jimbob,
I've been back in Gainesville since Dec 16. I'll be coming back down briefly the 31st for a singles event and gawking at my house-in-progress! You guys don't miss sunday/monday moonrise over Destin course from Amherst Way!
Kitty

[A-4 Skyhawk]

OK, I'll bite. Set the hook...are you serious?

After Jimbo finishes his ceiling and floor us guys are going to need a PROJECT.

[kittygilchrist]

Kitty where were U last nite???

Hi Jimbob,
I've been back in Gainesville since Dec 16. I'll be coming back down briefly the 31st for a singles event and gawking at my house-in-progress! You guys don't miss sunday/monday moonrise over Destin course from Amherst Way!
Kitty

[A-4 Skyhawk]

For those of you who accused me of being "off my rocker" :( , when I reported a UFO :plane: over Regency, Euclid, and Amherst last week, here's proof. Close up pictures of the craft at the corner of Brinkley and Euclid. :22yikes:
915191529153

[slee317]

Well since we are one of the new villages, our group has probably just purchased golf carts. I want to know which one you purchased and why and if you would purchase something else now that you bought the other one, thanks!

[CalcTeacher]

Well since we are one of the new villages, our group has probably just purchased golf carts. I want to know which one you purchased and why and if you would purchase something else now that you bought the other one, thanks!

We just bought a new Yamaha from The Villages Golf Cars (Brownwood location). We bought a four-seater (two facing front and two facing back) because we have a St. Bernard. We looked at a remanufactured Club Car (Master's Golf Cars) and a new Club Car (can't remember the name of the place) but ultimately decided on the Yamaha because of the warranty and the proximity of the dealer (we also checked out Clubs and Carts in Ocala--another authorized Yamaha dealer but ultimately like the package that TVGC puts together).

You will got a ton opinions about this by posting on this forum...many will tell you that you can "save thousands by buying outside of TV." Frankly, I don't have the time or patience to do that (contacted a place in Kentucky or Tennessee called Cunningham's --the guy got back to me initially but then never followed up after I had more questions). If you're in to taking on a cart as a project, maybe you should consider it. But frankly I'm not in the mood to buy a stripped cart and then adding/installing all the accessories myself. I wanted a Village-ready cart and that's exactly what I'm getting!

Our cart will be ready for us when we arrive back for a week at the end of March--can't wait.

[batman911]

We just bought a new Yamaha from The Villages Golf Cars (Brownwood location). We bought a four-seater (two facing front and two facing back) because we have a St. Bernard. We looked at a remanufactured Club Car (Master's Golf Cars) and a new Club Car (can't remember the name of the place) but ultimately decided on the Yamaha because of the warranty and the proximity of the dealer (we also checked out Clubs and Carts in Ocala--another authorized Yamaha dealer but ultimately like the package that TVGC puts together).

You will got a ton opinions about this by posting on this forum...many will tell you that you can "save thousands by buying outside of TV." Frankly, I don't have the time or patience to do that (contacted a place in Kentucky or Tennessee called Cunningham's --the guy got back to me initially but then never followed up after I had more questions). If you're in to taking on a cart as a project, maybe you should consider it. But frankly I'm not in the mood to buy a stripped cart and then adding/installing all the accessories myself. I wanted a Village-ready cart and that's exactly what I'm getting!

Our cart will be ready for us when we arrive back for a week at the end of March--can't wait.

I agree. I like the dealer being close and I know they will not be going away any time soon. Everyone we spoke to there was very knowledgeable and friendly.

[jimbo2012]

No gas GO Solar :thumbup:

[WVMtnBoy]

I agree. I like the dealer being close and I know they will not be going away any time soon. Everyone we spoke to there was very knowledgeable and friendly.

:agree:

[junction29]

Hi Kitty
They have nearly finished - look
No-one on site today, but yesterday they did well;

9168

Met your new neighbours tonight looking at their lot, Mike & Sue, seem like a really nice couple, they have their design meeting tomorrow. :BigApplause:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Hi Kitty
They have nearly finished - look
No-one on site today, but yesterday they did well;

9168

Met your new neighbours tonight looking at their lot, Mike & Sue, seem like a really nice couple, they have their design meeting tomorrow. :BigApplause:

I think I met Mike and Sue today?? Are they the ones with the 2 dobermans?? Nice people. BIG DOGS !! :doggie: :doggie:

[GilchristCruisers]

Well since we are one of the new villages, our group has probably just purchased golf carts. I want to know which one you purchased and why and if you would purchase something else now that you bought the other one, thanks!

We also bought not one, but two Yamaha gas carts when we moved in. The first one purchased outside the villages, the second at The Villages Golf Carts. We decided on gas because we figured we would be able to go a lot further and not have to worry with the maintenance required for a battery cart. We bought two because there are times when we want to go in different directions and don't want to take the car. We do like the convenience of the local dealer and service.

[gmcneill]

Well since we are one of the new villages, our group has probably just purchased golf carts. I want to know which one you purchased and why and if you would purchase something else now that you bought the other one, thanks!

Bought a new gas EZGO from Dave at Advantage Golf Cart. Wide range of cart options and a really wide range of colors. Great service. No negatives from me. The store is located on 44 across from Sparr and behind the old restaurant.

There is a debate re: environmental impact of electric vs gas. We chose gas bc of range; didn't want to risk being stuck somewhere; the batteries impact environment bc require daily charging and add to pollution when discarded upon replacement; and although the putt-putt noise of gas adds to noise pollution, it is a small safety feature in that the noise also helps fellow cart path users, pedestrians in parking lots and squares and vehicle drivers know we are there.

That said, once jimbo's priorities switch from his home to the solar carts, I intend to check the solar option for our second cart.

[poromo]

I think I met Mike and Sue today?? Are they the ones with the 2 dobermans?? Nice people. BIG DOGS !! :doggie: :doggie:

Hi A-4 Skywalk,
We are not the one's with the dobermans. No pets just 3 adult kids still living at home. As soon as we can move them out and sell our house on Long Island we'll be moving to Gillyland! Can't be soon enough.
Mike and Sue Olech

[jimbo2012]

the batteries impact environment bc require daily charging and add to pollution when discarded upon replacement;

That said, once jimbo's priorities switch from his home to the solar carts, I intend to check the solar option for our second cart.

Yes I get bored and change gears :read:

Lead is recycled at about 98% it is the most eco friendly of all metals for that reason.

The carbon footprint is 20% of a gas cart.

In fact today someone sprung a oil leak in there's a new thread (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/all-about-golf-carts-things-156/2007-yamaha-golf-cart-oil-leak-68750/) was started, now that's pollution.

Oh my opinion may be somewhat bias:D

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Hi A-4 Skywalk,
We are not the one's with the dobermans. No pets just 3 adult kids still living at home. As soon as we can move them out and sell our house on Long Island we'll be moving to Gillyland! Can't be soon enough.
Mike and Sue Olech

I wonder who those people were with the dogs?? Gilly Wannabee's probably. Good luck with the kids and selling the house. Do you have a design date on 210.114??

[gmcneill]

20% wow!! Didn't know the difference so great.

The solar cart concept sure is something worth considering. I'm hoping that it proves to be a viable alternative for our needs.

BTW: how is your cypress floor and ceiling project coming along? I keep meaning to watch for your other thread for photo updates.

[SpicyCajunPugs]

Hello everyone,

Bruce and I wanted to thank everyone who welcomed us with open arms at the Gillybration this past Friday at Evans Prairie as well as all the help and welcomes on TOTV. Even though we had tons of hiccups and problems during our design appointment we have finished it and hope the house ends up our dream house. Not happy with the problems with not doing the stretches we were promised in writing, and at first request the villages is not willing to do anything at all to compensate us other than they offered us the ability to choose another lot, AT CURRENT RAISED PRICES. We had our lot on Vicksburg Ave. reserved for 5 months, and at the design appointment they said "so sorry, so sad, and sorry we promised in writing and on a layout, but you can't do those stretches, but we will stretch it as much as we can". Needless to say we were not happy campers. On top of that, our first designer was desperate to get out early and insisted that we had to make all of our choices in one day and finalized the next, and was tired, disinterested and rushing us from one house to another before we were ready. She even started packing up her stuff before 4 p.m. the first day while we were trying to bring up a couple of changes we wanted. We had had it and refused to deal with her anymore and got a new one assigned. This has not been a heavenly visit or time for us, and our design was more like "Dante's Inferno". SO MANY DROPPED BALLS !!! Our sales rep unfortunately told the designer we were so prepared and sophisticated that we will make snap decisions...our designer took that way too literally in our opinions. BUT GILLY'S, WE REALLY ARE NICE PEOPLE WHO ARE EASY TO GET ALONG WITH NO MATTER WHAT THE VILLAGES EVER TELLS YOU GUYS !!! I think we were too easy going it it came back to bite us later on. Oh well, it is over and our close is scheduled for April 10th...we will be coming in regullary to check progress so keep us informed of any get togethers. We hope to meet others we didn't get a chance to talk to or meet this past week... Thanks again, Marcy and Bruce Snell

[twiceis]

We're also concerned about the design appt which we haven't set yet. On the stretch problem...did the lot you chose not accommodate the stretches you thought it would? Our lot is very deep but we can't stretch wide...but we knew this beforehand. Maybe u should pass on the name of the "disinterested designer" so we make sure not to get that one. I'm afraid we're gonna be difficult as we've always built custom homes & our choices here are very limited.
Keep in touch,
Your future neighbor I think,
Karin & Ken

[WVMtnBoy]

Some of the "Silly Gilly's" are planning to build a fleet of these rigs. Looking for investors and drivers.
9142

I love this idea!!! I wonder where we could get a plan??? Although, I want to be the bartender!

:highfive:

[jimbo2012]

BTW: how is your cypress floor and ceiling project coming along? I keep meaning to watch for your other thread for photo updates.

I'll be posting some pics in next few day almost done with the ceiling now about 3 rows to go, but they are the highest to get to on the scaffold. ohhh funnn

[gmcneill]

Well, I'm hoping you have either a soft landing pad or a couple of sure-handed Gillys standing by, just in case. ;)

[A-4 Skyhawk]

I love this idea!!! I wonder where we could get a plan??? Although, I want to be the bartender!

:highfive:

I'm guessing by now Jimbo has about 14 sets of plans for us to pick from.:highfive:

[SpicyCajunPugs]

We're also concerned about the design appt which we haven't set yet. On the stretch problem...did the lot you chose not accommodate the stretches you thought it would? Our lot is very deep but we can't stretch wide...but we knew this beforehand. Maybe u should pass on the name of the "disinterested designer" so we make sure not to get that one. I'm afraid we're gonna be difficult as we've always built custom homes & our choices here are very limited.
Keep in touch,
Your future neighbor I think,
Karin & Ken

I will send you a private message. However, I must warn you, I don't believe they will allow you the time to even become "difficult" and it is definitely not an unlimited design process. They seem under strict rules to keep things rolling as fast as possible and seem very tired and overworked. But I love the villages enough that we had to suck up a lot of our frustration.

[gmcneill]

I love this idea!!! I wonder where we could get a plan??? Although, I want to be the bartender!

:highfive:

I've seen these things up close and personal. Good call on being the bartender! Depending on how long the ride is, people tend to stop pedaling bc from either fatigue or the effects of "fuel" consumption. On the plus side, as opposed to bring stranded in a golf cart, at least you'll have a supply of fuel available to party where you stop.

Also, fuel consumption makes those seats somewhat "wobbly" ;) better be belted into them just in case.

[jimbo2012]

I'm guessing by now Jimbo has about 14 sets of plans for us to pick from.:highfive:


No only two,
now what I need you to do do A-4 besides taking pic's of that hole in the ground is do some strategic dumpster diving for for good 2x4's and 2x6's at the job sites, oh a few sheets of that make believe plywood as well.

And we'll get started,

I think Carol should be the designated driver this whole thing was her idea therefore, she should be the responsible person.

Now Rusty as bar tender...that should work

[jimbo2012]

I've seen these things up close and personal. Good call on being the bartender! Depending on how long the ride is, people tend to stop pedaling bc of a either fatigue or the effects from "fuel" consumption. On the plus side, as opposed to bring stranded in a golf cart, at least you'll have a supply of fuel available to party where you stop.

Also, fuel consumption makes those seats somewhat "wobbly" ;) better be belted into them just in case.

I guess you didn't see my plans yet?

It will be solar powered, only pedal on rainy days

[junction29]

I guess you didn't see my plans yet?


It will be solar powered, as Jimbo has pointed out, only pedal power on rainy days

As it will definitely be Solar powered with pedal power as back up, a select group of the Gilly Engineers are busy working on a new type of battery that will be launched to the public around the beginning of April - watch this space. :posting:

So unfortunately the only person who is likely to be very busy will be the Bartender. chilout

Do we know who that will be? - oh yes His Worship the Mayor has volunteered - whoops :BigApplause:

[gmcneill]

I guess you didn't see my plans yet?

It will be solar powered, only pedal on rainy days

Duh! I should've known better!! :)

[shcisamax]

Hello everyone,

Not happy with the problems with not doing the stretches we were promised in writing, and at first request the villages is not willing to do anything at all to compensate us other than they offered us the ability to choose another lot, AT CURRENT RAISED PRICES. We had our lot on Vicksburg Ave. reserved for 5 months, and at the design appointment they said "so sorry, so sad, and sorry we promised in writing and on a layout, but you can't do those stretches, but we will stretch it as much as we can". On top of that, our first designer was tired, disinterested and rushing us from one house to another before we were ready. We refused to deal with her anymore and got a new one assigned.

I have never heard of them agreeing to stretches before the design meeting. Who agreed in WRITING that you could make those stretches?
Good you got a different designer. We had a designer for four days and she was wonderful. But that was back last March when they were willing to accommodate to drum up business. My how things have changed. So sorry it was such a chore. But glad you are able to look past that and on to the dream.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

I have never heard of them agreeing to stretches before the design meeting. Who agreed in WRITING that you could make those stretches?
Good you got a different designer. We had a designer for four days and she was wonderful. But that was back last March when they were willing to accommodate to drum up business. My how things have changed. So sorry it was such a chore. But glad you are able to look past that and on to the dream.

I don't know if it's the same as getting it in writing, but I had my sales rep take my model to design and have them tell me what stretches I could get ahead of time. They had CAD take a look at it. I got an email with the results and a disclaimer that it was preliminary. When I got to design I was fortunate to get everything. There were some options I didn't know about and they didn't ask me if I wanted during design.

[jimbo2012]

I also submitted my plans before hand,
(although we would up buying a spec) that was the recommended process if we had concerns

[Rbgold]

SpiceCajunPugs,
First of all, I'm sorry to hear that of design process did not meet your expectations on many fronts. We recently designed and had quite the opposite experience. Our sales agent also received preliminary approval for a couple of stretches we wanted, but also told us in no uncertain terms that the designers had the final say in the entire design process. We learned that when we finally met with our designer. We had requested a certain designer who had come highly recommended, but were told that TV would not assign designers in advance. We did not work with the individual we requested but were more than pleased with our designer. She was more than conscientious and interested in making us feel comfortable with our selections. We were lucky enough to receive the stretches we had requested, plus some stretches and suggestions for use of space that she recommended.
Much of the success of The Villages is due to the work ethic, ability, and expertise of those they hire. If you were not pleased with your design meeting, I would suggest you send a letter - not an email - to Jennifer Parr to discuss your concerns.
Regardless of your experience, I'm glad you were able to see past the experience and are looking forward to your future in TV and all it has to offer, which is pretty much the primary reason so many of us chose TV in the first place! Welcome!

Rona

[poromo]

I wonder who those people were with the dogs?? Gilly Wannabee's probably. Good luck with the kids and selling the house. Do you have a design date on 210.114??

A-4 Skyhawk,
We are meeting with the design team this morning. We'd like to make several stretches similar to the one on your plans. Wish us luck.
Mike and Sue

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Kitty, I cant believe how fast your house went up! It is looking good. We will be down there by Friday, Feb1. We will have to stroll around the houses. Hope we see you there. Gayle

[slee317]

Linda and I were very happy with the designer and the process. I believe our sales person did a good job of getting us the designer. I was also told that we could change lots once with no consequences, and we were told the lot that we picked didn't allow for a stretch, but while we were there they looked at a one foot stretch for the lanai and the master bedroom. I did a similar process 6 years ago at Lake Ashton and we have been very pleased both times. My guess is with so many going up there has to be some good and some not as good designers.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Look here . . . . . Concrete footers . . . . Are you excited??
924892499250

[jimbo2012]

That's pretty foundation, did you put the date in it or R U waiting for the slab?

You're off to a good start!!!:highfive:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Bobby & Susie . . . I promised to take pictures of 210.117 for you. So, here's a picture of your lot.
Nothing happening yet, but I'll keep watching:highfive:
9251

[WVMtnBoy]

Look here . . . . . Concrete footers . . . . Are you excited??
924892499250

Congrats to A-4, Cathy & Elsie! I know you've waited a long time for this and now it's real!!

:highfive:

[kittygilchrist]

They can build faster than I can pack! Kitty, I cant believe how fast your house went up! It is looking good. We will be down there by Friday, Feb1. We will have to stroll around the houses. Hope we see you there. Gayle

[WVMtnBoy]

No only two,
now what I need you to do do A-4 besides taking pic's of that hole in the ground is do some strategic dumpster diving for for good 2x4's and 2x6's at the job sites, oh a few sheets of that make believe plywood as well.

And we'll get started,

I think Carol should be the designated driver this whole thing was her idea therefore, she should be the responsible person.

Now Rusty as bar tender...that should work

I so hope you're serious about the plans but something tells me that you're pulling my leg. This thing would be wonderful!!! If anyone could come up with a set of plans my money would be on you, Jimbo!

:thumbup:

[WVMtnBoy]

I've seen these things up close and personal. Good call on being the bartender! Depending on how long the ride is, people tend to stop pedaling bc from either fatigue or the effects of "fuel" consumption. On the plus side, as opposed to bring stranded in a golf cart, at least you'll have a supply of fuel available to party where you stop.

Also, fuel consumption makes those seats somewhat "wobbly" ;) better be belted into them just in case.

I was thinking about bucket seats with 5 point restraints. Don't want anyone to fall off the GillyWagon and get hurt!!!

:beer3:

But you have to admit that this would give a whole new meaning to the term "Welcome Wagon"!!!

[SpicyCajunPugs]

I don't know if it's the same as getting it in writing, but I had my sales rep take my model to design and have them tell me what stretches I could get ahead of time. They had CAD take a look at it. I got an email with the results and a disclaimer that it was preliminary. When I got to design I was fortunate to get everything. There were some options I didn't know about and they didn't ask me if I wanted during design.

Yes, just like A-4, we asked our sales rep to get approval on how much we could stretch as soon as we reserved our lot over five months ago. Both CAD and our sales rep put in writing what stretches were approved and they said we could do what we requested. They also did a cut and paste of our selected home (and Iris) with the stretches listed and pasted it onto a copy of our lot with the exact dimensions shown. For five months we could have selected a new lot if we did not like what this lot would do for us, and now that the stretchable and reasonably priced lots are much more expensive and quite scarce, especially cul de sac corners like our lot. In addition, this lot at 3293 Vicksburg Ave was special to us as the name of our street had very special meaning...my wonderful late mother was born and raised in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Also, section 214 is right next to Evans Prairie, and believe it or not my mother's maiden name was Evelyn EVANS.
There was no way we had the time or inclination at the last minute to try to search and select a new lot. We also were not afforded the opportunity to spend much time discussing options and we were only presented with the ones that are mandated to get a choice for by the designer. I would just like to tell everyone who will soon be having a design appointment to make sure your rep makes it clear to your designer as to what you expect from the appointment and to insure they will be considerate and patient toward your needs. Also maked double and triple sure that you understand exactly what your lot will do for you or you may be very surpriesed. We are still very excited for our future at the villages, and if anyone has any questions from us about the process, just let us know....Sincerely, Bruce and Marcy Snell.

[Mamaderby]

Hey, I would be happy to add any stained glass accents!

[SpicyCajunPugs]

Hey, I would be happy to add any stained glass accents!

Much cheaper to do it after closing. Get a standard door and have Entrypoint by Perry's in Spanish Springs do it. Lots more choices and less than half the price !!!:thumbup:

[shcisamax]

Yes, just like A-4, we asked our sales rep to get approval on how much we could stretch as soon as we reserved our lot over five months ago. Both CAD and our sales rep put in writing what stretches were approved and they said we could do what we requested. They also did a cut and paste of our selected home (and Iris) with the stretches listed and pasted it onto a copy of our lot with the exact dimensions shown.

Frankly, I am perplexed and I too would be upset. How is it that they ran it through CAD before the meeting and gave it the ok and yet declined it during the meeting as not fitting? If the CAD dept. did the numbers, the numbers didn't change.

[Teryl1949]

Recently spotted A4's top secret golf cart
attempting to get authorized by the Villages office of Security. This 'Gilly Gunship' will offer our new Village with cutting edge technology in fighting the rampant criminal element invading from the North. His Honor The Mayor is excited to put it into action!:jester:

:coolsmiley:

The Old Bishop (MamaDerby's other half)

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Leave it to the Air Force to put a Training Tail Wheel on their pocket rockets. The Navy replaced it years ago with a Tail Hook. :plane: I'll fly anything. :plane: Who wants to be my Rear Seat? :girlneener: And who has the list of targets? :boom:
SpicyCajunPug has coordinates for a couple of targets I'm sure.

[The 3-D's]

Hi Everyone!
My husband David and I are going to build soon in Gilchrist. Our design appointment is on Feb. 10th. I have been reading TOTV for awhile and feel like I know you all already. You sound like a fun and interesting group and we look forward to meeting you in the near future. I appreciate the information provided on the design process and we're anxious to get it completed. Any current thoughts? Also, hoping to be invited to any upcoming Gillabration.
Thanks!
Doreen & David & Daisy (the dog)

[junction29]

Hi Everyone!
My husband David and I are going to build soon in Gilchrist. Our design appointment is on Feb. 10th. I have been reading TOTV for awhile and feel like I know you all already. You sound like a fun and interesting group and we look forward to meeting you in the near future. I appreciate the information provided on the design process and we're anxious to get it completed. Any current thoughts? Also, hoping to be invited to any upcoming Gillabration.
Thanks!
Doreen & David & Daisy (the dog)

Hi Guys,
Welcome on board, sadly SpicyCayjon has had a bit of bum deal on their design, but fortunately for most of us it goes like a dream (an expensive dream, but still a dream) and we can tell you after meeting Marcy and Bruce, they are a great upbeat and postive couple, so the fault is not with them, full of beens and typical Gilly people, so dont panic about your upcoming design, the odds are on your side. :pray:

You will absolutely love it here and everyone is upbeat, up for a laugh and full of fun.

Now we have solved the midnight Bigfoot mystery, the neaighbourhood has calmed down a bit. :jester::jester:

Look forward to seeing you around the 10th and if His Worship the Mayor doesn't declare another Gillybration soon, we will be very surprised. :crap2::crap2::crap2::crap2::crap2::crap2::crap2:: crap2: