New Villagers in Gilchrist

[CalcTeacher]

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)

Welcome! What unit are you in? Gilchrist is a GREAT village...my husband and I will be full time starting this summer. We are in 209. This is a great forum to get all your pre-design meeting questions answered! You have less than 2 weeks until your appointment...you must be excited! Welcome to the neighborhood!

[WVMtnBoy]

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)

This is fantastic. After we build the GillyLand Welcome Wagon we can tackle this project for A-4!!! Does anyone have sheet metal skills?????

:pepper2::pepper2:

[WVMtnBoy]

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 Doreen & David & Daisy! Welcome to the neighborhood! :coolsmiley: I'm sure that you'll find yourself right at home with our lively cast of characters! :jester:

Where are you building in Gilchrist? We also have a spreadsheet of neighborhood info that is maintained by the inestimable A-4 Skyhawk. If you want to get in on this please send him a message with your info.

There's plenty of info on here about the design process and I know that anyone would be more than willing to help.

Hizhonor
The Mayor
:1rotfl:

[WVRedneckGirl]

To the Maniac in the Golfcart with the "Orange T" who came ripping, weaving, speeding and generally disrupting traffic on Eastfield and Bradshaw today. This is a quiet neighborhood where elderly , disabled and mentally incompetant persons wander the streets walk themselves and their dogs. Your driving and behavior will not be tolerated. I have promised to keep this information to myself but Her Ladyship Wendy, Assistant to the Assistant Administrator of Gillyland is well qualified to handle you if you can't behave. In her younger years, Lady Wendy was a member of MI-5 of Scotland Yard and handled many cases ( most of which are still classified) more difficult than you can imagine. She trained with the US Navy Seals and is trained in hand to hand combat, special weapons. She has trained in the Orient in many of the hand to hand arts with the highest masters including Judo, Karate, Chun kuk do, Jeet kun do, Niguni Stick fighting, South African bare knuckle boxing ....well the list is endless. Rumor has it at one time she was the most lethal human on earth. Do you get the picture? Continue the reckless driving putting the citizens of Gillyland at risk for bodily harm and I will be forced to report you to what may become the new Constable, Lady Wendy.

[Mamaderby]

Jim and Mary Halloran (Twinspin) and Teryl and Terry Bishop ( mamaderby) practicing our Gilabration exercises here in Ohio!!!!:beer3:
:pepper2::pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

[WVMtnBoy]

Jim and Mary Halloran (Twinspin) and Teryl and Terry Bishop ( mamaderby) practicing our Gilabration exercises here in Ohio!!!!:beer3:
:pepper2::pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

Looks like a pretty good practice session for the GillyGatherings!! I'm proud of you guys!:pepper2:

By the way, your home looks gorgeous. I love the color!!!

When are you coming back to GillyLand???

[The 3-D's]

Hi Doreen & David & Daisy! Welcome to the neighborhood! :coolsmiley: I'm sure that you'll find yourself right at home with our lively cast of characters! :jester:

Where are you building in Gilchrist? We also have a spreadsheet of neighborhood info that is maintained by the inestimable A-4 Skyhawk. If you want to get in on this please send him a message with your info.

There's plenty of info on here about the design process and I know that anyone would be more than willing to help.

Hizhonor
The Mayor
:1rotfl:

Thanks Everyone!
We are building on lot 211-22, and yes we are excited!:pepper2:
I will send A-4 our info. We have been Floridians for the past 19 yrs so we are well equipped for the environment, having lived lived in the Tampa area.
I realize we will not be on your side of the neighborhood, but we will do our best to keep Gilchrist proud.( I'll be standing by for the announcement of any get togethers.):wine:
Until then,
I'll be checking the threads!!
Doreen

[Yankee Quilter]

Well, we have all been encouraged to post pix of the build! But OMG, after the last post, and we appreciate you Janice, I am not sure I want to follow with just a pix!!! You guys are scaring me to death ... once we move there what is the fill up schedule on the welcome wagon, and do we know ahead of time our turn, are there really old people on the street?
Anyway here is the newest on la casa ...we are counting the days ....31.....or 30 and 3.5 hours!!
BTW - great time at EP Friday night, so glad our timing was the same as your's for the Gillybration.

[Mamaderby]

Looks like a pretty good practice session for the GillyGatherings!! I'm proud of you guys!:pepper2:

By the way, your home looks gorgeous. I love the color!!!

When are you coming back to GillyLand???

Teryl will be there around the 21st....closing on the 22nd....I will fly in on Sunday 2/24 and will be there through 3/6.... Can't wait! :girlneener:

[Mamaderby]

HotRodGirl has been a gem, shooting and sending pictures almost daily.....we sooooo appreciate it. Closing is 2/22.... Cabinets were delivered today and screen for the lanai was installed. So exciting!
:pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

[Mamaderby]

My feeble attempt at posting pics from an IPad......sideways....are you kidding me? And there were supposed to be three.....anyway, here is the front of Casa Bishop....

[A-4 Skyhawk]

My feeble attempt at posting pics from an IPad......sideways....are you kidding me? And there were supposed to be three.....anyway, here is the front of Casa Bishop....

Thank you for telling me the one Pic was sideways. It brought on an anxiety attack :confused:

[Mamaderby]

Thank you for telling me the one Pic was sideways. It brought on an anxiety attack :confused:

Try laying on the couch and look at it :a20: Can't wait to meet you and your better half in person!!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

This is fantastic. After we build the GillyLand Welcome Wagon we can tackle this project for A-4!!! Does anyone have sheet metal skills?????

:pepper2::pepper2:

I hope we can talk some younger people into moving / switching into Gilchrist. We need someone who can pedal the Gillywagon. We all can't be drivers or bartenders. And I'm pleased to hear that you're looking for sheet metal for my ride. I've flown a fabric covered balsa wood beauty before and never got real comfortable with it. You shouldn't have to keep saying "I hope these dang wings stay on"

[A-4 Skyhawk]

To the Maniac in the Golfcart with the "Orange T" who came ripping, weaving, speeding and generally disrupting traffic on Eastfield and Bradshaw today. .

Dear West Virginia Redneck Girl -
Let me respond for the poor dude in the cart flying his colors. He says that someone in a "Huge Sherman Ford" SUV took a bead on the rear end of his cart and to save his life he took flight. :crap2: His cart, with after-burners, was more than the chasers could handle, burning the paint off the front end of the monster. He says he can handle any "muscle" you throw at him and says "tomorrow night . . . at sun down . . . at the corner of Kilgore and Bradshaw . . . .:boom:" Bring help with you.
(I hope Community Watch isn't monitoring this thread )

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Got some walls up to slab today. Tomorrow should be burried pipe & conduit.
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[jimbo2012]

My feeble attempt at posting pics from an IPad......sideways....are you kidding me? And there were supposed to be three.....anyway, here is the front of Casa Bishop....

Like the witches hat....

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Try laying on the couch and look at it :a20: Can't wait to meet you and your better half in person!!

Visualize this . . . . 2 laptops being held up in the air on their side. I hope the neighbors don't see this.

[SpicyCajunPugs]

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:

Thanks Andy for the compliments...we have said our peace, and now we are going to go on happy as clams (or maybe we should say Crayfish and blue crabs !!!). We are ready for another party in which we may have a tad more energy than when we were going through our design process...

Sincerely, Marcy and Bruce , pug lovers and spicy cajuns

[SpicyCajunPugs]

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.

Not sure how it happened, as we were not given an adequate explanation. It was strange.

[SpicyCajunPugs]

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.

you bet we do, a-4 !!! This is so funny, you guys are really cheering us up. We can't wait to move in !!!!

[WVRedneckGirl]

To the Maniac In the Golfcart:
Tuesday-Sunset: I will have my "Muscle" with me Big Boy. That Ford could have squashed you like a fly.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

To the Maniac In the Golfcart:
Tuesday-Sunset: I will have my "Muscle" with me Big Boy. That Ford could have squashed you like a fly.

THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP-THP
:jester:

[jimbo2012]

A-4 let's see some pic's of your build:pray:

[kittygilchrist]

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"!!!

Could we make room for a 4x4 dog space with low sides and a water fountain?

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Could we make room for a 4x4 dog space with low sides and a water fountain?

Only if you can pedal for the equivalent of 4 people :a20:

[kittygilchrist]

Only if you can pedal for the equivalent of 4 people :a20:

Jimbo can install solar panels and we'll make it a double decker. Paint it red to honor the famous London bus, in honor of Sir Andy and Lady Wendy. I'm not begging, I'm insisting. Our dogs are must on the bus!

[jimbo2012]

the only dogs permitted R those of legal drinking age........

But even if they are, I don't know where to plan the

http://classroomclipart.com/images/gallery/Clipart/Emergency/fire_hydrant_a.jpg

Don't start calculating dog year either

[kittygilchrist]

Jimbob, females like to sniff the, let's call it scent, on the hydrant, but they don't actually use it. Perhaps an inflatable? I wonder if the males would notice it's not real?

[SpicyCajunPugs]

the only dogs permitted R those of legal drinking age........

But even if they are, I don't know where to plan the

http://classroomclipart.com/images/gallery/Clipart/Emergency/fire_hydrant_a.jpg

Don't start calculating dog year either

HEY JIMBO, KITTY, A-4, MAYBE THIS PORCH POTTY FOR DOGS WILL WORK. WE ARE GETTING ONE FOR OUR DOGS AS SOON AS WE MOVE IN....:pepper2:

[kittygilchrist]

oh yeah. now you're talking. Emma wants one of those hydrants out on the street where the tuff guys go by.

[aljetmet]

Not sure how it happened, as we were not given an adequate explanation. It was strange.

Same thing happened to us. When we put the deposit on the lot, they used the cad for our two stretches. We were told the lot could accomodate the stretches. When we arrived to design, we told:

1> You cannot get the 4ft side stretch to the garage but lets make them check one more.

2> A couple of hours later they said we could do it but the lanai would shrink by 10 inches. We reluctantly agreed.

3> Two days later when we were going over the final contract they said oh the Lanai shrinks by only 6 inches. At least we have details plans showing this....

When we close will be interesting how deep our Lania really is....

[A-4 Skyhawk]

A-4 let's see some pic's of your build:pray:

Backfill this morning. Buried plumbing started.
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[A-4 Skyhawk]

HEY JIMBO, KITTY, A-4, MAYBE THIS PORCH POTTY FOR DOGS WILL WORK. WE ARE GETTING ONE FOR OUR DOGS AS SOON AS WE MOVE IN....:pepper2:

A-4 doesn't have a dog. Those people next to Kitty with the two doberman's could use a pair of these. This will look nice on your Lanai Spicy :girlneener:

[SpicyCajunPugs]

Same thing happened to us. When we put the deposit on the lot, they used the cad for our two stretches. We were told the lot could accomodate the stretches. When we arrived to design, we told:

1> You cannot get the 4ft side stretch to the garage but lets make them check one more.

2> A couple of hours later they said we could do it but the lanai would shrink by 10 inches. We reluctantly agreed.

3> Two days later when we were going over the final contract they said oh the Lanai shrinks by only 6 inches. At least we have details plans showing this....

When we close will be interesting how deep our Lania really is....

Exactly like us...it kept shrinking and shrinking...hope it doesn't shrink more before closing either, but we now have a contract like you guys...it is binding, thank goodness. BUT WE ALL DO LUV THE VILLAGES, DON'T WE:pepper2:

[SpicyCajunPugs]

A-4 doesn't have a dog. Those people next to Kitty with the two doberman's could use a pair of these. This will look nice on your Lanai Spicy :girlneener:

Yes we know no dogs for A-4, but wouldn't it look nice in your back seat for the tag along dogs, right?:pepper2:

[SpicyCajunPugs]

oh yeah. now you're talking. Emma wants one of those hydrants out on the street where the tuff guys go by.

Hi Kitty, these dog potty's are great. We have a smaller one now without the fire hydrant or automatic sprinkler that flushes it and cleans it. AND IT IS STILL GREAT...we can't wait for this one that cleans itself...they work like a charm with very little training...and no getting up in the middle of the night

[SpicyCajunPugs]

backfill this morning. Buried plumbing started.
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congrats a-4....how long does it take to see any activity after you sign on the dotted line? We signed on the 27th..

[Merchantspoint]

Fifteen days until our design appointment. We have gotten some great insights and advice from fellow Gilchristians. Some of the things we have read is concerning about broken promises about stretches, but we are still excited. Moving on…..:crap2:

[SpicyCajunPugs]

Fifteen days until our design appointment. We have gotten some great insights and advice from fellow Gilchristians. Some of the things we have read is concerning about broken promises about stretches, but we are still excited. Moving on…..:crap2:

Contact us by private message if you have any questions or concerns we can address...don't be worried as it will all end up o.k. and worth it.

[SpicyCajunPugs]

oh yeah. now you're talking. Emma wants one of those hydrants out on the street where the tuff guys go by.

Kitty, post a picture of Emma please...I hope our two cute pugs can meet her soon. And we are looking forward to meeting you as a human also...HA:a20:

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

It is so good hear that there are lots of dogs around us. We have 2 year old Beau who is a 40 lb Schnauzer/terrier mix. He loves to play rough.
Post a picture of Emma. I am excited about meeting her.
When we get in on Friday, we are going to search out the dog park. Any comments good or bad about the dog park? We need a safe place for Beau to run in.

[SpicyCajunPugs]

It is so good hear that there are lots of dogs around us. We have 2 year old Beau who is a 40 lb Schnauzer/terrier mix. He loves to play rough.
Post a picture of Emma. I am excited about meeting her.
When we get in on Friday, we are going to search out the dog park. Any comments good or bad about the dog park? We need a safe place for Beau to run in.

We want to know about the dog parks too for our two pugs...let us and everyone know what you find out, please. Bruce and I luv Dog Lovers.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

congrats a-4....how long does it take to see any activity after you sign on the dotted line? We signed on the 27th..

We signed on the 12th and they surveyed and staked the lot on the 23rd. Broke ground on the 25th

[Yankee Quilter]

We signed on the 12th and they surveyed and staked the lot on the 23rd. Broke ground on the 25th

We signed 12/14 and we got pix of the strings on the 23rd. When we saw it over last weekend the Sheetrock was complete, painting done, the tile grout was in the garage. Pix yesterday showed the driveway and the lanai floor poured. 29 days more....
I love we are sharing so many similar experiences ... We can share stories and laugh ...and us Gillys sure are starting to have a lot to laugh about ...

Good luck on the build

[SpicyCajunPugs]

We signed on the 12th and they surveyed and staked the lot on the 23rd. Broke ground on the 25th

O.K. about a week and a half...we have to be patient I guess, but it is SOOO hard.

[kittygilchrist]

Presenting Emma! After three abandonments, she found me. This picture is of her receiving Certifications as a Therapy Dog and Canine Good Citizen.
The instructor unofficially gave her Best in Class.
:eclipsee_gold_cup:

[jimbo2012]

That's great nice work Kitty,

We have another winner among us 'Trouper", he won a best in show a while back.
He's a long hair Chihuahua, now 6

[WVMtnBoy]

Got some walls up to slab today. Tomorrow should be burried pipe & conduit.
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Gracie and I took a quick inspection tour of A-4's landing pad early this morning and the rough-in plumbing was there along with an inspector who was pouring water into the main waste drain presumably with an eye towards checking the "poo flow factor" on the lot. It's really taking shape.

The only thing I can't figure out is where they're gonna put the Number 3 Wire for his landings. After the wild and wooly chase the other day I don't think I saw a drag chute on the back of his golf car and he's gonna have to have something to get his wheels on the deck when he finally gets there.

Inquiring minds want to know....:confused::confused::confused:

[WVMtnBoy]

Okay MamaDerby! There are so many people coming in for design and so many people already here that His Worship, The Mayor and the Administrative Department are having an increasingly difficult time coordinating GillyGatherings and GillyBration!

We desperately need you and The Old Bishop to hurry your buns down here and lend a hand. Our coordinating abilities are sorely lacking and it's on through the grace of the Lord above that we've been able to keep our heads above water. Your talents and abilities have been missed beyond human measure!!!

:pray::pray:

[WVMtnBoy]

Be It Now and Forever After Acknowledged By All GillyLanders That:

Upon the recommendation of His Worship, The Mayor of Gilchirst;

And seconded by the Director of the Administrative Department & the Administrative Assistant to the Director;

That any resident of GillyLand and additionally the assorted hangers-on of the outlying colonies of GillyLand:jester: be now and forever more authorized to call a GillyGathering or GillyBration :beer3: as circumstances require without prior notification or approval of any person either living or dead:a20::a20:

Be It Further Acknowledged:

That the right to call a GillyGathering or Gillybration is the inherent and inalienable right of any GillyLander or assorted hanger-on which right shall in no manner be infrigned upon by any person.:bowdown:

Given under our hand, this the 31st Day of January in the Year of our Lord Two Thousand Thirteen. The stamp of the GillyLand Government is hereby affixed. :wine:

Whew! Do you guys think that this crap is easy to make up????? :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[SMills]

Be It Now and Forever After Acknowledged By All GillyLanders That:

Upon the recommendation of His Worship, The Mayor of Gilchirst;

And seconded by the Director of the Administrative Department & the Administrative Assistant to the Director;

That any resident of GillyLand and additionally the assorted hangers-on of the outlying colonies of GillyLand:jester: be now and forever more authorized to call a GillyGathering or GillyBration :beer3: as circumstances require without prior notification or approval of any person either living or dead:a20::a20:

Be It Further Acknowledged:

That the right to call a GillyGathering or Gillybration is the inherent and inalienable right of any GillyLander or assorted hanger-on which right shall in no manner be infrigned upon by any person.:bowdown:

Given under our hand, this the 31st Day of January in the Year of our Lord Two Thousand Twelve. The stamp of the GillyLand Government is hereby affixed. :wine:

Whew! Do you guys think that this crap is easy to make up????? :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Don't you mean 2013, and in layman terms, what did you just say?:shrug:

[WVMtnBoy]

Yea...I did mean 2013...geez. Anyway...what I just said is that anyone can call a GillyGathering or GillyBration whenever they want...

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

[WVMtnBoy]

Okay, as promised (although slightly late) here are some pics of the new house! It's coming along really nicely. Please don't be alarmed by the seeming presence of bodies on your lanai. I think that the workers were just sleeping waiting on something....rofl. I've never seen this happen before at a new build...:a20:

[WVMtnBoy]

Just two final pics...no bodies anywhere in sight inside the house!

[batman911]

congrats a-4....how long does it take to see any activity after you sign on the dotted line? We signed on the 27th..

We finished design on 23 Dec. The first pic is 28 Jan and the second pic was 4 Jan. As you can see, it does not take long after they get going.

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[junction29]

Be It Now and Forever After Acknowledged By All GillyLanders That:

Upon the recommendation of His Worship, The Mayor of Gilchirst;

And seconded by the Director of the Administrative Department & the Administrative Assistant to the Director;

That any resident of GillyLand and additionally the assorted hangers-on of the outlying colonies of GillyLand:jester: be now and forever more authorized to call a GillyGathering or GillyBration :beer3: as circumstances require without prior notification or approval of any person either living or dead

Be It Further Acknowledged:

That the right to call a GillyGathering or Gillybration is the inherent and inalienable right of any GillyLander or assorted hanger-on which right shall in no manner be infrigned upon by any person.:bowdown:

Given under our hand, this the 31st Day of January in the Year of our Lord Two Thousand Thirteen. The stamp of the GillyLand Government is hereby affixed. :wine:

Whew! Do you guys think that this crap is easy to make up????? :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Right, His Worship the Mayor has made it official, so come on, lets have one called by an inhabitant of Greater Gillyland. :crap2::crap2::crap2:

[junction29]

A Change from all this Building talk;

We know some people who are new the neighbourhood will be looking for a Golf Cart and we may have an alternative for them to consider!

The other night we did something we have never ever done before! :pray:

After feeling a little inebriated from consuming far too many Corona’s, :beer3: we thought that rather than being pulled over by the police for drunk driving, we would take a cab, so that is what we did, we took a cab! and sure enough just down the road there was a police car, pulling drivers over to check if they had been drinking. :shrug:

But as we were in the cab they just waved us by and we eventually arrived home safely.

Now we have this nearly new cab in the garage and just don’t know what to do with it, but then we thought that someone may prefer one to a Golf Cart.

Any takers? :jester::jester:

[SpicyCajunPugs]

be it now and forever after acknowledged by all gillylanders that:

Upon the recommendation of his worship, the mayor of gilchirst;

and seconded by the director of the administrative department & the administrative assistant to the director;

that any resident of gillyland and additionally the assorted hangers-on of the outlying colonies of gillyland:jester: be now and forever more authorized to call a gillygathering or gillybration :beer3: As circumstances require without prior notification or approval of any person either living or dead:a20::a20:

be it further acknowledged:

That the right to call a gillygathering or gillybration is the inherent and inalienable right of any gillylander or assorted hanger-on which right shall in no manner be infrigned upon by any person.:bowdown:

Given under our hand, is the 31st day of january in the year of our lord two thousand thirteen. The stamp of the gillyland government is hereby affixed. :wine:

whew! Do you guys think that this crap is easy to make up????? :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

wow mayor, that was not easy at all to make up...however, as a journalist and paralegal with a year of lawschool under my belt, i don't think i could have done any better writing the "crap" as you call it lmao....so, so much !!! if you need any help with your legal declarations, i volunteer to help you, mayor. Hey, are there any attorney's among us gilly's?

[SpicyCajunPugs]

Presenting Emma! After three abandonments, she found me. This picture is of her receiving Certifications as a Therapy Dog and Canine Good Citizen.
The instructor unofficially gave her Best in Class.
:eclipsee_gold_cup:

She is adorable, Kitty ! Our pugs would luv to meet her.

[Mamaderby]

Okay MamaDerby! There are so many people coming in for design and so many people already here that His Worship, The Mayor and the Administrative Department are having an increasingly difficult time coordinating GillyGatherings and GillyBration!

We desperately need you and The Old Bishop to hurry your buns down here and lend a hand. Our coordinating abilities are sorely lacking and it's on through the grace of the Lord above that we've been able to keep our heads above water. Your talents and abilities have been missed beyond human measure!!!

:pray::pray:

23 days and counting........:crap2:

[Mamaderby]

A Change from all this Building talk;

We know some people who are new the neighbourhood will be looking for a Golf Cart and we may have an alternative for them to consider!

The other night we did something we have never ever done before! :pray:

After feeling a little inebriated from consuming far too many Corona’s, :beer3: we thought that rather than being pulled over by the police for drunk driving, we would take a cab, so that is what we did, we took a cab! and sure enough just down the road there was a police car, pulling drivers over to check if they had been drinking. :shrug:

But as we were in the cab they just waved us by and we eventually arrived home safely.

Now we have this nearly new cab in the garage and just don’t know what to do with it, but then we thought that someone may prefer one to a Golf Cart.

Any takers? :jester::jester:

Thank God you didn't have a flashback and drove the cab on the wrong ( excuse me ). Opposite side of the road":girlneener::a20:

[Merchantspoint]

Contact us by private message if you have any questions or concerns we can address...don't be worried as it will all end up o.k. and worth it.

Thank you so much. We have talked with our agent who went back to the powers that be and confirmed that we shouldn’t have any problems. I know there are no guarantees but it was good to hear. Now we just wait and see what happens. Thanks again for the friendship. It’s great to be a part of Gilly Land.:o

[Mamaderby]

HotRodGirl just sent us today's collection of pics......what a day....cabinets, countertops, lights, more tile, outside lighting.....wow! Sending a pic of the kitchen....warm brown walls to follow immediately after closing!

And yes A4....... You will have to lay down on the couch to view the photo again:girlneener:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

O.K. about a week and a half...we have to be patient I guess, but it is SOOO hard.

No stakes and strings yet.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

gracie and i took a quick inspection tour of a-4's landing pad early this morning and the rough-in plumbing was there along with an inspector who was pouring water into the main waste drain presumably with an eye towards checking the "poo flow factor" on the lot. It's really taking shape.

The only thing i can't figure out is where they're gonna put the number 3 wire for his landings. After the wild and wooly chase the other day i don't think i saw a drag chute on the back of his golf car and he's gonna have to have something to get his wheels on the deck when he finally gets there.

Inquiring minds want to know....:confused::confused::confused:

speed brakes baby . . . . speed brakes

[WVMtnBoy]

Thank God you didn't have a flashback and drove the cab on the wrong ( excuse me ). Opposite side of the road":girlneener::a20:

What Junction 29 cleverly forgot to mention what that He and the Honorable Lady "stole" the cab...they didn't get in a cab that was occupied by a legit driver. The devil is in the details!!!

:gc:

[WVMtnBoy]

Made a quick trip over to A-4's hangar late this evening and guess what I found??? The workers have backfilled the plumbing trenches and laid down the vapor barrier. You know what that means don't you??? :confused: The concrete, she is a comin'. :bowdown:

One small step for man...one giant leap for the A-4 clan. :pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Made a quick trip over to A-4's hangar late this evening and guess what I found??? The workers have backfilled the plumbing trenches and laid down the vapor barrier. You know what that means don't you??? :confused: The concrete, she is a comin'. :bowdown:

One small step for man...one giant leap for the A-4 clan. :pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

Here's what it looked like this morning:
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[A-4 Skyhawk]

And here's what it looked like tonight:
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[Mamaderby]

And here's what it looked like tonight:
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Woooo Hooooo! Progress!

[Lpierleo]

Be It Now and Forever After Acknowledged By All GillyLanders That:

Upon the recommendation of His Worship, The Mayor of Gilchirst;

And seconded by the Director of the Administrative Department & the Administrative Assistant to the Director;

That any resident of GillyLand and additionally the assorted hangers-on of the outlying colonies of GillyLand:jester: be now and forever more authorized to call a GillyGathering or GillyBration :beer3: as circumstances require without prior notification or approval of any person either living or dead:a20::a20:

Be It Further Acknowledged:

That the right to call a GillyGathering or Gillybration is the inherent and inalienable right of any GillyLander or assorted hanger-on which right shall in no manner be infrigned upon by any person.:bowdown:

Given under our hand, this the 31st Day of January in the Year of our Lord Two Thousand Thirteen. The stamp of the GillyLand Government is hereby affixed. :wine:

Whew! Do you guys think that this crap is easy to make up????? :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:



To the Mayor and the people of Gillyland,

Could we please be considered "Outliers" rather than "Hangers on"?:beer3:

Thanks

[GilchristCruisers]

We've been trying to keep up with the goings on since we ventured into the frozen north tundra last week. Sounds as if there is far too much fun being had. Can't believe how much we miss the sunshine, not to mention all those who've checked into the neighborhood since we left. But never fear, we shall return soon. BTW. Did you see the cute way Carol covered our pelicans to protect them from the frost?

Keep up all the good reporting......it brings great hope and comfort to those serving in the trenches of "grand kid land".

[slee317]

Thanks Rusty, r u WVMtnBoy?

[Flintstones]

And here's what it looked like tonight:
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Looking good! Imagine what it will look like a week from now. It goes fast but waiting is sooooo hard.

[CaptJohn]

Here's what it looked like this morning:
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That looks a lot like the surface of Mars. Did you make a wrong turn or landing error? :laugh:
Or have you been following UK drivers? Someone's reading a map like they're lost!.

[hotrodgirl]

Congrats A-4! You are well on your way! Next, walls!:MOJE_whot:

[hotrodgirl]

Kitty, Emma is adorable! Congrats and we could take some lessons from you... I walked your cement yesterday and you will be most impressed when you next see your "land"! Looking good!

[hotrodgirl]

We've been trying to keep up with the goings on since we ventured into the frozen north tundra last week. Sounds as if there is far too much fun being had. Can't believe how much we miss the sunshine, not to mention all those who've checked into the neighborhood since we left. But never fear, we shall return soon. BTW. Did you see the cute way Carol covered our pelicans to protect them from the frost?

Keep up all the good reporting......it brings great hope and comfort to those serving in the trenches of "grand kid land".

Hope you are both keeping up with the kids! :22yikes: I forgot to mention that I brought your basil in last night as well... Everything else is on it's own out there... See you two in a bit and enjoy the snow!

[Yankee Quilter]

Well, it is Feb. 1, 31 degrees in Kennesaw with a windchill well below (and we thought the south was warm!). Just looked at the calendar, we CLOSE in 28 days. OMG, so much to do so little time. My nd neighbor reports the tile guys were there for 10 hours on Wed. Cannot wait to see if it is as beautiful as I imagine?
Looking forward to seeing all of you... And counting days!:coolsmiley::coolsmiley:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Kitty, Emma is adorable! Congrats and we could take some lessons from you... I walked your cement yesterday and you will be most impressed when you next see your "land"! Looking good!

Kitty - What's with the deep end of the pool? It looks like they went half way to China. You planning on doing some scuba diving in there?

[A-4 Skyhawk]

What's with the sick Pellican in the Cruisers front yard? :cold: Do you want us to load it up and take it to the Lawn Ornament Doctor?? :mornincoffee:
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[A-4 Skyhawk]

Congrats A-4! You are well on your way! Next, walls!:MOJE_whot:

The boss man told me a little while ago that they were getting the inspection today and will pour the slab Monday morning. :sing:

[Twinspin60]

HotRodGirl just sent us today's collection of pics......what a day....cabinets, countertops, lights, more tile, outside lighting.....wow! Sending a pic of the kitchen....warm brown walls to follow immediately after closing!

And yes A4....... You will have to lay down on the couch to view the photo again:girlneener:

Beautiful--can't wait to see it all finished and put together by Mr. Bishop himself!! Nice picture of the four of us--haven't been on the post since we met for dinner as crazy busy at work :cryin2: Stay warm and see you guys soon! :cold:

[Twinspin60]

And here's what it looked like tonight:
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Congrats--I'm sure you guys are so excited and thrilled to there watching the progress--can't wait to see it and meet you two since we missed you in January!

[kittygilchrist]

Kitty - What's with the deep end of the pool? It looks like they went half way to China. You planning on doing some scuba diving in there?

Hi all, I did a run through the house yesterday but had no time to visit. Back in gainesville now. I have no idea why the pool seemed deep. It's further along now! I has a hot tub on the south side. Can't believe how quickly it is going...I was thrilled with the view of the lake from the kitchen sink! yay!

[Teryl1949]

okay mamaderby! There are so many people coming in for design and so many people already here that his worship, the mayor and the administrative department are having an increasingly difficult time coordinating gillygatherings and gillybration!

We desperately need you and the old bishop to hurry your buns down here and lend a hand. Our coordinating abilities are sorely lacking and it's on through the grace of the lord above that we've been able to keep our heads above water. Your talents and abilities have been missed beyond human measure!!!

:pray::pray:

:mornincoffee:Beware What You Ask For:mornincoffee:
As one who has witnessed, and sometimes suffered the embarrassment of participation, from MamaDerby's social organizational skills, I offer these pictures from her previous endeavors from 30+ years attending the Kentucky Derby (i.e.MamaDerby) to our annual New Years Eve parties. Only a sampling is hereby presented... more will no doubt be uncovered once we are finally FROGS!
:loco:
The Old Bishop
Looking for protective custody:eek:

[GilchristCruisers]

What's with the sick Pellican in the Cruisers front yard? :cold: Do you want us to load it up and take it to the Lawn Ornament Doctor?? :mornincoffee:
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LOL. See what happens when you go away for a few days.......the silly neighbors start re-decorating your lawn.

[WVMtnBoy]

To the Mayor and the people of Gillyland,

Could we please be considered "Outliers" rather than "Hangers on"?:beer3:

Thanks

Absolutely...just a wording error for which I humbly apologize!!!

:bowdown:

[WVMtnBoy]

Thanks Rusty, r u WVMtnBoy?

Guilty as charged....:wave:

[WVMtnBoy]

:mornincoffee:Beware What You Ask For:mornincoffee:
As one who has witnessed, and sometimes suffered the embarrassment of participation, from MamaDerby's social organizational skills, I offer these pictures from her previous endeavors from 30+ years attending the Kentucky Derby (i.e.MamaDerby) to our annual New Years Eve parties. Only a sampling is hereby presented... more will no doubt be uncovered once we are finally FROGS!
:loco:
The Old Bishop
Looking for protective custody:eek:

OMG...this was just a teaser!!! Pavlov must have run his bell somewhere cuz now I'm excited!!! :p

[WVMtnBoy]

The boss man told me a little while ago that they were getting the inspection today and will pour the slab Monday morning. :sing:

Need anyone guess where the venerable A-4 will be bright and early on Monday morning???

:mornincoffee:

Will you be in need of breakfast and/or coffee since I know you'll be there a 0 dark thirty???

:mmmm:

[junction29]

What Junction 29 cleverly forgot to mention what that He and the Honorable Lady "stole" the cab...they didn't get in a cab that was occupied by a legit driver. The devil is in the details!!!

:gc:

We didn't 'steal' it, we 'borrowed' it - haven't you ever see the film 'The Borrowers'? :police:

Afraid our attempt at humour fell on mostly deaf ears, a bit too subtle perhaps when everyone is so worked up and excited about the building(s)

Now if only we were not too drunk to remember where we 'borrowed' it from, we would take it back - honest guv' :mad: :sing: :mad:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

:mornincoffee:Beware What You Ask For:mornincoffee:
As one who has witnessed, and sometimes suffered the embarrassment of participation, from MamaDerby's social organizational skills, I offer these pictures from her previous endeavors from 30+ years attending the Kentucky Derby (i.e.MamaDerby) to our annual New Years Eve parties. Only a sampling is hereby presented... more will no doubt be uncovered once we are finally FROGS!
:loco:
The Old Bishop
Looking for protective custody:eek:

Rusty & Andy . . . . you were right about this pair :loco:
They won't drink up all the Corona, will they ?? :icon_twisted:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Need anyone guess where the venerable A-4 will be bright and early on Monday morning???

:mornincoffee:

Will you be in need of breakfast and/or coffee since I know you'll be there a 0 dark thirty???

:mmmm:

GILLY-LAND SLAB PARTY
Just like this morning at 0630, Monday I'll be there with Thermos loaded waiting for something exciting to happen. I'll be set up on the lot behind mine. I expect everyone there in their golf carts :gc: with their thermos of coffee (or Hot Chocolate for you Mayor) at 0730. :cold: Donuts and Music will be provided. :mmmm:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

He's BACK . . . . and this time he has a dog with a limp


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[Mamaderby]

We didn't 'steal' it, we 'borrowed' it - haven't you ever see the film 'The Borrowers'? :police:

Afraid our attempt at humour fell on mostly deaf ears, a bit too subtle perhaps when everyone is so worked up and excited about the building(s)

Now if only we were not too drunk to remember where we 'borrowed' it from, we would take it back - honest guv' :mad: :sing: :mad:

I loved it!!!!

[hotrodgirl]

What's with the sick Pellican in the Cruisers front yard? :cold: Do you want us to load it up and take it to the Lawn Ornament Doctor?? :mornincoffee:
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Had to cover up those birds for the night so they didn't freeze their little wings!

[WVMtnBoy]

He's BACK . . . . and this time he has a dog with a limp


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Mmmmm....this lends a whole new argument to the Sasquatch sighting. I only know of one resident who walks a dog that has a ever so slight limp every month or so. She speaks with an accent.



Anybody want to fess up??? :police:

Unconditional amnesty will be granted courtesy of A-4 Skyhawk!

[WVMtnBoy]

GILLY-LAND SLAB PARTY
Just like this morning at 0630, Monday I'll be there with Thermos loaded waiting for something exciting to happen. I'll be set up on the lot behind mine. I expect everyone there in their golf carts :gc: with their thermos of coffee (or Hot Chocolate for you Mayor) at 0730. :cold: Donuts and Music will be provided. :mmmm:

Save a spot for me, A-4. I'll be your RIO! :plane: Oh, FYI, I like the bismark donuts!

:thumbup:

[jimbo2012]

By the time Rusty wakes up the slab will be dry,

If ya can't get up for pickle ball, U sure won't for a slab

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

They can build faster than I can pack!

Talk about a fast build. Our house which was started on Dec 10 or so, is almost live in ready! and it is only Feb 1! Mike and I are here in TV. This is now our home, We are staying in the Village of Polo ..... in a villa. We spent about an hour in our new house. We totally love it. I cant wait for all of you to see it. We did not stretch anything, but love it. Rusty, thanks for the pictures you posted. It was great to see it since we werent here.
We got to see Rusty, Janice and Sally for a few minutes. We will return to see you. I did not know where anyone else is. But would love to knock on your doors and say hi.
Is there a Gillabration this week? Let us know. Yeah, we are almost Gillylanders. Gayle and Mike:smiley::smiley:

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

We want to know about the dog parks too for our two pugs...let us and everyone know what you find out, please. Bruce and I luv Dog Lovers.

Will do. We are going tomorrow. We spent too much time ogling our new house. (we close on 2/20; so close yet so far)

I am anxious to meet your dogs too. I am the ulitmate dog and cat lover or any animal. You will probably hear me say "oh how cute" a million times.

I am looking forward to meeting you. See you soon. Gayle

[Lpierleo]

Absolutely...just a wording error for which I humbly apologize!!!

:bowdown:


Absolutely no need to apologize, really wish we could be in Gilchrist too! :cryin2:Sounds like much fun and a bit hectic. :pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:We are freezing up here in Rochester.:cold: I promise when we are Frogs I will be more than happy to do some event planning! Take care all.:wave:

[kittygilchrist]

It might be timefor the sheriff, hey, do we have a sheriff yet? to raid the shoe closets of owners of small dogs, like hotrodgirl and junction 29!

[kittygilchrist]

shoot. Can't upload a gif of the pool taken jan 31.
anyway, it's crunch time with my closing April 1. This part isn't fun, packing, arranging finances, thinking about needing to add fixtures, fans, appliances, and on and on! It's a tough time to not have a mate, but I've been divorced for a long time. But I haven't moved many times in my life and its a lot to do at once and I feel nervous about getting it all done...

[jimbo2012]

Likely to big run it thru Image resizer, download from micorsoft,

then get pac'n girl.

[jimbo2012]

Made a little Tour of A-4's and Kitty's joint.

Well A-4 did U know some idiot put plastic all over your foundation, don't worry I did U favor and rolled it all up, now it's ready for cement.

On to Kitty's house.....well not really a house at all,
but Donald Trumps mini Taj Majal.

We R talking gorgeous, the view must be one of the best around......nice work girl.

Tile work on pool/spa super nice

[bogo2128]

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:

Even after reading all of these incredible blogs, Susie and I felt pretty insecure about our design meeting. But all of that changed when we met A-4 and his better half (B&C)! What an incredible couple... we really owe them! We actually copied many of their genius floorplan ideas, and even changed our choice of a Lantana to a Zinnia. We also met our new next door neighbors who closed on their lovely Zinnia the day we started our design meeting. They gave us some great ideas that we went with as well (thank you, Ron and Sue!). We asked for many, many changes to the floorplan, and we got them all. Our designer, Katie, was terrific, pleasant, and sharp! The entire meeting took 4 days and went very well. Absolutely no complaints.

Of course, the best part of our trip to Gillyland was meeting all of our terrific future neighbors! We cannot say enough about B&C! We also barged into the mayor's house--totally without warning--and he was super! He gave us the grand tour of his wonderful Zinnia. I wanted to camp out in his master bedroom closet!

And, it was such a privilege to meet so many of our future neighbors Friday night at Evans Prairie. We feel so lucky to be moving into this great neighborhood!!! We can't wait to join all of you permanently!

[kittygilchrist]

Made a little Tour of A-4's and Kitty's joint.

Well A-4 did U know some idiot put plastic all over your foundation, don't worry I did U favor and rolled it all up, now it's ready for cement.

On to Kitty's house.....well not really a house at all,
but Donald Trumps mini Taj Majal.

We R talking gorgeous, the view must be one of the best around......nice work girl.

Tile work on pool/spa super nice

Soooo...you can see why I'm sweating the finances! After a year of not finding a preowned eastern rear view I asked my agent to show me something I could build on. There were two lots left in the middle of Amherst, and that one took my breath away. After paying a gazillion for the lot I wanted to maximize the investment so built every inch I could squeeze. I can't wait to have parties! The full moon comes up over the lake! thanks for taking a peek Jimbo, I hope all the Gillies tromp through there before they lock it up.
Welcome Gillies! 2961 Amherst, middle of the street, left of the 4 palms.

[WVMtnBoy]

By the time Rusty wakes up the slab will be dry,

If ya can't get up for pickle ball, U sure won't for a slab

Oh yea of little faith! Just wait and see if the Ole MountainBoy isn't there bright and early!!!

:cold::mornincoffee:

[WVMtnBoy]

Even after reading all of these incredible blogs, Susie and I felt pretty insecure about our design meeting. But all of that changed when we met A-4 and his better half (B&C)! What an incredible couple... we really owe them! We actually copied many of their genius floorplan ideas, and even changed our choice of a Lantana to a Zinnia. We also met our new next door neighbors who closed on their lovely Zinnia the day we started our design meeting. They gave us some great ideas that we went with as well (thank you, Ron and Sue!). We asked for many, many changes to the floorplan, and we got them all. Our designer, Katie, was terrific, pleasant, and sharp! The entire meeting took 4 days and went very well. Absolutely no complaints.

Of course, the best part of our trip to Gillyland was meeting all of our terrific future neighbors! We cannot say enough about B&C! We also barged into the mayor's house--totally without warning--and he was super! He gave us the grand tour of his wonderful Zinnia. I wanted to camp out in his master bedroom closet!

And, it was such a privilege to meet so many of our future neighbors Friday night at Evans Prairie. We feel so lucky to be moving into this great neighborhood!!! We can't wait to join all of you permanently!

It was equally nice meeting both of you also. You're gonna make a great addition to the neighborhood. Now you see why all of us love this neighborhood so much!!!

:pepper2:

[WVMtnBoy]

Janice and I had a chance to get reacquainted with Gail & Mike Roberts yesterday. The doorbell rand and, as usualy, I was in my grubby clothes (at least I'd had a shower). I remembered the faces but couldn't for the life of me recall the names (too many running around in my little brain)! We also got to meet an extremely good boy named "Beau"!

Great people and another great addition to the neighborhood.

:beer3:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Made a little Tour of A-4's and Kitty's joint.

Well A-4 did U know some idiot put plastic all over your foundation, don't worry I did U favor and rolled it all up, now it's ready for cement.

On to Kitty's house.....well not really a house at all,
but Donald Trumps mini Taj Majal.

We R talking gorgeous, the view must be one of the best around......nice work girl.

Tile work on pool/spa super nice

Thanks for your help JIMBO :mad:
Now go eat a steak :mmmm:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

And, it was such a privilege to meet so many of our future neighbors Friday night at Evans Prairie. We feel so lucky to be moving into this great neighborhood!!! We can't wait to join all of you permanently!

This ought to be the big week for you guys. I expect to see stakes and strings early. WISH YOU GUYS WERE HERE to see your build. We'll swamp you with pictures :wave:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Absolutely no need to apologize, really wish we could be in Gilchrist too! :cryin2:Sounds like much fun and a bit hectic. :pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:We are freezing up here in Rochester.:cold: I promise when we are Frogs I will be more than happy to do some event planning! Take care all.:wave:

I went out today (without my watch) and got a little sun burn where it normally sits. :icon_twisted:
So, how cold is it up there?? :cold:
Say Hi to Rich Linda :wave:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

It was a rough day on Regency Ave today. This morning we did a drive by and caught 2 people from "Bedrock" trying to move into our house before the bathroom was plumbed. Then it was reported that the President of the Beef Lovers Council was there stealing construction materials. (Jimbo - my place is NOT a dumpster). And finally our little Secret Weapon Dog Whisperer caught someome beating the ____ out of my place with a big hammer. Throw in a lot more foot prints and it makes you wonder WTH is going on over there.

[shcisamax]

Gosh....what happened to all the fuzzy toasts and good times? All this gang activity over in Gilliland is rather shocking?

[junction29]

Gosh....what happened to all the fuzzy toasts and good times? All this gang activity over in Gilliland is rather shocking?

Don't worry, we will get to the bottom of it all. :police:

His Worship the Mayor's Forensic Department are second to none, look how they identified the original footprint culprint as A4 himself. :police:

Although the latest deduction of a couple, from a single footprint and with a limping dog, beggers belief.

The early morning meeting with Doughnuts and Music planned for Monday may throw some light on it (especially if it is still dark and we have to use torches) :22yikes::22yikes:

We have been talking it over a couple of Newcastle Brown Ales and we think that we are all in need of another Gillybration - Now that His Worship the Mayor has thrown it open, any date suggestions? :sing::sing:

[jimbo2012]

How about Monday 8PM @ EP

??????

Call it A-4's Slab-A-Bration

[A-4 Skyhawk]

How about Monday 8PM @ EP

??????

Call it A-4's Slab-A-Bration

If we delay it a day I think Cheif Rose will be in town so I can start collecting on his Corona bill :beer3:

[jimbo2012]

Ok, let's make it Tuesday then,

Do U want to send an email blast out?

[Mamaderby]

How about Monday 8PM @ EP

??????

Call it A-4's Slab-A-Bration

I like it......Slab- a-bration! does it come with a slabs of ribs? . (A4, that was for you! :wave:)
Wish we could be there.... 20 days and counting!!!!!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Ok, let's make it Tuesday then,

Do U want to send an email blast out?

I'll do the email. You do the post

[jimbo2012]

Ok calling all party goers U need not reside in Gilchrist, any where in TV will do.


Evans Prairie Happy hour, starting at 8 half off drinks till 10,

:beer3::beer3::beer3::beer3::beer3::beer3:

A-4 must bring a (sample) sandwich bag of Mondays slab as proof his home is really under way along with a carrot disguised as a hotdog and place it in a whole roll consuming it with 3 Coronas. :22yikes:

U can be sure Andy will close the place and steel rather :rolleyes: borrow a cab unless there is a designated driver........:mornincoffee:

Or maybe he should just walk home, it's not that far.:ohdear:

[chiefrose]

If we delay it a day I think Cheif Rose will be in town so I can start collecting on his Corona bill :beer3:

If we get in on time to make the gathering I will definately cover your Corona bill!

[jimbo2012]

you're not required to be there at 8!

we'll be hangin much later

[chiefrose]

Maybe not but at the last gathering we attended the two hours from 8-10 flew by. I wouldn't want to miss anything.

[hotrodgirl]

Rich and Ann(e) Marie... You'd better get yourselves over there! Your place is looking fab and you must be so excited! Look forward to seeing you there!!!

[chiefrose]

Rich and Ann(e) Marie... You'd better get yourselves over there! Your place is looking fab and you must be so excited! Look forward to seeing you there!!!

Hi Carol:

I intend on being there unless there are conditions beyond my control.....

[A-4 Skyhawk]

How about Monday 8PM @ EP

??????

Call it A-4's Slab-A-Bration

Our good friend Rona (RBGOLD) has named Tuesday night at EP as a "Slab-eration" :wine:
Wish you could be here Rona & Bill (and Linda & Rich) and everyone else who is up north freezing and shoveling. :cold: :loco: :wave:

[Rbgold]

Our good friend Rona (RBGOLD) has named Tuesday night at EP as a "Slab-eration" :wine:
Wish you could be here Rona & Bill (and Linda & Rich) and everyone else who is up north freezing and shoveling. :cold: :loco: :wave:

Thanks A-4! It is :cold: up here, but it warms us to think of all the wonderful people we will soon be meeting! :wave:

BTW, I believe it was Jimbo who originally coined the phrase Slab-eration!

Can't wait to get there! Enjoy!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Thanks A-4! It is :cold: up here, but it warms us to think of all the wonderful people we will soon be meeting! :wave:

BTW, I believe it was Jimbo who originally coined the phrase Slab-eration!

Can't wait to get there! Enjoy!

Jimbo called it a "Slab-A-Bration". :doh:
I almost bit my tongue trying to say that. :loco:
It's my slab so I pick "Slab-eration". :rant-rave:

[junction29]

Ok calling all party goers U need not reside in Gilchrist, any where in TV will do.


Evans Prairie Happy hour, starting at 8 half off drinks till 10,

A-4 must bring a (sample) sandwich bag of Mondays slab as proof his home is really under way along with a carrot disguised as a hotdog and place it in a whole roll consuming it with 3 Coronas. :22yikes:

U can be sure Andy will close the place and steel rather :rolleyes: borrow a cab unless there is a designated driver........:mornincoffee:

Or maybe he should just walk home, it's not that far.:ohdear:

We guess the moral of our little story was "If you have been drinking alcohol TAKE a cab, don't drive, but for goodnessake remember where you took it from so that you can take it back" :jester::jester::jester::jester:

Walk Home!!! - i can't, I have a bone in my leg! :jester::jester:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

IT'S OFFICIAL
WE WILL POUR TOMORROW
All the work, inspections, and approvals are done. But the one approval we needed in order to proceed with the pour was received this morning and here it is:
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Don't forget to bring your coffee to the lot at 7:30 for donuts, music, and a concrete pour

[WVMtnBoy]

IT'S OFFICIAL
WE WILL POUR TOMORROW
All the work, inspections, and approvals are done. But the one we needed in order to proceed with the pour was received this morning and here it is:
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Don't forget to bring your coffee to the lot at 7:30 for donuts, music, and a concrete pour

I'm gonna be there for a bro!!!

:wave:

[hotrodgirl]

I'll see you tomorrow and also On Tuesday for the slab-eration! It will give us all a chance to "cement" our friendships:1rotfl::1rotfl: well, hopefully if this cold goes away:-(

[bkcunningham1]

OMGoodness. You guys are still going strong on this thread. Slababrations. LOL You all rock! Cheers!

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

shoot. Can't upload a gif of the pool taken jan 31.
anyway, it's crunch time with my closing April 1. This part isn't fun, packing, arranging finances, thinking about needing to add fixtures, fans, appliances, and on and on! It's a tough time to not have a mate, but I've been divorced for a long time. But I haven't moved many times in my life and its a lot to do at once and I feel nervous about getting it all done...

You can call on me to help you. We are here in TV forever now. We just finished our appliance and TV shopping today. It wasnt too bad since I pretty much had an idea of what I wanted. Let me know if you need some help or just moral support! Gayle:wave:

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Janice and I had a chance to get reacquainted with Gail & Mike Roberts yesterday. The doorbell rand and, as usualy, I was in my grubby clothes (at least I'd had a shower). I remembered the faces but couldn't for the life of me recall the names (too many running around in my little brain)! We also got to meet an extremely good boy named "Beau"!

Great people and another great addition to the neighborhood.

:beer3:

It was so good to see Rusty and Janice on no notice! Sorry if we were rude to just ring your doorbell in the middle of the day! You were both (and Sally) so gracious. We are so looking forward to living near all of you in Gillyland. We think it is a special place. Please drop in anytime. We would love to see everyone.:wave::wave: See you all on Tuesday.

[kittygilchrist]

You can call on me to help you. We are here in TV forever now. We just finished our appliance and TV shopping today. It wasnt too bad since I pretty much had an idea of what I wanted. Let me know if you need some help or just moral support! Gayle:wave:

Gayle, THANK YOU! I am so grateful for the support! I need to buy appliances, light fixtures, fans. Tried to save $ but it sure complicates moving to have to plan and execute so I'm not camping in the house very long. How did you manage the timing of closing and then getting appliances?
Kitty

[Yankee Quilter]

You can call on me to help you. We are here in TV forever now. We just finished our appliance and TV shopping today. It wasnt too bad since I pretty much had an idea of what I wanted. Let me know if you need some help or just moral support! Gayle:wave:

Amazing how our lives are paralleling! Fridge bought - check, sofas ordered - check!!! And soon it will all come together, too cool!
NDN tells me we have plants and sod ... coming down to the wire!
Hope you all had fun this am and have a drink for us tomorrow night ... and this sounds so good - see you soon!!!!!:wave::wave::wave::wave:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

The Gilchrist Building Commission met this morning at the crack of dawn:
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It was led by no other than The Honorable Mayor himself with his "crew in tow":
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[A-4 Skyhawk]

Deficiencies were identified at Cheif Roses place:
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[A-4 Skyhawk]

And the committee wasn't sure if the bats in the attic and doberman foot prints in the concrete were on the plans??
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When we brought out the Hounds, the bats scattered.
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[A-4 Skyhawk]

Oh . . . . by the way . . . . . they poured my slab :smiley: and we had a ball this morning.

[CalcTeacher]

You guys are too much! So funny!

[junction29]

Deficiencies were identified at Cheif Roses place:
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As we were the only ones who brought a torch, we were not able to throw much light on the subject matter in hand. :police:

So His Worship the Mayor has (we think) decided to form a Faults, Lapses and Problems Solutions Sub-Committee (FLAPS), Chaired by Jimbo2012, with A4 as the Secratary, answerable to The Head of Administration Departments' Administration Assistant (who is very good at keeping people in check and preventing budget over-runs - well thats what it is called when she stops my pocket money) :sing:

The sheer volumne of problems on ChiefRose's and Kitty's builds spotted this morning after an in depth analysis of the plans by the Pre-dawn Early Risers Committee (PERC's), will be the subject of the FLAPS committees early focus, with A4's newly poured slab running a close third. - watch this space for further breaking news releases. ("Whats been broken? - Nothing yet you 'Wally', its just the way reporters speak - Oh, ok") :pepper2::pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

[Twinspin60]

Our good friend Rona (RBGOLD) has named Tuesday night at EP as a "Slab-eration" :wine:
Wish you could be here Rona & Bill (and Linda & Rich) and everyone else who is up north freezing and shoveling. :cold: :loco: :wave:

Don't rub it in--it's been snowing up here for the last 4 days straight-we're tired of this white stuff! :cold: Jim is soooooooooo ready to pack up the rest of our boxes and head South with or without me! Have a few drinks to celebrate your slab and we'll be there soon. :wave:

[Twinspin60]

The Gilchrist Building Commission met this morning at the crack of dawn:
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It was led by no other than The Honorable Mayor himself with his "crew in tow":
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Ok--"mayor" what's with the gloves? Did your blood thin already in the few months that you've missed the cold and snow? And ear muffs--I was planning to throw those all away--I want to start fresh without any reminders of winters from up north :cold:

[kittygilchrist]

As we were the only ones who brought a torch, we were not able to throw much light on the subject matter in hand. :police:

So His Worship the Mayor has (we think) decided to form a Faults, Lapses and Problems Solutions Sub-Committee (FLAPS), Chaired by Jimbo2012, with A4 as the Secratary, answerable to The Head of Administration Departments' Administration Assistant (who is very good at keeping people in check and preventing budget over-runs - well thats what it is called when she stops my pocket money) :sing:

The sheer volumne of problems on ChiefRose's and Kitty's builds spotted this morning after an in depth analysis of the plans by the Pre-dawn Early Risers Committee (PERC's), will be the subject of the FLAPS committees early focus, with A4's newly poured slab running a close third. - watch this space for further breaking news releases. ("Whats been broken? - Nothing yet you 'Wally', its just the way reporters speak - Oh, ok") :pepper2::pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

OH NO! What is the story about my house? You guys keep having fun without me! I can't wait to get there!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Bobby & Susie got started today on 210.117
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[chiefrose]

Deficiencies were identified at Cheif Roses place:
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I sure hope this overworked and underpaid committee called the builder to task to make the corrections (or was that overpaid and underworked). I can never keep those two straight. In any event I expect it to be corrected for my inspection on Wednesday! :wave: See you all tomorrow night.

[jimbo2012]

OH NO! What is the story about my house? !

A few of your HVAC ducts were crooked a bit but A-4 gave me a leg up and I straightened them out,

One of the workers I suppose, left a real nice Bose system in the attic, strange, again with the aid of the tall guy....A-4 I got it down and I posted it on ebay, we'll take to proceeds and have a pool party at your open house.

Andy and I studied you plans and see they made some of the stretches larger than they were supposed to be so Rusty reported it to the builder to make two walls smaller, it will be ok by the time U get here.

Oh were those your pet pythons in the pool?

[WVMtnBoy]

Ok--"mayor" what's with the gloves? Did your blood thin already in the few months that you've missed the cold and snow? And ear muffs--I was planning to throw those all away--I want to start fresh without any reminders of winters from up north :cold:

Hey now....in my defense, it was freaking cold this morning...low 30's. :cold: It finally warmed up when the sun came out and I went back home to put on shorts! I will admit that my blood has thinned since moving to FL!

All of us except A-4 left after about 2 hours when the concrete hadn't arrived. I got home and had to walk Gracie. As we rounded the backside of Kilgore I heard the unmistakable sound of concrete trucks and thought that I was gonna have to call A-4 to come back to the lot. By the time I got there I saw that he had never left. A short time later, the others came back also after being summoned by A-4's emergency IM. So, we watched the slab being poured and then departed for our own abodes. A good time was had by all.

[WVMtnBoy]

You guys are too much! So funny!

Ohhhh, you haven't seen anything yet. Wait till you get here!!!

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

[Mamaderby]

The Gilchrist Building Commission met this morning at the crack of dawn:
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It was led by no other than The Honorable Mayor himself with his "crew in tow":
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Love it.....wish we were there too!

[Merchantspoint]

A-4 … A “slab-eration”! Cool. Nine days until our design appointment than shortly thereafter we too will have something to celebrate. Until then we will satisfy our frustration watching your home become a reality. O, by the way, thanks for allowing me to finger-paint a portrait of our puppy in the wet cement of your new foundation. It isn’t as good as the work I did in the Sistine Chapel, but that would be expected, it wasn’t a celling. It was a floor.

[Mamaderby]

Don't rub it in--it's been snowing up here for the last 4 days straight-we're tired of this white stuff! :cold: Jim is soooooooooo ready to pack up the rest of our boxes and head South with or without me! Have a few drinks to celebrate your slab and we'll be there soon. :wave:


Ditto, ditto, and more ditto!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Don't forget the SLAB-ERATION tomorrow night (Tuesday) at EP. The way things are going we'll have to make it a BLOCK-ERATION too

[A-4 Skyhawk]

A-4 … A “slab-eration”! Cool. Nine days until our design appointment than shortly thereafter we too will have something to celebrate. Until then we will satisfy our frustration watching your home become a reality. O, by the way, thanks for allowing me to finger-paint a portrait of our puppy in the wet cement of your new foundation. It isn’t as good as the work I did in the Sistine Chapel, but that would be expected, it wasn’t a celling. It was a floor.

BEAUTIFUL work Ben . . . . writing your name in my slab. I've never seen anything quite like it. Since when have you been going by the name "Bubba" ?

[junction29]

Ok--"mayor" what's with the gloves? Did your blood thin already in the few months that you've missed the cold and snow? And ear muffs--I was planning to throw those all away--I want to start fresh without any reminders of winters from up north :cold:

Some of us are quite tough, i had my shorts on on! :cold:

[junction29]

BEAUTIFUL work Ben . . . . writing your name in my slab. I've never seen anything quite like it. Since when have you been going by the name "Bubba" ?

When I went to look and admire it, it had been scrubbed out!

But don't worry, I got a nail and put it back in, although I confess to being no artist. :pepper2::pepper2:

[kittygilchrist]

A few of your HVAC ducts were crooked a bit but A-4 gave me a leg up and I straightened them out,

One of the workers I suppose, left a real nice Bose system in the attic, strange, again with the aid of the tall guy....A-4 I got it down and I posted it on ebay, we'll take to proceeds and have a pool party at your open house.

Andy and I studied you plans and see they made some of the stretches larger than they were supposed to be so Rusty reported it to the builder to make two walls smaller, it will be ok by the time U get here.

Oh were those your pet pythons in the pool?

LOL! if you sell the bose I dunno if I can love you. omg can't wait to hear that from the hot tub. hope I get good neighbors. glad you all went by to fix all those problems! are you selling the pythons too? I hope so!

[Lpierleo]

Hope you guys all had a wonderful time this evening. It is still very cold up here, :cold: but not much shoveling to do. :pepper2::pepper2: The major snows just keep missing us! For that we are thankful. I caught the crummy flu going around :mornincoffee: and Rich has been working way too much. With this cold snap, he has been very busy. :crap2:Wish we were there too. Enjoy all the pictures. You guys are all too much fun! Take care. Will be in touch soon.:wave:

[Lpierleo]

OK, I guess I got ahead of myself. :oops: Have fun at the Slaberation tomorrow night!:beer3:

Kitty and Chief, you are so lucky to have all those inspectors! :police: It won't be long now!:gc:
Twinspin, I can identify with Jim.:cryin2:
A4, now you will see changes everyday, congratulations on your slab.:coolsmiley:
Jimbo, how are the floors coming?:thumbup:
Rusty and Junction, you guys are the best at keeping everything moving and organized, even in the wee hous of the morning.:bigbow:
Hope everyone gets home safely from EP tomorrow night.:gc:

Missing you all!:cold:

[jimbo2012]

Jimbo, how are the floors coming?:thumbup:


They are coming along see an update & pics here (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/620952-post29.html)

:sing:

[shcisamax]

Wow J-BO...you are one talented guy.

[chiefrose]

They are coming along see an update & pics here (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/620952-post29.html)

:sing:

OMG! Is there anything you can't do??? I know you are installing the wood but did you also handle the projection wall?

[jimbo2012]

There R some things I refuse to do, I'm not digging the holes for the plants when I landscape, I don't do concrete, I'm hiring a backhoe to dig the hole for the pool........

The 5.1 sound and home theater system is really an ez project.

The solar systems (2) R much more complex, but the newest toy I'm working on is eliminating all chemicals in both the pool & spa.

It's called a "Natural fresh water pool", it should be a lot fun.

oh fun to play with these projects now that I'm semi retired :22yikes:

.

[poromo]

Jimbo,
Who removes the dirt after the backhoe operator digs the hole? Do you hire another contractor?



There R some things I refuse to do, I'm not digging the holes for the plants when I landscape, I don't do concrete, I'm hiring a backhoe to dig the hole for the pool........

The 5.1 sound and home theater system is really an ez project.

The solar systems (2) R much more complex, but the newest toy I'm working on is eliminating all chemicals in both the pool & spa.

It's called a "Natural fresh water pool", it should be a lot fun.

oh fun to play with these projects now that I'm semi retired :22yikes:

.

[Yankee Quilter]

(I know now more Italian, or at least no more the admin would let me put on the post!) We got pix today and I have a cucina, a kitchen!!! No appliances until we move as we are getting them separately ... but since you all love pix ....
Have fun tonight ... will be joining you next month!

[jimbo2012]

Jimbo,
Who removes the dirt after the backhoe operator digs the hole? Do you hire another contractor?

No it's my dirt, it stays here, I'll use it for planting beds & privacy berms.

[hotrodgirl]

(I know now more Italian, or at least no more the admin would let me put on the post!) We got pix today and I have a cucina, a kitchen!!! No appliances until we move as we are getting them separately ... but since you all love pix ....
Have fun tonight ... will be joining you next month!

So, Betty and Joe, I walked thru your cement today! I saw your cucina and it looks even better in person! All your paint, both interior and exterior, anre complete and landscaping in. They dropped some green gunk in your drive and hopefully that will be cleaned up prior to your arrival. All your lights are in and complete but the electric meter is not there yet, so no electricity. It's looking very much like a home, and I like your darker tile! Carpet will be next... :a040: so congrats and see you next month!!! Abodanza!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

I think the Slab-eration for tonight has been renamed the SlaBlock-eration. They put up all of the block in less than 6 hours. These guys were incredible to watch. See you at EP in an hour.
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[hotrodgirl]

It was an awesome sight to see them there working today A-4! How exciting to have gone this AM to see the beginning and again at 2:30 to see them almost finish! Congrats and it couldn't happen to a nicer family!!!!

[Lpierleo]

Jimbo, thanks for the new pictures. The ceiling looks lovely. My goodness, I thought Rich was handy, but not with wood working. Keep us updated.

A4, what a difference a day makes!

Yankee quilter, your kitchen is beautiful.

Carol, Hello, it has been sometime since we spoke.

Take care all.:wave:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

So, Betty and Joe, I walked thru your cement today! I saw your cucina and it looks even better in person! All your paint, both interior and exterior, anre complete and landscaping in. They dropped some green gunk in your drive and hopefully that will be cleaned up prior to your arrival. All your lights are in and complete but the electric meter is not there yet, so no electricity. It's looking very much like a home, and I like your darker tile! Carpet will be next... :a040: so congrats and see you next month!!! Abodanza!

HotRod . . . you're AMAZING !!! :bigbow:
How many Languages have you mastered ??
The other day during the pouring of the BIG slab you demonstrated your mastering of the Spanish language.
Bone Joure (and I'm not a French model)

[A-4 Skyhawk]

It was an awesome sight to see them there working today A-4! How exciting to have gone this AM to see the beginning and again at 2:30 to see them almost finish! Congrats and it couldn't happen to a nicer family!!!!

:kiss:

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Gayle, THANK YOU! I am so grateful for the support! I need to buy appliances, light fixtures, fans. Tried to save $ but it sure complicates moving to have to plan and execute so I'm not camping in the house very long. How did you manage the timing of closing and then getting appliances?
Kitty

When we came down for our design dates Dec 1-5, we knew what we needed and wanted. We did a little comparison shopping. We found our refridgerator was almost $900 more if we purchased it from TV. We found it for the best price at Home Depot. They will deliver on the date we chose which is the day after close. The rest of our appliances we were not allowed to get elsewhere because we had the built in double oven.
As for the washers and dryers, since we are camping out in our rental, we went out and comparison shopped and found a good price at Sears.

There are always sales going on. We have ordered other furniture from several different stores and all are fine with us choosing the delivery date to coinside with our close.

So if you need support let me know. I am here. Gayle:wave:

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Last nights Slaberation was great. It was fun to reconnect with Gillylanders from Dec and meet new ones who have been here since. I cant believe that we are so lucky to be able to live here.
We went to our house on the way home last night. All the lights were on and the door unlocked. I found that weird since all the appliances are in. Well anyway, we total love our home. If any of you are in the 209 unit and feel like dropping in, be our guests to go visit our house. I think the builders have done a great job. If there are any flaws that you see, let us know so we can bring it up at our walk through in two weeks.

[hotrodgirl]

:kiss:

A-4- you just gave me a un bacho (Bacio?) that's kiss in Italian!

[hotrodgirl]

HotRod . . . you're AMAZING !!! :bigbow:
How many Languages have you mastered ??
The other day during the pouring of the BIG slab you demonstrated your mastering of the Spanish language.
Bone Joure (and I'm not a French model)

Well, if truth be known, I speak un poquito espanol and Italian, fairly fluent in Norwegian, and American. However, after having spent some time with our token Brits Andy and Wendy, I can now speak some "proper English" that I have picked up from them. I have been heard lately using a very important phrase "bits and bobs" that I have recently learned:a20:

[hotrodgirl]

Ir was indeed wonderful to see so many smiling faces at the slaboration last night! Lots of fun speaking with everyone and hearing all about their homes and recent activities! What a wonderful group of people to be associated with, and I thank my lucky stars I ended up in such a great neighborhood! We rock!

[junction29]

Well, if truth be known, I speak un poquito espanol and Italian, fairly fluent in Norwegian, and American. However, after having spent some time with our token Brits Andy and Wendy, I can now speak some "proper English" that I have picked up from them. I have been heard lately using a very important phrase "bits and bobs" that I have recently learned:a20:

Talking abount 'Bits and Bobs' a very large 'Bit' or is it a 'Bob' has appeared on the A4 building site? :jester:

Apparantly a block has been left on the front of the lot and no-one amongst the workers present have any idea where it should go!!! :sing:

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His Worship the Mayor has launched the FLAPS to carry out an indepth anaysis of the build to determine just where the 'Bit' (or Bob) should go, significant concern was raised by the PERCS as to whether the build could be considered structurally sound, but a serious dicussion over a couple of Corona's determined that as a collapsing building would hit A4's head first, then Cathy and Mum were perfectly safe. :jester::jester:

[junction29]

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[WVMtnBoy]

Absolutely no need to apologize, really wish we could be in Gilchrist too! :cryin2:Sounds like much fun and a bit hectic. :pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:We are freezing up here in Rochester.:cold: I promise when we are Frogs I will be more than happy to do some event planning! Take care all.:wave:

You'd better be careful in what you volunteer to do around here. Myself and the Administrative Dept will take you up on it in a heartbeat! We're being dreadfully overworked in the socializing dept!!!:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

The weather is supposed to be in the 80's this week so I wish you guys were here to enjoy it with us. Keep a stiff upper lip. It won't be as long as it has been!!!

[kittygilchrist]

When we came down for our design dates Dec 1-5, we knew what we needed and wanted. We did a little comparison shopping. We found our refridgerator was almost $900 more if we purchased it from TV. We found it for the best price at Home Depot. They will deliver on the date we chose which is the day after close. The rest of our appliances we were not allowed to get elsewhere because we had the built in double oven.
As for the washers and dryers, since we are camping out in our rental, we went out and comparison shopped and found a good price at Sears.

There are always sales going on. We have ordered other furniture from several different stores and all are fine with us choosing the delivery date to coinside with our close.

So if you need support let me know. I am here. Gayle:wave:
thanks Gayle, maybe i can buy things in advance and stall delivery. Hadn't really thought about that!

[Rbgold]

thanks Gayle, maybe i can buy things in advance and stall delivery. Hadn't really thought about that!

Kitty,
You can definitely buy in advance and hold for delivery from many stores. You might be able to take advantage of Presidents Day sales from Home Depot, etc. and schedule delivery for when you close. We ordered our appliances on Black Friday and scheduled delivery for after our Feb. closing. Good luck!

Rona

[kittygilchrist]

yay! thanks so much. I'm hitting Lowe's!

[Rbgold]

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Would that be A4's 'chip off the old block'???

[rkschneid]

Hi Everyone! My wife and I have just purchased a lot in the Village of Gilchrist and have a design meeting on July 9th. We've already got a rental residence lined up and can't wait to become official Villagers. We hope to be there by mid-July if the closing on our home goes as planned. If anyone else is going into Gilchrist please stop by and give us a post...:wave:

I think you are the first to say they are from Gilchrist. Welcome to you.

Hope you enjoy every second of a thousand years here with us! We live NORTH of you up in Laurel Valley!

Hello to our fellow Villagers! My husband and I just closed on a house in Gilchrist on 1/24/13. We are on the corner of De Foe & Olenda, #3029. For now we will be part time and probably rent out our house. We plan on coming down (from NY) every couple of months. Eventually we will become permanent residents.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Talking abount 'Bits and Bobs' a very large 'Bit' or is it a 'Bob' has appeared on the A4 building site? :jester:

Apparantly a block has been left on the front of the lot and no-one amongst the workers present have any idea where it should go!!! :sing:

His Worship the Mayor has launched the FLAPS to carry out an indepth anaysis of the build to determine just where the 'Bit' (or Bob) should go, significant concern was raised by the PERCS as to whether the build could be considered structurally sound, but a serious dicussion over a couple of Corona's determined that as a collapsing building would hit A4's head first, then Cathy and Mum were perfectly safe. :jester::jester:

No Bits or Bobs going on here. I called in the Bomb Squad from West Virginia and since they couldn't determine if the block was Friend or Foe, they Blewed Up the dang thing.:boom:
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[Mamaderby]

thanks Gayle, maybe i can buy things in advance and stall delivery. Hadn't really thought about that!

Kitty, we bought all of our appliances through Home Depot here in Ohio. We have them scheduled for delivery and installation the day after we close 2/22. We will be sure to let you know how that goes. They have been great to work ip with so far and matched any lower price we found elsewhere. Appliances are to be delivered via the Home Depot in Lady Lake.

[GilchristCruisers]

Kitty,

We did all our appliances through Sears. Had them delivered the afternoon we closed. Ordered about 8 weeks in advance. Moved no furniture, except my grand piano, so we did all our furniture through Southern Lifestyles. They say 8 - 10 weeks for order to arrive. Ours came in plenty early to be delivered and set up the day prior to closing. So we basically moved into a nearly complete house. Since they had the floor plan to work with, we knew where to put everything, and we knew it would fit.

[GilchristCruisers]

So glad to be back to warm temps. Sorry we moused all the fun these last 2 weeks!

[WVMtnBoy]

No Bits or Bobs going on here. I called in the Bomb Squad from West Virginia and since they couldn't determine if the block was Friend or Foe, they Blewed Up the dang thing.:boom:
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Well, I have to admit that us mountain folk have always had the opinion that if we couldn't fix a problem with bailing wire or duct tape....just blow it up!

;)

Speaking of blowing things up. This afternoon Janice and I were on the lanai enjoying a peaceful afternoon when all of a sudden we heard a shrill cry that sounded like a bottle rocket going off. The only thing she could think of was that A-4 had made the first "pit stop" in his new bathroom and had set off a firework in celebration. :a20::a20::a20:

[WVMtnBoy]

Hello to our fellow Villagers! My husband and I just closed on a house in Gilchrist on 1/24/13. We are on the corner of De Foe & Olenda, #3029. For now we will be part time and probably rent out our house. We plan on coming down (from NY) every couple of months. Eventually we will become permanent residents.

Welcome to the neighborhood. I hope you get to meet our lively "cast of characters" very soon!!!

:jester:

[WVMtnBoy]

So glad to be back to warm temps. Sorry we moused all the fun these last 2 weeks!

You're sorry that you "moused" all of the fun???????

The Grammar Police

:loco:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Well, I have to admit that us mountain folk have always had the opinion that if we couldn't fix a problem with bailing wire or duct tape....just blow it up! Speaking of blowing things up. This afternoon Janice and I were on the lanai enjoying a peaceful afternoon when all of a sudden we heard a shrill cry that sounded like a bottle rocket going off. The only thing she could think of was that A-4 had made the first "pit stop" in his new bathroom and had set off a firework in celebration.

I think the rocket you heard was the block being blewed up. As for the pit stop, I have a BLUE Monster at the curb for when the URGE hits me.

Big day today . . . they filled the block & headers with concrete, framing for the interior walls and insulation arrived, and the load of trusses are in the front yard. I hope we get that company that puts an American Flag on top when they top off the trusses.
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[chiefrose]

Just wanted to let it be known that Ann Marie and I had a great time last night at EP finally meeting the "Cast of Characters" of GillyLand. It is truly a great group. 27 days till closing.

[junction29]

Hello to our fellow Villagers! My husband and I just closed on a house in Gilchrist on 1/24/13. We are on the corner of De Foe & Olenda, #3029. For now we will be part time and probably rent out our house. We plan on coming down (from NY) every couple of months. Eventually we will become permanent residents.

A warm welcome rkschneid - you are sure to have a great time in the neighbourhood.

Send A4 a PM and get on the local spread sheet, that way you will be included in any invitations :crap2::crap2::crap2:

Congratulations on your closing, if we had known we could have had a Close-eration!! :sing::jester:

[hotrodgirl]

Firstly, :welcome: to the neighborhood rk!
Secondly, welcome home Dave and Meredith! Glad to have you back. I was going to e-mail you tonite to check your Sylvester Palm upon your return. On the south side...
And Kitty, I got appliances thru HH Gregg in Ocala. They were awesome to work with! Gave me some nice discounts! You will do just fine wherever you choose. They are working hard at your place anticipating a visit!
Good to see Rich and Ann Marie last nite too!!!

[junction29]

No Bits or Bobs going on here. I called in the Bomb Squad from West Virginia and since they couldn't determine if the block was Friend or Foe, they Blewed Up the dang thing.:boom:
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Blewed it up? Blewed it up? :sing:

Thats a bit extreme for a block that was just sitting there minding it's own business: :jester::jester::jester::jester:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Blewed it up? Blewed it up? :sing:

Thats a bit extreme for a block that was just sitting there minding it's own business: :jester::jester::jester::jester:

Sidewinder :plane: :boom:

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Hello to our fellow Villagers! My husband and I just closed on a house in Gilchrist on 1/24/13. We are on the corner of De Foe & Olenda, #3029. For now we will be part time and probably rent out our house. We plan on coming down (from NY) every couple of months. Eventually we will become permanent residents.

A very big welcome. We look forward to meeting yet another wonderful member of Gilchrist. Once you are here you will not want to leave! We have just arrived and move into our home on Feb 20. Please visit when you come. Gayle:wave:

[GilchristCruisers]

You're sorry that you "moused" all of the fun???????

The Grammar Police

:loco:

LOL. That's what happens when one tries to type on the iPhone, instead if the iPad after a 9 hour drive. Or maybe I was confused by the picture of a-4s blob. Kinda looked like a mouse to me.

[GilchristCruisers]

I think the rocket you heard was the block being blewed up. As for the pit stop, I have a BLUE Monster at the curb for when the URGE hits me.

Big day today . . . they filled the block & headers with concrete, framing for the interior walls and insulation arrived, and the load of trusses are in the front yard. I hope we get that company that puts an American Flag on top when they top off the trusses.
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Look in' good A-4

[slee317]

Cable or Direct TV??? - Do we have more options south of 466-A. Which one(s) do people recommend and why? I here Direct TV has internet now, has anyone tried it.

[jimbo2012]

Brighthouse for cable, but figure $120 for all the channels +phone & internet

Dish or Direst tv about the same options half the price,

[aljetmet]

Cable or Direct TV??? - Do we have more options south of 466-A. Which one(s) do people recommend and why? I here Direct TV has internet now, has anyone tried it.

I've been a Directv user since moving from the NE simple because they are the only ones who have the NFL package. (Fortunately do not need the package any longer) They do have an excellent picture so I will stay with them.

I signed up for Comcast for internet because they have higher speed than anyone else. I stream lots of video. (don't tell anyone but I stream Met and Jet games live) They are much more expensive than anyone else also....But they do have a reasonable rate the first year.

[bogo2128]

Brighthouse for cable, but figure $120 for all the channels +phone & internet

Dish or Direst tv about the same options half the price,

Are you saying Brighthouse is $120 and for the same package Dish/Directv is half that, $60? Or do you mean those satellite companies are $240?

[hotrodgirl]

I have DTV in Chicago for 72 per month, no Internet or phone included.
Here I have Brighthouse cable and phone (no internet as I have a MiFi) for 90 bucks approx. It it 200 plus channels (many HD) and unlimited phone including Canada and Puerto Rico, not that I call there! If you add Internet it is 110 per month.

[Nova Filtration]

Are you saying Brighthouse is $120 and for the same package Dish/Directv is half that, $60? Or do you mean those satellite companies are $240?

dish direct is about $60

[junction29]

Dear Gillylanders.

Another catastrophe has hit the A4 build project.

A large length of roofing timber has been discovered and like the earlier 'Block', none of the workers on site know where it is supposed to go? :pray:

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His Worship the Mayor has (we think) decided to launch the Faults, Lapses and Problems Solutions Sub-Committee (FLAPS) again, Chaired by Jimbo2012, with A4 as the Secratary, to see if a solution can be found as to what to do with the 'Spare Spar'. :pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

Readers may remember that they resolved the 'Block' problem by blowing it up, apparantly a very common solution in West Virginia. :crap2::crap2:

This build for A4 is now reaching the volumn of problems found on ChiefRose's and Kitty's builds spotted a few mornings ago after an in depth analysis of the plans by the Pre-dawn Early Risers Committee (PERC's) and now the A4 build will be the subject of the FLAPS committees early focus instead. :jester::jester:

[Mamaderby]

Our photographer extrodinaire, HotRodGirl, sent us some wonderful pics this evening. We are so excited and looking forward to closing on 2/22!
3031 Amherst Way......right next door to HotRodGirl!

[WVMtnBoy]

Our photographer extrodinaire, HotRodGirl, sent us some wonderful pics this evening. We are so excited and looking forward to closing on 2/22!
3031 Amherst Way......right next door to HotRodGirl!

You really do have a very pretty home. I'm sure that you'll love it!!! Cant wait till you get here!!!

:crap2:

[WVMtnBoy]

Dear Gillylanders.

Another catastrophe has hit the A4 build project.

A large length of roofing timber has been discovered and like the earlier 'Block', none of the workers on site know where it is supposed to go? :pray:

9648

His Worship the Mayor has (we think) decided to launch the Faults, Lapses and Problems Solutions Sub-Committee (FLAPS) again, Chaired by Jimbo2012, with A4 as the Secratary, to see if a solution can be found as to what to do with the 'Spare Spar'. :pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

Readers may remember that they resolved the 'Block' problem by blowing it up, apparantly a very common solution in West Virginia. :crap2::crap2:

This build for A4 is now reaching the volumn of problems found on ChiefRose's and Kitty's builds spotted a few mornings ago after an in depth analysis of the plans by the Pre-dawn Early Risers Committee (PERC's) and now the A4 build will be the subject of the FLAPS committees early focus instead. :jester::jester:

I'm not sure that we need to expend the precious financial resources of the Village on an inquiry such as this. If the workmen will simply place the offending spare spar near the trash bin and let our esteemed & talented scavenger in Fernandina know of it's existence, the problem will not be there in the a.m.

:1rotfl: :bowdown:

[WVMtnBoy]

Brighthouse for cable, but figure $120 for all the channels +phone & internet

Dish or Direst tv about the same options half the price,

We have the three service Brighthouse package and are very satisfied with it! I'm just not a fan of DTV or DN....for what it's worth...lol

[WVMtnBoy]

I made a couple of trips to A-4's hangar today. I noticed that a crane was on-site at about 7:30 this morning when I saw a truss high in the air (not much gets by me first thing in the a.m.). Went home and got Mom to take a ride over and saw A-4 on duty as usual. The rafters were almost all in place and some of the sheeting was on. After running over to Colony Plaza for Mom's haircut we made another trip to the hangar to find the roof trusses completely on. Took Mom back home and called A-4 about 2:00 to see if he needed some liquid refreshment. Then loaded up a Corona and bottle opener and ran over to the hangar again. Sat in A-4's ride and watched the final bit of tar paper being put on the house. All this time, poor A-4 was sitting in the golf car with his mouth open and shaking his head at the speed of construction.

I think it's safe to say that a good day was had by all!!!!

:crap2:

[Mamaderby]

I made a couple of trips to A-4's hangar today. I noticed that a crane was on-site at about 7:30 this morning when I saw a truss high in the air (not much gets by me first thing in the a.m.). Went home and got Mom to take a ride over and saw A-4 on duty as usual. The rafters were almost all in place and some of the sheeting was on. After running over to Colony Plaza for Mom's haircut we made another trip to the hangar to find the roof trusses completely on. Took Mom back home and called A-4 about 2:00 to see if he needed some liquid refreshment. Then loaded up a Corona and bottle opener and ran over to the hangar again. Sat in A-4's ride and watched the final bit of tar paper being put on the house. All this time, poor A-4 was sitting in the golf car with his mouth open and shaking his head at the speed of construction.

I think it's safe to say that a good day was had by all!!!!

:crap2:

So what's he going to do when they are all finished? Hmmmmm. Maybe we should start a "story".

[GilchristCruisers]

Our photographer extrodinaire, HotRodGirl, sent us some wonderful pics this evening. We are so excited and looking forward to closing on 2/22!
3031 Amherst Way......right next door to HotRodGirl!

It looks wonderful. So close to the finish line. I know you are counting the hours.

[Yankee Quilter]

On 12/23 we got pix of the foundation going in ... today, 2/7, 46 days later we got pictures of the front with landscaping, tile in, cabinets in, carpet in .... talk about speed of light! I did call the electric co. today to set up sevice but it is not on the grid yet, she said to give them a week!!!!
we have requested, thru our rep, an early am closing .... she is yet to hear .... how close before close did you lucky FROGS know when the walk thru and closing were scheduled?
Rainy and cold in Kennesaw (Atlanta metro) but my friends in Yankee area are waiting to get creamed ... good luck to all of them, and you if you are there...)
Looking forward to seeing you in a few weeks.....

[GilchristCruisers]

Cable or Direct TV??? - Do we have more options south of 466-A. Which one(s) do people recommend and why? I here Direct TV has internet now, has anyone tried it.

FWIW (For what it's worth, for those in Rio Linda), we installed Century Link. Fiber optic service for cable, internet and phone. I think the price is pretty comparable -- maybe $139, but we have been pleased so far. Plenty of choices. Whatever works for you.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Dear Gillylanders.

Another catastrophe has hit the A4 build project.

A large length of roofing timber has been discovered and like the earlier 'Block', none of the workers on site know where it is supposed to go? :pray:

9648

His Worship the Mayor has (we think) decided to launch the Faults, Lapses and Problems Solutions Sub-Committee (FLAPS) again, Chaired by Jimbo2012, with A4 as the Secratary, to see if a solution can be found as to what to do with the 'Spare Spar'.

Readers may remember that they resolved the 'Block' problem by blowing it up, apparantly a very common solution in West Virginia.

This build for A4 is now reaching the volumn of problems found on ChiefRose's and Kitty's builds spotted a few mornings ago after an in depth analysis of the plans by the Pre-dawn Early Risers Committee (PERC's) and now the A4 build will be the subject of the FLAPS committees early focus instead.

Again, the mystery of the "Spare Spar" has been solved. And Jimbo won't get it. I blewed up the dang thing:
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[A-4 Skyhawk]

I made a couple of trips to A-4's hangar today. I noticed that a crane was on-site at about 7:30 this morning when I saw a truss high in the air (not much gets by me first thing in the a.m.). Went home and got Mom to take a ride over and saw A-4 on duty as usual. The rafters were almost all in place and some of the sheeting was on. After running over to Colony Plaza for Mom's haircut we made another trip to the hangar to find the roof trusses completely on. Took Mom back home and called A-4 about 2:00 to see if he needed some liquid refreshment. Then loaded up a Corona and bottle opener and ran over to the hangar again. Sat in A-4's ride and watched the final bit of tar paper being put on the house. All this time, poor A-4 was sitting in the golf car with his mouth open and shaking his head at the speed of construction.

I think it's safe to say that a good day was had by all!!!!

:crap2:

It was a great day. And the Corona that the Mayor brought me was greatly appreciated.
Monday morning the house looked like this:
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Today at 4:00 it looked like this:
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Thanks again for the Corona and visits today Rusty

[GilchristCruisers]

On 12/23 we got pix of the foundation going in ... today, 2/7, 46 days later we got pictures of the front with landscaping, tile in, cabinets in, carpet in .... talk about speed of light! I did call the electric co. today to set up sevice but it is not on the grid yet, she said to give them a week!!!!
we have requested, thru our rep, an early am closing .... she is yet to hear .... how close before close did you lucky FROGS know when the walk thru and closing were scheduled?
Rainy and cold in Kennesaw (Atlanta metro) but my friends in Yankee area are waiting to get creamed ... good luck to all of them, and you if you are there...)
Looking forward to seeing you in a few weeks.....

Our house was finished about three weeks prior to original closing date. Since we were already here, I asked our rep if we could move up the closing date. He "ran it up the flagpole"' and the date was moved up by about 10 days. Cost us $250, but sooooooo worth it. Found out the time about a week before, if I remember correctly.

[aljetmet]

Our house was finished about three weeks prior to original closing date. Since we were already here, I asked our rep if we could move up the closing date. He "ran it up the flagpole"' and the date was moved up by about 10 days. Cost us $250, but sooooooo worth it. Found out the time about a week before, if I remember correctly.


That's great congrats! They work quickly. Our house got its COO 13 days before closing. Can't wait, two more days to start our journey :crap2:

[Rbgold]

That's great congrats! They work quickly. Our house got its COO 13 days before closing. Can't wait, two more days to start our journey :crap2:

Safe travels and all the best with your closing! Our closing package is scheduled to arrive today :MOJE_whot: kind of weird as we will be signing our papers in the middle of a blizzard up here - but it's all good!! We'll be down in a couple of weeks! :a040:

[hotrodgirl]

Awesome news hearing all about the upcoming closings! You all must be terribly excited as I know I was! Rona, when I finally got the closing papers in the mail, I truly felt I was going to be a Gilly! Safe travels to everyone and hope to see you very soon!!!:mademyday:

[Yankee Quilter]

Awesome news hearing all about the upcoming closings! You all must be terribly excited as I know I was! Rona, when I finally got the closing papers in the mail, I truly felt I was going to be a Gilly! Safe travels to everyone and hope to see you very soon!!!:mademyday:

Sure is a bunch of us with closings soon! I cannot keep track. I feel I am not putting adequate dents in the packing, should just ave the Gilly bomb squad just come blow it all up and be done!
:boom:

[slee317]

Really liked the outside color of your house, so that is the reason we went with the same color, we are closing 3/14!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Sure is a bunch of us with closings soon! I cannot keep track. I feel I am not putting adequate dents in the packing, should just ave the Gilly bomb squad just come blow it all up and be done!
:boom:

Coming from Tennessee we learned from our neighbors in West Virginia how to blewed up stuff. WVA was the ones that taught us Rocky Toppers to say, "Hey Y'all . . . . watch this" just before the big one.
:boom: :boom: :boom:

[kittygilchrist]

Hey guys, I finally found a lender who gets the complicated tangle of my financial picture!!:MOJE_whot:
So it's a pig ear for Emma the boxer (who gnawed it and then shoveled it into the dirt with her nose), fish for the cat, Raul (only word he can say), and champagne and steak for ME!
:boom: popping the cork!

[junction29]

Hey guys, I finally found a lender who gets the complicated tangle of my financial picture!!:MOJE_whot:
So it's a pig ear for Emma the boxer (who gnawed it and then shoveled it into the dirt with her nose), fish for the cat, Raul (only word he can say), and champagne and steak for ME!
:boom: popping the cork!

Hi Kitty,
Well done, that brings things a little closer - yes?

Jimbo, Chief of the FLAPS, sent us round your house and A4's today with a tape measure to check a few things over, your house now appears ok and back on track, but A4's still appears to have a few problems. :ho:

Our Chief will be reporting our findings back to His Worship the Mayor for his judgement as to what we ought to do and we just hope he doesn't decide to blow it up and make the builders start again because that seems to be a popular way of dealing with problems around here. :boom:

Perhaps a few Corona's handed out to the building team (or the FLAPS team) may smooth the few wrinkles out to everyones satisfaction. :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[jimbo2012]

A4's still appears to have a few problems. :ho:



yep, still two crooked trusses, several beams are bowed bad, this must be addressed before drywall.

All windows R in one is out of plumb:grumpy:

I'm not going to say which one yet, I want to see if he spots it or not!

[kittygilchrist]

I have faith that everything will work out! Oh dearest first neighbors, please let me know if a boom is planned..I could drive down for that.
I'll have to keep the Coronas and limes in a cooler til I get a fridge!
kowtow, kowtow, no bombs please, your grace, where is the kowtow smiley?
Kitty
ps oh here it is.:bowdown:

[kittygilchrist]

oh wait, you said my house is OK. nevermind the kowtow, but the Coronas are still on!

[jimbo2012]

oh wait, you said my house is OK. nevermind the kowtow, but the Coronas are still on!

yes it's ok now that Andy & I had to slip few dead presidents into the construction crews pockets to fix things up correctly.

[kittygilchrist]

yeah! thanks Jimbo, pay it forward, that's my motto!

[GilchristCruisers]

Stopped by your house for a few minutes today, Kitty. Wanted to examine the Roman Forum constructed on the back. Wow! The mudders were mudding and the columns look great. Holy cow! How big is that enclosure going to be? Actually, we were wondering the dimensions of that swimming hole. We're contemplating adding one eventually, and I can't figure out what size is what.

[kittygilchrist]

thanks for the report! I don't know dimensions, it all happened so fast! I was told that my pool design put 10 pounds into a 5 pound hole. You might compare the lantana I used as a model at the north end of amherst, which has a similar design for pool but a huge birdcage. I used every inch of the lot I could with priority on the house and then whatever would fit for the lanai/pool. So it's a bit squeezed...the cad drawing has the pool width at 9' in front of the fountain, and 29' from deep end to the hot tub. If I can be of more help, let me know.

[jimbo2012]

Keep in mind (if adding after the build)that you can add a fiberglass pool for about 40% of the cost of concrete.
About $10-15,000 v $$$$

There are several advantages in glass pools.

Easier to keep clean due to smooth surface.
Quick install 3-4 days
No need to resurface in a few years like concrete which cost several thousand $$

Hard to tell the difference in the look of the pool.

See Sunpools.com

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Our photographer extrodinaire, HotRodGirl, sent us some wonderful pics this evening. We are so excited and looking forward to closing on 2/22!
3031 Amherst Way......right next door to HotRodGirl!

Your house looks beautiful. You must be anxious to get in. I am! We are closing on the 20th. Looking forward to meeting you. Gayle

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

On 12/23 we got pix of the foundation going in ... today, 2/7, 46 days later we got pictures of the front with landscaping, tile in, cabinets in, carpet in .... talk about speed of light! I did call the electric co. today to set up sevice but it is not on the grid yet, she said to give them a week!!!!
we have requested, thru our rep, an early am closing .... she is yet to hear .... how close before close did you lucky FROGS know when the walk thru and closing were scheduled?
Rainy and cold in Kennesaw (Atlanta metro) but my friends in Yankee area are waiting to get creamed ... good luck to all of them, and you if you are there...)
Looking forward to seeing you in a few weeks.....

Isnt it amazing how fast they get these houses up? Ours is 99.5% done. They are just working on knicks and bruises.
We heard of our closing date about a couple of weeks ago. We are closing on the 20th and are excited. Looking forward to meeting you. Gayle

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

We had the opportunity yesterday to meet our new across the street neighbors, Jeff and Nancy. We talked for just a short time as the rain was coming and their moving van was coming. They are very very nice and will be great neighbors to have. Their house is very beautiful. I told them about the blog. Gayle and Mike

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

We just got a message from our son in the Chicago area. He works at a beautiful place that is part museum for war, plants and trees (he is an arborist) and a 27 hole golf course. They used over 5500 pounds of salt today and probably that much tomorrow. It is icy and snowy. Sure makes me glad we are here!!!! Whoopee!

[kittygilchrist]

thanks for the report! I don't know dimensions, it all happened so fast! I was told that my pool design put 10 pounds into a 5 pound hole. You might compare the lantana I used as a model at the north end of amherst, which has a similar design for pool but a huge birdcage. I used every inch of the lot I could with priority on the house and then whatever would fit for the lanai/pool. So it's a bit squeezed...the cad drawing has the pool width at 9' in front of the fountain, and 29' from deep end to the hot tub. If I can be of more help, let me know.

I missed your question about the size of the enclosure. It's 55' at the rear width and looks like about 31' deep (including lanai).

[jimbo2012]

Kitty, at over 1500 sq ft, R U planing big parties?

Or keeping it all to yourself?

[kittygilchrist]

Of course there will be partaaaays! Full moon Gillyfests, Gilly Girls grill night, Omelet flipping contests, Gator football smackdowns!

Lots of those square feet are in the pool, so we can get more people in if half of Gillyland hangs out in the pool with their Coronas on the edge.:thumbup: