New Villagers in Gilchrist

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Sure U don't mean Drama?

Yes there was Drama . . . . . which happened shortly after the Trauma

[kittygilchrist]

Congrats Kitty, Bob, Cathy and Elsie for your grand closings. Hope all went well. Looking forward to seeing you all Friday, at 5 at our driveway/Birthday bash. We are glad you are now members of our "hood".

I am so happy we are neighbors. I am exhausted from the move and can't make it today. arrrrrghhh....sigh....
Kitty

[twiceis]

We are now in the Villages & make our daily visit to Bureau Path. Our design appt is Monday. Went to Evans Prairie tonight for a drink....didn't see anyone I know from TOTV because no one wore name tags! Any gillybrations or gathering let us know. We will be at 2964 Bureau Path but we staying somewhere else now.

Karin

[benameri]

Hi to MtnBoy and Mrs. we bought a "Spec" Home in Gilchrist on Stepping Stone Path.
That is the North side of Pinellas. We close April 24th. OAKIE.

[Bosoxfan]

Well the love was there tonight as my wife Carol & I enjoyed meeting a bunch of you tonight.Thanks to Gayle & Mike for hosting this party we really enjoyed it !

[GilchristCruisers]

Thanks Gayle and Mike for a fun Gilly Driveway party tonight. Wonderful crowd. Lots of new faces. A fun time was had by all.

[Irishkatie]

Karin - We are your new neighbors. Close May 2 at 2960 Bureau Path. Lot 47. Gray house with extended front porch. We must be missing your daily visits during our daily visits. Katie and Chuck Kratz.

[CalcTeacher]

So many new soon-to-be-friends now on this thread!

To any of my Gilchrist neighbors...anyone use a cleaning service? Looking for someone to do a one-time cleaning on my house before my other sister comes for a visit in a couple of weeks (youngest sister just left with her family and I'm not there to clean it...want my other sister and her family to have a clean home to use).

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Gayle & Mike . . . .
Wonderful evening at your place last night. Thank you for having us. It was good to meet so many new neighbors and putting faces with the names.

I do have one complaint :swear: . . . . it was having to wait in line for 10 minutes to give Bosoxfan a "Welcome To The Neighborhood Hug". :kiss: I'll never shun a Newbie again. While waiting in the receiving line to hug Bosoxfan, Cathy and I met Twinspin and reniecurry3 so the wait was worth it.
Thanks again.

[jimbo2012]

Sorry we missed it, I didn't want to to the only sitting :a20:

[Twinspin60]

Gayle & Mike . . . .
Wonderful evening at your place last night. Thank you for having us. It was good to meet so many new neighbors and putting faces with the names.

I do have one complaint :swear: . . . . it was having to wait in line for 10 minutes to give Bosoxfan a "Welcome To The Neighborhood Hug". :kiss: I'll never shun a Newbie again. While waiting in the receiving line to hug Bosoxfan, Cathy and I met Twinspin and reniecurry3 so the wait was worth it.
Thanks again.

Thanks for making me feel so welcome :girlneener: Sometimes it's a little hard moving and then when you're by yourself it's even worse but everyone last night made me feel right at home!! Looking forward to getting to know everyone better down the road and won't share any of it with my husband :oops:

[Twinspin60]

Thank You Gayle and Mike for hosting a great party last evening. It was great to finally meet so many neighbors and put "faces" with names. I'm sure I didn't get around to everyone but am here to stay so there's plenty of time. Again thanks.

[Yankee Quilter]

Thank You Gayle and Mike for hosting a great party last evening. It was great to finally meet so many neighbors and put "faces" with names. I'm sure I didn't get around to everyone but am here to stay so there's plenty of time. Again thanks.

Joe and I second that, thanks so much! And your home is lovely! See you soon.

[bgonzen]

A big thanks to Mike & Gayle for hosting the driveway party last night. Nancy and I really enjoyed meeting and talking with our new neighbors of "Gillyland"!!!

We look forward to being a part of a great neighborhood and making friends with all of our wonderful new neighbors.

Bob & Nancy Gonzenbach
1444 Hillstream St.

[hotrodgirl]

Ditto on the Thanks to Mike and Gayle for offering up their driveway and home:bigbow:! It was a wonderful party with many new faces! So exciting!! A big :welcome: to all our newbies and Gilchrist rocks!!!

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Mike and I want to thank everyone for coming to our home for the driveway/birthday party. Happy birthday again to all. I think there were about 6 April bdays; Good month.
Thank you all for bringing wonderful food. And thanks to all who brought chairs, tables and other items to make our party a success.

We look forward to the next driveway party.

Take care. Gayle and Mike

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

CLOSED TODAY!!!!MOVING TOMORROW!!Come see me at 2961 Amherst Way...
Thankful, happy,
Kitty

Kitty we missed you at the driveway party. Hope your move went well. I will probably walk up your way today. Hopefully you will be home. It is nice to hear you are here at last! Gayle

PS Tell Emma I said hello.:wave:

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

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:

Beau and I are going to class to get Beau certified in Therapy Dog. I am so excited about this. We will be able to go to nursing homes, assisted living and maybe even the hospital.

Emma is beautiful. I love all the bully breeds. They just have great faces and silly, fun personalities. And congrats to her for the Blue Ribbon! :clap2:

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Have one for me!!! I'm the 29th....but alas, won't be present!

Hi Terry, Sorry you and Teryl couldnt be here for the brithday/driveway bash. We had a great time. About 50 people were here. Hopefully you will be here for the next driveway party. When do you return for a visit?
Take care. Have a great birthday. Gayle:wave:

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Well the love was there tonight as my wife Carol & I enjoyed meeting a bunch of you tonight.Thanks to Gayle & Mike for hosting this party we really enjoyed it !

We enjoyed meeting you also! Glad you came and hope to see you around. Enjoy! Gayle:wave:

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Hello everyone,
I forgot one thing. We have a couple of items left from the driveway party. There is a big spoon, white bowl, clear plastic tray (I think is Sue's). If you let me know if these are yours, I will be glad to deliver today. (April 8). Thanks! Gayle

[Buckeyephan]

Sorry we missed the party since it sounds like it was lots of fun. We'll miss the next one since our closing isn't until May 9. Got new photos of the house this morning and it looks great. Can't wait to get down to see it. Hope all those who have boo-boos are feeling better.

Barbara

[WVMtnBoy]

Hi to MtnBoy and Mrs. we bought a "Spec" Home in Gilchrist on Stepping Stone Path.
That is the North side of Pinellas. We close April 24th. OAKIE.

Hi right back atcha! Glad to have new neighbors!

:welcome:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Last week we got gutters by Hill's Irrigation and epoxy garage floor by Tim The Tool Man. Great job by both. Today things really took off. Busby Closet Systems installed all five closets, Mike Scott Plumbing did the whole house water filter & master shower head, The Solar Guys installed solar tubes in the kitchen and 3rd bathroom, Wall Beds Plus installed a panel bed in BR #3 and built-ins in the study, and Amy started the process for coating the lanai and patio. WHAT A DAY !! And a great job by each.

Tomorrow Amy finishes the lanai & patio and Bright House does their thing. Furniture arrives from Tennessee Saturday. WHAT A GREAT PLACE THIS IS !!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

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[bgonzen]

We saw all the activity riding our bikes this morning. Wow you guys had a very busy day!!!!

[Heavenstobetsy]

Last week we got gutters by Hill's Irrigation and epoxy garage floor by Tim The Tool Man. Great job by both. Today things really took off. Busby Closet Systems installed all five closets, Mike Scott Plumbing did the whole house water filter & master shower head, The Solar Guys installed solar tubes in the kitchen and 3rd bathroom, Wall Beds Plus installed a panel bed in BR #3 and built-ins in the study, and Amy started the process for coating the lanai and patio. WHAT A DAY !! And a great job by each.

Tomorrow Amy finishes the lanai & patio and Bright House does their thing. Furniture arrives from Tennessee Saturday. WHAT A GREAT PLACE THIS IS !!

A4 and Cathy- Congratulations-everything looks great. You two must be getting excited about finally moving in after all these updates are complete.


See everyone in early May!

Betsy and Jim

[Yankee Quilter]

Betsy ... Things are moving on your's, we see it from the lanai, lots of activity .... Looking good!

[Heavenstobetsy]

Betsy ... Things are moving on your's, we see it from the lanai, lots of activity .... Looking good!

Yankee Quilter:
Yeah- We heard the yard went in today at our house. Things are going faster than we thought- but not complaining about that!

How has your move been? Feeling settled yet? Looking forward to meeting you .

Betsy

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Thanks for making me feel so welcome :girlneener: Sometimes it's a little hard moving and then when you're by yourself it's even worse but everyone last night made me feel right at home!! Looking forward to getting to know everyone better down the road and won't share any of it with my husband :oops:

We loved having everyone over. Come by anytime. And it was so nice to meet everyone. Yes, it is hard moving. But, I have to say, that in coming to Gilchrist, I feel so at home. In a short time we have made so many new friends. And I do consider them friends. This is the nicest group of neighbors that anyone can ask for. I am glad to hear you feel at home.
:wave::wave:

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Last week we got gutters by Hill's Irrigation and epoxy garage floor by Tim The Tool Man. Great job by both. Today things really took off. Busby Closet Systems installed all five closets, Mike Scott Plumbing did the whole house water filter & master shower head, The Solar Guys installed solar tubes in the kitchen and 3rd bathroom, Wall Beds Plus installed a panel bed in BR #3 and built-ins in the study, and Amy started the process for coating the lanai and patio. WHAT A DAY !! And a great job by each.

Tomorrow Amy finishes the lanai & patio and Bright House does their thing. Furniture arrives from Tennessee Saturday. WHAT A GREAT PLACE THIS IS !!

I am so sorry that I didnt get the chance to stop by today. It sounds like everything went as scheduled. Glad to hear that. When I get back next week, I will pop over. Best of wishes with moving in. I am so glad you are almost here. :wave::wave:

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

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Wow!!!! Everything looks great. What a bunch of good ideas you two have carried out. Congrats. See you next week. I will miss you all.

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Sorry we missed the party since it sounds like it was lots of fun. We'll miss the next one since our closing isn't until May 9. Got new photos of the house this morning and it looks great. Can't wait to get down to see it. Hope all those who have boo-boos are feeling better.

Barbara

Sorry you missed it too. But there will be plenty more parties to come. Good luck on your close. See you then. Gayle:wave:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

We finished up all the tasks today in preparation for furniture Saturday. Bright House did the package deal and Amy Newsom finished the AWESOME lanai and patio deck finish. Boy is she talented. Thanks to Chief Rose for the Amy recommendation.

[GilchristCruisers]

We finished up all the tasks today in preparation for furniture Saturday. Bright House did the package deal and Amy Newsom finished the AWESOME lanai and patio deck finish. Boy is she talented. Thanks to Chief Rose for the Amy recommendation.

:BigApplause: How wonderful to have it all finished. Dave wants to know if you need any help Saturday?

[DenPat]

Last week we got gutters by Hill's Irrigation and epoxy garage floor by Tim The Tool Man. Great job by both. Today things really took off. Busby Closet Systems installed all five closets, Mike Scott Plumbing did the whole house water filter & master shower head, The Solar Guys installed solar tubes in the kitchen and 3rd bathroom, Wall Beds Plus installed a panel bed in BR #3 and built-ins in the study, and Amy started the process for coating the lanai and patio. WHAT A DAY !! And a great job by each.

Tomorrow Amy finishes the lanai & patio and Bright House does their thing. Furniture arrives from Tennessee Saturday. WHAT A GREAT PLACE THIS IS !!

You certainly have been busy! Amy did our garage floor and she is wonderful. I will look forward to seeing what she did to your lanai. Dennis can help if you need any assistance on Saturday.

[Flintstones]

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Wow, everything looks wonderful. Love the closet!

[junction29]

We finished up all the tasks today in preparation for furniture Saturday. Bright House did the package deal and Amy Newsom finished the AWESOME lanai and patio deck finish. Boy is she talented. Thanks to Chief Rose for the Amy recommendation.

Saturday!
Mmmm, we will have to have a little think!
:pepper2::pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

[WVMtnBoy]

Wow!!!! Everything looks great. What a bunch of good ideas you two have carried out. Congrats. See you next week. I will miss you all.

Really nice job! Everything looks great...especially the "Hideaway"!!!

:bigbow:

[Flintstones]

:MOJE_whot: Happy Gilchrist morning to all our neighbors. Isn't it great to be here?

[GilchristCruisers]

:MOJE_whot: Happy Gilchrist morning to all our neighbors. Isn't it great to be here?

Amen, Sister! It's another glorious day in The Villages. Must be time for golf. Or something fun!

[hotrodgirl]

Stopped by A-4's place today to see the progress! All I can tell. You is that I am SO very impressed with everything:bigbow: wow! What a beautiful home!! Wishing you many, many years of happiness there and truly hope you enjoy every single moment:a040: Definitely a keeper!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Stopped by A-4's place today to see the progress! All I can tell. You is that I am SO very impressed with everything:bigbow: wow! What a beautiful home!! Wishing you many, many years of happiness there and truly hope you enjoy every single moment:a040: Definitely a keeper!

Thanks HotRodGirl. And Thanks for all of the ideas we stole from your home, GilchristCruisers, and WVMountainBoy. Now the unpacking begins . . . . . UGH

[twiceis]

I am not sure how to post something without "replying" but I want to say we had our design meeting last week &, though tiring, our designer was wonderful, patient, & we made some decisions to make our Iris special. So if you're prepared & come in with your lists of requests, they don't automatically say no. We are in Sanibel renting right now & our move in date is 7/8 so let us know when the next Gillybration is

[SpicyCajunPugs]

I am not sure how to post something without "replying" but I want to say we had our design meeting last week &, though tiring, our designer was wonderful, patient, & we made some decisions to make our Iris special. So if you're prepared & come in with your lists of requests, they don't automatically say no. We are in Sanibel renting right now & our move in date is 7/8 so let us know when the next Gillybration is

Congratulations that you made it through the design meeting with no problems. We just closed last week and are crazily going through arranging for after closing things in the house, but we will be there just for the day Friday and then coming back Tuesday. If there is a gillybration or happy hour get together sometime on those days it would be great.

[Heavenstobetsy]

[QUOTE=twiceis;66079 let us know when the next Gillybration is[/QUOTE]

Jim and I are closing on May 6th - We need to have a Gilly Celebration sometime that week. We are excited about meeting everyone. Mr Mayor and Gillyland adminstrative officers- we need to make sure we get together with the Gilly crowd to receive official residency status, learn the secret handshakes and other special protocols, and just have some fun! We will need a break from all the projects that we will be involved in right after closing. Hope to see everyone soon!

[Yankee Quilter]

Jim and I are closing on May 6th - We need to have a Gilly Celebration sometime that week. We are excited about meeting everyone. Mr Mayor and Gillyland adminstrative officers- we need to make sure we get together with the Gilly crowd to receive official residency status, learn the secret handshakes and other special protocols, and just have some fun! We will need a break from all the projects that we will be involved in right after closing. Hope to see everyone soon!

Since there are no houses behind us yet, on Amhurst, we have watched your's be built! Looking forward to meeting you!

[junction29]

I am not sure how to post something without "replying" but I want to say we had our design meeting last week &, though tiring, our designer was wonderful, patient, & we made some decisions to make our Iris special. So if you're prepared & come in with your lists of requests, they don't automatically say no. We are in Sanibel renting right now & our move in date is 7/8 so let us know when the next Gillybration is

Hi Twiceis
His Worship the Mayor has decreed that any Gillylander or prospective Gillylander can call a neighbourhood Gillybration at Evans Praire, so looking at your post and the few after it, why don't one of you call one, on a convienient evening for you all and I am sure it will be well supported by those already in the Neighbourhood to give you a Gillyland welcome.:crap2::jester:

signed
His Worship the Mayor's Head of Administration's Chief Administration Assistant. :welcome::posting:

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Hi Twiceis
His Worship the Mayor has decreed that any Gillylander or prospective Gillylander can call a neighbourhood Gillybration at Evans Praire, so looking at your post and the few after it, why don't one of you call one, on a convienient evening for you all and I am sure it will be well supported by those already in the Neighbourhood to give you a Gillyland welcome.:crap2::jester:

signed
His Worship the Mayor's Head of Administration's Chief Administration Assistant. :welcome::posting:


Yeah! We need a Gillybration. I truly missed all of you while I was back in Chicago. But I am home now. :wave:

[hotrodgirl]

Glad to have you back home, Gayle! And a great big :wave: and a :welcome: to all our new Gillyland neighbors! And the administrative assistant to His Lord Worship the Mayor is correct. Any Gillylander may call for a Gillybration at their convenience, so perhaps you might like to choose a date that works for you and let the rest of us subjects know when. Look forward to meeting you all!!!

[GilchristCruisers]

Yeah! We need a Gillybration. I truly missed all of you while I was back in Chicago. But I am home now. :wave:

Glad you're back in the bubble, Gayle. Sorry I didn't catch up with you today. Will have to wait until we get back next week.

[jimbo2012]

MRI came back with a small tear, not bad enough for surgery but no pickleball or tennis.

Played golf yesterday felt ok.

Oh well

[graciegirl]

MRI came back with a small tear, not bad enough for surgery but no pickleball or tennis.

Played golf yesterday felt ok.

Oh well

I am sorry Jimbo and I really wasn't going to kick you, honest.

Hope you are feeling better soon.

Last summer I was in a boot for 12 weeks when I tore my achilles tendon.

NOT fun to be hobbled.

[CalcTeacher]

MRI came back with a small tear, not bad enough for surgery but no pickleball or tennis.

Played golf yesterday felt ok.

Oh well

Sorry to hear that, Jimbo. Glad you are still able to play golf. Maybe you can just be a pickleball cheerleader...

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Sorry to hear that, Jimbo. Glad you are still able to play golf. Maybe you can just be a pickleball cheerleader...

The thought of Jimbo being a cheerleader is frightening.

[jimbo2012]

Better than U in a Speedo :a040:

[junction29]

Better than U in a Speedo :a040:

Hey you two stop bickering. :0000000000luvmyhors

Peace, Love and Harmony - Remember?

We think Jimbo would make a good cheerleader (certainly noisy) or sideline 'coach' and Millie says she thinks A4 would look cute (frightening but cute) in a speedo 'suit' - at least we think thats what she said with her bark when we asked her!

:doggie::doggie::doggie::doggie:

[CalcTeacher]

The thought of Jimbo being a cheerleader is frightening.

Please note: I didn't say anything about wearing a skirt...

[chiefrose]

This thread is taking a turn for the strange with Jimbo as a cheerleader and A-4 in a speedo. How am I supposed sleep at night with those images?????:laugh:

[jimbo2012]

Remember I wasn't in the River dance in St. Pattys day bash!!

[WVMtnBoy]

Okay you two...don't make me hobble over there (A-4 & Jimbo)...:police: Now, you two kiss and make up! :0000000000luvmyhors

Since we have a couple leaving next week for a short time, another going on a cruise and several new neighbors, how does everyone feel about a GillyBration on Wednesday night around happy hour at Evans Prairie??? Lemme know. :beer3:

I was at the mail boxes this evening and met a new GillyLander whose name is Toni! So, i invited her to the next get together and gave her the web address for this thread. I hope she reads the thread and shows up whenever we decide to have the next GillyBration!!!

Welcome, Toni!!! :a040:

[Yankee Quilter]

Okay you two...don't make me hobble over there (A-4 & Jimbo)...:police: Now, you two kiss and make up! :0000000000luvmyhors

Since we have a couple leaving next week for a short time, another going on a cruise and several new neighbors, how does everyone feel about a GillyBration on Wednesday night around happy hour at Evans Prairie??? Lemme know. :beer3:

I was at the mail boxes this evening and met a new GillyLander whose name is Toni! So, i invited her to the next get together and gave her the web address for this thread. I hope she reads the thread and shows up whenever we decide to have the next GillyBration!!!

Welcome, Toni!!! :a040:


Nice to see you " up and around. ". Hope you and Janice are doing well. Wed. Night sounds good.... See lots of you there?

[GilchristCruisers]

Okay you two...don't make me hobble over there (A-4 & Jimbo)...:police: Now, you two kiss and make up! :0000000000luvmyhors

Since we have a couple leaving next week for a short time, another going on a cruise and several new neighbors, how does everyone feel about a GillyBration on Wednesday night around happy hour at Evans Prairie??? Lemme know. :beer3:

I was at the mail boxes this evening and met a new GillyLander whose name is Toni! So, i invited her to the next get together and gave her the web address for this thread. I hope she reads the thread and shows up whenever we decide to have the next GillyBration!!!

Welcome, Toni!!! :a040:

Hooray! We get back next Tuesday night and are excited about a Gillybration.

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Thanks all for the welcome back. Had a great time, but was anxious to come back home. This is home!

Sorry to hear you have a tear Jimbo. Hope it heals soon for you.

MIssed you Meredith. Hope you are back soon. We have some swimming and golf to do! I hear your pool is coming along. I bet you are eager to get back home. It will be good to catch up.

[Twinspin60]

Boy this working is for the birds--I can't get to my personal emails let alone not look at these posts. Gone from this site for awhile and you miss so much! Have been walking the "hood" and have ran into Gayle & Mike and Dave & Meredith on my rounds--barged into Rusty & Janice's the other night-thanks for the chat (it gets lonely talking to yourself). Had a lovely dinner with Shirley last week--beware Joe & Betty you're next--remember you invited me over for wine :clap2: Excited for another gathering and see more people moving into the neighborhood--oh don't miss the unpacking! Glad everyone is doing well--Jimbo good to hear no surgery for you.

[WVMtnBoy]

Okay guys, I need your opinions. Janice and I went to qualify today for our concealed weapons permit. I'm posting a pic of my target and am thinking of putting it on the door going into the laundry room from the garage. Lest you think I can't do my thing...the head shots were kind of quick fire. The center mass was not slow fire but not fast and the lower abdomen shots were quick fire aimed at the "5". Not bad for an old duffer!!!

:police:

[bgonzen]

Lets go for it!!!!!

[bgonzen]

Wednesday at Evans Prairie

[SpicyCajunPugs]

Hooray! We get back next Tuesday night and are excited about a Gillybration.

Hi Mayor, I think Toni may be my neighbor over on the other side of you guys in 214...she is a real hoot and lots of fun...she has the cutest German Shepard/black Lab mix named Xena (like the Warrior Princess) who was so good and gentle with our two pugs...

[kittygilchrist]

Okay guys, I need your opinions. Janice and I went to qualify today for our concealed weapons permit. I'm posting a pic of my target and am thinking of putting it on the door going into the laundry room from the garage. Lest you think I can't do my thing...the head shots were kind of quick fire. The center mass was not slow fire but not fast and the lower abdomen shots were quick fire aimed at the "5". Not bad for an old duffer!!!

:police:

Great job, Mayor and Mrs! I've had my permit for several years and need some practice (snicker...some folks come to mind, like the clowns who moved me). Be careful where you carry. I went in the bank carrying the other day, a bank with a metal detector, which did not go off, thank goodness. It's easy to forget where you can't carry!

[Flintstones]

Okay you two...don't make me hobble over there (A-4 & Jimbo)...:police: Now, you two kiss and make up! :0000000000luvmyhors

Since we have a couple leaving next week for a short time, another going on a cruise and several new neighbors, how does everyone feel about a GillyBration on Wednesday night around happy hour at Evans Prairie??? Lemme know. :beer3:

I was at the mail boxes this evening and met a new GillyLander whose name is Toni! So, i invited her to the next get together and gave her the web address for this thread. I hope she reads the thread and shows up whenever we decide to have the next GillyBration!!!

Welcome, Toni!!! :a040:


We are leaving Wednesday morning so we will have to miss this one! boo hoo - will miss you all!

[Yankee Quilter]

We are leaving Wednesday morning so we will have to miss this one! boo hoo - will miss you all!

When will you be back! We are almost unpacked and will be able to escape soon! Joe met the people building behind us, they will be in in July. Hope more houses pop up!
Safe travels and common over when youare back!

[WVMtnBoy]

Hi Mayor, I think Toni may be my neighbor over on the other side of you guys in 214...she is a real hoot and lots of fun...she has the cutest German Shepard/black Lab mix named Xena (like the Warrior Princess) who was so good and gentle with our two pugs...

I think you're probably right. She's a little on the short side, wears tinted glasses, has reddish hair and drives a black BMW. If she is your neighbor please make her come on over! She seems like a hoot!!! :coolsmiley:

[Suebsl]

Hi everyone. We have moved in on Hackberry and are loving the life style. Please include us in any neighborhood activities so we can meet you. Thanks, Sue and Larry Slater

[GilchristCruisers]

Hi everyone. We have moved in on Hackberry and are loving the life style. Please include us in any neighborhood activities so we can meet you. Thanks, Sue and Larry Slater

Welcome to "The 'Hood". PM me with your e-mail address as I am compiling a list of those in 209 and 210 of Gilchrist.

[GilchristCruisers]

We are leaving Wednesday morning so we will have to miss this one! boo hoo - will miss you all!

I really think you could stay just ONE MORE DAY so you don't miss the Gilly-bration. Besides we didn't get to say goodbye the other day. :sad:

[hotrodgirl]

Welcome, newbies, and be sure to attend the Gillybration Rusty (His Worship the Mayor) has announced for Wednesday. Dave and Sue, we will miss you two more than you can know! What will the neighborhood be without you??? Hope to perhaps meet up in the summer months, however and we'll all be "home" in September. Certainly will miss those golf games!n

[twiceis]

Is the Gillybrations this Wednesday at Evans Prairie? Ken & I would like to come & meet y'all. What time? They're starting our house on Bureau Path on Wednesday!

[peterbrownell]

Do you know if anyone is maintaining a list of those of us in 211 ...

[jimbo2012]

Is the Gillybrations this Wednesday at Evans Prairie? Ken & I would like to come & meet y'all. What time? They're starting our house on Bureau Path on Wednesday!

Last I heard was 8PM Wed

Do you know if anyone is maintaining a list of those of us in 211 ...

Bob J was but discontinued, I'm thinking about resurrecting it if there's interest.

Let me know

[SpicyCajunPugs]

I think you're probably right. She's a little on the short side, wears tinted glasses, has reddish hair and drives a black BMW. If she is your neighbor please make her come on over! She seems like a hoot!!! :coolsmiley:


Sounds good, but we will probably not be there on Wednesday because we are still getting our other house ready and packed to rent....we will definitely try to get her involved on the blog and with the group when we see her next time...We will be full timers around the middle of May (YEAH !!!!)

[GilchristCruisers]

Last I heard was 8PM Wed



Bob J was but discontinued, I'm thinking about resurrecting it if there's interest.

Let me know

I'm working with 209 and 210, someone else may want to do 211 and 212 given their geographical proximity, or maybe just one of them. Gilchrist is getting so big with so many people moving in it's really too cumbersome to keep all units together.

[Suebsl]

I'll have to find out how to do that.

[The Allentown Connection]

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:

My husband and I just moved into the Village of Gilchrist 4 weeks ago today. The people we have meet could not be any nicer. Friendly, warm. I know you are going to love living here. We are just starting to get into activities. What street are you moving to. Might be a neighbor of ours.

[Dafoe]

This is the other Sue of Sue and Dave and I'll plan on stopping by at Evans Prairie on Wed night to meet and greet. Looking forward to having some faces with names!!

[D Lasher]

Welcome to "The 'Hood". PM me with your e-mail address as I am compiling a list of those in 209 and 210 of Gilchrist.

Please include us on the list for 210. We are Bill and Donna and have purchased on 2927 Euclid Terrace (210.86) emails are donna.lasher@verizon.net and william.lasher@verizon.net... Want to be involved - coming mid-May for 6 weeks!!!

[carolseashore]

Please include us on the list for 209. We are Carol and Milt live 3076 Eastfield Path. Looking forward to meeting everyone on Wednesday.

[WVMtnBoy]

My husband and I just moved into the Village of Gilchrist 4 weeks ago today. The people we have meet could not be any nicer. Friendly, warm. I know you are going to love living here. We are just starting to get into activities. What street are you moving to. Might be a neighbor of ours.

Hi and Welcome!!! My wife and I are on Bradshaw Lane at the corner of Kilgore Way. Hope to see you at the Gilly Gathering Wed night at 8pm!

:welcome:

[GilchristCruisers]

Please include us on the list for 209. We are Carol and Milt live 3076 Eastfield Path. Looking forward to meeting everyone on Wednesday.

Can you PM me with your e-mail address and last name? Thanks.

[Bosoxfan]

Hope these come out!!

[CalcTeacher]

Bosox: Your house is really shaping up! What model is it? How exciting for you!

[Bosoxfan]

Bosox: Your house is really shaping up! What model is it? How exciting for you!

It's an Aspen & yes we're very excited...Thanks!

[batman911]

First new home construction pics in a while. Glad to see those empty lots going away.

[WVMtnBoy]

Hope these come out!!

Very nice! Where's the home located??

:pepper2:

[bgonzen]

Are we still getting together Wed. night at Evans Prairie??? If so what time???

[A-4 Skyhawk]

It's an Aspen & yes we're very excited...Thanks!

Hey Bosoxfan . . . . are you finally feeling the LOVE ? Good luck with the build.

[Bosoxfan]

Very nice! Where's the home located??

:pepper2:

1626 Gulberry Pl off of Lurraville Rd. - section 211 in Gilchrist

[Bosoxfan]

Hey Bosoxfan . . . . are you finally feeling the LOVE ? Good luck with the build.

You betcha. .... feeling it!! Thanks Skyhawk

[Dafoe]

Is the gathering tonight -- Wednesday at Evans Prairie at 8:00. I hope so because I've been inviting the 210 Dafoe neighbors!!! Hope to meet you all soon! Sue

[Dafoe]

I believe it is 8 ay Evans Prairie.

[peterbrownell]

If we were full time, I'd maintain the 211 / 212 list but I think it would be difficult being gone half of the year. If you hear of anyone in the 211 area who wants to do it, please tell us. Thanks.

Best
Peter & Linda

[D Lasher]

I'm working with 209 and 210, someone else may want to do 211 and 212 given their geographical proximity, or maybe just one of them. Gilchrist is getting so big with so many people moving in it's really too cumbersome to keep all units together.

Did the Lashers get included on the 210 list? Really want to know when any activities are when we are there in May/June.. thanks.

[peterbrownell]

Great to get to meet fellow Gilchrist neighbors last night at Evans Prairie. What a treat to be in one of the friendliest villages in the villages :-) Looking forward to the next get together

Best
Peter & Linda

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Snow birds:
Luraville Rd, Gilchrist + Williston, VT

[jimbo2012]

Cathy & I enjoyed meeting U folks too!

[jet1421]

Had a great time at Evans Prarie last night and meeting our new neighbors--hope to do this again soon.
Joan/Rick 210 Gilchrist (aka: new Gillbillies)

[twiceis]

What a great group of neighbors we met at EP. Ken & I closed out the party with His Worship, the Mayor aka Rusty. I hope we all can get together again soon

[bgonzen]

Fellow Gillylanders:

Nancy and I enjoyed meeting everyone last night for the first time and also getting to chat with those of you we already had met. Fun night.

We regret that we have to leave on Saturday for a few months but are already looking forward to our return in July or August. We can't wait for more Gillyland activities!!!! Really sorry we have to miss Cinco De Mayo as it will be a blast!!!!!

Everyone take care, have a great summer and stay safe. We will continue to monitor the forum everyday to see what we are missing while we are gone.

Bob & Nancy Gonzenbach
1444 Hillstream St.

PS: Andy and Bob you owe me a beer when I return!!!! Unloading the pool from the semi went smoother and easier than I anticipated!!!!!!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

If we were full time, I'd maintain the 211 / 212 list but I think it would be difficult being gone half of the year. If you hear of anyone in the 211 area who wants to do it, please tell us. Thanks.

Best
Peter & Linda

We had a Gillybration at EP last night and talked about you being interested in doing the 211/212 list if you were here full time. All I can tell you is I started and maintained the original south of 466A list for MONTHS before we moved here permanently. There were a BUNCH of people at EP last night that would love for you to do the 211/212 list. GilchristCruiser is doing the 209/210 list now. I have gone into List Retirement, drinking beer :beer3: and playing golf :gc:. WHAT A WONDERFUL PLACE :pepper2: :pepper2:
If you are interested in giving the 211/212 list a try, let us know and we'll send you what we have accumulated which is a great start.

[Jayhawk]

After a fantastic week at TV, we signed a contract to purchase an Iris on 210.65 section / lot (Regency Ave). We were at the airport reading TOTV on my cell phone when we saw this thread and the info about the gathering the night before. Sure wish I had seen that earlier. Sounds like it was a great time. I think we are gonna love having a home in Gilchrist. We close by mail on 5/22 and will be part-timers for now as I am still working. Probably be back in June or July for a little while. Look forward to meeting everyone. :wave:

Ed and Eloise
Overland Park, Kansas

[GilchristCruisers]

Did the Lashers get included on the 210 list? Really want to know when any activities are when we are there in May/June.. thanks.

Yes, you're on it

[Jayhawk]

We were there last week and bought a new home in Gilchrist. Didn't know about the Wednesday party until we were at the airport on Thursday, reading TOTV on my cell phone.

We close on May 22 (by mail) and hope to be back for a few days in June or July. We are part-time until I pull the pin at work :)

Look forward to meeting everyone. We are in section 210, lot 65. :pepper2:


Ed and Eloise
Overland Park, KS

[Jayhawk]

Signed with Empty Nest today to watch the house. Made me wish we could be there all the time.

We really enjoyed the week we spent last week. Looking forward to the first neighborhood party !

[WVMtnBoy]

Signed with Empty Nest today to watch the house. Made me wish we could be there all the time.

We really enjoyed the week we spent last week. Looking forward to the first neighborhood party !

Hi JayHawk! Welcome to the neighborhood. :pepper2: I think you'll find that you've moved into the best area in TV. :eclipsee_gold_cup: Be sure to let us know when you get back so you can get acquainted with our "Cast of Characters"!

:welcome:

[Jayhawk]

Thanks. Getting back there seems to be all we think about.

[Lpierleo]

To old friends and new: Rich and I will be flying in this Thursday for 10 days. We haven't been back since New Years. :2excited: Looking forward to seeing y'all, we just might need to call a party!!!:beer3: For those of you that don't know us, unfortunately we are not in Gilchrist, but in Sanibel and have been with these folks from the beginning of the forum. We are currently Snowflakes from upstate NY but hope to be Frogs sometime soon.:pepper2:

[jimbo2012]

, unfortunately we are not in Gilchrist, but in Sanibel and have been with these folks from the beginning of the forum.

That's not unfortunate at all, it doesn't matter where U live, it kinda matters what type of people U are.

:shrug:

[GilchristCruisers]

We were there last week and bought a new home in Gilchrist. Didn't know about the Wednesday party until we were at the airport on Thursday, reading TOTV on my cell phone.

We close on May 22 (by mail) and hope to be back for a few days in June or July. We are part-time until I pull the pin at work :)

Look forward to meeting everyone. We are in section 210, lot 65. :pepper2:


Ed and Eloise
Overland Park, KS

Glad to see some fellow Jayhawks. We also live in Gilchrist and want to welcome you to TV. And by the way, there is a great group of Jayhawk fans here. We get together often to watch football and basketball games. Can't wait to meet you when you arrive.

Meredith and Dave

[Lpierleo]

You are so right Jimbo, we are very pleased with our home and all the friends we have made, wherever we live.:agree:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

We were there last week and bought a new home in Gilchrist. Didn't know about the Wednesday party until we were at the airport on Thursday, reading TOTV on my cell phone.

We close on May 22 (by mail) and hope to be back for a few days in June or July. We are part-time until I pull the pin at work :)

Look forward to meeting everyone. We are in section 210, lot 65. :pepper2:


Ed and Eloise
Overland Park, KS

Hi Neighbor -
Cathy and I live at 210.71, first house on the right on Regency. Looking forward to meeting you when you return. Welcome to "Upper Gilchrist". (The Mayor always gets a kick out of that) :pepper2:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

To old friends and new: Rich and I will be flying in this Thursday for 10 days. We haven't been back since New Years. :2excited: Looking forward to seeing y'all, we just might need to call a party!!!:beer3: For those of you that don't know us, unfortunately we are not in Gilchrist, but in Sanibel and have been with these folks from the beginning of the forum. We are currently Snowflakes from upstate NY but hope to be Frogs sometime soon.:pepper2:

Glad to hear you are coming home. It's been a long time since the New Years Party. I think Rona & Bill are coming down soon.
I FEEL A GILLY-BRATION coming up pretty soon :beer3: :thumbup: :wine:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

You are so right Jimbo, we are very pleased with our home and all the friends we have made, wherever we live.:agree:

Is that pool full of water yet??
I got the Ole Speed-o ready :laugh:

[jimbo2012]

I think I'll get the crane tomorrow.

Can't wait for that part.

see new thread (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/jimbos-pool-install-all-natural-no-chlorine-76564/) on the build

[MSG@TV]

Jimbo, my other half will be in touch with you shortly re: wood floors and solar. Although we were in town last week to design, we were busy with that and with our hosts. However, we elected not to take the floors (basic carpet instead) and deferred building a pool as well till later. Intend to do lots of research before then.

[SpicyCajunPugs]

To old friends and new: Rich and I will be flying in this Thursday for 10 days. We haven't been back since New Years. :2excited: Looking forward to seeing y'all, we just might need to call a party!!!:beer3: For those of you that don't know us, unfortunately we are not in Gilchrist, but in Sanibel and have been with these folks from the beginning of the forum. We are currently Snowflakes from upstate NY but hope to be Frogs sometime soon.:pepper2:

Great Linda and Rich!!! Glad y'all are able to come down. We still are not full time but hopefully we can see you before you go back.

Marcy and Bruce

[patfla06]

We're closing tomorrow on our new home on Stepping Stone Path in GILCHRIST!
Can't wait to join all of you.
We're so excited we can't sleep.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

We're closing tomorrow on our new home on Stepping Stone Path in GILCHRIST!
Can't wait to join all of you.
We're so excited we can't sleep.

WONDERFUL :pepper2:
YOU'RE GOING TO LOVE IT HERE

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Rich & Ann Marie -
My apologies. A few minutes ago I heard a van with a loud exhaust parked in front of your house with 2 people walking around in front of your house. So Good Ole A-4 goes half way acrossed the empty lot and lets out a 'WHAT THE H__L ARE YOU DOING". I guess I startled one of them because there was a scream.

You'll be glad to know that they have installed your sign on the lamp post. I think they were on their way to the Laundromat when they left. I know you're proud of me :eclipsee_gold_cup:

[Lpierleo]

OK,we are packed and ready to get on that plane tomorrow morning!:2excited: Was thinking of calling a cocktail night however, saw a post that EP no longer had a Happy Hour.:beer3: Are you guys still going there? I'll check this site tomorrow night and based on replies I will call get together for anyone interested.

FYI, I know Rich and I are going to Codys on Friday as one of our favorite entertainers is performing that night (Dunning Shaw) and Rich enjoys his 2 for 1 Long Island Iced Teas (from 4-7pm).:pepper2::pepper2::pepper2: (he wont be driving the golf cart home that night):gc:

Hope to see you soon.:MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot::

[jimbo2012]

Cody's is great, what time U thinking?

Can't do EP everytime!

but on EP web site the happy hour deal is still showing, suppose a call to check may be needed.

[D Lasher]

Hi Neighbor -
Cathy and I live at 210.71, first house on the right on Regency. Looking forward to meeting you when you return. Welcome to "Upper Gilchrist". (The Mayor always gets a kick out of that) :pepper2:

Hi, we are Bill and Donna and are at 210.86 (Euclid Terr). Coming down in mid-May and looking forward to meeting all our new neighbors. We are from Massachusetts and will be snowbirds!!! Lets Party!!!:pepper2:

[peterbrownell]

Probably a duplicate effort but we have the beginnings of an email list for Gilchrist units 211 and 212 with about thirty people on it. We promised folks not to share the actual email addresses and are just planning to use it for announcements (as opposed to general information sharing, items for sale, etc).

If someone else is already doing this, please tell me

If someone from 211/212 wants to be added to this list, send me a PM with 1) your name, 2) address and 3) email.

Thanks

Best
Peter

[junction29]

[QUOTE=Lpierleo;669888]OK,we are packed and ready to get on that plane tomorrow morning!:2excited: Was thinking of calling a cocktail night however, saw a post that EP no longer had a Happy Hour.:beer3: Are you guys still going there? I'll check this site tomorrow night and based on replies I will call get together for anyone interested.

FYI, I know Rich and I are going to Codys on Friday as one of our favorite entertainers is performing that night (Dunning Shaw) and Rich enjoys his 2 for 1 Long Island Iced Teas (from 4-7pm).:pepper2::pepper2::pepper2: (he wont be driving the golf cart home that night):gc:

Hope to see you soon.

Hi Both
Welcome back.
We will make two to Cody's Friday night, what time are you planning for? :beer3::beer3::beer3:

[hotrodgirl]

Hi rich and Linda! I will be at Cody's Friday along with some others from the neighborhood. What time would you like to meet?

[Twinspin60]

OK,we are packed and ready to get on that plane tomorrow morning!:2excited: Was thinking of calling a cocktail night however, saw a post that EP no longer had a Happy Hour.:beer3: Are you guys still going there? I'll check this site tomorrow night and based on replies I will call get together for anyone interested.

FYI, I know Rich and I are going to Codys on Friday as one of our favorite entertainers is performing that night (Dunning Shaw) and Rich enjoys his 2 for 1 Long Island Iced Teas (from 4-7pm).:pepper2::pepper2::pepper2: (he wont be driving the golf cart home that night):gc:

Hope to see you soon.:MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot::

Welcome home:pepper2: Jim and I will try to stop by Cody's to share a drink with you and Rich--what time are you going up? Friday is my early day at work so I'm home by 4:00--have dinner plans with my cousins but that's not until later in the evening. Hope you two are enjoying this soggy weather :yuck: See you soon.

[Lpierleo]

We will be going to Cody's around 5pm on Fridat night. Anyone welcome. Typically very crowded when Dunning is singing. Hope to see you there. Will call EP tomorrow.
L

[A-4 Skyhawk]

We will be going to Cody's around 5pm on Fridat night. Anyone welcome. Typically very crowded when Dunning is singing. Hope to see you there. Will call EP tomorrow.
L

You must have arrived. The sun is out this morning :icon_wink:
Cathy and I will be there tonight as soon as the people working several warranty items are gone. It'll be good to see you guys again.

[Jayhawk]

We got 3 inches of snow in Kansas overnight. Yes, on May 3rd my lawn is pure white and the Kansas City Royals are in first place.

Things are not adding up :D

[jimbo2012]

Cathy & I will try for 6:00

[Yankee Quilter]

If you are send a pm with contact info, we have pix of your house going up! Foundation poured today! Congrats!

[GilchristCruisers]

Boy oh boy do I feel stupid. Haven't read this thread for 2 whole days, and here y'all go having a party tonight. The really stupid part is that we went to LSL after golf and late lunch today, so could easily have stayed and met with everyone. Oh well, we probably would have fallen asleep and missed you anyway. Hope everyone had fun without us.

Welcome back to TV Linda and Rich. You really MUST make it your full time dwelling. It's so much fun.

Meredith and Dave

[Lpierleo]

To all: It was wonderful to see many familiar faces and even some new ones this evening. Great company and a nice dinner with super people! Thanks so much for coming. I can tell you that each time we are here we have a super time and hate to go back home. You all make both Rich and I very welcome. I did not call Evans Prairie today as the newspaper indicated their Haapy Hour was back, but the times were very early. We are here until late Saturday, May 11th. Hope to see you all again. Please don't hesitate to stop by our place. The beer will be cold.

Thanks again

[DKLLAV]

Hello from Donna Lavender at 210-109 (end of Amherst Way) next to models. Stan and I are looking forward to meeting folks at next celebration. We are fulltime retired and lovin' it! Keep us posted. Stop by to say hi anytime.

[DenPat]

Thanks to Meredith and Gayle and all who helped with planning the Gilchrist 209/210 Cinco de Mayo celebration. It was great fun and all of the food was wonderful. An enjoyable time was had by all. :wave:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Thanks to Meredith and Gayle and all who helped with planning the Gilchrist 209/210 Cinco de Mayo celebration. It was great fun and all of the food was wonderful. An enjoyable time was had by all. :wave:

I agree . . . . Thank you Meredith and Gayle. It was fun.
P.S. I have a video of Kayta decapitating the Pinata if anyone wants to see it. I was hoping for something that could win me 10K or 100K on Funniest Home Video. Turned out to be a little to violent for TV

[Bosoxfan]

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[Twinspin60]

Thanks to Meredith and Gayle and all who helped with planning the Gilchrist 209/210 Cinco de Mayo celebration. It was great fun and all of the food was wonderful. An enjoyable time was had by all. :wave:

:agree: Ditto from us--we had a great time and got a chance to meet more neighbors. Thanks for your all your hard work and time in planning and putting it all together! Jim and Betsy Good Luck on your close today--welcome to the neighborhood!:pepper2:

[hotrodgirl]

Your place is looking like a house now! Awesome progress and please keep us posted! Good luck!!

[hotrodgirl]

:agree: Ditto from us--we had a great time and got a chance to meet more neighbors. Thanks for your all your hard work and time in planning and putting it all together! Jim and Betsy Good Luck on your close today--welcome to the neighborhood!:pepper2:

More of the same accolades. Thanks Meredith and Gayle for your hard work! The food was unbelievably wonderful and there also were many new faces on the block to meet and greet! Again (I know I say this a lot), I feel so very lucky to have ended up in Gilchrist with so many lovely neighbors!!! More fun ahead for all of us!

[Yankee Quilter]

Thanks to Meredith and Gayle and all who helped with planning the Gilchrist 209/210 Cinco de Mayo celebration. It was great fun and all of the food was wonderful. An enjoyable time was had by all. :wave:
Ditto ditto ditto, a great time, great planning, great food!!!! Thanks so much.

Btw, anyone there last night missing shower rods?????

:wave:

[Buckeyephan]

We're closing on our house this Thursday and we can't wait to see it in person. Only staying a few days since we have to help our daughter get moved on the 23rd and welcome a new grandchild in mid-June. Talk about life-changing events for our family. It seems like we've missed lots of great parties but soon enough, we'll be FROGS. Hooray!!!

Barbara and Michael

[KCoffey]

Bosoxfan - It will be here before you know it!!

[hotrodgirl]

We're closing on our house this Thursday and we can't wait to see it in person. Only staying a few days since we have to help our daughter get moved on the 23rd and welcome a new grandchild in mid-June. Talk about life-changing events for our family. It seems like we've missed lots of great parties but soon enough, we'll be FROGS. Hooray!!!

Barbara and Michael

Congrats! So exciting. But sorry you have to leave so quickly :-(. Hurry home so we can help celebrate your dream!!

[Jayhawk]

We're closing on our house this Thursday and we can't wait to see it in person. Only staying a few days since we have to help our daughter get moved on the 23rd and welcome a new grandchild in mid-June. Talk about life-changing events for our family. It seems like we've missed lots of great parties but soon enough, we'll be FROGS. Hooray!!!

Barbara and Michael



I know what you mean. We close in 16 days (who's counting?) and won't get back for a couple of months. But at least we get to follow the happenings through this site. :wave:

Ed and Eloise
Overland Park, Kansas

[Bosoxfan]

Bosoxfan - It will be here before you know it!!

Thanks for the use of your home in the interim.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Ditto ditto ditto, a great time, great planning, great food!!!! Thanks so much.

Btw, anyone there last night missing shower rods?????

:wave:

I saw a golf cart in the parking lot with a couple of shower rods in the back end. I thought . . . . THAT'S WEIRD . . . . . :22yikes:
Was that your cart ? Did you get a good deal on them rods ? :p

[KCoffey]

Thanks for the use of your home in the interim.

:welcome: Not a problem. Glad we could help you both out!

[Yankee Quilter]

I saw a golf cart in the parking lot with a couple of shower rods in the back end. I thought . . . . THAT'S WEIRD . . . . . :22yikes:
Was that your cart ? Did you get a good deal on them rods ? :p


No idea .... I guess its a new new game??? If no one claims them, they will be hanging quilts at some point!

Once again .... Anyone missing shower rods!

[Lpierleo]

We're closing on our house this Thursday and we can't wait to see it in person. Only staying a few days since we have to help our daughter get moved on the 23rd and welcome a new grandchild in mid-June. Talk about life-changing events for our family. It seems like we've missed lots of great parties but soon enough, we'll be FROGS. Hooray!!!



Barbara and Michael

Congratulations on you impending closing and the birth of a new grandchild. Exciting times!

[jimdad]

We just moved in 4 weeks ago. We moved from northern va. Live in gilchrist 214 on Pinekot court. Right across from Bradenton . Not many neighbors around us some aren't here permanent yet so yes give a yell we love parties. Nancy and jim

[Heavenstobetsy]

:agree: Ditto from us--we had a great time and got a chance to meet more neighbors. Thanks for your all your hard work and time in planning and putting it all together! Jim and Betsy Good Luck on your close today--welcome to the neighborhood!:pepper2:

Sorry for the delay- just got access to the internet again. We had a great time at the celebration and meeting everyone. Felt like we knew folks already from all the great posts.

The closing is over- it was fast and although we feel a lot poorer now- we are so excited. Sleeping on air mattress until we find the right furniture is a real adventure.

Hopefully we will get out a walk around soon and say Hi- or just stop by


Betsy and Jim

[junction29]

Dear all,
In accordance with the ordanance issued by His Worship the Mayor that ANY Gillylander could call a Gillybration, we are issuing one for Friday the 10th May, at 8pm at Evans Prairie. :MOJE_whot:

It is actually a GoodbyeBration as we are leaving to go to the UK on the 15the May - not sure for how long yet. :plane:

All our friends both old (who we have known for up to 6 months) and new (including those we haven't met yet) are invited. :welcome:

As so many have left for northern climes or elsewhere, at 8:30 pm (Eastern Summer Time, which will give us time to charge our glasses) what about a toast to "Absent Friends", and all those absent friends who are still following this thread, can join us as well - Where ever they may be? :beer3:

For those of you that have been the butt of our practical jokes over the last 6 months, we humbly apologise and promise not to pull any more stunts before we return (we think).:pepper2::pepper2:

[GilchristCruisers]

I agree . . . . Thank you Meredith and Gayle. It was fun.
P.S. I have a video of Kayta decapitating the Pinata if anyone wants to see it. I was hoping for something that could win me 10K or 100K on Funniest Home Video. Turned out to be a little to violent for TV

If you were on FB and in the Gilly group you could post it there. Would love to see it. Please e-mail.

[GilchristCruisers]

Really big goings on at our place. WE ARE FILLING OUR POOL!!!!!!!! Started late this afternoon and will continue until who knows when. Tomorrow, they fire it up and see if everything works. Get those speedos ready! Will post pictures after it is filled.

[Yankee Quilter]

Dear all,
In accordance with the ordanance issued by His Worship the Mayor that ANY Gillylander could call a Gillybration, we are issuing one for Friday the 10th May, at 8pm at Evans Prairie. :MOJE_whot:

It is actually a GoodbyeBration as we are leaving to go to the UK on the 15the May - not sure for how long yet. :plane:

All our friends both old (who we have known for up to 6 months) and new (including those we haven't met yet) are invited. :welcome:

As so many have left for northern climes or elsewhere, at 8:30 pm (Eastern Summer Time, which will give us time to charge our glasses) what about a toast to "Absent Friends", and all those absent friends who are still following this thread, can join us as well - Where ever they may be? :beer3:

For those of you that have been the butt of our practical jokes over the last 6 months, we humbly apologise and promise not to pull any more stunts before we return (we think).:pepper2::pepper2:
...practical jokes ... Did you loose shower rods???

[A-4 Skyhawk]

...practical jokes ... Did you loose shower rods???

I know the scoop on them rods . . . . . my lips are sealed. All I can tell you is "they are yours now". You have to admit it's kinda weird to be driving around with shower rods in the back of a golf cart.

[jimbo2012]

We just moved in 4 weeks ago. We moved from northern va. Live in gilchrist 214 on Pinekot court. Right across from Bradenton . Not many neighbors around us some aren't here permanent yet so yes give a yell we love parties. Nancy and jim

We R around the corner on Ridgewood, also a few of us on Brassie R near you.

PM for an address -tel #

[CalcTeacher]

We just moved in 4 weeks ago. We moved from northern va. Live in gilchrist 214 on Pinekot court. Right across from Bradenton . Not many neighbors around us some aren't here permanent yet so yes give a yell we love parties. Nancy and jim

We are from NoVa also! We are in 209 on Amherst...permanent at the end of June. We in NoVa are you from? I was pretty much born and raised in Annandale and my husband and I have lived in Loudoun County for the past 22 years...

[WVMtnBoy]

Dear all,
In accordance with the ordanance issued by His Worship the Mayor that ANY Gillylander could call a Gillybration, we are issuing one for Friday the 10th May, at 8pm at Evans Prairie. :MOJE_whot:

It is actually a GoodbyeBration as we are leaving to go to the UK on the 15the May - not sure for how long yet. :plane:

All our friends both old (who we have known for up to 6 months) and new (including those we haven't met yet) are invited. :welcome:

As so many have left for northern climes or elsewhere, at 8:30 pm (Eastern Summer Time, which will give us time to charge our glasses) what about a toast to "Absent Friends", and all those absent friends who are still following this thread, can join us as well - Where ever they may be? :beer3:

For those of you that have been the butt of our practical jokes over the last 6 months, we humbly apologise and promise not to pull any more stunts before we return (we think).:pepper2::pepper2:

My lovely bride and I will be there allbeit with possibly a tear in our eyes..:cryin2:

For those of you who've yet to meet Sir John & Lady Wendy, I would take the promise of no more practical jokes with a large amount of NaCl!!! Blimey....those Brit's just can't be trusted!!! :1rotfl: They're a sneaky lot, they are!

[WVMtnBoy]

I know the scoop on them rods . . . . . my lips are sealed. All I can tell you is "they are yours now". You have to admit it's kinda weird to be driving around with shower rods in the back of a golf cart.

Okay...what's going on with shower rods in golf carts? Are we going to be forced to launch another investigation into suspicious goings on in GillyLand???
:police:

[WVMtnBoy]

You just never know what's going to happen around here! Yesterday, Mom came flying onto the lanai yelling for Janice and I to come outside. We weren't sure what was going on but found out that we have new neighbors on Kilgore just across the street from us to the west. :MOJE_whot: Mike Yost and his wife started design today. He was a little surprised that I was so glad he was moving in until I explained about the sand drifts that we've been enjoying (some more than others!)

Mike Roberts was just walking by with Beauregard just minding his own business when he was drug into the conversation and found out that Mike Yost was also building a Begonia. Mike was kind enough to take the other Mike home and let the Yosts see his place. What a guy (thanks Mike). :BigApplause:

Super nice people and they will be a great addition to GillyLand! :welcome:

Now I've got more pictures to take for absent builders but what the heck...the last ones were fun! :thumbup:

[SpicyCajunPugs]

We just moved in 4 weeks ago. We moved from northern va. Live in gilchrist 214 on Pinekot court. Right across from Bradenton . Not many neighbors around us some aren't here permanent yet so yes give a yell we love parties. Nancy and jim

WELCOME TO YOU !! We are also moving in 214 on the corner of Olustee and Vicksburg Ave...we closed April 10th and will be permanent residents full time beginning May 16 and would luv to meet you guys. We have been in about once a week taking care of after market stuff, but have had fun visiting the last several months and can't wait until we settle. We like parties and socializing also so hope to meet you guys soon.

Bruce and Marcy

[jimbo2012]

For those of you who've yet to meet Sir John & Lady Wendy, .........

those Brit's just can't be trusted!!! :1rotfl: They're a sneaky lot, they are!

They also can't speak English, I do hope they take some grammar & speech lessons at home in the UK
before they return so we know waht the hell they R saying....:1rotfl:

[DianeM]

I bought my house too in Gilchrist. I am scheduled to move on June 5th. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I'm a transplanted New Yorker currently living in Orlando and this is not the right place for me. I'm longing for adults again. Join me for a glass of wine on the lanai once I'm settled in.

[kittygilchrist]

I bought my house too in Gilchrist. I am scheduled to move on June 5th. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I'm a transplanted New Yorker currently living in Orlando and this is not the right place for me. I'm longing for adults again. Join me for a glass of wine on the lanai once I'm settled in.

aha, sounds like another single gal?
Kitty

[SpicyCajunPugs]

I bought my house too in Gilchrist. I am scheduled to move on June 5th. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I'm a transplanted New Yorker currently living in Orlando and this is not the right place for me. I'm longing for adults again. Join me for a glass of wine on the lanai once I'm settled in.

I wrote you on your other post too...sure we will join you for some wine (or maybe beer sometimes for Marcy !!! her favorite..). We are permanent on May 16 and can't wait to get settled in and have time to meet some people and enjoy activities. Hope to see you soon..

Marcy and Bruce Snell

[DianeM]

Hello - I will be in Gilchrist as well. Section 218 and I move in early June. Can't wait !!! We need to all share a cup of coffee or tea or whatever at some point.

[DianeM]

Kitty - yes I'm single. Spicy Cajun, you get in about 3 weeks before me. Hope your move goes smoothly and beer works fine for me as well.

[DianeM]

WVMtnBoy I'm coming to Gilchrist as well. Looks like June 5/6 at this point. Looking forward to meeting all my new neighbors.

[SpicyCajunPugs]

Kitty - yes I'm single. Spicy Cajun, you get in about 3 weeks before me. Hope your move goes smoothly and beer works fine for me as well.

GREAT !!! See ya soon and Bruce and I are sure you will luv the villages.

[WVMtnBoy]

WVMtnBoy I'm coming to Gilchrist as well. Looks like June 5/6 at this point. Looking forward to meeting all my new neighbors.

Welcome to the best neighborhood in TV. Of course, being the Mayor, I'm somewhat prejudiced. :a20: I truly don't think that you'll find a better set of neighbors anywhere. I do have to admit that we have quite a cast of characters up here :jester: but that's what makes us what we are! Can't wait to meet you!!!

I only hope that you're ready to party!!!

:welcome:

[WVMtnBoy]

I just had to post this pic of a mad Englishman attempting to fight a gator for a golf ball. Sir John hit a line drive off the tee on the Redfish Run exec course today and it headed directly for the water. Fortunately, it was hit with such force that it skimmed across the water and popped out of the water on the opposite side. Unfortunately, the ball hit a gator in the head on the last skip which upset said gator to a certain degree. Sir John, being the man that he is, decided to retrieve his favorite yellow golf ball from the edge of the pond with the gator in close proximity and looking for revenge. :boxing2: Lady Wendy was looking on hoping that the insurance was paid up and would pay off when Sir John was repaid by the gator for the konk on the noggin! :mmmm: I thought it would make a wonderful action shot and caught Sir John in the act of battling the gator for his errant ball. You just had to be there to really appreciate the whole adventure!

:1rotfl:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

I just had to post this pic of a mad Englishman attempting to fight a gator for a golf ball.
I thought it would make a wonderful action shot and caught Sir John in the act of battling the gator for his errant ball. You just had to be there to really appreciate the whole adventure!

:1rotfl:

I've seen that Gator in that pond before. I've seen goldfish that were bigger than that Gator. :D

[GilchristCruisers]

Hello - I will be in Gilchrist as well. Section 218 and I move in early June. Can't wait !!! We need to all share a cup of coffee or tea or whatever at some point.


Where is section 218??? Hopefully, that was just a typo as there is no 218 in Gilchrist.

[junction29]

I've seen that Gator in that pond before. I've seen goldfish that were bigger than that Gator. :D

It sounds like you have been buying Goldfish from Jimbo, his are the only ones that are over 9ft (or so he says). :1rotfl::1rotfl:

Even the Gators teeth looked about 2ft long when you are only a couple of feet away from it, i could even see the swelling on his head where the golf ball hit it - honest! :jester::jester::jester:

We'll show you a close up picture at the Gillibration tomorrow (Friday 8pm) at Evan's Prarie if you want to see its true size! :pepper2:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

It sounds like you have been buying Goldfish from Jimbo, his are the only ones that are over 9ft (or so he says). :1rotfl::1rotfl:

Even the Gators teeth looked about 2ft long when you are only a couple of feet away from it, i could even see the swelling on his head where the golf ball hit it - honest! :jester::jester::jester:

We'll show you a close up picture at the Gillibration tomorrow (Friday 8pm) at Evan's Prarie if you want to see its true size! :pepper2:

You must have found one of those Yankee Reptile farms and a great imagination.
Can't wait to see the pictures???

[junction29]

Dear all Greater Gillylanders,

Don't forget at the Gillibration at Evans Prairie, Friday 8:00pm, that at 8:30pm we are doing a toast to 'Absent Frieds' for all the Gillylanders who have gone home or have not got here yet. :BigApplause:

If you are intouch with any fellow Gillylanders, remind them that they can join in the toast, whereever they are in the world and what ever time zone they are in. :BigApplause:

8:30 Eastern Summer time, or whatever you call it here :BigApplause: is the time of the toast

It would also be great if our fellow Gillylanders who did join us in the toast, who are away from their Gillyland home could post on this thread that they did so, which will remind us of just how many friends old and new we are missing. :posting:

[Jayhawk]

We are two of the "absent Friends" and can't wait to be part of the neighborhood. We'll tip one at 8:30 EDT on Friday even though we'll be in Kansas. :beer3:

[DianeM]

My paperwork reads "lot 210, unit 218" so now I'm not sure where I will be living - LOL. Oh well, it will soon work out. I move in on June 5th/6th. I'll be there for the next "Gillybration".

[DianeM]

I keep looking at all the stuff to do and have to pinch myself. Truly does sound like "DisneyWorld for Adults".

[SpicyCajunPugs]

Dear all Greater Gillylanders,

Don't forget at the Gillibration at Evans Prairie, Friday 8:00pm, that at 8:30pm we are doing a toast to 'Absent Frieds' for all the Gillylanders who have gone home or have not got here yet. :BigApplause:

If you are intouch with any fellow Gillylanders, remind them that they can join in the toast, whereever they are in the world and what ever time zone they are in. :BigApplause:

8:30 Eastern Summer time, or whatever you call it here :BigApplause: is the time of the toast

It would also be great if our fellow Gillylanders who did join us in the toast, who are away from their Gillyland home could post on this thread that they did so, which will remind us of just how many friends old and new we are missing. :posting:

Bruce and I will make sure we toast at 8:30 for you and we would have surely been there if we were not supervising the loading of our FIRST moving truck....the next one loads on Thursday and we will be permanent and hopefully make most of the parties...We will miss you both and hope you come back in town real soon.

Marcy and Bruce

[DianeM]

Marcy and Bruce - I made the arrangements for my truck today so I'll soon join you all in Gilchrist. Looking forward to a new beginning and new friends.

[jimbo2012]

My paperwork reads "lot 210, unit 218" so now I'm not sure where I will be living - LOL. Oh well, it will soon work out. I move in on June 5th/6th. I'll be there for the next "Gillybration".

Hi Diane, I think its unit 210, lot 218???

What's your street name

[SpicyCajunPugs]

Marcy and Bruce - I made the arrangements for my truck today so I'll soon join you all in Gilchrist. Looking forward to a new beginning and new friends.

We can't wait either...we go up every week or two for just one day (because of our precious pugs at home) and now we can get settled in and spend time with friends...the people we have met in one day at a time trips has been unbelievable...you will luv it I am sure and there are quite a few "single" ladies that are loving all the men and couples protecting and taking care of their needs...it is so cute and endearing

[SpicyCajunPugs]

Hi Diane, I think its unit 210, lot 218???

What's your street name

Diane, even Jimbo2012 (Bob and Cathy) are really great people "no matter what A-4 and the Brits tell you"...there is a lot of jokesters in the group, believe you me !!!! Everyone gets along so great and you will luv it.

[SpicyCajunPugs]

Hi Diane, I think its unit 210, lot 218???

What's your street name

Hi Bob, how is your pool and landscape project going?

[GilchristCruisers]

Bruce and I will make sure we toast at 8:30 for you and we would have surely been there if we were not supervising the loading of our FIRST moving truck....the next one loads on Thursday and we will be permanent and hopefully make most of the parties...We will miss you both and hope you come back in town real soon.

Marcy and Bruce

Hope you can fit all that into your new home. One thing we seem to be continually short on is storage space.

[DianeM]

What's your street name[/QUOTE]

I will be on Albara Place. Hope maybe we can figure this out - LOL

[DianeM]

Diane, even Jimbo2012 (Bob and Cathy) are really great people "no matter what A-4 and the Brits tell you"...there is a lot of jokesters in the group, believe you me !!!! Everyone gets along so great and you will luv it.

I have no problem with jokesters. I can be a "wise-guy" too. After all.... I am a native New Yorker. I cannot wait to get there and start making friends.

[DianeM]

We can't wait either...we go up every week or two for just one day (because of our precious pugs at home) and now we can get settled in and spend time with friends...the people we have met in one day at a time trips has been unbelievable...you will luv it I am sure and there are quite a few "single" ladies that are loving all the men and couples protecting and taking care of their needs...it is so cute and endearing

That's nice to hear. I may need some strong arms to help hang curtain rods, etc. Just saying ......... you never know. LOL.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

That's nice to hear. I may need some strong arms to help hang curtain rods, etc. Just saying ......... you never know. LOL.

If you need shower rods, there's a pair of them floating around Gilchrist that you should be able to get a good deal on. Hey Yankee . . . them things for sale or are you hanging quilts on them?? :evil6:

[Teryl1949]

Not being able to join you Gilly's this evening at EP :cryin2: , and being instructed to do so by His Eminence :bowdown:, we submit herewith our compliance with heartfelt best wishes , to those leaving Gillyland a TOAST! :beer3:

Here are MamaDerby and The Old Bishop along with half of Twinspin (Jim) wishing we were there with you all tonight! :spoken:

From Northern Ohio hoping to see everyone (at least those remaining) soon. :a040:

[SpicyCajunPugs]

Hope you can fit all that into your new home. One thing we seem to be continually short on is storage space.

We sure hope so...we do have a lot of crystal and nic naks that when wrapped and packed so thickly they take up TONS of room in many boxes. If it doesn't fit we will have to have one of those "after moving" garage sales I guess

[SpicyCajunPugs]

We finished the truck almost EXACTLY at the stroke of 8:30 Eastern time and toasted as requested...Good luck and happy evening to everyone

Marcy and Bruce

[WVMtnBoy]

Hi Everyone! There has been a lot going on in GillyLand the last few days. Lots of new neighbors moving in and a few neighbors traveling north and far, far east. The neighborhood continues to grow and it's still the best one around.

On Thursday, Janice and I hosted an 82nd birthday for the youngest Mum in Gilchrist, Sally. She turned 82 years old on May 9th and we actually surprised her with a party. I've attached some pictures to celebrate the event.

:clap2:

[WVMtnBoy]

Here's a few more pics of the birthday girl!

[junction29]

Well that's it,

The Goodbybration is over and what a great night it turned out to be. :MOJE_whot:

It is really great (nearly said 'Fabulous' then) that some of you 'Absent Friends' joined us in the toast and posted it on the thread. :a040:

That just shows everyone what a great, friendly and fun group we all are, with the sense of comaraderie, whereever we might be residing at the time. :a040:

As well as saying goodbye and the hugs and kisses, we had two presentations, one to our neighbourhood cleanup champion, Mike, who was awarded the 'Order of the Can' for his selfless devotion to the cleanliness of the neighbourhood when he is walking Beau.

Lady Wendy was supposed to read out the citation to Mike, but didn't bring her reading glasses and could'nt see a thing and when asked why she hadn't brought them replied "I can see the Wine Glass well enough to see when it needs refilling"

The Lady Mayoress stepped in and read the citation wonderfully.

The second one was to Hotrodgirl, who was awarded a security certificate to present to her new friend Mick, who saw first hand the craziness of this new neighbourhood.

We are trully in awe of this wonderful place, you will all be missed and we will be back as soon as we can :bigbow:

[WVMtnBoy]

Here's the last ones!

[WVMtnBoy]

Well that's it,

The Goodbybration is over and what a great night it turned out to be. :MOJE_whot:

It is really great (nearly said 'Fabulous' then) that some of you 'Absent Friends' joined us in the toast and posted it on the thread. :a040:

That just shows everyone what a great, friendly and fun group we all are, with the sense of comaraderie, whereever we might be residing at the time. :a040:

As well as saying goodbye and the hugs and kisses, we had two presentations, one to our neighbourhood cleanup champion, Mike, who was awarded the 'Order of the Can' for his selfless devotion to the cleanliness of the neighbourhood when he is walking Beau.

Lady Wendy was supposed to read out the citation to Mike, but didn't bring her reading glasses and could'nt see a thing and when asked why she hadn't brought them replied "I can see the Wine Glass well enough to see when it needs refilling"

The Lady Mayoress stepped in and read the citation wonderfully.

The second one was to Hotrodgirl, who was awarded a security certificate to present to her new friend Mick, who saw first hand the craziness of this new neighbourhood.

We are trully in awe of this wonderful place, you will all be missed and we will be back as soon as we can :bigbow:

I couldn't have said it better myself. Great times and great neighbors!!!

You guys are the greatest!!!

:bigbow:

[DianeM]

Love the pics. This is what community and neighbors are supposed to be. How nice !!

[chiefrose]

Hi Everyone! There has been a lot going on in GillyLand the last few days. Lots of new neighbors moving in and a few neighbors traveling north and far, far east. The neighborhood continues to grow and it's still the best one around.

On Thursday, Janice and I hosted an 82nd birthday for the youngest Mum in Gilchrist, Sally. She turned 82 years old on May 9th and we actually surprised her with a party. I've attached some pictures to celebrate the event.

:clap2:

What a nice son to give mom a birthday party. Sally is sure a spry 82. Wish we could have been there.

[Jayhawk]

We had our toast at the designated time. Not the same as being there but the anticipation brings a smile :)

Here is the photo our Villages agent took of our new home. We are on Regency, #2925 (210.65).

See you all soon !

Ed and Eloise Waller
Overland Park, Kansas

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/members/jayhawk-37638/albums/gilchrist-home/4635-gilchrist-home.jpg

[WVMtnBoy]

What a nice son to give mom a birthday party. Sally is sure a spry 82. Wish we could have been there.

Well, are you coming back on the 29th???? We need to play golf and have a few beers and those sissy things that you drink...:1rotfl::1rotfl: What were they called again...sasparilla's????

[WVMtnBoy]

We had our toast at the designated time. Not the same as being there but the anticipation brings a smile :)

Here is the photo our Villages agent took of our new home. We are on Regency, #2925 (210.65).

See you all soon !

Ed and Eloise Waller
Overland Park, Kansas

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/members/jayhawk-37638/albums/gilchrist-home/4635-gilchrist-home.jpg

Congrats on the new home. You're going to love it here. I do have to warn you that you have some suspicious neighbors on Regency & Euclid (A-4 Skyhawk :jester: & ChiefRose :police:). But don't worry too much, their wives are great!!! :a040:

[DianeM]

Good luck now that you've found your home. I'll be joining you folks in Gilchrist the first week in June and can't wait. Hope your move goes smoothly.

[chiefrose]

Well, are you coming back on the 29th???? We need to play golf and have a few beers and those sissy things that you drink...:1rotfl::1rotfl: What were they called again...sasparilla's????

I will be there on the 29th for two weeks. Big Bob is going to pick me up a Lake Sumter. If memory serves you had one of the sissy "Stingers" at my place and enjoyed it. I guess if it isn't that white lightning you guys from WV drink it isn't up to your standard. :boxing2:

[WVMtnBoy]

I will be there on the 29th for two weeks. Big Bob is going to pick me up a Lake Sumter. If memory serves you had one of the sissy "Stingers" at my place and enjoyed it. I guess if it isn't that white lightning you guys from WV drink it isn't up to your standard. :boxing2:

You and your darned memory....:doh: But, I do have to admit that we like a bit of a kick to our refreshments!!!!:22yikes:

[jimbo2012]

I will be there on the 29th for two weeks.

See U soon, need someone to pick on.

[chiefrose]

See U soon, need someone to pick on.

OK Mr Mulligan

[CalcTeacher]

Well that's it,

The Goodbybration is over and what a great night it turned out to be. :MOJE_whot:

It is really great (nearly said 'Fabulous' then) that some of you 'Absent Friends' joined us in the toast and posted it on the thread. :a040:

That just shows everyone what a great, friendly and fun group we all are, with the sense of comaraderie, whereever we might be residing at the time. :a040:

As well as saying goodbye and the hugs and kisses, we had two presentations, one to our neighbourhood cleanup champion, Mike, who was awarded the 'Order of the Can' for his selfless devotion to the cleanliness of the neighbourhood when he is walking Beau.

Lady Wendy was supposed to read out the citation to Mike, but didn't bring her reading glasses and could'nt see a thing and when asked why she hadn't brought them replied "I can see the Wine Glass well enough to see when it needs refilling"

The Lady Mayoress stepped in and read the citation wonderfully.

The second one was to Hotrodgirl, who was awarded a security certificate to present to her new friend Mick, who saw first hand the craziness of this new neighbourhood.

We are trully in awe of this wonderful place, you will all be missed and we will be back as soon as we can :bigbow:

Well...actually, this is pretty good news for me! When I arrive there permanantly at the end of June you won't see evidence of the massive amounts of toilet paper I'm bringing with me...I will be able to hold my head high. Be safe and return quickly!

[junction29]

Well...actually, this is pretty good news for me! When I arrive there permanantly at the end of June you won't see evidence of the massive amounts of toilet paper I'm bringing with me...I will be able to hold my head high. Be safe and return quickly!

Don't worry, we have anticipated that you might not want to be seen with a large load of toilet rolls again, so just to keep you going until you and Ed can get to Publics to buy an exra large quantity, we have placed a bag full by your front door - enjoy. :jester::jester::jester:

[junction29]

We had our toast at the designated time. Not the same as being there but the anticipation brings a smile :)

Here is the photo our Villages agent took of our new home. We are on Regency, #2925 (210.65).

See you all soon !

Ed and Eloise Waller
Overland Park, Kansas

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/members/jayhawk-37638/albums/gilchrist-home/4635-gilchrist-home.jpg

What a hansome couple you guys make in front of your new home.
Look forward to meeting you when we get back. :welcome:

Well done on doing the toast and telling us on the forum. :MOJE_whot:

[Twinspin60]

Well that's it,

The Goodbybration is over and what a great night it turned out to be. :MOJE_whot:

It is really great (nearly said 'Fabulous' then) that some of you 'Absent Friends' joined us in the toast and posted it on the thread. :a040:

That just shows everyone what a great, friendly and fun group we all are, with the sense of comaraderie, whereever we might be residing at the time. :a040:

As well as saying goodbye and the hugs and kisses, we had two presentations, one to our neighbourhood cleanup champion, Mike, who was awarded the 'Order of the Can' for his selfless devotion to the cleanliness of the neighbourhood when he is walking Beau.

Lady Wendy was supposed to read out the citation to Mike, but didn't bring her reading glasses and could'nt see a thing and when asked why she hadn't brought them replied "I can see the Wine Glass well enough to see when it needs refilling"

The Lady Mayoress stepped in and read the citation wonderfully.

The second one was to Hotrodgirl, who was awarded a security certificate to present to her new friend Mick, who saw first hand the craziness of this new neighbourhood.

We are trully in awe of this wonderful place, you will all be missed and we will be back as soon as we can :bigbow:

Ditto on that--and it was nice to see everyone again and be made to feel so welcome and at home. Safe travels next week and come back "home" real soon as we'll miss you both!

[GilchristCruisers]

Hi Everyone! There has been a lot going on in GillyLand the last few days. Lots of new neighbors moving in and a few neighbors traveling north and far, far east. The neighborhood continues to grow and it's still the best one around.

On Thursday, Janice and I hosted an 82nd birthday for the youngest Mum in Gilchrist, Sally. She turned 82 years old on May 9th and we actually surprised her with a party. I've attached some pictures to celebrate the event.

:clap2:
Wonderful get together. Great friends. A few libations. A bit of food. What more could you ask for?

[WVMtnBoy]

Well...actually, this is pretty good news for me! When I arrive there permanantly at the end of June you won't see evidence of the massive amounts of toilet paper I'm bringing with me...I will be able to hold my head high. Be safe and return quickly!

Oh, not to worry. We now have security cameras strategically mounted to monitor the upcoming TP shortage that's bound to hit town when Calc comes to town and to see how much she tries to sneak into her home!!!

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

[WVMtnBoy]

Thanks to Pat Lauer for the picture taken when Mike Roberts was inducted into the Order of The Tin Can.

That's just one of the things I love about this place. Someone is always bound to have a camera!!!

So here is the end of the ceremony featuring Lady Wendy, The Mayor, The Tin Can Man, The Lady Mayoress and Sir John.

[Heavenstobetsy]

Well - the first week after closing is over. It went by so fast with all the "projects"- blinds, gutters, appliance delivery, furniture deliveries, etc.
We even started painting the rooms .....

Sorry we missed the celebration on Saturday- sounds like it was another great time.

Happy Mother's Day to all the great MOM's i have met this week.

Betsy

[bgonzen]

Fellow Gillylanders:

Nancy and I have been so busy with her dads house that we have been totally absent of checking the forum. It looks like you all are having a great time in our absence!!!

Mike congratulations on your award, we are duly impressed. Andy you need to chose your battles more carefully with the alligators.

We can't wait to get back to Gillyland to see what all has transpired since we left at the Ed of April. Looking forward to seeing all of you who we have met and those of you who we have not yet met.

Have a great summer and we hope to be back the end of July or early August.

Please keep the lights on for us.

Bob & Nancy Gonzenbach
1444 Hillstream Street

[Yankee Quilter]

Well - the first week after closing is over. It went by so fast with all the "projects"- blinds, gutters, appliance delivery, furniture deliveries, etc.
We even started painting the rooms .....

Sorry we missed the celebration on Saturday- sounds like it was another great time.

Happy Mother's Day to all the great MOM's i have met this week.

Betsy

Been trying to figure out if you are there or not! Waving from the lanai!:wave:

[Doug Gardner]

Rock Chalk! Looks like there are at least three Jayhawks in Gilchrist! Check us out at 3118 Dafoe terrace.
Doug and Kathy

[SMills]

WELCOME TO YOU !! We are also moving in 214 on the corner of Olustee and Vicksburg Ave...we closed April 10th and will be permanent residents full time beginning May 16 and would luv to meet you guys. We have been in about once a week taking care of after market stuff, but have had fun visiting the last several months and can't wait until we settle. We like parties and socializing also so hope to meet you guys soon.

Bruce and Marcy

Jim and I are coming down July 6, arriving at The Villages on the 7th for a quick week of design meetings. We hope to meet you all and share a glass or two. Hope all is going well with your move. Looking forward to seeing everyone, making new friends and building our dream home. Be well, hope to hear from you when you have the time. Regards, Sharon

[SpicyCajunPugs]

Jim and I are coming down July 6, arriving at The Villages on the 7th for a quick week of design meetings. We hope to meet you all and share a glass or two. Hope all is going well with your move. Looking forward to seeing everyone, making new friends and building our dream home. Be well, hope to hear from you when you have the time. Regards, Sharon

You have a deal...there seems to be a lot of nice people moving in and around our little corner of the village world, isn't there?

[GilchristCruisers]

Rock Chalk! Looks like there are at least three Jayhawks in Gilchrist! Check us out at 3118 Dafoe terrace.
Doug and Kathy

Or as others on Facebook are fond of posting after a victory: RCJH!!!!

[WVMtnBoy]

Welcome to Sean & Freddie! Most of you will remember them from my story several months ago about being in the garage piddling around when I heard a woman calling from the street saying she was looking for the mayor. Sean & Freddie were up from Tampa checking the place out and ended up on our lanai for about 90 minutes and also meeting Terry & Teryl.

The fun for them has begun. The preliminary stakes are in the ground. It'll be fun to see what happens next!

Here's a few pics to kick off the build!!! :a040::a040::a040:

[Jayhawk]

Or as others on Facebook are fond of posting after a victory: RCJH!!!!


And we got the #1 recruit in the country today.

Rock Chalk Jayhawk.

:clap2:

[Buckeyephan]

We need to find a lawn company pretty quickly. Many people, including our wonderful neighbors Mary and Jim, use Stellar. When I spoke to the company today, they wanted to sell me a big package of services. Besides mowing, weeding, edging, and pest control, what other things do you consider must-haves? Is their big package that gives us 14 months for the price of 12 a good idea? Thanks for any suggestions.

Barbara

[kittygilchrist]

I love the big package. They will swarm all over your place and give you their cell number for emergencies. I am happy with them. But I'm new using them so check if anybody is not, but I think they really have stormed the market. trim bushes, inside/outside pest control. Jesse, a supv. has studied plants and loves to talk about ph, what will grow well, pests, etc. they also landscape if you want a project done.
Kitty

[WVMtnBoy]

We need to find a lawn company pretty quickly. Many people, including our wonderful neighbors Mary and Jim, use Stellar. When I spoke to the company today, they wanted to sell me a big package of services. Besides mowing, weeding, edging, and pest control, what other things do you consider must-haves? Is their big package that gives us 14 months for the price of 12 a good idea? Thanks for any suggestions.

Barbara

I just signed with Stellar after firing Sterling. I got the mowing package for $650/13 months which is what I was paying with Sterling. I called the co for an estimate and the rep was out the next day which was a Thursday. He said he would try to get the team to the house on Friday and if not possible would be here Monday. They showed up Monday morning and the yard looks pretty good. They cut it a little short for my taste but I wasn't here to tell them how I wanted it cut so I'm not unhappy. The rep also told me that I can add any of the services whenever I want but for now I'm going to do the fertilization, etc on my own.

Hope this helps!

[WVMtnBoy]

It is with great sorrow that I announce that our neighbors from across the pond (Junction29) otherwise known as Sir John & Lady Wendy Andrews and HRH Millie left for the auld sod this afternoon at approximately 2:00. :cryin2:

I personally will sorely miss Sir Johns cracking sense of humor and highjinks and Lady Wendy's clips about my head and shoulders. Heaven only knows what my behavior will be after she's gone to keep me in line in public! :shrug:

We in GillyLand are, however, a hardy bunch and will try to struggle on whilst our friends and comrades are absent....anyone up for a party????

:beer3:

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

[Jayhawk]

I wish :beer3:

[DianeM]

Comment about a party made me smile. Glad that I'll be joining such a hardy bunch.

[Yankee Quilter]

It is with great sorrow that I announce that our neighbors from across the pond (Junction29) otherwise known as Sir John & Lady Wendy Andrews and HRH Millie left for the auld sod this afternoon at approximately 2:00. :cryin2:

I personally will sorely miss Sir Johns cracking sense of humor and highjinks and Lady Wendy's clips about my head and shoulders. Heaven only knows what my behavior will be after she's gone to keep me in line in public! :shrug:

We in GillyLand are, however, a hardy bunch and will try to struggle on whilst our friends and comrades are absent....anyone up for a party????

:beer3:

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

They will be missed and what a bration we can have upon their return! ...and practice in between!

[DianeM]

Great idea. See ya in June.

[janeg]

Great idea. See you in September for our first long stay. Can't wait!

[WVMtnBoy]

Hi Ladies! What progress has been made on Dafoe! The footers are in and the stem walls have been placed. Quite impressive and you have a nice view of one of the tee boxes on Bonifay (?). You're sure making progress!

:pepper2:

Make sure you stop by when you come down!!!

[WVMtnBoy]

Oh where, oh were has our British family gone, oh where or where can they be???? We miss you guys!!!

:cryin2:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Oh where, oh were has our British family gone, oh where or where can they be???? We miss you guys!!!

:cryin2:

I want them Dang Brits to come back and play with us. :pepper2:
Mum is in mourning because they left us. :cryin2:

[Bosoxfan]

Latest Pics ..Can't wait!!

[junction29]

I want them Dang Brits to come back and play with us. :pepper2:
Mum is in mourning because they left us. :cryin2:

Hi Guys,
Still suffering from leaving stress and jet lag.

We are all :doggie: missing you guys probably more than you are missing us :ohdear:

Mr Mayor and A4 please give the Mums a very big hug from us and tell them we will be back talking to them in that funny accent they can't understand but like the sound of anyway as soon as we can.

We are up for the idea of a big 'gillybration' when we get back, but insist that you get in lots of practise before we return.

On an upbeat note, when our son arrived to pick up Millie from UK immigration (she traveled the day before us), they had already let her out of her travel box and given her the run of the reception office, where she was busy greating the visitors to the office, no doubt wondering where the hell we were and when we were coming to pick her up!

We landed in the UK to a bright sunny spring day, but within 4 hours, the rain started and it hasn't stopped for two days - oh to be home in the sunshine :ohdear:

Thank goodness we have a lovely home and our family and friends in the UK to come back too or we really would be depressed.

Right that's enough depression for one day - off to the nearest golf course today to buy some golf clubs to keep up the practice and looking forward to seeing you guys again real soon - Andy:a040: Wendy:a040: Millie:a040:

As the GillyCruisers put it so eloquently;

"Keep the left arm straight, head down and follow through!" :ho:

[kittygilchrist]

:ho: to the mayor for starting this amazing thread!
Hi to everyone in Gillyville! I've been here 6 weeks and as someone put it, "still have my head in a box." Soon, I'm having a small practice party with a few old and newly met singles, and after that, I'll host a bration at my house!
Kitty

[GilchristCruisers]

:ho: to the mayor for starting this amazing thread!
Hi to everyone in Gillyville! I've been here 6 weeks and as someone put it, "still have my head in a box." Soon, I'm having a small practice party with a few old and newly met singles, and after that, I'll host a bration at my house!
Kitty

We wondered why we haven't seen that much of you --- you've had your head in the proverbial box!!! Glad you're getting settled. We are all excited for a "bration".:MOJE_whot: