New Villagers in Gilchrist

[WVMtnBoy]

What a nice night we just had! Janice and I were on the lanai after a trip to the store where we ran into the Cruisers! As I was taking Gracie out for a walk who would pull up on Kilgore other than Shawn & Freddie. We finally got the skinny on the house but I'm not going to spill the beans and make them finally quit being stalkers. They can explain for themselves...:1rotfl:

We had a nice chat and then they joined us for dinner and some more good conversation! :MOJE_whot:

They were able to buoy my sagging spirits after a miserable game of golf today at Redfish Run with Pat, Dennis & Carol. I'm ashamed to tell my score but suffice it to say that at the end of the day I had three good shots out of the whole round. Just depressing. I have the feeling that lessons may be in my future...:doh: I don't like RFR anymore and it certainly doesn't like me..:duck:

Tomorrow I finally get to play something more my style (Turtle Mound) with Mike, Gayle & Carol. Maybe I can put together something that resembles a decent game. :1rotfl:

Carol leaves next week :sing: but the Flintstones should be coming back fairly soon and we had some good news from MamaDerby and the Old Bishop so spirits are bound to rise.

Things still just aren't the same without the Junction29's so we all wish they would hurry up and come back home!!! :thumbup:

[Flintstones]

We have purged 38 years of "stuff" with five days of garage sales. Salvation Army gets the rest. Dave is working on his six-car garage. We sold our corvette yesterday. We are feeling confident that we will be done by closing. What a lot of work! When all is said and done, I think it will be a good feeling to know we have only what we need in TV. Can't wait to head back and play some golf or I should say, rake some sand! I rake sand traps more than TV workers! We sure miss our Gilly friends!

[Twinspin60]

: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

Ditto on the Mayor for this thread also--have been busy w/that thing called work that don't get a chance to read much of these threads as much as I'd like to. I've been here since the end of March and still have some boxes to unpack so congrats to you for being so organized. Our newest project is the extended bird cage in the back--more dust--fun.:a040: :a040: but added so much more room and now I get to shop for furniture.:MOJE_whot:

[Twinspin60]

What a nice night we just had! Janice and I were on the lanai after a trip to the store where we ran into the Cruisers! As I was taking Gracie out for a walk who would pull up on Kilgore other than Shawn & Freddie. We finally got the skinny on the house but I'm not going to spill the beans and make them finally quit being stalkers. They can explain for themselves...:1rotfl:

We had a nice chat and then they joined us for dinner and some more good conversation! :MOJE_whot:

They were able to buoy my sagging spirits after a miserable game of golf today at Redfish Run with Pat, Dennis & Carol. I'm ashamed to tell my score but suffice it to say that at the end of the day I had three good shots out of the whole round. Just depressing. I have the feeling that lessons may be in my future...:doh: I don't like RFR anymore and it certainly doesn't like me..:duck:

Tomorrow I finally get to play something more my style (Turtle Mound) with Mike, Gayle & Carol. Maybe I can put together something that resembles a decent game. :1rotfl:

Carol leaves next week :sing: but the Flintstones should be coming back fairly soon and we had some good news from MamaDerby and the Old Bishop so spirits are bound to rise.

Things still just aren't the same without the Junction29's so we all wish they would hurry up and come back home!!! :thumbup:

Need to stop by and see you guys--work has been keeping me hopping and trying to get organized so I can go up North for a few days this upcoming weekend--but I will return back quickly:MOJE_whot: Jim's actually helping MamaDerby and Old Bishop pack up the truck for the move--he should just pack himself up with all their stuff and get his butt down here :a040: Stop over to see our extended birdcage--everyone will have to bring their own chairs to sit as don't have any furniture to fill it up with as of yet :ohdear:

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Speaking of people leaving for a while, we need to say so long to Carol and any others going back north. I dont know about you, but I know Carol has been a rock here in our neighborhood. She is always helping with something. And she is such fun!

How about we call a meeting at Evans Prairie for Wednesday at 7:00p. Be there are be square.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Speaking of people leaving for a while, we need to say so long to Carol and any others going back north. I dont know about you, but I know Carol has been a rock here in our neighborhood. She is always helping with something. And she is such fun!

How about we call a meeting at Evans Prairie for Wednesday at 7:00p. Be there are be square.

A-4 and the Mrs. will be there. :a040: :MOJE_whot:

[WVMtnBoy]

We'll be there with bells on and who knows what else???

:clap2:

[hotrodgirl]

Oh no:ohdear: such sad days ahead:cry: it's nearly time to hit the proverbial road, but the sooner home, the sooner the return trip! Not to mention that so many will have also returned and new neighbors moved in:) See you all on Wednesday evening for lots of hugs and to meet the new contingent! Perhaps a fly-in will be in order mid way through...
The old neighborhood just isn't the same without those Brits however! When I walk Rosie and Sweetie that way for our afternoon stroll, they still try to get up to the front door for their daily "tea" with Miss Millie! Not to mention Mommy's wine! :wine:

[WVMtnBoy]

Well, another day in Gillyland has come and gone. I had the pleasure of golfing today with Mike "The Tin Can Man" and Gayle Roberts and HotRodGirl. We played a course more in line with my skills which was Turtle Mound. We had a few pars and everyone hit a good shot or two. After golf we retired to Bonifay CC for some much needed victuals and drink which was followed (at least by me) by a nice nap. This truly is a wonderful place!!!

Can't wait to attend the GillyBration on Wednesday!!!

Hope to see all of you there!!!

:beer3:

[kittygilchrist]

Oh, that must have been you I heard today shrieking on the golf course. I wasn't sure if someone was hit by lightning or hit a bad shot!:icon_wink:
See ya'll soon!
Kitty



What a nice night we just had! Janice and I were on the lanai after a trip to the store where we ran into the Cruisers! As I was taking Gracie out for a walk who would pull up on Kilgore other than Shawn & Freddie. We finally got the skinny on the house but I'm not going to spill the beans and make them finally quit being stalkers. They can explain for themselves...:1rotfl:

We had a nice chat and then they joined us for dinner and some more good conversation! :MOJE_whot:

They were able to buoy my sagging spirits after a miserable game of golf today at Redfish Run with Pat, Dennis & Carol. I'm ashamed to tell my score but suffice it to say that at the end of the day I had three good shots out of the whole round. Just depressing. I have the feeling that lessons may be in my future...:doh: I don't like RFR anymore and it certainly doesn't like me..:duck:

Tomorrow I finally get to play something more my style (Turtle Mound) with Mike, Gayle & Carol. Maybe I can put together something that resembles a decent game. :1rotfl:

Carol leaves next week :sing: but the Flintstones should be coming back fairly soon and we had some good news from MamaDerby and the Old Bishop so spirits are bound to rise.

Things still just aren't the same without the Junction29's so we all wish they would hurry up and come back home!!! :thumbup:

[WVMtnBoy]

We have purged 38 years of "stuff" with five days of garage sales. Salvation Army gets the rest. Dave is working on his six-car garage. We sold our corvette yesterday. We are feeling confident that we will be done by closing. What a lot of work! When all is said and done, I think it will be a good feeling to know we have only what we need in TV. Can't wait to head back and play some golf or I should say, rake some sand! I rake sand traps more than TV workers! We sure miss our Gilly friends!

It's nice to know that you and Dave will be back soon to supplement the losses we've suffered with other neighbors returning home to tend to various affairs. It'll be nice to have both of you back. Can't wait to play golf with both of you. Pickleball is still a little questionable for me...:clap2:

[slee317]

Handyman needed. I need two TV's put up on the wall. Does anyone know a good handyman who is reasonable and could do such a job, thanks!

[WVMtnBoy]

Not off the top of my head I don't. I'd do a search on TOTV for a general handyman. I'm sure that there's a thread on here somewhere for such an animal!

[kittygilchrist]

TV? Bill Pitts, pro, can do side jobs. 352-400-8608. tell him Ms. Escue made the referral. Not sure of charges..
Kitty

[WVMtnBoy]

I just thought I'd post this little candid shot of HotRod slurping down a Bahama Mama at Bonifay after we got rained on while playing Turtle Mound! :wine:

It's priceless!!!

[WVMtnBoy]

Dropped by one of the newer construction sites on my way to the post box this evening and found that Shawn & Freddies foundation had been backfilled and it appears that it's ready for some rough-in plumbing.

Can't wait until the foundation goes in!!

:crap2:

[jimbo2012]

Must Have been a strong drink, it knocked her over

[WVMtnBoy]

What progress has been made on this house which is just across the street from our patio on Kilgore. A lot of digging and rebar went on today and I would guess that concrete for the footers is not far away. Great progress for Mike Yost and his bride!!!

:pepper2:

[Toastys]

It's nice to know that you and Dave will be back soon to supplement the losses we've suffered with other neighbors returning home to tend to various affairs. It'll be nice to have both of you back. Can't wait to play golf with both of you. Pickleball is still a little questionable for me...:clap2:

Thanks to the Mayor of Gilchrist, we joined the TOTV. Just returned home to Pittsburgh after 2 wonderful weeks in TV designing our new home on Kilgore Way across from Rusty & his wonderful family. (Hi to Janice, Sally & Gracie). We thoroughly enjoyed the Gillybration at EP on 5/10 and especially the opportunity to meet so many new neighbors. Construction of our home was to start today. Wondering if you are still willing to post pics??? And how do I find them??? We're new to this format so any help would be appreciated. We are trying to finish up the 36 year cleanout we've been working on the past year & still waiting for a buyer:pray: for our home here so we can move into Gilchrist later this summer. :2excited:

[Toastys]

What progress has been made on this house which is just across the street from our patio on Kilgore. A lot of digging and rebar went on today and I would guess that concrete for the footers is not far away. Great progress for Mike Yost and his bride!!!

:pepper2:

Cannot thank you enough for the great pics. I've been trying to figure out a way Mike could carry me over the threshold???

[WVMtnBoy]

Cannot thank you enough for the great pics. I've been trying to figure out a way Mike could carry me over the threshold???

I'll keep posting the pics on this thread as well as on FB....if you want to see the FB page I think that this link will work:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/467698596624907

Wait until you see the pics from this morning...:22yikes:

[hotrodgirl]

I just thought I'd post this little candid shot of HotRod slurping down a Bahama Mama at Bonifay after we got rained on while playing Turtle Mound! :wine:

It's priceless!!!

You so flatter me! NOT!!!!! Me, the morning after:mornincoffee:

[WVMtnBoy]

Just as I predicted. Concrete for the footers was poured early this morning. Boy...am I good or what??? :jester:

Hope you enjoy!!!

[Toastys]

Just as I predicted. Concrete for the footers was poured early this morning. Boy...am I good or what??? :jester:

Hope you enjoy!!!
And yes we are enjoying! Our grandsons are gonna love the cement mixers! Great action shots. TY Rusty:wave:

[Toastys]

Not sure where this reply went, but I don't see it so i'll try again. What awesome pics. Our grandsons will love the cement mixers. You're the best!!
:wave:

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Hi Y'all,
Just a reminder that we are meeting at Evans Prairie at 7:00 this evening. Hope to see you all.

[junction29]

Hi Y'all,
Just a reminder that we are meeting at Evans Prairie at 7:00 this evening. Hope to see you all.

Hi all,
We will be raising a glass tonight at 7:30pm (your time) 12:30am (our time) to you all, so we will be with you in spirit, if not in the flesh. :beer3:

Really missing all you guys and TV. :mademyday:

We have been out buying bits and bobs of two sets of golf kit, shoes, gloves, tees, balls and another set of Golf Clubs each - its an expensive hobby this golf lark is, especially when you need two sets of everything!

At least over here in the UK, we dont have Gators swallowing our balls and can fish them out of the water with impunity! :1rotfl:

[Jayhawk]

Hi Y'all,
Just a reminder that we are meeting at Evans Prairie at 7:00 this evening. Hope to see you all.

Once again, we will toast one in Kansas to celebtrate in spirit. Today was our closing. We are OFFICIAL !!

[bogo2128]

Hectic 10-12 Weeks!
We finished the design meetings (4 full days) at the end of January, and we figured we would put our Atlanta home up for sale during late spring and be frogs by late summer. However, an email changed the plan. A couple was looking to buy in our neighborhood, and everything snowballed from there. We didn’t use a realtor and closed on the Atlanta house on March 29. We closed on our Gilchrist house (210.117) on April 11 and lived out of suitcases at Susie’s sister’s mountain home. Susie has been here since 4/18 and I came down 2 weeks ago after the semester ended. It has been very hectic, but the end result is what kept us going! Thanks to A4 Skyhawk for the mover recommendation…we shared the same 18 wheeler from Knoxville to TV.
We are looking forward to meeting our Gilly/TV neighbors and enjoying everything TV has to offer!
RIBBIT… RIBBIT… RIBBIT

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

If anyone is up for dinner at Evans Prairie before the meeting, Carol, Mike Gayle and anyone else will be there at 5:30. We wont know how many since this was a last minute thing, but come and we will work it out. Hope to see you for dinner.

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Hectic 10-12 Weeks!
We finished the design meetings (4 full days) at the end of January, and we figured we would put our Atlanta home up for sale during late spring and be frogs by late summer. However, an email changed the plan. A couple was looking to buy in our neighborhood, and everything snowballed from there. We didn’t use a realtor and closed on the Atlanta house on March 29. We closed on our Gilchrist house (210.117) on April 11 and lived out of suitcases at Susie’s sister’s mountain home. Susie has been here since 4/18 and I came down 2 weeks ago after the semester ended. It has been very hectic, but the end result is what kept us going! Thanks to A4 Skyhawk for the mover recommendation…we shared the same 18 wheeler from Knoxville to TV.
We are looking forward to meeting our Gilly/TV neighbors and enjoying everything TV has to offer!
RIBBIT… RIBBIT… RIBBIT

We look forward to seeing you at Evans Prairie tonight. We are having dinner at 5:30 and everyone is meeting at 7:00. Hope you can make it.:a040:

[GilchristCruisers]

Once again, we will toast one in Kansas to celebtrate in spirit. Today was our closing. We are OFFICIAL !!

Congratulations from one Jayhawk to another. Looking forward to having you here soon and seeing another Jayhawk decal on a golf cart!

[GilchristCruisers]

Hi all,
We will be raising a glass tonight at 7:30pm (your time) 12:30am (our time) to you all, so we will be with you in spirit, if not in the flesh. :beer3:

Really missing all you guys and TV. :mademyday:

We have been out buying bits and bobs of two sets of golf kit, shoes, gloves, tees, balls and another set of Golf Clubs each - its an expensive hobby this golf lark is, especially when you need two sets of everything!

At least over here in the UK, we dont have Gators swallowing our balls and can fish them out of the water with impunity! :1rotfl:


We miss you guys, too! Can you apply for US citizenship yet? Maybe Florida can make an exception.

[Jayhawk]

Congratulations from one Jayhawk to another. Looking forward to having you here soon and seeing another Jayhawk decal on a golf cart!

Thanks. We are so excited. We played Pickleball tonight (here in Kansas) for the first time. That could be fun.:a040:

RCJHKU

[jimbo2012]

For those of you following the saga of our pool/spa install here are the pavers in the lanai that will continue around the pool shortly..

The nice thing is they cost only $1 a sq ft.

A whole lanai can be done for about $400, a driveway under $1,000.

They will deliver the stone, simple to put in yourself.

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/attachments/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/14464d1369236261t-jimbos-pool-install-all-natural-no-chlorine-sam_0786.jpg

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/attachments/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/14464d1369236261t-jimbos-pool-install-all-natural-no-chlorine-sam_0785.jpg


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

[KansasSunflower]

Thanks. We are so excited. We played Pickleball tonight (here in Kansas) for the first time. That could be fun.:a040:

RCJHKU

Jayhawk's wife here... I am on cloud 9 - we really have a home in The Villages! :MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot: And, oh my gosh - pickleball was a blast! Played at a local civic center. Thank heaven it was indoors - we would have been in the woods looking for our balls. :1rotfl: Packing up today and tomorrow for a garage sale this weekend - time to start the de-cluttering process! :pepper2::pepper2::pepper2: Everyone have a great weekend - we'll be toasting our fellow Gillilanders!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Played Truman today with "F-Troup". What a BEAUTIFUL course.
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[A-4 Skyhawk]

And Here's F-Troup . . . . .
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[Twinspin60]

For those of you following the saga of our pool/spa install here are the pavers in the lanai that will continue around the pool shortly..

The nice thing is they cost only $1 a sq ft.

A whole lanai can be done for about $400, a driveway under $1,000.

They will deliver the stone, simple to put in yourself.

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/attachments/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/14464d1369236261t-jimbos-pool-install-all-natural-no-chlorine-sam_0786.jpg

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/attachments/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/14464d1369236261t-jimbos-pool-install-all-natural-no-chlorine-sam_0785.jpg


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

Beautiful job you guys--you should be very proud. Would love to stop by one night to see it before you head North.

[Twinspin60]

Carol--Travel safe tomorrow on your journey to Chicago--hope you left some warm clothes up there as I was told by Jim my weekend is going to be cool--really must be love to leave the warmth and sun to travel North:) Great seeing everyone last night--I can see the Fabulous Four made it up at the crack of dawn to play golf--well done. Happy Memorial Day to everyone as I'll be busy with family obligations this weekend to try to remember to submit a post.

[GilchristCruisers]

Safe travels, Carol. The neighborhood will definitely NOT be the same with you gone. Give our love to Jill, and hurry back soon!

[WVMtnBoy]

Played Truman today with "F-Troup". What a BEAUTIFUL course.
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"F Troop"????? I was thinking more along the lines of the Motley Crew!!!

:a20::a20:

[WVMtnBoy]

Carol--Travel safe tomorrow on your journey to Chicago--hope you left some warm clothes up there as I was told by Jim my weekend is going to be cool--really must be love to leave the warmth and sun to travel North:) Great seeing everyone last night--I can see the Fabulous Four made it up at the crack of dawn to play golf--well done. Happy Memorial Day to everyone as I'll be busy with family obligations this weekend to try to remember to submit a post.

You're leaving tomorrow???? That can't be right. What time are you leaving????

:sing::sing::sing::sing::sing:

[WVMtnBoy]

You guys did pretty well today. Concrete block delivered late yesterday along with sand and mortar. Work commenced today in the mid-morning and by the end of the day you had the stem walls in place and ready for rough-in plumbing!

Coming along nicely!!!

:crap2:

[WVMtnBoy]

I had the opportunity to run by Shawn & Freddies Cat House today and found that the rough-in plumbing had been completed and plastic vapor barrier installed in the slab area. The inspection post says that the rough-in was approved today but the final plumbing inspection hasn't been done.

Looking good!

:clap2:

[WVMtnBoy]

A-4 was right about the Truman course being a really nice one. Very pretty and some really beautiful holes. This just may become one of my favorite courses. Roosevelt is supposed to be a little harder and that one also looks pretty nice. Can't wait to try it!!!

[hotrodgirl]

Thanks everyone for your well wishes and I am sure I will have a safe journey north:wave: I sure will miss you all, but will stay connected thru TOTV! Nice to see so many at EP last evening too!
Jimbo, your pavers look awesome! Can't wait to see the finished product when I get back!!
Glad to see the F-troupe had a good time at Truman today as well. What does the F stand for? Flunkies:a20:
Leaving tomorrow and dreading the absence of so many new and wonderful friends here in Gillyland:sigh: And welcome home to Fred and Wilma soon, T &T and Lisa and Ed!! Glad to have you all back in the village!
Love to you all!!!

[Twinspin60]

You're leaving tomorrow???? That can't be right. What time are you leaving????

:sing::sing::sing::sing::sing:

The van picks me up at 8:00 and will be flying North by 11:30 to land in the home of the Rock "n Roll Hall of Fame around 1:45. Will be back in Gillyland Monday evening. Keep the troups in order and have a safe holiday :wave:

[jimbo2012]

Beautiful job you guys--you should be very proud. Would love to stop by one night to see it before you head North.

Sure stop by.

[Flintstones]

Thanks everyone for your well wishes and I am sure I will have a safe journey north:wave: I sure will miss you all, but will stay connected thru TOTV! Nice to see so many at EP last evening too!
Jimbo, your pavers look awesome! Can't wait to see the finished product when I get back!!
Glad to see the F-troupe had a good time at Truman today as well. What does the F stand for? Flunkies:a20:
Leaving tomorrow and dreading the absence of so many new and wonderful friends here in Gillyland:sigh: And welcome home to Fred and Wilma soon, T &T and Lisa and Ed!! Glad to have you all back in the village!
Love to you all!!!

Have a safe trip, Carol. Sweetie and Rosie, take care of mommy! Wear your insulated undies, it is freezing cold here in Flintstone Land today. We are starting out in the 40's. A high today of only 57. That's cold enough to freeze your golf balls. :icon_wink:

We are still packing and purging. Corvette sold yesterday. The house is starting to look empty. Today we bring donations to various places. All in all, we are getting through the process one step at a time. We should have started this process years ago.

Beau came north to help us out and get his Chevelle. He said, " I know this is morbid to say but, most kids clear stuff out after their parents die. I must say, it's a lot more fun doing it while you are alive!" :ohdear: He always tells it like it is! It has been fun going through boxes of memories. :a040:

Soon, we will be ready to hit the reset button in The Villages!:a040:

[Dafoe]

Who are you having lay the pavers? Those prices are amazing!

[jimbo2012]

Who are you having lay the pavers? Those prices are amazing!

Me who else, I would never pay the rip off contractors here, most doing sub-par work :ohdear:

I have a guy that has been helping me on the project that may be interested in doing for U at a very reasonable cost, I know he's capable.

I'll be done in 2-3 weeks then he's avail.

[GilchristCruisers]

Have a safe trip, Carol. Sweetie and Rosie, take care of mommy! Wear your insulated undies, it is freezing cold here in Flintstone Land today. We are starting out in the 40's. A high today of only 57. That's cold enough to freeze your golf balls. :icon_wink:

We are still packing and purging. Corvette sold yesterday. The house is starting to look empty. Today we bring donations to various places. All in all, we are getting through the process one step at a time. We should have started this process years ago.

Beau came north to help us out and get his Chevelle. He said, " I know this is morbid to say but, most kids clear stuff out after their parents die. I must say, it's a lot more fun doing it while you are alive!" :ohdear: He always tells it like it is! It has been fun going through boxes of memories. :a040:

Soon, we will be ready to hit the reset button in The Villages!:a040:

Don't need your insulated undies down here today. Must have been over 90 this afternoon. But we managed to stay cool in the pool.

Glad you are making good progress going through your stuff. It's an interesting process and just think of how much easier it is on your kids now. Tell them with so little left to do when you die they can have that much more time to party.

:a040:Ready to welcome you back, as well as all the other summer Gillys. The old "hood" is too quiet.

Meredith and Dave

[GilchristCruisers]

Played Truman today with "F-Troup". What a BEAUTIFUL course.
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Thanks for posting pics. Can't wait to try it.

[hotrodgirl]

Just checking in to say I have arrived safely with Rosie and Sweetie in tow to the Atlanta area. Easy peasy drive today, just 6 hrs with stops, and I am enjoying a nice glass of Malbec with a little Brie cheese! On to Louisville tomorrow, then Chgo on Sunday. Miss everyone already and can't wait to finish up all my tasks in the frozen tundra and head back down to Gillyland!!
Hope you are all having fun playing golf and pickleball and staying cool in the pools!!! :laugh:

[chiefrose]

Just checking in to say I have arrived safely with Rosie and Sweetie in tow to the Atlanta area. Easy peasy drive today, just 6 hrs with stops, and I am enjoying a nice glass of Malbec with a little Brie cheese! On to Louisville tomorrow, then Chgo on Sunday. Miss everyone already and can't wait to finish up all my tasks in the frozen tundra and head back down to Gillyland!!
Hope you are all having fun playing golf and pickleball and staying cool in the pools!!! :laugh:

Carol:

So sad that you left prior to my flying down next week. Hope the rest of your trip continues to be safe. Take care and we will see you in a few months.

Rich

[chiefrose]

Well its official - Ann Marie and I sold the house today. We now live at the Jersey Shore and hopefully get to spend more time in TV when it is cold up north. Maybe you caught the "Today Show" on NBC this morning which was broadcast from Seaside where we now live. It was a regular media event with the cast of the Today Show and the NJ Governor. Unfortunately, it was a cold and rainy day to kick off the Memorial Day Weekend.

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend. Looking forward to seeing the gang when I fly down next week to accept delivery of all the boxes we had shipped south.

[Toastys]

You guys did pretty well today. Concrete block delivered late yesterday along with sand and mortar. Work commenced today in the mid-morning and by the end of the day you had the stem walls in place and ready for rough-in plumbing!

Coming along nicely!!!

:crap2:

Can't tell you how much we look forward to "watching" our house come to life! :bigbow: And in addition to meeting so many of you at EP when we had our design appointment 2 weeks ago, we are really excited we can continue to learn about you all through TOTV. Returned home to Pittsburgh to continue the cleanout of 36 years and 5 kids worth of stuff. We also are very happy to be doing it ourselves and reliving the memories of a lifetime while we still can! Can't wait to get there, but still waiting for our house to sell. Think I'd rather be enjoying your 90 degree temp instead of our 45 degrees right now with freeze warnings tonite. It's hard to believe.

[Flintstones]

Just checking in to say I have arrived safely with Rosie and Sweetie in tow to the Atlanta area. Easy peasy drive today, just 6 hrs with stops, and I am enjoying a nice glass of Malbec with a little Brie cheese! On to Louisville tomorrow, then Chgo on Sunday. Miss everyone already and can't wait to finish up all my tasks in the frozen tundra and head back down to Gillyland!!
Hope you are all having fun playing golf and pickleball and staying cool in the pools!!! :laugh:

Glad you are keeping us posted. Have a safe trip. Beau went to Chicago last night. He is visiting a friend before finishing the drive south with our car. Frost on the grass this am. Had to turn on the seat heater in the truck this morning. Ugh.

[Doug Gardner]

I had the opportunity to run by Shawn & Freddies Cat House today and found that the rough-in plumbing had been completed and plastic vapor barrier installed in the slab area. The inspection post says that the rough-in was approved today but the final plumbing inspection hasn't been done.

Looking good!

:clap2:
Floor poured today and blocks delivered. Walls will probably go up Monday if they are working. Shawn and Feddie, join us tomorrow at Gilchrist Pool at 5:00pm. Meeting the neighbors on Dafoe.

[hotrodgirl]

Jeesh!! What a time to have to travel back to the Chicago area... So much going on in Gillyland! I am definitely missing out on all the fun, and will also miss quite a few reunions of those returning. That being said, the sooner I take care of business, the sooner I can return to the bubble!
Today went well! Left Atlanta 8:30, sunshine and lovely weather all day. Arrived Louisville about 4 PM, both dogs behaved and are curled up with me aa we speak. A-4, stopped in TN at Nickajack Lake and the Tennessee River. Walked around for a half hour of so and it was lush and green and beautiful! Nashville was hopping with some music festival, and I breezed thru the mountains on 24. Such a pretty state! Six hours to Chi-town and a barbecue with friends tomorrow, then the work begins! :ohdear:
Miss you all and hope to be back soon!!:clap2:

[Dafoe]

:bigbow::bigbow::(. Frost on the glass!!! I'm worried about adjusting to northern living !! I leave Tuesday to rejoin Dave in Minnesota. I've been telling him it is grey and humid done here since he left so he doesn't get too jealous. We are looking forward to becoming more regulars in the fall! Sue

[WVMtnBoy]

Jeesh!! What a time to have to travel back to the Chicago area... So much going on in Gillyland! I am definitely missing out on all the fun, and will also miss quite a few reunions of those returning. That being said, the sooner I take care of business, the sooner I can return to the bubble!
Today went well! Left Atlanta 8:30, sunshine and lovely weather all day. Arrived Louisville about 4 PM, both dogs behaved and are curled up with me aa we speak. A-4, stopped in TN at Nickajack Lake and the Tennessee River. Walked around for a half hour of so and it was lush and green and beautiful! Nashville was hopping with some music festival, and I breezed thru the mountains on 24. Such a pretty state! Six hours to Chi-town and a barbecue with friends tomorrow, then the work begins! :ohdear:
Miss you all and hope to be back soon!!:clap2:

Glad everything is going well on the trip. Hope the last part goes as well. We miss you....hurry back!

Your Little Brother!

[WVMtnBoy]

All you poor northerners :cold: better hurry up and get your frost bitten butts back down here. I was in the high 80's today and beautiful. Wherever you may be know that your neighbors miss you and wish you were here!

We need more new volunteers to host parties!!!!!:MOJE_whot::1rotfl::clap2:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

BIG WEEK COMING UP !!
Chief Rose and Rona & Bill are coming home to The Villages this week for a short stay. NJ's loss is our gain.
Everyone be thinking about a Gillybration to welcome them home.

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[WVMtnBoy]

Not too shabby is it????

:clap2:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Not too shabby is it????

:clap2:

When things started happening around here in the darkness of night, THAT'S WHEN people started tuning in to see what crazy things were going on. Then they started trading for or buying lots in "Upper Gilchrist just to get a piece of the action. SEE WHAT YOU STARTED !!!

I sure am glad we picked "Upper Gilchrist".

[junction29]

When things started happening around here in the darkness of night, THAT'S WHEN people started tuning in to see what crazy things were going on. Then they started trading for or buying lots in "Upper Gilchrist just to get a piece of the action. SEE WHAT YOU STARTED !!!

I sure am glad we picked "Upper Gilchrist".

This thread certainly has done a magnificent job of keeping all the Gillyland 'wannabees' and 'absent friends' briefed about the neighbourhood and helping with all that feeling of missing and loss of seperation down to a minimum. :bigbow:

Glad Hotrods homewood journey is going well and glad that new and old neighbours are coming back (or in) to offset the leavers to keep the fulltimers company. :doggie::doggie:

Thank goodness we have had a few good weather days here in the UK (well two), after the first week of rain and overcast days - or the 'Gillyland loss' withdrawl symtoms we are suffering from would be much worse.

To keep our spirits high we have been shopping for golf 'kit' and now we have the lot, including a set of golf clubs for us both made by Ben Sayer, a UK firm, who are the oldest golf club maker in the world! - do they sell them in the US? :coolsmiley:

Today (Monday 27th) will be our first day out with them, so we will keep our fingers crossed and follow the GillyCruisers advice :- "Left arm straight, head down and follow through", we will see if it still works!

Had a great boost to our flagging spirits yesterday as we Skyped His Worship the Mayor and the Lady Mayoress and actually seeing our friends in the flesh is a great moral booster. :a040:

Those still there, please give our regards to all the newcomers and returnees when you meet them and Mr Mayor and A4, please give the 'Mums' a big hug from us to keep them going until we get back to do it ourselves:clap2:

Bye to all for now :ho::ho::ho:

[junction29]

BIG WEEK COMING UP !!
Chief Rose and Rona & Bill are coming home to The Villages this week for a short stay. NJ's loss is our gain.
Everyone be thinking about a Gillybration to welcome them home.

Let us know the date and time of the Welcome Home Gillybration and we will join you in raising a glass at the appropriate date and time so that we can be with you in spirit if not in the flesh :beer3:

[junction29]

Me who else, I would never pay the rip off contractors here, most doing sub-par work :ohdear:

I have a guy that has been helping me on the project that may be interested in doing for U at a very reasonable cost, I know he's capable.

I'll be done in 2-3 weeks then he's avail.

Hi Guys,
Don't forget that we can't pop down to see for ourselves, so keep the pictures coming so we can keep track of all the work in progress. :bigbow:

Can't wait until we are back down there to see for it (and you three)ourselves, it is still quite likely that we will fly back into NY and drive down, so may meet up with you guys first before we meet all our other new TV friends again:a040:

[junction29]

Don't need your insulated undies down here today. Must have been over 90 this afternoon. But we managed to stay cool in the pool.

Glad you are making good progress going through your stuff. It's an interesting process and just think of how much easier it is on your kids now. Tell them with so little left to do when you die they can have that much more time to party.

:a040:Ready to welcome you back, as well as all the other summer Gillys. The old "hood" is too quiet.

Meredith and Dave

Glad you two had that lovely pool to keep cool in.

We have just had two scorching hot days, the second day it even reached 74! - the sun was shinning, the sky was blue, wild flowers are all in bloom and the birds were singing, makes you glad to be alive.

We didn't dive in the pool though, for 1. we would have banged our head on the bottom (1ft deep) and 2. we would probably have gotten frostbite when we got out. :a040::a040:

Take care and we will see you soon. :mademyday:

[jimbo2012]

See ya soon, be sure to keep up with your golf lessons, ohhhhhh and your American English lessons as well.

Miss U guys

[GilchristCruisers]

"Had a great boost to our flagging spirits yesterday as we Skyped His Worship the Mayor and the Lady Mayoress and actually seeing our friends in the flesh is a great moral booster. "

Hopefully not TOO MUCH FLESH! Glad to know your morals are being boosted.

Oh how we miss you!

[junction29]

See ya soon, be sure to keep up with your golf lessons, ohhhhhh and your American English lessons as well.

Miss U guys

Hi Jimbo,
We have not managed to find anyone to teach us Colonial English yet, but we don't give up easily and we will keep looking.

Had our first Golf Game since getting back to the UK today, but please don't ask how we did, one of us sucked, but it wasn't Her Ladyship, she did quite well.

It was a very hilly course at a place called Tapton, which is the former stately home of George Stephenson, who built the worlds first public railway around 1830 and invented the worlds 'Standard Gauge' railway.

We were shattered when we finished pulling the cart up hill and down dale.

See the pictures below;

Picture 1 shows the view down to the 1st tee and you play back up the hill.
The Church in the background, is known as 'The Crooked Spire' and dates back to Saxon times (~1000yrs).

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Picture 2 shows Her Ladyship pitching onto the 7th tee, which again shows how high we are.

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Hope to see you soon

[junction29]

"Had a great boost to our flagging spirits yesterday as we Skyped His Worship the Mayor and the Lady Mayoress and actually seeing our friends in the flesh is a great moral booster. "

Hopefully not TOO MUCH FLESH! Glad to know your morals are being boosted.

Oh how we miss you!

Hi Guys,
We miss you both too and we have been following your advice today on our first golf outing with our new UK clubs, which only allowed one of us to play well unfortunately :shocked: - at least i am claiming the clubs were the problem to save my pride, Her Ladyship played well, so her clubs worked ok! :MOJE_whot:

[Freddy Bear]

We live in Gilchrist! Our design meeting was last October 1st, and we closed on our Zinnia model on 12-12-12. It is a great village with great villagers that love get-together a.

[WVMtnBoy]

Loads of block scattered all over the slab with the mortar in attendance also. I would bet on walls tomorrow!!!

:a040:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

So Freddie Bear . . . . where in Gilchrist do you live?
You could be my neighbor and not even realize it :a040:

[WVMtnBoy]

The soil for the slab has been compacted and covered with vapor barrier. It also looks as though the forms for the slab have been put into place. Wouldn't surprise me if concrete was poured tomorrow!!!

:MOJE_whot:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Loads of block scattered all over the slab with the mortar in attendance also. I would bet on walls tomorrow!!!

:a040:

Word on the street is the "Cat House" will start out as a Bed & Breakfast and later on transition to an assisted living center. I knew those two women had something interesting up their sleeves when I first met them. The entrance to Dafoe is going to be one hopping place. :1rotfl: :a040: :)

[GilchristCruisers]

We live in Gilchrist! Our design meeting was last October 1st, and we closed on our Zinnia model on 12-12-12. It is a great village with great villagers that love get-together a.

Which section of Gilchrist are you in?

[Heavenstobetsy]

Hope all my Ghilchrist friends and neighbors had a great holiday weekend. But I guess when you live in the villages- every weekend feels like a holiday!

We miss everyone- can't wait to get back there.

Sounds like we have more construction and new Gillylanders moving in every day. Will have to make the rounds when we come back and meet everyone again.

Have a great week! Betsy and Jim

[WVMtnBoy]

What a day! Last week I had the bright idea to play the "Big Boys" course and Meredith thought it was a great thing to do (remind me not to listen to her encouragement again)..:faint:

We lined up Dave & Mike Roberts to accompany us and got to play the back nine of Bonifay (Destin I think) for half price at 4:20pm. I now know that I need lessons desperately. For anyone who has played with me, you will know when I say that this game was the worst of anything I've done and that's saying a lot! :1rotfl:

Suffice it to say that when I hit the ball or even hit it straight, it normally went into a sand trap. On one hole I even went from sand trap into another sand trap. I told Mike that I've never paid good money to be this miserable..:ohdear: Oh yea...I think I killed someones lanai on the 18th tee.

More often than not I'd walk off the green with my head down whilest dragging my poor putter behind me.

Lessons....where can I get lessons.....

[WVMtnBoy]

Hey HotRod, you home yet?????

[WVMtnBoy]

Word on the street is the "Cat House" will start out as a Bed & Breakfast and later on transition to an assisted living center. I knew those two women had something interesting up their sleeves when I first met them. The entrance to Dafoe is going to be one hopping place. :1rotfl: :a040: :)

:agree:

I think that place's is gonna be hopping!!!! Or meowing...or something like that!

:shocked:

[WVMtnBoy]

We live in Gilchrist! Our design meeting was last October 1st, and we closed on our Zinnia model on 12-12-12. It is a great village with great villagers that love get-together a.

Yea...we need to know where you live so we can properly "christen" the property!!

:icon_twisted:

[Twinspin60]

Hey HotRod, you home yet?????

She's probably freezing "her little a**" off just as I did this weekend :ohdear: Boy was it ever cold up in Cleveland--all I can say is it's a good thing Jim is worth it! :a040: Made it back safely an hour ago to the warmth.

[bogo2128]

What a day! Last week I had the bright idea to play the "Big Boys" course and Meredith thought it was a great thing to do (remind me not to listen to her encouragement again)..:faint:

We lined up Dave & Mike Roberts to accompany us and got to play the back nine of Bonifay (Destin I think) for half price at 4:20pm. I now know that I need lessons desperately. For anyone who has played with me, you will know when I say that this game was the worst of anything I've done and that's saying a lot! :1rotfl:

Suffice it to say that when I hit the ball or even hit it straight, it normally went into a sand trap. On one hole I even went from sand trap into another sand trap. I told Mike that I've never paid good money to be this miserable..:ohdear: Oh yea...I think I killed someones lanai on the 18th tee.

More often than not I'd walk off the green with my head down whilest dragging my poor putter behind me.

Lessons....where can I get lessons.....

Since we are on Amherst, please do not play the front nine of Destin. A4 Skyhawk and Mike Roberts came through here the other day and our birdcage will never be the same! We are still waiting to hear from their insurance people!

[hotrodgirl]

WVMtnBoy
Where's Our HotRod
Hey HotRod, you home yet?????

To answer your question, yes, I am now in the north burbs of Chicago! Got in about 7:30 last night. But am I home??? Hell no! Home is now in Gillyland with y'all! Can't wait to finish up business here in the cold, cold northland and head back down to the warmth of friends in TV! then for sure I will be home again! Miss everyone and look forward to my return ASAP:spoken:

[junction29]

What a day! Last week I had the bright idea to play the "Big Boys" course and Meredith thought it was a great thing to do (remind me not to listen to her encouragement again)..:faint:

We lined up Dave & Mike Roberts to accompany us and got to play the back nine of Bonifay (Destin I think) for half price at 4:20pm. I now know that I need lessons desperately. For anyone who has played with me, you will know when I say that this game was the worst of anything I've done and that's saying a lot! :1rotfl:

Suffice it to say that when I hit the ball or even hit it straight, it normally went into a sand trap. On one hole I even went from sand trap into another sand trap. I told Mike that I've never paid good money to be this miserable..:ohdear: Oh yea...I think I killed someones lanai on the 18th tee.

More often than not I'd walk off the green with my head down whilest dragging my poor putter behind me.

Lessons....where can I get lessons.....

Thank Goodness for this thread, it brightens every morning, i was laughing so hard when i read it this morning, i had tears running down my face. :jester:

On a more serious note, it is good to know that other people have the same sort of games as me! - now i don't feel such a failure. :jester:

We understand how HotrodGirl feels about TV, especially Gillyland being home, it really does feel like it to us too.

Can't wait until we are back and not for the warmth of the weather, but the warmth of all you guys and the sense of fun that just permeates the whole of our great neighbourhood and the great characters within it. :pepper2::pepper2:

The only thing we are worrying about now for the neighbourhood, is whether the latest news about the parties that A4 and The Mayor envisage for the 'Cat House' will spill out across Pinellas and cause traffic problems and congestion. :jester:

[junction29]

WVMtnBoy
Where's Our HotRod
Hey HotRod, you home yet?????

To answer your question, yes, I am now in the north burbs of Chicago! Got in about 7:30 last night. But am I home??? Hell no! Home is now in Gillyland with y'all! Can't wait to finish up business here in the cold, cold northland and head back down to the warmth of friends in TV! then for sure I will be home again! Miss everyone and look forward to my return ASAP:spoken:

Glad you are back safely with the 'girls', hope they traveled as well as Millie, she has settled back after her long flight really well.

Know what you mean about Gillyland being 'home', we feel exactly the same way.

Looking forward to seeing you soon, take care :crap2:

[junction29]

Hope all my Ghilchrist friends and neighbors had a great holiday weekend. But I guess when you live in the villages- every weekend feels like a holiday!

We miss everyone- can't wait to get back there.

Sounds like we have more construction and new Gillylanders moving in every day. Will have to make the rounds when we come back and meet everyone again.

Have a great week! Betsy and Jim

Hi Both,
It is certainly a fast growing neighbourhood :crap2: we think there will be a lot of rounds being done in the fall. :crap2:

We are just getting use to the days of the week again after spending so long with every day being a Saturday! :jester:

Looking forward to seeing you guys again soon. :2excited:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Since we are on Amherst, please do not play the front nine of Destin. A4 Skyhawk and Mike Roberts came through here the other day and our birdcage will never be the same! We are still waiting to hear from their insurance people!

BOGO . . . . . I can't promise you I won't play the Bonifay Destin course again, but I can assure you that it will be a MUCH LATER T-time. I hope that will give you a chance to be in a more appropriate attire for sitting on your Lanai first thing in the morning. As for your Birdcage, sorry about that arrant shot.

P.S. . . . NOBODY wears them fuzzy rabbit slippers any more.

[Yankee Quilter]

She's probably freezing "her little a**" off just as I did this weekend :ohdear: Boy was it ever cold up in Cleveland--all I can say is it's a good thing Jim is worth it! :a040: Made it back safely an hour ago to the warmth.

Glad you are back safely, hope you warm up fast, it has been beautiful ....

[kittygilchrist]

The 3rd tee of destin is behind my place on Amherst! I don't golf--yet--but enjoy watching from the lanai as golfers attack the par 4. It can be comical!


Thank Goodness for this thread, it brightens every morning, i was laughing so hard when i read it this morning, i had tears running down my face. :jester:

On a more serious note, it is good to know that other people have the same sort of games as me! - now i don't feel such a failure. :jester:

We understand how HotrodGirl feels about TV, especially Gillyland being home, it really does feel like it to us too.

Can't wait until we are back and not for the warmth of the weather, but the warmth of all you guys and the sense of fun that just permeates the whole of our great neighbourhood and the great characters within it. :pepper2::pepper2:

The only thing we are worrying about now for the neighbourhood, is whether the latest news about the parties that A4 and The Mayor envisage for the 'Cat House' will spill out across Pinellas and cause traffic problems and congestion. :jester:

[Toastys]

The soil for the slab has been compacted and covered with vapor barrier. It also looks as though the forms for the slab have been put into place. Wouldn't surprise me if concrete was poured tomorrow!!!

:MOJE_whot:

Again, can't express our appreciation enough for your taking these pics for us and for this wonderful "thread" of our new Gilchrist neighbors. We check in every chance we get and love following everyone's adventures until we return to join in. It is amazing how much we identify with what each of you say and how you feel about being away from "home". Sun is out in Pittsburgh and weather warming to 90 by Thursday so hopefully weather will help warm our hearts as we finish our clean out here. We didn't know about TOTV till a few weeks ago - thanks to Rusty (and Sally & Gracie who welcomed us in)! You are all truly awesome!!!!:pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

[batman911]

Google Maps now has Gilchrist done. We can see our street and house on the satellite view. Check it out.

[GilchristCruisers]

Google Maps now has Gilchrist done. We can see our street and house on the satellite view. Check it out.

:pepper2::a040::pepper2:

[GilchristCruisers]

What a day! Last week I had the bright idea to play the "Big Boys" course and Meredith thought it was a great thing to do (remind me not to listen to her encouragement again)..:faint:

We lined up Dave & Mike Roberts to accompany us and got to play the back nine of Bonifay (Destin I think) for half price at 4:20pm. I now know that I need lessons desperately. For anyone who has played with me, you will know when I say that this game was the worst of anything I've done and that's saying a lot! :1rotfl:

Suffice it to say that when I hit the ball or even hit it straight, it normally went into a sand trap. On one hole I even went from sand trap into another sand trap. I told Mike that I've never paid good money to be this miserable..:ohdear: Oh yea...I think I killed someones lanai on the 18th tee.

More often than not I'd walk off the green with my head down whilest dragging my poor putter behind me.

Lessons....where can I get lessons.....

Awwww. I still think it was a great idea to play a "Big Boy's" course. I had fun. Never could find my errant ball on the first hole, but after that....it was fun.

On the subject of lessons....Check out the Game Enhancement Clinics at Sarasota (driving range across from Colony) Dave has done two of them and I've done one. We have one scheduled for this coming Monday on "Bunkers". That one might be especially helpful for those who find themselves on the "beach" frequently. Seriously, they have one hour classes for $15 each. Anywhere from 3 - 10 people in the class.

Anyone else who wants to take on a Championship course, let us know. We love the ability to play just nine holes for half price, and of course next week it will be $6 to play as many holes as you can get on if you start between 5 and 6 p.m. Call me cheap, but that's a SUPER deal:pepper2:

[GilchristCruisers]

Google Maps now has Gilchrist done. We can see our street and house on the satellite view. Check it out.

Thanks for the heads up, Lee. Cool to see it, but hard to believe how much has changed even since the satellite mapped it. There are now about 500 houses across Buena Vista from Evans Prairie. Not to mention all the holes that have been filled in in Gilchrist. I think it must have been taken in early April, judging by the progress (or lack thereof) on our pool at that point.


Wow! This place is amazing

[jimbo2012]

Just a quick tutorial on sprinklers.

The way the system was programmed by the builder is very basic this system is capable of a lot.

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There R 3 different systems within it to set 1 or more zones to totally different schedules.

Say you want the front to get 40 minutes

Set program A (front lawn) to 40 starting at 5 AM

U can set it to any days of the week U wish say Tuesday & Friday, or set it to Interval.

Interval is using any number of days in between the days to water rather than set days of the week.

So an interval of 2 is every two days 3 every third day.

There R also upto 4 start times, here's how that works, you want to water a zone 40 minutes, but U see some water not getting absorbed and starting to pool on the surface.

Simple set that zone to 20 minutes rater than 40 but start it at 5AM as above, then give it 2 hour to soak in and start it again 7:30, now U R still giving it 40 minutes of water but more time to get to the roots.

Program B can run the back lawn or side etc, depends on perhaps sun or U don't want your back yard wet in the morning when you want to relax with your coffee, so set that zone to start at 4AM

Program C can run all your plants on a separate schedule.

By the way most experts agree the watering should be done early in the morning, watering at night may result in fungus in your lawns and leaves it dry all day the blistering heat.

Start about 4-6 AM in this time of the year and about 7-8 in the winter.

One more setting (and don't run the system on bypass really looks silly to see it raining with the sprinklers on) there is a % setting which varies thru the year it is the percent of time the sprinklers actually run if set to 75% for example (the builders setting you think U R watering for 40 minutes? no only 30, in the summer this should be set to 95-100%.

There R Utube video's on these settings to.

Hunter X-Core Programming 1 of 2: Overview and Setting Up Program A - YouTube

Hunter PRO-C sprinkler controller - YouTube

Webbtraining1 - Hunter Pro C Irrigation Control Timer - YouTube

How To Program Your Irrigation Controller - YouTube

I'm sure others can add what I missed here, :shrug:



PS: most lawn maintenance guys don't know or care to take the time to do this stuff don't depend on them.


Now if U R still confused for a few Corona's I may be able to help!!!!!


.

[jimbo2012]

My set up

Program A is my palm & plant drip system, these dispense water at 1 gallon an hour to the roots, this is set to interval every 3 days, with 4 start times, 8, 10:30, 1 & 3.

Program B is my turf, Sunday, Tuesday & Thur (then 2 days dry) 12 minutes on sprays and 20 on MP rotators, starting 4:40 and again at 6:45 so twice a day on those 3 days.

Program C is all the plant beds, Monday, Wed & Sat, 5AM & 7AM for 12 min each time.


I intend to leave those settings all summer into fall before cutting back.

[Flintstones]

Google Maps now has Gilchrist done. We can see our street and house on the satellite view. Check it out.

:pepper2: Cool. I'm going to check it out.

[Happily Retired]

Hi Neighbors. I moved-in May 13th and have already met some very nice folks! I live at 1633 Norwood with my 99 year-old aunt, Mamie, and my Maltese, Clyde. Looking forward to meeting you all. Can anyone recommend an upholstery place in the area? Thanks, Marilyn Bauer

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

WVMtnBoy
Where's Our HotRod
Hey HotRod, you home yet?????

To answer your question, yes, I am now in the north burbs of Chicago! Got in about 7:30 last night. But am I home??? Hell no! Home is now in Gillyland with y'all! Can't wait to finish up business here in the cold, cold northland and head back down to the warmth of friends in TV! then for sure I will be home again! Miss everyone and look forward to my return ASAP:spoken:

Carol, very glad to hear you are safely back in CHI burbs. We will be making that drive soon enough. It seems somewhat quiet without you and the girls. No little doggie girls to pass by and say hi. Miss golfing with you also.
So hurry up and get all your work done and come back home. Hi to Jill.

I cant believe that I was 10 pages behind in readking TOTV. Could we get a petition to have the Villages build some houses next to us! We are by ourselves practically.

Jimbo thanks for all the info on sprinkling. Our garden is looking so nice I would hate to have it shrivel and die.

Glad to hear you are golfing Wendy and Andy. You will be so good when you return home. I better get more lessons. I have been so bad at hitting the weensy little ball. I am going to get some lessons that giichrestcruizers mentioned. Any one want to join me?

Mike and I have been playing Mexican train dominoes. If anyone wants to play, give us a call. It is fun and easy.

Welcome new gillys. We look forward to meeting all of you. If you like to golf, Mike and I have anyone looking to golf over to our house. He has set up a spreadsheet for golfing foursomes. We will be meeting at 7:00 on Thursday at Mike and Gayle's house.

:beer3:

[Twinspin60]

My set up

Program A is my palm & plant drip system, these dispense water at 1 gallon an hour to the roots, this is set to interval every 3 days, with 4 start times, 8, 10:30, 1 & 3.

Program B is my turf, Sunday, Tuesday & Thur (then 2 days dry) 12 minutes on sprays and 20 on MP rotators, starting 4:40 and again at 6:45 so twice a day on those 3 days.

Program C is all the plant beds, Monday, Wed & Sat, 5AM & 7AM for 12 min each time.


I intend to leave those settings all summer into fall before cutting back.

Thanks so much for this information--I just got a message from our lawn guy that we need to water more and of course with Jim still up North I really didn't pay too much attention to the sprinklers or setting them when the house was being built. I'm going to have him read this and then attempt to rest the zones--yikes! :cus:

[Twinspin60]

Carol, very glad to hear you are safely back in CHI burbs. We will be making that drive soon enough. It seems somewhat quiet without you and the girls. No little doggie girls to pass by and say hi. Miss golfing with you also.
So hurry up and get all your work done and come back home. Hi to Jill.

I cant believe that I was 10 pages behind in readking TOTV. Could we get a petition to have the Villages build some houses next to us! We are by ourselves practically.

Jimbo thanks for all the info on sprinkling. Our garden is looking so nice I would hate to have it shrivel and die.

Glad to hear you are golfing Wendy and Andy. You will be so good when you return home. I better get more lessons. I have been so bad at hitting the weensy little ball. I am going to get some lessons that giichrestcruizers mentioned. Any one want to join me?

Mike and I have been playing Mexican train dominoes. If anyone wants to play, give us a call. It is fun and easy.

Welcome new gillys. We look forward to meeting all of you. If you like to golf, Mike and I have anyone looking to golf over to our house. He has set up a spreadsheet for golfing foursomes. We will be meeting at 7:00 on Thursday at Mike and Gayle's house.

:beer3:

Gayle---love Mexican train dominoes--my cousins got us hooked on them when we visited last year. Have warn you though--very competitive player :2excited: :pepper2: Ready for a game--I'll bring the snacks.

[jimbo2012]

Gayle, perhaps Mike can put his golf programming app into action setting up teams of Mexican train.

It was great fun plying with you guys last week going by the correct set of rules.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

The Gilchrist Welcoming Committee went to Sumter to pick up Rich at the airport shuttle tonight. We came prepared with signs and all:
14791
Everything was going fine until we held up sign #2:
14792

:evil6:

[GilchristCruisers]

Well, our daughter and grandkids arrived this afternoon. Here through the weekend, then in and out for the month of June. Glad to have them, but it will certainly impede our ability to play golf and Mexican train (we also enjoyed playing that back home).

Re-landscaping project is nearly complete - just one more minor adjustment to the irrigation. Nothing fancy, just new sod and plants around our much enlarged lanai. Glad to see more green and less brown sand and muck. We will be watering every day for the next month or so and are so glad to be able to finally relax and enjoy the pool and lovely summer.

Glad to have Bob and Betty next door this week. Can't wait until they move here permanently. If you haven't met them, you should.

Welcome back Rich! Hope to see you sometime while you're here.

We miss you Carol! Things sure are boring without you and the doggies.

[Flintstones]

The Gilchrist Welcoming Committee went to Sumter to pick up Rich at the airport shuttle tonight. We came prepared with signs and all:
14791
Everything was going fine until we held up sign #2:
14792

:evil6:

ROFLMAO! The Gilchrist Gang gets wackier and wackier! Wish I was there! :bowdown:

[Jayhawk]

ROFLMAO! The Gilchrist Gang gets wackier and wackier! Wish I was there! :bowdown:

Us too! Hoping to make it down in a couple of months.

:pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

[mscher8]

We also have a design meeting on July 9th, and also in Villages of Gilchrist, but unfortunately we're not moving in for several years......just building now and getting ready for retirement. Will look for you when we move in!

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:

[mscher8]

We also have a design meeting on July 9th, and also in Villages of Gilchrist, but unfortunately we're not moving in for several years......just building now and getting ready for retirement. Will look for you when we move in!

[hotrodgirl]

The Gilchrist Welcoming Committee went to Sumter to pick up Rich at the airport shuttle tonight. We came prepared with signs and all:
14791
Everything was going fine until we held up sign #2:
14792

:evil6:

You guys are such a hoot and I miss you all so much!! Hope Rich got the message:evil6: Anne Marie, hurry home, please! Someday we'll all be there together for a change!!

[hotrodgirl]

Well, our daughter and grandkids arrived this afternoon. Here through the weekend, then in and out for the month of June. Glad to have them, but it will certainly impede our ability to play golf and Mexican train (we also enjoyed playing that back home).

Re-landscaping project is nearly complete - just one more minor adjustment to the irrigation. Nothing fancy, just new sod and plants around our much enlarged lanai. Glad to see more green and less brown sand and muck. We will be watering every day for the next month or so and are so glad to be able to finally relax and enjoy the pool and lovely summer.

Glad to have Bob and Betty next door this week. Can't wait until they move here permanently. If you haven't met them, you should.

Welcome back Rich! Hope to see you sometime while you're here.

We miss you Carol! Things sure are boring without you and the doggies.

Can't wait to see the finished product! I'll bet it will be awesome and I see some parties collectively in the future. Have fun with kids and grandkids, don't get worn out, and keep us all posted on your progress.

[hotrodgirl]

We also have a design meeting on July 9th, and also in Villages of Gilchrist, but unfortunately we're not moving in for several years......just building now and getting ready for retirement. Will look for you when we move in!

:welcome: to you, and be sure to stop in the neighborhood when you arrive for your meetings! Just sorry you are waiting to move in. Chances are that may change once you realize what a wonderful enclave we have in Gilchrist! Just ask Twin Spin and T&T!!

[WVMtnBoy]

Carol, very glad to hear you are safely back in CHI burbs. We will be making that drive soon enough. It seems somewhat quiet without you and the girls. No little doggie girls to pass by and say hi. Miss golfing with you also.
So hurry up and get all your work done and come back home. Hi to Jill.

I cant believe that I was 10 pages behind in readking TOTV. Could we get a petition to have the Villages build some houses next to us! We are by ourselves practically.

Jimbo thanks for all the info on sprinkling. Our garden is looking so nice I would hate to have it shrivel and die.

Glad to hear you are golfing Wendy and Andy. You will be so good when you return home. I better get more lessons. I have been so bad at hitting the weensy little ball. I am going to get some lessons that giichrestcruizers mentioned. Any one want to join me?

Mike and I have been playing Mexican train dominoes. If anyone wants to play, give us a call. It is fun and easy.

Welcome new gillys. We look forward to meeting all of you. If you like to golf, Mike and I have anyone looking to golf over to our house. He has set up a spreadsheet for golfing foursomes. We will be meeting at 7:00 on Thursday at Mike and Gayle's house.

:beer3:

Ditto on the golf lessons. Janice and I love to play Mexican Train and we even have a domino set somewhere! Can't wait to get back to GillyLand!

:wave:

[WVMtnBoy]

The Gilchrist Welcoming Committee went to Sumter to pick up Rich at the airport shuttle tonight. We came prepared with signs and all:
14791
Everything was going fine until we held up sign #2:
14792

:evil6:

I would have expected nothing less. What was "The Chiefs" reaction???? I know he was feeling the love!!!!

:loco:

Oh yea, Rich, your "Official Ride" will be back Saturday!

[WVMtnBoy]

would you please hurry up and get you stuff taken care of and get back down here????

[hotrodgirl]

would you please hurry up and get you stuff taken care of and get back down here????

Quick as I am able, little bro!!!
Miss you all terribly and hope you and Janice are having a good time away from the bubble! Unfortunately, things at the moment are moving a bit slowly! Hope to get on track soon and begin the big purge! Take care everyone and I SO look forward to my return!!!

[cgiusti]

just had our design meeting this past week. A complete disaster. The Villages refused to correct a pretty major mistake, and we had to settle for less of a house than we wanted.Hope your experience is better.

[CalcTeacher]

just had our design meeting this past week. A complete disaster. The Villages refused to correct a pretty major mistake, and we had to settle for less of a house than we wanted.Hope your experience is better.

Sorry your experience was not what you expected. No matter what, it will all work out...if you purchased in Gilchrist the people you'll be surrounded by will more than make up for any shortcomings you are currently perceiving about your house. Maybe if you give us some details someone on this thread can help you craft a solution post-closing.

[Twinspin60]

:welcome: to you, and be sure to stop in the neighborhood when you arrive for your meetings! Just sorry you are waiting to move in. Chances are that may change once you realize what a wonderful enclave we have in Gilchrist! Just ask Twin Spin and T&T!!

That is oh so very true--thought we would do the part time thing but once we had a taste of the Village life wanted it full-time--now I just have to work on getting the other half down here ASAP. Welcome to our little bit of Paradise :D

[batman911]

Ditto on the golf lessons. Janice and I love to play Mexican Train and we even have a domino set somewhere! Can't wait to get back to GillyLand!

:wave:

Is Mexican Train the same as Straight Dominoes?

[jimbo2012]

Check these out

How To Play Mexican Train Seg 1 - YouTube

How To Play Mexican Train Seg 2 - YouTube

[DianeM]

Reading these posts makes me so excited that I will be moving into Gilchrist this Wednesday/Thursday. Hope you folks can make room in your happy hamlet for another soon to be Villager.

[WVMtnBoy]

Reading these posts makes me so excited that I will be moving into Gilchrist this Wednesday/Thursday. Hope you folks can make room in your happy hamlet for another soon to be Villager.

Hi Diane! We have plenty of room for more good neighbors! Welcome to the hood!!!!

:welcome:

[WVMtnBoy]

just had our design meeting this past week. A complete disaster. The Villages refused to correct a pretty major mistake, and we had to settle for less of a house than we wanted.Hope your experience is better.

I hate to hear that. I've only heard of one other bad experience and I hated that too. What happened, if it's not too personal?

Your neighbors will really try to make things better for you!

:thumbup:

[chiefrose]

I would have expected nothing less. What was "The Chiefs" reaction???? I know he was feeling the love!!!!

:loco:

Oh yea, Rich, your "Official Ride" will be back Saturday!

Well it is about time you got back to TV. I was starting to think you were avoiding me. :cryin2:

[DianeM]

Hi Diane! We have plenty of room for more good neighbors! Welcome to the hood!!!!

:welcome:

Thanks so much. See you all soon.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Well it is about time you got back to TV. I was starting to think you were avoiding me. :cryin2:

The only person who is avoiding you is the Whirlpool Service Person.

Mayor . . . . have I got some good stories to tell you when you return :sing:

[chiefrose]

The only person who is avoiding you is the Whirlpool Service Person.

Mayor . . . . have I got some good stories to tell you when you return :sing:

Stop signs? What stop signs?

[bogo2128]

The only person who is avoiding you is the Whirlpool Service Person.

Mayor . . . . have I got some good stories to tell you when you return :sing:

Since the mayor is from WVa, hope you don't tell him about my fuzzy rabbit slippers?

[jimbo2012]

He'll shot your feet off

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Since the mayor is from WVa, hope you don't tell him about my fuzzy rabbit slippers?

You don't want to go out to fetch the paper with them fuzzy's on when the Mayor is walking Gracie. She's a WVA Rabbit Dog and she'll do a number on them slippers.

[WVMtnBoy]

eOMG....please tell me that His Emminence "The Chief" doesn't wear fuzzy bunny slippers.....:pray:

[chiefrose]

eOMG....please tell me that His Emminence "The Chief" doesn't wear fuzzy bunny slippers.....:pray:

No, "Your Highness" . That was bogo2128 with the slippers.

[GilchristCruisers]

Today, June 2nd, marks the one year anniversary of our move to TV. Hard to believe all that has happened in the past 52 weeks, both in our lives, and in The Villages. WOW! We are forever grateful that we became FROGS and still keep pinching ourselves every day when we wake up in an awesome new house, in a fabulous new neighborhood, with an abundance of great neighbors. Thank you, thank you, thank you all for enriching our lives.

[DianeM]

What a great note. Congratulations on your anniversary.

[CalcTeacher]

Today, June 2nd, marks the one year anniversary of our move to TV. Hard to believe all that has happened in the past 52 weeks, both in our lives, and in The Villages. WOW! We are forever grateful that we became FROGS and still keep pinching ourselves every day when we wake up in an awesome new house, in a fabulous new neighborhood, with an abundance of great neighbors. Thank you, thank you, thank you all for enriching our lives.

Can't wait to get to know you better! Less than a month away!

[GilchristCruisers]

Can't wait to get to know you better! Less than a month away!

We're anxiously awaiting your arrival! See you real soon.

[hotrodgirl]

Today, June 2nd, marks the one year anniversary of our move to TV. Hard to believe all that has happened in the past 52 weeks, both in our lives, and in The Villages. WOW! We are forever grateful that we became FROGS and still keep pinching ourselves every day when we wake up in an awesome new house, in a fabulous new neighborhood, with an abundance of great neighbors. Thank you, thank you, thank you all for enriching our lives.

And thank you for making the move all the easier for the rest of us!! I for one, concur with your statement in believing we have a most wonderful neighborhood and a bevy of awesome neighbors! I am grateful I somehow was so lucky as to end up in Gillyland! Congrats on your one year anniversary and hope you feel much the same in another year!

[hotrodgirl]

The only really good thing about returning to Chicago this summer....
GO HAWKS!!!!!

[GilchristCruisers]

The only really good thing about returning to Chicago this summer....
GO HAWKS!!!!!

We MISS YOU!!!!!

[hotrodgirl]

Miss you all too!!!:wave:

[CalcTeacher]

It was exactly one year ago today that our good Mayor, WVMtnBoy, first started this thread...a thread that has brought so many people together and helped turn our great Village of Gilchrist into such an awesome neighborhood. This thread has been a lifeline to so many whether they were looking for advice about contractors or logging on every 30 minutes to see if any pictures of their build had been posted or inquiring as to when the next Gillybration would be held. Rusty, your simple post started something really great...and I'm sure many will join me in shouting out a big Gilly THANK YOU!

[jimbo2012]

Just went back to the first 3 pages of the thread, interesting read after a year.......:22yikes:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

This thread has been amazing. What's even more amazing is the number of "silent participants" that have tuned in everyday to see what's going on and to pick up on ideas for their lot selection and design. I've not been very silent, but I sure did learn a lot from the thread that got us to Gilchrist, helped design and build a wonderful house, and got us some incredible new friends. THIS IS BETTER THAN I EVER IMAGINED.

Thanks Mayor. I think I'll hug you :22yikes:

[asianthree]

Such a great year for you

[SMills]

Such a great year for you

I think it was about this time last year that I first read His Honor's first post about moving to Gilchrist; since then Jim and I have bought our lot and have a 20 page guidebook printed all from the ideas on this thread for our design meetings. Reading all the posts from the characters in Gilchrist convinced me that this is the neighborhood for me. We'll be back down the week of July 7 for our design meetings and hoping to renew our old acquaintances and meet some of the newer characters that have moved to Gilchrist since our last visit in February. Like CalcTeach keeps saying, "Gilchrist just keeps getting better and better." :wave::wave:

[WVMtnBoy]

Per the request of the verenable A-4 Skyhawk and also upon a second from the peanut gallery, Chief Richard "Whirlpool" Rose :1rotfl:, I hereby call for the residents of GillyLand to attend a Gillybration at Evans Prairie CC on Thursday, the 6th of June at 7:00pm.

Hope to see y'all there!!!

Hizzonor
The Mayor of Gilchrist

:clap2:

[hotrodgirl]

Oh no... I can't believe I have to miss a Gillybration:cryin2: please hoist a glass for me and I have to agree with SMills about our assorted cast of characters! At 8 PM I will be having a glass with the whole bunch of you and wishing myself back home all the sooner! Began purging some things and even managed to play 2 hrs of pickleball here this AM! That made me feel ever so much better. Well, excepting the fact my hind side is just a tad bit sore:22yikes: Miss you guys!!!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Oh no... I can't believe I have to miss a Gillybration:cryin2: please hoist a glass for me and I have to agree with SMills about our assorted cast of characters! At 8 PM I will be having a glass with the whole bunch of you and wishing myself back home all the sooner! Began purging some things and even managed to play 2 hrs of pickleball here this AM! That made me feel ever so much better. Well, excepting the fact my hind side is just a tad bit sore:22yikes: Miss you guys!!!

We all miss you so we'll make sure the glasses are raised at 8:00.

Cathy and I (and TrainRunner BOGO Davis) went to Line Dancing 101 at Colony today. OMG - - - - that's a brutal sport :loco:

[jimbo2012]

That my friend in not a sport..................

[SpicyCajunPugs]

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wave:

[GilchristCruisers]

We all miss you so we'll make sure the glasses are raised at 8:00.

Cathy and I (and TrainRunner BOGO Davis) went to Line Dancing 101 at Colony today. OMG - - - - that's a brutal sport :loco:

Oh....to have been a fly on the wall in that class. Proud of you guys.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

That my friend in not a sport..................

That's what you think. You've never seen me dance.

[SpicyCajunPugs]

Per the request of the verenable A-4 Skyhawk and also upon a second from the peanut gallery, Chief Richard "Whirlpool" Rose :1rotfl:, I hereby call for the residents of GillyLand to attend a Gillybration at Evans Prairie CC on Thursday, the 6th of June at 7:00pm.

Hope to see y'all there!!!

Hizzonor
The Mayor of Gilchrist

:clap2:

Bruce and I will finally be able to attend a Gillybration without having to drive an hour and a half...we can crawl three minutes home to gilly 214..we will be there for Thursdays celebration and toast with you all....check out the new Gilchrist monthly party we plan on having in Section 214 that all Gillys and their neighbors and village friends are welcome to attend....I posted it and I promise Barb Evans said to invite even you guys "over yonder"...please come see us tommorrow at 1519 Resthaven Way...

Quote:::::

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

[Suebsl]

So wish we could come but we have tickets for the Church on the Square. Hope we see you the next time. Larry and Sue

[junction29]

Today, June 2nd, marks the one year anniversary of our move to TV. Hard to believe all that has happened in the past 52 weeks, both in our lives, and in The Villages. WOW! We are forever grateful that we became FROGS and still keep pinching ourselves every day when we wake up in an awesome new house, in a fabulous new neighborhood, with an abundance of great neighbors. Thank you, thank you, thank you all for enriching our lives.

Wow and congratulations, :BigApplause:
Doesn't time fly and how fantastic our wonderful neighbourhood and new friends are. :plane:
You two have contributed a lot to the ambiance that permeates the 'village' and long may you continue to do so. :BigApplause:
We will raise a glass to you both as soon as the sun is over the yardarm. :mornincoffee:

[junction29]

It was exactly one year ago today that our good Mayor, WVMtnBoy, first started this thread...a thread that has brought so many people together and helped turn our great Village of Gilchrist into such an awesome neighborhood. This thread has been a lifeline to so many whether they were looking for advice about contractors or logging on every 30 minutes to see if any pictures of their build had been posted or inquiring as to when the next Gillybration would be held. Rusty, your simple post started something really great...and I'm sure many will join me in shouting out a big Gilly THANK YOU!

Absolutely true, thats why we keep buying him and his good lady a drink. :BigApplause:

Like many we are sure, every morning that we are away from the bubble, we log on to see what has been happening in the neighbourhood. :posting:

Your Lordship The Mayor and Lady Mayoress, as Calcteacher says, Gillyland does indeed owe you a big vote of thanks, if for nothing else, than a place where all the characters that make our neighbourhood the BEST, can expose their super sense of fun and where new friendships can and are forged that will last a lifetime. :bigbow:

[junction29]

Per the request of the verenable A-4 Skyhawk and also upon a second from the peanut gallery, Chief Richard "Whirlpool" Rose :1rotfl:, I hereby call for the residents of GillyLand to attend a Gillybration at Evans Prairie CC on Thursday, the 6th of June at 7:00pm.

Hope to see y'all there!!!

Hizzonor
The Mayor of Gilchrist

:clap2:

Oh no another late night!

At 8pm US time (1am UK time) we will be raising a glass to all our new friends in Gillyland, whether they are there in person or in spirit. :beer3::beer3:

Just sorry we will not be there in the flesh, but we are getting closer as we booked the flight back yesterday for the 4th Septembe.

We hope that for once 'time flies' and we can be back getting up to mischieve with 'the gang'. :jester::jester::pepper2::pepper2:

[junction29]

That my friend in not a sport..................

It might be the way A4 probably does it! :jester:

We just hope he doesn't tread on Cathy's toes. :pepper2:

If he is really good, he could probably lead the Riverdance next year!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

It might be the way A4 probably does it! :jester:

We just hope he doesn't tread on Cathy's toes. :pepper2:

If he is really good, he could probably lead the Riverdance next year!

"If He Is Really Good" ?? . . . . . . :grumpy:
You ought to see me . . . . . . :MOJE_whot:
The Big Boy has got rhythm :pepper2:
I plan to do my routine in the middle of one of the squares.
Who's going to join me?? :BigApplause:

[bogo2128]

No, "Your Highness" . That was bogo2128 with the slippers.

The mayor has not been the same since Hotrod and Junction 29 have been gone! He is acting like a lost puppy without those trustworthy administrative assistants. It is sad to see the mayor stop at their houses and pine away for hours while simultaneously practicing his golf swing.

[bogo2128]

We all miss you so we'll make sure the glasses are raised at 8:00.

Cathy and I (and TrainRunner BOGO Davis) went to Line Dancing 101 at Colony today. OMG - - - - that's a brutal sport :loco:

Yes, it was brutal for me and Skyhawk. Cathy was like a duck on a pond, dancing, moving, stepping like it was nothing....a star is born!

[bogo2128]

I think Skyhawk has met his match. Yesterday evening, community watch stopped us while we were walking our dog. He told us that there was a gator near Brinkley and for us to be careful because our poodle would make a tasty appetizer!
Later we drove down Brinkley and CW told us where the gator was and for us to not go near it.
We wanted to notify Skyhawk and have him walk down and for comparison sake, lay next to it. CW would not go for it but he showed us a picture. Sorry Skyhawk, gator was about 7 feet and a little heavier than you! Don't worry the gator found its way back to the water.
Maybe the gator will come back today and we can get pictures of him and Skyhawk?

[DianeM]

I think Skyhawk has met his match. Yesterday evening, community watch stopped us while we were walking our dog. He told us that there was a gator near Brinkley and for us to be careful because our poodle would make a tasty appetizer!
Later we drove down Brinkley and CW told us where the gator was and for us to not go near it.
We wanted to notify Skyhawk and have him walk down and for comparison sake, lay next to it. CW would not go for it but he showed us a picture. Sorry Skyhawk, gator was about 7 feet and a little heavier than you! Don't worry the gator found its way back to the water.
Maybe the gator will come back today and we can get pictures of him and Skyhawk?

OMG A gator on Brinkley !!!!! I'm about to move into Albara tomorrow with 2 small dogs. Does that happen often in Gilchrist ?????

[bogo2128]

OMG A gator on Brinkley !!!!! I'm about to move into Albara tomorrow with 2 small dogs. Does that happen often in Gilchrist ?????

No.
We are on Amherst and we have a toy poodle, what do you have?
Good luck with your move tomorrow.

[junction29]

"If He Is Really Good" ?? . . . . . . :grumpy:
You ought to see me . . . . . . :MOJE_whot:
The Big Boy has got rhythm :pepper2:
I plan to do my routine in the middle of one of the squares.
Who's going to join me?? :BigApplause:

OMG, we would love too? :jester:
Just imagine 4 left feet, now that would be funny.:jester:
Practise and you can show us when we get back. :wave:

[junction29]

The mayor has not been the same since Hotrod and Junction 29 have been gone! He is acting like a lost puppy without those trustworthy administrative assistants. It is sad to see the mayor stop at their houses and pine away for hours while simultaneously practicing his golf swing.

Right, this calls for swift action, :crap2: we will Skype him so he can see our happy smilling faces, that should hold him for a few days whilst we put our thinking cap on for a more permanent solution. :pepper2::pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

[Bosoxfan]

The only really good thing about returning to Chicago this summer....
GO HAWKS!!!!!


Go Bruins!!!!/

[DianeM]

No.
We are on Amherst and we have a toy poodle, what do you have?
Good luck with your move tomorrow.

Thank goodness on the infrequency of alligators. I have a 10 year old shih tzu and a 7 month old cocker spaniel/poodle (who's an absolute handful). Moving with the two of them is going to be "interesting".

Thanks for the moral support.

[kittygilchrist]

Diane, let's get our pooches together!
call me when you get ready...
Kitty

[twiceis]

Worried that its pouring; is it cancelled?

[DianeM]

Diane, let's get our pooches together!
call me when you get ready...
Kitty

I will for sure Kitty. Just have to physically get there. Last day in Orlando. Tomorrow a new start begins.

[GilchristCruisers]

Right, this calls for swift action, :crap2: we will Skype him so he can see our happy smilling faces, that should hold him for a few days whilst we put our thinking cap on for a more permanent solution. :pepper2::pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

A more permanent solution???? The only thing that will work is a swift return from Jolly Old England to Amherst Way.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

The mayor has not been the same since Hotrod and Junction 29 have been gone! He is acting like a lost puppy without those trustworthy administrative assistants. It is sad to see the mayor stop at their houses and pine away for hours while simultaneously practicing his golf swing.

At first I thought Hotrod and Junctions lawns were dying. Turns out to be the massive number of divots the Mayors is putting in their lawns.
FOUR !! :thumbup:

[Mamaderby]

Da Bishop's be coming..........moving van is packed, our stuff left this evening. We hit the road bright and early. (4:00 a.m we hope) Friday. Hope to be to our new home sometime time Friday evening......we intend to drive straight through this time. Looking forward to seeing everyone and all of the changes in "da hood". See ya this weekend!!!!!

[GilchristCruisers]

Da Bishop's be coming..........moving van is packed, our stuff left this evening. We hit the road bright and early. (4:00 a.m we hope) Friday. Hope to be to our new home sometime time Friday evening......we intend to drive straight through this time. Looking forward to seeing everyone and all of the changes in "da hood". See ya this weekend!!!!!

:BigApplause: Woohoo!!!!!! See you soon. You will NOT believe all the changes.

[kittygilchrist]

ruh roh. I'm not well tonight...sinus infection. Got meds...see you all next time.
Kitty

[Twinspin60]

Da Bishop's be coming..........moving van is packed, our stuff left this evening. We hit the road bright and early. (4:00 a.m we hope) Friday. Hope to be to our new home sometime time Friday evening......we intend to drive straight through this time. Looking forward to seeing everyone and all of the changes in "da hood". See ya this weekend!!!!!

:2excited: Can't wait to see you guys--heard you didn't need the husband's muscles after all. Travel safe and will be around to catch you on Saturday--do you need help unloading??

[Twinspin60]

Today, June 2nd, marks the one year anniversary of our move to TV. Hard to believe all that has happened in the past 52 weeks, both in our lives, and in The Villages. WOW! We are forever grateful that we became FROGS and still keep pinching ourselves every day when we wake up in an awesome new house, in a fabulous new neighborhood, with an abundance of great neighbors. Thank you, thank you, thank you all for enriching our lives.

Congrats to you guys--had to go back a few pages to find this thread as been busy with this thing called work and then when I want to get out and around at night--the rains come :yuck: I hope we all share in your same thoughts when our year comes around. Thanks for making us feel welcome when we first meet you at the pool way back in January--we knew we picked a good neighborhood to call "home!" May we continue to grow deeper friendships as the years pass.

[Yankee Quilter]

Per the request of the verenable A-4 Skyhawk and also upon a second from the peanut gallery, Chief Richard "Whirlpool" Rose :1rotfl:, I hereby call for the residents of GillyLand to attend a Gillybration at Evans Prairie CC on Thursday, the 6th of June at 7:00pm.

Hope to see y'all there!!!

Hizzonor
The Mayor of Gilchrist

:clap2:

Rain or shine????????????????????:coolsmiley:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Rain or shine????????????????????:coolsmiley:

The sun ALWAYS shines on Gilchrist, even while it's raining. This is The Villages, remember?

See you at Evans Prairie @ 7:00 :icon_wink:

[jimbo2012]

Anyone up for dinner before hand????

[Yankee Quilter]

The sun ALWAYS shines on Gilchrist, even while it's raining. This is The Villages, remember?

See you at Evans Prairie @ 7:00 :icon_wink:on the patio as usual????:bigbow:

[dotti105]

Just about to put a deposit down on lot 109 in section 211.
1606 Gullberry Place. Lanai will face Pinellas and the 8th green is directly behind us. Very excited. But confused about the timeframe for building.
Is this right?
-$7500 deposit to hold lot, sign contract to purchase lot
-6 mo to choose house and have design meeting and give the remainder of 20% of total home
-closing date set at design meeting, according to builders schedule. (60-75 days out)
Is this correct? Our sales person is on vacation so I'm not sure of the timeframe.
She said something about coming back after the $7500/contract for lot. To make preliminary choices. It sounded like she wanted the 20% then. But I thought we had 6 mo from contract date.
Can anyone clarify? Thanks!! We live in Utah and airfare ain't cheap this time of year. Hoping we just have to return for design appt.
thanks, neighbors!!!

[WVMtnBoy]

Just about to put a deposit down on lot 109 in section 211.
2606? Gullberry. Lanai will face pinellas and the 8th green is directly behind us. Very excited. But confused about the timeframe for building.
Is this right?
-$7500 deposit to hold lot, sign contract to purchase lot
-6 mo to choose house and have design meeting and give the remainder of 20% of total home
-closing date set at design meeting, according to builders schedule. (60-75 days out)
Is this correct? Our sales person is on vacation so I'm not sure of the timeframe.
She said something about coming back after the $7500/contract for lot. To make preliminary choices. It sounded like she wanted the 20% then. But I thought we had 6 mo from contract date.
Can anyone clarify? Thanks!! We live in Utah and airfare ain't cheap this time of year. Hoping we just have to return for design appt.
thanks, neighbors!!!

Hi Dottie! I'm not sure of the current criteria for homes. The $7500 deposit sounds correct but I believe that I've been told that build time from deposit to build may be 3 mos for those on a golf course. I'm assuming you'll get a design date once you put down the deposit. After design (2-3 days in length) you'll be given a build date. Building does start on time. Near the end of the build you'll be given a closing date when you'll bring the remainder of the money. At least that's how I remember it happening. I'm sure that some of the newer members on the site will be able to give you the most current scoop.

Good Luck!

[dotti105]

Our lot is not golf front, it is across Pinellas from the course. So that was a decent savings.
Seems I saw a previous poster who built as Aspen, probably next door to us.
We are also building an Aspen.
I am sure they will have us make significant changes so that the houses don't look too similar. Definitely don't want a cookie cutter look.
We were just concerned about making any extra trips out there that won't really achieve anything that we could otherwise have achieved by fax or email.
We are very excited and wish we could become full time residents sooner, but we are looking at a 2 1/2 yr time frame. We were blown away by what you all enjoy there and can't wait to come and pay ourselves. But first the buying process.......

[dotti105]

Latest Pics ..Can't wait!!

We just put a deposit down and signed our lot purchase contract for the lot next to you! The bad news is we are Also building an Aspen. I know they will make sure that our houses do not look too much alike. But it is such a fantastic floorplan. What good taste you have!

Your house looks fantastic!!!! The view is even better than we thought it would be. We have not really even been to the lot. We were looking at CYV's when were were there 2 weeks ago. The last day we saw the Aspen and both knew it was the home for us.

I started looking at lots online and found our lot. The other one we were considering backed up to a CYV wall so that it had privacy, but when I saw the price on this lot across from the golf course, We were sold!!! Ours is the 4th lot I think. 211 #109 I think the address is 1612 Gullberry. Our docs don't give the street address. Just the parcel number. Our sales rep sent us a couple of photos and that is what we have made our purchase based upon. Your photos helped us to see what a great choice is was!
Best wishes in your new home from your soon to be neighbors!
Dotti and Bill

[Jayhawk]

Per the request of the verenable A-4 Skyhawk and also upon a second from the peanut gallery, Chief Richard "Whirlpool" Rose :1rotfl:, I hereby call for the residents of GillyLand to attend a Gillybration at Evans Prairie CC on Thursday, the 6th of June at 7:00pm.

Hope to see y'all there!!!

Hizzonor
The Mayor of Gilchrist

:clap2:

Hope you all have a great time tonight. Another miss for those of us in Kansas. BUT.........

Just made initial arrangements today for a two week trip to TV around Labor Day. We are PUMPED !!!!

See you then, :a040::a040::a040::a040::a040::a040::a040::a040:

[Wendyc]

We just became residents of Gilchrist last week. Attended our first dinner at Evans Prarie last night (6/6/13) and met some great neighbors. I don' t think we had a chance to meet you. I understand we are in "lower" Gilchrist according to Bob! Looking forward to hanging out with a great group.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

We just became residents of Gilchrist last week. Attended our first dinner at Evans Prarie last night (6/6/13) and met some great neighbors. I don' t think we had a chance to meet you. I understand we are in "lower" Gilchrist according to Bob! Looking forward to hanging out with a great group.

It's only "lower" Gilchrist from an elevation standpoint. You're actually in the "Upper" community of The Villages . . . . . GILCHRIST.

Not a bad turnout last night for a tropical storm windy rainy night. It was good to see old friends and a number of newbies. Wendy and Larry, glad you're here. You'll love it.

TO THE OCEAN ??? :wave:

[DianeM]

I just moved in yesterday - finally made it. Way too tired last night to think about joining in the fun but please please please know that I'll be at the next one.

[SMills]

Just about to put a deposit down on lot 109 in section 211.
2606? Gullberry. Lanai will face pinellas and the 8th green is directly behind us. Very excited. But confused about the timeframe for building.
Is this right?
-$7500 deposit to hold lot, sign contract to purchase lot
-6 mo to choose house and have design meeting and give the remainder of 20% of total home
-closing date set at design meeting, according to builders schedule. (60-75 days out)
Is this correct? Our sales person is on vacation so I'm not sure of the timeframe.
She said something about coming back after the $7500/contract for lot. To make preliminary choices. It sounded like she wanted the 20% then. But I thought we had 6 mo from contract date.
Can anyone clarify? Thanks!! We live in Utah and airfare ain't cheap this time of year. Hoping we just have to return for design appt.
thanks, neighbors!!!

You are right, after deposit you have six months to schedule the design meeting. 20% of house is due at end of design meeting when they will assign you a closing date. Our agent told us that build out was taking about 80 days. We bought in Gilchrist also, Section 214 on Vicksburg. We are going down 7 July for our design meetings and to put our deposit down. Your timeframe is correct, welcome to the Village it's going to be a wonderful place for all of us to retire. Be well and enjoy the process. Since I'm just a few steps ahead of you feel free to ask me questions, I'll be happy to help. Have a good weekend. . .

[kittygilchrist]

Anybody out there building on Amherst? I need more neighbors!

[jimbo2012]

Anybody out there building on Amherst? I need more neighbors!

You have enough, they are on an allocation basis :22yikes:

[junction29]

You have enough, they are on an allocation basis :22yikes:

Just a couple of days off the thread and we have about 3 or 4 pages to read!

We have had to 'work' down in London for the last couple of days, what a shock to the system, well when we say 'work', all we had to do was meet and great a few guests to our companies Trade Show, but being on our feet all day and we were whacked out! :024:

Back into retirement mode now and planning the next trip out to the Golf Course.

We stayed up the other night and raised a glass to all our friends meeting at the Gillybration at Evans Prairie, when we say friends we mean all our old ones and all the new ones we have yet to meet - can't wait to get back to TV and get back into the new expanded Golf Team.

See you all again soon :wave:

[D Lasher]

It's only "lower" Gilchrist from an elevation standpoint. You're actually in the "Upper" community of The Villages . . . . . GILCHRIST.

Not a bad turnout last night for a tropical storm windy rainy night. It was good to see old friends and a number of newbies. Wendy and Larry, glad you're here. You'll love it.

TO THE OCEAN ??? :wave:
We must be looking at wrong thread. Completely missed the last two get togethers..Which thread tells us of the get togethers or is there an email chain? We are here until June 25th on Euclid Terr and really want to get to meet our fellow Gilly's... Am I missing something?

[A-4 Skyhawk]

We must be looking at wrong thread. Completely missed the last two get togethers..Which thread tells us of the get togethers or is there an email chain? We are here until June 25th on Euclid Terr and really want to get to meet our fellow Gilly's... Am I missing something?

This is the thread (New Villagers in Gilchrist) that announces get togethers at EP and other special events. If you look back a couple of pages you'll see the posting by The Mayor for last nights Gillybration. Sorry you missed the last few events. I'm looking into getting the spreadsheet back up and running for units 209 & 210. Maybe that will help.

[WVMtnBoy]

We just became residents of Gilchrist last week. Attended our first dinner at Evans Prarie last night (6/6/13) and met some great neighbors. I don' t think we had a chance to meet you. I understand we are in "lower" Gilchrist according to Bob! Looking forward to hanging out with a great group.

I can guarantee that you will not regret moving into GillyLand. This has to be the best neighborhood in TV! Welcome home!!!

!:wave:

[WVMtnBoy]

We must be looking at wrong thread. Completely missed the last two get togethers..Which thread tells us of the get togethers or is there an email chain? We are here until June 25th on Euclid Terr and really want to get to meet our fellow Gilly's... Am I missing something?

Any activities are normally posted right here on this thread. I know that I posted the "call" for the last one. Things move so fast on here it's not hard miss an announcement. Normally I try to read the last three or four pages to make sure I've not missed anything...:1rotfl: And, I still end up missing things. Hang in there and don't give up on us.

[WVMtnBoy]

Just a couple of days off the thread and we have about 3 or 4 pages to read!

We have had to 'work' down in London for the last couple of days, what a shock to the system, well when we say 'work', all we had to do was meet and great a few guests to our companies Trade Show, but being on our feet all day and we were whacked out! :024:

Back into retirement mode now and planning the next trip out to the Golf Course.

We stayed up the other night and raised a glass to all our friends meeting at the Gillybration at Evans Prairie, when we say friends we mean all our old ones and all the new ones we have yet to meet - can't wait to get back to TV and get back into the new expanded Golf Team.

See you all again soon :wave:

Contrary to the deliberately erroneous posts by our distinguished A-4, the lawns of Junction29 and HotRodGirl are not dying due to divots taken by the mayor but rather by the salty tears of the mayor that are shed whilst lying prostate on the lawns grieving over the absence of the aforesaid occupants.

:cryin2:

Surely there must be some remedy for this terribly ailment??? Ah yes...golf and beer. We shall see what effect that has!!!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Gilchrist Cruiser is going to get us booked into the Savannah Center.

Http://www.youtube.com/embed/k26nt3Y4cmg?rel=0

[Lpierleo]

You guys are too funny.:pepper2: If you practice really hard, you should try out for American's Got Talent! Rich and I are heading down again on Friday, June 28 for 15 wonderful days. Hope to "catch up".:beer3:

[GilchristCruisers]

Gilchrist Cruiser is going to get us booked into the Savannah Center.

Http://www.youtube.com/embed/k26nt3Y4cmg?rel=0

Seriously folks.....

Do you realize how much fun it would be to pull something like this off. There surely are enough empty beer bottles in this neighborhood to supply a full band for many years to come. I can't believe they did it with straight faces!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

:gc:
Chief Rose, Mike R. and I played 6 dollar golf tonight at Evans Prairie. First we had to chase a gator off the course in front of us and then when we got to the 18th green we found Mikes ball on the back of a big turtle. Then Mike took a picture of the turtle and ball when it fell off.

It was a GREAT PUTT MIKE

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[junction29]

:gc:
Chief Rose, Mike R. and I played 6 dollar golf tonight at Evans Prairie. First we had to chase a gator off the course in front of us and then when we got to the 18th green we found Mikes ball on the back of a big turtle. Then Mike took a picture of the turtle and ball when it fell off.

It was a GREAT PUTT MIKE

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Her ladyship thought you had put "It was a GREAT BUTT MIKE", until I pointed out that she had misread it, but even then she thought that was what you should have said!! :a040:

We just hope that this Turtle doesn't suffer the same fate that the last one you saw on the course suffered - a gator snack! :beer3:

On another totally different topic;

We are a little worried that now Jimbo has launched the Solar Powered Golf Carts that the neighbourhood will not be safe, with all those silent carts running around and mowing strollers down. :gc::gc::gc::gc::gc:

Did we ought to ask him to fit pedestrian sensors and automatic horns on? although, on second thoughts NO, imagine the heart attacks that might cause, perhaps speed bumps might do the trick. :pepper2::pepper2:

[jimbo2012]

I must say it is very quite most of of all no gas smell or the feeling of being in an egg beater.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

I must say it is very quite most of of all no gas smell or the feeling of being in an egg beater.

How about some pictures of that "Solar Powered" golf cart ?? And everyone wants pictures of the Landscaping / Pool project. Take a break and take some shots.

[jimbo2012]

cart at Brownwwood (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/solar-golf-carts-347/cart-now-here-79489/), posted 5 days ago

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/attachments/solar-golf-carts-347/15240d1370628159t-cart-now-here-sam_0800.jpg

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/attachments/solar-golf-carts-347/15239d1370628159t-cart-now-here-sam_0799.jpg

pool project soon......did U forget where I live?

[junction29]

Hi Bob and Cathy
It's a long way for us to come and visit so some pictures of the pool would be good
Andy and Wendy

[kittygilchrist]

You have enough, they are on an allocation basis :22yikes:

:bowdown: Yes, your Honor, thank you for your kind consideration.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

cart at Brownwwood (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/solar-golf-carts-347/cart-now-here-79489/), posted 5 days ago

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/attachments/solar-golf-carts-347/15240d1370628159t-cart-now-here-sam_0800.jpg

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/attachments/solar-golf-carts-347/15239d1370628159t-cart-now-here-sam_0799.jpg

pool project soon......did U forget where I live?

I know where you live. I'm afraid you'll put me to work if I come by and interfere with my golf outings.

[jimbo2012]

I'm afraid you'll put me to work if I come by and interfere with my golf outings.

Yep I realize a callous or two on your hands can take 20 yards off your drive.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Yep I realize a callous or two on your hands can take 20 yards off your drive.

I can't afford to give up 20 yards on a 75 yard drive. :gc:

[bjdickerson]

Good Morning Fellow Gillies,
We are beginning the process of putting in landscape lighting and would appreciate any recommendations you might have.
Thanks!!

[Yankee Quilter]

cart at Brownwwood (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/solar-golf-carts-347/cart-now-here-79489/), posted 5 days ago

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/attachments/solar-golf-carts-347/15240d1370628159t-cart-now-here-sam_0800.jpg

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/attachments/solar-golf-carts-347/15239d1370628159t-cart-now-here-sam_0799.jpg

pool project soon......did U forget where I live?


You are never home!

[jimbo2012]

You are never home!

Oh come on when did U guys stop by?

[Twinspin60]

You are never home!

That's not exactly true--as I stopped by to see the pool on Sunday and he was fast at work--or should I say just getting done from taking a break :laugh: The yard looks great--if only they weren't leaving to venture back North--they have to wait to enjoy all the hard work. :cus:

[chiefrose]

Well, my visa for visiting TV expired and I am now sitting in the United Club at the airport waiting for my flight back to NJ. Bob was kind enough to give me a ride to LSL to catch the shuttle and Mike stopped by the house with Bo to say goodbye. I was only able to stay for 2 weeks to accept delivery of the boxes we had shipped from up north. Still, it was good to see everyone and get in a few rounds of golf. Unfortunately, Andy, Wendy, Carol, Dave & Sue were all away so I didn't get to see them this trip.

While it has been great here, and I hate to leave, it will be good to see my better half back home. She has been taking care of things since we moved from central Jersey to our place at the shore. She has also had her hands full with housebreaking and training the new puppy.

Hope to see everyone when I stop down for a short visit at the end of July. I've been told in no uncertain terms that I am not allowed back unless Ann Marie comes with me.

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Well, my visa for visiting TV expired and I am now sitting in the United Club at the airport waiting for my flight back to NJ. Bob was kind enough to give me a ride to LSL to catch the shuttle and Mike stopped by the house with Bo to say goodbye. I was only able to stay for 2 weeks to accept delivery of the boxes we had shipped from up north. Still, it was good to see everyone and get in a few rounds of golf. Unfortunately, Andy, Wendy, Carol, Dave & Sue were all away so I didn't get to see them this trip.

While it has been great here, and I hate to leave, it will be good to see my better half back home. She has been taking care of things since we moved from central Jersey to our place at the shore. She has also had her hands full with housebreaking and training the new puppy.

Hope to see everyone when I stop down for a short visit at the end of July. I've been told in no uncertain terms that I am not allowed back unless Ann Marie comes with me.

And heed that demand!

Rich it was great to see you but we missed Anne Marie. We will be gone when you come back in July, but look forward to seeing you when you come again. Have a safe trip and see you soon. We will miss you. Gayle

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Hi Donna Pendergast and Sally Canna. Hope I spelled your names correctly. It was great to have met you on phone, but look forward to meeting you and your husbands in person. Please feel free to come to the golf meeting at our home on Thursday, at 7:00. It is a great way to meet people to golf with and become friends with.

We look forward to meeting you soon. Gayle Roberts

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Just a couple of days off the thread and we have about 3 or 4 pages to read!

We have had to 'work' down in London for the last couple of days, what a shock to the system, well when we say 'work', all we had to do was meet and great a few guests to our companies Trade Show, but being on our feet all day and we were whacked out! :024:

Back into retirement mode now and planning the next trip out to the Golf Course.

We stayed up the other night and raised a glass to all our friends meeting at the Gillybration at Evans Prairie, when we say friends we mean all our old ones and all the new ones we have yet to meet - can't wait to get back to TV and get back into the new expanded Golf Team.

See you all again soon :wave:

Glad to hear from you. Did you finally get to golf? I hope so. We want to see some scars on those clubs! We think of you both and Millie often and hope you are doing well and cant wait until you return. I heaerd sometime in September? Talk to you later.:clap2:

[jimbo2012]

We think of you both and Millie often and hope you are doing well and cant wait until you return. I heaerd sometime in September? Talk to you later.:clap2:

Andy & Wendy first need to get thru customs in NY........not as easy as FL.

When the computers find all the pranks he pulled here.....well they may just send him back to the UK. :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Also I heard there was an outstanding warrant something about an illegal brewery.....but that may include Rusty as well.

Wendy & Millie should be ok :clap2:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Andy & Wendy first need to get thru customs in NY........not as easy as FL.

When the computers find all the pranks he pulled here.....well they may just send him back to the UK. :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Also I heard there was an outstanding warrant something about an illegal brewery.....but that may include Rusty as well.

Wendy & Millie should be ok :clap2:

Not so fast . . . Remember the crime scene in front of my house the day we closed?
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You don't think his involvement with what took place will have an impact on his getting back into the US??

By the way he had his own labels with his own name on his beer so I think he'll get away with his Brewery problems.
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The Mayor (Rusty) on the other hand, may get nailed for holding the chemicals and not being on the Beer label unless he has changed his name to "BONNY SIR JOHNNY". He talks "West Virginian" and not funny enough to get away with the brewery problems that exist in Gilchrist.

[jimbo2012]

yea, he talks "west virginian" Andy talks the Kings English can't understand a word, I think Millie can bark words clearer.

I also forgot the rumor that he was in the witness protection program his real name is "Andy Sir Johnny the 3rd" related on a 4th level to the Queen.

I may need the Mayor to wire me some funds into NY to have for a posting a bond just in case his goose is cooked upon arrival.

[junction29]

Well, my visa for visiting TV expired and I am now sitting in the United Club at the airport waiting for my flight back to NJ. Bob was kind enough to give me a ride to LSL to catch the shuttle and Mike stopped by the house with Bo to say goodbye. I was only able to stay for 2 weeks to accept delivery of the boxes we had shipped from up north. Still, it was good to see everyone and get in a few rounds of golf. Unfortunately, Andy, Wendy, Carol, Dave & Sue were all away so I didn't get to see them this trip.

While it has been great here, and I hate to leave, it will be good to see my better half back home. She has been taking care of things since we moved from central Jersey to our place at the shore. She has also had her hands full with housebreaking and training the new puppy.

Hope to see everyone when I stop down for a short visit at the end of July. I've been told in no uncertain terms that I am not allowed back unless Ann Marie comes with me.

It's so sad when you leave, but look on the bright side, you will be seeing Ann Marie again soon. :MOJE_whot:

Sadly we won't see you in July either as we don't get back until September. :ho:

Although having 3 months in Blighty gives us a chance to think up some more pranks for the neighbourhood without the distraction of TV social life. :pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

[junction29]

Well, my visa for visiting TV expired and I am now sitting in the United Club at the airport waiting for my flight back to NJ. Bob was kind enough to give me a ride to LSL to catch the shuttle and Mike stopped by the house with Bo to say goodbye. I was only able to stay for 2 weeks to accept delivery of the boxes we had shipped from up north. Still, it was good to see everyone and get in a few rounds of golf. Unfortunately, Andy, Wendy, Carol, Dave & Sue were all away so I didn't get to see them this trip.

While it has been great here, and I hate to leave, it will be good to see my better half back home. She has been taking care of things since we moved from central Jersey to our place at the shore. She has also had her hands full with housebreaking and training the new puppy.

Hope to see everyone when I stop down for a short visit at the end of July. I've been told in no uncertain terms that I am not allowed back unless Ann Marie comes with me.

It's so sad when you leave, but look on the bright side, you will be seeing Ann Marie again soon. :MOJE_whot:

Sadly we won't see you in July either as we don't get back until September. :ho:

Although having 3 months in Blighty gives us a chance to think up some more pranks for the neighbourhood without the distraction of TV social life. :pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

Have a safe trip home and give Ann Marie a hug from us and Millie says Hi to the new Puppy. :BigApplause:

[junction29]

Glad to hear from you. Did you finally get to golf? I hope so. We want to see some scars on those clubs! We think of you both and Millie often and hope you are doing well and cant wait until you return. I heaerd sometime in September? Talk to you later.:clap2:

Yes, we did indeed get to play with our new clubs, I continued to develop my skill at Hooking and Slicing, whilst Her Ladyship continued to wipe the floor with me! chilout.

Looking forward to seeing you again soon. :MOJE_whot:

[junction29]

Andy & Wendy first need to get thru customs in NY........not as easy as FL.

When the computers find all the pranks he pulled here.....well they may just send him back to the UK. :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Also I heard there was an outstanding warrant something about an illegal brewery.....but that may include Rusty as well.

Wendy & Millie should be ok :clap2:

Pranks? Pranks? We are totally innocent of all charges and we have it on good authority that people of our upstanding character are most welcome in the US - otherwise how would you guys get to stay here? :ho::ho:

We checked the liquor license laws before we brewed and as long as it is less that 5% proof, there isn't a problem - ours is only 4.99% (honest). :1rotfl::1rotfl:

Her Ladyship and Millie both say that they will 'Stand by their man' as the song says. :MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot:

[junction29]

Not so fast . . . Remember the crime scene in front of my house the day we closed?
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You don't think his involvement with what took place will have an impact on his getting back into the US??

By the way he had his own labels with his own name on his beer so I think he'll get away with his Brewery problems.
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The Mayor (Rusty) on the other hand, may get nailed for holding the chemicals and not being on the Beer label unless he has changed his name to "BONNY SIR JOHNNY". He talks "West Virginian" and not funny enough to get away with the brewery problems that exist in Gilchrist.

Wait a minute, wait a minute, the crime scene was all a big misunderstanding.

How were we to know that the two 'bodies' laying on the floor, were just two drunken oafs celebrating A4, Cathy and Mum moving into the neighbourhood at last? :ho:

All we wanted was for you guys to be safe, for all we knew the 'perps' were still in your new home - even Chief Rose advised us that from the location of the bullet cases, the 'perps' had stood near your front door when the shots were fired. :1rotfl:

We never dreamed that the workmen would turn up and refuse to cross past the crime tape - just glad it turned our ok and everyone was safe. :jester:

[junction29]

yea, he talks "west virginian" Andy talks the Kings English can't understand a word, I think Millie can bark words clearer.

I also forgot the rumor that he was in the witness protection program his real name is "Andy Sir Johnny the 3rd" related on a 4th level to the Queen.

I may need the Mayor to wire me some funds into NY to have for a posting a bond just in case his goose is cooked upon arrival.

Don't worry Jimbo, we have enrolled on a 'Colonial English for Intrepid Travellers' evening course for preparation for when we get back. :1rotfl:

'goose is cooked'? We didn't realise that they would feed us when we got back to the US at JFK, it's awfully decent of them to do that, it has never happened in FL. :ho:

Don't worry about bail bond funds, we are watching the exchange rate and will wire some money over when the rates are favourable. :MOJE_whot:

[junction29]

yea, he talks "west virginian" Andy talks the Kings English can't understand a word, I think Millie can bark words clearer.

I also forgot the rumor that he was in the witness protection program his real name is "Andy Sir Johnny the 3rd" related on a 4th level to the Queen.

I may need the Mayor to wire me some funds into NY to have for a posting a bond just in case his goose is cooked upon arrival.

Shhhh, the witness protection program is supposed to be a secret - don't tell anyone! :1rotfl:

[Yankee Quilter]

UHaul in front of Flitstones! Welcome home!

[bjdickerson]

Good Morning Gillies,
Can anyone recommend a contractor to do concrete stamping on the driveway? We have seen several in the Village (especially the home on Euclid Terrace) that we like and would appreciate any recommendations.
Thanks!!

[chiefrose]

Good Morning Gillies,
Can anyone recommend a contractor to do concrete stamping on the driveway? We have seen several in the Village (especially the home on Euclid Terrace) that we like and would appreciate any recommendations.
Thanks!!

I had Amy Newsome (352 308 7410) stain my lanai and garage floor. She did a great job and was very reasonable. I will most likely have her to the driveway and walk when I get down there full time.

[WVMtnBoy]

yea, he talks "west virginian" Andy talks the Kings English can't understand a word, I think Millie can bark words clearer.

I also forgot the rumor that he was in the witness protection program his real name is "Andy Sir Johnny the 3rd" related on a 4th level to the Queen.

I may need the Mayor to wire me some funds into NY to have for a posting a bond just in case his goose is cooked upon arrival.

Never fear! The Mayor has authorized the Village Treasurer (A-4) to make available all of the funds in the Village Treasury to assist Sir John, Lady Wendy and Princess Mills in their quest to return to GillyLand. On the other hand, since A-4 drinks up all of our treasury in beer their goose just may well be cooked!!! :1rotfl:

[WVMtnBoy]

Good Morning Fellow Gillies,
We are beginning the process of putting in landscape lighting and would appreciate any recommendations you might have.
Thanks!!

Well, since we're from dear 'ole West Virginnie I suggest that you get a couple a couple of "D" cell flashlights from Wal-Mart, tape 'em to a couple of 2x2's pounded into the ground and just turn 'em on at dusk. I'm available for consult if needed!

:thumbup:

[WVMtnBoy]

Not so fast . . . Remember the crime scene in front of my house the day we closed?
15460 15461 15462
You don't think his involvement with what took place will have an impact on his getting back into the US??

By the way he had his own labels with his own name on his beer so I think he'll get away with his Brewery problems.
15463
The Mayor (Rusty) on the other hand, may get nailed for holding the chemicals and not being on the Beer label unless he has changed his name to "BONNY SIR JOHNNY". He talks "West Virginian" and not funny enough to get away with the brewery problems that exist in Gilchrist.

I beg to differ. One of the only good things that Jimmy Carter did during his presidency is sign a bill into law that authorizes home breweries. I am totally legal as I always have been!!! :thumbup:

[WVMtnBoy]

I have it on good authority that CalcTeacher & CoopersDad are returning to GillyLand for good on June 28th. We must put on our thinking caps and plan a suitable reception for them to celebrate their permanancy in our little slice of paradise.

That is....unless she fibbed to me about the date. She's bad about that. Like saying she was going to come and visit and then not showing up. Hmmmmm...that warrants a really special homecoming. Don't you think???

:jester:

[CalcTeacher]

I have it on good authority that CalcTeacher & CoopersDad are returning to GillyLand for good on June 28th. We must put on our thinking caps and plan a suitable reception for them to celebrate their permanancy in our little slice of paradise.

That is....unless she fibbed to me about the date. She's bad about that. Like saying she was going to come and visit and then not showing up. Hmmmmm...that warrants a really special homecoming. Don't you think???

:jester:

Haha! Just booked the AutoTrain last night for June 27th...to arrive June 28th. Caroline and I will be taking the AutoTrain; Ed and Cooper are driving straight through (Cooper riding shot gun) on the 28th. So it's no lie. And I forgot to tell you...upon entering the Bishop castle I was greeted with a roll of toilet paper...

[Flintstones]

UHaul in front of Flitstones! Welcome home!

The new Frogs have landed! It feels great to be back. Now the unpacking begins. We can't wait to be back in the "swing" of things.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

I beg to differ. One of the only good things that Jimmy Carter did during his presidency is sign a bill into law that authorizes home breweries. I am totally legal as I always have been!!! :thumbup:

Are you telling me you think you can get away with bottling up beer with a label that says "BONNY SIR JOHNNY" ?? If it said "MOUNTAIN BOY RED NECK BREWSKI" I could understand you thinking you were legal. I'll bet you still have a 12 pack of "BILLY BEER" in your fridge. You wouldn't be willing to share some would you??

[jimbo2012]

How about some pictures of that "Solar Powered" golf cart ?? And everyone wants pictures of the Landscaping / Pool project. Take a break and take some shots.

ok

Here are the deck lights around the pool there are also 3 more around the spa.

[jimbo2012]

The pavers screened pergola first two pics

3rd close up of pool/pond, pond plants tomorrow

Notice solar roller cover

4th general overview.

Great to finish and now head out in three days.

[Lpierleo]

Jimbo, we are just in awe. You do fabulous work. Safe travels up north. Enjoy your time off! If you have time, pls leave me the name of the place for the pavers.