New Villagers in Gilchrist

[GilchristCruisers]

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.

Lookin' good Jimbo. Have a wonderful return trip home. But don't stay away too long.

[junction29]

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.

Wow, about time the pictures of the finished job arrived and they are well worth waiting for - You guys are stars and we take our hat off to your VISION and SKILL :ho::ho:

Drive safely on your trip home and get a well deserved break. :bigbow:

Hopefully you will still be in NY when we land :plane: and we will pop over to see you before driving home to TV to see your creation in the flesh. :wave:

[Mamaderby]

Wow, about time the pictures of the finished job arrived and they are well worth waiting for - You guys are stars and we take our hat off to your VISION and SKILL :ho::ho:

Drive safely on your trip home and get a well deserved break. :bigbow:

Hopefully you will still be in NY when we land :plane: and we will pop over to see you before driving home to TV to see your creation in the flesh. :wave:

Uh oh, that last line.......sounds like a skinny dip is in Sir Andy's future! :eek::a20:

[bjdickerson]

Thanks, will check her out.

[WVMtnBoy]

ok

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

Really nice job, Jimbo, seriously nice but why is the water green????? :22yikes:

[WVMtnBoy]

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.

That really looks nice! Congrats to you and Cathy!!!

:bigbow:

[Yankee Quilter]

Bob and Kathy,
So sorry to see you go! Safe travels and come back home as soon as adventures calm down! Then you can start again here!

[Village Girl]

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

Sadly, we are leaving for Glens Falls, NY on Tuesday to attend our two granddaughter's graduation and will spend the month of July in the Saratoga Springs area.
My husband, Jim and I will both be anxious to play golf with some of your after our return the first week of August.
Stay cool!!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

GILLY-BRATION
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT 7:00 AT EVANS PRAIRIE
The Mayor of "Upper Gilchrist" (WVMtnBoy aka Rusty) has declared that there will be a Gilly-Bration to celebrate the return of The Flintstones (Dave & Sue) who are now officially FROGs. As usual we will meet on the breezeway between the restaurant and pro shop. Hope to see you there!

[DenPat]

Very happy to be back in Gilchrist after being away for almost a month. Glad that we are going to be here for Wednesday's Evans Prairie Gilly-bration, we were away and missed the last two. Looking forward to seeing everyone and meeting the new neighbors. Traveling is great, but returning home to The Villages is wonderful. Life is good!!! :wave: :wave::wave:

[WVMtnBoy]

The Mayors official CatHouse Inspection Team met at 210-01 this evening prior to dinner with Mr & Mrs Jimbo to check out the progress on this residence. In attendance were The Mayor and Lady Mayoress, MamaDerby and the Old Bishop and Jim & Lorraine Pezzanite.

A thorough inspection of said premesis was made by all of the delegates who arrived at the conclusion that this is one hell of a home!!!

We think Shawn & Freddie and the cats will be well served and that this will make a heck of a place for some parties!!! :beer3:

Congrats you two....this is gonna be one heck of a nice place!!! :bowdown:

[WVMtnBoy]

The Lady Mayoress and I had a wonderful asian dinner tonight with Mr & Mrs Jimbo prior to their pending departure at the end of the week. The food was great and so was the conversation and company. I know I speak for all of us when I say "Have a safe trip home, great touring weather and hurry back to GillyLand!" We're gonna miss ya!!!

:sing:

[WVMtnBoy]

Very happy to be back in Gilchrist after being away for almost a month. Glad that we are going to be here for Wednesday's Evans Prairie Gilly-bration, we were away and missed the last two. Looking forward to seeing everyone and meeting the new neighbors. Traveling is great, but returning home to The Villages is wonderful. Life is good!!! :wave: :wave::wave:

Wow...I'm so glad it was you and Dennis I saw in the house this afternoon. I was starting to have Janice call the Sheriff when I finally recognized Dennis on the lanai!!! :22yikes:

[DenPat]

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.

Congratulations to you on your vision and hard work. We just returned home this afternoon after almost a month away so will have to do a drive by to see it. Will look forward to your return and you showing us all of the finer details. Have a safe trip and enjoy your travels.

[DenPat]

Wow...I'm so glad it was you and Dennis I saw in the house this afternoon. I was starting to have Janice call the Sheriff when I finally recognized Dennis on the lanai!!! :22yikes:

The first thing we wanted to do after arriving home was to enjoy the pleasure of just sitting on the lanai. We were lucky to have Janice join us and welcome us back. Great to have wonderful neighbors! :wave:

[DenPat]

Wow...I'm so glad it was you and Dennis I saw in the house this afternoon. I was starting to have Janice call the Sheriff when I finally recognized Dennis on the lanai!!! :22yikes:

The first thing we wanted to do after arriving home was to enjoy the pleasure of just sitting on the lanai. We were lucky to have Janice join us and welcome us back. Great to have wonderful neighbors! :wave:

[GilchristCruisers]

The first thing we wanted to do after arriving home was to enjoy the pleasure of just sitting on the lanai. We were lucky to have Janice join us and welcome us back. Great to have wonderful neighbors! :wave:

Welcome back! You have been missed.

[GilchristCruisers]

GILLY-BRATION
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT 7:00 AT EVANS PRAIRIE
The Mayor of "Upper Gilchrist" (WVMtnBoy aka Rusty) has declared that there will be a Gilly-Bration to celebrate the return of The Flintstones (Dave & Sue) who are now officially FROGs. As usual we will meet on the breezeway between the restaurant and pro shop. Hope to see you there!

Woohoo!!! Another Gillybration. Hopefully we will be back from the Panhandle in time, but will most likely have our granddaughter in tow if we make it.

[Bosoxfan]

Well we are now officially living in Gilchrist...Love our new home!

[junction29]

Uh oh, that last line.......sounds like a skinny dip is in Sir Andy's future! :eek::a20:

Not much chance of that :cold:

That really would frighten the fishes (and Cathy!) :pepper2::pepper2:

[junction29]

Very happy to be back in Gilchrist after being away for almost a month. Glad that we are going to be here for Wednesday's Evans Prairie Gilly-bration, we were away and missed the last two. Looking forward to seeing everyone and meeting the new neighbors. Traveling is great, but returning home to The Villages is wonderful. Life is good!!! :wave: :wave::wave:

Welcome back to the neighbourhood;:BigApplause:

That's a double return celebration on Wednesday then - wish we could be there. Once again we will raise a glass on the night :beer3:

[junction29]

The Mayors official CatHouse Inspection Team met at 210-01 this evening prior to dinner with Mr & Mrs Jimbo to check out the progress on this residence. In attendance were The Mayor and Lady Mayoress, MamaDerby and the Old Bishop and Jim & Lorraine Pezzanite.

A thorough inspection of said premesis was made by all of the delegates who arrived at the conclusion that this is one hell of a home!!!

We think Shawn & Freddie and the cats will be well served and that this will make a heck of a place for some parties!!! :beer3:

Congrats you two....this is gonna be one heck of a nice place!!! :bowdown:

It certainly looks a cracking party house, we just have a couple of concerns (well three!);

1. We are a bit concerned that the sand floor in the lanai will paddle through the house with the drunken revellers! :cryin2:

2. It looks like Jimbo has been installing his pools all over the neighbourhood (picture 3) and we are worried about where the filter pond will go and whether it will attract some gators. :1rotfl:

3. We are wondering if the Cat House parties will get out of hand, looking a the crowd gathered outside waiting for the first party to begin, they look like quite a rowdy bunch and we know that one of them at least is well known to the Police in West Virginia! :MOJE_whot::pepper2:

On another topic - Has anyone noticed we now have OVER 4000 entries, what a cracking thread this has proved to be to join all us new friends and neighbours together - well done to His Worship the Mayor and the Lady Mayoress for starting it and to all you guys for joining in !!!:BigApplause:

[WVMtnBoy]

It's just amazing to me that I started this thread on June 3,2012 with the hopes of contacting a few neighbors in the 209 section of Gilchrist. I heard about TOTV from Janices aunt, Mary, when we were down for our lot signing. I went back home and made the first post on the above date. :posting: And now, exactly one year later on June 3, 2013 we were at 392 pages with 3911 posts. I told Janice when I started the thread that I would be thrilled if I got 10 replies and look where we are now! New and caring neighbors, best friends, golfing foursomes, GillyBrations, driveway parties, holiday parties, impromptu lanai visits, etc. I am just amazed at everything that has happened. I am so grateful for all of you (whether I know you or not) for making this neighborhood what it has become. Our "cast of characters" and the related high-jinks associated with the cast has made this a really, really fun place to live.

You guys are the greatest.

:BigApplause:
:bigbow:

[Jayhawk]

Looking forward to boarding the :plane: and meeting everyone, and :beer3:. August 24th can't come soon enough. Until then we'll keep up by :posting: on TOTV.

:wave:

[GilchristCruisers]

Well we are now officially living in Gilchrist...Love our new home!

Congratulations and welcome to Gilchrist!
:BigApplause:

[Twinspin60]

Bob and Kathy,
So sorry to see you go! Safe travels and come back home as soon as adventures calm down! Then you can start again here!

Ditto for me--safe travels up North--enjoy the time with your family and friends and come back real soon. Your place looks amazing!! :BigApplause:

[jimbo2012]

tks folks we're not happy leaving, so when we return I suppose we'll appreciate TV more.

[Twinspin60]

It's just amazing to me that I started this thread on June 3,2012 with the hopes of contacting a few neighbors in the 209 section of Gilchrist. I heard about TOTV from Janices aunt, Mary, when we were down for our lot signing. I went back home and made the first post on the above date. :posting: And now, exactly one year later on June 3, 2013 we were at 392 pages with 3911 posts. I told Janice when I started the thread that I would be thrilled if I got 10 replies and look where we are now! New and caring neighbors, best friends, golfing foursomes, GillyBrations, driveway parties, holiday parties, impromptu lanai visits, etc. I am just amazed at everything that has happened. I am so grateful for all of you (whether I know you or not) for making this neighborhood what it has become. Our "cast of characters" and the related high-jinks associated with the cast has made this a really, really fun place to live.

You guys are the greatest.

:BigApplause:
:bigbow:

Thanks for starting this thread and making us all feel welcome when speaking for myself--"wondering if moving to a new place and starting all over again was the best thing." Well I can say--my doubts have been erased many times over and because of what you started have made that happen. It's especially more meaningful when you're by yourself and feel so welcome and part of the group. :thumbup:

[junction29]

It's just amazing to me that I started this thread on June 3,2012 with the hopes of contacting a few neighbors in the 209 section of Gilchrist. I heard about TOTV from Janices aunt, Mary, when we were down for our lot signing. I went back home and made the first post on the above date. :posting: And now, exactly one year later on June 3, 2013 we were at 392 pages with 3911 posts. I told Janice when I started the thread that I would be thrilled if I got 10 replies and look where we are now! New and caring neighbors, best friends, golfing foursomes, GillyBrations, driveway parties, holiday parties, impromptu lanai visits, etc. I am just amazed at everything that has happened. I am so grateful for all of you (whether I know you or not) for making this neighborhood what it has become. Our "cast of characters" and the related high-jinks associated with the cast has made this a really, really fun place to live.

You guys are the greatest.

:BigApplause:
:bigbow:

You and the Lady Mayoress should be very proud, as without a doubt, this thread has meant that many newcomers to our neighbourhood, already felt they knew many of their neighbours, before they even met them. :BigApplause:

Much of the success of our fantastic neighbourhood, very definitely lies with the fact that you guys started this thread, which has been read over 170,000 times - Wow.

We are sure that many Gillylanders do the same as us, which is, use this thread to keep track of their friends and neighbours when we are away from TV - Your Worship, you most definitely deserve your title. :BigApplause:

Right that's enough of the serious talk, now what prank can we get up to next, Mmmm :posting::MOJE_whot::pepper2::jester::crap2:

[junction29]

News Flash;

Panic and chaos hit the USA.

A BBC quiz show in the UK yesterday, the 15th June 2013, has sparked panic and chaos in the USA after it revealed that the second most common name in the USA is ‘Johnson’

This was something both the CIA and the FBI were trying to keep secret and it is not known at this time how the BBC found out such sensitive information.

The Tourist Industry are particularly concerned that the influx of Tourists will be severely curtailed if they get wind of the fact that there may be tens or even hundreds of thousands of A4’s, playing pranks and getting drunk and disorderly throughout the North American Continent!

An urgent communique, believed to be from the President’s office (or from somewhere in Washington) has announced the immediate formation of a national data base of ‘Cathy’s’ and ‘Cathy’s Mums’, so that they can be directed into action once an A4 copycat has been detected.

Both Federal and State legislation is being proposed where every time an A4 is found moving into a neighbourhood, a declaration, borrowed from the successful control mechanism undertaken in GilChrist, is issued, which requires an A4 to promise;

1. Not to land any planes in the neighbourhood (except on Brinkley)
2. Not to get drunk and disorderly more than two times a week
3. To obey without question, control orders from the assigned ‘Cathy’
4. Not to try and use charm or any other influence on their assigned ‘Cathy’ such that the assigned ‘Cathy’s Mum’ loses control over them both

His Worship the Mayor and his Gilchrist PERCS and FLAPS teams have been contacted by Washington to form an advisory body to advise other useful courses of action, based upon their extensive yearlong A4 control experiences.

- ENDS -

:pepper2::pepper2::pepper2::pepper2::pepper2::pepp er2:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

News Flash;

Panic and chaos hit the USA.

A BBC quiz show in the UK yesterday, the 15th June 2013, has sparked panic and chaos in the USA after it revealed that the second most common name in the USA is ‘Johnson’

This was something both the CIA and the FBI were trying to keep secret and it is not known at this time how the BBC found out such sensitive information.

The Tourist Industry are particularly concerned that the influx of Tourists will be severely curtailed if they get wind of the fact that there may be tens or even hundreds of thousands of A4’s, playing pranks and getting drunk and disorderly throughout the North American Continent!

An urgent communique, believed to be from the President’s office (or from somewhere in Washington) has announced the immediate formation of a national data base of ‘Cathy’s’ and ‘Cathy’s Mums’, so that they can be directed into action once an A4 copycat has been detected.

Both Federal and State legislation is being proposed where every time an A4 is found moving into a neighbourhood, a declaration, borrowed from the successful control mechanism undertaken in GilChrist, is issued, which requires an A4 to promise;

1. Not to land any planes in the neighbourhood (except on Brinkley)
2. Not to get drunk and disorderly more than two times a week
3. To obey without question, control orders from the assigned ‘Cathy’
4. Not to try and use charm or any other influence on their assigned ‘Cathy’ such that the assigned ‘Cathy’s Mum’ loses control over them both

His Worship the Mayor and his Gilchrist PERCS and FLAPS teams have been contacted by Washington to form an advisory body to advise other useful courses of action, based upon their extensive yearlong A4 control experiences.

- ENDS -

:pepper2::pepper2::pepper2::pepper2::pepper2::pepp er2:

OMG Junction29
Is it raining in Great Britten and you can't get out to play any golf??
I hope the US Gov isn't monitoring the internet and e-mails any more. You're going to get me taken to a little room someplace and get a light bulb stuck in my face.

(by the way it's neighborhood . . . . not neighbourhood. No wonder you talk funny)

PS . . . . Mum says Hi and we STILL wish you'd come home.

[Bosoxfan]

Congratulations and welcome to Gilchrist!
:BigApplause:

Thanks...lots of work still to be done but it sure is nice to be in our new home!

[junction29]

OMG Junction29
Is it raining in Great Britten and you can't get out to play any golf??
I hope the US Gov isn't monitoring the internet and e-mails any more. You're going to get me taken to a little room someplace and get a light bulb stuck in my face.

(by the way it's neighborhood . . . . not neighbourhood. No wonder you talk funny)

PS . . . . Mum says Hi and we STILL wish you'd come home.

Yes, it is still raining and a bit chilly and no we haven't played in just over a week; :pray:

We thought the thread was getting a bit serious and thought we needed to liven things up a bit, when low and behold, up comes this startling bit of information on a quiz show - it was on the BBC so must be right (honest) - couldn't miss the opportunity especially with someone with your sense of humour. :jester::jester:

Don't worry about the little room and the light bulb, His Worship the Mayor will throw a security ring around you, nobody is having our A4, they will have to find their own!

Please give Mum and Cathy big hugs from us and we miss you guys too and we live in neighbourhoods over here, just shows we had better not compete in any spelling bees over in the US? :crap2:

[WVMtnBoy]

You and the Lady Mayoress should be very proud, as without a doubt, this thread has meant that many newcomers to our neighbourhood, already felt they knew many of their neighbours, before they even met them. :BigApplause:

Much of the success of our fantastic neighbourhood, very definitely lies with the fact that you guys started this thread, which has been read over 170,000 times - Wow.

We are sure that many Gillylanders do the same as us, which is, use this thread to keep track of their friends and neighbours when we are away from TV - Your Worship, you most definitely deserve your title. :BigApplause:

Right that's enough of the serious talk, now what prank can we get up to next, Mmmm :posting::MOJE_whot::pepper2::jester::crap2:

Well, since you brought the subject up, we have CalcT & CoopersDad moving in permanently on June 28. We must put on our thinking caps and prepare a "suitable welcome" for their homecoming? What say, eh????

:jester:

[WVMtnBoy]

Yes, it is still raining and a bit chilly and no we haven't played in just over a week; :pray:

We thought the thread was getting a bit serious and thought we needed to liven things up a bit, when low and behold, up comes this startling bit of information on a quiz show - it was on the BBC so must be right (honest) - couldn't miss the opportunity especially with someone with your sense of humour. :jester::jester:

Don't worry about the little room and the light bulb, His Worship the Mayor will throw a security ring around you, nobody is having our A4, they will have to find their own!

Please give Mum and Cathy big hugs from us and we miss you guys too and we live in neighbourhoods over here, just shows we had better not compete in any spelling bees over in the US? :crap2:

All things considered, I think we might like to hand A-4 over to the feds and suggest that they increase the wattage of the light bulb since he has committed us to play the Pelican course on Thursday....:jester:

Some people ya just can't trust to make a civilized golf reservation that's more in line with my ability (or lack thereof) to play that cursed game. :cryin2:

[Flintstones]

tks folks we're not happy leaving, so when we return I suppose we'll appreciate TV more.

We rode by your house last night to admire all the hard work you have been doing. Wow, you have been working! It is coming together wonderfully. We are sad you are leaving. Safe travels and hurry back soon. :crap2:

[Flintstones]

News Flash;

Panic and chaos hit the USA.

A BBC quiz show in the UK yesterday, the 15th June 2013, has sparked panic and chaos in the USA after it revealed that the second most common name in the USA is ‘Johnson’

This was something both the CIA and the FBI were trying to keep secret and it is not known at this time how the BBC found out such sensitive information.

The Tourist Industry are particularly concerned that the influx of Tourists will be severely curtailed if they get wind of the fact that there may be tens or even hundreds of thousands of A4’s, playing pranks and getting drunk and disorderly throughout the North American Continent!

An urgent communique, believed to be from the President’s office (or from somewhere in Washington) has announced the immediate formation of a national data base of ‘Cathy’s’ and ‘Cathy’s Mums’, so that they can be directed into action once an A4 copycat has been detected.

Both Federal and State legislation is being proposed where every time an A4 is found moving into a neighbourhood, a declaration, borrowed from the successful control mechanism undertaken in GilChrist, is issued, which requires an A4 to promise;

1. Not to land any planes in the neighbourhood (except on Brinkley)
2. Not to get drunk and disorderly more than two times a week
3. To obey without question, control orders from the assigned ‘Cathy’
4. Not to try and use charm or any other influence on their assigned ‘Cathy’ such that the assigned ‘Cathy’s Mum’ loses control over them both

His Worship the Mayor and his Gilchrist PERCS and FLAPS teams have been contacted by Washington to form an advisory body to advise other useful courses of action, based upon their extensive yearlong A4 control experiences.

- ENDS -

:pepper2::pepper2::pepper2::pepper2::pepper2::pepp er2:

Seriously - Andy,

We miss you so much. Keep us informed on that legislation. In the meantime, we will hide A-4 in Gilchrist to keep him safe. I am sure this rowdy group can create a diversion should the FBI or CIA come hunting for him. :pepper2:

[jimbo2012]

We rode by your house last night to admire all the hard work you have been doing. Wow, you have been working! It is coming together wonderfully. We are sad you are leaving. Safe travels and hurry back soon. :crap2:

tks

We leave early AM tomorrow, who knows may be back sooner.......

[Yankee Quilter]

tks

We leave early AM tomorrow, who knows may be back sooner.......

Safe travels, stay in touch! We are taking a road trip thru DC, PA, upper NY, CT etc. in Aug. we will have to see if our paths will cross and have a Giiybration!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

tks

We leave early AM tomorrow, who knows may be back sooner.......

HAPPY TRAILS LIL' BUDDY
Hope you decide to return sooner than later. :crap2: In the mean time some of us will do a drive by of your place occasionally to make sure the natural treatment system (swamp plants) is adequately keeping your pool looking clean and sparkling. Just in case things get a little out of hand we have a 5 gallon pail of chlorine crystals we'll throw into the pool chilout to get her back in shape. Obviously we love you and will miss you :jester: . . . . and Cathy :eclipsee_gold_cup:
Don't worry about a thing.
Your Buddy . . . . . A-4 :girlneener:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Seriously - Andy,

We miss you so much. Keep us informed on that legislation. In the meantime, we will hide A-4 in Gilchrist to keep him safe. I am sure this rowdy group can create a diversion should the FBI or CIA come hunting for him. :pepper2:

If anyone is looking for me I'll be hiding on Jimbo's Lanai with the 5 gallon bucket of chlorine crystals. Thanks Flintstones for thinking about keeping me safe especially since the Mayor has decided to throw me to the wolves. He'll get his on Thursday at Pelican. :rant-rave: (Bring plenty of water / swamp balls Mayor)
:gc:

[junction29]

If anyone is looking for me I'll be hiding on Jimbo's Lanai with the 5 gallon bucket of chlorine crystals. Thanks Flintstones for thinking about keeping me safe especially since the Mayor has decided to throw me to the wolves. He'll get his on Thursday at Pelican. :rant-rave: (Bring plenty of water / swamp balls Mayor)
:gc:

We are shocked and astounded, 'Throw you to the wolves' indeed, we can't believe His Worship means it, although when we read that you were dragging him over to Pelican for a ritual humiliation. chilout , we started to realise that he might have been driven to take such desperate measures. chilout

What makes the threat more critical is that you will not have Jimbo around to protect you for some weeks - what can we do? :posting:

We just hope that Jimbo doesn't bear a grudge with all his Bail Bond money being spent on Corona :jester: his imagination and work ethic might be sorely needed, failing that you will have to jump on an escape plane and take off down Brinkley :plane:

[junction29]

If anyone is looking for me I'll be hiding on Jimbo's Lanai with the 5 gallon bucket of chlorine crystals. Thanks Flintstones for thinking about keeping me safe especially since the Mayor has decided to throw me to the wolves. He'll get his on Thursday at Pelican. :rant-rave: (Bring plenty of water / swamp balls Mayor)
:gc:

When we broke the news about the proliferation of A4's in the USA and saw the panic and chaos that the Tourist Industry and Washington displayed, we never for a minute thought that 'ours' was in any sort of 'danger'. :BigApplause:

We knew without a doubt that Gillyland would turn out in force to keep him safe and we knew that the control exercised by 'our' Cathy and 'our' Cathy's Mum keep any excess behaviour to an absolute minimum. chilout

Bo honest, how many of you have ever seen a plane land or take off on Brinkley? - I know that we never have - yet :BigApplause:

It is important when these drama's hit the neighbourhood (or neighborhood) that we show a united front to the outer Gillyland authorities and that His Worship's directives are followed to the letter, especially where food and alcohol are concerned. :mmmm: :beer3:

On a lighter note - The rain has stopped and we are off to play Golf today - yippee :gc:

[junction29]

Safe travels, stay in touch! We are taking a road trip thru DC, PA, upper NY, CT etc. in Aug. we will have to see if our paths will cross and have a Giiybration!

Road Trip? are you guys RV'ers?

We land back in the US on the 4th September and will be doing a Road Trip down to TV, if you overrun into Sept, let us know and we would be happy to meet up somewhere. :plane:

[junction29]

Seriously - Andy,

We miss you so much. Keep us informed on that legislation. In the meantime, we will hide A-4 in Gilchrist to keep him safe. I am sure this rowdy group can create a diversion should the FBI or CIA come hunting for him. :pepper2:

It wasn't me, I am totally innocent, it was all Her Ladyships idea - honest. :jester:

We knew the neighbourhood would keep our A4 safe. :BigApplause:

[Yankee Quilter]

Road Trip? are you guys RV'ers?

We land back in the US on the 4th September and will be doing a Road Trip down to TV, if you overrun into Sept, let us know and we would be happy to meet up somewhere. :plane:

No, we will be visiting friends and family but driving the Mini!

[Diva Kay]

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:

Hello there, we are just down the way from you heading to Brownsville at Hillsborough. Congratulations on your upcoming move and building your dream home.

Diva Kay:BigApplause:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Hello there, we are just down the way from you heading to Brownsville at Hillsborough. Congratulations on your upcoming move and building your dream home.

Diva Kay:BigApplause:

Don't look now Diva Kay, but WVMtnboy posted that over a year ago and has been living here in Gilchrist for a LONG TIME. Hillsborough is a nice area and is pretty close to Brownwood. You're going to love it here.

[Pkbergen]

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

My wife and I are also moving to Gilchrist in late July.
Look forward to meet you.

[WVMtnBoy]

We're just getting a whole bunch of new neighbors. Welcome to all of you to the bestest neighborhood ever!!

:bigbow:

[WVMtnBoy]

What a day! Began with a nice ride back from Gainesville on the bike which was followed by a nice nap. Then after being well rested met with the Ole Bishop, Mike Roberts and Fred Flintstone to try and play 18 holes at Bonifay before getting caught by the darkness.

We almost made it but could only get in 13 holes before we were forced to turn on the golf car headlights to find the golf balls. We gave a whole new meaning to twilight golf!! :22yikes: But, a good time was had by all! There were even a few pars made but no new members of the Gilchrist Birdie Club. Mike was presented with his "Birdie" pin by the Mayor to the appreciation of all who were present.

After winding our way through the golf course in the dark, the Mayor finally had to tell Mike that no, we could not cut through peoples yards to get back to the main road. As a result of this bad decision, we arrived at Bonifay Country Club for some much needed liquid nourishment only to find that the establishment closed at 9:00 (it was 9:01). :mad: The group then adjourned to the Mayors Residence for refreshments. :beer3:

Next time we play twilight, we have to get some of the glow balls so we can play at least one more hole after dark!!! :thumbup:

[Bosoxfan]

What a day! Began with a nice ride back from Gainesville on the bike which was followed by a nice nap. Then after being well rested met with the Ole Bishop, Mike Roberts and Fred Flintstone to try and play 18 holes at Bonifay before getting caught by the darkness.

We almost made it but could only get in 13 holes before we were forced to turn on the golf car headlights to find the golf balls. We gave a whole new meaning to twilight golf!! :22yikes: But, a good time was had by all! There were even a few pars made but no new members of the Gilchrist Birdie Club. Mike was presented with his "Birdie" pin by the Mayor to the appreciation of all who were present.

After winding our way through the golf course in the dark, the Mayor finally had to tell Mike that no, we could not cut through peoples yards to get back to the main road. As a result of this bad decision, we arrived at Bonifay Country Club for some much needed liquid nourishment only to find that the establishment closed at 9:00 (it was 9:01). :mad: The group then adjourned to the Mayors Residence for refreshments. :beer3:

Next time we play twilight, we have to get some of the glow balls so we can play at least one more hole after dark!!! :thumbup:

If you guys are looking for another guy to play twilight golf I'm available every Friday & Saturday evenings..I'd love to join in

[junction29]

Well we went out to play golf yesterday as we said and true to form, I developed my expertise for Hooking and Slicing a little further, whilst Her Ladyship showed me a clean pair of heels. :bigbow:

We managed to finish with Her Ladyship scoring one over par!*, whilst I managed three over par*, so not too bad, although we both lost some balls again. :1rotfl:

Her Ladyship lost 3, two in the water and one in the rough and I lost 4, two in the water and two in the rough.

When we say water, we don’t mean lakes, these were very cleverly hidden but steep sided streams, just over small hills, so that as you hit the ball over the hill, it had no option but to roll down it into the stream, which couldn’t be seen from the other side of the hill – crafty a what? :0000000000luvmyhors

Don’t forget when we say rough in the UK, we mean rough, with very dense grass which offers almost no chance of finding a ball if one ends up in it!

Well today is my Birthday, I am 29, no kidding! Her ladyship has been 29 for years and no-one has questioned it, so now that I am the same age as her (I married an older woman and catch her up for 6 months each year) and over the UK Official Retirement Age, so I have decided that I am not going to get any older and stay where I am. :a040:

When I was 29, I was still young and foolish and Her Ladyship says I am still foolish, so if I turn the clock back, I am back to being young and foolish again – it feels great already. :a040:

Her Ladyship has bought me a holiday for my birthday, a week in a 400 year old Country Cottage in Cornwall, which is an English County (like a State in the US only smaller) in the South West of the UK and a popular holiday destination. :bigbow:

I was a little worried about how much she had spent on me, but she reassured me that she got it at a discount if we would do some renovation whilst we were there. :coolsmiley:

When I asked what renovation needed doing, she replied that they have asked if we can mend the roof when we are there as it leaks when it rains – a good job I found out before we went, because now I can take my roofing ladders and wall ladder, to save me falling off the roof as I repair it. :0000000000luvmyhors

[junction29]

Where was I – oh yes, to cut a long story short (yes I know it’s already a long story!), she has also booked us a couple of golf games in the vicinity of the country cottage as well, so it should be a good week and a great birthday present. :gc:

My sister has bought me a selection of English Beers, she said that I have seemed a bit low since we got back from TV and thought I needed cheering up with a few jars (English slang for a bottle of Corona). :jester:

15829

My son has bought me a book by the famous golfer Ben Hogan, so now I am going to be studying it religiously for the next week or so, as my son, who is a good golfer, has challenged me to a game, at double or quits for his inheritance and this Ben Hogan book just might save me millions, well save me a few bob anyway (English slang for a few dollars) and with all the 'Bobs' I can count as friends in Gillyland, I am a very wealthy man by British standards. :jester:

Where was I – oh yes, to cut a long story short (yes I know it’s already a long story), my brother-in-law is taking us out for a meal and a drink tonight, but I think we have been away in TV for so long that he must have forgotten how much I can eat and drink! – I just hope he brings a lot of money with him, otherwise I can see us washing up dishes in the restaurant kitchen afterwards. :icon_hungry::popcorn::icon_hungry:

The grandchildren are coming to see us tonight before we go out, they have texted me Happy Birthday, don’t know what has happened to phone calls?, so I can let you know what they buy me in tomorrow’s post – that is if you want to know. :coolsmiley:

My wrist is aching with all this writing, so will have to close now before it ruins my golf game later today. :agree:

*Just for clarity and to avoid confusion, when we say 1 or 3 over par per game, we mean per hole – that is how it is described, isn’t it?

[Yankee Quilter]

Happy happy Andy!

[Flintstones]

Happy Birthday, Andy. Enjoy your day! We miss you here in the bubble!

[kittygilchrist]

Andy, Happy Day, and many more, my very first neighbor!

Emma sends regrets she will be unable to attend Millie's Annual Birthday Romp in your honor...the post card invitation was very cute...

[Teryl1949]

What a day! Began with a nice ride back from Gainesville on the bike which was followed by a nice nap. Then after being well rested met with the Ole Bishop, Mike Roberts and Fred Flintstone to try and play 18 holes at Bonifay before getting caught by the darkness.

We almost made it but could only get in 13 holes before we were forced to turn on the golf car headlights to find the golf balls. We gave a whole new meaning to twilight golf!! :22yikes: But, a good time was had by all! There were even a few pars made but no new members of the Gilchrist Birdie Club. Mike was presented with his "Birdie" pin by the Mayor to the appreciation of all who were present.

After winding our way through the golf course in the dark, the Mayor finally had to tell Mike that no, we could not cut through peoples yards to get back to the main road. As a result of this bad decision, we arrived at Bonifay Country Club for some much needed liquid nourishment only to find that the establishment closed at 9:00 (it was 9:01). :mad: The group then adjourned to the Mayors Residence for refreshments. :beer3:

Next time we play twilight, we have to get some of the glow balls so we can play at least one more hole after dark!!! :thumbup:

As testimony to the events of last evening I hereby attach visible (barely as the sun disappeared long ago) evidence that 'glow balls' may be a great niche market for the Gilchrist folk. Or maybe I'll have to get some of those Night Vision Goggles.. His honor The Mayor failed to announce the downing of the last drop of his infamous Bonnie Sir Johnny. :22yikes::22yikes:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

What a day!

Next time we play twilight, we have to get some of the glow balls so we can play at least one more hole after dark!!! :thumbup:

Dear Mayor -
Tomorrow morning we Tee off bright and early on Pelican. :laugh: It's my understanding that you have never played Pelican before. :undecided: You may want to see if you can find golf balls with built in homing devices rather than glow in the dark balls or balls that float.
TOMORROW MORNING will be a completely different experience :evil6: :evil6: :evil6:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

DON’T FORGET THERE WILL BE A GILLY-BRATION TONIGHT AT EVANS PRAIRIE AT 7:00 ON THE BREEZEWAY
:a040: :a040: :a040: :a040: :a040: :a040: :a040: :a040: :a040: :a040:

[james951]

Welcome. We will all be neighbors. getting work done never seems to stop. So take the time out to enjoy as you go along.

[junction29]

First of all many thanks to all who have wished me happy birthday and thank you Kitty for the card. :bigbow:

Don't panic about drinking the last bottle of Bonny Sir Johnny Ale, Your Worship, I have two bottles left in the drinks fridge in the garage and you are welcome to one of them if you start to suffer any withdrawal symptoms. :coolsmiley:

Well, to continue the narrative from this morning;

The Ben Hogan book I had for my birthday has made a huge difference to my game this afternoon, 100% difference to be accurate, instead of hooking and slicing some of my balls, now I am hooking and slicing 100% of them. :agree:

I think it would be a fair conclusion to say that I have probably misread the advice the book gives a little! :undecided:

Her Ladyship wiped the floor with me yet again, but at least I am consistently poor.

She promised to give me a chance as it was my birthday, but I was so bad, that she was struggling to miss enough shots to allow me to even draw with her! :0000000000luvmyhors.

Still, we have just got back and had a stiff whisky and suddenly everything seems fine again - I am going to recommend the whisky I drink to the UK's NHS (National Health Service) as a 'cure-all', it will save them £M's on prescription drugs. :a040:

Were was I? - oh yes, well to cut a long story short (yes I know it is a long story already), we popped down to see my sister-in-law at lunch time (Her Ladyship's big sister), she needs a bridge building over a small stream in her garden so that she can reach the garden on the far side to plant it out without getting her feet wet. :coolsmiley:

Like a wally (English slang for idiot), I volunteered to build her one - as I pointed out to Her Ladyship, when she asked me why I volunteered - it would be good practise for the roofing timber work I have to do in the holiday cottage she has booked and she could see my point.

But she then said "Why don't we fly Jimbo and Cathy out to help, it would be finished much quicker" and I looked at her in astonishment "Quicker? quicker?" I squeaked! "It would resemble the Brooklyn Bridge if Jimbo came over and I have to finish it in a week, besides, you know they only fly first class and that would double our material costs". :undecided:

Were was I? - oh yes, well to cut a long story short (yes I know it is a long story already) Fortunately she could see the sense of my argument and let the subject drop. ;)

Unfortunately, the reference to the Brooklyn Bridge got them both thinking about how fancy the bridge needs to be to look right in the garden - Will I never learn to keep my big mouth shut? :0000000000luvmyhors

[junction29]

Were was I? oh yes, well to cut a long story short (I am not saying the next bit for a change :pepper2:), whilst we were at the in laws, I got into a mild argument with the brother in law.

He said that 'Compete' meant the same as 'Finished' and I said they were not the same - he would not have it until I gave him the following explanation' :laugh:

"When you meet the woman who you want to spend the rest of your life with and she turns out to be perfect, you are 'complete'. :a040:

However when you meet the woman who you want to spend the rest of your life with and she turns out to be a bitch, you are 'finished'. :evil6:

Then when you meet the woman who you want to spend the rest of your life with and she catches you with a fancy woman you are 'completely finished' - needless to say he accepted my argument without question after that! :spoken:

[Suebsl]

Happy Birthday, Andy. Sounds like it was fun!

[WVMtnBoy]

Sorry I missed your birthday, Sir John. We weren't advised of the Momentous Occasion. So "Belated happy Birthday!!!" :BigApplause:

I saw some pics in the Daily Sun yesterday of the Royal Ascot race in Ascot but did not see you and your fair lady. Were you not in attendance??? :0000000000luvmyhors

[DianeM]

Did the "gillybration " tonight for the first time. Met nice new neighbors. Great idea.

[kittygilchrist]

Darn, I missed another Gillybration...is there a regular time or do I have to check here every day?

[Twinspin60]

Were was I? oh yes, well to cut a long story short (I am not saying the next bit for a change :pepper2:), whilst we were at the in laws, I got into a mild argument with the brother in law.

He said that 'Compete' meant the same as 'Finished' and I said they were not the same - he would not have it until I gave him the following explanation' :laugh:

"When you meet the woman who you want to spend the rest of your life with and she turns out to be perfect, you are 'complete'. :a040:

However when you meet the woman who you want to spend the rest of your life with and she turns out to be a bitch, you are 'finished'. :evil6:

Then when you meet the woman who you want to spend the rest of your life with and she catches you with a fancy woman you are 'completely finished' - needless to say he accepted my argument without question after that! :spoken:

Happy Birthday a day late! :) It sounds like you had a great day. Quite like this explanation--I'm sure your brother-in-law will never disagree with you again. Hope you are enjoying the summer but we miss you here. :sad:

[junction29]

Sorry I missed your birthday, Sir John. We weren't advised of the Momentous Occasion. So "Belated happy Birthday!!!" :BigApplause:

I saw some pics in the Daily Sun yesterday of the Royal Ascot race in Ascot but did not see you and your fair lady. Were you not in attendance??? :0000000000luvmyhors

Hi Your Worship -- Thank you for your good wishes.

We didn't want our Gillyland friends and neighbours to start spending loads and loads of money buying me birthday presents so we didn't announce it before the day. :jester:

As for Royal Ascot, we have a long standing agreement with Her Majesty for us not to attend because I don't like wearing top hats and Her Ladyship doesn't like wearing hats either (it spoils her hairdo) :jester:

Hope the Gilybration went well, we raised a glass at midnight (12pm), when we got in from the evening out for the birthday meal, then flacked out. :beer3:

[batman911]

Happy Birthday Andy!

[jimbo2012]

But she then said "Why don't we fly Jimbo and Cathy out to help, it would be finished much quicker" and I looked at her in astonishment "Quicker? quicker?" I squeaked! "It would resemble the Brooklyn Bridge if Jimbo came over and I have to finish it in a week,

But it would be built to last, send the tickets, coach is ok don't need first class.

Will all celebrate your birthday before we start the build.

Happy birthday 'ol man.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

The fam went out to eat tonight and when we got back we decided to take the cart down to the "Cat House" to check it out before it gets locked up. Sheet rock is up and spackled. Stucco is done and ready for paint. There were so many people in there and still coming I started charging $5 a head to get in and $5 for parking. (Valet parking was $10) The funds will go into the Gilly-Land Treasury until I run low on beer money. It's going to be a WONDERFUL house Shawn & Freddie.

[Lpierleo]

Hope you had a wonderful Birthday, Sir Andy. Hello to Lady Wendy too!

[CaptJohn]

Darn, I missed another Gillybration...is there a regular time or do I have to check here every day?

You have to check here every day. I've never missed an announcement although I've missed every G-bration! :laugh:

[junction29]

The fam went out to eat tonight and when we got back we decided to take the cart down to the "Cat House" to check it out before it gets locked up. Sheet rock is up and spackled. Stucco is done and ready for paint. There were so many people in there and still coming I started charging $5 a head to get in and $5 for parking. (Valet parking was $10) The funds will go into the Gilly-Land Treasury until I run low on beer money. It's going to be a WONDERFUL house Shawn & Freddie.

What a relief that somebody is still in the neighbourhood (or neighborhood) collecting dues for the Gillyland Treasury - entry fees for the construction workers is a cracking idea and just shows what a wealth of business talent we have at home in Gilchrist. :bigbow:

We are just a little worried that it might slow build progress a little, but the Gillyland treasury, A4's steady supply of Corona and Jimbo's Bail Bond have to be the priority. :a040:

Again, many thanks to all who sent me Happy Birthday wishes on 'The Thread' I did have a great day. :MOJE_whot:

You guys are a few hours behind, but we have just celebrated the summer solstice and the Sun has risen over Stonehenge as it has done for several thousand years now, after today, the days are getting shorter again. :coolsmiley:

Where has this year gone :) and how much has happened :) - fortunately for us for the better :) with meeting all our new American friends and educating them on proper English phrases and slang - "it's absolutely fabulous and smashing that everyone from Greater Gillyland now feeds donkey's strawberries when they go out to buy bits and bobs". :ho::ho::doggie:

[junction29]

But it would be built to last, send the tickets, coach is ok don't need first class.

Will all celebrate your birthday before we start the build.

Happy birthday 'ol man.

No way we would fly you 'steerage', we would have to either borrow the Lady Mayoress's private plane or pay through the nose for First Class. :coolsmiley:

You and Lady Jimbo deserve no less. :bigbow:

We like the idea of a late Birthday celebration though before we start the build. :MOJE_whot: :1rotfl:

Just ordered a 50 ton crane to lift the main bridge sections in place, not sure how to get it up the drive and down the side of the house yet :jester::jester:

[junction29]

:crap2: Well, that's is it for another year :sigh:

The Summer Solstice has been and gone, where has the first half of this year gone, so much has happened. :crap2:

We had a typical mid summer evening here in the UK, it was drizzling (raining gently) and rather cloudy and the sun sank with a whimper rather than going down in a blaze of glory. :pray:

Looking forward to continuing to live the dream in TV and getting up to some more pranks :jester: with our new friends and larger than life characters that our great neighbourhood (or neighbourhood) has attracted. :pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

:crap2:

Looking forward to continuing to live the dream in TV and getting up to some more pranks :jester: with our new friends and larger than life characters that our great neighbourhood (or neighbourhood) has attracted. :pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

You're in luck. Since you left the "neighbourhood" has filled up with a whole bunch of new "characters". Some of them are capable of teaching YOU a few new tricks / stunts. They are "waiting on you". You better practice on your friends in the UK.

[junction29]

You're in luck. Since you left the "neighbourhood" has filled up with a whole bunch of new "characters". Some of them are capable of teaching YOU a few new tricks / stunts. They are "waiting on you". You better practice on your friends in the UK.

Oh-oh :pray:

That sounds like fun. :jester:

Shhhhh don't tell anyone, keep it just between the two of us, but who do I need to look out for? :jester:

[junction29]

Have we gone a day without an entry on our thread? :pray:
I can't believe it. :shrug:

[Buckeyephan]

Hooray! In a week we will be FROGS. Closing on our Ohio house this Thursday and movers coming on Saturday. Our beautiful grandson arrived safely on June 10. Spent 10 days helping them in Chicago. Now in frantic packing mode. Just can't wait to get back to our wonderful new house in Gilchrist so we can start to really immerse ourselves in TV lifestyle with all of you kind folks. See you soon!

[electricblue]

We are moving to Gilchrist too. Our design appt. is also on July 9th at 9:00. We are hoping to move down August 2nd if everything goes well with our homesale. Hope we will meet!

[maddie101]

Our design appt is July 8 th, but we will not join the fun for two years.
Our home will be on Bureau Path. Any of you play Mah Jongg ? We are coming from Katy, Texas (west of Houston)

[kittygilchrist]

OMG, our thread wasn't on new posts. I'll fix that..
There was a Rusty sighting this afternoon. Let's just say he asked Emma for a look at her face, but she was too busy with Tracy to give him eye contact, as her nose was, well you know where...
DRUM ROLL, announcing the first Gilchrist Gathering (laugh, all of you who've been to dozens of Gbrations)..as posted at the Gilly mailboxes will happen every fourth Wednesday at Bradenton, potluck, 6:30 p.m.

To the Mayor and Mayoress :bowdown:
His Honor indicated you would be there. That's good, ya'll. See you there.
Chicken n dumplins time. Jayanice, Let's tawlk suthern. I'm homesick.

[CalcTeacher]

OMG, our thread wasn't on new posts. I'll fix that..
There was a Rusty sighting this afternoon. Let's just say he asked Emma for a look at her face, but she was too busy with Tracy to give him eye contact, as her nose was, well you know where...
DRUM ROLL, announcing the first Gilchrist Gathering (laugh, all of you who've been to dozens of Gbrations)..as posted at the Gilly mailboxes will happen every fourth Wednesday at Bradenton, potluck, 6:30 p.m.

To the Mayor and Mayoress :bowdown:
His Honor indicated you would be there. That's good, ya'll. See you there.
Chicken n dumplins time. Jayanice, Let's tawlk suthern. I'm homesick.

So...if I read this correctly, there will be a potluck THIS Wednesday (June 26th)? Just seeking clarification because I will also put something on the Facebook page. Is this for all of Gilchrist or just certain units (much like the spreadsheets)? Lastly, I'm assuming you mean for it to be held the fourth Wednesday of every month and not really every fourth Wednesday...or is it literally every fourth Wednesday?

Thanks for the clarification!

[Jayhawk]

Two months from today we get to come back for 15 days. It will be our first time staying in our new Gilchrist home.

Can hardly wait :2excited:

:pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

[kittygilchrist]

So...if I read this correctly, there will be a potluck THIS Wednesday (June 26th)? Just seeking clarification because I will also put something on the Facebook page. Is this for all of Gilchrist or just certain units (much like the spreadsheets)? Lastly, I'm assuming you mean for it to be held the fourth Wednesday of every month and not really every fourth Wednesday...or is it literally every fourth Wednesday?

Thanks for the clarification!

every fourth Weds of month, the 26th...somebody confirm the date and time at the mailboxes? I'm trusting my memory, scary... :eek:
Kitty

[kittygilchrist]

OK, I've got this!
The first fourth Wednesday monthly Gilly Gathering
Bradenton RC, 6:30-9:00 pm, byob and potluck.
Raffle and DANCE MUSIC!!

:mmmm::wine: and be :jester:
eat drink and be silly!

[batman911]

Congrats to Hotrod. Her Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup.

[WVMtnBoy]

Hi Guys! Seems like it's been forever since I've posted on here and I am duly guilty of such negligence. Thanks to Sir John :bowdown: for pointing out that a whole day had passed since a post was made on this thread....shame on me!

It's been a busy few weeks what with golf and other things going on.

A group of us have started playing twilight golf (after 5:00pm, $6, all you can play before dark...or after dark if you're willing). So far we've played Bonifay and Havana. I have to admit that my game hasn't improved any since I've been on the "Big Boys Courses" but I have had fun with my playing partners. Oh, by the way, Mike Roberts is looking for someone to fix some minor damage to the rear of his golf cart that was caused by an errant golf ball last night on the Havana course. I, of course, have no clue as to how a golf ball might have ended up accidentally hit the rear of his cart....:shocked: Thankfully, I believe the ball hit the clubs in the rear of the cart but it did cost me a beer at Havana CC after the round. :oops:

We also have a surprise for all of our friends. Keep an eye on "The Mix South" in the Saturday paper around July 6 for some nice info on Gilchrist. That's all I'm gonna say for the time being...lol. :clap2:

Next up on the schedule is golf in the AM at Bogart with the usual cast of characters. At least it's not the Pelican course. My only definition of this course that The Villages had a swamp that they didn't know what to do with so someone said "Hey, let's build a golf course!" What a mind bending course. I think I was actually intimidated! I've now lost so many balls that I'm going to have to go to the flea market and get the cheapest bag of balls that they have....:1rotfl:

For those of you out of state, I have to admit that the weather here has been gorgeous with high temps and just a smidge of humidity! Today is really nice with a beautiful breeze blowing throughout GillyLand.

Tomorrow night marks the first pot luck dinner at the Bradenton Rec Center and I hope to see all of you there!!!!!

[kittygilchrist]

Meet my new neighbors Michael and Susan on Amherst at the Weds. potluck!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

We also have a surprise for all of our friends. Keep an eye on "The Mix South" in the Saturday paper around July 6 for some nice info on Gilchrist. That's all I'm gonna say for the time being...lol. :clap2:



Gilly-Land isn't what it's cracked up to be :shrug:

When the heat got turned on today, the Mayor folded like a pup tent and threw his Ole' golf Buddy under the bus. Yes everybody . . . . . read the news paper on the 6th. I wasn't going down alone so I drug Sir Lord Andy into the middle of it. (You're Welcome Junction29)

And tomorrow I can't wait to hear what the Mayors excuse is for running out of golf balls at Bogart. A rogue rat or gator or turtle snatching and "running off" with your balls has been used before. By the way, the cheapest balls around are a bucket of range balls. Get them from Sarasota since they float and you can play it from where it floats. :laugh:

Mayor . . . . . is it true you're being sued for hit and run on a golf cart with a 10 iron? :gc:

[GilchristCruisers]

We also have a surprise for all of our friends. Keep an eye on "The Mix South" in the Saturday paper around July 6 for some nice info on Gilchrist. That's all I'm gonna say for the time being...lol. :clap2:




Thanks for serving as our spokesperson for The Sun, your Honor. I felt you could give them a much better rundown than I could have. Can't wait to see what you said. Nice they are actually aware that we exist -- but then, who could miss this awesome thread.

[junction29]

Hi Guys! Seems like it's been forever since I've posted on here and I am duly guilty of such negligence. Thanks to Sir John :bowdown: for pointing out that a whole day had passed since a post was made on this thread....shame on me!

It's been a busy few weeks what with golf and other things going on.

A group of us have started playing twilight golf (after 5:00pm, $6, all you can play before dark...or after dark if you're willing). So far we've played Bonifay and Havana. I have to admit that my game hasn't improved any since I've been on the "Big Boys Courses" but I have had fun with my playing partners. Oh, by the way, Mike Roberts is looking for someone to fix some minor damage to the rear of his golf cart that was caused by an errant golf ball last night on the Havana course. I, of course, have no clue as to how a golf ball might have ended up accidentally hit the rear of his cart....:shocked: Thankfully, I believe the ball hit the clubs in the rear of the cart but it did cost me a beer at Havana CC after the round. :oops:

We also have a surprise for all of our friends. Keep an eye on "The Mix South" in the Saturday paper around July 6 for some nice info on Gilchrist. That's all I'm gonna say for the time being...lol. :clap2:

Next up on the schedule is golf in the AM at Bogart with the usual cast of characters. At least it's not the Pelican course. My only definition of this course that The Villages had a swamp that they didn't know what to do with so someone said "Hey, let's build a golf course!" What a mind bending course. I think I was actually intimidated! I've now lost so many balls that I'm going to have to go to the flea market and get the cheapest bag of balls that they have....:1rotfl:

For those of you out of state, I have to admit that the weather here has been gorgeous with high temps and just a smidge of humidity! Today is really nice with a beautiful breeze blowing throughout GillyLand.

Tomorrow night marks the first pot luck dinner at the Bradenton Rec Center and I hope to see all of you there!!!!!

That's much better Your Lordship, those of us far away need our regular neighbourhood (I just can't get used to this 'neighborhood' spelling, even though we are regularly attending the "Colonial English for Intrepid Travellers" evening class) :pepper2: need our regular 'fix' on Gillyland news. :agree:

Hope the Gillybration goes well on Wednesday (which is guaranteed with you characters) and can't wait to see what the Daily Sun has to say. :beer3:

[junction29]

Gilly-Land isn't what it's cracked up to be :shrug:

When the heat got turned on today, the Mayor folded like a pup tent and threw his Ole' golf Buddy under the bus. Yes everybody . . . . . read the news paper on the 6th. I wasn't going down alone so I drug Sir Lord Andy into the middle of it. (You're Welcome Junction29)

And tomorrow I can't wait to hear what the Mayors excuse is for running out of golf balls at Bogart. A rogue rat or gator or turtle snatching and "running off" with your balls has been used before. By the way, the cheapest balls around are a bucket of range balls. Get them from Sarasota since they float and you can play it from where it floats. :laugh:

Mayor . . . . . is it true you're being sued for hit and run on a golf cart with a 10 iron? :gc:

We just knew it was a bad idea to leave the neighbourhood whilst you rascals were still there unsupervised. :pepper2:

Whatever has been alleged, we are totally innocent, we have never got up to any of the pranks that we have been accused of (honest). :pepper2::pepper2:

It looks like Jimbo's Bail Bond fund in the Gilchrist coffers are under new assault and may be needed for meeting His Worships legal fees - A4, you will have to reduce your Corona intake whilst it is sorted. :beer3:

[jimbo2012]

U guys need to post this newspaper article for us out of towners!

[kittygilchrist]

Reminder of the potluck tonight at 6:30 at Bradenton....
looking forward to seeing my neighbors clearly enough to put the name with the face. You all look alike with your rump sticking out of a flower bed!
Kitty

[kittygilchrist]

I lost a dear new friend today in TV. I don't think I'll make it tonight...
Kitty

[OnTheMoveFromMi]

Hi All!

My husband and I bought a home in Gilchrist and will be moving shortly! Looking forward to getting settled and meeting other Villagers! Cheers!!! :)

[A-4 Skyhawk]

THE MAYOR OF GILCHRIST (209 & 210) WAS ELECTED THE GOVERNOR OF GILCHRIST TONIGHT

Some people reported that he spent his evening handing out money to buy his way into the position. It looks like the "Governor" will be replacing his current staff. Money talks in Gilchrist.

[WVMtnBoy]

Oh A-4, my friend....did you really have to throw me under the bus like that????? :icon_twisted:

[GilchristCruisers]

THE MAYOR OF GILCHRIST (209 & 210) WAS ELECTED THE GOVERNOR OF GILCHRIST TONIGHT

Some people reported that he spent his evening handing out money to buy his way into the position. It looks like the "Governor" will be replacing his current staff. Money talks in Gilchrist.

And here I thought all that money flying around was for the purpose of buying his retirement present. LOL

Looked like he could have been declared the President of All Gilchrist with the huge turnout tonight. Hope you all had fun.

[WVMtnBoy]

Don't worry A-4, no staffing reductions are anticipated! :boxing2: How could we replace you??? There is, however, going to be an additional Mayoral Appointment which will be forthcoming.

You know how government is...with the Administrative Dept being AWOL, we have to expand to better serve the people!!!!

:pepper2:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Oh A-4, my friend....did you really have to throw me under the bus like that????? :icon_twisted:

When the news paper article comes out on Saturday July 6th everyone will get a good look at that Bus.
:bowdown: Take Care Governor :bowdown:

[WVMtnBoy]

I do believe that all has been forgiven regarding the errant 10 iron shot even though it did cost me a Coor Light at Havana Country Club after the round. :jester: Fortunately the ball hit the clubs mounted behind the cart and not the cart itself. I was afraid that I was going to have to ask Jimbo to come back home to do the body work for a good price!!! :oops:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

I do believe that all has been forgiven regarding the errant 10 iron shot even though it did cost me a Coor Light at Havana Country Club after the round. :jester: Fortunately the ball hit the clubs mounted behind the cart and not the cart itself. I was afraid that I was going to have to ask Jimbo to come back home to do the body work for a good price!!! :oops:

I kid you not . . . . . . the Governor really does have a 10 iron in his bag. (I better keep my mouth shut cause I have a 1 iron in mine. It's good for hitting "worm burners" when you are under a clump of trees or trying to get out of some homeowners shrubs)

[Bosoxfan]

THE MAYOR OF GILCHRIST (209 & 210) WAS ELECTED THE GOVERNOR OF GILCHRIST TONIGHT

Some people reported that he spent his evening handing out money to buy his way into the position. It looks like the "Governor" will be replacing his current staff. Money talks in Gilchrist.

Now I understand. We're in 211...guess we'll have to see if there will be Giiybrations in our neck of the woods.

[junction29]

THE MAYOR OF GILCHRIST (209 & 210) WAS ELECTED THE GOVERNOR OF GILCHRIST TONIGHT

Some people reported that he spent his evening handing out money to buy his way into the position. It looks like the "Governor" will be replacing his current staff. Money talks in Gilchrist.

Congratulations Your Worship or is it 'Your Worship', we don't know what to call Governors, we don't have them in the UK! :bigbow:

What ever we have to call you it is well deserved, just a bit concerned that we may be laid off whilst we are not there to take the case to a neighbourhood tribunal for compensation. :undecided:

We just hope that there is enough in the coffers to cover it, if money has been thrown about willy-nilly to gain the position! :0000000000luvmyhors

[junction29]

Don't worry A-4, no staffing reductions are anticipated! :boxing2: How could we replace you??? There is, however, going to be an additional Mayoral Appointment which will be forthcoming.

You know how government is...with the Administrative Dept being AWOL, we have to expand to better serve the people!!!!

:pepper2:

Well that's a relief, at least we still have a job. :agree:

Not sure if we can afford to keep expanding the staff without increasing taxes, we already have the Administration Dept, the PERCS and the FLAPS, what next? :cus: :posting:

How can the 'old' Mayor of Gilchrist be the Governor of only 209 and 210, won't that cause civil unrest, he obviously didn't throw enough money around to secure the full vote? :throwtomatoes:

[WVMtnBoy]

Okay, for all of your out of towners here's some pics of the Pot Luck dinner that was held at the Bradenton Rec Center last night. I think that the coordinators were a little overwhelmed at the response they received. But, our thanks go out to Claire & the Euclid Terrace group who organized and put on the event!!!

:bigbow:

[WVMtnBoy]

Here's a few more!!!

[WVMtnBoy]

Here's the last ones!

[WVMtnBoy]

THE MAYOR OF GILCHRIST (209 & 210) WAS ELECTED THE GOVERNOR OF GILCHRIST TONIGHT

Some people reported that he spent his evening handing out money to buy his way into the position. It looks like the "Governor" will be replacing his current staff. Money talks in Gilchrist.

Contrary to what the venerable A-4 has posted...no money was handed out last night that originated in the village kitty. All money disbursed was the result of a 50/50 drawing. The Mayor merely drew the tickets and the Honorable Mr. Bacon handled all of the funds. The mayors hands never touched the money!!! :coolsmiley:

The promotion to Governor was, while flattering, not expected or even really wanted (being mayor is enough work). :faint: The only sweetener in the pot was that I was advised that the financial compensation for the position has been doubled (what's 2x0= ??????) :1rotfl:

To quote a famous (or infamous) former American president..."I am not a crook!" :ohdear:

[Jayhawk]

Okay, for all of your out of towners here's some pics of the Pot Luck dinner that was held at the Bradenton Rec Center last night. I think that the coordinators were a little overwhelmed at the response they received. But, our thanks go out to Claire & the Euclid Terrace group who organized and put on the event!!!

:bigbow:

WOW, looks like everyone had a great time !!

:a040::a040::a040::a040::a040:

[batman911]

Looks like a full house at the party, which reminds me that I need to move all these boxes so we can get moved to TV. Using one of the empty bedrooms for storage as we pack. I believe one POD will be sufficient. Attic, kitchen and closets are almost empty. That leaves my office and the garage. Moving is becoming a full time job.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

I do believe that all has been forgiven regarding the errant 10 iron shot even though it did cost me a Coor Light at Havana Country Club after the round. :jester: Fortunately the ball hit the clubs mounted behind the cart and not the cart itself. I was afraid that I was going to have to ask Jimbo to come back home to do the body work for a good price!!! :oops:

So this morning the Flintstones, Mrs. A-4 and I hit the links at Bonita Pass. Was a beautiful morning until we got to the last hole and Mrs. Flintstone launched a ball off a pitching wedge into the Sumbrella of my golf cart. We had a good laugh with some comments about the Governor's 10 iron assault on Tin Can Man's cart. Mrs. Flintstone chalked up her cue and proceeded to launch her next shot into the undercarriage of the same cart. All we heard was a long series of ricochets' under the cart and the ball disappeared. As Mrs. Flintstone was walking to the back of my cart to look for her ball, several seconds later, all of a sudden, as she puts it, "the cart pooped my ball out" on to the ground at her feet. This rash of golf cart attacks is getting a little crazy.
P.S. . . . . . the cart is okay and breakfast afterwards was great.

[chiefrose]

It is starting to look like golf is almost as dangerous as pickleball!

[WVMtnBoy]

So this morning the Flintstones, Mrs. A-4 and I hit the links at Bonita Pass. Was a beautiful morning until we got to the last hole and Mrs. Flintstone launched a ball off a pitching wedge into the Sumbrella of my golf cart. We had a good laugh with some comments about the Governor's 10 iron assault on Tin Can Man's cart. Mrs. Flintstone chalked up her cue and proceeded to launch her next shot into the undercarriage of the same cart. All we heard was a long series of ricochets' under the cart and the ball disappeared. As Mrs. Flintstone was walking to the back of my cart to look for her ball, several seconds later, all of a sudden, as she puts it, "the cart pooped my ball out" on to the ground at her feet. This rash of golf cart attacks is getting a little crazy.
P.S. . . . . . the cart is okay and breakfast afterwards was great.

Looks like Sue & I need to become partners!!! :coolsmiley: :1rotfl:

Serves you right, A-4, for making fun of your beloved Mayor!!! :boxing2:

At least I didn't try to hit Mike like Jimbo tried to bean me with a fairway shot!!! :shocked:

[jimbo2012]

At least I didn't try to hit Mike like Jimbo tried to bean me with a fairway shot!!! :shocked:

Wait a minute I missed U on purpose!!!!!:0000000000luvmyhors

[junction29]

Wait a minute I missed U on purpose!!!!!:0000000000luvmyhors

Thank you for posting the pictures Your Governership, it looks like the pot luck was a fun night despite the crowds! :BigApplause:

We appear to be missing all the fun on the golf courses, mind we have been having fun our selves.

Yesterday we set off to play 18 holes on a top private course over here and as you would expect in an English summer, it started to rain by Hole 5, and despite raincoats and umbrella's (standard kit over here), by Hole 9 we were soaked and gave up, plus my back was killing me dragging the golf trolley up and down the hills! :cryin2:

I think the Florida Sunshine has thinned our blood for this wet cold weather. :cold:

To even consider Jimbo would countenance assault by a golf ball or even near miss by accident, he is much too good a player to miss a shot he is aiming for - honest. :1rotfl::1rotfl:

[GilchristCruisers]

Thank you for posting the pictures Your Governership, it looks like the pot luck was a fun night despite the crowds! :BigApplause:

We appear to be missing all the fun on the golf courses, mind we have been having fun our selves.

Yesterday we set off to play 18 holes on a top private course over here and as you would expect in an English summer, it started to rain by Hole 5, and despite raincoats and umbrella's (standard kit over here), by Hole 9 we were soaked and gave up, plus my back was killing me dragging the golf trolley up and down the hills! :cryin2:

I think the Florida Sunshine has thinned our blood for this wet cold weather. :cold

To even consider Jimbo would countenance assault by a golf ball or even near miss by accident, he is much too good a player to miss a shot he is aiming for - honest. :1rotfl::1rotfl:

Dave say all British golf balls are waterproof so there's no excuse for quitting. He also says it never rains on the "BACK" nine.

We miss our Royal pundits. Come home soon.

[jimbo2012]

ANDY.............

Raincoats????

I guess those "American English" lessons R paying off, when U were here U called them "waterproofs"

keep up the lessons, that way folks here will think U live here for years.

Now as far Rusty, I told him time and again not to stand in front of a player.......but no his name is Rusty so he can do what he wants, screw the rules.

Anyway I missed him by at least 2"


.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Looks like Sue & I need to become partners!!! :coolsmiley: :1rotfl:

Serves you right, A-4, for making fun of your beloved Mayor!!! :boxing2:

At least I didn't try to hit Mike like Jimbo tried to bean me with a fairway shot!!! :shocked:

I HAVE A HARD HAT AND A CUP FOR WHEN JIMBO GETS BACK. I'll give up my cart to protect myself from his attack. He was getting PRETTY GOOD before he took off for up north, but I'm guessing the layoff will hurt his game / accuracy and our safety.

[jimbo2012]

Haaaa, played 18 in cool NY yesterday, can't let U guys get the edge.

[BerbG]

WVMtnBoy, Welcome to TOTV! I hope your move to the Village of Gilchrist goes smoothly! Read and post on TOTV as it has a wealth of info. about moving to and living in The Villages. :welcome:
Congratulations on your choice of Gilchrist and the Zinnia. I did both as well, and it's a great place to live and my home is wonderful too.
Good luck!
Barb

[Flintstones]

What's the big deal! You get "birdies" and I get "carties" Do I get a pin for this? :-)

[batman911]

You get a notch on your club for each golf cart you bean.

[junction29]

Dave say all British golf balls are waterproof so there's no excuse for quitting. He also says it never rains on the "BACK" nine.

We miss our Royal pundits. Come home soon.

So true, all the UK balls are waterproof, not one of them gets soggy when it rains, just the players. :1rotfl:

Wish we had known it never rains on the back nine we could have kept playing but the back was playing up as well :shocked:

The flight is booked for the return, so now we are counting the days until we see you guys again. :MOJE_whot:

A bit frightened about the new variation of hitting Golf Carts instead of the green, but I supposed experience players like His Governership and the Flintstones know what they are doing, so there must be a good reason for it. :ho:

[junction29]

[QUOTE=jimbo2012;699096]ANDY.............

Raincoats????

I guess those "American English" lessons R paying off, when U were here U called them "waterproofs"

keep up the lessons, that way folks here will think U live here for years.

Now as far Rusty, I told him time and again not to stand in front of a player.......but no his name is Rusty so he can do what he wants, screw the rules.

Anyway I missed him by at least 2"

:[quote]

Don't forget we couldn't find any 'American English' lessons, the class we ended up enrolling on was 'Colonial English for Intrepid Travellers' and what we didn't realise that the British Empire covered over 60 countries and as most still speak English the slang and dialects is simply bewildering. :ho:

Just for Clarification, Her Ladyship still had her 'Waterproofs' on, I was the only one with a 'Raincoat' on, so we are only half way there, but I suppose that is still progress. :MOJE_whot:

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Hi Your Worship -- Thank you for your good wishes.

We didn't want our Gillyland friends and neighbours to start spending loads and loads of money buying me birthday presents so we didn't announce it before the day. :jester:

As for Royal Ascot, we have a long standing agreement with Her Majesty for us not to attend because I don't like wearing top hats and Her Ladyship doesn't like wearing hats either (it spoils her hairdo) :jester:

Hope the Gilybration went well, we raised a glass at midnight (12pm), when we got in from the evening out for the birthday meal, then flacked out. :beer3:

A very, very happy birthday Andy. Sorry to be so late in sending wishes, but I havent been on TOTV for a long time.

We are missing you and Wendy and Millie very much. We need you back in TV. Your flowers are looking beautiful. Good luck with the golf. I am still hitting away. I do belong to the Birdie club.
We are missing Gilchrist and we have only been gone 2 days! 7 weeks is a very long time.

So take care, see you soon. Love to you, Gayle and Mike

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Mike and I left on Friday for our 7 weeks in Michigan with family and friends. I am missing TV very much and thought we should have just bought tickets for the kids to come and visit us! It will be a long 7 weeks. Mike will get golf in around his job. I will probably golf a little.

I am hoping that someone will keep the newss article in The Mix so that we can read it when we return. I am glad we are finally getting noticed as residents!

Thanks to Stan and Donna and any other helpers for taking over the golf coordination. It has been really nice for people to get together for golf each day.

Kitty, when we get back, I am coming over to see you. I have not seen you since you have moved in. I saw you first and last in Dec 2012 when we were in design. I met Emma and think she is most adorable.

Keep in touch. Will miss you all very much. Oh I already said that. Bye, Gayle

[WVMtnBoy]

What's the big deal! You get "birdies" and I get "carties" Do I get a pin for this? :-)

Looks like Sue and I are charter members of the "Cart Club"....:gc: All you have to do to gain entry is hit someone elses cart. The owner of the cart has to give you a dollar. I'm going to try and find a pin with a cart on it for us!

[WVMtnBoy]

As for Jimbo also trying to "bean" me....I'm also going to try and find a little Smiley Face pin with the eyes "x-ed" out so he can form his own club. I will admit that I was in front of another player but in my defense I was about 20 yards ahead of him at about an 85 degree angle!!!! and he still almost got me. :22yikes:

Also, if anyone tells you that golf balls don't make a noise in flight they're totally full of do-do. That ball was buzzing as it grazed my left ear!!! :duck: :1rotfl:

[WVMtnBoy]

You get a notch on your club for each golf cart you bean.

I like that idea but won't the change in weight throw off my perfect swing and accuracy???? :ohdear: In addition, as chronic as this is becoming I'd be afraid that I'd have no head left on the club due to too many notches being engraved!!! :1rotfl:

[WVMtnBoy]

Just to prevent anyone from having to ask if my bride is having a good time!!! :MOJE_whot:

[junction29]

Just to prevent anyone from having to ask if my bride is having a good time!!! :MOJE_whot:

With the Lady Govenerships luck (after all she found you and Gilchrist), it looks like you are getting that bit closer to buying that private plane. :crap2:

Would it be for (cheap) hire for Gillylanders, with a discount for staff? :jester:

Do you think A4 would be happy to pilot it (we could use Brinkley as the runway) and what about putting Jimbo in charge of the maintenance crew? :jester:

Have a really great holiday and we look forward to seeing you again real soon :wave:

[junction29]

Looks like Sue and I are charter members of the "Cart Club"....:gc: All you have to do to gain entry is hit someone elses cart. The owner of the cart has to give you a dollar. I'm going to try and find a pin with a cart on it for us!

What about a crest to pin on the golf bag - a Gilchrist? :wave:

[junction29]

A very, very happy birthday Andy. Sorry to be so late in sending wishes, but I havent been on TOTV for a long time.

We are missing you and Wendy and Millie very much. We need you back in TV. Your flowers are looking beautiful. Good luck with the golf. I am still hitting away. I do belong to the Birdie club.
We are missing Gilchrist and we have only been gone 2 days! 7 weeks is a very long time.

So take care, see you soon. Love to you, Gayle and Mike

Thanks guys, the seven weeks will fly by, we have been home now for five weeks and it feels like months and months :sing:

Miss you and looking forward to getting back to the in crowd. :wave:

We have eight weeks left and counting :crap2:

[Flintstones]

Looks like Sue and I are charter members of the "Cart Club"....:gc: All you have to do to gain entry is hit someone elses cart. The owner of the cart has to give you a dollar. I'm going to try and find a pin with a cart on it for us!

Glad to be in the club with you, Rusty!

[WVMtnBoy]

Glad to be in the club with you, Rusty!

It's very exclusive and we'll not let many people into it I would imagine!!! :oops:

[WVMtnBoy]

With the Lady Govenerships luck (after all she found you and Gilchrist), it looks like you are getting that bit closer to buying that private plane. :crap2:

Would it be for (cheap) hire for Gillylanders, with a discount for staff? :jester:

Do you think A4 would be happy to pilot it (we could use Brinkley as the runway) and what about putting Jimbo in charge of the maintenance crew? :jester:

Have a really great holiday and we look forward to seeing you again real soon :wave:

The private plane fund is gaining ground what with the few quid that the Lady Mayoress has won in addition to her $30 lottery ticket a few weeks ago. I'm sure that A-4 would be happy to fly a nice, moderately sized, high performance jet but we will have to send him to school for familiarization classes! :plane: If we assure him that there is no MB ejection seat on the aircraft I think he'll probably go for the idea like a donkey eating strawberries!!! :1rotfl: I'm sure that the fee would only be enough to cover operating costs which might be fairly reasonable!

From what I hear from Jimbo, we could probably used Hillsbourough Trail for a landing strip as I have it on good authority is is flat, straight and has little traffic to impede high speed vehicles! :crap2:

I think that Jimbo would be wonderful with the maintenance but I only worry about what he will charge us for his time??? :jester::jester:

We need to SKYPE when we get back home. We miss you guys too much!!!

Regards to you and Hugs & Kisses to the girls!!!

Rusty

[A-4 Skyhawk]

I'm sure that A-4 would be happy to fly a nice, moderately sized, high performance jet but we will have to send him to school for familiarization classes! :plane: If we assure him that there is no MB ejection seat on the aircraft I think he'll probably go for the idea like a donkey eating strawberries!!! :1rotfl: I'm sure that the fee would only be enough to cover operating costs which might be fairly reasonable!

I think that Jimbo would be wonderful with the maintenance but I only worry about what he will charge us for his time??? :jester::jester:

Rusty

I'D BE PLEASED TO CAPTAIN YOUR BIRD. :plane: I do have an issue with piloting something that Jimbo did maintenance on. In lieu of a MB I could get by with just a chute. Brinkley is still my preferred landing strip. Landing to the east is up hill . . . which helps keeping me from running into Bobby & Susie's house . . . . and to the west is an empty lot and the marsh. (they would have to move that big diesel pump that's been parked there forever for me) For each landing and T/O the people that live on Brinkley would have to suspend the Pony Rides they have been giving to people touring the model homes. HEY . . . we could make this work.

[Flintstones]

It's very exclusive and we'll not let many people into it I would imagine!!! :oops:

Well, we are one-of-a-kind golfers. :ohdear: It takes incredible skill to join our club!

[junction29]

The private plane fund is gaining ground what with the few quid that the Lady Mayoress has won in addition to her $30 lottery ticket a few weeks ago. I'm sure that A-4 would be happy to fly a nice, moderately sized, high performance jet but we will have to send him to school for familiarization classes! :plane: If we assure him that there is no MB ejection seat on the aircraft I think he'll probably go for the idea like a donkey eating strawberries!!! :1rotfl: I'm sure that the fee would only be enough to cover operating costs which might be fairly reasonable!

From what I hear from Jimbo, we could probably used Hillsbourough Trail for a landing strip as I have it on good authority is is flat, straight and has little traffic to impede high speed vehicles! :crap2:

I think that Jimbo would be wonderful with the maintenance but I only worry about what he will charge us for his time???

We need to SKYPE when we get back home. We miss you guys too much!!!

Regards to you and Hugs & Kisses to the girls!!!

Rusty

This is getting exciting, now A4 is up for the piloting and Jimbo happy to manage the maintenance. :agree:

Maybe he could even fit some solar panels to cut down on fuel costs. :coolsmiley:

Just a silly question, what's an 'MB' when it is at home? :0000000000luvmyhors

We could have two landing strips, one for southern Gillylanders and outlanders down Hillsborough and one for Northern Gillylanders down Brinkley and we could always move if the Pony Trips are fully booked in advance. :pepper2:

Glad the donkey's are liking the strawberry's. :pepper2:

Love and kisses from the girls. :doggie::)

[junction29]

I'D BE PLEASED TO CAPTAIN YOUR BIRD. :plane: I do have an issue with piloting something that Jimbo did maintenance on. In lieu of a MB I could get by with just a chute. Brinkley is still my preferred landing strip. Landing to the east is up hill . . . which helps keeping me from running into Bobby & Susie's house . . . . and to the west is an empty lot and the marsh. (they would have to move that big diesel pump that's been parked there forever for me) For each landing and T/O the people that live on Brinkley would have to suspend the Pony Rides they have been giving to people touring the model homes. HEY . . . we could make this work.

Hang on a minute, I haven't entirely lost my marbles, I said Jimbo 'manage' the maintenance, not do it! or if I didn't I meant to. :0000000000luvmyhors

With his keen eye for small detail there would be nothing overlooked and I would be more than happy to stand half way down Brinkley and wave you intrepid flyers off. :agree: :spoken:

[Jbirds99]

Has anyone heard of any drainage issues in Gilchrist?

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Has anyone heard of any drainage issues in Gilchrist?

There's a storm drain at the bottom of Brinkley on the west side of Dafoe that they have been working on. Other than that, I haven't heard about anything in 209 & 210

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Just a silly question, what's an 'MB' when it is at home? :0000000000luvmyhors

:doggie::)

That would be a Martin Baker Ejection Seat. It is one of the WILDEST rides you'll ever take.

[junction29]

That would be a Martin Baker Ejection Seat. It is one of the WILDEST rides you'll ever take.

Thanks A4, we don't have an MB but we have something similar in our home, its called 'Her Ladyships Clip', which comprises of a sharp blow around either the left or the right ear, with either a forehand or backhand, accompanied with an exclamation along the lines of "get up and get something done" which accelerates one very sharply out of the seat one was sitting in. :MOJE_whot: :1rotfl:

Did we ought to suggest to Her Ladyship that she will have to fly on all the private Gillyland flights from now on, to administer a 'Clip' when the pilot is not behaving properly or am I getting muddled up with something else and is this a different type of Ejector Seat? :ho: :1rotfl:

I am only joking, she is a kitten most of the time (except when dealing with The Governor or Jimbo when a firm hand is manditory) :pepper2::pepper2:

[Diva Kay]

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:

Musicman Ed and myself have been in Village of Hillsborough since 4/23...but we went to Gilcrest Pool until ours opened mid June.

Welcome home!:BigApplause:

[batman911]

Has anyone heard of any drainage issues in Gilchrist?

What have you heard or seen? Gilchrist is hilly so should be no drainage problem overall.

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Just to prevent anyone from having to ask if my bride is having a good time!!! :MOJE_whot:

Looks like Janice is having a great time! Hope you win a big one. Did you buy a bunch of stuff at the flea market? Janice and Rusty we miss you already.

[Luke14]

Great time today for the 24 Gilly golfers who teed off in the Gilly Firecracker Scramble on Pelican Golf Course this morning. A very competitive outing with all six teams ending within 4 shots of each other. The ultimate winners tied at one under par...Bob "A4" Johnson, Jim Pezzanite, Teryl Bishops, Brent Curry, Gale Gayheart, Brian Pease, Donna and Stan Lavender. Deb Bacon won the one putt challenge with her sinking of a 35' putt. Wow! Stan narrowly edge out A4 in the closest to the pin on hole 7. Happy 4th to all!:boom:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Thanks A4, we don't have an MB but we have something similar in our home, its called 'Her Ladyships Clip', which comprises of a sharp blow around either the left or the right ear, with either a forehand or backhand, accompanied with an exclamation along the lines of "get up and get something done" which accelerates one very sharply out of the seat one was sitting in. :MOJE_whot: :1rotfl:

Did we ought to suggest to Her Ladyship that she will have to fly on all the private Gillyland flights from now on, to administer a 'Clip' when the pilot is not behaving properly or am I getting muddled up with something else and is this a different type of Ejector Seat? :ho: :1rotfl:

I am only joking, she is a kitten most of the time (except when dealing with The Governor or Jimbo when a firm hand is manditory) :pepper2::pepper2:

It's not a good thing to be giving your pilot a "clip" unless you've been taking flight instructions and soloed. It's a long way down. :throwtomatoes:

[junction29]

Dear all,

Just a short note to say 'thank-you' for all the celebrations going on in and around TV today (4th July) to celebrate my Sister-in-law's birthday. :beer3:

We find it just amazing to hear of all the celebrations going on and wonder just how you all managed to find out it was her 75th birthday today. :pepper2:

[Buckeyephan]

This is our first week as FROGS. Since we are bursting with packing stuff, we'd like to know when our next trash day is. What happens with a holiday? When is recycle? Thanks.

[WVMtnBoy]

This is our first week as FROGS. Since we are bursting with packing stuff, we'd like to know when our next trash day is. What happens with a holiday? When is recycle? Thanks.

The regular garbage is picked up on Friday & Monday with the recycling being also picked up on Monday. Don't believe what they tell you in the info documents...lol...they're wrong!

[WVMtnBoy]

It's not a good thing to be giving your pilot a "clip" unless you've been taking flight instructions and soloed. It's a long way down. :throwtomatoes:

I quite a agree that "clipping" the pilot may not be the best idea if (or when) he misbehaves. Better to wait until we're on the ground and them let him have it!!!!

:highfive:

[Rickcarol]

Howdy, we are new to The Village of Gilchrist. We closed on June 19 2013 and really do not know how this blog works. Can someone fill us in...Please.

[WVMtnBoy]

Hi RickCarol! Welcome to the neighborhood! :welcome: I started this thread over a year ago when my wife and I purchased our lot on Bradshaw Lane. It was started to try and get to know our new neighbors. It's since evolved into a community information site where we initially posted info about home types, design ideas, etc. It's transformed itself into the community forum where you pretty much say what you want and pull any practical jokes that you would like. :jester: You can get a pretty good feel for the neighborhood if you read from page 1 to present (if you have the inclination to do so) just to see what's happened in the years time.

Otherwise, just jump in, introduce yourselves and keep an eye out for posts about GillyBrations, driveway parties, pot luck dinners or anything else that happens around the place. You'll most likely want to meet our "Cast of Characters" some of whom are back north for a few months. :sing: I promise when you meet them, you won't forget them. And may require a few drinks to get over them...:wine:

Anyway, welcome!!!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

The regular garbage is picked up on Friday & Monday with the recycling being also picked up on Monday. Don't believe what they tell you in the info documents...lol...they're wrong!

Friday ????? You got something special going on over on Bradshaw lane with trash ???? The rest of us get trash pickup on Thursday and Monday.

Everyone needs to forgive the Mayor. He just returned from NOLA and we think he did a bit too much . . . well you know . . . . .

[A-4 Skyhawk]

There has been a lot of questions and a bit of confusion lately about who is keeping the “Spreadsheet” or list of residents for several Gilchrist areas.
:Screen_of_Death:

“A-4 Skyhawk” is maintaining the list for Gilchrist units 209 & 210
:posting:

“Peterbrownell” is doing the list for Gilchrist 211 & 212
:posting:

We hear that someone is doing a list for Gilchrist 214 but we’re not sure who. If you are doing a spreadsheet for 214 could you please identify yourself?

We have not heard from anyone in Gilchrist 213.

If you want to get listed on the 209/210 or 211/212 spreadsheet send “A-4 Skyhawk” or “peterbrownell” a private message and they will help you get added to the right list.

I HOPE THIS HELPS :pray:

[peterbrownell]

HUGE thanks to “A-4 Skyhawk” for all the hard work he has put in keeping all the Gilchrist neighbors connected. It is a huge never ending job and we are eternally grateful for his willingness to take on the task.

It's a tough decision to split off the various sections of Gilchrist but it clearly is getting too big for even a small group of people to keep up with.

We started talking about development units 211, 212, and 213 as "Gilchrist West" and the name has started to stick.

Even though most of the people on our spreadsheet are from unit 211 now, we would love to try to create a grouping that includes units 211, 212, and 213. If that becomes too big, we'll re-evaluate.

Sounds like we may need the polo field for a full Gilchrist event but looking forward to meeting new neighbors and keeping people in touch.

:smiley:

[peterbrownell]

Several folks have asked for a map of "Gilchrist West" which is basically development units 211, 212, and 213.

Not sure how to upload the map but I'll try :-)

Best
Peter

[dotti105]

Hi Neighbors, we are the Lovelaces and have posted on this forum a couple of times. We are building in 211 lot 109. 1612 Gullberry Place.

We have been planning on building an Aspen, but lately have been coveting a golf cart garage. We have been looking at the Sunflower as an option. It is very tempting. More house for the $$ (for our wants and needs) but we are a bit concerned about the frame and Vinyl construction.

Mind you, we are not worried about the integrity of the frame and vinyl home. Bill has been a builder, Real Estate Broker and Mortgage broker in Fl, as well as in a couple of other states, and he has explained at great length to me that both types of construction are very sound, each having different advantages, with the cost of frame/vinyl being lower.

What we have noticed is that there seem to be very few frame and vinyl homes in the Designer neighborhoods. We actually think that is a plus for us in building one, but we are wondering if there have actually been any frame and Vinyl home build in our area of Gilchrist. I have weeded through over 300 pages of this thread and saw lots of beautiful Stucco homes in various state of construction. No frame and vinyl.

Will we be facing a negative reaction from neighbors if we build frame??

We have noticed that all the cottage neighborhoods are vinyl and while driving around there we did not like the appearance of the all vinyl neighborhoods nearly as much as those that had vinyl homes scattered among the stucco homes.

Just wondering what the general consensus is.

We are definitely leaning toward the Sunflower at this point as it gives us more home for our $$ and we plan to use the nook (our main objections to most of the floor plans) as a walk in pantry with the arch to the foyer converted to a hall closet from the foyer. We have also seen some great home offices set up in the nook area.

The thing that drew us to the Aspen was no nook and the great wall of glass. It appears we can add the glass to the rear of the Sunflower, which would give us the things we want. We have been told we can add a 2 ft stretch on the guest room side to allow for a closet in the "den", thus converting it into a nice size guestroom and also increase the size of all the rooms on that side.
So there we stand.

Just curious after not seeing any Frame and Vinyl homes under construction on this thread.

Any responses or insight would be appreciated.
Thanks

[Heavenstobetsy]

Hi Neighbors, we are the Lovelaces. posted on this forum a couple of times. We are building in 211 lot 109. 1612 Gullberry Place.

We have been on building an Aspen, but lately have been coveting a golf cart garage. We have been looking a the Sunflower as an option. It is very tempting. More house for the $$ (for our wants and needs) but we are a bit concerned about the frame and Vinyl construction.

Mind you, we are not worried about the integrity of the frame and vinyl home. Bill has been a builder, Real Estate Broker and Mortgage broker in Fl as well as in a couple of other states.

What we have notices is that there seem to be very few frame and vinyl homes in the Designer neighborhoods. We actually think that is a plus for us in building one, but we are wondering if there have actually been any frame and Vinyl home build in our area. I have weeded through over 300 pages of this thread and saw lots of beautiful Stucco homes in various state of construction. No frame and vinyl.

We we be facing a negative reaction from neighbors if we build frame??
We have noticed that all the cottage neighborhoods are vinyl and while driving around there we did not like the appearance of the all vinyl neighborhoods nearly as much as those that had vinyl homes scattered among the stucco homes.

Just wondering what the general consensus is. We are definitely leaning toward the Sunflower at this point as it gives us more home for our $$ and we plan to use the nook (our main objections to most of the floor plans) as a walk in pantry with the arch to the foyer converted to a hall closet from the foyer. WE have also seen some great home offices set up in the nook.
The thing that drew us to the Aspen was no nook and the great wall of glass. It appears we can get both in the Sunflower. So there we stand.

Just usurious after not seeing any Frame and Vinyl homes under construction on this thread.


hello we built a Lilac in Ghilcrhist and closed in May. There is another frame and vinyl house built a few houses down across the street from us. We like the diversity it brings to the streets having both stucco and vinyl homes. We were very happy with the quality of the construction and vinyl homes need less maintenance over their lifetime. Since we were building on a standard lot- we also like that each room that had an exterior wall was a few inches larger than a stucco version- that was nice since we were not able to stretch anything on our size lot. Build the home you like the best- the neighbors will welcome you just the same!

[rivergirl409]

We had initially purchased a lot on Mayflower Loop in Charlotte but decided that we wanted a larger lot and also changed the house to a Zinnia. TV let us switch the lots with no further payment on a one-time basis. I've noticed that Charlotte has filled up very quickly and it looks like Gilchrist might do the same thing. I can't wait to meet our neighbors (block parties, progressive dinners, drinks on the lanai)....lol. After all these years, I'm ready to have a social life and friends!!!!

I had to smile reading that you wanted a larger lot. Been in TV over 10 years and now down sizing to a courtyard villa in Gilchrist to get grass and the associated weeds out of my life.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

hello we built a Lilac in Ghilcrhist and closed in May. There is another frame and vinyl house built a few houses down across the street from us. We like the diversity it brings to the streets having both stucco and vinyl homes. We were very happy with the quality of the construction and vinyl homes need less maintenance over their lifetime. Since we were building on a standard lot- we also like that each room that had an exterior wall was a few inches larger than a stucco version- that was nice since we were not able to stretch anything on our size lot. Build the home you like the best- the neighbors will welcome you just the same!

And it should be noted that Heavenstobetsy's was the FIRST home in Gilchrist to have their construction site Christened by The Gilchrist Christening Committee. :pray: I guess that's a "welcoming" of a different kind. (P.S. . . . . did you ever pay your Christening bill ?? :beer3:)

[dotti105]

Thanks for the quick comments.
Very reassuring!!
I did see photos of heaventobetsy's "christening" but did not see later photos to show the frame construction.
It seems that This is a great group of people here in Gilchrist and we are very excited to get to know as many of you as possible.
It will be fun to be in a community where everyone brings such diverse backgrounds to their new homes and are anxious to build a community from this group of strangers.
We can't wait!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Thanks for the quick comments.
Very reassuring!!
I did see photos of heaventobetsy's "christening" but did not see later photos to show the frame construction.
It seems that This is a great group of people here in Gilchrist and we are very excited to get to know as many of you as possible.
It will be fun to be in a community where everyone brings such diverse backgrounds to their new homes and are anxious to build a community from this group of strangers.
We can't wait!

The day we christened HTB's site the wind and sand were blowing about 90 mph and it was COLD. Everyone sat zipped in their carts until someone yelled "GO". We froze our butts off. :cold: Now that's real friends. If HTB doesn't pay off her beer bill, there will be a christening of a different kind in the future.
:cryin2:

[lasichaj]

New to Gilchrist - hard to believe 3 months. Need some help -- Just received an estimate from Daisy Maids (seems reasonable) -- anyone use their services and would you recommend them? Thumbs up or down??? Other services?
Jennifer

[graciegirl]

There's a storm drain at the bottom of Brinkley on the west side of Dafoe that they have been working on. Other than that, I haven't heard about anything in 209 & 210

Is this where JBirds problem is?

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Is this where JBirds problem is?

Gracie -
Not sure where Jbird is in Gilchrist. I'm still trying to figure out why a responsible person would dare tell someone with a construction wash problem that their problem sounds "like a sinkhole waiting to happen!". I think these "Sink-Holers" have their own club. :grumpy: How sad. :(

[Yankee Quilter]

And it should be noted that Heavenstobetsy's was the FIRST home in Gilchrist to have their construction site Christened by The Gilchrist Christening Committee. :pray: I guess that's a "welcoming" of a different kind. (P.S. . . . . did you ever pay your Christening bill ?? :beer3:)

Having been there for the christening, and still, because of empty lots, being able to see HTB beautiful home. ... Just a great neighborhood, great neighbors and great lifestyle. .... But omg the wind at the christening .......

[kittygilchrist]

New to Gilchrist - hard to believe 3 months. Need some help -- Just received an estimate from Daisy Maids (seems reasonable) -- anyone use their services and would you recommend them? Thumbs up or down??? Other services?
Jennifer

BK Cunningham...too awesome for words..
goes by YourHousekeeper.
:BigApplause:

[bovelsky]

I use home town cleaners and have been verry happy with them. Home (http://www.hometowncleaningservices.com/)

[A-4 Skyhawk]

On TOTV we often share info on contractors and services we have found that are good. Here’s a couple we have used recently that we are very happy with.

Cars heat up pretty fast here in Florida in the sun, whether parked or while you’re driving. We always tint our windows which makes a considerable difference. We bought a new car and the dealer recommended a lady who comes to your house and does the tinting right in your garage or driveway. Her name is Cindy and her business is called “Cindy’s Window Tinting” at 352-223-6196. She did a great job and her price is very reasonable. Highly recommend her.

Attached are pictures of some of the crown moldings we just had installed by Creative Finish Carpentry of Florida. (Creative Finish Carpentry (http://www.creativefinishcarpentry.com)) They showed up with 12 people and 3-1/2 hours later they were done. Installed, caulked, painted, and wall color painted. The quality of their work is outrageous. We had molding added to two trey ceilings and the decorative pieces added to the pencil corners. They did every room, including the master shower and toilet. The only rooms they don’t do are closets. We’re very happy with the job. They were real nice people.
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[kittygilchrist]

gorgeous!

[WVMtnBoy]

thanks a4, we don't have an mb but we have something similar in our home, its called 'her ladyships clip', which comprises of a sharp blow around either the left or the right ear, with either a forehand or backhand, accompanied with an exclamation along the lines of "get up and get something done" which accelerates one very sharply out of the seat one was sitting in. :moje_whot: :1rotfl:

Did we ought to suggest to her ladyship that she will have to fly on all the private gillyland flights from now on, to administer a 'clip' when the pilot is not behaving properly or am i getting muddled up with something else and is this a different type of ejector seat? :ho: :1rotfl:

I am only joking, she is a kitten most of the time (except when dealing with the governor or jimbo when a firm hand is manditory) :pepper2::pepper2:

a "kitten"??? More like a tigress when she's administering her "clips". My bruises from previous corrective clips are just now beginning to fade!!! :D

[WVMtnBoy]

Friday ????? You got something special going on over on Bradshaw lane with trash ???? The rest of us get trash pickup on Thursday and Monday.

Everyone needs to forgive the Mayor. He just returned from NOLA and we think he did a bit too much . . . well you know . . . . .

I humbly ask for your apologies. A-4 is absolutely right (for once)!!! :22yikes:
The garbage is indeed picked up on Thursday.

And, again, A-4 is correct that there was just one derelict night on Bourbon Street....I think it was the 190 Antifreeze (made with Everclear) that did me in. :mornincoffee: Or maybe it was the 2-3 daquiries before that or maybe even the 1-2 shots. I just can't remember...:beer3:

To quote my favorite motorcycle helmet sticker "This morning I woke up broke, hungover and sticky!" :oops:

[WVMtnBoy]

I had to smile reading that you wanted a larger lot. Been in TV over 10 years and now down sizing to a courtyard villa in Gilchrist to get grass and the associated weeds out of my life.

Wow...you guys are the veterans of TV....:BigApplause: I totally understand your desire to move into a villa and the ones in Gilchrist look really nice with all of the exterior accents they're putting on. I hope you'll be happy. The reason for the larger lot was my wife's decision after seeing her aunt & uncle's home in Hadley that had "kissing lanai's" with the neighbors. We are really fortunate to have great neighbors on lots that are a smidge offset from each other. It gives a nice feel of privacy to everyone.

We had about 1 3/4 acres to take care of in WV and I was really tired of cutting grass. We have a lawn service so I don't have to do that here...lol

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Yes they are great neighbors you have.......

Hi all from Maine, 60 miles from Canada boarder, then onto Prince Edward Island in a week.

Miss TV and U guys

We miss you too Jimbo (and Cathy). In your absence you've given us a couple of great places to keep the pet 3 footer that was running around down on Dafoe.
Question . . . . You being the premier Pet Store owner of the 5 boroughs . . . . . is there some special product we should be using to clean the critter stuff from the bottom of your ponds and swimming pool?

Hey, don't worry about it. Eat a couple of lobsters for us if you get back down to the coast. :thumbup:

[jimbo2012]

use snails!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've never seen soo many lobsters, there R hundreds many a thousand traps in just one bay, they deliver them cooked for $8.

But of course vegans don't consume them.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

use snails!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've never seen soo many lobsters, there R hundreds many a thousand traps in just one bay, they deliver them cooked for $8.

But of course vegans don't consume them.

OMG . . . . . BREAK RANKS FROM THE WORLD OF VEGAN FOR JUST A FEW MINUTES and eat a couple of lobsters FOR ME

[WVMtnBoy]

Janice's brother and sister-in-law are visiting from WV for the week and we all decided to go to Tropicana Field in Tampa to watch the Rays beat the Astros 4-3. :thumbup:

Aside from singing Take Me Out to the Ballgame we had foot long hot dogs, ice cream, beer & hot pretzels. :mmmm: It just doesn't get much better than that. Here's a few pics to go along with the story!!!

[WVMtnBoy]

OMG . . . . . BREAK RANKS FROM THE WORLD OF VEGAN FOR JUST A FEW MINUTES and eat a couple of lobsters FOR ME

Geez Bob, you've gotta remember that he's vegan and respect the fact that Jimbo doesn't eat anything that tastes good!!!!!! :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[WVMtnBoy]

We miss you too Jimbo (and Cathy). In your absence you've given us a couple of great places to keep the pet 3 footer that was running around down on Dafoe.
Question . . . . You being the premier Pet Store owner of the 5 boroughs . . . . . is there some special product we should be using to clean the critter stuff from the bottom of your ponds and swimming pool?

Hey, don't worry about it. Eat a couple of lobsters for us if you get back down to the coast. :thumbup:

Yea, we do miss you and cathy! Why don't you hurry back on down here??? By the way, you're getting a really nice collection of "critters" in your pond and pool. What should we feed them????? :22yikes:

[Yankee Quilter]

use snails!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've never seen soo many lobsters, there R hundreds many a thousand traps in just one bay, they deliver them cooked for $8.

But of course vegans don't consume them.

Send the all south,Joe and I will broil, bake, stuff, salad, boil, whatever we canto enjoy them!!! In ATL $8 a pound was a steal!

Miss you guys!

[bennete2]

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:
Hello my name is Edna my fiancee name is Jim we are also moving into our new home in Gilchrist hope to meet you and your wife.

[WVMtnBoy]

Hello my name is Edna my fiancee name is Jim we are also moving into our new home in Gilchrist hope to meet you and your wife.

Hi Edna! We've been here for almost a year now and we love it. I think you'll find Gilchrist a really great community. We have great neighbors and have made many, many good friends in this village! Hope everything goes well with your closing!

:welcome:

[WVMtnBoy]

Hi Everyone! It seems like it's been forever since we've had a GillyBration so I was thinking that it was high time to get together and welcome new neighbors and permanent ones to the best neighborhood in TV. :highfive:

I was thinking about Thursday night, July 18th, at Evans Prairie CC at about 7:00 so people who wanted to eat dinner before the event could have an opportunity to do so. :mmmm:

So, what say ye Gilly's???? :beer3:

Hizzonor
The Mayor

[hewhit]

Hi
My wife and I just purchased courtyard villa in Gilchrist. Any landscaping recommendations for this area. All comments appreciated. We will be their last of July, looking forward to meeting new friends.
Harold & Linda

[Mamaderby]

You betcha! And I will be here for this one! Arrive home tomorrow evening (Monday )

[Twinspin60]

You betcha! And I will be here for this one! Arrive home tomorrow evening (Monday )

It will be good to see you--too bad Jim has to miss seeing you and he's headed north as I type. :( Am counting the weeks until he returns!

[Twinspin60]

Yes they are great neighbors you have.......

Hi all from Maine, 60 miles from Canada boarder, then onto Prince Edward Island in a week.

Miss TV and U guys

Travel safe you guys--miss seeing you both around the hood! Enjoy the time with your friends and family and I'll keep a close watch out for those "so called critters lurking in your pond." :smiley:

[Twinspin60]

Hi Everyone! It seems like it's been forever since we've had a GillyBration so I was thinking that it was high time to get together and welcome new neighbors and permanent ones to the best neighborhood in TV. :highfive:

I was thinking about Thursday night, July 18th, at Evans Prairie CC at about 7:00 so people who wanted to eat dinner before the event could have an opportunity to do so. :mmmm:

So, what say ye Gilly's???? :beer3:

Hizzonor
The Mayor

I guess I'll have to drown my sorrows somehow now that the Mister is back North but of course I might be too busy cleaning the house!! :censored:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Hi Everyone! It seems like it's been forever since we've had a GillyBration so I was thinking that it was high time to get together and welcome new neighbors and permanent ones to the best neighborhood in TV. :highfive:

I was thinking about Thursday night, July 18th, at Evans Prairie CC at about 7:00 so people who wanted to eat dinner before the event could have an opportunity to do so. :mmmm:

So, what say ye Gilly's???? :beer3:

Hizzonor
The Mayor

Now that Teryl and I are not glued to the tube, WE'LL BE AT THE GILLY-BRATION WITH THE SPOUSES :D
Mamaderby is on her way back Ty-Rel . . . . . you better get crackin' on dat house work :cryin2:

[twiceis]

Darn...have to miss another Gillybrations! Ken & I are delayed at Sanford airport to go ack to NC to start our move. We'll be back July 27th my birthday to unpack the truck. So can we have another Gillybrations soon after?

[DB]

Hooray on a GillyBration! We've been waiting for another great get-together. We'll bring some new neighbors who have moved onto Euclid Terrace! See you on Thursday! The Bacons

[electricblue]

HUGE thanks to “A-4 Skyhawk” for all the hard work he has put in keeping all the Gilchrist neighbors connected. It is a huge never ending job and we are eternally grateful for his willingness to take on the task.

It's a tough decision to split off the various sections of Gilchrist but it clearly is getting too big for even a small group of people to keep up with.

We started talking about development units 211, 212, and 213 as "Gilchrist West" and the name has started to stick.

Even though most of the people on our spreadsheet are from unit 211 now, we would love to try to create a grouping that includes units 211, 212, and 213. If that becomes too big, we'll re-evaluate.

Sounds like we may need the polo field for a full Gilchrist event but looking forward to meeting new neighbors and keeping people in touch.

:smiley:
Hi Peter,
We are building at 2936 Stepping Stone Path Unit 212-33. how do we get on your spreadsheet?

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Hooray on a GillyBration! We've been waiting for another great get-together. We'll bring some new neighbors who have moved onto Euclid Terrace! See you on Thursday! The Bacons

This one ought to be good with all of the new people that have just moved in.

[Teryl1949]

Hi Everyone! It seems like it's been forever since we've had a GillyBration so I was thinking that it was high time to get together and welcome new neighbors and permanent ones to the best neighborhood in TV. :highfive:

I was thinking about Thursday night, July 18th, at Evans Prairie CC at about 7:00 so people who wanted to eat dinner before the event could have an opportunity to do so. :mmmm:

So, what say ye Gilly's???? :beer3:

Hizzonor
The Mayor

Come One .. Come All to the GillyBration. :clap2::MOJE_whot: MamaDerby (aka: Terry "TC" Bishop) makes her triumphant return, be it only for a week :grumpy: and is looking forward to seeing you 'old' friends and meeting all new Gillys'. :welcome: :thumbup:
:spoken::2excited:

[kittygilchrist]

Oh boy! I can make this one!
I'll round up my new nayberz on Amherst. still building across the street..
Kitty

[peterbrownell]

To get on the Gilchrist West list, send regular email to peterbrownell@gmail.com with your name and address.

Best
Peter

[A-4 Skyhawk]

17405
As requested by the Mayor. I JUST POST THE PICTURES. :D
I'll let someone else explain if they want. :thumbup:

[WVMtnBoy]

17405
As requested by the Mayor. I JUST POST THE PICTURES. :D
I'll let someone else explain if they want. :thumbup:

Et Too, Brute (A-4)????? I had no knowledge or responsibility (either directly or indirectly) for this affront to MamaDerby's ability (or lack thereof) in making airplane reservations. I was Deltona all day for a firearms training class....:angel:

[Mamaderby]

Et Too, Brute (A-4)????? I had no knowledge or responsibility (either directly or indirectly) for this affront to MamaDerby's ability (or lack thereof) in making airplane reservations. I was Deltona all day for a firearms training class....:angel:

Mayor, you are in the clear....this time.....we saw the perp speeding away as he was caught "blue tape handed". Too bad he couldn't peel rubber on wet pavement, tsk,tsk! But rumor has it, there was a red- headed accomplice!

[jimbo2012]

It was Andy!!!!

[Mamaderby]

It was Andy!!!!

I believe it was of the female speicies........

[A-4 Skyhawk]

I believe it was of the female speicies........

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP JANICE :thumbup:
GOOD JOB WITH THE DR. BOB STUFF :D

[WVMtnBoy]

I guess I'll have to drown my sorrows somehow now that the Mister is back North but of course I might be too busy cleaning the house!! :censored:

Holy Moly....what a tall tale!!! :thumbup: We all know by now that you do not clean house!!!

That being said..would you like a ride to the "Drown Your Sorrows Night" at Evans Prairie CC???

:mmmm:

[WVMtnBoy]

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP JANICE :thumbup:
GOOD JOB WITH THE DR. BOB STUFF :D

Oh my gosh! You just tell everything that you know don't you???? Telegraph, telephone & tell A-4!!!

:blahblahblah::blahblahblah::blahblahblah:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Oh my gosh! You just tell everything that you know don't you???? Telegraph, telephone & tell A-4!!!

:blahblahblah::blahblahblah::blahblahblah:

How quickly we forget about the Crime Scene Tape, bullet casings, and dead bodies in my driveway . . . . . . .:a040:

[WVMtnBoy]

How quickly we forget about the Crime Scene Tape, bullet casings, and dead bodies in my driveway . . . . . . .:a040:

Hey! Now wait a minute! I had nothing to do with that either!!! :ohdear: Why do I keep getting accused of stuff that other, more nefarious neighbors deem to be necessary. If you examine the outline of the bodies closely, I think you'll find that I'm much taller than either of the outlines. I think they had a distinctly British pose to them as well.

I am sooooooo maligned and misunderstood!!!! :faint:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Hey! Now wait a minute! I had nothing to do with that either!!! :ohdear: Why do I keep getting accused of stuff that other, more nefarious neighbors deem to be necessary. If you examine the outline of the bodies closely, I think you'll find that I'm much taller than either of the outlines. I think they had a distinctly British pose to them as well.

I am sooooooo maligned and misunderstood!!!! :faint:

Okay Bubba . . . . You're the retired COP / FBI guy with an open charge account for crime scene tape, ammunition, and all that other James Bond stuff you have stashed over there and you expect me to believe someone else did the job on my place ??? :ohdear::ohdear::ohdear:

I will agree that the outline of the bodies in the driveway was something of the short British variety. :ho::ho::ho:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Everyone is always looking for contractors that do a quality job at a reasonable price and are reliable, prompt, and clean up after themselves. We used TOTV to find a tile guy to do the back splash in our kitchen. His name is William "Billy" Parker and we can't say enough good things about him. A copy of his business card is attached. He did the tile one morning and came back the next to do the grout. He's very fussy with his work. He tells you how much tile to get, you buy the tile and grout, and he does the installation. He charged us $300 and he was worth every penny. He also tiles bar / peninsula walls and seals grout. He doesn't do floors any more.
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[Jayhawk]

Come One .. Come All to the GillyBration. :clap2::MOJE_whot: MamaDerby (aka: Terry "TC" Bishop) makes her triumphant return, be it only for a week :grumpy: and is looking forward to seeing you 'old' friends and meeting all new Gillys'. :welcome: :thumbup:
:spoken::2excited:


Have a Great time everyone. We are coming back over Labor Day for about 15 days (week before and week of). Hope there will be another during that time. :a040::a040::a040:

[Yankee Quilter]

Btw ... The shower curtain caper is still unsolved! And the one poi will not divulge! Careful all of you out there in GIllyland!

[Mamaderby]

Btw ... The shower curtain caper is still unsolved! And the one poi will not divulge! Careful all of you out there in GIllyland!

I can't wait to here this story! Hope to see you this evening!

[WVMtnBoy]

Btw ... The shower curtain caper is still unsolved! And the one poi will not divulge! Careful all of you out there in GIllyland!

Oh...Quilter is upset because a certain person may/may not have some small bit of knowledge (or may not) about the shower curtain rod that ended up in her golf car at the end of the Cinco de Mayo party. :D

[WVMtnBoy]

I am so excited about our gathering tonight. If you miss this one you'll miss a real treat!!! :highfive:

Nuff said!

Be there or be square!!! :thumbup:

[kittygilchrist]

I'm trying to feel better so I can see you all tonight...crazy migraine.
Kitty

[A-4 Skyhawk]

btw ... The shower curtain caper is still unsolved! And the one poi will not divulge! Careful all of you out there in gillyland!

i know !

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Oh...Quilter is upset because a certain person may/may not have some small bit of knowledge (or may not) about the shower curtain rod that ended up in her golf car at the end of the Cinco de Mayo party. :D

Yankee Quilter . . . . . don't listen to anyone from the West Virginia Witness Protection Program. He is not reliable.

[bjdickerson]

Sorry we missed tonight's gathering, but both of us are under the weather. Look forward to the next gathering and future get-togethers.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Sorry we missed tonight's gathering, but both of us are under the weather. Look forward to the next gathering and future get-togethers.

It was a blast tonight. GET WELL SOON

[WVMtnBoy]

It is with great pride that I am able to announce a new appointment to the management team of the Office of the Mayor! :BigApplause:

As most of you know, the Administrative Department is currently on leave of absence in Great Britain and the Social Coordinator is only able to be sporadically present due to out of state work requirements. Insofar as the absence of these critical personnel has served to wreak havoc on the administration of our fine village the Village Elders have graciously determined that the Mayor has been hopelessly overtaxed in his responsibilities and was in desperate need of assistance. :22yikes:

Therefore, the Village Elders in conjunction with the Mayor have unanimously appointed Bobby "Bunnyslippers" Davis (aka: Bogo) as the Deputy Mayor. :bigbow:

The installation ceremony took place at the 7/18 GillyBration at Evans Prairie on the putting green near the breezeway. The proclamation was announced by the venerable A-4 Skyhawk and appeared to be enthusiastically accepted and agreed upon by all in attendance. Deputy Mayor Bunnyslippers was his usual congenial self and graciously accepted the appointment with gratitude. Deputy Mayor Bunnyslippers was also presented with a sash as a symbol of his new office which was continuously worn throughout the GillyBration! :eclipsee_gold_cup:

Pictures of the momentous occasion are attached. The Village Management Staff realizes that we are operating in austere times but chose to follow the premise that the government must expand in order to adequately address the concerns of all of our friends and neighbors. We thank you for your support!!! :highfive:

Sincerely
Hizzonor
The Mayor
:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[WVMtnBoy]

It was a blast tonight. GET WELL SOON

Hope you both feel better really soon. Please let Deputy Mayor Bunnyslippers know if you need anything!!! :jester:

[junction29]

It was Andy!!!!

Just get back from holiday - open the thread and there we are - guilty again.

We are a few thousand miles away and totally innocent - again!:throwtomatoes:

All we are guilty of is dreaming and scheming about pranks that we can get up to once we are back with you guys. :jester:

We have had a great holiday, in a very old and traditional part of England called Cornwall. :BigApplause:

We will tell you all about it on another post.

[junction29]

How quickly we forget about the Crime Scene Tape, bullet casings, and dead bodies in my driveway . . . . . . .:a040:

That's it, just drag up the past all over again, just when we thought the neighbourhood was settling down and getting a bit respectable, everyone seems to be getting up to mischief (oh how we miss it).:jester::jester:

[junction29]

[QUOTE=WVMtnBoy;710724]It is with great pride that I am able to announce a new appointment to the management team of the Office of the Mayor! :BigApplause:

Therefore, the Village Elders in conjunction with the Mayor have unanimously appointed Bobby "Bunnyslippers" Davis (aka: Bogo) as the Deputy Mayor. :bigbow:

Deputy Mayor Bunnyslippers was also presented with a sash as a symbol of his new office which was continuously worn throughout the GillyBration! :eclipsee_gold_cup:

Pictures of the momentous occasion are attached. The Village Management Staff realizes that we are operating in austere times but chose to follow the premise that the government must expand in order to adequately address the concerns of all of our friends and neighbors. We thank you for your support!!! :highfive:

Sincerely
Hizzonor
The Mayor

Oh no, oh no, yet more management posts to add to the administration burden :posting::posting:

I hope this doesn't mean the village 'dues' are going to go up to pay extra salaries or that we are going to cut Jimbo loose from the bail bond support to make ends meet - it's cold and lonely out there on ones own :cold:

Anyway, in spite of the added workload we offer our Congratulations to DM 'Bunnyslippers' :BigApplause:

Just a word of caution though Your Deputy Honour! - His Worship is accomplished at doling out the work load, so don't call in the office too often, if he can't find you, he can't work you!! :police:

[GilchristCruisers]

Question for our beloved Administrative Department in England????

What is the proper way to address a "Depudie Mayor?" We refer to The Mayor as Hizzoner or Your Worship. But a Deputy Mayor? Hmmmmmm. Please give the lowly peasants across the pond some "proper" guidance on the subject.

P.S. You won't believe how much the place has changed since you went away. Hurry back.

[Yankee Quilter]

Oh...Quilter is upset because a certain person may/may not have some small bit of knowledge (or may not) about the shower curtain rod that ended up in her golf car at the end of the Cinco de Mayo party. :D

No ...not upset, just waiting for the right minute to " give" them to someone else!
Sorry we missed the event last night! Mini Cooper club commitment!
Congrats to the newest of the administration!

:BigApplause::BigApplause:

[Flintstones]

Just get back from holiday - open the thread and there we are - guilty again.

We are a few thousand miles away and totally innocent - again!:throwtomatoes:

All we are guilty of is dreaming and scheming about pranks that we can get up to once we are back with you guys. :jester:

We have had a great holiday, in a very old and traditional part of England called Cornwall. :BigApplause:

We will tell you all about it on another post.

Hurry back, we miss you like crazy!

[chrisdowd]

Hello All,
We will be residents of Hillsborough in September....it's been awhile since we have been down....is it all built up??? Can't wait to be down and meet some neighbors for some fun!!!! IF there's anyone out there near Ivywood drop me a line! See you all soon!!!!

[DenPat]

Hope you had a wonderful holiday. Gilchrist continues to grow but there is a absence of your laughter. Hurry back! Looking forward to seeing you in September.

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Hi All Gilly friends. I had to catch up on all the messages. I was about 10 or so pages behind!
It seems like a lot is going on in Gillyland since we left. I am missing all of you very much! It just isnt fun without you. Congrats to those of you who have taken on a new political career in Gillyland. We thank you for your dedication to keeping us in stitches! And of course thanks to our beloved Mayor!
Mike and I are missing the gillybrations. I hope you all remember us when we return. I feel like we have been gone forever! Aug 25 is our target date to get home to TV.
Have fun and keep a light in the window for us. Wishing all Gillies that are traveling a safe trip back.

[SpicyCajunPugs]

A-4 mentioned something about maybe having to buy tickets for the gillybrations at the Bradenton Rec Center because they had so many people attend last time that many were turned away. Can you tell us how we can get tickets for the next one?

[A-4 Skyhawk]

A-4 mentioned something about maybe having to buy tickets for the gillybrations at the Bradenton Rec Center because they had so many people attend last time that many were turned away. Can you tell us how we can get tickets for the next one?

The organizers of the first Pot Luck at Bradenton didn't realize how responsive the people of Gilchrist would be to the open invitation. The night of the Pot Luck the rec center front desk informed them that there was a limit on how may people were allowed to use the room. Many people were sadly turned away and I can't tell you how upset the organizers were that people who wanted to attend couldn't get in. Gilchrist is too big and there are too many people eager to meet new friends and socialize to pack them indoors at a place like Bradenton. So for the next Pot Luck the organizers printed a specific number of tickets (at no cost) and gave them out until the max headcount was reached. Even this approach upsets the organizers because they would still like to have events for all residents of Gilchrist. I suggested that when the weather cools off this fall that we have a Wine (and beer), cheese, and cracker party at one of the polo matches or just take over a polo field.

P.S. . . . I thought you were going to organize Gilchrist South (unit 214) and start a spreadsheet / neighborhood listing?? Peter Brownell is doing the list for units 211, 212, & 213. I'm doing it for 209 & 210.

[SpicyCajunPugs]

The organizers of the first Pot Luck at Bradenton didn't realize how responsive the people of Gilchrist would be to the open invitation. The night of the Pot Luck the rec center front desk informed them that there was a limit on how may people were allowed to use the room. Many people were sadly turned away and I can't tell you how upset the organizers were that people who wanted to attend couldn't get in. Gilchrist is too big and there are too many people eager to meet new friends and socialize to pack them indoors at a place like Bradenton. So for the next Pot Luck the organizers printed a specific number of tickets (at no cost) and gave them out until the max headcount was reached. Even this approach upsets the organizers because they would still like to have events for all residents of Gilchrist. I suggested that when the weather cools off this fall that we have a Wine (and beer), cheese, and cracker party at one of the polo matches or just take over a polo field.

P.S. . . . I thought you were going to organize Gilchrist South (unit 214) and start a spreadsheet / neighborhood listing?? Peter Brownell is doing the list for units 211, 212, & 213. I'm doing it for 209 & 210.

So are all the tickets for the next event gone? And how do we get them next time if they are?

[Baci514]

We were advised that construction would commence within about 10 days of the end of the design meeting and would take 2 1/2 - 3 months to complete. I'm hoping that the construction won't be as long as that but if it does, then it does. I'm just going to be happy to be in TV!
When they give you a closing date, you can bank on the house being ready on that date. 2 1/2 to 3 months doesn't sound long to me. I bet you couldn't get a house built that fast where you came from.

[WVMtnBoy]

When they give you a closing date, you can bank on the house being ready on that date. 2 1/2 to 3 months doesn't sound long to me. I bet you couldn't get a house built that fast where you came from.

We found out that they were right on the money. Our house was actually finished in 9/2012 and it sat empty for about two weeks prior to the closing. There are substantial penalties on the part of the builder if the completion date isn't met...

[WVMtnBoy]

I'm not sure that this document will post but I thought it was worth giving it a try.

:D

Well, since I've replaced my golf umbrella with my new AR-15 I'd say that we're well armed for any rabid bunnies that happen to cross our tracks!


DM Bunnyslippers does have a few points that we do need to address....

#1 - As bad as I am we can still make the third tee by dark. We've done it before and we can do it again. It's irrelevant.
#2 - Although the ice may have melted by the time we get there it is a proven fact that cold water will keep beer cold for a long period of time if put in a "properly insulated container" therefore this point is also irrelevant.
#3 - Anyone who wears bunnyslippers and lets his friends see him deserves to have said items plugged! Thus also rendering this point irrelevant.

Any additional questions will be addressed as is necessary!

Hizzonor
The Mayor

________________________________________
From: Dave Makarewicz <dmack5299@gmail.com>
To: Bob <RMJ2963@cfl.rr.com>
Cc: Bobby Davis <trainrunner@mindspring.com>; Carl Blankenship <crblanken@yahoo.com>; "<teryl1949@gmail.com>" <teryl1949@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2013 8:03 PM
Subject: Re: Monday Twilight Golf

Shotguns are for amateurs. I use a Smith & Wesson 380. Fortunately it has a built in Laser for night shooting.

Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 20, 2013, at 7:32 PM, "Bob" <RMJ2963@cfl.rr.com> wrote:
Rabbit ??? did I hear Rabbit ???
I’ve removed my umbrella from the golf bag and replaced it with a 12 gauge shot gun.
THE HUNT IS ON !!!

From: Bobby Davis [mailto:trainrunner@mindspring.com]
Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2013 7:20 PM
To: Carl Blankenship; rmj2963@cfl.rr.com; dmack5299@gmail.com; teryl1949@gmail.com
Subject: Re: Monday Twilight Golf

As your newly appointed DM, I would be more than happy to fulfill your request! However, there are some issues you need to consider before partaking in my more than generous serving of free beer.
1) After hearing of your golf abilities, by the time you all arrive at the 3rd tee, it will be dark! Therefore, flashlights, lanterns, etc. will be needed to locate your refreshments.
2) Ice buckets will be placed at the 3rd tee, but the ice will need to be replaced frequently before your whenever arrival. Who will replenish the ice?
3) Since the WVa mayor is always armed, the bunnyshoes and I are somewhat apprehensive in participating in the free beer giveaway. Please remember, it is not bunny-hunting season in TV.

Please address these issues and email me back before your late Monday night arrival.

Yours Truly,
Gilchrist DM

-----Original Message-----
From: Carl Blankenship
Sent: Jul 19, 2013 12:51 PM
To: "rmj2963@cfl.rr.com" , "dmack5299@gmail.com" , "teryl1949@gmail.com" , "trainrunner@mindspring.com"
Subject: Re: Monday Twilight Golf

Now wouldn't that be a really nice thing for DM Bunnyslippers to do for his comrades? Wonder if he will????

Rusty




________________________________
From: "rmj2963@cfl.rr.com"
To: crblanken@yahoo.com; dmack5299@gmail.com; teryl1949@gmail.com; trainrunner@mindspring.com
Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 12:44 PM
Subject: Re: Monday Twilight Golf



Maybe when we get to the 3rd tee BunnySlippers can have a cold beer waiting for us

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4GLTE Phone

[junction29]

Question for our beloved Administrative Department in England????

What is the proper way to address a "Depudie Mayor?" We refer to The Mayor as Hizzoner or Your Worship. But a Deputy Mayor? Hmmmmmm. Please give the lowly peasants across the pond some "proper" guidance on the subject.

P.S. You won't believe how much the place has changed since you went away. Hurry back.

Sorry, it is not quite as posh for the 'Depudie', we just say Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayoress

If we made Hizzoner a Lord Mayor, that would leave the way further down the pecking order for more Mayor's, rather than Deputy's

Of course we would worry about the Administrative and financial burden that this would place on the department and then we would also need a chauffeur driven luxury vehicle for the worshipful couple. :gc:

We are counting the days until we get back to you guys :beer3::spoken:

[junction29]

Hurry back, we miss you like crazy!

Don't worry we are on the way. :pepper2:

Flight booked and trip planned!! :2excited:

Miss you guys too. :gc:

[junction29]

Be mindful that this UK couple and their sidekick Millie still need to get thru US Customs in NY in Sept.

I have several calls into my congressman to ask that they be permitted entrance but with their past pranks are being investigated in depth.....so far it doesn't look good.

May need to transfer my bail bond $$ over to Andy & Wendy.

They R very curious why they R landing in NY to drive Fl rather than just flying there.

Wonder if it has to do with the witness protection thing and the MI5 or MI6.

.

Shhh, we need to keep a low profile :pepper2::pepper2:

HRH Mille needs to fly in 'up north' where it is colder and her comfort comes first. :bowdown:

[WVMtnBoy]

Did anyone notice the length of terms for the mayors featured in the Daily Sun this morning??? Some of those people have had really long tenures....:faint:

I have to wonder to myself how they stand the emotional and physical rigors of the position????

[D Lasher]

It is with great pride that I am able to announce a new appointment to the management team of the Office of the Mayor! :BigApplause:

As most of you know, the Administrative Department is currently on leave of absence in Great Britain and the Social Coordinator is only able to be sporadically present due to out of state work requirements. Insofar as the absence of these critical personnel has served to wreak havoc on the administration of our fine village the Village Elders have graciously determined that the Mayor has been hopelessly overtaxed in his responsibilities and was in desperate need of assistance. :22yikes:

Therefore, the Village Elders in conjunction with the Mayor have unanimously appointed Bobby "Bunnyslippers" Davis (aka: Bogo) as the Deputy Mayor. :bigbow:

The installation ceremony took place at the 7/18 GillyBration at Evans Prairie on the putting green near the breezeway. The proclamation was announced by the venerable A-4 Skyhawk and appeared to be enthusiastically accepted and agreed upon by all in attendance. Deputy Mayor Bunnyslippers was his usual congenial self and graciously accepted the appointment with gratitude. Deputy Mayor Bunnyslippers was also presented with a sash as a symbol of his new office which was continuously worn throughout the GillyBration! :eclipsee_gold_cup:

Pictures of the momentous occasion are attached. The Village Management Staff realizes that we are operating in austere times but chose to follow the premise that the government must expand in order to adequately address the concerns of all of our friends and neighbors. We thank you for your support!!! :highfive:

Sincerely
Hizzonor
The Mayor
:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

CONGRATULATIONS to you Bobby - it is so nice to know people in 'high places'!! Bill just wants to know if you can fix traffic tickets?? See you all in Oct. and don't forget us-- keep up the line dancing and parties !!!:beer3:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Did anyone notice the length of terms for the mayors featured in the Daily Sun this morning??? Some of those people have had really long tenures....:faint:

I have to wonder to myself how they stand the emotional and physical rigors of the position????

DITTO from me.
I'm having trouble handling the pressure of keeping the finances for the Flock. It started out as the Bail Money Fund for Jimbo2012 and everyone got upset when they found out I was spending the money on beer. :beer3:

After watching the British Open :gc: for a while I think a Reorganization of Gilchrist Leadership is in order. I like the idea of a King & Queen :ho: and I think we already have a pair with exposure and familiarity with the concept.

And what a triumphant return it will be when they get back from Great Britain to assume the throne of Gilchrist. :BigApplause:

WHAT SAY ALL YE' GILLY'S ?? :bigbow:

[WVMtnBoy]

DITTO from me.
I'm having trouble handling the pressure of keeping the finances for the Flock. It started out as the Bail Money Fund for Jimbo2012 and everyone got upset when they found out I was spending the money on beer. :beer3:

After watching the British Open :gc: for a while I think a Reorganization of Gilchrist Leadership is in order. I like the idea of a King & Queen :ho: and I think we already have a pair with exposure and familiarity with the concept.

And what a triumphant return it will be when they get back from Great Britain to assume the throne of Gilchrist. :BigApplause:

WHAT SAY ALL YE' GILLY'S ?? :bigbow:

Well, I'd say that we will be the only ones with a King & Queen. :bowdown: I only hope that we don't have to learn how to curtsey and kiss rings and stuff!