New Villagers in Gilchrist

[WVMtnBoy]

Hi Guys & Gals!! I've been keeping a dutiful eye on your lot and the progress of your build. You've got rough-in plumbing and work is progressing. You're also formed up for the pour of the concrete slab.

I'll keep you updated as things get more interesting!!!

Enjoy the pics!!!

[WVMtnBoy]

Hi Hotrod!!! Not to worry m'dear...you are progressing nicely! Still working on the interior and the insulation is going up in the ceiling. There is also a nice pile of sheetrock in the garage waiting to be installed. It may be a tight race in the "Most Obvious Build" contest tomorrow. Should be interesting!

Enjoy the pics!

[hotrodgirl]

Hi Calc and CoopersDad!!! You guys must be having a run of luck and I'd recommend that you buy lots of lottery tickets. Once again, you are the daily winners of the "most obvious progress" construction contest!!!! Prizes will be awarded at a future time to be determined solely by the judge (me).

You guys have had a busy day. You have walls!!!!! :a040: The final portions of block went up late yesterday and the workers just quit filling the holes in the top of the block at this very moment (7:30pm). I don't know if the pool has been poured, sorry.

I hope you enjoy the pics!!!

Wow! Oh Wow! Told you that you'd soon catch up to me! Lots of progress coming your way. Love the big window in the front too. Don't remember that from the Ivy model. Did you enlarge? Looking good!!! :eclipsee_gold_cup:

[hotrodgirl]

Hi Guys & Gals!! I've been keeping a dutiful eye on your lot and the progress of your build. You've got rough-in plumbing and work is progressing. You're also formed up for the pour of the concrete slab.

I'll keep you updated as things get more interesting!!!

Enjoy the pics!!!

Yea! Aren't you due to close on the 19th of Dec? Funny how we are all one week apart! Can't wait til we are all complete and can hang out together! Looking forward to new pics tomorrow,,

[hotrodgirl]

Hi Hotrod!!! Not to worry m'dear...you are progressing nicely! Still working on the interior and the insulation is going up in the ceiling. There is also a nice pile of sheetrock in the garage waiting to be installed. It may be a tight race in the "Most Obvious Build" contest tomorrow. Should be interesting!

Enjoy the pics!

Thanks again, Rusty for all your work on our behalf! We live vicariously in TV through you and appreciate your efforts. Only 7 weeks now til I can come down and harass you myself! Guess I'd better think about packing up some stuff :beer3: come January or so I think we're going to have one heck of a party!!!

[CalcTeacher]

Oh my heavens! Look at that! I have a house! Awesome! Thanks so much! We are absolutely chomping at the bit to come there! We officially have our plane tickets for Nov. 9th! Can't wait to meet you...hope you're around that weekend!!

[WVMtnBoy]

Oh my heavens! Look at that! I have a house! Awesome! Thanks so much! We are absolutely chomping at the bit to come there! We officially have our plane tickets for Nov. 9th! Can't wait to meet you...hope you're around that weekend!!

I thought that you might be pleased...lol. I can tell you that Janice and I will absolutely be here during the time that you will be here. We both can't wait to meet you and your hubby.

Hope you all have a great night!

[junction29]

Wow thanks for the pick, will we be entered for the construction prize soon?

[WVMtnBoy]

Wow thanks for the pick, will we be entered for the construction prize soon?

Based on your progress I would say that you are soon going to be in the thick of things. It's going to become increasingly difficult to make a good decision regarding the winner but I due trust the judges discretion...:1rotfl:

[CalcTeacher]

Let's see: Happy Hour traditionally starts at 5. Construction crews sometimes finish 6/7/7:30 (as was the case last night--you said so yourself, Rusty). What if the judge partakes of Happy Hour before judging can commence? I guess we could tell if the pictures came out blurry! But my prediction is Junction29 will be the winner by Monday at the latest!

[hotrodgirl]

I have to concur, as there will be BIG things happening there... Walls for one! Yep, Wendy and John are on a roll now! You too, as your roof should start! Hey, Lisa, do you think the judge could be bribed with the promise of some Corona?
I know it's a bit early, but just got some closing details from my agent! I had asked for a later closing as I am driving up from my place in Boynton, so tentatively my walk-through is 2 PM and closing at 3:30. Works for me! It's starting to feel real!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

So what are the chances that an empty lot for the next 3 months over on Lafayette Street could stand a chance of winning what appears to be a contest with the stacked deck in favor of Gilchrist Corona drinkers? If I ask my agent to go over and 4 wheel it all over the lot, do I get a picture of the wheel tracks and an "Honorable Mention" in the contest?

[hotrodgirl]

I think I may have a bit of an idea for this one A-4!
I'll have to work out the details...:evil6:

[WVMtnBoy]

Wow thanks for the pick, will we be entered for the construction prize soon?

You and Wendy are already in the contest, silly boy!!!:boxing2:

[WVMtnBoy]

So what are the chances that an empty lot for the next 3 months over on Lafayette Street could stand a chance of winning what appears to be a contest with the stacked deck in favor of Gilchrist Corona drinkers? If I ask my agent to go over and 4 wheel it all over the lot, do I get a picture of the wheel tracks and an "Honorable Mention" in the contest?

Don't worry A-4! We'll take care of ya buddy!!!

;)

[WVMtnBoy]

Well folks...The end of the workday reveals that the rebar is in place for your footers. Monday is probably going to be an interesting day around here!!!

Enjoy the pics!

[WVMtnBoy]

A very big bow to HotRodgirl for her win in the daily "most visible progress" contest!

Nice progress today. The roof and interior insulation was finished and you have drywall done on the ceilings. Everything is looking good!

Very nice!!!

[WVMtnBoy]

Well, seems like you and CoopersDad got slightly beat out for a triple crown. it was close though!

The pool is poured (may have done it yesterday actually) and the lanai is looking great. The forms for the pool were evidently pulled out today and it looks wonderful. Can you spell "Pool Party"...:1rotfl:

There is also a huge pile of roof trusses in the "yard" that are ready for installation!

Enjoy the pics!!

[WVMtnBoy]

Let's see: Happy Hour traditionally starts at 5. Construction crews sometimes finish 6/7/7:30 (as was the case last night--you said so yourself, Rusty). What if the judge partakes of Happy Hour before judging can commence? I guess we could tell if the pictures came out blurry! But my prediction is Junction29 will be the winner by Monday at the latest!

Your humble scribe has already thought of that contingency! If you look several posts back you will see that the backup judge accompanies me on each inspection tour (HotRod's MBR pic). The backup judge, Gracie, is immenently qualified to render a non-biased judgment in the event that I am unable to properly function in the role (ie - in my cups). She does very well (except when she's trying to scarf a discarded chicken wing bone)....:1rotfl:

I try to take care of you guys!

[WVMtnBoy]

I have to concur, as there will be BIG things happening there... Walls for one! Yep, Wendy and John are on a roll now! You too, as your roof should start! Hey, Lisa, do you think the judge could be bribed with the promise of some Corona?
I know it's a bit early, but just got some closing details from my agent! I had asked for a later closing as I am driving up from my place in Boynton, so tentatively my walk-through is 2 PM and closing at 3:30. Works for me! It's starting to feel real!

That's great news, Hotrod! Based on our closing experience I would guesstimate that the housewarming party should commence at about 5:00. Hey! That's the beginning of happy hour. What a coincidence?

And shame on you Hotrod. You know that the judge could never be bribed (burp...why yes, I'll have another)!!!

[WVMtnBoy]

It is with great happiness that I have to announce that the "Most Visible Progress" contest will have to be temporarily suspended during the week of October 14-21 due to the absence of the judge who is going to be attending Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach.

Before anyone starts grumbling or complaining about the contest being suspended while we have a backup judge in place...please remember that Gracie is just a little girl and not allowed to go on walks in the neighborhood without supervision. The contest will resume on Sunday, October 21 when I return from my well earned rest.

I seriously, really hate that I'm going to miss the progress that's going to be made in the next week. Calc will have a roof, Hotrod will have finished walls and Junction 29 will most likely have a slab and walls.

Hang in there guys!!!

[CalcTeacher]

Oh no! While I'm happy you're getting some much needed and deserved R&R, I kind of feel the same way I felt when I found out there was no Santa Claus...

I think we'll all survive but I'm sure the moderator of this forum will wonder what's happened when the size of this thread stops growing next week! Hahahaha!

Have a safe and rejuvenating week!

[CalcTeacher]

Once again, stellar pics of everyone's progress! HotRod: Your pool looks amazing and having that ceiling drywalled really gives your house form...good time ahead for sure!

[hotrodgirl]

That's great news, Hotrod! Based on our closing experience I would guesstimate that the housewarming party should commence at about 5:00. Hey! That's the beginning of happy hour. What a coincidence?

And shame on you Hotrod. You know that the judge could never be bribed (burp...why yes, I'll have another)!!!

Party at 5! Works for me! I have to say that I am really amazed at the amount of progress in our neighborhood and everywhere for that matter! Everything is beginning to feel so real now as opposed to some sort of pipe dream. Now I can see where the lanai, patio and pool will come together which was a bit difficult to envision before. Guess that's why I am not part of the design team! Now there would be a scary thought! Wendy and John should have walls next week, CalcT her roof, and interior walls for me! and a mu h deserved R&R for WV! Just wait til he gets back and we get those pictures! yikes! That should be a surprise! :icon_wink:

[hotrodgirl]

Horrors!!! What will we do without our prize photographer and reporter? A whole week!:ohdear: as much as I hate to admit it, I guess you deserve a vacation, WV, but you know how much we all depend on you! Who will keep us up to date? And take our pictures? And watch over our homes:police: Well, all I can say is we'll leave the porch light on for you. Safe travels and enjoy:a040:

[WVMtnBoy]

What a day this has been. Janice and I had unexpected visits from two soon to be neighbors. First it was Teryl1949 and his spouse who will be just behind us and next door to Hotrod! This surprise was followed up by a visit from Twinspin and her spouse and two friends! This TOTV thing is really paying off. Both couples are as nice as you could want and this just reaffirms my former prediction that this is going to be a rockin' neighborhood! I can't wait until everyone is here!

:pepper2:

[CalcTeacher]

Rusty: That's good to hear! Get them on the spreadsheet...I was just looking at this evening and The Gilley's are far outnumbered by The Fern's. Safe Travels tomorrow! Next week will be lonely...whoever said "A picture says a thousand words" really knew what he was talking about!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Rusty: That's good to hear! Get them on the spreadsheet...I was just looking at this evening and The Gilley's are far outnumbered by The Fern's. Safe Travels tomorrow! Next week will be lonely...whoever said "A picture says a thousand words" really knew what he was talking about!

Us Fern's ARE pretty strong on the Ole Spreadsheet :wave: We did get a jump on you, but you're starting to show signs of catching up. :crap2:

ANYONE SOUTH OF 466A WANTING TO GET ON THE SPREADSHEET send me a PM or email (romojohnson@charter.net) and I'll send you the information we need to get you listed. You might just find out who your future next door neighbor will be :confused:

GO VOLS !!! :jester:

[Teryl1949]

Well I guess it's time that we quit stalking the board and come on out and play. We are the lot next to Hotrodgirl .... #26. Teryl and Terry Bishop. We made a surprise visit yesterday with WVMtnMan and his lovely wife, Janice. Also met Gracie Dog and AnnaBelle Cat. Our design date is early December and hope to join this party a couple months after that. We are from Medina, via Youngstown, Akron, Springfield, Deleware and Garretsville! And currently have cottage in Tamarind Grove that we try to visit every few months (and we have found a buyer! Things are definitely in motion.....yippee! Can't wait to meet everyone!

[Rbgold]

Us Fern's ARE pretty strong on the Ole Spreadsheet :wave: We did get a jump on you, but you're starting to show signs of catching up. :crap2:

ANYONE SOUTH OF 466A WANTING TO GET ON THE SPREADSHEET send me a PM or email (romojohnson@charter.net) and I'll send you the information we need to get you listed. You might just find out who your future next door neighbor will be :confused:

GO VOLS !!! :jester:

Probably the title for the thread "New Villagers in Gilchrist" scares them off!!:22yikes: Only kidding! I originally clicked on the thread because we were checking on lots in Gilchrist, but by the time we could get down to TV, the lots we liked were taken. Luckily for us, a lot opened up in Fernandina while we were there! It's all good -- great neighbors in great neighborhoods ahead for all of us!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Teryl & Terry . . . . we knew you were out there and would eventually get caught. :p How much fun is it to be a Gilly in that little "cluster" of new homes. With your construction coming up soon, Rusty will have to get another case of Kodak film for his Brownie. :cryin2:

I sent you a PM to see if you want to get on the Spreadsheet. :wave:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Probably the title for the thread "New Villagers in Gilchrist" scares them off!!:22yikes: Only kidding! I originally clicked on the thread because we were checking on lots in Gilchrist, but by the time we could get down to TV, the lots we liked were taken. Luckily for us, a lot opened up in Fernandina while we were there! It's all good -- great neighbors in great neighborhoods ahead for all of us!

I think that's how a lot of us Ferandinian's got hooked on this thread. First there was Rusty's build and pictures. :police: Then I for one started living the dream through the thread. :024: The way I see it is, us Fern's and Gilly's will share Bradenton Rec so that creates some kind of neighborhood bond, even if they are Gilly's :loco:

[hotrodgirl]

Well I guess it's time that we quit stalking the board and come on out and play. We are the lot next to Hotrodgirl .... #26. Teryl and Terry Bishop. We made a surprise visit yesterday with WVMtnMan and his lovely wife, Janice. Also met Gracie Dog and AnnaBelle Cat. Our design date is early December and hope to join this party a couple months after that. We are from Medina, via Youngstown, Akron, Springfield, Deleware and Garretsville! And currently have cottage in Tamarind Grove that we try to visit every few months (and we have found a buyer! Things are definitely in motion.....yippee! Can't wait to meet everyone!

Hi Teryl & Terry! I am your neighbor in lot 25 aka Hotrodgirl! Welcome to Gilchrist! But I see you are not new to TV so I may be the one asking you two all sorts of questions! Are you currently in Tamarind Grove? How long have you owned in TV? See, I am starting already! I will close on Dec 5th, just in time for your design team meeting. So you should close in February! Awesome! So I guess I will get to see all the daily progress on your place. What are you building? Look forward to meeting you in Dec, and welcome!!

[Teryl1949]

Hey Hotrodgirl ! We bought the cottage, a sand dollar, in March of 2011. Got sucked into the bubble our first trip in October 2010. Have made several trips down here and love it. We love Tamarind, great neighborhood, beautiful pool area....one of the prettiest. But knew we would be upsizing when we found the right lot. Looking forward to meeting you and everyone else. Saw that summer kitchen! nice!

[hotrodgirl]

Hey Hotrodgirl ! We bought the cottage, a sand dollar, in March of 2011. Got sucked into the bubble our first trip in October 2010. Have made several trips down here and love it. We love Tamarind, great neighborhood, beautiful pool area....one of the prettiest. But knew we would be upsizing when we found the right lot. Looking forward to meeting you and everyone else. Saw that summer kitchen! nice!

The summer kitchen is in???? I had no idea! OMG! Fine time for Rusty to take a break:cryin2: thanks for the info and look forward to meeting you!

[CalcTeacher]

I miss Rusty....

[jimbo2012]

The least he go do is come back at 6AM take some pics and go back to Daytona...........:smiley:

[cgalloway6]

Hey Hotrodgirl ! We bought the cottage, a sand dollar, in March of 2011. Got sucked into the bubble our first trip in October 2010. Have made several trips down here and love it. We love Tamarind, great neighborhood, beautiful pool area....one of the prettiest. But knew we would be up sizing when we found the right lot. Looking forward to meeting you and everyone else. Saw that summer kitchen! nice!
Same story for us - bought a Sand Dollar in Tamarind Grove April of 2011, had great neighbors, loved the pool but also realized if we were going to be full time there we wanted a better view and a larger house with 2 car garage and a golf cart garage. So we sold the cottage in July, had our design meeting week before last and are closing on Dec21 on our new home on the golf course on Mockingbird Lane. The lot is staked and the foundation is scheduled to be poured Wednesday. Hope the progress on our house is as fast as some of the photos showing up here.

[hotrodgirl]

Rusty, where are you? Are you logging on and reading this????? We need you! Come home! But only after you have enough fun at biketoberfest...

[A-4 Skyhawk]

OMG . . . Teryl1949 and cggalloway6. I too bought a Sand Dollar (that's 3 of us) in Sanibel in March and then shortly thereafter decided to upsize and make it Permanent. How crazy is that??

[hotrodgirl]

That is too funny you all! I have only moved a few times in my lifetime and read on TOTV where the average resident moves up to 3 times! So I decided to just get what I want on a permanent basis and hopefully be good and happy for a long time. Then Again....I guess we just never know, do we?

[A-4 Skyhawk]

RUSTY :police: . . . WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU :icon_twisted: . . . . . COME HOME :cryin2:

[hotrodgirl]

RUSTY :police: . . . WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU :icon_twisted: . . . . . COME HOME :cryin2:

What he said.....:thumbup:

[CalcTeacher]

What he said.....:thumbup:

Ditto!

[Teryl1949]

Well, let's put it this way....we both worked for utility companies and know stubs when we see them. It's going to be cool!

[Teryl1949]

Where was your Sand Dollar?

[cgalloway6]

Where was your Sand Dollar?
We were at 2341 Montbrook Place, just down the street from the pool in Tamarind Grove. It was the model before they moved south of 466A so we got all of the furniture too.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Well, let's put it this way....we both worked for utility companies and know stubs when we see them. It's going to be cool!

What utility companies? Me too. Tennessee Valley Authority

[junction29]

Hi all, just doing catch-up.

We have been traveling the last couple of days to our home in France to pack it away and put it on the market so have been out of touch.

Fantastic to read this thread again, even a couple of days missing reading it and we start to have withdrawl symptons (No - not for Corona), for TV.

We won't be over in TV until 29th Nov and it is reading TOTV that keeps us going in the meantime.

We will also join the chorus - "Come back Rusty, all is forgiven", his information is critical for survival for those of us so far away.

Do we all think that holidays should be booked with the South 466A Residents Association? in advance, so that we can be mentally prepared to cope with any anxiety that it may cause to fellow residents?

It may be a few days before we are back on line so best wishes to you all and we look forward to talking again soon and even more to meeting you all.

[hotrodgirl]

You know, one would think that Mr Gilly would perhaps check in and let us know how he's doing! :doh:So, what do you all think about tne fact that he moves in, hangs out for a couple of weeks, charges us beers for payment in kind, and disappears? Is he trying to tell us something? He gets us all excited with great pics of our builds and reports of progress, then takes off. Is it a conspiracy? Is he really at Biketoberfest? Or is he keeping the whole place to himself? Inquiring minds want to know:confused:

[shcisamax]

It may be a negotiating tactic.

[aabuono]

It may be a negotiating tactic.

I don't mean to step on anyone's toes (hint, hint...) but if you PM me your address, I'll take photos tomorrow, so your "withdrawl" won't be so bad. Maybe "you know who" will come back quicker !!!

Anne

[jimbo2012]

Anne, these 3 houses aren't mine but I still am following the builds, that would be nice.

[hotrodgirl]

Pictures? We'll be happy to see any of them!!! Have to make sure the builders are coming along out there!!!

[Bob Dickerson]

Hello MtnBoy and Janice,
We moved into our home on Hackberry Place August 20 and have been watching the new houses "pop up" around us since then. My wife and I met Janice (great lady) one night this week and found out about your posting and want to join in and welcome all the new residents of Gilchrist. Warn you all to watch out for "hazards" in the roads....just replaced a tire this week.
Thanks and welcome !!

[Bob Dickerson]

Hello MtnBoy and Janice,
We moved into our home on Hackberry Place August 20 and have been watching the new houses "pop up" around us since then. My wife and I met Janice (great lady) one night this week and found out about your posting and want to join in and welcome all the new residents of Gilchrist. Warn you all to watch out for "hazards" in the roads....just replaced a tire this week.
Thanks and welcome !![

[hotrodgirl]

Hi Bob! I look forward to meeting you and your wife this December! So sorry to hear about your tire and I really hope it was not from my build? Whenever Rusty posts pictures at the end of the day I am always amazed at how clean the lot appears. Not a bunch of garbage or building supplies laying around. But I would guess that errant stuff falls in the road and wonder if you would have any recourse with TV? Though I highly doubt that... Anyways, I am on Amherst and look forward to making your acquaintance in just another 6 weeks! Yikes! Moving right along. My poor neighbors Dave and (Michelle?) have construction on both sides. But almost better to get it all done in one fell swoop. Feel free to contact A-4 Skyhawk if you haven't already done so and add your name to the spreadsheet he has started of neighbors south of 466A.
Hope you are loving your home!:wave:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

WV . . . . . . . :police:
COME HOME . . . . .:plane:

[batman911]

From TV website, appears that about 60% of the available lots have been sold in Gilchrist. We may be one of the last to build along the golf course (est Jan 13 start).

[CalcTeacher]

Hello MtnBoy and Janice,
We moved into our home on Hackberry Place August 20 and have been watching the new houses "pop up" around us since then. My wife and I met Janice (great lady) one night this week and found out about your posting and want to join in and welcome all the new residents of Gilchrist. Warn you all to watch out for "hazards" in the roads....just replaced a tire this week.
Thanks and welcome !![

Hello Bob Dickerson! Welcome to this forum thread! I too am building on Amherst...just down the street from HotRod. Our sales agent told us they actually pay someone to drive around the construction sites at night in a special truck that has magnets on the bottom to pick up loose nail/screws and other debris...you must have just gotten one of the errant ones.

My husband, Ed, and I will be closing 12-12-12 but not moving down until next summer. Please contact A-4 to get yourself on the spreadsheet. Until then, I'm going to go check the map to see where Hackberry is!

[aabuono]

Well, Hot Rod & Calc, my husband & I just took a ride up to your houses - Calc, the crew was still working on the interior walls the roof is on but not shingled. It looks like they were going to work until dark (another 2 hours, at least) HotRod, we took more pix at your house cause no one was there, the tile on the top edge of the pool is in and the walls are sheetrocked and taped. I'm not sure how much of this you have seen, but we took some more pix for you. I hope I can attach them ...

Anne (and Sal, too !)

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Hey Bob Dickerson (or anyone else south of 466A for that matter)
Send the following info to my email address (romojohnson@charter.net) and I'll add you to the Spreadsheet:

Name(s); TOTV name (like A-4 Skyhawk); Village; unit & lot; future street address; House style; Phone Number (optional); email address; Status (Permanent or part time, design, closing, or move in date, etc)

[A-4 Skyhawk]

WOW Anne (and Sal too) . . . . WONDERFUL PICs.

I'm glad we've got you there on the ground. I was looking at the news paper from Daytona and there was a picture of all the bikers. Hells Angels was there and I swear I saw Rusty wearing their skull and crossbones. :icon_twisted: I hope we haven't lost him to the other side? :cryin2:

[CalcTeacher]

Anne and Sal! Can't thank you enough for the pics! That was so kind of you! HotRod: Looking awesome! I can almost smell the drywall from here in Virginia. The one shot that Anne took of your pool shows all that construction down from you! Can't tell if one of those is my house or not...can't remember how many lots separate us!

I told my husband last night that we are certainly fortunate to have such kind neighbors! We feel so lucky!

[hotrodgirl]

Anne and Sal! Wow and OMG!!! I don't know how to thank you for these pics! It is wonderful to be able to see all the progress on a nearly day to day basis. CalcT! YOU HAVE A ROOF! I love the 3 part window in front and wish I had thought of that. Differentiates you from the rest of us and let's in lots of light! As much as I adore having a summer kitchen, I now realize it cuts my view just a bit. But one step in the upcoming birdcage and all is forgotten! Calc-you are 7 lots north of me, and am not sure if I see your place or not from the picture. But when all is said and done, we all most likely will be able to see up and down that line. I do know onw thing. It's getting harder and harder to wait! Thank you again Anne and SL for doing this for us! Can't wait to meet all our awesome neighbors! :wave:

[jimbo2012]

Calc-you are 7 lots north of me, and am not sure if I see your place or not from the picture. But when all is said and done, we all most likely will be able to see up and down that line. :

Who ordered that private path between you two girls :wave:

[hotrodgirl]

Who ordered that private path between you two girls :wave:

It's a neighborhood thing! Just got these from Teryl, but not sure it they will post correctly from te IPad. I'll try and cross my fingers!

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Thanks again for being so kind as to send these! What an awesome neighborhood we have!

[hotrodgirl]

Sorry that didn't work and it won't let me copy and paste. Will have to wait til I can upload to computer...

[Bob Dickerson]

A-4 Skyhawk,
Dont have a TOTV call sign, but if I did it would probably be F-14 Tomcat. Info as requested: 1378 Hackberry Place in Gilchrist/352-633-5600/shagnbball@gmail.com/permanent.
Will keep in touch as able.
Thanks !!

[Flintstones]

Tomorrow we head to Florida for our design meeting on the 24th. We are bringing our first load of "stuff" and dropping it off in Ocala. We will stay in Ocala for a couple of weeks. So, if you see a slow moving Avalanche cruising through Gilcrest, don't be alarmed, it's only us dreaming about our new location. Can't wait to see Hot Rod and Calc's house in person. I wonder if there will be a new Harley at WV's place? Time will tell.

[hotrodgirl]

Hi BobD and welcome to Gilchrist! Look forward to meeting you this winter!
And Flintstones (love it) you both have your meeting to look forward to and a build soon after! Every day I wake up and wonder what has changed, how much progress is being made and how many new neighbors and friends are added to the mix! It's a wonderful thing! What's not is the fact that my computer crashed and I am now relying on my IPad until I get it back! A little rain as they say... Thanks to everyone for taking and posting pictures! We'll all be settled in soon!

[jimbo2012]

Since Rusty is hanging with his hog buddies, I flew down this afternoon to take some pics, just got back to NY,

I also need to report there was a couple there trespassing trying to use the pool.:evil6:

[CaptJohn]

Jimbo, you're baaaaaaaaad! :laugh:

[hotrodgirl]

Thanks Teryl and Terry for sending me the pics and Jimbo for posting them while Rusty is otherwise occupied with trivial fun stuff! He doesn't know what he's missing though. I bet he doesn't even recognize Gilchrist and Fednandina when he gets back! Probably won't be able to find his house!

[Rbgold]

Hey hotrod,
Looking good!!! We just might forego our design meeting and pitch a tent in your yard. Oops - just checked the covenants and tents are not allowed! :jester: oh well ...

[A-4 Skyhawk]

WHERE IS EVERYBODY ? :024:
DID ANYTHING GET BUILT TODAY? :mornincoffee:
COME ON PEOPLE . . . THE PEANUT GALLERY IS WAITING :cryin2:

[aabuono]

I promise I'll take pictures tomorrow !!! Boy - you're a tough crowd !!!OL

Anne

[A-4 Skyhawk]

I promise I'll take pictures tomorrow !!! Boy - you're a tough crowd !!!OL

Anne

Hi Anne -
How's everything on Killington Loop? Are you and Sal all settled in?

[hotrodgirl]

OK Peeps! here's something to hold you over courtesy of Teryl and Terry! Unfortunately they have to leave for Ohio tomorrow:cry: Nonetheless, they sent this my way! Apparently it was stucco day!

5698

[CalcTeacher]

HotRod: what's the name of your color? I think we got Universal Khaki but can't remember exactly (and too lazy to go pull the paperwork).

I miss Rusty! I need pictures! HotRod: you got 2 different people to take pictures of your house...how did you arrange THAT? I am so jealous!

[hotrodgirl]

Hey Calc,
Walls- Bonaparte
Trim- Tracing Paper

Terry and Teryl are my immediate neighbors and were down for a bit. Their design meeting is in Dec just about at close. Guess they were by their lot and were kind enough to take pics of mine! Yep, it's gonna be a great neighborhood! And Anne and Sal! Wow! Surrogate photograpers! I know I will have some payback time once I am down, taking pics for others too! Glad to do it!!! But I miss Rusty too:ohdear: One of these days, we'll all be there celebrating:22yikes:

[CalcTeacher]

Hey Calc,
Walls- Bonaparte
Trim- Tracing Paper

Terry and Teryl are my immediate neighbors and were down for a bit. Their design meeting is in Dec just about at close. Guess they were by their lot and were kind enough to take pics of mine! Yep, it's gonna be a great neighborhood! And Anne and Sal! Wow! Surrogate photograpers! I know I will have some payback time once I am down, taking pics for others too! Glad to do it!!! But I miss Rusty too:ohdear: One of these days, we'll all be there celebrating:22yikes:

HotRod: I mean EXTERIOR color...not interior!

[hotrodgirl]

Those ARE the exterior colors!

[CalcTeacher]

HotRod: My bad! Hahahaha! Wow! Not very descriptive! "Tracing Paper" is obviously a shade of white...but "Bonaparte?" That could be purple, red, orange...who knows! I'll just wait until Rusty returns and be surprised when the stucco is finished! Exterior color was one of the hardest things for us to pick out, believe it or not...we knew one shade we definitely did NOT want, but as for the others, it was hard to differentiate between them!

[junction29]

Hi everyone.
does anyone know who on plot 30 on Amherst Way Gilchrist? I would love to know

[shcisamax]

Hey Calc,
Walls- Bonaparte
Trim- Tracing Paper
I know I will have some payback time once I am down, taking pics for others too! Glad to do it!!! But I miss Rusty too:ohdear: One of these days, we'll all be there celebrating:22yikes:

By the time you get down, Hotrodgirl, the neigborhood will be built! Hurry down. Extraordinary.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Hi everyone.
does anyone know who on plot 30 on Amherst Way Gilchrist? I would love to know

They aren't on our Spreadsheet yet.

[aabuono]

Here's today's pics - Hot Rod the first 2 are your house - not too much going on - Sal thinks that the front door area is new, but I'm not sure - no one was working there when we were there (4:45pm). Calc has roof shingles !! and I took a picture of the back (as close as I could get because there are LOTS of workers and I wouldn't want to slow them down). I'll check tomorrow if I can - I have to drive Sal to the airport, he's going back to CT to work. Sorry there were not more interesting shots...

Anne

[jimbo2012]

Nice glass door & transom

[CalcTeacher]

Anne! Thanks so much! And you wouldn't want to get too close anyway...when they put those shingles on, I think they let the scraps FLY! You'd be dodging shingle projectiles. Thanks for the pics, as always!

Lisa

[hotrodgirl]

Jeepers! and Good Morning everyone. It doesn't pay to be offline for a day. Holy cow! Seems the whole place has changed! CalcT- your place looks like a house now! I love, love, love the wrap around lanai. That was not standard if I recall, so good decision on your part to carry it around. Wish I would have thought of that myself! Though my birdcage will encompass the whole back of the house... Can't wait to see the finished product. Actually can't wait to see the whole neighborhood completed!! FYI- Bonaparte is a kind of darker taupe color andd the Tracing Paper is a cream type of color as you guessed!
Jimbo-the door was one of the hardest decisions for me. I was just about to tell them to put in the very most basic and I would change it out later with aftermarket, but after looking through several neighborhoods I saw the one I ended up with. Kind of Prarie style which I like, being from Frank Lloyd Wright's home area..
Anne and Sal-thanks so much for the pictures! I am still- amazed! Guess they have to let the stucco dry and perhaps work inside now! I did not get builders pics this week:confused: so you guys really helped keep it in check! Can't thank everyone enough for sending pictures my way and I will gladly reciprocate! Have a wonderful day:beer3:

[jimjam38543]

Why Gilchrist? Just curious

[hotrodgirl]

I chose Gilchrist because I wanted to build new and that neighborhood had a lot that fit my needs.I was looking for something with a view or on a GC where I had a bit more green space. I also knew I wanted room for some stretches. As it turns out, being a brand new area, one of the neighbors posted on here asking for other Gilly's to post back. One thing led to another and some people from Fernandina joined in, then Charlotte and Sanibel. I am so happy with my decision as I feel we have a wonderful group of people both in Gilchrist and the surrounding areas! Turns out we have a lot in common.:beer3:

[jimbo2012]

I feel we have a wonderful group of people both in Gilchrist and the surrounding areas! Turns out we have a lot in common.:beer3:

U betcha!!

I just have a feeling the parties are going to be good, pools, spas & beverages :beer3: or :wine: and of course new friendships.

[shcisamax]

I chose Gilchrist because I wanted to build new and that neighborhood had a lot that fit my needs.I was looking for something with a view or on a GC where I had a bit more green space. I also knew I wanted room for some stretches. As it turns out, being a brand new area, one of the neighbors posted on here asking for other Gilly's to post back. One thing led to another and some people from Fernandina joined in, then Charlotte and Sanibel. I am so happy with my decision as I feel we have a wonderful group of people both in Gilchrist and the surrounding areas! Turns out we have a lot in common.:beer3:

Don't let Hotrodgirl fool you. She chose Gilchrist because they are party animals :)

[hotrodgirl]

Well, I was kinda hoping:clap2:

[jimbo2012]

Not sure how much of a party girl you are, a little birdy told me your in bed at 9 :shrug:

[hotrodgirl]

Was I sick? I'm thinking not so much.... Lights are always on at my place!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

VACATION IS OVER . . . . .:girlneener:
HOW BOUT SOME DANG PICTURES . . . . . :rant-rave:

[Teryl1949]

Well, we arrived back in Ohio this afternoon......49 degrees, cloudy, windy .......and now it begins. Looking forward to our next trip down around Thanksgiving. design date is December 3. For Terry, it's back to work for her on Monday......for me....it will be getting our Ohio house ready to go on the market. Had fun sending HotRodgirl pictures and meeting Rusty and Janice.......we are looking forward to some great times in Gilcrest.

[hotrodgirl]

WELCOME HOME RUSTY!!!!!:crap2: Though I have to admit you had some very stiff competition in the photography category! Hope you had an awesome week at Biketoberfest!
Terry and Teryl, Sal and Anne, Schaumburger! Thanks so much for keeping the pics coming in! As stated previously, no builder pics this week (?) so I really appreciate your efforts on my behalf. I feel I know you all already! And Bob, thanks again for your work on the spreadsheet. It's a good thing you are doing that or I'd never keep everyone straight! :shrug:
December cannot come fast enough for me! Look forward to meeting everyone in person!

[aabuono]

Hi Everyone - Hotrod - I stopped by Amherst Way yesterday and there was no one at your house, but I think that they put up the side boards (forms ?) for the driveway and front walk - maybe they will pour them on Monday. I stood on the street in fron of you house and because of the way that the street curves towards the left, you can easily see Calc's house - if you are in back I would guess that it is more difficult. There were so many workers at Calc's house (and their trucks) that I couldn't see much. I'll try to stop by later an check. Can't wait to mee you both !!

Anne (but not Sal - he went back to CT :( )

[A-4 Skyhawk]

While we wait for the next round of pictures and building status from our friends on location, let me ask some design experience questions to those who have been through it:
- Do they offer any options on exterior wall or ceiling insulation upgrades?
- What kind of windows are standard (vinyl, wood, alum) and do they offer upgrades to casements & awnings?
- Do they offer upgrades on high effeciency heat pumps?
- Did I read somewhere that you can upgrade to an insulated garage door?
- And will they insulate the lanai and garage ceiling?

Can you tell that I'm an energy conservation freak:MOJE_whot:

[CalcTeacher]

Has the Mayor of Gilchrist returned?

[hotrodgirl]

While we wait for the next round of pictures and building status from our friends on location, let me ask some design experience questions to those who have been through it:
- Do they offer any options on exterior wall or ceiling insulation upgrades?
- What kind of windows are standard (vinyl, wood, alum) and do they offer upgrades to casements & awnings?
- Do they offer upgrades on high effeciency heat pumps?
- Did I read somewhere that you can upgrade to an insulated garage door?
- And will they insulate the lanai and garage ceiling?

Can you tell that I'm an energy conservation freak:MOJE_whot:

Insulation upgrades- I asked, was told it is per spec, but I think it is an option if you push. Not sure of the cost. They use R-30 bat & blown to living area ceiling, thickness info to be posted in home. Also R-5 rigid foam board on living area exterior walls, R-11 bat fiberglass to garage. Also to be posted in home.
The windows are Low-E insulated vinyl. Non-tilt. I asked for tilt but since everything is on one level, I opted out of that extra cost. I have them here and love them, but it should not be problematic to clean. The sills are not marble, but some sort of stone...
Not sure about heat pumps???
Yes to insulated garage door at extra cost
I don't think they insulate the lanai. Nor sure if they will...

Not much help there but maybe someone else will have more answers!

[jimbo2012]

Insulated door $400, only needed if it faces S or W.

Insulated over lanai yes, but forgot cost but it is reachable to do later.

Same on garage ceiling

Exterior walls I think so, yes

[shcisamax]

I asked about garage door insulation and was told no in March. Must be new. Wonder who they use. We face south and 20 degree drop in the garage would be delightful.

[jimbo2012]

easy to add now......not a big deal.

[Twinspin60]

Well, we arrived back in Ohio this afternoon......49 degrees, cloudy, windy .......and now it begins. Looking forward to our next trip down around Thanksgiving. design date is December 3. For Terry, it's back to work for her on Monday......for me....it will be getting our Ohio house ready to go on the market. Had fun sending HotRodgirl pictures and meeting Rusty and Janice.......we are looking forward to some great times in Gilcrest.

We know what you mean--we arrived back in Ohio Friday afternoon at 3:00 and it was back to work for me on Saturday--reality hit and so did the rain and cold weather-what happened to the warmth and sunshine. I think we missed eachother at Rusty's home by about 1/2 hour--that would have been fate! Good luck on the sale of the house--ours sold in 6 weeks. We'll be back for our close in January.

[Twinspin60]

Finally returned and able to post again after getting through my mound of mail and laundry--didn't miss either or the Ohio weather. Was nice to see the neighborhood up close and personnel and can't wait until we're residents--I'm so glad I stumbled upon this thread as I was looking to rent a golf cart or would have never communicated with such a wonderful group of people! I'm excited to break ground on Wednesday and am looking forward to the progress-can't believe that the house will be complete in 10 weeks-what an awesome New Year's gift--my husband now thinks he's off the hook for Christmas too:icon_wink: Rusty it was great to meet you and Janice and hope you made it back safely!

[cgalloway6]

While we wait for the next round of pictures and building status from our friends on location, let me ask some design experience questions to those who have been through it:
- Do they offer any options on exterior wall or ceiling insulation upgrades?
- What kind of windows are standard (vinyl, wood, alum) and do they offer upgrades to casements & awnings?
- Do they offer upgrades on high effeciency heat pumps?
- Did I read somewhere that you can upgrade to an insulated garage door?
- And will they insulate the lanai and garage ceiling?

Can you tell that I'm an energy conservation freak:MOJE_whot:
I believe the standard heat pump is single stage, 14 or 15 SEER. For about $2500 you can get a 2 stage heat pump with variable air handler and 16 SEER. For $5500 you can get a 19 SEER.

[batman911]

I believe the standard heat pump is single stage, 14 or 15 SEER. For about $2500 you can get a 2 stage heat pump with variable air handler and 16 SEER. For $5500 you can get a 19 SEER.

Is it worth the extra cost to get the more efficient unit? How many months of the year do you need to use it? I have no experience with heating/cooling units as I have never had one in any of the homes I have lived in.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

I believe the standard heat pump is single stage, 14 or 15 SEER. For about $2500 you can get a 2 stage heat pump with variable air handler and 16 SEER. For $5500 you can get a 19 SEER.

Definately will go with the 2 stage unit. Here in Tennessee we have a lot of experience with heat pumps. The one here where we're selling is a 3 stage and it's driving 3 dampered zones with separate thermostats. If the demand for heat or cooling is minimal the compressor runs on low speed and as the demand goes up, so does the speed on the compressor and the air handling unit. If you're super insulated it rarely goes to the 3rd stage. The slower the compressor runs the less MW it uses and the saving can be significant. I think the pay back here in TN was 3.5 years. Not sure what FL will be. One other benefit of a staged system is when it's running in low the air coming out of the vents is about half velocity so it's less drafty.
Thanks for the info.:coolsmiley:

[jimbo2012]

Is it worth the extra cost to get the more efficient unit? How many months of the year do you need to use it? I have no experience with heating/cooling units as I have never had one in any of the homes I have lived in.

I believe the standard heat pump is single stage, 14 or 15 SEER. For about $2500 you can get a 2 stage heat pump with variable air handler and 16 SEER. For $5500 you can get a 19 SEER.

New homes I saw 2 weeks ago used seers of 15.2, that's pretty good.

To say U need higher efficiency must be calculated as to it's ROI (returned on investment) and cost of electric.

So how many years would $2500 or $5500 take to recoup.

Most cost here that have been posted are $90-$150 a month some a bit over $200

I would at the same time look into solar PV panels and get a 30% rebate from the Feds, then compare all those numbers.

My opinion off the top.....forget all those options, too many years.

Anyone do the real math?

Or can you get that back on resale is another point, bet you could on solar.

Solar for a pool or spa is an absolute winner.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Insulated door $400, only needed if it faces S or W. Insulated over lanai yes, but forgot cost but it is reachable to do later.
Same on garage ceiling. Exterior walls I think so, yes

The un-insulated garage door in our cottage sounds like a freight train :boom: when it goes up and down. I think on the insulated doors it's a double steel wall with foam insulation pumped in. They are CONSIDERABLY quieter. Don't know if you get the same effect with the add on insulation kit.

[hotrodgirl]

I unfortunately never thought about the garage door and my garage faces NW. So, I can have this done afermarket? I think it would help keep it a bit cooler in there! Wish I had done that at the build!

[shcisamax]

Mine is due south and it is really hot so I would love to find out about any way to make it cooler in there.

[jimbo2012]

I unfortunately never thought about the garage door and my garage faces NW. So, I can have this done afermarket? I think it would help keep it a bit cooler in there!

You may not need it at all, let's get a compass read on it, don't get out your checkbook yet.

If it's too far west it can be reto-fiited easy.

Me is bad. Mine is due south and it is really hot

it can be reto-fiited easy.

[hotrodgirl]

Thanks, Jimbo! I have a handy dandy compass on my IPad! Will give it a bit to see how it feels in there!

[shcisamax]

What is retrofitted?

[A-4 Skyhawk]

What is retrofitted?

Garage Door Insulation Kits - Foam Insulation Panels (http://www.energyefficientsolutions.com/foam_garage_door_kit.asp?gclid=CNu7w5Olk7MCFQf0nAo d0h8A3w)

[jimbo2012]

There are many ways to do it, the doors from Copay come in many different R values not sure what they offer for $400.

You can retro-fit a higher R value, the kits are ok but you can do better with panels from HD.

I also use something like this on my RV it is great

http://www.energyefficientsolutions.com/images/RB_GDOORKIT.jpg

[WVMtnBoy]

Hi Everyone! It is so nice to be missed...lol. After getting home, myself and the co-judge (Gracie) made rounds of the neighborhood. What progress! I hardly recognized the old stomping grounds.

After due consideration, Gracie and I have decided that there can be no clear winner of the Most Obvious Progress contest so Gracie decided that there are three winners for the past week.

The winners are (in no particular order) CalcTeacher, Junction29 & Hotrodgirl!

So, without further adeau (however ya spell it), the winners pics are attached in three separate posts!

Miss all of you and can't wait until ya get down here!

[WVMtnBoy]

Really nice progress this past week. The pool area continues to come along and this place didn't even have a roof on it when I left. I am so impressed. Gracie and I have already picked out our seats in the hot tub area!!!! Looking good!!!

:a040:

[WVMtnBoy]

What progress!!!! I think there was just a slab when I left last week and now it's a house! Some of the interior walls are up and you can see the outline of the kitchen counter in the picture. Looking very nice indeed!!!

:coolsmiley:

[CalcTeacher]

Exactly what went on during Biketoberfest, Rusty? I'm not sure this is our house...we have a box bay in the front. I'm confused! Hahahahaha!

[WVMtnBoy]

Exactly what went on during Biketoberfest, Rusty? I'm not sure this is our house...we have a box bay in the front. I'm confused! Hahahahaha!

Sorry Lisa, I let Gracie download the pictures and she got confused. That was Junction29's front. I promise I'll get back into the swing of things tomorrow!

:ohdear:

[WVMtnBoy]

Very nice progress!!! Interior walls up with the joints mudded and sanded. It even has the fancy pediments over the door/windows and stucco on the outside. The first is the lanai/pool/summer kitchen; second is the kitchen/diningroom; third is the MRB leading into the bath; fourth is the spare bedroom closets and lastly is the front BR going into the on-suite bath. I can't believe how this neighborhood has changed!!!

[WVMtnBoy]

The program will only let me upload 5 pics at a time so this is the last one. It shows the fancy front and the forms for the driveway and walkway!

[WVMtnBoy]

I knew I had more than one pic of your house. Sorry for the confusion. I think these might pass muster...lol. Interior walls are up and wiring work progressing!!!

:clap2:

[WVMtnBoy]

Last week my cousin and I took a trip to Kennedy Space Center. Really neat place but we also found a super nice aviation museum just outside of KSC that is run by a private group. While looking around the center I just happened to come upon a very nice specimen of an A-4 Skyhawk that was flow by a member of the Blue Angels. I decided to take some pics for A-4 and I also wanted to take this opportunity to thank him from the bottom of my heart for his service and sacrifices to our country!!

A-4, Thank you my friend!!!

I also forgot to mention that we were treated to a show by the USAF Thunderbirds when we got to Daytona Beach on the 14th. There was an air show at the Dayton International Airport and the group was kind enough to do an almost complete show for the people on the beach. It was fantastic to watch them perform a diamond maneuver, closing split maneuver, rightside up/upside down in tandem, 90 degree increment barrel rolls and other things that I'm not qualified to describe. To say the least it was fantastic!!!!!

[WVMtnBoy]

Finally returned and able to post again after getting through my mound of mail and laundry--didn't miss either or the Ohio weather. Was nice to see the neighborhood up close and personnel and can't wait until we're residents--I'm so glad I stumbled upon this thread as I was looking to rent a golf cart or would have never communicated with such a wonderful group of people! I'm excited to break ground on Wednesday and am looking forward to the progress-can't believe that the house will be complete in 10 weeks-what an awesome New Year's gift--my husband now thinks he's off the hook for Christmas too:icon_wink: Rusty it was great to meet you and Janice and hope you made it back safely!

You guys didn't miss each other by much. I told Janice that I was mortified at the way I looked so I promise that I will be cleaned up the next time we see each other! Do you guys start your build on the 24th? If that's correct you know that I'll be getting pics for you of the big day. We loved meeting you and your hubby and I know that we will all be fast friends! Please hurry up and get back down here and convince your friends that they need to get a lot in Gilchrist while they still can...lol

:highfive:

[WVMtnBoy]

Don't let Hotrodgirl fool you. She chose Gilchrist because they are party animals :)

And your point is what shcisa????? :1rotfl:

We met the friends of our new backdoor neighbor (directly across from HotRod) this afternoon and we hear that the owners are really nice people. I told the owners friend that he better warn the owner that if they're not party people then they might want to consider changing lots before they throw in with the rest of us. The friend assured us that our new neighbors will fit right in with the Gilly's. :MOJE_whot:

As "Pink" would sing....Lets Get This Party Started!!!!!

[Schaumburger]

This past Monday I ventured into Gilchrist to take a few photos of hotrodgirl's home under construction. I think the two construction workers who were working on her home were wondering what I was doing there. Glad to report I had no flat tires from stray nails. Hope all of you who are building homes south of 466A have happy move-ins and happy settling in!

[junction29]

Thanks for the picks Rusty we can't believe the difference its starting to look like a real home.
We are slavering with excitement at the thought of what the winner prize will be
A surprise on the way to you and janice to from UK!!!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Thanks for the A-4 pics Rusty. It's a fun little plane. One of these days, after a couple of Corona's I'll tell you some A-4 stories. Mid air between 2 Blue Angels and they both landed :coolsmiley: Flying under the bridge over the Rio Grande river at Brownsville, Texas :coolsmiley: Gun runs on tractor trailers on the interstate west of San Antonio :coolsmiley: First carrier landing and catapult :ohdear: what happens to the contents of your stomach when some smart ass turns off your G-suit :faint: What happens to an A-4 when you've hooked the cable while you're trying to shoot a missed approach :boom: how a Martin-Baker ejection seat can make you an inch and a half shorter in a fraction of a second :1rotfl: Oh God . . . don't get me started.
Thanks again for the pics. (P.S. the Blue Angels are much better than the Thunderbirds . . . . . that'll get me in trouble)

[hotrodgirl]

Welcome home, Oh Great One and thanks for catching us up on pictures!
But all kidding aside, that was a really awesome thing you did for A-4, another fearless leader, and one of the reasons I know we will have the best group of people ever!! I still pinch myself when I think how lucky we all are to have each other even before we all meet each other! Great neighbors in 4 neighborhoods and it just gets better!
Hope you really enjoyed your vacation, cause it's back to the ole grindstone now!

[hotrodgirl]

Rusty, thanks for all the pictures! I was trying to envision how the third bathroom would be accessed from the bedroom, and now I have a clear view! How exciting! And the addition as well of the second closet in the third bedroom. That is awesome storage space. Trying to think now of all the little extras I want to include and how to decorate. Daunting but exciting! Can't wait to see your finished product. Six more weeks!!! :coolsmiley:

[hotrodgirl]

Calc! Hope you are planning a hot tub party or two! I will miss mine here and had no room there... Promise I'll bring some appetizers with me!!
Wendy and Andy! I think you two had tons of progress this past week and everything is starting to look like a real place! I was so excited when the walls went up!!! Won't it be so much fun to see all these homes finished? Kudos to us all!

[hotrodgirl]

Rusty, forgot to mention that I absolutely forbid Gracie to use the pool until they fill it with water! :boxing2: and then, only if she has a life preserver!
Calc, perhaps your dog would be able to stand and displace all the water getting in? Ha!! :1rotfl:

[CaptJohn]

(P.S. the Blue Angels are much better than the Thunderbirds . . . . . that'll get me in trouble)

Not with me. Go Blues! :laugh: I grew up in Pensacola and as a sea scout got to go out on the USS LEXINGTON into the Gulf of Mexico during practice take offs and landings. That was quite something to behold up close! :coolsmiley:
I doubt civilians can do that anymore.
I did eventually buy a Piper Tripacer (the flying brick). Does that count for anything?

Now back to the regularly scheduled program.
I've not felt drawn to any neighborhood in TV like I am to Gilchrist and surrounding area. It's the lively spirit all of you that make it so wonderful. Unfortunately, I doubt there will be any resales available when I'm ready! :sad: Nobody will want to leave!

[WVMtnBoy]

Thanks for the A-4 pics Rusty. It's a fun little plane. One of these days, after a couple of Corona's I'll tell you some A-4 stories. Mid air between 2 Blue Angels and they both landed :coolsmiley: Flying under the bridge over the Rio Grande river at Brownsville, Texas :coolsmiley: Gun runs on tractor trailers on the interstate west of San Antonio :coolsmiley: First carrier landing and catapult :ohdear: what happens to the contents of your stomach when some smart ass turns off your G-suit :faint: What happens to an A-4 when you've hooked the cable while you're trying to shoot a missed approach :boom: how a Martin-Baker ejection seat can make you an inch and a half shorter in a fraction of a second :1rotfl: Oh God . . . don't get me started.
Thanks again for the pics. (P.S. the Blue Angels are much better than the Thunderbirds . . . . . that'll get me in trouble)


It'll be worth the Corona's to hear the stories. When I was with my former company we did background investigations for security clearances. I did quite a bit of work on detail around Norfolk and especially at Oceana NAS. I loved that place and working on a pilots background was, shall we say, interesting. Can't wait!!! Wish you guys were down here already!

:super:

[WVMtnBoy]

Rusty, forgot to mention that I absolutely forbid Gracie to use the pool until they fill it with water! :boxing2: and then, only if she has a life preserver!
Calc, perhaps your dog would be able to stand and displace all the water getting in? Ha!! :1rotfl:

I've already told you that Gracie has not been allowed to inaugurate any part of your property ahead of your little darlings!:1rotfl: I don't think it's going to be a problem anyway. Years ago we had her camping on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Otter Creek and she "was not" fond of the water in the creek. It was natural spring water and it made her coat so curly!! She was uber cute but definitely not a fan of the water. If I could have figured out a way to safely do it I was going to take a pic of me and her sitting on the edge of the pool!!!

I have a feeling that you might have to have an overflow valve if Cooper gets into the act! :1rotfl:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Not with me. Go Blues! :laugh: I grew up in Pensacola and as a sea scout got to go out on the USS LEXINGTON into the Gulf of Mexico during practice take offs and landings. That was quite something to behold up close! :coolsmiley:
I doubt civilians can do that anymore.
I did eventually buy a Piper Tripacer (the flying brick). Does that count for anything?

Now back to the regularly scheduled program.
I've not felt drawn to any neighborhood in TV like I am to Gilchrist and surrounding area. It's the lively spirit all of you that make it so wonderful. Unfortunately, I doubt there will be any resales available when I'm ready! :sad: Nobody will want to leave!

Once I get my Zinnia built in unit 206 I'll have an almost BRAND NEW cottage in Sanibel next to Bonifay that I'll be selling. Dont worry CaptJohn . . . . I'll take good care of you :icon_wink:

[CalcTeacher]

I've already told you that Gracie has not been allowed to inaugurate any part of your property ahead of your little darlings!:1rotfl: I don't think it's going to be a problem anyway. Years ago we had her camping on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Otter Creek and she "was not" fond of the water in the creek. It was natural spring water and it made her coat so curly!! She was uber cute but definitely not a fan of the water. If I could have figured out a way to safely do it I was going to take a pic of me and her sitting on the edge of the pool!!!

I have a feeling that you might have to have an overflow valve if Cooper gets into the act! :1rotfl:

Yes! Cooper is an expert at water displacement! So if HotRod or I ever need our pools emptied quickly...he's the right dog for the job!

[Twinspin60]

You guys didn't miss each other by much. I told Janice that I was mortified at the way I looked so I promise that I will be cleaned up the next time we see each other! Do you guys start your build on the 24th? If that's correct you know that I'll be getting pics for you of the big day. We loved meeting you and your hubby and I know that we will all be fast friends! Please hurry up and get back down here and convince your friends that they need to get a lot in Gilchrist while they still can...lol

:highfive:

You looked fine and you still were moving in-I was embrassed that we gave no notice and just came rolling in. We start our build on the 24th and are excited--can't believe that we'll close in January! They know what they're doing! We really enjoyed our fast meeting and already are talking about the great neighbors to everyone at home--our friends were very surprised of the warm welcome with just emailing eachother--and believe me we are trying to convince them to buy but with two in college we'll just have to settle for visits:ohdear:

[hotrodgirl]

Now back to the regularly scheduled program.
I've not felt drawn to any neighborhood in TV like I am to Gilchrist and surrounding area. It's the lively spirit all of you that make it so wonderful. Unfortunately, I doubt there will be any resales available when I'm ready! :sad: Nobody will want to leave!

Capt! Still lots available and we'll keep the porch light on for you! But even if you don't end up in our neck of the woods, you're welcome anytime! Door is always open for you. Hope you are able to come down soon!:a040:

[hotrodgirl]

:welcome: to Yankee Quilter who has purchased on Hackberry Place! Told them to PM you A-4 to get on the list! Another neighbor... Yippee:a040:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

....... working on a pilots background was, shall we say, interesting.......... :super:

I learned as an air traffic controller that if you didn't think you were the best there was, you were probably going to kill someone. Then I learned as a pilot that if you didn't think you were the best there was, you're probably going to kill yourself. Navy Pilots are an unusual breed.

[WVMtnBoy]

I guess I'm just going to have to close the "Most Obvious Progress" contest because it is now becoming too hard to make a fair decision!!! It is just amazing to me how quickly houses are springing up in the neighborhood. :clap2:

There is so much progress being made on each home that it's hard to keep track of what's being done where.

So, at any rate, the following three posts are what's been done at CalcTeachers, Junction 29's and Hotrod's homes....it's just amazing!!!

:bigbow:

[TerpDawg]

I've already told you that Gracie has not been allowed to inaugurate any part of your property ahead of your little darlings!:1rotfl: I don't think it's going to be a problem anyway. Years ago we had her camping on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Otter Creek and she "was not" fond of the water in the creek. It was natural spring water and it made her coat so curly!! She was uber cute but definitely not a fan of the water. If I could have figured out a way to safely do it I was going to take a pic of me and her sitting on the edge of the pool!!!

I have a feeling that you might have to have an overflow valve if Cooper gets into the act! :1rotfl:

Oh, THAT Gracie . . . Thought you were talking about TOTV's most prolific poster and risking getting the posse after your hill billy butt.

[WVMtnBoy]

I don't know what you guys have put into your back yard but I have never seen so much Schedule 40 put into a hole in my entire life!!!:1rotfl:

Looks like you're trying to provide water to three pools in the neighborhood!

The electricians are also hard at work doing the interior wiring. You guys are really coming along!

At any rate...here's your pics!

Enjoy

:a040:

[WVMtnBoy]

Hi Guys! You are making wonderful progress!! The interior studs are still going up and some work was done in the kitchen area. You definitely have water because there was a small leak in the capped off kitchen pipe. It's not bad so I don't think you're gonna flood!

You've also gotten windows since yesterday.

:coolsmiley:

[WVMtnBoy]

Well, Carol, I have to say that you never cease to impress!!! You now have a driveway and a front walk, a painted lanai and they are beginning to paint the inside. I'm afraid that the time is quickly approaching when I won't be able to get into the house to take pics. When that happens, I hope you'll still be satisfied with pics through the windows...lol

:MOJE_whot:

[WVMtnBoy]

Oh, THAT Gracie . . . Thought you were talking about TOTV's most prolific poster and risking getting the posse after your hill billy butt.

No Dawg! I'm talking about the neighborhood watch dog, Gracie. :oops:

She accompanies me on our rounds every day and is very vigilent about what goes on in which house. If she sees something she doesn't like she howls at the workers until they get it right!!!

For a little kid she' pretty sharp!

[jimbo2012]

Well, Carol, I have to say that you never cease to impress!!! You now have a driveway and a front walk, a painted lanai and they are beginning to paint the inside. I'm afraid that the time is quickly approaching when I won't be able to get into the house to take pics. When that happens, I hope you'll still be satisfied with pics through the windows...lol

:MOJE_whot:

Carol, start packing your furniture............wow is it moving along fast.

[CalcTeacher]

Rusty: the pics are amazing...sorry, but I have no idea why there are so many pipes in/around/near the pool. That seems a little crazy! HotRod: what an awesome stage you're at! Driveway poured and painting starting! You're almost just 30 days out! Lucky girl! Junction 29: Our houses seem to be neck and neck! I'm not familiar with that floor plan, but it looks beautiful!

[hotrodgirl]

Oh my Gosh! I don't even knpw where to begin! All the houses seem to be moving along at record pace. Calc-so many pipes! To carry the gas to the pool, me thinks? I almost don't recognize the areas anymore as they seem to change daily. Andy and Wendy, it won't be long before your interior framing is complete, electrical done and driveway in too! :a040: Rusty, thanks for keeping us in the know and we appreciate your time and efforts!
Looking at my drive, I think in hindsight I may have liked to widen the area leading to the GC garage.:ohdear: Where i thought it may not matter to me, i now wonder. Certainly not a deal breaker and something that can be changed down the line if it really is a hinderance. But something for those of you who have not yet built to think about!
Thank you again, Rusty:mademyday:

[maparker50]

Purchased a lot on Ridgewood Path, does anyone know the village it is in?

[jimbo2012]

Purchased a lot on Ridgewood Path, does anyone know the village it is in?

Hi it is in Fernandina unit #215.

I'm on Ridgewood also lot 28.

Which lot did you get, what model did you buy or building?

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Purchased a lot on Ridgewood Path, does anyone know the village it is in?

maparker50
Send me an email (romojohnson@charter.net) and I will send you a listing of people south of 466A and some of them may be your new neighbors.

[batman911]

I don't know what you guys have put into your back yard but I have never seen so much Schedule 40 put into a hole in my entire life!!!:1rotfl:

Looks like you're trying to provide water to three pools in the neighborhood!

The electricians are also hard at work doing the interior wiring. You guys are really coming along!

At any rate...here's your pics!

Enjoy

:a040:

Anyone know if code requires metal plates on the studs where wires are run through the stud to prevent you from drilling into the wire?

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Not required if the wire is routed in center of a standard 2 X 4 or through the center knockout on a metal stud. It has to be located such that a sheetrock screw won't reach the wire. And when the wire runs down the stud it should be stapled to keep the wire in the center of the cavity. You see more metal plates over plumbing than you will electrical wires.

[maparker50]

I have lot 128.

[maparker50]

Building an Iris on lot 128. Our design meeting is on Dec. 3rd.

[hotrodgirl]

Hi maparker! Welcome to TV and TOTV! I am not in Fernandina, but across in Gilchrist! Congratulations to you! I will be closing on my build in Dec along with several others so please feel free to meet up with us newbies! You can e-mail when you have time. Any questions, just ask away as many of us have recently had our meetings! :welcome:

[WVMtnBoy]

Hi Hotrod!!! You have a very nicely painted home. They've finished the garage and it looks like most of the interior. A lot of the trim has also been put down and painted. Looking like it's almost ready to occupy! I wish you'd hurry up and get down here!!!!

:boxing2:

[WVMtnBoy]

I don't know if you have that saying in the UK but we say that here when someone's agitated...lol. But, in any case, the workers are putting in overtime and wiring your house. What are you putting in there anyway...a corporate office??? Check out the load of wires in the garage!!! Also note that there's a nice pile of stucco mix in the yard. Gracie approves of the exterior!!!

:coolsmiley:

[WVMtnBoy]

Hi Everyone! The excavators have been hard at work on Cooper's pool and spa again today! A lot of the pipe from yesterday has been covered up and more schedule 40 put into the ground on the west end of the pool. It's shaping up nicely!!!

:a040:

[Twinspin60]

Wow--everyone's houses are looking great--again thanks to you Rusty for taking the pictures--Carol's looks ready to move in:) Our big day is tomorrow--wonder what will happen--I'm sure just permits pulled and some grading, but it's finally here! Also like your new location--Rusty--Party Central--quite right:coolsmiley:

[jimbo2012]

Building an Iris on lot 128. Our design meeting is on Dec. 3rd.
Nice lot, get ready for those sunsets

[CalcTeacher]

Rusty: I'm just going to stop saying "thank you" because it's starting to sound silly...but you have to know how much I appreciate your photography work! And while I'm an expert at reading out of context, where did the phrase "Schedule 40" come from?

[hotrodgirl]

As usual, Rusty, you and Gracie have outdone yourselves! Nice work!! And WOW! I love the Elm and almost chose that model, Wendy and Andy! I liked that the bath was accessible via the lanai! :coolsmiley:
Calc, so much progress all of a sudden! Looking good!
And now I know what Hayseed looks like... Just like everyone else's houses! Looking forward to December and some shopping:clap2:

[jimbo2012]

where did the phrase "Schedule 40" come from?

Whenever anything was designed (I'm talking in the old days, like early 20th century), the draftsman (draftsMAN, because women didn't do work like that, :1rotfl:) would draw the diagram of how the object would look, and then would provide a "schedule" or a list of specifications...the schedule could include size, tolerances, type of material, color, whatever else was called for by the engineer. In the case of pipe, there isn't much to specify...just diameter and thickness. So, "schedule" in pipe just means thickness

[hotrodgirl]

Thanks for the info, Jimbo! Glad you guys are good for something:1rotfl:
Got to admit, I had no idea:ohdear:
Twinspin! I have lost all track of time and forgot about your start date! OMG! Aren't you excited? May e we'll have some new pictures to look at!!! Yep, the grading should get done tomorrow! Lucky you!!! :coolsmiley:

[CaptJohn]

And while I'm an expert at reading out of context, where did the phrase "Schedule 40" come from?

Jimbo gave the technical answer. The simple answer is Schedule 40 plumbing pipe is heavier duty than minimum and better withstands ground movement, etc. and is harder to crack. It is a typical heavier duty plumbing pipe usually. Standard in building applications.
Yes, guys are good for some things! Plumbing and even photography. :laugh:

[WVMtnBoy]

Wow--everyone's houses are looking great--again thanks to you Rusty for taking the pictures--Carol's looks ready to move in:) Our big day is tomorrow--wonder what will happen--I'm sure just permits pulled and some grading, but it's finally here! Also like your new location--Rusty--Party Central--quite right:coolsmiley:

I am soooo happy for you guys! Another house to watch and take care of...:faint:

I've got some things going on tomorrow but you can be sure that when the pounding of the stakes and moving of sand happens you will be the first to know (pics included). :bigbow:

I know how you feel and I've gotta tell ya that the anticipation will get worse...lol.

And so starts another dream in Partyville (aka: Gilchrist). Can't wait for you guys to get down here. I'm gonna need the help!!!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Schedule 40 or 80 or 160 refers to the wall thickness of the pipe

[WVMtnBoy]

Gracie and I have been so busy keeping an eye on the neighborhood that we've forgotten to tell everyone whats been going on at Bradshaw Lane!

Last week we had Tim "The Toolman" Taylor install the attic stairs and put an epoxy covering on the garage floor. Now I can finally start clearing out Janice's craftroom. :pepper2:

Yesterday I managed to put together another storage cabinet for the garage, put a lot of stuff in the attic for storage and set up a wall mounted garage vacuum.

Today, Woody from Superior Concrete Designs comes to acid wash the lanai in preparation for the paint/design. I've also got to put together an over the commode storage shelf for my mother who officially becomes a frog on Friday. I'm also making a trip to Home Depot for lumber to build my workbench in the garage.

Janice left yesterday for San Francisco to see the grandkids for two weeks so Gracie, Annabelle and I are baching it for a while.

For those of you who haven't been in the 'hood for a while you will be absolutely amazed at what's happened in the time that you've been gone. This place has blossomed and homes are going up like toadstools after a warm rain.

I'm starting to get lonely up on the hill all by myself so I really wish you guys would light a fire, kick the tires and get your behinds down here!!!!

:crap2:

[hotrodgirl]

Six weeks from today, Rusty, and I'll be moving in:pepper2: soon you'll have so many friends there you won't know what to do with yourself! It's a good thing you are taking care of business now while you have the chance:a20:
So, things are growing faster than toadstools after a warm rain??? :confused:
Is that a WV saying or a Rustyism??? I for one, am excited beyond belief to "Come on down"! to TV land!!!!
Rusty, hold on to the names of your aftermarket people for me, i.e. The closet people, garage guy, etc! I am planning much of the same! Hope to see you soon! And can't wait to meet everyone else!

[Twinspin60]

Thanks for the info, Jimbo! Glad you guys are good for something:1rotfl:
Got to admit, I had no idea:ohdear:
Twinspin! I have lost all track of time and forgot about your start date! OMG! Aren't you excited? May e we'll have some new pictures to look at!!! Yep, the grading should get done tomorrow! Lucky you!!! :coolsmiley:

Yes--I'm super excited and can't wait to see progress--our real estate agent also will send pictures so I'll forward them along so everyone can see them also. Your house is becoming a home and you must be counting the days until you arrive!

[Twinspin60]

Hopefully you'll let the "liitle people" into the kingdom of Gilchrest when we arrive as your castles will be all completed and we'll just be starting on ours--we'll be lucky to get furniture by the summer:pray: Enjoy the "single-life" for the next two weeks but don't forget about your neighborhood duties-ha!

[jimbo2012]

Just received an email from the design team, it included an actual copon staing the discount %.

They are a first class act.

We were saying that when we booked the date we never had the % in writing from our sales rep just their word, which we trust but nice in black & white.

Did you guys get this?

[hotrodgirl]

Yes, indeed! I got one as well. It was not necessary to have it with me, but I did just in case. I felt everything to be quite professional and above board. Seeing what may await after all is said and done, but I would expect more of the same. Can't wait to hear about your meeting, Jimbo, how it went, and what you thought! Then the excitement of the build. I am getting itchy now, as I can see so much progress and know the end is in sight! Six weeks to close. How can it seem so near and so far at the same time?:confused:

[jimbo2012]

It's interesting about the time you close we begin........

I'm getting tired of drawing up different floor plan possibilities, I have a drafting table in my living room with papers all over the place including taped to walls.

http://geeksontheinside.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/its-alive.jpg

I don't think they will want to price all these out :rant-rave:

I worked out the spa and a really nice Home Theatre, it will have a 100" screen, always wanted one.

[hotrodgirl]

Good for you, Jimbo! That's exactly what you should have in retirement. Lord knowS you worked hard enough to get here, so enjoy these years ahead of you! I was so glad to hear you decided on the house you really wanted and will now design it just for the two of you! We all look forward to seeing that come to fruition!:coolsmiley:

[aljetmet]

We rec'd our discount certificate very soon after we set up the design meeting. I rec'd a call today from our sales rep and we were requested to send all our wants ASAP so our soon to be named designer has all our info in advance. We are meeting with our sales rep on Sunday to go to the models to pick out all the things we can. We have her all day. Then Monday we meet our designer.
I was actually putting down my thoughts today by room because we are in CT where I just met our third grand child Karissa Faye 11 days old today.
My wife has been here since before the birth so I had some catching up to do. She's such a cutie and we cannot wait to have our TV home ready for her to visit!
:2excited:

[WVMtnBoy]

Hello Guys!!! Well, today was the big day! I was gone most of the day and when I got back I had to make a mad dash down to your lot to see what was going on. It appears that they got the foundation staked out and the lines stretched for the excavation. I would be willing to bet that tomorrow sees some sand being moved. The pic isn't great but I thought that you'd still want one of the First Day. Now it's full speed ahead...:crap2:

Enjoy!!!

[WVMtnBoy]

Hopefully you'll let the "liitle people" into the kingdom of Gilchrest when we arrive as your castles will be all completed and we'll just be starting on ours--we'll be lucky to get furniture by the summer:pray: Enjoy the "single-life" for the next two weeks but don't forget about your neighborhood duties-ha!

Are you serious....:jester: I cant wait until you guys get here!!! Believe me when I say that you are getting in on the first go around and there will be plenty more behind you. You're off the ground and will soon be flying at the speed of sound!!!

[hotrodgirl]

TwinSpin! Congrats! And so it begins.... Can't wait to see the progress as it comes along! Boy, new excitement on the block!!!

[hotrodgirl]

We rec'd our discount certificate very soon after we set up the design meeting. I rec'd a call today from our sales rep and we were requested to send all our wants ASAP so our soon to be named designer has all our info in advance. We are meeting with our sales rep on Sunday to go to the models to pick out all the things we can. We have her all day. Then Monday we meet our designer.
I was actually putting down my thoughts today by room because we are in CT where I just met our third grand child Karissa Faye 11 days old today.
My wife has been here since before the birth so I had some catching up to do. She's such a cutie and we cannot wait to have our TV home ready for her to visit!
:2excited:

Lots of good new for you two! But the best is Karissa Faye! Wow! New baby in the family! Good luck as well this weekend and hope you are able to get exactly what you want! :o

[WVMtnBoy]

Sorry guys but I had to make a really quick run through the neighborhood today since it was getting late and there was no light with which to take some pics. Guess you'll have to depend upon word of mouth tonight! I'll try to do better tomorrow!

CalcTeacher's builders appear to have finished the pool plumbing and there is a nice, big stack of drywall in the garage! Nice!!!

Junction29's abode i still being wired. Looks like a corporate communications center is being build in that house.

Hotrod's painting appears to be continuing as well as more trim being installed.

This place is really booming and I want my neighbors here....okay, so I'm impatient...lol

Progress is being made and the neighborhood is growing!

[jimbo2012]

What! we try to move the..................

[A-4 Skyhawk]

WE GOT AND ACCEPTED AN OFFER ON OUR HOUSE TONIGHT:pepper2::pepper2::pepper2: And we're shopping for a bigger lot in Gilchrist unit 210. THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD

[hotrodgirl]

A-4 is a GILLY NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:pepper2: who would have thought!
Congrats on your offer and also for being a great neighbor! :2excited:

[hotrodgirl]

Jimbo, I'm going to have to have a long, long talk with Cathy...

[jimbo2012]

Jimbo, I'm going to have to have a long, long talk with Cathy...


No Corona for you!!!!!!

[hotrodgirl]

Bob (A-4 Bob) Is 210 directly to the west of 209? Will you perhaps be the first to build there? Awesome!!

[CaptJohn]

Congratulations on your sale A-4. You sound almost excited! :laugh:

[CalcTeacher]

A-4: Did they release 210?

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Bob (A-4 Bob) Is 210 directly to the west of 209? Will you perhaps be the first to build there? Awesome!!

210 is located west and north of 209. Our sales rep says it's going to open up pretty soon. You all have bumped and stretched us right off of our Fernandina lot.

[jimbo2012]

The records show the following are in place to release, but as to when is another ?

Sounds like 210 is next.

I think 210 is also the new model unit

211, 212,224,225 are all approved

[Bob Dickerson]

Congratulations !!

[WVMtnBoy]

I knew it....I just knew it. Poor 'ole A-4 couldn't resist the lure of Partyville USA (aka - Gilchrist 209) and had to move close to us so he wouldn't have to drive so far...:1rotfl:

And of course, there is another upside to this whole equation. When he becomes one of the first to build in 210 I'm gonna pass the photo responsibilities onto him!!! I wonder if he's realized what he's gotten himself into?????

Can anyone spell P*A*R*T*Y*?????

[WVMtnBoy]

A-4: Did they release 210?

I've just reviewed your mortgage and restrictive covenants and confirmed my suspicion that you three are forbidden to move out of 209. I've got too much time invested in you guys for you to go galavanting off to 210!!! Nope, ya can't do it!!!!:ohdear:

[WVMtnBoy]

No Corona for you!!!!!!

Don't worry Hotrod...we've gotcha covered!!! :beer3:

[hotrodgirl]

Don't worry Hotrod...we've gotcha covered!!! :beer3:

Whew! I was worried there for a moment:beer3: no chance I'm leaving 209! But even so, it would just be up the block a bit in Gillyland!

[CalcTeacher]

I've just reviewed your mortgage and restrictive covenants and confirmed my suspicion that you three are forbidden to move out of 209. I've got too much time invested in you guys for you to go galavanting off to 210!!! Nope, ya can't do it!!!!:ohdear:

Rusty: No way in H*** I would leave 209! Hahahaha! But the lot 2 over from mine on the left is the start of 210! Look how close A-4 could be to us! I will always be a member of the 209 Posse!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

I knew it....I just knew it. Poor 'ole A-4 couldn't resist the lure of Partyville USA (aka - Gilchrist 209) and had to move close to us so he wouldn't have to drive so far...:1rotfl:

And of course, there is another upside to this whole equation. When he becomes one of the first to build in 210 I'm gonna pass the photo responsibilities onto him!!! I wonder if he's realized what he's gotten himself into?????

Can anyone spell P*A*R*T*Y*?????

I think I figured out a long time ago what I was getting into with you Gilly's. :wine: :confused: :pepper2: :a20: Never thought that I'd be thinking about being one of you:girlneener: I think we've all shown that no matter what village you're in south of 466A we're going to have a bunch of fun loving friends who are all in this new life experience together. As long as everyone wants to have fun and we look out for and take care of each other, it's going to be a great thing. Cathy and I better build and settle in pretty quick before nobody wants me down there. First I got kicked out of the Flockers and now the rest of the Fern's are probably going to disown me. :girlneener: So it's time to get on my Pony and get there :crap2:

[shcisamax]

Congrats A-4. You are such a Gilchristian at heart.

[jimbo2012]

Be mindful of one thing in 210, this is where all the new models are now......
and will be for a long time.

there will be sales/buyer traffic north on Defoe, and a lot of look see's drive by etc...privacy issues perhaps.

[maparker50]

Hi maparker! Welcome to TV and TOTV! I am not in Fernandina, but across in Gilchrist! Congratulations to you! I will be closing on my build in Dec along with several others so please feel free to meet up with us newbies! You can e-mail when you have time. Any questions, just ask away as many of us have recently had our meetings! :welcome:

Thanks for the welcome Hotrodgirl. Our design meeting is scheduled for 12/02/12 and we hope to move in around the end of March. The Villages sales people have been great so far. Knowing where we are in the process, got any suggestions or ideas for us?

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Congrats A-4. You are such a Gilchristian at heart.

I bought a cottage in Sanibel . . . . then a lot in Fernandina . . . . and now thinking of going to Gilchrist. I haven't tried Charlotte yet, but I'll bet they're a pretty nice group of people too.

Not very stable am I . . . .:confused:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Be mindful of one thing in 210, this is where all the new models are now......
and will be for a long time.

there will be sales/buyer traffic north on Defoe, and a lot of look see's drive by etc...privacy issues perhaps.

I may try to sell Soft Drinks at the end of my driveway until someone turns me in:girlneener:

[shcisamax]

I bought a cottage in Sanibel . . . . then a lot in Fernandina . . . . and now thinking of going to Gilchrist. I haven't tried Charlotte yet, but I'll bet they're a pretty nice group of people too.

Not very stable am I . . . .:confused:

Where's we you land, you will be a great addition to the neighborhood.

[Rbgold]

:agree:Where's we you land, you will be a great addition to the neighborhood.

[CaptJohn]

Originally Posted by A-4 Skyhawk
I bought a cottage in Sanibel . . . . then a lot in Fernandina . . . . and now thinking of going to Gilchrist. I haven't tried Charlotte yet, but I'll bet they're a pretty nice group of people too.

Not very stable am I . . . .

I think I figured out a long time ago what I was getting into with you Gilly's. :wine: :confused: :pepper2: :a20: Never thought that I'd be thinking about being one of you:girlneener: I think we've all shown that no matter what village you're in south of 466A we're going to have a bunch of fun loving friends who are all in this new life experience together. As long as everyone wants to have fun and we look out for and take care of each other, it's going to be a great thing. Cathy and I better build and settle in pretty quick before nobody wants me down there. First I got kicked out of the Flockers and now the rest of the Fern's are probably going to disown me. :girlneener: So it's time to get on my Pony and get there :crap2:

Have you thought about changing your username to A-1 Gypsy? :1rotfl:

[hotrodgirl]

Capt! You are altogether too witty! OMG... perfect fit:bigbow:

[jimbo2012]

I bought a cottage in Sanibel . . . . then a lot in Fernandina . . . . and now thinking of going to Gilchrist. I haven't tried Charlotte yet, but I'll bet they're a pretty nice group of people too.

Not very stable am I . . . .:confused:

Hey there are still big lots by us in #215

[Twinspin60]

Hello Guys!!! Well, today was the big day! I was gone most of the day and when I got back I had to make a mad dash down to your lot to see what was going on. It appears that they got the foundation staked out and the lines stretched for the excavation. I would be willing to bet that tomorrow sees some sand being moved. The pic isn't great but I thought that you'd still want one of the First Day. Now it's full speed ahead...:crap2:

Enjoy!!!

Thanks so much for our first official picture--I just hope "hurricane Sandy" doesn't create harvoc on our building:o When we were down in May we had to put up with Debbie--I don't know if I can get used to them but Jim says it's way better than the snow! Can't wait to see what next week will bring--now I get to sit and pins and needles like the rest of the gang:2excited:

[Twinspin60]

TwinSpin! Congrats! And so it begins.... Can't wait to see the progress as it comes along! Boy, new excitement on the block!!!


Now will come the daily anticipation as I'm sure you're used to:girlneener: We are so blessed to have Rusty as our official photographer and much thanks to him--as I get pics from my agent I'll pass them along for all to see also.

[shcisamax]

Yikes. There are over 23,000 views on this thread. Everybody is watching the Gilchristians.

[hotrodgirl]

That's cause the Gilly-Fern-Latte-Bel's rock:bigbow: I mean, really, we have such an awesome group of people who have really gotten to know each other through this thread before we all live there! That's pretty special in my book:eclipsee_gold_cup:

[Flintstones]

Our designing is complete - yippie! We sign papers on Saturday. TV makes the building process so easy. We have been shocked at how fast the homes are going up. In July Gillyland was a desert and now it looks like a neighborhood. Let the parties begin!

[hotrodgirl]

Dave and Sue! How exciting for you and I am sure you are ready to see the build begin at last! Glad you got everything worked out and found the process to be an easy one. Me too! Best of luck and we all look forward to seeing your progress along the way!!:a040:

[jimbo2012]

Our designing is complete - yippie! We sign papers on Saturday. TV makes the building process so easy. We have been shocked at how fast the homes are going up. In July Gillyland was a desert and now it looks like a neighborhood. Let the parties begin!

Can you tell us how the process went, surprises disappoints costs of certain options, mine is coming up soon, just wondering

[WVMtnBoy]

Hi Guys!!! Well, you're officially on the way. The digging didn't start until late in the day and then was interrupted by a nice little rain storm. The poor guy didn't get too much done but you have dirt that's been moved!!!

Now you know how the rest of felt when the process began!!!

:a20:

[WVMtnBoy]

Hello from Partyville, USA!!!

Looks like most of the plumbing for Coopers spa is complete and you've got a load of drywall waiting to be installed. You can just see the stack in the garage and there's a huge pile in the living room...lol. The rebar is also set for the lanai and the pool deck. They've also put up the metal lattice for the fancy do dad's around the windows and other areas. You're making great progress!!!

:pepper2:

[WVMtnBoy]

Hi Andy & Wendy! You home is coming along very nicely! You've got walls and there is a huge load of drywall scattered all over the house. Looks like they fixed the small leak in the kitchen area and everything's nice and dry. Once they start hanging drywall you'll really start to see progress. Sorry the pics are so dark but I don't have a flash on my phone!!!

Enjoy the pics!

[WVMtnBoy]

What can I say...you have made so much progress that I am almost speechless!!! You have a painted home and you also have tile. About 85% of the exterior is finished and it looks like all they have to do is paint the accent areas. I was stunned when I walked into your house this evening. You have tile in the kitchen, entry, hallways and bathrooms and it is beautiful. The pics are dark but I think you can get a feel for the progress anyway. Your home is beautiful!!!!

:bowdown:

You are getting so close....soooo very close!

[WVMtnBoy]

I had one more pic of Casa de Carol and wanted to get it into the thread...

[WVMtnBoy]

Now that my community responsibilities are taken care of I can give you guys a quick update on what's going on in my home....:girlneener:

The first application of the lanai stain went on today after having the concrete acid etched yesterday. We're going to use the house color for the field of the lanai and then accent this color with a wide adobe stripe and a doodad in each corner and then bring in a little color with a thinner teal stripe on the inside. The color scheme is something I came up with to try and make the lanai "fun". I've been trying to find an old sideboard or buffet that Janice and I can paint in "fun" colors but can't find one that I like. So, I guess I'm just gonna build one so I know I'm going to be getting what I want. We'll use this piece as a serving buffet/bar setup. We got a rug for the lanai which has a kind of medium brown field bordered by an adobe red stripe. Geez, I hope this thing turns out like I want it to. I guess this also means that I'm gonna have to build occasional tables for our get togethers. We found a really neat old bench at a local antique shop that we're going to use as a coffee table.

I can't wait until you guys get down here. I am so in the party mood!!! I'll post some pics when the lanai is finished!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Originally Posted by A-4 Skyhawk
I bought a cottage in Sanibel . . . . then a lot in Fernandina . . . . and now thinking of going to Gilchrist. I haven't tried Charlotte yet, but I'll bet they're a pretty nice group of people too.

Not very stable am I . . . .



Have you thought about changing your username to A-1 Gypsy? :1rotfl:

Look at my profile and where I've lived. I'm a first class Gypsy alright:o

[WVMtnBoy]

Yikes. There are over 23,000 views on this thread. Everybody is watching the Gilchristians.

Does that amaze anyone other than me?? Geez, when I started this thread in July I thought that I would be lucky to have 50 or more views...rofl...guess that mark was met!

[hotrodgirl]

Rusty, as promised you have been a very busy Mayor this evening! Wow! So much to keep up with and tons of progress everywhere! Oh Boy! Twin has dirt piles:shrug: and Andy and Wendy's place is amazing! Very fast work there and looking good! Calc-I think I am very jealous. I don't recall having metal framework on the outside for fancy doodads! Isn't it exciting to see the rebar for your lanai? That was a great day for me!!! And I have paint! Looks different in the picture than I remember but should be good when finished with the trim. The door, however, looks like dog poo!!! Rusty, has that been stained yet? If so, I'll have to change thatbarf can you tell I'm not a big fan??? However, everything else is awesome! Tile!!! Hey, was that your golf cart in my drive??? Love the color! Thanks again, Rusty and I owe you a few!:beer3: see you in six!:2excited:

[WVMtnBoy]

Our designing is complete - yippie! We sign papers on Saturday. TV makes the building process so easy. We have been shocked at how fast the homes are going up. In July Gillyland was a desert and now it looks like a neighborhood. Let the parties begin!

That is such great news! It's easy for those of us that have been through the process to tell others how painless it is but I guess you just have to go through it yourself to see that it's the truth...lol. Anyway, congrats on your signing!!

I sure hope that I get some help doing the documentation of the builds really soon. I'm starting to get confused about whose pic is whos!:faint:

[jimbo2012]

Rusty maybe you should put their screen names on the front window to keep trac

[WVMtnBoy]

Rusty, as promised you have been a very busy Mayor this evening! Wow! So much to keep up with and tons of progress everywhere! Oh Boy! Twin has dirt piles:shrug: and Andy and Wendy's place is amazing! Very fast work there and looking good! Calc-I think I am very jealous. I don't recall having metal framework on the outside for fancy doodads! Isn't it exciting to see the rebar for your lanai? That was a great day for me!!! And I have paint! Looks different in the picture than I remember but should be good when finished with the trim. The door, however, looks like dog poo!!! Rusty, has that been stained yet? If so, I'll have to change thatbarf can you tell I'm not a big fan??? However, everything else is awesome! Tile!!! Hey, was that your golf cart in my drive??? Love the color! Thanks again, Rusty and I owe you a few!:beer3: see you in six!:2excited:

No, I don't believe that the door has been painted. We went through this when we were building. Janice saw the door in the raw color and almost popped an artery...lol. For some reason, the door paint is almost the last thing that is done. And, I absolutely love your exterior entry way. I wish I had thought to do something like that!

[WVMtnBoy]

Rusty maybe you should put their screen names on the front window to keep trac

Now that's an idea! I wonder if I could get away with it????

[hotrodgirl]

Some of us will be there soon to help you out! Then we can each take a house or three!!! Cause there will be a whole lot of building going on! So, tomorrow's high in Chicago is 44! Time to move south! And thanks for letting me know about the door-good news as well for those who are building! I was having a conniption!

[hotrodgirl]

Hey-forgot to mention I am amazed at all your plans for the lanai! I'd better be having a drink out there by the day after close! Sounds awesome with all the colors and design! Can't wait to start on m own! Good luck in finding a sidebar so you don't have to build one. Keep us all posted with some pictures!

[CaptJohn]

Now that's an idea! I wonder if I could get away with it????

Sure! As long as it's inside the window it won't violate restrictions! :laugh:

[hotrodgirl]

Sure! As long as it's inside the window it won't violate restrictions! :laugh:

Why Captain! How astute of you:icon_wink:

[Lpierleo]

Hotrod Girl, love your entrance way. It appeared to me the front door was not yet painted or stained. We are much more busy this week than we thought we would be. We also had Tim the Toolman do our garage floor this week. Had sidelites installed by Perrys, I have been shopping for flower pieces, hanging window treatment, etc. We most certainly need some solar tubes, will be installed next week. Sounds like Rusty and I are are contacting many of the same contractors, also had Woody give us an estimate on lanai floor, but it was recommended if we plan on tiling, not to paint. Since we were only here 5 days after we closed in July, I did have a short list of fixes we gave to the builder this AM. Nothing really major but I do have a 2" scratch in the stove top. I think I am now married to a landscaper. I had appointment this week for an estimate and yesterday morning Rich decides he is going to do himself! Promised me he would quit around lunchtime each day, but he worked until 6:30 tonight. I must say, the landscape wall he is building looks very nice. Having palms installed on Sunday. Also had kitchen cabinet guy out to give us an estimate to add a desk in kitchen. Haven't gotten that back yet. Money is flying out the door, but we are building our dream. Have not yet taken a drive through Gilcrest but will before we go back to New York. Have met many neighbors and they are all very nice, but not sure if they are the partiers you Gillys are. I so enjoy this thread and wish everyone best wishes in your new builds. Sounds like A4 will soon be on their way too. Rusty, if you head out towards Colony Plaza, take a small detour and stop over. We should be here since the landscaper is now in residence. Invitation open to anyone down here now. Take care, Linda

[CalcTeacher]

Rusty: Wow! The lanai looks cool! What a difference leveling out the surface makes! It's starting to look like our summer kitchen came from Barbie and Ken's townhome...it looks a little small! Oh well...I guess we can add a fridge later! The front is really shaping up also...something looks like it was added around the windows (trim? molding?) that make them look more finished. The front doesn't look nearly as regal and majestic as HotRod's! Her's is quite impressive! And it's too funny that Junction29 got drywall the same time we did! I knew they'd catch up to us!

[YouNeverKnow]

Lpierleo, sent you a private message.

[Twinspin60]

Wow our dirt is moving quickly and I'm waiting to see what's going to happen next:2excited: Everyone's houses look fantastic and Carol your door is awesome! Rusty your house will look completly different when we come back for close in January and will be excited to see it--can't wait to get everyone's ideas to use:) This thread has been so great only wish I had more time to spend on it--darn that thing called work:confused:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Sounds like A4 will soon be on their way too.

Linda & Rich . . . . . you're right. We're almost on our way. Once we get through the TN house inspection, we'll be waiting for closing on December 7th. We have decided to not come down until just before or after Christmas since we have 45 days to vacate the TN house. Cathy and her Mom will stay at the Villages and I'll come back up after new years to have the house packed and put in storage. The anticipation of getting there and starting the design is killing us. I'm glad we've got the Sanibel cottage to stay at so we can personally watch the house go up. (anyone want to buy an almost new / furnished cottage ?? The day it was released for sale we bought it and there were 2 cars parked out front ready to buy it if we hadn't )

[Lpierleo]

A4, yes it will be nice for you to watch it go up. Similar thing happened to us when we bought our ranch in Hemingway, we had 2 hours to make up our mind or there were other couples that wanted it, and we bought it site unseen. Sold it on our own though so that was good. My landscaper is past his time limit today, but don't think he is going to stop anytime soon. Guess I will need to make him lunch. Congratulations. Lina and Rich

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Okay all you Bumpers & Stretchers :p
Cathy and I are talking to our sales rep about a bigger lot in Gilchrist that will accomodate something more than a golf cart garage and a "Rusty Craft Room". Our sales rep doesn't get into design or prices of bumps & stretches so I was wondering if you all can answer a few questions. We're going with a Zinnia:
- can the bedroom side of the house be bumped out a couple of feet? If so, how much?
- We'd like to add a bay window to the front bedroom? Anyone know how much?
- What are the different sizes available for bumping the Lanai and how much were they?
- I remember hearing of bumps and stretches of the garage. In which directions??

Thanks Kids:wave: