New Villagers in Gilchrist

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Hey Buddy! I just thought I'd let you know that Janice was in WV when you posted the news about getting your lot in Gillyland. She said that she was sitting on her sisters porch that night and suddenly heard a heavenly host singing the "Hallelujah Chorus" and knew that something significant had happened but didn't know what. When I told her about you getting the lot it all made sense.

:clap2::MOJE_whot::a040::coolsmiley::pepper2:

Boy . . . . if you guys only knew what you're getting into with me . . . . . Are you sure Janice wasn't hearing ROCKY TOP ? I've never gotten a Hallelujah before

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Well, I have a recommendation to make about lot selections! I would be totally remiss in not giving a hearty shout out to Gillyland...does that surprise anyone??? I absolutely love it here and it's only going to get better..:0000000000luvmyhors

Hey . . . . I already know those Michiganders and they are some FINE PEOPLE. They'd make some GREAT Gilly's

[hotrodgirl]

Yikes! It's hard to keep up when you've been a bit of an absentee member of late. :shrug: So much news, so little time!
Twin, your place is really coming along now and looking fantastic after a bit of a slow start! Good to see so much progress!
Rusty-love the Prarie style Frank Lloyd Wright inspired glass! What an awesome thing to do! Can't wait to see that in person.
Trish, hope you find the perfect lot in Gilly! I bought May 9th and my meeting was on Sept 6th. So 4 months out. They were running behind at that time, so not sure about the current situation!
Two days ro close! Can't hardly believe it's almost here... See you soon!:2excited:

[WVMtnBoy]

We are so excited for you to get here Hotrod!!! It seems like it's been forever since you've graced our presence!!!

Hope the packing is going well!!!

[junction29]

After taking pictures of all the other homes and the gorgeous, grass filled lot of A-4 I finally realized that I haven't been keeping you up to date on what's going on with our home.

A few weeks ago, we found two old, stained glass windows at the antique mall on Rt 44 near Wildwood. We bargained the price down and took them home. Then we had to figure out how to hang then with a back light. We finally decided to build a frame and put a small piano type light behind the glass. I finished up the windows this morning and got them hung. The pics aren't great because of the lighting but they look really nice and give the lanai a homey touch.

Enjoy

Hi both, the stained galss looked good when we saw them the other day, but the picture really shows them off and what a great idea!

Met Bob and Cathy at Paddock Square tree lighting last night, another great couple, lively and sharp.

Almost missed each other because we don't have a US phone yet and Bob was trying to ring us, but couldn't get through and we couldn't understand why he hadn't rung and finally rang him.

The number on the spreadsheet is our UK one, so if you don't have international call package you can't ring us, but you can text us on that number.

Thats two couples we have met, Rusty and Janice and Bob and Cathy, both great.

Bumped into a new lady called Kitty taking pictures around the neighbourhood, who is buying a lot on Amherst and told her about the site and the 'do' on the 5th, hopefully she will come.

Whilst we were waiting for Bob and Cathy to arrive last night, we saw Kitty again!

Called to see the new Recreation Centre at the bottom of the road and there bumped into another prospective neighbour called Suzy and told her about this site, hope to see her on soon.

Then two nights ago we were in Crackerbarrel and sat at the bar at the side of a Bob & Diane who have a house at the bottom of Amherst, they didn't know about this site so they gave us an email address, but when we tried to use it, we got a bounceback - must have wrote it down wrong!

What a small world.

Can't wait to meet everyone else.

[kittygilchrist]

Does anyone know...if we come down next week and pick out a lot, how long will we have to wait for our design meeting? I know I can ask our agent but I just like talkin to you guys.

Trish,
I just bought and took a cancelled appt someone gave up on dec 26, otherwise I'd have been booked in mid January.
Kitty, 2961 Amherst

[kittygilchrist]

Welcome, Kitty! My husband and I are at 2999 Amherst. We are at the not-friendly tee to hole 3 so you must be just up the road from us! We settle on 12-20-12.

You've come to the right place for all things Gilly! If you have any questions about your design meeting, just ask away!

Have fun being a GilBilly!

HI! Nice to hear from you. I'll be at the gathering the 5th if you are there, will be good to meet.
Kitty

[A-4 Skyhawk]

You guys need to get Kitty in Gilchrist to join the spread sheet.

[kittygilchrist]

You guys need to get Kitty in Gilchrist to join the spread sheet.

I'd be happy to do the spreadsheet, but how?
Kitty. 210-113.

[chiefrose]

I'd be happy to do the spreadsheet, but how?
Kitty. 210-113.

Welcome to Gilchrist. I'm right around the corner at 210-90.

[Lpierleo]

Rusty, your windows look beautiful, would love to see them in person sometime.

Hotrod, can't believe your closing is finally here tomorrow, wishing you much happiness and many healthy years in your new place.

Twin, now if they are painting, it should move fast. Beautiful.

Junction29, sounds like you are getting acclimated. Enjoy.

Unfortunately, we will also miss the Dec. 5, drinks and dinner, but I have a feeling that is just the start of many future gathering. Enjoy!

Kitty, welcome.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

I'd be happy to do the spreadsheet, but how?
Kitty. 210-113.

Hi Kitty -
Email me (rj900@comcast.net) and I'll send you the list, get your info, and you're on.
ChiefRose and I are the only ones on the list in 210. You're #3

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Teryl & Terry . . . . How's the Design going??

HotRod . . . . . Congrats and good luck tomorrow. How excited are you:pepper2:

[Richard1366]

Please add Calc's mom and dad to the attendee's list..

[jimbo2012]

Live Music at Evans Prairie!!
"Joe Hand"
Wednesday Dec. 5th, 4:00-8:00pm

We're starting music with an hour left of happy hour! Who could ask for more? Come out tomorrow and enjoy the great sounds of Joe Hand. Have dinner and get in early for happy hour 2-5pm. Stay after the music for our late night happy hour 8-10pm.
Happy Hour Specials
1/2 price well liquor drinks
1/2 price domestic drafts
1/2 price house wines

A-4 U should be here..........

[Yankee Quilter]

Live Music at Evans Prairie!!
"Joe Hand"
Wednesday Dec. 5th, 4:00-8:00pm

We're starting music with an hour left of happy hour! Who could ask for more? Come out tomorrow and enjoy the great sounds of Joe Hand. Have dinner and get in early for happy hour 2-5pm. Stay after the music for our late night happy hour 8-10pm.
Happy Hour Specials
1/2 price well liquor drinks
1/2 price domestic drafts
1/2 price house wines

A-4 U should be here..........

Anyone want to repeat next Wed. Night????:pepper2:

[CalcTeacher]

Today in history:

Prohibition ended
Walt Disney was born
HotRod closes on house in Gilchrist

Coincidence? I think NOT.

Congratulations, Carol!

[Teryl1949]

Great!!

[chiefrose]

Live Music at Evans Prairie!!
"Joe Hand"
Wednesday Dec. 5th, 4:00-8:00pm

We're starting music with an hour left of happy hour! Who could ask for more? Come out tomorrow and enjoy the great sounds of Joe Hand. Have dinner and get in early for happy hour 2-5pm. Stay after the music for our late night happy hour 8-10pm.
Happy Hour Specials
1/2 price well liquor drinks
1/2 price domestic drafts
1/2 price house wines

A-4 U should be here..........

Anyone interested in doing this again on Wednesday, December 19th? There are a few of us from A-4's spreadsheet that will be in TV during that week.

[jimbo2012]

If it works out maybe we should consider making this a weekly or bi-weekly get together?

[Yankee Quilter]

If it works out maybe we should consider making this a weekly or bi-weekly get together?

Would love to meet you all next Wed. So we are thinking weekly .... Maybe during the times, l Ike now, so many of us are there only for a week o r too ... Up to up lucky FROGS!

[Lpierleo]

Hotrod Girl,
Your day is finally here!:pepper2: I am sure your new home will be everything you wanted as the pictures we have seen are beautiful.:a040:Enjoy your evening with all the TOTV friends too!:beer3:

Congratulations!:BigApplause:

[CaptJohn]

Hotrodgirl, can you say E X C I T E D? :laugh:

Hope your day goes well. Wish I could make the party! Congratulations.

[kittygilchrist]

Welcome to Gilchrist. I'm right around the corner at 210-90.

hi neighbor! hope to meet you later today.

[kittygilchrist]

Those are wonderful!!!. We were just up "stalking the neighborhood " again looking at outdoor lights. (design day today!). Should have gawked into the lanai but didn't .....will have to do that!

I was at my lot this morning watching the sun come up. took a walk around the lake. nice.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

ENOUGH ALREADY
YOU PEOPLE ARE TORMENTING ME . . . . . . .with your designings, and closings, and parties, and sunrise walks around the lake, and all.

[ijusluvit]

ENOUGH ALREADY
YOU PEOPLE ARE TORMENTING ME . . . . . . .with your designings, and closings, and parties, and sunrise walks around the lake, and all.

There, there Skyhawk. Don't be troubled. All of this is just a dream. There is no real place called The Villages; no Gilchrist; no new home celebrations, idyllic sunrises or romantic walks around peaceful sparkling lakes.

Now, isn't that better?

[aljetmet]

ENOUGH ALREADY
YOU PEOPLE ARE TORMENTING ME . . . . . . .with your designings, and closings, and parties, and sunrise walks around the lake, and all.

Darn couldn't find the I agree icon...


Well it's been 2 weeks since we signed our contract and no contact regarding starting the build. I do know that the house will be on those dreadful dotted lines in the back and on the side garage extension. I hope there is no problem....

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Darn couldn't find the I agree icon...


Well it's been 2 weeks since we signed our contract and no contact regarding starting the build. I do know that the house will be on those dreadful dotted lines in the back and on the side garage extension. I hope there is no problem....

HEY JIMBO . . . . . If you can fit it in with your busy social and party schedule :pepper2: :icon_hungry: :beer3: it's time for another status LOW PASS :plane: over lot 208.84 for Al & Dee

[A-4 Skyhawk]

There, there Skyhawk. Don't be troubled. All of this is just a dream. There is no real place called The Villages; no Gilchrist; no new home celebrations, idyllic sunrises or romantic walks around peaceful sparkling lakes.

Now, isn't that better?

The thought that all of this isn't real is a NIGHTMARE, not a dream. :cryin2:

P.S. I HAVE PICTURES so I know better ;)

[Twinspin60]

Hotrod--As I'm looking at the clock--thinking of you at your closing today and wishing you much happiness and good times to come in your brand new home!! Hope it was all you dreamed it would be ;) Wish we could be down there celebrating with you--enjoy the night :beer3:

[Yankee Quilter]

Hotrod--As I'm looking at the clock--thinking of you at your closing today and wishing you much happiness and good times to come in your brand new home!! Hope it was all you dreamed it would be ;) Wish we could be down there celebrating with you--enjoy the night :beer3:

Hotrod, We, too, want to congratulate you on your closing, hope it went well and that the home is all you imagined! Happiness and joy in it!:beer3:

[cgalloway6]

Congratulations on your closing. Ours is 16 looooong days away. It's even longer reading about the get togethers we're missing. A-4, I know how you feel.

[Rbgold]

For all of us sitting at home wishing we were in TV, while the others are toasting HotRod and new friendships at Evans Prairie, let's pour a glass of our favorite beverage and raise our glasses - CHEERS! to each and everyone of the FERNS, GILLIES, LATTES and BELLS!! :wine:

:beer3:

[aljetmet]

Hot Rod

Where are you? Hopefully you found a nice watering hole (you have heat on your poo?) to celebrate. We're all anxious to hear how the closing went.

Wishing you the best ! :pepper2:

[DAnder2829]

Hotrod, having a celebratory Grey Goose martini on your closing. We look forward to meeting you soon. Will be building on Hackberry Place.

[Teryl1949]

Just arrived home from the first of many Gillbilly Gatherings! What a great time! I am sure that a few pictures will follow... A-4.... We missed you.....but we will be missing the next few! Heading back to Ohio tomorrow and will return for our closing on 2/22/2013. Thanks to all for a great time and meeting all. Have A Merry Christmas!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

For all of us sitting at home wishing we were in TV, while the others are toasting HotRod and new friendships at Evans Prairie, let's pour a glass of our favorite beverage and raise our glasses - CHEERS! to each and everyone of the FERNS, GILLIES, LATTES and BELLS!! :wine:

:beer3:

Rona & Bill . . . . . . .:beer3: Here's to you!!! Our turn will come

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Just arrived home from the first of many Gillbilly Gatherings! What a great time! I am sure that a few pictures will follow... A-4.... We missed you.....but we will be missing the next few! Heading back to Ohio tomorrow and will return for our closing on 2/22/2013. Thanks to all for a great time and meeting all. Have A Merry Christmas!

We sure wish we could have been there tonight. So much to celebrate and hear about. Hope your design was successful. Hope HotRod closed and is happy with her house. And hope you all enjoyed each others company tonight.

Our sequence of events starts tomorrow when I FINALLY retire after 42 years in the Nuclear Power industry. It's a little scarey, but I'm more than ready. Friday afternoon we close on the sale of our house here in TN. Saturday we start packing the house to send to storage so we can move to TV on the 27th. Here we go !!!!

[junction29]

Anyone interested in doing this again on Wednesday, December 19th? There are a few of us from A-4's spreadsheet that will be in TV during that week.

The short answer is yes!

Just got back from Evans Prairie, putting faces to names, what a great bunch.

We are not going to gush too much because it wouldn't be fair to those of us who couldn't make it.

But it was a great crowd and great night.

See you on the 19th, what time and where at?

[WVMtnBoy]

Hi Everyone!!! What a night it has been. The 1st Gilly Gathering has come and gone and I do believe that everyone had a fantastic time. I know that Janice and I most certainly did. Thanks to Terry Bishop for being our official social coordinator and obtaining some very nice accommodations at Evans Prairie Country Club. We met at 5:00 for drinks and introductions followed by a really nice dinner on the lanai at the CC. We even managed to add to the group when Gayle and Mike showed up. These two were recruited by Andy & Wendy who ran into them and found out that they are also going to build in Gilchrist.

Condolences to those of you who weren't or couldn't make it. This might have been the first but I can assure you that IT WILL NOT BE THE LAST!!! :pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

Terry really surprised Janice, Hotrod and I with our official Gillbilly drinking glass. I've got a pic of Hotrod getting hers and a pic of her holding same. It won't be long until all of us are together celebrating closing, birthdays and just anything that deserves celebrating!!!

Thank you all for being our friends!!!

PS - Freddie, now would be a good time for you and Shawn to jump in and get your feet wet...lol

[WVMtnBoy]

Just more of us having a great time in Gillyland!!!

[WVMtnBoy]

The short answer is yes!

Just got back from Evans Prairie, putting faces to names, what a great bunch.

We are not going to gush too much because it wouldn't be fair to those of us who couldn't make it.

But it was a great crowd and great night.

See you on the 19th, what time and where at?

:agree:

Oh please Junction...please do gush!!!!

[WVMtnBoy]

After having so much fun tonight, I'd like to quote a dear friend of mine in describing this area:

"I think this is going to be a cracking good neighborhood!"

Couldn't have said it better myself!

[chiefrose]

The short answer is yes!

Just got back from Evans Prairie, putting faces to names, what a great bunch.

We are not going to gush too much because it wouldn't be fair to those of us who couldn't make it.

But it was a great crowd and great night.

See you on the 19th, what time and where at?

I would be willing to coordinate but it would be easier for someone that is aleady there full time to make arrangements.

And yes, those of us not already there are jealous....:sad:

[Lpierleo]

:pepper2:A4, Congratulations on your retirement, 42 years is quite an accomplishment! Good luck with your closing and then the packing begins. Just think, it brings you that much closer to TV. Happy packing and safe travels.

Rusty, thanks for the pictures. They were fun to see even if we couldn't be there.:beer3:

Enjoy everyone. :MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot:

Would love to make the 19th, but we don't arrive until the 31st, but should be ready for the next one after that.

[kittygilchrist]

a wonderful group of neighbors! so pleased to meet you all.
Kitty, 2961 Amherst, design appt Dec 26. I'll miss your next gathering. waah.

[Yankee Quilter]

What fun it looks like you all had! I will repeat the "jealous" line! If anyone there wants not o wait to the 19th .... We would. Love to meet you next week! Just let me know!
Great pix!!!

[Merchantspoint]

We have put a hold on a lot in Gilchrist, and the excitement is growing. Looking forward to being an official “Villager” and living the dream.:pepper2:

[CalcTeacher]

We have put a hold on a lot in Gilchrist, and the excitement is growing. Looking forward to being an official “Villager” and living the dream.:pepper2:

Welcome! My husband and I are in Section 209 on lot 32. What section did you put your hold on?

You will love this thread and get a lot of good info here!

[kittygilchrist]

google map during construction.
view from my lot that makes me feel like a very Giddy Gilly!
Kitty from Gainesville

[kittygilchrist]

view of lot 210-113 at the friendly tee of Destin hole 3.

[Merchantspoint]

Welcome! My husband and I are in Section 209 on lot 32. What section did you put your hold on?

You will love this thread and get a lot of good info here!

We are in Section 210 on lot 60.

[MSG@TV]

We sure wish we could have been there tonight. So much to celebrate and hear about. Hope your design was successful. Hope HotRod closed and is happy with her house. And hope you all enjoyed each others company tonight.

Our sequence of events starts tomorrow when I FINALLY retire after 42 years in the Nuclear Power industry. It's a little scarey, but I'm more than ready. Friday afternoon we close on the sale of our house here in TN. Saturday we start packing the house to send to storage so we can move to TV on the 27th. Here we go !!!!

Warmest congrats on your retirement and closing on your TN home. Wishing you our best. :pepper2:

[batman911]

view of lot 210-113 at the friendly tee of Destin hole 3.

Very nice view lot Kittygilchrist.

[cgalloway6]

view of lot 210-113 at the friendly tee of Destin hole 3.

Kitty you are the lucky winner of one of the prettiest views in the whole place. I was trying to hold out for #113 from June 6 when we bought a lot in 205 until our design meeting Oct 1 and they didn't release 210 until a month after our design was done. We did switch to a lot just across Destin hole #1 from you in 208 and I'm very happy with the view we have. I've added a few pictures from our "back yard" back when we had the design meeting. Our closing is the 21st of this month and we can't wait to see the finished house and what the view looks like from the lanai and thru the pocket sliders from the living room.
I'd still love to see your view when your house is built. Have you decided on the model?

[CalcTeacher]

Kitty you are the lucky winner of one of the prettiest views in the whole place. I was trying to hold out for #113 from June 6 when we bought a lot in 205 until our design meeting Oct 1 and they didn't release 210 until a month after our design was done. We did switch to a lot just across Destin hole #1 from you in 208 and I'm very happy with the view we have. I've added a few pictures from our "back yard" back when we had the design meeting. Our closing is the 21st of this month and we can't wait to see the finished house and what the view looks like from the lanai and thru the pocket sliders from the living room.
I'd still love to see your view when your house is built. Have you decided on the model?

Now I know why those gc lots with a waterview are so coveted! Kitty and CGalloway: your vantage points are spectacular!

[Yankee Quilter]

These Gillys will have backyard neighbors for a view! Anyone out there with a reservation on 209-85 on Amherst? We should get to know each other!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

And I'm looking for whoever got 210 lots 70 & 72. I'm your dang neighbor:-)

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Kitty and Merchant. If you want to get on the Spreadsheet, send me a PM or email. RJ900@comcast.net

A-4
210.71

[kittygilchrist]

cg, I am breathless over the view! 114 is exceptional as well. I'm building a lantana and breaking the piggy bank to put on the biggest possible pool, hot tub and cage, and cage will run the full width of the lot. full moon rises over the lake, so hope to have many gatherings for the neighborhood.
Miss Kitty

[Twinspin60]

Just arrived home from the first of many Gillbilly Gatherings! What a great time! I am sure that a few pictures will follow... A-4.... We missed you.....but we will be missing the next few! Heading back to Ohio tomorrow and will return for our closing on 2/22/2013. Thanks to all for a great time and meeting all. Have A Merry Christmas!

Just catching up on the happenings of this thread--too busy at work and trying to tie up all the loose ends before the holidays and close. Glad everyone had a great time at the 1st official Gillbilly blast :pepper2: Was it you with the Ohio State cap on in the picture --or is there another fan? Be prepared for a shock whan you reach North as it was only 28 this morning with a heavy frost--good bye sunny warm days for awhile :sad:

[Twinspin60]

A-1
Congrats on your retirement--did you sleep in today? Best of luck in the packing and moving and hope to meet up with you when we close in Jan. Jim's working on his 37th year of work, but has a few more years to go--unfortunatly healthcare retirement benefits are somewhat lacking :cus:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

OKAY YOU PEOPLE :bigbow:
I DON'T NEED NO GILLY PARTY TO HAVE A GOOD TIME
Here's a picture of Cathy and me at my dang retirement dinner tonight. Saturday there's a big event scheduled. I'd rather be having an event with all of you ;)
7417

[Teryl1949]

Congratulations!! We did miss you last night!

[Richard1366]

The view from Calc's lanai, double click on the thumbnail...

[shcisamax]

Kind of TV version of the yellow brick road.

[jimbo2012]

We were thinking about going not for but after dinner & happy hour at 8:00.

Live Music at Evans Prairie!!
"The Difference"
Saturday Dec. 8th, 7:00-9:30pm

http://www.evansprairierestaurant.com/images/front.png

Time for a new face! Come spend your Saturday night at the latest and greatest country club in the Villages. Listen to Joel of "The Difference" as you dine or have some cocktails and dance. Either way your guaranteed to have a great time.
Keep the party going..
Late Night Happy Hour 8-10pm
1/2 price well liquor drinks
1/2 price domestic drafts
1/2 price house wines

[jimbo2012]

We fell in love with a home already built on a much larger lot like 118 x 100, room for a future pool if wish, (have to keep up with Hotrod)

It facing exactly the way I wanted to solar orientation, we close Jan 2nd.
:MOJE_whot::clap2:

I'll post a few pic's later.

[chiefrose]

We fell in love with a home already built on a much larger lot like 118 x 100, room for a future pool if wish, (have to keep up with Hotrod)

It facing exactly the way I wanted to solar orientation, we close Jan 2nd.
:MOJE_whot::clap2:

I'll post a few pic's later.

Sounds goord. Glad to hear you found exactly what you wanted.

[Yankee Quilter]

We fell in love with a home already built on a much larger lot like 118 x 100, room for a future pool if wish, (have to keep up with Hotrod)

It facing exactly the way I wanted to solar orientation, we close Jan 2nd.
:MOJE_whot::clap2:

I'll post a few pic's later.

Congratulations! What a find, will enjoy the pictures! What Village???

[Teryl1949]

So where is it? And congratulations!

[jimbo2012]

The opposite end of Ridgwood Path a inside corner #91

[laackley]

We fell in love with a home already built on a much larger lot like 118 x 100, room for a future pool if wish, (have to keep up with Hotrod)

It facing exactly the way I wanted to solar orientation, we close Jan 2nd.
:MOJE_whot::clap2:

I'll post a few pic's later.

That' what happens when you have the time to drive around and look at all the spec homes.

We gave up our lot with design plans for May 2013 and bought a spec home with a larger lot with room for a spa. We close on January 4!

Lorraine

[Teryl1949]

Thats a nice!

[shcisamax]

We fell in love with a home already built on a much larger lot like 118 x 100, room for a future pool if wish, (have to keep up with Hotrod)

It facing exactly the way I wanted to solar orientation, we close Jan 2nd.
:MOJE_whot::clap2:

I'll post a few pic's later.

Are you kidding? All that research and design craziness and you found what you wanted already built? Where and what the heck is it?

[MSG@TV]

We fell in love with a home already built on a much larger lot like 118 x 100, room for a future pool if wish, (have to keep up with Hotrod)

It facing exactly the way I wanted to solar orientation, we close Jan 2nd.
:MOJE_whot::clap2:

I'll post a few pic's later.

Congrats, Jimbo. Please forgive me for asking something personal, but did that entail your forfeiting your deposit? The reason I'm asking is because we recently discovered that the lot we've reserved is inches short of adding the stretch we want. We've gone back to the drawing board and searched for lots that might be close to meeting our needs, and even letting go of some of our other wants with respect to orientation, etc. (Figuring out lot dimensions is no easy task)! After much work, we've discovered that there are fewer lots available that meet our dimensional needs, except those that have a very high lot premium on the golf course. When we compare the costs of those to re-sales, the re-sales seem better priced, with mature landscaping and all the other amenities that people have added over the years. Since we put a full year's deposit down, we are really in a quandry. I thought building our own would enable us to get what we want; instead we are feeling really stuck. Still, glad it worked out for you, but was wondering how, if you don't mind my asking.

[Yankee Quilter]

Congrats, Jimbo. Please forgive me for asking something personal, but did that entail your forfeiting your deposit? The reason I'm asking is because we recently discovered that the lot we've reserved is inches short of adding the stretch we want. We've gone back to the drawing board and searched for lots that might be close to meeting our needs, and even letting go of some of our other wants with respect to orientation, etc. (Figuring out lot dimensions is no easy task)! After much work, we've discovered that there are fewer lots available that meet our dimensional needs, except those that have a very high lot premium on the golf course. When we compare the costs of those to re-sales, the re-sales seem better priced, with mature landscaping and all the other amenities that people have added over the years. Since we put a full year's deposit down, we are really in a quandry. I thought building our own would enable us to get what we want; instead we are feeling really stuck. Still, glad it worked out for you, but was wondering how, if you don't mind my asking.

Our rep told us that the deposit can go for another lot or any spec, but not for a resale even if TV is listing it ... Sorry to give you that news .... We are going down tomorrow for design on Mon. But have all day Sun. with our rep looking at specs.and lots. I was hoping lots on Bluebeard Ct would open up .....not yet!
Good luck with your pursuit!

[junction29]

We fell in love with a home already built on a much larger lot like 118 x 100, room for a future pool if wish, (have to keep up with Hotrod)

It facing exactly the way I wanted to solar orientation, we close Jan 2nd.
:MOJE_whot::clap2:

I'll post a few pic's later.

Hi Both,
Well done and Congratulations.

Just a little worried about the closing on the 2nd January, will you both have recovered from the New Years Eve Gilly party by then?:pepper2::pepper2:

Yes we will come out on Saturday, 8pm it is!

[junction29]

That' what happens when you have the time to drive around and look at all the spec homes.

We gave up our lot with design plans for May 2013 and bought a spec home with a larger lot with room for a spa. We close on January 4!

Lorraine

Hi Lorraine,

Well done and congratulations on your closing.:pepper2::pepper2:

Unlike Jimbo, you have a few days to get over the New Year before closing

Where is your new home?

[jimbo2012]

Are you kidding? All that research and design craziness and you found what you wanted already built? Where and what the heck is it?

I'm willinging sell all 14 versions of the Whispering Ping for 3 Coronas.:22yikes:

Congrats, Jimbo. Please forgive me for asking something personal, but did that entail your forfeiting your deposit?.

I also had a year deal at $7500, this morning at the transfer of lots the agreement credited that and I had to add an amount to make up a total of 10%

Hi Both,
Well done and Congratulations.

Just a little worried about the closing on the 2nd January, will you both have recovered from the New Years Eve Gilly party by then?:pepper2::pepper2:

Yes we will come out on Saturday, 8pm it is!

Se you guys there to party hearty, tks


.

[jimbo2012]

A few shots

[jimbo2012]

So this was supposed to simple install a spa with solar, no problem, on the original lot.

Now the landscaping is a major project.:mad:

Now I said who needs a pool there's so many at the rec centers, right?

Noooooo Cathy wants to look at pools next week, :cryin2: nice to have the space, it's an inside corner.

By the way the golf cart garage is extra deep like a double.

[Rbgold]

Jimbo,
We are soooooo happy for you! :coolsmiley: Bet you can't wait until January 2!!!
Wishing you and Cathy all the fun, happiness and good times in you new home!

Rona & Bill

PS - I think you're undercutting the value of your various designs. I would hold out for more Coronas!

[shcisamax]

Amazing. Life is so funny. But if you hadn't done all the research you might not have seen the value in the spec. It looks lovely. Congrats to you both. You can now breathe. Tomorrow they will have your name sprayed on in the window with SOLD. You're done. Now you can obsess on the landscaping. That will keep you busy easily until spring.

[WVMtnBoy]

We fell in love with a home already built on a much larger lot like 118 x 100, room for a future pool if wish, (have to keep up with Hotrod)

It facing exactly the way I wanted to solar orientation, we close Jan 2nd.
:MOJE_whot::clap2:

I'll post a few pic's later.

Congrats, Jimbo!!! Where is the lot located???

[WVMtnBoy]

We were thinking about going not for but after dinner & happy hour at 8:00.

Live Music at Evans Prairie!!
"The Difference"
Saturday Dec. 8th, 7:00-9:30pm

http://www.evansprairierestaurant.com/images/front.png

Time for a new face! Come spend your Saturday night at the latest and greatest country club in the Villages. Listen to Joel of "The Difference" as you dine or have some cocktails and dance. Either way your guaranteed to have a great time.
Keep the party going..
Late Night Happy Hour 8-10pm
1/2 price well liquor drinks
1/2 price domestic drafts
1/2 price house wines

Janice and I are in!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

SOLD
We just got back from closing and dinner. That's two celebrations two nights in a row. Now we've got 3 weeks to pack and get to TV.

Hey Jimbo . . . . Congrats on the new house. Looks nice. So happy the celestial orientation is facing the right angle of the dangle

[Lpierleo]

Jimbo, Contratulations to you and Carol. That is so exciting and will be January 2nd before you know it! Very happy for you both.

[jimbo2012]

Congrats, Jimbo!!! Where is the lot located???

Still in 215, lot in SE corner #91 on Ridgewood

SOLD
We just got back from closing and dinner. That's two celebrations two nights in a row. Now we've got 3 weeks to pack and get to TV.

Hey Jimbo . . . . Congrats on the new house. Looks nice. So happy the celestial orientation is facing the right angle of the dangle

Congrats to U too, get packing & get your collective butts down here.

Jimbo, Contratulations to you and Cathy. That is so exciting and will be January 2nd before you know it! Very happy for you both.

tks

[junction29]

A few shots

Hi Both,
That looks really good, there look a lot of room at the back beyond the birdcage if you want to go out further for Cathy's pool!:mmmm:

[jimbo2012]

Amazing. Life is so funny. But if you hadn't done all the research you might not have seen the value in the spec. It looks lovely. Congrats to you both. You can now breathe. Tomorrow they will have your name sprayed on in the window with SOLD. You're done. Now you can obsess on the landscaping. That will keep you busy easily until spring.

We agree our research in the build idea was not wasted time, that learning curve will be applied here now. It just harder to do things with the walls already up.

We moved the sold sign this morning, having just finished moving about 10 days ago into storage in NY means it all needs to get packed again in 3 weeks....oh fun.

yes the landscaping will take some thought. Several months ago I hooked up with a licensed landscape architect to do all the planning etc,
he'll have a lot more to work with here he has really nice portfolio.
We want to do something outside the box....time will tell.

[jimbo2012]

Hi Both,
That looks really good, there look a lot of room at the back beyond the birdcage if you want to go out further for Cathy's pool!:mmmm:

Yes I have the room, about 20-30' to the street. Not sure if I have any $$$ left...:cryin2:

I think a pool will wait till the fall, just the spa because I already have it.

[laackley]

Hi Lorraine,

Well done and congratulations on your closing.:pepper2::pepper2:

Unlike Jimbo, you have a few days to get over the New Year before closing

Where is your new home?

We stayed in Fernandina, moved from Allaire Loop in unit 206 to Niblick Court in unit 205. Corner lot on a cul de sac with 5 houses. We are at 28 days and counting!

Lorraine

[Trish Crocker]

Is anyone planning a get together this week? Steve and I are down until the 17th and would love to meet some of our potential neighbors.

[WVMtnBoy]

Is anyone planning a get together this week? Steve and I are down until the 17th and would love to meet some of our potential neighbors.

It appears that Jimbo wants to do Happy Hour cocktails at Evans Prairie Country Club on Buena Vista Blvd at 8:00pm. Janice and I are in. Any other takers that are gonna be in the area on Wednesday???

[WVMtnBoy]

Well folks, the first batch of Gilly Grog is in the fermenter. I don't have high hopes for it due to my inexperience and some technical problems during the process. :yuck: If it even starts to ferment we'll proceed and see what happens. I understand that the male part of Junction29 has volunteered to sample the first product since he is the one that got this whole thing started!!!

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

[junction29]

Well folks, the first batch of Gilly Grog is in the fermenter. I don't have high hopes for it due to my inexperience and some technical problems during the process. :yuck: If it even starts to ferment we'll proceed and see what happens. I understand that the male part of Junction29 has volunteered to sample the first product since he is the one that got this whole thing started!!!

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

Hic and may God have mercy on my stomach:sing::sing:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Well folks, the first batch of Gilly Grog is in the fermenter. I don't have high hopes for it due to my inexperience and some technical problems during the process. :yuck: If it even starts to ferment we'll proceed and see what happens. I understand that the male part of Junction29 has volunteered to sample the first product since he is the one that got this whole thing started!!!

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

I should know this, coming from Appalachia and all, but them home breweries don't blow up do they? Or am I thinking about a still? Be careful there Mayor.

[junction29]

It appears that Jimbo wants to do Happy Hour cocktails at Evans Prairie Country Club on Buena Vista Blvd at 8:00pm. Janice and I are in. Any other takers that are gonna be in the area on Wednesday???

Wednesday?

We thought it was tonight :mad:

Or is there two, Tonight and Wednesday?

Must be the thought of the home brew making us confused :sing:

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

We agree. This was our first meeting with our new neighbors. Hope for many more. We had a great time meeting all of you. We are back home in Illinois and look forward to being back by Feb 1. Our closing is Feb 20. It is amazing. You all have a wonderful Christmas.

[jimbo2012]

Wednesday?

We thought it was tonight :mad:

Or is there two, Tonight and Wednesday?

Must be the thought of the home brew making us confused :sing:

To-nite my friend at 8:00, see you there..........

[A-4 Skyhawk]

:plane:GO NAVY:plane:
Sorry all you Army Dudes :police:

[Trish Crocker]

was anyone at Evans Prairie tonight? Steve and I were there..we went to a few tables asking if they were from Gilchrist until management started looking at us funny :)..Let us know when you are getting together again...and leave word at the hostess station so we can find you.

[hotrodgirl]

:22yikes:Yikes!!! Just checked in after several days of unpacking and entertaining and was amazed at all the wonderful posts!
Firstly, Jumbo and Cathy, many good wishes to you both on finding the spec of your dreams! I am thrilled for you vote as that will allow you to move more quickly and settle in! Much luck to you you both!
And hope everyone had a good time tonite. I looked too late:cryin2:
A-4, you are now retired and soon heading our way! Can't wait for you to get here so we can all celebrate together! Nice picture of you and Cathy by the way.
A reminder I am hosting a cocktail party/open house Friday Dec 14th beginning around 4 PM. Come on over and meet your neighbors! Look forward to seeing you all!

[hotrodgirl]

Forgot to say a very heartfelt "Thank You" to everyone for their well wishes regarding my closing! I love my new home, am still working on it and settling in, and am anxious to see all of yours! Thanks again to all my new friends!!!

[jimbo2012]

was anyone at Evans Prairie tonight? Steve and I were there..we went to a few tables asking if they were from Gilchrist until management started looking at us funny :)..Let us know when you are getting together again...and leave word at the hostess station so we can find you.


we we're there, sorry we missed you guys

[junction29]

was anyone at Evans Prairie tonight? Steve and I were there..we went to a few tables asking if they were from Gilchrist until management started looking at us funny :)..Let us know when you are getting together again...and leave word at the hostess station so we can find you.

Hi Trish & Steve,
There were 6 of us from Gilchrist there from 8pm tonight. :sing:

Really sorry we missed you and that is a good idea about the hostess table, although we didn't have a meal, just a few drinks and we were sat in the 'lounge' area.

Hopefully we will see you guys at the next 'gathering'

[Yankee Quilter]

We missed you all and did not know it! Wednesday?

Ok guys, tomorrow is the design appointment! We spent the morning with our rep and made some some decisions, put more money in the financials and cannot wait!

Met our next door neighbor yesterday, nice nice, and a beautiful home! Are you ready for this coincidence . .. She's a quilter... We could get into trouble!

Cannot wait til March!

We will be cruising the neighborhood for a few days ... Hope to meet you.

[CaptJohn]

Forgot to say a very heartfelt "Thank You" to everyone for their well wishes regarding my closing! I love my new home, am still working on it and settling in, and am anxious to see all of yours! Thanks again to all my new friends!!!

:welcome: back to the cyber world of TOTV! Happy to hear your closing and move went well. That's a lot of hard work to get the house in order by next Friday. You must be a really efficient person! Cheerio.

[kittygilchrist]

My bro is a brewer, also a chem engineer, and makes a fine beer. Luck to you on the first batch!

[Trish Crocker]

Hi Trish & Steve,
There were 6 of us from Gilchrist there from 8pm tonight. :sing:

Really sorry we missed you and that is a good idea about the hostess table, although we didn't have a meal, just a few drinks and we were sat in the 'lounge' area.

Hopefully we will see you guys at the next 'gathering'

We were in the outside lounge area...did you notice the two people that looked like super models? Ordering $100 bottles of champagne and then dancing like Fred and Ginger?...that wasn't us. Hope to catch you all next time!

[junction29]

We missed you all and did not know it! Wednesday?

Ok guys, tomorrow is the design appointment! We spent the morning with our rep and made some some decisions, put more money in the financials and cannot wait!

Met our next door neighbor yesterday, nice nice, and a beautiful home! Are you ready for this coincidence . .. She's a quilter... We could get into trouble!

Cannot wait til March!

We will be cruising the neighborhood for a few days ... Hope to meet you.

Good luck with the design, it is a hectic couple of days :crap2:

What is the rumour for Wednesday, getting a bit confused and not had any of Rusty's Home Brew English Bitter yet!

is there a get together planned for Wednesday or not?:pray::pray:

[WVMtnBoy]

I should know this, coming from Appalachia and all, but them home breweries don't blow up do they? Or am I thinking about a still? Be careful there Mayor.

Yes, after living in TN you should know that it's stills that blow up. The worst thing that can happen here is to have a lot of blow off from the fermentation or a bottle blow up due to over priming with sugar. Geez, I hope that doesn't happen. If it does then the Gilly Grogg will be banned to some undisclosed location outside of the house...lol.

On the other hand, I was afraid that I had killed the yeast by putting it in the wort while the wort was too hot but it's bubbling away and that means it fermenting. Heaven only know what Andy's gonna have to try in a few weeks.

:beer3::beer3::beer3:

[WVMtnBoy]

I am so sorry for being confused about the meet & greet! You see, things go straight to pieces when our social coordinator (Terry) leaves!!! I sincerely apologize for my confusion and missed company. I promise that I will try to be better in the future.

I'm willing to try it again on 12/12 @ 8:00 if anyone wants to do it or I'll see everyone at Carol's on Friday (if I get an invitation)...lol

[Teryl1949]

Good luck.... Had our design last week with Pam Sherwood. She was great. TV are a well oiled machine even with the design. They really make it as easy as possible even with enough decisions to make ones head explode. Enjoy.... It's an unforgettable experience and kind of like a rite of passage to becoming an official Villager!

Now as for the Wednesday get together....am I going to have to fly down there and get another one planned?........well, OK....this Ohio weather stinks!

[kittygilchrist]

How about Carol's address and a time. She said it's byo cocktails and hors however you spell itses? Is it at 4?
Miss Kitty

[Trish Crocker]

We'll be there Wednesday...should we put flowers in our lapels?

[junction29]

We'll be there Wednesday...should we put flowers in our lapels?

Where Wednesday and what time?

We will be carrying a rolled-up copy of the London Times and carrying a Red Carnation, it worked when we first met the WV's so we will try it again. :pray:

If James Bond can get away with it, i don't see why we can't?

Teryl1949, as social secretary, can't you still organise meets if we promise faithfully to say how well it went? :crap2::crap2::crap2::crap2::crap2:

You never know it might dispel the Ohio - missing TV blues!

[junction29]

Yes, after living in TN you should know that it's stills that blow up. The worst thing that can happen here is to have a lot of blow off from the fermentation or a bottle blow up due to over priming with sugar. Geez, I hope that doesn't happen. If it does then the Gilly Grogg will be banned to some undisclosed location outside of the house...lol.

On the other hand, I was afraid that I had killed the yeast by putting it in the wort while the wort was too hot but it's bubbling away and that means it fermenting. Heaven only know what Andy's gonna have to try in a few weeks.

:beer3::beer3::beer3:

I am starting to get a bit nervous about this upcoming tasting! :jester::jester:

Probably need to increase my Corona intake to give my stomach a bit of a beer proof lining. :pray::pray:

[Teryl1949]

Keep me posted and send pictures! Have toast for us and watch to see if they move dirt this week! Wine for me a d a diet beverage for Teryl!

terry

[Trish Crocker]

I'm thinkin Evans Prairie at 8....see you then!

[hotrodgirl]

I have to quit being so busy trying to tidy up around here and get settled in!
I will try to make it Wwdnesday to see you all, and am still planning on hosting a neighborhood get together for Friday. Yes, things will likely be in a bit of disarray, but we'll make it work somehow!! So please stop by anytime after 4 and say hello, have some apps and a few good drinks!
Address:
3037 Amherst Way
:beer3:

[hotrodgirl]

Terry, I also had Pam Sherwood! That is so funny as you and I are direct next door neighbors! She was awesome to work with and I am happy that you had the benefit of her experience! Come on down and join the party!!

[WVMtnBoy]

I'm thinkin Evans Prairie at 8....see you then!

Okay...How about this. Janice and I will be at Evans Prairie CC at 8:00pm on Wednesday, December 12 for anyone who wants to do a meet & greet over cocktails. We'll be in the outside lounge area and I'll have a GilBilly sign on the table. That way there will be no confusion...I hope!

See you there!

I sure wish Terry were here to coordinate all of this! I'll be keeping an eye on your lot for signs of construction! Hurry Back!!!

[WVMtnBoy]

I am starting to get a bit nervous about this upcoming tasting! :jester::jester:

Probably need to increase my Corona intake to give my stomach a bit of a beer proof lining. :pray::pray:

Don't worry too much about the tasting. I don't have high hopes for this first batch. The directions weren't too good and I'm afraid I've made too many mistakes...lol! I wouldn't inflict anything on you that I have doubts about but the Gilly Grog is still bubbling away! :oops:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Don't worry too much about the tasting. I don't have high hopes for this first batch. The directions weren't too good and I'm afraid I've made too many mistakes...lol! I wouldn't inflict anything on you that I have doubts about but the Gilly Grog is still bubbling away! :oops:

How long does it take to COOK UP A BATCH ?? :beer3:
Up here we can get a few gallons of Moon Shine in a good evening :wine:

[WVMtnBoy]

Well, it has to ferment which takes about 6 days to complete, then resting in the bottle for about a week and then aging which takes about 2 weeks so figure about a month until we'll know if I've produced anything that's drinkable. The quality that this has over the 'shine is the aging process!!! rofl This is tough for an impatient person like me!!!!

[Teryl1949]

So do we! Cold, gray and rainy here!

[jimbo2012]

Okay...How about this. Janice and I will be at Evans Prairie CC at 8:00pm on Wednesday, December 12 for anyone who wants to do a meet & greet over cocktails. We'll be in the outside lounge area and I'll have a GilBilly sign on the table. That way there will be no confusion...I hope!

See you there!



Live Music at Evans Prairie!!
"Diamonds and Spurs"

Wednesday Dec. 12th, 6:30-9:30pm

Come on down to the prairie and enjoy the fun sounds of Diamonds and Spurs. Jump on the dance floor and try out some line dancing or move your body to the music. See you then, save me a dance!
Keep the party going..
Late Night Happy Hour 8-10pm
1/2 price well liquor drinks
1/2 price domestic drafts
1/2 price house wines


Be there!

..

[Twinspin60]

Gosh--you guys have been way too busy in GillyLand while we're braving the cold and rain up North--we need some sun! :cold: Hotrod I hope you're not too exhausted by all the unpacking and entertaining and will have time for a cocktail or two come January. We've been busy trying to tie up all the loose ends of the insurance/furniture/possibly moving some items down,etc. A lot to take care of. Rusty--how's our house? Is it finished and ready for us? We'll be thinking of you all on Wednesday--it's Jim X-mas party so we'll toast as we're missing another fun evening in GillyLand :grumpy: Have fun and enjoy.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

If you get bored in between social events and want something to do, Cathy and I have about 16,000 pounds of stuff to be packed. :grumpy: I will feed you :icon_hungry: and keep you in beverages :wine::beer3:

[jimbo2012]

So U want us to choose between unpacking furniture or playing golf.........ummmm, you're a great guy but golf wins out :D

[hotrodgirl]

Jill and I plan on coming Wednesday! So hope to see you all there... Yippee! No worries, Twin! I always have time for a cocktail and will host again in Jan or Feb. Hope to see many of you on Friday at my place. No need to bring a thing. Trish, hope you are still in town and can make it over! The house definitely won't be together, but either will I! This, however, is the fun part!

[jimbo2012]

Now no leaving early this time Carol, we close the place!!!!!!!

:wine: :shrug: :beer3:

[chiefrose]

Okay...How about this. Janice and I will be at Evans Prairie CC at 8:00pm on Wednesday, December 12 for anyone who wants to do a meet & greet over cocktails. We'll be in the outside lounge area and I'll have a GilBilly sign on the table. That way there will be no confusion...I hope!

See you there!

I sure wish Terry were here to coordinate all of this! I'll be keeping an eye on your lot for signs of construction! Hurry Back!!!


Any chance of also doing this on Wednesday, December 19th at 8:00??? That is when Ann Marie and I will be down. I also know from the spreadsheet that there are two other couples that will be in TV that week.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Chiefrose
how long will you be there? Cathy and I arrive for good on the 27th or 28th

[CalcTeacher]

Chiefrose
how long will you be there? Cathy and I arrive for good on the 27th or 28th

A4: Ed and I should be there for 2 days starting on the 27th...just bringing down a truck load of stuff from VA while I'm on winter break. Would LOVE to meet face-to-face.

Or, maybe that week, instead of the "usual" Wednesday night happy hour we could do Thursday night or Friday night.

[kittygilchrist]

Anybody interested in a Gillytogether for the New Year?? I'll be back down for my design appt and staying in Eleanor Villas. It would be fun to find a celebration where we can all hang out.

[chiefrose]

Chiefrose
how long will you be there? Cathy and I arrive for good on the 27th or 28th

A-4

We have to leave on the 21st. Intend on coming back halfway thru our build, which should be sometime in february.

[WVMtnBoy]

Okay everyone, here's your long awaited pics. The house is beautiful!!! The cabinets are installed along with the tile floor and most of the electric. There are some loose wires on the kitchen island but your carpet was laid today. It won't be long for you guys!

:crap2:

[WVMtnBoy]

Just because I've kept you waiting so long here are a few more to tide you over!!! The pics of the cabinets are a little dark but don't worry because they look wonderful!

:pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

[Teryl1949]

Cool! Hey twin....us Buckeye Billies should get together up here in Ohio! Are the "twins" in?

[kittygilchrist]

omg, I have to hire you to watch over my place being built and put my initials in cement!

[Lpierleo]

Twin, nice pictures. Kitchen cabinets look very pretty. It won't be long now. I am sure you are very excited!:pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

[Lpierleo]

Just saw Kitty's post about New Years. We will be arriving in TV on Monday the 31st around 1:00 pm. :2excited: We would love to host but I am still recovering from my ankle surgery therefore, don't feel we could commit this year. That would mean Rich would have to be both the set up and clean up comittee:22yikes: Last year we went with several others to the Colony Rec Center, where they provided a band, noise makers and champagne at midnight. it was BYOB and appetizers. :smiley:Was wondering if someone there now could find out if perhaps Captiva might be doing something similar? :bigbow:If not, perhaps we could all meet up at the Evan's Prairie watering hole? Just some ideas for those that will be there for New Years. We would also like to meet with those which are going to be there and we will only be down for a week this time. :beer3:Linda and Rich

[Lpierleo]

Just saw on another thread that Evan's Prairie does have a band playing called " Three for the Road" beginning at 7:00pm on New Years Eve. No particulars are listed on their website such as reservations accepted, dinner required, events, etc. Might be a good option?

[batman911]

Okay everyone, here's your long awaited pics. The house is beautiful!!! The cabinets are installed along with the tile floor and most of the electric. There are some loose wires on the kitchen island but your carpet was laid today. It won't be long for you guys!

:crap2:

Very nice. Is that a wine rack I see in the kitchen? :)

[maparker50]

We are closing on 12/28/12 and moving to our new home on Hollyhock Way on 01/14/13. We originally were building an Iris on Ridgewood Path but traded and purchased a finished Lantana that matched our likes and needs therefore skipping design, building, waiting, etc. Look forward to meeting neighbors in Fernandina and Gilchrist in a few weeks. Cheers!

[Lpierleo]

To anyone here New Years Eve,
I just called Evans Prairie, they do have the band, Three for the Road, from 7-11 pm, when they close. It is their regular menu and they may have a couple dinner specials, but that is it. Who closes at 11:00PM on New Years? :rolleyes:

Who is going to be in TV for New Years, and is anyone interested in getting together or have plans already been made? Thanks.:MOJE_whot:

[Rbgold]

:coolsmiley:

Congratulations!!! Wishing you all the best!

[WVMtnBoy]

I'm sure that a lot of us will be here for New Years. What's everyone's preference? Would you like to do it at someones home or try to find an outside venue that doesn't close at 11:00? How many are we talking about????

[Yankee Quilter]

Papers signed, closing 3/1 ... We be Gillies!!!!

[kittygilchrist]

hurray for Gillies! Welcome Yankee.

[jimbo2012]

Papers signed, closing 3/1 ... We be Gillies!!!!
:coolsmiley:

we will see you tonite?

[Yankee Quilter]

Yes, see you there!

[junction29]

Yes, see you there!

Congratulations and welcome.

Really good to meet you both tonight, another great couple to the neighbourhood. :welcome: :ho::welcome:

[batman911]

Flying Sunday night. In TV by Monday afternoon. May be in Gilchrist Tuesday (18th) to take a look at our neighborhood. Design starts 19th. Hope to meet you all during our visit.

[junction29]

Flying Sunday night. In TV by Monday afternoon. May be in Gilchrist Tuesday (18th) to take a look at our neighborhood. Design starts 19th. Hope to meet you all during our visit.

Hi Batman911
We close on the 17th, feel free to pop in and say hello when you arrive. :2excited:

Look forward to meeting you. :wave:

Will you be around at New Year? :pray:

[Twinspin60]

Okay everyone, here's your long awaited pics. The house is beautiful!!! The cabinets are installed along with the tile floor and most of the electric. There are some loose wires on the kitchen island but your carpet was laid today. It won't be long for you guys!

:crap2:

Rusty--can't say thanks enough for the pictures and we're so surprised with the progress! Sorry it's taken a few days to reply but had a few holiday parties and late evenings make for tired and cranky people :rant-rave: We are more than ready to pakc up our belongings and move right in!! All our friends up North are extremely jealous. I think we're quite happy with our choices that we made--can't wait to see it for real but you made it fun each week by posting these pictures!

[Twinspin60]

Cool! Hey twin....us Buckeye Billies should get together up here in Ohio! Are the "twins" in?

Yes--I'll PM you and we can try to plan something for after X-mas and before we head down on the 3rd. Can't wait!

[Twinspin60]

Very nice. Is that a wine rack I see in the kitchen? :)

Thank you and yes the wine rack was one of the changes we made--moved the pantry from the kitchen to the laundry--put in the wine rack and moved the stationary tub from the laundry to the garage. Loved the wine rack from another model--asked about it and Lisa our designer was able to do it. So if anyone hasn't designed as yet--anything is possible to move around--just ask.

[WVMtnBoy]

Hi Everyone! Well, we had another successful gathering last night at Evans Prairie. Several new people showed up and a lot of them were permanent residents who hadn't met all of their neighbors. I believe that a good time was had by all who attended!

We are planning another get together for Wednesday, December 19th at the request of ChiefRose for anyone who is going to be in our little slice of heaven on that day. Hope to see you there!!! :wave:

Pic 1 - Cathy Novak, Joe &Betty (YankeeQuilter)
Pic 2 - Betty, Steve Crocker, Bob Novak, Trish & Janice
Pic 3 - Jill, Bob & Jean
Pic 4 - Trish & Steve Crocker, Betty & Joe, Cathy Novak, Carol Snyder, Jill & Bob
Pic 4 - Bob Novak, Janice, Steve Crocker, Betty & Joe

Sorry for the lack of names but I told everyone that I was terrible with names! I'll try to do better next time. :loco:

[junction29]

I'm sure that a lot of us will be here for New Years. What's everyone's preference? Would you like to do it at someones home or try to find an outside venue that doesn't close at 11:00? How many are we talking about????

Hi everyone,

We checked with the manager of Evan's Praire last night and he confirmed that if the crowds are still there, then they will stay open to midnight and beyond and the music will be on until then also.

However, if there are more than 17 of us, we will need to book within the next couple of days. :crap2:

There was also some talk last night about maybe having a house party instead (or as well as :angel:), depending upon numbers.

So either way, we could do with some idea of how many of us are likely to be welcoming in the New Year together.

We have volunteered to help the Mayors Office determine numbers, so could you please post whether you will be joining us on New Year, so we can go ahead and get some plans in place? :pray:

[kittygilchrist]

I plan to be here NY Eve and would enjoy a Gillyfest!

[chiefrose]

Hi Everyone! Well, we had another successful gathering last night at Evans Prairie. Several new people showed up and a lot of them were permanent residents who hadn't met all of their neighbors. I believe that a good time was had by all who attended!

We are planning another get together for Wednesday, December 19th at the request of ChiefRose for anyone who is going to be in our little slice of heaven on that day. Hope to see you there!!! :wave:

Pic 1 - Cathy Novak, Joe &Betty (YankeeQuilter)
Pic 2 - Betty, Trish's husband, Bob Novak, Trish & Janice
Pic 3 - Jill, Bob & Jean
Pic 4 - Trish & husband, Betty & Joe, Cathy Novak, Carol Snyder, Jill & Bob
Pic 4 - Bob Novak, Janice, Trish's husband, Betty & Joe

Sorry for the lack of names but I told everyone that I was terrible with names! I'll try to do better next time. :loco:

Hopefully, all of you party regulars will go to one more event on the 19th so that I can meet a few of the future neighbors. :wave:

[kittygilchrist]

Dang, ya'll. I'll be gone by then. Hope to see lots of folks at new year.

[jimbo2012]

We're laving early AM on the 19th, back for new Years

[junction29]

We're laving early AM on the 19th, back for new Years

Hi jimbo2012
Are you to joining us for the New year then?

[junction29]

I plan to be here NY Eve and would enjoy a Gillyfest!

Thanks kittygilchrist, noted and added to the list!

Any more takers?

[jimbo2012]

Hi jimbo2012
Are you to joining us for the New year then?

Yes hope to return on the 30th weather permitting????

[Teryl1949]

Glad to hear all had a great time! Even without us :(. But we shall return in February for our 2/22 close!

[WVMtnBoy]

I have one other picture of an additional participant at Gathering #3 that I didn't have time to post earlier. The subject of the photo is Jessica who is the beautiful granddaughter of Junction29!

If you can read body language (as I can) you can imagine that she's thinking "Oh God, I see old people and golf cars!"

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

[WVMtnBoy]

Janice and I are in for NY.
Also, I spoke to Gail & Mike (the only other house on Bradshaw) and they said that they are in also.

[junction29]

I have one other picture of an additional participant at Gathering #3 that I didn't have time to post earlier. The subject of the photo is Jessica who is the beautiful granddaughter of Junction29!

If you can read body language (as I can) you can imagine that she's thinking "Oh God, I see old people and golf cars!"

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

And here she was saying what a great bunch you all were, although when we got home at about 10:30pm, :pray: she rang a friend and said something about how she needed a drink and off they went for a couple of hours! :pray:

Now we probably know why!

[WVMtnBoy]

***ANNOUNCEMENT***

Per the request of chief rose, we will have another gathering at the Evans Prairie Country Club on Wednesday, December 19. Everything seemed to go well at the last one so unless anyone wants to do different we will meet in the lounge area outside at 8:00pm for happy hour! We managed to close the place down last night but, then again, it's not that hard to do in The Villages. Most of the employees were out and gone by the time we walked to the parking lot!

:beer3:

Please, anyone who is in the area and wants to stop by is welcome. The more the merrier.

Hope to see you there!!!

:wave:

[junction29]

Janice and I are in for NY.
Also, I spoke to Gail & Mike (the only other house on Bradshaw) and they said that they are in also.

:crap2:

[WVMtnBoy]

Glad to hear all had a great time! Even without us :(. But we shall return in February for our 2/22 close!

Would you guys please come back down here quickly???? I suck at being the social coordinator. Terry is much, much, much better than I!!!

:sing:

[shcisamax]

I have one other picture of an additional participant at Gathering #3 that I didn't have time to post earlier. The subject of the photo is Jessica who is the beautiful granddaughter of Junction29!

If you can read body language (as I can) you can imagine that she's thinking "Oh God, I see old people and golf cars!"

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


Yup...that was the look on my daughter's face the first time she arrived. :)

[A-4 Skyhawk]

You can count Ole' A-4 :plane: and 210Cathy :angel: in for New Years until we have to leave for a family event that takes place before midnight every year.

By the way . . . . . packing out a house SUXs :sing:

[Teryl1949]

I see that you have learned party planner skills"........dang, wish we could be there!

[WVMtnBoy]

You can count Ole' A-4 :plane: and 210Cathy :angel: in for New Years until we have to leave for a family event that takes place before midnight every year.

By the way . . . . . packing out a house SUXs :sing:

Well Brother, I feel for ya. But just think, you've got unloading in a storage facility, loading out of the storage facility and loading into your home to look forward to!!! Just hoping you can see the bright side of the situation...if you can see over the boxes.. We've all been there my friend!!!

:a20::a20::a20::a20::a20:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Well Brother, I feel for ya. But just think, you've got unloading in a storage facility, loading out of the storage facility and loading into your home to look forward to!!! Just hoping you can see the bright side of the situation...if you can see over the boxes.. We've all been there my friend!!!

:a20::a20::a20::a20::a20:

I took the easy way out. They are going to load EVERYTHING into 5 PODs and store in Knoxville until I call and tell them to deliver in April.

[junction29]

You can count Ole' A-4 :plane: and 210Cathy :angel: in for New Years until we have to leave for a family event that takes place before midnight every year.

By the way . . . . . packing out a house SUXs :sing:

Ok Got you guys on the list.

It will be great to meet you both at last :crap2:

[hotrodgirl]

OMG! Sorry I have been so busy trying to settle in! Juat saw all these lovely posts including the pictures from last night. It was wonderful to meet and greet so many neighbors and I look forward to many more get-togethers! Jill and I plan to be there for New Years, Wendy! Terry-sure wish you could wrangle up some plane tickets but guess we'll have to wait! No action yet on your lot. I look every morning. Batman, I got all excited the other day and thought they were grading your lot, but they were just moving a pile of dirt around:confused: A-4, looking forward to meeting you and yours (finally) and hearing all about your move! And Chief, hope you will be there for NYears!

[Lpierleo]

Rich and I would very much like to join all you folks for New Years. Barring a snow storm up here, we should arrive in TV about 1:00 pm that afternoon. Looking forward to meeting everyone! Thanks for organizing Junction 29 and Rusty for getting the ball rolling.:BigApplause:

A4, from the looks of all the places you have lived, this packing thing should be a breeze for you.:22yikes:

[cgalloway6]

I took the easy way out. They are going to load EVERYTHING into 5 PODs and store in Knoxville until I call and tell them to deliver in April.
5 PODs! That must be one big stretch you are putting on that house. Did you add a second story?:angel:

[junction29]

Rich and I would very much like to join all you folks for New Years. Barring a snow storm up here, we should arrive in TV about 1:00 pm that afternoon. Looking forward to meeting everyone! Thanks for organizing Junction 29 and Rusty for getting the ball rolling.:BigApplause:

A4, from the looks of all the places you have lived, this packing thing should be a breeze for you.:22yikes:

Hotrod x 2 and Lpierleo x 2 both now on the NY list

Thanks for letting us know :bowdown:

[kittygilchrist]

J29,
Several people not on your list are interested. Evans Prairie mgr assured me that if customers are in house they will stay open as long as the consuming lasts and they plan to have some party favors. I'm going to buy some noisemakers to share!
If we are sure the Gillies will be there, I'd like to advertise a bit more to get a crowd, and invite some single friends!
Let me know when you're sure where we'll be and about how many we expect.
thanks!
Kitty

[batman911]

Hi Batman911
We close on the 17th, feel free to pop in and say hello when you arrive. :2excited:

Look forward to meeting you. :wave:

Will you be around at New Year? :pray:

We are departing TV on the 23rd so we will not be there to celebrate the New Year this year. Looking forward to meeting all of you as well.

[batman911]

***ANNOUNCEMENT***

Per the request of chief rose, we will have another gathering at the Evans Prairie Country Club on Wednesday, December 19. Everything seemed to go well at the last one so unless anyone wants to do different we will meet in the lounge area outside at 8:00pm for happy hour! We managed to close the place down last night but, then again, it's not that hard to do in The Villages. Most of the employees were out and gone by the time we walked to the parking lot!

:beer3:

Please, anyone who is in the area and wants to stop by is welcome. The more the merrier.

Hope to see you there!!!

:wave:

We will be there. That is the first day of our design meetings.

[junction29]

We will be there. That is the first day of our design meetings.

Thanks batman911,

Is that two of you? :shrug:

[junction29]

J29,
Several people not on your list are interested. Evans Prairie mgr assured me that if customers are in house they will stay open as long as the consuming lasts and they plan to have some party favors. I'm going to buy some noisemakers to share!
If we are sure the Gillies will be there, I'd like to advertise a bit more to get a crowd, and invite some single friends!
Let me know when you're sure where we'll be and about how many we expect.
thanks!
Kitty

OK, Will do, we will keep you posted :2excited:

[chiefrose]

Thanks batman911,

Is that two of you? :shrug:

Count the two of us in also...

[junction29]

Count the two of us in also...

Ok Chiefrose, your in! :2excited:

[Bob Dickerson]

Sorry junction29 Jeanne and I will not be able to join "The Crew" for New Years. Have another engagement we are committed for.
Thanks for the invite and hope to see you on the 19th.

[junction29]

Sorry junction29 Jeanne and I will not be able to join "The Crew" for New Years. Have another engagement we are committed for.
Thanks for the invite and hope to see you on the 19th.

Ok Bob, thanks for the update and it was really great to meet you guys last night.

[bpinsly]

Will you guys be at there on the 19th. Jamie and I are looking forward to meeting all of you.

[WVMtnBoy]

Junction 29 & I went to Evans Pairie this morning and made a reservation for 30 for New Years Eve. The seating will be inside in either the large room to the left or right of the main entrance. As of this moment we have 27 reservations. If you want to attend please post a notice on the thread or PM Junction29 so you can be put on the list.

Hope to see you there!!!

:pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

[junction29]

Will you guys be at there on the 19th. Jamie and I are looking forward to meeting all of you.

Hi Bpinsly,

Yes, we and a number of others will be there around 8pm! :pepper2:

Look forward to seeing you then :pepper2:

[WVMtnBoy]

Andy, Please add 2 additional persons to my party for a total of 4.

Thanks

WVMB

[batman911]

Thanks batman911,

Is that two of you? :shrug:

Yes, the two of us on the 19th.

[bpinsly]

Count Jamie and I in for new years eve

[junction29]

Andy, Please add 2 additional persons to my party for a total of 4.

Thanks

WVMB

WV increased to 4!

[junction29]

Count Jamie and I in for new years eve

Hi bpinsly;
You are now on the New year Party list :2excited:

(Times two!)

[bpinsly]

Thanks will see you next week

[hotrodgirl]

Looks as if we will have a wonderful group for New Years! How fun is that? Cannot wait to meet all those I have missed so far and know we will all have an awesome time!:pepper2:
Thanks to everyone who showed up at my house on the 14th! I was so happy to have you all here and am hoping to do it again soon! Great compNy and conversation!
Terry and Teryl-no action yet. But they staked your lot today! So I believe that on Monday, there should be some movement! Sure.... I just get my white plantation shutters installed today. I'll get you back for being the second to last home to be built. more importantly, just get your little selves back down here! I think you should fly in for the New Year!

[junction29]

Dear All,
We are very, very close to the thirty party go-ers for New Years Eve at Evans Praire, just a couple of places left, so if you want to join us, please either post or PM us ASAP, to make sure you are on the list.

It will be a great night (and early morning)

kind regards
The Mayors Administrative Assistants Office

[bsteph]

Andy - please add Becky & Gordon to the New Years Party - you met us yesterday at Rusty's. Thanks.

[GilchristCruisers]

After living in Gilchrist since August 23rd (209-24), we are amazed at how much has happened in just a few short months.

Welcome to all our new neighbors. We have been out of the country for a few weeks, and no visits are immediately forthcoming with kids and grand kids, so we look forward to greeting all the newcomers. It sounds like you all have been very busy in our absence.

Meredith and Dave

[Trish Crocker]

Can we sign up early for next year??? We'll be back on the 21st of January for our closing!

[junction29]

Andy - please add Becky & Gordon to the New Years Party - you met us yesterday at Rusty's. Thanks.

Hi Both,
Noted and you are on - we're full! :BigApplause:

Gordon,your'e the one who wants to lead the Hokey Cokey, is that right?

[junction29]

Ho Everyone,
The New Year Eve Party list is now Full :BigApplause:

We will find the email address of everyone from Bob's spreadsheet, but if you are not on that, please PM us your email address.

Then menu's and any other details can be circulated through that, rather than the open forum.

We are having a set menu selection, that can be pre-ordered, to save the kitchen staff having to cope with such a large group all eating together and are looking to meet at 7:45 ish to eat at 8 :mmmm:

kind regards
The Mayors Administration Department :posting:

[junction29]

After living in Gilchrist since August 23rd (209-24), we are amazed at how much has happened in just a few short months.

Welcome to all our new neighbors. We have been out of the country for a few weeks, and no visits are immediately forthcoming with kids and grand kids, so we look forward to greeting all the newcomers. It sounds like you all have been very busy in our absence.

Meredith and Dave

Welcome home from your travels, you have been missed.

See you very soon, tomorrow is our closing, so you will be within easy strolling distance!

[kittygilchrist]

Closing Dec 17, isn't that right junction29 and Wendy? All blessings and congratulations! You are wonderfu new friends!
Kitty

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Just a reminder that if you want to get on the "South of 466a" spreadsheet, I'm the guy who maintains and distributes it. It's been a pretty good tool for making contact with new neighbors and friends, especially for those of us who are going through the design and build process. And it's been good for the Snowbirds and Snowflakes to make email contact with their new neighbors. If you want to get on, send me a PM or email (RJ900@comcast.net) and I'll add you. :posting: All I need to get you started is name(s), unit and lot, and email address.
Bob (Gilchrist 210)

[WVMtnBoy]

Hi Guys!! I have good news to report. You have landscaping, electricity and your home is locked up as tight as a bank vault. I take this to mean that you are very, very close to being finished. Your home is absolutely beautiful!!!

Congrats on the anticipated end to your long journey!!!

:BigApplause:

[WVMtnBoy]

After living in Gilchrist since August 23rd (209-24), we are amazed at how much has happened in just a few short months.

Welcome to all our new neighbors. We have been out of the country for a few weeks, and no visits are immediately forthcoming with kids and grand kids, so we look forward to greeting all the newcomers. It sounds like you all have been very busy in our absence.

Meredith and Dave

We've been wondering where you guys had gone? Are you back now or when are you coming back??? We've missed you!!!

[Teryl1949]

Well, that first celebration of the Twinspin will be with the Buckeyes of Ohio! The Bishop's and the Halloran's will be toasting the new additions to Gillyland on 12/27 here in Ohio.... Anyone want to come up here and join us?... Hey, I can still party plan up here!

[Twinspin60]

Hi Guys!! I have good news to report. You have landscaping, electricity and your home is locked up as tight as a bank vault. I take this to mean that you are very, very close to being finished. Your home is absolutely beautiful!!!

Congrats on the anticipated end to your long journey!!!

:BigApplause:

Yipee--kudos to you for making this such an exciting journey for us and now we can't wait until January--it's really like waiting for Christmas morning when you were a little kid :D All the hard work and worry looks like it paid off--but wonder what happened to the refrigerator--guess we can never keep the beer cold :mad:

[Twinspin60]

Well, that first celebration of the Twinspin will be with the Buckeyes of Ohio! The Bishop's and the Halloran's will be toasting the new additions to Gillyland on 12/27 here in Ohio.... Anyone want to come up here and join us?... Hey, I can still party plan up here!

I'll second that :smiley: Can't quite understand why no one would want to leave warm sunny FL to come to dark rainy OH--except to visit us! Here's to toasting our finished house and the beginning of yours.

[junction29]

Yipee--kudos to you for making this such an exciting journey for us and now we can't wait until January--it's really like waiting for Christmas morning when you were a little kid :D All the hard work and worry looks like it paid off--but wonder what happened to the refrigerator--guess we can never keep the beer cold :mad:

The pictures look really great, it looks a lovely home.

The Mayor does a fabulous job doesn't he?

Don't worry about a fridge for the Corona, just tell us when you are buying some and we will pop around and help you drink it before it gets warm :police:

[hotrodgirl]

Dave and Meredith, welcome home! I am your immediate neighbor to the north (209-25) and look forward to meeting you!
Twin! Exciting news about your home and your closing should be very soon!
T&T, I think they will be starting pronto on your place, so I'll keep an eye on things over there! Waiting for you all to get home!
So many new people to meet and so much excitement! Yep- going to be a bNner 2013!
Wendy and Andy... congratulations on your closing tomorrow and I hope The Villages is all you imagined it to be! It is a pleasure to know you both and I wish you well! Welcome, neighbors! :highfive:

[Teryl1949]

Wendy and Andy..... Congrats! We are right behind you....albeit a couple of months!
HotRodGirl....we are counting on you to make sure the builder stays to task!!!!! The faster they are, the quicker the dust goes away!

[GilchristCruisers]

Got back this afternoon, Rusty. Think we're here to stay for awhile, but you never know when the spirit will cause us to cruise away again.

[Lpierleo]

Andy and Wendy, congratulations on your closing tomorrow. How exciting for you! Wish we could be there too. Only a couple more weeks now.:smiley:

Twinspin, your home looks beautiful. We know how hard it is not to be there during the build, thank goodness for great neighbors and pictures.:clap2:

Teryl, so nice you now have Carol keeping an eye on things for you. I am sure in a couple days you will see a real difference from a plot of sand. The end is in sight. Congratulations!:MOJE_whot:

Looking forward to meeting many of your on the 31st, many thanks to the Mayor and his Administrative Assistant for all their planning and organizing.::bigbow:

We had a nice day in upstate NY today, sunny and 53 with green grass. However, they are predicting a White Christmas. As long as our :plane: takes off on the 31st, it can snow for Christmas. :cold: Our son is coming home from Denver Sunday, can't wait to see him!:2excited:

Wishing everyone a wonderful happy, healthy and safe holiday season.::wave:

[Yankee Quilter]

I swear I posted a thank you to all for the good wishes we got when we were down last week for the design appointments! Don' t see it ...so thanks you all! It was quite a week! I will wonder if the decisions are right until we walk in and fall in love without little Begonia! Closing is set for March 1 and we hope to be down the end of Jan. to check out progress. May have to be the weekend of TVQG quilt show!
We loved meeting all of you! How we wish we could be partying away NY Eve, but will have to wait until next year! Hoping Wed. nights at the Prairie become an often event!
Off to finally do the tree.
Thanks again!

[Teryl1949]

Reporter HotRodGirl is on the job! Sent us some pictures this morning .....they have begun....so Wendy and Andy, your closing date is the same as our start date! Too bad we aren't there to toast both! Guess it will have to be a cross country toast!

[WVMtnBoy]

Hello to the Great Up North!!! Regardless of how much we miss you we all agree that we're gonna stay right here where it's warm!!!

Your odessy begins today! Sand has been moved and there is progress on the lot. The footers have been dug and the forms are up for the pouring of the concrete pad!!!

Congrats!!!

:BigApplause:

[WVMtnBoy]

Got back this afternoon, Rusty. Think we're here to stay for awhile, but you never know when the spirit will cause us to cruise away again.

Well, at any rate we're glad you're back. Don't forget that Gilly Gathering #5 is going to take place at Evans Prairie CC at 8:00pm on Wednesday, December 19th.

I call it a Gilly Gathering but it's really not...it's open to anyone on the thread if they happen to be in town!

Hope to see you there!!

:thumbup::thumbup:

[Teryl1949]

Woooo hoooooo! Thanks for the pics! We are excited to see that things have begun! What a Chrostmas present!

[hotrodgirl]

Congrats, Wendy and Andy! Hope everything went smoothly today!
T & T, more pics tomorrow!
See many of you this Wednesday, and a few months for Yankee Quilter. Twins in and CalcT, see you both soon!!!

[cgalloway6]

My wife and I just got here this afternoon and looked at our new house in person for the first time. It is beautiful. And amazing they can build one so quickly.
When you stretch in every direction, have a full width driveway and add bushes, there isn't much grass to cut...... or distance to your next door neighbor. That was the only real surprise, even seeing some pictures during construction didn't bring it home. Closing is Friday morning.
Look forward to meeting a bunch of you Wed at Evan's Prarie CC.

[hotrodgirl]

How exciting for you cgalloway! Can't wait to see you Wednesday! Bet you can't wait for Friday... You will be busy, busy, busy for a couple of weeks. Enjoy everything and see you soon!

[shcisamax]

You're here! Wonderful. Looking forward to finally meeting you both. And I have the rest of the rest of the photos :)

[kittygilchrist]

Congratulations! I hope to meet you at the New year party.
what great community and time to start a new life!
Kitty, amherst way.


My wife and I just got here this afternoon and looked at our new house in person for the first time. It is beautiful. And amazing they can build one so quickly.
When you stretch in every direction, have a full width driveway and add bushes, there isn't much grass to cut...... or distance to your next door neighbor. That was the only real surprise, even seeing some pictures during construction didn't bring it home. Closing is Friday morning.
Look forward to meeting a bunch of you Wed at Evan's Prarie CC.

[Yankee Quilter]

Wendy & Andy, congratulations on closing! Wishing you happiness in the new home! Happy holidays!

[WVMtnBoy]

Janice and I just had a wonderful night with Junction29 who closed today!!!:BigApplause: We knew with the closing and moving that they would be hungry and tired so we had them over for a late dinner, sangria and coffee. This kind of life is exactly what I had in mind when we decided to move to TV. Good food, good company and good drinks.

This is what Gilchrist is all about and I'm so happy with all of our neighbors. This place will only improve when everyone is here!!! By the way, I sure wish the rest of you would hurry up and get down here...

We have the gathering at Evans Prairie on Wednesday where I'm looking forward to meeting even more of our new friends. :crap2: We're also looking forward to having more people over for drinks, dinner, desert and coffee in the very near future.

For those of you that still aren't here...:cold:...we'll keep the light on for ya!

[WVMtnBoy]

My wife and I just got here this afternoon and looked at our new house in person for the first time. It is beautiful. And amazing they can build one so quickly.
When you stretch in every direction, have a full width driveway and add bushes, there isn't much grass to cut...... or distance to your next door neighbor. That was the only real surprise, even seeing some pictures during construction didn't bring it home. Closing is Friday morning.
Look forward to meeting a bunch of you Wed at Evan's Prarie CC.

We are so looking forward to meeting you guys on Wednesday night!!!! :MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot:

[kittygilchrist]

well done, Janice and Rusty! you're good neighbors, and i should be closing mid-march if you want to plan ahead...gotta tease you!

[junction29]

Dear all,
We have closed today and after a very busy day we will be sleeping in our brand new bed tonight in our brand new home.

Thank you to those of you that popped in to say hello and who have posted a 'congratulations' on the thread and a special thanks to The Mayor and Lady Mayoress who very kindly invited us over for an evening meal and a relaxing drink.

A long day but a very satisfying one, the professional way the 'builders walk through' and the subsequent closing meeting went is truly impressive.

Anyone is welcome to call in at any time and cold corona, wine or soft drink or English tea will be ready and waiting (as soon as we work out how to work the new coffee machine then there will be coffee as well).

Look forward to meeting old and new friends on Wednesday

kind regards
Andy, Wendy & Millie

[Lpierleo]

Galloway, you won't have time to cut that much grass anyway! Congratulations.

Yankee Quilter, if you are like me, you will wonder if the selections you made will look nice. I know when we left, I second guessed myself, but it was wonderful in the end. I am sure your begonia will be lovely. Now a couple months to wait. Congratulations!


Andy, Wendy & Millie, I am sure today was a exhausting but thrilling day As well. Congratulations on your closing and enjoy your new home in good health.

See you soon!

[Rbgold]

Things are sure heating up down there! I need A-4's spreadsheet to keep track of everyone and everything!

Congratulations to all on your respective closings, moving, and designs! :BigApplause:
We are so happy for you and look forward to meeting you all when we are down in early March!

Rona & Bill

[GilchristCruisers]

Looks like the neighborhood will be hopping today. Eight open houses in 210. Should be a busy place.

[Flintstones]

Dear all,
We have closed today and after a very busy day we will be sleeping in our brand new bed tonight in our brand new home.

Thank you to those of you that popped in to say hello and who have posted a 'congratulations' on the thread and a special thanks to The Mayor and Lady Mayoress who very kindly invited us over for an evening meal and a relaxing drink.

A long day but a very satisfying one, the professional way the 'builders walk through' and the subsequent closing meeting went is truly impressive.

Anyone is welcome to call in at any time and cold corona, wine or soft drink or English tea will be ready and waiting (as soon as we work out how to work the new coffee machine then there will be coffee as well).

Look forward to meeting old and new friends on Wednesday

kind regards
Andy, Wendy & Millie

How wonderful! Congratulations on your new home and new bed :p. We are 27 days away from our closing. We are packing and packing and packing. Glad to know there is light at the end of the tunnel. Can't wait to get away from the :cold: cold weather! Looking forward to meeting our Gilly neighbors.

[CalcTeacher]

Looks like the neighborhood will be hopping today. Eight open houses in 210. Should be a busy place.

I was wondering the same thing myself when I saw that most of today's open houses were in our fair village...

Let us know how the traffic is! The sooner it all sells, the better, in my opinion.

[WVMtnBoy]

well done, Janice and Rusty! you're good neighbors, and i should be closing mid-march if you want to plan ahead...gotta tease you!

Don't worry, Ms. Kitty. Your name is on the list with all of the other stragglers. We can't wait for everyone to be here. The party list will be long and distinguished!!!

:bigbow:

[GilchristCruisers]

We are thinking of hosting a "Christmas Tea" on Christmas afternoon. Don't know about the rest of you, but we don't have family here with us and would love to do tea, scones, etc around 3:30 that afternoon. Any interest? (Wendy and Andy, I don't promise to be an expert at scones, but willing to give it a try.):mmmm:

Meredith

[chiefrose]

Congratulation to all the closers and those new to the thread. Today Ann Marie and I had day one of design. It went really well and all that needs to be done tomorrow is picking out the granite slab and writing that big check.

It sounds like there is going to be a good size gathering tomorrow night and it will be really good to finally meet everyone.

A-4 where did all those buildings come from in 210? On the website it didn't look like there should be any houses.

[janeg]

So exciting to start over in a new place, right? We won't be there full time but maybe we will meet up on one of our visits. We are in Bokeelia Villas and haven't even seen our house completed yet.

congratulations and best of luck

Jane and Jim Garrison