New Villagers in Gilchrist

[Twinspin60]

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

Congrats and now comes the fun part of waiting for the pictures like a kid waiting for Christmas morning :smiley:

[Twinspin60]

Gosh--I've been sick in bed with a horrible cold--darn Ohio weather and working in a hospital :cold: Have missed so much--congrats Andy and Wendy on your close and hope that your home is everything you wanted. We can't wait to see it. Our's was officially "turned over to us" as we were told by the electric company-and set up a time for our closing on the 8th of January. We nixed having movers try to move some of our items down as they couldn't guarentee delivery time when we were down there so we'll be frantically buying furniture--added stress :22yikes: Can't wait to meet everyone and see some sun. enjoy the hustle and bustle of the last few days before Christmas--more stress :22yikes:

[kittygilchrist]

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

the models on amherst are well worth seeing but you need an agent to do that. If you have none, I recommend Jim Minnelli, but it seems everyone loves the agent with whom they worked.
Kitty

[WVMtnBoy]

Sounds to me like this neighborhood is really starting to come together! It improves every time someone moves into their new home. It's like a living, breathing organism that's coming to life. This is so amazing!!!!

I hope we have a wonderful turn out at Evans Prairie tomorrow night. Come one, come all!!! See ya tomorrow night!

[WVMtnBoy]

Gosh--I've been sick in bed with a horrible cold--darn Ohio weather and working in a hospital :cold: Have missed so much--congrats Andy and Wendy on your close and hope that your home is everything you wanted. We can't wait to see it. Our's was officially "turned over to us" as we were told by the electric company-and set up a time for our closing on the 8th of January. We nixed having movers try to move some of our items down as they couldn't guarentee delivery time when we were down there so we'll be frantically buying furniture--added stress :22yikes: Can't wait to meet everyone and see some sun. enjoy the hustle and bustle of the last few days before Christmas--more stress :22yikes:

It stinks to be sick, especially during the Christmas season. Hope you feel better soon Twinspin! Your home is lovely and I know you won't recognize the neighborhood when you get back! Get well soon and get down here soon...the parties gettin' started!!!

[kittygilchrist]

Gosh--I've been sick in bed with a horrible cold--darn Ohio weather and working in a hospital :cold: Have missed so much--congrats Andy and Wendy on your close and hope that your home is everything you wanted. We can't wait to see it. Our's was officially "turned over to us" as we were told by the electric company-and set up a time for our closing on the 8th of January. We nixed having movers try to move some of our items down as they couldn't guarentee delivery time when we were down there so we'll be frantically buying furniture--added stress :22yikes: Can't wait to meet everyone and see some sun. enjoy the hustle and bustle of the last few days before Christmas--more stress :22yikes:

I could lead in meditation to breathe deeply and pay attention to your breath, but you might be off in 6 directions before I could say it, given your situation. I hope the stress eases soon but it seems everyone squeezes through a canal before they arrive. I'm also facing design appt, sale of current home and moving. not easy, but you aren't alone,nor am I.
breathe deeply, and we'll meet soon and delightfully.
Kitty

[hotrodgirl]

Meredith-Jill and I are here Christmas sans family and a "tea" sounds nice!
Congrats on your first day of design, Chief Rose! Can't wait to hear how it all went... Calc-the traffic is a bit busy on Amherst, but mostly due to construction traffic! They seem to be using Defoe to get over to the model homes. Some do go thru here, but not so very many! thankfully!
Can't wait for everyone to get here!

[kittygilchrist]

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:

I'll see you at NY Eve and can't wait to be full time! nice that you hosted our UK neighbors in a welcome not only to TV but to the US.

[kittygilchrist]

Meredith-Jill and I are here Christmas sans family and a "tea" sounds nice!
Congrats on your first day of design, Chief Rose! Can't wait to hear how it all went... Calc-the traffic is a bit busy on Amherst, but mostly due to construction traffic! They seem to be using Defoe to get over to the model homes. Some do go thru here, but not so very many! thankfully!
Can't wait for everyone to get here!

hotrodgirl, I enjoyed a few days needling the construction on Defoe before discovering the quicker, quieter route on Eastfield Path. btw, that juniper plant smells nasty but should look nice wherever you need a tall skinny evergreen.
Kitty

[jimbo2012]

Packing now..:cryin2:...leave in the AM, Andy & Wendy are going to give us a ride to Ocala to get a one way rental, we'll be back on the 30th, weather permitting.

Just enough time to rest up for the New Years bash......:a040:


See you guys back then.

[GilchristCruisers]

Meredith-Jill and I are here Christmas sans family and a "tea" sounds nice!
Congrats on your first day of design, Chief Rose! Can't wait to hear how it all went... Calc-the traffic is a bit busy on Amherst, but mostly due to construction traffic! They seem to be using Defoe to get over to the model homes. Some do go thru here, but not so very many! thankfully!
Can't wait for everyone to get here!

That's great, Carol. We'll look forward to it!

[hotrodgirl]

Luck to you Cathy and Bob! Nice of Andy to give you a lift! Safe travels and we will see you for New Years!
FYI-loved the pool cover pics you sent my way!

[jimbo2012]

Yesterday just a slab with pallets of blocks,

8 am today the walls were about 4-5 ft tall I guess they started early, after about 1pm the whole thing was done........wow!!!


Al why did U order a sliding pond?

[aljetmet]

thanks Bob great pics!

Sliding pond? Where? no room...:cryin2:

I did order a sliding door from the kitchen nook to the pad next to the Lanai.

[jimbo2012]

the slider at the top of the lanai

[A-4 Skyhawk]

IT'S 7:00 IN THE MORNING AND I'M THINKING ABOUT HAVING A BEER BEFORE I CAN CONTINUE WITH THIS PACKING:beer3:



(not really)

[Rbgold]

Almetjet - I think it's going to be a race to the finish between us! :crap2:

In just a few short days we went from cement to walls to roof trusses! Really starting to take shape!

Photo credit: special thanks to Wayne

[Yankee Quilter]

Safe travels, Merry Christmas and wonderful 13!

[Yankee Quilter]

Let me preface with our designer,Jim, was patient and helpful! We had our meetings last week and this week I get an e.mail from him that in his review of the home's mechanics ...he skipped the HVAC! Now,this calls for a change form ... But they will not require the $250! The whole thing just sort of hit me funny? So for all of you riding around, checking out the new builds, as 210-96 gets going, let me know if those heat pump tubes and vents seem missing!!


Merry Merry

[WVMtnBoy]

Cathy & Bob...hope you have a safe and enjoyable (?) trip back to the land of the lower temps and wishing you a safe return in time for the New Years Eve Bash!

Congrats to ChiefRose on completing the first day of design meetings!!

Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas!!!

[WVMtnBoy]

IT'S 7:00 IN THE MORNING AND I'M THINKING ABOUT HAVING A BEER BEFORE I CAN CONTINUE WITH THIS PACKING:beer3:



(not really)

Hang in there brother! If it helps any just know that there is a fresh batch of Gilly Grog (aka: English Bitter) aging in the bottles waiting for your arrival!:MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot: Andy and I sampled the fresh beer before being bottled to carbonate and age and we're both still standing so the outlook at this point is good! :1rotfl:

[junction29]

IT'S 7:00 IN THE MORNING AND I'M THINKING ABOUT HAVING A BEER BEFORE I CAN CONTINUE WITH THIS PACKING:beer3:



(not really)

Hi A4,

Don't feel guilty about drinking so early, remember it is past 6 o'clock somewhere in the world so anytime is just fine :BigApplause:

[junction29]

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

Hi Meredith,

That sounds like a wonderful idea and thank you for the invite, we will be there and don't worry, we are very scone tolerant! :clap2:

The other good thing is that you are now within easy staggering distance :MOJE_whot:

[batman911]

Finally decided on the Lantana. Was shocked all 14 of my requested changes were approved (thanks Jeannie Ulmer). Two foot bump across MBR, LR, Nook. Six foot bump to enlarge the MBR closet across the back of the MBR bath to the outside wall and across through the dinning room, pantry/garage. Four foot bump through Nook, kitchen and pantry (former laundry room) to allow island in kitchen. Also gained a 48" cabinet on both sides of kitchen. Added a work shop (separate room about 10' x 10') behind GC garage. Extended lanai across entire width of back of home and 16' out back. Replaced sliders with French doors in
LR. These are some of the major changes. For those of you who have not had your design meetings, we were allowed to delete the dish washer, oven, refrigerator and microwave for credit. We also moved the laundry and deep sink into the garage. We did home and Summer kitchen design yesterday and bird cage and the area inside the cage today. Tomorrow we pick fixtures, etc. The only request not approved was the elevation D we liked. Seems they have quit mfg the structures required for that elevation since our last visit. Hope to see some of you tonight at 8PM.

[junction29]

Hi everyone,

We know we said it before, but although we managed to get another 6 places for the New Year party :MOJE_whot: These have now been taken. :grumpy:

Can everyone whose 'place' has been acknowledged, please make sure either A4 or we have your email address, so that we can contact you all with menu and other details. :mademyday:

Wishing you all a Very Merry Xmas and if you are in our area, please call in and enjoy a Xmas Drink (or two!)

Best regards from

The Mayors Administrative Assistant Department

p.s. Teri & Teryl, please get back here and help with the organising - please please please please :posting:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Hi everyone,

We know we said it before, but although we managed to get another 6 places for the New Year party :MOJE_whot: These have now been taken. :grumpy:

Can everyone whose 'place' has been acknowledged, please make sure either A4 or we have your email address, so that we can contact you all with menu and other details. :mademyday:

:posting:

Andy -
Not everyone has sent me their info to get on the spreadsheet. I did add 3 or 4 people to the spreadsheet over the last few days but I'm not sure if any of them are on the NY party list. I will resend the spreadsheet to everyone that's on it, so if you don't get an email from me and you are on the party list, you can PM me your email address and I'll add you.

[Teryl1949]

You are doing an awesome job during our absence !

[junction29]

Finally decided on the Lantana. Was shocked all 14 of my requested changes were approved (thanks Jeannie Ulmer). Two foot bump across MBR, LR, Nook. Six foot bump to enlarge the MBR closet across the back of the MBR bath to the outside wall and across through the dinning room, pantry/garage. Four foot bump through Nook, kitchen and pantry (former laundry room) to allow island in kitchen. Also gained a 48" cabinet on both sides of kitchen. Added a work shop (separate room about 10' x 10') behind GC garage. Extended lanai across entire width of back of home and 16' out back. Replaced sliders with French doors in
LR. These are some of the major changes. For those of you who have not had your design meetings, we were allowed to delete the dish washer, oven, refrigerator and microwave for credit. We also moved the laundry and deep sink into the garage. We did home and Summer kitchen design yesterday and bird cage and the area inside the cage today. Tomorrow we pick fixtures, etc. The only request not approved was the elevation D we liked. Seems they have quit mfg the structures required for that elevation since our last visit. Hope to see some of you tonight at 8PM.

Hi Guys
Wow, you have certainly had a busy day and your choices sound great. :MOJE_whot:

Surprised you found the energy to come along tonight but glad you did and really great to meet you. :BigApplause:

Welcome to the neighbourhood and we hope you enjoyed yourselves and enjoyed meeting some of your new neighbours. :welcome:

[cgalloway6]

Batman911 that house is huge! Great that you got all those changes approved. Sorry we didn't get to meet you tonight at Evans Prairie but there were so many folks and so little time. Looking forward to meeting you at some point. For those we did meet, what an interesting group.

Chuck and Carol

[Lpierleo]

Batman, are you sure that is a one family home! It sounds wonderful. Be sure to share pictures as it goes up. Congratulations!

[shcisamax]

I think Batman actually got more sq footage than we did :) Good job! And congrats.

[bpinsly]

It was great meeting everyone last night. Hope to see everyone on NY eve

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Good Luck to all who are closing on old homes and the new ones. Very exciting. We close here in Glen Ellyn IL on Jan 18 and will head for TV on around Jan 28. We are renting a house up in the north TV. But will come down often to say hello to our new neighbors. We have seen pictures of our building site. It is very exciting. Take care. Happy and safe holiday to all. Gayle and Mike

[A-4 Skyhawk]

We got some good news from our sales rep today. They have moved our design date up 18 days to January 11th. :a040: :clap2: :MOJE_whot:

We're tired of packing :blahblahblah: . . . . Can't wait to leave here on the 27th :)

[Rbgold]

We got some good news from our sales rep today. They have moved our design date up 18 days to January 11th. :a040: :clap2: :MOJE_whot:

We're tired of packing :blahblahblah: . . . . Can't wait to leave here on the 27th :)

:coolsmiley:

[WVMtnBoy]

We got some good news from our sales rep today. They have moved our design date up 18 days to January 11th. :a040: :clap2: :MOJE_whot:

We're tired of packing :blahblahblah: . . . . Can't wait to leave here on the 27th :)

That is absolutely fantastic news!!!!:coolsmiley::coolsmiley:

We're ready for you and Cathy and for the parties and good times to begin!!!

[WVMtnBoy]

Janice and I had a super nice visit from Batman911 & his beautiful spouse this evening. Wonderful people and friendly too. These two will make a wonderful addition to Gillyland when they get here permanently in March. We can't wait!!!

:welcome:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

That is absolutely fantastic news!!!!:coolsmiley::coolsmiley:

We're ready for you and Cathy and for the parties and good times to begin!!!

I'm glad all of you have been "practicing" for our arrival. :beer3:
We've got some catching up to do :clap2:

[junction29]

Good Luck to all who are closing on old homes and the new ones. Very exciting. We close here in Glen Ellyn IL on Jan 18 and will head for TV on around Jan 28. We are renting a house up in the north TV. But will come down often to say hello to our new neighbors. We have seen pictures of our building site. It is very exciting. Take care. Happy and safe holiday to all. Gayle and Mike

Hi Guys,
Look forward to meeting you guys when you get here :welcome::welcome:
and a Very Merry Xmas to you both :MOJE_whot:

[batman911]

Hi Guys
Wow, you have certainly had a busy day and your choices sound great. :MOJE_whot:

Surprised you found the energy to come along tonight but glad you did and really great to meet you. :BigApplause:

Welcome to the neighbourhood and we hope you enjoyed yourselves and enjoyed meeting some of your new neighbours. :welcome:

Thanks Andy. We really enjoyed meeting everyone at EP last night and had a great time. We feel really blessed to have such wonderful neighbors. We are
looking forward to more great gatherings in the future.

Will be interesting to see if we made the correct design decisions. Our closing date is 20 March. Tomorrow we will see the total cost of our new home:eek:

Stopped by to visit with Rusty, Janice and Grace late this afternoon. What a nice family and a beautiful home and lot. I hope ours will turn out as nice as theirs.

[junction29]

We got some good news from our sales rep today. They have moved our design date up 18 days to January 11th. :a040: :clap2: :MOJE_whot:

We're tired of packing :blahblahblah: . . . . Can't wait to leave here on the 27th :)

Thats really good news A4, looking forward to meeting you guys when you get here, it feels like we know you both already from the posts on TOTV :welcome::welcome:

[junction29]

Thanks Andy. We really enjoyed meeting everyone at EP last night and had a great time. We feel really blessed to have such wonderful neighbors. We are
looking forward to more great gatherings in the future.

Will be interesting to see if we made the correct design decisions. Our closing date is 20 March. Tomorrow we will see the total cost of our new home:eek:

Stopped by to visit with Rusty, Janice and Grace late this afternoon. What a nice family and a beautiful home and lot. I hope ours will turn out as nice as theirs.

It was really great to meet you guys too, Mr Mayor and the Lady Mayoress are a great couple aren't they? :bigbow:

Dont worry, your house will be just as nice and will feel like home when you move in! :a040:

Just before our agent gave us the final price, I laid on the floor, they looked at me in ammazement and asked what I was doing, I said I didn't want to hurt myself falling off the chair with the shock when she told us the price - she looked a bit shocked and I think she thought I was crazy, just didn't understand my sense of humour at first but had a good laugh about it afterwards. :a040:

Kind regards :welcome: :mademyday:

[CalcTeacher]

We finally closed on our home yesterday! A little anti-climatic unforunately...wish we could have been there in person. Somehow standing at a UPS counter in a strip mall in Virginia having what seemed like 932 pages notarized just doesn't seem as exciting as actually being handed the keys.

We are packing a truck on Christmas Eve and then leaving the day after Christmas to drive down (arriving on the 27th) for Stage One of our move (Stage Two will be over my Spring Break and then Stage Three [final] will be in June). Maybe a Gilchrist caravan to Brownwood for Happy Hour will be in order!

Merry Christmas to all!

[CalcTeacher]

Oh my! I just saw they released a new section in Gilchrist! Unit 211 looks officially open with a lot of spec homes available and in progress...but most of the golf course lots look available for purchase.

Soon we'll have more neighbors to greet...A-4: I think we're going to need a bigger spreadsheet...

[jimbo2012]

yes 211 is open, there over 420 spec homes ready for sale.

Met a contractor working at Brownwood he was offered a contract to build a group of stores, but they gave him a dead line of 5 months to complete, I said can you build it that quick?
He said it's going to be hard but he needs the work so he signed the deal.

He was also told that after Jan it's really going to get busy building homes at a high rate, he thinks the build out will be two years.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

We finally closed on our home yesterday!

We are packing a truck on Christmas Eve and then leaving the day after Christmas to drive down arriving on the 27th

CONGRATS LISA & ED
We also arrive on the 27th pulling a U-haul trailer. We need to round up a bunch of people and head to Bonifay for the Breakfast Buffet one morning.

OH BOY - - - HERE WE GO :coolsmiley:

[CalcTeacher]

CONGRATS LISA & ED
We also arrive on the 27th pulling a U-haul trailer. We need to round up a bunch of people and head to Bonifay for the Breakfast Buffet one morning.

OH BOY - - - HERE WE GO :coolsmiley:

That sounds awesome! I'm sure The Mayor has your cell # or a way to contact you (and he has mine I think)...we'll get something coordinated! Once we arrive we won't have internet and neither one of has a phone fancy enough to be a hotspot for our PCs so it will be "old-fashioned" texting for us!

Drive safe!

[Lpierleo]

Best wishes to CalcTeacher and A4 on your travels down. Drive safe.

CalcTeacher, congratulations on your closing. I am sure you are very excited to see the finished product in person.:clap2:

A4, that is great they moved your design date up almost 3 weeks! Congratulations.:MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot:

Love the breakfast at Bonifay! Actually, I like anyplace when I don't have to cook.:a040:

[Yankee Quilter]

CONGRATS LISA & ED
We also arrive on the 27th pulling a U-haul trailer. We need to round up a bunch of people and head to Bonifay for the Breakfast Buffet one morning.

OH BOY - - - HERE WE GO :coolsmiley:

A second for the congratulations! So exciting!drive safely and good luck for good weather?

We got our design complete pack in the mail yesterday ...want to be there!

Merry merry all!i

[kittygilchrist]

Finally decided on the Lantana. Was shocked all 14 of my requested changes were approved (thanks Jeannie Ulmer). Two foot bump across MBR, LR, Nook. Six foot bump to enlarge the MBR closet across the back of the MBR bath to the outside wall and across through the dinning room, pantry/garage. Four foot bump through Nook, kitchen and pantry (former laundry room) to allow island in kitchen. Also gained a 48" cabinet on both sides of kitchen. Added a work shop (separate room about 10' x 10') behind GC garage. Extended lanai across entire width of back of home and 16' out back. Replaced sliders with French doors in
LR. These are some of the major changes. For those of you who have not had your design meetings, we were allowed to delete the dish washer, oven, refrigerator and microwave for credit. We also moved the laundry and deep sink into the garage. We did home and Summer kitchen design yesterday and bird cage and the area inside the cage today. Tomorrow we pick fixtures, etc. The only request not approved was the elevation D we liked. Seems they have quit mfg the structures required for that elevation since our last visit. Hope to see some of you tonight at 8PM.
Batman, that info is extremely helpful on your design meeting. any other news would be most welcome as I have appt 12/26 to design a lantana.
Kitty

[poromo]

Batman, We are having our design meeting at the end of January and are considering either a Lantana or Zinnia. We'd also like to stretch the house as much as our lot will allow. One person told me they were able to stretch their Zinnia from 2020 sq/ft under air-conditioned to 2950 sq/ft. Is this possible? Were you able to determine the cost of your stretches?

[janmcn]

yes 211 is open, there over 420 spec homes ready for sale.

Met a contractor working at Brownwood he was offered a contract to build a group of stores, but they gave him a dead line of 5 months to complete, I said can you build it that quick?
He said it's going to be hard but he needs the work so he signed the deal.

He was also told that after Jan it's really going to get busy building homes at a high rate, he thinks the build out will be two years.

Did the contractor say what stores he is building? Did he mention a new Publix or other grocery store?

[jimbo2012]

No just a group of building for retail space.

[kittygilchrist]

the publix at Colony is only 3 miles from my lot on Amherst! Brownwood is also 3 miles. My dream of golf carting to groceries is coming true.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

That sounds awesome! I'm sure The Mayor has your cell # or a way to contact you (and he has mine I think)...we'll get something coordinated! Once we arrive we won't have internet and neither one of has a phone fancy enough to be a hotspot for our PCs so it will be "old-fashioned" texting for us!

Drive safe!

Calc -
I have one phone number for you and Ed on the spread sheet. Make sure it's your cell and we should be able to reach you when we land. :plane:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

A second for the congratulations! So exciting!drive safely and good luck for good weather?

We got our design complete pack in the mail yesterday ...want to be there!

Merry merry all!i

My sales rep said that I would find out on the 9th who my design person would be. I think they know who it is, but my reputation of "wanting to know" and "planner of the century" probably has me locked out until design day. I've learned SOOOOOO much from all of you who have designed and bought that my wish list is 3 pages long. I hope our designer has a sense of humor. I may even pull a Junction and roll on the floor for them :a040:
By the way, what is a " design complete pack" ??

[Twinspin60]

We finally closed on our home yesterday! A little anti-climatic unforunately...wish we could have been there in person. Somehow standing at a UPS counter in a strip mall in Virginia having what seemed like 932 pages notarized just doesn't seem as exciting as actually being handed the keys.

We are packing a truck on Christmas Eve and then leaving the day after Christmas to drive down (arriving on the 27th) for Stage One of our move (Stage Two will be over my Spring Break and then Stage Three [final] will be in June). Maybe a Gilchrist caravan to Brownwood for Happy Hour will be in order!

Merry Christmas to all!

Congrats on your close and may all your dreams come true when you see it in December. Will you still be there in January when we come for our close on the 3rd? We also plan to do our move in stages but as I look at all the snow falling I'm ready to pack up and move right now--screw finding jobs!!
Marry Christams and safe travels.

[CalcTeacher]

Congrats on your close and may all your dreams come true when you see it in December. Will you still be there in January when we come for our close on the 3rd? We also plan to do our move in stages but as I look at all the snow falling I'm ready to pack up and move right now--screw finding jobs!!
Marry Christams and safe travels.

No...we'll be gone by the 3rd. School resumes on 1-2-13 in the country where I teach. I'm guessing we'll leave on 12-30-12. But as of right now we are planning on coming back down MLK weekend for the weekend.

[chiefrose]

When did you have your design meeting. We had ours on 12/18 & 19 and our close is 3/5.

[batman911]

Batman, are you sure that is a one family home! It sounds wonderful. Be sure to share pictures as it goes up. Congratulations!

Batman, We are having our design meeting at the end of January and are considering either a Lantana or Zinnia. We'd also like to stretch the house as much as our lot will allow. One person told me they were able to stretch their Zinnia from 2020 sq/ft under air-conditioned to 2950 sq/ft. Is this possible? Were you able to determine the cost of your stretches?

I believe you can bump out and expand as much as your lot will allow. I sent a list of all our requested changes to our sales agent a few weeks prior to our design meetings and she was able to get them all pre-approved and gave us an estimate of cost for each change. A 2FT stretch through the MBR, LR, Nook was $4K. A 6 FT stretch through the area behind the MBR bath, dining room/foyer and garage was $12.5K. A 4 FT stretch through the nook, kitchen and pantry (former laundry room) was $10K (this allows island in kitchen and two extra kitchen cabinets). Keep in mind that the costs of stretches are determined by what needs to be moved or supported in the area being stretched. Hope this info helps. Send a PM if anyone needs specific details.

[shcisamax]

When you are considering those stretches, those numbers apply, I believe, to the change in the joists, etc. but then you need to also add in the additional material for flooring etc.

[junction29]

We finally closed on our home yesterday! A little anti-climatic unforunately...wish we could have been there in person. Somehow standing at a UPS counter in a strip mall in Virginia having what seemed like 932 pages notarized just doesn't seem as exciting as actually being handed the keys.

We are packing a truck on Christmas Eve and then leaving the day after Christmas to drive down (arriving on the 27th) for Stage One of our move (Stage Two will be over my Spring Break and then Stage Three [final] will be in June). Maybe a Gilchrist caravan to Brownwood for Happy Hour will be in order!

Merry Christmas to all!

Really looking forward to meeting you guys, another couple we feel we already know before even meeting them. :coolsmiley:

This thread has been absolutely fantastic. :mademyday::mademyday:

Let us know when you arrive and we will send out the welcoming party with pipes and whistles :welcome::welcome::welcome:

A Very Merry Xmas and best wishes for a Happy New Year

[junction29]

Best wishes to CalcTeacher and A4 on your travels down. Drive safe.

CalcTeacher, congratulations on your closing. I am sure you are very excited to see the finished product in person.:clap2:

A4, that is great they moved your design date up almost 3 weeks! Congratulations.:MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot:

Love the breakfast at Bonifay! Actually, I like anyplace when I don't have to cook.:a040:

Dear All,

If you contact His Worship the Mayor, we are sure he will take the breakfast proposal under consideration, discuss it with his Finance and Management Board and if agreed, pass it on to his admin department to organise (again) :a040:

CalcTeacher, don't worry about a phone or internet, just shout, we are only down the road.

kind regards
The Mayors Administration Department :bigbow:

[junction29]

When you are considering those stretches, those numbers apply, I believe, to the change in the joists, etc. but then you need to also add in the additional material for flooring etc.

Dear All,

When we were designing, our designer told us that usually we could stretch in 2ft jumps up to the side boundary, where we had to leave at least 5ft to the boundary and usually 2ft to 4ft forward, depending upon the model.

She didn't mention any restriction for stretching at the back, but did say we had to leave 10ft at the back to the boundary if we built a birdcage, although some of the ones we have seen around seem to be closer than 10ft to the boundary.

We ended up with a 2ft stretch out on one side on the bedrooms, 9ft 6in at the front side for a Golf Cart garage and back by 4ft on the lania

Hope that helps a little.

[Rbgold]

We finally closed on our home yesterday! A little anti-climatic unforunately...wish we could have been there in person. Somehow standing at a UPS counter in a strip mall in Virginia having what seemed like 932 pages notarized just doesn't seem as exciting as actually being handed the keys.

We are packing a truck on Christmas Eve and then leaving the day after Christmas to drive down (arriving on the 27th) for Stage One of our move (Stage Two will be over my Spring Break and then Stage Three [final] will be in June). Maybe a Gilchrist caravan to Brownwood for Happy Hour will be in order!

Merry Christmas to all!

Congratulations on achieving the preliminary step prior to Stage One of your retirement! Even though your closing was anti-climatic, you have so much to look forward to in the coming months!

[Lpierleo]

Dear All,

If you contact His Worship the Mayor, we are sure he will take the breakfast proposal under consideration, discuss it with his Finance and Management Board and if agreed, pass it on to his admin department to organise (again) :a040:

CalcTeacher, don't worry about a phone or internet, just shout, we are only down the road.

kind regards
The Mayors Administration Department :bigbow:


Too funny Andy and Wendy,
I think this organizing function is going to become a full time job. I hope The Mayor is paying you well.:icon_wink:

[cgalloway6]

Our closing was today, movers brought almost everything(forgot washer and dryer, and a TV), picked up new bigger flat screen for the living room, 4 new fans(didn't like the ones from TV), 48 Hr blinds put up all the blinds, Comcast came to set up the cable, phone, internet. Went through all the boxes, set up beds, table, got a rental golf cart. We are bushed. Love the new house, met a few neighbors. Glad to be here, even if it is only until the 31st. Thanks to our salesperson, Laurie Briggs, designer Phil Haskins and builder Paul Muhlbauer. They all did a great job, couldn't be happier with the process and finished product.

[Lpierleo]

Congratulations cgalloway6. May you enjoy your new home in health and happiness. Souns like you couldn't be happier.

[Teryl1949]

Congratulations, we are right behind you in February. We received a picture from HotRodGirl of our new blue bathroom! Also saw that we have a new cement dancefloor! Woooo Hooo!

[tomwc1]

Congratulations! My wife and I just had our design meeting on the 13th and have a closing date of March 4th. We will be on Euclid Ter. Can't wait!!! We have a house in Sanibel that we closed on last December and will put it on the market soon after the closing....this is definitely our last move!!! :-)))

Good luck!

Tom and Ann Marie

[kittygilchrist]

Congratulations! My wife and I just had our design meeting on the 13th and have a closing date of March 4th. We will be on Euclid Ter. Can't wait!!! We have a house in Sanibel that we closed on last December and will put it on the market soon after the closing....this is definitely our last move!!! :-)))

Good luck!

Tom and Ann Marie

congratulations Tom and ann Marie. I'm happy to know you get a close date after designing. I'll be designing dec 26, and will stay for the new year and hope to meet you then!
Kitty

[GilchristCruisers]

Congrats to all who closed this week. Before we know it Gilchrist will be completely built out and we will be moving on with life.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Congratulations! My wife and I just had our design meeting on the 13th and have a closing date of March 4th. We will be on Euclid Ter. Can't wait!!! We have a house in Sanibel that we closed on last December and will put it on the market soon after the closing....this is definitely our last move!!! :-)))

Good luck!

Tom and Ann Marie

Hey Tom -
You may be my neighbor in unit 210. What lot are you building on??

[chiefrose]

Congratulations! My wife and I just had our design meeting on the 13th and have a closing date of March 4th. We will be on Euclid Ter. Can't wait!!! We have a house in Sanibel that we closed on last December and will put it on the market soon after the closing....this is definitely our last move!!! :-)))

Good luck!

Tom and Ann Marie

Hi Tom & Ann Marie:

What is your lot number on Euclid? We are lot #90, which is 2955 Euclid. Our closing is set for March 5th so we will definately have to meet and have a drink.

Rich & Ann Marie.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Hi Tom & Ann Marie:

What is your lot number on Euclid? We are lot #90, which is 2955 Euclid. Our closing is set for March 5th so we will definately have to meet and have a drink.

Rich & Ann Marie.

Rich . . . I thought you started a new TOTV account and changed your name. Two Ann Marie's on Euclid Ter.

Tom . . . If you want to get on our South of 466A Spreadsheet which lists a lot of your new neighbors, send me a PM or an email (RJ900@comcast.net) and I'll get you added. Cathy and I are on Regency Ave which is the street just west of Euclid.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

One of our favorite people on this thread posted the following on another thread:

Hey, most of us hoard something, so this is a confessional. I can't seem to own enough TP to feel secure. Sometimes I stack it in a pyramid and I feel satisfied. OK, I'm nuts. As you say, "Am I the only one?"

I can't stop laughing. . . . . . . . . :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

The closest I can come to that is that I'm a "Two-Fer". I have this fear of running out of something I frequently use or I like. If I told you some of the things I have two of you'd think that the pyramid of TP is something normal. :sing:
If any of us ever run short of TP we'll know where to go.

[WVMtnBoy]

We finally closed on our home yesterday! A little anti-climatic unforunately...wish we could have been there in person. Somehow standing at a UPS counter in a strip mall in Virginia having what seemed like 932 pages notarized just doesn't seem as exciting as actually being handed the keys.

We are packing a truck on Christmas Eve and then leaving the day after Christmas to drive down (arriving on the 27th) for Stage One of our move (Stage Two will be over my Spring Break and then Stage Three [final] will be in June). Maybe a Gilchrist caravan to Brownwood for Happy Hour will be in order!

Merry Christmas to all!

Congratulations to Calc, CoopersDad and Cooper on closing on your new home. While we would have much preferred to have you here in person it's one of big, final hurdles that has been overcome!!! Please be safe driving down here and know that you will have a pretty good contingent to welcome you when you get here.

:2excited::pepper2::MOJE_whot:

We've actually gotten pretty good at the gatherings and small get togethers at peoples homes so you will definitely benefit from the experience even though our "Social Coordinator" is still AWOL.

[WVMtnBoy]

CONGRATS LISA & ED
We also arrive on the 27th pulling a U-haul trailer. We need to round up a bunch of people and head to Bonifay for the Breakfast Buffet one morning.

OH BOY - - - HERE WE GO :coolsmiley:

Just let us know what morning your guys would like to get together and we'll arrange it!!!! We desperately need our darned "Social Coordinator" back. Terrryyyyy....please come back!!!!

:sing:

[WVMtnBoy]

My sales rep said that I would find out on the 9th who my design person would be. I think they know who it is, but my reputation of "wanting to know" and "planner of the century" probably has me locked out until design day. I've learned SOOOOOO much from all of you who have designed and bought that my wish list is 3 pages long. I hope our designer has a sense of humor. I may even pull a Junction and roll on the floor for them :a040:
By the way, what is a " design complete pack" ??

I think you're gonna have to go a ways to outdo Batman911 on stretches and changes...:a20: From what I'm hearing I hope you'll be able to do what you need to do to make the Zinnia what you need (how's that for a convoluted sentence???). Our design pack was a pretty nice floor plan drawing, samples of the shingle going to be used, pics of the lighting packages, etc. Pretty much a list and samples of everything you selected for your home. Seems as though most designers have a pretty good sense of humor and they will even suggest changes/modifications that you hadn't thought of to make your home nicer. I predict you're really gonna enjoy the process. :girlneener:

[WVMtnBoy]

Really looking forward to meeting you guys, another couple we feel we already know before even meeting them. :coolsmiley:

This thread has been absolutely fantastic. :mademyday::mademyday:

Let us know when you arrive and we will send out the welcoming party with pipes and whistles :welcome::welcome::welcome:

A Very Merry Xmas and best wishes for a Happy New Year

Now, Sir John....where are we gonna find Scotsmen, kilts and bagpipes on such short notice??? I can't do it as I absolutely don't have the knees to wear a kilt!!!

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

[WVMtnBoy]

Too funny Andy and Wendy,
I think this organizing function is going to become a full time job. I hope The Mayor is paying you well.:icon_wink:

The Mayor's Administrative Assistant is being paid at the same prevailing wages as his Honor the Mayor...we get absolutely nothing monetarily but we receive huge benefits in the fun, friendship and food department!!! :pepper2::icon_hungry::beer3:

Both Sir John and I will be mightily grateful when the head of the Mayor Department of Social Interaction comes back to be in residence! By the way, I didn't realize that I had a budget department...who's in charge of that one???? I nominate A-4 Skyhawk due to his ability to manipulate spreadsheets!!!

[kittygilchrist]

One of our favorite people on this thread posted the following on another thread:

Hey, most of us hoard something, so this is a confessional. I can't seem to own enough TP to feel secure. Sometimes I stack it in a pyramid and I feel satisfied. OK, I'm nuts. As you say, "Am I the only one?"

I can't stop laughing. . . . . . . . . :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

The closest I can come to that is that I'm a "Two-Fer". I have this fear of running out of something I frequently use or I like. If I told you some of the things I have two of you'd think that the pyramid of TP is something normal. :sing:
If any of us ever run short of TP we'll know where to go.

Thanks Skyhawk! so now, I not only have to worry about running out of TP, I have to keep enough that neighbors can come borrow it!..:girlneener:

[jimbo2012]

here u go, or here U go...

http://i-cdn.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/sf/3-7-08-toilet-paper.jpg

[kittygilchrist]

here u go, or here U go...

http://i-cdn.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/sf/3-7-08-toilet-paper.jpg

that's what I'm talking about!!! bet there will be an extra fee to put those in!
:a040: I love it!

[GilchristCruisers]

Just a quick reminder that we are hosting Christmas Tea and Scones at 3:30 p.m. on Christmas Day at our house 3043 Amherst Way, for those that are otherwise unengaged that day. Not quite "High Tea" but the scones will be worth it.

Meredith and Dave

[A-4 Skyhawk]

By the way, I didn't realize that I had a budget department...who's in charge of that one???? I nominate A-4 Skyhawk due to his ability to manipulate spreadsheets!!!

You Bet Cha . . . . . Send me all your pocket change and I'll manage the Gilly Fund . . . . . to be renamed at a later date "The A-4 Retirement Fund". (Hey, I need gas money to keep the Yellow Monster on the road)

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Thanks Skyhawk! so now, I not only have to worry about running out of TP, I have to keep enough that neighbors can come borrow it!..:girlneener:

Don't you worry Kid . . . . TP is one of those "Two-Fer" things. I've got you "COVERED"

[junction29]

Our closing was today, movers brought almost everything(forgot washer and dryer, and a TV), picked up new bigger flat screen for the living room, 4 new fans(didn't like the ones from TV), 48 Hr blinds put up all the blinds, Comcast came to set up the cable, phone, internet. Went through all the boxes, set up beds, table, got a rental golf cart. We are bushed. Love the new house, met a few neighbors. Glad to be here, even if it is only until the 31st. Thanks to our salesperson, Laurie Briggs, designer Phil Haskins and builder Paul Muhlbauer. They all did a great job, couldn't be happier with the process and finished product.

Sounds like the hectic few days we have just had; :sing::sing:

Welcome to the neighbourhood :crap2::crap2:

[junction29]

Now, Sir John....where are we gonna find Scotsmen, kilts and bagpipes on such short notice??? I can't do it as I absolutely don't have the knees to wear a kilt!!!

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

Oh Ye of little faith (with all due respect your honour) :pray:

[junction29]

You Bet Cha . . . . . Send me all your pocket change and I'll manage the Gilly Fund . . . . . to be renamed at a later date "The A-4 Retirement Fund". (Hey, I need gas money to keep the Yellow Monster on the road)

Pocket change, what pocket change?

I'm a married man and my wife says that if I have money I'll only waste it. :wine::sing:

[Teryl1949]

Trust me...... We would much rather be there than shoveling and scraping snow and ice...... But we will have a White Christmas! We are counting the days especially that construction is now underway.

[kittygilchrist]

Merry Christmas, you two! I'll miss you most of all.
Kitty

[Twinspin60]

To all the lucky ones to have already finished their design and build and are already settled in--may your first Christmas in your new homes be everything that you dreamed it would be! To anyone who is traveling be safe and enjoy the holidays with your family and friends. And to everyone is awaiting design/build or close--May the New Year bring us New Freindships that will last a Lifetime! Happy Holidays--Mary and Jim

[hotrodgirl]

Hi all! Been busy shopping up a storm and trying to get "settled"! Holy cow! I thought I was busy after the walk through will all the appointments, but that pales in comparison to buying new stuff for the house! :MOJE_whot: anyways, had a wonderful time Wednesday at the gathering, being able to meet even more neighbors as everyone starts heading down! It's so exciting!! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!

[hotrodgirl]

A-4, just let us know when you'd like to meet for breakfast! We're in for that as we have been talking about it for the last week or so! I know Andy and Wendy have been and said it was very busy, but good! Drive safe and see you soon!

[hotrodgirl]

Calc, Ed and Cooper! Congrats on your closing and can't wait to meet you! Hurry home and have a safe trip!

[kittygilchrist]

To all the lucky ones to have already finished their design and build and are already settled in--may your first Christmas in your new homes be everything that you dreamed it would be! To anyone who is traveling be safe and enjoy the holidays with your family and friends. And to everyone is awaiting design/build or close--May the New Year bring us New Freindships that will last a Lifetime! Happy Holidays--Mary and Jim

Thank you Mary and Jim! I am waiting for design on the day after Christmas. so much going on at one time! so thanks, I needed the sweet blessings.
Kitty

[jimbo2012]

Merry Christmas to all, we're freezing our buns off waking up to 34 degrees.

We R still on trac to load a truck on Sat the 29th & get there in time for New Years with all our new friends & neighbors. :thumbup:

See U then,

Jimbo & Cathy
also Trouper

[Yankee Quilter]

To all the lucky ones to have already finished their design and build and are already settled in--may your first Christmas in your new homes be everything that you dreamed it would be! To anyone who is traveling be safe and enjoy the holidays with your family and friends. And to everyone is awaiting design/build or close--May the New Year bring us New Freindships that will last a Lifetime! Happy Holidays--Mary and Jim

Mary and Jim,
Joe and I could not have said it better! To all of you Merry Merry Christmas,Happy Holidays and may we all celebrate together next year!
Merry Christmas

[kittygilchrist]

Merry Christmas to all, we're freezing our buns off waking up to 34 degrees.

We R still on trac to load a truck on Sat the 29th & get there in time for New Years with all our new friends & neighbors. :thumbup:

See U then,

Jimbo & Cathy
also Trouper

Jimbo and Trooper,
See you soon. We need mittens here too for a few days!
Merry, merry Christmas,
Kitty

[TerpDawg]

Merry Christmas to all you Gilies, Fernies, Sanibilles, Charlatans, et al.

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

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:

We agree. We cant wait to get there on Feb 1. We will be knocking on doors then to say hi. Gayle and Mike:mademyday::mademyday:

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Rusty you mentioned in a previous message that you had your lanai painted. Could you please send us the name and company that you used? We are painting our lanai and garage as soon as we close on Feb 20. Thanks for your help.
We are excited that Feb is coming so fast. We have a lot to do as far as finishing up our packing. But it is so worth it.

We wish all of our new friends a very Happy Holiday. Take care. Gayle and Mike

[A-4 Skyhawk]

MERRY
CHRISTMAS
Meeting all of you will be a GREAT Christmas present for us.
See you soon,
Bob & Cathy J.

[Rbgold]

Whether near or far, wishing everyone all the joys of the holiday season! Here's to an amazing 2013!

[GilchristCruisers]

Merry Christmas! to all our new neighbors and friends in Gilchrist, etc. May your day tomorrow be filled with many blessings and your hearts filled with joy.

Meredith and Dave

[A-4 Skyhawk]

WARNING
Got a trailer . . . finishing up packing . . . loading up Wednesday . . . LOOK OUT . . . . HERE WE COME :boom:
7902 7903

[jimbo2012]

That little peanut doesn't qualify as trailer, that's a big suitcase:1rotfl:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

That little peanut doesn't qualify as trailer, that's a big suitcase:1rotfl:

Yes . . . it's a peanut. It only had to be big enough to hold a 3 month survival kit until the new place is done and I have everything that's going to storage delivered. Trailer says Max Speed 55 MPH. That'll never happen :plane: :boom: :blahblahblah:

[Mamaderby]

Mamaderby here .... The other half and Party planner of Teryl1949......to all of our future neighbors and friends... Have a wonderful and memorable Christmas!
See you soon! And Andy --- keep up the good work on the party planning! I will be there soon to help you out!
teryl and Terry Bishop!

[hotrodgirl]

Wishing all my new friends and future ones a very Merry Christmas and healthy New Year! You have all managed to make this transition easy and exciting and I am forever grateful to you all! May every happiness be yours in the coming year and watch out for those ringers!:mademyday:

[junction29]

To all our new friends and Neighbours, those we have met and those still to meet. :mademyday:

We wish a Merry Xmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year to you and your loved ones :BigApplause:

[WVMtnBoy]

As I sit back on Christmas Eve 2012 I realize how very blessed I am to have such a wonderful spouse and the best neighbors in the world. In passing conversation tonight, someone mentioned that the Mayan calendar was obviously wrong. Another person pointed out that the calendar may have just meant the end of an era and the starting of another. What words of wisdom the director of the Admin Dept (Junction29) can come up with on short notice!!!

But I realized that he is totally correct. This is the end of an era so to speak what with all of us relocating to The Villages and starting afresh! I look forward to this new era with anticipation and excitement. I've met so many new, good friends and neighbors with many more who are yet to come. From my point of view, we're just getting started but what a start it's been!!! :BigApplause:

So, from the mayor and all of his support staff...We Wish You a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!:MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot:

Now all of you...get your butts down here and let's get this party started!!!

:thumbup:

[Trish Crocker]

Merry Christmas everyone!! It was great meeting everyone at Evans Prairie and we are really, really looking forward to seeing all of you again.

[WVMtnBoy]

For all of you who wondered who did our lanai, garage floor & attic stairs, closet organizers, painter and house cleaners...here's the info:

House Cleaners: Done Right (highly recommended, we got their info from Janice's aunt) - Contact Bev @ 352-391-2783.

Lanai Painter: Concrete Designs by Woody - Contact Woody @ 352-454-4002

Garage Floor & Attic Stairs: Tim "The Toolman" Taylor - Contact Tim (he's listed on TOTV) I don't have his number.

Closet Organizers: Buzby's Closets - Contact Buzz Buzby @ 813-966-1186.

Painter: Tom Campbell - Contact Tom @ 352-430-1102.

I researched all of these guys on TOTV before I hired them and was very satisfied with each of them.

[maparker50]

Recently returned from Napa and Sonoma;visited the following wineries:

Napa
trefethen
william hill
artesa
the hess collection
grgich hills
flora springs
heitz
cade
pride mountain
louis martini
raymond
beringer

Sonoma
la crema winery
martinelli winery
sapphire hill winery
murphy-goode winery
ridge vinyards
clos du bois
pedroncelli winery
sbragia family vinyards
papapietro perry winery
quivira vyds
rodney strong vinyards
carol shelton wines

Will share some of our finds when we get to TV; movers scheduled to deliver on 1/15/13.
Cheers!

[batman911]

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you from Lee and Cion.



Bloom where you are planted.

[Yankee Quilter]

As I sit back on Christmas Eve 2012 I realize how very blessed I am to have such a wonderful spouse and the best neighbors in the world. In passing conversation tonight, someone mentioned that the Mayan calendar was obviously wrong. Another person pointed out that the calendar may have just meant the end of an era and the starting of another. What words of wisdom the director of the Admin Dept (Junction29) can come up with on short notice!!!

But I realized that he is totally correct. This is the end of an era so to speak what with all of us relocating to The Villages and starting afresh! I look forward to this new era with anticipation and excitement. I've met so many new, good friends and neighbors with many more who are yet to come. From my point of view, we're just getting started but what a start it's been!!! :BigApplause:

So, from the mayor and all of his support staff...We Wish You a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!:MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot:

Now all of you...get your butts down here and let's get this party started!!!

:thumbup:


From Joeb and I, agreed, parties starting, a new era of friends and excitement! So looking forward to it!

Merry Merry to you all!

[Mamaderby]

Rusty..... Great list....thanks!

Twinspin....we obviously didn't leave Ohio fast enough.....a BLIZZARD WARNING !!!!

[junction29]

Recently returned from Napa and Sonoma;visited the following wineries:

Napa
trefethen
william hill
artesa
the hess collection
grgich hills
flora springs
heitz
cade
pride mountain
louis martini
raymond
beringer

Sonoma
la crema winery
martinelli winery
sapphire hill winery
murphy-goode winery
ridge vinyards
clos du bois
pedroncelli winery
sbragia family vinyards
papapietro perry winery
quivira vyds
rodney strong vinyards
carol shelton wines

Will share some of our finds when we get to TV; movers scheduled to deliver on 1/15/13.
Cheers!

What a list - surprised you are sober enough to write a legible post.

Really excited to meet you guys when you get here and not just for the extensive wine celler you will be bringing :mademyday:

Good luck with the move. :welcome:

[Lpierleo]

To all our TOTV friends on this forum,
Sorry our Best Wishes for a wonderful holiday are a bit late. Now that Christmas Day has come and gone, we are hoping everyone had a joyous holiday wherever you are.
Unfortunately, my mother was again admitted to the hospital on the 24th in the middle of the night. Very, very weak.
However, we have had some very joyous moments too. Our son came home from Denver. I knew he was coming home for Xmas, but he surprised me by coming home Thursday for my birthday several days earlier than expected. His room wasn't ready as I have been using it for gifts, Florida packing, etc., but he didn't care. It is great to have him home for a week! Although he is out visiting friends more than he has been home. He just relocated in Septembet so he still has many friends here.
We also had a wonderful dinner with my sister and her family last night. We have an 18 month old grand-niece that is so full of life and wonder, she is just a joy to be with.

Right now the forecast shows 10 to 18" of snow possible starting Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.:cold:

A4 and Jimbo, wishing you safe travels to TV.
At this point, Rich and I are still planning to fly down for New Years. Have a few contractors lined up a couple days for warranty work and solar tubes installed. Looking forward to meeting those which are there now.

All the best, Rich and Linda

[kittygilchrist]

To all our TOTV friends on this forum,
Sorry our Best Wishes for a wonderful holiday are a bit late. Now that Christmas Day has come and gone, we are hoping everyone had a joyous holiday wherever you are.
Unfortunately, my mother was again admitted to the hospital on the 24th in the middle of the night. Very, very weak.
However, we have had some very joyous moments too. Our son came home from Denver. I knew he was coming home for Xmas, but he surprised me by coming home Thursday for my birthday several days earlier than expected. His room wasn't ready as I have been using it for gifts, Florida packing, etc., but he didn't care. It is great to have him home for a week! Although he is out visiting friends more than he has been home. He just relocated in Septembet so he still has many friends here.
We also had a wonderful dinner with my sister and her family last night. We have an 18 month old grand-niece that is so full of life and wonder, she is just a joy to be with.

Right now the forecast shows 10 to 18" of snow possible starting Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.:cold:

A4 and Jimbo, wishing you safe travels to TV.
At this point, Rich and I are still planning to fly down for New Years. Have a few contractors lined up a couple days for warranty work and solar tubes installed. Looking forward to meeting those which are there now.

All the best, Rich and Linda

Rich and Linda, Thank you for the update, I'm saying a prayer for your situation. Not sure where in the country you are, but my relatives in TN were expecting a blizzard. All the best for your travels next week and know that I look forward to seeing you at the NY party. Hope things go well with your mother...
Kitty

[CalcTeacher]

Ugggghhhhhh...woke up this morning to sleet and ice! As a teacher, this is the kind of weather that gets school canceled so to have it occur on a non-school day is a huge bummer. But this time it's even more of a let-down because we were supposed to leave this morning to head down to TV for a couple of days! We MIGHT be able to leave later this afternoon and drive for a few hours...not really sure. Keeping our fingers crossed...the U-Haul is all packed!

[jimbo2012]

I'm watching the weather closely as well, secluded to leave sat late morning now they R calling for some snow & rain, driving south on rt 95 in soso weather is a PIA.

What's your forecast in Va for sat-sat night?

[junction29]

To all our TOTV friends on this forum,
Sorry our Best Wishes for a wonderful holiday are a bit late. Now that Christmas Day has come and gone, we are hoping everyone had a joyous holiday wherever you are.
Unfortunately, my mother was again admitted to the hospital on the 24th in the middle of the night. Very, very weak.
However, we have had some very joyous moments too. Our son came home from Denver. I knew he was coming home for Xmas, but he surprised me by coming home Thursday for my birthday several days earlier than expected. His room wasn't ready as I have been using it for gifts, Florida packing, etc., but he didn't care. It is great to have him home for a week! Although he is out visiting friends more than he has been home. He just relocated in Septembet so he still has many friends here.
We also had a wonderful dinner with my sister and her family last night. We have an 18 month old grand-niece that is so full of life and wonder, she is just a joy to be with.

Right now the forecast shows 10 to 18" of snow possible starting Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.:cold:

A4 and Jimbo, wishing you safe travels to TV.
At this point, Rich and I are still planning to fly down for New Years. Have a few contractors lined up a couple days for warranty work and solar tubes installed. Looking forward to meeting those which are there now.

All the best, Rich and Linda

Our best wishes for a speedy recovery for Mum and have a safe journey down here.

Nice surprise your son arriving, a great Xmas present.

Hope to see you soon

[junction29]

To all our TOTV friends on this forum,
Sorry our Best Wishes for a wonderful holiday are a bit late. Now that Christmas Day has come and gone, we are hoping everyone had a joyous holiday wherever you are.
Unfortunately, my mother was again admitted to the hospital on the 24th in the middle of the night. Very, very weak.
However, we have had some very joyous moments too. Our son came home from Denver. I knew he was coming home for Xmas, but he surprised me by coming home Thursday for my birthday several days earlier than expected. His room wasn't ready as I have been using it for gifts, Florida packing, etc., but he didn't care. It is great to have him home for a week! Although he is out visiting friends more than he has been home. He just relocated in Septembet so he still has many friends here.
We also had a wonderful dinner with my sister and her family last night. We have an 18 month old grand-niece that is so full of life and wonder, she is just a joy to be with.

Right now the forecast shows 10 to 18" of snow possible starting Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.:cold:

A4 and Jimbo, wishing you safe travels to TV.
At this point, Rich and I are still planning to fly down for New Years. Have a few contractors lined up a couple days for warranty work and solar tubes installed. Looking forward to meeting those which are there now.

All the best, Rich and Linda

I'm watching the weather closely as well, secluded to leave sat late morning now they R calling for some snow & rain, driving south on rt 95 in soso weather is a PIA.

What's your forecast in Va for sat-sat night?

Calc, Jimbo, Lprierleo, A4 and any others traveling down over the next few days, have a safe jouney - you will not need the ski's and snowshoes down here. :spoken: instead you will have a warm welcome :spoken:

[junction29]

Dear all,
We met a couple from Gillyland at Carols party who said they wanted to come to the New Year party and the following day, we reserved two places for them BUT, we can't remember your names - sorry.

If you were at Carols last Friday and you spoke to us about coming to the party, could you please PM us with your names and emil address ASAP, to allow us to complete the arrangments

[Yankee Quilter]

The wind is whipping here in GA and possible flurries for this PM! I hate the snow, sleet and ice, hence we are to in CT anymore! To all of you traveling, drive safe, take yor time and get to Gillyland safe and sound!

We are starting to think packing and moving as we put away Christmas dishes and glasses ... Cannot wait to get the pix from our rep of the stakes in the ground! Then I think it will be more realistic to me! Have the couch and kitchen set sold, so we are starting!!!

Be safe, be well ... And see you soon!!

[Sleeper]

Be safe and good luck....we are feeling same, same in Maryland! :(

The Villages January 9th :)



Ugggghhhhhh...woke up this morning to sleet and ice! As a teacher, this is the kind of weather that gets school canceled so to have it occur on a non-school day is a huge bummer. But this time it's even more of a let-down because we were supposed to leave this morning to head down to TV for a couple of days! We MIGHT be able to leave later this afternoon and drive for a few hours...not really sure. Keeping our fingers crossed...the U-Haul is all packed!

[Yankee Quilter]

What a list - surprised you are sober enough to write a legible post.

Really excited to meet you guys when you get here and not just for the extensive wine celler you will be bringing :mademyday:

Good luck with the move. :welcome:

Lots of good ones there! But did you get to Cakebread? All time favorite here! Happy New Years .... Toast well!

[Suebsl]

We now own our home in Gilchrist. Can't wait to meet our neighbors. Right now we will be part time until our home sells "up north".

[jimbo2012]

congrats, what street & model did U get

[junction29]

We now own our home in Gilchrist. Can't wait to meet our neighbors. Right now we will be part time until our home sells "up north".

Hi Suebsl
Are you on the locality spreadsheet?

If not PM A4-Skyhawk

Welcome to the neighbourhood :coolsmiley:

[WVMtnBoy]

We now own our home in Gilchrist. Can't wait to meet our neighbors. Right now we will be part time until our home sells "up north".

Congrats on your purchase!!! Where did you build in Gilchrist and when will you be here???

:coolsmiley::coolsmiley:

[WVMtnBoy]

To everyone either traveling to Gillyland or thinking about traveling...please, please, please take your time and be safe.

We want all of our neighbors here safe, sound and in one piece. If the weather is too bad, don't worry...there are plenty of parties to come and we will wait for you!!!!

[hotrodgirl]

Welcome, Suebsl! Can't wait to meet you. Where is your home in Gilchrist? Glad to have you aboard, and TOTV is the very best place for info! Are you here or elsewhere? keep on posting and check back often as we sometimes make announcements on the forum for places to meet up, etc!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Car is packed and we hit the road in the morning. Thanks for all of the good wishes and we'll see everyone in a couple of days.
FINALLY FROGS :coolsmiley:

[hotrodgirl]

:icon_hungry:Speaking of "get togethers".... Both Jill and I have January birthdays. So in the spirit of celebration, I would like to host a January Birthday Bash on Saturday, Jan 19th for all those on our spreadsheet who also were born in that month. Of course ALL are welcome! A very informal dinner will be provided along with drinks and a good time! Please let me know if you plan to attend or if you have a Jan Birthday. Perhaps we could make this a monthly event hosted at different homes?

Date: Jan 19th
Time: anytime after 5PM
Where: 3037 Amherst, Gilchrist
NO presents, please. However, donations will be accepted for Operation Homebound which feeds homebound Villagers here. Details to follow!:spoken:

Carol and Jill

[WVMtnBoy]

Car is packed and we hit the road in the morning. Thanks for all of the good wishes and we'll see everyone in a couple of days.
FINALLY FROGS :coolsmiley:


"Ribbit, ribbit, ribbit!"

It's about time!!!

:clap2::clap2::clap2:

[Rbgold]

Bummer! My birthday is 1/22, but won't be in TV until March! Sounds like a great evening! I'll watch for the info on donations. Great idea! :thumbup:

[hotrodgirl]

Yea, A-4! Hurry home, but drive carefully and safely! See you soon! The neighborhood is filling up nicely and we are blessed with so many new friends! Safe travels!

[hotrodgirl]

Bummer! My birthday is 1/22, but won't be in TV until March! Sounds like a great evening! I'll watch for the info on donations. Great idea! :thumbup:

Rona, NOOOOOOOO! We'll have to have a special celebration when you get here! Hurry home!!!

[Mamaderby]

What a COOL idea! I really like the Operation Homebound idea".

[Lpierleo]

Hotrodgirl, what a great idea, :coolsmiley:Operation Homebound! I just had a birthday last week, but who is counting anymore.:ohdear: I wish we could join in the celebration for January, but we will be back in upstate NY by then:cold: the snow just started flying here about 6 PM and they are predicting 1-2" per hour until tomorrow afternoon. I think tomorrow will be a good day to take Xmas deco down. Looking forward to next week.:pepper2:

[A-4 Skyhawk]

:plane: A-4 and the crew are taxiing for takeoff. :plane:
That sonic :boom: you hear later will be us coming in for a landing. :eek:
There goes the neighborhood. :pepper2:

[Rbgold]

:plane: A-4 and the crew are taxiing for takeoff. :plane:
That sonic :boom: you hear later will be us coming in for a landing. :eek:
There goes the neighborhood. :pepper2:

:plane: Don't forget to fly BELOW the radar! I'm sure Cathy will keep reminding you from her right-hand driver's seat!!!

:2excited: for both of you!!

Rona

[junction29]

:icon_hungry:Speaking of "get togethers".... Both Jill and I have January birthdays. So in the spirit of celebration, I would like to host a January Birthday Bash on Saturday, Jan 19th for all those on our spreadsheet who also were born in that month. Of course ALL are welcome! A very informal dinner will be provided along with drinks and a good time! Please let me know if you plan to attend or if you have a Jan Birthday. Perhaps we could make this a monthly event hosted at different homes?

Date: Jan 19th
Time: anytime after 5PM
Where: 3037 Amherst, Gilchrist
NO presents, please. However, donations will be accepted for Operation Homebound which feeds homebound Villagers here. Details to follow!:spoken:

Carol and Jill

Hi Both,

That is a great idea and new tradition to start for the Gilly neighbourhood.

We will be there and the donation idea is a very laudable one also.

What about letting the host each month pick the local charitable activity in the greater Villages area for us all to support, then we spread our help accross our wider neighbourhood and to needy friends, young and old, we may not have met yet.

The individual charitable donation needs to be confidential, maybe a sealed envelope, that way those that may be of more limited financial means can still attend and not feel pressured to overstretch themselves month after month

Another fine example of what a fabulous neighbourhood this is turning out to be. :2excited:

[jimbo2012]

Don't forget my bail $$ for next week!

[junction29]

:plane: A-4 and the crew are taxiing for takeoff. :plane:
That sonic :boom: you hear later will be us coming in for a landing. :eek:
There goes the neighborhood. :pepper2:

Ooooh, here's the Hotrod duo trying to raise the standard of the neighbourhood and here is A4 zooming in threatening to lower it. :pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

Keep a grip of him Cathy and let us know what help you need.

Once the arrival date had been announced, we have been in discussions with the Mayor at the regular neighbourhood emergency meetings about authorised restraint techniques that do not cause (long term) physical damage, just in case. :pray:

We have even developed a new one that allows the technique to be used against someone holding a Corona bottle without breaking it, to save the contents being spilled and wasted!! :jester:

[jimbo2012]

Andy, that really cracked me up, great sense of humor from the other side of the pond

[Teryl1949]

We didn't get out of Ohio soon enough!:rant-rave:
FROGging cannot come soon enough!

[Twinspin60]

[QUOTE=Lpierleo;599671]To all our TOTV friends on this forum,
Sorry our Best Wishes for a wonderful holiday are a bit late. Now that Christmas Day has come and gone, we are hoping everyone had a joyous holiday wherever you are.
Unfortunately, my mother was again admitted to the hospital on the 24th in the middle of the night. Very, very weak.
However, we have had some very joyous moments too. Our son came home from Denver. I knew he was coming home for Xmas, but he surprised me by coming home Thursday for my birthday several days earlier than expected. His room wasn't ready as I have been using it for gifts, Florida packing, etc., but he didn't care. It is great to have him home for a week! Although he is out visiting friends more than he has been home. He just relocated in Septembet so he still has many friends here.
We also had a wonderful dinner with my sister and her family last night. We have an 18 month old grand-niece that is so full of life and wonder, she is just a joy to be with.

Right now the forecast shows 10 to 18" of snow possible starting Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.:cold:

A4 and Jimbo, wishing you safe travels to TV.
At this point, Rich and I are still planning to fly down for New Years. Have a few contractors lined up a couple days for warranty work and solar tubes installed. Looking forward to meeting those which are there now.

All the best, Rich and Linda[/QUOTE

Linda--
So sorry to hear about your mom--I know how tough it is when they are sick around the holidays! Hopefully it will be a short stay. Glad that you had a nice Christmas with your son and family. Can't beleive that it's here and gone already-still battling a horrible Ohio cold and so with all the medicine I've been taking I've been in a fog--need some sun and soon!! Look forward to seeing you guys next week-travel safe!!

[Twinspin60]

We didn't get out of Ohio soon enough!:rant-rave:
FROGging cannot come soon enough!

We need to get out of Dodge ASAP. As long as Pearl Road is clear we'll see you guys tonight :crap2:

[chiefrose]

:icon_hungry:Speaking of "get togethers".... Both Jill and I have January birthdays. So in the spirit of celebration, I would like to host a January Birthday Bash on Saturday, Jan 19th for all those on our spreadsheet who also were born in that month. Of course ALL are welcome! A very informal dinner will be provided along with drinks and a good time! Please let me know if you plan to attend or if you have a Jan Birthday. Perhaps we could make this a monthly event hosted at different homes?

Date: Jan 19th
Time: anytime after 5PM
Where: 3037 Amherst, Gilchrist
NO presents, please. However, donations will be accepted for Operation Homebound which feeds homebound Villagers here. Details to follow!:spoken:

Carol and Jill

Carol:

Both Ann Marie and I are born in January (16 & 19) but unfortunately won't be down to TV until Feb. 5th.

Hope you and Jill have a good time.

Rich

[GilchristCruisers]

:icon_hungry:Speaking of "get togethers".... Both Jill and I have January birthdays. So in the spirit of celebration, I would like to host a January Birthday Bash on Saturday, Jan 19th for all those on our spreadsheet who also were born in that month. Of course ALL are welcome! A very informal dinner will be provided along with drinks and a good time! Please let me know if you plan to attend or if you have a Jan Birthday. Perhaps we could make this a monthly event hosted at different homes?

Date: Jan 19th
Time: anytime after 5PM
Where: 3037 Amherst, Gilchrist
NO presents, please. However, donations will be accepted for Operation Homebound which feeds homebound Villagers here. Details to follow!:spoken:

Carol and Jill

We, of course, will be there. Operation Homebound is a wonderful cause.

Meredith and Dave

[junction29]

Don't forget my bail $$ for next week!

Hi Jimbo, do not worry.

Your bail Bond is secure, the Mayor has spoken and declared that our Neighbourhood couldn't afford to lose either of you two and that we couldn't bear the thought of your better half being upset at losing you either, if it was just you alone taken into shackles :crap2:

[WVMtnBoy]

:plane: A-4 and the crew are taxiing for takeoff. :plane:
That sonic :boom: you hear later will be us coming in for a landing. :eek:
There goes the neighborhood. :pepper2:

TV Approach: Skyhawk A-4, TV Approach.

A-4: TV Approach, this is Skyhawk A-4 go ahead.

TV: Approach & landing instructions when you're ready Sir.

A-4: TV approach, go ahead.

TV: A-4, reduce speed to 85MPS and maintain standard descent to ground level. ILS is not functioning here because we don't need one! Wind is from the south at 5MPH. Visibility is 100% at 10 miles. You are cleared to land on runway Brinkley at your discretion. Once on the ground turn right onto taxiway Regency and your gate will be the second on your right.

A-4: Copy instructions TV.

A-4: TV Approadch, Skyhawk A-4

TV: Skyhawk A-4 this TV Approach, go ahead.

A-4: TV Approach, Skyhawk A-4 on the ground at _______hrs (u fill in the blank) and taxiing to the gate. Good Afternoon, Sir.

TV: Glad you're here Skyhawk. Good afternoon to you, Sir. Now have a Corona or two!

:welcome: Home Bob & Cathy

[junction29]

TV Approach: Skyhawk A-4, TV Approach.

A-4: TV Approach, this is Skyhawk A-4 go ahead.

TV: Approach & landing instructions when you're ready Sir.

A-4: TV approach, go ahead.

TV: A-4, reduce speed to 85MPS and maintain standard descent to ground level. ILS is not functioning here because we don't need one! Wind is from the south at 5MPH. Visibility is 100% at 10 miles. You are cleared to land on runway Brinkley at your discretion. Once on the ground turn right onto taxiway Regency and your gate will be the second on your left.

A-4: Copy instructions TV.

A-4: TV Approadch, Skyhawk A-4

TV: Skyhawk A-4 this TV Approach, go ahead.

A-4: TV Approach, Skyhawk A-4 on the ground at _______hrs (u fill in the blank) and taxiing to the gate. Good Afternoon, Sir.

TV: Glad you're here Skyhawk. Good afternoon to you, Sir. Now have a Corona or two!

:welcome: Home Bob & Cathy

That was brilliant Mr Mayor :bowdown: :bowdown:

We just hope that you don't get dragged into any controversy about encouraging and assisting in his arrival, you could end up being guilty by association that could take copious amounts of Corona to rectify

Just joking, really looking forward to meeting with you both and if you can still walk when you leave the Mayor's house, we are just across the road and have the lots more Corona, Wine and something stronger to fortify you and your good lady after your arduous journey, whilst we sit, plan and scheme ways to liven up the neighbourhood even more :pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

On another topic:

Just had a visit & demonstration from TS Environmental about a Whole House Water Filtration System at around $5500.

Anyone know;

a. Whether it is nessesary here in TV?

b. Whether the price quoted is reasonable?
and
c. Does anyone else in the neighbourhood have the system installed that we can have a look at?

Thanks

[jimbo2012]

Andy I have a bridge for sale........

That is absolutely crazy money see here (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/do-u-need-water-softener-tv-66355/) please

[WVMtnBoy]

I'd lay off of the water treatment system, IMHO. The water here is hard but I don't find it objectionable. As long as you're satisfied with the taste, I'd pass. Personally, I don't like treated water. It feels "slippery" to me and I have a devil of a time getting the soap off of me....:a20:

[WVMtnBoy]

:icon_hungry:Speaking of "get togethers".... Both Jill and I have January birthdays. So in the spirit of celebration, I would like to host a January Birthday Bash on Saturday, Jan 19th for all those on our spreadsheet who also were born in that month. Of course ALL are welcome! A very informal dinner will be provided along with drinks and a good time! Please let me know if you plan to attend or if you have a Jan Birthday. Perhaps we could make this a monthly event hosted at different homes?

Date: Jan 19th
Time: anytime after 5PM
Where: 3037 Amherst, Gilchrist
NO presents, please. However, donations will be accepted for Operation Homebound which feeds homebound Villagers here. Details to follow!:spoken:

Carol and Jill

Dear Carol & Jill, What a bleedin' marvelous idea. Janice and I will be there with bells on!!! I also like the idea of donations to the charities. Who would have thought six months ago that we would have a neighborhood like this???

:pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

[WVMtnBoy]

We didn't get out of Ohio soon enough!:rant-rave:
FROGging cannot come soon enough!

Ah well, you can't say that we didn't beg you to come back before all of this hit the fan? Maybe this will light a fire under your bums to get back here and assume your rightful place amongst the frogs!!!

:jester:

[WVMtnBoy]

Ugggghhhhhh...woke up this morning to sleet and ice! As a teacher, this is the kind of weather that gets school canceled so to have it occur on a non-school day is a huge bummer. But this time it's even more of a let-down because we were supposed to leave this morning to head down to TV for a couple of days! We MIGHT be able to leave later this afternoon and drive for a few hours...not really sure. Keeping our fingers crossed...the U-Haul is all packed!

It will be sooooo great when you guys get back down here. We've missed you both and we really need to meet Cooper!!!

:doggie:

[WVMtnBoy]

We need to get out of Dodge ASAP. As long as Pearl Road is clear we'll see you guys tonight :crap2:

Okay, your house is done so where in the heck are you guys???? Isn't it about time for you to be back here and let the fun begin????

:crap2:

[WVMtnBoy]

An idea was proposed a few months ago about establishing our own page on Facebook. I was wondering if there was still any interest in this topic. I don't think that it would be too hard to do/administer and was going to give it a try if we have the interest?

So, what say you guys????

:confused::confused::confused:

[Yankee Quilter]

We got four pictures today that show the cinder blocks that will be transformed into Casa de Pane! Can't wait until March!

7967

[Yankee Quilter]

[QUOTE=hotrodgirl;599936]:icon_hungry:Speaking of "get togethers".... Both Jill and I have January birthdays. So in the spirit of celebration, I would like to host a January Birthday Bash on Saturday, Jan 19th for all those on our spreadsheet who also were born in that month. Of course ALL are welcome! A very informal dinner will be provided along with drinks and a good time! Please let me know if you plan to attend or if you have a Jan Birthday. Perhaps we could make this a monthly event hosted at different homes?

Date: Jan 19th
Time: anytime after 5PM
Where: 3037 Amherst, Gilchrist
NO presents, please. However, donations will be accepted for Operation Homebound which feeds homebound Villagers here. Details to follow!:spoken:




What a great idea!! I know there are several of us in November! Remind me, I will host next year!!! Happy birthday all!! We will be down the 25 - 27 so will miss that party!

[Yankee Quilter]

An idea was proposed a few months ago about establishing our own page on Facebook. I was wondering if there was still any interest in this topic. I don't think that it would be too hard to do/administer and was going to give it a try if we have the interest?

So, what say you guys????

:confused::confused::confused:

Okay with us, let us know and we will, LIKE!

[jimbo2012]

Cathy is great with Facebook I'm sure she can help

[PandG]

Junction29 -
We agree with the replies about not spending all that money on a whole-house water filtration/softener system. We got a whole-house water filtration system only. It's a lot less money (under $500), and gets rid of the chlorine odor, iron, and other particulate matter (aka "crud"). The water tastes better, and our wallet remained intact! :-)

Thanks to TOTV, we had Kiley & Sons Plumbing perform the work and are very pleased.
Gail & Paul

[junction29]

Andy I have a bridge for sale........

That is absolutely crazy money see here (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/do-u-need-water-softener-tv-66355/) please

Hi Jimbo,
Thanks for the links and info :pray:

[junction29]

Junction29 -
We agree with the replies about not spending all that money on a whole-house water filtration/softener system. We got a whole-house water filtration system only. It's a lot less money (under $500), and gets rid of the chlorine odor, iron, and other particulate matter (aka "crud"). The water tastes better, and our wallet remained intact! :-)

Thanks to TOTV, we had Kiley & Sons Plumbing perform the work and are very pleased.
Gail & Paul

Hi Guys,
Many thanks to you and others who have replied, it has saved us a lot of money that can be freed up to spend on Corona and other of life's essentials; :crap2:

[Flintstones]

Cathy is great with Facebook I'm sure she can help

Facebook is a great idea.

[hotrodgirl]

CalcT! SW a U-Haul in your drive today. Did you make it down??? We all need to celebrate if that's the case, and Welcome Home!!!

[hotrodgirl]

Twin- are you on your way also? Give a shout!

[hotrodgirl]

A-4, waiting for your approach lights and sonic boom! Keepng the sand off the runway for your arrival, and cold drinks at the ready! Welcome back!!

[hotrodgirl]

Chief Rich and Ann Marie! Sorry you won't be here, but we will celebrate in your honor as well. Who shares the 19th with me? You two had better be here in 2013 to party in person! We'll miss you, but have a good time in the hinterlands anyways.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

   we’re here   
did you hear the sonic boom when i
made the low pass over gilchrist on
my way in for a landing ???

Thanks Mayor for the landing instructions. I took out a roofer, electrician, and a landscaper who were double parked on Brinkley. Bummer

[chiefrose]

Chief Rich and Ann Marie! Sorry you won't be here, but we will celebrate in your honor as well. Who shares the 19th with me? You two had better be here in 2013 to party in person! We'll miss you, but have a good time in the hinterlands anyways.

Ann Marie shares the 19th with you...

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Thanks kittygilchrist, noted and added to the list!

Any more takers?

Wish we can be added. We will toast all our new neighbors from Glen Ellyn and wish that we were in TV!

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Dear Carol & Jill, What a bleedin' marvelous idea. Janice and I will be there with bells on!!! I also like the idea of donations to the charities. Who would have thought six months ago that we would have a neighborhood like this???

:pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

RE Spreadsheet
How does one get on your spreadsheet? We cant wait to get to TV and get to know all of you. You all sound like a wonderful group of people.

[WVMtnBoy]

RE Spreadsheet
How does one get on your spreadsheet? We cant wait to get to TV and get to know all of you. You all sound like a wonderful group of people.

Contact A-4 Skyhawk who's the "Keeper of the Sheet" with your name, address, phone number, section & lot number, style of home, what you like to drink, if you golf and when you'll be here and he'll get you set up. You can supply whatever info you choose...lol

[WVMtnBoy]

   we’re here   
did you hear the sonic boom when i
made the low pass over gilchrist on
my way in for a landing ???

Thanks Mayor for the landing instructions. I took out a roofer, electrician, and a landscaper who were double parked on Brinkley. Bummer

I saw flashing emergency lights on Brinkley earlier today and wondered who got taken out by the jet wash when you engaged reverse thrust!!! :a20:

Hope you guys had a great trip and you don't know how glad I am that you are both here. It's about time!!!!

:pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

[Lpierleo]

I think Facebook would be a great idea!

Welcome home A4!

[Twinspin60]

Okay, your house is done so where in the heck are you guys???? Isn't it about time for you to be back here and let the fun begin????

:crap2:

We're trying to get down ASAP--we'll be there on the 4th and ready for some fun in the sun after all this white stuff that we've been having to shovel! :yuck:

[Twinspin60]

Twin- are you on your way also? Give a shout!

Hotrod--arrival date is the 4th--can't wait as we need some fun in the sun--we'll give a shout and stop by when we get into town as just had dinner with your neighbors Terry and Teryl last night and they told us we won't even recognize the neighborhood as so many houses have gone up since we were there last! Get ready for us! :a040:

[WVMtnBoy]

I have a dire warning to all of us residents of Gilchrist. A-4 Skyhawk has indeed landed and everything we've suspected about him is true...omg...there goes the neighborhood!!!

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

Now for the redeeming news. Cathy and Elsie are absolutely the most lovely and sweet people!! If we apply the often used "balancing act" we'll have to let them stay based upon Cathy and Elsie!!!

:a040::a040::a040:

Welcome home A-4, Cathy and Elsie...we've waited a long time for this!!!

:bigbow:

[jimbo2012]

U can't trust anyone that dresses like a bumble bee :1rotfl::1rotfl:

[shcisamax]

U can't trust anyone that dresses like a bumble bee :1rotfl::1rotfl:

I would second that.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Yes it's true . . . A-4 and the crew have landed. It's been a long 3 weeks of packing and a FULL hard day of traveling to TV, but this morning we ventured out to lay eyes on Gilchrist 210.71 and it is EVERYTHING we had hoped it would be. As we were leaving, one block from the lot, there was a man walking his dog, on the wrong side of the street, so I guessed that had to be Junction29 and Millie "The Wonder Dog #2" :doggie:and it was. So we all stood in the street Hugging and Laughing then proceded to Andy's house to meet Wendy. These Chaps are FABULOUS !!! As we left we caught the Mayor and Janice on their back porch hard at work, and the Hugging and Laughing kicked in AGAIN. Then we met Gracie, "The Wonder Dog #1" :doggie: , Anna Belle to cat, and the real prize was Sally, Rusty's Mom. OMG people . . . . THESE PEOPLE ARE WONDERFUL !!!
To all of you people reading this thread trying to decide where you want to buy or build in TV, you're crazy if you don't head to Gilchrist 209 and 210. This morning we met 5 incredible people and the funny thing was it was like we had known each other for years and were already best of friends. They told us that the rest of the people they've been socializing with are even nicer than them, which is hard to believe.
BOY DID WE MAKE A GREAT DECISION
:a040: :coolsmiley::pepper2: :clap2::thumbup::D:):laugh:

[junction29]

Zip-a-de-do-da, zip-a-de-a, my my my what a wonderful day!

We can only second A4 and the Mayors comments about the people of our neighbourhood. :agree::agree:

We have yet to meet one we haven't liked imediately, don't know whether it is the air or the names of our village and its near neighbours, but we are certainly attracting some smashing people. :spoken::spoken:

Looking forward to a great retirement out here (eventually), that is if Jimbo doesn't get us all involved in some new business venture. :coolsmiley::a040:

A4 is just as we would have imagined him, only bigger and Cathy is just fabulous and definately deserves a medal for coping with him - then we had the added advantage of them bringing a brand new 'Mum' for us all to share, to go with the one we share with His Worship the Mayor and the Lady Mayoress

[hotrodgirl]

I am so excited to read these wonderful posts! Knocked on Calc's door today, but no one there...walked around the neighborhood to seek out A-4 as I thought he may drive over to check things out, but didn't see him or Cathy...looking forward to meeting up and enjoying some laughs! Much activity on my side as I am readying to have my garage acid washed and epoxied, grout sealed and rooms painted! Interviewing Rusty's cleaning service (not Janice:laugh:) next week as I definitely won't have the energy after all that shopping! So glad neighbors are arriving safely and good times are just around the corner!:a040:

[GilchristCruisers]

Yes it's true . . . A-4 and the crew have landed. It's been a long 3 weeks of packing and a FULL hard day of traveling to TV, but this morning we ventured out to lay eyes on Gilchrist 210.71 and it is EVERYTHING we had hoped it would be. As we were leaving, one block from the lot, there was a man walking his dog, on the wrong side of the street, so I guessed that had to be Junction29 and Millie "The Wonder Dog #2" :doggie:and it was. So we all stood in the street Hugging and Laughing then proceded to Andy's house to meet Wendy. These Chaps are FABULOUS !!! As we left we caught the Mayor and Janice on their back porch hard at work, and the Hugging and Laughing kicked in AGAIN. Then we met Gracie, "The Wonder Dog #1" :doggie: , Anna Belle to cat, and the real prize was Sally, Rusty's Mom. OMG people . . . . THESE PEOPLE ARE WONDERFUL !!!
To all of you people reading this thread trying to decide where you want to buy or build in TV, you're crazy if you don't head to Gilchrist 209 and 210. This morning we met 5 incredible people and the funny thing was it was like we had known each other for years and were already best of friends. They told us that the rest of the people they've been socializing with are even nicer than them, which is hard to believe.
BOY DID WE MAKE A GREAT DECISION
:a040: :coolsmiley::pepper2: :clap2::thumbup::D:):laugh:

Welcome to the neighborhood A-4. Can't wait to actually meet you. We're right next door to Carol and have been squatters in the "hood" since August (long before The Mayor arrived to stir up all the activity -- it was such a quiet, pastoral place back then).

Meredith and Dave

[A-4 Skyhawk]

RE Spreadsheet
How does one get on your spreadsheet? We cant wait to get to TV and get to know all of you. You all sound like a wonderful group of people.

Hi -
I'm the keeper of the spreadsheet so send me an email and I'll get you added. rj900@comcast.net

[batman911]

We made it back to Hawaii so I finally have time to provide a little feed back from our recent visit.

We arrived in TV on 17 December for our home design appointments which were to start on the 19th. Our sales rep, Jeannie Ulmer met us on the 17th when we checked in at the sales center to pick up the keys to our rental home. Spent the remainder of the day looking at models as we had not decided between Lantana and Ivy. Went with the Lantana as all our requested changes were approved. Our design appointment was moved up to the 18th to allow more time. Spent the 18th with our design rep to pick counter top material, cabinets, flooring, colors, doors, electrical and utility plugs, etc. Spent the 19th designing the bird cage and deck. Spent the 20th picking cabinet hardware, door hardware, lighting, plumbing fixtures, etc. Signed the contract on the 21st. Somehow we managed to attend a neighborhood meet and greet party at EP on the 19th, attended a social at the Mayor's home and got in a little shopping to keep my wife happy. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience from day one to finish. All questions asked were answered promptly by our reps (even the more technical ones they had to get answers from the engineers/builders). Everyone we met was positive (especially our neighbors to be). Traffic, compared to living in Honolulu, was not an issue. Drivers were courteous, even when we were lost and driving like tourist. We only ate out three times. Evans Prairie country club, TooJays, and Ruby Thai. Service and food were excellent (especially Ruby Thai). We believe this is normal life in TV. This was our 5th visit and it once again met or exceeded our expectations. I know that most of you already know this but I want to assure those that have not visited or built your home that this is a first class place with a lot of very nice residents.

[WVMtnBoy]

I have to say that both Lee & Cion were hits with everyone who met them!! Such nice people...we can't wait till you guys get back!!

:gc:

[hotrodgirl]

Lee and Cion! So glad to hear you made it back safely and we are all waiting for your arrival back in TV! There was some activity on your lot today! Don't get too excited... They graded a bit. However, lots going on at the moment at Terry and Teryl's place! I expect a roof to be completed on Monday if they are working! Looking forward to that time when most are frogs/snowbirds here and we have some time to spend together! It's so hard in the beginning with so much on the agenda! Missed seeing Calc and Ed:sigh:Although I did try going down to their place several times. Patience (not exactly my middle name!). Loving the life here and especially the company!

[Yankee Quilter]

Just curious if anyone had Tim Hurst? Tim, we are told is our builder and wold love to hear some great things! We should have a slab this week!
Happy New Year!

[jimbo2012]

just getting to ga after leaving ny snow our expected eta is around 7pm thinking about going to evans prairie after 8 or maybe city fire in brownwood is now open. anyone interested in joining ?





update, it is now 6:15. hit traffic at florida line, too late for tonight. See you guys tomorrow evening.

[batman911]

Lee and Cion! So glad to hear you made it back safely and we are all waiting for your arrival back in TV! There was some activity on your lot today! Don't get too excited... They graded a bit. However, lots going on at the moment at Terry and Teryl's place! I expect a roof to be completed on Monday if they are working! Looking forward to that time when most are frogs/snowbirds here and we have some time to spend together! It's so hard in the beginning with so much on the agenda! Missed seeing Calc and Ed:sigh:Although I did try going down to their place several times. Patience (not exactly my middle name!). Loving the life here and especially the company!

Thanks for the update Carol. We can not wait to get the house built and complete our move to TV. Also, thanks to everyone who provided info and design ideas during our design process.

[batman911]

I have to say that both Lee & Cion were hits with everyone who met them!! Such nice people...we can't wait till you guys get back!!

:gc:

Thanks Rusty. Cion and I feel the same about all of you we met in TV. Makes our move much easier knowing we have great friends and neighbors waiting for us in TV.

[CalcTeacher]

CoopersDad and I snuck in and snuck out of Gilchrist...and it wasn't by choice. We had a very limited window of opportunity to get some things accomplished.

Sorry that I missed Carol's visit...but we did get a driveway visit from Andy and Wendy (only slightly embarrassing as I had just pulled an 18-pack of toilet paper out from the truck)...and then Dave and Meredith did a driveby as we were unloading pictures. SUCH NICE PEOPLE.

I only had a chance to give a big wave to the Mayor across the barren sand that lies between our houses.

Spent time with the propane company and the Bright House Cable guy and the builder walk through...and then spent what seems to be a ridiculous number of hours shopping for a golf cart. Looked in TV and outside TV...they're all pretty much the same price. Someone on this forum once said something about saving thousands of dollars going "off campus." If you know where that is, please pass it along!

We are still on target for MLK weekend but that is looking to be just as harried as these past three days...we will most definitely be primed and ready for socializing the last week in March when we get to stay for a whole week.

Carol: if you don't mind people who only travel with 2 changes of clothes, you can probably count Ed and I in for a quick stop-by on the 19th (donation in hand--can't wait to hear details later).

Happy New Year to all!

And Rusty: I vote "YES" for Facebook!

[hotrodgirl]

Bob and Cathy (Novak) ,
Jill and I ate already but look forward to seeing you both tomorrow!

[junction29]

just getting to ga after leaving ny snow our expected eta is around 7pm thinking about going to evans prairie after 8 or maybe city fire in brownwood is now open. anyone interested in joining ?





update, it is now 6:15. hit traffic at florida line, too late for tonight. See you guys tomorrow evening.

Hi both,

We have just got back (9:30pm) from City Fire at Brownwood, where we took our Grandaughter for a Birthday meal (22!) the food and service were excellent, but we thought the ambiance was a bit flat, although it was very busy.

Glad you have had a safe journey and look forward to seeing you tomorrow night. :2excited:

[Yankee Quilter]

just getting to ga after leaving ny snow our expected eta is around 7pm thinking about going to evans prairie after 8 or maybe city fire in brownwood is now open. anyone interested in joining ?





update, it is now 6:15. hit traffic at florida line, too late for tonight. See you guys tomorrow evening.

Georgia just seems to screw things up! Glad you are there safely! Happy New Year!

[jimbo2012]

Nothing like a good nights sleep after 1125 miles in a rough 24' truck ride towing our car to boot.

Sat morning at 9, three movers loaded the truck, then the car on the trailer, we left LI at 12:00, drove 4 miles and some idiot on his cell phone crossed the line and was headed straight into us head on,:0000000000luvmyhors: I stood on the brakes and horn, missed each other by inches.......nice way to start a trip.

Started to snow as crossed the bridge into NJ, nothing was sticking just wet and a bit slow till Delaware. Then things got back to a normal pace of 65-70 mph, made to Emporia VA that night 525 miles, up & on the road again at 7, :mornincoffee: arrived at about 8PM, oh fun.

Our little Miata looks like a mud flap never seen a car so dirty from the rain & snow...:22yikes:

That's why we wanted a drink last night... :1rotfl:

[bpinsly]

Welcome. Happy new year to all our new friends. Hope to see everyone tonight at Evans Praire

[kittygilchrist]

Hello all, and Happy 2013!
I've been designing for past few days and without internet. today is my final day before the contract, so closing should be mid March. I'll see all who can come tonight at Evans Prairie. I glanced at a message about FB as an alternative? Pleeeeze YES! It is so much better an interface, and I'll teach anybody to use it who's not familiar with it.
All the best!
Kitty

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Hello all, and Happy 2013!
I've been designing for past few days and without internet. today is my final day before the contract, so closing should be mid March. I'll see all who can come tonight at Evans Prairie. I glanced at a message about FB as an alternative? Pleeeeze YES! It is so much better an interface, and I'll teach anybody to use it who's not familiar with it.
All the best!
Kitty

Thanks Kitty. I do need some FB lessons. Will catch up with you when you are there. We get into TV on Feb 01 and will be renting a villa up north.

To all: Have a very Happy New Years. Be safe. See you all in a month. Gayle and Mike

[Mamaderby]

Happy New Year to all! Wish we could join you! Next year is a definite! Looks like from the pics we received from Carol this morning, that we are almost under roof!

Have a great time tonight and have a toast for us!

Teryl and Terry

[A-4 Skyhawk]

HAPPY NEW YEAR Y'ALL
A-4 & Cathy

[TerpDawg]

HAPPY NEW YEAR Y'ALL
A-4 & Cathy

Happy New Year back to you and all the other Gilies, Sanibeles, Charlatans, et al. Be with you real soon.
Jim and Barbe

[cgalloway6]

Happy new year to you all. Have a good time tonight. We're on our way back to IL - brrrrrrr. Renters will be there soon and we'll see you in April.

[Twinspin60]

Happy New Year everyone :jester: Hope all had fun last evening! Up this morning and packing as leave in 2 days-yeah--away from the cold and snow. Can't wait to see our house. Enjoy a realxing day today!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

For those who were at the NYE get together at Evans Prairie last night, WHAT A GREAT TIME and WHAT A BUNCH OF WONDERFUL PEOPLE. Here's a picture of the Mayor and his Court . . . .
8120

[Yankee Quilter]

Happy New Year! We toasted all of you last night and so looking forward to being there in person rather than spirit!
Slab being laid this week. The pictures sure are good to get.
Happy happy

[hotrodgirl]

Thanks to everyone for a wonderful and fun evening at Evans last nite! Many more good times ahead, for certain! Happy New Year to all and best wishes for good health and prosperity!

[chiefrose]

Happy New Year to all of you lucky people in TV! Hope to be there for next years festivities.

[kittygilchrist]

Hey Gillies, did ya'll stay til midnight? I traipsed to the dance floor abt 10:30 with singles for a dance or two and our dining tables were all clear when I got back where you were not! I thought you got partied out and went home to kiss the dog for 2013, but now I'm thinking you don't seem like early outs from a party. so maybe you went outside and took other tables there? I have to know who I'm partying with here, so fill me in. I lost a contact lens so I couldn't see you if you were there!!

[kittygilchrist]

Hi again! I finished my design NY eve about 4. the backdrop of stressors made the whole thing tense, but TV pros guided me thru design smoothly. Look for groundbreaking on amherst, in the middle of the now unbuilt part, with a close 4/1/13. The sweetest words were when the designer (Blessed Mary) said, "You have maximized the lot and could not have put anything more into your home"....this echoed the intention I had earlier expressed to my agent, Jim Minnelly, whom I have grown to love, "Jim, I can't overbuild this lot. I want to make it my dream house and not ever want to move".

[CaptJohn]

Congratulations on everything working out your way! Happy New Year.

[kittygilchrist]

thank you! I am soooo satisfied!!!

[WVMtnBoy]

Hi Everyone!!! Last night, Janice and I and approximately 33 other assorted Gillies, Ferns, Lattes and Sannibellians gathered at the Evans Prairie Country Club to welcome 2013. We had a wonderful menu, great food, good conversation and just a drink or two:beer3:

A lot of new neighbors showed up and you all know how terrible I am with names so I'm not going to even try and caption the pictures.

We did have a short ceremony in which Andy & Wendy Andrews were inducted into the Order of the Gilly Garter. They can now officially be referred to as Sir John and Lady Wendy. They were both given certificates (suitable for framing) to commemorate the occasion. Sir John was knighted by the Lord High Mayor and given the ceremonial blade for display. Lady Wendy received her official Gilly Garter along with two additional medals for being such an outstanding assistant to the head of the Administrative Department (Andy) and for putting up with Andy.

After dinner, the remaining partiers retired to the patio to continue the celebration. Evans Prairie stayed open until midnight when the final 8 hardcore parties sang Auld Lange Sine and bid each other good night.

I think it's safe to say that a good time was had by all! Enjoy the pics!!!

PS - For some reason the pics aren't uploading. I'll get them up as soon as the website lets me!!:Screen_of_Death:

[PammyJ]

Last night was a wonderful evening! What a great group of new friends to spend New Years Eve with!

[batman911]

Happy New Year to all of you. We are looking forward to spending next NYE in TV.

[junction29]

Hi Everyone!!! Last night, Janice and I and approximately 33 other assorted Gillies, Ferns, Lattes and Sannibellians gathered at the Evans Prairie Country Club to welcome 2013. We had a wonderful menu, great food, good conversation and just a drink or two:beer3:

A lot of new neighbors showed up and you all know how terrible I am with names so I'm not going to even try and caption the pictures.

We did have a short ceremony in which Andy & Wendy Andrews were inducted into the Order of the Gilly Garter. They can now officially be referred to as Sir John and Lady Wendy. They were both given certificates (suitable for framing) to commemorate the occasion. Sir John was knighted by the Lord High Mayor and given the ceremonial blade for display. Lady Wendy received her official Gilly Garter along with two additional medals for being such an outstanding assistant to the head of the Administrative Department (Andy) and for putting up with Andy.

After dinner, the remaining partiers retired to the patio to continue the celebration. Evans Prairie stayed open until midnight when the final 8 hardcore parties sang Auld Lange Sine and bid each other good night.

I think it's safe to say that a good time was had by all! Enjoy the pics!!!

PS - For some reason the pics aren't uploading. I'll get them up as soon as the website lets me!!:Screen_of_Death:


:pray: Your Worship and Lady Mayoress

What a great honour you both bestowed upon us last night at the Gillyland New Years Party, your announcement accompanied by the Court Heralds took us completely by surprise and as everyone will see by the pictures when they are posted, we were overcome with emotion! :pray:

Please, please don't treat us any differently now we have the title, no bowing and scraping, underneath the pomp and ceremony we are still the same people; :jester::jester:

We feel that the night was a great success, just a pity that a few more didn't stay the course to see the New Year in with the 'Hard Core' party goers, but the main thing is that everyone had a good time whilst they were with us.

Thanks to the band, we managed to get in a round of Hokey Cokey, or Hokey Pokey as you guys say and Auld Langs Syne went down well (twice)

Sorry you were not able to find us later Kitty, we did indeed move to the outside area to be nearer the music after the meal and you really deserve a medal for all the 'goodies' you brought to make the party go with a swing, many thanks from us all, the rattles and horns you provided worked overtime at midnight.

Our very best wishes to all our new friends and their loved ones for a Happy and Healthy New Year.

We are truly blessed to have found this place and all you great people to share it with.

Sir John & Lady Wendy; :jester::jester:

[WVMtnBoy]

Okay...sad face...the pics are too large to upload into TOTV. I'm going to try and get a Facebook page up and running. I'll let you know what happens!

:Screen_of_Death:

[jimbo2012]

Okay...sad face...the pics are too large to upload into TOTV. I'm going to try and get a Facebook page up and running. I'll let you know what happens!

:Screen_of_Death:

email them to me I'll get them uploaded, they need to be downsized

[WVMtnBoy]

I have, I think, successfully added a page to Facebook for the Gillys of Gilchrist. I've posted the pics from the New Years Eve party at Evans Prairie CC. If you're on FB, please go on and tag yourselves in the pics. My mind is mush and I'm sure I'd make a naming mistake if I tried to do it!

Let's see how this goes...:pray:

[jimbo2012]

what's the FB name?

[hotrodgirl]

The Gilly's of Gilchrist!:wave:

[jimbo2012]

About this link?

https://www.facebook.com/TheGillysOfGilchrist?fref=ts

[WVMtnBoy]

About this link?

https://www.facebook.com/TheGillysOfGilchrist?fref=ts

Jimbo, You're the man!!!

[junction29]

About this link?

https://www.facebook.com/TheGillysOfGilchrist?fref=ts

Hi Jimbo
Has the closing gone ok? :a040:
Are you now the proud owners of a new home? :a040:
If you need a hand with anything, let us know :welcome:

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Happy new year to you all. Have a good time tonight. We're on our way back to IL - brrrrrrr. Renters will be there soon and we'll see you in April.

Yes, it is very cold in Ill. I can't wait to get to TV. 70 sounds much better. Glad to hear everyone had a great New Years Eve celebration. We are looking forward to joining future celebrations. Happy New Year! Gayle - soon to be Gilly

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Flew to TN last night to meet the movers tomorrow and then drive to TV. Wish I was there and not here;)

[junction29]

Yes, it is very cold in Ill. I can't wait to get to TV. 70 sounds much better. Glad to hear everyone had a great New Years Eve celebration. We are looking forward to joining future celebrations. Happy New Year! Gayle - soon to be Gilly

Won't rub it in to say how warm it is :pepper2:

Look forward to seeing you in April, wrap up warm until you get here (Brrrr) :gc:

[junction29]

Flew to TN last night to meet the movers tomorrow and then drive to TV. Wish I was there and not here;)

Thought the neighbourhood had gone nice and quiet :pepper2::pepper2:

You both have a safe journey home to TV :gc:

p.s. still waiting for the Corona you promosed :beer3::beer3:

[Yankee Quilter]

Too cold here in Georgia! Packing Christmas stuff for a big move then starting on thinning out closets and cabinets ... March is right around the corner!

Bob and Kathy, hope closing went well! Congrats!

[hotrodgirl]

Congrats to you Bob and Cathy! Hope it all went smoothly as expected :pepper2: No more Airstream!! :laugh: enjoy your new digs and pop around when you are settled in!

[Bob Dickerson]

Thank you for the information and the referral !!

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Hi again! I finished my design NY eve about 4. the backdrop of stressors made the whole thing tense, but TV pros guided me thru design smoothly. Look for groundbreaking on amherst, in the middle of the now unbuilt part, with a close 4/1/13. The sweetest words were when the designer (Blessed Mary) said, "You have maximized the lot and could not have put anything more into your home"....this echoed the intention I had earlier expressed to my agent, Jim Minnelly, whom I have grown to love, "Jim, I can't overbuild this lot. I want to make it my dream house and not ever want to move".

Congrats Kitty. I am so happy for you. Cant wait to see you beautfiul view. It looked great in photos. Our house might have a roof on it by now. We havent seen any pictures since the beginning of the week.
Now for the wait for it to be built. It goes fast. We are about 6 weeks from moving in.

[gayleroberts268@aol.com]

Won't rub it in to say how warm it is :pepper2:

Look forward to seeing you in April, wrap up warm until you get here (Brrrr) :gc:

Thanks! Yes, I am all wrapped up. It is just starting to snow here. There are beautiful large flakes slowly falling from the sky. Looks pretty. But not pretty enough for me to stay here in ILL.

[kittygilchrist]

Can't wait to see you Gayle!! I'm planning what to sell b4 moving, throwing donations into bins, cracking my shins on them, scratching my head and spinning in circles!
btw, I only live an hour N of TV and today is a miserable drippy day, but still only 59.7 degrees.
My beloved boxer Emma will be happy to meet you! See you soon, and God bless all you are doing to get to TV!
Kitty

[maparker50]

:icon_hungry:Speaking of "get togethers".... Both Jill and I have January birthdays. So in the spirit of celebration, I would like to host a January Birthday Bash on Saturday, Jan 19th for all those on our spreadsheet who also were born in that month. Of course ALL are welcome! A very informal dinner will be provided along with drinks and a good time! Please let me know if you plan to attend or if you have a Jan Birthday. Perhaps we could make this a monthly event hosted at different homes?

Date: Jan 19th
Time: anytime after 5PM
Where: 3037 Amherst, Gilchrist
NO presents, please. However, donations will be accepted for Operation Homebound which feeds homebound Villagers here. Details to follow!:spoken:

Carol and Jill
Carol,

Barbara and I would love to attend your birthday bash on Jan. 19th. Let me know if we should bring anything.
Cheers.
Michael

[hotrodgirl]

Awesome Michael and Barbara! Look forward to seeing you and just bring yourselves!

[hotrodgirl]

Batman!!! Lee and Cion.....
Just wanted to let you know that mid to late afternoon there was activity on your lot. When I returned around 6PM they were still out there grading and beginning the trenches for plumbing!!! I am on it tomorrow for you!!! Yippee! Cannot wait to see the progress and your very large home! Congrats!!!

[jimbo2012]

Congrats to you Bob and Cathy! Hope it all went smoothly as expected :pepper2: No more Airstream!! :laugh: enjoy your new digs and pop around when you are settled in!

Hi Jimbo
Has the closing gone ok? :a040:
Are you now the proud owners of a new home? :a040:
If you need a hand with anything, let us know :welcome:

No why would it go smoooooth for me, I got screwed, the fiscal Cliff shut down the IRS computers, the bank couldn't get copies of my tax retiurns which R now required to close, we waited alllllll day yesterday then at 4:45 they said the IRS still hasn't emailed the the returns........

At 8:45 this morning we get a call from the TV law firm that all is set pick up the keys, we were there by 9, call the movers I had them first remove the living room carpet/padding it's ready to sell, then they started to unload, ( these guys don't know what a NY minute is they were slow as glue) we were unpacked by 3:00, but no elec, TV shut us down, so we're back in the Airstream tonight.

Power should be on in the morning have the warrantee people there at 8AM to start on my 3 page punch list.

W/D being delivered Saturday, oh fun, stopped at City Fire for a couple of Bloody Marys, went looking at engineered wood floors having a nice vegan dinner as I type.

I should be asleep soon I'm beat....we are are having a ball.

Funny how we thought the furniture would look in one place only to have the guys move it to another, you just can't plan to that fine a detail.

It's all good:pepper2:

.

[CalcTeacher]

No why would it go smoooooth for me, I got screwed, the fiscal Cliff shut down the IRS computers, the bank couldn't get copies of my tax retiurns which R now required to close, we waited alllllll day yesterday then at 4:45 they said the IRS still hasn't emailed the the returns........

At 8:45 this morning we get a call from the TV law firm that all is set pick up the keys, we were there by 9, call the movers I had them first remove the living room carpet/padding it's ready to sell, then they started to unload, ( these guys don't know what a NY minute is they were slow as glue) we were unpacked by 3:00, but no elec, TV shut us down, so we're back in the Airstream tonight.

Power should be on in the morning have the warrantee people there at 8AM to start on my 3 page punch list.

W/D being delivered Saturday, oh fun, stopped at City Fire for a couple of Bloody Marys, went looking at engineered wood floors having a nice vegan dinner as I type.

I should be asleep soon I'm beat....we are are having a ball.

Funny how we thought the furniture would look in one place only to have the guys move it to another, you just can't plan to that fine a detail.

It's all good:pepper2:

.

jimbo: let me know about places/prices u find for engineered hardwoods. We are in process of having one quote done by Floors R Us but would love to know what u find...

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Thought the neighbourhood had gone nice and quiet :pepper2::pepper2:

You both have a safe journey home to TV :gc:

p.s. still waiting for the Corona you promosed :beer3::beer3:

Hey Mayor -
Do me a favor. . . . . Give the poor boy one of those Extras to tide him over until I get back. He's the one who gets the dang sword and now he wants my beer. Go figure