[hotrodgirl]

Just finished up with a wonderful design rep by the name of Pam Sherwood. She was patient, very wise, professionally astute and most helpful! What a joy after worrying about all the decisions to be made! I was able to stretch, add, change layout, increase space and get what I wanted, all within budget. So now all I have to do is wait for closing. But officially, I feel like a real Villager now! For those who are wondering and have not had your meeting yet, do not fret! It was a wonderful experience!!!

[shcisamax]

So what did you get, do tell?

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Rusty has been coaching Hotrodgirl so she probably bumped, stretched, and added every square inch she could.

[graciegirl]

Who is Rusty? Good for him and good for her.

You go girl. The fun is JUST BEGINNING!

[Dellie]

How did you change the lay out? We have a lot and have not set the date yet for design meeting.

[asianthree]

[shcisamax]

What happened to Hotrodgirl? She was there one minute and gone the next...She must be off indulging in her happy dilirium...

[WVMtnBoy]

Congrats Hotrod! I'm really glad you got everything you wanted and didn't have to pull any items off the list. I promise to send you pics of your lot every week or more often than that if you want. Please hurry back down here so the fun can begin!!!

[rjm1cc]

Originally Posted by hotrodgirl

Just finished up with a wonderful design rep by the name of Pam Sherwood. She was patient, very wise, professionally astute and most helpful! What a joy after worrying about all the decisions to be made! I was able to stretch, add, change layout, increase space and get what I wanted, all within budget. So now all I have to do is wait for closing. But officially, I feel like a real Villager now! For those who are wondering and have not had your meeting yet, do not fret! It was a wonderful experience!!!

To help those that follow what were some of the less obvious suggestions she made.

[hotrodgirl]

Yikes! In the midst of all this I flew home to Chicago! So, to elaborate:
I am building a Lantana. I was able to stretch 6 feet to the front to allow for a 3rd bath for the front bedroom. That being said, we reconfigured the closet in that room and I was able to add a 2nd closet to the 3rd bedroom. Also stretched the garage 2 feet forward, the kitchen side 2 feet and the back of the house 2 feet. As well, I added 2 feet to the lanai. Because of the bump, I was able to add cabinet space to the kitchen and laundry area. also added a wine fridge cabinet to the kitchen and a space for a trash compactor or waste receptacle pull-out. Put a block window in the new bathroom, put in a wing wall and extra outlets and hose bibs outside.

[shcisamax]

Sounds absolutely splendid!

[jimbo2012]

Wow, that is no longer a Lantana, it's a Super Lantana

Sounds like a ton of planning went into your changes, enjoy the build.

[hotrodgirl]

You are following quite soon, Jimbo! I am certain you have an agenda!
Will be waiting to hear about your build and changes as well! how are the plans coming along? I had lots of great help and suggestions from my agent and design rep, so I wish the same for all!

[shalomuall]

congrats!! sorry we did not get a chance to get together. See you in winter.

[jimbo2012]

hotrodgirl,

Coming down with our dog on the 21st for 10 days, rented a PV, with a golf cart.

I want to double check the lots solar orientation first, then be sure we both like the lot and immediate area for sure, but don't expect any issues (just haven't seen it in person) but it's one of a very few with no rear neighbor.

Made an appoint with our rep for Monday afternoon to review the models in detail and spend sometime in each to feel the layout.

I already had great input here from folks, and our rep gave us much input on extras and their costs etc.

Should pick a date in Jan for our design.