[Buckeyephan]

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

[WVMtnBoy]

Originally Posted by Buckeyephan

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

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

[WVMtnBoy]

Originally Posted by A-4 Skyhawk

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

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

[Rickcarol]

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

[WVMtnBoy]

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

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

Anyway, welcome!!!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Originally Posted by WVMtnBoy

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

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

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

[A-4 Skyhawk]

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


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


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


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

We have not heard from anyone in Gilchrist 213.

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

I HOPE THIS HELPS

[peterbrownell]

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

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

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

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

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

[peterbrownell]

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

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

Best
Peter

[dotti105]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Just wondering what the general consensus is.

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

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

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

Any responses or insight would be appreciated.
Thanks

[Heavenstobetsy]

Originally Posted by dotti105

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[rivergirl409]

Originally Posted by WVMtnBoy

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

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

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Originally Posted by Heavenstobetsy

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

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

[dotti105]

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

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Originally Posted by dotti105

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

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