[hotrodgirl]

Originally Posted by DAnder2829

Movers are gone and we are exhausted. Cat is sleeping hard on the steps---poor thing Stuff in storage in Florida and we'll rent until we are finally Gilchrist Villagers.

Moving done! How exciting for you! And you're hanging at home for a bit? Hurry down for goodness sake and enjoy your new surroundings! Safe travels and see you soon!

[kittygilchrist]

oh thank you Sir Andy and Lady Wendy!!
I was so wanting to know!! I am at the beach for the weekend as all the preparation of moving and finances and taxes was making me batty!
so so helpful to see the photos and know we've broken ground! please give Millie permission to relieve herself on lot 113!
Kitty

Originally Posted by junction29

Hi Kitty,

Took Millie her walk this evening and took these pictures.

They have dug the trenches as expected - we're off
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[A-4 Skyhawk]

Originally Posted by momnc22

A4- never did hear what you did about the design change that eliminated the laundry/storage/office space when they moved the air handler? what did you do to make up for the lost space?

Send me a private message with your email address and I'll send you a copy of my plans. My designer was a MIRACLE WORKER. It turned out FANTASTIC. More than I ever hoped to get.

[kittygilchrist]

I'll give you my exp from design appt. fall backwards and let the pros work it through, except say at first what you want to make happen that's askew from the standard floor plan and lot dimensions. focus first on how much of the lot you want to take over with the house/cage. then find out what possible stretches your model can do. if you have any disappointments about the floor plan, lay them out and ask for help,
Important to know that designers as well as RE agents drink some magic potion that makes them patient. the rest of it is what color, etc. no help for you there. just do whatever your partner wants...:-) I've been single so long that I can give advice? bwah!

Originally Posted by Merchantspoint

We are going to try. It would be good to get some insight to the Design Meeting from those who have gone through it. Hope to meet you there.

[Mamaderby]

A major milestone today....... We purchased our appliances today! Home Depot here in Medina Ohio was great to work with. Dee was great! Samsung Appliances in kitchen and Maytag washer/dryer.......delivery and installation set for the day after we close. And 24 months same as cash.......can't beat that!

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Originally Posted by bogo2128

Congratulations! We design on the 22nd and hope we can pick your brain beforehand. We arrive the afternoon of the 20th and accompany our agent to the models and open houses on the 21st. We would really appreciate the opportunity to meet before our design meeting.

Bobby -
I've got you on the spread sheet now and sent you a PM and an email. Hope we can help you. There's some really good experience on this thread that is ready to jump in. Just going in the homes of 3 of our new friends and neighbors was the most helpful thing for us going into design. You're going to love the experience. TV makes it real easy and a lot of fun. They've done it so many times they know exactly what it takes. For example, our designer said that after lunch that day we would spend a couple of hours doing interior choices, colors, styles, etc. We're thinking how do you do that in a couple of hours? 2 hours and 15 minutes later we were done, weren't rushed, and didn't second guess one decision. Amazing !!

[Flintstones]

Our big day has finally arrived. We move in tomorrow! We are looking forward to meeting our Gilly neighbors in person. Thanks to this thread we feel like we know some of you already.

[jimbo2012]

Congrats, see U Wed nite at Evans Prairie.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

Congrats, see U Wed nite at Evans Prairie.

Hey Jimbo . . . sorry you can't make it tomorrow. Good luck with warranty and see you Wednesday night.

[jimbo2012]

Just ask Andy, Carol and Rusty to have my bail $$ ready if they they don't fix it the way I want.......

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Originally Posted by Flintstones

Our big day has finally arrived. We move in tomorrow! We are looking forward to meeting our Gilly neighbors in person. Thanks to this thread we feel like we know some of you already.

If you need a hand give me a yell. I'll send some young / strong help down the hill to help. (Rusty & Andy) Oh . . . . . . Okay . . . . . I'll come help too.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

Just ask Andy, Carol and Rusty to have my bail $$ ready if they they don't fix it the way I want.......

I wouldn't count on them for the bail money. As the designated unofficial financial officer of Gillyland, I'm sorry to tell you I spend all of the Gilly Funds on Corona. FYI there wasn't enough funds in there to cover one bottle so I had to loan the Piggy Bank enough to cover one bottle. I expect the Mayor and his infamous administrative staff will start impeachment proceedings on me shortly.

When do you start laying floor ??

[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by A-4 Skyhawk

When do you start laying floor ??

I'm starting the ceiling & kitchen nook on Thursday or Friday because that wood isn't as critical to acclimate like the floor.

As for the floor I have an extra pair of knee pads for starting Sunday or Monday, it can't be raining because the radial arm saw has to be outside by the front door to make quick cuts.

[A-4 Skyhawk]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

I'm starting the ceiling & kitchen nook on Thursday or Friday because that wood isn't as critical to acclimate like the floor.

Ceiling ???? I gotta see that

[jimbo2012]

this is the wood



Something like this without the colored border of course.