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07-29-2007, 07:26 AM
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Retired Florida Geezer
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Finally Broke Ground For My New House
Yep, they finally started on our new house in Pine Ridge. Cleared the lot in the area where the house will be placed about 3 weeks ago. Brought in some fill and graded everything.
They just started laying the plumbing and electrical conduits, getting ready to pour the slab.
They do things "strangely" in Florida. The builder INSISTED that we choose all exterior and interior colors....even before a shovel had been placed in the ground. We had to choose cabinets and counter tops.
We also had to choose all the plumbing fixtures.
We're going back down in September to choose electrical fixtures and talk to the pool contractor.
Strange, as the house won't be completed till May of 2008.
Anyhow, we're psyched to get rolling on this project.
Chuck
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07-29-2007, 08:49 AM
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Sounds great Chuck
Crystal River is a beautiful area. I used to do a lot of work up there and used to look forward to it. I don't understand why they had you choose everything up front like that? Who knows what will be available when they're ready to install cabinets and such? Can you change your mind?
Let us know when you guys are coming in September and maybe we can throw something together for you for a meet and greet
BTW, looking at that list of rides...wow!!!
Take care and stay in touch
Gordon
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07-29-2007, 09:56 AM
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Retired Florida Geezer
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I guess that different areas of the county have different customs.
Maybe the builder wants everything lined up and ready to go??
Would like to get together if possible, but our trip in September is going to be a "quickie" 3 day jaunt.
Flying into Tampa...driving to Crystal River. Appts. with the electrical suppliers. Then there's a special "fan guy" we need to see.
We also have to meet with the pool contractor, and then the builder, all over a 3 day period.
Chuck
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1963 Corvette Conv. Red/Black, 360HP FI, 4 Spd., NCRS Top Flight
1969 Corvette Conv. Orange/Black, 400HP BB, Automatic, NCRS Top Flight
1956 Chevrolet 2 Door Sedan. 355, 4 speed, Vintage Air, Old School Hot Rod
2006 Corvette Conv. Velocity Yellow/Black
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07-29-2007, 10:26 AM
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hi
Welcome to florida. do you have a corvette? There is a harley davidson dealer close to your new home if you get the bug.
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07-29-2007, 03:01 PM
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Retired Florida Geezer
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Qman
Welcome to florida. do you have a corvette? There is a harley davidson dealer close to your new home if you get the bug.
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I'm down to 2 Corvettes.
Sold my 54 to a fellow from Coral Gables earlier this year.
Have a 63FI convertible and a 69 big block convertible. Had a 2000, a 92, an 88 and a 72 in the past.
After selling the 54, I bought a 56 Chevy 150 hot rod.
Been a Corvette owner continuously for 40 years.
Never got into Harleys, although I've seen the dealership.
Chuck
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1963 Corvette Conv. Red/Black, 360HP FI, 4 Spd., NCRS Top Flight
1969 Corvette Conv. Orange/Black, 400HP BB, Automatic, NCRS Top Flight
1956 Chevrolet 2 Door Sedan. 355, 4 speed, Vintage Air, Old School Hot Rod
2006 Corvette Conv. Velocity Yellow/Black
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07-29-2007, 10:01 PM
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Hey Chuck,
Glad to see that things are FINALLY moving! As we talked about before, had to go through the same thing with my builder in Ft. Myers. Different than building in Maryland.
Just to give you an update, I think you were aware that Joyce retired on July 2nd, but I decided to go ahead and pull the trigger and I retired last Friday the 27th. We packed up the Tahoe and headed south for the month of August. We just got here this afternoon and we are just going to chill out for a few weeks.
We will probably be back in Maryland in September and will bounce back and forth between Fallston and Ft. Myers until our house sells. Let's get together after your September trip and we can compare notes.
Good luck on the house!
Rich
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