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FutureCEO
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Thanks!
I just wish we could afford one...!
I can't remember if I posted these from our last trip down to Port Aransas a coupla' summers ago...
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It's some other designs we did in another beach community a few years ago that is right down the road from the new community where the homes I sketched today are going to be.
Maybe, someday...!
If the houses/condos look all the same, they minds-well be nice to look at. You see a lot of that today...boring two story houses in the same neighborhood that look boring.
MinnieM123
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MinnieM123
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Most of the squirrels we see around here are smashed in the road. No joke...so many of them.
I once came home from work at night, without the front porch light on, only to be greeted by a hissing possum...that was interesting...
Had to shoo it away, and never told DWifey...she would not have been happy.
Yah, possums realy like their "space" and intruders are not welcome. Their hissing is really scary. One time, hubs went to retrieve a ball in a wooded area, and happened upon a possum who hissed at him--he dropped the ball, screamed, and bolted out of there like lightning!
I saw the whole thing and couldn't stop laughing.Meanwhile, Jack was next to me and staring at the unfolding spectacle. He looked at hubs as if to say, "Why did you drop the ball? We're playing ball, remember? You're the human, go get the ball !"
MinnieM123
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Seeing it yet another cold morning(don't ask me how cold I'm afraid to look because the heat is up and I'm shivering) that should pair nicely with roast groundhog and fingerling potatoes, with a starter of a frisse salad with balsamic vinegarette and chocolate mousse cake and coffee with Chambord
It's 16 outside here this morning--looking forward to a nice walk. I love crisp air like this!!
MinnieM123
Premium Member
I get what you're saying here. However, for me, it depends on how it's done.
For example, I really like the photos that Donald shared--it's because there's "style" and I think they fit in beautifully in that area--love the color, like the materials used on the street/sidewalk area (not sure if it's brick or clay there), and the vegetarion. Again, this particular example of same-designed housing works for me.
On the other hand, I've also seen some butt-ugly developments with zero character or charm--that's where I draw the line. Hate those. And it sounds like a number of those are becoming more common in your area. I wouldn't like that either.
It might also be that the price of design and building new homes has just gotten so out of hand these days, that unless you have plenty of money as a buyer, you'll probably get stuck with more unattractive, dull, cookie-cutter options.
donaldtoo
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Honestly, I really didn't even know they were struggling...but, with product like that...
We worked in the mall so much over those past years, that we rarely ever go there anymore.
Last time I was in there, I didn't even recognize any of the 3 CM's I saw...
donaldtoo
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donaldtoo
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Seeing it yet another cold morning(don't ask me how cold I'm afraid to look because the heat is up and I'm shivering) that should pair nicely with roast groundhog and fingerling potatoes, with a starter of a frisse salad with balsamic vinegarette and chocolate mousse cake and coffee with Chambord
I just love how you always take that cold and turn into warmth...!!!
donaldtoo
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donaldtoo
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Trust me, there are many different floor plans, although the color schemes may be the same in certain areas. And, they are open for certain customizations.
It is a community modeled after the precedent-setting Seaside developement in Florida (which is also very similar to Celebration).
As the architects, we are also limited by what the developer wants, as well as the HOA.
Personally, I think it's a beautiful place...!
Oh, and by the way, here's another color scheme in the same community...!
donaldtoo
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NoMore winter, thank you!!
Minnie, Minnie, Minnie...you and your winter and snow...!!!
donaldtoo
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Yah, possums realy like their "space" and intruders are not welcome. Their hissing is really scary. One time, hubs went to retrieve a ball in a wooded area, and happened upon a possum who hissed at him--he dropped the ball, screamed, and bolted out of there like lightning!
Meanwhile, Jack was next to me and staring at the unfolding spectacle. He looked at hubs as if to say, "Why did you drop the ball? We're playing ball, remember? You're the human, go get the ball !"
Oh my...poor Jack...!!!
Yep, it was dark, I was tired, and that was such a nice front porch surprise...!!!
But, shoo it away I did, 'cause if DWifey would have come across it there would have been screaming to the heavens...!!! 
donaldtoo
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I get what you're saying here. However, for me, it depends on how it's done.
For example, I really like the photos that Donald shared--it's because there's "style" and I think they fit in beautifully in that area--love the color, like the materials used on the street/sidewalk area (not sure if it's brick or clay there), and the vegetarion. Again, this particular example of same-designed housing works for me.
On the other hand, I've also seen some butt-ugly developments with zero character or charm--that's where I draw the line. Hate those. And it sounds like a number of those are becoming more common in your area. I wouldn't like that either.
It might also be that the price of design and building new homes has just gotten so out of hand these days, that unless you have plenty of money as a buyer, you'll probably get stuck with more unattractive, dull, cookie-cutter options.
Agree on all counts.
It's called "New Urbanism".
And, if it's done right, it's pretty cool, to me anyway...!
Here's a pic of Seaside in Florida...!
Cesar R M
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You mean apart from their overinflated prices when you can get the same for less than 20% on stores like amazon?
reminds me of my gripe against most fandoms.They expect to sell lots of merchandise.. yet when they dont they wonder why. Ignoring their horrible shoddy quality, toys and memorabilia that looks almost nothing like the original designs(I'm looking at you, how to train your dragon figurines, artwork, plushies..etc.. and in some extend.. a lot of game merchandise).
MinnieM123
Premium Member
Agree on all counts.
It's called "New Urbanism".
And, if it's done right, it's pretty cool, to me anyway...!
Here's a pic of Seaside in Florida...!
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Wow. There's diversity in style there. And there are varied colors, too. I only wish there was more space between each building, but aside of that, the variety gives off a neighborhood vibe. They "look" like homes--not like some sterile group of buildings all exactly the same.
Actually, as a side note to you and also to @FutureCEO , some of the ugliest, cookie-cutter developments I have seen anywhere are located along that long ride, from the Orlando Airport down to Disney. Every year when I'm en route to Disney, I look out the window of my bus or taxi and notice more and more buildings going up. (I believe it's Route 417.) I find most of those housing developments depressing to look at. And, not to mention, I've been to WDW many times down through the years, and it's sad to see a lot of the farmland bought up for these unattractive housing developments.
MOXOMUMD
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Yes please.My Dos Equis Amber, and chips with salsa, and a few other "dippings"...!
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DSs Pancho Nachos, and my Stacked Enchiladas...!
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I was too slow to get a good pick of the girls food, as they were starving and already well into it...!!!
FutureCEO
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There are sure ugly. Those pictures of the towns are nice though.
I had the idea of claiming my bridge tokens for taxes and put everything in order only to look up that I can't claim it.
