Building our dream home in the NC mountains

It's almost mid August 2011 and the love of my life and I are getting ready to begin a year long adventure building our dream cabin in the mountains of North Carolina. We're actually in Oregon, as we speak (8/11/11) wrapping up a glorious 10 day vacation with my wife's sister and brother-in-law at their cabin in the mountains.

Why the title "The Maple Tree Adventure"? Our property is on Maple Tree Lane at an elevation of 4200'...sounds like an adventure to us.

We've talked about this for a long time and now that it's a reality, we are excited to start the process. The process should take about 10 months. The build should be completed by next fall 2012.

Our goal is to offer up a blog entry daily. Some posts might include a photo, others may not. The adventure takes my wife and me in different directions for awhile. She teaches school and will finish out her career in June 2012 in Raleigh. I, on the other hand, will head to the mountains to get the cabin rolling in the next week or so (8/16/11).

Keep us in your prayers, leave your comments and plan to visit us next spring 2013.

Kent & Darlene
210 Maple Tree Lane
West Jefferson, NC 28694

(828) 406-4823

Saturday, August 20, 2011

New friends and mooo cows

Saturday in WJ is great. During the season they have a farmer's market downtown that's really neat. Local produce, crafts, food, etc is on display and for sale. The folks I've met have been nothing but wonderful. Everybody has a smile on their face and a nice comment. Wait a minute...wasn't there a movie called 'The Stepford Wives'...no way, I'm sure this is the real deal.

Bought a green pepper to have with my hummus for lunch. Darlene is so proud of me. I've lost 50# since Thursday but who cares!

I met Tom today. He owns the fireplace store and was super helpful and even has a fireplace insert that is exactly what will work for our cabin. He spent as much time as I needed and was most helpful. The slogan around here is "Buy Local" and I'm a believer already.

I got stopped in a NC Highway Patrol checkpoint for license and tags. I tried not to make eye contact and they let me pass. The pat down wasn't as bad as everybody says, I kind of enjoyed it ;^)

I did get to walk through two new cabins today. That always helps to see what others are doing and what might work for our new digs.



During Katy and my walk today we ventured by the Ashe County Cheese Factory and snapped this photo of ugly tanks turned beautiful with a creative touch.


I'm missing everybody. I go to the post office box everyday looking for a 'care package'. So far none, but I'm sure they are in route!

Still missing my sweetheart, but that will pass...JUST KIDDING!!!

More next time,
Z

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