Deer Creek - Our New Summer Home

Well, we participated in the golf tournament on July 4, and wouldn't you know it, Suzanne's team won! It was a drop-out scramble and we had a great time.
After golf, I sat down with Barry Poole to discuss Deer Creek - with no intention of buying a lot. So much for good intentions! After a time, we agreed that Suz and I would stay an extra day and have a closer look at what was available. Later, we enjoyed a potluck dinner with the golf tournament participants. Once again, we had a great time. Of the 28 site owners that we met, not one was anything but enthusiastic and friendly.

So, Tuesday morning early, I was out on the grounds closely examining the available lots. Ones I had thought would be great, upon close examination of where the sun rose and set and what the views would be from various places on the site, were found to be wanting. I finally found what I thought would be a great lot and set out to lay out the coach pad and location of a cabin. This lasted most of the day with the help of Barry and his concrete crew. By 2:30 pm we had painted lines on the ground and figured out the location and height of retaining walls, etc. Suz had a look and gave her "thumbs up," which made it a go. The prices were definitely right, the location of the resort and the site were great, and the people were wonderful, what else could we ask for? So came the decision - and we bought!

the plan is to have the site completed during the summer and to close on September 30. We will alter our plans and be back in Galax to christen our new home on September 27. After signing the papers, Suz and I headed for our new favourite watering hole in Galax, Macadoos, to celebrate. A couple of beers and a good meal and we headed back "home" to get ready to depart tomorrow morning for New Market, VA. We will follow the progress on our site by cell phone, email and photos over the summer. Until our next post, Cheers!

John, Suz and Dixie the Wonderdog