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Jim & Debbie Burch
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List of area points of interest
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Has there been a list compiled of "points of interest" around Murphy? It would be nice to have as a guide to things, like the best waterfalls, swimming holes, hiking trails, good fishing spots, high…
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Dilbeck Jun 25.
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Looks like a full time job just keeping the spammers knocked off here. My thanks to the powers that be who are in charge of that, and for ALL the work involved creating, and maintaining, this GREAT s…
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We love the idea of changing the header with the seasons, and it is a BIG reason we love the area so much. We miss the changing of the seasons down here. A shot of the fall colors, and the ones you & Dena posted with the fence in the snow was a GREA…
I`m not sure if it opened on Facebook, but I posted the photo called "Blue Ridge 1", that was taken somewhere between downtown, and the John Campbell folk school. This is the first thing that pops in our mind when we think of Murphy.
We like the loo…
We discovered that we have wild strawberries all over the place in the valley by the creek! And Debbie planted a little Blue Spruce tree and some Raspberries last time we were up.
We are fortunate to have wonderfull neighbors, who have watered them…
Woo Hoo! We got our blue prints! It`s quite a bit different from the one pictured below. After selecting the site on our land, the cabin just wouldn`t "fit" right. So, we modified it, (a LOT), then built a new model.
We took a couple sketches, and a…
The closest canoe rentals according to a Google search are on or near Lake Nottley, down around Blairesville GA, and another one in Copperhill, TN.
You may also try a google search for "marina murphy nc"....
that gives a list of marinas and boatyard…
Brasstown Bald is the highest point in Georgia and is located near Young Harris. I wouldn't call it a park, but it's been quite a while since I visited there, so things may have changed.
As I remember it, Brasstown Bald is basically a great scenic…
So, should this be limited to just around Murphy, or say within a half-hour or one-hour drive?
I would think an hour`s drive an acceptable range for a fun outing.
One place we found interesting was the small cemetary located just off the big parking…
You can also see this being discussed on Facebook:
List of points of interest in and around Murphy, NC
Feel free to contribute your thoughts!
If you're looking for a good, inexpensive lunch, try the snack bar in Parker's Drugs right in the center of downtown Murphy. They may have the best french fries in town.
I think that is a great idea.
If we can get some input from others who know the area well, I'll do my best to compile it into a web page and maybe a downloadable PDF file.
So, should this be limited to just around Murphy, or say within a half-hour…
Has there been a list compiled of "points of interest" around Murphy? It would be nice to have as a guide to things, like the best waterfalls, swimming holes, hiking trails, good fishing spots, high peak mountain views, and such. The list could incl…
Sounds like you have a lot in common with us! We are following a similar plan! We hope to get back in the fall to see the colors.......uh, I mean...... to work some more on the driveway clearing. We`ll likely meet with the contractor for an estimate…
Thank you John! It`s hard to tell in the pictures, but for perspective, Snoopy is about 2 feet tall, 2 feet long, and one foot wide. The tree faces are about 4 feet tall. The giant mushrooms are 2 1/2 feet in diameter, and 2 1/2 feet tall. The car b…
I do a little sketching, and painting. But Debbie & I both enjoy working with fiberglass. We start by making a "plug", or model of what we want to make. We use big blocks of styrofoam, wood, or cardboard, to create the model. Then we wax it, apply m…
If you heard chainsaws in the distance, that would have been us! We`re sorry to have missed meeting Dena in person, but vow to do so on our next trip!
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- Are you married?
- Married
- How many children and grandchildren do you have?
- 6 boys, 3 grand kids
- Favorite activities...
- Restoring old gas pumps & Coke machines.
Making fiberglass molds of odd or unusual things.
Collecting Coca-Cola and automotive memorabilia.
- Tell us something about yourself...
- We love hunting at flea markets & swap meets. We like old stuff. We LOVE Murphy and the surrounding area. We plan to build a cabin for vacations & retirement.
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- At 6:12am on August 28, 2010,
John Dilbeck said…
- Happy birthday, Jim and Debbie! It's amazing that both of you have the same birthday. (grin)
Seriously, I hope whichever of you is having a birthday today has a great day!
- At 8:02pm on April 5, 2010,
John Dilbeck said…
- I had a minor setback the last 24 hours, but everything is going much better tonight. Looking forward to walking more and sitting in a chair now that I'm tethered by fewer tubes!
- At 6:26am on January 6, 2010,
Jim & Debbie Burch said…
- Thank you JD and Kelly! We`re looking forward to visiting again in February, and in June. We`re "gearing up" with warm clothes!
- At 2:56am on January 6, 2010,
John Dilbeck said…
- Good morning, Jim and Debbie.
Welcome to our friendly little online community for people who are interested in Murphy.
That's a nice collection of old gas pumps and Coca-Cola products you have in your collection, as shown on your website.
If there is anything I can do to help you get more from Murphy Connections, please let me know.
All the best,
JD
- At 8:52pm on January 3, 2010,
Kelly Stewart said… - WELCOME!!!!! Happy to meet you. We have lived here almost 18 years and raised our children here. We have never regretted it. Our children have moved away with their jobs and are now trying to make plans to return. They miss the Murphy small town charm terribly. Confirms our decision to move here that many years ago!
Blessings, Kelly
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