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Still enjoying the snow?
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It is snowing in Murphy!
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John Dilbeck commented on John Dilbeck's blog post 'I will be scarce around here for awhile'

Thanks for the thoughts and prayers, Jim and Debbie. Jim, it sounds like you made it through okay and I'm looking forward to doing the same. I'm planning on buying some books before the surgery and I'm not sure what I'll be doing during the recove…

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Jim & Debbie Burch commented on John Dilbeck's blog post 'I will be scarce around here for awhile'

Our thoughts & prayers will be with you John! I myself had a re-section to remove a malignant tumor from the intestine several years ago. (In my case, it was actually 2 surgeries a week apart, so my hospital stay was a little longer.) The recovery t…

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Good morning, Donna. Welcome to Murphy! Hope you love it here. JD

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Donna Merritt commented on John Dilbeck's group 'New To Murphy'

I just added a comment but I don't see it so I must have done something wrong. Oh well! Not the first time. :-) We finally got moved into our cabin on Bear Trail Mountain on March 1 and we are loving it and the area. Spent ten days deep cleaning th…

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I have a wonderful daughter and three outstanding grandkids.

I'm willing to bet that I'm the only person in the entire Murphy area who is known as GrandDude.

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I used to love hiking, camping, canoeing, hunting, and fishing, but haven't done much of that for awhile. I'm not exactly sure why not.

I enjoy playing guitar and banjo, watching movies I rent from NetFlix, reading anything that doesn't walk away, talking with intelligent and charming people, and creating and managing websites.

I am the owner of Dilbeck Marketing and I specialize in affiliate marketing and promoting local businesses in Murphy, NC. I am available for marketing consulting.

I enjoy talking with old friends and meeting new ones.

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I run my home business, Dilbeck Marketing, from a small cabin in the mountains near Murphy, NC - about 50 miles from the nearest traffic jam and much closer than that to the Great Smoky Mountains.

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I will be scarce around here for awhile

It looks like I'm going to be fairly scarce online for the next two or three weeks, or maybe longer. I hope you'll enjoy continuing to play in this sandbox while I'm away.

I was diagnosed with colon cancer today and I'll go in for surgery next week. Hopefully, I'll be back home a week or so after the surgery.

Between now and then, there are a lot of things I have to do offline, so if you don't see me for awhile, don't worry about me.

I'm sure Dena will post something… Continue

Posted on March 16, 2010 at 3:36am — 2 Comments

I am thankful for being able to live here in Murphy

Good afternoon.

Yesterday, I spent almost all day in town, talking to business owners I already knew, meeting new ones, and spreading the word about Murphy Connections and Murphy Gold.

As the day progressed, I was reminded, all over again, how much I love living here and how much I appreciate the people who have lived here all their lives and others, like me, who have chosen to move here.

Murphy isn't perfect, but it's the best place I've ever lived.

Have you ever noticed how clean the town… Continue

Posted on November 21, 2009 at 3:15pm — 3 Comments

Thank you, veterans

Today is a national holiday for celebrating the end of World War I, and which later became a holiday to celebrate veterans of all US wars.

To some it may sound trite, but to others it is a deeply held, heartfelt bit of wisdom: Freedom isn't free.

For every war that the United States has fought, there have been thousands or even millions of our neighbors, friends, and family slogging in the mud, freezing in the cold, burning in the heat, and being exposed to things and events that nobody wants… Continue

Posted on November 11, 2009 at 9:42am —

Happy birthday, Mom. I miss you.

This has been an emotional day for me. It's Mom's first birthday since she died almost a year ago. I didn't want to be alone in the house, so I left early this morning and was gone all day.

I tried to keep my mind off of this and not dwell on it, but whenever I was driving, I would return to memories of her. I thought of her when I was young and she was so active and friendly. I thought of her after she moved to Murphy and she and Dad loved living here and met great friends. Then, without warni… Continue

Posted on November 6, 2009 at 11:28pm — 2 Comments

Have you subscribed to the Murphy Gold newsletter?

Murphy Connections is sponsored by a growing number of Murphy Gold businesses, all of which are owned and operated by real people living in Murphy.

One of the goals of Murphy Gold is to help you get more for your money. Some business owners offer discount coupons and others offer value-added specials. You can see the current listings on the speci… Continue

Posted on October 6, 2009 at 7:20am — 1 Comment

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At 8:23pm on March 13, 2010, Alexandria Douglas Bartolone said…: Thank you for your kind welcome! Was this site your idea, JD? What a BRILLIANT idea! I'll look forward to joining the coffee club next time in April, next time I'm up there for an extended visit.

At 2:11am on March 6, 2010, Ade Howard said…: Thank you very much, I certainly appreciate it!

At 8:34pm on March 3, 2010, Syble A. DeMarco said…: Loved the snow! So did our dog, Belle! She thinks it's Christmas. but I'm counting on Spring. Soon it will be here and it is magical. Looking forward to having the kids up. They never want to go back. Love this site - it is quality! Good night!.

At 4:28pm on March 2, 2010, Syble A. DeMarco said…: Thanks for the welcome and we are looking forward to contributing. That is, if we ever get speedy svc in our neck of the woods. Slow until then. We live in Murphy full time now and love it like nobody's business. Up from Tampa Bay area and have 2 sons in FL. Would you believe it has snowed like nobody's business all day today - just now slowing at our house. We said that with all the rain in the summer and fall, this snow would happen. First prediction I ever made that came true, I think!!! Sorry to involve the whole area. Compliments on the website. Best we've ever seen. More later and thanks!
Syb

At 1:45am on January 2, 2010, Audrey Henderson said…: Happy NEW Year to you too, I hope that you enjoyed some relaxing time..... I really have to get together with you and update our Page :) If thats ok :0 let me know what I need to do.. We just pulled in from FLA and I just was going to turn on the computer for a minute.. LOL an hour ago.. I will be back at tomorow but did want to send you, Dina and your family well wished ..

One more thing I had an email request for a lucy on my email from murphy connections I cant seem to find where she left me a message.. I will have time one day to navigate. When I find that store that sells time.. Thanks for everything you do .. Audrey :)
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At 2:03pm on December 27, 2009, Y. Jason Hale said…: Thanks! Nice to meet ya!

At 9:20am on December 23, 2009, Tipper said…: Thanks for adding me to your site!! Have you been hearing about all the power outages in Haywood and Buncombe? Maybe me and you should be glad we only got rain : ) I'm still wanting a white Christmas though!

At 9:11am on December 19, 2009, Tipper said…: Morning John

All my wishing didn't get us any snow did it : ) My father-n-law has 15 inches he lives in Haywood County in the canton area. I'm so jealous. But there are lots of roads shut down out there too-so I'm not jealous of folks stuck in their cars at all. Hope you have a good day. One of my girls has her first violin recital today-keep your fingers crossed it goes well.

Tipper

At 9:33am on December 17, 2009, Tipper said…: I hear Asheville is under a winter storm watch-think we'll get any snow? I'd like to have a least one big snow this winter : )

At 10:46pm on December 16, 2009, Glenda C. Beall said…: As soon as Tipper can show me the ropes on this site, I'll join Local Writers. Today I was guest at a "Book Party" where I read from my poetry book and every guest bought a book. WOW!
Such a nice day.