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C. Ervin Real Estate Blog: July 2009

Friday, July 24, 2009

Something to Think About in Morganton, NC When you shop at an independently owned business, your entire community benefits:

The Economy

Spend $100 at a local and $68 of that stays in your community. Spend the same $100 at a national chain, and your community only sees $43.
Local businesses create higher-paying jobs for our neighbors.
More of your taxes are reinvested in your community--where they belong.

The Environment

Buying local means less packaging, less transportation, and a smaller carbon footprint.
Shopping in a local business district means less infrastructure, less maintenance, and more money to beautify your community.

The Community

Local retailers are your friends and neighbors; support them and they will support you.
Local businesses donate to charities at more than twice the rate of national chains.
More independents means more choice, more diversity, and a truly unique community.

From indiebound.org

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Monday, July 20, 2009

Hiking in Roan Mountain

I went hiking in Roan Mountain, TN on Saturday. It's about an hour from Morganton, NC. It was a beautiful day, but quite chilly for mid July - 57 degrees and windy. Luckily, there was a jacket in the car. As I walked closer to the top of the mountain, I began hearing a strange humming noise. Bees? Flies? A UFO? No, just weed eaters. The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy was busy cleaning up Grassy Ridge. Not an easy job. They carried their tools over an hour (not an easy hike) to their workplace. There were children, parents, grandparents and lots of dogs.

After resting a while at the end of the trail, I headed back down. After walking about 10 minutes, I looked up and 5-6 feet in front of me stood a deer. He wasn't startled at all after seeing me. He just stared back, then slowly walked across the path. What a great day!

Laura Ervin Mulwee

Labels: Grassy Ridge Hike

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Wednesday, July 15, 2009

More Gingercake Fun

Last night before dinner, the girls and Marley and I did a short hike. We walked through a beautiful fern forest and along the ridge until we reached that massive rock that hangs over the entrance to Gingercake Acres. You can see it from several spots across NC Highway 181 in Upper Creek Acres. I think it is called Rattlesnake Ridge. Gorgeous spot!

Bobbie McCombs

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Thursday, July 9, 2009

Picnic at the River Along with two other families, we packed up the grill, a couple of dogs, hamburgers and hot dogs, and plenty of marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate for s'mores and went to the Linville River Picnic Area off the Blue Ridge Parkway for a cookout Tuesday evening.

This part of North Carolina has some of the most beautiful natural scenery anywhere. My family and I love spending time at our Gingercake Acres cabin and exploring the surrounding forests, creeks, and river.

Bobbie McCombs

¶ Thursday, July 09, 2009 0 Comments

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