Category: Moon River

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QuikTrip: West Asheville Baptist & The Cove

On Sunday morning we visited a church just a mile or so from our home and Sunday evening we went to the “The Cove” which is Billy Graham’s Training and Retreat Center. West Asheville Baptist – I have often said that as a Christ follower I feel welcome and at...

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Craggy Mt. Mitchell Falls

You can put your mind at ease, the title is not announcing a horrible natural disaster, it is just my way of condensing Saturday’s activities! Read on for a better explanation! Craggy Pinnacle We headed out around noon to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway north of Asheville. Up to this...

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QuikTrip: Basilica St. Lawrence

While traveling, Dale and I are attending local churches. We prefer churches like our home church, but we wanted to visit a well-known basilica in Asheville. It is known for its beauty and architecture. We attended Mass, which started at 9am, then there was a tour for anyone who wanted...

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Visiting the Biltmore Estate

We spent an entire Saturday at the Biltmore Estate. Several months ago, when I bought the tickets, I wasn’t sure what all we would see or how much time we would need. Now I know why it costs almost $100 a person, not only do you get to see a...

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A Quick Tour of our Asheville Accommodations

Our home is above the garage of a nice home on a narrow residential street in Asheville. The property owners have invested a lot of time and effort into the landscaping. We have a great view from our balcony of the beautiful yard and adjacent wooded area. We are located...

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Our First Adventures in Asheville

Our arrival to Asheville coincided with a busy holiday weekend. However, it still didn’t seem as crowded as Round Rock on a normal day! Once we got settled into our Airbnb, Dale, J and I ran out for some groceries, which was quite an adventure. I have a feeling it...

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We Made it to Asheville!

After spending two very restful days with family in Rusk County, we packed our car and headed to Asheville, North Carolina, via Little Rock and Nashville. J was with us, which made it more exciting. The car and car top carrier were full! We headed out around 9am Wednesday and...

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Today’s the Day

In about an hour and a half we will hit the road for our big adventure. Once Dale’s work day is done, we’ll drive to my brother’s house in Rusk County for a short visit, then on to Asheville, NC by way of Little Rock and Nashville. It’s hard to...

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Practical Application: Monthly Rental Living

One week ago today was Memorial Day. It seems like forever ago! We had a wonderful few days celebrating the holiday and the birthdays of our oldest and youngest children at Log Country Cove on Lake LBJ. It was so much fun! See photos here or watch the video. At...

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We Sold Our House!

At this moment I’m sitting on a friend’s back porch while Dale works in the “Bumble Bee” room. In the last 24 hours we sold our home of 20 years, and my car of nine years. All of our worldly positions now fit in a storage unit and a car!...