For many of you you have seen on TV the devastation that the ice storms this year caused. If you are in Big Canoe near the top or on Monument Road in Pickens and Dawson County you have seen downed power lines and snapped trees. It almost looks like a tornado has gone through the area. This brinks me to the point of the post.
When you are choosing a location you do not have to live on the tip top of a mountain. I am at 2500 feet and have a great view as well as cool and wonderful summers. Last summer we ran our A/C for the total of a week. So when you are considering the mountains consider North Georgia and consider 1 ridge down from the top. On those windy or stormy winter days you will be glad you did. .Here is the view I am talking about.
I don't know about you but this kind of view and some shelter from high winds 600 feet above me keeps me very happy
Beautiful photo. That is definitely the place I want to spend more time in. Maybe in a few years...
I also think not building right in the trees protects you from fire danger,
What a gorgeous view. I appreciate every minute of every day. Life will always reminds us when we forget.
shelton
Charlie, That is quite a view. It gives that "ahhhhh" moment. :) Kate
Charlie ---- you are right, you have a beautiful view -- I'm thrilled that you love where you live -- I can understand that because I love the "flat" land.
Charlie-beautiful view! Wish I had that view from my window!
Charlie...now that's a photo....really nice. I need to call...but have 9 escrows....swamped! Will call next week. Working through the weekend to get caught up! Good news....but stressful!
Hi Charlie:
I would be very happy with a view like that too!
Great photo.
Charlie - always important to bring nature into the day - thanks for doing that for me.