Blue Ridge Hiking trails near Buck Mountain
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Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Important instructions for Visitors
DIRECTIONS TO 1590 BUCK MOUNTAIN ROAD, WILKES COUNTY
From Charlotte:
I77 North to exit 73B
West on #421 toward Bone, about 33 miles (you will go thru Wilkesboro)
Right on Pumpkin Run Road (first right after the “Benny Parsons” Highway sign (mile 299)
Follow Pumpkin Run about 1 mile to the Buck Mountain entrance turn right
At the top of the hill, enter code # **** in the gate, be sure to use #, gate will open
Follow this road (Staghorn Rd) about 1.1 miles to Buck Mountain Road turn right (this is the end of the paved road)
Stay to the right on Buck Mountain Road, until 1590, house is at end of drive
YOU MUST TURN WATER ON AT WELL HOUSE top of driveway
YOU WILL NEED A FLASHLIGHT AT NIGHT
PLEASE FOLLOW WATER TURN ON INSTRUCTIONS AS WELL AS IN THE HOUSE
GETTING IN THE HOUSE
There is a combination lock on the door facing the driveway. Enter ****, (note there is no #) and turn knob. If the knob spins, you have entered the wrong number.
Should there be a problem with this lock, there is a key in the lock box on a post on the stairs facing the little brown shed This code is also **** and should open to give you keys to open the lock or another to open doors facing the deck at the back.
LOCKING UP
Be sure all doors up and down are locked.
Enter the **** code in the combination and turn the knob to lock.
HEAT/AIR CONDITIONING
The thermostat is on the wall facing the dining room table. It should be on VACATION MODE. PUSH THE VACATION SWITCH AND THE HEAT SHOULD COME ON. All that is needed is to adjust the temperature using the arrows, 68-72 in the winter. In spring/summer you will need to change the “mode” to “cool” (it is always cooler downstairs) WHEN YOU LEAVE JUST TURN BACK TO VACATION MODE
HOT WATER
Water heater is in the basement storage room and needs to be turned up if you plan to use. (NO NEED TO TURN UP VERY HIGH), PLEASE TURN DOWN WHEN YOU LEAVE (BE SURE NOT TO TURN OFF COMPLETELY. IT IS GAS AND THE PILOT WILL TURN OFF.
WE HAVE HAD MAJOR WATER ISSUES AND REQUEST THAT YOU HELP US CONSERVE WATER. THE SPA TUB REQUIRES A LOT OF WATER AND WE ASK THAT YOU NOT USE IT. USE THE WASHING MACHINE SPARINGLY.
LINENS
There are two queens, six singles and three sets of bunk beds (also a queen pull out sofa). We would prefer that you bring your own sheets and towels, however there are some there. There are sleeping bags for kids, too. If you use the house linens leave the soiled ones on top of the washing machine when you leave and we will wash them when we come.
COOKING
There is a good Lowe’s Food store in Wilkesboro, next to Wallmart (it is not a super) and these are the closest grocery stores. There is a Food Lion on 421 toward Boone past 221. There is a small farmer’s market on the left corner of 421 and 221.
There are plenty of cooking utensils: glasses, mugs, coffee maker, pancake griddle, electric skillet, large crock- pot, etc. Anything you find there, you may use or eat!!!
Grill is on the back porch (please replace gas as needed-Lowe’s Hardware)
Drinking water is in the spigot on the right side of the sink.
Restaurants in Wilkesboro: Applebees, KFC, Amalfi’s (pretty good pizza), Tiptons BBQ, etc.
You might need to bring some ice until the ice is replenished.
GARBAGE
There is a bin for garbage on Staghorn, turn right off of Buck Mountain Rd and the bins are on the right about two blocks up. Please empty all garbage. Do not leave outside for the raccoons!!!
MISCELLANEOUS INFO
Please do not use cutting instruments (knives) on the counter in the kitchen: there is a cutting board.
Please do not use metal utensils in the silver pans. There is a large pot for large quantities that we keep in the big storage closet off the kitchen.
Please fee free to use anything that you wish. The telescope, game table (there is air hockey, ping pong, etc under the top board and a box of game pieces), board games, books (you may take them home and return them to me if you get started on one!!), fire pit (you may want to bring some wood (there is also a small fire-pit in the little brown house), but, of course, be sure it is out after you have those “Smores” etc.
WE REQUEST THAT YOU CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR VISIT, SO THAT THE NEXT GUEST CAN ENJOY (WE DO NOT HAVE A MAID). DO NOT LEAVE PERISHABLES IN THE FRIG, EMPTY WASTEBASKETS, CLEAN MIRRORS, VACUUM AS NEEDED, CLEAN BATHS, DUST, ETC.
There is a waterfall in the community, turn right on Staghorn and follow it around about 3 miles. Just beyond the water are a pavilion (picnic tables and grills) and a small pond down the hill (you can drive there by following the road). There is fishing.
BRING YOUR CELL PHONE; THERE IS NO HOUSE PHONE.
SOME THINGS TO SEE AND DO
New River State Park
Jefferson State Park
Frescoes
Canoes to rent
Kerr Reservoir for swimming, boating
Daniel Boone Inn (all you can eat)
Outlet shopping at Banner Elk
Blue Ridge Parkway about 9 miles toward Boone
Tweetsie Railroad
WE ARE HAPPY THAT YOU CAN REST IN THIS BEAUTIFUL PLACE. WE THANK THE LORD THAT WE CAN SHARE IT WILL YOU. PLEASE CARE FOR IT AS IF IT WERE YOURS!!
PLEASE INFORM US IF SOMETHING BREAKS OR THERE IS A PROBLEM
Any questions or problems call Miriam 704 641 7204 or 704 814 9414 or Lane 704 995 5651 (cell) or Kathy 704 458 3929(cell)
We are working on the lady bugs problem (actually asian beetles) but they are harmless.
From Charlotte:
I77 North to exit 73B
West on #421 toward Bone, about 33 miles (you will go thru Wilkesboro)
Right on Pumpkin Run Road (first right after the “Benny Parsons” Highway sign (mile 299)
Follow Pumpkin Run about 1 mile to the Buck Mountain entrance turn right
At the top of the hill, enter code # **** in the gate, be sure to use #, gate will open
Follow this road (Staghorn Rd) about 1.1 miles to Buck Mountain Road turn right (this is the end of the paved road)
Stay to the right on Buck Mountain Road, until 1590, house is at end of drive
YOU MUST TURN WATER ON AT WELL HOUSE top of driveway
YOU WILL NEED A FLASHLIGHT AT NIGHT
PLEASE FOLLOW WATER TURN ON INSTRUCTIONS AS WELL AS IN THE HOUSE
GETTING IN THE HOUSE
There is a combination lock on the door facing the driveway. Enter ****, (note there is no #) and turn knob. If the knob spins, you have entered the wrong number.
Should there be a problem with this lock, there is a key in the lock box on a post on the stairs facing the little brown shed This code is also **** and should open to give you keys to open the lock or another to open doors facing the deck at the back.
LOCKING UP
Be sure all doors up and down are locked.
Enter the **** code in the combination and turn the knob to lock.
HEAT/AIR CONDITIONING
The thermostat is on the wall facing the dining room table. It should be on VACATION MODE. PUSH THE VACATION SWITCH AND THE HEAT SHOULD COME ON. All that is needed is to adjust the temperature using the arrows, 68-72 in the winter. In spring/summer you will need to change the “mode” to “cool” (it is always cooler downstairs) WHEN YOU LEAVE JUST TURN BACK TO VACATION MODE
HOT WATER
Water heater is in the basement storage room and needs to be turned up if you plan to use. (NO NEED TO TURN UP VERY HIGH), PLEASE TURN DOWN WHEN YOU LEAVE (BE SURE NOT TO TURN OFF COMPLETELY. IT IS GAS AND THE PILOT WILL TURN OFF.
WE HAVE HAD MAJOR WATER ISSUES AND REQUEST THAT YOU HELP US CONSERVE WATER. THE SPA TUB REQUIRES A LOT OF WATER AND WE ASK THAT YOU NOT USE IT. USE THE WASHING MACHINE SPARINGLY.
LINENS
There are two queens, six singles and three sets of bunk beds (also a queen pull out sofa). We would prefer that you bring your own sheets and towels, however there are some there. There are sleeping bags for kids, too. If you use the house linens leave the soiled ones on top of the washing machine when you leave and we will wash them when we come.
COOKING
There is a good Lowe’s Food store in Wilkesboro, next to Wallmart (it is not a super) and these are the closest grocery stores. There is a Food Lion on 421 toward Boone past 221. There is a small farmer’s market on the left corner of 421 and 221.
There are plenty of cooking utensils: glasses, mugs, coffee maker, pancake griddle, electric skillet, large crock- pot, etc. Anything you find there, you may use or eat!!!
Grill is on the back porch (please replace gas as needed-Lowe’s Hardware)
Drinking water is in the spigot on the right side of the sink.
Restaurants in Wilkesboro: Applebees, KFC, Amalfi’s (pretty good pizza), Tiptons BBQ, etc.
You might need to bring some ice until the ice is replenished.
GARBAGE
There is a bin for garbage on Staghorn, turn right off of Buck Mountain Rd and the bins are on the right about two blocks up. Please empty all garbage. Do not leave outside for the raccoons!!!
MISCELLANEOUS INFO
Please do not use cutting instruments (knives) on the counter in the kitchen: there is a cutting board.
Please do not use metal utensils in the silver pans. There is a large pot for large quantities that we keep in the big storage closet off the kitchen.
Please fee free to use anything that you wish. The telescope, game table (there is air hockey, ping pong, etc under the top board and a box of game pieces), board games, books (you may take them home and return them to me if you get started on one!!), fire pit (you may want to bring some wood (there is also a small fire-pit in the little brown house), but, of course, be sure it is out after you have those “Smores” etc.
WE REQUEST THAT YOU CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR VISIT, SO THAT THE NEXT GUEST CAN ENJOY (WE DO NOT HAVE A MAID). DO NOT LEAVE PERISHABLES IN THE FRIG, EMPTY WASTEBASKETS, CLEAN MIRRORS, VACUUM AS NEEDED, CLEAN BATHS, DUST, ETC.
There is a waterfall in the community, turn right on Staghorn and follow it around about 3 miles. Just beyond the water are a pavilion (picnic tables and grills) and a small pond down the hill (you can drive there by following the road). There is fishing.
BRING YOUR CELL PHONE; THERE IS NO HOUSE PHONE.
SOME THINGS TO SEE AND DO
New River State Park
Jefferson State Park
Frescoes
Canoes to rent
Kerr Reservoir for swimming, boating
Daniel Boone Inn (all you can eat)
Outlet shopping at Banner Elk
Blue Ridge Parkway about 9 miles toward Boone
Tweetsie Railroad
WE ARE HAPPY THAT YOU CAN REST IN THIS BEAUTIFUL PLACE. WE THANK THE LORD THAT WE CAN SHARE IT WILL YOU. PLEASE CARE FOR IT AS IF IT WERE YOURS!!
PLEASE INFORM US IF SOMETHING BREAKS OR THERE IS A PROBLEM
Any questions or problems call Miriam 704 641 7204 or 704 814 9414 or Lane 704 995 5651 (cell) or Kathy 704 458 3929(cell)
We are working on the lady bugs problem (actually asian beetles) but they are harmless.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Water turn on/off
In order to turn the water to the house on/off you must open the lockbox on the side of the well house to get the well house key, open the well house door and turn the yellow handle to the “on” direction (the on direction is the handle parallel with the pipes…the off position is perpendicular to the pipes). There is “Jones” right beside the correct handle. Please make sure to reverse this process.... make CERTAIN they turn it off when you leave.
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