Want Slower Pace? Try Denver
If you want to live near Lake Norman but think it’s too expensive, think again, but this time think “Denver”. Yep. The west-side of the lake still has affordable homes in Denver, but it may not stay that way for long.
Denver did indeed get its name from the other city in Colorado. In 1876, the city of Dry Pond, NC changed its name to Denver in hopes of attracting railroad builders. I don’t think it worked. Denver is still has a wonderf…
Shop Lake Norman Site
I found a great local website to search. It’s www.ShopLakeNorman.com. How great is it to be able to find local people to help with whatever you need- all at the click of a few keys.
The site has businesses, restaurants, a (very limited)calendar of events, and even coupons.
I dug around on it and found some local businesses that I didn’t even know were here! There are listings for everything from garden centers to heating and air conditioni…
Fishing Part 2
My family’s bait debate is over. Corn won! Forget the worms when fishing with the kids. The winning combo was bread balls and corn.
Like last month’s fishing expedition, we headed out one Sunday afternoon armed with poles, worms, and the new bait – corn and bread. My son had the brilliant idea to “chum” the water with potato chips to lure the fish in. He’s seen Jaws too many times. The chips brought the carp and catfish up and we plunke…
Christmas In Davidson
It was 36 degrees Saturday night when we headed over to Christmas in Davidson. Despite my inclination to sit by the fire, we braved the cold for the 5th year in a row to attend my favorite Christmas venue around the lake. The town of Davidson is quaint, but during Christmas in Davidson it is transformed into a Dickens-era delight, complete with horse drawn carriage rides. For us, it is the start of the holiday season, despite the local Targ…
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