(07-07-2019 06:01 PM)Volkmar Wrote:  

(07-07-2019 05:55 PM)THUNDERStruck73 Wrote:  

(07-07-2019 05:16 PM)Volkmar Wrote:  North Carolina is beautiful, guys. Love it here. Gonna do a lot of exploring this week.

When you say “exploring”, based on that pic, do you mean “searching for my very lost golf ball”?

Hah, my father in law will be playing some golf here, but that picture is actually not from a golf course. It's from where our holiday rentals are, and was taken near a fork in the road that separates the holiday rentals from private residences. Seriously, I love hiking more than most, and all this greenery reminds me of Bavaria, where I was born. Gonna do as much of that as I can, and some kayaking, mainly. Texas is a nice place to live in terms of job opportunities and affordability, but the scenery in most of the state just doesn't compare to so many other places in the USA, North Carolina being one of them.

clt sagt alles gut.

(07-07-2019 07:46 PM)ghostofclt! Wrote:  

(07-07-2019 06:01 PM)Volkmar Wrote:  

(07-07-2019 05:55 PM)THUNDERStruck73 Wrote:  

(07-07-2019 05:16 PM)Volkmar Wrote:  North Carolina is beautiful, guys. Love it here. Gonna do a lot of exploring this week.

When you say “exploring”, based on that pic, do you mean “searching for my very lost golf ball”?

Hah, my father in law will be playing some golf here, but that picture is actually not from a golf course. It's from where our holiday rentals are, and was taken near a fork in the road that separates the holiday rentals from private residences. Seriously, I love hiking more than most, and all this greenery reminds me of Bavaria, where I was born. Gonna do as much of that as I can, and some kayaking, mainly. Texas is a nice place to live in terms of job opportunities and affordability, but the scenery in most of the state just doesn't compare to so many other places in the USA, North Carolina being one of them.

clt sagt alles gut.

I was actually back in Charlotte and it was much better than the last few times I was there so I will give it some more credit. My sister just went to the Biltimore as well and said it was miserably hot. I don't think she had anticipated the heat/ no air conditioning as you probably should on a 19th century house. So I guess if you go there in the summer just be prepared to sweat.

Had an absolutely amazing time in North Carolina!! We were in the Cashiers/Sapphire/Highlands region for most of the trip, and I was awestruck by the beauty. If I could afford it, I would consider buying a plot next to a stream or river somewhere, and building a nice house. Did a lot of hiking, kayaking, and some other family things. And North Carolina Rainbow Trout is now my new favorite fish. lol

The only thing I was surprised about, and maybe some of you can give me some input on it, was how many real estate offices there were in such a small, sparsely populated area, and how much land is for sale. I believe the area we were in was within the Nantahala National Forest, and I thought that when something is designated as a National Forest, it's protected. So I was surprised to see towns (though they were very small), numerous acreage of land for sale, and seemingly countless real estate offices. I'm assuming there's something written in our National Forest Management Act that allows for such things.

Had an incredible time though, and would definitely be interested in returning to see some of the places we couldn't see this time.

(07-15-2019 11:17 AM)Volkmar Wrote:  Had an absolutely amazing time in North Carolina!! We were in the Cashiers/Sapphire/Highlands region for most of the trip, and I was awestruck by the beauty. If I could afford it, I would consider buying a plot next to a stream or river somewhere, and building a nice house. Did a lot of hiking, kayaking, and some other family things. And North Carolina Rainbow Trout is now my new favorite fish. lol

The only thing I was surprised about, and maybe some of you can give me some input on it, was how many real estate offices there were in such a small, sparsely populated area, and how much land is for sale. I believe the area we were in was within the Nantahala National Forest, and I thought that when something is designated as a National Forest, it's protected. So I was surprised to see towns (though they were very small), numerous acreage of land for sale, and seemingly countless real estate offices. I'm assuming there's something written in our National Forest Management Act that allows for such things.

Had an incredible time though, and would definitely be interested in returning to see some of the places we couldn't see this time.

Lots of $$$ from all over the country in Highlands and Cashiers. You can find much cheaper and equally as beautiful land around Bryson City, Franklin, and Robbinsville. The wife and I are looking to buy something over that way here in the next few years so I've been constantly looking lately.

(07-15-2019 11:38 AM)wh49er Wrote:  

(07-15-2019 11:17 AM)Volkmar Wrote:  Had an absolutely amazing time in North Carolina!! We were in the Cashiers/Sapphire/Highlands region for most of the trip, and I was awestruck by the beauty. If I could afford it, I would consider buying a plot next to a stream or river somewhere, and building a nice house. Did a lot of hiking, kayaking, and some other family things. And North Carolina Rainbow Trout is now my new favorite fish. lol

The only thing I was surprised about, and maybe some of you can give me some input on it, was how many real estate offices there were in such a small, sparsely populated area, and how much land is for sale. I believe the area we were in was within the Nantahala National Forest, and I thought that when something is designated as a National Forest, it's protected. So I was surprised to see towns (though they were very small), numerous acreage of land for sale, and seemingly countless real estate offices. I'm assuming there's something written in our National Forest Management Act that allows for such things.

Had an incredible time though, and would definitely be interested in returning to see some of the places we couldn't see this time.

Lots of $$$ from all over the country in Highlands and Cashiers. You can find much cheaper and equally as beautiful land around Bryson City, Franklin, and Robbinsville. The wife and I are looking to buy something over that way here in the next few years so I've been constantly looking lately.

Yeah, I could tell...lol. Thanks for the tip on Bryson City, Franklin, and Robbinsville. We were actually in Franklin for a day because my grandparents-in-law have a few acres up on a hill there.

They took us to a great little restaurant called Caffé Rel. It was actually attached to a gas station, but was surprisingly nice inside, with good food and good service. Our waitress was from Russia and spoke with an accent, and the chef had an affinity for Porsche, as he owned, restored, and fixed Porsches, from what I gathered. Very friendly, and when I inquired about buying a t-shirt ($15) from the restaurant, the lady I had been talking to just offered it to me free of charge. I left very impressed by their small establishment. My grandparents-in-law moved there about 28 years ago from Florida btw. It was my first time meeting them.

(07-15-2019 01:04 PM)Volkmar Wrote:  

(07-15-2019 11:38 AM)wh49er Wrote:  

(07-15-2019 11:17 AM)Volkmar Wrote:  Had an absolutely amazing time in North Carolina!! We were in the Cashiers/Sapphire/Highlands region for most of the trip, and I was awestruck by the beauty. If I could afford it, I would consider buying a plot next to a stream or river somewhere, and building a nice house. Did a lot of hiking, kayaking, and some other family things. And North Carolina Rainbow Trout is now my new favorite fish. lol

The only thing I was surprised about, and maybe some of you can give me some input on it, was how many real estate offices there were in such a small, sparsely populated area, and how much land is for sale. I believe the area we were in was within the Nantahala National Forest, and I thought that when something is designated as a National Forest, it's protected. So I was surprised to see towns (though they were very small), numerous acreage of land for sale, and seemingly countless real estate offices. I'm assuming there's something written in our National Forest Management Act that allows for such things.

Had an incredible time though, and would definitely be interested in returning to see some of the places we couldn't see this time.

Lots of $$$ from all over the country in Highlands and Cashiers. You can find much cheaper and equally as beautiful land around Bryson City, Franklin, and Robbinsville. The wife and I are looking to buy something over that way here in the next few years so I've been constantly looking lately.

Yeah, I could tell...lol. Thanks for the tip on Bryson City, Franklin, and Robbinsville. We were actually in Franklin for a day because my grandparents-in-law have a few acres up on a hill there.

They took us to a great little restaurant called Caffé Rel. It was actually attached to a gas station, but was surprisingly nice inside, with good food and good service. Our waitress was from Russia and spoke with an accent, and the chef had an affinity for Porsche, as he owned, restored, and fixed Porsches, from what I gathered. Very friendly, and when I inquired about buying a t-shirt ($15) from the restaurant, the lady I had been talking to just offered it to me free of charge. I left very impressed by their small establishment. My grandparents-in-law moved there about 28 years ago from Florida btw. It was my first time meeting them.

I will definitely have to check out the restaurant out next time we're up, always looking for little gems in the area.

(07-15-2019 11:17 AM)Volkmar Wrote:  Had an absolutely amazing time in North Carolina!! We were in the Cashiers/Sapphire/Highlands region for most of the trip, and I was awestruck by the beauty. If I could afford it, I would consider buying a plot next to a stream or river somewhere, and building a nice house. Did a lot of hiking, kayaking, and some other family things. And North Carolina Rainbow Trout is now my new favorite fish. lol

The only thing I was surprised about, and maybe some of you can give me some input on it, was how many real estate offices there were in such a small, sparsely populated area, and how much land is for sale. I believe the area we were in was within the Nantahala National Forest, and I thought that when something is designated as a National Forest, it's protected. So I was surprised to see towns (though they were very small), numerous acreage of land for sale, and seemingly countless real estate offices. I'm assuming there's something written in our National Forest Management Act that allows for such things.

Had an incredible time though, and would definitely be interested in returning to see some of the places we couldn't see this time.

clt hopes you are joking about the rainbow trout

(07-16-2019 06:58 AM)ghostofclt! Wrote:  

(07-15-2019 11:17 AM)Volkmar Wrote:  Had an absolutely amazing time in North Carolina!! We were in the Cashiers/Sapphire/Highlands region for most of the trip, and I was awestruck by the beauty. If I could afford it, I would consider buying a plot next to a stream or river somewhere, and building a nice house. Did a lot of hiking, kayaking, and some other family things. And North Carolina Rainbow Trout is now my new favorite fish. lol

The only thing I was surprised about, and maybe some of you can give me some input on it, was how many real estate offices there were in such a small, sparsely populated area, and how much land is for sale. I believe the area we were in was within the Nantahala National Forest, and I thought that when something is designated as a National Forest, it's protected. So I was surprised to see towns (though they were very small), numerous acreage of land for sale, and seemingly countless real estate offices. I'm assuming there's something written in our National Forest Management Act that allows for such things.

Had an incredible time though, and would definitely be interested in returning to see some of the places we couldn't see this time.

clt hopes you are joking about the rainbow trout

Not at all, why?

(07-15-2019 11:17 AM)Volkmar Wrote:  Had an absolutely amazing time in North Carolina!! We were in the Cashiers/Sapphire/Highlands region for most of the trip, and I was awestruck by the beauty. If I could afford it, I would consider buying a plot next to a stream or river somewhere, and building a nice house. Did a lot of hiking, kayaking, and some other family things. And North Carolina Rainbow Trout is now my new favorite fish. lol

The only thing I was surprised about, and maybe some of you can give me some input on it, was how many real estate offices there were in such a small, sparsely populated area, and how much land is for sale. I believe the area we were in was within the Nantahala National Forest, and I thought that when something is designated as a National Forest, it's protected. So I was surprised to see towns (though they were very small), numerous acreage of land for sale, and seemingly countless real estate offices. I'm assuming there's something written in our National Forest Management Act that allows for such things.

Had an incredible time though, and would definitely be interested in returning to see some of the places we couldn't see this time.

Saw this post and wanted to chime in as well.

We were just in Clarksville, Virginia the past week visiting friends. We went down through Oxford and Wake Forest North Carolina one day to explore. Both were very nice towns and Wake Forest had a lot to do. Rudinos pizza was some of the best I've had outside of Ohio. Like you're saying, many beautiful places in both states and the landscape is wonderful. Clarksville is on Kerr lake and it was very beautiful as well.

It was hot but very similar actually to what Athens, Ohio has been recently. Nice to hear you had a great time, we did as well!

Take care!

(07-16-2019 09:09 AM)cubucks Wrote:  

(07-15-2019 11:17 AM)Volkmar Wrote:  Had an absolutely amazing time in North Carolina!! We were in the Cashiers/Sapphire/Highlands region for most of the trip, and I was awestruck by the beauty. If I could afford it, I would consider buying a plot next to a stream or river somewhere, and building a nice house. Did a lot of hiking, kayaking, and some other family things. And North Carolina Rainbow Trout is now my new favorite fish. lol

The only thing I was surprised about, and maybe some of you can give me some input on it, was how many real estate offices there were in such a small, sparsely populated area, and how much land is for sale. I believe the area we were in was within the Nantahala National Forest, and I thought that when something is designated as a National Forest, it's protected. So I was surprised to see towns (though they were very small), numerous acreage of land for sale, and seemingly countless real estate offices. I'm assuming there's something written in our National Forest Management Act that allows for such things.

Had an incredible time though, and would definitely be interested in returning to see some of the places we couldn't see this time.

Saw this post and wanted to chime in as well.

We were just in Clarksville, Virginia the past week visiting friends. We went down through Oxford and Wake Forest North Carolina one day to explore. Both were very nice towns and Wake Forest had a lot to do. Rudinos pizza was some of the best I've had outside of Ohio. Like you're saying, many beautiful places in both states and the landscape is wonderful. Clarksville is on Kerr lake and it was very beautiful as well.

It was hot but very similar actually to what Athens, Ohio has been recently. Nice to hear you had a great time, we did as well!

Take care!

Glad to hear you enjoyed yourself also. Virginia is another place I mean to visit. A good friend of mine has family there, and I've heard wonderful things.

(07-16-2019 08:49 AM)Volkmar Wrote:  

(07-16-2019 06:58 AM)ghostofclt! Wrote:  

(07-15-2019 11:17 AM)Volkmar Wrote:  Had an absolutely amazing time in North Carolina!! We were in the Cashiers/Sapphire/Highlands region for most of the trip, and I was awestruck by the beauty. If I could afford it, I would consider buying a plot next to a stream or river somewhere, and building a nice house. Did a lot of hiking, kayaking, and some other family things. And North Carolina Rainbow Trout is now my new favorite fish. lol

The only thing I was surprised about, and maybe some of you can give me some input on it, was how many real estate offices there were in such a small, sparsely populated area, and how much land is for sale. I believe the area we were in was within the Nantahala National Forest, and I thought that when something is designated as a National Forest, it's protected. So I was surprised to see towns (though they were very small), numerous acreage of land for sale, and seemingly countless real estate offices. I'm assuming there's something written in our National Forest Management Act that allows for such things.

Had an incredible time though, and would definitely be interested in returning to see some of the places we couldn't see this time.

clt hopes you are joking about the rainbow trout

Not at all, why?

Not sure what his angle is, but personally I’ve never seen a rainbow out in a wild stream in NC. all my fishing was in and around Boone in college. I’ve never fished out that way so maybe it’s different. I spent all my time looking for brookies
As an aside if anyone has a chance to play Linville Golf Club @ Eseeola check out the monster browns they stock in the stream meandering about the course.

(07-16-2019 12:02 PM)ballantyneapp Wrote:  

(07-16-2019 08:49 AM)Volkmar Wrote:  

(07-16-2019 06:58 AM)ghostofclt! Wrote:  

(07-15-2019 11:17 AM)Volkmar Wrote:  Had an absolutely amazing time in North Carolina!! We were in the Cashiers/Sapphire/Highlands region for most of the trip, and I was awestruck by the beauty. If I could afford it, I would consider buying a plot next to a stream or river somewhere, and building a nice house. Did a lot of hiking, kayaking, and some other family things. And North Carolina Rainbow Trout is now my new favorite fish. lol

The only thing I was surprised about, and maybe some of you can give me some input on it, was how many real estate offices there were in such a small, sparsely populated area, and how much land is for sale. I believe the area we were in was within the Nantahala National Forest, and I thought that when something is designated as a National Forest, it's protected. So I was surprised to see towns (though they were very small), numerous acreage of land for sale, and seemingly countless real estate offices. I'm assuming there's something written in our National Forest Management Act that allows for such things.

Had an incredible time though, and would definitely be interested in returning to see some of the places we couldn't see this time.

clt hopes you are joking about the rainbow trout

Not at all, why?

Not sure what his angle is, but personally I’ve never seen a rainbow out in a wild stream in NC. all my fishing was in and around Boone in college. I’ve never fished out that way so maybe it’s different. I spent all my time looking for brookies
As an aside if anyone has a chance to play Linville Golf Club @ Eseeola check out the monster browns they stock in the stream meandering about the course.

I think I know why he said that now. Found this...

"While wild populations of both rainbow trout and brown trout exist in the state, neither are originally native to the Southern Appalachian Mountains, and were brought over as a result of habitat degradation that caused a decline in native Speckled Trout populations."

https://www.southernappalachiananglers.c...h-carolina

Well that's certainly disheartening. Learned something new.

(07-16-2019 09:09 AM)cubucks Wrote:  

(07-15-2019 11:17 AM)Volkmar Wrote:  Had an absolutely amazing time in North Carolina!! We were in the Cashiers/Sapphire/Highlands region for most of the trip, and I was awestruck by the beauty. If I could afford it, I would consider buying a plot next to a stream or river somewhere, and building a nice house. Did a lot of hiking, kayaking, and some other family things. And North Carolina Rainbow Trout is now my new favorite fish. lol

The only thing I was surprised about, and maybe some of you can give me some input on it, was how many real estate offices there were in such a small, sparsely populated area, and how much land is for sale. I believe the area we were in was within the Nantahala National Forest, and I thought that when something is designated as a National Forest, it's protected. So I was surprised to see towns (though they were very small), numerous acreage of land for sale, and seemingly countless real estate offices. I'm assuming there's something written in our National Forest Management Act that allows for such things.

Had an incredible time though, and would definitely be interested in returning to see some of the places we couldn't see this time.

Saw this post and wanted to chime in as well.

We were just in Clarksville, Virginia the past week visiting friends. We went down through Oxford and Wake Forest North Carolina one day to explore. Both were very nice towns and Wake Forest had a lot to do. Rudinos pizza was some of the best I've had outside of Ohio. Like you're saying, many beautiful places in both states and the landscape is wonderful. Clarksville is on Kerr lake and it was very beautiful as well.

It was hot but very similar actually to what Athens, Ohio has been recently. Nice to hear you had a great time, we did as well!

Take care!

I grew up in Wake Forest, and I'm glad you got to stop by and enjoy it. I was just there this past weekend for the first time in a while and it is crazy to see the changes over the past 20 years in that town. When I first moved there, I'd say there were just north of 10,000 that lived there. I see the updated estimate is well over 40,000 now.

clt says rainbow trout is the marshal of trout....

Nothing wrong with fishing or eating Rainbows. Just not a native fish. Still fun and delish

And if you're catching rainbows in July you did something right.

clt says appys support problematic fish.

(07-16-2019 06:05 PM)ghostofclt! Wrote:  clt says appys support problematic fish.

You're a problematic fish.



Also, the state purposely stocks rainbows now as they're the only trout in NC that can be hardy since the rising stream temps have almost destroyed hr rest of the native trout more than the rainbows ever could.

Yosef invites CLT to AVL to fish and beer