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Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott: Our House

It’s that time of the year again Spring is in the air the daffydills are blumin’ and it’s once again time for spring cleaning. Since the Missus and I have been retired from teaching for eight years, she thinks I’m the one who should be keeping the Stately Motley Manor...

Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Cheeseburger in Paradise

Apr 3, 2024 | Uncle Mott

Well, I woke up this morning with a hankerin’ for a big, fat, juicy, charbroiled cheeseburger. And whenever I get that kinda hankerin’, there’s only one thing to do and that is to jump in the Mottmobile and head straight up to the Deep Creek Drive-In in Arrowbear for...

Dear Sidney – 04/04/2024

Apr 3, 2024 | Dear Sidney

I just don’t wanna go anywhere anymore! I don’t care one danged bit to spend the night away from my little cabin. I don’t want to schlepp my shaving, shampooing and vitamin supplies across town or across the Pacific Ocean, for that matter. I’ve been there. I’ve done...

Ask the realtor – Facing mortgage default? A guide for next steps

Apr 3, 2024 | Ask the Realtor

In even the best real estate market cycles, unexpected financial problems can affect a homeowner’s ability to pay their mortgage. However, with the past several years of real estate value gains to shore up property values, a homeowner in default does not necessarily...

Historical Landmarks: Unveiling the Hidden Gems of Our Mountain Community

Mar 28, 2024 | Those Were The Days

The towering peaks and serene valleys of our mountain community are not merely landscapes but the keepers of a rich, multifaceted history. With every step on these ancient grounds, we walk in the footsteps of countless generations before us. The Alpine Mountaineer is...