The Ford Barn

Chris in WNC · 07-30-2022, 07:56 PM

"The mountains are calling and I must go." -John Muir

After 3 years of exile in the flatlands, we have moved back to the mountains where we belong.

Just a heads-up for the small number of Barners who might care.......

alexiskai · 07-30-2022, 08:05 PM

Good thing I took that muffler and radius rod off your hands, less stuff to move.

Gary WA · 07-30-2022, 08:24 PM

Congratulations!!! on your move,!

jayvee34 · 07-30-2022, 08:39 PM

Some of the most beautiful country in the U.S. is in the Spruce Pine, N.C. area.
I built and had a log cabin in the Linville Falls community.

barrelnose · 07-30-2022, 08:55 PM

We visited by chance John Muir’s birth place (home ) in Scotland, set up as a museum, what a great man and life story.

History · 07-30-2022, 09:12 PM

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Welcome home!!

Peyton · 07-30-2022, 09:17 PM

Best to you and Alice in your new home!

katy · 07-31-2022, 09:56 AM

I'll take flatlands any day, I hate mountains, very few straight roads, just winding, twisting, up and down, back and forth, yuk. To me they're just big rocks that block the view. I've seen enough mountains to last me 3 lifetimes.

The Master Cylinder · 07-31-2022, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katy

I'll take flatlands any day, I hate mountains, very few straight roads, just winding, twisting, up and down, back and forth, yuk. To me they're just big rocks that block the view. I've seen enough mountains to last me 3 lifetimes.

Why don't you tell us what you really think about mountains, Katy...haha

Bob from Northport · 07-31-2022, 11:55 AM

Take your Model A on the Blue Ridge Parkway. That will change your mind. Especially in October

kbinde2 · 07-31-2022, 01:11 PM

Nice move,!!
Years ago we moved from WNC (Mills River) to Delaware.. That WNC magnetism I don't think will ever leave, just a beautiful part of the state, the parkway does offer a scenic drive in Spring and Fall.! Just an opinion, kb

jack backer · 07-31-2022, 01:31 PM

WV Mountains make a model a mechanic… 9% plus grades, switchback two lane roads force you to tune regularly.. brakes, engine you name it..keep the rpm in the sweet spot they pull hard..

Chuck Dempsey · 07-31-2022, 02:51 PM

Welcome back to the hills!

From cloudy Waynesville, just west of Asheville....

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 08-01-2022, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris in WNC

"The mountains are calling and I must go." -John Muir

After 3 years of exile in the flatlands, we have moved back to the mountains where we belong.

Just a heads-up for the small number of Barners who might care.......

Chris, post a picture of two of your new cabin complete with that large 'skylight' in the roof for folks to get jealous over!

I actually know of a couple of Model A people that were in the Spruce Pine / Plum Tree / Grassy Creek areas. You are about an hour to the East TN Model-A club area if you decide to do a few functions with them. They have a couple of members that travel from Boone and Mountain City area to participate, so definitely not a stretch for you. You are about an hour from me now if you are out 'loafing' and want to drop by.

Lannis · 08-01-2022, 12:01 PM

I'm always interested when an owner of a classic vehicle tells me he's moving ... !

Gotten a couple of nice cars and bikes that way when there's no room in the new place .... !

Lannis

mcorrell · 08-01-2022, 08:21 PM

We live in Fletcher, NC....about a mile from the AVL airport. Always looking for someone to share info and stories with...

v8fordman · 08-04-2022, 04:01 PM

Welcome back to the “Old North State”. I’m in Lexington and you’re more than welcome to join with us in any of our events with the “Piedmont Region” of the MARC. I’m heading to Old Fort next week to look at a car. That is just south of you I believe.

07-30-2022, 07:56 PM	#1
Chris in WNC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spruce Pine, NC Posts: 1,458	Relocation (again) "The mountains are calling and I must go." -John Muir After 3 years of exile in the flatlands, we have moved back to the mountains where we belong. Just a heads-up for the small number of Barners who might care....... __________________ our next Model A is out there in the unknown......

07-30-2022, 08:05 PM	#2
alexiskai Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Mebane NC Posts: 2,356	Re: Relocation (again) Good thing I took that muffler and radius rod off your hands, less stuff to move.

07-30-2022, 08:24 PM	#3
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,106	Re: Relocation (again) Congratulations!!! on your move,! __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

07-30-2022, 08:39 PM	#4
jayvee34 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: St. Augustine, Fl. Posts: 437	Re: Relocation (again) Some of the most beautiful country in the U.S. is in the Spruce Pine, N.C. area. I built and had a log cabin in the Linville Falls community. __________________ IN GOD WE TRUST - SEMPER FIDELIS John

07-30-2022, 08:55 PM	#5
barrelnose Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Perth Hills Western Australia Posts: 58	Re: Relocation (again) We visited by chance John Muir’s birth place (home ) in Scotland, set up as a museum, what a great man and life story.

07-30-2022, 09:12 PM	#6
History Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: NC Mountains Posts: 689	Re: Relocation (again) Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Welcome home!!

07-30-2022, 09:17 PM	#7
Peyton Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 142	Re: Relocation (again) Best to you and Alice in your new home!

07-31-2022, 09:56 AM	#8
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,046	Re: Relocation (again) I'll take flatlands any day, I hate mountains, very few straight roads, just winding, twisting, up and down, back and forth, yuk. To me they're just big rocks that block the view. I've seen enough mountains to last me 3 lifetimes. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

07-31-2022, 11:55 AM	#10
Bob from Northport Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 215 E. 6th Street Northport, Michigan 49670 Posts: 941	Re: Relocation (again) Take your Model A on the Blue Ridge Parkway. That will change your mind. Especially in October __________________ Bob from Northport Northport, Michigan

07-31-2022, 01:11 PM	#11
kbinde2 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Delaware Posts: 261	Re: Relocation (again) Nice move,!! Years ago we moved from WNC (Mills River) to Delaware.. That WNC magnetism I don't think will ever leave, just a beautiful part of the state, the parkway does offer a scenic drive in Spring and Fall.! Just an opinion, kb

07-31-2022, 01:31 PM	#12
jack backer BANNED Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Chenango Bridge NY Posts: 433	Re: Relocation (again) WV Mountains make a model a mechanic… 9% plus grades, switchback two lane roads force you to tune regularly.. brakes, engine you name it..keep the rpm in the sweet spot they pull hard..

07-31-2022, 02:51 PM	#13
Chuck Dempsey Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesville, NC Posts: 792	Re: Relocation (again) Welcome back to the hills! From cloudy Waynesville, just west of Asheville....

08-01-2022, 12:01 PM	#15
Lannis Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Posts: 22	Re: Relocation (again) I'm always interested when an owner of a classic vehicle tells me he's moving ... ! Gotten a couple of nice cars and bikes that way when there's no room in the new place .... ! Lannis

08-01-2022, 08:21 PM	#16
mcorrell Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Canotn, NC Posts: 163	Re: Relocation (again) We live in Fletcher, NC....about a mile from the AVL airport. Always looking for someone to share info and stories with... __________________ 1929 (early) Model A Special Coupe - restored to original 1964 Buick Wildcat convertible

08-04-2022, 04:01 PM	#17
v8fordman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lexington, NC Posts: 861	Re: Relocation (again) Welcome back to the “Old North State”. I’m in Lexington and you’re more than welcome to join with us in any of our events with the “Piedmont Region” of the MARC. I’m heading to Old Fort next week to look at a car. That is just south of you I believe.