Murphy Dreamers

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Comment by John Dilbeck on January 6, 2010 at 8:37am

Good morning,

I know what you mean. I've lived here for about 25 years, and the longer I live here the better I like the area and the people.

All the best,

JD

Comment by Jim & Debbie Burch on January 6, 2010 at 6:33am

We searched for 2 years in an area from Atlanta to Greensboro, up to Ashville, then over to Chattanooga. That box kept getting smaller and smaller with each visit. Our last trip up that way, we actually planned to hop from town to town. But we stayed the whole week in Murphy, and LOVED it! We can`t wait to get back up there again!

Comment by John Dilbeck on January 6, 2010 at 2:58am

Good morning Jim and Debbie.

I agree with everything you said, here.

I'm a simple guy who enjoys a low-key lifestyle. I love living in Murphy. You've listed a great selection of likes and dislikes.

It's great meeting you here.

All the best,

JD

Comment by Jim & Debbie Burch on January 3, 2010 at 8:11pm

We are simple, old fashioned folks. We plan to build a cabin for vacations & retirement.
What are we looking for when we get there?

A significant LACK of sirens, helicopters, traffic, horror stories on the 6 o` clock news, insufferable heat, hurricanes, scowls and snarls from the people we meet.

We`re looking forward to the noise from the creek. Deer in the back yard. Friendly faces on the people we meet. The brilliant colors of the autumn leaves. Browsing the shops in town, and booths at Decker`s. More great food at Brothers and Happy Garden. And MUCH more!

Comment by John Dilbeck on June 30, 2009 at 6:39am

For those of us who are lucky enough to live in Murphy, I'd like to pose a quick question.

What do you like best about living here?

For those of you who are still dreaming about moving to Murphy, what are you looking for when you get here?

All the best,

JD

Comment by John Dilbeck on March 3, 2009 at 6:40am

Way back in the early 1970s, I was living in Georgia and dreaming about moving to Murphy.

I fell in love with this area the first time I visited the John C. Campbell Folk School.

When I would get a few days, or even a few hours, I'd drive up here in my old pickup, with a canoe tied on top. I loved hiking, camping, canoeing, and fishing in this area and was a frequent visitor long before I was able to move here.

I even took a detour to Phoenix, AZ for a few years before moving out of the desert and back to the land of green trees and water in the rivers.

There have been times when it was hard to earn a living, but I've never regretted moving here.

This is an area of scenic splendor, natural resources, and friendly people. It's a good place to live.

It may not be for everyone, but I'm happy I found my way to Murphy.

Act on your dream!

JD