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Old 08-16-2016, 10:14 PM
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Default TN & NC Airparks

The wife and I are taking a trip east over Labor Day weekend to look for land for a future retirement spot. We have a few airparks in mind, but looking for any advice/info into the places we intend to see below or any additional places we should see while we are out there.

The 5 parks we are looking at are:

1) Whifferdill in Chapmansboro, TN

1a) Deerfield Park (TN44) in La Follette, TN

2) Big South Fork in Oneida, TN

3) Hensley in Chuckey, TN

4) Long Island in Catawba, NC

5) Lake Norman in Mooresville, NC

6) Gold Hill in NC


We may not make it to NC on this trip, but open to any and all information in the TN or NC.

We are looking for land to build a future home.

Thanks,

Dan
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Old 08-17-2016, 02:53 AM
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Default Check out Gold Hill Airpark (NC25)

I may be a bit biased but I think our place is a little piece of heaven.
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Old 08-17-2016, 06:16 AM
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Default Whiteplains Airpark SC99

Like Ron, I am also biased...
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Old 08-17-2016, 07:05 AM
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Default TN77

I'll put a plug in for Whifferdill. I've been here for 8 years and plan on staying. That being said, you have to want to live in the country. You can call me at 615&294*1573 for more info.
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Old 08-17-2016, 08:28 AM
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Glad to see you are coming back this way again Top Gun!

NC is only a three hour ride!

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Old 08-17-2016, 09:43 AM
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Default Thanks guys

Thanks for the info so far guys.

I haven't forgotten Gold Hill, beautiful spot, I will add it to the list. May not make it on this trip as we are focusing more on TN, but I am planning a second trip to explore NC and SC parks. I know there are some nice ones there.

Captain, yeah it is getting about time to rejoin the Flash Mob Squadron. Hopefully my membership is still good, don't want to go through that initiation again. Ha ha.

Steve, great to hear. Are you gonna be around over Labor Day weekend? Not exactly sure which day we will be at Whifferdill as we are still working the route.

Anyone have info on Piney Creek in Altamont, TN?

Dan
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Old 08-17-2016, 10:10 AM
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Default Labor Day weekend

So far, yes I'll be here Labor Day weekend. Presently we have no plans from 8/31 thru 9/13, but I never know when the boss may come with a new plan. I assume you have visited Whifferdill dot com. If not it has a few pictures and a plat. I'm on lot 30 and the picture of the RV-7 is mine.
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Old 08-17-2016, 10:13 AM
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Awesome!

The commander of ops (Russki) will determine your acceptance pending some debriefing and possible re-training.

As you know, I will vouch strongly in your behalf!

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Old 08-18-2016, 06:29 AM
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Default There are a couple more also

I live in the middle of that region, and have lived at Marchmont Plantation (6NC8), and now live on Twin Lakes (8A7) which isnt really an airpark. There are a couple more in the area, as well as existing homes on others for sale. Check out Miller Airpark (Mooresville NC)and Hawks Landing (Mocksville NC). Long Island is nice as is is Gold Hill. You have a mix of paved and grass, not sure what your preference is. If your in the area, your welcome to stop by and chat with me and other local RVers, and homeowners in those mentioned places. I have hangar space and overnight accomodations if you need, and I'm around. Another cool TN option is Deerfield just north of Knoxsville..very nice place with Golf,Lake,and airport.
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Old 08-18-2016, 07:34 AM
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You are still good Danny. Glad to hear you are coming closer




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