Durham's New 'NOT YOUR FATHER'S' Real Estate Office

UNLESS YOUR NAME IS KAYLA, KYLE OR KEVIN

Come and visit...when it's done.

Just a short note and photos of the progress we have seen on our new office. Started in May, 2012 and located on NC Highway 751 just south of NC highway 54.

Fun to see the roof and walls take shape.

Not quite yet. It will have mostly glass in the front.
Is this a coffee bar or a Real Estate office?

How about a space where community comes together to discuss the issues that affect us all!

Finally, we can identify the front door.

Where's the beef...er...brick?

Speaking of brick; How much brick will be inside?

It's got to be purple insulation...Go Riverside Pirates. Watch out Falcons...it's a Pirate raid!

I know you're workin'...but can't you keep out of the photos?

A big thanks to the hard working people who are making this place look so good!

We have brick!

And it's everywhere. The exterior is completed. Or is it? Lot, windows, sidewalk and interior floors...

Ok, the windows are in and the building has been released for the interior contractor.

Can't wait to show you the new digs. Think Durham tobacco warehouse meets .com.

Look for the invite in December 2012!

live well,

Pat

Not Durham...A short trip north...WNY

Just a short trip north to visit family and friends. Wish we had more time and could stay longer.

Saturday afternoon...The sunset looks like it is eating up I-85 south.

Our Uncle Gary (hammer). Super guy who has the gift of being able to sleep anywhere. Love his kids and grandkids!

Amy's classmates sending out best wishes to a good friend who has just lost her partner. You are wonderful and we love you Jen.
We will all miss your Craig-o.

Hussies...always showing leg.

I know a great place to eat in Frewsburg, NY. Not only is the food great but it is imaginative... and the chef plays the piano in between customers!

The Corner Coffeehouse

What do you mean you don't want your photo taken? You are a receptionist at a world famous brewery!
Southern Tier Brewing Company

The variety is truly amazing. Pumking was surprising good. Milk Stout was fabulous!
8/24/2012 - 12 flavors on tape at Triangle Wine Co in Morrisville, NC

Nice wall board in the lobby...reminded me of the BIG doors into the bar at
Fullsteam Brewery.

Really nice performance space out back of Southern Tier. They were continuing their expansion while we were there.

Chautauqua Lake at sunset...

You look good out there. Don't fall in!

After water aerobics with my sisters at Camp Chautauqua, we went to breakfast at Stedman Corners Coffee. Lucky for us, my great niece Katelyn was there! Look out Denison, here she comes!

Hi Mary. Don't mind me, just keep visiting with our sister Lora. Looking good Katelyn!

Traveled with Amy's Dad, Phil Griffin, to Cherry Creek, NY. He played a gig at the Gazebo. This is Amy's cousin Greg, quite the player and singer. She comes from a line of musicians.

There's Phil, Slim and drummer and Greg and Mark, 2 of Slim's 5 boys...all players.

Lookin' good Dad!

Dad's always looking to keep busy. I told him this bench might sell better in NSCAR country. The turn signals blink.
...but where is the license plate?

Who wants to buy it?
Great visit, a lot of laughs and cries this trip. Long travels with great family and friends.

Be well,
Pat

A north durham dinner...

This last Sunday was a raining day that cleared to a beautiful sunset. We took a drive to North Durham, Bahama to be exact, to experience a 5 course meal at a goat farm. Elodie Farms is located  at what was once the home of S. T. Mangum; one of three families whose names were used to turn Balltown and then Honkydory into today's Bahama. Named for (Ba)ll, (Ha)rris and (Ma)ngum families, who were the prominent area landholders, Bahama is a nice little place surrounded by beautiful land.

As you walk to the front door.

We arrived early, and being the first to arrive, we left and discovered a section of Camp Butner nearby that I hadn't seen before. After exploring a piece of weaponry on display at one of the many entry points, we headed back and began exploring the house and property.





Our first visit was with Heidi who directed us to our table and told us that she did get the email stating Amy's aversion to Shrimp...We next stopped at the kitchen to see Amy Tornquist of Watts Grocery and Sage and Swift, her husband and their friends the Howell's of Nanas hard at work. Apparently Nanas was in the house the previous month and they traded sous chef duties with each other...so this month and last month they had 2 great sets of chefs cooking for you!

Sky colored front porch ceiling.

Thanks again. What are we in for?

We've done this before...and hope to again.

We have known Amy for many years and think her cooking is only second to her friendly way. A visit to Watts Grocery should definitely be on your list...whatever list you're keeping.





The house is beautiful and sits on 21 acres. Built in 1910, it retains well kept original features. The owner and our host, David Artigues, lives upstairs with his 2 sons and they work the goat farm and homestead goat cheese making facility.










The house and front porch were prepared with tables for 2 to 8. There were rocking chairs overlooking the goat pastures and a swing on the porch.

Choose your weapon!

Friendly chicken cleanin' the yard.

The grounds are so well kept, beautiful and equipped with a variety of chickens. We gathered on the front yard for an intro, ground rules and a review of the menu. Amy couldn't think of anything in the menu that originated outside of North Carolina and with most ingredients coming from a 3 county area. I will leave the menu for your own visit...but it was great. Amy's shrimp replacement was a wonderfully prepared pouched egg over succotash.

See the cheese house in the far ground.

We took their advise and came prepared with our own libation and a take home dish for the left overs. The photos just can't convey the relaxing and wonderful experience this was.
Best of all, I think Amy agreed.

That was very good...

Live well,
Pat