Fort Lee, VA

As a military family, we are sure you are use to moving around. However, the fact that you are use to it probably doe not make it much easier for you or your family. Getting familiar with your surroundings is a process and we just want to try to make it a little bit easier for you. To assist you with preparing for your move, we have decided to include a series of posts dedicated solely to those who are either new to Fort Lee or moving to Fort Lee. Check back often as we will have updates on Fort Lee and the surrounding areas.

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I know the economy is not doing great right now, but here in my home town of Prince George County in Virginia, things could be a lot worse. We have so many exciting things going on it is like a light at the end of the tunnel. With the expansion of Fort Lee we have growth that not many other areas are seeing. Yes, we have our share of foreclosures but not as many as some areas. It is still a Buyer's market, but at least we have some buyers. We also have families moving here as a result of Philip Morris closing down Cabarrus Facility in Concord, North Carolina. This will bring approximately 150 of their employees to the Richmond area. We have the Rolls Royce Plant coming along and supposed to be fully operational by October 2010 (if I remember correctly)and employing more than 500 in the end according to the article I read in the newspaper. Most of these people that will be coming are in higher salary categories so we are looking forward to higher sales figures for the years of 2009 and 2010 in my opinion. What all this means is that even in a slumping economy our newest subdivision, Brickhouse Landing, should do well. We currently have 6 house plans all with at least 2000 square feet, attached 2 car garages, ALL BRICK, and with a Standard Features List you just won't believe, and if you don't like one of our plans bring your own and we will be happy to price it out for you. With over 75 lotsof one acre or more to choose from, open or wooded, hardwood trees or pine trees, we have something for everyone. Abundant wild life also exists in this area and adds a feeling of rural bliss. I am looking forward to Spring this year, with new growth in Real Estate and the new green growth of Mother Earth, I don't know how life could be more positive. In these times of economic recession, we only need look for the golden linings. They are here..... we just have to look for them.

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As I prepare to go to the barn to feed my furry four-legged friends, I am chilled with the thought of yet another dreary day. It is gray, bleak and absolutely freezing outside with a chance of freezing rain and then snow, and I am not looking forward to leaving the warmth of my den which is complete with a warm fire. Living sort of between the cold north and the warm south I often wonder how people that really live in cold climates tolerate it. I don't want to go out or work or anything when it gets this cold. I guess it is because I am not used to it. We normally have very mild winters but there are years like this one where we have extreme temperatures for long periods. I know, it really isn't a long time at all. I am talking days, not weeks or months. I guess we are just soft here. We are not used to long periods of freezing temperatures, or snow or ice for that matter. Everything seems to just about stop when we get this frigid weather. My friend Julie said it correctly "everytime the newscasters call for snow, everyone runs to the grocery store and buys everything in site leaving nothing but empty shelves." She is right. We all go into "hibernation" when the weather attacks us. I don't mind cold weather, just not this cold. But, having horses and other outside animals I have no choice but to go out and feed, clean the barn and thaw frozen water troughs not once but several times during the day. Horse Blankets go on in the evening and off in the mornng as well. My barn is fairly closed but the cold arctic air can blow through if it comes from the northeast. I know this is the coldest wind we get so you ask why it can blow through? Well, we don't get a cold NEer more than once or twice a year, but we get cold west winds daily during the winter. But have no fear, the blankets protect the horses just fine from this frigid air and they are much appreciative for the extra warmth. Some of the horses don't ever get cold blanketed or not, but they get their blanket at night just like everyone else. The dogs and cats often seek the warmth of the garage with its little heater run just for their comfort. It stays about in there so not too warm but warm enough. Well, share your cold tales with me ... I would love to hear how some of you Northerners are laughing at me with my wimpy little cold self. You would probably be here in shirt sleeves and nothing else. I hope you enjoy yourselves in the wonderful winter weather. I promise, as soon as I get the hang of all this blogging I will start blogging about something important.