Huddleston, VA

We were shocked to see the water level at Smith Mountain Lake today. After months of little rain and drought conditions for the past two summers, Smith Mountain Lake reached full pond (795 feet) on January 10th. It's lowest level in 2008 was 789.54 feet.

Appalachian Power which operates the hydroelectric project at SML and Leesville Lake, stopped following the lower output variance (400 cubic feet per second) when the lake reached full pond. Normally water is released at 650 cfs, the variance allowed water to be released at a slower 400cfs until reaching full pond. AEP had been releasing less water than its federal license required in an effort to keep the lake levels up.

The Stationary Dock to the left- the water level was down four feet. Look at how low our floater is - Oct 2008

Feb13, 2009- Water level is up to the neighbors Stationary Dock, Our floater is only one foot below our stationary dock.

Our floater today- This is great news especially since we haven't had spring rains yet,

Are you making money on your CD's, IRA's etc? Now truly is the time to invest in Waterfront Property at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia. We currently have 486 Waterfront Properties for sale. Prices start at $54,900.00 up to 8 Million dollars for 43 acres on the Lake!

Contact Edna Ledoux Jamieson Realtor/ABR at Lakeshore Rentals & Sales Inc. for more information on the lots listed in the below link or any homes or property for sale on and around beautiful Smith Mountain Lake Virginia.

http://www.flexmls.com/cgi-bin/view.cgi?20080929204639548545000000&s=11&id=1

This year our lake levels have been relatively low so there are some properties that are listed as water front, however, due to drout conditions and silt build up, these properties are no longer water front. Usually pricing will indicate true waterfront from "used to be" waterfront. Also, AEP who governs our lake has certain criteria that must be followed to obtain dock permits. Usually a minimum of 100' of water front is required, can be more in some cases. See the shoreline requirements at http://smithmtn.com/ShorelineManagement/forms.htm

If you see a property that is of interest to you, I would be happy to find out all the necessary information for you to ensure you are making a sound investment.

The Real estate market will come back and when it does, will you be one of those savvy investors who purchased Water Front property when it was priced low and see a terrific return on your investment when you can sell high? Don't be the one thinking, darn, if I only bought that property when it was so cheap!

Edna Ledoux Jamieson

Realtor/ABR

Lakeshore Rentals & Sales, Inc.

phone 540-520-0168

www.smithmtnlakeproperties.com

edna@smithmtnlakeproperties.com

6 Acres in Huddleston Virginia for only $33,800

Bedrooms: Bathrooms: SqFt: Style: $33,800 Lot 41 Arbor Vista DR Huddleston, VA 24104 MLS #734373 Awesome Get-A-Way Spot! Wooded Lot. Road Begun to Home Site. Hunters Dream-Wildlife through Property. Marina-Restaurant/10 min Away! Smith Mtn Lake!Slip Rental Available. Double Wide, Stick or Modular Permitted.

PJ BELLE, ABR LONG & FOSTER - HALES FORD BRIDGE 16869 MONETA ROAD MONETA, VA 24121 PJatTheLake@aol.com 540-525-0134 http://www.PJatTheLake.com

Information is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed. See copyright notice.
Prepared by PJ BELLE, ABR on Sunday, September 14, 2008 10:06 AM
The information on this sheet has been made available by the MLS and may not be the listing of the provider.

Thirty years disappeared at the lake last night- suddenly I was sixteen again! STYX performed at Mariner's Landing, the second act in their Summer Concert Series. We arrived early in the afternoon and decided to get a bite to eat at The Pointe Restaurant. The band was just unloading the bus and we actually said hi to one of the band members on the way in. (I was still an adult at this point).

The organizers hold a Pre-Concert Party starting at 4pm. For $15, there are appetizers, cash bar, live music, free fold up chairs and a shuttle back and forth to the concert. We got our pass, listened to the music, ate a little food and watched the boats on beautiful Smith Mountain Lake. Not a bad way to spend a summer afternoon in Virginia.

At six pm, a shuttle arrived to start taking people over to the concert location. Once we got to the location (the field across from the entrance to Mariners Landing) we knew we had made a wise choice; the general admission line was long. We were taken right up to the stage and were able to get DEAD CENTER, FRONT ROW SEATS!!!! I couldn't believe our good fortune. We were six feet from the stage. PAY THE $15.

The opening band is local TK421 out of the Roanoke, Virginia area. They had quite a following and they were excellent. They played for almost an hour and after a short break, STYX came onstage!

Oh My Gosh.... Tommy Shaw was right there! RIGHT THERE!!!!

After two hours of screaming like a teenager, I was hoarse but did manage to yell "throw me a pick!" ( I got one) "throw me a photo!" ( I got one). I was smilin' all night!

All good things must come to an end and after the performance we took the little train back up to the shuttle and back to Mariner's Landing. There's still time to take in an awesome concert under the stars:

Lonestar August 16 (okay, you missed this one)

Grand Funk Railroad August 22

Blake Shelton August 23

TobyMac August 28

Diamond Rio August 29

All concerts start at 7pm, and include special guests. Ticket prices range from $25-35 if purchased in advance. For tickets and information, go to: www.smlconcerts.com, www.tickets.com or call (888) 397-3100

Mariner's Landing Resort and Conference Center is a beautiful facility located in Huddleston, Virginia, approximately one hour from Lynchburg. If you are interested in the Smith Mountain Lake area and would like more information, feel free to email or give me a call.

Debbie Malone, Realtor (R)

RE/MAX 1st Olympic

(434) 546-0369

malone1981@aol.com

www.debmalone.com