Well, Wendy got herself homesick without us leaving yet so we had to rethink where to settle. It is really expensive (at least for me) to live in So-Cal. We want small town, peaceful living and crisp mountain air. I thought of Big Bear but didn't want us making that trek down the mountain everyday and then it hit me...Crestline!!! Just 20 minutes uphill at 4300 feet.....with homes we can afford. Wendy can find work off the hill and hopefully I can get a burger flipping job by Lake Gregory.
We were there yesterday for the first time:
Here is historic Old Town......we are looking for homes right around this area. More flatter lots and close to the mountain exit
Found Crest Lodge which is a historic Mountain Inn of rustic cabins all built at the turn of the Century. Got a weekend booked in a couple of weeks. The caretaker there is also a reverend and he will marry us in a rustic pine tree setting at the cabins.....
Here is the little bear cabin we got booked:
On Sept 6, (I gotta get more info) they have a 80 plus year tradition where they cook meat overnight in this giant pit using seasonings and meat washes. Everybody brings side dishes and I guess ya set out all night. I will find out more and will post back on this.
Got lost a bunch of times. One thing about mountain living is that there is a bunch of winding roads and Old Smoke got confused but will figure it out. We did look at one house behind Old Town. Built in 1930, with a wrap around deck, 3 story, all knotty pine throughout the house for 120,000 clams just to give you an idea at the affordability of Crestline:
The gorgeous brunette does not come with the house, she is all mine
Well, gotta get my beard growing and will leave ya with a little Mountain Music:
