Feel like you are seeing more new faces in town lately? You are not imagining it: as the Blue Ridge Parkway celebrates its 75^th anniversary in 2010, and awareness of the musical treasures along the Crooked Road increases, more people are finding their way to Floyd. This is only to be expected because, as Joe Tennis puts it in his article “On the Crooked Road,” …attractions along either route seem to lure folks to the funkiness of Floyd.”

 

Click on the link to read his full story…

Here at the LCF Group we consider ourselves fortunate that our respective commutes to work require only a brief jaunt down Route 8 or Route 221 before reaching our office destination near “THE” Floyd County stoplight in downtown Floyd.

Unfortunately, for the majority of Floydians much farther distances, longer periods, and a multitude of traffic lights are endured as they travel to work in Blacksburg, Christiansburg or Roanoke. But such is the fate for those who choose to live in a rural area: resign to seeking employment elsewhere-Right?

Not necessarily! ... Click to read the story, and  then check out the video at:

http://www.youtube.com/user/vtoutreachvideo#p/a/f/1/NxKWFwLaJfk

The Town of Floyd, Virginia is located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway along the eastern crest of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Tourists are attracted to the town by the natural scenic beauty of the mountain landscape and the ample recreational opportunities afforded: hiking, camping, fishing canoeing, hunting, etc.

 Many more travelers are drawn to the town because of ...

I admit I have never been a cook. Some women beam with anticipation and blissfully line up to put their name on lists to secure their opportunity to provide food for the consumption of others. I, however,  am the one elbowing those zealots out of the way to make sure I procure my beloved title of “paper products supplier.” It is a job I am good at; it is a job that is safe; it is a job I have sought ever since---The Easter Bunny Incident!

One of the many wonderful aspects of Floyd, is the ready opportunity to interact with animals. During my childhood I learned many a life lesson from experiences with animals-lessons that were usually initiated by my mother, the quintessential animal lover. One of the most endearing stories we kids share about our Mom is when she obtained her first chickens.

LCF now has an impressive and ever-growing collection of videos on YouTube.
With the wide array of topics covered, there is sure to be one-probably many-that will grab your interest.

Check out www.lcfvideos.com on YouTube

Every one of us will reach a pivotal point in life when the decision has to be made to remain status quo, or make a terrifying change. The pressure that today's society puts on what is "successful" and "worthy" weighs heavily in making that decision. I am grateful to be living in Floyd, Virginia where our "society" still values family.

David has a passion for the land, and a passion for getting to know people. When the two come together, it makes for a perfect day! Recently he enjoyed showing the Mountain Oaks Retreat property, and as you can see from the photos, the beautiful surroundings contributed to what was already an ideal afternoon. CLICK BELOW TO READ MORE