It’s a very small town, though it is at least big enough to have a real courthouse and town square, rather than just a short strip of shops, as is the case with many rural Indiana “towns.” Still, I wouldn’t consider it much of a destination. It seems like a dumpy little town without much happening. Funny, when I mentioned the possibility of moving there to Chuck (president, owner and founder of Sweetwater) one day, his reaction was a sort of, “eeeww.” I didn’t have the heart to tell him that many people feel this same way about his hometown of Fort Wayne. It’s all relative I guess. I'm sure there is more to it than meets the naked eye.
We’ve looked in a few areas around Columbia City, but so far it seems that the selection of nice areas – places I would really want to live – is very limited. And within those few places finding a house that meets the rather specific criteria we’ve set for our new place is quite challenging.
We saw a nice place in a subdivision called Eagle Glen, which features the Eagle Glen Golf Club. It’s one of those golf courses built within a neighborhood, something I’ve always felt is kinda’ weird. It’s a nice area. I don’t play golf though, and I don’t really like golf. I love sports, just not golf. Nevertheless I can see that in 10 years or so it will probably be one of the few sports I will still be able to do, so maybe I better learn it. Anyway, the place wasn't quite suited for us so we passed. The subdivision has potential though.
We’re continuing to look. In fact, our search encompasses everything between County Line Road, on the western outskirts of Fort Wayne, all the way up to and through Columbia City. That’s an 18-mile span, but of course this is Indiana so the vast majority of it is farms. If you like corn this is a great place to be, but I doubt Bill Maher would be paying us a visit anytime soon.
From mom (via e-mail)
ReplyDeleteDave I'm with Chuck, all the nice plans of what you all want in a home, and then you put it in a ucky place, that doesn't sound like you. But then if you can be satisfied, it sure will do the job. Better buy tho', not many young people of today would want to buy a nice home in a hick town and believe me I think in a short time, you would berate yourself for being so foolish...to late then.
You have years in front of you, take your time and keep lookiing something will pop up for you all. Just remember, next year, she may be able to get a job there in Fort Wayne.
I have heard here in Louisville, those homes with a golf courses, not many of the people golf there, it must be to simple for real golfers?? Seems you all are having a time...and i guess that is because most of the land there is farm land. You spend so much time working late hours like you do, you all never would have time for each other if you have to add more driving to your time. I am one that believes you need time with each other, life is a big enough hassle as is.
Oh well, come on home, and we can talk about it here. Guess I didn't realize that Ind. doesn't have many big towns. I am looking for you all this week end, but I guess it will be Fri. or Sat. when you get in?? Get you a spot and and put in a landing for Chuck's Jet and have him send it after you every day. Love you all, Mom/T