Log Cabin Life and the Art of Log Home Maintenance
Bedford was settled in about 1750 however it was then known as Raystown. This was the site of an old trading post and then Fort Bedford in 1758.
Bedford was also the Base for the Forbes Bouquet expeditions.In 1794 Washington reviewed the forces here in the Whiskey Rebellion.
Click on the Wikipedia Map for a larger view and click here to read their entry on General John Forbes.
Take a look at the visitors website for Bedford County and plan a trip there — well worth it.
I‘ll preface this by saying that I am not a commuter. I work from home. My Jeep Grand Cherokee is in the drive way most of the time. But I live up in the mountains where snowfall is great and dependable four wheel drive is absolutely necessary. When I do have to travel a distance it is usually to my farm, Carley Brook Farm, which is also located in the mountains – about an hour away – and the roads can be a real challenge in the winter.
The other day I go down the mountain and into town on a few errands and stop to fill the tank. Earlier that morning oil had surpassed $74 per barrel. The price at the pump had already reflected the morning news by jumping a few cents up from the previous day.
