Quote Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown View Post
When my wife and I made the decision to move to the USA we actually had the opportunity to buy that property, but passed due to a number of factors-- the farm house is very tiny and it would have been impossible to enlarge it; summer weather was another consideration as Lady R can't do heat; the Fourth of July crowds were another factor, as was the total arrogance of the National Park staff.

The house, by the way, is haunted by the ghost of a Confederate soldier who is often seen trying to wind the tall clock in the drawing room. The clock and some of the other furnishings in the house are original to my family, and always convey with the property.

That's quite an impressive photo you use as an avatar-- you must post a full-size so we can see the details of your uniform.
Scott,

I'm sorry to hear you say "the total arrogance of the National Park staff"; I would daresay part of that may be due to a very stressful situation of working a major holiday event on the actual anniversary of the battle. While that certainly does not excuse such behaviour by any means, as a former NPS ranger (and d***ed proud of it!), see this phrase caused my heart to drop into my stomach.

T.