Name:   TBrown05 - Subject:   possibilities within budget on lake martin... Date:   1/29/2018 6:38:18 PM

Some things to think about:

- the areas closest to Bham are Parker Creek, Oakachoy Creek, and Manoy;in particular, Parker and Oakachoy, off Hwy 20; Hwy 24 to the "other side" of Parker Creek and to Real Island is good bit further

- Coosa Co. is very rural so any "night life" (ie going out to dinner, etc) during the off season is quite a drive (10 miles or so to Alex City); when the water is up though, there's plenty to do within a short boat ride; the "Dadeville side" has lots more to offer during the off season

- the northwest part of the lake isn't as populated so riding in the boat on the weekend is still comfortable; the closer you get to Chimney Rock/The Ridge, Blue, Manoy, and Sandy Creeks, the crazier it gets on the weekends (no offense); many years ago, we stopped going to that area on weekends in either our Ski Nautique or 20' pontoon. Just too rough.

- however, the northeast area of the lake is being built out at a pretty good pace, especially with all of Russell's properties

-perhaps you know something of Logan Martin that I don't but I've never thought there was much comparison; Martin has clearer and deeper water& more topography that makes for some great scenery and cool coves; admittedly, I'm prejudiced though!