CT, I think I have mentioned on this board that I was raised in a trailer following pipeline projects to all corners of the US. The trailer was necessary in order to move locations fast and easy as the line progressed by "miles per day". My father was promoted to project superintendent at a very early age in the industry. We lived outside Manassas, Virginia for a few months in the late 50s. While cleaning right-of-way and digging the pipeline ditch the crew came into contact with hundreds of Confederate rifles that had been laid down to stabilize crossing a marsh. The project was stopped by the Historical Society and was eventually re-routed to everyone's satisfaction. My father became an avid reader of Civil War history in his later years because of his many experiences like this. He could talk for hours because of his familiarity with places and events. I inherited a collection of coins, watches, knives, tools and other various artifacts from his 20 plus years of digging. We donated his collection of Civil War books to the Bartlesville Public Library. I wish you all the best in realizing your life's dream of settling in the area of your desire.
