The following is an explanation of what we have discovered about various mechanical and logistical components of Phoenix Nest and the surrounding area. If you discover any during your stay, let us know and we will add them to this manual.
Linens: You will find that Phoenix Nest has an ample supply of sheets and towels for your stay. Sheets and pillow cases for one double bed, one queen futon and for the fold out double couch are stored in the bedroom closet. The queen size futon in the living room folds out into a fine sleeping option, where we often sleep because of the spacious view in the early morning. Bath, hand towels and washcloths are in the bath closet. These supplies should be enough for everyone. A couple of kitchen towels are available which saves having to use so many paper towels. There are numerous blankets and comforters in the closet, but you may need more, depending on your cold tolerance and the time of year you visit the mountains. We'll have the housekeeper wash the linens and towels for you before you get there and when you leave. Futon instructions are in the bedroom dresser drawer.
Garbage: The garbage cans are located outside in the tin roofed woodshed. All garbage must be kept in plastic bags for disposal because there is no pick-up. If you get overwhelmed with garbage, drop it off at the county dumpsite located on #441 south behind the Bates Apple Barn. Another dumpsite is the Franklin Industrial area off #64 west, past the K-Mart and Burger King, on the left side of the road. Garbage dumping is a way of life up here in the mountains. When you leave to go home, please take the trash with you or if you can't, be sure the trash lids are on tight. Please don’t leave it out for the 'possums.
The plastic trash bag is very important. There is one big ole 'possum that lives nearby and makes Phoenix Nest a part of her rounds. It is the biggest possum this city dweller has ever seen, although I guess some of you country folks might have met one this husky. This nocturnal nosher is known for late night forays into your castaways and the more you keep the scent down and lids secure, the less time you’ll have to spend picking up your wrappings blowing across the mountain the next day. This possum came up to the house one night and by the weight of her dropping on the deck, I thought a bear had come out of the woods. Anyway, the sacks and tight trash lids are important.
Lights: Switches for various lights are throughout the house. The switches near the front door operate the front porch light and the dining room light. The taped switch there is to prevent anyone from turning off the heater to the water pipes underneath the house. If you want spotlights for the deck, the switches are located to the left of the French doors. The switch for the mercury vapor light on the front of the house (parking area) is in the bedroom and it really illuminates the bedroom at night. If this is too much for you to sleep, turn it off. It should be the only light left burning and has a darkness sensor that comes on at night. If you turn this light off at night when the weather is very cold, it will not come back on until morning. There are some spotlights on the front of the house in case you need additional light outside. The taped switches in the bedroom activate these lights. Don't forget to turn them off after use as they are hard to notice in the daytime. On the west deck, outside the railing, is the switch for the flood light that illuminates down the side of the yard. It is very pretty at night highlighting the dogwoods with enough indirect lighting to see, yet still giving a romantic ambiance.
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