Sign the petition Many of you that are reading this will have stayed in a vacation rental home, considered a Short Term Rental, STR. If you have not tried one yet, do and I am sure you will be absolutely amazed! The state policymakers are currently considering legislation to protect everyone’s right to rent their…
Doc Scurlock Black Sheep in Our Family
I assume almost all our families have a black sheep in there somewhere. Doc Scurlock is the black sheep in our family. Who is the black sheep in your family? Doc Scurlock was a colorful character. Josiah Gordon “Doc” Scurlock was born in Alabama January 11, 1849. He studied medicine in New Orleans, and picked…
The “Birth” of Scurlock Farms Vacation Rentals
Guests often ask how we became involved in the vacation rental business. Scurlock Farms Vacation Rentals was “born” November, 2010. To explain that, I have to go all the way back to 1971. My mom and dad, Bill and Pauline Thweatt, bought the original 112 acres in 1968. They offered their five children a home…
What Was Your Favorite Pet?
What was your favorite pet when you were growing up? Are you a dog person, a cat person, or do you just love animals in general? Dan, my husband, is one of those that just loves all types of animals. He picked up stray cats and dogs as he walked home from school in Rockdale. …
