Ran into a couple from Baltimore during brunch at Oddfellas Cantina over the weekend. They were, of course, looking for property to buy in Floyd County.

“I’m curious,” the husband asked. “How does one make a living here?”

I had to laugh.

“You don’t,” I replied. “If making a living is your primary concern, you might want to try Ashville.”

Later, when repeating the discussion with Oddfellas owner Rob Neukirch, we concluded that those who consider making money a primary concern might make a mistake moving to Floyd County.