tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16230021697412361552024-03-07T22:59:45.461-05:00My View of Charleston and the LowcountrySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12592571204032526856noreply@blogger.comBlogger283125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1623002169741236155.post-80155412755653893762016-10-03T14:27:00.003-04:002016-10-03T14:27:52.203-04:00Palmetto Islands County ParkI am loving these early morning walks. A couple of places that I would like to go don't open until 9:00 am and I like to go out earlier than that. Maybe I will be a bit later for the next outing.<br />
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Palmetto Park is also in Mount Pleasant. We first visited years and years ago before we moved here so it was probably something like 1999 when my grandsons were little guys - and they are all grown up now. This is a really big park for being in the city and we only visited a portion of it. Admission is $2 per adult. Not sure about kids. Dogs are welcome on leash and there is also a dog park! So, come with me as we re-explore an old favorite!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is one of the kayak launch docks.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I was surprised there was no one fishing but it was a Monday - back to work!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You have got to love this great swing for viewing the wildlife and just relaxing.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The views from the tower are fabulous.</td></tr>
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<br />Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12592571204032526856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1623002169741236155.post-48090430860381832862016-10-03T13:47:00.000-04:002016-10-03T13:47:49.644-04:00Shem Creek ParkThe next place we visited was Shem Creek Park in Mount Pleasant. It is a fairly new park and I though I had died and gone to heaven the first time I visited. Walking on a boardwalk with the marshlands all around me, shrimp boats, fishing boats, water everywhere and quaint restaurants. I took way too many pictures but you will get to see what I am talking about. Here we go!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There are a few ways to access the park and I chose the main entrance.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vickery's is a very popular restaurant right on the creek.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is Red's, which is my favorite place on the creek when I want to people watch, have a cold beer or a glass of wine and a nice southern meal.</td></tr>
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My first visit was to Pitt Street Park in Mount Pleasant which is just across the bridge from Charleston. Pitt Street used to lead to a pontoon bridge that spanned the Intra-coastal Waterway to reach Sullivan's Island. Today the bridge has been replaced by the Ben Sawyer Bridge and the old bridge area turned into a lovely little park. I took my grand-dog, Lacey, a yellow lab and set out early in the morning.<br />
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As we were leaving I realized that most people who visit Charleston never find their way to the Old Village in Mount Pleasant. It is so full of charm - I took this picture quickly out the windshield as I headed home. I hope you enjoyed your visit with me!<br />
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I was there five years ago and your can see that posting by clicking <a href="http://charlestonandthelowcountry.blogspot.com/search/label/Pitt%20Street%20Bridge" target="_blank">HERE</a>.Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12592571204032526856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1623002169741236155.post-12323840371569665002014-05-10T06:06:00.000-04:002014-05-10T06:06:05.899-04:00Golden Sunrise<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sunrise on the Intracoastal Waterway in the Francis Marion National Forest.</div>
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Palmetto Trail in the Francis Marion National Park.</div>
Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12592571204032526856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1623002169741236155.post-15759682677576158622014-05-03T05:32:00.002-04:002014-05-03T05:34:22.472-04:00Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yesterday was the first time across the Ravenel Bridge in over a year. It remains my favorite even after traveling cross country two times!Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12592571204032526856noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1623002169741236155.post-3160641989073622742014-05-02T19:15:00.000-04:002014-05-02T19:15:24.833-04:00Cruisin' the ICW<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of the best parts of staying at Buck Hall Recreation Center is watching the boats go by.Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12592571204032526856noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1623002169741236155.post-30315031212001771052014-04-29T06:00:00.000-04:002014-04-29T06:00:25.899-04:00Francis Marion National Forest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We walked in the woods yesterday on the Palmetto Trail beginning at the Trailhead here at Buck Hall Rec. Area. Mud and muck prevented us from going very far which make me wish the government had some of my tax dollars available to build some raised boardwalks. There are a few in the area we walked and also some waffle board but we need more. There was no way could we get through any further.Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12592571204032526856noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1623002169741236155.post-56477537421507522962014-04-27T17:55:00.000-04:002014-04-27T17:55:31.406-04:00Ferns<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After a years absence I am once again in the Lowcountry. We are visiting in our camper and right now we are staying in Francis Marion National Forest at Buck Hall Recreation Area. So, a few more views!<br />
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This is another view of the Angel Oak Tree. This gives a better perspective of the size.</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The Angel Oak Tree is located in Angel Oak Park, on
Johns Island near Charleston, SC. The Angel Oak Tree is estimated to be in
excess of 1500 years old, stands 66.5 ft (20 m) tall, measures 28 ft
(8.5 m) in circumference, and produces shade that covers 17,200 square feet (1,600 m2). From tip to tip Its longest branch distance is 187 ft. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The Angel Oak Tree is thought to be one of the oldest living things in the country. </span>Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12592571204032526856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1623002169741236155.post-26939097062816046732012-08-12T15:01:00.000-04:002012-08-12T15:02:24.801-04:00Seeing DoubleWe went to Sewee Shell Ring today. The shell ring is in the Francis Marion National Park and is the site of ancient rituals of people over 4,000 years ago. I had been there last February also and had fun comparing pictures to that visit. Amazing I took quite a few pictures exactly the same. I think both seasons are equally beautiful.<br />
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Yesterday I put on a small retirement party for my company at the Daniel Island Grill - on Daniel Island. We had it outdoors which was covered and had plastic to drop if rain came - and it did. It cooled things off and made it even a nicer evening.Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12592571204032526856noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1623002169741236155.post-73547811128856518202012-07-29T10:50:00.000-04:002012-07-29T10:50:25.203-04:00Tommy Condon's<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Tommy Condon's is our favorite pub in Charleston and we frequent it often. I have never had a bad meal there and the atmosphere is just right. It is just a couple of blocks from the market so when you are in Charleston you must give it a try! Click <a href="http://www.tommycondons.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a> for the link to their website.Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12592571204032526856noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1623002169741236155.post-57364781882805809582012-07-27T06:31:00.000-04:002012-07-27T06:31:03.728-04:00The Coburg Cow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Coburg Cow is an institution in Charleston and has quite a history - standing on this corner since 1959! I was driving by yesterday, mid-day in 96 degree heat when I realized I was alone and had my camera! Usually when I pass him, my husband is driving and I don't have my camera. So I made the quick decision to pull over and get a picture. Not a good picture - traffic was heavy at mid day.<br />
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Since 1959 Mr. Cow has been climbed on, shot at, had his tail cut off and ink splattered on him. He has been moved to other locations and even evacuated for Hurricane Hugo. But he survives today and is loved by all. He even has his own <a href="http://www.facebook.com/coburg.cow" target="_blank">Facebook page.</a>Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12592571204032526856noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1623002169741236155.post-43506060593611017812012-07-26T18:37:00.000-04:002014-04-19T06:46:08.101-04:00Customs House - What is the Real Front?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you walk around to the other side of the Customs House, this is what you see. It appears to me to look just like the first side. And I don't know which is the front. Today the other side fronts on the main street and seems to me it should be the front. This side fronts on the water so maybe it was the original front.Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12592571204032526856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1623002169741236155.post-2714572094424467922012-07-26T06:04:00.000-04:002012-07-26T06:04:13.349-04:00Custom House<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What do you do about being too hot during the summer? These people go downtown and play in the fountain. I remember that when I was a child, fountains were to LOOK at, not play in. Now they build them to be enjoyed in all ways. The best part though is the sign announcing that there is no Lifeguard on duty. That is what the hungry lawyers have done to our country. We must put a disclaimer at a fountain?? Ridiculous! Of course, to see a lifeguard stationed there would look even sillier. I wish I could photoshop one in - wouldn't that be great?!Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12592571204032526856noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1623002169741236155.post-30095416050667968682012-07-22T06:33:00.000-04:002012-07-22T06:33:40.702-04:00Sweetgrass Baskets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sometimes you have to be sneaky to get pictures of the Sweetgrass Baskets. I have been yelled at more than once. This guy wasn't watching so I quickly snapped it. These baskets are hand made by the locals who have passed the art down from one generation to the next. They are exquisite and very expensive.<br />
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I have redone the blog again! What do you think? It is fun to play with and I guess I should just do it every few months. Do the rest of you do this too? Change your design? Maybe I just have too much time on my hands :)!Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12592571204032526856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1623002169741236155.post-35662127235777229542012-07-18T18:24:00.000-04:002012-07-18T18:24:28.837-04:00Christmas in July<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When you visit Charleston, you can pick up some decorations for your Christmas tree at the Market - no matter what time of year it is! It seems that so many people collect gorgeous ornaments these days, this shop is probably very successful.<br />
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Well, my blog page isn't quite what it should be but at least I can find what I want on it. I am not that good at "computer " so I have to keep it simple. I will probably be tweeking it for days now and maybe even change it completely! It seems like some of the design options are missing or maybe I used the wrong template. Oh, well, it is all fun!Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12592571204032526856noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1623002169741236155.post-4481514272842306212012-07-17T20:27:00.000-04:002012-07-17T20:27:39.463-04:00Charleston Market<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our Market downtown has been completely remodeled and I love visiting it! No more rice or indigo but lots of fun items in their place to take home with you.Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12592571204032526856noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1623002169741236155.post-50347503604830766562012-07-13T06:20:00.000-04:002012-07-13T06:20:41.146-04:00Old Shed<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This old shed is at Pinckney Historical Site but probably isn't all that old. What do you think? 60 - 70 years? About my age I would guess!Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12592571204032526856noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1623002169741236155.post-67400282778296142742012-07-12T06:22:00.000-04:002012-07-12T06:22:05.712-04:00Charles Pinckney Historic Site<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Charles Pinckney was one of the signers of the US Constitution in 1776 and owned a plantation in the Charleston area consisting of over 700 acres. Today this small house and about 28 acres is all that remains of the original Snee Farm which his father owned before him. For more information please click <a href="http://www.nps.gov/chpi/historyculture/index.htm" target="_blank">HERE</a>.Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12592571204032526856noreply@blogger.com0