Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup for Charleston County - 04/28/07 01:22 PM
It's time again for the Charleston County Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup.  It will be held on May 12, 2007 (rain date will be May 19).  All interested volunteers can pick up their supplies on May 9 at the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) in North Charleston.
The DOT is also asking that drivers be especially alert and mindful of the roadside volunteers on that day who are picking up trash and working hard to beautify our surroundings.
This project really works!  In 2006, 1,594 Charleston County Adopt-A-Highway volunteers contributed a total of 4,031 hours to remove 53,723 pounds of litter from Charleston … (0 comments)

20th Annual Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival - 04/26/07 07:03 PM
It's time again for the 20th Annual Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival.  This year's festival, being hosted by the Town of Mount Pleasant, will be held on Sunday, April 29th from 11:30am to 5pm at the Alhambra Hall and Park on the Charleston Marina.
The day will kick off with musical entertainment.  There will be a parade of boats, a shrimp-eating contest, and a shag dancing contest.  The actual blessing ceremony will take place at 1pm.
The Mount Pleasant Artist Guild will be displaying over 75 paintings.  Other ongoing activities that day will include a giant inflatable climbing wall, marine … (1 comments)

Boating Safety Tips - 04/25/07 06:38 PM
In good ol' Charleston fashion, the warm weather brings with it the desire to spend every spare moment on our beautiful waterways.  With that in mind, here are a few boating safety tips to keep in mind.
Know the aids to navigation and buoy system in your areas. Don't operate the boat under the influence of drugs or alcohol. When operating sailboats, be aware of overhead power lines and wires. If someone falls overboard, throw something that will float - a Personal Floating Device (PFD), raft, or cooler. All boats approaching from the right have the right of way. Always anchor … (1 comments)

South Carolina In-Water Boat Show April 26-29 2007 - 04/25/07 03:29 PM
With over 100 boats in the water and over 120 exhibitors on land, the South Carolina In-Water Boat Show is the largest in-water boat show between Annapolis and West Palm Beach!
Located at the Ripley Light Yacht Club on the Ashley River in Charleston, this boat show offers special events and family entertainment to create four full days of fun for everyone!
The dates and times are as follows:
Thursday, April 26 - 3pm-6pm Friday, April 27 - 12pm-6pm Saturday, April 28 - 10am-6pm Sunday, April 29 - 10am-5pm Tickets are $8 for adults and $3 for children, seniors, and military.
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The Scars of Life - 04/23/07 04:08 PM
This is an awesome story, so I just had to share it.  I don't know who the author is, but I just love what they wrote.  I'm sure glad I have the scars!
"Love is when God became man"
Some years ago, on a hot summer day in South Florida, a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house.  In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving his shoes, socks, and shirt as he went.
He flew into the water, not realizing that as he … (13 comments)

The Cowboy Boots - 04/23/07 03:06 PM
(Anyone who has ever dressed a child will love this)
Did you hear about the Texas teacher who was helping one of her kindergarten students put on his cowboy boots?
He asked for help and she could see why.  Even with her pulling and him pushing, the little boots still didn't want to go on.
By the time they got the second boot on, she had worked up a sweat.
She almost cried when the little boy said, "Teacher, they're on the wrong feet." She looked, and sure enough, they were. It wasn't any easier pulling the boots off than it was … (2 comments)

There are no fish under the ice - 04/21/07 08:53 PM
A blonde wanted to go ice fishing.  She'd seen many books on the subjectand, finally getting all the necessary tools together, she made for theice.  After positioning her comfy footstool, she started to make acircular cut in the ice.  Suddenly, from the sky, a voice boomed, "THERE ARE NO FISH UNDER THE ICE" Startled, the blonde moved farther down the ice, poured a thermos ofcappuccino and began to cut yet another hole.  Again from the heavens thevoice bellowed, "THERE ARE NO FISH UNDER THE ICE." The blonde, now worried, moved clear down to the opposite end of theice.  She set up her … (4 comments)

Flour and water - 04/21/07 08:43 PM
This was just sent to me and I thought it was really cute.  Enjoy :)
Consider this.................Flour and Water: How come when you mix water and flour together you get glue?...
And then you add eggs and sugar...
and you get cake?Where did the glue go?NEED AN ANSWER?You know where it went!That's what makes the cakeStick to your BUTT!
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25 things you learn when you have a son - 04/21/07 08:36 PM
Our son is only a few weeks old, but it seems that we have a lot to look forward to.  Enjoy!
1. A king size waterbed holds enough water to fill a 2000 square foot house 4 inches deep.
2. If you spray hair spray on dust bunnies and run over them with roller blades, they can ignite.
3. A 3-year old boy's voice is louder than 200 adults in a crowded restaurant.
4. If you hook a dog leash over a ceiling fan, the motor is not strong enough to rotate a 42 pound boy wearing Batman underwear and a … (19 comments)

Credit Card Scam in South Carolina - 04/19/07 06:59 PM
It has been reported that there is a "sophisticated scam" targeting anyone in South Carolina who owns a credit card. 
Someone claiming to be "David Jason" with the bank's fraud department calls from a private number to verify a charge for $349 worth of computer equipment purchased online from Best Buy.
The caller explains that the shipping address is different from the billing address and all cards will be canceled and replacement cards will be mailed within ten days. The caller also mentioned that the Fraud Supervisor will call within the hour and even gives a fake call back number.
Finally, the … (2 comments)

Simple test for energy efficiency - 04/17/07 02:48 PM
With spring now here, it will only be a short while until the heat of summer is right on our heels.  And that means higher energy bills with our ac's running full blast.
So now is the perfect time to do little things to make sure our home is sealed up tight...we don't want to be air conditioning the entire world, now do we?
Here's an easy trick to test how good your door seals are:
Take a dollar bill, place it against the door frame, and close the door.  Now try pulling the dollar out of the closed door.  If … (1 comments)