Fruit started pouring in this summer from neighbors and friends–figs, figs and more figs. You see my mother made fig preserves every year; so, therefore, that’s one of my favorite things to do! They were showing up on my doorsteps from those who knew that little secret–that’s how I knew that the harvest was coming in this year!
My mission statement is in the Proverb’s 31 woman and it was what brought me into the real estate business and it reads: “She buys a field and with its profits, she plants a vineyard!” When I started seeing the fruit, I felt it was time to plant the vineyard….. which led me to my visit to La Belle Amie Vineyards recently, off Highway 90 in North Myrtle Beach!
This is where I met Vicki Weigle, the Proprietor, of La Belle Amie Vineyard. It was quite a visit and it brought about a new friend: Meet this sweet spot in South Carolina www.labelleamie.com. We had an excellent visit and she gave me some excellent ideas for my vineyard. She suggested the Royal Grape for my vineyard. They have many events at the vineyard and daily wine tastings. I recommend a day at the vineyard!
Working your mission is a way of celebrating South Carolina. Another WOW place in South Carolina! And, as we always say….. Come See, Come Live!
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Tourist Town Guides® will publish a new independent travel guidebook about Myrtle Beach and the area in their spring 2010 series.
See details here about the book and about Charlie and Liz Mitchell, who have both worked with us at C-21 Coastal Lifestyles, and are contracted to write the book.
Liz and Charlie Mitchell
You will notice that they will have a spot here at Let’s Celebrate South Carolina. Liz is a contributor, advisor, and friend… WOW people who have been celebrating South Carolina and as we always say, “Come See, Come Live!”
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Let me preface this article: This article is about my version of a pioneer person–someone willing to go into uncharted territories for the adventure and betterment of themselves and community. I’m sure we had a lot of pioneer people coming to Carolina to build a better life and to conquer the new world.
I can just see Sarah Palin trekking across America in a covered wagon. A true pioneer and an inspiration to me.
I believe that it all begins with knowing who you are. Sarah knows who she is. Could you stand in front of the world and describe yourself as a “hockey mom” with the determination of a pit-bull ? That really expresses the pioneer woman trekking across the wilderness. She had a vision and was headed there to make a difference.
It all begins with a vision/commitment of your goals for yourself, family, etc. Committing to make a difference wherever you are. In Today Matters by John Maxwell, he says that commitment is only the beginning of your success–you’ve got to walk it out!
I don’t want to be Governor of South Carolina; but, I would like to walk into an arena and have an 80% Approval Rate. Is that a pipe dream or is that a decision to make a difference as a woman where you’ve been planted?
I’m a wife, a mother and an owner of a small real estate business. And, what does this have to do with celebrating South Carolina? It’s all about where you’ve been planted and who planted you there! I’m planted in Myrtle Beach.
I decided over a year ago to do what I could to make my business, city, state and country a better place to live, work & play. I’m committed to celebrate the good things that are happening and not focusing on the past or the negatives of our state. So, I invite you to find the good things to celebrate in your life and celebrate where God has planted you.
South Carolina is a fine piece of land and we’re celebrating it and its resources!
As I always say, Come See, Come Live!
Register to win our South Carolina Jill Strickland print (on the right).
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Dirt roads in Camden? Those quaint little roads right in the middle of town. I guess that they still are. I’ll have to check it out the next time I’m in Camden. They were used back in my day as a place to go “parking.” (Let me preface that. I only went once!)
In case, you don’t know, Camden is a horse town (Camden’s link to right). We’d watch the polo matches on Saturdays and Sundays. When younger I would try to impress people by telling them about the polo matches and the fox hunts back home. Now I’m just impressed myself about the town where I was born and raised.
In my last article, I wrote about Saturdays. Now let me tell you about my Sunday afternoons! All the kids after church would “borrow” a car from one of the parents.. and hit the road for Springs Park (rollerskating & swimming) in Great Falls. This was a playground for kids of the Springs Mill of Fort Mill, SC. The road to Springs Park paralleled the Wateree River–It was a beautiful ride. Which reminds me of another favorite song of mine “Groovin,….on a Sunday afternoon”…. Grovin’ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbSYwlxwotY‘ by the Young Rascals. Boy, I’m going to have to get around to these places again real soon! South Carolina is a great state! I could go on and on about these places. (Oh, we would always make it back for church that night–training union, you know.)
While watching the Kentucky Derby via television this year brought about the beginning of this article about horses. Events abound in the South; but, horses were always in abundance around Camden. ”Spring was officially opened by the Carolina Cup!” The “first” social event of the year. You know, I’m going to have to find out the history behind it. Maybe, it was because Camden was a winter home for all of the northerners (with horses)? and maybe they needed a horse/social event to break open Spring?????
Exciting things are happening in Camden now because of all the northerners. It’s always been that winter home for them; and, just maybe, they went back and told all their friends. I can remember when the DuPonts moved to town (the Buckley’s were already there) and built a nylon plant in Lugoff. The Wateree River has always brought industry into our little town . WOW to Camden & the Buckleys http://www.buckleyschool.com Textiles was our #1 industry for years in SC. Wonder what it is now—maybe hospitality??? I don’t know that it would have mattered what our founding fathers did–textiles, agriculture, research & development, business, education……..we’ve just got a blessed piece of land! THE reason we Celebrate South Carolina!
Which brings me back to the dirt roads–they were for the horses!
This has nothing to do with South Carolina, except that my God-daughter, Lana, is friends with Darley and check out what she’s doing now. http://www.equitrekking.com/tv/darley_newman.php I’m sure she’s seen lots of dirt roads! Hey, Darley! Have you ever been to Camden? 
This is Darley to the right fishing; but, you must take a look at her travel blog.
I bet my English teach of the 8th grade, Miss Ayers??? is cringing right now if she’s reading this article. I got corrected on my spelling from my last article. Thanks again, Elizabeth!
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Local radio station WLSC 1240 AM is a connection to the past. Owner “Banana Jack” and his self acclaimed “Mayberry” town and radio station has made it just that. We celebrate going back to roots that remind us babyboomers of home…… And, I sure remember Andy of Mayberry, Mt. Pilot and Goober (my favorite, besides Opie). And, “What it was, was football.” Do you remember?
WLSCRadio hits Loris
You can connect to the nostolsgia at www.WLSCradio.com (streaming online) Country, Bluegrass & Southern Gospel. You can also connect to the Loris Chamber of Commerce at www.lorischambersc.com.
While I was visiting Loris one day I ran into a new store front called The Right Stuff, a co-op furniture store. As I introduced myself, the store owner said Nina Brown? And what do you know a friend, Mike Watford, from Camden…. (here’s a picture of Mike, his wife and granddaughter!
We’ve just introduced a “Quiet” Nice Neighborhood called Myrtle Lakes North. It’s just 10 minutes from Loris and 15 minutes from North Myrtle Beach. Connect to our Coastal Real Estate Connection to see it: 1800ToRelax Coastal Connection
Small towns are all about South Carolina and this is just another reason to Let’s Celebrate South Carolina. Ya’ll come visit Loris! In the fall they always have the Loris Bog Off???!!!
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Have you seen those geese heading South? Well, I saw them recently in Bishopville, SC, while fishing in the “Nash Pond.” My son caught a big bass! Well, the “honkers” were flying…..what a sound! If only I had my camera.
“The 45th annual Canadian-American Days will take place from March 11-19. The Can-Am Reception and Expo officially kicks off the festival.” quote from the official website…….http://www.myrtlebeachinfo.com/canamdays/media06.html. Get all the details!
Hope you stopped by our booth and picked up a newsletter. As promised, these are the links to our suggested places to visit. And, don’t forget to register for the Framed Print of Jill Strickland (to the right).
Brookgreen Gardens: http://www.brookgreen.org/
Camden Revolutionary War Park: http://www.historic-camden.net/
Bishopville Cotton Museum: http://www.sciway.net/city/bishopville.html
King Street, Charleston: http://www.charlestoncvb.com/
These links are to the right as well as above; but, don’t forget to sign up for your South Carolina framed print give-away. Link to the right!!!!
Another reason to Celebrate South Carolina–our Canadian visitors! Ya’ll have a wonderful time and have safe travels!
Come See, Come Live!
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How Sweet it Is Article on Innovista Website (link below) caught my attention.
I’ve been researching trivia and good news on South Carolina and came across an interesting fact. South Carolina has two beverages: one is, of course, Tea! (If you don’t have tea for lunch, someone might call you a northerner.) Guess what the other one is????
The title of this article How Sweet It Is, of course, caught my attention; and, it is on a great website, Innovista, by the University of South Carolina–check it out.
How sweet it is! The Southeast is currently one of the fastest-growing regions in the country, with
By the way, today is Valentine’s Day. Tell your Sweetie how much you love him/her today….Oh, just go ahead and do it EVERYDAY!
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Names like Starbucks (160 workers in St. Matthews), Adidas America, Inc. (1200 jobs expansion in Spartanburg County), Kraft Foods (1,000 jobs in Newberry County), and more listed in “SC brings in the business” article by Katy Stech of The Post and Courier, January 15, article: http://www.charleston.net/news/2008/jan/15/s_c_bringing_business27584/
In the article, Joe Taylor, Commerce Secretary of SC, credits the state’s business-friendly policies and reaffirms that SC is a preferred location in which to do business.
And, what about QVC moving into Florence, SC.
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Our decision to focus 2008 on “Celebrate South Carolina” came from following months of a slow or what media has claimed as a down market in real estate. Well, I’m a South Carolinian first and a Realtor second and our family is in the land business. Therefore, we’re publishing the good news about South Carolina and what people are saying about us and who’s doing business here.
We’re a great state and we’re ready to tell the world. So let’s keep connected and tell the good news about our state. You don’t have to be a South Carolinian but it might help.
Nina Nash
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