Isaac 2012

These photos were taken in downtown Charleston yesterday after one of the outer bands of Isaac drenched the SC coast.... and this is 5 states away from the eye of the storm... Can you imagine what it was like in Louisiana?

These Charleston commuters had the right idea... a little hurricane won't slow them down ( Taken at Church and Market Street, Charleston SC)

Taken inside the main tourist center building on Market Street Charleston SC after the area received 8" of water in a day. 

Charleston College students trying to get to class during Isaac's deluge. 

Apache Pier in North Myrtle Beach '12

Apache Pier is the Longest wooden fishing pier on the East Coast of the USA. It is 1206 feet long. To improve fishing, concrete blocks were placed under the pier effectively creating a man made reef

The winged gazebos atop the pier are well equipped with stages and sound systems for concerts that entertain visitors to the area.

Known as the blue collar Riviera, the beaches of Horry County SC (AKA Myrtle Beach area) are lined with high rise hotels and condos. This photo looks north from the Apache Pier toward the South Carolina/North Carolina border which is only 25 miles away.

This view looks South,

Visiting with the neighbors : Corn Snake '12

Corn Snake

Found this little (3') guy in the road while we were on our morning bike ride. At first we thought it had been run over, but it was only playing possum... BJ moved it safely into the grass. Its called a corn snake... a harmless constrictor that eats other critters that are less benign.Corn snakes are very popular in the pet trade. I had a hard time convincing Bruce not to bring this one home.

Congratulations to Mary Paul LeClerc 8 '12

Our friend and neighbor, Mary Paul LeClerc was sworn in as a US citizen last Tuesday.

Friend and family gathered together at her house this evening for a celebration

Husband Robert, and Mary Pauls family  led the toast

And was joined by neighbors and friends who are all very proud of her accomplishment.

 For emphasis, the house was decorated with a red white and blue theme

And there was even a cake with the US flag on it

 Guese whose granddaughter couldn't wait to get the first piece?

Mmmmm! So good!