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Month: April 2024

Return to Newry

Posted on April 28, 2024May 5, 2024 By Tom 3 Comments on Return to Newry
Paddling, Rambling

Several weeks ago I did a solo kayaking trip from Lawrence Bridge on Lake Hartwell up to the mill village of Newry. I’d done this trip before back in 2010, but thought it was high time I made a return. In those 12 years there have been many changes. The old abandoned textile mill at … Read More “Return to Newry” »

From Sparkleberry to Packs Landing

Posted on April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 By Tom 1 Comment on From Sparkleberry to Packs Landing
Paddling

Some days are just absolutely perfect for paddling. This past Saturday was one of them. It was a Second Saturday, which meant a trip with Lowcountry Unfiltered. This particular Saturday we would be heading back to Sparkleberry Swamp, but the goal was to explore a new section of the swamp. There would be only three … Read More “From Sparkleberry to Packs Landing” »

SC Comicon 2024

Posted on April 6, 2024April 6, 2024 By Tom No Comments on SC Comicon 2024
Entertainment

This is my first attempt at live blogging. You would think after 20 years of blogging I would’ve done this at least once. Now live blogging is now passé, but I’m gonna do it anyway. I’m using voice transcription so things may not come out exactly right. I’m not a huge Comicon fan. Once you’ve … Read More “SC Comicon 2024” »

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