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Freedom Weekend Aloft

Posted on May 29, 2007 By Tom No Comments on Freedom Weekend Aloft
Local

I was just getting started on my trek to look for ghost towns in South Carolina, when I spotted balloons in the air.   Freedom Weekend Aloft was in full swing for this Memorial Day weekend, and this year they were holding it in Simpsonville. I figured it was worth a diversion, so I took … Read More “Freedom Weekend Aloft” »

Confusion at World’s End

Posted on May 28, 2007 By Tom No Comments on Confusion at World’s End
Entertainment

Brian: I think the best quote from the movie was “Does he have a plan, or is he just making this up as he goes along?” Me: Are you talking about Jack Sparrow or the scriptwriter? Between the double-triple-quadruple crosses, it was hard to see who was plotting against whom, and what their true motives … Read More “Confusion at World’s End” »

White Horse Flea Market

Posted on May 27, 2007 By Tom 3 Comments on White Horse Flea Market
Local

Paul had discovered a new (to us) flea market for exploration. It’s been a long time since a county fair has been held on the old Greenville Fair Grounds on White Horse Road. In lieu of the annual fair, the weekly White Horse Flea Market has taken over the old display sheds and grounds.

On this trip, I ditched my big Nikon D50 for the tiny Nikon S50. Wise choice – I was able to get tons of photos without being too obvious. Some are tilted because I shot from the hip, but I was able to get many more usable photos this time around.

I had always bypassed the WHFM because the much, much larger Anderson Jockey Lot was just down the road a few more miles. In this case, size isn’t everything. The amount of diversity, both culturally and in terms of what one can buy at White Horse far exceeds what one might find at the Jockey Lot. The West Side of Greenville has a very high percentage of Hispanics, and that is reflected in what one can find here. You still get the usual flea market weirdness, but with a multi-cultural flare.

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Big camera = “photographer”

Posted on May 25, 2007 By Tom No Comments on Big camera = “photographer”
Photography

  Last night we had a retirement party for my friend, colleague, and boss, Dr. Linda Carson.  She had been principal of Byrnes High School, and most recently Assistant Superintendent for Administration. Our public relations director wasn’t going to be able to attend, so he asked me to take a few photographs of the event.  … Read More “Big camera = “photographer”” »

Chop’s Cajun Foods

Posted on May 24, 2007September 29, 2015 By Tom No Comments on Chop’s Cajun Foods
Local, Restaurants

NOTE:  This Restaurant is now closed. I spotted Chop’s Cajun Foods on the way home from work one evening when I decided to cut through on Pelham Road. This area is within range for a lunch excursion – just barely. I figured that the eateries in the Duncan are would be full of teachers. Couple … Read More “Chop’s Cajun Foods” »

South Carolina Encyclopedia

Posted on May 24, 2007 By Tom No Comments on South Carolina Encyclopedia
Local, Miscellaneous

I added another resource for my ghost towns project. Yesterday at lunch I snuck away to Barnes & Noble and purchased a copy of the South Carolina Encyclopedia. I almost bought this with Christmas money last winter, but I felt I could actually use it now. As with any other printed encyclopedia, hard decisions have … Read More “South Carolina Encyclopedia” »

Take me with you

Posted on May 24, 2007 By Tom No Comments on Take me with you
Miscellaneous

Yesterday was the last school day for students, and tomorrow is the last school day for teachers in our district.  We have a longer than usual summer this year.  Thanks to the state legislature, the starting time for school has been pushed back into August so to accomodate the more vocal tourist counties, such as … Read More “Take me with you” »

Who’s Who Among America’s Scams

Posted on May 23, 2007 By Tom No Comments on Who’s Who Among America’s Scams
Rants

I had the following bit of mail waiting for me in my office this morning… I am proud to congratulate you on being selected for inclusion in the 11th Edition of Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 2006/2007. Boy, that certainly makes me feel good. Or, at least it would if I didn’t know the truth. … Read More “Who’s Who Among America’s Scams” »

More Flickr Finds for South Carolina

Posted on May 23, 2007 By Tom No Comments on More Flickr Finds for South Carolina
Internet, Local, Photography, Travel

As it turns out, I’m not the only one who likes to drive around the state and take photographs. For some time now I have followed the travels of Flickr photographer and friend SisuDave from Greenwood. One of Dave’s pet projects is photographing businesses with a first name in the title, such as John’s Transmissions … Read More “More Flickr Finds for South Carolina” »

Pickens County on Flickr

Posted on May 23, 2007 By Tom 1 Comment on Pickens County on Flickr
Internet, Local

As I’m looking for information about small towns, I’m stumbling across some fantastic resources. The latest is an offering by the Pickens County Library System. The have set up a Flickr account for the historic photographs in their collection. The original photographs and negatives are house in in the Mary Oates Gregorie Historical Room at … Read More “Pickens County on Flickr” »

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