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LCU vs Manchester

Posted on January 16, 2013 By Tom No Comments on LCU vs Manchester
History and Genealogy, Photography, Rambling, Restaurants

LCU Swamp Stomp 2013

It sounds like a collegiate soccer game. We had about enough people with us to field a team. However, in truth it was Lowcountry Unfiltered’s Second Saturday outing. This being January, it was time for our annual Swamp Stomp, and we were off to tackle a section of the Wateree Passage of the Palmetto Trail through Manchester State Park.

Our outing would take us through ghost towns, cemeteries, and the site of Civil War destruction at the hands of Colonel Edward Potter. This was truly and epic outing, and the only way to do it justice is to break it into sections, so consider this Part 1.

Keith met me at the house far too early for a Saturday. Along the way down we picked up Alan and Dwight, so I had a car full. The Upstate would be well-represented on this trip.

LCU Swamp Stomp 2013

We had a fairly loose agenda, but our plan was to meet for breakfast then explore the area. Here’s a quick rundown of the trip…

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Tupelo Honey Cafe

Posted on January 31, 2011 By Tom 1 Comment on Tupelo Honey Cafe
Restaurants

Karen B had said that we absolutely had to try Tupelo Honey Cafe for breakfast while we were in Asheville. She also warned that it was very popular, and that we needed to get there by 9:00 if we hoped to get seated. We arrived in time to get a couple of seats at the … Read More “Tupelo Honey Cafe” »

Scenes from a Whitmire Truck Stop

Posted on October 25, 2009 By Tom 3 Comments on Scenes from a Whitmire Truck Stop
Restaurants, Things Overheard

NOTE: This restaurant has closed. I headed out early for my kayaking trip on the Enoree River this morning, with the intent that I would get breakfast in route somewhere. I didn’t have to meet my fellow paddlers until 9:30, so that gave me plenty of time. I knew there were several Waffle Houses along … Read More “Scenes from a Whitmire Truck Stop” »

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