Cherimie Crane, ABR, e-PRO

As if possible, I went from thirty to three in less than five seconds upon seeing the great possibilities that swirled about while walking through the Pumpkin Patch at one of our local churches.

Do I want a pumpkin family, a mischevious pumpkin gang, playful pumpkins, political pumpkins,

Oh the choices!

Then it occurred to me, I am THAT buyer. The one that gets so excited over the possibilities that knowing exactly what I want is completely impossible.

I needed, well I needed ME. I needed a Pumpkin agent to bring me back to reality.

Someone to educate me on pumpkin intricacies. How on earth I am expected to navigate this great sea of pumpkins with no guidance, direction, or voice of reason.

I don't want someone to take the joy away from my pumpkin selection, but it sure would be helpful to have a pumpkin pro give me a little advice.

So I thought of my clients who often act just like, yep, ME. It is my job to guide them, educate them, but never to take away their enthusiasm about the endless possibilities.

I guess the pumpkin farmer may grow accustom to the constant influx of beautiful pumpkins full of potential, and maybe can't relate to my over flowing excitement.

As Realtors, I hope we don't forget to enjoy, understand, and nurture the excitement of all our clients regardless of their price range and preference!!!

There is no question when it comes to history in Beaufort South Carolina.

Our soil has seen many solders and our waters, many pirates. Do we have ghosts? Of course we do.

They are just like everyone else who comes to Beaufort. They simply don't want to leave, if they do, they come back!

The Exchange Club of Beaufort presents

the 16th Annual

Ghost tours of Beaufort

Carriage Tours & Walking Tours Available

Three weekends!

Oct.17-19, 24-26 & 28-30

Nov.1

Beaufort, South Carolina

For reservations, call

843-52Ghost or 524-4678

- Reservations recommended

Tickets: $10 to $18

MC/VISA/PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED

It costs nothing. It offers peace. One of the bests things in Beautiful Beaufort, is the most simple.

You can even bring your dog.

Bring your camera, your sketch book, and comfortable shoes. Take a long walk along the Palm Tree pathways.

Sit on the swings and watch the dolphins play.

Play in the grass.

Treat yourself to ice cream, coffee, or a southern cocktail.

Visit the Art Gallery.

Watch the sailboats pass.

Enjoy the gorgeous surroundings, listen to the calming sounds, and strike up conversations.

Stay for sunset, you will be so glad you did.

Come join us at the Beautiful Beaufort Waterfront Park.

As September comes to an end Beaufort, SC says farewell to another gorgeous summer season.

We won't be crowding into the Ladys Island Publix to grab our to-go fried chicken, our tans will slowly fade, MOST of us will go ahead and store away our abundant array of flip-flops, our boats won't be nearly as crowded, and we may actually spend a bit more time inside.

The morning air is crisp and cooler than normal. Our air conditioners are getting a little lonesome. We are already deciding which farm we will visit for our festive pumpkins.

The school age children walk to and from school, porch swings are once again the meeting spot of choice, the cooler weather brings even the anti -social to gather at the Water Front Park.

The orange, red, and forest green colors will replace the blue, yellow, and pastels of summer.

The local coffee houses will once again buzz in the early hours.

As the days grow shorter we will venture out and remember why we so look forward to fall in Beaufort.

Goodnight Summer we will see you again soon.

I am not one to write lengthy political prose nor am I one to eloquently construct text embellished with political buzz decribing the financial crisis facing our country, however, I am the child of two wonderful hippies.

As many my age, I was raised on stories of social revolt. If not by my parents, stories told by most my high school teachers, college professors and other influential adults in my life were filled with passion, pride, and the bond of an entire generation.

Baby Boomers, Where are you?

Your actions even made it into my history books! Where are you?

Your counterculture challenged traditional values of reason, achievement, progress, social responsibility all the while forcing attention to the Vietnam War and how it moved money away from domestic priorities.

Where are you?

My generation is spoiled. We thankfully enjoy the path you paved. It is my fear that we are without the direction that caused you to be so powerful. Although your stories evoke emotion, inspiration, we are missing the element necessary to create social change.

I read article upon article explaining the change anticipated by the upcoming retirement and mobility of the baby boomers.

Considering my father it is difficult for me to imagine a generation who refused to trust anyone over 30 will be satisfied with "retirement."

Never in my lifetime have I seen the need for a public voice the way I see it now. Disappointed in the complacency of my generation, myself included, I long for the masses of flower power to flock to Washington and demand change.

A recent visit with my father on our old front porch swing with Joan Baez's "God on Our Side" playing in the background made me wonder..

Baby Boomers, Where are You????