Aiken, SC

Another great Downtown Aiken Festival right around the corner!! Literally!! - this one is right around the corner from our office :)

What: Mead Hall's Annual Strawberry Festival

When: Saturday, April 25th. 10am - 3pm RAIN OR SHINE!!

Where: Downtown Aiken - Greenville Street (Between Richland and Hayne Aves)

More Info: 803.644.1122.
(If you want to be a vendor - please call Linda Serkiz at 803.640.2684 for more info)

There is fun to be had at this one! Come on down and check it out :)

Pony Rides - Petting Zoo - Frozen Casserole Sale - Games - Mechanical Bull - Bake Sale - Entertainment - Carriage Rides - Strawberry Desserts - Refreshments - Vendor Booths - Inflatables and more!!!

I will definitely see you there! The past couple of festivals I have missed out on the casserole sale.... I plan on getting there early this time, lol.

Have fun - send me your pics, I'm happy to share them!

...just won't cut it here. The Masters Golf Tourney is here!! and when I say 'here'.....I mean RIGHT HERE!

Yes, y'all!! For those of you who didn't know - Augusta GA is right across the river (The Savannah River) from Aiken County, SC! (about 17 miles between Augusta and Downtown Aiken)

Augusta National Golf Club - Augusta, Georgia.

Did you know that The Masters is the ONLY MAJOR tournament played at the SAME course EVERY year?! Yup :) How 'bout that for a little bit of sports trivia!

Here are some pics of Augusta National:

It certainly is a beautiful time of year here in the Central Savannah River Area :) The Dogwoods, Azaleas, Jasmine, Wisteria....and so many of the other flowering trees and shrubs are in bloom. The flowery scents are carried in the breeze :)

Check out these pics from around town: (sorry - having some techinical difficulties...could only get the one pic to load --- I'll try to figure it out, lol)

Masters week is always alot of fun in Aiken :) Golfers on the courses....Pro's spotted at the local gyms... Lots of visitors wandering throughout downtown - finding treasures in our local shoppes - enjoying the local cuisine.......

FOR THOSE OF YOU IN TOWN FOR THE MASTERS --- HERE ARE SOME THINGS TO DO!!

Enjoy the tournament :) Good luck to all the players - I'd like to see Tiger or Mickelson get another Green Jacket- but I don't think it's gonna happen this year! We'll see :)

Happy Easter everyone!

I know that sounds a little confusing -- but the Columbia Kennel Club (a member of the American Kennel Club) is hosting a show right here in Aiken! New Location - Indoor Show!! :)

Here's the scoop:

What: Dog Show (purebreds)

When: April 18 & 19, 2009

Where: Aiken Fairgrounds - 1566 Columbia Highway North - Aiken, SC

More Info: http://www.columbiakennelclub.org/index.htm

Have fun at the show!

It's been a slow week next door - not much to report.

The plumbers arrived and put their piping in place. (sewer / water and vent piping)

Yohe Plumbing is doing the job. (Stan - JD and Jason)

Jason (or was it JD?) tells me that they won't be back now until the framing is complete -- then they will come back and extend the piping all the way up!

Paul and his crew are still working, too. Right now they are compacting the dirt around the piping - then they will add about 4 inches of stone -- and then...... on to the Next step!! Pouring the slab- Finally!!!

Don't forget - here is what they are building:

Give me a call for the details on these great downtown residential units! Perfectly located :)

Talk to you soon !

In my opinion anyway! I just love it - and it is the perfect size, too :) And the price is right!

Right here in downtown Aiken (on Laurens Street, near the corner of Richland) is the Sweet Cow Creamery --- better known for their ice cream --- but believe me, they make a fantastic bag lunch!

Just take a look at the bag :

YES - THAT SAYS $2.89! (add .50 for your drink!)

I have tried them all - they are all great!! Although, the pimento cheese sandwiches are my favorite, mmmm mmm mmm. Soooo good :)

The weather is perfect for eating al fresco -- grab a table out front!

And when you are done with your bag lunch - you can have some ice cream for dessert!!!

This is my favorite place for lunch! It's quick - it's filling - and it's priced right! :)

Stop in and be sure to tell Lucy and Don that you read about them in my blog!

You may just see me there.