Sunday, April 19, 2009
Sad Times
I am very heavy hearted tonight as my mother phone earlier this evening to inform me about the death of a dear family friend. I have two other friends who are in poor health right now. Forget about the trivial details of things or if something doesn't go the way you want it, drop it! There really are bigger fish to fry such as the importance of friends and family! Hug them a little tighter, life is so uncertain.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Local Attractions
Harbortown
See the boat?
One of several keepers!
A very long mast
Postcard worthy, you think?!
Beautiful sunset
Stoney-Baynard Ruins
The Plantation House 
I had a picture here, but accidently deleted it.
The back of the Plantation House
Some sample of tabby (which comes from the Spanish word
The Plantation House 
I had a picture here, but accidently deleted it.
The back of the Plantation House
Some sample of tabby (which comes from the Spanish word"tabia" meaning mud wall). This is what the Plantation House was built from.
The tabby (mud walls) were/are actually made from 
The Domestic Slave Quarters
A portion of the Domestic Slave Quarters with the
The tabby (mud walls) were/are actually made from lime (a combination of crushed oyster shell sand and water),
fresh oyster shell, sand, and water.
Can you see the pieces of oyster shells in this wall?
The Domestic Slave Quarters
A portion of the Domestic Slave Quarters with the Plantation House in the background.
Taking advantage of this gorgeous, yet chilly weather we've been having I ventured out to Hilton Head to do a couple errands which happened to be in Sea Pines. Let me tell you, that area is awesome, though I've been several times since moving down here. Not only is it a resort area, but an area full of history, not to mention educational opportunities. I finally got to visit Lawton Stables which I've been wanting to check out for awhile in addition to Stoney-Baynard Ruins ( very interesting and will have to post the history on that later). Also got to climb to the top of the light house at Harbor Town which is very inexpensive and allows you to climb up and down as much as you like as long as you 're wearing the bracelet they give you. Check out all the pix of the day. Even though the local attractions may cost you some $, it's not always that much and there are almost always coupons available to help with cost. You just have to plan ahead and budget for the cost. Too, you can always browse, and hike for free! :)
Lawton Stables
Taking advantage of this gorgeous, yet chilly weather we've been having I ventured out to Hilton Head to do a couple errands which happened to be in Sea Pines. Let me tell you, that area is awesome, though I've been several times since moving down here. Not only is it a resort area, but an area full of history, not to mention educational opportunities. I finally got to visit Lawton Stables which I've been wanting to check out for awhile in addition to Stoney-Baynard Ruins ( very interesting and will have to post the history on that later). Also got to climb to the top of the light house at Harbor Town which is very inexpensive and allows you to climb up and down as much as you like as long as you 're wearing the bracelet they give you. Check out all the pix of the day. Even though the local attractions may cost you some $, it's not always that much and there are almost always coupons available to help with cost. You just have to plan ahead and budget for the cost. Too, you can always browse, and hike for free! :)
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