Moncks Corner, SC

October 5th - 6th

Had a 9am flight on Monday morning. I do fine with 5am flights – but for some reason, 9am becomes a disaster no matter how much I plan ahead.

When I left the house, I had “that feeling” that I had left something behind.
As I was getting off the airport exit, it hit me. Cell phone. I knew I hadn’t forgotten it, I remember putting it in my purse. But it sometimes slides back out.

Sure enough, not in my purse.

I was already pushing it close – I was 59 minutes from departure. Now I had to go home and back in rush hour traffic. Briefly thought about having my neighbor Fed Ex it to me, but I wasn’t sure where it was.

So I went for it! And did so in record time!

Got back to the airport and to the ticket counter with 29 minutes to departure.
A little nervous cuz I was checking a bag and I was pretty sure the cut off for bags is 30 minutes. But they took it anyway.

Phew!

On Wednesday, I have a volleyball game at Univ. of South Carolina in Columbia, SC. However, Auntie Gayle & Uncle Mike recently bought a new house in Moncks Corner, SC – about 90 minutes from Columbia. So I decided to fly down a day early to spend some time with them.

Made it to Columbia without further issue.

When I got to the National counter, they gave me a PT Cruiser. Quite possibly my most hated rental car. I said, “If that’s all you have to offer, then downgrade me!” Yah, that worked out well for me.

Next thing I know, I am in a Chevy Cobalt. Power NOTHING.
It was like going back in time. I didn’t even know they still made cars without power windows anymore! (besides a Jeep).

Okay, maybe I should of taken the PT Cruiser. I would have been safer driving on the interstate in the pouring rain.

Oh well.

Before getting on the interstate, I was able to pass my favorite South Carolina restaurant – Lizard’s Thicket. Its my fav because of the crazy name! It just sounds disgusting! I have indeed eaten there – while working in Columbia. If I remember correctly a lizzard’s thicket is where they live.



At some point during the morning, I felt the makings of a migraine starting. Great!

Got down to AG & UM’s with no trouble. Moncks Corner is kinda in the middle of no where. But they have a lovely house in a very nice & quiet neighborhood.

I look equally bad in both of these photos.




I got the grand tour of the new estate; settled my bags and then we headed out to the local watering hole, Gilligans, for some adult beverages and appetizers.

By now, my migraine was raging strong.

I was so angry – they seem to come at the most inopportune times. Basically, when I am trying to travel or do something fun!

Gilligans was nice. It was on the river. The weather was strange, so there was mist just above the water – very interesting looking. They served every fried Southern food you could imagine!

That evening, Mike and Peaches (his dog) came over for dinner. Mike is their son, he is a year younger than me. He lives nearby in South Charleston.

It was a very nice evening; even though I was all hopped up on pain pills and rather loopy!

On Tuesday morning, we went to breakfast. We tried Howards and it had some very interesting menu items! A few highlights were Brains & Eggs and Liver Pudding. I stuck with the standard eggs, toast and bacon.

It has been owned by the same family for the past 54 years - and it's the same cook!

After breakfast we strolled the shops – some really neat places.

Later in the morning we drove around Moncks Corner. We also went to Summerville and then see Mike’s house in South Charleston. I got quite the tour of the area!

That evening, I packed up and headed back to Charleston.
I did a little shopping and then went to bed.