Title: Low Country Tweet UP
Location: Carolina Crust, Hanahan Station
Link out: Click here
Description: Meet up / Tweet up Carolina Crust, Hanahan Station
Start Time: 7:00pm
Date: 2010-08-26
End Time: 9:00pm

Park West Palazzo announces the City of Charleston will now be on Twitter and Facebook:

Charleston County has announced plans to provide emergency information on the Emergency Management Department’s new Facebook page, and also to tweet about emergencies on Twitter, at www.twitter.com/chascountygov.

CARTA is raising their fares, too.

The basic fare will increase from $1.50 to $1.75, reflecting a 16 percent increase approved by the CARTA board for all of its passes and fares.

Charleston’s Marketing Communications Agency shares 7 ways to promote your blog posts.

Jared and Eugene announce a date for BarCampCHS 10, November 13, 2010.

Planning for the second BarcampCHS is starting to kick off. Stay tuned to the BarcampCHS website or follow BarcampCHS on Twitter for the latest info.

Stacy Crew reminds us to remember to take care of ourselves.

..it’s critical to slow down and assess you and your surroundings to make sure you are in fact taking care of you in a way that is positively affecting your family. Remember, if mama’s not happy, ain’t nobody happy! Good or bad, stop and assess and ALWAYS make time for you!

Center for Women published ways to stay connected to your career, while you are busy being a stay-at-home mom.

In closing, Earl Capps remembers Rod Shealy. Our condolences go out to Sherry and those who feel this great loss.

*Photo of Loki, courtesy of JanetLee’s blog*

Heidi is a Cali-mom, transplanted to the LowCountry of South Carolina. Her passionz include cooking, herb gardening, photography, and genealogy. You can find the home-base, to her blogz, at WithaZ.net

Chuck recreates a photo, of himself, from 55 years ago.

So, here it is 55 years later.

A friend from Chicago is a good photographer so I challenged him.

Holding the original picture and his camera, he had me move closer, step back, move right, little to the left….hold it. Then he snapped the shutter.

Of course it’s digital now instead of Kodak film.

Joan rolls over 200,000!

My ticker crossed the 200,000 hit mark today. Nice landmark considering I had to start from scratch with this blog when my old one crashed dead. Thanks to everyone who followed me here or found me since. I might not always have time to respond but so appreciate all the kind comments and feedback.

Jennie B helps us, with a video,  know what to do when we run into an “ex.”

Your palms get sweaty, you seem to remember every tiny detail of your last run in, you obsess over what you will say if you have to actually talk, etc. etc.

Heather compares beet sugar with cane sugar.

So which sugar is better? I can’t give you a good answer, but I do know when I worked in the restaurant industry, we used Sugar in the Raw for our creme brulee to ensure it caramelized beautifully.

and Al Forno tests our Q knowledge.  Do you know your BBQ?

I’ll allow a week for everyone to answer, then post the scoop behind the question.  For this first question, there’s a pretty interesting story behind the answer!

Heidi is a Cali-mom, transplanted to the LowCountry of South Carolina. Her passionz include cooking, herb gardening, photography, and genealogy. You can find the home-base, to her blogz, at WithaZ.net

Nerd Vittles is introducing Gobble for Google Docs.  Go read all the nerd bits, that I didn’t understand, to present this to you in a better geeky manner.

Palmetto Digital has given us a back-up primer, reminding us:

3 – Your important files should exist in three different places.This could be your computer, your spouses computer, an external drive, a burned DVD, a remote backup, a friend’s house, whatever. Just three distinct copies of the files.
2 – Those files should be on at least two different types of media.Media can be hard drive, DVD, memory card or stick, or even original paper or film.
1 – At least one of those copies should be maintained off-site. That is away from the site of the original. Preferably in a different city or state. Think about common natural disasters. Off-site should be out of reach of those natural disasters.

Extraordinary in the Ordinary reminds us to do simple anonymous, but deliberate, acts of kindness, for others.  Link over and read the list of ideas.

There are different kinds of acts of kindness. Some are done for people you know, and others for people you don’t.  Some are done anonymously, and some are not.  I like the idea of anonymous acts of kindness because that way selfish motives are not involved.  Sometimes it’s not always possible, though. I also like the idea of a little card that goes with it if it is anonymous so that they notice it and know it was intentional.  They are more apt to be touched by it, and it will create feelings causing them to want to pay it forward.

Park West Palazzo announces the introduction of Gullah Ghost Tours:

Guests arrive not knowing what a “haint” or a “boohag” is, but after a one-of-a-kind Gullah Ghost tour with Bulldog Tours, they will. The tour’s focus is the Gullah people (local descendants of West African slaves) and their storied fascination with the spirit world. The 90-minute tour includes exclusive rights to an after-dark exploration of Charleston’s oldest graveyard.

Kathi, of Carfree Charleston reminds us:

As a reminder, the last two public hearings on proposed changes to the fare structure and/or routes are this week:

Monday, 8/09/10 – N. Charleston City Hall, 2nd FLoor Montague Room 2500 City Hall Lane, N. Charleston, SC 5:30pm-7:30pm

Tuesday 8/10/10 – Lonnie Hamilton III Public Service Building Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive N. Charleston, SC  5:30-7:30 pm

Ex Marks the Spot finds good out of “BP!”

Steve, from Rehava, reminds us that “sell by” dates do not mean our food is bad:

For example:

• Milk will remain safe for about a week after the “sell by” date. It’s safe to drink beyond that, but the taste may change for the worse.
• Cottage Cheese will remain safe for about 2 weeks after the “sell by” date.
• Mayonnaise will last for up to 4 months after opening, when kept cold

And, perhaps the biggest surprise, is that eggs, if properly refrigerated, will remain fresh for up to 5 weeks after the “sell by” date on the carton.

Heidi is a Cali-mom, transplanted to the LowCountry of South Carolina. Her passionz include cooking, herb gardening, photography, and genealogy. You can find the home-base, to her blogz, at WithaZ.net

The proposed meet-up would be Thursday, August 26, 2010 at Carolina Crust, in Hanahan Station.

6:30-7:00pm ish (what time sounds better to you?)

This venue offers a large enough space for a gathering.  There is a full bar and very fresh and delicious food choices.

If I have a good response, I’ll call them, directly, and make the arrangements.

Are you in?  Let me know in the comments.

~Heidi

We’ve set up a new twitter account called @LCTweetup (LowCountry Tweetup) for our social events, meet-ups, and announcements.

These events, not exclusive to bloggers only, will communicate here and through that twitter account.

Please follow and RT @LCTweetup.

Looking forward to Geeking out,

~Heidi

The full brunt of Summer has hit the LowCountry.  Many of us are in hibernation mode, with daily heat advisories warning us of the dangers of being outside.

While many of you may be out spending away the last tax-free day of this weekend, I’m taking a peek  around the LowCountry blogosphere.  I see many of us hanging on and doing our part..  Here are some I’d like to share with you today, while I stuff my face with another one of Heather’s fabulous Sloppy Joe’s. (Yes, for breakfast! You need to try this recipe.)

Shadow of Diogenes wants to know what we are reading:

(Q)  What book, if any, are you currently reading ? Do you enjoy it ? Please elaborate.

I’m with Patrick.. I don’t think the Cube is ugly, either.

Hugging the Coast’s week in review, includes pineapple, Yukon Gold Potato Salad, and Salmon Sliders.  Holy Yum!

Joan shares with us my favorite part of photo-walks.  I, prefer to find the peculiar oddities that we don’t get from feature articles, in magazines.  I look for the simple and different, too.

I used to have a commenter who would leave upset messages if my photos strayed too far from traditional historic Charleston homes and mansions. She was outraged that I took pictures of sidewalk graffiti when I lived in such a glorious city.

Charleston Inspired invites us to participate in a survey about our lives in the LowCountry.

The strategy is called “Opportunity Next,” and is meant to guide the regional efforts needed to strengthen the economy, improve wages and fuel job growth in a global economy increasingly defined by knowledge and innovation.

Did you know Angie and Jennie B want to dance on Ellen? Shake it, girls.  More power to you.

Darryl has informed us that Sam’s Club is free to everyone this weekend. Today is the last day (Sunday) so stop what you are doing, right now, and go to Sam’s.

Heidi is a Cali-mom, transplanted to the LowCountry of South Carolina.  Her passionz include cooking, herb gardening, photography, and genealogy.  You can find the home-base, to her blogz, at WithaZ.net

Wow. Months have gone by since I last did an overview. Or since ANYONE has.

It must be about time for a seasonal change at least. Lots of good reading – as usual – so jump right in and come back often.

Here’s a Fish Photo Contest which raises several questions: pictures OF fish? BY a fish? The musical group PHISH? Use a fish instead of a camera? Hey, they all work for scale.

There’s a new telephone Party Line in town. You might say I phone for it.

Cool and summery meal-planning has to include cold sandwiches..right? Can someone loan me a radish?

Whoa. Blood thirsty children is a good topic. Also Camp Puff ‘n Stuff and a certain sunset at a beach on The Edge Of America. Scenic stories. Great combo.

When you have happy  dogs running around your house  you can wear a t-shirt that says “Sit Happens.” If you take pictures of them you can call it a Photo Walk.

Kittens in the house usually means there are no dogs around. Just the BOYZ: Loki, Thor and Jason. Follow their adventures right here. Almost daily depending on the attitude of the computer.

Finally, being a working Mom is always a balancing act. Here’s a view.

Thanks for checking in on the Low Country Bloggers. I’m Chuck and I invite you to wander over and see my comments.

Global warming, huh?

Charleston sunshine and the living is easy. Oh yeah, it just became Spring so it’s too soon for lyrics from “Summertime.”

Actually, living here is not so hot right now. Our cruise ships seem to be  infected  with a resistant stowaway bug and a new virus may be inside your computer. Be very, very wary.

The Aquarium has a new colorful creature with a distinctive look and a temporary name. You can call him Al or “cake breath,” but the public soon will have a chance to suggest a more permanent name.

And, just when you think all the proper names are in place, someone wants to change  longstanding  nomenclature. Next we’ll be calling  the chief residents at Disney World Minnie and Micey Mouse.

Take a look at a pictorial report from a local photographer who is far flung right now. She updates us on  what’s New in New Zealand. Apparently everyone is somewhere else.

The eager beavers in the forest know the seasons have changed. You’ll have a better online closeup view than standing up on the boardwalk – and you’re not allowed to step down into the swamp.

Being a Blogger means you often receive comments contrary to what you might have expected. Even here in the  “polite” Holy City  opinions and reactions fly and the fact of being anonymous often strips away the niceties of civil discourse.

We’re going to hear a lot about The Bridge Run/Walk and everyone has a view on the new Health Care Reform legislation but I wanted to tip you off about a new attraction in Atlanta that isn’t controversial. Well, maybe if you’re a Pepsi drinker.

This is Chuck and it seemed about time to update an overview of the Blogger diversity here in our Lowcountry. Get outdoors and enjoy yourselves. Thank you.

Let’s call it “Polite Charleston Snow.”

It only falls every few years, blankets everything beautifully in white and then is gone the next day.  We’re an active part of the 49-out-of-50. A snow sampler if you would.

There were plenty of snow pictures online, in the newspaper and on television of snowmen, kids romping , stunned & chilled palmetto trees and the sound of “ice bergs shifting overhead.”

Everybody whipped out their cameras and became  photographers to capture the beauty and the odd wonders that appear when our familiar sights became most uncommon. Sharing pictures with friends and relatives up north or other cold climes receive a general response of “You call THAT snow?”

Some of us kicked back, relaxed and realized a snowy Friday leads into a laid back weekend and we all deserve a wintry “time out.”

Hey, be warned that not all those wet spots on the floor are tracked-in snow. Better look closer.

A walking-talking- year-round Valentine is a pleasant person with an upbeat  attitude, a positive outlook and an eye for things that please others. When you find that, share the love.

In the midst of a rare nature’s treat and a heart-felt holiday, we return again to the wonderful drama of loud high-performance cars racing around long and short tracks with restricted and un-restricted plates (whatever that means).

Hope this overview helps you to sample the diversity of blogs produced right here in our lowcountry. Keep your windshield ice scraper in a safe place so you can find it again in a hurry.

I’m Chuck and my palm trees have already recovered. Oh, and be sure to support live music.