Some of you might have noticed that I totally missed last week round-up…and some of you might have not taken any notice! Well, I totally forgot all about it – I did remember earlier in the day, but with tons of stuff happening around me, I just totally forgot, and yup, I do get those days and I could of ask Heidi to do it, but didn’t even remember that!! LOL…so here we are again… hmmm wonder if there’s any good stories….

Uniquely Tea – has not let us down, she has a guest writer from Arizona telling us all about Yanabah Tea

Of course, for those of you that are fans of the Ying Yang Twins – Rather has a lot to say when she interviewed them.

Okay, I can’t help but put this in as well, another from Rather – Love – In Translation – I love hearing love stories about long distance relationship, as I can attest to that!

As we find out more about the things we eat, here a few reason why we need to drink more water.  Of course, there are a few of us that don’t like to Drink Water – so here is what you should know…

Here’s some suggestion if you like to Go Green – and what you can do with your pumpkins…

How about this blog for all you Beer Lovers – if you want to homebrew your own – check out Untamed Pumpkin Ale

This is for parents who are Home Schooling their children – Teaching Children The Habit of Thinking

And to put a smile to your faces, The Eye always has something to share – some of you might not get his sense of humor, no matter… has any of you wondered to See Your Mom Naked?

Thanks for stopping by and there were alot of entries, but I have other stuff that needs my attention at this time so I bid you farewell until the next time….

As always, you will find me at The Filipino Friends

Well, here we are its Fall and expect to get the clocks turn back next week – November 1st 2009, Sunday.  And thank you to those who came to the Blognic 09 at Wannamaker Park, North Charleston, it was a great day, just cool enough to hang out for awhile and chat…Thanks, to Eugene, Chuck, James & Katy, Calvin and Ian and I.

Just a reminder – BarCampCharleston is Saturday, October 24th 2009 – LIC and Eugene has the Badges

To start off, lets check out The Eye he has some interesting funny images, like this one – Size Matters

As everyone is getting ready for the Ghouls to come out in a few days time, here is a recipe for Pumpkin Crunch Cake from Uniquely Tea.

How about a side dish – Butternut Squash from Home-Ec101

How would you react to this – Discrimination from Dave Moulton’s  blog.

Thursday Flurry of Words

This is for the techies – Things I No Longer Use.. like we have a bunch of em here!

For all the Artists – the Grand Opening of Halsey Institute – is this Friday.

Here’s to our sports minded readers – Angels vs Yankees – GO ANGELS

How about a car free day on King Street? You say YEAH.. so check out Charleston Photography and mark your calendar for November 22nd for Car Free King Street Day.

This Saturday some clinics are giving Swine Flu Shots.

Please read this – Don’t Marry Filipina for Organs – this is and ongoing that is happening to poor countries, foreigners offer them empty promises of a better life in exchange for their organs!

REMINDER:  BarCampCharleston is Saturday, October 24th and we have sold out tickets, and if for some of you that have registered and can’t make it, please let us know so that we can give it to someone else to come.

Thanks again and have a safe weekend and see you at BarCampCHS 2009! and as always you can find me at The Filipino Friends

Here we are again and its going to be a bit of this and a bit of that for this round up.  So, keep up with me if you can and if not, then just take your time as you digest what is or has been happening around the lowcountry!  As I write this, my other half is listening to a podcast from the Wall Street…

If you’re into Genealogy – check out Babbie’s blog – The Past Is Not Over and also our very own Heidi’s own family history blog.

Fostering is a hard job as what the Potter’s Family has written.

There is a conference held in Beaufort – Federation of Republican Women convention this coming weekend.

Sabrina is finally All Packed and Ready To Go – as she goes on this cold wintry adventure, go drop by her blog and send her some encouragement as she braves out the Northern cold weather! Maybe send some warm weather while she is there!

For those foodies out there – check out this CoCoa Poundcake.

And a sad news that Gourmet magazine will stop publishing and the last issue will be November.

There are a few of us just don’t know where a part of the steak we buy, as to what part of the cow?  Well, of course, Home Ec-101 comes to the rescue with this Q: Blade Steak: What is it and What to do with it?

Did any of you know that today is – Happy Blog Action Day?

If anyone is thinking of re-designing their kitchen, should go see SieMatic which is located in King Street!

As for those wondering what to do today – there are 3 things to do on Thursday

Halloween is coming around quickly, if you’re not sure what you will be check out Uniquely Tea for her costume!

Also don’t forget that this coming weekend is our BLOGNIC 09 – which is held at Wannamaker Park in North Charleston SC – we will meet at the same place as it was last year, but the playground by the hill slide.  I hope that the weather will be more sunny so that we can all enjoy ourselves and have some fun time with the family!

BarCampCHS is also just coming around and seats are limited!!  From our last meeting we have only a few seats availability left!  So I encourage all of you to register for this exciting day.  I hope that we will see all of you there.

Thanks for your attention and as always you can find me at The Filipino Friends

Its the 2nd week of October already and it just seems to go by so quickly!!  This weekend we have a few events that we’ve committed to and the following week will be our 2nd Annual BLOGNIC ’09 – Oct 17th @ Wannamaker Park and the following weekend is our first BarCampCHS.org event and we’re filling up quickly! So, if you’ve not reserved your seat for this, do so now!

In her quest for Tea, Uniquely Tea has discovered the Largest Tea Pot in the World

Can’t disappoint those people that are all about military history, New Wars – Carrier Diversity is worth a read.

At The Eye – posted some warnings about having your GPS stolen, its something to think about.

Lowcountry Walk for Life

Read up on Chuck’s adventure Surfing in Deutchland.

Kristin has been inspired and check out Charleston In and Out – to see who it is.

Jason Bradford take on Twitter being down – does the world stop?

Just one more to give a shout out to Heidi as this weekend is Matthew Eagle Scout Honor Dinner ~ Oct 10th held at Lutheran Church, Otranto Road – some of you know her as @carolinadreamz – hopefully you’ve all received the invite and see you there!

And lastly, just a plug for my own blog – there are many talented Filipino/American out there and I love to share some with you.  We have chef in the White House, a famous member of the Black Eyed Peas, etc…

Have a grand weekend and remember to mark your calendars for the following – Oct 17th – 2nd Annual Blognic 09 & Oct 24th – our first BarCampCharleston!

Toodles everyone  as always, you can find me here

WOW its already October and I just vaguely remembered September!! It went so quickly that I’m not really prepared for anything!!  It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month – the whole month of October, so please make sure that you tell your loved ones to check their breast….and support the Breast Cancer research ~ its just not women but men too!

This month is also quite a few things happening for all of us bloggers as well all the “nerdies”  - first off, we are launching BarCampCHS – our first venture and everyone has worked diligently to get this to a wonderful start! So if you’ve not registered, seats are filling up fast, I suggest that you go to BarCampCHS – join us on October 24th @ 8am on Lowcountry Innovation Center (LIC)! – so mark your calendar! Bar Camp CHS can be found at the following media:

Twitter – @barcampchs – FaceBook – BarCamp Charleston

Check out the video of BarCampCHS – from our very own Dan Conover!

Also another happening is our annual BLOGNIC ’09 – held at the Charleston County Wannamaker Park on October 17th @ 11am – bring your family and lets all have some relaxing time with family and making new friends and having a good ole fun time!

Joan Perry has some great shots of the LowCountry’s Heart Walk

SC Citizens Journal great blog about the Energy Taxes

The Charleston Angler Photo and Essay contest is on – if you’re interested, better hurry and sign up!

Congrats to Denise aka Uniquely Tea – for her son upcoming marriage and she will not be able to blog as she will be quite busy with all the events surrounding her son’s wedding… BEST WISHES to your family from all of us at the LOWCOUNTRY BLOGGERS!

Franko posted a video about a rescue of the boy from a burning apartment in NY – and the man that helped the Firefighters – thats what i call a hero!

Well, hope everyone enjoys the first day of October and hopefully we will see you at BARCAMPCHS – be sure you register now, as its filling up fast! We have a cap of 200…go to to BarCampCHS.org to reserved your seat!

Thanks for stopping by and as always you can find me at The Filipino Friends!

Another week almost done and September came and went like a flash of lightning!?!  Months just seems to go so quickly these past few weeks that its going to be October if you blink!!  Let’s start off with one of our many faves people and of course about food…

Uniquely Tea – started of with her making the Victoria Sandwich

Hugging the Coast – sends you to a time where the FN was even around…Cooking with Ease and Grace with Nathalie Dupree

For those of you with sweet tooth – Tartelette will make your mouth water – Vanilla, Salter Butter Caramel and Chocolate Mousse and a Giveaway –

Since we are all trying to eat healthy check out Lifting Revolution about Immune Boosting Food To Leave Colds out in the Cold!

and our own Home Ec101 – answers a question about  “Preheat or Not”

Shout out to Technology Users Group – No September Meeting; Richard Balls Photograhpy of Lauren & Graham Wedding; Dave’s Moulton blog – Thinking making it so; and Patrick’s Place… and The Eye – Ticking Clock

Question of the Day – from the Potter’s Family Blog – Can the devil work through anyone? I mean, can he work through someone in the church? Who is a Godly person?

Just want to remind all of you of our upcoming BLOGNIC ’09 – which Imabug has posted from his website and also on FB – since there was an overwhelming response as to when the date should be (all 3 responded) Oct 17th – Wannamaker Park, North Charleston was chosen! MARK YOUR CALENDAR for OCTOBER 17th @ WANNAMAKER PARK – bring family, friends and whomever you want.  I think it will be at the same spot as was from last year… hope to see ALL OF YOU there!

Thanks for coming by and let’s all meet up at BLOGNIC 09!! – as always you can find me here Filipino Friends

Hello again, it was just yesterday that I was in here….but that was then, this is now…

Our very own ex-pat David Moulton – “Taking the Piss” – quite enjoyable reading and I can totally relate!

Dark Sky Magazine – Thursday Flurry of Words – is always a great reading.

Firefighter Hourly – Columbia Need Public Support – we need to support all the firefighters, what would we do if there was truly an emergency and we don’t have the firefighters?

Chuckles theRooster – I know am moving…just don’t know where – I can relate to that, as the past few months I’ve been in that kinda limbo myself…

Uniquely Tea – Tea Country – Susan Stockwell has made a map of United Kingdom in honor of the passion that the english have for tea…

Let’s say a Happy Birthday to Jonathan Pierson – today is his day! Happy Birthday Jonathan!

Young and Free SC – revealed the Finalist for the first Young and Free Last Band Standing

There are a few more that I would like to give a shout out to – Imabug – Interesting Times; Home Ec101 – guest writer - Dr Alice of Feet First;  Pink Wallflower – has a Wedding this weekend; and The Bradburns – made it Home safely!

I hope that everyone has a wonderful weekend coming up.. and until then, you can find me at The Filipino Friends =)

Hello bloggers, I hope everyone had an enjoyable Labor Day weekend; its such a short week, that I am sure many of you are liking it – as it happens it my turn again!  To begin, I would like to say a big CONGRATULATIONS to Matthew, Heidi (many of you know her as @carolinadreamz) son for making the Eagle Scout Court of Honor!  Heidi has been busy preparing a dinner in his honor and I know that all of you will come and show support for her and her family and especially for Matt for receiving this honor.   A date will be posted soon once we all know the details and we hope to see many of you bloggers there!  As she mentioned, if any of you would like to receive a special invitation, please DM Heidi @carolinadreamz

Here’s a story that I think some of you already heard – Another Proud Moment for SC from Patrick’s Place; and Franko’s take on the action of  Joe Wilson – my only comment would be that if he’s that passionate about the healthcare reform, why not work with everyone involved and stop shouting/yelling and sending out wrong messages to the people!

Dark Sky – Thursday Flurry of Words

For today’s sketch is the Marsh View, Mt Pleasant – from Lowcountry Sketchbook

For those of you that love Cinnamon rolls, our very own fave homemaker – made some today and they looks YUM!

Disney is buying Marvel?! – read on to Afrogeek Mom and Dad

Audobon SC – found some new sightings today

For a bit of humor here’s a youtube blog from Patrick’s Place – Tilt!

I would like to send a SHOUT out to all of the Lowcountry Bloggers – we need your help in doing the round up for October, November – if any of you are interested, please DM @heathersolos or @dtennant and we greatly appreciate any time given. So, as for me, I am again yours truly – The Filipino Friends

Okay, its Thursday September 3rd and it was such a nice day today -finally got done with moving and getting things settled at the new place.   Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend and be safe out there!  Here we are again….to start off, lets check out The Column, Reloaded – regarding  N Korea’s actions – we should be aware…

Having Tea with Grandma, by Norman Rockwell – has some interesting info from Uniquely Tea

Here’s a question for you today - (Q) Are you satisfied with the American health care system as it applies to you personally or do you think that it needs an overhaul ? Please elaborate. – this is brought to you from Shadow of Diogenes

Dave Moulton’s explain the dangers of texting and driving.

Check out Lowcountry Sketchbook

Imabug mention that its time for another Blognic ’09 –

If you want to read about courage – Old Controller has a story that you all should read - might have to scroll down to “I Couldn’t Leave Them On Their Own’

For those of you that love pets – especially Pit Bull – I love Pit Bull!  Read New Hope Pit Bull Rescue – “Wish They All Could Be California Girls”

Hope everyone has a safe Labor Day weekend and as always, you can find me at The Filipino Friends

AHA! Here we are again, I have to apologize for being slacked last week.. I just totally forgot, but Dan came to the rescue!! So here I am and yup, I almost forgot so here we go….

Let’s start out with Dark Sky’s – Thursday Flurry of Words

And check out Hugging the coast, most popular for Food blogging, etc…

If you haven’t heard, Dan Brown has a new novel, check it out here

David Farrow blog about – How much is enough, Joe – great reading…

A local Real Estate realtor take on the recession on the new housing market

Home Ec101 answer a question - if I freeze eggs, will it be okay?

Chuck has posted a picture of him and his Mom with a Yard of Ale

I always enjoy ready Xark blog – but this should be interesting when he has a debate with some #tcots

Lastly, read Fridaville  How to Fight – the end of summer coming so near….

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and its almost (well, in a few days) end of Augusts the hottest and ending of summer…thanks for reading and you’ll find me here at The Filipino Friends =)