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09-05-2011, 04:31 AM

#61

arimuse

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Originally Posted by vickimc

Hi, I live in Orangeburg SC, but grew up in the lowcountry... Varnville. Went to college in Charleston.

Varnville! I live in Hampton! (but- am not from here, we moved here about 15 yrs ago now, so we're still just those Yankees -lol) sharet

09-05-2011, 07:23 AM

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libthekwltr

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Welcome from up the coast, a little north of you -- Pawleys Island. I hear there's a great quilt shop in Summerville -- can't remember the name of it, but it's something like People, Places and Quilts?? (That's probably not it at all -- my memory is not so pristine). Anyway...glad you're here. I've found a wealth of information, have gained lots of ideas for future projects (so many ideas, so little time) and love looking at the photos that members submit. Enjoy!

09-05-2011, 10:58 AM

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jo-sews

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There is a great quilt shop in Summerville called People, Places, and Quilts. Take a day trip (not far from Pawley's Is). It will be worth your time.

09-05-2011, 10:59 AM

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Once you can pronounce Ya"all correctly....you are no longer considered Yankee.

09-05-2011, 11:07 AM

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forgot to tell you we have a quilt shop in Orangeburg now. A Stitch N Time, again. great new shop.. please support so they will stay in business. thanks. vicki

09-05-2011, 12:21 PM

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Welcome from Kansas

09-05-2011, 01:14 PM

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arimuse

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Originally Posted by jo-sews

Once you can pronounce Ya"all correctly....you are no longer considered Yankee.

well, y'all has replaced you guys in most sentences. When I got my first FT job down the road in Early Branch, first day, a girl ran into my office all excited cus "iz own an ah mashed an mashed the naob an it jez wown cut off! hep me"
I just stared at her and turned to the lead and asked her to translate. I'd only been here maybe 18 months. When it was the end of a long hard day the floor may as well been speaking Greek as English.
Now, a yr ago I was in a quilting group and people around me were talking in small bunches and I could hear bits and pieces of conversation, as I worked on own stuff, and suddenly it came to me at least 1 lady was speaking Gullah and I could understand most of it!
Thats acclimation! That, and getting used to the temps/humidity down here. First yr we were here I thought I would die from the heat as early as April (Buffalo, NY /WNY is not known for mild winters- )then, coming home on a Sat AM of work i thought I was a little warm, but glad I wore jeans that morning, and going thru town I saw a temp /clock and it was 103* out! so I knew I had found my stride. Now, I think it starts to get too cold when the temps drop under 60!
Also, I recognize the foods, lol - I know what "meat n three" means, and my most favorite favorite part of the Watermelon Festival is the Taste of Hampton. (also the dance downtown, I love Beach Music but dont shag :( )sharet

09-05-2011, 04:34 PM

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jo-sews

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I did stop at the quilt shop in Orangeburg once (with hubster sitting in the car) just to look for a second. Need to get back up there. Thanks for reminding me.