Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC
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2001 Comments
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Below is an archive of comments prior to 1/2002

My wife and I have been visiting Charleston every year for the last 10 years. One of our favorite stops was Mike Calder's on King Street. Recent info says that the former "Himself" now has a new establishment in Mt. Pleasant....does anyone know if Mike's new place has a web site or e-mail address? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
-- Chris Linck, Chief BTN 2 EGFD ( n2neh@arrl.net ) - 12/19/2001

A little help, please. We are interested in the Charleston spring garden tour for '02 where tickets are required for admittance to private home gardens. How/where can I get info now for the coming event and get tickets now.
-- Jim ( jlaf70503@yahoo.com ) - 11/08/2001

We had the misfortune of spending $72 for the candlelight tour of homes (making a special visit from florida to attend). What a disappointment. Restoration does not mean slapping many coats of white paint on rotting wood. There was only one nice house (out of 7). The one owned by the architect was a fire trap and i would be embarrassed to let anyone know i lived in it. Almost all those around us were saying how disappointing the tour was and one lady said she was embarrassed to say that she lived in charleston and that it had been nice last year. What a disappointment!!!
-- BARBARA ANDERSON ( VEEANDBARB@AOL.COM ) - 11/02/2001

I am looking for a romantic place to spend my honeymoon. I have heard so many wonderful stories about Charleston and I would love to go. If anyone has any suggestions about the best places to stay that offers the best of the beach and the historic areas I would love to here from you!
-- Jennifer ( jen_20@msn.com ) - 10/15/2001

We will be staying at wild dunes resort on aug13th 2001 this year and will visit charleston s.c. can you send us places to visit for the week were here please. thank you
-- gloria & jim yeazel ( gloria_yeazel@hotmail.com ) - 07/05/2001

My fiance' and I are planning to get married next summer (June 2002) on the Isle of Palms. We want a beach wedding and were hoping that someone might know of a great beach house for us to rent for the week. Also, any recommendation of florists, DJs, or wedding cake specialists from recent brides of the area would be greatly appreciated.
-- Abby ( missabby44@yahoo.com ) - 06/21/2002

My family and I go to Charleston every summer for vacation. We have been going for about 8 summers now and we have been just about every where in the Charleston area. We are getting ready to visit again in July 7-14, 2001! Can't wait! Anyway, we stay on the Isle of Palms in a condo on the beach and it is wonderful. I love it and the beach is very nice. Some restaurants that we always eat at when we are there and we love are The Trawler, A.W. Shucks, Hymans, Tommy Condons, and there are some more but those are what really like. We usually go to Hymans for lunch. I think our most favorite place to go is to the market on Market St. or all of the shops on King St. The shops include Abercrombie & Fitch, Victoria Secret, and a bunch of other shops. It isn't real expensive either. At the market I love the jewelry. It is so pretty and so inexpensive. recommend that you go there but it is only open during the day time. There are so many wonderful things to do in Charleston that I can't even tell them all to you there are so many. Here are a few things that may interest for the
-- Natasha ( beachbabe4u01@yahoo.com ) - 06/11/2001

We come to charleston every year and stay on folly beach.i like the east side of the island.we eat on the island at the sea shell resturant,which is located on center street.the service and food is great and along with the price.went on a boat charter to the morris island lighthose,and this is a must.if you like shelling,go to morris island and start picking.the name of the charter is island hoppers and you like crafts the toll booth is located on folly road right down from the beach.they have all the crafts from local people.i love the island so much we plan on moving some time in the near future.
-- mike and cathy smith ( mikes3216@aol.com ) - 06/06/2001

I am moving to Charleston for 3 months for an internship and I am looking for a one bedroom furnished apartment or efficiency with a short term lease . Please Help!!!!!
-- Hollie Brown ( hollyabrown20001@cs.com ) - 06/05/2001

Does any one know if the Goodwin Group (Virginia Goodwin) is still weaving authentic reproduction coverlets? How do I find them? 
-- Lucinda Anderson ( landerson@lakecountryschool.org ) - 05/16/2001

My husband and I are former residents of the "prettiest city on earth" and even though it has been nearly 20 years since we left there I still have a very special place in my heart for this beautiful and historic city. Because of our budget we have not been able to return there at all but I am hoping that sometime this year we will be able to return for at least a couple of weeks I would like to in the meantime be able to e-mail with present residents and keep up more of the goings-on in my city, my hometown(in my heart) of Charleston. I would also like to be able to buy some memorabilia and art available of and about the city! Hi to everyone in this beautiful city! 
-- Libby and Charlie ( Schmidt-cschmidt13@juno.com ) 05/11/2001

We plan on going to Charlston for the Spoleto Festival from June 2nd to June 4th. Any suggestions on a place to stay for two people for less than $80 a night?
-- Anthony and Juanita DeJoseph ( adj1@aol.com ) - 05/16/2001 

I need some of the best Restraunts in Charleston South Carolina!!! i need them by Wednesday!
-- Maggie ( kick_bootie23@hotmail.com ) 04/16/2001

Let me begin by saying I love Charleston. My husband and I first visited there in 1996, before we were married and returned in 1997 on our honeymoon, and have visited every year since. We never have enough time, always leave looking forward to our next visit. My daughter and I visited last June (2000), it was her first time there and she enjoyed it very much. We visited Magnolia Gardens and Plantation and the Audubon Swamp Garden. I highly recommend it. I have been fortunate to be able to visit several times with friends and am returning next week (Easter weekend) for three days. I also recommend a visit to the Charleston Museum. And for civil war buffs a visit to Magnolia Cemetery is a must. If you are into the night life, there is a very nice martini and cigar bar upstairs from the Tinderbox tobacco shop. I also highly recommend a night out at Momma's Blues Palace for you blues fans. You do have to be in the mood for a party though, because Momma and her husband Dupree are a party couple. Dupree knows how to play the blues guitar and Momma can belt out a tune like you wouldn't believe. There son Jojo is a master of the harmonica. They are located on John St. near the Museum. I also recommend Hyman's for the best seafood around. And a sunset cruise on the Schooner Pride is a very enjoyable way to spend an evening. I can't wait to get back next week. It is always a fun event. 
-- Ramona Hovey (RamonaHovey1@aol.com) 4/7/01

My wife and I are likely moving to the Charleston area in early May, 2001. We'd love to find an inexpensive apartment/house near or on the water and/or beach, perhaps a 1-2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath that will accept two clean, adult cats. We're hoping to find something that's perhaps attached to a house or private owner's property, that's not necessarily in an apartment complex, that a personal owner has, etc., hopefully in the $500-$650 per month range. I know we may be dreaming to hope to find something like that, but I thought I'd check around to see if anyone knew of someone with a place like this. We'd even consider a short-term lease at someone's vacation rental or somewhere if the price were low enough. Please e-mail me at eiszoe@hotmail.com if you can help. Thanks!
-- John Michalak (eiszoe@hotmail.com) -- 3/19/01

Is there a bluegrass festival this year at Cypress Gardens, near Charleston. SC Last year it was in April when the azaleas were in bloom. the music in the swamp garden was great. 
-- Bill (wwoolsey @home.com) -- 3/17/01

My fiance and I are planning to honeymoon in Charleston. We're having trouble deciding whether to stay in the downtown area or near the beach. Is better to stay at the beach and travel into town or is it better to stay in town and travel to the beach? Any recommendations for a secluded honeymoon spot? Thanks!
-- Tracy D (rdubosar@erols.com) -- 3/15/01

I am going to Charleston to go deep sea fishing. i need to know where to go and how to make reservations. the name of the boat is thunder Star and it is off of shem creek. thank you. 
-- Demitrus Fletcher (deesnuts31@hotmail.com) 3/8/2001

I am 39 and been going to Charleston (Kiawah) every year since I was 25 and could not afford the more expensive places to eat at first, I found Cappy's about 5 or 6 years ago and after trying all types of restaurants in the Charleston area I have found Cappy's to be most consistently excellent restaurant in the Charleston area at any price. The blackened prime rib is outstanding as is the selection of seafood. On Johns Island off of Maybank Hwy it is worth locating. Cappy's is very reasonably priced compared to many of the tourist oriented places in the area and the atmosphere is casual enough to have a great time while enjoying very good food. 
-- Mark-Chicago 02/24/2001

To anyone who plans on visiting the Charleston area check out this place it is called dukes bbq its on highway 76 in Summerville grate food and reasonable prices I highly recommend it also in West Ashley there is a very romantic restaurant called California Dreaming they have some of the best food in town not to bad in price .it is on the Ashley river.
Candy S. (stars144@home.com) 1/31/2001

I am interested in finding a reasonable but romantic place to stay for a honeymoon (after May 26,2001). Any suggestions will be helpful.
-- Ashley (iluvdolphins0793@aol.com) 1/19/2001

Couldn't remember the name of the small place we stopped across the street from Studybackers. Something like Bahama Joe's, whatever. Very close to Broadway at the Beach. Also - can't find address of Overtime Sports cafe. Thank you. 
-- Bill Hayes (bhayes@mciu.org) 1/18/2001

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