Backroads

Abandoned filling station, SC   

I expect this was a lively gathering place in times past and it catches the eye of anyone traveling with a camera as we go by. I've seen many versions of the same shot taken by other travelers. If I recall correctly it is tiny little Pregnall, SC in Dorchester county.

It's the end of the weekend, kids. Boo. Since I tend to leave all my routine chores until the last minute it is time for me to kick into action.

Note: See that? I didn't talk about politics at all. Whew. 

Re-purposed gas stations

Tiger Lily Florist, 131 Spring St., Charleston, SC 

We have been doing quite well re-purposing vacant gas stations in Charleston lately. This one has been the Tiger Lily florist shop for years. There are articles on new uses for gas stations and lots of google images.

I am taking a break from the sadness of watching television news after this terrible shooting in Orlando. I am so sad for the victims and their families.

Abandoned Gas Station

Wentworth St., Charleston, S.C.

This sweet brick gas station on Wentworth St. has been abandoned as long as I remember. Does anyone know more about it? I've never noticed it for sale so there must be a reason but in theory it would make a cute little house. I'd love to see it fixed up and occupied.

Ohhh....I am having a hard time making myself go for my walk lately. I hit my favorite corner of my couch and don't want to budge, but I did it. I marched the King, Meeting, Broad St. loop in the dark. The more you learn, the more getting some exercise seems to be THE most important thing to do to stay healthy and I really enjoy being healthy. I sit on my tail too much of the day clicking away at my keyboard. I have to get out moving fast in the evening to make up for it. 

I stopped by Fish restaurant to return the giant French flag they loaned me to celebrate a French theme day in our hospital cafeteria. It was a big hit! They also gave me the contact info for a wandering accordionist who played French cafe music. Can you picture me trying to fold up this flag to return? Thanks to Randall Goldman and Jodie Battles for making our day so successful.

In other news, how am I supposed to make a black bean burrito with three cans of garbanzo beans and no black beans? What kind of a kitchen am I running around here. A pretty poor one.