‘Fun’ Archives
Tail-Gating as a Sport of Its Own »
Each year the fall, millions of Americans are filled with excitement for full-blown football season. The promise o f a championship, a stand out player or a magical game brings fans to stadiums far and wide to be part of the thrill of the game. As the leaves change hue, the competition begins for many of us. Yet long before the [...]
Playing the South’s Finest Courses »
South Carolina--Golfer's Paradise Myrtle Beach is known for being the golf vacation capital of the United States, and no season is a better time to play than the fall. The weather is great, averaging temperatures in the mid 70’s, hotel rates are reduced drastically from the inflated summer rates, and the greens are in great [...]
A Cat’s Tale… »
the myth – the history According to legend, in Lincolnshire, Great Britain, in the 1560s, a father and son were frightened one dark night by a small creature running across their path. They threw stones at the animal. They then noticed an injured cat limping into the house of a woman who had been suspected of being [...]
The Lion Slept at Myrtle Beach »
What should have been a loud roar this past weekend in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina was drastically reduced to little more than a soft purr. The roar—the rumble—of Harleys, an annual tradition here every fall, were substantially and noticeably muffled all weekend. Those of you who did not have the opportunity to read my last posting may [...]
Boo at the Zoo and other Halloween Events »
Being a father who loves the Halloween season, I have recently found myself researching interesting Halloween haunts that aren’t too haunted for my two year old. I have recently discovered a national event that, for most locations, spans the weekends of October. The events are called Boo at the Zoo. I will give you one guess as to where you can [...]
Pick A Peck of Pumpkins »
There’s no doubt about it, fall is now officially upon us. This makes finding unique things to do with the whole family a little tricky because the weather starts to become a major factor, at least here in the Northeast. But have no fear; there are plenty of things to do if you’re looking for it. Fortunately for you all, I am. This season [...]
The Pilgrims are Coming to Myrtle Beach! »
Well, summer is officially over. It is October 2nd and fall is here. At Myrtle Beach you know fall is here because the weather calms some, there are a lot fewer people on the beach, and it starts to get dark a whole lot earlier. The beginning of October traditionally brings more fishermen and golfers to the area. It is also the time [...]
