|
For years, Charleston has talked about building an Aquarium, and finally one has been built.
I suppose it's something, at least, after nearly 20 years of hand-wringing on the subject. If you...
For years, Charleston has talked about building an Aquarium, and finally one has been built.
I suppose it's something, at least, after nearly 20 years of hand-wringing on the subject. If you build it, they will come--or will they?
Admission to the aquarium is very expensive for the lack of exhibits there are.
Charleston has always been faced with the problem of struggling between being a small town and being a small town that tries to act bigger than it is. The Aquarium, in my opinion, is the biggest example of this.
There is so much aquatic life around the Charleston area that should be featured in this multi-million dollar paperweight, but isn't. Empty tanks, empty wings, empty rooms. Very disappointing to spend $11 a person to go in and find that even if you walk very, very slowly you'll have seen all of the exhibits in less than 40 minutes.
At least it's something.
Beware of the 'outdoor' area where the birds have free reign. They will try to eat the buttons off of your shirt and the earrings out of your ears. I overheard one kid telling his family that when his class went to the aquarium the week before, they fed that particular bird the erasers off of their pencils. I don't think that's a good thing.
And the people who man the 'touch tank' are very snotty and won't let adults touch the animals, only kids. So walk on your knees and pretend to be a child and perhaps that is the only way you'll be allowed to hold a horse-shoe crab.
Hide
|
|
Hungryneck is found right after you cross over the Cooper River Bridges and head into Mt. Pleasant.
If you decide to go to Hungryneck, make sure that you have at least an hour or to MINIMUM to...
Hungryneck is found right after you cross over the Cooper River Bridges and head into Mt. Pleasant.
If you decide to go to Hungryneck, make sure that you have at least an hour or to MINIMUM to spend walking through the various booths and aisles. Little treasures are tucked away here and there, so spend time rooting around in boxes and trunks.
Everything under the sun can be found here--jewelry, clothing, household goods, toys, lamps, pictures, magazines, house fixtures.
You can get some super great deals as well. I cannot stress how large of an antique mall this is. You'll get to a point and think "Oh, I've seen all the store" and then look to your right and realize there's a whole 'nother wing that you didn't even see before....
Take your time, look around, and be amazed at the goodies you can find here!
Hide
|
|
In an old barn on the way to Sullivans Island, you will find Linda Page's Theives Market. Two stories plus an outbuilding chock full of all the useless things you never knew you needed until you see...
In an old barn on the way to Sullivans Island, you will find Linda Page's Theives Market. Two stories plus an outbuilding chock full of all the useless things you never knew you needed until you see them.
There are furniture auctions here, and they have a very large selection of antique furniture. That's great if it's your thing...I prefer the other part of the barn, where nick-nacks and junk fill the room from floor to ceiling. We've gotten so many great finds from Page's Theives Market and every time you go back you'll definitey find something different. If you see something you like, BUY IT THEN---chances are it will be gone if you go back.
Also, there are alot of free-roaming geese on the property. I don't know how they avoid being run over by traffic, but they do. There's cats that live inside the antique store as well. Beware---if you open a trunk that contains blankets for sale and start digging around, you may end up with a kitty in your hand who was snuggling and snoozing at the bottom of the trunk.
Hide
|
|
It came to pass that one summer our apartment was just infested with fleas and we could not control the problem. Our cats were being eaten alive and WE were being eaten alive.
After getting...
It came to pass that one summer our apartment was just infested with fleas and we could not control the problem. Our cats were being eaten alive and WE were being eaten alive.
After getting horrendous estimates from such mega-exterminator companies like Terminix and Orkin, we called The Bug Dude and was given a very reasonable rate for him to come out and spray our place.
I enjoy supporting local business owners and it's people like The Bug Dude that really makes it worth your effort. He was much cheaper and much more personable than I could have expected with any major corporations. He even called us a few weeks after he treated our house to make sure everything was okay. Boy was it ever!!! He only had to make one trip---the "Big" companies told me that they'd have to make a minimum of TWO trips to exterminate----why? For the extra money, that's why!
Hide
|
|
I was lucky enough to live about 2 blocks away from 52.5 when I lived in Charleston. It is THE place to go for out-of-the-mainstream music and videos.
They have video sales, but also a HUGE video...
I was lucky enough to live about 2 blocks away from 52.5 when I lived in Charleston. It is THE place to go for out-of-the-mainstream music and videos.
They have video sales, but also a HUGE video & DVD rental section as well. Looking for a film that is so obscure that only 4 other people have seen it? Look no further than 52.5.
Don't know WHAT you want to rent? Take an hour of your time and just browse the aisles. From early talkies & silent films, to 1950's Cheese-Fest Sci-Fi, to 1960's Drug-Enduced Acid Flicks and EVERYTHING inbetween, 52.5 has what you're looking for.
Their staff is cool, but not pretentious. They have every right to be, though, because they work at one of the few remaining non-corporate music & video stores left in Charleston. When you walk into 52.5, remember that this is what Charleston used to be like 15 years ago, before GAP and Banana Republic and Books-A-Million moved in and made all the locally owned bohemian shops close down.
Hide
|
|
The BEST thing about the Seattle Art Museum is the Hammering Man statue out front.
The WORST thing about the Seattle Art Museum is the Seattle Art Museum.
Whenever I go there, I feel like it's...
The BEST thing about the Seattle Art Museum is the Hammering Man statue out front.
The WORST thing about the Seattle Art Museum is the Seattle Art Museum.
Whenever I go there, I feel like it's trying to be one of the large European galleries, a la The Van Gogh Museum, etc. But it's not, and fails miserably.
Many of the spaces are empty and just because something is made by a local artist doesn' t make it "art".
The whole space is just devoid of feeling. You don't know what to expect and you get a mish-mosh of some good, some horrid examples of artwork.
Perhaps if they had a bit more focus, or at least tried to create a theme or general environment, the museum as a whole would work better. As it stands, I say don't waste your money on this if you're looking for a Seattle tourist attraction.
One good thing, though, is that the first Thursday of each month gives free admission to all art galleries in the city. So if you have to go, at least go when you don't have to pay to get in.
Hide
|
|
Carrot's
Category:
Tobacco Products
609 Fruitvale Blvd
Yakima, Washington 98902
(509) 248-3529
Looking for interesting Smoking equipment, I was referred by a friend to visit Carrot's, which I suppose is Yakima's answer to a head-shop.
The store itself is small, but has a very large...
Looking for interesting Smoking equipment, I was referred by a friend to visit Carrot's, which I suppose is Yakima's answer to a head-shop.
The store itself is small, but has a very large collection of glass and acrylic water pipes, as well as a large collection of smaller glass and acrylic pipes. Their prices are great, and you can get a 12 inch tall acrylic water pipe including stem and bowl for about $13. I think the glass pipes start at $25.
They have a selection of incense and cigarettes as well.
The only inconveneince is that they take CASH ONLY. No checks, no credit, no debit. This wasn't so much of a problem for me as it may be for other people, because I went in, made my selection, then just went down the street and withdrew some cash from my bank and then went back to purchase my item. I don't know if they do this to cut back on their losses due to fraud, or to make it impossible for customers to be identified based on checks and credit card receipts---either way, their selection is big enough to overlook this minor inconvenience.
Their staff is super friendly and I had a very nice chat with the young lady behind the counter.
Hide
|
|
The store is always in disarray and it really stinks in there.
Not a huge selection for Goodwill. Perhaps I've been tainted by the huge Goodwills in Seattle that have outstanding selection and...
The store is always in disarray and it really stinks in there.
Not a huge selection for Goodwill. Perhaps I've been tainted by the huge Goodwills in Seattle that have outstanding selection and staff.
There's not alot of great finds here. If you buy clothes from this Goodwill, it is IMPERATIVE that you wash the clothes before you wear them. I'm sure that they wash the clothes before putting them on the racks, but some grimy people touch those clothes and they kind of smell once you get them home.
Hide
|
|
I've been to many colleges but YVCC Is the best. The campus is small and the class sizes are small and you really get to know your classmates and your instructor.
I'm in the nursing program and...
I've been to many colleges but YVCC Is the best. The campus is small and the class sizes are small and you really get to know your classmates and your instructor.
I'm in the nursing program and the instructors for the nursing program are even better. There's no reason to go to ICN for nursing across the street when you can get a better education for a fraction of the time and money at YVCC
Hide
|
|
Don't call up beforehand and let them know you're coming---that gives them a chance to clean up and act right.
Stop by at 6am when the residents are just being woken up. STop by around 3 when...
Don't call up beforehand and let them know you're coming---that gives them a chance to clean up and act right.
Stop by at 6am when the residents are just being woken up. STop by around 3 when things are just settling down after lunch.
Talk to the residents and the staff. Find out what kind of food is served, and what that particular nursing home does as far as extra-cirrucular activities for the residents.
Garden Village is one of the nicer nursing homes in Yakima. Go here first, and compare what you see elsewehre to Garden Village. You'll be amazed at the difference that's out there.
Hide
|