Vacation Destination...Again

Once again the Lowcountry is thrust into the spotlight and once again we pride ourselves by being residents of this great place.  Who was voted #1 vacation destination in the US and #4 in the world?  Here's a hint - it's not Hilton Head, Savannah, Myrtle Beach, Asheville or even Paris.  It's us!  It's our wonderful neighbor and friend-Charleston. Here's a quote from the infamous Joe Riley, "To be recognized for the fourth consecutive year is truly a testament to Charleston's vibrant culture, genuine hospitality and wonderful people, who make it such a special place to both live and visit."

We could easily replace Summerville for Charleston into the above quote and it would make sense.  I believe Summerville has something to do with Charleston's intrigue, after all we are the birthplace of Sweet Tea and now the Lowcountry Trolley travels between Charleston and Summerville.  Our histories are intertwined and plus we have our own amazing history right here in Flowertown. Did you know we are the first Railroad town in the US? I learned that this week at the Dorchester Museum where Dr. West presented to a group of Chamber members.  Be proud Summerville residents b/c we are being recognized as pretty cool.

Summerville is only 30 minutes away from this view (maybe not the starfish)

What is Summerville to me?

     Summerville to me is Home!  Most folks probably do not get as connected as I do about where they live but I do and I think it's for a good reason.  My family moved here in 2006 from Pittsburgh, PA (go Steelers) but in 2008 we closed up our house and headed back north for a few months because I needed a double-lung transplant. I was born with Cystic Fibrosis and after 32 years of lung infections my "puffers" were only working at 18%.  Somewhere in my pictures at home I am riding my motorcycle with oxygen attached.  Boy did I get some funny looks. December 23,2008 I got my new lungs from Roy (who sadly passed away that night but was an organ donor).  Unfortunately, it was not smooth sailing but after 60 days I was released from the hospital and allowed to return to my parents home to start a long recovery.  April of 2009 I was given permission to return "home" (Summerville) where we still live today and am grateful every morning to see the sun, hear by daughter laugh, see my wife smile and continue living life to the fullest.                                                                                                                                                          

If you are not an organ donor please educate yourself and consider being one.  Here is a site for more information. http://www.lifepoint-sc.org/

Life in Summerville

This site is for all of us who live in Summerville, SC (aka - Flowertown), visit Summerville  (aka-tourists) or those that will eventually live in Summerville (aka - future residents - see the real estate page).  If you live here you know how great our "small" town is. I say "small" because if you drive down Main Street, Dorchester Rd. or Rte. 165 you know the traffic does not seem "small."  You also know that there is a lot going on around our town and keeping you in the loop is one of my goals.  As a resident of almost 10 years I like to stay connected and therefore will keep you also.  Check back often because I'll be adding stories, interesting things about the town, my restaurant experiences, community events, town council updates, real estate and other topics that are relevant to us Azalea townees.  Join me in this story board as I share life with you and vice-versa.

Azalea Park - Summerville, SC