I think I may take my son to the Pee Dee Deer Classic. We are not a hunting family really, but it sounds like there are some things out there that he would have fun checking out. I know Mr. Flossip would enjoy it as well. Plus, its free for kids and it is inside. With Air Conditioning. Enough said. (I would probably go check out the wonderful world of knitting toilet seat covers if it meant I could stay inside today.)

From the Civic Center Website:
The long awaited 17th Annual Pee Dee Deer Classic is finally here! Join us July 30 – August 1, 2010 for South Carolinas largest Deer Hunting Show!
Buckmaster Big Buck Scoring
Come See the projected new world record: The KING BUCK
Archery Tournament
Steve Scruggs Snakes Alive Show

Featuring: Hunting, Guns, Archery, ATVs, Sporting Goods, Outfitters, Camo, Knives, Taxidermy, Truck Conversions, Tree Stands, Trucks, Boats and More!

Do not miss the BIG EVENT for Outdoor Enthusiasts!

July 30 – August 1
Friday 4pm-9pm
Saturday 9am-7pm
Sunday 10am-6pm

Admission at the door:
Adults $8.00
Children 7-12 $3.00
Children 6 & under Free
!!Free Parking!!

Looking to become a vendor? Book your space today! Call Spotlight Promotions, Mike Johnson at 843-841-6031

The Noveaux Honkies! (Seriously, how awesome is that name?)

Florence After Five is tomorrow night July 30, 2010. Florence After Five welcomes home local talent Rebecca Dawkins and her band, The Nouveaux Honkies as they kick off a month long tour starting right here in Florence with two shows and extending up the coast and into the northeastern US. You should really listen to their music even if you can’t come by clicking this site. (You can also listen so you can sing along tomorrow night.) I am currently listening to “Your Twin.” I love their sound– it is a nice combination of country, blues, and rock.

This month’s concert sponsor is Pee Dee Electric Cooperative. Darlington Motor Speedway will be hosting a drawing for two tickets to the Too Tough to Tame 200 coming August 14th.

The After Party will be at Apple Annies after Florence After Five for another dose of the Nouveaux Honkies along with various craft and/or import beer giveaways and specials by Crown Beverages.

(Special thanks to Tim Norwood and Victor’s Bistro for another successful season thus far.)

(I am Flossip and I have a deep love for writing in parentheses. You can follow me on twitter for even more information. )

mellow mushroom coming soon to an old shoneys near you:

Last week’s dream house was more traditional and in the center of town. (Same rules apply: This is my selection, I get no endorsement from any realtors (I doubt they are reading this website), and Burt Jordan is the website I use because I can search by neighborhood (Hint to other realtors, that ROCKS.)).

Before I get to the dream house… what the heck is up with this listing? Have a lovely algae infested pool with your house?! I guess that is a flipper’s dream house though.

Dream house of the week is tough because I am really dreaming about being ON the lake in Forest Lake. Not across from the lake or down the street from the lake, but ON the lake. So I really only see two options in Forest Lake proper: Option one and option two. Option 3 is across the street from the lake but is just so ME. I just worry that as I sit on my front porch and stare at the lake I would be coveting my neighbors ON the lake… which is just a bad idea. I would hate to be on some version of “Snapped” because I could no longer take it that I had to LOOK at the lake every day and not be able to be on the lake. I would have to have parties in the front yard… and well, that would not work either. It really is a great house though. I would even buy it with the furniture that is inside, since I am buying all of this with my imaginary money.

Since I need to be on the lake I will choose this one though:

I don’t love the garage on the front of the house, but in living on the water the front of the house is technically the back, right? (Note to TeamGinfrida: Please don’t pay attention to my grammar today.)(That applies to my 8th grade English teacher as well, wherever she is now.) They need to paint that turquoise room to help it sell, but that is an easy fix.

Which one of the three would you choose?

My review of “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.” is in today’s Eight Days a Week by the Morning News! You can read the article here.

Squee!

Tonight is a big night out at the Redwolves game. The Redwolves will be playing the Columbia Blowfish. There will be a team Photo Giveaway to First 400 Fans. Eagle 92.9 $1 Beverages and Wings. Best Buy “Price Is Right” Contest: Sponsored by: Print Image Solution.

As an aside, why is the Columbia team called the “Blowfish”? Are there any blowfish in Columbia? They don’t even have an aquarium. Don’t blowfish live in salt water? Anyway.

The added bonus for tonight is that is also the annual Young Professionals 4th Annual Family Picnic and Social from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, sponsored by HillSouth. Tailgate in the shade with tents compliments of Bravo! Event and Party Rentals, and enjoy some ice-cold beverages, courtesy of Wachovia and Boylan Soda. We’ll also provide free hot dogs* and chips, free RedWolves tickets to our first 80 attendees, a Crown Beverages “summer beer sampling” exhibit and a FREE DROID INCREDIBLE phone – one of the hottest new smart phones on the market!

Kids are welcome! For your children, Jumpin’ Inflatables is providing an inflatable jumpy house and Homer the Florence RedWolf will be available for pictures and autographs! Also, we encourage you to stay for the RedWolves game immediately following our social. The Florence RedWolves will be playing the Columbia Blowfish, one of their heated rivals in the Coastal Plains League. (If you think you meet the definition of “young” and “professional” you are welcome.)

I love to look through the real estate listings and choose new house. It kind of drives Mr. Flossip NUTS. I can’t help it, it is in my blood. My mother used to flip houses before it was cool. I am going to start picking a dream house every week and that gives me justification for constantly searching. Mind you– in real life price would be a concern. In this exercise? Price is NOT a concern.

Current favorite is listed here.

Bonuses: It is in Forest Hills. I like older neighborhoods, and this house looks like it doesn’t need a lot of work. It also has 3 full bathrooms and a half bath. I like bathrooms. I think everyone deserves their own. Look at the windows over the doors in the den. LOVE them. LOVE.

(Disclaimer: I have no affiliation with this house or the listing Realtor or Burt Jordan. I use Burt Jordan because you can search by neighborhood and at this point in my life I know which neighborhoods I want to live in.)

(Also, I need to be a stager. You need to change the lamps in the kitchen and those black chairs. Take a picture on a sunny day, not a dreary one. The dining room picture needs help as well.)

Thanks for your feedback!

Summer is always a little slow in Florence, but there is still plenty to do around town. Here are a few things going on:

Hope Health has a function on Thursday night:
Thursday · 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Location Art Gallery Trail (Old Kimbrells Building)
135 South Dargan Street
Florence, SC
Come out and enjoy a great time with friends, Food and beverages. No charge but donations are greatly welcome. Music by Jebb Mac (Folk Hop Band) And Lee Summerville

Also on Thursday night is the Young Professionals 4th Annual Picnic and Family Festival:

Come celebrate the Young Professionals 4th Annual Family Picnic and Social at the Florence RedWolves stadium (American Legion Field) on Thursday, July 22, at from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, sponsored by HillSouth. Tailgate in the shade with tents compliments of Bravo! Event and Party Rentals, and enjoy some ice-cold beverages, courtesy of Wachovia and Boylan Soda. We’ll also provide free hot dogs* and chips, free RedWolves tickets to our first 80 attendees, and a FREE DROID INCREDIBLE phone – one of the hottest new smart phones on the market!

Kids are welcome! For your children, Jumpin’ Inflatables is providing an inflatable jumpy house and Homer the Florence RedWolf will be available for pictures and autographs! Also, we encourage you to stay for the RedWolves game immediately following our social. The Florence RedWolves will be playing the Columbia Blowfish, one of their heated rivals in the Coastal Plains League.

Come and support the RedWolves, HillSouth and our event sponsors next Thursday, July 22, 2010. You don’t want to miss out on the excitement!

*Grilling made possible by Battle Gas, LP

Also, the last weekend of Alice and Wonderland, Jr. will be at the Florence Little Theater. The crowds are coming away VERY impressed! I was impressed and you can read more about my thoughts in the Morning News on Friday!

I know I keep telling you about Alice in Wonderland, Jr. (fun for kids and adults), but I forgot to mention one little, tiny detail….

shhhh……

**Flossip whispering***

The Director? Is famous.

I KNOW, RIGHT?!

Robinson Royce is the director. He has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Set Decorators Society of America.
His work listed on IMDB is quite diverse.

You should never underestimate the power of community theater! I will be at the show on Saturday night, look for my blue hat!