Chilly Night-Warm Hearts

South Carolina is full of "Historical" Towns. There is a lot of pride in their history and traditions, many of which are still practiced. MJ and Willie enjoyed a night of "Family Fun" in one such town, Fountain Inn.  

 



This is the scene of the great date

 

CEO and president of the Chamber of Commerce was the ambassador of the Family Night. He knew he had MJ in his pocket from the very beginning

 

MJ recognized these folks right away! She remembers seeing them on the Steve Wilkos show in November 2013! I sure hope they reconcile with Granny one day.

 

MJ is sitting pretty on Mr. Squarepants' nose

MJ is cool as a cucumber riding on Larry the
Cucumber.

 

Pooh literally had MJ in the palm of his hand.

 

I think there is some kind of rule in South Carolina that you MUST have funnel cakes at every fair and function

OK, so what are the Oreo's for?

Ever hear of fried Oreo cookies?

Nothing like a romantic horse and buggy ride...sigh!

 Or the excitement of a carousel ride...giddy-up! (turn down sound...very loud!)

Just because it takes a teacher to appreciate a teacher :-)

I don't know...because he is so beautiful I guess! lol

Set next to the outdoor activities is this center.

 

MJ had to get a little closer to that gingerbread man to make sure he wasn't another dessert
 

A tribute to the original inhabitants in this area

Many Cherokees lived in the "upstate" area of South Carolina  



This display memorialized one of the first store owners in Fountain Inn...he owned a "meat shop" and lots of land when it was extremely cheap

 

Peg Leg Bates was known all over the world for tap dancing with just one leg!  He hailed from Fountain Inn.



Peg Leg Bates never let losing his leg stop him from dancing! Here, is his first wooden leg he used .

 

These are real cotton balls just as they grow in the field

Tools and other items from history

Is that a tiny gift
Santa is holding with care?

 

Awww it is MJ!

MJ's bio said she loved Christmas and knows in her heart that Santa is REAL! Oh well, I guess there is no argument here!

 

Taking a little time getting to know one another better.

 



PEACE!

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"Sole-mates?"

While Maria went back to look at and maybe find few things from the boutique to surprise MJ, MJ makes a find of her own...His name is Willie and the owner of the shoe store at the mall.



MJ: Excuse me do you have this is in a size eight?

Willie: Why, yes we do!



Willie: Here let me take that.

Willie: Is that an Australian accent I hear?
MJ:  Yes, it is! (giggle)
 Willie: Well g'day mate! Does this mean the shrimp is on the barbie?
MJ: giggle
Willie: I am sorry, that is all I can think of when I hear, Australia (lol)
MJ: Don't worry I get it all of the time.
Willie: So are you enjoying...

Carmen: WILLIE! Oh my goodness, it has been such a long time! I see you have met my friend MJ!
Willie: Yes, I have. Now that I know she is a friend of yours maybe she can become a friend of mine too!

Carmen: Now you know why we call you silly Willie! (lol) Come here and give me a hug. It is so wonderful to see you!

Later that day

Carmen: I am so glad we ran into Willie...he is such a sweet guy.

MJ: He does seem nice, but I am not sure I want to accept his invitation for a date. I have met so many men on this trip.

Carmen: Go, you will have fun...I promise you. 

To be continued... 

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