Dabo's Camp Tells Us He's the Coach

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As I was looking for pictures to put up tonight regarding the Clemson/Carolina game, I ran across Dabo Swinney's 2009 Football Camp website. Note... "2009."

Obviously, I'm not the greatest source to speak about this, but this is probably the best indication that I've seen, that Mr. Swinney has the job at Clemson.

On TV Saturday, it looked like Dabo Skywalker was slicing The Emporer with a big orange light saber. For more on this, I'll leave it to the pro's. >>Click Here For Article.

All I'm going to say is that at 7-5, the USC family is confused and reeling for answers. On the contrary, Clemson is 7-5 and ecstatic. Perhaps this signifies a turning point. I know it's not that easy, but still.

Congratulations Clemson fans. You have some real energy going into the '09 season.

Sharp Gregg Park Home Hits Market

Gregg Park; Best New Home Neighborhood in 29206

387 Alexander Circle boasts a whopping 3,726 sq.ft, and has 5 BR's with 3.1 baths.

This Forest Acres home features everything you would expect in a new house; Semi-open plan, hardwoods, ultra high ceilings, granite, stainless appliances, large master suite and a huge screened porch complete with a built-in hot tub. Nice!

Gregg Park is one of Columbia's newer "high end" neighborhoods (one of a very few). Located on popular Forest Drive, Gregg Park's location is about convenience. Within the popular Forest Acres, it's less than a minute from I-77 and less than 30 seconds from Trenholm Plaza (arguably Columbia's most successful retail centers). You read correctly.... Gregg Park is a stone's throw from Starbucks, The Fresh Market, Bonefish Grille and 5 Guys Burgers. Location?!

It's also worth mentioning that Gregg Park has a clubhouse, tennis courts and a huge pond that fisherman can paddle around day and night.

The home sits on a lot that's in the back of the neighborhood, which backs up to popular Shady Lane.

The home is offered for $574,900. At $154/ft., this home is listed below market value. Call/Email/Text to set up a visit.

Guns 'N' Roses; Axl Rose Returns

Chinese Democracy Is Finally Here.

Michael Jackson invented the "music video," and moved the body like we'd never seen before. Crockett and Tubs were the coolest characters on TV. Magic and Larry won hearts and championships in their "loin shorts," and Tyson acted as the world's soul ripper.

While everyone was wearing their "Members Only" jackets, the baddest ass oddest sounding voice in a generation was screaming at us from our car speakers and boom boxes. Guns and Roses arrived, and we loved it.

The lead singer had a voice like you'd here in a nightmare, while the lead guitar looked like the nightmare. All said, when they put it all together...they were the coolest music makers out there.

Forward almost two decades. The culprit that ruined the band (Axl Rose), has finally brought the G'n'R brand back with Chinese Democracy.

I hope it's a great album. Rolling Stone is said to have given a glowing review, while the New York Times had less than stellar things to write.

Good luck Axl. Maybe you can bring back the magic that you had in the 80's and 90's. Either way, it's about time.

Columbia's Updated Homes For Sale

>>Click Here; New Listings; Nov. 10 - 21, 2008

"Flip This House" Gets Flipped

Four Million Dollars; Not Bad Timing

Below is part of an article from The State, that speaks to the lawsuit Richard Davis won against the cable network A&E.

I'm not sure who's right or wrong here, but it seems to me that A&E got greedy with Mr. Davis's hit program, and decided to take the low road.

Richard Davis seems to be one of those fellows that can make things happen. I'm not saying this because he won a lawsuit. I'm giving him props for his ability to be able to "bob and weave" and "move and shake," to get in and out of a situation.

I'm not sure why the guy is compelling. Maybe it's because he doesn't seem like the sharpest tool in the shed, but still makes things happen. Maybe it was the way he made it look like anyone could turn a POS (piece of s&^%), into a desirable home in 5 days.

I have to admit, the show made Mr. Davis look like freegin MacGyver of flipping (you remember the guy who could make a hammock out of thumping a piece of Juicy Fruit hooked to a paper clip). The differnce between the two is that Davis had $50,000 worth of work, and a $7000 budget (or whatever).

Whatever happened to the Montelongo's and the other house Flippin' House teams?

I've certainly sold my share of "flips" around Columbia, which made the series even more fun to watch. FJ

The State; CHARLESTON — A federal jury awarded a South Carolina real estate investor more than $4 million Wednesday in a dispute over profits from the reality television show “Flip This House.”

Charleston jurors deliberated five hours before awarding the money to Richard C. Davis, who created the show and appeared on its first season, The (Charleston) Post and Courier reported.

Davis, who runs the Trademark Properties Inc. real estate firm on James Island, sued after he said the cable network broke an oral agreement to split profits from the show.

A federal jury awarded a South Carolina real estate investor Richard C. Davis more than $4 million Wednesday in a dispute over profits from the reality television show “Flip This House.”

Junior League's Preview Party Is Here

Two Days Left To Save On Tickets!

The ever popular Holiday Market Preview Party is about two weeks away. If you've been before, you know it's a great time and the official "kickoff" to the Christmas season in Columbia.

If you want to save a few bucks on tickets to the event, you need to purchase them before Nov. 15, 2008. Yes...that's Friday!

Whether you want to get discount pricing this week or pay at the door, I know I'll see most of you at the fairgrounds in a couple of weeks.

It's the "place to be" in early December. It's also everyone's best opportunity to support one of the (if not THE) hardest working, most philanthropic organizations in the midlands. I will certainly be there, and the now famous TEAMFRANKLIN wine cups (see above) will be floating around the building with pride.

The Holiday Market is the trademark event of The Junior League of Columbia. The hard working women of our community deserve our support the weekend of "The Market." Of all the fundraising opportunities in the midlands, this is my event of choice. Join me and support our Junior League.

I'll blog again as The Market approaches.

For info, go to http://www.jlcolumbia.org/?nd=holiday_market . Get your tickets now and save some $$$...

Columbia's Newest Residential Listings

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