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Folly Beach info/one stop shopping

tridude - 3-12-2008 at 09:03 AM

driving directions, rooms, camping, and restaurants. One stop shopping if you will. Hope to see you there!

driving north to Charleston from Jax area........................
http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=m&lat=31.567345&lon=-80.8...

driving south from Raleigh, NC area........................
http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=m&lat=34.067702&lon=-80.1...

driving south from Charlotte, NC area.................
http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=m&lat=33.935431&lon=-80.5...

driving southeast from Atlanta area..............
http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=m&lat=33.33252&lon=-82.16...

Flying into Charleston International, renting a vehicle...........
http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=m&lat=32.769715&lon=-79.9...

area hotels.........would recommend airport/West Ashley area for best value..............
http://hotel-guides.us/south-carolina/charleston-sc-hotels.h...

campers, RVs and tents................
http://www.ccprc.com/index.asp?NID=274

and local eatem ups........downtown and Shem Creek (Mt Pleasant) are a bit pricey but..................Hymans, Buffaloe Wild Wings, Kickin Chickin, and Sticky Fingers downtown are very reasonable. For breakfast, Hominy Grill is outstanding.......................
http://www.sciway.net/tourism/chasrests.html

Long range forecasts:
http://www.intellicast.com/Local/Forecast.aspx?location=USSC...
http://magicseaweed.com/
http://www.windguru.cz/int/index.php

tridude - 3-12-2008 at 07:08 PM

thread updated with better maps and looks like one of you is flying in so directions from the airport to FB added.....................
If you book a room in North Charleston, it most likely will be off I 26 at exit 213. Use the airport directions to FB as well.............

BeamerBob - 3-12-2008 at 07:45 PM

Thanks for all the legwork Tridude. I'll fly a zipper just to see you smile.

tridude - 3-12-2008 at 08:48 PM

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Originally posted by BeamerBob
Thanks for all the legwork Tridude. I'll fly a zipper just to see you smile.


sweet but static doesnt count and be warned, they are addictive!:shocked2:

tridude - 4-12-2008 at 09:40 AM

long range forecasts added to the list......................................

kitedog - 4-12-2008 at 09:45 AM

So...do you guys like the wind from the SE?

BeamerBob - 4-12-2008 at 09:46 AM

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Originally posted by tridude
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Originally posted by BeamerBob
Thanks for all the legwork Tridude. I'll fly a zipper just to see you smile.


sweet but static doesnt count and be warned, they are addictive!:shocked2:


A few minutes to acclimate and then I'm rolling. I'm bringing water gear as well so who knows, I might try one of your homebrew boards as well. The time is right with water vets on hand for advice.

tridude - 4-12-2008 at 09:59 AM

sounds good............anything west is offshore but the forecast may/probably will change. Mgatc and I or his son can paddle out, one for you, one for the kite if you need help.................

BeamerBob - 4-12-2008 at 10:06 AM

I forgot about the offshore thing. I don't have THAT much confidence in my abilities, and I'm old enough to know better. It would've hit me standing on the beach for sure. I like the west wind for cruises to the pier so I won't wish that away.

tracktROB - 4-12-2008 at 08:55 PM

Originally posted by Tridude
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Hymans, Buffaloe Wild Wings, Kickin Chickin, and Sticky Fingers downtown are very reasonable. For breakfast, Hominy Grill is outstanding.......................


While vacationed in South Carolina including Charleston with my family two years ago... Hymans Seafood Co. was very good even with huge fried battered jumbo shrimp platter. Maybe do that on Sunday evening. (Charleston Crab House on Saturday night still on per thread) We missed Hominy Grill for breakfast as tried to get the table there around late morning arrival. Better be there at 9am sharp when it open. I'm gonna make it this time to eat on Saturday am and you all are welcome to gather!

tridude - 5-12-2008 at 04:54 AM

Im gonna try and catch a few waves Sat am at 9th St prior to the meet but if the waves arent breaking I might meet you there....................Hominy does a killer breakfast:thumbup: