Harold's Diner in Hilton Head, South Carolina

“THIS IS NOT BURGER KING YOU DON’T GET IT YOUR WAY. YOU TAKE IT MY WAY, OR YOU DON’T GET THE DAMN THING.”

MY QUALITY TIME AT HILTON HEAD ISLAND

Linda and I are back from our trip to the beach and after all the rain in Ohio seven days of SUN in Hilton Head, South Carolina was wonderful. Just as wonderful was a “New Find” for us “HAROLD’S DINER.” 641 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island SC 29928 (map)
843-842-9292. A REAL DINER WITH ATTITUDE.

Do you see the reflections of all the cars? Yes, the front parking lot was full. If you're new to the place, beware—there's a good chance you'll get yelled at. Linda (my wife) and I walked in, Harold looked at us and said to me “GLAD YOU BROUGHT YOUR DAUGHTER.” LOL .

The diner is tiny. About a dozen stools line the counter, and about eight more seats with  small tables line the opposite wall. Just looking at their wall is an experience:

“A visit to Harold's means setting you diet aside and enjoying the amazing hamburgers and hot dogs served with hand-cut french fries and onion rings. enjoy the crazy bumper stickers and signs and don't forget to read "the rules" for ordering. Bring cash because they don't take credit cards. The guys that run the place try to act mad if you don't follow "the rules" but they don't do it very well - it just makes them more endearing. Food and humor go great together!” Visit Trip Advisor for more info.

“Harold’s Diner is an exception .  Harold’s does not have a website.  They do not advertise. The only Internet notes you will find about them (other than rave reviews by regular diners) is a small notation that they have the “Best burger on the island”. READ MORE

Linda and I love Harold's, and would recommend the experience and the food to all our friends. We are sorry we didn’t get to try their breakfast.

“Their motto: 'Eat here, or we both will starve' says it all!

Don't take the staff's comments personally it is part of the "floor show".

 TED R. REPORTING FROM HILTON HEAD ISLAND SAYS,”THANKS FOR STOPPING BY AND MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT HAROLD’S DINER.”

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Do I need to say MORE

TO MUCH RAIN,RAIN,RAIN,RAIN

I HAD AN OPINION AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS

 

TRY TO STAY POSITIVE

HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY EVEN IF IT IS RAINING

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MIND TRAVEL

TRAVEL TRAVEL TRAVEL TRAVEL TRAVEL TRAVEL WE WILL SOON BE LEAVING LANCASTER,OHIO AND HEADING SOUTH

Linda and I weren't invited to the Royal Wedding so we have been trying to come up with some other ideas. LOL

I know “April Showers bring May Flowers” but I’m ready for a break.

“April showers bring May flowers.” We’ve all heard this rhyme at some point, usually having been taught it at an early age by our parents or teachers. It’s a popular thing to say and hear around the springtime, but one thing you might not know is where the rhyme originated from. It can be traced back to the mid 1500s, although earlier use of “April showers bring May flowers” may have existed.

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That’s all for now. Linda and I are getting ready for our next adventure. Have a great Day,Month,Year and Life.

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WOUB: Residents of Hocking Hills Upset by Oil and Gas Drilling (2011-04-22)

WOUB: Residents of Hocking Hills Upset by Oil and Gas Drilling (2011-04-22)

Happy Birthday John Muir

THANKS WIKIPEDIA/WIKIMEDIA/YouTube

John Muir (1838-1914) was America's most famous and influential naturalist and conservationist, and founder of the Sierra Club. This website, known as the "John Muir Exhibit" features his life and contributions.

  In his life, Muir published six volumes of writings, all describing explorations of natural settings. Four additional books were published posthumously. Several books were subsequently published that collected essays and articles from various sources.

Have a great day

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Paul Revere Day April 18th 2011

PAUL REVERE DAY,PATRIOTS DAY,NATIONAL LANCERS,OLD NORTH CHURCH,REVERE COPPER PRODUCTS INC.,MY QUALITY TIME

   This morning I was checking out my Earth Calendar and discovered that April 18th is Paul Revere Day and I thought “Blog Post.” For me 1/2 the fun of a blog post is the research I do in putting one together and the “new” thoughts and ideas that come to mind. First, I checked for “my” photos from that era and guess what, I didn’t have any. So right now I’ll say thanks Wikipedia/Wikimedia.

Next, I read the poem “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Starts:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

“Listen my children and you shall hear
Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere,
On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-five;
Hardly a man is now alive Who remembers that famous day and year.”   Well,I read the whole poem for probably the first time. (kinda long I thought and not necessarily historically accurate)

THEN

I discovered; Every year on Patriot's Day, the National Lancers reenact the rides of Paul Revere and William Dawes. If you have the inclination check out their great website. (with photos) The reenactments begin Sunday night before Patriot's day with a service at the Old North Church.

“Christ Church in the City of Boston, also known as Old North Church, is the oldest standing church building in Boston, having first opened its doors to worshippers on December 29, 1723.”

Who was Paul Revere???

CLICK and read all about Paul Revere at Wikipedia. THE NEXT SECTION  I found to be contemporary and interesting::::

Paul Revere became an ardent Federalist committed to building a robust economy and a powerful nation. His copper and brass works eventually grew, through sale and corporate merger, into a large national corporation, Revere Copper and Brass, Inc. Today the company is

“Revere Copper Products, Inc  one of the oldest, if not the oldest, manufacturing company in the United States. Founded in 1801 by Paul Revere, a prominent silversmith and maker of cast bronze bells and marine hardware, the new company met the young nation's need to establish a strong manufacturing base to preserve and protect its independence. Revere built the first copper rolling mill in the United States in Canton Massachusetts and our first products sheathed our ocean going Naval fleet (Old Ironsides), and covered the roofs of government buildings including the Massachusetts Statehouse.Today Revere Copper Products, Inc. is a privately owned corporation whose only shareholders are its employees. Its business operates in a collegial, team-based structure with a manufacturing center in Rome New York.” (from their website)

To my surprise and delight I found Revere Copper Products, Inc has a “political ideology.” From their website:::

“From China's Mercantilism
to the
U.S. Credit Meltdown

Take an inside look at how currency manipulation, tax systems, health care policies and other burdens make US jobs in manufacturing, farming & service sectors so uncompetitive that they are moving offshore. The links below explain how the mercantilism of China and other countries have contributed to the U.S. credit meltdown. Follow the links below for more information. Managers of manufacturing facilities and service companies as well as farmers and ranchers are downloading these presentations and showing it to workers, friends and politicians.”
From China's mercantilism to the U.S. Credit Meltdown
RCALF USA Presentation
Myths vs. Reality of Free Trade
Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA)- Colorado Speech
Poignant Response to Colorado Speech
5/22/08 Testimony summary at House S & T Sub. Com.
Buffalo News Op Ed
My Company or My Country?
VAT/$ in PDF w/ notes
Why the USA is getting its ASS kicked in International Trade
U.S. House Testimony
Oral Summary Written

  I didn’t check out all the above links but I did enjoy “Myths vs. Reality of Free Trade” and “My Company or My Country.” What I don’t have figured out is how a FEDERALIST of that era relates to The Republicans and Democrats of today. ANY THOUGHTS ON THAT DEAR READERS?

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