Posted by Cid95 on July 11, 2008 at 4:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)

"He's even heard the arguments that the doodad isn't a moon, it's a gorget — don't ask, we don't want to reopen that can of worms."

Yes, why take history and fact into account and "open that can of worms" - it's easier to be ignorant and call it a moon.

It is a gorget. A gorget is a crescent-shaped military symbol worn on the chest hanging from a chain around the neck by SC troops during the revolution. That's why it's on our flag.

The palmetto tree is there because of its role as the primary construction material of the Sullivan's Island fort which defeated the British fleet on June 28th, 1776.
That's why it's on our flag.

So, the astronomical point is moot. The SC state flag is not just a picture of a pretty scene. Both devices on the flag have symbolic meaning.

Posted by whalernut on July 11, 2008 at 5:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)

cid95 great stuff I have been educated

Posted by ForPnC on July 11, 2008 at 5:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Cid - I'm not even from here and that was my first thought as well. It's not supposed to be a moon!

I'll wait to get the tag when they're at the the letters "WTF" again. (like that will ever happen now.) LOL!

Posted by socarboy99 on July 11, 2008 at 5:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

There's one important DOWNSIDE to these new plates. With
that sunrise background, it makes the tag numbers, much
harder to read. I'm sure that the authorities would have
something to say about this.

Pretty tags are just that, pretty; money spent on this
would have been much better used to fix the sorry state
of the roads around here. Have you been down St Andrews
Blvd lately; it's as pock marked as the surface of the moon!

In this respective, a createred moon surface may have been
more appropriate for the new plate.

Posted by ColdBeer on July 11, 2008 at 5:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

That pine tree doesn't look right either...

Posted by 2688ette on July 11, 2008 at 6:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)

It is just impossible to imagine that our newspaper would run a front page story speaking of our state symbol as a crescent moon. You should study your state history or just read the several articles run in recent years that explain that the crescent is a military symbol supposedly a neck collar worn by warriors and soldiers throughout history. No wonder it isn't astronomically correct

Posted by MP on July 11, 2008 at 6:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Sad. Someone needs to get a life. It's just a license plate, not a picture in a science book.

Posted by aconnor on July 11, 2008 at 6:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Who proclaimed that these things are esthetically pleasing anyway? It looks like crap in my book, regardless of the crescent or the deformed looking tree.

Posted by ColdBeer on July 11, 2008 at 7 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I like the new plates. The old ones look like they were designed in San Fran...

The little "Travel2SC.com" plug at the bottom is kind of silly though. The people that see it 1) Already live here 2) Have already traveled here or 3) Are probably wondering why, if SC is go great, you traveled to their area.

Posted by Siri on July 11, 2008 at 7:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)

CB LOL pine tree

Posted by Neponset on July 11, 2008 at 7:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)

We go thru this debate every time we come up with a new plate design - some love it, some hate it and some don’t understand it. I would like to see use return to the basic two color plate. And skip the slogans.

Posted by Tammie on July 11, 2008 at 7:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I think the new tags are nice. I honestly thought they were Arizona or New Mexico plate, it gave the illusion of like a desert scene.

Posted by oldglory on July 11, 2008 at 7:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

lmao@CB and his pine tree too

Posted by Tammie on July 11, 2008 at 7:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Tripsa said :"I want a plate that has naked, dancing elves, laughing and jumping around a giant elm tree."

Tripsa, you know it's too early to start drinking. Put the cup down! Lol

And don't give me that "It's Happy Hour SOMEWHERE!!" b.s!

Posted by Riptide on July 11, 2008 at 7:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Cid…

Thanks for the history lesson. It was interesting.

Actually the plate reminds me of Los Angeles at mid day with the smog hanging over the Pacific Ocean.

Posted by Nonsense on July 11, 2008 at 7:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Sounds like the P&C has been talking to some anal-retentive neurotics with not a lot to do.

Posted by MyMcClellanville on July 11, 2008 at 7:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree with Tammie. I too knew a enough about South Carolina history (the fact that it escaped the writers and editors of of our local paper is beyond me) to know that it's a gorget not a moon, but the colors are all wrong. I've never in my life seen a local sunrise in those colors and it does very closely resemble the sunrises out west (where there is a 5% humidity not 95% on most days). I guess this is what happens when you let the DMV hold contests and their employees be judges.

But the grossest mistake SCDMV is making is going away from the stamped license plates in favor of cheaper flat one. As a former police officer I've seen hundreds of people try to pass off fake plates and expiration stickers, they just made it as easy as taking a plate to any color copier and then laminating and they've got themselves a new tag for their stolen car. And don't even get me started on MAILING OUT ALL THE NEW TAGS! That's a great idea too, no crook will ever figure out whats in that package and steal it. Way to go SC, you saved your tax payers a few thousand dollars by not stamping the plates and then lost it all in the cost to replace them all AND the headache it will cause the thousands who can now more easily become victims of fraud and theft.

Posted by oldglory on July 11, 2008 at 7:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

LOL
I thought the license plate had that French symbol on it at first glance.

ç (CEDILLA la cédille)

Posted by lpyrbby on July 11, 2008 at 7:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My complaint about the tag is that yes, it does look like a desert scene of sorts. What they SHOULD have done was made that silhouette look like Rainbow Row, not a desertscape. THAT would have been something for SC to be proud about.

But, again, why new plates? The old ones weren't broke.

Posted by Tammie on July 11, 2008 at 7:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm surprised they didnt put a pic of the Ravenel bridge on it to be honest. Or like lpyrbby said, Rainbow Row, something more synonomous (sp) with Charleston. JMO

Posted by shoelaces on July 11, 2008 at 8:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Tell me THIS isn't on the front page of the PnC today!!!! This is news????

I thought the article was going to talk about how hard the numbers were to read at night when it mentioned celestial naviagation not that it's scientifically incorrect...????

When I first saw it and the website I thought it was another special tag you could purchase...something people with RV's would buy.

I like it better than the one we have now but I will miss "Smiling faces, beautiful places."

Posted by drp7773 on July 11, 2008 at 8:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Yawwwwwnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!! Bush's fault? lol

Posted by IOP4ME on July 11, 2008 at 8:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I guess I wasn't up early enough to be the first one to point out that it is not a moon, but a gorget. I am embarassed that so few of our fellow citizens know that and that someone who writes for our paper could compose an article about the symbol without mentioning that. Are our schools that bad? I wasn't even up early enough to be the first to put up a joke like the pine tree joke. I need to stop working nights.

Posted by Larz13 on July 11, 2008 at 8:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)

It's racism. (trying hard to get JohnQ to comment).

Posted by ChasCarolinaGirl on July 11, 2008 at 8:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

If you dont like the plate, dont get one!! Some people are always whining about something.

Personally I think that any plate looks better than a University of SC plate ... I would be ashamed to have that on my car. ha ha ;)

Posted by cnast777 on July 11, 2008 at 8:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I like it but when can I get my Kabbalah plate? Also, my Jewish friend would like one for their religion too.

Posted by jj2day on July 11, 2008 at 8:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)

i think new car tags are great.i got my 1st -july.its eye catching,reminds me of a peaceful night on follybeach.thanks 2 the designer.

Posted by lantanagurl on July 11, 2008 at 8:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Cid95...AMEN!!!! And since this is a teacher who is confused about the "moon", wouldn't it behoove her to obtain the correct information befire she talks about it??? What of the Post & Courier? Come on poeple, read SC history

Posted by ChasCarolinaGirl on July 11, 2008 at 8:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Its a license plate! I do not think that it looks bad at all. Thank you to the artist who put their work into making it!!! Im sorry for the rude people who would find the time to complain about it.

Yes Tripsa, Im a Clemson girl! :) Although the Ducks Unlimited plates have my attention right now. Those are beautiful! I do like the new plates better than the old ones so its a toss up.

Just trying to lighten the conversation ... :)

Posted by eric2112 on July 11, 2008 at 8:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I get so irritated when folks refer to the symbol as a moon, when it is in fact a gorget. It's even more irritating for a reporter not to state in the article that it is in fact not a moon, but a military symbol, instead of just quoting Kamann as who said "some folks have argued that it is not a moon." There's nothing to argue about! It's a fact that it's not a moon, period!

Posted by majorjohnson on July 11, 2008 at 8:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm with the stamped two color plates. These are to quickly identify your car, not beautify it. We now have almost 100 different license plates in this state advertising everything from the Surfrider Foundation to No More Homeless Pets to I Believe. Not only that, until all plates are rotated we'll have 2 standard plates, the current one and this new one. And that's not even adding in the out of state plates, none of which are any more identifiable than ours.

This is a big part of the problem I have with government...they take something that has a single, clear, needed common sense purpose and start tacking crap on it till it becomes very expensive and no longer even meets it's purpose and may even subvert its purpose. These things are nothing but bling for your car.
http://www.scdmvonline.com/DMVNew/PlateG...

Posted by ln1959 on July 11, 2008 at 8:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I refuse to give up my green and white sc plate. Its hanging on my wall in the garage and I wont give it back...

Oh, yea, I don't live in SC anymore.

But they do look better then the ones in VA. And why did they get rid of
"Smiling faces, beautiful places." I am truly gonna miss that. When I see that on cars up here in VA, it brings a smile, just thinking about SC.

Posted by ChasCarolinaGirl on July 11, 2008 at 8:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

"Colonel Moultrie chose a simple and direct design that displayed the crescent (new moon)on a blue field. The new flag was the same blue color of the soldier's uniforms and the silver crescent echoed the symbol that the soldiers wore on the front of their caps."

This info came from : http://www.netstate.com/states/symb/flag...

Its a crescent moon b/c it ECHOES the symbol, which Im assuming this sympbol is the "gorget"

Posted by sbs920 on July 11, 2008 at 8:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey if she wants a real moon, then just give me her address. I ride by and show her a real "moon" !!!

If they really wanted to be realistic they should have put a couple of little mexicans sitting under CB's Pine Tree waiting for some employment! LOL!

Posted by Neponset on July 11, 2008 at 8:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Back to the gorget, not sure why it is one of the symbol of SC. This item started out as a piece of armor - a throat protector and has been around for centuries in Europe and England and obviously SC.

Posted by ColdBeer on July 11, 2008 at 8:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)

LOL. sbs920

I have designed a new plate... I shows a large flying saucer on the left side of the plate. Sticking out of the hatch of the flying saucer are the heads of two aliens (the space kind, not the illegal kind). Each of them has a Bud Light turned up. The sun is setting in the background. On the bottom it says "I Believe"

Posted by melbags on July 11, 2008 at 9 a.m. (Suggest removal)

With high gas prices, war, uncertain presidential election issues and much larger problems in our world today...somebody needs to get a life over a moon on a car tag. God Bless Us Everyone!

Posted by grannyofsix on July 11, 2008 at 9 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Its good they changed the plates too bad they couldn’t come up wit a different design for the handicap plate.

Posted by Lovely_One on July 11, 2008 at 9:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)

At first glance the verbiage "TravelSC.com" looked like "Tuscon AZ" to me. Don't ask why, I think it has something to do with the fact that the plate looks like it belongs out west!

Posted by shoelaces on July 11, 2008 at 9:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Again, this is NEWS????

Major, thanks for the link. I didn't know whe had so many options for plates. Most of which I have never even seen.

If it just showed Rainbow Row that would only depict Charleston. Showing something that is more "generic" to the entire state seems more appropriate.

I still like it better than the old one.

Posted by Tammie on July 11, 2008 at 9:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Granny, please stop. Lmao

A lot of my coworkers have the new plates, I'm still driving with the old one. I still think its pretty.

Tripsa, no more boxed wine for you or CB, k?

Posted by RTC on July 11, 2008 at 9:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My husband prefers the plain old generic plates too.
I just thought a palmetto moon was supposed to be a bare butt hanging out of a car window.

Posted by ColdBeer on July 11, 2008 at 9:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)

It's not a moon or a cresent... it's a Palmetto bug flying outta that tree...

Posted by lpyrbby on July 11, 2008 at 9:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)

FYI to the people saying "just don't get one!" Well, the DMV is mailing the new plate to you at renewal. You don't get a choice unless you purchase one of the other plates to show support for a cause or organization.

What was the purpose of the plate change again?

Posted by ChasCarolinaGirl on July 11, 2008 at 9:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Exactly "Dont get one". Buy another one of the other plates if you dont like them.

Posted by knowsfood on July 11, 2008 at 9:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

First of all the article should be about how this hideous airbrushed-like plate is the "choosen one" This plate is abou the ugliest thing I have seen. why can't we just have a plain plate like Delaware's or something?

Posted by Larz13 on July 11, 2008 at 9:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)

ln1959-I used to live in northern VA and come up there weekly for biz. Perhaps you have smiled at my car that I leave there on the weekends. In fact, the police have stopped me to see if I am avoiding to pay personal property tax by not registering it in VA.

Almost time to head to the airport!

Posted by MissPriss on July 11, 2008 at 9:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I like the new plates. It doesn't look that bad. I'd rather have a Clemson plate though. :)

Posted by RTC on July 11, 2008 at 9:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

LOL tripsa, he's not into plates at all, he's a leg man.

Posted by common_sense on July 11, 2008 at 9:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

So we're complaining about the new Clemson-colored plates I see. The whole "Travel2SC.com" is the most offensive thing on the plate. Was "TravelTOSC.com" already taken?

Is our state run travel website run by text-savvy teens? LOL OMG WTF!

Jesus.

I'm just sayin...

Posted by Tammie on July 11, 2008 at 9:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The palmetto tree on that plate reminds me of my hair when humidity gets to it. Doesnt help that my name means palm tree either. *sigh*

Tripsa, yuck @ Franzia!! I'd prefer Verdi or hell, even Cold Duck! I'd prefer anything alcohol right now but I am a responsible mommie! *sigh again*

That personal PSA was brought to you by...Hormones.

Posted by grannyofsix on July 11, 2008 at 9:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Why not a simple plate with the two colors like we all talked about before. Maybe choose our own colors. Mine would be a red background with black letters but only if I could do it on the handicap plate with a fat old lady and a walker as a picture.

Posted by PoisenIvy on July 11, 2008 at 9:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

"Asked by the Revolutionary Council of Safety in the fall of 1775 to design a flag for the use of the South Carolina troops, Col. William Moultrie chose a blue which matched the color of their uniforms and a crescent which reproduced the silver emblem worn on the front of their caps. The palmetto tree was added later to represent Moultrie's heroic defense of the palmetto-log fort on Sullivan's Island against the attack of the British fleet on June 28, 1776."

Posted by PoisenIvy on July 11, 2008 at 9:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)

"South Carolina needed a national flag after it seceded from the Union on December 20, 1860. The General Assembly considered a wide range of designs, but on January 28, 1861, added the palmetto to Moultrie's original design, thereby officially creating the flag as we know it today. A resolution proposing changing the color to "royal purple" as a memorial to the Confederate dead was resoundingly defeated in 1899, leaving the flag's Revolutionary War symbolism intact."

Posted by RTC on July 11, 2008 at 9:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

This has got to beat the one with the Carolina Wren on it. Remember the controversy over that one, because they said the wren was the wrong color? That was just an ugly plate, period.
I can't remember which one I voted for but, I think it was the plainer one with the state and American flag in the corner. It was the most basic choice they gave.
It doesn't really matter, because no one ever agrees.
The one we have now says, "Smiling faces, beautiful places" at the top.
Are they kidding? More like "Snarling faces, serious head cases."
Just kidding.

Posted by Tammie on July 11, 2008 at 9:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Gadsden, I read that this morning and was in tears! If I walked around my job doing that...they'd think I've lost it.

Posted by 2cents on July 11, 2008 at 9:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Refreshing to see a "non crime" story get so much attention! Sad to say, but I am not suprprised at all that the Post Courier calls it a "moon". Thanks PoisenIvy for the story. Where did you find that?

Posted by Tulane75 on July 11, 2008 at 9:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I always thought it was a moon, because that is what it looks like to me.

As the stand up philosopher John Michael Montgomery once said, "Life's a dance, you learn as you go."

Posted by ColdBeer on July 11, 2008 at 9:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Just remember not to put a personalized frame of any type around your plate or Berkeley County Sherriff Lucas will pull you over... well, only if you are a female alone in the car...

Posted by Lovely_One on July 11, 2008 at 9:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Gadsden, I went to bed and woke up still laughing at that crap. I would have just called DSS and reported the mother for being unfit. There is no way someone that stupid should have children. And she is shaping them for the future. Lord, help us.

Now as far as the license plate goes, I never look at mine so, it makes no difference to me. Hell, I don't know which one I have on my car right now and that is sad.

Posted by SCresident on July 11, 2008 at 9:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)

OMG.....let's just go back to using numbers on a plain background....do we want to argue about the color of the background....GET A LIFE PEOPLE.....check your South Carolina history before you make a comment especially since you are a "former teacher"....

Posted by shoelaces on July 11, 2008 at 10 a.m. (Suggest removal)

When was this competition? Did we get to vote? I missed that.

Posted by charleston_girl on July 11, 2008 at 10:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Everyone: Get a Life!

Posted by jeff61 on July 11, 2008 at 10:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Good thing the plates do not have a symbol of a walnut tree because Jesse Jackson would be down here in a heart beat to cut them out.

Posted by RTC on July 11, 2008 at 10:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

archdude, great observation.

Posted by RTC on July 11, 2008 at 10:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)

shoelaces, there was a place to vote online awhile back. They gave the website in the paper.

Posted by shoelaces on July 11, 2008 at 10:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)

That shows you how much attention I pay to the paper. Not much time during the school year to read the "news" paper.

I just searched for the choices. Trust me, this one IS the best of the three that you could vote for. If those were the best three I wonder what all of the plate designs were?

Posted by Tammie on July 11, 2008 at 10:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

MY KID CAN READ!

Posted by Lovely_One on July 11, 2008 at 10:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Tammie, corner, now! Lol. They should put that on the license plate.

"SC last in ejukashun, but my kid kan reed!"

Okay, I know I am gonna get it for that one!

Posted by buzzy on July 11, 2008 at 10:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

A similar plate design in red, white, and blue was used about 30 years ago.

Posted by lucy_fan on July 11, 2008 at 10:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I had no clue that wasn't the moon. Learn something new every day.

Posted by viola on July 11, 2008 at 10:52 a.m.

(This comment was removed by the site staff.)

Posted by Tammie on July 11, 2008 at 10:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Lucy, all jokes aside, I didn't know that that was NOT the moon either. I learned something new as well. I feel proud. :-)

Posted by Lovely_One on July 11, 2008 at 10:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Wow, what did viola say that was that bad to be removed within second of being posted?

Posted by lucy_fan on July 11, 2008 at 11:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Lovely, Tammie- y'all both need to be in the corner. Shame on you!! :)

Posted by grannyofsix on July 11, 2008 at 11:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I wanna know what she said NOW so I don’t say it dang where are all the jobs so I can put people to work I am so bored here I am m drawing picture of license tags for crying o loud and eating my way through spinach and avocado dip

Posted by Early on July 11, 2008 at 11:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The palm tree looks like it has a slight bend to the right.
Tammie, did you say someone palmed your head?

Posted by VMI1990 on July 11, 2008 at 11:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Morning, everyone. Instead of dancing elves, I think the plate should be "a al Spinal Tap"- have a mini Stonehenge type Ravenel Bridge with little pixies dancing around it...

Posted by sbs920 on July 11, 2008 at 11:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Then why do they call the store " Palmetto Moon "

I'm just sayin. . .

Posted by Tammie on July 11, 2008 at 11:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Lol @ Early!

VMI...you and tripsa went to the same "Happy Hour"? :-)

Posted by aircman on July 11, 2008 at 11:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Cid95
You are right on the mark! Perhaps the person in the article should have gone to the Citadel. Maybe she would know more about the history of the state flag!

Posted by grannyofsix on July 11, 2008 at 11:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

tripsa it really is good dip, first time I tried it was on a cruise to the Bahamas.Anyway Tammie you got wild hair too huh! I put so much hairspray in mine it feels like plastic no windblown look here

Posted by Tammie on July 11, 2008 at 11:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Granny, tripsa is puking because of too much Franzia. Spinich and avacado dip is yummy! And damn, what DID Viola say? I'm curious now!

Posted by Lovely_One on July 11, 2008 at 11:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

tripsa,

Trust me spin/avo dip is awesome if prepared correctly. I am getting some at AppleBee's tomorrow.

Posted by Early on July 11, 2008 at 11:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)

She said she wanted Early:)

Posted by jeff61 on July 11, 2008 at 11:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

A man becomes preeminent, he's expected to have enthusiasms....enthusiasms...enthusiasms...

What are mine?

What draws my admiration?

What is that which gives me joy?

This New Licenese Plate

Posted by Lovely_One on July 11, 2008 at 11:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Lol @ Early. Ah, they thought she was delirious.

Posted by stephansdad on July 11, 2008 at 11:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

OK people.....Let's get this straight!

It's A License Plate!!!!!!!

Do you think the guy driving behind you, angry that you're driving too slow, will be interested in whether the moon is correct or not?

Posted by Neponset on July 11, 2008 at 11:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Lots of folks missed Viola's comment, me too, which was removed and want to know what she said. I have tried to back in and find the comment without success. My theory is that it had something to do with the cresent cutout in some doors of an earlier time.

Posted by grannyofsix on July 11, 2008 at 12:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

sorry tripsa wont be there tomorrow got my granddaughters baby shower to attend for my new great granddaughter. SNIFF SNIFF and I wanted to be there too

Posted by Lovely_One on July 11, 2008 at 12:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Neponset, oh, the wooden doors? Gotcha!

tripsa,

On Rivers across from Northwoods Mall!

Posted by Lovely_One on July 11, 2008 at 12:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Lol @ tripsa's preacher!

Posted by Tammie on July 11, 2008 at 12:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Tripsa, I aint buying because I can't drink and COLD BEER IS THE NECTAR OF THE DEVIL!!! *sigh* Besides, Lovely just won $600 on a scratch off ticket.

Posted by jeff61 on July 11, 2008 at 12:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Why don't some of you exchange phone numbers and e-mail adressess to arrange your personal get togethers. With the nut jobs out there who may have gotten upset with some of your posts, I don't think I would anounce to everyone where I would be and what time. Just dosen't sound like a safe thing to do. And remember Jesse Jackson is not here to cut those nuts out.

Posted by Lovely_One on July 11, 2008 at 12:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

jeff,

As long as I can see their license plate I'll be okay! I just thought I'd say something in reference to the plate since the story is about the license plate.

Tammie,

That was our secret! Now everyone will want me to buy.

Posted by Tammie on July 11, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Lol @ Jeff

Posted by ln1959 on July 11, 2008 at 12:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Lovely_One:
Leab we Ilen folks lone....caus we kids kan reed. ha ha ha

Posted by Neponset on July 11, 2008 at 12:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Jeff
This forum can be used to send a private message to another poster (under user profile, contact etc.). I have used it a number of times and I am sure others have also. You can still remain anonymous on this back channel.

Posted by grannyofsix on July 11, 2008 at 12:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

you know jeff does have a point. but surly if early and coldbeer is there they are strong men the can protect all

Posted by grannyofsix on July 11, 2008 at 12:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

OMG! Did I just agree with Jeff? I must be losing it LOL OK Jeff

Posted by Lovely_One on July 11, 2008 at 12:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ln1959,

The funny thing about your post is that I can actually here someone talking like that...Lol!

And yes, jeff does have a point. Let's just pray no one else takes it and runs with it. "Revenge of the disgruntled posters." They may come in and try to censor our dinner conversation.

"Sorry Lovely_One, but that was way off-topic for what is going on here. You should be talking about how good the food is not about (insert topic here). There are chat rooms for that or better yet your "Crew" should have met at your house. Others are trying to talk about and enjoy their meal, they don't want to hear what you are saying. Jeez, can't you people stay on topic anywhere you go?"

Posted by joesmithmtp on July 11, 2008 at 12:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Interesting article, but all wrong. First, the upsidedown "moon" on the SC Flag is not a moon at all. The colonial soldier hung a metal disk around his neck simulating an earlier age's armor. This breast plate is where we get the "moon like" symbol on our state's flag - the contribution to our revolution by the citizen soldier... So the whole moon thing Ms. Cate is bothered about is for naught.

Joseph O. Smith

Posted by joesmithmtp on July 11, 2008 at 12:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Interesting article, but all wrong. First, the upsidedown "moon" on the SC Flag is not a moon at all. The colonial soldier hung a metal disk around his neck simulating an earlier age's armor. This breast plate is where we get the "moon like" symbol on our state's flag - the contribution to our revolution by the citizen soldier... So the whole moon thing Ms. Cate is bothered about is for naught.

Joseph O. Smith

Posted by grannyofsix on July 11, 2008 at 12:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ROFLMAO!!!! @Lovely_One you sounded just like him you dont think he would be brave enough to come do you? you all have my real email please let me know what happen s tomorrow

Posted by Lovely_One on July 11, 2008 at 12:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

{whispering and looking around to see if "joesmith" is looking}

I don't think Mr. Smith read the numerous other posts that have said the exact same thing he just said. Although he is correct, it looks a little silly for that comment to be coming so far behind the others.

Posted by Lovely_One on July 11, 2008 at 12:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sure thing granny!

Posted by jeff61 on July 11, 2008 at 12:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I think your think missing my point.

Its not that I am harping on the

"Trust me spin/avo dip is awesome if prepared correctly. I am getting some at Applebee’s tomorrow" comment

as much as being concerned with personal safety. I am sure most of have made posts that has pissed off one these family members because their "loved one" past contributed to their death or their "he was such a good boy" family member killed or robbed someone. You have people out their that will beat a guy to death just for walking across the road. .I would hate to read in the P&C Sunday “Hooker Crew had noses bitten off in Applebee’s during attack by man with the new Carolina license plate”....

You notice how I stayed on topic with this… I'm just saying....

Posted by Lovely_One on July 11, 2008 at 12:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Jeff,

I got your point. I was just making a joke about what we have heard on the board, that's all. I appreciate your concern and take it to heart.

Posted by Egap on July 11, 2008 at 1:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Writen with tongue in cheek:

The Gorget orginally was displayed on the flag properly as a lucky horseshoe but the great earthquake of 1886 rocked it to the off angle as it now. Since none of the State Reps could agree on any avenue of correction preventing a Governor Veto, it has remained as viewed today.

Just a quickie quip I use when I do carriage tours.

Citadel preferred a flag of red rather than blue.

PS: I always liked the one with cannon and palmetto of the '70s Tri-centenial.

Ray

Posted by grannyofsix on July 11, 2008 at 1:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

That is what I was agreeing with you Jeff not only the one who gave us that name but as you said those who would try to do harm to posters for the opinions you are right. Maybe we should thing about changing the place and let everyone know though email. Just a thought to the crew .Jeff does make a great point there

Posted by Neponset on July 11, 2008 at 1:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

jeff
It is true that safety is a concern and that is why we work behind the shield of anonynous posts. I know of one user who had to change user names due to the volumn of unpleasant e-mails via the system I just outlined. I also have gotten some. One must be careful.

Posted by Tammie on July 11, 2008 at 1:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Gadsden, you treating? ;-)

Posted by grannyofsix on July 11, 2008 at 1:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

oh wait if Gadsden is treating i will just send my gift and meet you all whereever

Posted by Brutus1 on July 11, 2008 at 1:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

See what happens when people was not taught true history.

Posted by jeff61 on July 11, 2008 at 1:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Posted by Gadsden on July 11, 2008 at 1:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Besides - Applebee's sucks, at least go to Ruby's.

I take some issue with this. I don't thinks it sucks but..

I actually do spent most of my life hanging out in the same Applebee's where I can be seen there greeting people with a smile and some conversation. (Not saying which one.) But I am not hanging out there at midnight and I do not go outside to parking lot break up fights.

Come to think of it Gadsden, the place does suck a little.

Posted by grannyofsix on July 11, 2008 at 1:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Gadsden is avoiding us. Hmmmm!!!

Posted by jeff61 on July 11, 2008 at 1:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

And yes I am aware of the e-mail feature. I have been tempted to use it several times but have reframed.

Posted by Tammie on July 11, 2008 at 1:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Gadsden thinks we're gonna eat him out of house, boat, and toilet paper. I just want a quesadilla from Applebee's. Now Ruby's...yeah, their salads are yummy!

Now come to think of it, Applebee's doesnt suck, Ruby's is just a lil better. JMO

Posted by Tammie on July 11, 2008 at 1:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Lol @ Gadsden

Posted by jeff61 on July 11, 2008 at 1:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I know I am no ColdBeer but I did put in some effort to tie my comment to the saftey issue, yesterday's story about the nose biter and this topic about the license plate and I think you guys totally missed it. I figured I would get one LoL. so Once again.........

"I would hate to read in the P&C Sunday “Hooker Crew had noses bitten off in Applebee’s during attack by man with the new Carolina license plate”....

Guess I will just stay on the side lines...

Posted by Tammie on July 11, 2008 at 1:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Damn Jeff, I did miss that...my bad. Lol

*Pause* Hooker crew? Wait a minute, are you JONESY??????

Posted by guidedbystewart on July 11, 2008 at 1:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Most corporate restaurants are horrible and I perfer the mom and pops type places but what does that have to do with license plates???

Posted by guidedbystewart on July 11, 2008 at 1:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To me, it looks like a Myrtle Beach airbrush painting which i guess is appropriate for SC. Cheesy culture is are middle name!

Posted by Neponset on July 11, 2008 at 2:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

My I suggest Shem Creek B & G. Sit at the bar in the back and watch the beautiful view of the sunset as you slam down a few. Get Albert to shuck a few dozen oysters on the half shell or get the kitchen to serve the "damn good crab cakes". You will not be disappointed with the view, drinks and food, but may not be happy with the bill.

Posted by grannyofsix on July 11, 2008 at 2:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

. Jeff I caught it as well sorry I didn’t give you the LOL that you deserved but your point about letting all know where the crew was going kind of gave me a scare too

Posted by jeff61 on July 11, 2008 at 2:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

No I am not jonsey. You guys seemed to have adopted that name and ran with it which I am sure was not his intend. I think jonsey is now quitegoffingoff and maybe a couple others.

Posted by Tammie on July 11, 2008 at 2:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

My apologies Jeff. The ones he called that don't really use that name anymore so it was kinda shocking to see someone else call the crew that. Again, my apologies. Although I dont think Jonsey=QGO, he would have "affectionately" called us broads, and he never gave a damn about anyone's post count.

**Back to our regularly scheduled program already in progess...

Granny, sounds like Neponset is offering to treat as well...what you think? ;-)

Posted by grannyofsix on July 11, 2008 at 2:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Gadsden you know I haven’t been to brecks since before Hugo took it and the neighborhood social club away

Posted by Neponset on July 11, 2008 at 2:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Tam
I wouuld love to, but unfortunately I am going out of town tomorrow. Perhaps you and I could meet later.

Posted by coolfreaknbeans on July 11, 2008 at 2:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I personally like Vickery's in Mt Pleasant.Yum.A bit of a drive but worth it.I have gotten a threatening email once.And ironically enough I was one of the few who said nothing rude or mean on that thread.But yet death was wished upon me.hmmmm what a nut job!Oh btw that tag is ugly as dog crap.It looks like something that should be airbrushed on velvet and sold at the fair.

Posted by grannyofsix on July 11, 2008 at 2:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well if not liking the bill means its an expenive place to eat maybe Neponset is treating do theyserve cat fish Neponset?

Posted by grannyofsix on July 11, 2008 at 2:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

like i said and one other (sorry cant remember been so may post) that just a plain two colr tag should be all we need mine is only two colors but then mine is a handicap tag (ok here we go with this one now)

Posted by Lovely_One on July 11, 2008 at 2:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Okay, y'all are messing up our plans for tomorrow. Are we gonna change them? I am gonna count how many new license plates are on the cars outside of whatever establishment we go to. Yes, I tied the plates into my post. And Jeff, I got the connection to the stories in your post, I was leaving for lunch when I posted mine. Good job!! LOL!

Posted by jeff61 on July 11, 2008 at 2:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Posted by coolfreaknbeans on July 11, 2008 at 2:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It looks like something that should be airbrushed on velvet and sold at the fair.

Don't tell me you bought the Elvis painting?

Posted by Tammie on July 11, 2008 at 2:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Beans said: Oh btw that tag is ugly as dog crap.It looks like something that should be airbrushed on velvet and sold at the fair.

Beans, you have been on a roll for the past few days!!! Lmao!!

Neponset, going out of town...booo. Can I come with you? I have money and I dont eat much...unless it's popsicles.

Posted by grannyofsix on July 11, 2008 at 2:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

years and years ago I went to a restaurant in Charleston called Moultrie inn that place was very good the owner collected a lot of civil war relics too had a mannequins n uniform at the door very expensive as well. Oh and I think he had a few old car tags there too cant remember keeping on topic

Posted by Neponset on July 11, 2008 at 2:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Try Gene's Lounge. The place is a dump, but the bar and food are good. It is part of the Vickery's empire and the pick of the litter.

Posted by Neponset on July 11, 2008 at 2:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

granny
I beleave the name was Moultre Tavern - food was good and the collection was extensive and interesting.

Posted by grannyofsix on July 11, 2008 at 2:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

If you are still her or was it someone else that told me a site to go to that helps with the spelling and grammar while writing I can download it here at the office but I was thinking of doing it at home on my desk top and lap top. Or if anyone else knows a place? I don’t like the way WORD does it

Posted by coolfreaknbeans on July 11, 2008 at 2:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

jeff61 -Please....I have class.It was the poker playing dogs on velvet smoking cigars.I have standards ya know!

Posted by grannyofsix on July 11, 2008 at 2:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

that was it thanks Neponset I havent been there in years the last time i wen t my Late husband and i were there with friend. my husband ordered the hunters stew he paid the tab and one of the frien ds paid the tip which at 15 ended up being 75.85 i will never forget it ahhh those were the days. and yes that was the tip

Posted by Tammie on July 11, 2008 at 2:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Damn Gadsden...I remember the Cavallaro! Now it's Rick Hendrick Honda. :-) I used to think it was a cabaret joint. And I dont think Al is going anywhere near grits or alcohol again...

Posted by Neponset on July 11, 2008 at 2:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Tam
I will be traveling with my bride and I don't think she would understand the popsicles.

Posted by grannyofsix on July 11, 2008 at 2:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

there was also a place in Jacksonboro on the opposite side that served all you can eat crab legs it burned down a few years ago it had good food too. And there are some nice places in Walterboro too now glasshouse, the blarney stone, old house, and I think there is a French place too

Posted by jeff61 on July 11, 2008 at 2:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Posted by coolfreaknbeans on July 11, 2008 at 2:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

jeff61 -Please....I have class.It was the poker playing dogs on velvet smoking cigars.I have standards ya know!

Ok,, At least it was not the Elivs painting touched up to pass as an Indian.

Posted by Lovely_One on July 11, 2008 at 2:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ooh, somebody has popsicles? I want one. Make mine orange like the color on the license plate.

Posted by Tammie on July 11, 2008 at 2:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I dont need the Mrs to beat up on me, I'm pregnant, hormonal, and all I want most times are popsicles. Lol

Gadsden, if Granny uses punctuation, I wouldn't understand her. I really wouldn't. This kid can read though!

Posted by Neponset on July 11, 2008 at 2:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Gad
I think you are correct - across from Geralds, on Savannah Hyw.

Posted by Neponset on July 11, 2008 at 2:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Looks like folks have thrown aside that stupid plate issue are having a little fun.

Posted by Rocks66 on July 11, 2008 at 2:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

A symmetrical design with a cliched state symbol that appears on everything from high school diplomas and college rings to cheap tourist souvenirs and T-shirts, juxtaposed against an atmospheric phenomenon you can see from every state in the Union. All this design needs is a slogan that says: "South Carolina. State of Boredom." Glad I can hold onto my old plates for a few more years.

Posted by jeff61 on July 11, 2008 at 2:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Posted by jeff61 on July 11, 2008 at 2:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Posted by coolfreaknbeans on July 11, 2008 at 2:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

jeff61 -Please....I have class.It was the poker playing dogs on velvet smoking cigars.I have standards ya know!

I getting as bad as some these people, let me rephrase

Ok,, At least it was not the Elivs painting touched up to pass as an Indian holding the new SC License plate.

Posted by Neponset on July 11, 2008 at 2:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Rock
You are being a little harsh about my state - who is bored other than you?

Posted by grannyofsix on July 11, 2008 at 2:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sorry Gadsden but, as I said a few post back, I don’t like Word here at the office it doesn’t help with my grammar just my spelling. But maybe there is a program I can find that will help. Grammar was a subject I failed at a lot as you all could tell. Please forgive an OLD LADY her short comings. Now back to food or was that car tags LOL

Posted by Tammie on July 11, 2008 at 3:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Granny, what the hell did you just say? :-)

Posted by Neponset on July 11, 2008 at 3:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

granny
Don't worry about your grammer - I have spelling and grammer issues also. It is what you say that is important and I think you have a lot of good things to say. We seem to have a few folks that have little to say other than to correct others grammer/spelling. Back to the plate - go back to the generic one.

Posted by Lovely_One on July 11, 2008 at 3:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

granny,

Sheet, uts butta den summa da stuff I hey wile I down hey wurkin' That be foive dollas an' fufteen sunts pleeze!

Posted by Lovely_One on July 11, 2008 at 3:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Translation of my last post:

granny,

Shoot, it's better than some of the things I here while I am at work. That will be five dollars and fifteen cents, please.

Posted by Tammie on July 11, 2008 at 3:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Lmao!! @ Lovely!

Gadsden, I can't stand those freakin pecan logs! My sis-in-law who lives in Va always asks me when I go out of town to mail her a case of them! I'm like "Um, eww?" I'd rather mail her fruitcake.

Posted by Neponset on July 11, 2008 at 3:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Gad
As I said above, I have spelling issues. For longer discourses (sp?) I use word perfect and their spell checker.

Posted by grannyofsix on July 11, 2008 at 3:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Gadsden, I really dont mind at all . but sometimes I do tend to get a little excited about something, and tend to go crazy. and when I type I just run off at least your gettin gthe spaces inbetween icouldjusttpelikethisand then youwould never ubderstabtme LOL sorry hun, just had to do it.
YIKES !!! a storm is abrewing her got to put the windows up in my car.

Posted by Osgood30 on July 11, 2008 at 3:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

travel2sc.com. Yes come to SC. Where we forget our own history and call that "doodad" thingy a moon. I don't want to "reopen up a can of worms"!!! Yes, you're right...why do your job and report "information" or "facts." Why spend about 34 seconds to do some research before putting such a thing on the front page. How unbelievably ignorant. No wonder I don't spend money on the P&C.

And amen to CID95 for getting the facts right (at 4:05am none-the-less!).

"Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it."
~ George Santayana

Oh and BTW - You all have a backwards moon thingy in the Charleston.net logo too. You all should look into that.

Posted by Neponset on July 11, 2008 at 3:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Who would have thought that this article would generate 190+ comments, but it has been fun.

Posted by Lovely_One on July 11, 2008 at 3:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Gadsden,

You bun tryna gut me fired wit dat lass shut! Mane, I had bun laff so hodd I dun almose fall oot ma chey!

Translation:

You are trying to get me fired with your last post. Man, I laughed so hard I almost fell out of my chair!

Posted by Tammie on July 11, 2008 at 3:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Gadsden is awful! Lmao

I think I'll blurt that out when a bunch of people around me start fussing. Lol

Posted by grannyofsix on July 11, 2008 at 3:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sometimes we do try to have fun, even when we disagree Neponst. I think that is what P&C would rather have, then name calling, and threats don’t you all agree?

Posted by Tammie on July 11, 2008 at 3:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Granny, I need a translator to read what you just typed.

Just kidding, I agree though. We dont need another gooberhead infestation.

Now Gadsden...about treating about 7 of us to Ruby Tuesday's...

Posted by Neponset on July 11, 2008 at 3:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Granny
Your spelling was pretty good, except you misspelled my user name. LOL!

Posted by Lovely_One on July 11, 2008 at 3:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Gadsden,

I did a whole speech on the vernacular and dialect in Charleston and on the islands (mainly Gullah-Geechee). I can go all day. My brother does it better than I do though. Sometimes he gets stuck in that mode and can't help himself. I normally get caught up in the deep country, Chinese, English, and Jamican accents. I was at work one night and didn't realize I was in Jamaican mode until this guy asked, "Do I detect an accent?" I was so embarrassed. And don't let someone come around and have an accent. I find myself picking up on it and keeping it the whole time I am having a conversation with them.

Posted by grannyofsix on July 11, 2008 at 3:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

diet? you are talking to 250lb 5'2'' old lady what diet?

Posted by Lovely_One on July 11, 2008 at 4:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Lol Gadsden. Dat dere perlo sho wiz soundin' pert nere good rite about now!

Posted by Neponset on July 11, 2008 at 4:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Lovely
I started out in the Boston area and brought my accent to downtown Charleston (late 1950's) and at school I am sure that the locals found my accent strange and I found the local's accents real strange. We moved to Mt. P and I had some contact with Gullah-Geechee folks and at times could not understand what was being said. Unfortunately most of this is now lost.

Posted by Lovely_One on July 11, 2008 at 4:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Nep,

Ooh, that Bostonian accent is one of my faves. Do you start your kah with the kahki?

Posted by grannyofsix on July 11, 2008 at 4:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I have been in SC for over 40 yrs now. But, when I am around someone from Brooklyn NY or long island I find the old accent comes right back .Or IF YOU PISS ME OFF, it comes flying back really bad.. I still say doua or couffy things like that but it’s a mixture of southern and Brooklyn well, you just have to here me to understand

Posted by Neponset on July 11, 2008 at 4:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Lovely
Not any more - I dropped it as quickly as I could to keep the locals off my back.

Posted by Tammie on July 11, 2008 at 4:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Lol @ wicked cool

Posted by Lovely_One on July 11, 2008 at 4:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Love it Gadsden!!!!! Lol!

Posted by Lovely_One on July 11, 2008 at 4:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Nep,

Oh well, I'm sure it's there somewhere! Just dig deep and you will find it. I know my Tennessee twang comes back from time to time. I find myself saying seex for six!

Posted by Neponset on July 11, 2008 at 4:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Lovely
Word selection is also interesting.
carry = take
mash = press
and the list goes on.

Posted by Tammie on July 11, 2008 at 4:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Everyone, I must leave now, got class tonight. Have a wonderful and safe weekend, my ladies, I'll see you tomorrow, Granny, I'll eat for you, Gadsden, you are always welcome to come and pay for us. We won't mind. Even if you wanna go to Ruby Tuesday's. :-)

C'ya later!

Posted by MissPriss on July 11, 2008 at 4:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I definitely use buggy instead of shopping cart.

Posted by Lovely_One on July 11, 2008 at 4:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It's buggy for me!!! Lol! Good nite all!

Posted by Neponset on July 11, 2008 at 4:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Anyway, it has been an interesting experience growing up in Charleston and seeing things change - not always for the better. Drinks are more expensive but the restaurant (sp?) scene has grown.

Posted by yeahright on July 11, 2008 at 4:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Gadsden-"perlo" is geechie for "pilau", which is a type of rice.
My pop's was geechie...we had shrimp perlo on a regular basis.

oh, and just to stay on topic, I think the tag looks like it should have a cactus tree instead of a palmetto.

Posted by Neponset on July 11, 2008 at 4:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

One of the words that I found different was:
"boat" and I am not sure how to spell the local version, something like "boet" long O and short E with the accent on "et".

Posted by Neponset on July 11, 2008 at 5:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

trip
Yes - they just gave out her phone no. on Fox - sorry, but I didn't get it.

Posted by Thomas1776 on July 11, 2008 at 5:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Never seen so many do nothings play on their work computers when they are suppose to be working. IT Services and records.

Posted by stand828 on July 11, 2008 at 5:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Why can't we just have a white plate with dark numbers and screw the pictures? If somebody wants a picture plate, let the state offer some for an extra fee. I guess that's too logical for the morons who waste time and tax dollars deciding this crap. Maybe we should do what they did with the Elvis stamp...pick two and let us vote for the one we prefer.

Maybe making ugly plates standard is the way the state is encouraging us to buy the specialty plates. I may have to do that, since I think this one is going to clash with the color of my car...

Posted by pygmon on July 11, 2008 at 6:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I guess if you're an interloper from "up north", you'd naturally assume it's a "moon". If you benefitted from the 49th ranked SC school system, it's a moon. If one studied history, they'd know it's a crescent or gorget as Genl. Washington wore during the indian campaigns of his younger years and local hero Francis Marion adorned during the Revolution.

Alas, the new plates are BOWLING SHOE UGLY.

Posted by UrGatorbait on July 11, 2008 at 7:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ahh someone must have had a different opinion from the hard working uber-patriot Thomas to elicit such a response about do nothings.

Then the P&C wastes space on this ill-informed Anal retentive neurotic teacher?

Thanks for the cultural lessons today Gadsen an Granny and the others to this interesting discussion.

CiD95, thanks for the history lesson. Very good info.

Posted by tomkatt on July 11, 2008 at 7:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The "moon" in the plate and on the stateflag may not appear to be of the correct orientation in the northern hemisphere, because they are not moons at all. The image that resembles a crecent moon is in fact a "gorget." The gorget was adopted from decorations on military uniforms worn by british soldiers at the time of the flags conception. The uniforms were adorned with the gorget in homage to the once practical use in uniforms as protection from sword injury to the kneck. In medevial times gorget were worn hung around the neck on soldiers and similar devices, criniere, around the knecks of horses.

Posted by fjms on July 11, 2008 at 11:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I just love the orange in the plates!

Posted by auger on July 12, 2008 at 8 p.m. (Suggest removal)

On an unrelated note, I recently renewed my SC DL online. I had to fill in 3 blanks and it was done. 4 days later, new license arrived in the mail. How cool is that?