[lodwick]

Don't tell me that you guys were there in '89 for Mr. Hugo!

I've enjoyed everyone's happiness list. You've named mine also: puppies, kitties, spouse, our country, gardening, rain, sunshine, friends - cyber & otherwise, our military, our Saviour, our parents, our health. I'll stop now - there is so much for which I thank the Lord. ;-)

[mountaineer]

That's the one, Hugo. We did go out to dinner the night we arrived, and just stared, horrified, out the window of the restaurant at the trees, stoplights, etc., being blown horizontal by the winds. As I recall, Charleston didn't sustain a direct hit, but I am grateful we got out unscathed! Unfortunately, I've never had another opportunity to visit. My roommate was really disappointed that we had to leave the next morning, as she was all geared up to tour a plantation. Oh yes, the now-defunct Eastern Airlines lost her luggage on our return trip. All in all, we should have stayed in St. Louis.