Kara's Blog

The forms for the footers were all set up and ready to go by yesterday afternoon.    I would have lost the bet if Paul had shook my hand, lol.   I didn't think they would have it all done in time for this morning, lol.

Just one more thing before the concrete can be poured - and that is the termite treatment.

Here is the guy from Aiken Pest Control doing his thing! (they spray the ground prior to the concrete being poured)

When I pulled up this morning this is what I saw!!!

A HUGE concrete pumping truck :)

According to my sources - they used approx 50 yards of concrete this morning pouring the footers.

Next step will be to form out the support walls - and then the slab...and then the framing starts - woo hoo!!

Don't forget - here is what they are building!   Come be my neighbor :)    Call me to get in on the ground floor with pre-construction prices!

2 Bedroom/2 Bath:  $429,000

3 Bedroom/2 Bath:  $489,000

You couldn't ask for a better location than this!  Perfectly Downtown :)        If you are thinking about a 'Southern get-away' ----  this would be ideal!     A place to get away to --   a place for family and friends to get-away to.....     You could even make a few bucks and rent it out for Master's week (if you weren't coming down for the tourny)

Give me a call!   My cell:  803-270-1024.   Be sure to let me know you saw my blog :)

Things are moving right along now!     

Big crew next door this morning building the forms.....so the footers can be poured.

Take a look:

And this is the name of the Company doing this phase of the construction:

Don't forget - here is what they are building!   Come be my neighbor :)    Call me to get in on the ground floor with pre-construction prices!

2 Bedroom/2 Bath:  $429,000

3 Bedroom/2 Bath:  $489,000

You couldn't ask for a better location than this!  Perfectly Downtown :)        If you are thinking about a 'Southern get-away' ----  this would be ideal!     A place to get away to --   a place for family and friends to get-away to.....     You could even make a few bucks and rent it out for Master's week (if you weren't coming down for the tourny)

Give me a call!   My cell:  803-270-1024.   Be sure to let me know you saw my blog :)

That's right - another great show is coming soon!

What:  Murder's in the Heir

Where:  Aiken Community Playhouse          Newberry Street SW ~ Downtown Aiken  (Between Park and Richland Aves)

Show Dates (2009):
                     February: 27, 28 - 8pm 
                     March: 5, 6, 7 - 8pm
                     March: 1 - 3pm

Tickets:  http://www.aikencommunityplayhouse.com/ticket.php

Aiken Community Playhouse - More Info:  803.648.1438

Come downtown and see the show!  Grab dinner in The Alley and make a night of it :)

.....oh what a beautiful day :)          I was out for a stroll late Sunday morning and happened across this cute group.     I couldn't resist taking their pictures :)

Ok y'all -   this is Aiken in early February!       Just another one of the reasons I LOVE AIKEN :)

I wasn't born here, but Aiken sure feels like home.   Come see for yourself!  What are you waiting for?

Give me a call when you are ready to buy your Southern home :)       I've got the perfect Downtown Condo-Cottage for you!          Not ready to retire? -  That's ok!  Buy now, and have it for friends/family to enjoy over the years.  Maybe even make a few bucks renting it out for Master's week :)   

Get in now on pre-construction prices.   Call ME!!   Be sure to let me know you saw my blog :)

The Carolina Real Estate Company 803.648.8660           Kara Casamassina

Good Morning :)       Things are starting to happen again next door.  They are making some noise!    It seems like it has been quiet for soooo long.  

Yesterday some equipment was delivered - and a load of stone..... and today several more loads of stone.

I must need some new batteries for my camera because they just don't seem to hold a charge very long anymore.    Soooo -  these pics will have to do for now, lol.

They are digging out for the footers.   Remember a few weeks ago Jimmy was here taking compression samples?  Well, the engineers looked at the samples --and the design of the building, etc.... and tell the builder how to prepare the ground - how deep to dig - and even how wide.   Amazing that they can tell so much from looking at some dirt!   Good thing!  Otherwise we would have buildings toppling over all around us, lol.

My batteries are all charged up -  here is a pic of what they are doing:

That is Buddy and Gilbert (wearing cap) standing by the machinery.   Gilbert is with Stock Building Supply , and said that his company is handling about 90% of the materials being used on this project.  90%!  

These downtown units are going to be amazing :)   You couldn't ask for a better location!    Take advantage now of the 'pre-construction' prices while they are still being offered!!  I was joking with the builder (Buddy Stevens) earlier that I wanted one of the penthouse units.....and that maybe we could work something out if I sold a few, hehehe.  Actually--- all kidding aside -  I would love to live here :)

2 Bedroom Unit:  $429,000

3 Bedroom Unit:  $489,000

Give me a call when you are ready to jump in on this one!   Never know - I could be your neighbor :)

Who:   The Russian National Ballet

What:  Swan Lake

When:  February 20th, 2009.  

 
Showtime:  8:00pm

Where: The  Etherredge Center for Fine and Performing Arts. 

Location:   University of South Carolina - Aiken.  471 University Parkway, Aiken.

More Info:  the Etherredge Center Box Office 803-641-3305

 
Enjoy the show :)             

Give us a call if you are ready to relocate to Aiken.  We're happy to help you find your new Aiken home.           

The Battle of Aiken (reenactment) is upon us!     Another one of those great annual Aiken events :)

Did you know that 'The Battle of Aiken (Reenactment)' won the Governor's award for 'Best Carolina Tourist Event'!

What:  The Battle of Aiken   - Where the Civil War comes alive.  South Carolina's LARGEST outdoor drama :)

When:  Saturday Feb 21, and Sunday Feb 22.  (always the last weekend of February)

Where:   Confederate Memorial Park -   Powell Pond Rd off Hwy 19.   (allow 1 hour for traffic and parking)  -  obviously it can't be held in the downtown streets!

More Info:   www.BattleOfAiken.org

Tickets:  at the gate - RAIN OR SHINE!    Adults = $12,  Students (6-18) = $6,  5 and Under = FREE!

SPECIAL VETERANS MEMORIAL SERVICE SATURDAY AT DUSK.    ALL American Veterans of ALL wars will be honored with at musket and artillery salute.

So much to do and see! 

Presentations: (9-5)  Bluegrass Music - Cannon Firing - Cavalry Tactics - Infantry Drill - Field Amuptation - Relic Displays - Field Hospital - Confederate Ball - Fife and Drums - History Displays - Soldier Camp Life - Citadel Cadets...

Action!!:  Confederate Camp Tours - Lectures and Programs - Battle Amputation Scenario - Infantry Lecture - Period Church Service on Sunday - Cannon Fire Demo - Robert E Lee 'talk with the Generals' - Battle of Aiken (part one Saturday - part two Sunday) - Veterans Memorial Service Saturday - Confederate Ball and Dance Saturday 

Crafts:    Ladies Fashion Show - Period Dance Instruction - Civil War Art - Black Smithing - Wood Carving - Hoop Dresses - Needlework - Camp Cooking - Spinning - Soap Making -Candle Making - Iron Working...        

Dixie Food Fest (9-5)  Bessingers BBQ - Ribeye Steak Sandwiches - Gyros - Steak 'n Cheese Sandwiches - Chicken Fingers - Hamburgers - Funnel Cakes - Kettle Corn - Homemade Ice Cream - Old Fashion Rootbeer - Blooming Onions - Onion Rings - Breakfast Plates - BBQ Ribs - Catfish and Catfish Stew - Cajun Food - Beaufort Stew - Boiled Shrimp....

The 'Battle of Aiken' was February 11, 1865.    Union dead are buried in the First Baptist Churchyard.   Confederate dead are buried at St. Thaddeus Churchyard.

Why not make this a new tradition!         

Maybe I will see you there :)

Yaaaayyy!!!  A day off from school, woo hoo!!   That's right -   Monday, February 16 is Presidents Day - and school is not in session.

Here is something fun for the children to do on their day off:

What:  Art Workshop!   (Drawing Horses for Kids)                                                                   

 Local equine artist, Georgianna "Girl" Conger, will conduct a workshop for kids on how to draw horses.

Who:  children ages 6-12.

When: February 16. 10am - 12noon

Where: Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame & Museum.    135 Dupree Place, Aiken SC

Cost:  FREE!!!   (space is limited - please call to register:  803-642-7650)

What a great way to spend the morning!     Don't forget to call to register :)

Come and see what is going on in Aiken!   

Thanks to Gene for sharing this info.

Have a great day y'all!       These shows are gonna be great :)

Call me if you need me, lol.

Who:   Harlem Globetrotters!            

I used to love watching these guys on tv back in the day.  They just cracked me up, lol.   I chuckle just thinking about the silly pranks the guys used pull on  the official, LMAO.  And the way they would run circles around their competitors, too funny, hahahahah.    

When:  Friday,  March 6 , 2009 at 7:00pm

Where:  James Brown Arena    601 Seventh Street , Augusta GA 30901

More Info:  706-722-3521     or        1-877-4AUGTIX

Have fun!  Enjoy the show!    Maybe you will see me there :)