Kara's Blog

It's that time of year again!    Westmuttster time - yaaay :)     This is a great event!

Who:  Aiken SPCA

What:  Westmuttster Dog Show

When:  Saturday, November 15th, 2008

Where:  Aiken Horse Park  (aka Ford Conger Field - you know - the Steeplechase Track!)

Here are the classes!  (first class starts at 12noon)

• Best Spots or Freckles
• Handicapped or Rehap Dogs
• Best Dog & Toy
• Me and My Pal  (12 and under)
• Senior Citizen Dog >10 years
• Best Looking Hunting Dog
• Prettiest Small/Medium Female  (under 30 lbs)
• So Ugly It's Cute
• Grandparents and Grand Dogs
• Costume Class
• Prettiest Eyes
• Family Theme
• Most Handsome Small/Medium male (under 30 lbs)
• Best Tail Wagger
• Look-A-Like
• Most handsome Large Male
• Best Lap Dog
• Prettiest Large Female
• "Hollywood Here I Come!"
• Any Small/Medium Dog Rescued (under 30 lbs)
• Any large Dog Rescued
• Best In Show  - Mutt & Purebred

Come on down and have some fun!       See you there :)

Call me when you are ready to move south for the winter!

Oh yeah --  it is that time of year!    Time for the Chitlin' Strut in Salley SC.   (this is the 43rd annual of this event)

Here's the deal:

What:  Chitlin' Strut  (didn't you read the title?)

When:  November 15th 2008. (always the Saturday after Thanksgiving)    8am till ?

Where:  Salley SC Civic Center and Fairgrounds.   258 Pine St. NW Salley, SC  29137

What you will find there:

• Boiled Chitlins                       
• Fried Chitlins   (as well as BBQ'd Pork and Chicken!)
• Arts & Crafts Vendors 
• Food Vendors 
• Parade  10am
• Carnival
• Antique Tractor Show  12noon
• Hawg Calling Contest  3 -3:30pm
• Strut Contest  3:30 - 4pm
• Entertainment

FREE ADMISSION!!!      

Camping sites available.    (it is a little chilly to be in a tent so you might want to bring the camper!)

CHITLIN STRUT BEAUTY PAGENT  -   NOVEMBER 15TH

CHITLIN STRUT IDOL CONTEST   - NOVEMBER 28TH

More info:  Salley Town Hall.  803.258.3485    email:  salley2@pbtcomm.net

or visit:  www.chitlinstrut.com

What is a chitlin' you ask?   Ok - chitlin' is short for chitterling - which is pig intestines.   A Southern delicacy and tradition.   (As you know , I'm not a true Southerner.....and FYI...... I've never had a chitlin', I'll just stick with the bbq chicken!)

Have fun if you go!   Everyone should go at least once in their life :)

Ready to move south for the winter?  Give me a call!   

 Meet my nephew Jay, and his bowling teammates!   6 years old and he is well on his way to pro status!  

           The Three Musketeers.     When asked how they came up with their team name, Jay had this to say "Someone just wrote it on the paper, probably mommy.  Me and Jacob liked it, but Austin didn't."

Jacob - Jay - Austin  

Jay and his sister Lexi are both on the Saturday Park Ave Youth League at Park Avenue Lanes, Aiken SC.   Both have open bowled many times but this is their first turn at league play.   :)        (both of their parents bowl....and so does their Aunt Kara!)    

I was thrilled to see Jay's name on the high score board!

This is his SCRATCH score!  Way to go Jay!!!  

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Meet my neice Lexi, and her bowling teammates!    Wildcats   (do I need to tell you that they all love 'High School Musical' and that is where the team name came from, lol)

Katie - Lexi - Sarah

Not to be outdone by her little brother.......

Lexi had a high-score of her own!   I was thrilled to see her name up there!

(this is her SCRATCH score!)  Way to go Lexi!   

The league is divided into two divisions based on age.   

Jay is in the under 8 division.  This division has the bumpers up during play, but I was watching Jay this weekend and he hardly used the bumpers!  He is going to be a great bowler like his dad :) 

Lexi is in the 8+ division - they do not use the bumpers, and she has great form!  She is gonna be a great bowler too!   They have made alot of new friends and are having a great time on the league.   

If you are looking for some family fun-  give bowling a spin!  Fun for ALL ages!   Join a league today!

We have two bowling centers in Aiken for your enjoyment.  

Park Ave Lanes -  Downtown Aiken on Park Avenue.

Aiken Bowl -  Aiken's Southside on Whiskey Road.