It seems like we’re usually good for one snow day a year, but we’ve actually been hit with a couple of them this year. Yesterday evening, after a day full of driving rain, the rain turned to snow and thus began a gentle snowfall that lasted well into the night.
Local schools called classes off for the day and many businesses opened late. While it wasn’t the biggest snow storm we’ve ever experienced here in Rock Hill SC, it was enough to cause some problems such as power outtages, traffic accidents, and parents wondering what to do with their kids for the day.
Here’s a quick list of tips for dealing with the occasional snow and/or ice we get here in the Rock Hill SC area.
Winter Driving:
- Slow down
- Don’t tailgate
- Allow more distance than you think you’d need when stopping
- Pay close attention to areas in the shade because this is where ice is likely to form
- Stop slowly – if you have ABS brakes, simply hold the pedal down firmly. If you DON’T have ABS brakes, pump the brake slowly
Keeping Warm in the Cold:
- Dress in several layers and wear a waterproof/windproof outer shell
- Wear a hat to conserve body heat and keep your feet and hands dry
- Avoid over-exhursion
Coping Without Power:
- Stay away from downed power lines or anything touching a downed power line
- Don’t stand under ice-laden power lines
- Don’t open freezers or refrigerators more frequently than necessary
- Never bring a charcoal grill or stove indoors for heat or cooking as the CO gas can be deadly
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One of my goals with this blog is to provide readers and visitors to the Rock Hill SC or Fort Mill SC areas with insight into this great area we live in. And one of the most important things that can make an area even better is good restaurants. Well, at least I think so.
Anyway, I’ve posted several reviews of some great local restaurants my husband and I have found, but I’d like to know what you think.
What are some of your favorite, small, hometown restaurants in either Rock Hill SC or Fort Mill SC?
What do you like about them? What’s your favorite dish? Are the prices reasonable?
Leave your comment below and share your thoughts and chances are I’ll pass along your recommendation to my clients, prospects, fellow real estate agents, and readers of my blog.
Thanks in advance for your help!
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At this year’s Southern Christmas Show, a yearly tradition 41 years in the making, visitors will get to see four holiday displays that were in the windows of Manhattan’s Lord & Taylor department store last Christmas.
According to David Zimmerman, president of Southern Shows, which puts on the Southern Christmas Show each year, “The windows there are very competitive. The stores try to outdo each other every year. They’re so elaborate. It’s a shame they’re up for only a few weeks.â€
Well, Charlotteans will have another 11 days to view these elaborate Christmas displays as this year’s South Christmas Show runs through November 23.
For more information about these displays and this year’s show, visit http://www.charlotteobserver.com/477/story/306096.html
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As you probably know by now, my husband and I LOVE good food. So we’re always on the hunt for some good, unknown restaurants here in the Rock Hill, SC area. Well, I think we found another one today.
We saw an ad in one of the local circulars for a Cuban restaurant and since my husband spent 2 years living in Central America, he has a thing for all latin food. When he saw the ad he proclaimed, “We’ve got to check it out!”
So after running a few lunchtime errands together, we set off to find this little Cuban joint. Unfortunately, we couldn’t remember the exact address, but knew it was on Cherry St. in Rock Hill. After just a few minutes of driving up Cherry St., we got lucky and stumbled upon the place, Carlo’s Cafe.
The restaurant has a very distinct Carribean feel and with only 10 or so tables, it’s a very cozy atmosphere. We were immediately seated and upon looking at the menu, saw a full array of authentic cuban options.
I settled on the roast chicken and my husband had the fried stripped beef. Both came with fried plantains, which we absolutely LOVE, and black beans and rice. The food was delivered very quickly and as we’d hopped, it was hot and delish!
Overall, the prices were very reasonable, especially if you get the lunch specials which change every day and are only $5.99.
To finish things off we split a Tres Leches, which is a traditional latino dessert that literally means 3 milks. The way I describe it is a soggy cake, which when you understand how it’s made makes sense. It’s basically a white cake that has a mixture of 3 different types of milk poured over top of it. It’s then topped with a light frosting and whipped cream.
In a nutshell, Carlo’s Cafe on 1998 Cherry Rd in Rock Hill, SC is a fantastic little cuban restaurant and one I whole-heartedly recommend if you’re looking for something out of the ordinary. I don’t recall whan their hours are, but you can read reviews from others right HERE.
Go check it out. You won’t be disappointed!
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As you’re preparing to head out this weekend for any Labor Day travels, or even if you’re just tooling around town, be sure to check out this handy ‘Fuel Price Finder’ to help you locate the cheapest fuel prices in your area:
http://aaa.opisnet.com/index.aspx
As I’m typing this, the cheapest fuel in the Rock Hill, SC area is Raceway 976 on Cherry Road. They came in at $3.309/gal.
This handy little tool lists all the gas prices in the area, so if you’re hoping to find something on your way out of Rock Hill, or even Fort Mill SC, this weekend, be sure to check here before filling up!
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