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Golf Carts Aren't Just For Golfers

Golf Carts are just nice to have around especially if you are a senior citizen or have problems walking long distances.  Golf Carts can be used to help you with your Garden or Yard Work by not only allowing you great transportation but also for...

Christmas In Pendleton SC

Our little historic town of Pendleton SC is busy with many Christmas Events. Although I have a Squidoo Lens which includes the Pendleton Happenings, I felt that I needed to make a separate lens just for the Christmas Season.  Through the years,...

Trotter's Trail at Veterans Park in Pendleton SC

Trotter's Trail at Veterans Park in Pendleton SC is a beautiful 1400 foot long walking trail that winds through the woods adjacent to Barrett's Place Playground.  This asphalt trail is wide enough to accomodate a wheelchair and includes...

The Ohme Bug Is Hiding

Matt Lauer and Carmen San Diego don't have anything on Pendleton SC! Pendleton South Carolina has the Ohme Bug and she has gone into hiding,  That's right!  The Ohme Bug is hiding in a shop on or near the square in historic Pendleto...

Reflections Of A Mississippi Magnolia

Reflections Of A Mississippi Magnolia - A Life In Poems is written by a true Southerner, Patricia Neely-Dorsey. She writes passionately about growing up in the South, her love for her home state of Mississippi and her life after 40.   Her poetry...

Ohme's Purple Star Lenses 

I was thrilled each time I've received the Purple Star

Pendleton - Old Photos

Most of these old photographs of Pendleton SC date to the early 1900's. How did I get these photos? Well, that is a good story. One day Frank Crenshaw showed me these photos and I asked him if I could get copies made. He told me that Mr. Norton...

Freedom Fest in Pendleton SC

Freedom Fest in Pendleton South Carolina is an old fashioned Patriotic community celebration that is fun for the whole family. We have Games For The Children with prizes, Great Food including watermelon wedges, Live Music, Bingo with the Mayor, Bake...

Thanksgiving Prayer - A Family Tradition

I have always enjoyed Thanksgiving and have many happy memories of our Tate Family on Thanksgiving. There are several special Thanksgivings that I remember very vividly. One was when Mom and Dad invited an older couple to join us explaining that the...

Tomato Pie Recipe

Yummy! I took the Tomato Pie Recipes from three friends and combined "this" from one and "that" from another. The Tomato Pie sure was good and easy to make! Thank you to my friends for sharing their recipes and helpful hints. I needed all the help I...

Ohme's LOTD 

Oh me! What a Thrill!

Fall Flowers - A Stroll In Our Yard - October 2008

Fall is in the air and we are enjoying the blossoms of our Confederate Rose, Angel Trumpets and Ageratum. Our yard has been neglected lately due to the drought and we did not have our usual beautiful bloomers through the summer but now that fall is h...

Ohme's About Me Lenses 

Our Tate Family Reunion

Our Tate Family gets together every other year for Our Tate Family Reunion.  This began in 2000 and each year we held the reunion in a different location and each year our family reunion has been very enjoyable.  We have met in Athens, Ga;...

What A Year! From Newbie to Giant Squid

It has been one year since I joined Squidoo. I have been reflecting about what has happened since that date and am amazed at how my life has changed in just one year. I can not look back without remembering those who are responsible for my getting t...

Ohme - That's me!

I have been called lots of things during my 60 years. My dad would sometimes call me "third verse" and my mom would call me "Nancy Lee" and my sisters call me "Nan". In college I was called by my maiden name, "Tate&...

What Is Friendship?

Friendship is a valued relationship between two or more people that fosters support. My friends make me a better person. I am so lucky to have so many friends and I appreciate and love each and every one of them. My friends are very important to me...

Birth Order - How Did It Affect Me?

Yes, I think that my place in the Birth Order did affect me. I am the third child in a family of four children. I am the youngest of three girls so I was the "baby girl" of the family with a younger brother. We were all four years apart and I often w...

Ohme's Music Lenses 

Little Anthony and the Imperials - A Virtual Concert

I don't know about you but "Little Anthony and The Imperials" bring back some fond memories of lying in my dorm with my Anatomy book open and dreaming of my future. My dreams mostly came true but I never would have imagined that I would be reflecting...

Morning Has Broken

Today, March 20, 2009, is the first day of Spring and as I was sitting on my porch listening to the birds sing, I thought about the hymn "Morning Has Broken". This hymn has been an important part of my family as it is sung at joyous occasions like we...

Sunday School Songs

I grew up in the small historic town of Pendleton South Carolina going to the Pendleton Presbyterian Church back in the 50's and 60's. I loved going to Sunday School and especially enjoyed the songs we sang. Our teacher was Mrs. Frances Marti...

Ohme's Lenses About Pendleton South Carolina 

Pendleton SC Happenings

This lens is intended to keep you informed of events and other news about Pendleton SC. We are a small historic town nestled in the foothills of upstate SC. Even though we are a small community, we have a lot going on as you can see by the listings....

Old Pendleton Photos Part 2

This lens is a continuation of Pendleton Old Photos. Pendleton Old Photos It was getting quite long with nearly 50 pictures and I thought it was about time to start a second part as I still have more photos to share. Pendleton folks of all ages have...

Pendleton Farmers Market

Please support your Local Farmers Market! The Pendleton Farmers Market is located in historic Pendleton South Carolina. What a sight to see! The colors are everywhere as farmers display their produce of fresh vegetables and fruit all around our bea...

Pendleton SC Businesses

Pendleton,South Carolina is an amazing small town and is home to wonderful shops and restaurants as well as great service oriented businesses. I hope you enjoy reading about them and will patronize our business community. THINK PENDLETON the next...

Pendleton - Old Photos

Most of these old photographs of Pendleton SC date to the early 1900's. How did I get these photos? Well, that is a good story. One day Frank Crenshaw showed me these photos and I asked him if I could get copies made. He told me that Mr. Norton...

1826 On The Green In Pendleton SC

I think it was Pendleton SC's Mayor Carol Burdette who first referred to the Farmers Hall as Pendleton SC's Front Porch. I really like that term and think that it is so appropriate because, when you enter our beautiful town square, the Farmers Hall i...

Flag Day In The USA

Our American Flag, the Stars and Stripes, was first designed and made by Betsy Ross. According to legend, she was asked to do this by George Washington. Our flag was officially adopted by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777 and the flag...

Pendleton Fire Department

This Squidoo Lens is a Thank You to our Volunteer Fire Department These volunteers spend countless hours in training in order to protect our community. Not only do they have to work to keep the Fire Station and Fire Trucks in tip top shape, they a...

Top Ten Reasons Why I Love Pendleton SC

I have written a lot about my hometown of Pendleton South Carolina and it is mainly because I want the whole world to know what a wonderful place it is. Now, I am not encouraging everyone to move here but would love to have you come for a visit. You...

Pendleton Goes Squidoo

I'm a SAPP (Self Appointed Pendleton Promoter)! My sister, Joan4, made the first Squidoo lens about our hometown of Pendleton SC and I have followed with many more. I love to promote Pendleton and am continuing to make lenses about Happenings, Event...

Fall Harvest Festival In Pendleton SC

Pendleton South Carolina's Eleventh Annual Fall Harvest Festival was held on the Village Green in historic Pendleton on Saturday, October 3rd, 2009. The Festival ran from 10 AM to 5 PM and featured quality crafts, entertainment, food vendors, old-fas...

Our Annual Church Picnic

What a great day it was for our Annual Church Picnic! The weather was perfect, the food was delicious, the attendance was great and the fellowship time was wonderful. Children were seen playing in Barrett's Place Playground and on a vacant field....

Spring Jubilee Arts & Crafts Festival - Pendleton SC

Just as the dogwoods begin to show their buds, the small historic town of Pendleton, South Carolina begins to get busy preparing for Spring Jubilee. It is as if the town has awakened from a long winter's nap. The Village Green is manicured and ferti...

29670 in Pendleton SC

The beautiful historic town of Pendleton SC and the surrounding area is located in Anderson County and only 4 miles from Clemson University, 3 1/2 hours from the beach, 1 hour from the mountains, 2 hours from Atlanta, Ga, and only 45 minutes from Gre...

Freedom Fest in Pendleton SC

Freedom Fest in Pendleton South Carolina is an old fashioned Patriotic community celebration that is fun for the whole family. We have Games For The Children with prizes, Great Food including watermelon wedges, Live Music, Bingo with the Mayor, Bake...

Senator Graham's New Regional Office

May 15, 2009 was a proud day for the town of Pendleton South Carolina. That was the day of the Grand Opening of the new Regional Office of United States Senator Lindsey O. Graham. The new Golden Corner Regional Office is located right on the town squ...

Pendleton Memories - A Series

This is a lensography of the Pendleton Memories Series. I hope you will visit each one because they are so different and offer much in learning about Days Gone By. I started this series as a way for certain folks to post their memories on the web an...

Growing Up in Pendleton SC in 1950's and 60's

Pendleton SC Town Council woman Sandra Gantt was asked to speak to the Leadership Pendleton Class of 2009. She was asked to tell how it was to grow up Pendleton. I was so glad that I was able to hear Sandra's talk. She was so interesting and enlighte...

Growing Up In Pendleton SC - Jeanie Sims Hunt

Jeanie Sims was a name that I was familiar with but I really did not get to know Jeanie until recently. She is a couple of years younger than I am but I do remember her during our growing up years. How did we get back in touch? It all began right he...

Pendleton Memories 3 - Nell Seawright Reeves

Nell Seawright Reeves shares her memories of growing up in Pendleton SC in the 1920's and 1930's. I had a delightful afternoon today visiting with Nell Reeves and her daughter. We sat on the porch and I thought about taking notes but was rea...

Quiz: What Do You Know About Pendleton South Carolina?

Pendleton South Carolina has been written about in over 30 Squidoo Lenses and lensmasters from all over the world have been gracious enough to read what I have written.  Some have said that they know more about Pendleton SC than they do their ow...

Antique Shopping in Pendleton SC

Pendleton SC is a quaint historic town nestled in the foothills of Upstate South Carolina. Pendleton is located 4 miles from Clemson University, 45 minutes from Greenville, SC and 2 hrs from Atlanta, Ga. We think that Pendleton is a great destination...

PEEPS PreSchool

PEEPS is an acronym for Pendleton Educational Enrichment Programs & Services. PEEPS is a ministry of the Pendleton United Methodist Church and provides a PreSchool Program as well as an AfterSchool program. PEEPS PreSchool serves children one to fou...

Pendleton's Friends of the Park (FOTP)

Are you interested in Pendleton SC's Veterans Park? If so, please join Friends of the Park. FRIENDS OF THE PARK (FOTP) Pendleton, South Carolina Friends of the Park meets every third Monday at 6 pm at Pendleton United Methodist Church in the social...

Pendleton Elementary School Memory Garden

In 2006, The Pendleton Elementary School's School Improvement Council (SIC) wanted a project that would honor the memory of faculty and students such as Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Peebles.  The Memory Garden was chosen as a project that would do t...

Trotter's Trail at Veterans Park in Pendleton SC

Trotter's Trail at Veterans Park in Pendleton SC is a beautiful 1400 foot long walking trail that winds through the woods adjacent to Barrett's Place Playground.  This asphalt trail is wide enough to accomodate a wheelchair and includes...

Christmas In Pendleton SC

Our little historic town of Pendleton SC is busy with many Christmas Events. Although I have a Squidoo Lens which includes the Pendleton Happenings, I felt that I needed to make a separate lens just for the Christmas Season.  Through the years,...

The Ohme Bug Is Hiding

Matt Lauer and Carmen San Diego don't have anything on Pendleton SC! Pendleton South Carolina has the Ohme Bug and she has gone into hiding,  That's right!  The Ohme Bug is hiding in a shop on or near the square in historic Pendleto...

Ohme's Travel Lenses 

Our Florida Vacation

My husband decided to take a whole week off of work and we enjoyed a week long Florida Vacation. This was something that we had not done in several years. We knew that we wanted to visit my husband's sister and her family in Englewood, Florida and t...

Stornoway Scotland - Our Sister City

My husband and I were fortunate enough to be able to join friends in being part of the 36 member Pendleton Delegation to go to Stornoway Scotland for the official signing of the twinning charter. On March 15, 2002 we joined the delegation of 36 Pend...

Ohme's Nature Lenses 

Queen Anne's Lace

Every summer my grandson and I have fun cutting Queen Anne's Lace and dying the flower different colors with food coloring. We started doing this when he was a toddler and it has become a tradition that we both look forward to. He is now 9 years old...

Fall Trees - A Stroll Around Pendleton SC

I took a stroll around Pendleton in Fall 2008 and soaked up the beauty of the Fall Trees around the Village Green and around our home. I was able to snap some pictures that I would like to share with you along with a poem by Helen Baeseman titled &qu...

My Nature lensography

I enjoy writing about nature and using the photos I've taken. I am not sure when I began to appreciate Mother Nature but I think I was very young. We had a lot of exposure to the wonders of the out of doors through our little church in Pendleton...

Fall Flowers - A Stroll In Our Yard - October 2008

Fall is in the air and we are enjoying the blossoms of our Confederate Rose, Angel Trumpets and Ageratum. Our yard has been neglected lately due to the drought and we did not have our usual beautiful bloomers through the summer but now that fall is h...

Japanese Dogwood

About 15 years ago, a friend of ours gave us a Kousa Tree because I had admired the one in their yard. They are very interesting trees and so much fun to watch. It blooms after our other dogwoods and looks a little different. In the summer it will f...

Limelight Hydrangea Or Is It?

The Hydrangea Pictures on this page were taken in my yard. I really am not sure what variety we have. Let me tell you about it and maybe you can help me decide. It was over 30 years ago when my husband and I visited his aunt and uncle in Laurens Sou...

Writing Spiders

The woven pattern of "silk" is easily seen as the Writing Spider busily works to spin its web but the larger portion of the web may not be that easy to see and you could even walk right into it. The Writing Spider is not aggressive and is not poison...

Dogwoods and Azaleas

I do enjoy the Springtime! It is so beautiful in Pendleton SC with all the Dogwood Trees and Azaleas in bloom. We live toward the bottom of a hill and as you drive down the hill and get closer to our home, the site of Dogwoods and Azaleas come into...

Southern Magnolia Tree

All over the South you can see and smell the blooming Magnolias and what a site it is to behold! The fragrance is like none other and hard to describe but one whiff this time of year and you will know what I am talking about. The blossoms are beauti...

Ohme's Food Lenses 

Papa Doc's Creamy Peach Ice Cream

When was the last time you churned ice cream? We used to make it on special occasions but haven't made it in so long that I am not even sure where our churn is. Back before the electric churns, we would all take turns turning the crank. It was hard...

Casserole Recipe- Broccoli-Rice-Sausage

We were invited to a "covered dish" tonight at a friend's home. She has re-done her old family home place which was built in 1790 and wanted to have her neighbors and friends over. I immediately thought about our family favorite - The...

Pig Roast Recipes

In the early 80's when we were much younger and much more energetic, we had an annual Pig Roast at our home. It was always after a big Clemson University Football Game. Our hometown of Pendleton SC is only 4 miles from Clemson so we are big Clemson T...

Fruit Salad Recipe

The first time that I enjoyed this recipe was back in the 70's when I was teaching at Pendleton Elementary School. I found out that it was the standard favorite dish for the teachers during the Teacher Appreciation Celebration. Since that time I have...

Ohme's Recipes

Recipes by Ohme? Anyone who knows me might think that this is a joke. You see, my hubby is the cook in the family and I gladly step aside and let him do his thing. He is an excellent cook! There are a few dishes that I do well so I have created thes...

Tomato Pie Recipe

Yummy! I took the Tomato Pie Recipes from three friends and combined "this" from one and "that" from another. The Tomato Pie sure was good and easy to make! Thank you to my friends for sharing their recipes and helpful hints. I needed all the help I...

Ohme's Holiday Lenses 

Thanksgiving Prayer - A Family Tradition

I have always enjoyed Thanksgiving and have many happy memories of our Tate Family on Thanksgiving. There are several special Thanksgivings that I remember very vividly. One was when Mom and Dad invited an older couple to join us explaining that the...

Halloween Trunk or Treating

Every Halloween our Church, Pendleton United Methodist Church, sponsors "Trunk or Treating" in Pendleton, SC. The volunteers ask community members to bring their cars on the square or at the church and to have their trunks decorated so the...

Flag Day In The USA

Our American Flag, the Stars and Stripes, was first designed and made by Betsy Ross. According to legend, she was asked to do this by George Washington. Our flag was officially adopted by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777 and the flag...

A Christmas Tree in the White House by Gary Hines

This book for children is based on true facts about one Christmas in the White House with President Theodore Roosevelt and his children. The children wanted a cut tree for the White House but President Roosevelt insisted that they set an example for...

Ohme's Lenses About Squidoo 

Local Lenses for the December 2009 Giant and Giant 100 Challenge

If you are officially in the December 09 Giant or Giant 100 Challenge, then this is the place for you. The Challenge begins October 1, 2009 and ends December 31, 2009. If you enjoy reading Local Lenses, then this is the place for you too! There are...

Free Advertising For Fundraising Events

Have you ever tried to advertise for a Fundraising Event without spending any money? It is possible but requires some creativity along with time and effort. I have been on a good many advertising committees and have learned quite a bit about how to...

Jolly Judicious Jetsetters on Zazzle

The Jolly Judicious Jetsetter's better known as the JJJ's is one of the Squidoo Teams for the Potential Giant/Giant100 Challenge. The JJJ's can now wear their badge not only on their profile but also on their bodies and on their coffee mu...

Rocket Mom Lenses by Ohme

I had already decided that Squidoo would have to take a back seat during the months of May and June because I had so much to do to get ready for our Freedom Fest on June 27. Well, that all changed when I received an invitation to join Rocket Moms. E...

Festivals, Fairs And Other Special Events

I have found Squidoo to be a very effective way to promote our small town's local events. Squidoo is free and fairly simple to execute and easy to keep updated. It has been the perfect platform and I have noticed a good many other Squidoo lensmasters...

Local Lenses for the December 2009 Giant and Giant 100 Challenge

If you are officially in the December 09 Giant or Giant 100 Challenge, then this is the place for you. The Challenge begins October 1, 2009 and ends December 31, 2009. If you enjoy reading Local Lenses, then this is the place for you too! There are...

Ohme's Twitterstorm Lenses 

What Does Your Family Think Of Your Love For Squidoo?

If you are like me, you have become obsessed with Squidoo. I find myself talking more and more about my activities on Squidoo and my new Squidoo friends. I am afraid that my family and friends are getting quite bored with this. They don't understand...

Does Shopping and Selling Online Hurt The Local Economy?

Most of us online are here to make money but what does this do for the local economy? My situation may be different than most because I live in a small community that needs the local businesses to survive. This really concerns me because I love my to...

Ohme's Lenses About People and Books 

Clemson Tiger Fans

Yes, Clemson Tiger Fans are proud, fun, creative, and very enthusiastic! Clemson Tiger Fans wear orange and their blood runneth orange. A Clemson Tiger Fan can be seen in orange overalls, orange sweater, orange t-shirt or even an orange hair. Clems...

90 Minutes In Heaven

Don Piper, author of 90 Minutes In Heaven, died instantly when an 18 wheeler crushed his car. He was killed and lived to tell about it! 90 Minutes In Heaven is his story of spending time in Heaven only to be returned to life to face a long and gr...

South of Broad by Pat Conroy

Pat Conroy has published a new novel, South of Broad. Pat Conroy is one of my favorite authors and Pat Conroy books are always a great read. I was very excited when I read in this month's Southern Living Magazine that he had published a new book, So...

Reflections Of A Mississippi Magnolia

Reflections Of A Mississippi Magnolia - A Life In Poems is written by a true Southerner, Patricia Neely-Dorsey. She writes passionately about growing up in the South, her love for her home state of Mississippi and her life after 40.   Her poetry...

Kate Salley Palmer

I remember the first time I met Kate Salley Palmer. It was in the early 70's and we had a mutual friend. Both of these women were way ahead of the times and my friend told me about Kate's talents. The early 70's were very much still a transitional t...

Ohme's Lenses Made With My Grandson 

WWE Action Figures

My 9 year old grandson has 36 WWE Action Figures and has become quite the expert on them. This will be his lens so after this introduction, the work will be his. We hope you enjoy visiting here! This is a scroll down web page so just read and scroll...

Hog Hunting and Barbecue

We hope you enjoy this lens about Hog Hunting and Barbecue. We also added some information and pictures about Game Cameras which I am sure all hunters will enjoy. My 8 year old grandson said that he wants to learn how to make a lens so we are doing...

Ohme's Lenses About Animals 

Pet Talk

We have a bulldog named Pitty Pat, a bird named Henrietta, a turtle named Billy, two calico cats named Mott and Fran, and lots of fish. I think that is plenty of pets so was not particularly thrilled when a stray kitten showed up about this time last...

Doggie Birthday Party

Squidoo has lots and lots of lenses on just about any subject you can think of. Some are meant to educate, some are meant to entertain and some are just beautiful to look at. There are even lenses about interesting personal happenings. This is such a...

Ohme's Lenses About South Carolina 

South Carolina On Squidoo!

South Carolina is my home and Squidoo is my passion! Joan4 and I realized that we were not the only South Carolinians on Squidoo so we decided to form a group in order to get all South Carolina Lensmasters and Lenses together. Our http://www.s...

South Carolina State Symbols and More

South Carolina is my home and I am proud of it. I wanted to make this lens for several reasons. First.our grandson is in the third grade and this is the year that South Carolina children learn about their state. I was in the third grade at Pendleton...

Ohme's Selling Lenses 

Spinning Toy Tops

Toddlers love to play with Toy Tops and have for a long, long time. I remember the top that my son played with and he is now 30. My grandson also enjoyed playing with a top. I remember playing with tops when I was young so I know Spinning Toy Tops ha...

Lego Sets For All Ages

Legos have sure come a long way. My grandson played with them when he was younger and now that he is 9 years old, he is actually building and creating with them. They come in different shapes and sizes now and there are even specialized sets. They ar...

Greeting Cards and more For Fun And For Profit!

I enjoy making my own greeting cards and did it before the age of computers. Now I have lots of fun learning new ways to make them. One of my favorite things to do is to swap heads using clip art and a picture of the person I am making the card for....

Gift Ideas For Graduation

I remember when I was graduating from high school and college, I wanted people to give me money. I wanted to pick out the things that I needed and wanted. Our children were the same way. They wanted money more than any other gift so they could do wha...

Ohme's Zazzle

Looking for an unique South Carolina gift or maybe you are from Pendleton SC and want an event shirt or perhaps you enjoy products with nature scenes. All of this and more can be found at Ohme's Zazzle Shop. The purpose of this Squidoo lens (scr...

Golf Carts Aren't Just For Golfers

Golf Carts are just nice to have around especially if you are a senior citizen or have problems walking long distances.  Golf Carts can be used to help you with your Garden or Yard Work by not only allowing you great transportation but also for...

Christian Ulbricht Nutcrackers

Nutcrackers make wonderful collections.  If you are serious about starting a Nutcracker Collection, the Christian Ulbricht Nutcrackers are very unique and collectible. Why not start a family tradition of collecting Christian Ulbricht Nutcrackers...

Education Lenses 

Who is Roy G. Biv?

Have you ever been asked to Name the Colors of the Rainbow or to Name the Colors of the Color Spectrum?  If so, then you may know of old Roy.  Roy G. Biv is a mnemonic device for learning the answer to those questions.  That's righ...

Acronyms, Rhymes and Songs To Learn Facts

Do you remember using certain phrases or jingles to help you learn important facts?  I do and I still recite many of them today.  This tool helps to make learning fun and easy. How many do you remember?  I am going to list some of th...

South Carolina Headquarters

This group is for any Squidoo lens (scroll down web page) that concerns the beautiful state of South Carolina. They can be lenses about South Carolina or lenses written by South Carolinians. The South Carolina Group has joined other great Squidoo Gr...