Party Pendleton Style 2010
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Freedom Fest 2010 In Pendleton, SC
The 20th annual Freedom Fest was held July 3, 2010 in Pendleton, SC. Our own Nancy Hellams organized this event with the help of many volunteers from the town.
I had the distinct pleasure of attending Freedom Fest in Pendleton. I got to meet three of my favorite lensmasters, OhMe, Joan4, and Wednesday_Elf. According to OhMe, Nancy Hellams, it was an official Squidoo MeetUp. I had such a great time and I hope you will enjoy my journey to Pendleton here on this page.
Nancy has dedicated herself tirelessly to promoting her town and has written many lenses about Pendleton and all that matters to her there. She is a warm-hearted lady with an infectious smile. I am so glad to have met her in person.
As Nancy would say, "Joan, my older sister", is a warm, light-hearted, delightful woman. She actually put her life in my hands by allowing me to drive her van from her home to Nancy's. I guess we have to add really brave to her accolades.
Pat Austin came to Freedom Fest for a short time. She is a spitfire! She has also won the June contest in the Fresh Wonders for her lens, How To Crochet A Baby Octopus. Congratulations, Pat!
I feel like I have known all three of these ladies forever. If you ever get the chance to visit Pendleton, I highly recommend it. You'll be treated like royalty!
Squidoo Summer Sunshine Award Nominee
For Friends of the Park
This lens was entered in the Squidoo Summer Sunshine Award for Charity challenge. Squidoo chose one lens everyday until August 27, 2010 and awarded the chosen charity with $99 and the author got an additional $99. Earnings from this page will continue to benefit Friends of the Park.
Thank you for your support!
Friends Of The Park
Needs Your Help
We are a group of concerned citizens interested in making Pendleton SC's Veterans Park the best it can be. We currently have a playground, walking trail, three picnic shelters, a concessions pavilion with restrooms, and three old ballfields.
Get Your Freedom Fest Gear
Step Up To The Plate
An Official Squidoo MeetUp
With The Tate Sisters
June 10, 2010 was the Worldwide Squidoo MeetUp Day, but according to Nancy Hellams, our meeting was an official Squidoo MeetUp. At least that is what she told everyone in town as she introduced her sister, Joan, and I. Southern hospitality is embodied in the hearts of the Tate Sisters. This small little South Carolina town oozes southern charm and friendliness. Everyone says hello, they shake your hand when they meet you, and treat you like an old friend. You don't meet any "strangers" in Pendleton.
I can't thank these two ladies enough for showing me such a stupendous time in Pendleton. This was our first face-to-face meeting, but you would never have known it. I was made to feel at home and like a part of the family. Joan and Nancy, you are two very special ladies and I love you. Freedom Fest 2010 will remain in heart and memory forever! Thank you, again!
As you can see in the photo, Squid Lou was also there!
OhMe's Pendleton
Nancy truly loves her home town, her husband, Jim aka Doc, and her family. Here is just a sampling of her writings on these subjects. You can see all her lenses on her bio page.
Joan4 Writes About Pendleton, Too
And Other Things
Joan now lives in Rock Hill, SC, but grew up in Pendleton. It was so much fun and interesting to go down memory lane with her. Here are some of her pages on Pendleton and other areas of interest. Her husband is legally blind, but is still an active golfer. He even has 4 holes-in-one to his credit since he lost his sight. He had 7 before that. See all of Joan's lenses at Squidoo.
Do You Line Dance?
Joan Does
Here is Joan doing the "Electric Slide" with Uncle Sam and the gang at Freedom Fest 2010. She even wrote a lens to teach you.
Easy Line Dances.
Learn Line Dancing
The Electric Slide and More!
Pat Austin
aka Wednesday_Elf
Pat Austin came to live in Pendleton a little over a year ago and says she's glad she did. Pat has decided to move from Pendleton later this year to be closer to her children. I know this had to be a difficult decision for her, but family is family. I know Pendleton will miss her, too. She is a spitfire! You can see it in her eyes and in that brilliant smile of hers.
Here are a few of Pat's lenses. The first is the June award winner in the "Nail That Niche" contest. Way to go, Pat! See all of Pat's lenses here.
Crochet Like Pat
What's The Weather In Pendleton?
A Perfect Day For Freedom Fest
The Talk About Pendleton
Barrett's Playground
At Veteran's Park
Barrett's Playground is part of the Tot Lot at Veteran's Park in Pendleton. You'll find photos of the play area and the entrance. People of Pendleton purchased plaques or bricks to be placed in the walkway and the children created tiles with their hand-prints and the paw prints of their pets. These tiles are part of the wall around the entrance of Tot Lot.
Beautiful Fireworks Display
To Close The Festivities
Freedom Fest ended with a BANG!
Clemson Gear
Have You Been To Pendleton, SC?
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Joan4
Jun 22, 2011 @ 8:23 pm | delete
- Thinking of you this time of year, especially and remembering our fun at Freedom Fest last year! Happy Fourth of July!!!
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OhMe
Jun 10, 2011 @ 7:45 pm | delete
- I'm back. I just can't stay away from this wonderful lens and we will miss you this year at Freedom Fest.
Thank you so much for your continued support of Friends of the Park. This month's payout was the highest ever with $109.97 going for our Veterans Park. The Squidoo Friends of Friends of the Park have donated over $2,000 so far. Wow, you are super and very much appreciated!
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OhMe
Feb 20, 2011 @ 6:56 am | delete
- Friends of the Park is once again thrilled with this month's payday and appreciates all the lensmasters who opt for Friends of the Park for a percentage of their royalties.
Squidoo donated another $76.64 to Friends of the Park for Veterans Park making the total to date from Squidoo $1,733.53. Thank you, Squidoo for Stepping Up To The Plate for Veterans Park in Pendleton SC.
Thank you, Beth, for your continued support!
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OhMe
Aug 7, 2010 @ 9:05 am | delete
- This lens is now featured on the right side panel of Oh Me, That's Me
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WindyWinters
Jul 26, 2010 @ 4:02 am | delete
- Wow. Congrats on getting together and having so much fun at your meet-up. I would love to visit South Carolina one day and see Beautiful Pendleton. Thanks for sharing your day with your Squidoo friends. :)
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JenOfChicago
Jul 8, 2010 @ 5:23 pm | delete
- Sounds like you all had fun! Blessed by a squidangel
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bj
Jul 8, 2010 @ 4:17 pm | delete
- This is for anybody who has not been to Freedom Fest in Pendleton: They serve the best hamburgers (homemade on the spot) and hot dogs and chili (homemade too) and watermelon and brownies and all kinds of cakes--plus, you might get to sit and eat with somebody famous like I did... I got to sit with Nancy and Joan and Beth. It was great meeting you, Beth. I really like your lens. Freedom Fest is a good old home town celebration. I even got to throw a cream pie at the mayor! Fortunately for him, I am not athletic, and the pie went right over his head.
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bethd821
Jul 8, 2010 @ 7:40 pm | delete
- Thanks, BJ. I enjoyed meeting you, too. I agree about the hamburgers. They were great.
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OhMe
Jul 9, 2010 @ 7:28 am | delete
- BJ, we were the ones sitting with a celebrity - YOU!
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JenniferAkers
Jul 7, 2010 @ 2:49 pm | delete
- Awesome lens about the Freedom Fest and your official Squidoo Meetup! I'd love to meet some Squidoo friends in person, and after reading so many wonderful things about Pendleton, SC, I'd love to visit one day. Thanks for sharing your experiences and bringing the Freedom Fest to those who weren't there.
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bethd821
Jul 7, 2010 @ 4:41 pm | delete
- Thanks, Jennifer. It's a great little town. Lots of history. I'm moving back down your way soon, so we'll be able to get together!
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sittonbull
Jul 7, 2010 @ 2:37 pm | delete
- Beth, Joan & Ohme. So sorry I missed you'all at the FF weekend. My phone had slipped under the tractor seat and didn't locate it until Tues, so missed Ohme's message. Beth... glad you enjoyed Pendleton and this is a super lens.
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bethd821
Jul 7, 2010 @ 4:42 pm | delete
- Thanks, John. Sorry I didn't get to meet you. Maybe next year!
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poutine
Jul 7, 2010 @ 9:08 am | delete
- Just added my vote.
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OhMe
Jul 7, 2010 @ 5:50 am | delete
- This lens is now featured on the official Freedom Fest lens at Freedom Fest 2010
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Kim Beck
Jul 6, 2010 @ 6:43 pm | delete
- Thank you so much for your support of FOTP! My husband Bill and I are the treasurers
and every squidoo len win is turely a blessing. Thank you also for including Barretts' Place in the lens. Barrett was our son and we are so thankful to all of our community for comming together to build such a beautiful playground in his memory. Pendleton is the finest town you will ever visit.
Kim Beck
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bethd821
Jul 6, 2010 @ 8:37 pm | delete
- Thank you for visiting my lens and your comment. Barrett's playground is a beautiful tribute to your son. Pendleton is, indeed, the finest town I have visited and I have traveled much of this great country. Thank you, too, for your kindness and all the work you and the other volunteers do for FOTP. Y'all are super!
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Amber Barnes
Jul 6, 2010 @ 10:33 am | delete
- Awesome Lens! Thanks for thinking of Pendleton.
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bethd821
Jul 6, 2010 @ 8:32 pm | delete
- Thank you, Amber. That means a lot coming from someone from Pendleton! I had such a super time and fell in love with your town. I'll be back!
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tssfacts
Jul 6, 2010 @ 8:46 am | delete
- What great fun. Sounds like fun was had by all that attended. Thanks for sharing the experience with us.
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Susan52
Jul 6, 2010 @ 8:30 am | delete
- What fun! I just love the way you've recorded the Meetup and captured everyone's personality with their lenses and interests. I really think the first official Squidoo convention should be in Pendleton, don't you?
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OhMe
Jul 6, 2010 @ 8:42 am | delete
- I do, too, Susan. We would sure show everyone a great time and lots of Southern Hospitality!
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bethd821
Jul 6, 2010 @ 8:33 pm | delete
- I think a convention in Pendleton would be great! Thanks for your kind comment.
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prosperity66
Jul 6, 2010 @ 5:55 am | delete
- Seems that you've had a lot of fun!
Good luck with the SSA!
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ElleDeeEsse
Jul 5, 2010 @ 10:56 pm | delete
- Beth, you've done a great job putting this together and so quickly. If ever I get to the States I will put Pendleton on my must visit list
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Wednesday_Elf
Jul 5, 2010 @ 7:40 pm | delete
- Beth, it was a 'treat' meeting you at Freedom Fest, and seeing Nancy & Joan too. It was definitely a "Party" in Pendleton with the 3 of you around. :). Thanks for the congrats on my "Nail that Niche" challenge award, and for featuring it, and some others, of my Squidoo efforts 'to date'. What a cool snapshot of our Pendleton "Meetup!"
Let me know if you need any more 'crochet' tips, Joan! Keep those 'Pendleton Happenings' going, Nancy. Have a safe 'move', Beth. I may have to return to Pendleton for a visit next year at "Freedom Fest" meet-up time!
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drifter0658
Jul 5, 2010 @ 7:18 pm | delete
- That region of America truly is the home of the best. You got a real treat being in the company of the best of the best!
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Momtothezoo
Jul 5, 2010 @ 7:18 pm | delete
- Well, if these lenses make Barb want to visit, just think about what they are doing to me!! Gee, how I would love to have been there with all of you! And Doc cooked breakfast...now how did I miss knowing he could cook, too!!!!! Okay, now I'm impressed!! Loved the lens, Beth...thanks so much for giving me a taste of my home town!!
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BarbRad
Jul 5, 2010 @ 6:14 pm | delete
- Not yet, but all these lenses I'm reading about Pendleton sure make me want to visit someday.
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OhMe
Jul 5, 2010 @ 5:52 pm | delete
- Ok Ya'll, Next year Doc will have to cook breakfast for a whole bunch of Squidoo Folks but he will love that!
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bethd821
Jul 5, 2010 @ 6:06 pm | delete
- I'm putting in my reservation for my bedroom now before I don't get it! LOL Loved Doc's breakfast!
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Joan4
Jul 5, 2010 @ 5:37 pm | delete
- We did have fun and yes, we need to make Freedom Fest an official Squidoo tradition! See you all right there next year. I will even buy you a snow cone! Super lens, Beth and a great recap of our weekend. Yes, nominating for Squidoo Sunshine Award. Thank you for coming to see us -- and for being so quickly "one of us". It was as if we had always known each other -- and I think that must be true of Squidoo folks. Kate and I both felt that same way. We all know each other very well through our writing. Meeting in person is, as Kate says, just adding another dimension to an already existing relationship!
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BevsPaper
Jul 5, 2010 @ 5:34 pm | delete
- Oh it looks like you all had a blast! So fun to see the pictures. I haven't been to Pendleton, SC yet but dog gone it...I just have to go!
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Tipi
Jul 5, 2010 @ 5:23 pm | delete
- I love it, what a great time just visiting here. Joan and Nancy must be great to go hang with, wish I could hav ebben there. - Party on!
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ShirlW
Jul 5, 2010 @ 5:05 pm | delete
- What a great way to spend the 4th - Pendleton looks like a lovely place!
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Spook
Jul 5, 2010 @ 4:53 pm | delete
- Magic lens, magic people, loved the fireworks display. I knew before you even went that you'd be spoiled rotten.
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clouda9
Jul 5, 2010 @ 4:53 pm | delete
- Oh it certainly looks like you gals had a heck of a time at Freedom Fest. Wouldn't it be fun to pull together a group trip for next year - "me thinks" OhMe would be in her glory :) *Waves* from Washington!
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bethd821
Jul 6, 2010 @ 6:28 am | delete
- me thinks you are right! Waves back!
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sandyspider
Jul 5, 2010 @ 4:48 pm | delete
- Glad you had fun at Freedom Fest. Pendleton looks like place to go to. Someday.
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GrowWear
Jul 5, 2010 @ 3:52 pm | delete
- Wonderful! Wish I coulda been there! Maybe at next year's Freedom Fest. ...One never knows... :) Beth, I can tell you were enveloped in love!
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OhMe
Jul 5, 2010 @ 3:41 pm | delete
- Oh wow, I love this lens. Thank you, Beth! Your photos are wonderful and I love how you describe how super little town. I hope you will make Freedom Fest a tradition! Of course this lens is nominated and featured on Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Nominees, Step Up To The Plate and Squidoo Steps Up To The Plate for Pendleton. Thanks again. Love it!
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