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CLICK HERE TO HELP SAVE THE FARM! It literally takes seconds…

Here is the description from the Change.org website:

Sothel Farms is a community garden started by 4 neighbors in Byrnes Down neighborhood. These guys have cleaned up the West Ashley Greenway, planted , cared for and created the most beautiful garden for everyone to enjoy FREE OF CHARGE … there are no barriers, no conditions , they’ve never asked for a penny or even help …. they are nothing but good honest hardworking folks trying to do good & pay it forward. It has created a place for neighbors to find friends, children to learn about health and food, dogs to play, and in general beautification of an otherwise mundane piece of unused land. These do-gooders have received a citation from the City of Charleston to remove the garden as it encroaches the easement. PLEASE sign this petition to support saving Sothel Farms. To see more visit the blog at Sothelfarm.tumblr.com or better yet … stop by, smell the flowers and enjoy a fresh vine ripe tomato !

The support that this garden is receiving is mind blowing. BUT… We need you to sign the petition. Please. I urge you to read their post that includes some of those comments! I have faith that after the City see’s how many people are behind this act of goodwill, they will support the cause. Or just let it be. See the garden below? Way on the other side of all that green space. No barriers to keep anyone out, only signs welcoming everyone and inviting them to pick a veggie!

Sothel Farm as seen from West Ashley Greenway (in the distance where the pretty yellow flowers are thriving)!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Charlie Riggs… our mailman. Best. Mailman. EVER! Charlie is more than a mailman. He’s a friend. He always has a kind word – always. He takes pride in what he does. And, sadly (for us) he’s retiring. Today is his last day, I know he’s saying WOOHOO!!! To work so many years and finally be “on vacation”… what a relief! He is well loved in the neighborhood and he will be sorely missed!

In an ever changing world, it is nice to see Charlie’s smiling face every day. You could count on him to get your mail along with a kind word…

I wish Charlie’s replacement the best of luck. They have some big shoes to fill!

We miss you already Charlie and I KNOW Charlie [the beast] is going to miss you dearly, ha ha)! Come back and visit! I know I speak for all of us in the neighborhood. I have never heard anything but praise when your name is mentioned.

Here’s a little prayer for you Charlie! Catch you back here tomorrow!

Retirement

A new stage opens
on your life page
retirement day
day to say our good bye’s
to many you were special

The time has come to say good – bye
your time to leave a career behind
time to enter a well deserved rest period
blessing from God Almighty

How time did fly by?
through your long journey
on many roads you have travelled

a Glorious joyous time to remember
in God’s Grace and Mercy
well done, well done

Laughter, joy and tears,
you have shared with many
colleagues and friends over the years
beautiful memories will be so dear to all
taking the lessons you have taught us all
through the grace of God in to our hearts
God’s blessing you were to us all

Although we are sad to see you leave
many things today will remain
in our hearts and minds

Enter into your retirement
with joy and happiness
in the hand of God our Heavenly Father
to bless the green pastures
of your retirement years

Good bye, Good bye

Allen Brodell

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