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My First Trip Across the Country

Ellen Wright
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When my husband, Ernie, was in the Army, stationed in California, I received a telegram saying, "stationed here permanently. Come on out." Since he thought he was on the way to the South Pacific, I kept my job and apartment in Columbia, South Carolina. First, I gave notice on my job that I would be leaving. Next, I started looking for someone to sub-let the apartment. This happened quickly, as I had a friend who needed a place to stay. Then I advertized in the newspaper for a female who would share the driving with me. This was more difficult. After several unsatisfactory responses, I was fortunate to be contacted by a mature lady, recently widowed, who my parents knew. After meeting, we agreed to set out on a sightseeing trip to the West Coast...

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UMVIM Trip to Cuba in 2003

Anne Beazley
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My husband, Fitz, and I went to Cuba in December of 2003 with ten other members of the United Methodist Volunteers In Mission. The team members were from several Conferences of the Southeast Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church. Our team leader was the Reverend Nick Elliot, a member of the South Carolina Conference and Southeastern UMVIM Director...

Upper Cooper River

Eric Pearson
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Let us begin a cruise down the scenic and historic Upper Cooper River in the Diversion Canal connecting Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie. Before we descend into the natural splendor of the now dormant Colonial era rice fields, we must cross the eight miles of Lake Moultrie...

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