My Self Guided Tour of the "Army Wives" set

Yesterday, Mike, Riley and I went into Charleston, SC where I would say about half or ALL (dunno where their actual sets are) of the scenes are shot for the show "Army Wives".  YES, the show has its flaws, but it does an amazing job at the portrayal of the emotions that we go through.  We couldn't find the old Hump Bar, but Mike said before we leave the East Coast, we would go back and find it (now that we know where it is :D).  So, here are ALL the pictures that I got...

First was off to find the new Hump Bar that Roxy took over after Betty gave it to her and gave it the name Betty's. :D (on Meeting St next to a Fine Rug store and cross road is Algonquin).  The old Hump Bar is down on King st (one street over from Meeting st) across from the vehicle drop off place (for people going OCONUS).

The gate on the side of the "trailer"

Mike noticed that behind the Bar on King St., that there was an Army tent and a couple vehicles, so we decided to investigate.  Upon our investigation we found that it was the Iraq/Afghan set they used (inside was bare of course, no trespassing and a casting office! haha) AND the sign for Piedmont Place.  Their dressing rooms/trailers were parked in the area as well.

the Tent and next to it was the vehicles (not pictured)

the Iraq/Afghan set

Just the sign, couldn't find the actual Piedmont Place

Brigid Brannagh's parking spot

Sterling Brown's spot

and the YUMMY Brian McNamara's spot

Next we went to go find the houses and the Park where a lot of the scenes are shot, but there was a Gay Pride celebration going on, too many people at the Park, so we are going to pursue it another day!!!  All these locations are seriously RIGHT next to each other in N. Charleston on an old Navy Yard (I believe it used to be a small base since there was a gate and old military housing, etc).

Frank and Denise's House (on Hobson and Turnbull)

Their front door!

Claudia Joy and Michael Holdon's house (on Verdum & Marne)

Their gazebo!! 

Roland and Joan's house (down the road on Verdum Ave)

The General's parking spot

The beautiful Admin Building (Everglades and Navy st)

 I wish they hadn't boarded up the windows so soon after they stopped filming since it looks so silly, but it was still awesome that I got to see the "set".  Also, no one can find Pamela's and Roxy's house, so that was out of the question.

If you go visit Charleston, SC anytime in your lifetime (haha get it ;) ), you should go find these places.  It is easy to spot the houses because they have the orange markers and private property (don't stand on grass) signs!!  Downtown Charleston is absolutely beautiful.  They have tours of Ft. Sumter, Ghost Tours, and supposed to be an awesome Aquarium.  I cannot wait to go back and just walk around downtown and enjoy it more.

Now, to resume watching this weeks "Army Wives".  :D :D

It's been a while

(Left to Right) Elizabeth, Riley & Rebecca 

I know it has been a while, but I have had a busy past couple weeks.  The friday after Mike left I went to Jacksonville to see my friend Melissa and her twin girls, Elizabeth and Rebecca for a week.  I had a blast!!!  I did not want to leave at the end of my trip.  I got to meet her parents and her husbands parents, both very nice and LOVED Riley as well.  Riley went into his first pool and bonded with Elizabeth.  They became baby girlfriend and boyfriend.  Rebecca just tried to steal his toys OUT of his hand and was too wild for him.  Elizabeth was just like him, calm and collected so that is why they bonded! :)

Chilling in the pool

I went and saw Mike in Columbia that weekend.  We had a fun weekend during Easter weekend.  Went to their Zoo and relaxed.  That Sunday, Easter, I picked up the grandparents who came out to see me and the Riley monster.  We showed my dad around downtown Savannah a little bit, meaning we went through the parks and down along River Street.  It was nice having some help and not have to worry and GO do things without Riley.  I was able to get my haircut while they were and my mom helped me out a lot, which I appreciate so much.  Riley LOVES his Grandma and Grandpa and we cannot wait to see them again.

Riley finally has rolled over from his back to his tummy and is doing it quite well I might add.  Now he can roll over both ways and it is just in time he will start crawling.  I am trying to prepare myself for this since I know he is going to tire mommy out with all his non stop crawling.

Tomorrow I leave for Columbia to see Mike again for maybe a week.  His birthday is Thursday, so we are going to go see Daddy for his 25th Birthday and our FIRST birthday together.  I cannot wait.  Got to love military birthdays being apart.