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Alder Street Social Club

1/23/2015

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 I count myself lucky to have grown up in a very social home.  My parents’ house always seemed to be the center of the party when I was young.  All of our neighbors would show up fairly often for porch parties and pot luck dinners, and I learned a lot about impromptu entertaining.
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My parents' first home on Alder Street.
What a wonderful time in history for our neighborhood!  Our block was full of young folks, looking for fun and fellowship.  I've heard fabulous stories of “fry” parties at Clark's house (everyone brings something to drop in the fryer), game nights with cards and dominoes, folks spending the evenings on my parents’ porch.  This little group was dubbed the “Alder Street Social Club”, and I am hoping to bring it back!  How great to live in a small town and not just know your neighbors, but get along with them and fellowship together.   A place where kids can go from yard to yard and sweet tea is best served on the porch in the company of good friends.  
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The home where I grew up on Alder Street.
This is the feeling we are hoping to bring back with our Alder Street renovation.  I am so excited to be involved in the revitalization of our neighborhood!  I can't wait to share pictures and insights of our adventures in the remodel of our house. 
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Our little project.
I especially can't wait to host my first porch party on my newly renovated porch on Alder Street.  If we can create and capture half of the energy and character of the original Alder Street Social Club, we will be living fabulously!

-Roxie

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Cherie
1/23/2015 09:00:53 am

Wonderful page Roxie.

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Roxie link
6/19/2015 04:56:49 am

Thanks Cherie! I know you love living in town as much as I do! We love our back porch parties with you guys!

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Jason B
1/23/2015 09:28:48 am

Awesome column... i remember the good old days on Alder Street as well , and the fun times on Halloween too !

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Roxie link
6/19/2015 04:58:56 am

Thanks Jason! Sorry, I am a little behind in my comments! We are so happy to be back on Alder St. and you know we love having your crazy daddy for a neighbor! Good times! You'll have to sit on the porch with us next time you are in town!

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Amelia Paulk
1/23/2015 10:11:08 am

I loved you article. What a wonderful way to grow up

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Roxie link
6/19/2015 04:59:27 am

Thanks Mrs. Amelia! And thanks for reading!

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Tammi Purvis
1/23/2015 11:44:21 am

Roxie,
The neighborhood was a great place on Saturday mornings when I would show up to visit ya'll plus Frank Irwin, and all of those Halloween nights!

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Roxie link
6/19/2015 05:00:07 am

Those were good times weren't they! Bringing it back!

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Kaye Clayton
1/23/2015 12:26:42 pm

Love your post and the ongoing important neighborhood family

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Roxie link
6/19/2015 05:01:09 am

You know we don't know what we would do without you guys! The block would not be the same without ya!

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Sherry Carroll
1/26/2015 09:06:45 am

You're such a blessing to truly live "Love thy Neighbor". It truly fills my heart with joy to read your posts. Hats off to you!

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Roxie link
6/19/2015 05:02:33 am

Thanks for your kind words Sherry! My neighbors are such a blessing to me!

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