Living in Beaufort, SC means sea islands, beaches, BBQ, and a whole lot of Southern style. Whether you’re sipping sweet tea on your porch or debating which is the best barbecue sauce, being from Beaufort, SC & the Sea Islands comes with its own set of unique quirks. Let’s determine if you’re a true Beaufort local with these 24 telltale signs.
You’ve spend more than just a few summer days along Hunting Island Beach.
You know “y’all” is singular, plural, and means just about anyone and anything.
You’ve stood and talked with a friend at the grocery store for more than ten minutes while in everyone else’s way.
You have a favorite boat landing. And, you can back the boat in the water without problem.
You’re well aware that cold iced tea should always be sweet, and could never imagine tasting it any other way.
You’re familiar with hurricane season, and have survived at least one Category 2 storm at home.
No-see-ums barely bother you anymore.
You barely break a sweat in August
You’ve gone shrimping or crabbing at least once in your life.
You’ve attended the Annual Beaufort Water Festival.
You own at least one piece of clothing with the Palmetto tree and crescent on it.
You’ve enjoyed your share of Frogmore stew. And, you always call it “Frogmore Stew.”
You’ve looked for the Lands End Light. Maybe you’ve not parked and sat all night long, but at least looked for it on an evening when you were traveling along Lands End Road for whatever reason.
You’ve been on a dirt (sand) road lined with Spanish moss covered oak trees, and took for granted that this is the place you call home.
You’ve been to an oyster roast.
You’re well aware of what a Heat Index is.
You grew up shopping at the neighborhood Piggly Wiggly, and have the shirt to prove it.
There are at least three locally owned restaurants from the past that you sorely miss.
You simply refer to St. Helena Island as “The Island,” and expect everyone to know what you mean.
You time your commute to avoid getting stuck at the Woods Memorial Bridge. (even though it’s not too bad)
The sound of freedom is a part of your daily life, and you pay no attention when it drowns out every word you say. You just talk louder.
You refer to the Beaufort Executive Airport as “Frogmore Intranational.” And, you actually KNOW where Frogmore is located.
You’ve gotten stuck in pluff mud before, and lost at least one flip flop which is still out there somewhere to this very day. You’re definitely a Beaufort local.
You’ve jumped off of a dock into a local creek with your friends. Then, y’all did it ten more times.
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