The Prices Are Always Right
Maree and Buddy Price first tried vacationing in North Myrtle Beach before their son suggested giving Carroll Realty a try on the Isle of Palms. That was 10 years ago and they’ve not wavered on that happy decision since.
“We’ve made friends with the people at Carroll (Realty),” explained Maree. “Angie knows what we like and she always puts us somewhere perfect for our family of 14.” A multi-level house with an open floor plan is important to the Prices as is a view of the ocean. Maree added tenderly, “First generation gets the first floor while the second and third generations take the upper levels. We’ve earned the first floor!”
Married for 57 years, Maree and Buddy still enjoy walking to the pier and travel to the island not only for their annual family vacation but also another two or three times a year for a relaxing getaway.
Gathering on our beautiful island every summer, usually in June or July, is a beloved tradition for the entire Price family. Traveling from Columbia, Lexington, Mount Pleasant and Blythewood, South Carolina, as well as Matthews, North Carolina, and Alabaster, Alabama, the Prices certainly have their choice of many nearby travel destinations. So, why the Isle of Palms? “We are beach people! We are not fancy,” said Maree. “We love the friendly nature of the people on the Isle of Palms. Everyone passes by and says ‘hello’ or asks how you’re doing. It’s just such a lovely, friendly place.”
Maree continued, “We love everything about this island. There is so much to do here and anything there isn’t can be found right over the bridge. A movie theater, bookstore, shopping, restaurants; anything you like, need or want is close by.”
On the list of important features for the Prices is an open space for gathering and building puzzles and family game nights. They are now at the point where the chore of cooking is shared and everyone takes a turn grilling or otherwise preparing dinner. Maree said, “We always make time for dinner at Acme Lowcountry Kitchen. Table for 14, please! Reservations there are a must for our family and the Acme never disappoints.”
They have made one recent adjustment to vacation plans, according to Maree. “Our youngest great grandson is 12. Our travel schedule now takes into account his baseball schedule. We are thankful to accommodate the changes in scheduling as long as we can all be together.”
Maree described one of the best celebrations with her large family being last summer for Buddy’s 75th birthday. “Everyone wore blue; I don’t know why we chose the color blue, but we did. Everyone gathered on the lawn and each held one letter on paper spelling out ‘Happy Birthday,’ just randomly, not assigned. Then everyone said something that they love about Buddy, beginning with that letter. It was such fun and we still reminisce about that special occasion, and we look forward to many more to come.”
What fun reading about your family and your family beach trips! So glad they have a book store just for you, my friend!