By DJ BUTCH
It’s been so hot lately and then out of nowhere we get a hail storm. I was in my studio In Sopchoppy and heard stuff hitting the roof. I ran outside and couldn’t believe my eyes. Hail dropping everywhere. It was storming and windy too. Power went out but came right back on for me. It was a wild storm. Hail storm in the summer heat. Hope everyone is safe. Then we got tropical storm Bertha. Mashes Sands flooded I heard but just a little water across the road.
I recently was the DJ for the 1991 WHS class reunion. I was excited for this event. They invited all classes to come. Grown people know how to party. They ain’t scared to dance. They ain’t trying to just look cute. They come to get down… plus old school music is better and really gets a party going… watch my videos to see the dancing. This event was at Low Tide under Trident in Panacea. They have amazing food, service and let’s not forget about that view. The view of the bay is beautiful. You can take a walk, take a picture and enjoy our paradise. They also rent kayaks and paddle boards. You should visit Trident and I DJ Low Tide every 2nd Friday.
I went to Sopchoppy Bakehouse Saturday and ordered a mocha latte. It was good! I needed a pick me up! Even the ice cubes are coffee. Go visit the Sopchoppy Bakehouse. They also have bagels, croissants, huge cookies and so many other great items.
I saw the Sopchoppy Feed Store has a mascot. A rooster that hangs out. Go visit the rooster and get some feed for your animals. This will save you a trip to town. If Robert doesn’t have what you need just let him know. The rooster may get a new home soon.
I saw the thrift store was hiring. If you are interested go apply at the Wakulla Senior Center. Make sure you visit the store because you never know what you might find. You can also donate to the store.
I went fishing in the Sopchoppy River with my son recently. We caught bream and catfish. We used local worms from Live n Kickin bait shop right up from Civic. Funny story… Their grandson wanted one of my shirts. His mother contacted me. I told her no charge just give me some credit at the bait shop. Ain’t that Sopchoppy! I love it! So I used those worms and had a great day on the river. They were huge worms and worked great.
Sopchoppy has a visitor from the United Kingdom. Yes! She traveled from England to New Mexico and then drove here. She is studying our Worm Gruntin culture. She has high powered microphones that pick up sound beyond the human ear. She said they have competitions in the UK. They call it worm charming. I showed her how we do it and she was amazed. I also showed her the historic Sopchoppy gym, historic Sopchoppy School, the train depot and the city park. She also linked up with our local legends the Revell family. She got to experience the bait woods with them. I told her about them and that if she gets the opportunity it will be amazing.
I love our history and our culture. Sopchoppy is a special place. From the rivers, to the historic buildings to the amazing people. We must protect all this! We must understand some things are worth more than money. This is our charm, this is who we are.
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Sending you all love from Sopchoppy!