Living, Working and Writing in Myrtle Beach: World Am "at the beach"

     Bev and I spent four evenings at the 19th hole at the Convention Center in Myrtle Beach as part of the 2012 Would Amateur Golf Tournament. It was a lot of fun but very exhausting for we "seasoned" mature, older citizens. We met a lot of really nice people from all over the world and we had a lot of great help in the booth. Some were neighbors and some of the help was actually from Lancaster, Ohio, our home town. They are in the photo's as "the Lancaster connection". We sold more than enough books to cover our booth fee, we got a free dinner, pizza, ice cream and drinks every night and I was interviewed on the stage by Charlie Rymer of the Golf Channel and PGA playing pro. It doesn't get any better than that. The winner of the tournament was Robert Mieczkowski from New Jersey. Roger Clemmons who particapated along with his wife, finished tied for 9th place.
     In real estate news, the median price for a single family home increased by 1% in July compared to the same month last year. Condo prices were down 14% compared to the same month last year. Sales for SF homes rose 25% in July and condo sales increased 10% from the the same period last year. Foreclosure sales in the county dropped during the 2nd quarter from the same period last year, April thru June. 162 foreclosure homes were sold during that period which is down 61% from the 1st quarter and down 53% from the same period last year. About 30% of SF homes and 34% of condo sales still are either forclosures or short sales. Prices are still low so come on down, we're dealin!
     My book Murder on the Front Nine is still doing well. My website is www.stevenmcmillen.com. Anyone wishing a signed copy of the book can contact me at smcmillen@sc.rr.com or 843.399.9745. The price is $14.95 plus $3.05 S&H. In Lancaster, go to the Ohio Glass Museum for signed copies.
     See ya, Steve & Bev