This post is actually LONG overdue– a thank you to the team of merry bandits that help keep the Flossip running. First of all there is Mr. Flossip. He puts up with a LOT, y’all. From my twittering and chattering about Florence non-stop… he deserves a medal. He patiently waits to update his facebook in case I scream “No! That is for Flossip!” He is also a hottie. Rowr.
Second, there is is my chief spy… we will call her Watson. Watson is the one that hops into the car with me at a moments notice to check out gossip, rumors, take pictures of places of interest and grab presents off Porter’s back door. She also constantly emails me with things to do. She gets no recognition for her loyalty, but I am eternally grateful.
Then to the small handful of friends that know that I am the Flossip… thank YOU. They listen to me vent and plot and plan. Since I don’t talk about this job to the world at large, it is nice to be able to talk to someone! (Yes, I mean you and you and YOU especially. Even you that isn’t sure if I know you know, but I do know that you know I know.) However, my favorite thing to do is tell someone I am the Flossip… it only happens once or twice a year, but their faces are generally priceless. (Yes, I am talking to you.)
Of course, thanks also to everyone that reads and comments and emails (and ESPECIALLY to those that advertise 
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Through this website I have come to love Florence again. I realize now that where you live is what you make of it. If you want to sit home and complain that there is nothing to do? Fine. Wallow in your self pity. Since this website started I have made more friends than I made my first year of college. I have tried new things, joined new groups, and I believe that I am a better person for it.
Thanks everyone!
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Well said. We all enjoy the information you share and the escapades you illustrate. Thank you and onward!
We’ve been in the area for a brief visit/vacation, and I’ve enjoyed seeing how things have changed since I lived here. I also appreciate the opportunity to read about what’s going on via The Flossip. Thanks!
PS – Sounds like quite a fun ‘job’ – good to know how much you really enjoy it!
I live in Charleston, not Florence, but I love reading what’s happening there. I’ve also kept a list of places I’d like to go when I get the chance to visit friends who live in town. Well done, Flossip. Well done!
Thank you, Flossip, for tagging County happenings, too!
I know which “you” I am.
I loved this post because it rings so true for me, too. I hated Florence. Right up until this past year when I started making an effort to get out the community and be a part of it, rather than just sitting at home complaining about it. Flossip, you’ve been a huge part of that, because without you posting about the news and things to do in Florence, I would’ve missed out on so much. I’m finally starting to find a community here. And I like it.
Thanks for being the Flossip. You should totally get an award. lol
We love you Flossip;) You are now so much a part of Florence to us. Everywere I see ya-wink, wink!