Cheryl and Bobby, thanks ever so much for your thoughtful and penetrating commentary. If you were trying to get our attention by comparing us unfavorably to Savannah, it worked. Such a down-to-the-bone cut could have resulted in a challenge to a duel in the distant past. Today no one is brandishing a flintlock pistol, but it does trigger much self-reflection and gnashing of teeth here at Bulldog Central. Charleston's antebellum ancestors used to refer to Savannah as their "less pretty sister", adding under their breath that they hoped she "married well" (a kind of backhanded prayer - not unlike "bless your little heart"). The Palmetto City and her younger sister to the south are, hopefully, more grown-up these days, but they will always be a tad bit competitive. Charleston tries to set the bar, and, of course, so does Savannah, but we here in Charleston like to think we are the gold standard. It hurts deeply, on an existential level, when our guests beg to differ. We are doubling down and will try that much harder to scare the bejesus out of our guests. "Kind of boring" will not do! Cheryl and Bobby, please, please come back! Give us another chance. Contact Randy Johnson, our Guide Manager, at
[email protected], to explore ways we can make this right by you. A huge thanks for letting us know and we hope you had a fantastic Labor Day Weekend.