originally posted on Mama Liz Blog
Alligators are in the pond between Laurel Lakes and the Loadholt property. This morning while Boyd was doing his early morning walk, one was sunning on the Loadholt property side of the lake 
just behind the barn on the edge of the pond. So, those of you who go swimming in that pond had better think twice about doing that -- I hear folks saying "Nah, there are no alligators there" -- Well, Boyd saw one with his own eyes this morning. The one he saw was about 3 feet long -- so there are probably others in there. Eliza, our granddaughter, made a sign and we helped her post it on a tree to warn folks about the alligators.
Liz: I am so glad I don't have to worry about alligators. If I did, I wouldn't be anywhere near the water.
Hi Liz, Awww great sign~ does your granddaughter help with your for sale signs ;-) I just left Valdosta Georgia and I was fortunate enough to see one of these alligators (approximately 3 feet) in one of my friends ponds. I too like Chris would not go anywhere near that water.
Send Jim Hart out there to get rid of that alligator Liz!
Private note to Maria: Make sure Jim's insurance policy is up to date!!!!
Stay out of the water? You wouldn't have to tell me twice!!
Recently boating on Lake Placid and saw some in the water...held on to the dog!
I'm in Central GA and I thought all those guys were south of me and now Liz and Carol are saying they are north of me too. I swim in my lake.... I sure hope I don't run up on one.
Liz - This was from a hunt off the Edisto. Almost 12' and over 500lbs. He ate good
This was the only hunt I ever went on that the prey had a fair chance of eating me.
I will be going again next October
Very good advice. Do not want to swim with the alligators.
Well, if I ever make it down your way during the summer months, I promise I won't ask if I can go swimming!
Chris Ann ---- thanks for stopping by -- I do appreciate it.
Kymberly -- I'm always telling my grandsons not to go in the water, but they don't listen. Thanks for stopping by.
Craig ---- was thrilled to get to meet you at #REBCCLT -- I told Jim about seeing you --
Cynthia --- you are right -- you don't have to tell me twice, either. Thanks for stopping by.
Carol & Lee -- yes, this is the time of the year for those alligators
Tammy ---- I would suggest that you be on the look out -- it is the time of the year for 'gators.
Claude ---- oh,my gosh -- that thing is huge -- BTW, loved getting to meet you and Jane in Charlotte -- you were easy to recognize.
Judi ---- yes -- you do not want to have an alligator for a swimming partner.
Todd --- wish that you and your family would come to Charleston for a visit ---
After all, it is South Carolina, and all water is suspect to these little critters. The pond I live near, a 15 footer was taken just a couple of years ago!
My mother lives in a rocks throw away from Lake Moultrie in Cross, SC. The alligators in that water are huge. When I go home to visit, I make all effort to arrive before dark. There have been times when were were greets after Sunday services with an Alligator sunning in the front yard.
Carolyn