Skins' Hot Dogs Guestbook

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2/3/2012-I love your hot dogs I go there when I go to Anderson SC to visit my maw maw-Maddison, Denver, NC

1/24/2012-I absolutely LOVE "Skins" I go to the Pelham Rd location all the time!! Staff knows what I want everytime I come in! Extra excited about the Skins on Congaree Rd!! Woop Woop =) - Stephanie, Greenville, SC

1/20/2012-I love "Skins". I was just wondering if any plans for a store in the Powdersville area, that area is closer for me then Mills Ave. or Mauldin, that would make it more likely for me to enjoy the hot dogs more often.-Amy, Greenville, SC

1/13/2012-When is the new Skins opening on Congaree Road in Greenville, SC?-Ann

Barbara, we do not have any plans for Simpsonville/Fountain Inn at this time. We are opening a new store on Congaree Rd in Greenville the week of January 24th. Thanks for your interest.-Skins

1/13/2012-Any chance of opening a Skins in Simpsonville/Fountain Inn area?- Barbara, Simpsonville, SC

12/20/2011-I lived in Greenville from 1996 thru 2000 and I worked in the Social Security office in Anderson during that time, which was a couple doors down from Skins on Clemson Blvd. Skins quickly became my favorite place for lunch. At first I couldn't understand the concept of a restaurant that served only hot dogs until I started eating them. The bread was always steamed and fresh, the hot dogs had a very good taste and boy oh boy that chili topping was the best! I'm speaking in past tense because I moved back home to Baltimore in 2000 and I haven't had Skins since then but I have always longed for a good Skins hot dog! The next time I'm in the area Skins will be the first place I go to eat. Yummy! Thanks so much for keeping this great business alive for so long!!-Brian, Baltimore, MD

11/13/2011-We lived in Greenville for 12 yrs, now live in South Dakota. Do you ship orders? We miss your dogs and would do this on a regular basis. We always ate there once a week...thanks.-Robert, South Dakota

11/8/2011-PLEASE come to Greer. We need you here!-Doug, Greer, SC

10/30/2011-I worked for Tracy at the Hwy 81 location for over two years. That was hands down the best job I have ever had, and Tracy is the best! I'm proud to have worked for such a nice, family oriented company. I'll always miss you now that I'm in Arizona! (Especially since the chili on the hot dogs here have beans! Yuck!)-Amber, Phoenix, AZ

10/21/2011-I have been eating Skins since 1959 and everytime I visit my son and grandchildren, I always eat a skins hotdog almost daily. Wish we had them in Texas!- Tom, Texas

10/21/2011-I am from Anderson and our grandmother would always take us to Skins. Best hotdogs ever hands down. I have literally got into heated arguments with people about Skins being the best hotdog ever made. Everyone of those people who tried a Skins hotdog agreed after one bite. Thank you for the great food and the great memories. Any chance of an Orlando location, if so I will be the first in line.-Jessica, Orlando, FL

10/21/2011-Can I get the weiners shipped to me?-Tom

Sorry Tom for now the only thing we ship is the products on our website. We are working on shipping cakes and hotdogs.-Skins

10/14/2011-My dad lives in Anderson and ever since he discovered Skins' and I would visit, he would take me there. I soon fell in love with the hot dogs. Recently, my grandparents paid my dad a visit and when they came back, sure enough there was a Skin's care package straight from my dad in their freezer. I just ate two of them and they are amazing! Skin's is a must when I come visit. Wish we had something like this in Illinois. Keep up the good work!-Sidney, Sullivan, IL

10/11/2011-I lived with my family in Sandy Springs, SC from 1978-1981. I worked downtown Anderson and two to three times a week I took my lunch break at Skin's. I would order 2 and try my best not to order the 3rd. Occasionally I would succeed and not give into my temptations, but most of the times would eat the 3rd and sometimes I would end up with the 4th. I have been known to have the 5th dog. Quite often I would bring supper (Skin's Dogs) home and would have to bring my girls big jars of pickles, too. MY daughter, now with kids of her own, stopped by the Anderson Skin's a few years ago for some hotdogs. She told me she was going by there on her way home from the beach. I told her she better bring me some dogs. She left Anderson with my dogs in an insulated container, and came straight to my house in Knoxville while the dogs were still warm, 3 hours later I was eating Skins's hotdogs. Ummmmmm Total bliss. Thanks for carrying on Skin's tradition.-Jerry, Knoxville, TN

9/23/2011-To Mike: enjoyed reading the history and surfing your website. Well done! I'm planning to pick up some chili for our tailgating tomorrow- I'm sure it will be great. Hope you and your family are doing well!- Wayne, Anderson, SC

9/22/2011-skins hotdogs are the best I really do like skins hot dogs-James, Easley, SC

9/15/2011-You guys need to open up a Skins in Spartanburg... I always loved your hotdogs while I was in Clemson!-Scott, Spartanburg, SC

9/1/2011-I LOVEEE Skins hot dogs!!!!-Shealyn, Pendleton, SC

8/30/2011-Now all you need is one in Atlanta to combat these terrible Varsity hot dogs...no good hot dogs around here that don't have a bunch of "stuff" on them.- Richard, Greenwood, SC

Richard-There seems to be a rumor around town that we are closed. This rumor has been going on since we opened. Business has been very good, probably too good since this rumor is so strong. We have been open since the first of March and have no plans to close. Business is too good. Maybe our operating hours have thrown some people off. We are not sure. (Closed Sunday and Monday and the week of the fourth.) Greenwood has supported us well and I think it will continue into the future. Please spread the word around we are doing fine. I think we are just selling too many hotdogs in Greenwood for some folks.- Matt Thrasher, one of Skin's boys

8/30/2011-Below you guys said you were hoping to be open in Greenwood for years to come but recent (last few weeks) word around the town is you're closed. Any truth to that? I hope not!- Richard, Greenwood, SC

8/26/2011-Hartwell really needs a Skins!! It would be a win - win for Skins & Hartwell!! Please come to HARTWELL!-Jackie, Hartwell, GA

8/25/2011-i lyke ur HAWT dawgzz- Nycha, Mauldin, SC

8/22/2011-Wish you all were not so far away!-Larry, Asheville, NC

7/13/2011-I had a dream about, the place,,,My sister is Simone Wilson and she took me there years ago when I was home for awhile, she was married to George Wilson who owned the Holliday Inn in Anderson, I tried to get their recipe but they would not give it up, I was going to open one in Seattle about the time Bill Gates took Microsoft public, I knew Bill Gates and his attorney "Marty", they were going to finance a couple of locations,, any way, went to South America,, Keep up the good work.-Mark, Spokane, WA

7/9/2011-I grew up eating at the "original" Skins in Anderson and moved to Greenwood in 1980. I'm really happy there is now a Skins in Greenwood and I have been by ...LOTS ... as in every week! Thanks!-Stan, Greenwood, SC

7/7/2011-I love them SKIN'S HOT DOGS! They are soooooooooooooooo good! A friend wants to know if you have a SKIN'S in GA?-Mary, Anderson, SC

7/6/2011-How about using turkey products for the non-beef and non-pork eaters? -Sam, Anderson, SC

7/4/2011-After reading all the messages on your guestbook, what are you waiting on? Go global!! Okay, I at least think there should be several Skin's in every  state.......-Cy, Cleveland, TN

7/1/2011-I wish you would have stayed in greenwood sc. I think alot of people didn't know you were here.-Matt, Greenwood, SC

Matt-We are still in Greenwood SC. Been there since the first of March. Our store is doing very well and we think we will be there for years to come. God has blessed us again. Spread the word Skins is doing great!- Matt Thrasher, Vice President  Skins Inc.

6/28/2011-Just wondering if you ever thought of opening a store in the Fountain Inn area. Fountain Inn being an old mill town and being set in the history of the town would come a cheap meal for the community to enjoy. The history of skins dates back to the mill times and how Mr. Thrasher catered to the mill lifestyle of quick cheap meals for the community and I believe that this type of business would be just what Fountain Inn needs. I would love to hear your comments.-Kurtis

6/24/2011-i love the skins in easley my cousin works there and he loves it. thts were i want to work how old do u hire?-Katlyn, Easley, SC

6/15/2011-I heard you had a place in Greenwood but I don't see a listing for it Thanx-Sherry

6/14/2011-Drove from Middle Georgia to Anderson, ate at the original Skins. I remember the experience still, wish I could get back over there!-Phil, Forsyth, GA

6/10/2011-May I have your marvelous chilli recipe? Love those dogs but they just don't make 'em like that in Texas!-Janice, Lake Jackson, TX

6/4/2011-On our way to try your hot dogs for the first time! They sound like they will be GREAT!!!!!!!!-Winston-Salem, NC

5/31/2011-I live in Millbrook Alabama and my husband is from Anderson South Carolina and he took me to skins hotdogs for the first time in 2007 when we got together and I can honestly say that I have never had a hot dog  as good as yours! I so wish you would open a store here in Alabama you would make a difference here!-Kayla, Millbrook, Alabama

5/24/2011-Hartwell wants a Skins!!-Kim, Hartwell, GA

5/24/2011-Unbelievable that someone that has lived in Anderson 27 years has not eaten at Skins-Sweet-Milk, Anderson, SC

5/17/2011-I attended Clemson University from 2001-2006. During that time my friends and I ate at Skins' at least once a week. I live in San Diego, CA now and cant wait to get back to the Upstate for a visit get some more Skins'. I think you should build one out in San Diego :) -Erin, San Diego, CA

5/17/2011-Any chance of your opening a Skins in Columbia- You would make a fortune-Judy

5/14/2011-Hello, my family and I live in Farmington Hills, Michigan. We come down to SC once a year and it is always on our list to eat at Skins in Seneca everyday. Unfortunately we will no longer be able to come down because my grandparents are moving up here. The workers at the Seneca restaurant know the Van Parys's quite well. Anyways I was wondering if you will ever open a skin's around here or if you could ship food up here because Skin's is my favorite restaurant in the whole world. Thank You-Alec, Farmington Hills, MI

5/8/2011-Hi I just wanna let yall know that my family and I like skins hotdogs. Every one in awhile we'll go by a skins and get us a couple of hotdogs and a bag of chips with a coke. Btw I also wanted to ask if at possible that yall could maybe build a skins in Powdersville, seeing how it's a growing little town with some new business either moving from an old location to a new on there, or new ones coming altogether also cause thats alot closer for me and my family. The closest one is in Easley and thats about 16 or 17 miles away. Cause I live in Pelzer and Powdersville is like about 8 or 9miles from me. Thanks and hope you have an awesome weekend take care and God Bless..-Dale

4/18/2011-I have heard so much about Skin's Hot Dogs. I waiting on the one in Greenwood to open when I go there I plan to have me a hot dog.-Rebecca, Abbeville, SC

3/23/2011-Glad ya'll finally made it to Greenwood!! Look forward to many hotdogs!!-Jeff, Ninety Six, SC

3/22/2011-hey i put in an application and i cant find your number to check on it ive tryed and faild.-Keltron, Greenwood, SC

3/21/2011-Please put the Greenwood location on your site and thank you for setting up in Greenwood- Bill

3/21/2011-Skin in Greenwood, SC... Perfect Idea (: -Jeff, Greenwood, SC

3/8/2011-Have you ever considered shipping the dogs? I really wish you would. I moved away 15 yrs ago and have never found a dog to compare to an original Skin's Dog. -Missy

3/8/2011-Love your hotdogs! We plan our trips from Asheville to Lake Hartwell so we can be there for lunch on the way down and back! There's many campgrounds off of exit 11 on 85 on the outskirts of anderson..I think it's Hwy 24. There's not many food places yet, just several new grocery stores and such...Might be a great place for the next new one. Or Asheville NC :)-Eric

3/3/2011-love the chillidogs. and love working there!!!-Brianna, Greenwood, SC

2/9/2011-My daughter lives in TN. and has an 8 year and 6 year old, they have had Skin's hot dogs when they have visited me. I was going up to see them at Thanksgiving and had to take Skin's hot dogs to them. The 6 year old had a accident the night before I went and had to be taken to the emergency room for stitches. As the Dr. was stitching up his head my grandson looks at him and says "My Nana is coming to see me tomorrow and bring Skin's hotdogs."  The Dr. ask his mother what he was talking about. She told him about Skin's and when they left the Dr. said he was going to have to come to Anderson to get him some hot dogs, that they had gotten him to wanting one.-Shirley, Anderson, SC

2/6/2011-You folks need to open a Skins here in the Atlanta or Great Atlanta area. After moving away from Clemson, I have missed the ability to stop by a Skins location and grab a dog or 4. I honestly believe you could out do The Varsity anyday! Love your hotdogs and look forward to stopping by the Seneca and Clemson location soon.-Dan, Atlanta, GA

1/25/2011-I am so excited yall are building a new Skins in Greenwood RIGHT in front of the movie theater I work at. I can have some more good meals before work.-James, Greenwood, SC

1/25/2011-I haven't eaten at this restaurant yet and tried on the these hotdogs but just the sound of these hotdogs makes me want one its too bad that a skins hotdogs isn't located in the Greenwood area, but after reading on this website i'm pretty sure a trip to Anderson will be well worth it.-Tarvar, Greenwood, SC

Tarvar- We will open in Greenwood March 1. Right in front of the movie theatres.- Skins

1/24/2011-We love your hot dogs and I love your pound cake. Do you make your own cakes and can you buy a whole one? Thanks-Joye

1/22/2011-I wish your company will come to Hartwell, GA. The only Hot dog we can get is at Dairy Queen and they are not as good as Skin's. Thanks for your time. God Bless.-Donald

1/16/2011-I have loved eating at your Anderson/Seneca locations my whole life..I live in Spartanburg, SC...but my family lives in Seneca. We eat there every time we are in town...Please open a location in Spartanburg...I know you would get great business...specifically Boiling Springs, SC...thanks!-Tessa, Spartanburg, SC

1/15/2011-There's a skin's being built in greenwood by the lowes across from wal-mart. Wayne...is that Wayne p?-Richard, Atlanta, GA

1/6/2011-Hi, We are originally from the upstate and have enjoyed skins hotddogs for a long time. We have recently moved to the lowcountry and have not found a hotdog resturant such as yours. Do you franchise? If so we would be very interested in speaking with you. Thank you.-Amanda and Chris

1/5/2011-Any chance of building a Skin's in Greenwood?-Wayne, Greenwood, SC

1/3/2011-Happy new year Skin's! The best in the upstate!-Tommy, Easley, SC

12/14/2010-We have been driving to Anderson for years to get some of your famous hot dogs. There were many rumors that you guys were coming to Greenwood and we just did not believe it..that is until we saw the sign that popped up last week. We still cannot believe it but we are so excited that you guys are coming to Greenwood. We can't wait. We have been telling everyone we know about your hot dogs.-Dione, Greenwood, SC

12/2/2010-hello, i was born in anderson, s.c., and i now live in ga, we have lived here for about 12 years, and we miss skins hotdogs so much we loved your hotdogs, my parents raised us on skins hotdogs and we would like to request that you guys try and open a skins in oakwood ga, we still after 12 years drive that 97 mile drive just to get your hotdogs, we love your hotdog that much. but if we had a skins here, we would eat there on a daily basis. and we believe that you would have a very successful skins in our very busy and up and  coming area, oakwood has grown so much in the last five years. thank you so much for your many years of great service and hotdogs.-Samantha, Oakwood, GA

11/29/2010-I am new to SC. I an going to Mauldin tonight as I am hot dog hungry.-Gerri, Greenville, SC

11/17/2010-Hi, my name is Ryan and I have ate your hot dog's for years. I am a good friend of Donnie Southard in Abbeville (he went to school with Mike Thrasher). About a year ago Mike Thrasher mailed me a shirt and hat because the store did not have a 3xl. I am now a professional fisherman and will be in the Bassmasters Classic in Feb. 2011 and on ESPN for 3 days. Please contact me about the possibilities of endorsing your hotdog's.- Ryan

11/13/2010-Is there a Skins coming to Greenwood, SC?-Judy, Greenwood, SC

11/09/2010-I am from Anderson Co and every time I come back to visit the first place I go is Skins. Even before I go see my family. Yeah... they are that good :)-Krista, St Augustine, FL

10/30/2010-Hi, was wondering if Skins has any plans on opening a store in Spartanburg? Many thanks-Tyler

10/26/2010-Love Skins, but none are in Colorado. You could make a fortune here.. Please open at least 1....PLEASEEEEEEE-Tracy, Colorado Springs, CO

10/25/2010-I miss my American hot dogs. I have eaten Skins' hot dogs since I was a little girl growing up in Anderson. I live in Australia now, have done for the last 26 years. When I am asked by people what do you miss most about home I always say, my American hotdogs and Skin Thrasher has the best hotdogs on earth! Wish I could have one right now. Cheers to all of you over there and happy eating.- Kathy, Canberra, ACT, Australia

10/20/2010-I first had a Skin's hot dog about 25 or more years ago when you went in a door on the side of a house in Anderson. I could not believe how good the hotdogs were, not to mention how many hotdogs went out the door while we were there. These are the best in the world.... NOBODY does them better! Thanks a million and keep up the great work! God bless!- Diane, Greer, SC

10/20/2010- We used to live in Anderson. Love your hot dogs. Need one here in Danielsville, Ga. I would love to come to work for you. If interested please contact me. Thanks for your time.-John, Danielsville, Ga

10/18/2010-MY HUSBAND LOVES LOVES LOVES!!!!!!!!! your dawgs!!!!! SKINS is an Anderson icon!-Cara, Anderson, SC

10/14/2010-Do any of the restaurants have drive-thrus?-Lonnie

10/11/2010-I really do miss the Skins that used to be in Cornelia, GA, I ate there at least once or twice a week. I enjoyed the food and the workers, made a lot of good friends there and really do miss the wonderful hotdogs and fellowship with the workers!-Amanda, Demorest, Ga

10/2/2010-We want a SKINS in Hartwell, Georgia!!!! Please!!!!-Carol

10/2/2010-We go to Skin's in Anderson a lot and would like to have one in Hartwell, Ga. Thank You-Carolyn

10/1/10- A lot of folks here in Hartwell, GA would really love to have a local "Skins" so we don't have to drive 40 miles round trip to Anderson to get our "Skins fix". How about it? Any plans to open up here in Hartwell?-Oliver, Hartwell, GA

9/27/2010-Love the dogs! Wish you'd consider fresh brewed tea! and french fries!!!-Don

9/23/2010-Have you considered opening a store in the Cherry dale area? There is Wally Dog but apparently it is open for just a couple of hours a day, and I don't think on the weekend. Also, I work in the Moonville area, and while there are quite a few options there, they get old after a while and I suspect you would have a popular store. Thanks!-Robert

9/22/2010-Love skins hotdogs been eating there ever since I was 16 and im now 45 the only place to eat a hotdog out.-Duane, Anderson, SC

9/22/2010-My Sunday School Class is having a wiener roast and we need hot dog chili. I'm sure you won't share your recipe with me for chili, so I was wondering if you sell chili to go. If so, can you tell me the prices. Thanks!-Terri

9/16/2010-Looking to open up a HD place here, anyway to associate with you?-Walter, Virginia Beach, VA

9/16/2010-I have been good friends with Michelle Deaton, one of Skin's granddaughters, for 38 years now! I remember going to the original Skin's with her and her family years ago, and it was such a treat! We would always get free candy after we ate hotdogs and that was so fun! The Thrasher family will always be near and dear to my heart! and I LOVE Skins hotdogs!-Deanna, Townville, SC

9/5/2010-How do I get an orange 2010 shirt?-Sallie

8/3/2010-Went to Skin's last weekend (I used to live in Anderson and it had been two years since I had been for a visit) and enjoyed the yummy hotdogs. I also had the best chocolate pound cake I've EVER had! My compliments to the baker! Would you consider sharing the recipe? Do you sell whole cakes to the public? Thanks. Love Skins!-Alisa

7/30/2010-Hey, I love your hotdogs, but I am watching what I eat in order to loose weight. I have been craving one of your famous Hotdogs, but I would like to know if you have a nutritional menu available?-Diane

7/16/2010-We love Skins! Every time we visit South Carolina, we have to go get a hot dog with everything. Or 2. See you next time! -Betty, Columbia, CA

07/12/2010-Skins has the BEST hot dogs in this world!! I just turned old enough to start working. Might go there and try. I go to the Skins on 81 beside Bloom a lot. The people there are very nice.-Matt, Williamston, SC

7/3/2010-Glad to see that Skins' continues to grow. I stop by every time I come back to Anderson to see the family. The hot dogs are always delicious, always have been. Nothing beats 'em!

I miss working at the original store. Always fun and met a lot of people that came through the doors. An excellent working environment. Thanks to the Thrashers and Harbins for everything you have done and continue to do.- Roger, Glendale, AZ

7/3/2010-I just wanted you to know, you have the best hot dogs. I am in Herat Afghanistan and we have several guys here from South Carolina. God Bless and keep doing what you do best, hot dogs. -Richard, Herat, Afghanistan

6/29/2010-Hi! My name is Christine and my maiden name is Thrasher. Imagine my surprise when I recently watched the Hot Dog special on PBS! I swear when I saw a picture of Skin, I thought, "he looks like my Dad and my uncles!" Do you still have the prints with Thrasher on the sign? I hope to one day make it from my home in Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada to your fine establishment! Maybe we could do a family tree? By the way, we are having our 21st Thrasher Reunion this July! -Christine, Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada

6/25/2010-Is there any way that I could order a pint of your chili and have it sent down here to Fort Benning, GA. I have been trying for months to get my brother to send me some (he lives in Belton). He claims he has it in his fridge but after a couple of months it isn't any good. I'm not trying to bootleg your recipe, I have just told everyone at the hospital how good your dogs are and I know it won't be exactly the same as sitting on your stool but it should be close enough with the chili that they can get a taste of a real dog. Thanks Much. -Carl, Fort Benning, GA

6/22/2010-Hi! I worked for Skins for about 5 years and I could eat a hotdog everyday, I never got tired of them. That is how good they really are. The chocolate pound cake is delicious also. I really miss everyone that I worked with at the Skins on South Main Street in Anderson SC. Hope you all are doing well. -Renee, Iva, SC

6/21/2010-We Love Skins!! -Amber, Easley, SC

6/8/2010-Could you PLEASE move to Alaska??? We need a real hot dog!!-Michael, Anchorage, AK

4/10/2010-I was born in Anderson and first visited Skins' in the 1950's. I enjoyed the hotdogs on a regular basis until I moved to California in 1972. I still have family and friends there, so I make the cross country trip often. Every trip, one of the first places I go, is Skins'. I just wish I could get good hotdogs like that in California. Love you guys.-Gene, Tracy, CA

4/3/2010-I miss Skins so much! Will for sure eat there when I come back home.-Stephanie, Beaufort, SC

3/22/2010-Hey there, I worked for Skins for 3 years, and I must say I loved every second of it. I just wanted to let all  you that I worked with know how much I enjoyed working with you and you were all like family. I hope business is doing well for everyone. Thanks So much, Tabatha

3/17/2010-Clinton, Easley, SC

3/17/2010-John, Honea Path, SC

3/17/2010-Johnny, Honea Path, SC

3/14/2010-Rita, Columbia, SC

3/12/2010-Alex, Piedmont, SC

3/12/2010-Rebecca, Piedmont, SC

3/9/2010-I'm in Tennessee but still have family in Anderson. As often as my wife and I come back to visit, we always try and get a couple of hot dogs while there. I am originally from Anderson. Mike, Beth and I went to school together.  A question  I have always wanted to ask Mike is how he came to get the nickname "Meatball"? Can you ask him that for me? Our next visit to Anderson will be in April and Skin's Hot Dogs will again be a part of our traveling menu. Have a great day and God bless you.-Chuck, Tazewell, TN

2/22/2010-Judi, Flower Mound, TX

2/22/2010-Hi. I was just talking about Skin's with a friend at lunchtime today. I'm from Pickens, and wondering if there are any plans to open a location there?-Tom, Pickens, SC

2/21/2010-Joseeast, Amsterdam, NY

2/21/2010-Courtney, Clemson, SC

2/19/2010-I'm sitting here in Nashua, NH (freezing my butt off) thinking about your hotdogs. I lived in Anderson, SC from 1996-1998 and wish I could make a trip to SC just for your hot dogs!!!! I'm originally a Texan and still think a chili dog should have a dog on it and not just chili---but I still think Skin's is the best!!!! They must be if I am still thinking about them and emailing you 12 years later!!! Maybe you could open a Nashua, NH branch of Skin's??? Perhaps??? Fondly and missing the south-Jennifer, Nashua, NH

2/18/2010-Anita, Westminster, SC

2/18/2010-Kevin, Williamston, SC

2/17/2010-Tom, Boone, NC

2/15/2010-Renee, Greenwood SC