tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post6410313105375191932..comments2023-04-30T08:52:31.825-04:00Comments on Two Cold Feet: The StoreStacy A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09028800972297688266noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-72571849978996719332008-06-30T13:03:00.000-04:002008-06-30T13:03:00.000-04:00I'm headed to UT with my girls tomorrow. Where is...I'm headed to UT with my girls tomorrow. Where is the store, and when does it close for good? Wouldn't it be FUN if I were able to go and meet your grandparents?!?<BR/><BR/>Those treasures are FANTASTIC. I'm sure there was a feeling of reverence as your mom opened the "time capsule" of treasures.LoriThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05568633362017637896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-22399507439802453982008-06-22T22:56:00.000-04:002008-06-22T22:56:00.000-04:00I can just imagine the smell of that old store. Sa...I can just imagine the smell of that old store. Sad that it is closing and happy that your Grandpa is finally retiring.<BR/><BR/>I grew up in a similar environment. My grandparents owned the local hardware store and lumber yard. I spent many days bumping around that old store and Grandma always put us to work during inventory time counting all those bins of nails. My Grandpa passed away at an Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17016439610436864684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-72487348924856953672008-06-22T07:16:00.000-04:002008-06-22T07:16:00.000-04:00This is one of the most heart-warming stories I ha...This is one of the most heart-warming stories I have read this year! I so appreciate your feelings about the store closing and the incredible ties you and your family must have with this small town. Anytime you want to have that rant about Walmart, I'm here listening and nodding! My grandmother used to have a curtain making and haberdashery shop in a small country town in the 1970s, and my Lily Boothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18385219883166874326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-20671112672464013232008-06-21T08:53:00.000-04:002008-06-21T08:53:00.000-04:00Hi StacyI love reading your posts - and this one i...Hi Stacy<BR/>I love reading your posts - and this one is excellent! Your Grandparents shop is just how I imagined America to be in the 60s. You must have such lovely memories! We have a little shop here in the uk and my husband is always putting things away for later when he overstocks so that bit made me smile. I also love all things vintage particularly from the 60s and 70s - fabrics especiallyJanethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03339002160815405018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-49386267385065161062008-06-18T15:04:00.000-04:002008-06-18T15:04:00.000-04:00What a neat history! I can just picture the store....What a neat history! I can just picture the store. And what handsome men the two were. I bet our hubby's would like to wear a hat like that! You got some real treasures-I know you'll enjoy them-especially knowing where they come from.Tipperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11714281090985487356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-2872051557547649282008-06-18T14:21:00.000-04:002008-06-18T14:21:00.000-04:00Stacey ~ This is so sad ~ but here in the UK so co...Stacey ~ This is so sad ~ but here in the UK so common too. My local town is virtually boarded up, all we have are banks and opticians! All because of the huge superstores. Thanks for your post though ~ it is so interesting to read from across the pond xhens teethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803941123983493090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-88147857401998556252008-06-18T08:06:00.000-04:002008-06-18T08:06:00.000-04:00What a wonderful story! I love stories like that!...What a wonderful story! I love stories like that! The old pictures are great! I am so glad you have all those wonderful memories! Anything vintage is for me! The cards and stickers are great! The watches are marvelous!Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248273923526177796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-32202112324643718152008-06-18T03:38:00.000-04:002008-06-18T03:38:00.000-04:00That is an amazing story and it looks like such an...That is an amazing story and it looks like such an incredible place. I wish I could visit. It must feel strange to have it closing. I love those goodies that you received. The watches look beautiful.Cathy {tinniegirl}https://www.blogger.com/profile/08186441308733450681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-67355051401508950212008-06-17T21:32:00.000-04:002008-06-17T21:32:00.000-04:00Oh, Stacy, what a place! So packed with memories. ...Oh, Stacy, what a place! So packed with memories. Your grandpa is a real treasure. (and those stickers are so great I might faint.)Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790839484765673451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-88425528230746331212008-06-17T20:34:00.000-04:002008-06-17T20:34:00.000-04:00What a great story! It's sad what the big stores a...What a great story! It's sad what the big stores are doing to our small towns. But I'm glad you have some memories and treasures!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-77157995434372889782008-06-17T12:44:00.000-04:002008-06-17T12:44:00.000-04:00I loved the local department store in my home town...I loved the local department store in my home town. You could buy just about anything there from farming equipment, feed and barn supplies, kitchenware, clothing (everyday and fancy), jewelry, shoes, linens, fabrics and notions - something for the whole family. The smell of the oiled wood floors, the vacuum tubes that carried sales slips and cash up to the bookkeepers - it was a relic from the Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17872055894285312153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-29585945665792158582008-06-16T15:21:00.000-04:002008-06-16T15:21:00.000-04:00What city is this in? It looks like a darling sto...What city is this in? It looks like a darling store and your grandparents couldn't be cuter. I loved you telling his story and the story of the store. Now the box of "finds" from the attic! Wowie. I love the cards. They couldn't be cuter. All great stuff. Its sas these mom and pop stores are a thing of the past. Really really sad to me. Its like giving up on a big part of history. WhenNanette Merrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05734358126338038553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-45428755331036265722008-06-16T12:17:00.000-04:002008-06-16T12:17:00.000-04:00You need a picture of the room! I seriously had no...You need a picture of the room! I seriously had no words to express at the sight! Great post Stacy... and I have to admitt I have selfishly kept most of the cards but we will send some more as I feel more willing to part with them! I love you and I will talk to you in two weeks!Tessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12550734605117318584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-46856713476613715312008-06-16T10:11:00.000-04:002008-06-16T10:11:00.000-04:00I actually remember reading books in this store. I...I actually remember reading books in this store. It must be from a time or two I was visiting you down there...I'm not sure. Sad to see it closed down.<BR/><BR/>Jedjedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14956562711842395393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-78352717774646297732008-06-16T08:33:00.000-04:002008-06-16T08:33:00.000-04:00Oh what wonderful treasures you got! Just pricele...Oh what wonderful treasures you got! Just priceless. So sad about the store. Makes me not want to go to Walmart :(Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09642660969316877122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-87373452772089942862008-06-16T07:30:00.000-04:002008-06-16T07:30:00.000-04:00Sad about the shop closing. Great treasures!!!Sad about the shop closing. Great treasures!!!Kenningtonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14713605865780736669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8244916245235234062.post-40831650162453801392008-06-16T06:06:00.000-04:002008-06-16T06:06:00.000-04:00An end of an era always tugs on our heartstrings w...An end of an era always tugs on our heartstrings whether it is for the best or not. How lovely for you to receive the parcel of special treasures. You will always have some wonderful memories and fun using these goodies.Chocolate Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16758804274742132690noreply@blogger.com