Shoe by Gary Brookins and Susie MacNelly for August 26, 2012

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    wcorvi  about 12 years ago

    I sure hope birds don’t eat bird eggs.

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    Dtroutma  about 12 years ago

    I feel like a spring chicken, cheapest gas I remember was $0.18 during “gas wars”. Hmmm, remember those, on street corners, no drones?

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    GROG Premium Member about 12 years ago

    Those were the day my friend. We thought they’d never end.

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    Luxurylife  about 12 years ago

    And now its at a thieving $4.00 in Ohio sigh. Way to go gov, reason I think the gov influences it is because it always goes down during elections and up so fast when they are over.

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    BigChiefDesoto  about 12 years ago

    THIS is a little sobering!!! I see MYSELF EXACTLY in the old coot’s position!!!! I listen to KCEA radio on www.kcea.org because it’s the only place you can still hear this kind of good music!!!!

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    PICTO  about 12 years ago

    Passed lane.

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    bbruck1941  about 12 years ago

    Todays generation has no idea what they missed! We could even disagree on politics and still be friends!

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    stripseeker  about 12 years ago

    @Old Guy

    Chesterfield..Old Gold.Pall Mall.Jimmy Stewart. Donna Reed.Clark Gable.The New York Giants.Ebbets Field.The Polo Grounds.Shea Stadium.Ricky Nelson.Elvis Presley.The Big Bopper.Richie Valens.Full service gas stations.Green stamps with the gas.Texaco.Cities Service.Esso.Feel your pain, guy.Meet me at the Treetops Tavern after breakfast, and will buy you a drink, and we’’ll talk things over.Don’t think Roz is into booze, and we need some!

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    tripwire45  about 12 years ago

    Except for the cigarettes part, this guy makes the past seem really good.

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    lindaf  about 12 years ago

    And 50 years from now the kids who are snickering over this will miss the “Good old Days” of $4.00 gas, games that were actually fun, Reality TV, mp3s, Kim Kardashian, and army boots on girls in frilly pink skirts.

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    Linguist  about 12 years ago

    Why is is that I can remember radio shows ( and their sponsors ) from the late 40’s and early 50’s but can’t remember what I watched on TV last night ?

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    Celarius Premium Member about 12 years ago

    We didnt light the fire

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    The Life I Draw Upon  about 12 years ago

    Take me back to when America could do anything, and you could buy both quality and USA. Take me back P-L-E-A-S-E !!!

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    stripseeker  about 12 years ago

    @philyfanstukinmi

    Wait a minute…not so fast.You’re accusing me of being over the hill and well downhill on the far side, and then blame knowledge of 5 cent cigarettes on your grandfather telling you about such things?Especially since you revealed your avatar is a pic of your grandson, with whom you both enjoy scrapple at Habbersett’s in Clayton, Delaware?Knowing full well that there is no scrapple to be found in my area?Suspect a little more water has flowed under your bridge than you’re owning up to,here.

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    Dtroutma  about 12 years ago

    In the “past lane” folks used to also realize their were times to use the passing lane to make progress, but we were all heading the same direction for the nation, and each other. Today too many want to play chicken instead, not to PROVE courage, but avoid it.

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    stripseeker  about 12 years ago

    @philyfanstukinmi

    Must thank you, though, for the info on Habbersett’s. Do intend to order some scrapple come Christmas, as it’s only available October through March by mail, and a bit pricy. Will opt for the $25 package at that time.Many thanks for the info on Habbersett’s .Was getting my hopes up when noticing the “store locator” at the site.Scrapple was almost within my grasp, only to have my hopes dashed…………“No stores in your area.”.Gotta wait ‘til Christmas.Thanks much for the info.Good luck with the Detroit fans.Your grandson’s pic is great as your avatar.Habbersett’s link is saved to “favorites” here.

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    stripseeker  about 12 years ago

    @Linguist

    Suspect you’re in the same boat as philyfanstukinmi and me, as suspect he’s not on the level about info received from his grandfather!We’re all stuck in the traffic jam in the past lane, but to be honest, am not made of stern enough stuff to be able to face what the kids of today will have to face in months and years to come, and do pray for them.Part of the reason behind some of my rants.Please know your poem regarding politics and slinging stuff, posted elsewhere, was copied by me, and is now on my refrigerator.Great stuff! Thanks much!

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    stripseeker  about 12 years ago

    @philyfanstukinmi

    Had to revisit Habbersett’s site after making previous post,not wishing to wish away time, but looking forward to Christmas.Noticed that Habbersett’s was established in 1863.They knew good chow even back then.Though it’s not mentioned in the history books, suspect General Lee’s real motive in coming north in 1863 (Gettysburg, July 1st-3rd, 1863) was to get to Phily and get some scrapple for the troops. He knew good chow, too.Used to live in Lancaster 36 years ago, loved it there, the beauty of the area,and the Amish plowing their fields with teams of horses while traveling Route 222 between Lancaster and Reading.Have stood atop Little Round Top and remembered the great bravery of those who were there in July long ago.This comments section has really belonged to the past lane today.Look forward to the future, and scrapple coming my way!

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    stripseeker  about 12 years ago

    @Linguist

    Please skip over comments about Habbersett’s and scrapple if revisiting Shoe comments later.Know how you feel about this subject!

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    Douglas Hakey  about 12 years ago

    I remember most of those things.However when I start feeling nostalgic I also remember that back then I would have died form skin cancer, but with modern treatments I’ve lived another 6 years,so far..That cures my nostalgia real quick.

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    Benndayy85  about 12 years ago

    John Cameron Swayze! The Dumont Network! Vacuum Tubes! 78-RPM Records! Jack Benny (on Radio)! BTW, check out “Pluggers”!

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    jmo328  about 12 years ago

    Drive into a Clark gas station and get premium gas (all they sold) for $0.35/gal and cigarettes for the same price. When I worked at a local drugstore I could buy a carton of Old Gold filters for $3.26 and get a 10% employee discount.

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    whcostello  about 12 years ago

    That’s me, I can remember when cigarettes were 25 cents a pack and you could buy a hamburger. fries and a shake at McDonald’s for 45cents.

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    K M  about 12 years ago

    Gonna make you lose your mind.

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    rvonluchen  about 12 years ago

    Don’t forget Arnold Stang!

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