I hope everyone there is enjoying this winter break.
Btw, Temps across the west this am mostly colder than Alaska! I believe it was 5 degrees in RHS territory this am, a mere 21 degrees colder that at my place in Soldotna Alaska (26).
We had 16 here in NE Tennessee, and after all the rain yesterday, we have a lot of ice skating areas, I mean highways,
Everyone stay safe, stay in and bake something..... cookies for me,
Minus 1 at my abode this morning. Speaking of how cold it got for one in Roswell is a story told by an ole cowboy. We had just attended our 50th RHS class reunion. A bunch of us guys decided to go out to the old Boot Scooter south of town. Our group consisted of Sanford Green, Billy Ward, Jack Hankins, Bill Turley, and me. We sat at a large round table with high chairs. We were shooting the breeze when this cowboy walked up, introduced himself, and grabbed an empty chair at our table.
After another round was served and several stories told, the old down-and-out cowboy proceeded to tell us a real sad story. He said, and I quote: "If you wanna keep your beer cold, just put it next to my ex-wife's heart..."
So... what is the name of that "old R&R song" that you were reminded of in your post to Paula? If you'll let us know, I'll see what I can do to post the song.
Speaking of cold temps in Texas, much of the western area including San Antonio, where my son is stationed, tied a record low yesterday, that was set in 1897!! WOW,
Rex, That quote of yours was a verse out of a country song I think. Another was is "My old lady ran off with my best friend..... I'm really gonna miss him"..
Hey Danny, don't pick on Rex-Tex to much!! I didn't
get what Tommy said untill you told us!! HAHAH!!
Now that, "Hey Paula" was a great, is it called a "PUN"?!
Thanks for making my day!!
Don't get so excited... You musta missed my dry humor. I was hip the first time around. If one wants to split hairs, "Hey Paula" was considered a "love song" during the early 1960's R&R era...
Yes, Nacogdoches County experienced huge loses of electricity. Fortunately I did not lose electricity but I do have a generator which is really nice. There are still some whose power hasn't yet been restored. Nacogdoches and the surrounding areas are known as the Pineywoods because there are pine trees everywhere and when they are ice laden the tops snap out and fall on electrical wires. Havoc!! I live on a hill and could have slid down it on a cookie sheet but I couldn't figure out how to get back up the hill so I kept myself under control and stayed in the house!! Tommy, I don't remember the Candy House; where was it located? Sherry, love the snowmen!
Hey Paula When we were in Hi School my dad wholesaled Candy House Candy all over NM and the West side of Texas. He would bring in a truck load of candy from Nacogdoches Texas every two weeks and wholesale to grocery stores. We also sold candy from Leslie Candy in Clovis and Shari Candy from Frankfort, Indiana.. Leslie closed about two years ago.I wondered if Candy House Candy is still making candy. I have not seen Candy House Candy or Shari candy in many years. I know that Shari candy has grown to a large candy producer.
All that candy around when I was a kid is why I was so sweet.
Tommy, I'll ask some old-timers if they remember that candy company. I go to church with several people born and raised in Nacogdoches so they may know some additional details.
Wonder if any of you have taken a few minutes to take the RHS 1962 survey Rex posted a few days ago. I did. The survey is a prime opportunity to suggest any changes to the site. To say what you like or don't like. Possibly any new activities on the site. Took me about 10 minutes, and I was a little wordy...
I appreciate you and other classmates who have responded to the RHS 1962 Survey. So far, 49 classmates of 170 members have participated in the survey. The survey will "close" this Friday 6th. Anyone who has not participated... this is your opportunity to do so. Thank you!
Not everyone grows up having Indian burial mounds in the front yard and a family that runs a candy business.
But Shari House, a BIN (born in Nacogdoches) who has remained in her hometown, wouldn’t have it any other way.
Growing up in Nacogdoches, she enjoyed being associated with the Candy House, the family business started by her grandparents, H.L. and Lela House. The family operated the business until 1989.
“We had the Southern style candy — peanut patties, divinity, fudge, peppermint,” she said. “God I miss it.”
House today lives in the 1925 home on North Mound Street that was once nicknamed The Candy House, since the structure was featured on the logo of the family’s locally-made confections. She works in home health and also runs her own business, Shari’s House of Catering
Speaking of tasty candies. I remember that all the mexican restaurants and cafes in Roswell always had peanut patties by the register. They were great.
Anyhooo... Goodarts is a company in Lubbuck that makes some and they are tasty. Theoretically, they can be found at Walmart or ordered through Walmart. I bought a box last year in a mexican store in Albuquerque and will be looking for more my next visit.
fyi... Like everything else inflation related, they have gone up. A box of 24 are about $27.. but considering a Hershey bar is more that $2... not bad.
On that video, I had to put "Subtitles Closed Captions" on to be able to 'understand' what that book author was saying. Is that the way most folks talk down in Jefferson...?
Rex, the video I posted had very little talking in it. Just a greeting at the front door and then a video tour of the store with sub titles. And a banjo playing in the background. I see now what I posted has moved to the next frame which a 6 part series of videos about the store and town. I haven't watched them yet...
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HAHAH!!
, is it called a "PUN"?!
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