The ROLLING STORE - Page 7

cheriere · ‎12-01-2023

@NigelSparkles wrote:
My grandfather was what used to be called a "customer peddler" in NYC. More or less a traveling salesman, but all his customers were in the Bronx with a few in Manhattan. This was from the 1940's to the late 1960's. He sold dry goods - sheets, towels, blankets, bedspreads, custom draperies and slipcovers. He had a route and regular customers. Most paid a little bit weekly until they were paid up. He must have done well as he and my grandmother managed to raise 3 sons and buy a house. Once my father and his brothers were old enough, they were sent on the rote to deliver merchandise and collect weekly payments.

I LOVE ❤️ your story!😊🌸. I just knew there must be other people in the US who had similar versions of this. You're right about the sellers making a good income too. Most of these locally owned stores I heard about built up very large customer bases.

Im so glad you shared this with us. Thank you.💝🌸

cheriere · ‎12-01-2023

@SoCal Bred wrote:
@cheriere
Thanks for sharing these nostalgic photos, reminds me of a movie called 'A Walk on the Moon' with Liev Schreiber and Diane Lane who falls in love with a salesman who travels from one resort to another selling 'clothing' from his truck, I thought, how cool is that! Have you seen this movie takes place in the late '60's.

You're quite welcome. I was happy to find some images of the Rolling Store still in existence.❤️

I haven't watched that movie, but now I will look for it. It sounds like something I'd love! Thank you so much for your comments and suggestion.💝🌸

SportyShorty07 · ‎04-15-2014

@lynnie61 I love your Sam the Milk Man story! He was such a dear heart to help your Mom when she hurt her back by bringing the milk in and putting it into the fridge for her! I laughed and smiled imagining you and your family at the table on Easter and sweet Sam waltzing in like he owns the place putting milk in the fridge- so cute . Your Mom's Ambrosia sounds absolutely delicious - I'm glad I can make you remember her delicious dish! I'm going to make some more Ambrosia on Monday

SportyShorty07 · ‎04-15-2014

@NigelSparkles Thank you for sharing your story about your grandfather and his custom peddler business! That's so wonderful that he did so well in his business and he created his own route and let the customers have "easy pay" until they paid off their merchandise. He must've been very successful to raise three kids and buy a home- that's something to be very proud of! Thats so great that your father and uncle delivered merchandise and collected payments- sounds like a very good and hard working family and a great team throughout generations

SportyShorty07 · ‎04-15-2014

@cheriere wrote:
@SportyShorty07 wrote:
@cheriere wrote:
@SportyShorty07 wrote:
@cheriere Oh yes indeed! Ohio Moms are so great . I've never been to Ohio, but someday I'd like to pack up my sea turtle print Vera Bradley duffle bag and travel there . Lock and Locks are fantastic! I have the Valentine's Day 3 piece set with the cupcakes and cookies printed on the sides The Lock and Locks are so air-tight that my popcorn stays fresh and crunchy in it for over a week!
Anytime you get ready to head this way, let me know! Ohio has some of the BEST theme parks, if it's roller coasters you love. Cedar Point and Kings Island are a blast!❤️
@cheriere That sounds like an absolute blast! I love amusement parks- when I go to Ohio someday I'll let you know . I want to ride fast roller coasters and feel the wind in my hair!
Yes, let me know! You'd love those parks! I'm still like a big kid there myself lol.

@cheriere Oh absolutely! I bet I'd love the parks- I'm a kid when it comes to theme parks and county fairs- I love anything that helps me remember the good times of growing up . I'll go on rollercoasters, waterslides, bumper cars, ferris wheels- anything and everything at the theme parks .

cheriere · ‎12-01-2023

@SportyShorty07 wrote:
@cheriere wrote:
@SportyShorty07 wrote:
@cheriere wrote:
@SportyShorty07 wrote:
@cheriere Oh yes indeed! Ohio Moms are so great . I've never been to Ohio, but someday I'd like to pack up my sea turtle print Vera Bradley duffle bag and travel there . Lock and Locks are fantastic! I have the Valentine's Day 3 piece set with the cupcakes and cookies printed on the sides The Lock and Locks are so air-tight that my popcorn stays fresh and crunchy in it for over a week!
Anytime you get ready to head this way, let me know! Ohio has some of the BEST theme parks, if it's roller coasters you love. Cedar Point and Kings Island are a blast!❤️
@cheriere That sounds like an absolute blast! I love amusement parks- when I go to Ohio someday I'll let you know . I want to ride fast roller coasters and feel the wind in my hair!
Yes, let me know! You'd love those parks! I'm still like a big kid there myself lol.
@cheriere Oh absolutely! I bet I'd love the parks- I'm a kid when it comes to theme parks and county fairs- I love anything that helps me remember the good times of growing up . I'll go on rollercoasters, waterslides, bumper cars, ferris wheels- anything and everything at the theme parks .

Me too!!!😃. We do have a nice water park in my town. For Christmas I got a season pass lol.💝

SportyShorty07 · ‎04-15-2014

@cheriere wrote:
I LOVE ❤️ that story about the milkman 😂. It's so true, those were the good old days.
I felt the same way when I read @SportyShorty07 ambrosia recipe. My grandmother used to always make it for special occasions. I haven't had any in several long. I think I'm gonna make some too.💝🌸

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I was hoping others would share something they remembered.🌸

@cheriere I bet your Grandmas Ambrosia was a crowd pleaser whenever she made it ! Definitely make some more Ambrosia- it is such a delicious dish and it always makes me happy when I eat it. All of the perfect flavors and the texture of it- so good! I even eat it for breakfast sometimes .

cheriere · ‎12-01-2023

@SportyShorty07 wrote:
@cheriere wrote:
I LOVE ❤️ that story about the milkman 😂. It's so true, those were the good old days.
I felt the same way when I read @SportyShorty07 ambrosia recipe. My grandmother used to always make it for special occasions. I haven't had any in several long. I think I'm gonna make some too.💝🌸

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I was hoping others would share something they remembered.🌸
@cheriere I bet your Grandmas Ambrosia was a crowd pleaser whenever she made it ! Definitely make some more Ambrosia- it is such a delicious dish and it always makes me happy when I eat it. All of the perfect flavors and the texture of it- so good! I even eat it for breakfast sometimes .

I LOVE ❤️ sweets for breakfast! Ambrosia would be perfect too! I'm hungry right now lol!😂

SportyShorty07 · ‎04-15-2014

@cheriere I love sweet things for breakfast ! I'm hungry too! All our fun bologna talk made me walk to my favorite bargain grocery store (its one mile each way and I love long walks) and I got the things I needed and then walked home, only to realize that I forgot to buy bologna . I got a great deal on hot dogs though- three big packs of jumbo S-Bar brand hot dogs for $5 total. I got a big pack of Ballpark hot dog buns with my coupons for $1.47 so last night was hot dog night .

Squirrels Are Trash · ‎09-11-2022

@cheriere wrote:
@SportyShorty07

Ooh, mallowcups! We love those too and I totally forgot about those! I love chocolate as well. In fact, I hogged out and ate count them, 5 Reeces Easter Eggs last night!😃❤️

Reeses Easter Eggs! I cannot even have them in the house. The peanut/chocolate ratio is perfect! To me, the only peanut butter/chocolate candy that tops Reeses is Jason's White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups.