Hi friends, this is my #MarketFriday post, which is sponsored by the lovely and caring @dswigle. If you're not familiar, be sure to check it out. Anyone can participate and there are people sharing posts about where the shop and what markets look like all over the world!
I visited this adorable little store on my bike ride last weekend. It is very old, and has been there since 1895. It very tiny.
The outside was charmingly decorated with pumpkins and some fall decor.
Is there anything cuter than a neat row of pumpkins sitting in the sunshine?
The store has patios on both sides, with little iron tables and umbrellas. Do you see the old Grocery sign?
On the other side, there's an old water pump and a dish of water for dogs.
And they had a little bucket of toys on the sidewalk for kids.
Let's go inside!
There were two employees working there - teenagers. They told me that the place had been there since 1895 and seemed to take pride in that. I didn't get much else in the way of history. But they didn't mind me taking pictures.
They had one of those ice cream freezer chests that takes me right back to childhood! How I craved an ice cream bar when I used to see those in a little store.
There is some cool lake decor on the walls.
Don't you wonder how they stay in business? I'm tempted to go out of my way to go shop there to help support the local economy.
They even sell clothes!
Well that's it for my Market Friday post. Thank you for visiting!
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I have finished reading all of the #MarketFriday posts, and I admit that I am so humbled by so many wonderful people out there that take the time and energy to put one together. They always give me a snippet of what your life and culture is like. I have always loved to read every #MarketFriday post, and most times, at least twice, sometimes more if it is long and very involved. I never like to miss anything in it. I cannot even begin to tell you how much they mean to me, that you take the time, As always, I am happy to have you participating in the challenge! I am so inspired the way many of the #MarketFriday posts are presented. There have been some really interesting ways that #MarketFriday has been presented, all of which adds all the more charm to the mixing bowl. The challenge points out our differences, but, then, it also shows many things our cultures share. When the day is done, it shows off how human we all are and how we basically all care about our families and others. I love the experience of it all. I appreciate the love and support given to #MarketFriday! Thank you! Truly! Your participation adds a piece of your world, and I have to say, people are interested in is seeing it. This entire challenge has opened up the world to me and so many others. Thank you again for being a part of all this! I hope you have a fabulous day! Hive on!!
Fridays are all about the #MarketFriday Challenge! Looking to take part in it? Here is how:
How to Participate:
Go to the market! Any market will do! Food, clothing, plant, or animal, if you wish. You can go to the zoo, an art auction, and restaurants. Anywhere or anything that you pay money for any kind of service.
Take pictures! Be creative! It’s fun!
Tell us a little bit about the market, what brought you here?
Post the picture.(s)
Don’t forget to use the MarketFriday Community #196308 to post from or hashtag it! #MarketFriday by @dswigle If you hashtag it, drop the link to your post here so I can easily find them.
As always, please remember! #MarketFriday loves you!
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NOTE: Please forgive the not so personal reply that you normally get from me. Although I have enjoyed them, I, unfortunately, have a family funeral to attend on Friday and I have been preoccupied at the moment. Please understand that it was the unexpected death of my brother, who was young, and it was before COVID, but, he was waiting to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery. COVID put his burial off, and now I get to relive it all over again. :/ He will be buried on Friday, with full military honors. There will be no #MarketFriday on Friday, October 2. However, if you put one up, or it is scheduled, I will get to it as soon as possible. Thank you for understanding.
#MarketFriday loves you!
I love that you take care of your local economy!! That is awesome! xoxo
@dswigle, thank you for your beautiful thoughts. I'm SO very sorry to hear about your brother. I didn't know. And now I am even more impressed by and in awe of your beautiful heart, how much kindness and joy you spread, and how if you ever have a rough day you don't show it.
I will be thinking of you this Friday, and sending you love and strength. I hope your brother's service is beautiful and memorable, and that it helps you to feel peace and closure.
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What a charming little store! And their pumpkin collection...
Very tidy inside too
Thanks so much for stopping by, @ackhoo. It really is the cutest little thing!
I agree with you about helping the local economy.
Love the authenticity of the shop with the pumpkins outside being displayed and the old water pump.
Now, that is something really rare and uncommon
Thanks so much for visiting, @ireenchew. Great to see you. Yes, the charming decor inside and out was so charming!
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