I know. It was sad when that store chain disappeared.

No problem, keep positive! !ALIVE

We are not out of danger of frost until mid spring really in these latitudes. It just takes a switch in the jet stream to bring in very cold continental or arctic air.

A very honest and thought provoking post. I think most of us have gone through a dark patch in our lives, I know I have! At the time it seems unending and there's no escape. Time is a good healer, but

I remember visiting with my grandmother as a very young boy. My mother worked behind the counter, and I recall the ceiling covered with hanging lampshades. 😀

Nice info! I have heard of 'Five and Dime' but was unaware of the connection to Woolworth. Very interesting. Thanks for your reply. !ALIVE

Thanks for the update and interesting news about the new tokens. 👍 !ALIVE

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We certainly could do with a little spring sunshine! !ALIVE

It was much more impressive on the inside. Being built in modern times the red brick exteria was very plain but the was a complete contrast to the incredible main hall of softer colour stone. !ALIVE

Yes, sometimes I just stop and listen to the wind and other sounds of nature. So calming. That's if I am alone and far enough away from any roads or other people! 😂 !ALIVE

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Looks grim! I don't like fog! Its all doom and gloom. But when it clears for brilliant sunshine, that is great! !ALIVE

Yes, I will be returning ☺️. What we need here is several weeks of dry and mild weather to dry upbthe saturated ground. It WILL come, just a matter of time. !ALIVE

Keep it up guys! !ALIVE

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Nice opportunity for a photo! !ALIVE

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Nice work @aliveandthriving guys! !ALIVE

🤣, I absolutely agree with all of that. Money makes the world go around, and of course all these symbolic things cost a great deal to run. You can see the struggle all around this building, like paving