Do You Remember When?

[fieldlily]

Do you remember when a banana split had 3 flavors of ice cream and three different topings?

Sure do. Seems like the last time I had one it had all of the above, but then, it has been a while.

Does anyone remember chocolate ripple ice cream? And corner drug stores where ice cream cones were sold? And places called "ice cream" parlors? And soda jerks? (someone who worked behind the counter in an ice cream parlor).

 

[Hackett]

Sure do. Seems like the last time I had one it had all of the above, but then, it has been a while.

Does anyone remember chocolate ripple ice cream? And corner drug stores where ice cream cones were sold? And places called "ice cream" parlors? And soda jerks? (someone who worked behind the counter in an ice cream parlor).

indeed. That was the place all the teenagers gathered after school and after church on Wed night. I remember testing to see how many teenagers could fit into the corner booth.

 

[Larry_Fout]

Does anyone remember chocolate ripple ice cream? And corner drug stores where ice cream cones were sold? And places called "ice cream" parlors? And soda jerks? (someone who worked behind the counter in an ice cream parlor).

Yes - One of my best friend's family owned the most popular ice cream parlor in our city. Used to go there a lot. Fountain cherry coke and banana splits mmmmmm...mmmmm... didn't get much better than that. Used to go to my head...now it goes to my waste

God Bless You All,
Larry

 

[Under_His_Shadow]

kidding

Yes, I remember Thelma Ritter in many "character roles" in movies, and also Chocolate Ripple ice cream. Ice cream cones cost only 5¢ a (huge) scoop when I was a kid!

Anyone remember "moon" & "baby moon" hub caps on cars, and pom poms hanging along the edge of the headliner, with white fur around the car's rear-view mirror? And when we had the coil springs cut down to about 1/3 their normal size so the car would have a "groovy" "rake" to it (rake=the front end of the car was almost touching the ground). That was real "boss" man!!

 

[Under_His_Shadow]

Yes - One of my best friend's family owned the most popular ice cream parlor in our city. Used to go there a lot. Fountain cherry coke and banana splits mmmmmm...mmmmm... didn't get much better than that. Used to go to my head...now it goes to my waste

God Bless You All,
Larry

Our local drug store had cherry, lime, lemon, and chocolate cokes at their fountain, and "phosphates" too!

I remember when Snickers candy bars 1st came out in our small town; around 1956 I believe, and they tasted great, but over the years they've changed the flavor a lot; not as rich and mouth-watering anymore, or as good as they were back then.

Remember Clove chewing gum, and both vanilla & choclate "Bun" candy bars, and Caravelle bars (tasted similar to today's 100 Grand bars)? Another one I haven't seen for about 2 years now is "Mars bars". Have they been discontinued too? My poor sweet tooth!

 

[Larry_Fout]

Ah yes the Milky Way, Three Musketeers, Snickers (named after a horse). The Mars Bar is still sold in the UK, I believe, but hasn't been sold int the US for about 6 years. My Grandparents owned a grocery so I got lots of candy growing upp. That's why I'm so sweet now. ("sweet" - translated overweight )


Another favorite for me were "crackerjacks". Although the prizes in them were simple enough, it was always fun to see what you would get inside. Plus they tasted gooooood!!!

 

[Under_His_Shadow]

Ah My Grandparents owned a grocery so I got lots of candy growing upp. That's why I'm so sweet now. ("sweet" - translated overweight )

My parents owned a small restaurant, which is one reason I remember all of the good ole sweet stuff!

There's good news for those who want to get a few of the old candies etc. I just got a brochure in the mail from www.vermontcountrystore.com They sell BlackJack, Beeman's, and Teaberry gum, Necco candy wafers, Walnettos & Choclettos caramels, Raisin Biscuits/"Sultanas, and lots of other stuff from the past; even the orig. "Dubble Bubble Gum" (for those without dentures ). You do have to buy larger quantities however! Check 'em out!

 

[fieldlily]

My mouth waters just reading these replies...

Speaking of: I keep searching for but can never find some store bought cookies we got when I was a kid.

They were round on top, delicious coating, and marshmellow inside on a dry cookie base. I liked the light colored ones although the dark were good too. Can't remember the name, but I have searched racks in stores and they haven't been there in years. Does anyone remember these (if you can decipher what I mean.. )or know what they were called?

 

[Hackett]

cherry phosphates.... those were a delight.

Princess Drive-In (waitresses on roller skates)
Onion Rings and the best hamburgers ever!!

 

[Larry_Fout]

They were round on top, delicious coating, and marshmellow inside on a dry cookie base. I liked the light colored ones although the dark were good too. Can't remember the name, but I have searched racks in stores and they haven't been there in years. Does anyone remember these (if you can decipher what I mean.. )or know what they were called?

Nilla Wafer ???

 

[fieldlily]

Nilla Wafer ???

No, none of the above. Keep trying. I know I will recognize the name when I see it. Remember the marshmellow filling...and it had a coating on top.

 

[Larry_Fout]

Nabisco Marshmallow Sandwiches ?

 

[kw5kw]

My mouth waters just reading these replies...

Speaking of: I keep searching for but can never find some store bought cookies we got when I was a kid.

They were round on top, delicious coating, and marshmellow inside on a dry cookie base. I liked the light colored ones although the dark were good too. Can't remember the name, but I have searched racks in stores and they haven't been there in years. Does anyone remember these (if you can decipher what I mean.. )or know what they were called?

pinwheels?

 

[kw5kw]

How's-a-'bout a "Bit-0-Honey" bar?

or a "Zero" bar?

 

[fieldlily]

All sounds good, but not them. I checked out google...no find. They live eternally (in my memory and taste buds)

So... does anyone remember when guys always wore belts especially those really thin ones and gals wore nylons with a seam in the back?

 

[Larry_Fout]

All sounds good, but not them. I checked out google...no find. They live eternally (in my memory and taste buds)

So... does anyone remember when guys always wore belts especially those really thin ones and gals wore nylons with a seam in the back?

Hey - I even remember spats and white bucks

 

[kw5kw]

I want a pair of spats

 

[kw5kw]

FINS on Chevy's?

 

[Spudgrandma]

They were round on top, delicious coating, and marshmellow inside on a dry cookie base. I liked the light colored ones although the dark were good too. Can't remember the name, but I have searched racks in stores and they haven't been there in years. Does anyone remember these (if you can decipher what I mean.. ) or know what they were called?

Oh,it is on the tip of my tongue and now it is going to drive me crazy until someone comes up with the answer.

 

[fieldlily]

Oh,it is on the tip of my tongue and now it is going to drive me crazy until someone comes up with the answer.

Tehe...be sure to post it if you think of it. It has been bugging me for months now.