tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639554780092170236.post6421577980892181010..comments2023-09-11T05:46:59.997-04:00Comments on HOT RODS and JALOPIES: ICONS of the corner store......Dave Canohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17832352575867917038noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639554780092170236.post-82523142568664579032009-11-27T09:04:50.318-05:002009-11-27T09:04:50.318-05:00The confectionery across from Vicker's Park wa...The confectionery across from Vicker's Park was Black's. Orville Black ran that one for many years and the one memory that stands out in my mind was my dad sending me there for his pack of Guinea-Gold cigarettes. They were only .33 cents. No wonder everyone smoked then, and even though he did, he is still around at 90 years. Who would guess that! Thanks for your comments... D.Dave Canohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17832352575867917038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639554780092170236.post-63270992092746747292009-11-27T02:31:29.972-05:002009-11-27T02:31:29.972-05:00I liked Black Cat & Green Cat gum better. Wha...I liked Black Cat & Green Cat gum better. What was the name of the confectionary on the corner of Selkirk & Arthur across from Vickers Park? I remember that for 5 cents you could buy a big piece of sponge toffee there. Mmmmm. Keep up the good work Dave. You are a hidden gem here in Fort William & Port Arthur.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639554780092170236.post-79148685305926288902009-11-26T11:02:15.249-05:002009-11-26T11:02:15.249-05:00Actually...no... I have a gumball machine with so ...Actually...no... I have a gumball machine with so called Dubble Bubble gumballs...they don't look or taste like the original pink chunk of Dubble Bubble with the little cartoon strip! Where did they go!Dave Canohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17832352575867917038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639554780092170236.post-12171899997688252622009-11-26T05:07:20.668-05:002009-11-26T05:07:20.668-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.RandomThoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00000200295857359726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639554780092170236.post-76426726574059548732009-11-26T01:19:26.961-05:002009-11-26T01:19:26.961-05:00Great stuff Dave. Keep the Fort William (and Por...Great stuff Dave. Keep the Fort William (and Port Arthur) history coming. I can't get enough!<br />Jon TAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com