Walking down memory lane by joysabin

Walking down memory lane

Not a great composition by any means but one that hit my heart strings. I think that memories don't need edits.

Mr. S and I had gone downtown to pick up his bike after it was tended to at one of the local bike shops. We also needed a trowel to do some digging in the garden so we stopped at hardware store just down the block from the bike shop. Robnetts has been in business for 100+ years ( https://www.robnettshardware.com/ ). It was so nice to see a Corvallis institution still around. This is a store which still has the wooden floors that creak as you walk around. The sound brought back a flood of memories of dime stores and such from my childhood. I will make the effort to shop here when I need some small pieces of hardware. Big box stores don't have the personal and individual service that this store offers.
It's a lovely shot and I truly appreciate your narrative. Love old creaky wooden floors. =)
September 4th, 2021  
@marlboromaam Thank you so much. I need to find a few things are still as I knew them to be.
September 4th, 2021  
@joysabin They're getting much harder to find these days too.
September 4th, 2021  
Nicely evocative shot. Like your narrativeā€¦I remember creaky wood floors in stores!
September 4th, 2021  
These boots are made for walking.
September 4th, 2021  
Those old shops were marvellous - so much more personal and helpful. How nice for you to have this in your new town. :)
September 4th, 2021  
@amyk @onewing @robz Thank you so much. Much of downtown has changed but much has not too. The river walk area was just new when we left 25+ years ago. It has since become a great place to relax and get some exercise.
September 4th, 2021  
I like your composition. And your narrative.
September 4th, 2021  
@jernst1779 Thank you so kindly. The sound of the old floor really grabbed me.
September 5th, 2021  
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