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by sigmore
Wed July 31, 2019, 4:42 pm
Forum: Down by the Station
Topic: Down by the Station - A Day to Remember
Replies: 1
Views: 3798

Re: Down by the Station - A Day to Remember

Well, I don't think my memory goes back that far, but I hope this turns interesting. Thanks for being good enough to take these pictures Mr Blalock.
by sigmore
Wed May 15, 2019, 10:30 am
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: 1982 Hamlet Items
Replies: 2
Views: 3579

Re: 1982 Hamlet Items

Yepper, I remember ole Snell and his guns. I think he shot himself through both knee caps practicing quick drawing. R.I.P. my old friend.
by sigmore
Tue July 24, 2018, 4:13 pm
Forum: I Remember Hamlet
Topic: IRH - Horseshoes
Replies: 7
Views: 7507

Re: IRH - Horseshoes

I beg to differ Mr Hassler, google is yoh buddie, concur? Yessir, I sure miss my ole buddy Mr Gregson. He was going to come down and visit the year he passed.
by sigmore
Mon July 23, 2018, 4:25 pm
Forum: I Remember Hamlet
Topic: IRH - Horseshoes
Replies: 7
Views: 7507

Re: IRH - Horseshoes

I'll take that as a yes but you seem to have forgotten the "concur" clause in your contract. We'll let it slide this time.
by sigmore
Fri July 20, 2018, 3:20 pm
Forum: I Remember Hamlet
Topic: IRH - Horseshoes
Replies: 7
Views: 7507

Re: IRH - Horseshoes

Now that you said that Freddie, I think I remember some horseshoe pits just west of the beach part, or I'm slowly losing my mind.
by sigmore
Wed January 31, 2018, 5:58 pm
Forum: Looking for Information
Topic: Dr. and Mrs. Ralph B. Garrison
Replies: 1
Views: 4609

Re: Dr. and Mrs. Ralph B. Garrison

I think that this section is to guess who is in the picture provided. There is another section if you are seeking info about someone.
by sigmore
Mon January 8, 2018, 6:17 pm
Forum: I Remember Hamlet
Topic: IRH - The Ice Storm
Replies: 3
Views: 5249

Re: IRH - The Ice Storm

I was in Monroe and got stuck at my girlfriends house!! Oh the horror. When I finally did get home, we lived on Boyd Lake Road back in the woods. Our pole was the last one on that line. We did have a fireplace to cook in and a pond so we could flush the toilets. Me and cousin Ricky (RIP) rented a ch...
by sigmore
Wed January 3, 2018, 5:02 pm
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: Hamlet Police Chief Killed
Replies: 31
Views: 498323

Re: Hamlet Police Chief Killed

Just a wild guess, but was it under a watermelon??
by sigmore
Fri December 15, 2017, 6:03 pm
Forum: I Remember Hamlet
Topic: IRH - The Hub
Replies: 4
Views: 6778

Re: IRH - The Hub

10-4 there Freddie on the speaker. I wish there was still places like that around. I remember Tim Patrick chugging a bottle of aftershave lotion there one night on a dare. Had good races from there to the Coca-Cola plant.
by sigmore
Wed December 6, 2017, 5:31 pm
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: Telephone Number ???
Replies: 4
Views: 6792

Re: Telephone Number ???

Just a wild guess, is the number you could call for the correct time??
by sigmore
Mon November 27, 2017, 5:54 pm
Forum: I Remember Hamlet
Topic: IRH - The Hub
Replies: 4
Views: 6778

Re: IRH - The Hub

All the fun was on the east side. I had plum forgotten bout that phone booth on the Hi-Way side. 35 cent for a cold brew delivered to your vehicle and all you had to do is beep the horn and then flash the lights and help was on the way.
by sigmore
Fri October 27, 2017, 5:11 pm
Forum: I Remember Hamlet
Topic: IRH - The Vickers House
Replies: 1
Views: 4212

Re: IRH - The Vickers House

An awesome little story. We all have them but some had it harder than others, so I always try to keep things in perspective and be thankful with what you have. Good one David. I'll miss ya'll this year. Been a tough one. Just couldn't make it up this year. Ya'll drink a cold one for me. I never woul...
by sigmore
Thu August 10, 2017, 4:56 pm
Forum: I Remember Hamlet
Topic: IRH - The Golf Courses
Replies: 2
Views: 5020

Re: IRH - The Golf Courses

Well, that story made my eyes sweat a little. I know that look.
by sigmore
Thu August 3, 2017, 4:16 pm
Forum: I Remember Hamlet
Topic: IRH - Gum Swamp Lake
Replies: 4
Views: 5988

Re: IRH - Gum Swamp Lake

I concur with that Freddie. I just had my lakes messed up. Been quite a while since I've cruised them roads. When they got bumpy there was a sweet spot you could hit and the bumps would smooth out. It was right on the edge of disaster, but it was lots of fun.
by sigmore
Tue August 1, 2017, 4:46 pm
Forum: I Remember Hamlet
Topic: IRH - Gum Swamp Lake
Replies: 4
Views: 5988

Re: IRH - Gum Swamp Lake

Pretty sure you had to take a right off of Boyd Lake Road where it changed to dirt and go for a little ways and the lake was on the right. It was sad when the next generation started making it their dump, sad.
by sigmore
Wed June 21, 2017, 4:18 pm
Forum: I Remember Hamlet
Topic: IRH - Atkinson's Pool Room
Replies: 1
Views: 3722

Re: IRH - Atkinson's Pool Room

I remember it back then when the feed and seed place was right beside it too. I don't remember how old I was but I think my uncle, Mike Campbell took me in there a couple of times. I remember also when it was probably the only pool room with no pool tables.
by sigmore
Tue June 13, 2017, 8:26 pm
Forum: I Remember Hamlet
Topic: IRH - James Ave
Replies: 1
Views: 3337

Re: IRH - James Ave

That story right there is what keeps me coming back to this place. Thanks David ole bean. Sigmore
by sigmore
Mon June 5, 2017, 4:41 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: 1951 Fairview Heights opening
Replies: 1
Views: 3579

Re: 1951 Fairview Heights opening

Yepper, I remember that place well. Lived right across the street from it in that duplex for awhile. Was playing kick ball there one weekend and my shoe flew off my footie and went through the Principal's office window. Mama had to call him to open up so I could get my shoe and fess up.
by sigmore
Thu March 16, 2017, 6:05 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Hamlet Post Office
Replies: 4
Views: 5724

Re: Hamlet Post Office

I remember quite a few of them folks. Mr Carnes loved the Miller beers, but only on the weekend. I think he really got Sidney Hodges in going heavy into weight lifting. I remember them doing peanut oil shots at the Hub and it went right out the other end and left a greasy spot.
by sigmore
Tue February 28, 2017, 9:24 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Hamlet Jail 1973
Replies: 2
Views: 3972

Re: Hamlet Jail 1973

I felt kinda like Otis Campbell would've felt :( if he'd a been kicked outa Sherriff Taylor's Motel.
by sigmore
Thu February 9, 2017, 5:09 pm
Forum: Looking for Information
Topic: Freeman family
Replies: 25
Views: 45591

Re: Freeman family

Where does my ole buddy Eric Freeman fall in this category. He gragiated with Frog and the rest of us hooligans in that almost last class at HHS. Class of 71.
by sigmore
Wed February 8, 2017, 5:50 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: 1968 Womanless wedding
Replies: 1
Views: 3283

Re: 1968 Womanless wedding

I'd like to see what would happen if you tried to have a raging good time cutting the fool and just having a blast "I'm sure a little adult spirits were flowing" like they are doing in todays atmosphere. It would probably make the national news. It's good to know that the parents cut the f...
by sigmore
Sun January 29, 2017, 9:21 am
Forum: Looking for Information
Topic: Freeman family
Replies: 25
Views: 45591

Re: Freeman family

I haven't heard anything about Mr Gregson. Nothing bad I hope.
by sigmore
Sat January 28, 2017, 4:29 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: 1965 Water Tank
Replies: 2
Views: 4198

Re: 1965 Water Tank

We used to climb it all the time and take our walkie talkies up there to keep tabs on the town. CB radios were the craze back then. My call name was "Spud" and my call sign was KQK-2254. After the truckers got a hold of them the call signs and licenses went out the window. I remember savin...
by sigmore
Thu January 26, 2017, 5:32 pm
Forum: Looking for Information
Topic: Freeman family
Replies: 25
Views: 45591

Re: Freeman family

That sure was a good thing that were nice to each other. I think Wayne made a booboo and wrote kind instead of kin. Everyone gets one Wayne, and you're way overdue.
by sigmore
Fri January 20, 2017, 6:01 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Main St. aerial
Replies: 3
Views: 4755

Re: Main St. aerial

I did not! The Hub Grill, maybe.
by sigmore
Tue January 17, 2017, 2:41 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Main St. aerial
Replies: 3
Views: 4755

Re: Main St. aerial

I could never see it that good from the water tank.
by sigmore
Tue January 3, 2017, 5:31 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Hamlet New Year's Celebrations
Replies: 1
Views: 3153

Re: Hamlet New Year's Celebrations

All sounded good until they got to the congealed part.
by sigmore
Tue January 3, 2017, 5:29 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: 1965 Beauty Salon's
Replies: 7
Views: 8562

Re: 1965 Beauty Salon's

Dang it David, I was just fixin to post the very same thing. Seriously, I'm as mortified as you probably are.
by sigmore
Sat December 31, 2016, 11:48 am
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: 1965 Beauty Salon's
Replies: 7
Views: 8562

Re: 1965 Beauty Salon's

I think I remember going to Willie's Beauty Shop a time or two. What's the difference in a shop, a shoppe, or a salon??
by sigmore
Thu December 29, 2016, 5:12 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Hub Grill 1948
Replies: 8
Views: 9321

Re: Hub Grill 1948

I would have absolutely gone to that establishment after an ad like that.
by sigmore
Thu December 29, 2016, 7:15 am
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Hub Grill 1948
Replies: 8
Views: 9321

Re: Hub Grill 1948

No Bruce, it means to stick out your pinkie as you sip your suds.
by sigmore
Wed December 28, 2016, 5:35 pm
Forum: Hamlet Happenings
Topic: New Library landscaping
Replies: 2
Views: 5525

Re: New Library landscaping

I use to go there while I was in High School so I could get on their wifi, or use one of their pooters to look up stuff on line. I think it helped me a lot toward my stellar grades in high school.
by sigmore
Wed December 28, 2016, 5:31 pm
Forum: Hamlet Pictures
Topic: 2016 Hamlet Christmas Parade
Replies: 5
Views: 8536

Re: 2016 Hamlet Christmas Parade

Nope, we're buds. That's kinda like a friend with benefits. Mr Gregson was trying to get a little too close, if you get my drift.
by sigmore
Wed December 28, 2016, 5:27 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Hub Grill 1948
Replies: 8
Views: 9321

Re: Hub Grill 1948

The Hub Grill and Sarge's were the go joint to drink beer, eat and cry over the juke box. I remember when the Hub Grill got in a juke box that showed a film of girls dancing to the music. I think the "Hanky Panky" song was the favorite one for awhile.
by sigmore
Tue December 27, 2016, 6:18 pm
Forum: Hamlet Pictures
Topic: 2016 Hamlet Christmas Parade
Replies: 5
Views: 8536

Re: 2016 Hamlet Christmas Parade

There you are, trying to social climb again. I'll bet you could drop famous names all week. I only know two people and they both don't know me. It's Hell being a has been Mr. Hassler. Can you be one of my friends? I dropped that Gregson boy lika hot tater awhile back.
by sigmore
Thu December 22, 2016, 5:22 pm
Forum: Hamlet Pictures
Topic: Christmas in Hamlet
Replies: 1
Views: 4642

Re: Christmas in Hamlet

Where is everybody? The streets look almost deserted except for that shadowy guy in the middle of the street.
by sigmore
Thu December 22, 2016, 5:05 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: 1966 Merry Christmas (50 years ago)
Replies: 1
Views: 2959

Re: 1966 Merry Christmas (50 years ago)

I remember those old Christmas lights that had garland and went from one side of the street to the other with the lantern in the middle of the street. Long time ago, still hanging around. Miss those old days when Christmas meant something.
by sigmore
Tue November 22, 2016, 5:59 pm
Forum: Hamlet Pictures
Topic: 2016 Seaboard Festival
Replies: 9
Views: 12988

Re: 2016 Seaboard Festival

Had a good time there this year. I think it was the first time in at least 25 years that Mole Fox, J-Wheelie, and Banjo had been in the same building. That would be, Charles Maurice, Gary Caulk, and myself Sigmore Festus. It was good to see them all again. Now we could tell some stories!!
by sigmore
Tue November 22, 2016, 5:51 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: OK Bowl 1960
Replies: 10
Views: 10345

Re: OK Bowl 1960

They have some good BBQ places in Goldsboro too. Went to Scott's several times while I was working in that area. We'd go to the air base and sit on the back of the truck and watch them F-16's do touch and go's while time we would sip on some whiskey. Fell off the back of the truck a couple of times ...
by sigmore
Tue November 22, 2016, 5:43 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Do you remember??? Stewart Gordon Company
Replies: 5
Views: 7325

Re: Do you remember??? Stewart Gordon Company

I don't think Hamlet was even selling liquor in 51 were they? I remember when the ABC opened on Main Street on the west side of the tracks. Used to get one of them cab drivers to get us younger folk adult beverages. I think me and Terry Duncan floated a boat drinking that R & R Bourbon. Rest &am...
by sigmore
Mon November 21, 2016, 5:27 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: OK Bowl 1960
Replies: 10
Views: 10345

Re: OK Bowl 1960

I saw them here a few years back at the Titusville Airport. Bumped into a lady on our way in who had some passes left to sit in the Thunderbirds Courtesy VIP section at the air show. Being of sound mind and body I readily accepted those passes and hauled ass to their courtesy tent. Right on the flig...
by sigmore
Sun November 20, 2016, 8:21 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: OK Bowl 1960
Replies: 10
Views: 10345

Re: OK Bowl 1960

I am still in the proud possession of two pristine "The Midget" t shirts. How bout that!
by sigmore
Tue November 15, 2016, 8:49 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: OK Bowl 1960
Replies: 10
Views: 10345

Re: OK Bowl 1960

I think I remember drinking one beer at that establishment, and one , and one, and one.
by sigmore
Mon November 14, 2016, 6:01 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Do you know the Time??
Replies: 2
Views: 4268

Re: Do you know the Time??

Well that number sure opened a dusty old memory file of a phone number from the past. I remember when you could dial a certain number and hang up and your phone would start ringing. My parents hated that number.
by sigmore
Mon November 14, 2016, 5:58 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: 1966 Misc.
Replies: 2
Views: 4137

Re: 1966 Misc.

I worked at that Hardees for a while. He put me to cooking, slicing maters and that roast beef they used to sell. Made a buck and a quarter an hour for the whole time I worked there. Told me one day that if I didn't get my hair cut not to come back to work. Started at Tom and Sarah's the next day.
by sigmore
Sat November 12, 2016, 11:11 am
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: OK Bowl 1960
Replies: 10
Views: 10345

Re: OK Bowl 1960

They had pretty good food there too!
by sigmore
Tue November 8, 2016, 5:53 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Masonic Lodge 1984
Replies: 1
Views: 2905

Re: Masonic Lodge 1984

Why are they wearing their fanny packs on the front??
by sigmore
Mon September 26, 2016, 4:51 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: 1954 Top Ten Stories
Replies: 2
Views: 3975

Re: 1954 Top Ten Stories

And to top it all off, Benjamin "Sigmore" Fetner turned 1 year old. I had my first beers by then because I couldn't drink milk and one of Hamlet's finest Doctors told my owners to put me on a beer diet. Mamma said she'll never forget the day the Preacher came by the house and I was standin...
by sigmore
Tue September 13, 2016, 8:14 pm
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: "Milking"
Replies: 15
Views: 24864

Re: "Milking"

I'm gonna make two guesses. Cotton Mouth Water Moccasin or the ever popular, Copper Head. Did I win something??