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by sigmore
Mon September 12, 2016, 7:50 pm
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: "Milking"
Replies: 15
Views: 24814

Re: "Milking"

I would guess the gubmint by huminoids of the A.A.species.
by sigmore
Thu September 8, 2016, 4:23 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: 1968 misc items
Replies: 1
Views: 2931

Re: 1968 misc items

That is a blast from the past seeing Mr Dunn on his Harley. He is one of the few I remember that really liked to ride.
by sigmore
Thu September 1, 2016, 4:43 pm
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: "Other Stuff"
Replies: 4
Views: 6981

Re: "Other Stuff"

Well Tiz, you have to expect old farts to forget what we were doing at certain times of the year and everyone kinda hibernates or vegetates. I'm awake now!!
by sigmore
Wed August 31, 2016, 4:18 pm
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: "Other Stuff"
Replies: 4
Views: 6981

Re: "Other Stuff"

David and I use it for exchanging information on the down low. Only I know the code to access it's contents which can be damaging at certain times of the equinox between summer and winter. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.
by sigmore
Thu August 4, 2016, 4:28 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Rice St. wooden bridge
Replies: 4
Views: 5395

Re: Rice St. wooden bridge

I remember when the train hit it. I think Steve Spurlin almost drove off of it when it first happened.
by sigmore
Tue July 26, 2016, 7:43 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Frank Wetzel, 90, N.C.'s oldest prisoner, dies
Replies: 5
Views: 9447

Re: Frank Wetzel, 90, N.C.'s oldest prisoner, dies

Only one day after being on here for four years, a picture of the two victims. How weird is that??.
by sigmore
Wed July 13, 2016, 5:02 pm
Forum: Hamlet Happenings
Topic: Jody Meacham Newsletter about Ashton Locklear
Replies: 9
Views: 13049

Re: Jody Meacham Newsletter about Ashton Locklear

That's some cool stuff right there. I remember hearing of her a while back here in Florida. I don't know why but I was sometimes called Benjine Oxendine, hope an to die it's the truth cuz.
by sigmore
Sun July 3, 2016, 6:45 pm
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: "Crank Hand"
Replies: 12
Views: 12663

Re: "Crank Hand"

Dang! I couldn't imagine hand cranking a diesel train engine. I'm quite sure that would be quite important and back cracking!!
by sigmore
Sun July 3, 2016, 9:40 am
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: "Crank Hand"
Replies: 12
Views: 12663

Re: "Crank Hand"

I think it refers to the right hand which is the one used to crank a car. I believe the right hand was also used to crank an older car with the crank handle. Did I win???
by sigmore
Sat June 18, 2016, 7:27 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Laurinburg mummy
Replies: 6
Views: 8011

Re: Laurinburg mummy

Didn't they pour concrete over his coffin to prevent anyone from disturbing his site? I was fortunate enough to meet him also.
by sigmore
Thu June 9, 2016, 5:07 pm
Forum: Hamlet Happenings
Topic: Refurbished Nurses Sign
Replies: 5
Views: 8190

Re: Refurbished Nurses Sign

It looks really nice restored but them boys on "Pickers" would have a fit about the loss of that patina look. Hamlet has a lot of history that most people don't even know about. It was a good time growing up there.
by sigmore
Wed May 4, 2016, 3:52 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: 1957 City Lake ski show
Replies: 3
Views: 4671

Re: 1957 City Lake ski show

Looks like someone invented copy and paste before the age of pooters. Yepper, that's widdle Gary a sittin on his pappy's knee.
by sigmore
Mon April 11, 2016, 6:21 am
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BOYD'S LAKE?
Replies: 1
Views: 2767

Re: WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BOYD'S LAKE?

From what I hear the dam dam busted and never got repaired. I think it's popularity had waned quite a bit before that happened though.
by sigmore
Thu April 7, 2016, 6:22 am
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: 1957 News Messenger items
Replies: 1
Views: 2687

Re: 1957 News Messenger items

Well that's a picture I've never seen of my Aunt Sandra. I sure remember the inside of Nana's house though. I wonder who took the picture? Diggin on them white socks and loafers. I wonder if he had pennies in them?
by sigmore
Wed April 6, 2016, 8:09 pm
Forum: Hamlet Happenings
Topic: Hamlet Field of Dreams
Replies: 2
Views: 5486

Re: Hamlet Field of Dreams

I'll give a big concur with that.
by sigmore
Tue December 15, 2015, 12:14 pm
Forum: Hamlet Happenings
Topic: Hamlet High Tent at the 2016 Seaboard Festival
Replies: 11
Views: 14287

Re: Hamlet High Tent at the 2015 Seaboard Festival

The feller that is marked as unknown with Beth Preslar McDonald is none other than Chris Neal.
by sigmore
Thu November 19, 2015, 11:40 am
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Hamlet News Messenger 1924
Replies: 4
Views: 5218

Re: Hamlet News Messenger 1924

Dang, lights and shocks were extra back then. Couldn't make out what the other expensive add-ons were! I see after further review that they threw in the lights for free.
by sigmore
Mon November 2, 2015, 6:28 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Bobby and Johnny McDonald Win Pony 1958
Replies: 2
Views: 4358

Re: Bobby and Johnny McDonald Win Pony 1958

Dang! I was 5 years old then. Don't remember Aunt Eunice looking like that. I was on a beer diet as a child. I loved my Doctors!
by sigmore
Wed September 30, 2015, 8:10 pm
Forum: Railroad items
Topic: Hamlet Depot
Replies: 9
Views: 12799

Re: Hamlet Depot

I wasn't in my News Paper reading year at that time in my life. I was learning to hunt stuuff. Spelled it wrong just thinkin bout them days!!
by sigmore
Thu August 20, 2015, 3:24 pm
Forum: Railroad items
Topic: Hamlet Depot
Replies: 9
Views: 12799

Re: Hamlet Depot

I remember doing some late nite eating at the little grill they had on the backside of the train station. That little tunnel under the tracks was pretty cool too! I forgot what they called it, does anyone recall?
by sigmore
Mon August 10, 2015, 4:37 pm
Forum: Hamlet Pictures
Topic: Earl Bradshaw's 100th Birthday Party
Replies: 5
Views: 9020

Re: Earl Bradshaw's 100th Birthday Party

He was the inventor of the deep fried chili sausage dog with mustard and onions. Good God Yall!! Then you could get a nickle fountain coke to wash it down. I used to keep at least one in the fridge for the munchies. I will remember him always. I may have worked for him at one time because I remember...
by sigmore
Thu August 6, 2015, 4:09 pm
Forum: Hamlet Happenings
Topic: Hamlet Shrubs
Replies: 4
Views: 8148

Re: Hamlet Shrubs

It's a crying shame that the town will not keep them looking good. I guess they are content with someone else always handling things instead of arguing over who should do it.
by sigmore
Tue April 28, 2015, 8:22 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: FLAMING FORESTS, 1884; Hamlet threatened
Replies: 1
Views: 3418

Re: FLAMING FORESTS, 1884; Hamlet threatened

Awesome story! Tell us more.
by sigmore
Mon April 27, 2015, 4:53 pm
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: HAMLET SIREN'50-60'S
Replies: 5
Views: 8373

Re: HAMLET SIREN'50-60'S

Yepper, that's when Hamlet was like Mayberry. Those were some good times.
by sigmore
Wed April 22, 2015, 7:46 pm
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: With What-------- ?
Replies: 7
Views: 8713

Re: With What-------- ?

It depends on what color the old Roman wanted.
by sigmore
Mon March 30, 2015, 5:12 pm
Forum: Looking for Information
Topic: Research on Barlow home Located on 343 Gin Mill Rd.
Replies: 10
Views: 14103

Re: Research on Barlow home Located on 343 Gin Mill Rd.

Grammar Police!! Grammar Police!! Wayne it's ( I'm not sure) and the other one is a mind boggling (rod iron). I'm pretty sure you were trying to say "wrought iron" so I'm giving you a gimme. I sure as heck hope Jody Meacham doesn't see the wreckless slaughter of the English Language you se...
by sigmore
Sat March 28, 2015, 7:58 am
Forum: Hamlet Pictures
Topic: HAMLET MASONIC LODGE CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS
Replies: 2
Views: 5968

Re: HAMLET MASONIC LODGE CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS

Who's the stirrer in the last picture who looks like he just eased one out??
by sigmore
Sat February 21, 2015, 10:30 am
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: Red and White Food Markets
Replies: 3
Views: 5635

Re: Red and White Food Markets

I cheated and Googled Red & White and found that some stores are still in use in a few places. I'm guessing Piggly Wiggly with your hint. I wonder how they came up with that name? Deliverance pops in my head for some reason!!
by sigmore
Fri February 20, 2015, 4:32 pm
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: Red and White Food Markets
Replies: 3
Views: 5635

Re: Red and White Food Markets

I'm not positive, but I think that the Red & White stores still exist in some locations. If I had to hazard a guess though, I would say Kroger.
by sigmore
Sat December 13, 2014, 11:37 am
Forum: Melvia Holt items
Topic: Misc items 14
Replies: 2
Views: 5677

Re: Misc items 14

Is that Hank Roofe and Lee Meacham in that Buick with the girls on the hood?
by sigmore
Fri November 14, 2014, 12:36 pm
Forum: Hamlet Happenings
Topic: Burnell McGirt article
Replies: 2
Views: 6234

Re: Burnell McGirt article

Concur 100% Veep. Went there many times when I lived on Boyd Lake Road to get worms for fish slaying in the pond at our house. I remember Nancy helping out a time or two.
by sigmore
Fri November 7, 2014, 12:05 pm
Forum: Melvia Holt items
Topic: Misc items 11
Replies: 1
Views: 4917

Re: Misc items 11

Melvia has really been contributing some great stuff lately. I, for one, hope there's lots more where these came from!!
by sigmore
Tue September 23, 2014, 5:19 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Hamlet Hospital Nurse's Home
Replies: 5
Views: 6490

Re: Hamlet Hospital Nurse's Home

Is that an annex negro type person out front with him??
by sigmore
Tue September 9, 2014, 7:01 am
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Hamlet Phone book 1950
Replies: 6
Views: 8588

Re: Hamlet Phone book 1950

If you right click on the picture Wayne it will shrink and you can see the whole page. I never knew that my granddaddy Campbell, Clem, lived on Rice Street. It was before my time though.
by sigmore
Fri August 1, 2014, 8:10 pm
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: Pool Shark
Replies: 6
Views: 8817

Re: Pool Shark

Well, where did Daryl Wrape fit in? He used to work with us at Duke Power.
by sigmore
Thu July 31, 2014, 4:58 pm
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: Trains
Replies: 16
Views: 17250

Re: Trains

Thanks loads Bruce! Blew beer out of my nose reading that.
by sigmore
Thu July 31, 2014, 4:55 pm
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: Who Was He And what Happened ???
Replies: 4
Views: 6907

Re: Who Was He And what Happened ???

Good guess Jody. I remember hearing about that.
by sigmore
Wed July 30, 2014, 8:37 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Fairview Heights 1954
Replies: 5
Views: 6992

Re: Fairview Heights 1954

I remember having classes on the short side with the cafeteria at HHS. That library was where the infamous squirt gun battle was played out.
by sigmore
Wed July 30, 2014, 8:29 am
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Fairview Heights 1954
Replies: 5
Views: 6992

Re: Fairview Heights 1954

Yepper, that's where I received my diploma from HHS! Used to live right across the street from there. Pretty handy walking to school.
by sigmore
Wed July 30, 2014, 8:25 am
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: "Crystal Ball"
Replies: 10
Views: 11906

Re: "Crystal Ball"

On my pooter it's right under this trivia section.
by sigmore
Tue July 29, 2014, 4:10 pm
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: "Crystal Ball"
Replies: 10
Views: 11906

Re: "Crystal Ball"

You guys stop it!! I'm still knee deep on the by laws and the how cans and the what fers on the DC. That's double concur for the new comers.
by sigmore
Fri July 25, 2014, 8:34 pm
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: "Crystal Ball"
Replies: 10
Views: 11906

Re: "Crystal Ball"

I'll have to check the fine print on that double concur or a "DC" as we like to call it.
by sigmore
Mon July 21, 2014, 9:03 am
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: Trains
Replies: 16
Views: 17250

Re: Trains

I remember that. Shook my dad up pretty good!
by sigmore
Fri July 18, 2014, 8:30 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Hamlet "Old" City Hall
Replies: 10
Views: 10294

Re: Hamlet "Old" City Hall

I was under 18. Finally turned 18, went to a technical school in Kentucky, had to be 21 to drink there. Dammit! You could buy a case of Buds in the bottle for less than 4 bucks after you paid the deposit on the case and the bottles.
by sigmore
Thu July 17, 2014, 4:17 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Hamlet "Old" City Hall
Replies: 10
Views: 10294

Re: Hamlet "Old" City Hall

I had the pleasure of staying there one night. Got caught at the Hub Grill also. Was'nt old enough to drink but I knew how. Got in pretty deep poo over that shenanigan.
by sigmore
Wed July 16, 2014, 6:33 am
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: Trains
Replies: 16
Views: 17250

Re: Trains

I used to squirt grease in the bearing cups at the hump yard while my dad ate his supper. May not have been the hump yard though because sometimes I would have to wait for the train to slow to be able to hit every cup with the grease wand.
by sigmore
Mon July 7, 2014, 4:55 pm
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: A&P 1935
Replies: 9
Views: 11830

Re: A&P 1935

You are safe at the moment David ole Bean, but something about cornbread enters my dust box fer some reason.
by sigmore
Mon July 7, 2014, 4:52 pm
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: A&P 1935
Replies: 9
Views: 11830

Re: A&P 1935

TR4, yer making me blush. Ticker ain't where it needs to be yet but I'm still on the green side, so I'm happy. I think the store on Lackey Street was the Red & White, used to ride go-carts in the parking lot.
by sigmore
Fri May 9, 2014, 10:51 am
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Hamlet Ponderosa
Replies: 2
Views: 4109

Re: Hamlet Ponderosa

Freddie, I hope you have it hanging correctly! Got to be hanging so all the luck doesn't leak out, open side up. I learnt that on one of my fact finding excursions to Slobovia.
by sigmore
Wed April 23, 2014, 10:31 am
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Hamlet City Lake wading pool
Replies: 6
Views: 7881

Re: Hamlet City Lake wading pool

And just what were you showing that young lady Wayne?