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by sigmore
Sun December 23, 2012, 8:21 pm
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: Dink
Replies: 22
Views: 25984

Yepper, that's the one I was thinking about. Dink Singletary.
by sigmore
Thu December 20, 2012, 8:51 pm
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: Another celebrity railroad traveler
Replies: 18
Views: 23465

Y'all stoppit! Sounds like the "Outer Limits".
by sigmore
Tue December 18, 2012, 9:25 am
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: Dink
Replies: 22
Views: 25984

It sure is funny how you can hear a word "Dink" and a face pops into memory. I don't know what he did, but I do remember his face!!
by sigmore
Mon December 17, 2012, 3:52 pm
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: Rev. Dick Brothers:
Replies: 5
Views: 8287

Yepper, I remember my Dad talking about that accident. Shook him up a little. I also heard about a derailment with Vodka in one car and OJ in another. Seems some of the hooch got "damaged" shall we say!!
by sigmore
Mon December 17, 2012, 1:33 pm
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: Rev. Dick Brothers:
Replies: 5
Views: 8287

Good stuff Bruce!! I'm a little shorter in the tooth than most of you Rail Road guys though so I'm going to school now. Keep it rolling. I used to grease the wheels at the hump yard while my Dad ate his supper. Had that little dropped down hut to sit in to put you in the right level to squirt grease...
by sigmore
Sun December 9, 2012, 10:22 am
Forum: Hamlet Pictures
Topic: Hamlet's Old Fashioned Christmas
Replies: 3
Views: 7640

Looks like a UFO hovering over the picture of the engine.
by sigmore
Mon December 3, 2012, 6:02 pm
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: What Was His Name?
Replies: 7
Views: 10701

Sorry that you were offended by me and Mr. Gregson's attempts to inject a little humor into the soup of old memories as it were. I'll be more careful in the future.
by sigmore
Fri November 30, 2012, 10:40 am
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: What Was His Name?
Replies: 7
Views: 10701

Yepper, you are right, Junior Peele. I had just remembered his last name but you beat me to the board. I'm whatcha call "stumped" then.
by sigmore
Fri November 30, 2012, 8:40 am
Forum: Hamlet Trivia
Topic: What Was His Name?
Replies: 7
Views: 10701

That sure reminds me of a fellow I only knew as Junior. The clothing discription fits him to a tee but I don't remember a hat. I remember that at the gas station he worked at sometimes an older woman in a real nice car would come and pick him up for a date. He wouldn't say much about the date but he...
by sigmore
Tue November 13, 2012, 9:20 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Robbie Clark 1964
Replies: 3
Views: 5717

Kinda, sorta, like a Tebow from Hamlet. He had it goin on.
by sigmore
Sun November 11, 2012, 9:26 am
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: SCL Day March 1968
Replies: 7
Views: 8404

The way everyone is laughing and looking, someone standing beside Mr Rice musta pooted!!
by sigmore
Sat November 10, 2012, 9:11 am
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: SCL Day March 1968
Replies: 7
Views: 8404

I see maybe Richard Fetner and Dr James?
by sigmore
Wed October 31, 2012, 8:25 pm
Forum: Hamlet Pictures
Topic: AMTRACK IN HAMLET 2012
Replies: 3
Views: 7752

Dag Nabbit!! I didn't know I could have taken a tour. I got some good pictures myself though only of the outside, under, and over it. Didn't get to see the inside.
by sigmore
Tue October 30, 2012, 7:51 am
Forum: Hamlet Pictures
Topic: HHS Class of 1972 40th Reunion
Replies: 3
Views: 7832

That ugly, next to last one with the pitiful gut is Van "The Man" Billingsley. Helped him put up quite a few TV antennas.
by sigmore
Sat October 13, 2012, 10:03 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Mrs Shaw
Replies: 7
Views: 9164

Thanks David. Good stuff about Hamlet.
by sigmore
Sat October 13, 2012, 9:53 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Old Checks
Replies: 1
Views: 3252

Now those were petty cool. I reckon "no protest" meant that was a good chance that it was good. That 6% interest until it was cashed was a good incentive to take it on to the bank too!
by sigmore
Fri October 12, 2012, 4:04 pm
Forum: Hamlet Pictures
Topic: Hamlet Depot & City Lake
Replies: 6
Views: 9689

My-O-My!! I can see how you could proboblee write a book. Coming to the Sea Fest?
by sigmore
Fri October 12, 2012, 6:42 am
Forum: Hamlet Pictures
Topic: Hamlet Depot & City Lake
Replies: 6
Views: 9689

What I would like to know is what jokester put a stop sign at the end of that defunct train track?
by sigmore
Wed October 10, 2012, 8:14 pm
Forum: Railroad items
Topic: Whistle Blowing Engineer
Replies: 2
Views: 6304

Is he the culprit?? Were'nt the trains here first?? LOL
by sigmore
Wed October 10, 2012, 8:10 pm
Forum: IRH-Bill Creech
Topic: IRH - Bill Creech - Reminders
Replies: 1
Views: 3753

Thanks David! Good stuff. I'll being seeing ya'll in a couple of weeks now, seems like last month.
by sigmore
Mon October 1, 2012, 9:20 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Class of 1931
Replies: 9
Views: 10788

Thanks for the cool old pictures David. I need to start doing some piksture diving. I know I've got a few lying around that ain't X-rated. Hamlet is a cool old place. Not very exciting, but hay, that's why I like coming back for a visit.
by sigmore
Fri September 7, 2012, 8:39 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Carolina 500 1969
Replies: 2
Views: 6107

Remember the weekend before the races they would let you take your whatever around the track? I remember when Leon McCaskill blew the engine in that 500 with the I think a 390 and a Nascar cam in it!! Good Times!! Johnson boys, Turkey Farmer, Turnage boys, Humbers, Robinsons, dropped headers and lot...
by sigmore
Tue August 28, 2012, 2:51 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Jean Raby Nelson's photo of her dad John Raby
Replies: 1
Views: 3719

Looks like the picture was taken on the corner of the PoPo Station.
by sigmore
Tue August 28, 2012, 2:49 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Hamlet Fire Department mid 60s
Replies: 1
Views: 3596

That must have been their ladder truck! LOL. They've come a long way since then.
by sigmore
Wed August 22, 2012, 11:30 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: A Special Place - Hub Grill
Replies: 14
Views: 15814

Melvins in Elizabeth Town or it may be Whiteville has some pretty danged good burgers. All they sell is burgers and cheeseburgers with or without the killer chili (no beans) they will put on it if you so request. Butcher across the street is where they get the meat. I think they buy it in 1/3 pound ...
by sigmore
Wed August 22, 2012, 12:41 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: A Special Place - Hub Grill
Replies: 14
Views: 15814

Well lynnsteen, other than huggin, kissin, and drinkin, what other reason would there be?? I did do a little burger and fry eatin though. I wasn't into fightin and such.
by sigmore
Thu August 16, 2012, 10:32 am
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: A Special Place - Hub Grill
Replies: 14
Views: 15814

"Gee Willikers" as Mr Gregson would say, I was right both times. That could be a first!!
by sigmore
Thu August 16, 2012, 1:14 am
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: A Special Place - Hub Grill
Replies: 14
Views: 15814

I always parked in the back. Where else could you beep the horn and someone would bring you an ICE cold Bud inna bottle for 35 cents??? I think they had the first video jukebox in town also. I heard The "Hanky Panky" song a million times inside the Hub while them dirty ole men watched that...
by sigmore
Fri July 27, 2012, 8:02 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Hamlet Hospital Aerial 1960
Replies: 1
Views: 3680

I remember when Mr Gregson and I took that record shattering photo from our tetherd balloon. If you look closely you can make out the tether in the middle of the photo. I also have some property for sale.
by sigmore
Sat July 21, 2012, 7:55 am
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Hamlet Ice Plant
Replies: 1
Views: 3751

I seem to remember watermelons were kept there too. Nothing like an ice cold melon on a hot summer day!
by sigmore
Mon May 21, 2012, 7:59 pm
Forum: Sandspurs
Topic: Sandspur February 1969
Replies: 1
Views: 5550

Weee Doggies!! I wish I hadda bought a bunch-o-diamond rings back then!!
by sigmore
Tue March 6, 2012, 4:37 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: 1952 at the Diamonds
Replies: 1
Views: 4026

Where have you been Joe?? Welcome back.
by sigmore
Tue February 28, 2012, 6:23 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Pictures from Jean Nelson
Replies: 1
Views: 4106

Tom & Sarah's. Worked there for about 3 days after they ran me off from Hardee's job because I wouldn't cut my hair!! Tom ran me off because on my first night off I came over there and laid up in the Hippo trash can drunk and was generally having too much fun!! Got run off a lot for that. Having...
by sigmore
Sat February 18, 2012, 10:43 am
Forum: Sandspurs
Topic: Sandspur May 1971
Replies: 1
Views: 5613

Thanks David!! I'd forgotten about the Last Will and Testament stuff.
by sigmore
Thu February 16, 2012, 10:01 am
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Main St 1962
Replies: 20
Views: 20695

I see there were parking meters on the street back then. Looks like those old street lights are making a come back also. Starting to see them everywhere in Brevard County Florida when they spruce up the streets. I also noticed the "Crowded Sky" marquee Janet. I like them old pictures.of do...
by sigmore
Mon January 9, 2012, 8:18 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Hamlet Depot April, 1964
Replies: 1
Views: 3681

Yepper, that's the way I remember it. It was pretty neat having a tunnel under the tracks so you could get the next train over. Ate many a late nite munchie at the depot grill.
by sigmore
Thu January 5, 2012, 10:18 am
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Boyd's Lake
Replies: 18
Views: 24778

Well now, there's a man with some answers!! Thanks Freddie.
by sigmore
Sat December 31, 2011, 8:40 am
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Boyd's Lake
Replies: 18
Views: 24778

Jody, the more I think about it, I don't think our founding fathers would have allowed night swimming. Too much of a chance of "hanky-panky" if you know what I mean!!
by sigmore
Fri December 30, 2011, 4:37 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Boyd's Lake
Replies: 18
Views: 24778

I wonder what year the first picture is from? I don't think that I remember the posts for the foundation. It was always on concrete block the way I remember it. What was that thing that looks like it might be an area light on the platform? When did Boyd's lake first open?? I need some answers, help,...
by sigmore
Mon December 5, 2011, 7:29 am
Forum: Sandspurs
Topic: Sandspur HHS December 1970
Replies: 1
Views: 5435

I wish someone would take my characters Belly Button, Armpit, and Super Stud Hoss and make an action movie!! I'd be rich I tellya, RICH!!!
by sigmore
Thu November 17, 2011, 9:05 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Red & White 1963
Replies: 16
Views: 16980

Yepper, it's all coming back. My third and present wife lived on the corner of Champlain and Myrtle in the sw corner lot. Nothing there now. The so called "renter" burnt it down when he was getting ready to be evicted for no money no stayee. That's where Lex, Lionel, Cheryl, Aimee and my s...
by sigmore
Thu November 17, 2011, 8:56 pm
Forum: Sandspurs
Topic: Sandspur October 1970
Replies: 1
Views: 5504

Thanks a bunch for that David. I had forgotten that the "covert" bus 69 excursion was in the SandSpur! That's one thing I did that I will never regret!! How often do you have a hand in something that people still talk about over 40 years later!! Those kind of good times are gone forever. I...
by sigmore
Thu November 3, 2011, 5:58 pm
Forum: Hamlet Pictures
Topic: Class of 1971 40th Reunion
Replies: 12
Views: 15679

Someone is strangely missing from this "reunion" picture Mr Gregson and I have your home on Speed Google, and I know people!! I will bother you no longer as the damage to my self esteem is done.

Sigmore " cornbread's a comin " Fetner
by sigmore
Mon October 31, 2011, 8:24 pm
Forum: Hamlet Pictures
Topic: Class of 1971 40th Reunion
Replies: 12
Views: 15679

I need to check yoh green card amigo!!
by sigmore
Mon October 31, 2011, 8:21 pm
Forum: Sandspurs
Topic: Sandspur December 1970
Replies: 1
Views: 5612

I just knew that Super Stud Hoss was in there somewhere!
by sigmore
Mon October 31, 2011, 5:26 pm
Forum: Hamlet Pictures
Topic: Class of 1971 40th Reunion
Replies: 12
Views: 15679

GREGSON!! I can't believe you took a picture without ME in it!! We gotta talk, cornbread to cornbread.
by sigmore
Mon October 3, 2011, 7:29 am
Forum: Hamlet Pictures
Topic: Hamlet Hospital School of Nursing Alumni
Replies: 3
Views: 6618

Well, yeah now that I think about it. I didn't say that though.
by sigmore
Sat October 1, 2011, 7:39 pm
Forum: Hamlet Pictures
Topic: Hamlet Hospital School of Nursing Alumni
Replies: 3
Views: 6618

Dang it!! Where's all the men folk? Women don't let us have gatherings like that without at least one Mama Hen looking out for us!! LOL
by sigmore
Fri September 23, 2011, 5:33 pm
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: 1964
Replies: 2
Views: 4647

AAAAHHHHH!!! I remember all of those songs, and the PAD. I remember getting the Rhine Gold Chug-A-Mugs at the Pad for a quarter!! I'm gittin old I tellya!
by sigmore
Sat September 10, 2011, 8:57 am
Forum: Old Hamlet Stuff
Topic: Do you remember??? Hamlet Coca-Cola
Replies: 14
Views: 16661

I remember the RC Cola place. I seem to vaguely remember CoCola was there also. Not enough for a concurrance though mind you.