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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Daily Photo ~ 4-6-11

C.R.Goodman, General Merchandise


I am never prepared for a sight like this. Here I was driving on a back dirt road looking for bloodroot to photograph when suddenly I came upon this house up on a little hill. I couldn’t believe my eyes, and immediately thought...."signs. signs...Genie, get out of this car with your camera and take a photo!" I tell you, some of the  country folk in these parts are pretty interesting in what they put in their yards and on their houses. I am wondering what sort of “merchandise” he is selling.

"When I am in the country I wish to vegetate like the country.”  
~William Hazlitt

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13 comments:

  1. DonnieApril 6, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    I love to go to old businesses. We have a restored vintage pharmacy on Main St here that I could spend hours at. Great photo.

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  2. EG CameraGirlApril 6, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Cool sign, Genie. I'm glad you stopped even though you were not prepared.

    I can hardly wait till I can start looking for wildflowers! Spring seems to be slow in coming here.

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  3. LesleyApril 6, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Whatever it may have been, he certainly wanted you to work for it in finding him and getting to his place!

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  4. VioletSkyApril 6, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Yes, you were prepared - with your camera!

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  5. ClytieApril 6, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    How very curious! I'm certainly glad that you got the picture of the sign - but I am even more glad that you got the unique ambiance of the house and neighborhood!

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  6. JoyApril 6, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    It looks a picture that could be taken now or a hundred years ago. I'd like to go up the steps and through the door.

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  7. AnonymousApril 6, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    it may have been a gen merch. once upon a time.

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  8. Martha ZApril 6, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    A sign of bygone days.

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  9. GVKApril 6, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    I am glad you happened by this house; and nice of you to have shared your image with us.

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  10. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 7, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Was it open? General stores used to be common in the western states -- country stores, a few grocerys and odd bits.

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  11. FranciscaApril 7, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    You mean you did not go inside. Genie!?! I think the curiosity of would be "general merchandise" today would kill me! Glad you stopped for the pic, though!

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  12. Kim, USAApril 7, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Wow love this one. I remember like this in the Philippines. Great find and thanks for sharing!

    Signs-signs

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  13. Inger-MApril 7, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Very nice find!

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