This is the first time that it has been a drive-in for decades. My first job was at that A&W when I was 14 years old. It was 1970 and I made $1.00 an hour to wash and fill root beer mugs. It was owned by Sodie and Marg Blevins.
I think this kind of shop is a vanishing gem. There is a clock repair shop in Empire and stepping in there is like a step back in time. The closest thing to a “big ben” type clock in Granby is the clock outside United Business Bank.
I only know what I’ve seen in movies about barber shops. A place where guys go and get a haircut and hang out. It always looks like they are having a good time and that the barbershop is the most important place to be. So maybe this shop is just like that.
Top 2 Bottom is a salon and day spa located across the street from my shop. I’ve known the owner for almost her entire life. I was her 4-H leader when she was a girl. She has set up a really cute space and performs most services. She can do your hair, nails, wax and toes.
My lifelong friend, Nona, had the cutest little gift shop a few years ago. She found such unique things that were simply irresistible to me. She and her daughter made beautiful jewelry (some of my favorite pieces) and she found little (I mean really little) cute little figures and characters.
He’s an amazing artist and a very nice guy. Howard is a wonderful painter and sculptor. You can see his bronze sculptures all over. I personally think a lot of Grand Lake’s charm is from Howard’s sculptures.
This block was fun and what a funny building concept. There are a lot of “outlandish” buildings coming up. They are so fun to do. Lighting choices can be hard. When I bought the shop I wanted…