A childhood memory

[Bob Wright]

When I was a youngster, the popsicle man came by in a horse drawn wagon. There was a walk-up window on where side where the treats were dispensed.

One summer day I went out to get my cooling treat, and as I stood in line the horse took a step forward. The wagon rolled forward slightly, the rear tire coming to rest on the toe of my shoe, pinning it in place fast. The boy ahead of me got his treat and left the window.

"What do you want, boy?" asked the man.

All I could come up with was, "I want you to get this tire off my foot."

He gave me my treat that day.

Bob Wright

 

[Jeepnik]

I mentioned earlier my dad was the good humor man after WWII. Before the war he was working for good humor pedaling three wheel bike with an ice chest, at the local beach.

Good thing too. If he hadn’t had that job I wouldn’t be here. That’s where he met my mom. I understand he used to give her younger sister free ice cream so she’d drag my mom along.

Mom denied it but I’m pretty sure my aunt had the story straight. God, I miss those two.

Bob, these memories of yours are sparking old ones of mine almost forgotten. Please keep posting.