To an old man,
a cup of coffee is like
the door post of and old house,
it sustains and strengthens him.
Old Bourbon Proverb
I haven't been in an old barbershop likethis since I left home after HS.
I haven't had a haircut since before I left
for NC back in Feb, it was about time.
We have had many friends over the years
that traded HCs for coffee or other business
related items. Unfortunately our nearest friend
is now located over 60 miles away (round trip)and due to
the rise of gas prices, cost prohibitive. So, I psyched
myself up for some retro haircut, and got what I
expected. Not that it was a total waste,
as I did receive some sort of HC.
After work I walked into the establishment,
which is right across from the PO and a
block away from main street. The owner
was reading a paper, and I told him not to get up,
and asked if I should come back later, when
he wasn't busy? Er, maybe I didn't start
the conversation in a positive way?
He has had this shop for 51 yrs. Yikes,
I'll be 55 this year. Wow, bet no one
has a job that long anymore! ; (
I tried to make a conversation, but didn't
get much out of him. Although, I'm not
sure if any of you will remember, but after
the cut, a long time ago, these guys had
a hand massager, electric, and would rub
it on your upper back for a few minutes.
I was surprised to feel this sensation.
It was quite weird in this way too.
The cut was $10. and I gave him a $20.
thinking he'd give me a $5. and some $1s.
He didn't, so I gave him a $3.00 tip,
hoping next time I might get a better
cut, that is, if I have any hair left the
next time I go. ; (
Oh, this is an Orange Theme Thurs, started
by this blogger. Perhaps if you go there,
there will be other links to other orange
posts 4 today?
" a jazz musician is a juggler
who uses harmonies instead of oranges..."
Benny Green
1927 - 1988
