What's up with Lakes Region Merchants?

[Lucky1]

Originally Posted by Argie's Wife

I remember when there were Blue Laws and everything was closed on Sunday. Most businesses were closed by 5pm on weekdays, other than restaurants and theaters. Most supermarkets were closed by 6pm or 7pm.

Funny thing... we got by ok back then, ya know. Our groceries and clothing were bought and our gas tanks were full. Most of our stuff was made in America, too. We knew the names of the store owners or the employees and they knew our names. Credit for purchases were on a 3"x5" card kept by the cash register. Sunday afternoons weren't for shopping - they were for going for a drive or a family outing. We didn't mind the stores were closed.

It wasn't that long ago - I'm not that old.

Forgive me, but I am the person who prefers that kind of business. I don't want the Wal-Marts, Lowes, and Best Buys of the world in my back yard. I'm not really crazy about having them in my state. I moved here to get away from the city - and I've lived all over the country but always in a big city - no thanks.

If you change enough about this area so that it's more like [insert favorite city here] then you'll lose the rural charm of the Lakes Region - and what I love about this little corner of the world. Then what? Really?

Then what? I love the lake!!!!!!!!!!!! Listening to Loons is another love of mine. Watching the sunsets and sunrises is wonderful. Friendly vacationing people are great.

I like AW and how she wants us to remember our neighbors in the heat wave! Now there is a person who is missing in other places. You go girl!!