tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post481130605280362947..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: THE Longest Day of the Year – thank goodness - Vermont Country StoreSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-12637373827302159942013-07-01T09:55:46.501-04:002013-07-01T09:55:46.501-04:00I must be in the minority as I don't remember ...I must be in the minority as I don't remember ever seeing the catalog or hearing of the store. An oversight that I can fix when we get up into the NE someday.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08333995679958103393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-88837440812105240452013-06-30T12:53:30.797-04:002013-06-30T12:53:30.797-04:00I love their catalog...always had a million things...I love their catalog...always had a million things I wanted to purchase. How exciting to see it up close and personal. CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074480446451710279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-60459602195045147042013-06-30T11:00:06.707-04:002013-06-30T11:00:06.707-04:00I remember the catalog! This post made me laugh al...I remember the catalog! This post made me laugh aloud. I LOVE the rain boots :) And, the gummies - I would have had to buy at least a few - I have no idea why I like gummies (especially sour) so much...??!! I wonder who actually buys some of that stuff - like the red PJ suit and the grandma jammies and hat? I'd buy the Goodnight Moon Game - I loved that book :)Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-81192001880477444212013-06-29T21:13:21.682-04:002013-06-29T21:13:21.682-04:00Albeit, a picture in a catalog is worth a thousand...Albeit, a picture in a catalog is worth a thousand words, but when you live in Vermont , and only a little over an hour away from the Vermont Country Store, who needs pictures?! I try to make the trek at least two or three times a year if only to discover something I didn't see during previous visits.<br /> <br />Of course whenever we have company come visit us from out of town, the VCS is where we take our guests first. It's a wonderful introduction to New England for sure. And they usually echo the above commments, "We've always loved going through their catalog....." <br /> <br />One thing is for certain, you cannot walk out of the store empty handed. (Sshhhh. Don't tell anyone, but you can almost make a meal out of the samples of meats and cheeses they offer..... just don't make yourself obvious - aka a piggie. )<br /><br />Sherry's description of the store and what there is to see and do is spot on. But, for you old-timers, like me, who still have your hair, be forewarned you won't find Brylcreem on any shelf. I wonder why that is..... and I've even requested it via the in-store suggestion box. Oh, well. instead I just pick up a new bottle of English Leather and move on to the next aisle.<br /><br />Plan on spending a few hours meandering and reminiscing. Then, yall come back and see us now, ya heah? <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-90960252305255310812013-06-29T20:35:33.889-04:002013-06-29T20:35:33.889-04:00Quite the store. I loved the way the Coca-Cola wa...Quite the store. I loved the way the Coca-Cola was kept cold on ice. It reminded me of the old coolers we used to have where the coke was stored in ice cold water. Fun blog!Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523089898331291694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-86444510721569157172013-06-29T20:24:53.967-04:002013-06-29T20:24:53.967-04:00I have to say that I love the hat. My mother wore ...I have to say that I love the hat. My mother wore a similar one in black when she was young and very beautiful. She had very sensitive ears to sound and cold. The ear flaps were perfect for her. And I have been tempted several times to buy the boots for my daughter-in-law. I think she'd like them, but I always talk myself out of the purchase. I could not have passed up some of the candies. It was fun experiencing the store from your visit. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-32175157925606462012013-06-29T14:57:06.086-04:002013-06-29T14:57:06.086-04:00Yes yes yes to the rubber cowboy boots and no no n...Yes yes yes to the rubber cowboy boots and no no no to the red felted hat!@##! And WHAT????? No candy!!!!! I wouldn't have been able to get out of there without some of that. Love the lake and the turtles and the frog. I'd like a copy of the picture of the dragonfly (the blue one). Maybe you can email it to me and I could get a print made of it. I have never seen Venus flytraps in the wild. Very cool. We are back from Farmer's Market with some beautiful tomatoes, a purple and white eggplant and some peaches. I love going there.<br />xxxooo PamRazzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02045062757481697590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-10907809359661169712013-06-29T13:56:53.186-04:002013-06-29T13:56:53.186-04:00Those country stores are always fun.Those country stores are always fun.Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-28768314051780694502013-06-29T11:30:49.974-04:002013-06-29T11:30:49.974-04:00I think I used to get their catalog, too. It's...I think I used to get their catalog, too. It's one of those things that you don't miss when it stops until someone reminds you. There's a similar store not far from me in Dahlonega--maybe not quite as big. I rarely buy anything, but it's fun to browse through such a variety of goods. I love New England. Will you be getting over to the coast?Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371157074687319596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-90875120601238678202013-06-29T11:17:56.763-04:002013-06-29T11:17:56.763-04:00Love that catalog! Used to order from it too when ...Love that catalog! Used to order from it too when had a big house a life ago :-) George has fungus toes too and used Vick's vapo-rub on each one. That worked for awhile. I keep telling him to wear cotton socks!owensontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076915620668491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-33074922875741791662013-06-29T08:15:14.461-04:002013-06-29T08:15:14.461-04:00I guess I'm old, because I swear I remember go...I guess I'm old, because I swear I remember going into stores like that. What an interesting way to spend a little time. What's the deal with the pine tar shampoo? I've never heard of it. <br /><br />Those were sure some colorful boots! David should have gotten the hot water bottle.Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-87859751513000260492013-06-29T07:20:35.103-04:002013-06-29T07:20:35.103-04:00Those old country stores are just fun! I think yo...Those old country stores are just fun! I think you needed the boots and hat.Catherine, Jo Beth and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889362286725037937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-45576837832161301492013-06-29T05:17:43.584-04:002013-06-29T05:17:43.584-04:00Great post and fun day!!! That would be my kind of...Great post and fun day!!! That would be my kind of shopping;o)) Hope you don't regret leaving without the Hat and the Boots...weather looking a bit cool and wet in these parts;o((Bill and Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623061930930874565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-35388765648074146712013-06-29T00:15:52.979-04:002013-06-29T00:15:52.979-04:00That looks like almost as much to shop at as a Thr...That looks like almost as much to shop at as a Thrift store. The boots are great.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-40853656668944788642013-06-28T23:38:25.673-04:002013-06-28T23:38:25.673-04:00well, I must say I do NOT like your red hat more t...well, I must say I do NOT like your red hat more than mine.. think the ear flaps do it for me ;0Luci & Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05532319517164921110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-82107906941542575342013-06-28T23:34:11.476-04:002013-06-28T23:34:11.476-04:00Oh, I'm so disappointed you didn't get the...Oh, I'm so disappointed you didn't get the boots! That, and the hat. You would have defiantly made a fashion statement all of your own. Joe and I both have hot water bottles. And Joe has white toe nails. His diagnosis........a fungus. I think he's used every concoction on the market. Nothing works. We both have a good podiatrist and he agrees, not much you can do abouot it.Betty Graffishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18046446675394381066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-74272864171276916322013-06-28T23:31:22.868-04:002013-06-28T23:31:22.868-04:00Love those kind of stores... if I wasn't in th...Love those kind of stores... if I wasn't in that one... sure looks familiar and so does Londonderry ... got to fetch my emails from 2007 when I was there... no blog ... rats<br /><br />I could and have spent all day in shops like that ... walk around the little town... went to a maple factory ... omg the pure maple sugar candy... love the syrup. Maple is my favorite flavor period.<br /><br />hahaa... red long johns and a red hot water bottle.. I grew up with that sort of stuff. <br /><br />what fun!Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663919207326700505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-84008963215938961072013-06-28T23:04:04.500-04:002013-06-28T23:04:04.500-04:00Used to love their catalog and even ordered a few ...Used to love their catalog and even ordered a few things over the years. Those are some wild looking boots!Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-40449705021185891152013-06-28T22:37:38.970-04:002013-06-28T22:37:38.970-04:00Those boots were you! Hope you're not going t...Those boots were you! Hope you're not going to be sorry they didn't come home with you. :c(<br /><br />I was first introduced to Moxie years ago by Marti's dad, I actually developed a taste for it. Didn't know it is still made, I wonder if I could now get it down. It was sort of like a Coke that the syrup didn't quite make it in.<br /><br />Thanks to you, now my mouth is watering for maple syrup. I guess I have to go on a quest for some tomorrow.<br /><br />I bet following that hay truck made you glad you weren't itching from all the hay anymore. ;c)Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-86433941659013961832013-06-28T22:33:14.987-04:002013-06-28T22:33:14.987-04:00The Vermont Country Store is something I had only ...The Vermont Country Store is something I had only heard of, don't recall ever seeing their catalog, etc. Your post made me feel like I was there. I liked the "smart red hat" and I think you know about my cowgirl boot obsession--are those cowgirl rainboots? They are something. I also love my maple syrup and have a hard time finding some for a reasonable price other than Costco. I can't bring myself to put any other kind of syrup on good pancakes (on the rare occasion when we have them). I probably would have given in to some of the penny candy too--especially Bit O'Honey. Big EZ Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04042182363320148353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-80817728465035305992013-06-28T22:25:20.811-04:002013-06-28T22:25:20.811-04:00Looks like so much fun - I get their catalog somet...Looks like so much fun - I get their catalog sometimes but don't recall ordering anything.<br />Glad you stopped at their market! I will be at ours tomorrow :)<br />MaggieMaggienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-218803658838628302013-06-28T22:12:02.143-04:002013-06-28T22:12:02.143-04:00The water bottle + the union suit ought to put Dav...The water bottle + the union suit ought to put David in good shape. Good shape <i>to be left in Vermont!</i>The Good Luck Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08448071993000984393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-12112876245677869322013-06-28T21:54:49.249-04:002013-06-28T21:54:49.249-04:00It is one of my all time favorite catalog, gosh th...It is one of my all time favorite catalog, gosh that does really date me doesn't it. YUP I would have been done in at the candy counter. klbexploreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294131539793643894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-45136491996368905142013-06-28T21:42:56.706-04:002013-06-28T21:42:56.706-04:00Their catalog is a lot of fun. I didn't know t...Their catalog is a lot of fun. I didn't know they had an actual store, too. You showed more restraint than I would have with all that candy.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00308357669144600161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-14921237761018231042013-06-28T21:42:42.646-04:002013-06-28T21:42:42.646-04:00Looks like you and David enjoyed traveling into th...Looks like you and David enjoyed traveling into the past. Happy to hear you finished the book. I would like another like it with a different future. It was a fun read for me.<br />Alaska News..Forrest fire fighters have worked hard and saved Skinny Dick's Half Way INN. It is an gas stop/ cafe half way between Fairbanks and Nenana and the source of many jokes.ZippyPinHeadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01744888611143753611noreply@blogger.com