Good Memories
The times were very different back in the 40's and the early 50's as you all remember. People today wouldn't understand what a treat it was to go to "Jolly's" Drive-In on a fine summer's evening. For one thing it was very seldom we could afford to go out to eat and secondly it was a real surprise for us kids. We could even go in our PJ's if we wanted.
Mom and Dad and my older sister Bea and my younger sister Hazel. It was so considerate that they even had Baby Root beer mug for my little sister.
We all had our favorites and mine was and is the Chicken sandwich. I think someone like the hot dogs and someone else always got the Sloppy Joe. I like the Sloppy too but I might make a bigger mess in the car with that sandwich then I did with the Chicken the chicken had more corn starch or something that held it together better.
Then that cold heavy mug of root beer. It took a lot of skill and strength to hold both the sandwich and root beer and not spill something or other.
Of course there was always a big spill by someone and then my dad would say OK now I feel at home. He somehow knew it was coming so he just waited till it did and then said OK now we can eat.
It's getting to be supper time now and I wish I could just drive down to Jolly's and get a gourmet meal like the old days.
I am so happy that someone had the compassion to keep this "Original" running. I'm sure that many a family looks back with their own fond memories.
Simple is good....very good indeed.
