This past weekend I traveled with Granny and Hannah back to my hometown--South Boston, Virginia--for the Holiday Living Show. I always enjoy seeing the town where I was born and lived for 28 years, so I thought I'd post a few pictures before telling you more about the craft show.
Here's a very empty Main Street looking south down Route 501 on Sunday morning just before we headed home:
The building with the green awning to the left was originally Faulkner & Lawson Drug Store where we used to stop by the soda fountain and lunch counter for grilled cheese sandwiches and hotdogs. I still remember their pineapple sundaes--a favorite treat of mine as a little kid growing up.
Turning around and looking the opposite direction towards Route 501 north, you'll see behind the trees, Lantor's, a 100-year old ladies' clothing store, where I purchased many outfits back in the 70's:
And below is the original Carrington Library--a cozy little house stuffed with thousands of books and where I spent many enjoyable hours back in the 60's:
And last is my elementary school where I attended 6th grade (Mrs. Pulliam) and 7th grade (Mrs. Wesson)--and where I remember first hearing about the JFK assassination:
Okay...that was a trip down Memory Lane. Are any blog readers out there from South Boston who have any memories to share in the comments?
Well, Granny, Hannah, and I arrived at the local high school (newly built since I was there) on Friday afternoon and unloaded all the baskets, soap, and photography cards and started setting up the displays: 
Here's Granny and her booth all ready for customers. Her two-pie basket sold first thing, and the potato masher baskets were popular, too:
Many friends came by...just about everybody in South Boston knows everybody! Here I am with my friend Carolyn:
And here I am below with Carolyn's sister, Doris...also a good friend of mine:
Below Granny visits with old time friends, Doris and her daughter, Susan. Susan guessed that over the years she's bought at least 100 baskets from Granny...if not more!
We had good sales but not quite as good as Dayton Days last month. We were home again by Sunday afternoon, and Hannah re-organized her soap boxes so she'll be ready for the very last Farmers' Market of the season this coming Saturday.
Speaking of Saturday at the local Farmers' Market...Sarah had another new helper to take Hannah's place this past weekend. Jonathan was a great salesman and sold 33 bars of soap on a dark and chilly market morning:
Well, I think that catches you up on our latest adventures! I hope you enjoyed seeing my hometown!
~Deb
What a lovely post, I really enjoyed the pictures of your hometown. I would love to visit Virginia sometime! Many blessings to you! I just love your blog : )
Posted by: Sharon | Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 07:49 PM
I really enjoyed the photos of your home town. The markets look wonderful!
Posted by: Diann | Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 08:02 PM
What a fun trip. I'm sure it was nice to see your old stomping ground again. I loved the picture of Hannah. How pretty.
Glad your sales went well and hope you sell out at the last farmer's market. Hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Victoria
Posted by: victoria | Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 09:22 PM
I love seeing pictures of quaint downtown.Thanks for sharing.
Enjoy the last Farmers Market.Wake Forest is also having their last regular one this Saturday.After Thanksgiving they will have an extended Holiday Market on December 1st and then have the Winter Markets that will be until March 30.It will be less hours and vendors.
Posted by: Tammy C | Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 06:02 AM
South Boston looks like a sweet, little town - I love it when everyone knows everyone.
I had to laugh at the name on the drug store - my maiden name is "Faulkner", but I don't think that any of my relatives are from VA.
Glad you had a good time strolling down "memoray lane".
Posted by: Jean S | Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 09:58 AM
Loved seeing your hometown. Cool. Glad the sales have been good! ;-)
Posted by: Stephanie in MI | Friday, November 16, 2012 at 12:05 AM
The walk down memory lane, was such a treat thank you for sharing. It looks like you all had a very pleasant time. What a blessing that Jonathan could help Sarah out. I hope this weekend is a tremendous final market day, wish we could have visited the market.
Tell the family "hello", have a super weekend.
Posted by: Laura | Friday, November 16, 2012 at 04:44 PM
What a charming hometown!!!
The elementary school I attended has been torn down. So sad! It was a grand old building...looked similar to your building. It housed grades 1-12. No kindergarten when I was young.
Posted by: Dawn | Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 07:09 AM
I loved getting to see your home town and taking a trip with you down memory lane. It is always fun to get to share it with others. Hope that you are all doing well.
Blessings,
Michele
Posted by: Michele Hope | Friday, November 30, 2012 at 12:24 AM