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Tuesday, July 8, 2025
It's been a long, long time, but I can recall using one of these at a restaurant in Sonora, Ca.
Born in Sonora. Grandfather had an apple orchard in Soulsbyville, and worked in the gold mines as well. Uncle built a house for himself and family behind Jones Mill. Used to drive past the mill's burner to visit when but a wee laddie.
Interesting CW. I've lived on an old apple orchard on Soulsbyville Road for 60 years. I remember LS Jones; he helped me a lot when I was starting to build furniture in the early 70's. Gave me some very good advice. I now attend the church that was built on the old mill site. And, I remember seeing those Jute Box controls in the Europa.
Small world, eh? When my grandfather died my grandma insisted that the apple orchard be sold so that she could move to town. Now there is a housing development where the orchard used to be. But, she was in fact happier in town.
Yes, small world. My brother-in-law and nephew both own houses in that development, crowded together, but still a beautiful place to live. We have eight of those 100 year-old apple trees that are producing. They taste wonderful. I want to thank you for this site. Since our retirement, my wife and I teach at a small university in Liberia, West Africa. When I'm home-sick, this is where I go to get relief. DEF
I remember those in one of the local diners I used to hang out with my buds at in the 60s. Not sure if it was brand-specific unit, but if you squeezed the upper alpha key row(s) down while simultaneously squeezing the number row up, you could trigger the unit to give you a free song (one for each "squeeze" if I recall correctly. Of course you had to do that surreptitiously to avoid getting kicked out of the place.
Discovered Lynyrd Skynyrd on one of those in a Waffle House somewhere in suburban Atlanta, must have been in the 70's. They were playing Truck Drivin' Man and I played it about three more times. Maybe the 80's because I bought a two CD set after that and CD's didn't come out 'til the 80's.
Last time my late dad and I played golf together back in 1999, we ate lunch at a diner in Payson, Utah. They had one of these at each table. IIRC, still 3 plays for a quarter.
Dad wasn’t able to golf by about 2003, lost both legs in 2006, and passed 5 years later at age 84. I have his clubs, but I don’t golf as much any more.
I lived in Twain Harte and worked in Sonora in '78-'81 or so. A number of gorgeous women there, one above all.
ReplyDeleteBorn in Sonora. Grandfather had an apple orchard in Soulsbyville, and worked in the gold mines as well. Uncle built a house for himself and family behind Jones Mill. Used to drive past the mill's burner to visit when but a wee laddie.
Deletei lived in Pinecrest for a few years. ran a private campground. i miss it to this day.
DeleteInteresting CW. I've lived on an old apple orchard on Soulsbyville Road for 60 years. I remember LS Jones; he helped me a lot when I was starting to build furniture in the early 70's. Gave me some very good advice. I now attend the church that was built on the old mill site.
DeleteAnd, I remember seeing those Jute Box controls in the Europa.
Small world, eh? When my grandfather died my grandma insisted that the apple orchard be sold so that she could move to town. Now there is a housing development where the orchard used to be. But, she was in fact happier in town.
DeleteYes, small world. My brother-in-law and nephew both own houses in that development, crowded together, but still a beautiful place to live.
DeleteWe have eight of those 100 year-old apple trees that are producing. They taste wonderful.
I want to thank you for this site. Since our retirement, my wife and I teach at a small university in Liberia, West Africa. When I'm home-sick, this is where I go to get relief.
DEF
I remember those in one of the local diners I used to hang out with my buds at in the 60s. Not sure if it was brand-specific unit, but if you squeezed the upper alpha key row(s) down while simultaneously squeezing the number row up, you could trigger the unit to give you a free song (one for each "squeeze" if I recall correctly. Of course you had to do that surreptitiously to avoid getting kicked out of the place.
ReplyDeleteDiscovered Lynyrd Skynyrd on one of those in a Waffle House somewhere in suburban Atlanta, must have been in the 70's. They were playing Truck Drivin' Man and I played it about three more times. Maybe the 80's because I bought a two CD set after that and CD's didn't come out 'til the 80's.
ReplyDeleteOur Waffle House House had them too. Now it has a big one. Think the Huddle House had one too
DeletePlayed one of those at a fast food hangout in Ashland, KY back in the late 70s. The place is long gone now.
ReplyDeleteThe local diner where I meet buddies for breakfast every Wednesday has these at some of the tables for show. Sadly, they do not work.
ReplyDeleteLast time my late dad and I played golf together back in 1999, we ate lunch at a diner in Payson, Utah. They had one of these at each table. IIRC, still 3 plays for a quarter.
ReplyDeleteDad wasn’t able to golf by about 2003, lost both legs in 2006, and passed 5 years later at age 84. I have his clubs, but I don’t golf as much any more.
Still all work, AFAik...
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Crown Candy in St.Louis, Mo. still has these, WORKING, at all their booths.
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