Shibley's (Drive-Up)

TiltonBB · 08-26-2021, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by XCR-700

Still miss B Mays and the very long ago donut shop in Alton next to the mini golf/across from the general store. Never remember the name of the donut shop,,,

The doughnut shop was the Blue Jay. And yes, they were excellent!

tis · 08-26-2021, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

The doughnut shop was the Blue Jay. And yes, they were excellent!

Wow, that is a name from the past. I had a friend who make those donuts for a while.

XCR-700 · 08-26-2021, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

The doughnut shop was the Blue Jay. And yes, they were excellent!

I'm sure I have a photo of it, but the family photos are literally boxes full from the 1980's back to maybe the 1930's and its a major undertaking to even look through them. Lots of photos of family vacationing in the White Mountains and at Winnipesaukee.

No idea why I even keep most of them as I dont know most of the people, but I feel like its my job to hang on to them.

No doubt my kids will look at the boxes full of ancient pictures and just throw them out when I'm gone,,,

mcdude · 08-27-2021, 06:53 AM

XCR-700 · 08-27-2021, 08:02 AM

Yup that the place!

We should be so lucky to have donuts that good today,,,

The 2 very best smells in Alton Bay in 1960s were the fresh donuts and the white gas and 2 cycle oil at Downings. Back then gasoline didnt smell nasty like it does today. Probably less additives, but then I believe thats what "white" gas meant, no lead, no anything.

It was certainly a simpler time, and in many ways a better time, but some things cant really be compared they are just too different.

Good memories.

Thanks for posting the picture, perfect end to the week and near end to summer as August winds down (already,,,).

pondguy · 08-27-2021, 11:28 AM

That second picture reminds me of Mrs. Robinson playing on the jukebox in the small arcade in with the mini golf. Great memories !

weim2 · 08-31-2021, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mcdude

I worked there when it was pizza and subs in 60’s and early 70’s for Connie and Al. 5 summers. So did my husband on the golf course and my sister in law in mid 60’s.

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08-27-2021, 08:02 AM	#5
XCR-700 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: MA Posts: 1,342 Thanks: 757 Thanked 538 Times in 313 Posts	Yup that the place! We should be so lucky to have donuts that good today,,, The 2 very best smells in Alton Bay in 1960s were the fresh donuts and the white gas and 2 cycle oil at Downings. Back then gasoline didnt smell nasty like it does today. Probably less additives, but then I believe thats what "white" gas meant, no lead, no anything. It was certainly a simpler time, and in many ways a better time, but some things cant really be compared they are just too different. Good memories. Thanks for posting the picture, perfect end to the week and near end to summer as August winds down (already,,,).

08-27-2021, 11:28 AM	#6
pondguy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 266 Thanks: 580 Thanked 200 Times in 127 Posts	That second picture reminds me of Mrs. Robinson playing on the jukebox in the small arcade in with the mini golf. Great memories !