Marlee And The Grandmas Are On The Road Again

As the Grandmas and Marlee were driving through the little town of Flemington, Grandma Lu once again started talking about those olden days. She kind of chuckled and said, "You know I was talking about that movie that Tom Mix made here. If you had a nickel or as much as seven (7) cents you could go see a movie in those days. I have a feeling that was about like one of our quarters in value though. Boy things have changed, haven't they?" Grandma B agreed. They  both were kind of quiet thinking about change; some for the good and some not so good.
 Grandma Lu mentioned to Marlee and Grandma B that anytime that new businesses were being established the folks needed lots of lumber to build those buildings. "You know the lumberyard here in Flemington was huge, guys. It went clear back for like now would be about a half a block or more. I'm just curious who planted the trees, because at that time Flemington didn't have any trees. I wonder where they got their lumber if they didn't have any trees. Maybe there was a sawmill around here somewhere. It was only flat grass land. I suppose they needed nails too. I can't even imagine all of the things you need when you first start a lumber yard. All of this just really makes you think about how hard everyone worked in those days."
 "Remember that big produce building I talked about? Well, that was originally owned by a Mr. Brown who had a Hatchery in it. You said that you had a Grandma Brown in Flemington, Grandma B. I wonder if the Brown that owned that building was a relative of yours. So many questions, and not very many people left to answer them. It changed owners many times. Marlee, they sold eggs there too just like you. They sold chickens, and rabbits, cream and turkeys too."
Marlee was starting to get antsy and wanted to go back to Humansville. Grandma B winked at Grandma Lu and said, "Sounds good to me."
Grandma Lu was quiet for awhile and grinned, "You know that one time a beauty operator turned my hair green? Green as grass, I tell you. I hadn't started going to your shop yet. She was in Hermitage not far from where I lived. She was using a Revlon color. I was not aware of my colorful hair when a Revlon salesman just happened to walk in. This is what he said, "Well, Star, are you starting a new trend by coloring your ladies' hair green?" Well, I'm here to tell you, I turned that chair by myself in a hurry. Yup, he was so right. My hair was so green, not just a tinge, but bright green. I was new to Humansville and had a new job to go to at Northwood Hills Care Center. I could not, would not go to work with green hair. I think if someone had looked really close, they could have seen smoke come out of my ears I was so angry. Interestingly enough the salesman said that they had been having trouble with that particular color and had the answer to my prayer. He told her how to do it and I went out the door with no green hair." Grandma B choked and spluttered and said, "I just cannot believe all the bad luck you have had in the beauty shops. I'm sure glad I didn't do anything bad to you."
Grandma Lu said, "I tell you it gets so bad sometimes I just cover up my face and am afraid to look!" Then of course, she laughed.
They were soon back in Humansville.
Grandma B said, "Let's go by my old shop. I have some history for you that you may not know."
Grandma B said, "My dad, Rex Brown, had a barber shop in the same building that mine was. It was called Rex's Barber Shop. Mom said that he cut almost as many women's hair as he did men. He also gave my mom her perms. You know what, Grandma Lu, you should write my dad's story. He was so interesting. I know that Mom would give you lots of information."
Grandma Lu gave her a smile and a thumbs up and soon they were there. Marlee was excited to say the least. She wanted out of the car. She also wanted something to eat and drink. That little cafe was close by.
While they were at the cafe Grandma B told Marlee and Grandma Lu something very interesting that will be in tomorrow's story.