Good post. Man, I loved those water rockets. There aren't too many places like your small LHS left anymore. And I'm also thinking of the mom and pop corner grocery store I used to go to and buy baseball cards. My friends and I would open the packs and trade them right there on the counter. It's great to have a place to go to with some character and hospitality.
One problem though. I'm right behind you at 45, and I refuse to say things like, "LHS Comparison from an
Old Guy.