Spring on Redding Lane

[Pineedles]

Originally Posted by skisox24

Correct. Robbins Store was an old country store that was a totally disorganized and seemingly unsanitary mess. The Robbins owned and managed the store for years. In spite of its character, it was missed when they sold out to an antiseptic and common general store which eventually failed and became Wild Harbor Canoes. .

skisox24,

I worked two summers at Robbins and I must disagree with you on two points. One it was not disorganized, and two the ground beef that we sold was kept in the cooler and the ground fresh in a the grinder that was washed down every night. I know, I was the one that did it. The floor was hardwood and not polished linoleum, but it was swept when needed. Fred crammed every imaginable item in that store that might be needed, but he was open till midnight some days of the week. Thank you for saying it was very missed, because I sure missed it. It may have not been as famous as Moultonboroughs' "Old Country Store" but it sure was convenient for many of us. I mostly miss the grinders that "Shirley", a long time employee used to make. As far as Fred was concerned he was a bit of cranky guy but no one is perfect.