[NautiNurse]

Local ice manufacturer said yesterday they open at 0700 this morning, "but you can come a little earlier." Said they expect to run out by 1000.

I showed up at 0645, was the only customer. Three young guys ran over--"what can we get for you?"

The coffin cooler and two smaller coolers are filled with blocks and bags of 120 lbs ice. LOVE the ice guys!

[KC Burke]

it is rare to see block ice for sale in many areas. Up until the sixties it was standard delivery. Had an ice house next door to my office in the 70’s. It was run by an old Italian guy. After the owner and I arrived, the various office staff including a half dozen women would arrive. It was a rough neighborhood.

The ice house guy would stand out on the sidewalk with his hand in his jacket on a snub nosed revolver. Anyone bothering our staff would get a big growl.

Ah, civilization.