I wish I’d been able to get a better photograph of this man, who could often be found selling boiled peanuts, grapes and watermelons in a parking lot near the courthouse in downtown Valdosta. He was always smiling and waved when you passed by his truck.
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My grandmother currently lives in Valdosta and this truck still comes through her neighborhood.
I’d like to photograph him again…what area can he usually be found in? I’m in Valdosta a lot…
He used to go to Saunders park on weekends.
Seeing that photo brings back old memories, I used to sell fresh boiled peanuts in Alma, Ga. 5 cents for a little 1/4 lb. bag during WWII when I was about 13/14 years of age.
Quite a few young soldiers from Fort Stewart would come to Alma on Saturday’s during the summer time.
JERUEL HEWITT, EMC USN Ret.
Very good ,how would it look in B&W ?
Thanks, Phil. I think it would do okay in black and white. I’d really like to get a better shot, but I took this while I was waiting at the traffic light by the courthouse…