02-11-2015, 08:30 AM
(02-10-2015, 09:27 AM)fatty pondirock Wrote: Flintstone...the fellow you're referring to is Ally Minott....he's been there for years, as you mentioned! Life appears to be getting harder and harder for him....I think it was last year the owners of his property tore down the little shack that was connected to the back of his display area. I would venture to say that they want him GONE!!!! He's probably desperate and you're feeling the heat!!! Next time try just walking past his place...if he speaks to you, tell him 'hello' with a smile and keep walking. If he says anything more to you...just tell him you're not interested and keep walking. Hopefully he'll get the hint!!! If not....the next time you pass his shop...just don't say anything and walk briskly past him....ignore him if possible!!!
I immediately thought of Ally, too, when I read Flintsone's post. I've never found Ally to be pushy or aggressive, so these must be difficult times for him. Yes, he did ask me if I wanted to buy something every time I passed (even though I would buy a patty or some fresh-squeezed from him every now and then), but if I said "no thanks" he would end it there.
I first met him a few years ago when he still had the full shack (The Little Sandwich Hut). About a year and a half ago I stopped by and the shack was gone. All he had was a little stand and tarp to protect him from the rain. The only merchandise I saw was fruit, but he still made me some fresh squeezed juice by hand. On my last trip in November, I didn't see Ally at all. Occasionally, I would see a young guy with dreads sitting in his spot, but I'm not sure what he was selling.