A Good Investment - Paul Harvey - The Rest of the Story

[@riverbender9898]

As a child, in the 50's, 8 rolls of Lifesavers in a book-shaped package were perennial Christmas gifts. Thanks Brad.

[@BradDison]

I'm glad hearing this brought back fond Christmas memories. :)

[@2puffs770]

Yeah, that was a childhood favorite, especially Wint-o-green flavor. My A1C prevents me from indulging in anything sweet these days, but I do have fond memories! Thanks for the story!

[@BradDison]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm sure I've had Win-o-green but it's been a while. :)

[@jerryodell1168]

" Dang ", That's what that little car in the middle was all about!

[@BradDison]

Hahahahaha. You could've had a Beetle. :)

[@jolenewitzel7919]

Love Lifesavers. ❤

[@BradDison]

Me too. :)

[@kevinfiebelkorn4715]

As kids, we got a Lifesavers Story Book every Christmas. Pep-O-Mint was my favorite, so I traded with my brother and sister since they both preferred the fruit flavors. To this day I keep a bag of them in my truck for breath fresheners and for a little Pep on longer trips (pardon the pun). Thanks for this tasty tidbit of history.

[@BradDison]

I got the Lifesavers Story Book for Christmas a few times as well. I had forgotten about that. Thanks for the neat reminder. :)

[@petuniasevan]

My husband used to be a truck driver. I rode with him on a run to Holland Michigan over 30 years ago to deliver to a Lifesavers plant. They made Butter Rum Lifesavers. ONLY Butter Rum Lifesavers. The smell permeated the entire building. That plant closed down years ago, though; production was moved to Montreal Quebec.

[@BradDison]

A whole plant just for Butter Rum? Wow. I can't even imagine it on that scale. :)

[@stevenf1953]

Awesome, info Brad. Older now and just don't eat them anymore. I always thought they were good for a lightly sore throat. I loved lifesavers. but then who didn't. I like the 5 flavored ones myself.

[@BradDison]

I agree. The 5 flavor pack was always my favorite. :)

[@martinkeith3875]

Good “rest of the rest”!

[@BradDison]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@CassieLopez]

That's one of those things that's been around so long I've never even thought about how they started! BTW, Brad, I've finished your three Remember This books. Absolutely loved them!

[@BradDison]

Oh wow. I'm glad you enjoyed them. You just made my day. :)

[@CassieLopez]

@@BradDison Also kudos to my husband who never once yelled "shut up" at my continual "Ooh, listen to this!" as I was reading. In fact you sparked many a fascinated conversation as he questioned me!

[@BradDison]

@@CassieLopez That's fantastic. My wife usually gives me a few eye rolls when I tell her some of the stuff I'm researching. hahaha. :)

[@karenrich9092]

I remember getting the Storybook of Lifesavers for Christmas every year. It was a standard.

[@BradDison]

Oh yeah. I got that a few times as well and always loved it. :)

[@cotton-Dave]

My doctor is not going to like you by my next appointment, Brad!

[@BradDison]

Hahahaha. You can blame me. :)

[@alexbaker2615]

Thank you, Brad. I'd like to try the licorice ones! ❤

[@BradDison]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm not normally a fan of licorice but I'd try it once. :)

[@newshodgepodge6329]

Cherry, then orange or lemon.

[@BradDison]

I like all of them. :)

[@newshodgepodge6329]

@@BradDison 🤢 I draw the line at watermelon flavoring, that and banana. But I don't think banana is one of their flavors.

[@louisebutler663]

Butter Rum

[@BradDison]

They're soooo good. :)

[@CooterELee]

Butter rum. Or you’re wrong.

[@BradDison]

Those are sooooo good. :)

[@merrylassa2046]

Pineapple

[@BradDison]

Oh yeah. That's a good one. :)