Part 12. Mess stress! Time to clean house as we move! General Store

[@jennieadamsMM]

💕 fun story About jelly bellies. Before they were famous because of President Reagan the jelly belly factory was in the town adjacent to where I grew up. I was born and raised in Waukegan Illinois which is right on Lake Michigan and then the north east corner of Illinois. The adjacent town to Waukegan just south of Waukegan was North Chicago. Sidebar. - North Chicago was not connected to Chicago. It was a fun trip to North Chicago to go to the Candy factory to get some jelly bellies. A fun memory. A memory that is a little more than 50 years old. Love your videos have fun setting up your General Store. Thanks for sharing..💕

[@ElsaInCa]

Jennie Adams - I believe you’re thinking of the * jelly bean*. That’s a different candy. The actual Jelly Belly was invented in California in 1976. The factory is now in Fairfield, CA where I used to live.

[@charlesmiller5078]

Remember if your clock is a little slow, screw the adjustment screw on the bottom of the pendulum, go up. Speedup, go up slow down, go down If you put your ear on the side of the clock, you can hear the swing, you need the same amount of time on the left and right swing. Push the bottom of the clock one way or the other till you get the same swing time. When you get it perfect, move that bottom plate until it centered. when you get the swing right, put small marks on the wall for future reference.

[@river4837]

It's always fun and enjoyable to get home from work and have dinner and watch a Curiosity episode.

[@Avotts]

Funny bear story. My hubby was headed to work out in the middle of nowhere pre dawn. Oops a dear jumped out and got hit. He gets out to check the car, deer seemed to be dead. He did nt want to just leave it there for someone to hit. So he lugged this bigger deer around to back seat and pushed it in. He was going to pick up his buddy and hoped that he would know someone who would take the deer. All of a sudden that deer decided to revive. and started thrashing around in the back seat. Danny decided to stop quickly and jumped out to let the deer have all the room it needed.

[@maribelroman]

If the city wants to take pictures to put in their brochure, i think that the zoning meeting is just a formality. Let's claim a victory! Best of luck Alex.

[@cathifamjourney469]

Hang the random hubcaps around the garage door at the shop! So Happy for You , it's finally about to become a reality, that goal you had to own and run a general store. So excited, maybe you could have a giveaway in celebration of your dream being realized! So proud of all the hard work and vision you and your buddies put into this project. Step back and breathe....it's almost here!!!😎❤💙💜🤟

[@debbrown660]

Fingers crossed for a good outcome on the zoning. It would be ridiculous if they turned you down after the city has approached you about featuring your store in their tourism brochures. (BTW I owned a 1971 Pontiac Catalina and you could totally fit a bear in the trunk!)

[@ToriLynnH]

The train part is so cool! All the matching parts. Round table picture with the clock..... Yeah! 🚂📷🛤🕰

[@jennifercullison]

The candy and the novelty toys help make the store family friendly...which knowing the you that I do is very important.. You are an awesome family man

[@stacykelly9962]

🤞🤞🤞for a positive outcome at the zoning hearing ! All this hustle and bustle with the store and you still made time to help Melissa hang the cabinet in the laundry room. Extra brownie points for you!

[@m0L3ify]

This channel is highly underrated. Such a gem!

[@merrymary5603]

I just love watching your videos and your beautiful wife's video's.... she is silly and it's great watching your kids growing up. I love hearing you sing also. You have a wonderful family and I love feeling like I'm part of it. Great job as always.

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

Thanks so much:)

[@Ichthus61]

Your bear story is hysterical! 🤣. Reminds me of a t-shirt I bought when we visited Winnipeg in 2011. It’s solid white with just simple black dots and lines for a bear eyes, nose, and mouth. Caption: “Canadian polar bear in a snowstorm”. I almost bought another one with a cartoon of a bear chasing a man: “Canadian Fast Food.” 🤣

[@raraavis7782]

Meredith C Now that’s gallows humor for you 😂

[@ritamilford3129]

In Scotland we’d have a phrase for you” you’re some boy”. I wish you all the luck and good fortune.Your Family is one of the nicest on You tube.

[@2009glories]

You are Canada's biggest tourist attraction. They should definitely give you an award.

[@artist45]

This video was more helpful to me than you'd realize. When I was a kid back in the early '70's my aunt returned from a trip to Scotland with some amazing candy for me. For years I've looked for that candy and today I found it...in your store!! It's the Edinburgh Rock Candy!! I remember it was like chalk but tasted so great! Thanks, Alex!!

[@annedenham4262]

Although I live only an hour from Edinburgh and visit weekly I hadn’t seen Edinburgh rock for decades until last week when someone gave my 96yo Dad a box and now here you are, half a world away with loads of boxes. Many years ago I knew a member of the Ross family who make the rock. Very much enjoy your videos. Hope you get your zoning approval.

[@cherrydowns7745]

New store organizing... interesting, wearing polka dot shirt... priceless! Loving all that old fashion candy display. You have the city's support, that will go a long way toward more business exposure also! Looking forward to the next episode.

[@padali29]

Digging your old clock and the sliding ladder for your shelves! Like your candy display, too! OMG, the Canadian bear story! I cracked up! Super excited for you in your new location! 👍

[@LessThanThree76]

Alina Padilla Too bad the ladder can’t slide past that lamp fixture though. 😬

[@leahr.2620]

@@LessThanThree76 I think Alex said it doesn't have wheels, it just hooks over the bar up top.

[@victorian9221]

Always hate to see your video's end. Looking forward to the next one.

[@merryannebrown]

My grandfather invented the Myers Brake Valve for train brakes. I have the prints from his patent.

[@rebamiller3249]

Thank you for sharing all of your adventures and stories and dad jokes and teaching about the clock. The store is coming together so nicely. Great job Alex☆ really good video ♡

[@julier.1902]

Just saw Mary's painting! That is one of the most beautiful ones I have ever seen. Josh just way outdid himself on that one.

[@AfterTheRains]

Julie Russell, isn’t it beautiful and Josh even used some of the paint from Mary’s place.

[@marielg9143]

I agree

[@GuanoLad]

How can it not, this is Canada! And you're Edmonton's Ambassador at this point.

[@MsShipreck]

Your Mom & Dad must be so proud of you what a good Man & family you are.

[@pauletteblevins4082]

Love love love watching your videos! You are a very hard-working young man! You are a great dad and husband! Your wife is a very lucky lady! Your mom I imagine is very proud of you! Keep up the good work that you're doing! Keep those videos coming whenever you can. I look forward to them!

[@judywhite1824]

Cracking up with that bear story! So funny!

[@evanrobison567]

Super stoked for Monday!!! I feel very optimistic that things will work out great!

[@danielborrows2203]

Beautiful store Alex, you have it set up very nicely

[@DrValerie800]

I bet you'll have a lot of repeat customers to the candy counter! Especially on those mornings when people wake up and realize they are out of maple syrup for their pancakes and waffles, LOL. Seems like your store would be a handy place to get some cool gag gifts and party favors as well (besides all the super cool antiques).

[@k-dramabookgirl1574]

You always amaze me the amount you know about so many things 😻

[@lisaautolitano5517]

Wishing you the best. You'll get it all together . I'll have to come and visit you when everything is said and done. Well mostly said and done. Owning a shop you're never really done lol.

[@bj7057]

The new store is looking great. Make sure you put an alarm system in there!

[@bonnielucas1941]

Love your new store! You did such a great job with all decor! That bear story had me really Lol! Huge Blessings for great success!! 💙💚💛🧡💜💖

[@Erintube360]

ROAD TRIP! We live in California...but I would love to visit your lovely General Store when it opens. Notice I said "when". 👍I heard a cat story similar to the bear "tail", only the knocked out cat woke up in the trunk and started meowing and going crazy. When they opened the trunk it shot off into the woods. I now keep a cat carrier in my vehicle in case I come across what seems to be road kill. Now after your story I need to get a bear cage for my car! ⛟

[@gomezaddams6470]

YOU MAKE IT LOOK SO EASY!

[@lisabroestaff7133]

Alex, you are a workhorse!! I am sending you positive thoughts in hope that all works out for you with the city. How cool to be a tourist destination!!!

[@kscheuerman5378]

Alex, I enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing your wonderful progress on the store, it is really looking great!!! Take care and God Bless.

[@marilynproctor3485]

Store is looking great. Can't wait for the grand opening! I loved the bear story. Please take care of yourself and get some rest😋

[@yaxofossiad]

I really appreciate you going to great lengths to make sure everything is wheelchair accessible. Its against the law in the USA for places of buisness to not be accessible but so few smaller shops actually are. On days when I have to use mine I'm pretty restricted to Wal-Mart, target and grocery stores. 🤗

[@magickmoi1261]

I got a pink ambulance T-shirt. It’s so cute I love it. I really like that old clock and the photo with it. Very cool

[@corky52360]

The new shop is just great! Good vibes for Monday.😊

[@workingmom8162]

Been waiting for a video. Like I said..one big ole fashion yard sale! 😁 Good Lord I didn't know the old store was that big!

[@quietone748]

Got everything crossed for a positive outcome! You and Melissa must be completely exhausted right now. Sleep well!!

[@connieb3819]

Alex, good luck on Monday.

[@brigittecrawley2957]

I am confident that you will get the zoning you want and the store will be a go. You have worked so hard for your dream store that it has to become a reality. Hope to visit you soon at your new location.

[@hairgirlrita]

Such a good video. So entertaining. Looking forward to the future with the new store etc. God Bless! ❤❤❤👌👍👊✌

[@GarnettM]

The clock tab at the bottom is a minute adjustment if it's to fast or to slow per hr tilt which way it needs per how much time out.

[@parkviewmo]

Looking great! Love the candy! That will give you some neighborhood foot traffic too! Send out the zoning news when you receive it! We are all waiting breathlessly!

[@susango123]

Good luck with the zoning. Fingers crossed!

[@connierifenburg9758]

Great bear story. I laughed out loud!! Have you thought about using the garage as an extension of your store.. or even the basement? The pin ball machines gasoline pumps and motorcycles would be great in the garage don’t you think? The basement could display clothing and cloth items maybe?

[@AnnieWarbux]

💥You totally Rock! Some items for online auction may just be that ONE thing that someone out there needs. (like one rare hub cap😁we actually have a hub cap store here in my town.) Some stuff may be Great for including in a Grand Opening sale!? If some items are more precious or too large, maybe sharing the photos in the store, like a catalog, could help with sales and storage.. I love that clock! I want that clock! I wish! My Westminster wall clock has a slightly crooked door that throws off the look of the whole clock being level.. 🌝 Rock Candy! It seems like you will have more of an Authentic version of a Cracker Barrel shop! And More!! I can't wait to see how it all comes together! Love to the 🌻Purple Gramma! 🌟 Too cool! Best of Luck!!

[@viningscircle]

Would be just great if every town has a nice General Store like yours Alex. Want to see them come back.

[@josiespreitzer1690]

The new place looks great, Alex. And I love the candies in the clear glass jars.

[@natalie8212]

The repair man's bear story is exactly what happened in the movie Tommy Boy! Only they hit a giant buck, and very foolishly (for movie's sake) put it in the backseat. That candy display wasn't just broken, it looked completely pulverized, how did that even happen? I know it's super hard leaving any place you're so used to and seeing it empty is depressing... But ( not like I need to tell you), the new venture is so exciting! It's difficult sometimes but this calculated sacrifice will only lead you to better things. We're all rooting for good news on Monday!! ~Natalie

[@manchurianatlarge]

Came for the vicarious pleasure of watching another man sort through cool old stuff, stayed for the dad jokes.

[@tammypopiel7378]

Fingers crossed..hoping the very best for you Alex 😀😀👍

[@Lylo-mj8ek]

Amen!

[@creatuitiveguru]

🤞🤞🤞

[@carolhaycock7419]

May the zoning go through without a hitch. I am so looking forward to seeing you in the new store. You have such a neat place there, more and more potential. Thank you for sharing your adventures. I try not to miss anything that you put up.

[@laurawrona7961]

Fingers crossed , prayers, and any other thing I can do to convince the zoning board to vote yes to this store. I am looking forward to a positive outcome.

[@cathybaldry7822]

The bear in the trunk story is pure gold. Those kids will never forget it I bet

[@thefollyage]

Sending you good luck vibes on getting the zoning approved! Looking forward to seeing your adventures selling through the new store.

[@mariowickel456]

Call Josh , get a cedar Post mount to a brace and transfer the ring bolts from the damaged Post and Viola

[@karenrobertson890]

So exciting! Your energy seems endless. Thanks for sharing!

[@sandraclancy6221]

For extra shelving for displaying stuff, take the doors off the kitchen cabinets. The city approves the zoning, they want to put your store in a brochure for tourist attraction. I think you got this Alex, approved......

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

I’m 55% sure 😬

[@jaybales3160]

Excellent episode. Congratulations on getting soooo much accomplished. Enjoyed watching and loved the Bear story. Looking forward to feature episodes.

[@nubiaflores547]

I'm sending all the best wishes that everything works out and all your efforts aren't in vain.

[@liverbird_55]

*Im just loving the new General Merchants, you must be so proud of it, and i still cant get over just how big the old store was once it was empty, it was huge👍🏼*

[@lea-annescott5]

Best wishes Alex, store is looking good🦋🇦🇺

[@BanDanaGramma]

Love your new store. You're doing a great job! Go Alexander! Good luck with the zoning.

[@ZippoVarga]

The new place is really shaping up and looking Awesome Alex! I can't wait for the Grand Opening! Zip~

[@BikingWIthPanda]

you should do a yearly christmas display of all the toys in the window like in A Christmas Story!

[@magickmoi1261]

Biking With Panda cool idea. I bet Melissa and the kids could do that and have a lot of fun

[@iamlight1]

You remind me of a young Brendan Fraser but you have such a personable thing about you. I really like your personality. There is something very kind and nice about it.

[@LauraLouise008]

Wow!! Looking Good!! Hope all works out!!

[@0722Malena]

Alex you are such a hard worker, please don't over do it take care of your health, remember you have a beautiful family. I get tired just by watching.

[@Katie-fv6ej]

I hope the tourism board can nudge the zoning decision-makers.

[@karmathegiant]

Hope your Zoning comes through. The area would be fortunate to have you as part of the community!

[@cindyreddeer]

I'm glad Edmonton Tourism is taking an interest in what you are building, it'll be a great addition. All those gifty/Candy items you added are good choices, when we had a gift shop at our Visitor Centre those items were very popular. Our other item that was very popular were candy bags that had assorted jelly type candies, the kind that you use to mix and match when you were a kid. We had to put them together with gloves in small zip lock bags, but they sold like hot cakes. XD

[@lindapeterson9267]

Turn the garage into an auto parts..signs....pumps....Motorcycle.....tools section...man cave.....an extra adventure.....

[@hollysamson3808]

Good morning, Alex! As always loved your video. I think your candy display is an awesome idea and will be a great addition to your store. I feel in my heart that the zoning board will vote in your favor. If not there will be a lot of people letting them know they should have! Sending positive thoughts your way and hopefully Monday will be a day of celebration! 💕👍🏻🙏🏻

[@bwl4984]

Good luck with the zoning and the new store!

[@jiml7401]

I remember thinking about that when the new store was empty......so cool that you got that up, really adds to the character the place!

[@rhondaedblom250]

Store is looking really good! Best of luck with zoning on Monday but sure it will be fine😌

[@myenchantedlife5262]

I love that you are doing the old fashion candy, what a sweet addition to the store 💜

[@cindypittman8776]

You are a busy busy man. Glad it’s all coming into view.

[@louisep4805]

Wishing you and your family the best of luck with the new shop Alex 👍

[@lisaschaletcreations1895]

Will keep you in my thoughts n prayers for t he zoning. It'll be okay..i have faith.

[@funnylizzie87]

Good luck on Monday.

[@tookum1]

Great video!

[@ElsaInCa]

It’s going to be GREAT!👍🏼

[@mindyraymond309]

I'm in love with your new store especially the candy jars I wish I could see it in person!!

[@tinyTears]

Wishing you all the luck in the world Alex with the new store here is hoping all goes to plan best wishes from the UK xx

[@chellow7]

Alex, I hope you can find time to unwind and relax. You’ve had a ton of stuff on your plate since I found your channel at the beginning of the potters house. I always look forward to your next video, but don’t push yourself too much. Thank you for sharing things over the last several months! Good luck next week!

[@meganfleming6365]

Hope the zoning goes through, fingers crossed! I'm so excited to check out your new location. 😊

[@missesdonaldson3147]

❤️ the candies Alex , yum

[@leahr.2620]

Another big task behind you, hope the auction is a success, let us know how it goes.

[@barb-jm7990]

Wow! I bet you never want to move again!! So glad that is done! The bear-in-trunk story was hilarious!! Glad no humans were hurt and the bear seemed ok, too. I would hope that your zoning would be no problem!

[@magickmoi1261]

The Bear story cracked me up! That would be so good in a movie 🍿. I’m still laughing

[@johnwilson007]

Think of the story the bear had to tell.

[@magickmoi1261]

John Wilson just read this and my laughter started up again. LOL 😂 ty

[@seaneendelong8065]

Oh my lord, A Canadian Bear Tale: So I know I'm late gettin' home... Seein' as I stopped to fish in one more stream. But the real problem was the car. No wait, I can explain. There I was hauling myself across the road thinkin' mebbe I shoulda laid off that last dozen salmon, cause I'm movin bout as fast as a dead moose with a loose rack o' antlers draggin' behind... And sure enough I get my fat behind clipped, and last thing I remember was thinkin' "this is gonna hurt"... No, no I'm fine, a little bruised up and my head hurts some... but that's not the car I meant. You're gonna say I'm crazy or got me one of them concussions, but I'm comin' round a bit, feeling woozy, and instead of that ditch I'm in a dark cave- ON CARPET! I'm tellin ya, for a minute there... But that cave is a hummin and vibratin and rumblin like you wouldn't believe- and when I try and stand up it's BONK on my poor sore head AGAIN! I'm comin to it, give me a chance, eh? So I'm groanin and a'wonderin if I went and passed on or sumtin when suddenly there's the most terrible caterwallin from the wall of the cave, and it's HUMANS! Well, I just knew I hadda get outa there like last winter, so I reared up real fast like- and the WHOLE TOP OF THE CAVE SAILED OFF! And that's not even the crazy part... I'm standin up in the back of one of those dang CARS, told ya I'd get to the car, and it's a'roarin down the road, humans inside the box are shoutin at me, and it's weavin all over the place too! So it seemed to me that was not the safest place to be... So's I made a leap for the ditch that was flying past, tumbled into the grass like a 2 day old cub fallin out'a a tree, made a run for the trees- then realized I'm a good hour's run from where the FIRST car walloped me... So yeah, I'm sorry I'm late, it was a heckuva day hunny.

[@suzannetodaro5494]

@ seaneen delong. OMG!! I thought Alex's story was funny but your one had me crying laughing you should write for comedy TV lol. Thanks I needed a good laugh...poor bear will NEVER cross a road again that's for sure.

[@franceswatts4001]

@@seaneendelong8065 THAT was hilarious! You are an amazing story teller! I could actually see the bear telling his wife the story!

[@tamaranichols6821]

That bear story made me laugh out loud! :D Hilarious! I love watching the progress you're making. It'll be fun to see it all in place.

[@maryirvine8153]

Great story about the bear, Alex, lol can't wait for your zoning to come into play👍 . Well, until next video, see ya!❤

[@annettemurielle]

Banff still has that old-fashioned candy store. I loved Edinburgh Rock as a child. So good! So bad for teeth! Love your candy display. The store is going to be wonderful!