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.

[@2009glories]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!!!😎❤💙💜🤟

[@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 ♡

[@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.

[@ToriLynnH]

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

[@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.

[@m0L3ify]

This channel is highly underrated. Such a gem!

[@victorian9221]

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

[@bj7057]

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

[@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.

[@corky52360]

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

[@danielborrows2203]

Beautiful store Alex, you have it set up very nicely

[@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.

[@karenrobertson890]

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

[@evanrobison567]

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

[@MsShipreck]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@merryannebrown]

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

[@GuanoLad]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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!)

[@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.

[@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.

[@judywhite1824]

Cracking up with that bear story! So funny!

[@gomezaddams6470]

YOU MAKE IT LOOK SO EASY!

[@josiespreitzer1690]

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

[@manchurianatlarge]

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

[@mariowickel456]

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

[@thefollyage]

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

[@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😋

[@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!!

[@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 😂

[@meganfleming6365]

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

[@cindypittman8776]

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

[@myenchantedlife5262]

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

[@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!!!

[@LauraLouise008]

Wow!! Looking Good!! Hope all works 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!

[@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! ⛟

[@melissapenrod7976]

The cover Josh made for the electric box is awesome. New shop is looking great!

[@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.

[@marykayshatzer3044]

The new store is looking great!

[@AfterTheRains]

Good luck with the zoning but it’s unlikely you’ll need it. The improvements you’ve made to the surroundings alone has already made the area a nicer place for the neighbours and I imagine the local stores will be looking forward to you bringing more custom into their patch.

[@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!

[@susango123]

Good luck with the zoning. Fingers crossed!

[@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).

[@brendashelby5593]

Love that you are ready for the next step

[@susanorr7535]

I love the grass and trees across the street from your new store, park like. Great bear story. Wonderful candy selection. Sad to see the old store go.

[@destroid1999]

Loved the bear story and laughed at your added POV! Good luck with the zoning...looking forward to hearing the good news!

[@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

[@cherylross2718]

Sending positive thoughts your way on Monday. ❤

[@bwl4984]

Good luck with the zoning and the new store!

[@jaybales3160]

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

[@louisep4805]

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

[@sandiroberts6296]

I know it’s been stressful, but you’re going to do great! The new store looks really good. Thx for sharing

[@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!! 💙💚💛🧡💜💖

[@Coolmarsh1]

Thanks for the current update Alex things are looking good! Hope the zoning goes through OK 🇨🇦

[@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 😬

[@nubiaflores547]

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

[@viningscircle]

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

[@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!

[@marymisdom3955]

If you had a nearby mini storage you could put items in it for restocking. It could also be a staging area and place to get things assembled, cleaned, touched up until you have proper places and room for them. When you feel the need to clean out things you could do so by having a sidewalk sale or something. I didn't realize how big the former shop was. Everything is coming along so nicely.

[@connieb3819]

Alex, good luck on Monday.

[@garyashdown5376]

Hello Alex I hope you are well, I've been following you for some time now and must admit I feel a little sad that the old shop has finally gone, I never realized how big it was know wonder you've had to let some stock go. As they say when one chapter ends another one starts, I wish you and your family the very best for the new adventure. Gary..... England 🇬🇧

[@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!

[@samanthajohnson2690]

Fingers crossed for a quick sale on the old store, good results on the auction and the zoning to come through.

[@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!

[@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.

[@BanDanaGramma]

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

[@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👍🏼*

[@Sheila-vl9xk]

I love your videos. I find myself smiling, smiling, smiling:) Thank you!

[@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

[@daisy1670]

I am sure the zoning will go through. Don’t listen to the pessimists. All your hard work will pay off. Now the city officials can see what a unique and interesting spot this will be for local people and tourists to visit - so much history!

[@ZippoVarga]

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

[@lisauk6736]

Praying your zoning works out Alex and everything is an official 'GO'!!Your store looks fantastic,so much hard work and love goes into all you do that it's truly heart warming and inspiring...Much love and luck from here in the UK😊👍👍🍀🍀🌼🌹💜

[@gregorymcd944]

Congrats on all the great progress!

[@lea-annescott5]

Best wishes Alex, store is looking good🦋🇦🇺

[@pauletteblevins4082]

I really love the stuff that you are doing in your new shop. Wish you all the luck in the world with it. It's been fun watching all the changes and the fun that you have along with all the hard work!

[@rhondaedblom250]

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

[@julielines5929]

Good luck!! Thank you for your positivity!

[@mindyraymond309]

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

[@missesdonaldson3147]

❤️ the candies Alex , yum

[@lisaschaletcreations1895]

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

[@david32901]

Good luck with zoning. The new store looks great.

[@kathrinekerns8398]

Your new store is going to be awsome.

[@ElsaInCa]

It’s going to be GREAT!👍🏼

[@quietone748]

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

[@tearex3919]

Alex, glad you got a nice vacation before tackling this huge project. I'm sure you're stressed and tired, but I'm proud of you for continuing to push forward. Wish I was there to lend a helping hand. Keep up the great work.

[@hairgirlrita]

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