There still exist produce vendors with horsedrawn wagons plying the streets of Baltimore. They are called A-rabbers, after the nomadic habits of Arabs, because they travel with their wares. Today the cart had melons, squash, pineapples and bananas. Maybe he had a few onions and potatoes tucked under for his regulars. You might save a few cents at the supermarket, if you have a car. So many people on this guy's route do not. When he comes down 23rd street he gets a lot of customers. We all started counting quarters this afternoon when we heard the pony bells jangling and the chanting of fruits from Howard Street.
That's so quaint, especially in such a modern country like the USA.
Posted by: Keith | July 04, 2009 at 05:06 AM
Now this is a classic photo. May I borrow for Curmudgeonly Professor? with credit of course.
Posted by: Dwight blood | July 04, 2009 at 06:37 PM
Please, do.
Posted by: molly | July 04, 2009 at 11:37 PM
Thank GOOOOOOOOOD-NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESS!
Posted by: the older daughter | July 07, 2009 at 11:25 AM
Lookit all the pineapples!
Posted by: Joolie | July 07, 2009 at 11:50 PM