Shutting down, strange times in this town.

There's been a lot of closings and demolition in Ogden and the area.  Some of this began before we even new Larry was ill, but with his passing, it feels unsettling to see what else has departed.

Sears, of course.  Larry rushed to get batteries for his power tools on sale.  That's not a good sign for the mall.  We knew Tandy's was moving, but I haven't seen the store in the location which was advertised.  The old building is gone.  Golden Dynasty is "Available".  That will be torn down, no doubt at all.  Dean's Automotive where Larry parked has been sold.  They let Nate park there for a few hours, but just this once.  Nate says all the WalMart in Idaho drops are gone, and that he had to take runs which do not pay as well so he could have weekends off with his family. 

Our favorite Denny's is gone, and TGIF, although happened some time ago.  Our Big 5 became a car dealership.  So did the eternally going out of business furniture and mattress place.  That was before, but it feels like it fits.  Like Eastside Diner becoming a Starbucks.  The hardware store by the dollar store on Washington.  The diner with pies that Dad liked.  The cool German place on 25th.

I know, life goes on, progress moves forward, but damn. I feel left behind.