I had the perfect 2x4 block route ending at my house. On an easy day I could throw it in 15 minutes. Thurs & Fri made for the best throwing papers, I could usually hit every porch first try. I had the largest bike route in my small town with 160-175 subscribers. Mon-Fri afternoon delivery with a Sunday morning edition. I started on a Sting Ray and later bought a Schwinn Typhoon with a Bendix hub, front basket and rear rack. Only needed the rear rack for Wed & Sun spam editions. A Sears poncho and waterproof canvas bags kept me and papers dry. I eventually bought a motorcycle with my earnings. I spent more time collecting than I did throwing papers each month so I devised the never heard of plan by putting an addressed envelope into each paper on the 1st of month. Each subscriber could send me payment at their convenience. Too many complained and the circulation mgr chewed me out for using my head. I went on to greener pastures shortly after.


I remember a dog that acted as if he owned the street. Every day that SOB would come barking and trying to bite. One day I rode up with a starters pistol. He morphed into a good and smart puppy after that.