Get your R.O.C.K. CD's here.

I talked about these guys here recently when they had their CD Release Party at Flywheel a few weeks back. They're a local rock band for kids, but they have a fun sound that's cool even for 'grown-ups'.

Just wanted to make a mention here because we've got copies of their new CD for sale right here at the shop, by the front counter. Just ten bucks gets you 13 great songs. Of course, I'm still a little partial to the 'Jim, the ice cream man' song, but I must admit 'Cruisin' for a snoozin' has gotten stuck in my head a few times..

Here they are rockin' the kids' stage at the Green River Music Festival this past weekend..

Summer Theme Candy Shoot.

Since it's full-on high season for me right now (as you may have guessed by the scarcity of blog posts), as well as the fact that this hazy, hot, & humid weather has made for less than optimal photo lighting/sky conditions, I decided to satisfy my ever-present photography urges with a mini-photo shoot right here in my a.c.-cooled shop.

I figured it would also be a good way to show off some of the new candy we just brought in. You may notice a theme...

Gummy Starfish...

Regular favorite and perfect for your beach cooler, gummy killer sharks...

Chocolate seashells...

What would summer be without...Salt Water Taffy...

A little off-theme, but a new oldie to the shop (stay tuned, more flavors coming soon)...

Mike & Ike's, another recent addition...

Sour Toxic Waste candies, try one if you dare...

Jelly Bellies, ice cream shoppe mix...

And I just couldn't resist a shot of royal icing rose perfection. One of the fresh new trays made by retired cake decorating master, otherwise known as my Mom...

Hope you're enjoying this crazy hot summer. Stay cool, and see you soon.

jim

Mary & Peter's Cross-Country Adventure

Friends & Mt. Tom's regulars turned cross-country travelers, Mary and Peter (you may recognize Mary as Ms. Franke, Pepin schoolteacher), have embarked on a coast-to-coast adventure this summer. They left a little over a week ago. One of their last provisioning stops before hitting the road was the Mt. Tom's giftshop for a couple of swanky tees.

And in case you'd been wondering what the deal was with the big map of the U.S. tacked on the wall by the chocolate cabinet, it's actually a MaryPeter tracking chart. Before they left, they enthusiastically volunteered to take shots of themselves at various scenic or otherwise interesting spots along their journey. They've been sending me them ever since, courtesy of their Iphones...

Their latest, Grand Canyon...

Who knows where the next shot will come from.

By the way, if you ever feel inclined to shoot a shot of yourself, friend, or family member in some interesting travel locale and sporting their favorite Mt. Tom's tee, feel free to send along the image to jim@mttoms.com , and I'll be happy to display it proudly right here on the ICD blog. Who knows, I may even offer up a free cone...

My favorite to date, my friend Rick, from the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro...

Be a few months before my Mt. Tom's tee sees any place further than the Massachusetts border, so I'll just have to reminisce and live vicariously thru you all for now..

Stay cool and hope to see you soon.