Being a kid, the summer months came with many enjoyable pastimes and happy childhood memories. Some include visiting the beach to make sand castles or to swim, riding bikes with good friends and drawing with chalk on the sidewalk. As a whole, summertime were the ultimate season as a kid: no school, a later bedtime, and the ability to sleep in.

Summertime was also the time of year where on those warm days, nothing tasted better than a frozen treat. One particular difference which sticks out in my mind regarding the neighborhood I spent my childhood years in was that we had a guy who pushed an ice cream cart instead of driving a truck around. The cart had bells attached to the handles that you could only hear once he had turned the corner to your block. As a child, I found the ice cream cart to be superior to the truck, it was easier to catch, there was no need to run after the cart loudly shouting “STOP!” and you did not have to listen to those obnoxious tunes playing from bad quality speakers.

The ice cream cart had all the advantages associated with the truck in addition to more. Working as the ice cream cabinet by itself, the cart was the sole piece of equipment needed for business operations. For the cost aspect of the business, there was no need to account for gas or even expensive vehicle repairs, and also the person who pushed the cart had the luxury of working as a one-man show, a true entrepreneur in his or her neighborhood.

In addition to swimming, riding bicycles and playing outside during the months of summer, children also love one particular thing, frozen goodies. Whether it came from an ice cream cart or truck, after a very hot day spent playing outside, a frozen treat capped the day off better than anything else could.