A Bit of Nostalgia
By DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
United States
March 23, 2019 9:23am CST
We received a surprise delivery yesterday, not knowing who it was from. I called the company to tell them a mistake was made. We did not order 3 bags of Charles Chips.
It was odd, because the woman knew exactly what we were calling about. She told me that the company forgot to enclose the card from the sender and read the message to me.
It said, “A bit of nostalgia for you and dad. You haven’t had these in years, so enjoy!”
“Love,” (our younger son).
We gobbled up 1/3 of a bag already 
and they tasted exactly the same. Our stores no longer sell Charles Chips, but our sweet and thoughtful son found them online. We haven’t had them for years and years, and they are the most delicious chips we’ve ever tasted.
Have you ever tasted Charles Chips?
and they tasted exactly the same. Our stores no longer sell Charles Chips, but our sweet and thoughtful son found them online. We haven’t had them for years and years, and they are the most delicious chips we’ve ever tasted.
Have you ever tasted Charles Chips?43 people like this
43 responses
@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
23 Mar 19
Yes! While cleaning the basement of the old home place I found several of the tin cans they used to be sold in, I was thinking about keeping those tins and selling them but I need to see if its worth my effort.
Enjoy!
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
24 Mar 19
@DianneN I think I will look now
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
24 Mar 19
@DianneN Okay, I found prices from $12.99 all the way to $180.00. I will give them away.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
23 Mar 19
I remember those sherbet things as well.
I have not tried those crisps and have not tried any for ages either.
I loved Salt ´n Vinegar taste and that is not around here so do without.
That was a very nice thing your Son did for both of you .
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
23 Mar 19
@DianneN
Hope they find what they want.
I am not on here too much either its very hot here this afternoon one of those Spanish days crazy days.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
23 Mar 19
@lovinangelsinstead21 They did, but can't stand shopping. My son will try to finish up online.
Don't say that it's too hot. People up north here will kill you!
Don't say that it's too hot. People up north here will kill you!2 people like this
@much2say (55512)
• Los Angeles, California
23 Mar 19
Well that's a neat nostalgic gift that was indeed supposed to go to you guys (how cool of your son 
). I don't think we have/had this brand out here . . . I wonder how potato chips can have any more potato taste (the packaging says that) . . . but surely they are delicious because my friend Dianne says so !
). I don't think we have/had this brand out here . . . I wonder how potato chips can have any more potato taste (the packaging says that) . . . but surely they are delicious because my friend Dianne says so !1 person likes this
@RasmaSandra (79648)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Mar 19
No, I have never tried them. My favorites through all my growing up years and beyond were Wise chips and just recently I was happy to find them in our Publix supermarket. If I find yours I will certainly try them. Perhaps somewhere online.
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@arunima25 (87771)
• Bangalore, India
23 Mar 19
That is so sweet and thoughtful of him. 
you are a lucky parent.
you are a lucky parent. 2 people like this
@LindaOHio (177898)
• United States
24 Mar 19
Yes. Definitely a blast from the past. Such a thoughtful son.
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@LindaOHio (177898)
• United States
24 Mar 19
@DianneN It just means we're old. lol
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@LowRiderX (22903)
• Serbia
23 Mar 19
Unfortunately, as you already know, we do not have that kind of Chips here We have something similar. I like the idea of your son, little attention but full hit
We have something similar. I like the idea of your son, little attention but full hit 1 person likes this
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
24 Mar 19
Never heard of this brand. It must have never been in IL when I was growing up
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
24 Mar 19
@DianneN I might have to look these up and try them. These were still the same recipe and quality you used to enjoy?
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
24 Mar 19
That's a very thoughtful son to treat you in a very unexpected way. 
No, I have never heard of those chips.
No, I have never heard of those chips.1 person likes this
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
25 Mar 19
@DianneN If I ever have a son, I would love one like that!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
25 Mar 19
@1hopefulman Thank you, Felix. He is so caring and loving all the time.
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@dgobucks226 (35549)
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24 Mar 19
I have tasted Charles Chips many times. As a kid my Mom placed a regular order with the company and the Charles Chip truck would come around our neighborhood to deliver. While he was in the process of delivering the chips I couldn't resist taking a peek inside the truck to check out his supplies 
Always fun to read a post about a shared past memory and being able to respond to it. I find these kinds of posts really enjoyable as opposed to someone's daily activities. As Bob Hope would say "Thanks for the memories."
Always fun to read a post about a shared past memory and being able to respond to it. I find these kinds of posts really enjoyable as opposed to someone's daily activities. As Bob Hope would say "Thanks for the memories."1 person likes this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
24 Mar 19
I knew they had a truck, but I never saw one. I wish the stores still carried Charles Chips. They were always a favorite! I'm so happy I was able to bring back fond memories to you. Just tasting them again brought back fond memories for us, as well. Loved Bob Hope, too!1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (35549)
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27 Mar 19
@DianneN My pleasure Dianne! Yes, always fun to have a shared memory
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