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I just thought I would send a thank you to Alice
Smith who passed on just before Christmas 2007 at the age of 102
1/2 (one can't forget the 1/2 when you get to 102). She brought 54
years of happiness that she shared here on Island Ave. I remember
when she and her husband, Frank, moved here when I was 6, and he
was one of the first people to teach me how to fish, while she was
sort of like a second grandmother to us all. She was a sweet,
loving fixture in our special neighborhood and will be missed
dearly, but she will always be with us in our hearts.
Allen Maxfield
aamaxfield@roadrunner.com
I grew up in Newport Beach. My friends and I grew up hanging out at
the Fun Zone, it was a great time in my life. We would go the beach
all day and then go to parties or beach bonfires at night. I had my
first job at 16 yrs. old at Pizza Pete's in the Fun Zone, several
friends worked at the nearby arcades and at Hot Dog On a Stick. It
was such an innocent, simple time, no cellphones, no Internet. If I
wanted to see friends, i could always go out on a weekend night or
anytime in the summer and have a great time. I have only fond
memories of childhood in Balboa. I am so blessed to have grown up
in the area.
Stephanie Masley
ocsteph2006@yahoo.com
Jim, I also wanted to tell you how glad I am that you have the web
cams on your site. Last month, right after Christmas members of
my family gathered in Balboa in honor of one of my brothers who
died one year ago. We couldn't be there, but I told them to call
me when they got to the Fun Zone. I was able to direct them to the
camera by the ferry. I got good pictures of all of them.
Thanks, you were a big help.
Ann
Neat website. What got me here???? Thumbnail
sketch answer...I watched a Discovery Channel show about the
sinking of the Lusitania and saw that there was a Vanderbilt aboard
who perished. I Googled him and then read about his son, George
Washington Vanderbilt and it mentioned that he was a yachtman and
owned the "Pioneer." I couldn't believe it was the same "Pioneer"
that I used to see in the Turning Basin, along with the "Goodwill"
- in days gone by, and sure enough, your website gave me the answer
that yes - it was the same "Pioneer," and is now a Windjammer
Cruise Yacht! Enjoy the beach everyone...I live in Ohio now and it
is a LONG way from your gorgeous harbor!!
Kit
KathrynWms@columbus.rr.com
Jim
Thanks for all your help in tracing Barbara.
The memories of my time spent with Barbara and the people i met
while visiting your beautiful town will keep me wanting to return
to live it all again.
Again many thanks
Stuart McCullough
Thank you for a nostalgic ride on the ferry!! I
used to go from Bal to the Island often...and in my teen years,
even jumped off (once or twice, shame on me!) and swim ashore to
avoid the 5c fare...well, really, just to say I jumped! Thanks
again! (5c? Does that really date me as a teenager a wee bit
before the '50s?)
Yvonne Millard Mickey, Wa state
immom4u4@yahoo.com
I am looking for the link to the vacation photos
of Salton Sea mentioned in a recent issue of the Tales of Balboa.
Can you please direct me to the link? I love your website and the
newsletter.
Thanks, Mike
Mike Talbot
talbot@spacelines.com
Remember? Newport blvd was three lanes with the
suicide lane in the middle past the Paulo drivein? that was a while
ago.
Ronald Davis
I need the phone number for the handyman, Balboa
Bob. He did some work for us but I don't have his number here.
(We have a house in Balboa but live in Moraga (near San Francisco)
Thanks
Mary K. Drennan
I enjoyed reading the piece mentioning the Beach Roamer, as I
played (music) there on a couple of Sunday afternoons in the summer
of '63. I also played once at Balboa Pavillion, while our regular
gig was 6 nights a week at the Firehouse on 17th St. in Costa Mesa.
Does anyone know what the address of the Beach Roamer was?
Gary Myers
gem777@earthlink.net
I fondly remember Balboa and Newport. Long ago, it seems in another
life, we would surf during the day and go to the Rendevous at night
(Dick Dale and the Beachboys were known only locally). If we were
lucky at the Rendevous, we would take our dates to the bluffs
overlooking Newport - I believe there is now a hospital there.
However, I also have fond memories of past encounters around what
was then 'back bay'. Balboa and Newport had many actors and artists
- I would often see John Wayne or actors from the Bonanza TV series
grocery shopping. Although the years have passed, I will someday
take my wife to newport and see if there is anything left that I
remember.
Thanks for the memories
Bob
MagistrateZ@Hotmail.com
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