HairyNet Guestbook Archives 2007

HairNet Guestbook/Bulletin Board 2007 Archives

Stuart..thanks for the info on the rr. I don't know why I kept this car I've sold so many in my life like all of us have. I paid $4,100.00 tax and all in july of 69. I commuted to the Presidio s.f. from piedmont,manor drive, thats where my grandmother lived. I was still in the army and back from vietnam. anyway it's a keeper. I took off the steel wheels/red stripe tires and put on a set of american torgue thrusts with goodyear poly glass white letter tires that was the hot set up back then. I have managed to put 60k miles on it in all these years. Yes I have the cobra too. there is some racing history to that car... Mike
mike white Class of 64
b.h., ca USA - Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 23:04:01 (PST)

Happy Holidays, holiday tree, holiday lights, holiday cards, as Clark Grisswall would say "we are going to have the happiest fuck'in Christmas we ever had" So boys and girls, have a MERRY CHRISTMAS, RENO SEE YOU IN?
Bill Clifford (joewillie1951@yahoo.com) Class of 1969
Lawrenceburg, Ky USA - Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at 13:59:58 (PST)

In the late 50s, just before Christmas, there would be an optional assembly in the large auditorium. Several hundred students would gather to sing Christmas Carols. The optional nature developed after some parents complained of the annual Carol sing at Havens School. Mixture of Church and State. I assume that "happy holidays" is current de riguer at PHS.
John Austin (atwoodjohn03@yahoo.com) Class of 59
Port Ludlow, WA USA - Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at 08:39:22 (PST)

Don't forget "The Workmen"... Clay Cotton, Paul Conover, Steve Hedeman. They played a bunch of PHS functions in the mid-60's. Clay stayed with music and had quite a career. If you google him, you'll get all sorts of info. They inspired me to pick up the guitar... later to play with Mike Chovanes, Scoop Sairanen, and Ric Replogle among others in a couple of bands. Bought a new Fender Stratocaster in 1964. Sold it for $200 when I went to college. Wish I still had it as I'm told it would be worth in the neighborhood of $20K today. Between that and the '66 427/425 Stingray ragtop I sold for $2,000 in 1973, I'd suggest you stay away from me for advice on collectibles.
George Bassett (georgebassett@pacbell.net) Class of 1968
Alamo, CA - Friday, December 21, 2007 at 22:48:45 (PST)

Ryan Scott & Storm Nielsen of the once famed Blue Nova band.
You are too funny (@yeh BABY.com)
USA - Friday, December 21, 2007 at 05:23:32 (PST)

Robert Cray Band.................
anyone will do (nowhere) Class of todo
here, hi USA - Thursday, December 20, 2007 at 20:15:10 (PST)

Paul Butterfield
Howlen Wolf (Chicago blues@ blues.blues)
USA - Thursday, December 20, 2007 at 13:49:55 (PST)

And the 15 year old that sold his guitar to get a bus ticket up north to I think Stax records, (I could be which label). The RIP, Harley Davidson rider, Duane. His riffs were behind some of the greatest soul music before he got together with his friends and brother.
xxx (xxx)
USA - Thursday, December 20, 2007 at 09:29:02 (PST)

CARLOS TOO!!!
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USA - Thursday, December 20, 2007 at 08:45:04 (PST)

OK, now I can breath............ HolDol. You are the best!!! OK I am taking a deep breath. You have slipped in behind the best, you always have. Is that "hickey" from your violin still there?? Imagine being so close with something you are permanently marked by it's love... Musically myself I have a hard time with anything more that an old stereo. I have just gotten down my Ipod & Itunes along with my "airport". Special.... Music since I have left the neighborhood has never stopped. I / we raised both boy's to love & play music. Thank God they got that from their uncle. I / we have taken them to everything from the Stones "I will never go to another Stones show". Been to 3 since the earthquake. One that week was great & the other two I had problems. SUCKED!!! Been to the Rat Pack to "The God Father of Soul", took the kids too. 3 times before he died. The biker world, I can't remember the 12 years I went to the Love Ride in Los Angeles. The musicans that just come and sith in. Ginger Baker!!! Robbie Krieger with his and the kids of the Allman's. The best band I saw at the love ride was a back up band that played behind Eric Burton and too many joints three or four others all name brand. Then the band introduced themselves, It was Elton John's band of many many years. Niel Youyng and Paul. They were hot!!! Then in 1990 PSB & I in Rapid City SD. Went to George Thoroughgood and the Allman Bros. When George was over the 2,000 seat theater emptied out and the stupid young bikers left. Psb and I first row center. I even took my kids, they wanted to go, Milli Vainly (spelling) & the New Kids on the Block, Lynard many times, Doobies, Dead, Elvis C. Van Halen with the Red Rocker when they were 9 & 11. Last weekend age 25 & 27 they took us to Van Halen with Diamond Dave. It was awesome!!!!!! Eddy one of the worlds greatest of all time guitar players was hot as ever. Eddy, BB, Eric, Stevie, Jimmy most of all, then there is Ska-t & Prince. The most fun show at the blues festival. Believe it or not, The O JAYS!!!!!!!!!!... See them to believe it. Al Green was hot too. Lou Rawls I got to go back to work. Merry Pettis!! Oh I mean Merry Xmas to all. HolDol, July 26 big party in Portland, save the date watch the mail.... To Quote a famous linguist..... PEACE OUT and we only have a little more than a year with that bastard in the white house, he just gave the 4 largest oil companies tax breaks after record profits!!!! 1KEN -peace out.
Stuart Pressman (s.pressman@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1974
Heaven, Ca USA - Thursday, December 20, 2007 at 08:18:55 (PST)

Mike David Gooding is the most trustworthy of the bunch. I also can get you into Rob Meyers auction's I would think. They have a big two nights like Gooding during car week in August, "RM" Auctions. Personally unless you are starving on the street I would not sell anything!!!!!!!!!!... You could live in the enclosed trailer first! Stu-e-j
Piedmnts car culture (yep)
USA - Thursday, December 20, 2007 at 05:41:44 (PST)

I don't have time to comment on the concerts and one of my favorite "Girls". I have to get to work, plumbing before 6am. Injury free. ...........................................................Mike White, depending on originality, paint, interior, how matching numbers down to the water pump and distributor??? The extremely low side of $50,000.00 to a high of $650.000.00. Also which "Dog & Pony" show tries to sell it. For some reason the Cuda's bring more money, stupid money. Road Runner? Is it a GTX? You were a lucky smart boy. I seem to remember you have your Dad's Cobra too? I have friends at Gooding & Company, David Gooding, they sold $67 million at Pebble last year the largest vintage car week. Biggest grossing Auction of the week. I could guarantee you a spot there, plus I probably could get a call into the right person at Barrett-Jackson, Craig. But why would you want to sell??????????? You have your own moving museum. Peace out!!! Sell? That is your kids problem? dilemma?
Stuart Pressman (s.pressman@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1974
Piedmont's car culture, USA - Thursday, December 20, 2007 at 05:30:34 (PST)

Just started up my Hemi Road Runner I bought in 69. Had been storing and trailering it around since I stopped driving it since new. My Dad was a Chrysler Plymouth dealer in S.F in the 60's and 70's. Anyway someone told me it was worth alot of money. I think I agree 426 HEMI. 4 speed,Dana 410 still very fast........... see ya wanta race????
mike white Class of 64
P.R., ca USA - Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 21:29:05 (PST)

Hi Holl Doll, great to hear from you! I have not been to a winterland "style" concert in years. There are always good bands playing at the Redwood run in Northern Calif in Piercy, and almost every where there is a motorcycle run. The Redwood (Harley) run has been going on for 30 years now. I've been to 29 of em all on my same ole shovelhead, and saw a lot of big name bands. Some has beens who still sounded pretty good,(could have been the alchol consumtion). a fairly local band of the Bay Area, The Fried Brothers always sound good. WE saw Mick and crew a few months ago in Portland Or. We had a sky box and Pamela Anderson was in the box next to ours and causing a bit of excitement. Her guy, Tommy Lee, at the time, with Motley Crew, opened for the Stones that night. Old Mick Jagger still runs around the stage like he was still a kid, energy galore. Could there be some extra help for his energy level? Never the less, it was still a lot of the good ole songs like when we saw him at Winterland snd the day on the green. I'm glad to see you are loving life in your ventures of playing your strings. Lots of great memories of 54 Craig ave, huh? Milo.
Milo Anderson (milo@oregontool.net) Class of 1972
Roseburg, Or USA - Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 08:31:28 (PST)

HAHAHA Lefty, sorry I would never kiss and tell, not at this stage in my life, good try though!See in you Reno
Bill Clifford (joewillie1951@yahoo.com) Class of 1969
Lawrenceburg, Ky USA - Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at 14:02:19 (PST)

Wow Bill... The shack!! This information has been under wraps for so long - like the identity of Watergate's Deep Throat. Gives me a whole new perspective on Kimmers. OK, and which younger girls gained entrance?... And Holly... missed you in Marin a few months back... and speaking of being part of a pick up group for rock stars.., played bass behind Little Anthony and the Imperials last year... fun fun fun...
Kim Gimbal (kim@chico.com) Class of 71
Chico, Ca USA - Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at 06:55:33 (PST)

Hey Milo! Page & Plant show: October 1995..Shoreline Amphitheater, AND/OR Cal Expo, Sacto. Did you go? I was in the string section. As always, I saved the set lists. Love getting paid to be at a show with ring side seats!! Also saved my backstage passes, in perfect condition. Led Zepplin Logo on fabric. I play in the "pick-up" orchestras when headliners come to town and want strings. I have saved the set lists for most of them, but my Page & Plant set lists are my most treasured. Heartbreaker and then Kashmir were the encores. I can still play Kashmir violin part from memory... I noticed on the cover of the Rolling Stone Mag this month that Jimmy Page has let the hair go au natural! Looks much better than that stark dyed black hair... Hey Stu & Bubbles! Hope you are all having a really nice holiday season. I have just finished my first quarter back at school. Getting edumacated again...guess the next class I should take will be spelling. X-P Oh..and the fun times at Randolf Street, Don't get me started!!! LOL!! Stuey, I am going to go check out that web site now: wolfgangsvault kisses!! ~~HolDoll~~
Holly Heilig-Gaul (quartetsource@mac.com) Class of 73
NutCreek, CA USA - Monday, December 17, 2007 at 23:09:40 (PST)

Alright then, here it goes, The first two "renters of the shack" were Chris Toothman(he lived two doors down) and Pat Bagen, who leased it from the owner, Crawford, to work on their cars.The rent was twenty five dollars a year, to be paid in September. Pat and Chris keep it for two years, they were both Kimmers.( The floor plan was simple garage down stairs, room upstairs, no bathroom repeat no bathroom.) When Pat and Chris graduated in 1966, they decided to pass it on and make a profit, so they sub leased it Joe Bagan, Pat's brother, Mark Roemer, Bill Slay and Scott Negesmith, for equal shares of twenty five dollars. So PAT AND CHRIS made a nice profit.Footnote here they were all Kimmers. With Joe and Mark in charge home improvements were on the way, Joe just died this year so it's kind of hard for me,Sorry I really cared for Him.Lets continue, Roemer and Bagan, both wheeler dealers brought in sofa, chairs, coffee table, lamps, rugs, vacuum cleaner, drapes and of course what every little place needs, a Zenith black and white and refer. Let the party begin, this is the fall of '67. More improvements were on the way , the best of them all, a hide-a-bed, yeah buddy!Looking back even though we were all Kimmers, this place was really Joe and Mark's. They both did the work kept it clean and put pad locks on the garage door. The shack became a warm up spot for party's and even had it's own club fuctions. June of 1968 it gets sub-leased again to David Kistler, Doug Tyler,Jim Dutton and myself(Bill Clifford), all paying twenty five dollars and getting a key. This is a big day, you finally have a place to hang out drink and entertain and explore the wonders of the opposite sex, especially the younger ladies who think you are really cool cause you have a KEY! Sorry got carried away, The friendship between clubs was much stronger in my senior year then before so more people were invited to party.Boy oh boy to start telling stories about The Shack would take forever,it was generally a wonderful place to be and I have too many fond memories of it. 1969 IT IS SUB-LEASED again to John Kistler, Jed Magee,Jack Dugan and I think Bruce Bushberg, sorry if I am wrong here, this was the last year, Mr.Crawford finally got tired of all of the partying, just a great place and time in the world of NEVERLAND, where we in the 1960's grew up, thanks for this, made me think of some great times. I think of Piedmont alot, especially as I get older,good times and bad you have your youth to help you through it. SEE YOU IN RENO!
Bill Clifford (joewillie1951@yahoo.com) Class of 1969
Lawrenceburg, Ky USA - Sunday, December 16, 2007 at 02:43:21 (PST)

I don't know anything about "The Shack" on Sylvan, but I remember the party spot in the crawl space below the Jasitis's garage. I also remember running through the woods in the dark by the school out in Canyon when the CC County Sheriffs decided to shut down that party spot.
Lori (Lori_Reed@Yahoo.com) Class of 1971
Boulder, CO USA - Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 20:18:20 (PST)

Bob Ball has finally located the Holy Graille of the Rigma Lions! This long lost historical relic from the hallowed halls of the Rigma Lions archives has been missing since 1977. It is worth thousands of dollars. It is prophetic that it has finally been located on the eve of the 80th anniversary of the birth of the Rigma Lions, the preeminent Piedmont High School fraternity- April 7, 1928. Coincidently, the 40th anniversary of the April 1967 induction of the following members was just celebrated: Jim Bennett, Barry Borden, Jim Lewis, Herb Michaels, Scott Mills, Wayne Nielsen, John Reilly, Bill Reinhart, John Robertson, and Bob Tobias. ALL MEN GROW IN RIGHTEOUSNESS! (P.S. Robert McNamara, Rigma Lion President in 1933, was the Secretary of Defense for the United States of America for Presidents Kennedy and Johnson)
RigmaLion (RL69@rigmalions.com) Class of 1969
Piedmont, CA USA - Friday, December 14, 2007 at 13:40:09 (PST)

THE SHACK IS BACK...From the 12/14/07 Contra Costa Times...Police were in awe when they found it. A flier circulating at Acalanes High School identified the party spot only as "The Shack." It didn't describe the 30-by-15-foot wooden structure illegally built in a secluded canyon in Briones Regional Park. It didn't say the shack, apparently built by Acalanes students, had such amenities as a bar, couches and a fire pit. "How did these kids build this thing?" asked Mark Greenwood, youth services officer for the Lafayette Police Department. "It was amazing ... We had to wrap a chain around the entire shack to get it down." The flier did, however, let potential partygoers know two important facts: Beers were to be $2 and refills were only $1. Before police tore it down, the shack was located about one-third of a mile from the end of Franklin Lane off Happy Valley Road. A clearly-defined dirt road ran into the park from Franklin Lane, hopping the curb, passing next to a neighbor's fence and just skirting a locked gate intended to keep vehicles out. The start of the dirt track is immediately adjacent to neighboring houses, but the shack's location was completely isolated. "It was so secluded that none of the residents around there would have heard these kids partying," Greenwood said. The shack had only been operating as a party spot for about three weeks before police tore it out. During that time those who built the shack would host a party "whenever somebody got liquor." But since it has been torn down, no one has heard of plans for a replacement. Well...do you think any of these kids had ever been to Sylvan Way in Piedmont, the original "SHACK?" Any good SHACK stories that should be shared? Go for it!
Non-Clubbie (Buymeacoors@brew.com) Class of 1968
Skyline, CA USA - Friday, December 14, 2007 at 09:13:06 (PST)

I was recently at a family wedding in Solvang and had some extra time to peruse the shops there. While in a wonderful antique store called Solvang Antique Center, an item caught my eye. It was an oversized gavel that turned out to be the Rigma Lion president's gavel with all the Rigma presidents engraved on it from 1928 to 1959. They must have acquired it from someone's estate sale. Incredibly the price tag said $685, probably because one of the names on it was Robert McNamara (remember him?) PHS class of 1935. You can view this gavel on their website solvangantiques.com I shared with the owners some of the Rigma history behind this gavel and PHS. They had no clue. Hopefully, some Rigma alum might acquire this piece of history!
Bob Ball (rball1133@aol.com) Class of 1964
Piedmont, CA USA - Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 18:25:56 (PST)

i thnk the doors were at berkeley community theater? i remember ushering there with marty meckel! what a venue
margaret (jenkins@mt.net) Class of 71
MT USA - Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 07:00:42 (PST)

I'm thinking of the Doors concert in Berkeley my freshman year. Yes those were the days.
Tracy Mikkelson (tmikkart@aol.com) Class of 1971
Piedmont, USA - Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at 21:48:00 (PST)

Wow, how fortunate we were to grow up in the Bay Area in the 60's and 70's, during the greatest phase of music that this world will probably ever see....two concerts come to mind: Fall of 1969, Montclair Rec Center, with Dean Landry and Pat Moreira...TOWER OF POWER, and, April, 1976, at Winterland, with Barry Gilbert and Mitchell Friedman...THE WHO (I believe it was Keith Moon's last concert tour)...what wonderful memories!
Steve Main (sknauer57@yahoo.com) Class of 1975
Santa Fe , NM USA - Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at 09:50:13 (PST)

Led Zeplin is back!!However, London is too far away. I remember, (yes there are a few concerts of the 70's that I still remember), seeing Plant and Page & company at a day on the green at the Oakland colliseum and probally at winterland also. Lots of concerts back then was an awsome experience. Even seeing Gracie Slick & the Jefferson Airplane at the Filmore West for the very last concert there. Then the Filmore shut down for good. When it finally opened up again as the New Reserection, it was the Jefferson Starship that played at the fisrt concert there. I was lucky enough to be at both of those. When kids talk about seeing concerts of today, I somehow think we had it much better back then. Mr leary's product seemed to bring the concerts to the next level. It seemed that way almost every Saturday night at Billy Graham's "Winterland". Stuart, thanks for reminding me about some of them we attened together! When your listening to Wolfgang's vault, and you e-mail me to say, "and we were there". I guess there were a few that escaped my memory!!. Thanks for being part of it, Milo
Milo Anderson (milo@oregontool.net) Class of 1972
Roseburg , Or USA - Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at 08:03:49 (PST)

thanks for the reference to wolfgangs vault. wow! brings back memories i didnt know were there. have often thought of those fine musical events!
margaret (jenkins@mt.net) Class of 71
MT USA - Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at 06:51:28 (PST)

I saw a posting from last year about Ian Barry-Smith. Did anyone find him?
Karen(Ravazza) Walton (pkjjwalt@comcast.net) Class of 1975
Moraga, CA USA - Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 10:21:45 (PST)

Get a "GRIP"???......... There is nothing finer!!!No, well????????? LOL, me
Me again (yep)
USA - Saturday, December 08, 2007 at 06:34:39 (PST)

See what happen when you swear something off for a while due to "Boredom"? Look at what has transpired here...... First thing that hit me as I just got caught up. We lived in Oakland on Paramount road four blocks bellow our castle on LaSalle in Piedmont. 11/28, I am guessing 1960. I had to be turning 4. The Kushmans that ended up in Piedmont too, they were our next door neighbors on Paramount. The older sisters, there were two or three of them, they sent my birth date and a letter requesting to get me spanked on "TV" by Captain Satellite. I got excepted!!!! I was so excited. The big day came and I did something (I have always been doing something) that really pissed my Mom off!! Grounded at age 4 (we moved to Piedmont when I was turning 5 first grade). She never let me go??? I was devastated. It turned me to a life of, well drugs & rock & roll with the usual suspects not to forget those highly illegal "GREEN & GOLD" Piedmont Clubs and the Rigma Lions. (My jacket fits like a sausage casing now). Mostly, PSB (he really was straighter than most people thought). Then there was "Milo" and the usual suspects..... Is Jimmy Polse on that list with Matt?..... Randolph street a right of passage, I believe, I rode my first #1 HD on Randolph. I left several BF Goodrich radials there, I won't say what 1Ken left on Randolph, I think it was New Years??? Rotten Ron came from Randolph. For me "speed" came from Randolph in a new form. Milo at your 50th Gino was asking about him. I said he got married and he stopped contact with us or me. Leslie said she would have too at the time. I am laughing. Helen you look so cute in Milo's pictures!!! Spammer Roy got scared away, unfortunately.... Jerry D. Milo reminded me of going through the plate glass window at Lakeshore Union during, shall we say a shopping deal? Age 15 no license. I got a job there because of that. Then off to Laguna Seca, Phil's little Triumph...... 1KEN, I am on my, I lost count of trying to quit smoking. It's been almost 2 months now. Pretty good for someone that started in the park with Ricky Greenly and Dick Hanaford at age 12. I could see us with a pipe someone stole from their Dad at age 12. Our first bag of??? It could have been weeds? What did we know. Thank God I gave up cigarettes when I got the white Camero, age 17, it got the interior dirty and did nothing for you.....Steve, I am here too!!!!! Just working and staying with a family member that seems to loose body occasionally. All is well....You should all check out "wolfgangsvault" on line. I am listening to a Fleetwood Mac concert as I work or type here. There are many concerts that we were all at...As always (are you supposed to start a sentence with "AS"?) It's off to spellcheck and for those that know me I don't give a ph-ck about certain things like that>>>>>>PEACE OUT, L, me
1STU (s.pressman@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1974
yep, CA US of A - Saturday, December 08, 2007 at 06:21:25 (PST)

you can find matt heck on megans law...lisa is another story
xxxx (xxx)
USA - Wednesday, December 05, 2007 at 18:51:02 (PST)

OK...for the wrestling fans...Dr. Joe L. Lewis was the ringside physician. He was the uncle of Scott Taylor (PHS '75, I believe) who is now a prominent orthopedic surgeon in Oakland. No, not the 1970 PHS graduate Scott Taylor of Laney College football fame. We used to go down on Friday nights to the KTVU studios in Jack London Square where they filmed the weekly show to see Miss Wrestling and timekeeper Al Salinsky. A "crowd" of about 100 would show up to watch Mitsu Arakawa put a claw hold on somebody like Cowboy Bob Ellis and have him pound the mat before "submitting." It was free. Then the next night the same thing would go on at the Oakland Auditorium or the Cow Palace and thousands would pay big bucks to see 'em on the big mat. On the Cap'n Satellite deal...he was Bob March and he lived in Piedmont over on Sandringham and I believe he married the mother of Bob and Marla MacNeur (class of '72 and '70 respectively.)And don't forget that Casey Kasem used to be a local DJ and had a local Top 40 countdown on KEWB in the early sixties. And lefty...wasn't there some guy like Doug Jones or Court Harper who had to write 30 copies of Form A and did one on an old mimeograph machine paper then, after having sniffed it for about an hour, made copies and tried to turn it in? Geography was the best.
Conrad Bassett (zebra1952@yahoo.com) Class of 1970
Moraga, CA USA - Wednesday, December 05, 2007 at 08:51:11 (PST)

Kim Gimball: Yes, I have Mr. Elwood "Bert" Gerrits's e-mail address. We are working as historical docents at the same location. Send me an e-mail & I will give you Bert's contact info.
Mike Foster (fosterflowcontrol@comcast.net) Class of 1971
Pittsburg, CA USA - Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 21:22:34 (PST)

Hi Helen, good to hear from you. Your question of Steve Beals; he and his wife Nancy & kids are living in Truckee Calif. I am reminded of when Steve and I were roomates on Randolph st. in Oakland. There was an Oakland cop who had it out for me and my 1969 mustang Mach 1. He never could catch me in the act of laying rubber down on the streets(which happened quite often). One day I saw him parked 2 blocks away waiting for me to do something. Steve had a plastic marijuana plant in our living room. It was about 4' tall. I ran out to my 63 chev panel truck, that was parked in front of our house, looked around and signaled Steve to come out of the house. Steve came running out to the truck carrying that big fake plant. He jumped in the back and I closed the door and got in the drivers seat and waited. It was then that we heard the cop car blasting down the street, slidding to a halt beside my truck. He jumped out and demanded to see what I had in the back of the truck. I said, "not without a search warrant". It didn't take too long before a helicopter was hovering overhead and 4 more cop cars showed up. I asked to talk to the idiot cop's seargent. I told him how much I've been harrassed by him. The sargent asked me what I had in the back of the truck. I opened the back doors very wide to a laughing Steve Beals with his plastic plant. It was priceless!! I talked with the sargent for a while longer as the other cops vere laughing at their fellow cop. The sargent told me I will have no more trouble with the one cop, and he was right, I never saw him again! By the way Helen, I was looking at some old photo albums of that era and came across a great picture of you holding a birthday cake that had a lot of black verticle lines on it representing prison bars for JD's (Jerry Davis) birthday. If I remember correctly JD held a gal up against the wall with a knife at her throat later that night. We got the knife away from him and I think Ken Mockel drove him away. Was the gal Kathy? or ?? There were a lot of parties at that Randolph street house and most of em were pretty mellow, but there was a few out of control times too. Ask Ken about the oriental gang that stopped by uninvited. I think Ken landed the first blow when he knocked one of em off our back porch. Then it got real interseting. Nobody went to jail or the hospital, that I can remember, at least not that night anyway. Gary Klukis (sp?) stayed in the little house in the back yard for a while. Lot's of good(?) memories on Randolph street. Later. MILO....
Milo Anderson (Milo@oregontool.net) Class of 1972
Roseburg, Or USA - Monday, December 03, 2007 at 14:21:53 (PST)

Milo, you were always one of my favorites. Special hello to you too! Doug Duncan you most specialist of fantabuliousness!!! Heillig sisters, hellos too...Kathy Ragolio shared this site with me and it is nice to check in from time to time, Thanx for spreading the news...Hello to Main-boy too...Steve and Katie Beals where are you? Roy where are you? Roy, as they say in the south..c'mon back now y-hear? Again, LOL Helinski...Bubbles
Ski
USA - Saturday, December 01, 2007 at 19:04:45 (PST)

Ho, ho, ho! Howdee to the Icon Brother Ken Mockel, I do so remember too many fun times with you, Kathy, Lynn, Marilyn, Stuart, Lori Licht, Melissa, Simo, Keith Orr, Jamet , Melinda, Roy, Dana, DJ, Carsants, Daria, Rudy, Gary, the Vaughns, the Bonnington Crew, the Bagans, Sue Lomhoff, Connie Louissa. My Jo Sisters, the Rigma Bros, the Parkies and the Hairy's BH, JAL, Kimmers and the others all were blended in a mission to break loose-- coming together for fun and frolic at Tilden Park. It was always a great day for couples to make, couples to break and excitement of the party which ensued. This inevitably led to hot locker talk to the following week long in the halls of PHS The fab resolve was the binding memories for all of us to come together to enjoy a day out in the outdoors to collect for a time for youthful flirtation, frisbee, dogs, keggers and great afternoons in the woods away from parents and the confines of the school environment..... LOL Back-Acha Helinski...Aka Bubbles....Here in Tennessee known as SKI
Helen Cummings (Helena1201@comcast.net) Class of 1974
Nashville, Tn USA - Saturday, December 01, 2007 at 18:36:21 (PST)

Ok, whats really going on? What Birthdays do we have for December? Capt. Satelite was a Drunk, I don't know if he grew up in Piedmont though, and I wouldn't want to talk about somebody else's Mother. What do you want to talk about? Cars come to mind, Party times really come to mind, Molly Bonningtons partys were always a BLAST,Jasitis's Partys were right up there on top also, but so were the Tilden park parties (did anyone notice the 2 different spellings of Partys/Parties). There, that ought to give us some idea's, at least the Good Times Past don't cause me any problems, like the Good Times Present do, but I Fu@#&% Up again, Back to Meetings, and all the rest of the stuff that goes with it, but atleast I still here. Hi Kathy, how you doing? I saw Lynn the other Day, That was a treat, but she kept telling me she had to go, LOL Later, only 24 more days till X-MAS, oh and the Pat Patterson/Pepper Gomez with Dr. Joel E Lewis present for any injuries was the BESTEST era, Love Ya Ken
Kinky Mockel (gittnjiggywitit@comcast.net) Class of 72
Mine, ca USA - Saturday, December 01, 2007 at 14:20:53 (PST)

Was Captain Satellite a Wrestler or a pedophile. I remember the name but forget who the hell he was. Bet it's colder than normal out in the Carmel valley. More like global cooling, mixed with a little global drying.
JWB (jwb @aol.com)
USA, USA - Saturday, December 01, 2007 at 08:38:22 (PST)

All wrestling fans out there, who used to hit KTVU, channel 2 on Saturdays (a few hours after Soooooooooul Train).....Skull Murphy, Pat Patterson, and Kenji Shibuya(sp.?)....and,rumor had it at one time that Dave Marutske's mother was, for a while, Miss Wrestling...remember her? Hey Stuart, I'm here in Carmel enjoying the nice November (now December) weather...wow, talk about global warming!
Steve Main (sknauer57@yahoo.com) Class of 1975
Santa Fe, NM USA - Saturday, December 01, 2007 at 08:31:42 (PST)

Right!!! But if my car, a 1963 Rambler American, was able to go the speed of light, would my head lights work? Also which wrestling era was the greatest? The Hulk Hogan, Randy �Macho Man� Savage, King Kong Bundy Era? Or, Ray Stevens, Haystack Calhoun, Pepper Gomez, etc? Feel free to express ones self. Pro wrestling, one of the greatest sports of all time. The department of redundancy department.
JWB (jwb @aol.com) Class of 00
usa, USA - Saturday, December 01, 2007 at 07:37:58 (PST)

With respect to posting the obits....that is worthy of being considered substance...Personally, I appreciate hearing the updates of our alumni. I enjoy knowing a bit of our home-town info from afar. What's the deal with being anxious about spelling or spell check...yeah yeah, yeah! I hope that the common ground that we all share can be networked here without too much negative stuff or bad chi...Kathy, thank-you for the updates on our classmates who have passed. Peace, Let the: Positive Nature of the Fine force of the Hairy Lawn be with you all! Miss all yall Highlanders xo Ski in Tennessee!
Ski
USA - Saturday, December 01, 2007 at 00:15:45 (PST)

Hey, be nice....Stuart, you rock...Leslie you are the rockette....top notch!
Ski
USA - Friday, November 30, 2007 at 23:41:24 (PST)

Oh my! Why JWB you are speakin' my language!! Tight grips and chicken chokin' are two of my favorite fantasies. Thanks for taking what was such a dull and boring last few weeks on the venerated PHS webiste, and really turning me on!! Oh and while I'm at it(!)... are you saying you approve of lousy grammar? You think it's OK for someone to come out here and buffoon himself? A Piedmont High Grad? Well, greasy motorheads don't know what they don't know, and therefore, don't know no better. I think the voyeur(!) has a good point...! Now, back to what I was doing...
Big Johnson (largess@grandios.com) Class of 87
W. Hollywood, CA USA - Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 17:36:25 (PST)

Perhaps a nice tight grip around the voyeur's scrawny little pencil neck. Would be the first chicken I would like to choke.
JWB (jwb@aol.com) Class of 00
usa, USA - Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 13:30:21 (PST)

Stuart, I am a voyeur. My observation is that you have figured out how to use spell check, but you really need to get a grip on your basic grammar skills. And since you got your shaft out yesterday, you may as well get a grip on that too.
voyeur (v@v.com) Class of v
v, v USA - Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 06:47:29 (PST)

Lori I agree with getting through life without insults. You all know what I meant, how about anything? Where did Justin go and his thoughts of the 1930's--1950's of our city on the hill? What about you voyeurs out there?? Kathy there is nothing else or very little that others have brought up? I am waiting for a post of substance, more than 4 complete sentences other than coping a obituary? From you. Put out here its is painless and easy... Jimmy Polse is with Matt Hecht somewhere. At least they could or should be. Peace OUT! Bob I got my shaft out yesterday!
Stuart Pressman (s.pressman@sbcglobal.net)
USA - Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 05:41:32 (PST)

It's been a nice break from the car culture.
Kathy (Ragolio) Curtis Class of 197
Oakland, USA - Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 16:19:47 (PST)

Hi Stuart, I try not to insult people much these days, but I do wish someone would enlighten us with the story of Jimmy Polse.
Lori Reed (Lori_Reed@yahoo.com) Class of 1971
Boulder, CO USA - Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 12:49:02 (PST)

OK, That is one great Piedmont family bellow!!!....This is a boring site these day's, can't someone insult somebody or something? Hi Lori. Peace OUT and enjoy this great "holiday". 1STU
Stuart Pressman (s.pressman@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1974
Carmel Valley, Ca USA - Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 08:24:31 (PST)

Steve, thank you. A very sad story indeed. I now recognize the names and they are who I'm thinking of. I knew John only slightly and remember him as a bit of a tough kid. I just searched the page for other comments and am glad to learn he's doing well now. I'm sure most of us have changed in the last 30+ years, I know I have.
Lori Reed (Lori_Reed@yahoo.com) Class of 1971
Boulder, CO USA - Thursday, November 22, 2007 at 16:45:41 (PST)

HAPPY TURKEY DAY YA'LL, How 'bout a little kindness for everybody we run into today, It surely can't hurt in these day's of NO Patience, NO Respect for others that didn't ask to be here, and for Seniors that have a harder time making up thier minds when driving the car in front of us, and for me who drives a little slower than I used to, (the #s on the white and black sign work well for me now) because believe it or not I appreciate life and the people around me more than ever. It seems that the more friends and fellow city/classmates that I hear of leaving this earth, the more I would like to stick around and be the last one standing! Some of you might remember the opposite, when I wanted to be the first one to fall down, Then I was the first one with a good BUZZ. Love You All, Don't eat too much, and Let the others drink, then you hopefully can make it back home in one piece. as 1STU would say PEACE OUT KEN M
1KEN (gittnjiggywitit@comcast.net) Class of 1972
piedmont, Ca USA - Thursday, November 22, 2007 at 11:31:21 (PST)

Lori, your reference reflects those actions of Jimmy Fisher, (would have been) Class of 1976, the younger brother of John Fisher, who was three years Jimmy's senior. A very sad story...I believe that the Fishers lived on San Carlos Avenue.
Steve Main (sknauer57@aol.comssss) Class of 1975
Santa Fe, NM USA - Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at 15:18:47 (PST)

Speaking of murderers/criminals, did one of our brethren molest and kill a young boy in the mid-70's? If it's who I'm thinking of, he would have been in the class of '75 or thereabouts, and had an older brother who was in the class of '72 or '73. What are their names? Would that be Jimmy Polse? If not, what class was he in and what did he do?
Lori Reed (Lori_Reed@yahoo.com) Class of 71
Boulder, CO USA - Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at 14:13:15 (PST)

I never attended school at St Leo's, but when I was supposed to be at church there on Sunday morning I could usually be found down at MB Shopping Center in the book store or food court. Sometimes I'd meet up with various members of the Marias clan, who were also ditching church.
Lori Reed (Lori_Reed@yahoo.com) Class of 71
Boulder, CO USA - Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at 14:06:23 (PST)

Mike Foster.... I've been thinking more and more about (Uncle) Elwood Gerrits. Very interesting that he is still active in and around Piedmont. I'd like a copy of his FORM A. Some of my students could benefit by copying that paragraph say, 10 TIMES! I remember it began, "Talking is an essential form of communication..." I wrote that thing enough times, I should remember all of it... Does anyone remember the whole thing? Or Mike, do you know how to get hold of Uncle Elwood? Maybe he has a few old mimeographed copies lying around...!!.... Happy Thanksgiving Everyone
Kim Gimbal (kim@chico.com) Class of 71
Chico, Ca USA - Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at 09:45:49 (PST)

I remember well when the Piedmont Church purchased (or was given)Camp Lodestar. It was a beauutiful place; full of fun and spirit. Dotty Kendall, the youth leader put her energy into it. It sponsored the "Lodestar Olympic Games" led by Tom Trutner. My sister, Helen, learned to cook at Lodestar, so today she can feed her ohana with ease. I was sorry to hear that someone had a bad experience there. - but whenever there are gathered hundreds of humans, there will be some malfeasance.
John Austin (atwoodjohn03@yahoo.com) Class of 59
Pt. Ludlow, WA USA - Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at 06:36:54 (PST)

JWB. You seem opinionated here? Great sadness for the Roemer's. Bad people is what I think you mean, selfish, ones that steal and treat people bad. My favorite, "mean people suck". On this page a few names down is a "junkie", from Piedmont, I can think of a girl that would be a woman 7 or 8 years older than us. "Junkie". They were not trash or bad people. The people our police departments repeatedly have trouble with or the gang bangers is what you mean, I hope. You know, they start being a "Junkie" then there is really no other way out. Very few escape with their lives. Get some kindness in your heart.
JWB open your eyes (Blanket statements@don'twork.com)
USA - Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at 05:20:46 (PST)

Amazing how the good go way to soon and the thieves, junkies and the basic trash of society, live long lives making others miserable. Somebody once said that the lose of a close friend or family member helps builds character. Still trying to figure that one out. Condolences to the family.
JWB (jwb @aol.com) Class of 00
USA, ca USA - Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 07:45:28 (PST)

Sad to hear of Pete Roemer's passing...wasn't he just a kid (like the rest of us) such a short time ago? It seems like last week we were rumbling up Shepherd Canyon in his Camaro. Pete was simply one of the nice guys.
Bob Coomber (mr4wheelbob@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Livermore, CA USA - Monday, November 19, 2007 at 10:45:24 (PST)

The jig is up!! Collecting money for a cause? Bought dope? Your comments? Lets say we have a mutual computer nerd that gave you up!!!!! I hear that there are starving people in chico that would like that chicken back. Do not throw it away.
The jig is up! (thejigisup@aol.com) Class of 7172
Chico, Ca USA - Sunday, November 18, 2007 at 16:56:29 (PST)

Hi Deidre, glad to hear from another Kingston Ave alum. Hope the rest of your family are well! I agree, the grim reaper has struck too often among us.
Claire Callahan Goodman (claire@clairegoodman.com) Class of 1972
Orinda, CA USA - Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 12:44:33 (PST)

Hate to continue the bad news,,but anyone remember David Vega? He passed away in Healdsburg on Nov 10. He played in a band called Artichoke Jones at church dances with Dennis Painter and Paul Jones.He went on to become well know, playing with Graham Central station.This is getting to be to frequent. I guess it's our age. I did go to camp Loadstar in the winter for a ski weekend probably in 1969 or 70.I didnt have the trouble you were talking about though. I left Piedmont for High school,,,but keep in touch with quite a few people still.love reading about all the old times. Hi Claire !! Deidre Henshaw Ness
Deidre Henshaw (Dhenshaw55@aol.com)
Oakland, Ca USA - Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 10:27:57 (PST)

Im so sorry to here about peter "pete" passing away. we had become friends years ago through a mutual friend of ours, Bruce Taylor. Pete was just a guy that anyone would have liked instantly. We all got together at Bruces house and watched the super bowl every year. Petar's resturant in Lafayette was a place that Pete would be sometimes in the late afternoon. I will remember him as real nice guy with a great personality and smile a friend to anyone who needed a friend...so long Pete....
Mike White (mywife@charter.net) Class of 1964
B.H., ca USA - Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 20:12:43 (PST)

My condolence to the Roemer family.
Doug Duncan (dduncanbeach@hotmail.com) Class of 1971
Carpinteria, Ca USA - Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 15:23:32 (PST)

Peter Jeffrey Roemer Dec. 29, 1959 - Nov. 4, 2007 Resident of Pleasant Hill Peter Jeffrey Roemer, beloved father, son, brother and dear friend passed away on November 4, 2007 at John Muir Medical Center at the age of 47. He was born on December 29, 1959 in Oakland to Paul and Marcia Roemer. He is survived by his 14 year old daughter, Alexandria Nicole Roemer and his ex-wife Shawn Pappageorgas of Tracy, his father Paul Roemer of Oakland, brother Mark Roemer (Sharon) of Oakland, and sisters Susette (John) Drewes of Carmichael and Brenda De Leon of Modesto in addition to many loving nieces, nephews. Peter was preceded in death by his mother Marcia Roemer who lost her fight with leukemia approximately four years ago. A native of Piedmont, Peter graduated Piedmont High School in 1978. Throughout his high school years, Peter was an instructor of the summer tennis program at Claremont Country Club under the direction of Tennis Pro and close friend, John R. Hilton and continued to work there part-time for 10 years. Truth be known, after concluding his duties in the tennis shop, he was famous for "sneaking" on the golf course for a quick nine holes with a couple of his friends. Peter also found a fascination in printing which spanned from his paper route that earned him the money for his first car, to actually having photos he took published in the Oakland Tribune. From there his interest moved to printing which finally lead him to his career as a skilled fine paper sales representative. His first job in that industry was with Seaboard Paper where he worked his way up to District Manager. He then moved on to Spicer Paper for a few years and ultimately ended up at Unisource Paper in outside sales where he worked for the last 16 years. Though Peter re-located to Pleasant Hill in 1988, his job kept him on the move and quite often he could be found having lunch and playing dice at the Grand Oaks Restaurant in Oakland with his friends. While Peter may be gone, his bright smile, sense of humor, and gentle nature will certainly live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate to know him. He will be greatly missed by many including his girlfriend, Cathy Mazzo. In lieu of services, a tribute celebrating Peter's life will be held at the Grand Oaks Restaurant located at 3701 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA, on Saturday, November 17 from 2-4 p.m. Donations may be made in the name of Peter Roemer in memory of his mother, Marcia Roemer, to the UCSF Medical Center Leukemia Foundation in San Francisco. Hull's Walnut Creek Chapel (925) 934-5400
Kathy (Ragolio) Curtis Class of 1974
Oakland, USA - Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 09:28:53 (PST)

Peter Roemer passed away from a brain aneurysm.
Kathy (Ragolio) Curtis Class of 1974
Oakland, USA - Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 09:15:01 (PST)

Anyone else go to Lodestar? And anyone else (female) get groped in the dark woods by a married staff member of Piedmont Community Church? I think this particular perp had a list of all girls 11-15 and was going down it, checking them off. His MO involved groping, trying to remove clothes, and whispering sweet nothings (lies). What I don't understand is, why didn't one of us TELL???
?? (????) Class of 0000
???, ca USA - Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 08:14:33 (PST)

Kim.... Jerry unfortunately died of life style and too much money same as our King and brother "DD". The body can't keep up with the life style. I am fortunate to have gotten out of what I call my past life 19 years ago this coming January. Stay away from the white and the brown drugs!...Connie, so sweet and kind. Loved everyone. My boy''s would call her a hippie chick. I can see her in her aviator or her granny glasses. Always a smile, her long brown hair. I had no idea that she is gone too. Hey I believe you two could be reading this. Say hi to "DD" and brother Bob. I am sure they are at the bar. Bob is a Jack & a beer back. Doug Gin and don't give him any cheap stuff or at least pour it into the green bottle so he won't know (Dougie how funny you were). One of my favorite songs is "Won't you please dance on my grave". When my time comes there is going to be a party with a band, a band of many players. My Andrew will see to that. Kim I think you know my boy, he is quite capable. A Chico rock star like you and his uncle.....Milo what a great thing you did for your Mom at the end of her life!!!!!!!Milo that apartment was wild!! Thank God I was one of the few that always worked it kept me out of trouble and disease.... The fire extinguisher? What about the time we borrowed Kenny Leyva's Capri. We were sitting under the freeway on Harrison. Kenny had a fire extinguisher bolted to the floor. You grabbed it and told me to drive from the passenger seat. The light turned green, you reached across me and into the car next to us. You blasted away. I was teering and shifting up the hill you were crawling back into the car as I noticed this Ford Country Squire, green, big block emblems, I can see the man waving something at me. The lanes went from 3 or 4 down to one at the top. I realized it was his OPD police badge he was waving. The man was screaming stop, I couldn't hear it but I can still see his lips. Milo then pulled a square turn to the right cutting the guy off and off we went. Right, left, right left across Grand up to Kenny's in Piedmont. You never saw two guys leave a car so fast. Yes there was a lot of fire extinguisher stories at the time, this was the top!!.. Kenny Leyva, genius and misunderstood at the time. What a kind sole. A great Kenny story is when I had embraced the "motorcycle enthusiast" community. I took Kenny and "Rotten Ron" to Milo's annual labor day party. Three days of fun and music. I could not believe how racist the world in southern Oregon was at the time. Day one most of Milo's buddies were thinking Kenny was a little weird. To us he was one of us we were all out there in our own way. The activity of day two, The afternoon was shooting pistols off the back balcony at a car in the back field. A Chrysler I think. Kenny and I strolled up to watch. Kenny was a Vietnam Vet. He never went to Vietnam he was in another country directing planes where to bomb in Vietnam. Trained Air Force professional. The bikers on the balcony were aiming at the hood, the door the trunk. Kenny asked to try. They all smirked, Kenny took out the door lock and any very small target they called out. Kenny now had the respect and they were getting him beers what ever he wanted...1Ken I have no idea how I can remember this stuff, sometimes I see it plain as day... My Piedmont Car Culture book, "I was in the passenger seat & lived to tell". My chapter with The king Dougie and a little Milo, "I was on the back & am still here". As an employer for most of my life my book on employees & customers is titled, "As the clothes tumble" That is all for today and the best part is we got to remember three great Hairy's that are no longer with us...PEACE OUT!!!! L, me 1STU
Stuart Pressman (s.pressman@sbcglobl.net) Class of 1974
Carmel Valley, Ca USA - Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 06:42:31 (PST)

Big 'Ohana, slack key guitar and hot and glassy, all day. That makes for one good life, I must agree.
Dars (darsieevans@earthlnik.net)
Corte Madera, Ca USA - Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 19:55:04 (PST)

I am SO thinking surf!! I live for the following: my family, my music, and surfing!... OK, and partying with Mills now and then...
Kim Gimbal (kim@chico.com) Class of 71
chi, C USA - Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 17:44:21 (PST)

There�s no reason to apologize. I read somewhere that this hairynet site is a state of mind. A place to listen and a place to be heard. I too never graduated from PHS, but attended the later years of high school across the bay, in the shadow of Mt Tamalpias. Does that exempt me? But the stories bring back fond memories of growing up partially in the Piedmont area. Who knows, someday I may need a good family lawyer, a good dry cleaner or attend few good restaurants and I know just where to look. Any of you bored folks with your expensive, fast vehicles and want to let them do what they are engineered to do, come join us at NASA (National Auto Sports Association), and we will teach you how to have more fun in a car than you ever dreamed of, dressed that is. Just an invitation and not an advertisement. Somebody in a past posting, mentioned Svensgard. I bumped into Danny Svensgard wandering around Stinson Beach a couple of years back, before I moved over the hill, but couldn�t get a clear read on what he had been up to over the past 40 years, but he seemed alright. Good recall on the raccoons name, holly smokes I can�t even remember my kids names half the time. Oh well, all a part of pushing the senior envelope. but I remember that mean little varmint, and often wondered why have a pet that might eat your baby brother in the middle of the night. Go figure. Later levels, and think surf.
Dars Evans (darsieevans@earthlink.net) Class of 0000
Corte Madera, Ca USA - Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 15:05:49 (PST)

Kathy-Barney is in the restaurant business; he is partners with Paul Flemming (PF Changs, Paul Flemming Steak House, etc) & just opened a new place in Roseville (Paul Martin's American Bistro) Check it out the web & no, I'm not advertising!
Tom Simonetti (Rockysimo@aol.com) Class of '73
Benicia, CA USA - Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 18:26:36 (PST)

Hi Jennifer, congrats on your son - I should live long enough to see my offspring at my alma mater! Hello to all Simonettis who survived St. Leo's - I saw your mother recently. As for my brother - I have four: Jim, John, Michael and Matt Callahan - they all attended Beach, except John (St. Leo's), and PJHS. They are all happy, well, and in businesses in the east bay which I cannot mention so you will have to google them. It's amazing that the Racoon is not only remembered, but his name and his owner, too! For mentioning my spouse's business, I apologize profusely! As for the murderer who bought the family abode on Kingston, it was the infamous Susan Polk....
Claire Callahan Goodman (claire@clairegoodman.com) Class of 000
???, ?? ??? - Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 14:22:59 (PST)

P.S. I know it is depressing, but keep rooting for Cal. My son Will is a redshirt freshman on the team #36. Hi Claire!
Jennifer Adams Kapp (Jen@joekapp.com) Class of 1972
Los Gatos, CA USA - Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 10:29:37 (PST)

Jerry's raccoon was named Garf, and raccoons get mean when they get to adulthood.
Jennifer Adams Kapp (jen@joekapp.com) Class of 1972
Los Gatos, CA United States - Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 10:19:03 (PST)

Hi Ken, Stu & everyone else of diminishing brain cells of the 70's. Yes of course that means me too. Ken, Ten Years After played at the Santa Clara Civic Auditorium when a stupid red freak threw a bottle on stage and hit the guitar of Alvin Lee and cut his hand. He stormed off stage and, yes he didn't come back for hours, cant say as I blamed him. Do you remember that Keith Orr and I were there as well? And of course I remember where 1Ken came from. And as far as advertising is concerned, Oregon Tool & Supply is the largest tool store in Oregon located in Roseburg, just an hour south of Eugene, on I-5. We are open 7 days a week, so fellow hairy's, please stop in and say hi, if you are passing through. Steve Main, there is nothing wrong with advertising what you believe in. By the way, what would you advertise if you thought ot was ok to advertise here? Yes I remember Jerry Oppenheimer, big bro of Chip Oppenheimer. My first appt was shared with Chip & Keith Orr at 1551 Madison st in Oakland unit #310. I remember one party night Bill Pettis took a fire extinguisher from the hall and let it spray from our third floor balcony on the people swimming in the pool. It seems that they didn't like it too well. Another night, Ken Leyva showed up around midnight, and as he was waiting for us to buzz him in, a rather dark lady of the night, asked him if she could keep him warm. Ken said he didn't have any money and she said he didn't need any. She came up with Ken and almost everyone ther took a turn with her ( I didn't choose to partake at that time, much to Orr boy's surprise). When it was chip's turn, he was humping away on her for quite a while, whwn she asked him " do you want me to help tou put it in now? " Well, we all got quite a laugh out of that one. Yes life with Orr boy & Chip & me in that appt was always quite interesting. I'm sure Keith will have a lot to add to that story line when he starts contributing to this site. Yes life is great. Stu, I remember letting a lot of people learn to drive in my Capri up in the good ole cemetary, where I know a lot of people learned to drive. Matt Hecht, I last saw him when he stayed at my house in Tenmile, Or. about 15 years ago. He was just bumming around trying to find something to do. he was in very good spirits back then, as I remember. When he lived up in Greyeagle, his golden retriever, got lost and showed up a few months later, many miles from home. I remember Matt and a gun incident where he shot himself in the leg, at his home. The big buzz was, what were all the cops doing at matt's house (again?). We later went hunting together in northern Calif a few times. Ah, what memories. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Milo
Milo Anderson (milo@oregontool.net) Class of 1972
Roseburg, Or USA - Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 08:45:49 (PST)

Hey Stu... wow, to see Connie Frank's name...! And Jerry Oppenheimer's too.... I have stories and memories of each of them.... Connie was my neighbor in Piedmont and fellow POC (Piedmont of Chico) member. Jerry was a great drummer, but also dished out cruel and unusual punishment to his fellow percussionists back in the early, pre-hippie days. Sadly, I believe both Jerry and Connie, who hooked up together in the '70's, have passed on....
Kim Gimbal (kim@chico.com) Class of 71
Chico, ca USA - Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 06:48:21 (PST)

DIRTY LAUNDRY???? I thought there were no commercials here but since 1Ken brought this up, Visit Dollar Cleaners in San Lorenzo or the world famous Economy Cleaners in Sand City / Monterey. "For all your cleaning needs". You brought it up. OK, OK, I think one more came to mind, happy birthday Connie Franks. I think you were in on a few birthday parties!!!! Kenny enough car crap? Why do I know all this stuff? You, most of all "PSB" & Tyson, my big brother Milo, Drew and I will throw Kieth in there too. I was the youngest and the power of the sliding car was such a thrill for me. I went to Skip Barber driving school for a day with my kid and my Dad. The skid path. They put you in a small truck with a big V8 and bald tires. Lots of water on the ground. (I was taught by the best, all of the above). The teacher was trying to tell me I was doing it wrong in the morning? I was just ahead of the program. Power out was just after lunch. I was sliding through the "figure 8", my right arm on the bench seat. I could have been eating a sandwich. The truck came to a stop, I was looking into the eyes of the instructor. He asked why I stopped? I smiled and said I haven't stopped. My foot never left the floor at anytime. By then the tires had dried the water down to the pavement. The smoke was so thick you could not see the truck and it had migrated to the lunch area and engulfed it too. The the truck shot out of the smoke like a sling shot. You, mostly PSB and the above mentioned taught me how to do this. My mentors. I just wanted to be like the big guy's. OK, LS6 is A much more common Chevelle, Corvette than a L78. Like the 66 Vette 427-435 is more common than the the 396-425 solid lifter car. I'm not saying which is better just the facts. Tommy by the time I met you I was the way I was because of the above mentioned people. Driving at 11 or 12 gets you started early I had to keep up. Hey any good priest relationship's at that other school? SO that is about it except Ken my memory should be gone due to eating through other things than your mouth, let's say inhaling your food. Keep the rubber side down. Peace OUT!!!L, me
Stuart Pressman (s.pressman@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1974
Carmel Valley, Ca USA - Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 05:59:32 (PST)

Tom, wow, how is Barney Bennett? I vaguely remember a party at his house where he roasted a pig on the spit. Didn't he own a restaurant at one time? Does he still?
Kathy (Ragolio) Curtis Class of 1974
Oakland, USA - Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 05:51:32 (PST)

Claire-there were a couple more of us in the class behind you @ St Leo's that "survived". All four (4) of us Simonetti's; Brian (aka Barney) Bennett. All doing well I might add; how is your brother?
Tom Simonetti (Rockysimo@aol.com) Class of '73
Benicia, CA USA - Monday, November 12, 2007 at 21:47:04 (PST)

Clare... the raccoon likely belonged to Jerry Oppenheimer. He liked to take the raccoon around town on a leash. It was pretty aggressive, so I'm not surprised to hear that it bit you... even 37 years after the fact! Steve... I don't know you but I'd suggest a "chill pill". Life's good. Ease up a little.
Geordie Bassett (georgebassett@pacbell.net) Class of 1968
walnut creek, CA USA - Monday, November 12, 2007 at 19:56:15 (PST)

Steve, you ought to just give it up. Every time you open your mouth, you cram your foot in a bit little further.
Mike Rosscoppe
USA - Monday, November 12, 2007 at 19:12:10 (PST)

St. Leos + 1Ken + trouble maker = Kenny Mockel. Hi Kenny! Still live in the hood? Good to know you and Pat Moffett are still alive - that means at least 3 who survived St. Leo's. I know Robin Cole did, too, but am not sure about too many others.
Claire Callahan Goodman (duh.com) Class of 0000
???, CA USA - Monday, November 12, 2007 at 18:46:11 (PST)

Hey Claire, I read, re-read, and re-re-read your post...wow, that's a load of information! I did my very best to read between the lines..still pondering most of it. Let me assure you, however, that have never been in possession of said RACCOON...please, believe me. Furtermore, I too "attended" St. Leos...well, actually, I just played basketball for them during the season of seventh grade while I was enrolled at PJHS... I fondly remember taking the 42 ALAMEDA, which traveled down PIEDMONT Avenue, but I was really in OAKLAND!! Anyhow, I was curious, in that I am a St. Leo's "alumnus", do they, too, have a website, in which I might POST MY COMMENTS?!?!? (I am getting so excited!) I could probably produce their equally complex secret codes as well (On what street is St. Leo's located?) Only us St.Leo's alumni know THAT!
Steve Main (sknauer57@yahoo.com) Class of 1975
Santa Fe, NM USA - Monday, November 12, 2007 at 17:47:59 (PST)

Hi Kim, yes I play viola, still do! We played together in UC Berkeley Symphony. too! I also played flute and Piccolo in the PHS marching band and the PHS orchestra - though I was attending PJHS at the time - all those freezing football games! Once during playing in the stands at a PHS football game, wearing one of those XXL plaid band jackets, someone brought a pet RACCOON to the game, and it crawled over and bit me while I was playing. I guess the piccolo scared it - but like a pro, I kept on playing. Doug Azavedo played trumpet and was very solicitous, suggesting a tetanus shot. Maybe the raccoon belonged to Mr. Main. I went to Beach school, St. Leo's school and PJHS. As it happened, my parents were enlightened enough to allow my twin sister and me to attend different high schools, which I think we both appreciated - that's why I left PHS, but I didn't leave Piedmont. How else would I know all the "secret codes" to access this site? I read a year's worth of posts before adding mine, and saw several mentions of businesses and spouses, had no idea mine would not be welcome by Mr. Main. So, Hi Kim! I'm not interested in cars or sports, but at least I identified myself and didn't post porno as some others have. One more weird tidbit - a murderer bought my parents' house on Kingston ave when they finally sold it in the early '90s. To "Me" - I went to St. Leo's grades 1-6. Then PJHS. Then private school where I graduated a year early in 1971. Who are you?? Please tell Pat Moffett I'm sorry I poked him in the eye in kindergarten. Living in Orinda is just an accident of fate - we moved here to be closer to my husband's father. He is deceased and our daughter goes to school in Oakland. I'm not too involved in the Orinda schools or social life, can't answer your question.
Claire Callahan Goodman (claire@clairegoodman.com) Class of 0000
somewhere, ?? USA - Monday, November 12, 2007 at 12:38:20 (PST)

1 Stu, wouldn't a 1970 Chevelle SS454 450HP be more rare than a 70 SS396 (402cu in really)? Straighten me out here. OK, enough of the car crap, how is everyone out here in cyber space (politically correct?)? Yes does anyone know where Matt is? Does anyone know where his sister Lisa is? Maybe, possibly she could help with the hunt. Claire, Pat Moffett is alive and living in Oakland, he is going to be online here shortly (when he gets a new laptop), I will make sure he know's that you remember his past, You don't remember anything about me do you? (a little dirty laundry), I hope not. Oh by the way we went to grammer school together, and I "ran into your sister" a while back, and then again at the reunion a couple of weeks ago. Does living in Orinda make you wish that you didn't grow up in, and go to Piedmont schools? Just stirring up the pot of s#%^%$ a little bit, you do remember what a little trouble maker I was/am don't you? Enough said, HAPPY BIRTHDAY Stuart P, and all the other Nov Birthdays, I hope life is treating you OK, I'm unemployed once again, yes I think I've worked a total of 1 month in this year of 2007, No I'm not retired, but unemployement is at an all time low. Yes because when your 6 months of checks run out they drop you off the list of unemployed, and you don't get counted anymore. You see I did listen to my teacher in economics, was that the late Mr.Jack Stack ? Haselton? I guesss I also spent too much time in Doug Azevedo's VW, how can you remember all this stuff Stu? Hey Kathy you remember San Jose Arena, Ten Years After, waiting like 3 hours for the band to come back on after someone thru a bottle up on stage? I had a pre senior moment the other day, and this came to mind. So much for my rants and ramblings, till next time, (oh wait a minute, I forgot to say high to Fred Rubio) hi Fred, or don't you remember me, now that you live in Hawaii. Just kidding, love you all, 1KEN (ps I know stu knows where the 1ken comes from, how many others know)?
Me (gittnjiggywitit@comcast.net) Class of 72
Here, Ca USA - Monday, November 12, 2007 at 10:41:13 (PST)

Hey Lefty, Which is worse?!...Don't know, don't care...just telling this person to not advertise on this site.
Steve Main (sknauer57@yahoo.com) Class of 1975
Santa Fe , NM USA - Monday, November 12, 2007 at 05:22:50 (PST)

Gas Main...You tell me which is worse... an old classmate not familiar with the protocols of the hairy website, in her very first post mentioning her husband's business... OR... a guy apparently pretty quick on the trigger, lambasting this gal for her faux pas...? Geez Gas: ease up! Claire, was it you or your sis who played violin or viola, or ???? Kim Gimbal
Kim Gimbal (kim@chico.com) Class of 71
Chico, ca USA - Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 21:46:58 (PST)

I forgot Mr. SS396 L78 solid lifter, 375 horse power 1970, the rarest of the Chevelle's (besides a COPO) wrapped it around the freeway upright at the to of Moraga. Matt Hecht. I think he too is a November Birthday. Matt where are you??? Hangin with Jimmy Polse? Inside or out? Love you brother!! PEACE OUT! me
Stuart (s.pressman@sbcglobal.net) Class of 74
USA - Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 08:50:00 (PST)

Claire, Gee, how discourteous of me! After all, even though you did NOT attend PHS, somehow you are class of 1972. Very confusing.
Steve Main (sknauer57@yahoo.com) Class of 1975
Santa Fe, NM USA - Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 05:59:23 (PST)

What a friendly welcome, Mr. Main. I will ignore...
Claire Callahan Goodman (claire@clairegoodman.com) Class of 1972
USA - Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 20:17:06 (PST)

Happy Birthday to all us November babies of "Piedmont's Car Culture". First my baby LSP, Orr Boy, Beals, The living legend" PSB, Phil Kaffel, sweet Melinda (I will see you around town)Scott said my cousin Russ, he not a big car person but his family was, I know there are more of you out there but those night's in front of the park in Doug Azevedo Volkswagen has taken a toll on my memory. WOW, I mean WOW. We get to post adds here? Well if you need a lawyer one of my best bicycle buddies got a woman off for shooting her husband!! The husband is filthy rich, money didn't help him. Money helped her!!! So if your in trouble in Monterey Co. let me know, bring your check book. Big Johnsons?? Little guy's are usually the most proud. PEACE OUT! Happy B. Day all!
Stuart (Pressman) Class of 1974
USA - Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 08:04:05 (PST)

Aloha all, Life is good in Kaua'i and da ohana is doin just fine. Hey Lefty: Jim Saylor is at Jim Saylor Jewelers 1318 Kuhio Highway Kapaa, HI 96746 808-822-3591 You know what to do next bra...also congratulate him for being voted retailer of the Year of Kaua'i. You can see his pic and everytin bra at http://www.kauaiworld.com/articles/2007/10/21/business/bus01.txt Sorry I missed da '72 reunion but I was in Eugene watching "DA BEARS" beat "DA DUCKS". Heard it was a great party though. Stay healthy all, Mahalo, Fred
Fred Rubio (fredr@svtix.com) Class of 1972
Princeville, HI USA - Wednesday, November 07, 2007 at 19:59:50 (PST)

Patricia Callahan - thanks for the news of Harry Bethel. He was the ultimate Englishman: driving an MG, talking of his experiences in France riding on the 3rd class cars, - and "putting up" with the antics of us in the 8th grade. Ask your brother to please wish him well from Austin, Rowe, Taggart, Redford,; the whole gang. John
John Austin (atwoodjohn03@yahoo.com) Class of 59
Port Ludlow, WA USA - Monday, November 05, 2007 at 22:03:34 (PST)

Hellooooooooo all my old 'friends' please stop by my Big Johnson's Foot Long Weenies next time you're near to my location in W. HollyWOOD. My partner, Woodrow and I would love to serve you up a nice foot-long weenie with plenty of hot creamy mustard inserted between nice, warm bunz...see you soon Hairys... Hariy Dick Johnson PS, I hope this is not an inappropriate destination for a posting such as mine...you know, we piedmonters need to support each other in anyway we can...we need to stick together ....kisses, Hairy Dick Johnson
Big Johnson (twelver@huge.com) Class of 69
W. Hollywood, ca USA - Monday, November 05, 2007 at 17:45:15 (PST)

To John Austin, Class of 59: my brother tunes Harry Bethel's piano. Last I heard, he and his piano are doing just fine.
Patricia Callahan (trishafisha@gmail.com) Class of 79
Alamdea, CA USA - Monday, November 05, 2007 at 01:31:44 (PST)

can i mention that if you loved the big thick and creamy taste of swiss milk chocolate ice cream of fenton's, but can't be near piedmont ave, my brother in Wa. has opened Big Thick and Creamy Ice Creamery, up north . isn't that sweet! just a quick mention, in passing! O.K. all you big strong men. love ya!
Johnny Hilster (bigngirthy@yahoo.com) Class of 75
Schlongsville, Wa USA - Sunday, November 04, 2007 at 18:18:29 (PST)

been longing for that swiss milk chocolate ice cream down below? can't make it to Fenton's? Live in Wa. state? My ex-wife owns the Bigguy Creamery up north, not to plug a business establishment, or anything. Just thought I'd let the northern hairies in on my little secret! I do remember those big, creamy, extra long confections on Piedmont Ave...just thoght i'd give you all a heads up!
Johnny Hiltster (longngirthy@yahoo.net) Class of 75
Schlongsville, WA USA - Sunday, November 04, 2007 at 18:06:40 (PST)

Hey Claire, Find a different destination for your advertising.
Steve Main (sknauer57@yahoo.com) Class of 1975
Santa Fe, NM USA - Sunday, November 04, 2007 at 06:31:30 (PST)

Oops - I forgot the Shameless Spousal Promotion - for all your Family Law needs - www.bobgoodman.com - my husband's convenient downtown Oakland family law firm. Check it out!
Claire Callahan Goodman (goodman156@comcast.net) Class of 1972
Orinda, CA USA - Friday, November 02, 2007 at 09:59:32 (PST)

I just found this page. Most won't remember me since I attended PJHS only. But some other of my family members did graduate from PHS - all Callahans. I was sad to read that the animals at Beach School kindergarten were covered up. I sat on the Seal, in what must have been 1959? On the animal next to me was Pat Moffett (are you out there, Pat?). One day I poked Pat in the eye (or so he claimed). I was then made to go and get him a sleeping mat so he could lie down on it in the middle of the circle. This is one of very few memories I have of kindergarten, other than that I was jealous of the people who got to go to "speech". I never got to go to anything. I am a software developer/engineer and now live in Orinda with my husband, Bob Goodman, and daughter, Rebekah, age 10. She is in 5th grade at Bentley. See ya! Claire
Claire Callahan Goodman (goodman156@comcast.net) Class of 1972
Orinda, CA USA - Friday, November 02, 2007 at 08:11:17 (PST)

Good thing Halloween is here, Cal, USC, AND kENTUCKY ALL LOST, boo-hoo, ah wait till next year!!!!See ya in Reno
Bill Clifford (joewillie1951@yahoo.com) Class of 1969
Lawremceburg, kY USA - Saturday, October 27, 2007 at 23:26:04 (PDT)

Hey Mike Foster...I was looking back at some old entries here and saw your mention of the Svensgaards and the (haunted) Bell Mansion...I can comment on both: Our home was at 100 Scenic, three houses down from Danny and Lars Svensgaard...next door to the Svensgaards were the Powells - Fred, David, Marsha, and Helena...up the street two more house was Steve Furr, then right across the street from the Svensgaards were the Betts - Mike, Mimi, and Margie (later Duncan and Sudie McCollum)...two houses over from me on Scenic was Jeff and Jennifer Atkinson...unfortunately our neighborhood had more than it's share of tragedy - within a period of two or three years in the late 60's Mrs. Lowney, who lived next door to the Svensgaards was brutally raped in their Blair home, A.J. McCollum took his own life, and the huge Bell home burnt to the ground. But, it was a fun group of kids...I will never forget it.
Steve Main (sknauer57@yahoo.com) Class of 1975
Santa Fe, NM USA - Saturday, October 27, 2007 at 11:11:27 (PDT)

Who remembers the rigma-rama? well I do and rigmas ruled the rama......Ha Ha the clubs are gone we are old so who the hell cares about all this stupidness..bush sucks.
Joe newman Class of 70
fresno, ca USA - Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at 22:04:29 (PDT)

Bill, they'll play their usual top - shelf game against a ranked opponent. It's the bottom feeders that give 'em trouble. I look for wins against both ASU & USC. I just can't take another Holiday Bowl appearance...
Bob Coomber (mr4wheelbob@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Livermore, CA USA - Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at 09:30:53 (PDT)

A tough two weeks, on the verge of NO.1, lose two in a row, now to ASU and the season could be over. Sack the bats boys, were are going home, GOOD LORD!!!!!!!!!!!!! SEE YA IN RENO!
Bill Clifford (joewillie1951@yahoo.com) Class of 1969
Lawrenceburg, Ky USA - Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at 03:45:02 (PDT)

In answer to your question Kim, yes Jim Saylor was at the reunion, I did'nt get an e-mail or anything else on him, but somebody must have. We only talked for a minute, then I believe he was called for his dinner reservation, but the reunion WAS A BLAST! Had a great time, saw lot's of people that I love, and the night and picnic the next day just are'nt enough time to catch up on whats going on in people's life. Check out www.piedmont72.org and you can get a little more info on Hairy's and others in my class. I can think of a few people of the top of my head, the Tyler twins, Jim Mallory, Rich Schaurbach ( I think I spelled it right) Steve Smith, Jeff Endicott, Kris Mickelson, Neil Texcheria,and of the other sex (my favorite) Nina Castronovo, Katie Taylor, Delight, Linda Bugeia, Dale Goodwin, Jenifer Adams, Nancy Hertz, hey it just goes on and on, and it just gets better everytime the class of 72 gets together. Hi to everyone, and bye to everyone, gotta git up at 4:30 am
Ken M (gittnjiggywitit@comcast.net) Class of 72
Pied, Ca USA - Sunday, October 21, 2007 at 21:54:40 (PDT)

Got my juices going checking out the site this morning with all the talk of cars, bikes, sports, girls, bag pipe band, and the whole Piedmont scene. Thinking about my 69 Triumph MC that I bought when I was 16, drove home and made my parents really happy. Within 6 months I had it comepletely apart, molding and painting the frame, fenders and tank with laquer in my dads little garage on the back of the Harvard rd property. Tons of stuff went down to AAA chrome on San Leandro st, then I went to Sifton products in San Carlos, got track cams not recommended for the street, 13 to 1 pistons (when we could still get real gas) and built my hot rod trumpet. Running with the new Kawis Mack 3's was no problem as well as the new Honda 4's. Shits and giggles were readily available by doing a speed run (90+) through the Caldecott tunnel on the white line at midnight between the cars, way fun on Friday night with the drunks going home! Remember cruising by the hairy lawn to the concrete bench and hooking up with Robles, Andreg, Kathy, Mucks, Fisher, etc. and sharing whatever was in a bottle or rolled up...ahhhh the memories, or lack of!
Drew Case (Drewandanne@Yahoo.com) Class of 1971
San Rafael, Ca USA - Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 10:04:25 (PDT)

I am a graduate of Piedmont 1964. I was nieve and stupid. What the hell happened? My therapist say's I can forget about that time. So I have mem's from 64 onward. What did happen???????????
jack Class of 64
paradised, ac USA - Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 23:30:39 (PDT)

This place is like a train wreck, it was mighty boring then something happens and everyone comes out. They can't help but LOOK. It even brought my brother out of hiding!!! See you at the airport CAIO!!! OK, How many of you saw the Traders I mean Raiders at Laney College? Peace OUT^!
Stu-e-j (yep) Class of 74
USA - Monday, October 15, 2007 at 06:25:18 (PDT)

"WOW", editing, so modern. Kim let me say yes!!!! When I am gone it will not be disrespectful in any way to use humor with death or, especially for the living. Peace OUT! L, me.
Stuart Pressman (trashy67@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1974
Valley of the Gods, Ca USA - Monday, October 15, 2007 at 05:39:00 (PDT)

Yes, indeed, Cal WOULD have been #1 in the new poll, but..................
Steve Main (sknauer57@yahoo.com) Class of 1975
Santa Fe, NM USA - Sunday, October 14, 2007 at 09:40:52 (PDT)

Hey Class of '72!! Let's have a report on your reunion!! I am most curious about Jim Saylor and Karla Lemon...were either of 'em there? Do any of you have email or phone numbers for either one of these folks? If so, please email me and let me know............M. Dufloth... I was initially amused at your phrase "working on the website"...then I kept reading. Gee, that's too bad about your accident with your keyboard. Surprising too... you are usually so graceful as you perform the Camel Walk.
Kim Gimbal (kim@chico.comJN) Class of 71
Chico, Ca USA - Sunday, October 14, 2007 at 08:12:16 (PDT)

The last time Kentucky beat a No.1,I was thirteen.No.17 Kentucky 43- No.1 LSU 37,GO BIG BLUE, the Bluegrass is rock'in and rolling. The past comments 'bout CORNY, just remember he's drinking coffee and smoking HIS SLIMS, and watching Wonder Women.The people who have left us are all truly missed, and boy is it a lot of them, that is why with the time left, DON'T BE AN ASSHOLE ANYMORE! See you in Reno, IF Cal won they would of been No.1?
Bill Clifford (jjoewillie1951@yahoo.com) Class of 1969
Lawrenceburg, Ky USA - Sunday, October 14, 2007 at 01:09:19 (PDT)

how bout those ipods?...
scott pressman (skatpressman@yahoo.com) Class of 71
chico, ca USA - Saturday, October 13, 2007 at 16:53:33 (PDT)

How bout them Rockies? Not that I really care about any professional sports teams, but I do live in Colorado now. :)
Lori (Lori_Reed@yahoo.com) Class of 71
Boulder, CO USA - Saturday, October 13, 2007 at 14:47:34 (PDT)

well ...how bout those raiders?
scott pressman (skatpressman@yahoo.com) Class of 71
chico, ca USA - Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 19:30:00 (PDT)

Hey, how bout those Golden Bears?!
Steve Main (sknauer57@yahoo.com) Class of 1975
Santa Fe, NM USA - Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 18:59:33 (PDT)

Hey, how bout those Niners!
R.D. Evans (darsieevans@earthlink.net)
Corte Madera, Ca USA - Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 16:19:51 (PDT)

I had a great time at our 35th reunion and picnic.
Linda Bugeia (luvmypug@pacbell.net) Class of 72
Pleasant Hill, ca USA - Sunday, October 07, 2007 at 17:12:22 (PDT)

Rode my HOG to Northern California where I helped Dan Seymour out with his new ranch. First things first, so we cut up a 71 Ford PU with saws and tossed it to make way for a new shop. After a few days and more projects, I headed up to Milos in Roseburg on a perfect 75 degree day on hwy 5 through southern Oregon. After a couple of days of hanging out working on bikes and talking to the horses we set out for Coos Bay for the Lighthouse Run. Fun run up and down the Oregon Coast, unique Lighthouses, beautiful evergreen forests and lots of water everywhere. The 101 Harley Shop in Coos bay knows how to do it right! Sunday was an eight hour ride home down 1 to 101 and back to San Rafael. Cool time and thanks Milo, you and Joanie are the greatest hosts! Hey Doug, you missed a good ride!
Drew (Drewandanne@Yahoo.com) Class of 1971
San Rafael, CA USA - Saturday, October 06, 2007 at 16:28:35 (PDT)

Gather'round boys and girls, the Bears are ranked No.3 and for the first time in Forty years the Kentucky Wildcats are ranked in the top 10 at No.8. They have their hands full this weekend when they face Head-ball Coach at South Carolina, see ya in Reno, or as they say 'round here,"I'll hollar at you later."
Bill Clifford (joewillie1951@yahoo.com) Class of 1969
Lawrenceburg, Ky USA - Monday, October 01, 2007 at 05:31:29 (PDT)

Elwood Gerrits. The English teacher with slicked-back blond hair. He looked like a grown-up katzenjammer kid. he was fair and a good teacher. I'm glad he is alive and well. Does anyone know of Harry Bethel ??
John Austin (atwoodjohn03@yahoo.com) Class of 59
Pt. Ludlow, WA USA - Sunday, September 30, 2007 at 20:03:03 (PDT)

Hey Kenny. Thanks for the birthday wishes from you and Pat!! Had a little set back, but I've worked hard and have gotten to the the point now that when I speak, I can be understod. Been down this road before, have fought it and have bounced back with good results. Tell Pat I 'll call him real soon.
Bill Moffett (williamtm@verizon.net) Class of 1970
Richmond, Va USA - Sunday, September 30, 2007 at 18:51:21 (PDT)

1968; Witter field, Saturday morning mud football. Some of us 9th graders thought we could play with the big boys. I remember trying to tackle Guy Warren and he sent me for a loop! Big mistake. Brocken right arm (my first broken bone). A very memorable experience. Perhaps that's why I became a "Parkie" instear of playing any more sports. I never broke any bones hanging out at the park, just a few brain cells (LOL). Drew Case got up here to my house a couple of days ago to go on another motorcycle poker run in Coos Bay. Just started raining so it will be a "fun" ride over to the coast. That's why I cant make the 35th reunion this weekend. "Hey Mockel" tell everyone hi for me this weekend. Later, MILO
Milo Anderson (milo@oregontool.net) Class of 1972
Roseburg, Or USA - Friday, September 28, 2007 at 09:21:07 (PDT)

If we had a "Piedmont car culture / biker / Mom's & Dad's" party or ereunion,we would not need a rent a cop. A want-a-be cop. We have Tommy!!!!
I (just thought) Class of is.
of , th USA - Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 07:42:09 (PDT)

The other Kathy I didn't forget you. But you have too many letters for a license plate, "Hol DOL". Like Milo Holly will always be my relative, my sister due to age a teacher. Now I am laughing. Peace OUT!!! L, me
Yep (yep) Class of yep
ye, ye USA - Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 06:37:24 (PDT)

Kathy I could not believe the size (I have not been in there since I took our 67 Fleetwood in for service) and what they have to sell there. Since we had a little cancer at our house we try to stick to organic & hormone free. That store has to be 3 to 4 times larger than where we live. Isn't he cute??? Not to mention 27, ouch!!!You should see him without that chef coat, he is so colorful, literally. He has 24 employees in his section or team. (At home I would say Leslie is the Team Leader!) I am laughing!!!! I was walking around the store trying to decide what to have for lunch looking into peoples faces I know there had to be people from our past there. One of my Mom's friends, I could tell by her lip's. Ladies careful what you do to your bodies you may live to be over 80 and I will leave it at that. Drew, great to see you here. I forgot to say hello in my last post. Drew you were a great role model!!! I bet you are laughing!! I always wanted a Elcamino like yours and I got one. A 1967. Have fun with Milo I think this weekend. I also think we should have a Piedmont motorcycle enthusiast & car culture reunion!!! Skat & Kim could bring a band. Or we could all go to Chico!!!!!!!! Keep the rubber side down, Bob & Dougie if you are reading this give me a call. Someone please orally gratify that Pres. so he too can be impeached! Peace OUT!!!! 1KEN. L, me
Stuart (trashy67@sbcglobal.net) Class of Distinction
Carmel Valley, Ca USA - Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 06:33:38 (PDT)

Stuart- Stopped in to check out Whole Foods tonight, picked Erick out of the crowd and introduced myself. He said he had gone home for the day but returned because it was so busy- and that you guys had been there earlier. Thanks for the heads up. That will be my main store so I will see him each week. Seems like a nice guy!
Kathy (kheilig@aol.com) Class of 72
Piedmont, CA USA - Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 23:24:09 (PDT)

Hi there, Saw the question about the Tyler twins, they are both coming to the Class of '72 Reunion, this Saturday, Sept 29, 2007. Ck out our web page at www.piedmont72.org for more info. Be there or be square 72! Mark D.
Mark Dukas (mrdukas@gmail.com) Class of 1972
Piedmont, CA USA - Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 12:32:17 (PDT)

Nice memory Mike Foster! However, I too, had a crush on Josie McAuliffe. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. My question to everyone, " Where are the wonderful Tyler twins, Jay and Tim?
Sam Barnett (smbzw@aol.com) Class of 1971
Salt Lake City, UT USA - Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 04:08:15 (PDT)

Stuart- Great to see someone else calls her Holl Doll! Whole Foods opens tomorrow. WIll look for Erick. My son Gabriel may check in here- PHS class of 2000, into bikes (motor and not) so I told him about you all. Works at Berkeley REI building bicycles. One last thing- Diane Courtois passed away this month. Nice obit in the Piedmont Post with reflections by J. Killian.
Kathy Heilig (kheilig@aol.com) Class of '72
Piedmont, CA USA - Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 23:57:32 (PDT)

Stuart, I will let you know on the next dinner-probably Columbo Club in mid October? Big news @ work-there's a new "sheriff" in town! Bret/Marilyn, sorry I missed Montclair but I was out of town! Shelly, is that you? Your "cuz" has not changed much but he does drive slower! Steve Leslie says "hi" from WA
Tom Simonetti (Rockysimo@aol.com) Class of '73
Benicia, CA USA - Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 22:37:20 (PDT)

Big week for me as to talking to cousin Roger, (Piedmont grad.) now I see cousin Shelly. Shelly you have a house in the Bay Area. You should have a family get together!!! I would but it's 2 1/2 hours away. My kid lives at the top of Lakeshore now. He asked me if we left any rubber up there? Doughnuts!!! The perfect place, the top of Lakeshore. Any of you that starts to shop at the old Cadillac dealer that is now Whole Foods market, my kid Erick runs the bakery, coffee, gelato. He looks like me but as most Whole Foods workers he has sleeves and his chest is covered in art. Say hello. I then ran into Art Seavy at OSH. Went up to Murphys for the Ironstone Concours d'Elegance and had dinner with Kim Davis (went to Havens then private school) one of her brothers and mom, Marge. Big past life week. Sorry I missed the Friday night party. Plus (I know you are reading this) I had my big bro. Milo on the phone more that once last week. So exciting!!! The best for last, my sister in crime that I will always love. Hol Dol. Hi Holly! You got married? Congratulations!!!! I love you!! Tommy don't forget to let me know on the next dinner get together, I would like to try to make it. As always, keep good thoughts for the kids in harms way. Peace OUT! Love to all. me, PS Hi Ska-t, L, Stu-e-j
Stuart Pressman (trashy67@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1974
Carmel Valley, ca USA - Monday, September 24, 2007 at 06:30:00 (PDT)

Ellwood Gerritts, he of the famed "Ellwood Rap" (would this qualify him as an one of the founding rappers?)...
Steve Main (sknauer57@aol.com) Class of 1975
Santa Fe , NM USA - Monday, September 24, 2007 at 05:15:27 (PDT)

For those of you who remember Mr. Elwood Gerrits-I attended a "Historic Walking Tour of the Wildwood & the Highlands" neighborhoods today, which was sponsored by the Piedmont Historical Society. I had not seen Mr. Gerrits, since 7th Grade at PJHS (1966), and it was our good fortune to have him on the tour today!! He is 84 years old & looked pretty good. For those who may be interested, Mr. Gerrits is going to be leading a historical walk at the Mt. View Cemetery--on Saturday, October 13th at 10:00am--The topic is "Millionaires Row". This location is a place that people are just dying to get into!! I know, bad joke--but, I had not used it for a while, so there you go...Mike Foster
Mike Foster (fosterflowcontrol@comcast.net) Class of 1971
Pittsburg, CA USA - Saturday, September 22, 2007 at 17:41:02 (PDT)

Hi Shelly Milenbach Ruhman: Your brother, Russ was one of my best friends at Havens School, and at PJHS--back in 1960-1966. We moved to Modesto right before the start of 8th grade. Russ & I got to visit at the Class of 71's twenty-year reunion. I hope things are going well for you. Please say hello to Russ for me!! Mike Foster...
Mike Foster (fosterflowcontrol@comcast.net) Class of 1971
Pittsburg, CA USA - Saturday, September 22, 2007 at 17:26:55 (PDT)

Hi Cousin Stuart, only way I can get to say hello! You talked about a Fiat that landed on your knee...I still have one and want to sell it. Know anyone? Call me. love, Cousin Shelley
Shelley Rae Milenbach (srruhman@aol.com) Class of 73
Moraga, Ca USA - Friday, September 21, 2007 at 23:37:52 (PDT)

Hi Marilyn and Bret, Thanks for putting the get together, together. It was good to see you and the others. Nice to see none of you have changed, love that! Thanks for showing up Steve, Tom and of course, Keith. Thanks for the beer Tom! Shelley
Shelley Rae Ruhman (srruhman@aol.com) Class of 73
Moraga, Ca USA - Friday, September 21, 2007 at 23:32:36 (PDT)

Hi everybody, just got on to the website. Will talk some more after I check it out, great idea! Drew
Drew Case (Drewandanne.Yahoo.com) Class of 1971
San Rafael, CA USA - Friday, September 21, 2007 at 21:17:00 (PDT)

Hello Hairys - reminder to show up at Crogan's (Montclair) tonight (Sep 21) from 6:00pm to whenever, for a few drinks, laughs, memories and whatever. Marilyn and I would love to see you there!!! Local Hairys - be there or be square - we're gonna party like its nine-teen-seventy-five! ;-)
Bret & Marilyn (middlemanoftime@Hotmail.com) Class of '73/'74
Oakland, CA USA - Friday, September 21, 2007 at 12:03:11 (PDT)

Hi Kim Gimball: So sorry to read that our friend Josie McAuliffe has passed away...After I read your posting of this news, my thoughts went back to the Havens School Playground, about 1964, when I admitted to Sam Barnett that I had a "crush" on Josie--and she was standing right behind me & I did not know it until Sam started laughing...According to our "Clan-O-Log", which was made after our 20 yr. reunion (1991), Josie & her husband (Rob Laurence) were living in Indiana. I have the phone number that she listed in that reunion yearbook....
Mike Foster (fosterflowcontrol@comcast.net) Class of 1971
Pittsburg, CA USA - Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 21:56:54 (PDT)

Hey everyone... I heard from D. Duncan a few weeks back that Josie McAuliffe has passed on. She was class of '71 with us and just the greatest gal - a really good friend. Lost touch with her about 1979 and wonder what happened... when, how, where, etc...I remember hearing something about this a while back, maybe a few years...Sadness. If any of you know what happened, or can find out from mutual friends, not active on this forum, I'd surely like to have information on Josie. Thanks, Kim
Kim Gimbal (kim@chico.com) Class of 71
Chico, Ca USA - Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 16:51:17 (PDT)

Hey everybody...just checking in. Anything from anybody out of class of '75??? Would love to hear it!
Steve Main (sknauer57@aol.com) Class of 1975
Santa Fe, NM USA - Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 09:48:20 (PDT)

Yes there was a circle of animals at Beach School, I understand that it was covered over when there was too many kids to all have an animal. When I was there we used to change every so often. Fond memories! Doug Duncan
Doug Duncan (dduncanbeach@hotmail.com) Class of 1971
Carpinteria, Ca USA - Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 14:45:27 (PDT)

Boy-howdey, wonders never cease. Keith just called me back. I told him what I wrote about him, he thought it was great!! He said it was ok to post his cell # 510-467-8762 for people who want to catch up. he told me he is going to move into a house less than 1 block away from his motorhome. He sounds great and very upbeat. Call himfor more info. MILO
Milo Anderson (milo@oregontool.net) Class of 1972
Roseburg, Or USA - Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 11:05:51 (PDT)

Hey everyone Orr boy (Keith Orr) is still alive. I just talked to Dicky who owns Puff & Stuff on Foothill blvd by the red & white clubhouse. Keith is living in a 1976 "vintage" motorhome on Foothill by Puff & Stuff. The things a lot of us used to do way back then, lets put it this way, it seems that Keith still didnt graduate, in more ways than one. Dont get me wrong, I still love Keith. The last time I saw him was about 11 years ago when he still "had" a harley. I ran into keith & Dicky coming home from Sturgis while they were driving a motorhome and they stayed at my house for a couple of days. Keith has a cell phone but Dicky told me he never has it on. I left a message on it so I will let you know if and when he calls me. Holly,good to hear from you in your latest post, I'm glad things are going great for you. Bob Coomber, congrats on your amazing feats. I checked out your web site. Pretty cool. I remember crusing with you and a couple of gals way back then. We would stop by the bowling ally and try to buy beer and then off to other fantastic places?? Good to hear about you. Doug Duncan, good to hear from you too. Stop by here anytime. Later,MILO
Milo Anderson (milo@oregontool.net) Class of 1972
Roseburg, Or USA - Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 09:21:53 (PDT)

Anyone who went to Kindergarten at Beach School remember the 'circle of animals'? http://cgi.ebay.com/1939-Armstrong-Floor-Ad-PIEDMONT-SCHOOL-CA-Kindergarten_W0QQitemZ200151456392QQihZ010QQcategoryZ37833QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting
Flash Class of 76
Seattle, WA USA - Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 08:37:21 (PDT)

To Bob Coomber: Today's Contra Costa Times has a great article regarding your success at rolling to the top of White Mountain!! Wow, 5.5 miles each way, 14,246' at the top, loose rock & sand most of the way--I am impressed!! I've hiked up to the top of many peaks in the USA & in Canada--but rolling up & back in a wheelchair is nearly unbelievable. You are an inspiration to all & I really respect your will power.
Mike Foster (fosterflowcontrol@comcast.net) Class of 1971
Pittsburg, CA USA - Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 06:46:10 (PDT)

OMG, Sista Kathy pointed me here. I can't believe it. It's like PHS all over again. Now that can be a nightmare in your 50's, but this is one time it is not so bad. Hey Stuey & Milo! I see you guys are here! And so many others from so long ago! Milo, what was it about driving over cliffs? It seems like it was business as usual for us in those days...amazing we are all still alive! Where's Les, Stu? Or have I stumbled upon a predominantly male domain?? Were girls ever Hairys?? I always liked the Hairy Lawn, it always looked like fun! Instant party and a great place to cruise by when driving endlessly on 25cents a gallon in the giant gas guzzleing family station wagon. Kathy, how did you find this little slice of PHS heaven, when reminiscing on a slice of moldy apple pie! Kathy's class (of 72) reunites in a couple of weeks, the daytime party is at some park on the 30th..it must be mentioned somewhere in this giant blog, but just in case, here is the web site with info: http://www.piedmont72.org/ I am going to crash the Sun. daytime meeting, if I don't get a last minute gig...fingers crossed. I think John Blythe will be there, at least he will be at the evening before at T.V....Bill Pettis will not, he (along with Merry) will be taking son Austin to college, his 1rst year away at college, a brand new pair of empty nesters, Mr. And Mrs. Merry & Bill Blythe-Pettis! WOW, I am going to be reading this guestbookblog for a while! I see names that I recognize but I think I need to drag out the CLAN-O-Log and put faces to them..Stu, it looks like you have lots to say! Nothin new there!!! Always good to see you/hear you Stuey!!! Love to Les!!! I have to ring you up when I am there, in C.V. You can meet my hubby, Kevin, an entertainment road warrior, we met gigging in Houston nearly 6 years ago. Here's our elopement just about a year ago: http://tinyurl.com/29qef PHS, so many fun memories, the most fun time of our lives, no cares, no worries (sort of). We never wasted a beautiful day to school!! LOL!! Oh the perks of growing up in California...beaches, parks, picnics, hikes, great concerts at night.......school? Just a place to meet up to plan the next fun event! Mrs. Bell: ushering at all the cool rock shows at Berkeley, Winterland, Provo Park. I barely remember, but the nostalgia feels great. So here's one thing I've been up to: http://www.myspace.com/quartetsource that's my band I founded and manage-- myspace-music rocks. Also play in a 19 piece rock show band ( founded in 1991 by none other than the amazing Dick Bright!), but that's winding down in tandem with the economy (thanks Little Man Bush, for your great economic policies--- NOT!!) That's OK, at 50+ I've grown a little weary of airports and high end resorts....LOL!! Besides, Enron & Tyco spoiled the crazy corporate party scene... But enough about corporate excess, it's so good to see you guys (textually)...maybe in person soon? ~Peace Out~ (sounds so Ryan Seacrest, Stuey, but hey, it'll do!!)
Holly Heilig-Gaul (quartetsource@mac.com) Class of 73
Walnut Creek, CA USA - Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 01:49:35 (PDT)

Is it true?? I heard that Keith Orr Passed away? I hope this is just a rumor I loved Keith.... Sassy..........
west coast mama Class of 70
chester, ca USA - Monday, September 17, 2007 at 21:30:15 (PDT)

Milo, we are hanging at the big bar in the sky. I am sitting with Stuart's grandfather his friend Frank S. Posty, The King, Dougie himself of coarse "Elvis". As we were reading this latest post, Jimmy Stewart stopped by. He was talking about his great movie "It's a wonderful life". How one sweet and kind person can affect the outcome of another's life. How someone could put his or her life on hold every time someone hit a cow or just dropped his bike. Not to mention hand or rear end work. How he sent his middle school age kids to your house only to have them learn how to run from the cops (sorry Simo) and explosives charges. Yes someone can really change the outcome of your or any one's life. Son don't forget that trip when Stuart took the wheel of that big rental truck so you could stand on the gas tank (outside the truck at 65 MPH) so you could empty your tank. You learned about physics and wind direction too. Just like high school. Jimmy was telling us of how he thanked that person in his life. Milo I agree with Helen. I never thanked you for going with me in that clown suit that Halloween to bail Kieth out, (by the way this is Barbara. Thank you for the second Mom comment). Kenny Posty is waiting to have a rematch of the fight at the bar from Stuart & Leslie's wedding. Dougie is here to break it up just like last time. Son Barbara and I were talking, Dougie agrees go out to that barn full of parts and build an Oregon special from the late 70's. Frame, fat bobs, 2 fenders, black (except yours) and a foot clutch. Stu-e-j's birthday is coming. Or do what you do best. Have someone else do it and make them think it was there idea! Stop having those little accidents. We don't want to see you here too soon. Love, Mom and Mrs. Blythe, Barbara
Helen Anderson & Barbara Blythe (1800we'llsee youallsoon@god.com) Class of 40 something
Way up there, GD Blue Sky - Monday, September 17, 2007 at 07:10:26 (PDT)

A HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BILL (william) MOFFETT, from your brother Patrick, and from Me ( kenny mockel). hEY bILL pat has been trying to get a hold of you and he says 2 of your ph#s don't work, whats up with dat? Don't you want him to contact you? just kidding about that last part, but do you have a number he can call? Pat's # is 510/575-6622, if you or anyone else wants to call him, he still loves to talk! Well hi to everyone else, I have to go and have some dinner with the little woman, and my little one, Jamie (now a days he weighs in at #245, and almost 6', see what not doing drugs can get you? BIG!, but nobody told me that it could be that way. See Ya soon if you make the reunion, Ken M
Pat Moffett via Ken M (gittnjiggywitit@comcast.net) Class of 72
Oak/Pied, Ca USA - Sunday, September 16, 2007 at 19:54:29 (PDT)

Hi Stu, I didn't mean to leave you out of the Oregon Tool & Supply story. Stuart Pressman was managing Post Tool in Oakland in the early 80's, that his Uncle Postmanner owned, when I came back from Oregon to my mom's home on Harvard road. It was to help take care of her after an operation. Stu said come to work for him while I was there. I ended up staying 5 1/2 months and earning a lot of tools instead of money. When I got back home to Oregon, friends would ask me to get them a floor jack, drill press, etc.. I made a few trips back to Oakland to buy stuff from Stu and sell it at a minor profit. After doing this a few times I figured I could sell tools to people I dont know. My mom loaned me 5000.00 and with Stuarts help, started Oregon Tool & supply. A big thank you goes out to Stu-E-J for his business experience and all his help in getting me started in my new adventure. Stu and I have enjoyed a great deal of firsts together as he says. On my way home from The Ride To The Wall (Washington DC) last year I spent the night with him and Leslie and caught up on a lot of good ole times. They say when you leave this world if you can count on one hand a few really great friends you have kept over a lifetime, you are indeed blessed. I feel priveledged (sp)to count Stuart Pressman as one of those friends. Another one of those friends is my wife of almost 20 years,Joni. We have a 15 yr & an 18yr old daughter. The middle of May this year I had the ole Rat bike packed and ready for another cross country journey. My wife Joni was going to join me to the first rest stop in Grants Pass to say goodby. Joni rides a 2003 heritage softtail and our daughter Danielle rode her honda. A friend, Mark was on the first leg also, just to say bye. When we pulled up to the rest area Joni rode up to me and stated "I changed my mind, I want to go all the way with you". Wow, what a feeling I got knowing that my wife felt she could ride all the way to the east coast. The amazing thing about that is, Joni was diagnosed with MS about 3-4 years ago. She never knows when she will have a good day or a bad day. She had only the clothes on her back, so we had to buy stuff for her along the way. We worked it out for Mark to get our 15 yr old, Andrea from school and stay at our house and get her to and from school. Imagine the look on her face when Mark got her that first day and she said "where's Mom"? It was a couple of days of are you kidding me? then she was ok with it. We had them box up some things for joni and fed ex em to Wyoming. It was a great ride and we suprised Joni's parents in South Carolina for a few day visit. Sorry Bubbles,I didn't know you lived in Tenn. We rode through your beautiful state on the way back home, I would have loved to see you. Hey Resurceted, now you REALLY know the rest of the story!! The dogs names are Sparkey,Saddie and Gucci. The horses names are Diego and Patches. The cats name is pepper and as far as a password, whats that? Nascar in New Hampshire is about to start so have a great day everyone,MILO
Milo Anderson (milo@oregontool.net) Class of 1972
Roseburg, Or USA - Sunday, September 16, 2007 at 10:59:58 (PDT)

I am so glad to see Helen and the 5 grand! Look around that paradise. Any time you wanted to send me a new bike? A new old bike, black with a foot clutch? A new car or a big check. You know where I am. I loved those 10 hour runs I made with Helen. Black, no chrome or just the minimum, an Oregon special. Peace OUT!
yep (uh hu) Class of 74
here, ca USA - Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 09:19:43 (PDT)

I said this in the past, Piedmont, Bikers??? (I am laughing). It's almost as funny as Simo and cops!!!!!!! (I am really laughing now!) Milo think he gets paid to drive now like we used to. Now we complain about those wild drivers. This is the person I did more firsts in my life with and to top it off, I have never been to jail or run over. I have been accused here of occasionally not speaking highly of a person re their past actions, but actions of our past and present makes us who we are today. Milo you bring up cliff driving, diving or shall I say loosing control and going over a cliff in Skyline. We had three of those, you, Tyson & Wes. Nobody got hurt. We were lucky. How about my Leslie she was in two of those cars. Dougie!! The king. I do miss him. Enough for today. We now have had Piedmont's most "famous biker" here at our site. Google Milo Anderson Rat bike and you will see his out standing show bike that is in more peoples pictures from all over the world. Love you my brother. Peace out and may someone tell that schmuck in the white house the army is sending home already everyone he said he is sending home as a bonus to the American people. Stop putting our kids in harms way! Peace out and Love to all. me I do not know why I didn't think of you with the beer keg on the bike? If I remember it who else would I have been with. I just had my knee fixed from when we picked up your Fiat in Convenient's parking lot and dropped it on my knee. You and Bernie were in the car I believe. Piedmont's car culture 1970 to 1975 it was huge. Peace OUT!
Stuart Pressman (trashy67@sbcglobal.net) Class of 74
Carmel Valley, Ca USA - Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 06:34:32 (PDT)

Milo, Wow dude!! And know we know the rest of the story. If we only had your pet's name and a pass word. Love Ya.........
Resurected Class of 1968
gold creek, ca USA - Friday, September 14, 2007 at 16:07:22 (PDT)

Oregon has been my home since 1978. Dave Robles, when are you gonna come back and visit and ride for a while. I guess it's been a few years since you stopped by on your way to do the college thing with your kid. Stuart & Leslie have been here quite a few times. hi to Ken Mockel, who stayed over at Christmas time during a snow storm. I've been riding the same Harley since 1975. Old Shovelheads never die (right Robles)? I remember in 75 when I got a call from the CHP telling me my bid was accepted on a 1970 cop bike. Pat Moffit and I took my 1963 chev panel truck up to Sac to get it. we were drinking beer and doin a number when Pat lost the head out the window. He lit it again and we finisher it. Just befoer Sacremento, Pat said do you smell something burning? The whole back of the panel was filled with smoke. we found the head that Pat lost. It burnt into the matress in the back pretty good. we wers pouring beer on the large crater to put out the smoldering matress. In the CHO cop shop we were getting some pretty good looks, I recon we smelled of a few things. Thats how my life on a Harley started. Lots of great memories of PHS also. Like right after I said here in Doc Benson's history class, it was out the rear window to the park for a good game of Buckum with Steve Beals ( hi Katie ), John Fisher, Matt Hecht, Gary Klukas, Mark Moshier, Ken Mockel, Keith Orr, Smitty, Stuart Pressman and a host of other people. Some of us actually made it back to school eventually. Print shop with David Ayres was so much not like work, I had 3 periods a day of it. Bill Hasseldon (sp?) our beloved Gearman teacher, after my 2nd year with him, said maybe I would be better suited with another language, "ONE THAT I DIDN'T TEACH"!! So I took Gearman with him for a 3rd year!!! Yes Helen I remember a few good parties at your house (thank you). Friday night at the Blythe's was a very good time with a lot of fun people John, Merry, Leslie, and Stephanie Blythe. I'm glad I was at your mom's memorial in Portland, and feel good that I was able to say a few things about your great mom (my 2nd mom) Barbara. Nancy Hill, Holly Heileg, Cathy Coan, Steve Tyson, Bill Pettis, Stuart Pressman, Peter Sam Batagios, Janet Markeson, Kim Davis, Keith Orr, and a host of other great people as well, The poker games, car races, nights at Sequoia point, ( I remember going to jail from there one night, no thanks to Glen Sarasetto( I think that's who put the hash pipe under the passenger seat as he got out of the car ). Doug DeSilva was the king of road racing on his Honda, but I could do pretty good on the rear wheel of my Yamaha 650. It sure was fun to do wheelies and hold it up for a few miles. I never understood why our good ole boys in blue (ppd)liked to give me tickets for EXHIBITION OF SPEED when I was almost always going under the speed limit. Thats why the judge did'nt let me have my license back until I was 18. It was only for a couple of months. Kathy Ragolio, sorry about driving off the cliff in my Capri back in the hills after a kegger, and scarring the hell out of you and everyone else in the car. God was surley with me and all of us that day (and many more times for me in the future also)!!! Stuart that was me on my Yamaha 250 going back into the oakland hills with a 165 lb keg on the back, and me riding on the gas tank with you and someone else balancing it on the back. Wow a lot of great times that we are all lucky to have made it past those crazy times. My Shovelhead riding has taken me about 545,000 miles in the last 32 years on the same bike. I've been in all 48 states and 4 prov. of Canada and still going. It was a real treat to ride to Wash DC the last 2 years, and ride in the Rolling Thunder parade on Memorial day weekend. ON the way out to DC we stopped at 18-20 Veterans homes and visited with our Veterans for an hour or so at each stop. WE heard a lot of WWII, Korea stories and put smiles and tears of joy on their faces and our own as well. What an awsome feeling to see make a little difference in someones life who has basicly been forgotten over the years, When I see a vet I'm proud to be able to shake their hand and thank them for their service to our country. I challenge every one else to do the same, It really brightens up someones day. No I'm not a vet but was proud to ride with a lot of Vietman Vets on the National Veterans Awarness Ride www.nvar.us. If anyone is going through Roseburg Oregon, I-5 goes right thru Roseburg. Please stop by Oregon Tool & Supply and say hi. My mom loaned me 5,000.00 in 1983 and I started a tool store. 24 years later and its still fun and lets me ride my bike quite a few weeks a year. I hope everyone else is diong fine too.(Peace out) no I wont close as our famous buddy stu-e-j does. What a great blast from the past this web site does. Thanke to Kenny Mockel for telling me about it last week. Thanks to our web master also. Later, MILO
Milo Anderson (milo@oregontool.net) Class of 1972
Roseburg, Or USA - Friday, September 14, 2007 at 10:53:58 (PDT)

Hey Bill!! Talk about irony!? I tried Viagra but it didn't work for me. I couldn't get it lit!!
Dave Robles (metalboy13@hotmail.com) Class of 72
Fernley, Nv USA - Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at 18:57:45 (PDT)

The irony of life, the more things change - the more they stay the same, thirty years ago you got drunk and hung out at the bars at 2:00am picking up your dream -girl, now you take viagra, get blurred vision and have an erection for four hours, ah the miracles of science, SEE YA IN RENO!!!!!!
Bill Clifford (joewillie1951@yahoo.com) Class of 1969
Lawrenceburg, Ky USA - Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at 08:45:37 (PDT)

Bret, had I known...I'll be in Colorado for another shot at an easier 14,000 footer with 80 or so of my best internet hiking pals;you have hair? COOL! Enrique, Anita was in my class, I remember both of you well and fondly....as well as those mentioned in your message. Kathy, you're on the money about Biffs...it's what was under the secret sauce that you had to beware! Glad Darwinism has run its course and Biffs is no longer among the survivors..
Bob Coomber (mr4wheelbob@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Livermore, CA USA - Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 10:34:30 (PDT)

Calling all Hairys (gray, dyed, long, short or folically challenged)!!! - come one, come all to Crogan's in Montclair on Friday night, Sep 21st. Marilyn and I will be in town and would love to have an informal reunion with anyone who cares to hook up, from 6pm until ???. If you can't make it but would like to visit please email me at this addy and we will make other arrangements. I will be the one with grayish/white hair, 1/2" thick reading glasses and zimmer walking frame ;-). Marilyn is as beautiful as ever - doesn't look a day over 50! Peace ooot! (canadian spelling). p.s. Rigma/Kimmer rumble in the parking lot afterwards.
Bret & Marilyn (middlemanoftime@hotmail.com) Class of '73 & '74
Boring, OR USA - Monday, September 10, 2007 at 12:58:14 (PDT)

Hello all, As i get nostalgic I often think of people I would love to hear from. Or who i would just like to say hello to. Jan Rolph " An earthquake every birthday" with fond memories of a darned good friend. Oh Well! Elise Boulduc "Say cheese" Jenifer Cohen Kerr... " I think of you often and hope you are well." Hey I found a picture of you on an old roll of negatives. Carrie Blewitt " I liked you but never got to first base." Hey I am always thinking about Jim Anderson, Good friend and buddy, Probably the best friend I had in high school. I hope you are well ahd please do contact me. Remember that Ride on my Norton down Grand avenue with shopping bags and backpack? Were we lucky or what? To those who knew me or thought they did.. contact is welcome.
Enrique LaRoche (enrique@taxbliss.com) Class of 1971
Oakland, CA USA - Sunday, September 09, 2007 at 21:45:15 (PDT)

Kathy Helig You and you friend Zimmerman must have been Halucinating. Maybe you should have tried going to the all night resturant in Piedmont. You know, the one across from Wells Fargo Bank down in the park. Your over 50 now, right! Did you ever get a real life? or are you still hung up on bad aplle pie......?
last chance Class of 60's
paradise, nv USA - Sunday, September 09, 2007 at 21:06:53 (PDT)

Biffs! I remembered my brush with the round icon just the other day. Joann Zimmerman and I went there once for a piece of pie. The waitress was cranky (maybe because she had to serve 2 teenagers one order) and abruptly delivered our dessert via a hard landing. The crust cracked open to reveal a large disc of mold on the apple filling. Must have been the window display specimen. I never went back. =:O
Kathy Heilig (kheilig@aol.com) Class of 72
Piedmont, CA USA - Sunday, September 09, 2007 at 15:43:14 (PDT)

Go Bob Coomber! Congrats! Kathy H, I remember you. As for old hangouts, King's X and Fenton's may have changed, but at least they're still there When I worked the cash register at Pearson's Hardware (now Dr. Comics, but if you peel back the doormat it still says Pearson's) I had friends who lived above the flower shop across the street from King's X. I was never part of the Lakeshore crowd, but I do remember those places. By the time I had my D/L I was hanging out at the Bishops Coffee House on (I think) Webster St in downtown Oakland, or late night meals at Biff's on the corner of 27th and Broadway. Closer to home, I loved the fish and chips from Rhode's on Grand Ave.
Lori Reed (Lori_Reed@yahoo.com) Class of 71
USA - Saturday, September 08, 2007 at 13:44:39 (PDT)

OMG. Just stumbled on this site. I can't believe the lengths I will go to in order to avoid homework! Some things never change. Just spent the morning with Stephen Hecht and his family. Class of 72 reunion in a few weeks.... Take care.
Kathy Heilig (kheilig@aol.com) Class of 1972
Piedmont, CA USA - Monday, September 03, 2007 at 15:08:40 (PDT)

I mean "way to go Bob"
Deidre Henshaw (Dhenshaw55@aol.com)
Oakland, USA - Saturday, September 01, 2007 at 20:13:59 (PDT)

Way to Bob!!!
Deidre Henshaw (Dhenshaw55@aol.com)
Oakland, USA - Saturday, September 01, 2007 at 10:31:45 (PDT)

Hey David Robles,,,long time no talk to.Kevin and I will be up in Reno for street vibes.come by the truck and look for us. Deidre
Deidre Henshaw (Dhenshaw55aol.com)
Oakland, USA - Saturday, September 01, 2007 at 10:30:03 (PDT)

Last Friday, August 24 at 6:44 PM I became the first wheelchair hiker to summit California's 3rd highest peak, White Mountain (14,246'). Without a Hemi or rocket assist! 3 days of hiking over 12,000', and taking 10 hours, 45 minutes to finish the final 1.6 miles Lots of noise on the 'net about it (Google 4wheelbob), and in today's San Jose Mercury News. In Sunday's SF Chronicle Tom Stienstra makes mention of the summit in his Outdoors column. I encourage all to get up, get out and LIVE! ;-)
Bob Coomber (mr4wheelbob@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Livermore, CA USA - Friday, August 31, 2007 at 07:51:51 (PDT)

I thought some of you might want an update on what is happening regarding the death of Dale Zenor...from the Contra Costa Times on 8/29- I have deleted some of the article but it is available on-line...Prosecutors have charged a Tracy man with felony vehicular manslaughter in the March 22 death of a motorist in front of Acalanes High School that outraged the Lamorinda community. David Caspillo, 38, was charged Monday, said Lafayette police Chief Mike Hubbard. Caspillo was not taken into custody, but prosecutors issued an order for him to appear in court. The charge is the culmination of a months-long investigation into Zenor's death in a high-speed chain-reaction accident, which occurred when the car Caspillo was driving struck Zenor's Mazda on Stanley Boulevard.
Conrad Bassett (zebra1952@yahoo.com) Class of 1970
Moraga, CA USA - Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at 09:24:51 (PDT)

1Ken, "WOW" seeing you here, I wish we had spent some time together in junior & senior high too. I don't remember? I do miss Bob right now. I am doing all my own service work on my Cop bike. The pivot shaft is being a "MFker". I would be calling him for coaching about now. Bob if you see this give me a call on my cell. Reach out and touch anyone you never know when your number is up. Jennifer there was a reason we all cruised around Piedmont for 75 or 100 miles without leaving our little town. As soon as I remember Ken I will think of the reason? Let alone those tires we left all over the streets. Bill so true. Gonzales is out, Rumsfeld too. My mother in law would be so happy if she were here. Just the little guy and Chaney to go. Bill Moffett are you still with us? I hope your OK. We are so lucky to have 1Ken on Keith watch. !Ken, Peace OUT!!! L, me
Stuart Pressman (trashy67@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1974
Carmel Valley, Ca USA - Monday, August 27, 2007 at 12:10:54 (PDT)

Hope to see anyone here from the class of 72 at the reunion on sept. 29th. If and when I am in the area of "Dickies", I will see if he knows anything about "Orr Boy" I have talked to Dan Seymour,his sister, (damn I can't remember her name right now) and Drew Case about Keith and no one seems to know his whereabouts. I did get a lead that he might be reached at PAPPY'S on International Blvd (E14th) but I hav'nt had stop in there for quite some time. Whats up with this sobriety thing? I keep seeing more and more names that I recognize on here, Maybe we did'nt talk in school, but we knew that the other person existed, maybe its time we get to know each other, before its too late, and maybe find out that we had something in common, or ...? Just a crazy thought, but as time goes by, I wonder Why? As Stuart would say 1Ken, Peace OUT
Ken M (gittnjiggywitit@comcast.net) Class of 1972
piedmont, ca USA - Sunday, August 26, 2007 at 22:46:55 (PDT)

I spent a lot of time cruising the Hairy Lawn with Brenda Roemer in her Mustang. I still cruise by when I visit my mom and dad, and grandmother (she is 104). Those were the good old days when the private clubs weren't politically incorrect, and we used a lot of gas needlessly. Bill Reinhard and Doug Tyler were the ultimate Hairies.
Jennifer Adams Kapp (jen@joekapp.com) Class of 1972
Los Gatos, CA USA - Sunday, August 26, 2007 at 14:59:34 (PDT)

Hey boys and girls, when the choice of drug changed fron booze to bud to blow, the late night food changed right along with it. Hold on to your seats, Cal fans, cause Rocky Top is on its way, Bears won't see speed this fast all year, but I'll pick Bears by 3. MR. PRESSMAN, Graham Nash in 1971 had a album, oops vinyl, Songs for Beginners and on their is 'Military Madness', still the same 36 years later. Old man take a look at yourself , I'm a lot like you were. See you in Reno!!!!!
Bill Clifford (joewillie1951@yahoo.com) Class of 1969
Lawrenceburg, Ky USA - Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 23:21:21 (PDT)

I loved: - The Hofbrau - Roast Beef Sandwiches - Lakeshore Deli - Ravoli - Fentons - Crab Sandwiches, Black and Tan - Top Dog - Hot Links - 1/4 Pound Burger - Cheese Burger Grilled Onions - Best Ice Cream - anything - Larry Blakes - Burger, Beer - Mel's (I think), round building near the lake, drive up service, still can taste the burgers I recently visted Fentons and was disappointed to find that the menu has greatly expanded and the quality has declined.
Flash Class of 76
Seattle, WA USA - Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 14:33:18 (PDT)

Getting caught up made me hungry & think of my favorite place for a late night snack. I would see a regular crowd of Piedmont folks at Jack in the Box, personally I think it sucked. I worked nights and the Hofbrau on Broadway was my first choice then there was a Chinese restaurant across from Center Auto parts that was open until 2 am at least. It makes me sad to see names of kids killed in Vietnam. I have a lady that works for me that is my age and was a kid there on the other side. She talks of sad times when she was young. The best part is she made it out. I hope our kids in the desert get out soon. I would also like our WORST PRESIDENT IN HISTORY to get the F--- OUT! TOO! My tribe would say let our people go, here I would say bring our kids home! Great to see Tom Simonitti & Greg Thompson last week even if it was such a short time. Dave I will be in Murphys at the Ironstone Concours d'Elegance that weekend. Peace OUT! me
Stuart Pressman (trashy67@sbcglobal.net) Class of 74
Carmel Valley, Ca USA - Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 06:39:43 (PDT)

John Austin, Why yes, I do remember Helen. Mr Dodson was a fine man. I think he married one of our students if memory is with me. re: Chris Verloomis I believe his name is on the war memorial at the vet's building there in Piedmont. It was added sometime after Thomas Steimer and Kendall Thompson. All were killed in Vietnam. Chris is buried at Mountain View Cemetery. I think he was with the 101st Airborne. I myself was in the 1st Cav 67-68..
last chance Class of 1961
paradise, nv USA - Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at 23:34:33 (PDT)

You were probably in my sister, Helen's class. Poor mr. Dodson; we just about drove him crazy when i was in the Jr. High Band. Our Drum major was quite talented, a violinist who later became the Drum Major at Cal. Chris Verloomis - Colonel of Cadets in Army ROTC. I heard that he died in Vietnam. - very sad. The PHS we knew is long gone. Nice to hear from you. John
john austin (atwoodjohn03@yahoo.com) Class of 59
Pt. Ludlow, WA USA - Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at 21:11:28 (PDT)

Thanks for the Memory's. It's a warm breezy night here in the high desert. Just thinking about my Piedmont good times. I have a simple, but well defined life here. Sometimes hot day's and cool nights with lot's of stars and quiteness. I was not in a club a Piedmont. I played sax in the school band. I majored in economics at Cal I remember Mr. Dodson, he was the music teacher there at that time. Life was simple and lovely then. I'm glad that others were able to enjoy that time also ......Last Chance
last chance Class of 1961
paradise , nv USA - Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at 20:51:03 (PDT)

Katie Wood,cool gal, my heart's a'thumpin! Thanx Kimmer Bill. Hey! Spammer Roy! does the #28 ring a bell? Park Days.
dave Robles (metalboy13@hotmail.com) Class of 72
Fernley, NV USA - Sunday, August 19, 2007 at 23:53:36 (PDT)

I call BS on the last post! Kwik Way didn't file for bankruptcy, the Hahn family dismantled this institution in an effort to capitalize on the location. The persued McDonalds and All-Pro Eateries (Fatburger) without much success. The Hahns have a major disadvantange in understandint the history and love of the old Kwik Way cheese burgers in the little orange wrappers. The future of this location is still being debated - let your voice be heard....
Greasy Bpx (dwoods@hotmama.com) Class of 71
Reno, NV USA - Sunday, August 19, 2007 at 00:02:49 (PDT)

Kwik Way filed for bankruptcy at least four months ago. I guess they couldn't make it.
Jim Vance (jimvance@californiaelectric.com) Class of 1969
San Ramon, CA USA - Friday, August 17, 2007 at 14:55:46 (PDT)

Just screwing off at work this afternoon, 8/16/2007, and I stumbled across this cool site! What up ya'all?
Jim Vance (jimvance@californiaelectric.com) Class of 1969
San Ramon, CA USA - Friday, August 17, 2007 at 14:46:42 (PDT)

I might be 56 but I don't forget the past only the present, of course I remember you Mr.Robles, speaking of Nevada, if your ever in Reno, stop in and see one of my old honey's Katie Wood, now Cole!!!!!!! See you in Reno, Dave!
Bill Clifford (joewillie1951@yahoo.com) Class of 1969
Lawrenceburg, Ky USA - Friday, August 17, 2007 at 14:11:00 (PDT)

Fentons.Crab Sandwich, Swiss Milk Chocolate Ice Cream. Hey to old blue eyes Bill Clifford, (I don't know if you remember me), I'm moving into my new house in Fernley tomorrow! I Love Nevada!! See ya at Street Vibrations!!Stuart, you've got my # if you come up.
Dave Robles (metalboy13@hotmail.com) Class of 72
Vallejo, Ca United States - Thursday, August 16, 2007 at 22:25:02 (PDT)

ahhh Kwik Way was referred to as "Rat way" because of the urban legend regarding the source of their meat. But why drive to Lake merrit when the Sweet Shop was there and a rootbeer float was only a dime ? - and then, most guys would rather shoot baskets, or as we got older we would spend innocent hours with the cute girls in their pleated skirts and middies. - Tempus fugit.
john austin (atwoodjohn03@yahoo.com) Class of 59
pt ludlow, wa USA - Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at 21:33:13 (PDT)

There were several Doggie Diners and there was one at the triangle where Telegraph met Broadway...Latham Square. One of the other triangles was where Shattuck met Telegraph and that was the Kasper's. There are still several variations on the Kaspers with different spellings in the East Bay and Doggie Diner has some stands at ATT Park where the Giants play. But Kwik Way may not live on.
Conrad Bassett (zebra1952@yahoo.com) Class of 1970
Moraga, CA USA - Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at 08:28:02 (PDT)

ok- now my memory has been challenged. happening more often of late! wasnt it doggie diner at the triangle thing in oakland, where larry rude worked>? and caspers was on telegraph closer to laney? i was also thinking of the resturant the robin hood. there were sure some wonderful places to eat in the bay area! it is more difficult to find in montana.
margaret bohan (jenkins@mt.net) Class of 1971
helena, mt USA - Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at 06:27:13 (PDT)

Rick, Yes! the smoke house is still there. I think the last time I was there was in 1998 but, it is still open for business. I think it is owned and managed by the Fong family now. No relation to Bing as far as I know. I will keep you posted on the reunion party tommorrow. Mike
Mike White Class of 1964
USA - Friday, August 10, 2007 at 21:35:24 (PDT)

Mike We meet again...... You mentioned Caspers or Kaspers or whatever,do you know if the Smokehouse on Telegraph is still there. Probably not. Darcy Porter and I used to visit every couple of weeks on Saturdays and that was enjoyable. Rick
Rick L. (lud@charter.net) Class of 64
Medford, OR USA - Friday, August 10, 2007 at 16:10:44 (PDT)

What about Kaspers Hot Dogs on that little pie shaped property on "Telly" how about little ole Harry that made all those dogs himself,Not that far from Bertolas. I got a picher of Vodka , Ice, and various mixers there one night for a bunch of us. Come to think of it I think was two. I don't remember. I was only 18. Someone asked for ID and we said we knew Bing...No problem..
Mike White Class of 1964
USA - Friday, August 10, 2007 at 14:03:32 (PDT)

Don't forget Earl & Marion at "The Fern" on Telly. Bertolas was great too. Did you know any other place where you could get four triples and a plate of ravs for under $8? The challenge was to hang onto it all!
Geordie Bassett (georgebassett@pacbell.net) Class of 68
Walnut Creek, CA USA - Friday, August 10, 2007 at 13:37:05 (PDT)

Kathy has one of the best for kids our age at the time, Bertola's. "TRIPLES FOR A BUCK". You needed the same ID as at Confucius. I believe Bing's wife married Dewy7 from Franchicos and is a customer of ours in our San Lorenzo store. Mitch & Jim's or really "Mitch's". The hang out for east bay "Jew's". Nothing was finer than to go to the Raider game on Mitch's bus!!! The food and I imagine the bar but being a baby compared to the rest of you (not Kathy) they would not serve me between the age of 7 to 14. The best way to the Raider game was with my uncle Lou. I would think the only better way would be with Al. Mitch's, "Dotty" as our waitress that took great care of my family. I want some of those beef steak tomatoes!!! I have Mitch's secret salad dressing. He gave it up just before he died to a friend who gave it to us. All of this is making me want to go out and have a great big dinner and a drink or two! Oh it's 6:13 in the morning. Think kind thoughts and maybe George will get hit by a buss crossing the street. Peace OUT! me
Stuart Pressman (trashy67@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1974
car, ca USA - Friday, August 10, 2007 at 06:16:14 (PDT)

what about the bella napoli on telegraph almost next to the blue chip redemption center....MMMmmmmm!!!! the best pizza!! now you might be a witness to a drive bye bye!! Im sure the new mayor has it all under control now..
Mike White Class of 1964
USA - Thursday, August 09, 2007 at 21:56:59 (PDT)

Bertola's on Telegraph.
Kathy (Ragolio) Curtis Class of 1974
Oakland, USA - Thursday, August 09, 2007 at 16:03:22 (PDT)

Always a pleasure to see a post from Bill Clifford...yeh and no more Equinox in Montclair or that place on Telegraph that had singles for 50 cents, doubles for 75 cents and triples for a buck...forget the name. Even the Kings X over at Piedmont and Pleasant Valley is now a Tiki Bar or something. I do believe Colonial Donuts is still there. And even the Coors Cup was laid to rest in 1990 after 17 years of madcap golf fun. Also for you Scrabble fans...my eldest son just finished 14th in the Scrabble Players Championship (US Open) at Dayton, OH in the top division and continues to be the highest rated player under 18 in North America and one of the Top 40 of any age in the US. Too bad they do not give out Scrabble Scholarships at UCSD where he goes next month.
Conrad Bassett (zebra1952@yahoo.com) Class of 1970
Moraga, CA USA - Thursday, August 09, 2007 at 14:19:28 (PDT)

You want to talk about "Bummer AL" no Manhattan Club, Mitch and Jims or the famous Kaleidoscope,NO Alibi Club on Telegraph, or Surf Club, Oscars, Shell Club, The WINERY, WHAT THE HELL DO YOU DO FOR BOOZE DRUGS AND BABES, well you still have Smitty's and Rod Dibble at the Ally, who has been their for forty years, I remember his first week. As you can tell I use to drink a little, here is a toast to all the good times at these joints, right on , see you in Reno!!!!!
Bill Clifford (Joewillie1951@yahoo.com) Class of 1969
Lawrenceburg, Ky USA - Thursday, August 09, 2007 at 13:35:26 (PDT)

Stuart...BBQ Beef was a good choice as well...I believe that they stopped making that after Howard Robbins was purported to have put a rat in the fried chicken batter and some poor soul like Craig Estudillo or Tom LaFaille found it sitting amongst the fries in the little boxes they used to serve them in. Of course, that is the origin of the other name of the establishment--RAT WAY. It was a great spot for chow after Joe at the Bar or Norman Bing Fong over at Confucious made his last call announcement at about ten to two.
Conrad Bassett (zebra1952@yahoo.com) Class of 1970
Moraga, CA USA - Thursday, August 09, 2007 at 11:16:24 (PDT)

Conrad what about the barbeque beef??? That was my favorite. Peace out.
Stuart (trashy) Class of 1974
Carmel Valley, Ca USA - Thursday, August 09, 2007 at 10:48:35 (PDT)

This week's sign that the things do change...was in Oakland last night and decided to drive up to Lake Park Avenue to find that after all these years--KWIK WAY (The Gtand lake Drive-in for those playing at home)--WAS CLOSED...I was bummed...there are no more Poor Boys at what used to be the Lakeside Delicatessan and the other Kwik Ways had closed up shop but now my last opportunity at a double cheese with the secret sauce had now become history. I heard that it was going to become a McDonald's but that rumor had persisted for many years. I also heard that the shortage of corn oil now being used to fire up those hot Piedmont cars was the culprit. I dunno...so, no more prawns with the special sauce, no more fries that had been cooked in oil that had been there since 1967, no more pies or shakes and no more of the infamous triple cheeses. I am bummed. I am going to go right to ebay to see if I can buy either the franchise "rites" to Kwik Way or perhaps the recipe for the special sauce.
Conrad Bassett (zebra1952@yahoo.com) Class of 1970
Moraga, CA USA - Thursday, August 09, 2007 at 09:58:09 (PDT)

Don't you just love spell check? SOUL BROTHER #2 Mike W.
ssgggsss (qq) Class of qq
qq, qq USA - Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 06:09:27 (PDT)

Car week in Monterey starting really Friday night, for me. Saturday & Sunday is the Pre Historics. Free at Laguna Seca. A gain I was thinking of all the races we went to down here. Kenny Mockel driving my Camero with the top down stopping on the Nimitz (with our whole caravan) to empty all the Coors out of his system in 5 o'clock traffic as did everyone in that caravan. Did we have fun. Going to Melinda's and Spammer Roy's. If you are close to here next week is worth a commute down just for the visual affects. Mike W. Should brother #2. A little east bay grease. You have been holding out on us. How fun. Mighty boring these days at this site. Peace out! me
Stuart (trashy67@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1974
Carmel Valley, Ca USA - Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 06:00:15 (PDT)

Hey,Rick,there were two,the blue one was one of the first street 427's built by Shelby.the other was a 289. I still have the 64 289 my dad bought in 65. I hope life has been good for you so far. I have my original Fender Strat from 61 from all the bands we were in. I ended up playing folk music as a proffesional with the Serendipity Singers and then did a little stint with Tower of Power. Lot's of fun but no money. Let's stay in touch Mike
Mike White Class of 64
beverly hills, ca USA - Saturday, August 04, 2007 at 20:01:47 (PDT)

Tommy, Jan Wilson. Peace OUT!
Me (yep)
Portland, OR USA - Friday, August 03, 2007 at 08:05:58 (PDT)

Hi Mike White, I was reading some of the comments regarding the cars from high school, etc. You were right about the DeLauer's cobra being white, although Bud's dad had two at the same time, the other was blue. We had a great afternoon one day riding in one of them, can't remember which, and Bud was doing around 65 in first gear on Mandana with smoke coming from the rear of the car. He had forgotten to release the emergency brake. I won't forget that ride, although Bud did get in some hot water with his dad. Rick
Rick L. (lud@charter.net) Class of 1964
Medford, OR USA - Thursday, August 02, 2007 at 18:58:38 (PDT)

Stu! Who's house is Richard remodeling? Jan or Janis Wilson?
Tom (Rockysimo@aol.com) Class of '73
Benicia, CA USA - Wednesday, August 01, 2007 at 22:22:46 (PDT)

"Harries" are everywhere!!!!!!!!!! Last night in the village where I live I went into a restaurant to get dinner to go. I was standing there listing to a man call me Scott? I was thinking not again? (Last week someone came up to me and asked if I was Scott's brother? Normally they think I am Peter or Kim's brother) I turned around and he changed to Stuart. It was Rich Sharbach (spelling?). He is living temporarily behind my house in the country of Carmel Valley. Helping Jan Wilson with a remodel. There is another old name too. Keep the rubber side down. Peace OUT!!! me
Stuart (trashy67@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1974
Carmel Valley, Ca USA - Wednesday, August 01, 2007 at 05:36:48 (PDT)

First let me wish Nancy a happy birthday!!!!!!!!!! Kiss the "King" for me. I am sure you have seen him at the bar. This weekend is Harry B's 80th birthday party. For any of you that spent Friday night at the Blythe's, I will be seeing all of them this weekend. There must have been 4 or 5 years solid of Friday night at the Blythe's. Good to see some action back. Peace OUT! L, me
Stuart Pressman (trashy67@sbcglobal.net) Class of 74
Heaven, Ca USA - Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 05:58:34 (PDT)

Hey all!! Been awhle so I thought I'd check in and see what's been going on in the "wonderful world of "hairydom". I've received a few emails from a few folks that I haven't heard from in decades and one that if she hadn't written me, I would never have remembered her...but I did and that was great. That's the really terrific thing about this forum. Memories...what a great thing. Watching each other grow and develop (well most of us). A few major things have happened since I last visited. I gave birth to a kdney stone. Anyone one who has has had one can relate. I'll be a grandfather again in about 4 weeks and can't wait! Lastly, I sold my Mustang. A guy just had to have it and what he offered me for it...I just had to sell it to him. So, the stang is gone, but I got an '07 Chev Impala SS as a replacement. It's a totally different ride...but a good one! By the way Bill C., even though I've been a huge VA Tech fan for years, Michael Vick has just let his ego run rampant...If he draws some jail time and has to sit the season out, then he got off easy. By he way, I was really saddened by todays loss of Bill Walsh. He was the life blood of the 49er's. Hope to hear you're all doing well and are HAPPY!!! God bless and hope to visit this site soon,
Bill Moffett (williamtm@verizon.net) Class of 1970
Richmond, VA USA - Monday, July 30, 2007 at 20:40:42 (PDT)

Alright boys and girls, what happened to the Magic Bus, "I want it , I want it, I want it, you caaaan't have it" Neverland people , you need to speak, if you don't know the truth make it up!One thing for sure, if you are going on vacation and have dogs don't ask Mike Vick to house sit! See you in Reno!
Bill Clifford (joewillie1951@yahoo.com) Class of 1969
Lawrenceburg, Ky USA - Monday, July 30, 2007 at 14:04:20 (PDT)

Aloha all, I just wanted to check in and say hello to my fellow clansmen! I am retired living in Los Gatos, CA and Princeville, Kauai with Jim Saylor. Geez I wish I had a decent car in 1970-1972 so I can really bond with you guys, but I had a 1967 Ford Mustang which I bought for $600! I am retired with my wife of 20 years and my 3 boys and they are all fantastic swimmers 2 went to state CCS. For me, just skiing at our home in Northstar and sailing the SF BAy or Hawaii's Kauai's napali coast. I belong to the Olympic CLub in SF and hack golf balls at a 12 handicap and I play tennis at Courtside in Los Gatos. I have been doing a lot of scuba diving in the Caymans and Bahamas and am planning a trip with the family later this summer to Costa Rica. My wife of 20 years and I love backpacking in the Sierras. With 3 teen agers, we are running all over the place. I wanted to say hello to you all and hope you are enjoying this great summer of '07. T-Birds still rule, Barry Bonds needs more to tie HA, Bush is crazy as ever, CAL is still trying to get to the Rose Bowl and hopefully we are all getting younger everyday!! Mahalo, Fred
Fred Rubio (fredr@svtix.com) Class of 1972
Los Gatos/Princeville, HI , CA USA - Saturday, July 28, 2007 at 11:18:13 (PDT)

I remember Steve. He is a great guy be sure to say hello for me thanks mitch
mitch Class of 60's
USA - Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 21:04:26 (PDT)

Yes. Steve is my brother. Tomorrow, I am driving down to Redding to spend a few days with him. He lives there with his wife and next door to his daughter, Christi. He retired about 5 years ago.
John Austin (atwoodjohn03@yahoo.com) Class of 59
Pt Ludlow, WA USA - Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 19:48:09 (PDT)

Johnny Mitchell,brother of Bill Mitchell? No, John I am not sorry. Are you brother of Steve?
mitch Class of 60's
ca USA - Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 18:39:36 (PDT)

Mitch - Are you Johnny Mitchell, brother of Bill Mitchell ??
John Austin (atwoodjohn03@yahoo.com) Class of 59
Pt. Ludlow, WA USA - Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 22:45:38 (PDT)

Come to Paso Robles for the mid state fair. July 25-Aug 5th. Aerosmith,Bob Dylan,Britney Spears,Daughtery,the spice girls review, Jay Leno on the Sampede stage,Hank williams Jr.,Leanord Skinner, The temtations, the untouchables rock and roll band from the 60's, Chubby Checker, Paul Simon, Regis and co-host live tuesday morning. Christina Aguelara, Saturday night "sold out".
mitch Class of 60's
socal, ca USA - Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 21:38:00 (PDT)

Hi, CiCi. Yes, we live on Bellaire Circle, near the TCU Chancellor. Your daughter's aspirations are admirable. Even now that the Summer of Love is a distant memory, opportunities still abound for Drug Rehab. Watch out. If she stays here long enough she'll marry a Texan, like I did.
Rosemary Detweiler (RosemaryDetweiler@hotmail.com) Class of 1975
Fort Worth, TX USA - Sunday, July 22, 2007 at 16:41:03 (PDT)

Hi Barb!! Hi Rosemary!! Another person from the great school of Wildwood. Mitch we could find Keith I believe. I don't know if Kathy has seen him. He might be able to be contacted through our friend Dickie. If "PSB" sees this he could stop by his store and ask him if he has seen Keith. I always loved Keith!!! PSB could not take his new fancy car down there. Any other info you would like is not for here. Kenny might know the where abouts of Keith or be able to by Dickie's. Someone give our President something ORAL!!! So he too can be impeached!!!!!!!!!!!! Peace out! Me
Stuart (Pressman) Class of 1974
Heaven, Ca USA - Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at 05:59:44 (PDT)

does anyone the whereabouts of keith orr???
mitch Class of 60;s
piedmont, ca USA - Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 22:14:41 (PDT)

Sorry about the Psychology typo!!!
Cici Christiansen Lee (clee@boyleengineering.com) Class of 76
Fresno, CA USA - Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 13:02:04 (PDT)

Rosemary...Do you live off Belaire? That is such a beautiful area. I will let you know next time we come out. We have not eaten at the Railhead but you are making me hungry for Barbeque. We have gone to Joe T's and Rialto. Rialto is one of our favorites. Alicia originally wanted to go into medicine but she is now majoring in Psycology/Social Work. She thinks she would like to go into Drug Rehab. I can't believe your daughter started school at 16! She must be quite brilliant!
Cici Christiansen Lee (clee@boyleengineering.com) Class of 76
Fresno, CA USA - Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 12:53:57 (PDT)

CiCi: I'd be glad to offer advice on where to eat, what to do when you come for a visit. I just live a few blocks south of the TCU campus. If you want real Texas BBQ, try The Railhead at Montgomery and I-30. What is your daughter majoring in?
Rosemary (RosemaryDetweiler@hotmail.com) Class of 1975
Fort Worth, TX USA - Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 07:18:18 (PDT)

Rosemary...Your entry from Fort Worth caught my eye! My daughter is a Junior at TCU. She was choosing between TCU and SMU so she and your son could have been classmates. We love your city and all things Texas! What an understatement about the rain this summer...we get daily forecasts from our daughter!
Cici Christiansen Lee (clee@boyleengineering.com) Class of 76
Fresno, CA USA - Monday, July 16, 2007 at 14:18:33 (PDT)

Dear Ms.Ragolio, if you need a date for dinner, just call, for you I'm always ready! I hear the mushrooms are good in Santa Cruz, oh sorry that was thirty years ago, always good to see your name. See you in Reno, should be just about ready for the Bassett Open, get your short- shorts out! Love ya!
Bill Clifford (joewillie1951@yahoo.com) Class of 1969
Lawrenceburg, Ky USA - Sunday, July 15, 2007 at 01:33:08 (PDT)

Hook 'em horns Rose, my youngest son K.C. married a young lady from Beaumont and they just had a little girl six weeks ago, Addyson Anne, Addy for short, small world!!!!!!!!See you in Reno!
Bill Clifford (joewillie1951@yahoo.com) Class of 1969
Lawrenceburg, KY USA - Sunday, July 15, 2007 at 00:59:48 (PDT)

I heard an old Crosby, Stills and Nash song today and it got me thinking about high school. Life seemed so much simpler back then. Got to brag about my kids. My daughter, Claire, started college at age 16 and is currently acing O. Chem. in summer school. My son is in Japan for the year and seems completely smitten with all things Japanese. He's majoring in finance at SMU. Life is good, but it's a rainy summer here in Texas. Hope all is well in California.
Rosemary (Johnson) Detweiler Class of 1975
Fort Worth, TX USA - Friday, July 13, 2007 at 10:23:57 (PDT)

Okay...now that I see that PSB is Peter Batagios and Stu-e-j is...well, Stu-e-j...I just had to say hello. Hello to the little woman Stu-e-j. Long time huh?
Barb Adler (barbara.adler@ucsf.edu) Class of 73
Oaktown, USA - Thursday, July 12, 2007 at 21:47:36 (PDT)

1 KEN!!!! Kathy on Pacific street in SC. El Palomar (spelling?) Mexican. The King & I, Tai. Or down by the Wharf further down Pacific to the right to Sea food. Enjoy. We have great restaurants down here. Kurt's Chop House in Carmel is the best!!! We have lots down here. Have a cocktail for our friend Nancy when you are down! Peace out!! Me
Stu-e-j (yep) Class of 74
yep, ca USA - Thursday, July 12, 2007 at 09:55:54 (PDT)

hi, stu, dave,peter and kathy. Whats new with you? Guess I should come here more often, but it means less porn. Thats thats a good thing, love ya all, ken
ken m (gittnjiggywitit@comcast.net) Class of 72
piedmont, CA USA - Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at 20:35:27 (PDT)

Anybody familiar with Santa Cruz that can recommend a nice restaurant that the locals, not tourists, frequent.
Kathy (Ragolio) Curtis Class of 1974
Oakland, USA - Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at 16:30:23 (PDT)

PSB, we had a white "wing" car in town for a very short time. It was Tom Christensen? My brain. I remember it up at Indian and Hampton. Sitting hanging out with a few other older hairy's. I don't remember to many other "tow" vehicles. The Road Runners were excellent for boats too. Dave great picture, can you email it to me? The police presence in Hollister was cut in half in town. The way out of town. Lot's. I think they were all looking at my date. The largest date I have ever had on the back and male and 12 years older than I. But he can party with the best. He was out with you! Peter, the 5er would be so in style right now just made safe and reliable. I just saw a 57 that the guy sanded through the new paint plus lots of other stuff to make it look old but it was brand spank-in new. Peace OUT! me
Stu-e-j (yep) Class of 74
yep, ca USA - Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 05:57:27 (PDT)

Hello Ken!
Kathy (Ragolio) Curtis Class of 1974
Oakland, USA - Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 05:31:46 (PDT)

Truly a fine time was had by most (except the few I saw being detained along the road into and out of Hollister) as the party was ON! Great to see Stuart and friends and catch up on old times. Hey to Kinky Mockel, the youngest guy I ever knew with a bald mouth!!!! LONG LIVE De SOTO's!!
Dave Robles (Metalboy13@hotmail.com) Class of 72
Vallejo, c USA - Monday, July 09, 2007 at 22:44:18 (PDT)

Ya Hoo! Brother Mockel a Hole Family of "legens" Of car Culture. I am a Newbe here myself.-- Bill: The photo was in black and white so I am not 100% sure about the Road runner. But I think it was white or yellow. It did not look like it was Orange.- Brett The jet! Nice Collection you got going there!!! I have seen the GP bike and Love the Lemans too!! Still Have the Old shovel.- Ya, Brett the 5er was nice and is still the same today, Just todays standards are so high she is more Vintage Heap than todays 55s.- As To yours and ahead of its time. You where the 1st I had seen taking off a harmonic balancer as so many of today's high end racers do. Personally I still like a big 8 inch thick Balancer, and that's still what's on the 5er. It may not be the best But I like the looks and the timing marks ect. Sorry to hear about Jake, And Big Congrats inorder for You Dave New Modern Bike New Bride Wow.. I bet she likes the new ride??? Mrs Knee. You Have good mind to remeber that. I thought the PE hill Abarth was some other Teacher. I used to melt alot of Lead out there in print shop and look over to that rare car often...
psb (consultus4@hotmail.com) Class of still in
O-Town, USA - Monday, July 09, 2007 at 12:52:41 (PDT)

WOW!!! Boy Howdy!!! Another "legend" of Piedmont's Car culture has come on board. 1-Ken!!! Kenny, the man who taught me how to do a car service at Lakeshore Union, then took everyone out of the lube room but me, then threw in firecrackers to see if I was awake. Kenny what's the scoop? All of you, this site is great. I spent Saturday afternoon with Dave Robles & his new bride Ester last Saturday in Hollister. I had not seen Dave since 1972. We went to Wildwood on up together. The best was when he wiped my "snot nose" as he put it. Kenny, Dave said that Jake had died? I didn't know. He is watching Bob burn rubber and pop wheelies outside that bar in heaven. I hope you still have your bike. Keep a good thought for our kids in foreign lands getting shot at. Maybe George should try it for a week? PEACE OUT, L, me
Stu-e-j (trashy67@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1974
Valley of Heaven, ca USA - Monday, July 09, 2007 at 06:06:17 (PDT)

1-KEN
Stu-e-j (trashy67@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1974
Valley of Heaven, ca USA - Monday, July 09, 2007 at 05:55:26 (PDT)

Hi,ya'll
ken mockel (gittnjiggywitit@comcast.net) Class of 1972
piedmont, ca USA - Sunday, July 08, 2007 at 20:59:25 (PDT)

PSB - last time I saw you was probably '88 at Bob Dron Harley in Oakland. You were riding a blacked out Pan or maybe Shovelhead? Very sweet scoot! I had just bought an '88 Electra Glide Sport (Elvis Bike) and sadly and foolishly (in retrospect) I sold my '47 Knucklehead ('58 swing arm frame) shortly thereafter. What was hilarious is that I hadn't seen you since high school and I was in the service area at Dron's and I heard this voice and immediately thought "Hey I know that voice...!" I looked around the corner and sure 'nuff! ;-) Now I am into other V-twins - my stable includes a '76 Moto Guzzi Lemans850 and a couple of Ducati Desmoquattros - one of which is a World Super Bike race homologated Ducati 996 SPS. Still kick myself for selling that Knuckle! Late - I'm going riding!
Bret the Jet (middlemanoftime@hotmail.com) Class of '73
Boring, OR USA - Saturday, July 07, 2007 at 12:55:40 (PDT)

Dear PSB, was the road runner orange? The T- Bird belonged to Jim Lewis, maybe, enjoy all the talk of cars, different strokes for different folks!Griffey hits 586, ties the Great Frank Robinson, no relation to John Robertson, I am sorry about your Dad , John
Bill Clifford (joewillie1951@yahoo.com) Class of 1969
Lawrenceburg, Ky USA - Friday, July 06, 2007 at 23:09:09 (PDT)

PSB - good to see ya on the board bro! Unfortunately my '5'er' was the ugly step-brother to your immaculate example - maybe my memory is generous but I always loved your car and thought it was something right out of Two Lane Black Top! I am glad to hear you still own it. So many cars I wish I had kept... I blew the 265 ci going up Mandana at around 100mph - must have been a malfunctioning speedo as I doubt it was good for much more than 80 or so down-hill with a tail wind. Dropped a 283 in it and then threw a rod going over Hiway 17 pass to Santa Cruz. After that I sold it to Bruce Rogers for something like $75, after removing my "wet bar" supplies doncha know - a fifth of Johny Walker Black, and J.W. Red stashed under the front seat. I would love to hook up with the old gang - will be down later this summer and maybe we can arrange it. Late!
Bret the Jet (middlemanoftime@hotmail.com) Class of '73
Boring, OR USA - Thursday, July 05, 2007 at 15:38:40 (PDT)

Mrs. Knee. She and the hubby were SCCA racers. That was an Abarth double bubble Zagato sport racer, Fiat I believe. She was one of my favorite teachers. Too bad it was math not road racing. Alloy bodied car. I remember the LaSalle and wasn't there a sister that drove it too? A tall girl with long hair? PEACE Out
Not Bob (trashy67@sbcglobasl.net) Class of 74
yep, ca USA - Thursday, July 05, 2007 at 14:11:26 (PDT)

I'm not usually one to jump in on PHS car nostalgia (though I have many fond memories, some not so fond of many mentioned here), but I have to bring up a couple from Jr. High - does anyone recall the name of the math teacher with the aluminum - body Lancia? She'd freak if she saw anyone even lean on it! Then, my 7th grade math teacher, Dan Soloman, had a CHERRY 38 LaSalle coupe convertible, white over yellow with an Olds 394 up front. I got a ride in it once, and what a precious tank! I lusted for that LaSalle for years - the truth can now be told! Happy 5th to y'all! Hope it was good yesterday! -4wheelbob
Bob Coomber (mr4wheelbob@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Livermore, CA USA - Thursday, July 05, 2007 at 13:21:17 (PDT)

HI Crew; Hope your 4th was nice. For those who live far and or did not make it. Thought you may like to know about the 4th of July Parade In Piedmont this year. = It also was the Centennial celebration of Piedmont.= It started with the Pancake Breakfast. New Orleans Bands and the Highlanders with Bag Pipes = There was a Cavalcade of Beauties . Organized buy none other Than our Old Principle Brother John Morrison and his stunning worthy of Pebble Caddie 190412 . There where 56 Stunning cars that roamed the streets of Piedmont. Some where as they where in the day , Original with lots of Patina!= There was a float of the 1st Hotel from the 1871 That burned down in 1892.= Lots of history.... from the 1st settler in the Piedmont hills Walter Blair in 1853 and his vast Dairy and cattle grazing in Pastures that ran to Grand Ave.= To Hugh Craig On 55 Craig ave across the street from the Blythe home. He was one of the crew who incorporated Piedmont and was its Mayor its first 14 years,as so many of us remember. Also a Stagecoach That had so much patina!!! You Know who's it is and was??? The 1st Mayor of Piedmont Hugh Craigs family; Grand daughter and son and Craig Martin where all on the coach.= Something I forgot about was the silk farm on Dudly and Littlewood Ave 1885. They unraveled silkworm cocoons for the silk. It was not as nice as the silk from China It closed after 10 years.= By 1913 Piedmont was known as the "City Of Millionaires" 32 Millionaire living there. It was the wealthiest town per capita of its size in Calif.= Jack London lived on Blair Ave in 1903 where he his second wife C. Kittredge. And Significantly that year he wrote "Call of the Wild"= I will Close with a car ?. In a Photo about 1968-69 is the old store fronts. There is a 68 roadrunner and a looks to be white 57 T Bird with stock front wheels and big American mags on the Back. Who's car was the Bird Hotrod???= IT was a nice event fun crew. Music/ food/ old friends--- I Hope some Piedmont History we can all enjoy makes up for my Car centric long posts. Take Care Peter S. Batagios AKA PSB
PSB (consultus4@hotmail.com) Class of still in
of fun, USA - Thursday, July 05, 2007 at 12:10:06 (PDT)

Joe Willie sir, Do not tell anyone it is I. I too miss our brother "Spammer Roy". I just saw his sister at the bank. She is a "baby". Always so bubbly and going like the EverReady bunny. PSB told me yesterday was the 100th anniversary of the Piedmont 4th of July parade. I was at the Monterey parade myself. Purely Americana. PSB the blue Ford LTD was a great ride. Who would have guessed. The speed runs on Redwood Rd. I would not do that at all like we did. We are lucky we didn't take someone out even ourselves. They Valley Rd in the 80's I did stupid stuff on my bike but 15 to years since I have done that. I would turn someone in now for that kind of activity if they were endangering the neighborhood. Peace & Freedom OUT!!!! Georgie you can go too!!! L, me How is the new Mustang??? Has it gone swimming in any lakes like the last one? Bill M. Are you feeling good?
anonymous (my computer) Class of FIRST
here, ca USA - Thursday, July 05, 2007 at 11:58:39 (PDT)

Hey Spammer Roy, where are you ? Remember this, No one or no thing will fuck up your HAPPY DAY!!!!!!!!!!!
Bill Clifford (joewillie1951) Class of 1969
Lawrenceburg, Ky USA - Thursday, July 05, 2007 at 11:24:13 (PDT)

July 4th 2007, hope all of you and your families have a great day! Here in Kentucky you can buy anything you need right in the parking lot, if you want something to blow up the town you can get that too, be safe boys and girls!See you in Reno! Biggo 3000, Sosa 600, Thomas 500, Griffey 584, Bonds 751, Clemens 350 great year for ball!
Bill Clifford (joewillie1951@yahoo.com) Class of 1969
Lawrenceburg, Ky USA - Wednesday, July 04, 2007 at 00:35:07 (PDT)

Ah Yes I met Big Jack. Nice to know hes still around. I have to meet the new gal. Yes well done. I can Except being one of the automotive allusion. I had forgotton about some of those heaps. How about the light Blu 69 Police intercepter. For some reason that car could not be beat in a road race even against a SCCA Champ and his car. and it had a lock out for 1st gear! It did fuel starve on hard rt hand drifts all those Fords did. Ok crew the statute of limitations is over. I worked in Hayward Dodge I was a PDI guy who set up all the cars for delivery. We have The Police contract. All PD cars then where hand made. Thay Still where POS. The crew from PPD saw me there ,we worked out a deal where I could bring the cars back and forth for them....... Oh Ya. Lights camera action is all I will say............ Where are those photos.. They PPD know me. why why would they do this. Times where great! I still say Pintos where ahead of there time If only there tiers lasted more than 3 hours at a time on Redwood Rd.. When the speed limit was 65 Thanks Stu. I had forgotten about a lot of those heaps you spoke of! Your mind is a sharp as a sharp shooter. Yes a BIG Roger that about A Good guy who should not have chased us as he knew where we all lived. This is why the chases where so dangerous. I mean it was all out I could not pass folks like him . he had his car all lit up and singing. I would be so far ahead through the turns then on Park Bl. on the way to Skyline or down Grand Ave He could pass like crazy and try to bump us it seemed. But my old heaps rocked us to safety. As I said they (Almost) always got me because they new where we lived.. Folks have to understand It was Fun for them too I would think and they had the right on there side. It just gets to carried away and the Law should know, better "I do agree." Times where different then. I hold nothing against them I was way wrong 1st. Now they In Oaktown they still do it and for small infractions. Its an outrage. I have been on the Side show task force working with the youth and the Darn city for over 4 years now. ( No more now) I want to get some of these talented Kids off the street and on a autoX and skid course. It would be cheaper than what the city spends . Oakland said it cost $225,000.00 every weekend. Outrage. Lets have a Young person from Oakland at Indy 500 I say. Don't get me started on this. You have one of my Side show Tee shirts I made up for the guys to where to a City counsel meeting Weeeee. No Hairy and state for me.... I will only say I Have seen some real Talent and understanding of car control with some of these so called Kids. Get a Video Called 23109 welcome to Oakland. Some of us know that Code the hard way!!!!!!! If you are out here call us we can see the Video.. I also have James and Denis. Anne does not seem to be able to watch the hole thing.. Dang I need somebody to watch it with. I will try to promise not to talk about car/bikes ect everytime. Buts its kinda my High!!!! As I said before I hope this wheres off soon.. Have a good one Crew PS SJP remind me to tell you about 4:30PM weekday side show in front of the club house with OPD eating tacos out side.. It was crazy!!! But amazing!!!! I dont want to post it here as it could be just to much car stuff for the masses.
PSB Class of still in
of fun, USA - Friday, June 29, 2007 at 13:07:12 (PDT)

The most important, who are the "pup's"? My co-workers and companions, Jack & Stella. They go everywhere with me except on my bike. They actually give it dirty looks, same with the Vette, they know they are staying home. The Piedmont car culture "legend"? The car guy that made a Pinto seem like a GT40, A bug like a 911, a beater gasser like something John Force would be driving. That is our living legend. Playing Efrem Zimbalist junior in a LTD??? Most of all "James and Dennis" in the 5er. Come on look in the mirror. I could write a series on these stories. The king of automotive allusion. My $75.00 Jammer turn outs are far superior to that $400.00 pipe that didn't like my bike or my bike rejected the pipe. The comment's I get are (even last night at old car night at Baja) "is that thing pumped"? It is so out of style with what people think are kool. I am an old guy now that doesn't ride that way any more (hopefully). I even bought my first adult helmet last year. Fred Govia is in our store in San Lorenzo every two weeks. One day he started to talk to me in his "COP VOICE" (you know that voice Tommy, I bet you have one too). It took me 1 minute and I knew who he was. He really was a good guy. He never should have chased any of us he knew where we all lived. The "pup's" want to go out and I have to go to work. Keep our kids at war in your thoughts!!! Maybe the Pres will step down??? PEACE OUT!!! L, me Dave I emailed you I really would love to have a drink next Saturday!
Stu-e-j (mmmhm) Class of 1974
Valley of Heaven, CA USA - Friday, June 29, 2007 at 05:59:59 (PDT)

Hi Crew; Smiling so hard its amazing crew. ***Brother Robles: Big Congrats on the new Fuel inj Road Glide I love the Black Cherry My 87 is that color. But I still love the simple times of my old Bendix carbed Shovels. So cool to here from so many!!!!!! Hope to come to where you play some time maybe we can all come by.... Maybe SJP can get my As- on my bike to come out... I cant see well at night to ride safely. ***I will take this in order . I see my post. I know it will irritate some. It was careless times. I still to this day drive on the same roads with my wife and wonder with the good brakes I have now, How we could get up 80MPH+ on short blocks with drum brakes in a cloud of smoke and GREAT amount of noise. My wife said, theres more cars now.( yes SJP and others she doesn't really know what we could and did do) It was not a safe smart thing. Do not do this at home!!!! or my home.... SJP used to rock us out of bed in the early hours with the Loudest 3 gear runs with his Rich Products loud pipes!!!!!!! hehehe I know paybacks are heck.... ***Brother Simo Ya ; would love to. I had dreams of your M22 455 all nigh long no kidding, that machine turned dash Man...... Thanks for the ups on my memory. You had a party at your folks home. Fred G was there I got to apologize to him there. Him and I had some good full on races through town, through Skyline. Never did catch me in so many terms. But always got me in the end!!!! He would always come to court and I knew I was guilty. One time it was early A.M. he was so tired but still came to court. I was sorry for that. I liked him. Before I was 16 I lost my Lic 2 times. They would have to postpone me getting a lic at 16. Hummmmm... I guess all the go cart & 1/4 midget racing didn't pay off as a Child or it did. I am still alive and so are all who where with or around me. (On one of my race cars I have on it "luck is the residue Of Design) You get to live in Benicia. I love that place! I have some in-laws there and we walk down the hill to town and have fun... *** Helen You where one of the ones that was in my mind when I said I missed you at the reunions. I have read more today and see you live in a wonderful sounding place. Sending you some of the bay areas Aromas the smell of the Pacific! It always has pulled me back to the left coast. Oh and another disclaimer; all the drug talk for the G-men lurking, (Thanks for the vigilant eye on the bad guys) The drugs where over the counter hehehheh Mrs. Toms store and the Hasmas over the counter Man, crazy times. Oh Lee Say and his Daytona Triumph one day in front of the PD and Fire ... I better not.... Maybe latter. Lets just say he would pick it up and it would fall over the other side about 3 times before he got going. as he told the Officer once he gets going it stays up..... No kidding. He got to go. Cant see that now days speaking of different times. *** Brother SJP; I don't know who the Puppies and the Legend are. Thanks for no comments "you know to much" ehehhehhe The 429 had the Lic plate Smoky1. Do you know who that is/was???? That was Smokys car! Yes he had a shop in Fl. But Hayward Ford was the dealer all the Shelby's and other race cars came out of for PDIs (pre dilivery Inspections) They came up from down south on the trains. I have a photo of that car in Littlewood. Speaking of Fantastic Memories SJP Good way to get it in there about the Press. But No the Idiot I spoke of where the ones we have spoke about years ago. But still would love for them to post if there still alive. Maybe now thay have done good in the world. I do not want to mix Hairy and State. About the 396s Yes as I always said good for towing boats... That Blue one was in a burn out contest the family even put on snow tiers so it would burn out easier...... All I can say is Take me to valve float and 200RPMS less and lets rock. Posi or no posi... Hope to see some of you before summer is out. We are all so busy now days I know it difficult. Take Care Peter Brett the Jet Your 5er was ahead of the times with out the big counterbalance. How and where your Brother? I hate to go..... I hope this wears off.
PSB (consultus4@hotmail.com) Class of still in
Ca USA - Thursday, June 28, 2007 at 13:40:24 (PDT)

Dave bring some Kleenex to help me with that "snot nose" you spoke of. Now that we have PSB I just need a few others, Milo, John Boy, Kenny, Keith, Drew, J.D., of coarse Tyson, Smitty, Remo I know there is more. They would all have a chapter in my book, "I was in the passenger seat & lived". That was very questionable when I spent so many nights in Milo's passenger seat. "Live and stayed on the OUTSIDE, uninjured". Milo would get two to three chapters and the living legend would have his own series. DAVE something soft for my nose please. There is only one bike like mine, FXRP Cop Bike. Corvette white with purple to blue flames on the faring this rest is blue flames. Like a cartoon character. I Am guessing you are 6' dark hair? Salt & pepper hair? Any hair? Laughing, PEACE OUT. L, ME
Yep (yep) Class of 74
yep, ca USA - Thursday, June 28, 2007 at 06:59:24 (PDT)

"The Legend has arrived". My puppies & I are laughing at work this morning. My money is on the "living legend". I am still laughing. I am not going to comment too much PSB but what about "Smokey" The silver BOSS 429 in the driveway after school one day? DAVE ROBLES, I usually go to Johnny's but the past few years we have been over at the Vault, the girls are much cuter to watch over there. I will be looking for you at Johnny's Saturday afternoon is when I am meeting a friend from Jackson in Hollister. HELEN, lots of drugs, I just remember you girls going nut's I I just had to be submissive to what ever you two wanted me to do as far as the kitty went. I at least remembered it lived. Enjoy this beautiful day. Good thought for the fire people. You all know what I think about our kids in the war and the IDIOT (PSB were you referring to our great President "AH") PEACE OUT!!! L, me
Stu-e-j (yep) Class of 74
Valley of Heaven, ca USA - Thursday, June 28, 2007 at 05:43:53 (PDT)

PETER! What a blast from the past! Your memory is still in good working order my friend. If you have the time, let's get together in CoCo/ALCO or wherever? Maybe Stuart can find the time too?
Simo (Rockysimo@aol.com) Class of '73
Benicia, CA USA - Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at 23:44:46 (PDT)

Stuart, I think the Kitty lived. Do you remember going out and searching for it in the grass area? This is my memory and I think it was on the grounds of Mills College. This is my memory of my first visit to Mills at night. I think some kids came out and helped our search and they found the kitten and took on the stewardship of kitty rehabilitation. I remember a Mom coming out from a back door and commiting to his care. You did well! Hey PBS, cough it up, It's cool to let yourself be known, we all have come along way...I think your fellow highlanders will embrace our common ground. Who you be, big daddy moto head? xoxo Helinski
Helen Cummings (Helena1201@aol.com) Class of 1975
Nashville, Tn USA - Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at 23:19:57 (PDT)

Hello Crew!!!! Wow this is a blast. This is a blast! So many of you out there its like Family you love. Far to many names to relist. Its great to see / hear you all, from all the grades, the music, the times, the freinds, the idiots Wow.... Now I know why I did not see some of you at the reunions. We are all over the place. I will urge you guys to tell your friends about this place. I had no Idea. I was googleing my name and it came up. ( Thanks SJP you wished us happy bday and it was in Google)If you know who I am I am so glad to see your names and stories here....... Even if you don't know me I may know of you & am Blown away what a site!!! I will be not posting much as I have dial up and I am the worst writer. So Please no condemnation of my Illiteracy in this matter. Hell I could not spell the dang code words to get in here Shame................ I hope I can find this site again. Cars Oh Ya Baby!!!!! Brother Simmo What in the Heck.... Funny, you guys talked about your M22 HP 455. I had just asked Stuart where that car is last summer or so. I would love to own it my self. Did then to. But, what is this Spanking on 13. Dude; that was Our race way. You had a fast stock 350 Covert Malibu to. That was a special car, remember it. You used to take us on speed runs on the old Warren Race way (HWY13) we had a hell of a race I was with you in that Chevy Malibu and we spanked some one.. who was that? It was a friend I remember that. Hay maybe we should not talk about this as it could be used against us. Are You still in the same line of work Out in Co Co ? Please tell me the story Of getting spanked I have no memory of it, or why in the heck I would race that Factory big block with my $800.00 3 window gasser. Under the hood was a 265 Bored out to a 292 CI 55 Chevy engine with maybe nice cam and If I only new" REAL 57 Fueled heads." But it was a junk yard beast. $800.00 was lot of cash I had totle $1100.00 invested in that car the hole time. Are you saying the F.B. 455 was under $1000.00... Man why did you sell that car we all gave you the sad face on that back then. The ply would only go about 100 MPH hehehhehhhee Its true. But what a WILD ride. The Best..... Hang on slupy....The only thing I can think of is we where having BIG fun and I just wanted to see that Big boy of yours drive by me so I could here that Gear Box. Gosh I wish I could remember that sound or the event Dang. I did not find the story of the race. So Please enlighten me. Now lesser cars Simmo.... hell I have a couple of German Hot rods who put all our old cars to shame in top speed, heck The AMG runs in the low 12s @ Sears Point and its box stock! And I do not drag race I do some track stuff but no draging just had to try a automatic factory Hot rod out. Fast but no real feel.. Our old hot rods are more car than any AMGs filled with driver aids. I think your pulling chains... Now back to Lesser cars That don't pull up wards of 130MPH +(That's write "dont") Take My 5er, Now there is a car that at one time was pulling 7800 RPMS @116 MPH in 4th Ya if you could race me @ a 100 MPH up you would get me after about 115. I dont know to many cars That could run in the 12s back then. Get air in the 1st 3 gears racing on Highland with Bobby ( who had the Fenderwell car He built and was in the Oakland Grand National Show.The cool power wagon and I think you all lived to gather up north) Lesser cars Hummmmm . Hay what about Brett the Jets 5er with that killer blueprinted engine I think You Brett and I where going by the Hairy lawn and we would go head on and change lanes or we tried it some crazy stuff. Where is that 5er? Bill English That red Ford . Hay Jerry Oppinhimers Green 55 Gasser with the Gold metal flake seats like in a old Dinner Ya Its the best!! He used to say It was the fastest car around Untell the new guys showed up. His 5er was a stuner! Did you guys know that there where Real Speed record runners on the lakes from Piedmont? Richard Fennas Dad or uncle was a real Lakes racer back in the day. I believe his last record runs where done in a post 57 Chevy. I have the door that ran on the salt and his old silver suit Maybe he can enlighten us..... Now since we had this little car chat ... I will end with the old tried and true boys talk of your. 5ers Rule!!!!!! Hay folks Just having fun. We all Rule!!!!!! Every one of the heaps rule. I was spanked on 13 in the 5er one night. 440 six pack Orange ,I had him in 3 gears But at about 7200 RPMS in 4th the 5er started to misfire. he got me. We did race again a week latter in Walnut Creek I had fresh plugs By By . after 116MPH he was behind me. Now if we had more room he would blow by me as I was toped out. But no lesser a car Just a differnt set up. I also think it took a smaller brain and bigger nuts to drive the gassers in the 3 digits than some factory super cars. Oh I flashed on my moms 429 Shacker hood factory super Torino 115 MPH 580 to 13 turns bias ply tiers. You could get on it and it would go tail out at 115 side ways up hill out the the turn up to pegging the speedo. all in a perfect drift Night after night. The 55 could only get about 100 miles on plugs if she was to rev. How about the Grandmas 472 CI Caddies folks.. Hold on now. Hub caps would fly But nothing drifted above 100 MPH like a 472 CI Caddie with power to spare............ The 55 Chevy is still in my stable. Its looks the same. Its getting a true stoker in my old DZ Block and will no longer make HP at 5800 - 8300 RPMS its going to Peck at 6100 RPMs and I hope it will put out real HP . You guys know that 55 car is only 3014 Lbs. wet. That's as you new her. Amazing. I also could get good MPG when I changed the rear 488s to the 273. I would go to PG and see SJP and LSP and Boris 19 to 21 MPG Ya. what a car. All of you from 2 wheels guys to brothers friends to Girls gone far and near So Dang good to see you all!!!!! After this you all will be glad I will not be writing............ Take Care You Guys PSB Katie Tell Steve about this place. Boy I hate to post this. But its me, Thats it folks
PSB (consultus4@hotmail.com) Class of Still in
Of Love, no USA - Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at 22:07:47 (PDT)

New Bike. '07 Road Glide. 96 in. 6 speed. Tour Pac. Black Cherry Metallic. Hollister. Johnny's Bar. SWEET!! Hang in there Lake Tahoe!!
Dave Robles (Metalboy13@hotmail.com) Class of 1972
Vallejo, c USA - Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at 20:25:15 (PDT)

Highlanders are everywhere. Amy Treadwell singing "gospel blues" on the presidents stage in the sun. Last Sunday afternoon. Peace OUT! Paris is out, James Brown should never have gone in.
Stuart (yep) Class of 74
Monterey Bay Blues Fest., ca USA - Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at 06:06:11 (PDT)

Stu, yep, according to the owner, that Arnst Cobra, with its fiberglas body, weighed just 2100 pounds.s
Steve Main (sknauer57@aol.com) Class of 1975
Santa Fe, NM USA - Saturday, June 23, 2007 at 10:40:43 (PDT)

Stu-your comments are well taken; see you in August?
Simo Class of '73
Benicia, CA USA - Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 21:29:21 (PDT)

I don't even like silver, it looks fantastic until it start getting used. Factory drag cars, we have learned of the "Hemi's" & "Wedges" that existed while we were in diapers too. I didn't want to leave these great Hairy cars out. L, me
Yep (Yep) Class of Yep
Yep, Ye USA - Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 06:23:33 (PDT)

Well you can all see I have a new key board. You barely touch the keys and you get extra letters, I am laughing. Helen I don't remember where we went that night. I remember the cat and Janet was ready to kill me. (I forgot I have big fingers too.) The cat sounded like a bouncing ball against the floor boards and I think it ran away? It did live I think. Anyway everyone have a great weekend. Monterey Bay Blues Festival for me and my baby. Tom try a Valium. I think that would be legal in your blood test. I think you are under paid. I think all cops teachers are. PEACE OUT, L, me
Stuart (yep) Class of 1974
home, USA - Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 05:59:26 (PDT)

BEFORE i SAY ANYTHING ELSE i NEED TO MAKE ONE THING CLEAR, THERE WAS MY FAVORITE CAR OF ALL TIME. i WOULD HAVE BOUGHT THIS CAR BUT THE OWNER WAS NOT EVEN COURTOUS ENOUGH TO TELL ME IT WAS FOR SALE. IT WAS NOT MY FAVORITE COLOR, I COULU HAVE LIVED WITH IT. IT DID NOT HAVE THE DRAMA OF THE GASSER 52 PLYMOUTH. IT DID NOT EVEN LOOK LIKE A MUSCLE CAR BUT IT WAS ONE OF THE BIGGEST SLEEPERS OUT THERE. THE RUDE OWNER WAS ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS, I DROVE THIS CAR ALL OVER THE STATE. I DID NOT ABUSE IT. HE SOLD IT WITH OUT EVEN A PHONE CALL. WE WENT CAMPING WITH IT AND OUR LINCOLN. WE NWERE CALLED NAMES, "CITY BOY'S". WE DID THINGS IN THE SAME TENT TOGETHER. I AM LAUGTHING. IT WAS A 1971 "HEAR IT NOW" FIREBIRD. "BANKLERS SPECIAL". 455HO. M22. 12 BOLT POSI, TRANS AM IN SHEEPS CLOTHING. TOM GO TAKE A F------ SHOWER. OK, ARE YOU HAPPY. THE OTHER FAVORITE WHICH YOU ALREADY KNOW, 1969 CAMERO PACE CAR CONVERTIABLE, RS/SS, 350-300, M21, NONM POSI 12 BOLT. Neither of these cars had the drama of that Plymouth or the 5er. Yes the F455 was a killer. Get back in the shower. The other cars I am talking about had a flavor of the times. The Plymouth just had a worn out 283 lets be real. I have seen it in Super Chevy as someone is still drawing attention with it now. Cars like Tyson's Cyclone, Chovanes red Fairlane were really factory drag car's while you and I were having our noes wiped! There I thought you rude bast--- that sold it out from under me!!! I would have given you not a night with Leslie, you could have had a month. Steve that Chevelle was a great car I have a 1967 right now (Elcamino). That one was a 69. Any Cobra real or replica is fast. Power to weight ratio. Mike I was the kid without a licences looking at you in what ever parents car I could borrow and get away with it for the night. As to the Pres. I can rant somewhere. Peace OUT! Tommy try some tequila or go take the big gun out and blow off some steam! L, me
Stuart Pressman (trashy67@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1974
Home, Ca USA - Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 05:51:01 (PDT)

Katie, Good to see you here, my hellos to your bro Steve...Hey, Hey, may I recommend that you look back well into the past comment logs. I think that you may find our "Spammer" -Roy-Boy is a noteworthy icon of all of our but especially of your past!? Hmmmm, I remember, does frisbee and Skyline ring a bell?I Think you will be pleased and surprised. Caio for now...Bubbles
Helenski Bubblininski (Helena1201@aol.com)
Nashville, Tn USA - Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 00:41:05 (PDT)

Stuart, Yes, Janet and I were in that great ride in your Grandmas hot car...I am amazed that you recall the cat incident, oh how sad you were and we were about "mishap kitty" ..Did you tour us through the grounds of Mills College that night? I think so....Let's get Janet here. Spammer, you are wonderful. With respect to the former passages about chilling on the music sitings...The lead in for your communication here (with a primary use of song lyrics) maybe your tie to all of us but what abouts sharing your reflections in something we can bite on to specifically?... I think I personally would rather like to hear from you with your own words on what you are doing and thinking. Helinski
Bubbles Helen Cummings (Helena1201@oal.com)
Nashville, Tn USA - Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 00:07:49 (PDT)

stuart...I'm afraid that the only thing we can do about our man in the office is wait until 2008. Then we can strike with vengance. I was one of those cars backed into the the Goodyear store on E14th with my parking lights on. Cruising was never the same after Buddy Holly died. Peace to you too brother.. Mike
Mike White (mywife@charter.net) Class of 1964
Neverley Hills, ca USA - Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at 23:07:45 (PDT)

Stuart! You're killing me-I "spanked" Batagios in that "heap" of a Plymouth one night on Hwy 13 from Moraga to the Temple. Anything near triple digits got Peter & his car scared! He was use to killing lesser cars off the line until one night a 455HO, RamAir, M22 Firebird sent him home to "lick" his wounds! Peter had more invested under the hood than I had in my whole car! And "Bucks" wil back me! To quote Uncle Jack: Col. Jessep: You want answers? Kaffee: I think I'm entitled. Col. Jessep: You want answers? Kaffee: I want the truth. Col. Jessep: You can't handle the truth. Peace Out STU!
Simo (Rockysimo@aol.com) Class of '73
Benicia, CA USA - Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at 19:52:10 (PDT)

Stuart, The fastest Piedmont car I was ever in was Mockel's blue SS396...it was said to go 60MPH in first...the fastest car I was ever in anywhere was out in front of the Balboa Cafe one night, this fella had an Arnst Cobra. with, I believe, a 380 shortblock...no bells and whistles, just 0-100mph in about a block...amusement-park-ride-FAST!! I thought the flesh would come off my face.
Steve Main (sknauer57@aol.com) Class of 1975
Santa Fe , NM USA - Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at 12:59:39 (PDT)

I have not been here for a while but neither has anyone else. Katie "Spammer Roy" belongs here. No need for a pass word change. The strip. My Camero was just the 300 HP model, the fun part was the top down and cruising. Racing, Kenny Mockel's Vette with the two fours and side pipes, Drew Cases Elcamino sleeper, Peter Batagios?? It could be the 5er, the 52 Plymouth, Mach 1, or any LTD of the Ford lot and look out. The biggest sleeper never to loose a race was Tyson's 1966 Mercury Cyclone with the police interceptor "never lost a race. Lucky for that car nobody marked off the quarter mile. This was a top end car and once it got moving look out!!!!!!! One of our alumni "Chipper" John Openheimer bought a yellow Corvette convertible from Bill Parkers 4 SPD. I remember the Goodyear, the cars backed in with their parking lights on. Enough, I hope all is well in the world. Peace on earth. (mighty earth mother talk) Please someone do something about our man i9n that oval office. Let our kids come HOME. PEACE OUT, me
Stuart Pressman (trashy67@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1974
Back in Heaven, Ca USA - Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at 11:32:06 (PDT)

Regarding Joe Bagan..."An open service will be held Saturday, June 16, 2007 at 1:00 pm at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church at 2601 San Ramon Valley Blvd. in San Ramon. Dress is casual."
A friend Class of 1968
Danville, CA USA - Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 09:00:57 (PDT)

Warning.......i had a good rant....lolol I usually enjoy coming in here every once in a blue moon and seeing all the familiar names that spark a blast from the past rush for sure. I can see the frustration in peoples words when a phantom "spammer" comes to call, and on such a frequent basis too, it makes a person wonder if they indeed even have a real life. So wrapped up in the goings on in here with not an ounce of courage to tell their name. Well i say lets make the questions harder to get in. If this is not a Piedmont alumni then they would have a harder time getting in with perhaps less choices and if it is an alumni..........no fricking comment. Maybe you can make the password like a riddle, i dont know, just do something to keep the riffraff off the playing field cause the game is tied and we have the ball. I see a touchdown in site!!!!! Be safe all.......hey Carol......Key West was a blast darlin, thanks again for the hospitality. Sloppy Joes!!!!! Still thinking about Fantasyfest in Oct?????? Will hurricane season be over? You know i dont want to get there on my broom, the plane was so much fun. Love to Matt and the Weiners!!!!
katie beals johnson (sacramentomoon@aim.com) Class of 1975
guess.....lol, ca USA - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at 17:35:56 (PDT)

Mitch - are you Johnny Mitchell or Bill ? Your folks lived in PB for a while and Bill went to the AF Academy ??
John Austin (atwoodjohn03@yahoo.com) Class of 59
Pt. Ludlow, WA USA - Monday, June 11, 2007 at 21:07:36 (PDT)

If you took the 150th exit to E14th took a left past Prings there was a goodyear tire shop on the left just a little before the drive in we used to hang out there. I would catch two or three serious races there on a friday night. I was very fast. The only serious competion was a 68 chevelle to this day I don't know what he was running but he would always get me somewhere in the middle. We would race on the frontage road by the hospital just off the 580. Anyway Rick Hilton and I were bud's. I don't know where he is today but the Paris thing brought alot of mem's Keep up the good work. Mitch
Mitch Class of 60's
west hollywood, ca USA - Monday, June 11, 2007 at 20:24:12 (PDT)

Bill Parker 4 Speeds. Home ot the Tom Campbell Corvette. From the desert, PEACE OUT!
Stuart Pressman (What happens here stays here!) Class of 74
Las Vegas, Nv USA - Monday, June 11, 2007 at 10:24:23 (PDT)

Thank goodness that roller derby and all-star wrestling were based in the Bay Area. Made it many times to the Cow Palace to see the beloved Bay Bombers take on teams with their resident evils like John Porky Parker, the Bald Eagle Bob Hein or Bob Woodbury. Once they brought out the riot squad because someone had hit Charlie O'Connell over the heard with a card table chair and the fans would not let Ken Monte leave the track. Pete Horner, Don MacFarlane, Jim Tregea and I just got out before they locked the doors and brought out any stragglers to a Paddy Wagon. On thew wrestling side...used to go down to the KTVU Studios in Oakland for the Friday night wrestling with Scott Taylor (the one from the PHS class of 1975 who is now a doctor in Oakland). His uncle was the ringside physician, Dr. Joe L. Lewis who used to make sure that none of the grapplers croaked after being bobyslammed or given the CLAW HOLD from Mitsu Arakawa. Sifford: My brother used to frequent the Driftwood as well and even sold Joanie and Annis Big Red Jensen a few cars along the way when he used to work at FH Dailey. What about Pat Paulsen's House of Wheels over on 150th? Another hot spot down the street from the Bay Fair mall...back when it used to be an outdoor mall...also some late night Bowling for Dollars at the Bayfair Bowl.
Conrad Bassett (zebra1952@yahoo.com) Class of 70
Moraga, CA USA - Monday, June 11, 2007 at 08:01:50 (PDT)

Wow..."Joannie Weston"..there's a name from the past...conjures up memories of Kenji Shibuya, Haystack Calhoun, and Pat Patterson. Different sports, but same genre. Who were the others? Was is Pepper Gomez and Ray Stevens????
Steve Knauer (sknauer57@aol.com) Class of 1975
Santa Fe, NM USA - Sunday, June 10, 2007 at 19:42:40 (PDT)

Now if you kept going past PARKERS,you would run into a bar called the Sneaky Tiki, on Friday and Sat nites, in the 70's and 80's true love could be found their, To continue if you kept going to Mission Blvd.you'd run into the Driftwood, a bar owned by the famous Joannie Weston, the ROLLER DERBY QUEEN OF the 60's. Her place had it all, girls for girls, girls for boys and girls etc. IN the mid 80's it was a wild scene, spent many a friday night in their looking for love in all the wrong places, but man what fun! So for all you car fans , I was right down the road, you probably drove right by me! HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH YOU ALL FROM NEVERLAND!!!!!!
Bill Clifford (joewillie1951@yahoo.com) Class of 1969
Lawrenceburg, Ky USA - Sunday, June 10, 2007 at 03:57:13 (PDT)

Wow!!! Almost forgot about "Bill Parker's 4 Speed". It was the place dreams could be made if you had the money. I think that was where I met my first true love...a '69 Chev. Chevelle SS 396 or 454...didn't matter...
Bill Moffett (williamtm@verizon.net) Class of 1970
Midlothian, VA USA - Saturday, June 09, 2007 at 16:02:05 (PDT)

I do body work, human not cars. In body work they teach you of "body memories". At this site we at least I get "hairy" or just growing up memories. I cruised 150th driving myself from the age of 14. In my parents, friends or friends parents cars. I would drive anything anyone would let me. My first legal drive out to the San Leandro Strip was in my first car that was my Gram Ma's 1964 T-Bird convertible. I drove it for about 3 or 4 (7,000 miles) months until I got my first Camero. Bubbles, Helen I think you were in the car with Janet Marcussen. We were also going to some party? All I remember is we were going up 106th? Some cat ran under the car. We could hear it bouncing against the floorboards. The girls were crying like I had just taken out someone very special to them. Janet was ready to whip my ass. Were you there Helen? I think so. Anyway just another of many great memories stuffed in that mind. Peace out! L, me
Stuart Pressman (trashy) Class of 74
yep, ca USA - Saturday, June 09, 2007 at 07:09:06 (PDT)

How can I not mention, "Prings" The restaurant on the corner, If I have the name right. Peace OUT!!!
Yep (Yep) Class of 74
Yep, Ye USA - Saturday, June 09, 2007 at 06:32:24 (PDT)

Paris??? Mitch, who are you and where did you come from??? 150TH was where we cruised until? I think they (the cop's, bastards. Sorry Tom)started harassing us about cruising (just like South Main st.). The strip just down from Tyson's house. Not many Piedmont boys and girls out there during my time as a part of Piedmont's car culture. My friends and that was about it. Going by "Bill Parker 4 Speeds". A Knuckle Head, foot clutch fun. Any type of "426"! Yeah baby!!!!! Paris made it on the inside before me. Kiss your kids & your family and get the USA'S kids home from overseas!!! Someone give our President a "B Job" so he can be impeached!!!!!!!!!!! Peace OUT! me
Stuart Pressman (trashy67@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1974
Valley of Heaven, Ca USA - Saturday, June 09, 2007 at 06:29:32 (PDT)

But,what about Paris?? does anyone know that Paris's uncle Rick was in my class at Piedmont?? Probably not. He had a very cool knuckle head. It was all black with lots of chrome. We used to cruise 150th in hayward on friday and saturday nights. I had a very fast Plymouth hardtop that was all 426cu, 4spd. We were total rebels and loved it... over and out
Mitch Class of 60's
west hollywood, ca USA - Friday, June 08, 2007 at 23:23:56 (PDT)

Hey JoWillie, Bill Clifford, You make us all proud for sharing the events of horrifying landing and the casualties that your father and our allies experienced in securing the beach at Normandy. I am sure you know, but I wish to personally share my experience that the French celebrate this day with the greatest of vigor. My French exchange student "Maud" calls me every year to describe the wonderment of the fireworks, the celebration and the hoorahh (sp) that occurs during the day and night's events of June 6th. There is a great gathering of the French ,the English and other visitors to the beach. The weekend is a big event and they honor those lost and others who fought in the battle that turned the war to a victory for us all. The celebration at the beach seems to be quite a great ceremony, Maud informs me that they have a posting of a of American flags in the forefront, they rally their anthem and blend into to ours "God Bless America" Thank you for reminding us how much was sacrificed. The insight and tribulations of your father's trials should not be taken with out a great deal of respect. I have my father's Purple Heart.
Helen Cummings (Helena1201@aol.com) Class of 1974
Nashville, TN USA - Sunday, June 03, 2007 at 22:55:33 (PDT)

June 6th 1944 seems like a long time ago but when I tell this story it might seem closer.The movie Saving Private Ryan, shows the transports reaching Omaha Beach at Normandy, it gets pretty gruesome, but their is no way in the world you can imagine what it must of been like to actually be there! You are 27 years old, have a baby on the way in August of that year, when you were 16, you were an alternate in speed skating at the Olympics in Lake Placid, but how distant that was to the moment you were about to embark on! As the landing craft hits the beach and steel ramp slams to the sand, this is it, no matter how tough, or strong you are, how prepared you are in training dosen't mean a thing. It's nothing but luck, people are dying right next to you in front , in back on the side of you , everywhere, blood and guts all around, what are you thinking?Luck rides with you , you make it to the first cover and wait for the rest, more of you arrive, what are you thinking? Finally there is enough of you to advance, and advance you do, foot by foot, body by body you reach the high ground. Twenty nine hundred Allied Forces, died in the first two hours at Omaha and for some reason it was not you amongest the dead!What went through you mind when you looked back at the beach and saw what you just came through? If you looked back at all!As the war went on you ended up at the Battle of the Bulge, where you won a Bronse Star, Distingushed Service Star and the highest Medal the French Government gives to A FORIEGN soldier.When the war was over you came home to New York, found out you had a daughter, and had two more, one more girl and finally a boy six years later. You never spoke of this your whole life and I never found any of this out until after you died on JAN 31,1992. How many dreams or nightmares did you have about D-Day, JUNE 6TH 1944? if we could be heroes just for one day, well guess what POP, you were!!!!!!!!I am sorry I wasn't a better son, but I raiaed two boys that would make you proud that their name is CLIFFORD!!!! Happy Father's Day, Pop!!!!
Bill Clifford (joewillie1951@yahoo.com) Class of 1969
Lawrenceburg, Ky USA - Sunday, June 03, 2007 at 14:40:20 (PDT)

Anyone hear anything about a 40th Reunion of the class of 1967?
Scott Anderson (scotia1949@hotmail.com) Class of 1967
Apache Junction, AZ USA - Friday, June 01, 2007 at 18:21:17 (PDT)

Yo fab Highlanders, With respect to the past passages ie. Stuart, Whew, what a legacy you have imprinted in your Rolling Thunder and other runs! Peter, the formitable passages of Joe Bagan's life's work and, as well, your journeys through educating our youth...these children are our future.... You teachers are so essential in molding our tomorrows...I thank you, your road is a great and a never-ending challenge. I salute you. Bret, I can see how Marilyn has certainly hit the cat's meow in bonding with you. Bill, You get it! You know what really matters. Doug, you always remind me of the omnipitis subtle leader..proverbial, congiant and instinctively conscise. Main-boy, love the fact that you can spell, how 'bout getting your prowess fired up and get spell check added on here for us wingless sp. bees... My heart to you all. How great to be from alumni who are wonderful folks of substance. I am so honored to know such socially aware, kind, and involved advocates. I am fortunate to be aligned with the east bay kids that came from the hill.
Bubbles (Helena1201@aol.com)
Nashville, TN USA - Thursday, May 31, 2007 at 23:06:47 (PDT)

From the Venture School Website...RE: Joe Bagan...Thursday, May 31, 2007 a private Rosary for family will be held at Yates Funeral Home An open service will held Friday, June 1, 2007 at St. Thomas Catholic Church at 11am �Joe Bagan Dress Code�/Comfortable, Casual.
Friend at PHS Class of 1968
Oakland, CA USA - Thursday, May 31, 2007 at 21:18:36 (PDT)

Bubbles and alums: Thanks for the great stories/memories of Joe B. I can remember spending quite a few days at the Bagan house - and what a house it was! - listening to music and hanging out. I know Marilyn still speaks of Noelle and the B. sisters with great affection. Kim G. - wow, you brought up some '75 alums that I had forgotten about - those were some great guys and also my brother's (Greg) class. And I remember partying with your bro frequently and often.
Bret (middlemanoftime@hotmail.com) Class of '73
Boring, OR USA - Thursday, May 31, 2007 at 13:48:10 (PDT)

Bill - I agree whole heartedly - Sgt Peppers is probably the single best rock album of all time - all the way through (with Abbey Road also right up there). I remember getting that album and it had all the cut-outs in the insert: mustaches, epaulets, etc that you could wear and become a band member whilst singing along. I venture to say I have probably listened to it hundreds of times. That might have been the culmination of real rock n' roll (most rock music since seems like just a regurgitation of what has come before) with its combination of electric effects, orchestral mixes, and great "acid" sounds - and coincided with "Hippie is Dead" not long afterwards - the fizzling out of the 60's dream that we were going to change the world for the better: Peace, Love and Equality. Gosh, whatever happened to that dream?
Bret (middlemanoftime@hotmail.com) Class of '73
Boring, OR USA - Thursday, May 31, 2007 at 13:38:10 (PDT)

OK boys and girls, do you want to feel old? Marilyn Monroe would be 81 years old today if she lived! Wow what a fine piece of art work she was, curves and moves all in the right spots.To top that Sgt. Pepper turns forty on June 2, where were you when the musical world changed forever, on June 2 1967? I am still trying to figure out what,"I'm fixing a hole where the rain comes in to keep my mind from wondering,"means? Live the rest of your life trying to be the best person you can possibly be, that goes double toward all family members, bury all hatchets, sorry got carried away, the death of Bagan has really affected me!!!!SEE YA IN RENO!!!!!!!
Bill Clifford (jaoewillie1951@yahoo.com) Class of 1969
Lawrenceburg, Ky USA - Thursday, May 31, 2007 at 02:48:34 (PDT)

I too was on that baseball team with Joe, A young freshman playing his year of Varsity ball. I remember Joe and his family fondly. He will be missed. Thanks Bill for the remembrance.
Doug Duncan (dduncanbeach@hotmail.com) Class of 1971
Carpinteria, Ca USA - Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 13:06:50 (PDT)

Good morning all, Helen no kid's for us in the service. One of my youngest, classmates is there for his 6th tour. It's kind of funny as we watched this kid grow up we all knew he would sign up but who knew to this extent. In 1989 when I was going through a transitional time I got this flier in the mail in January 1989. It spoke about a line of bikers going from California to Washington D.C. for Memorial day ending at the wall. I needed a place to go and a change. I stripped my bike, painted and fixed what was needed and got the bike back together the night before I left. Mostly Vietnam vets (not me). 22 of us left Ca. by the time we got to Kansas the line was more than a mile long. By the time we got to Virginia the line was two miles long. What a tear jerker. Their were little old ladies coming out of beauty shops giving people money. We never paid for food. We were fed our bikes were fixed if needed for free. Little kids holding flags on the side of the rtoad. This was the first one. Our very opwn "Milo Andreson" and his world fmaous "RAT BIKE" went last year and he and his wife Joni are out there again this year. Today I think is "Rolling Thunder", when the bikers take over our capitol. It was very impressive in 1989 I can only imagine now. Check out cspan later they usually broadcast from the Pentagon parking lot. Unless it was yesterday. Peace OUT! l, me
Stuart Pressman (trashy67@sbcglobal.net) Class of 74
Carmel Valley, ca USA - Monday, May 28, 2007 at 05:09:22 (PDT)

Venture teacher, Joe Bagan, passed away Wednesday night, May 23, 2007. The entire Venture community is very, very, very saddened with his passing. The beloved Venture teacher is survived by his wife, Eileen and his children, Kathleen, Michael and Melissa. Joe began as a kindergarten teacher at Montevideo and taught for over 20 years at Venture. He will be sorely missed. A service will be planned for Idaho and California. Updates will be announced here. Venture will accept any condolence cards and will make sure that his family receives them. Flowers are gathering outside his office door. Joe really loved Venture. Even though we moved to Idaho, he had to come back because he really loved you guys. -Eileen Bagan Joe started as a Kindergarten teacher and worked with my wife, Sally. When she was pregnant, Joe would push her everywhere around Montevideo in a wheelchair. Years later when my son and his wife had their first baby at 4 in the morning, Joe was one of the first people they notified knowing that he would be awake so early. -Tom Lotz Joe proudly announced to the staff members in the lunchroom. "I'll have three children in college at once. Melissa graduates from high school this year and will be a freshmen next year. Michael will start his third year in college and Kathleen is becoming a teacher and will be starting her fifth year." Even though he taught at Venture, managed his properties in Oakland and "did" parking for the 49ers games, we always knew that his family came first. He's a one-of-a-kind man. -Venture Staff
blewett (milwblewett@earthlink.net) Class of 1974
milw, wi USA - Monday, May 28, 2007 at 00:35:08 (PDT)

Condolences to the Bagan family. I found that post from what I guess was Joe Bagan's work site.
blewett (pb@earthlink.net) Class of 1974
milw, wi USA - Sunday, May 27, 2007 at 23:33:29 (PDT)

Joe Bagan has been a teacher for thirty three years and has taught at Venture School for twenty years. He has students in grades kindergarten through twelfth. He primarily works with home school families, helping parents home school their children. Joe�s favorite subjects to teach are primer reading (grades K-2) and all primary grade subjects. He taught in elementary schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District for thirteen years prior to coming to Venture. Joe grew up in Piedmont, California and graduated from St. Mary�s College. He is married and has three children: A daughter and a son in college, and a daughter in high school. Joe and his family moved from Pleasanton, California to Coeur d� Alene, Idaho several years ago and he commutes to work.
p blewett (milwblewett@earthlink.net) Class of 1974
Milw, WI USA - Sunday, May 27, 2007 at 23:29:04 (PDT)

Dave Robles, Hey, Hey, Hey, backacha....You always have been special....Smiles and great thoughts. Helinski
Bubbles
USA - Sunday, May 27, 2007 at 18:26:19 (PDT)

Hey JoeWillie, Thanks for informing us of the passing of Joe Bagan. Special thoughts and condolences for the entire Bagan family. Noelle, Michelle, MaryJane where are you now? I have such special memories of sleep-overs at the Bagan house. There were so many siblings and there was never a dull moment. The Bagans sure ran a tight ship but such fun we all had. The first night I stayed for a sleep-over Joe rallied the sleepless girls Michelle, MaryJane, Noelle and me down to the pantry, he lead us to the stash of chocolate and also indulged us with gobs of late night popcorn... we all ate till we split. He sure made our night's event was packed full of giggles, fun and frolick. The memories are still fresh with all of us sleepy girls rising the next morning to a kitchen full of wonderful breakfast offerings but little hunger and even a few sour tummies due to our past nights forage. Michelle was my J.O. Big Sister. She and Molly Bonnigton helped bidding and hell week to be spiced full of enough fond memories for a lifetime. They ensured there was never a dull moment for their pledgling coming to school with the special orders for funky braids in the hair, gum on demand, big- sister lunches, un-matching sox etc. etc. They certainly had fun with the daunting challenges and never-ending surprises that aroze from hell week! Of course, starting the whole process was the infamous Shanghi Breakfast at Berkley! Melissa Liljequist, Janet Marcussen, Norma Reinheart, Ann Magee, Louisa Abbot, Dina DelMonica and Kathy do you specially remember that hell week challenge, the run and hide process? Were we all at Reinharts later? Who's pink fountain did we almost end up in? What about the blindfold? Even better, sitting on the block of ice, and what was up with that bananna? Carmel Cottage Weekend! How fun! The entire Bagan Clan sure made an impact on many graduating classes for us Highlanders. To all the Bagans, My heartfelt condolences. To all other alumni we have lost, we celebrate you, thanks for the memories. To all who are still here, toast we have a whole lotta mo' memories to come. Caio for now, Helinski
Bubbles (Helena1201@aol.com)
Nashville, Tn USA - Sunday, May 27, 2007 at 18:18:08 (PDT)

Duncan-Man, Your great kind words for our service personnel still captures the spirit of the addage GREAT SCOTT MAN! My salute as well to our folks serving and to our veterans. We are placing flags on the Veterans graves and serving meals at the VFW in Gallatin Tn. tomorrow. We have a huge bike club here that tours the south collectively traveling and gathering for the funerals of fallen service folk, they stand during the service with a presentation line of large American flags...It's chilling and momumental. I was honored by being asked to hold a flag during one of the services....They're an awesome group of folks. Stuart and Leslie do you still have kids in Iraq? My brother Kenny and Greg Schoneman are still serving the effort. Hopes for peace. I say let us women at em' we'll talk em to death. "Please lady just stop talking, OK we'll give it up...just quit lecturing us....Can you relate?
Helinski Bubbles Cummings (Helena1201@aol.com)
Nashville, Tn USA - Sunday, May 27, 2007 at 15:30:07 (PDT)

Very wonderful story, Bill. That is what it's all about.
Steve Main (sknauer57@aol.com) Class of 1975
Santa Fe , NM USA - Sunday, May 27, 2007 at 05:05:43 (PDT)

The spring of 1968, we are playing Acalanes, at our place. Aa usual I walk the bases loaded, have a three and two count on the hitter, Joe calls timeout, comes out from behind the plate, walks to the mound,and says, Cliffeeerd, get the god damn ball over the plate."He goes back behind the plate, the ump rings up strike three, we sit down! Stuck out 12 that day, but lost 3 to nothing!
Bill Clifford (joewillie1951@yahoo.com) Class of 1969
Lawrenceburg, Ky USA - Sunday, May 27, 2007 at 00:13:12 (PDT)

" When I die, let me die with a dream on my mind." Marshall Tucker Band, the Greatest Southern Rock Band of all time!
Bill Clifford (joewillie1951@yahoo.com) Class of 1969
Lawrenceburg, Ky USA - Saturday, May 26, 2007 at 15:31:35 (PDT)

On this weekend of Remberence, I would like to say how sorry I was to hear of the passing of Joe Bagan, class of 1968, A member of the Kimmers, and a very dear friend of mine in my youth,with out his help I never would of got my Masters at San Jose' State. Just an all around good guy, I will sincerely miss you Joe, here is a tip of the cap to you!!! KIMMER'S RULE, RIGHT ON JOE!!
Bill Clifford (joewillie1951@yahoo.com) Class of 1969
Lawrenceburg, Ky USA - Saturday, May 26, 2007 at 14:52:03 (PDT)

A note of remembrance for all our friends and family that have served our nation and given their all. Let their sacrifice have a purpose, and may those who serve today be home soon.
Doug Duncan (dduncanbeach@hotmail.com) Class of 1971
Carpinteria, Ca USA - Friday, May 25, 2007 at 12:55:34 (PDT)

I was there then and dam, Dave I needed you. My nose was going all weekend. Allergies, much more fun then the habits of my long time past. Well I guess I might see you at the next dead cow convention. I would have even bent down so you could reach my snot-nose. Love your families!!!! Who knows what tomorrow may bring. Peace OUT!
Stuart (yep) Class of 74
Valley of Heaven, USA - Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 09:54:14 (PDT)

Yea, this year I celebrated the second anniv. of my 26th b-day. I kept looking around for that snot-nosed little kid, but of course that didn't work! I got to Murphy's at around 3 and parked across the street. Then to Jamestown for appetizers the back to some Mexican place in Sonora that had the worst food ever! I travel with good company so I have a ball no matter where I go. Hi Bubbles!
Dave Robles (Metalboy13@hotmail.com) Class of 1972
Vallejo, ca USA - Monday, May 21, 2007 at 16:39:25 (PDT)

Hey good people.... just got back from my brother's 50th. Wow, it was quite a reunion of class of '75-ers. Fun to see a few old pals, most of whom I had not seen since they were 15 years old. Pat Moreira, Jim Kinney, Dean Landry, Bob Fry, Roger McElrath, Bobby Bostick, Steve Vaughn, Cyrus Kraft, Wendy Howard, Lance Finkle, Art Seavey, Dina Delmonico were among the guests. Fun time, and my bro Lance was in top form as he got fairly well blasted. He reminded me of Ralph Kramden or Mike Dufloth... Life of the party types...all he needed was a lamp shade and a hula skirt...... Lefty
Kim Gimbal (kim@chico.com) Class of 71
chico, ca USA - Monday, May 21, 2007 at 07:49:44 (PDT)

Dave I looked for you. I was trying to picture you at age 52? I am guessing 53? The closest I saw was a guy with a grey tank top from Rapid City on the back. We were in the bathroom at the same time. My friend was asking me why I kept saying Dave loud to see if you would turn around? I am sure there was only one or two bikes like yours there but as they say you all look alike. For me it was Murphys at noon, Jamestown for dinner, Mock Hill for desert and Jackson for the evening entertainment. Peace OUT! me
Stuart (here) Class of yep
USA - Monday, May 21, 2007 at 07:44:48 (PDT)

Hey,Hey, Hey, Good to see the vibe back on Piedmont, coming of age and the collective memories of fun, frolic and postcards that made us who we are today.... Main-boy, just enjoy and celebrate! Common, let's chill with the slamming! Stuart, Dave Robles, Simmo, Kathy, Marilyn, Bret, Bob, Bill, Kim, Roy, Scott, Peter,..... Hope to hear and share mo' great memories. Dave, the trunk of Mucks car the day it hit the guardrail, this memory sounds familiar...hmmm were Rudy and Gary Klukas following behind him on that eventful night?
Bubbles
Nashville, TN USA - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 21:43:37 (PDT)

Great to see everyone is back. Dave I thought it was next week. My brain? I am adjusting at this time. Murphys is only a j---- away from my valley. My Evo was the first, late 84, easy to spot. It is filthy I was flat trackin on the dirt roads that go to the forest behind my house earlier this week. I am working out leaving soon. It could be a lo cal Grey Goose for me too today. Bret I can spell Hadley Davidsin.
Stuart Pressman (trashy67@sbcglobal.net) Class of 74
Carmel Valley, ca USA - Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 05:19:31 (PDT)

Black cherry w/metalflake '85 Softail Evo springer. Last year kick-start /4sp. and chain drive, 1st year Evolution motor. Can't miss it.
Dave Robles (Metalboy13@hotmail.com) Class of 1972
Vallejo, ca USA - Friday, May 18, 2007 at 19:34:34 (PDT)

Stu - since when does a Harley man need to spell? What's next - politically correct sensitivity training? Yours truly, fellow SNAG (Sensitive New Age Guy)- NOT!.
Bret (middlemanoftime@hotmail.com) Class of '73
Boring, OR USA - Friday, May 18, 2007 at 11:46:21 (PDT)

Order one for me Kathy and then I'll have a Cuervo Gold and some fine Columbian and then I will retire to the easy chair - hey nineteen! Hawk, be careful up there bro and good luck!
Bret (middlemanoftime@hotmail.com) Class of '73
Boring, OR USA - Friday, May 18, 2007 at 11:43:11 (PDT)

I'll be on the Hwy 108 (Sonora Pass) side this Sunday, scoping out the snowpack above 10,000 feet. It's early for me to be up there, as I don't do snow well. But I have a favorite 11,800 footer I can do in a day in my chair, and if the snowpack's light...well, see you there, right?;-)
Bob Coomber (mr4wheelbob@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Livermore, CA USA - Friday, May 18, 2007 at 06:58:16 (PDT)

I'll have a Bombay Sapphire, up, extra dry, lemon twist. Have a great weekend!
Kathy (Ragolio) Curtis Class of 1974
Oakland, USA - Friday, May 18, 2007 at 06:04:00 (PDT)

Dave I was the guy sitting next to you last year. I was having a margarita at both the BBQ and band at the Murphys Hotel then up to the Avery Hotel. What color is your bike? Black? me
Stuart Pressman (trashy67@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1974
Carmel Valley, Ca USA - Friday, May 18, 2007 at 05:55:43 (PDT)

Frog Jump Weekend. Make mine Grey Goose extra dry with 2 olives. Murphy's and the Avery Hotel Sat.afternoon. (never have seen a frog there).Did not see Tom S. last time I played in Martinez. (undercover?) Midnight Train Band Friday May 18th, then off Sat. to Highway 49 with all the other fools. Who was in the trunk of Jim (Maddog) Mucks's car when he hit the guard rail on hwy 13? Helen? Lynn?
Dave Robles (Metalboy13@hotmail.com) Class of 1972
Vallejo, c USA - Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 20:56:55 (PDT)

OK, Live from my new computer with my Google overall spell check. Did everyone get scared away? Jesus? Lucy? Kimmy X? Spammer Roy? Steve (yes I would love to meet you for a drink. That is my busy time with my volunteer job so we will see as we get closer, Martini)? Bill? Bill? Kathy? John? Tom? Justin? Helen? Dave R? Dave L? Bret the Jet? Doug? Bob? Peter? OK,I might have to go back to car stories. The "cliff" the road from the Oakland Hills to Moraga. The hair pin turn??? Who went over in that 1960 T-Bird and who drove by and thought it was a party and kept going? How many cases of beer was in the trunk of the T-Bird? Stay tuned. Peace out!!! Isn't it great our excellent President now has a War Zar? He want to be known as the "Green" president? It should be "red" for all the blood he has spilled. me
Stuart (trashy67@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1974
The Valley in Heaven, Ca USA - Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 12:08:12 (PDT)

My sister Nel got bit by a rat last night G.S.H. Wow. what a cool site. Thank for all the work!!!
Lucy in the sky (N/A) Class of unending
of fun, USA - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 12:27:49 (PDT)

What a way to star the day. Laughing!! Good morning. PEACE OUT! "And whitey is on the moon"
Stu-e-j
USA - Monday, May 14, 2007 at 05:54:56 (PDT)

"Uh oh, it happened to me; I heard about this guy, but I never could see"...Kimmy X
Kim Gimbal (kim@chico.com) Class of 71
chico, ca USA - Sunday, May 13, 2007 at 09:22:19 (PDT)

"There's just so many fish swimmin' in the sea"... Scotty Guitar...
Kim (kim@chico.com) Class of 71
chico, ca USA - Sunday, May 13, 2007 at 09:19:50 (PDT)

"Take a hike, Mike" ....the lovely X-Factressess
Kim Gimbal (kim@chico.com) Class of 71
chico, ca USA - Sunday, May 13, 2007 at 09:15:31 (PDT)

"X-Factors got six big balls!!" Billy-X
Kim Gimbal (kim@chico.com) Class of 71
chico, C USA - Sunday, May 13, 2007 at 09:13:43 (PDT)

oh jesus
scott pressman (skaypressman@yahoo.com) Class of 71
chico, ca USA - Sunday, May 13, 2007 at 08:04:35 (PDT)

...are we having F-U-N yet? "What we have here, is a failure to communicate". (Cool Hand Luke)
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 23:35:58 (PDT)

In The Beginning (Graeme Edge-The Moody Blues) First Man: I think, I think I am, therefore I am, I think. Establishment: Of course you are my bright little star, I've miles And miles Of files Pretty files of your forefather's fruit and now to suit our great computer, You're magnetic ink. First Man: I'm more than that, I know I am, at least, I think I must be. Inner Man: There you go man, keep as cool as you can. Face piles And piles Of trials With smiles. It riles them to believe that you perceive the web they weave And keep on thinking free.
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 23:30:08 (PDT)

Stuart, No harm meant by me..only exchanging barbs with you, as is my nature. I will be in Carmel for 3 days in early August...let's meet up.
Steve Main (sknauer57@yahoo.com) Class of 1975
Santa Fe, NM USA - Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 05:41:36 (PDT)

Bill, the answer to the last part of your question is hopefully...YES! In a recent article, I wrote the following..."I didn't ask to to be disabled, but I am. My life and relationships have changed and quite frankly, I wasn't prepared for any part of it. But now I've reached the proverbial fork in the road. I need to decide which direction to go. One direction is easy and the other hard. Nothing in my life has come easy. Therefore, I will continue down the path of greater resistance and prove to myself that when I reach the end, I can reach out to the hand of the Lord and be told, "Job well done." Postscript: Bill, I'm not sure that I completely understood your last entry, but I hope I did. I wasn't sure as to who or what you were referring to.
Bill Moffett (williamtm@verizon.net) Class of 1970
Midlothian, VA USA - Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 15:18:18 (PDT)

Thank God,It's about time something got rolling again, this is much better then posting the same old happy horseSHIT.When you meet the earthmaker, will he care how well you spell or what kind of a human you were?
Bill Clifford (joewillie1951@yahoo.com) Class of 1969
Lawrenceburg, Ky USA - Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 13:33:29 (PDT)

There you go!!! Like a big boy. There are spaces between the words. Peace OUT!
There you go (That is it) Class of 1974
yep, USA - Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 08:04:52 (PDT)

I forgot my most proud accomplishments, my boys, both were honor students, one part time one all the time. Both college grads, (I graduated from the college of work and the streets, not to forget many years as a motorcycle enthuisist, sex, drugs rock & roll and most of all Harley Davidson and all other things that take petrolieum products, minus the sex, I have had the same partner (love that word) since someone was wiping your nose) Both boys are up running, benifitted, enjoying life. Both musicians. That is what I am the most proud of. Now it's me and the pup's. They do not care about my writting either. I see you live in Santa Fe, we have a home in Bisbee if you know where that is? We should have a drink in between one day. I do love it there. PEACE OUT!
Stuart (yep) Class of 1974
Heaven on Earth, ca USA - Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 06:52:31 (PDT)

Stuart, Whatthefuckever.
Steve Main (sknauer57@aol.com) Class of 1975
Santa Fe , NM USA - Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 06:49:32 (PDT)

Bill you to are an inspiration. I was thinking good thoughts for you. I knew we have gone past the three weeks you had mentioned earlier. Steve your comments show how well you knew me. I have never been able to write and right now my computer is having a few issues. The best part about someone like me. I do not care what you think. My writting works great at the bank, on the payroll checks for the people that I employ, it works great for my volunteer job where I write job descriptions for 42 different jobs for 227 volunteers for the finest event of it's type in the world (that is for real). I really don't care. My writting has also enabled me to be at this forum laughing weekly. Where I come from I do not spell anything, fking? Gosh that is like when people say "flipping" or the Soprano's on A&E, freaking? If a word has the same intent why not spell it correctly? (I just checked that one in my Websters)Intent? That is a great word. As usual think good thoughts for all the good people, then there is our President? Peace OUT! Stuart Pressman. Proud graduate of the first ever Special Education class at Piedmont High!
Stuart (yep) Class of 1974
Heaven on earth, Ca USA - Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 06:08:35 (PDT)

Stuart~ Thanks for asking. I'm currently going through a series of long and drawn out tests. I won't have a final date for the surgery until early June. It's a pretty delicate procedure. They first have to remove the stimulator pack from my chest, the wiring going to the probes planted deep in my brain and then re-do the whole procedure by implanting equipment that actually works. The risks for a second surgery on my left brain (for my right side) are pretty significant. However, I will not only survive the procedure, but I firmly believe that I'll come out of it with great results. I had a mild stroke recently and that convinced me that I will fight this Parkinson's thing and WILL prevail. I also believe that you gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you look fear in the face. Nothing in my life has come easy. I've always been a fighter and more importantly, a survivor. This is probably way to personal a thing to discuss in this kind of forum, but it's who I am. I'm not only lucky, but also blessed by having an incredible support group of family, medical and non-medical professionals in my corner. As an aside, one of my doctors told my wife that if the procedure is not a complete success, all it's going to do is piss Bill off and make him fight just that much harder. He was right on the money...
Bill Moffett (williamtm@verizon.net) Class of 1970
Midlothian, VA USA - Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 18:08:42 (PDT)

Stuart and Roy...in no way did I intend to suggest that that the two of you are gay/lovers, whatever. My sole insinuation was prompted by, and focused on, the inordinate number of entries that you two submit to this arena...but, while we're at it Stuart, did they offer any Spelling courses at Wildwood? Pretty fking embarrassing.
Steve Main (sknauer57@aol.com) Class of 1975
Santa Fe , NM USA - Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 12:28:49 (PDT)

Hey Bill how do you feel? If my memory is right "they" were going to work on you? I was just curios did it help you? I hope so. Steve according to my good friends Larry & Ralph all men & women are gay. They just may not have acted on it. They just might not know it. I am a lesbian and have been for years. My partner (I just love that word, this should be a business araingement)and I have been together for years. Did you follow your Lefty around like a puppy? I am laughing, I love Kim too. Kathy you are as positive as always. Love to all. PEACE OUT! Keep kind thoughts to keep our kids safe here and over seas. Why can't there be a tornado where our nice president is?
Stuart (trashy67@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1974
Heaven on Earth, Ca USA - Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 06:44:37 (PDT)

I just logged on to see what's been going on and can only think of one thing to say about most of the more recent articulate entries..."Peace Out"!!! (SMILE!!) My family is still dealing with the tragedy at Virginia Tech. Since nothing "spectacular" has occured in the eyes of the media, it seems so sad that (it appears) the media considers what happened as "old business". But for those of us who knew some of the deceased and/or injured, this tragedy is still a very prominent part of our lives. There is an excellent article on the VT website. It really seems to sum things up. http://www.vt.edu/tragedy/giovanni_transcript.php
Bill Moffett (williamtm@verizon.net) Class of 1970
Midlothian, VA USA - Tuesday, May 08, 2007 at 15:30:15 (PDT)

Thank you Kim re: Spammer Roy's ramblings!
Kathy (Ragolio) Curtis Class of 1974
Oakland, USA - Tuesday, May 08, 2007 at 07:27:58 (PDT)

True Piedmont memories. Running down the cork tiled hallways of the old Junior High. Smelling the brain-killing solvents in the Print Shop. Cutting wood in wood shop. Turning on the gas jets in the biology lab class. watching the tiny two-chambered heart of a chicken embryo, slowly ever so slowly throb until a sort of death. - and then the gasp from the girls " it's dying !!" And strutting around the halls on a Friday Afternoon wearing the dark blue jackets of the Varsity Football team - hoping to be seen by HER. - and on and on while the whine of the bagpipe as played by "Brick " Johnson. - and we wondered, " would we " Achieve the honorable" ??
John Austin (atwoodjohn03@yahoo.com) Class of 59
Pt. Ludlow, WA USA - Monday, May 07, 2007 at 20:16:19 (PDT)

Damn, Lefty, you said it better than I did!
Steve Main (sknauer57@aol.com) Class of 1975
Santa Fe , NM USA - Monday, May 07, 2007 at 12:45:43 (PDT)

Roy, enough already. Your posts are becoming an embarrassment. Please just get back to your formerly astute observations. You're a good writer and an intelligent person, but I for one do not wish to continue to be drawn into your own pop music/great writer/cool song lyrics ego stroking. Imagine if we all did that. I would venture to say that most of us listen to great music, read good writers, and are children of the 60's - 70's. Again, I'd much rather read about some fun memory you have, or even about some cool car, than to continue to endure your day to day cosmic experiences.... I never really thought that Hairynet was set up for stream of conciousness ramblings.... Get a blog for that...
Kim Gimbal (kim@chico.com) Class of 71
chico, Ca USA - Monday, May 07, 2007 at 07:38:27 (PDT)

"Language is a Virus from CyberSpace". (William S. Burroughs)
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 23:39:43 (PDT)

"Language is a Virus from OuterSpace" (Laurie Anderson)
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 23:33:36 (PDT)

...Definition of psychobabble- "a predominantly metaphorical language for expressing one's feelings".
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 23:25:09 (PDT)

"Nothing but the Best, and Later for the Garbage". (John Lee Hooker) HairyNet Guestbook is merely an interface to provide a stream-of-consciousness for those that feel the urge to create "In the Moment". (Rock-On!)
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 23:02:12 (PDT)

RE: Steve Main- 'Get a Room' implies a sexual encounter of the third kind (NOT!) De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da Don't think me unkind Words are hard to find They're only cheques I've left unsigned From the banks of chaos in my mind And when their eloquence escapes me Their logic ties me up and rapes me De do do do de da da da Is all I want to say to you De do do do de da da da Their innocence will pull me through De do do do de da da da Is all I want to say to you De do do do de da da da They're meaningless and all that's true Poets priests and politicians Have words to thank for their positions Words that scream for your submission And no-one's jamming their transmission 'Cos when their eloquence escapes you Their logic ties you up and rapes you De do do do de da da da Is all I want to say to you De do do do de da da da Their innocence will pull me through De do do do de da da da Is all I want to say to you De do do do de da da da They're meaningless and all that's true (The Police; 'Zenyatta Mondatta')
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 22:36:34 (PDT)

Roy and Stuart...tho it may not concur with your sexual preferences, you two oughta get a room.
Steve Main (sknauer57@aol.com) Class of 1975
Santa Fe, NM USA - Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 05:08:20 (PDT)

'I'M A DINOSAUR, somebody is digging my bones'. "Dinosaur" (King Crimson)
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Saturday, May 05, 2007 at 22:26:25 (PDT)

'Enter Sandman' (Metallica)- Those Force Factor 9 coastal winds we've been EXP lately are efficently shifting the sand dunes across bike paths & directly into my field of vision! (biking while blind)
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Saturday, May 05, 2007 at 22:06:50 (PDT)

...or rather "21st Century Schizoid Man" (King Crimson)
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Friday, May 04, 2007 at 21:58:05 (PDT)

Begin with one part FreeTime, add one part 2BuckChuck Cabernet plus one part GreenManalishi, combine with FullMoonMadness until inspired to post on HairyNet while enjoying your music library. "THRAK" (King Crimson)
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Friday, May 04, 2007 at 21:52:00 (PDT)

Roy, a little free time? What did they say on Oprah? No chardonnay before hitting the key board. I am laughing. Suzy Hayes, my memory and spelling? Not only Fleetwood Mac it could have been Peter Frampton, live at Winterland. PEACE OUT!
Stuart (Yep) Class of 74
Heaven, Ca USA - Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 07:32:01 (PDT)

a tiny red spider...the size of a * is navigating my computer screen...from end to end-back & forth-WTF?-"Dazed and Confused" (Led Zeppelin)
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at 01:30:15 (PDT)

"The Sun is Eclipsed by the Moon" (Pink Floyd; "Dark Side of the Moon") Final Coda.
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at 00:31:48 (PDT)

"Got to Keep the Loonies on the Path" (Pink Floyd; "Dark Side of the Moon"). I don't know about you, but this has been an EXTREMELY DYNAMIC DAY for ME! (Lunar MADNESS)
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at 00:01:17 (PDT)

"Drowning Witch" (Frank Zappa; "Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch") Classic Frank-Frusion!
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Monday, April 30, 2007 at 23:25:10 (PDT)

"Camarillo Brillo" (Frank Zappa; "Over-Nite Sensation") "She said, 'Her sterio was four-way' and I'd just love it in her room..."
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Monday, April 30, 2007 at 23:15:58 (PDT)

"Shut Up 'N Play Yer Guitar Some More" (Frank Zappa Disc 2)- Instru-METAL BLISS!
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Monday, April 30, 2007 at 23:06:37 (PDT)

"Fine Girl" (Frank Zappa; Strictly Commercial) "Oh Yeah; We need some like that".
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Monday, April 30, 2007 at 23:01:35 (PDT)

"Willie the Pimp" (Frank Zappa/Captain Beefheart; "Hot Rats") "Floozy's in the lobby loves the way I sell..."
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Monday, April 30, 2007 at 22:52:50 (PDT)

"Dirty Love" (Frank Zappa; "Strickly Commercial") Poodle bites!; Poodle chews it! That's very nice Frank.
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Monday, April 30, 2007 at 22:44:41 (PDT)

TOMATOES..."The Other Fruit, Saucy as I wanna be". (W/Olive Oil, Onion, Garlic & Basil)
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Monday, April 30, 2007 at 22:36:12 (PDT)

"Shut Up 'N Play Yer Guitar" (Frank Zappa Disc 1)
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Monday, April 30, 2007 at 22:16:07 (PDT)

"Bridge of Sighs" (Robin Trower; "Twice Removed From Yesterday")
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Monday, April 30, 2007 at 22:13:06 (PDT)

"Purple Haze" (Jimi Hendrix; "Are You EXP")
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Monday, April 30, 2007 at 22:07:19 (PDT)

"Suzy Cream Cheese" (Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention; "Freak Out!")
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Monday, April 30, 2007 at 22:02:25 (PDT)

P O T A T O E.... see, Im as smart as you think I be.
Mike White Class of 1964
Beverly Hills, Ca USA - Monday, April 30, 2007 at 21:46:02 (PDT)

"That Lady, Pts. 1&2" (Isley Bros.)
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Monday, April 30, 2007 at 21:42:44 (PDT)

"Who's that Lady?" (Isley Bros.)
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Monday, April 30, 2007 at 21:32:43 (PDT)

Suzy Haze,(spelling)Suzy Cream Cheese. I really enjoyed the times we went out cruising around with the top down!!! You were and I hope still are one of the BEST! L, me See what one more coffee and a cookie will do for your memory. Please write or email that great man in the white house and ask him to pull our kids out from where they do not belong!
Stuart Pressman (Trashy67@sbcglobal.net)
Carmel Valley, Ca USA - Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 08:09:13 (PDT)

Top Fleetwood Mac at Winterland with Susie, I can't think of her last name? She was a blond BABY and very cute. She had an older sister my brothers age and I can't remember her name. We had a great time, she was a sweetie! I am 50 she must be 48 or 49? Susie you were always a sweet wonderful person. I remember your sister was too! That was Fleetwood MAC! PEACE OUT!
Stuart Pressman (Trashy67@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1974
Carmel Valley, Ca USA - Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 06:21:08 (PDT)

...And then theres also the Fleetwood Mac 'Blues Jam In Chicago' -1968- W/Willie Dixon. I wish I could post mp3 file links here W/out the 'This Is Spam' filter in the mix. (Hello Mr. Defloth!)
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 00:58:23 (PDT)

'Then Play On' -1970- The final chapter & one of the best studio releases from the original Fleetwood Mac.
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 00:05:31 (PDT)

OR...Fleetwood Mac- The Complete Blue Horizon Sessions 1967-1969- I Need Your Love So Bad!
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Friday, April 27, 2007 at 23:22:06 (PDT)

Fleetwood Mac- Live at the Boston Tea Party 1970-The Green Manalishi!!!
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Friday, April 27, 2007 at 22:29:36 (PDT)

Like my bro Scott says, the blues runs deep in all of us that have played. The Piedmont blues sceene is alive and well.
Doug Duncan (dduncanbeach@hatmail.com) Class of 1971
Carpinteria, Ca USA - Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 07:47:42 (PDT)

RE:4wheelbob- Just go to the Backpacker site & type Bob Coomber into the search bar for the full report on his sisyphus sojurn.
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 18:46:10 (PDT)

the thread o f fleetwood mac runs deep in the history of piedmont, and the blues. i remember so well jim forman and dave smith playing the old fleetwood mac in their highschool bands, between the two of them, they could ring a note, and hold it , and play that puppy till it couldn't shake no more. peter green, danny kirwin, and jeremy spencer. it doesn't get any better. and somehow piedmont picked up on it from the get go...how sweet is that?
scott pressman (skatpressman@yahoo.com) Class of 71
chico, ca usa - Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 18:11:29 (PDT)

If only the colonists had the "training" video games we have now, the revolution would have been over in 6 months. Forget hiding behind trees, I'm talkin about cappin their asses from behind my Hummer... ok just kidding..
Dave Loomis (dtloomis@yahoo.com) Class of 1977
Lafayette, CA USA - Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 10:33:04 (PDT)

For any and all who are NOT "Backpacker" magazine readers, cruise down to your local mag rack and check out page 20 of the May issue - an alum in full 13,000' glory! They did a little Q&A with me in re: my Hall of Fame induction in January. This little blurb is the result. 4wheelbob lives, and lives well!
Bob Coomber (mr4wheelbob@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Livermore, CA USA - Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 07:27:56 (PDT)

My love for the blues was escalated thru meeting John Lee Hooker thru Cliff Swank's brother Ken. That and being exposed to old Fleetwood Mac and Johnny Winter in high school, I had to come back to the blues when I started playing to please myself and make some beer money. I am currently in a band that does blues-swing-rock-kinda stuff called The Double Shovel Blues Band. Sat. nite I will be playing with my favorite band called Midnight Train that plays SRV, Hendrix, Tommy Castro etc. I chose the bass because I already knew some guitar, and was a natural drummer, so I put the two together. What gets me work is that I can sing and play bass, and enjoy harmony. You won't need cuffs Tom!!!!
Dave Robles (Metalboy13@hotmail.com) Class of 72
Vallejo, Ca USA - Monday, April 23, 2007 at 22:12:21 (PDT)

The Constitutional "Right To Bear Arms" was created to enable freedom by violence for the Colonists but that same mind-set doesn't apply to the New Millenium. Gun factories, gun shop owners, & gun consumers will continue W/business-as-usual...as long as the game stays the same. "The Laws Must Change". (John Mayall)
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Monday, April 23, 2007 at 17:37:01 (PDT)

Dave, Sat night 4/28, Ferry St Station-I'll be there!
Tom (Rockysimo@aol.com) Class of '73
Benicia, CA USA - Monday, April 23, 2007 at 17:21:18 (PDT)

or we could just pass out more ammo!!
Dave Loomis (dtloomis@yahoo.com) Class of 1977
Lafayette, CA USA - Monday, April 23, 2007 at 16:46:06 (PDT)

Voter Registration, petition, & protest are the most affective ways to change our 'Patriotic Gun Laws'. Americans are the most violent humans on Earth but if we use the 'Law Of Attraction' to visualize how it should be we could change our current situation.
"Spammer Roy" (jordan0814@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1973
Pebble Beach, CA USA - Monday, April 23, 2007 at 15:33:59 (PDT)

Dave Robles... wow! Thanks for the mention. I have a vague memory of that minute we spent at Confucious. (All memories of Confucious are a little hazy!). Well, I'm glad our little chat sparked you onward toward a pro career in music. Would love to hear your band someday. What kind of music do you play and tell me about yourself as a bass player/singer. Although I play a lot of different instruments, electric bass is probably what I've played most over the years...
Kim Gimbal (kim@chico.com) Class of 71
chico, Ca USA - Monday, April 23, 2007 at 13:36:15 (PDT)

Dave Tom looks the same and if you ever met his Dad when you were a kid? That is also what he looks like. In Martinez I would look for an ilegally ileagly parked un-marked black or dark gray Crown Vic. with little ariel's. Or if you see a silver Porsche at the cop shop he is in. Kim was and I am sure still is an influence to many. Bill the media in our country is non caring and just has to fill time. It is unfortunate they really have no feelings in the name of freedom of speech. NBC should have taken that package unopened and burned it on live TV so these psychos will see we are not going to give them celerity status as killers. Kiss your family's and good thoughts for all those here and overseas that need it. PEACE OUT!
Stuart (yep) Class of 74
here, ca USA - Monday, April 23, 2007 at 08:48:23 (PDT)

Bill Moffett and Virginia Tech Family, My heart goes out for all of you closest to the nucleus of this tragedy. Prayers and daily thoughts for everyone affected by the heartbreaking events that occurred on campus. This devastating day delivered a horrible strike to the comfort zone for our sanctity of "Campus Life".....It's suppose to be the greatest years of our blooming youth....This is the time when most of those students still believe in virtues of changing the world, and Peace Corps, Civil Rights and an optimistic future..how heartbreaking that their fresh spirit has to be hit by such a hard hit...this is a sad moment in time and it certainly shades the rose colored glasses of optimism but I know you will prevail. My condolences, this comes as a great and very imposing sadness us here in TN. Helen
Helen Cummings (Helena1201@aol.com) Class of 1974
Nashville, Tn USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 21:53:13 (PDT)

Just a couple of comments regarding the tragedy at Virginia Tech this past week. My eldest daughter Megan and her husband Eric are both graduates and our entire family have been card carrying members of the "Hokie Nation" for as long as I can remember. Why? Primarily because VT is a "community" that well represents the Commonwealth of Virginia and is an excellent venue for higher education. In addition, it is a University that really places family first. The carnage that occured Monday shook not only the nation, but the world. Sure, there's the media and others that are quick to point the finger at what should have or could have been done to prevent it, but if you watched or listened to any of the students, staff, faculty, other witnesses or residents of the the city of Blacksburg, you would instantly see a small "city" that pulled together in a state of mourning comforting each other, showing their resilience, and telling the the world that Virginia Tech will survive. The "community" of Virginia Tech is something you have to see to believe. When My wife and I arrived at the campus we were totally over whelmed by emotion. But the one thing that will remain in my mind forever is the caring nature of everyone we came in contact with. People came to Tech from all over just to show their support and tried to give support to the literally thousands of those affected. It was a very sad day in American history. But the spirit if Virginia Tech will strengthen and renew. GO VIRGINIA TECH! GO HOKIES!!!
Bill Moffett (williamtm@verizon.net) Class of 1970
Midlothian, VA USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 14:20:09 (PDT)

Hey Tom! I think of you often when I see the patrol cars cruising past Ferry St.and I kind of look for you but it has been so long, I don't know if I would recognize you. You see, other than grinding steel (i'm a machinist) and riding my bikes, I am also a professional bassist. One of the venues I play at is Ferry St. Station. In fact I will be there with the Midnight Train band on Sat. nite, April 28th. I'll look for you. I owe my musical start to Kim Gimball!! Thanks Kim!! You may not remember, but the last time I saw you was at Confucious around '75 or so, and we shook hands and talked for a minute, and then you said to me "I'll bet you have a good voice for harmony". I never forgot it and started right there. I already had a musical background so it wasn't too hard to find my spot.Thanks agiain Kim Gimball!!
Dave Robles (Metalboy13@hotmail.com) Class of 72
Vallejo, Ca USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 11:43:46 (PDT)

Dave-good to see your name & living next door to my town of Benicia? Yes I'm still in Martinez with a few more years to go to retire(?) but if I keep hanging out with Pressman & Coomber, maybe I won't retire? Coomber wants to have lunch or dinner, maybe the three of us can do it in Walnut Creek?
Tom Simonetti (Rockysimo@aol.com) Class of '73
Benicia, CA USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 10:31:37 (PDT)

Dave I have always been a people watcher. I guess I remember watching how bad some kids treated others. I too was never in any fights I did watch kids act out in that park or the big shot loud mouth's at the clubbie parties. (no that is not everyone) at times. Once I became a part of the Piedmont car culture at age 14 the only problems we ever had were due to my friends mouth's. We seemed to always get out of it. By the way I started on whatever Milo or Peter had around then moved to a 1958 Pan. First in a swing arm then a rigid. I took that rigid to Sturgis in 1986 with a guy on a brand new evo custom. He owned both bikes. I got more comments on the old bike he got insults on the new bike, it was great. Leslie was at Milo's in Oregon. By 1980 to 83 my friends that had one bike now had 2 or 3. I didn't need one. I had 2 babies & 5 to 8 cars at the time. The bikes would have been cheaper. Anyway Leslie was at Milo's in Oregon he had a row of bikes and parts. Leslie said to him not to give me one. My Dad also said no bikes? Last week my Mom mentioned that my bike could be a little loud? Milo (laughing as hard as he does) with that mouth of his said to her, "I don't have to, he just boiught his own". I have been to both coast and points in between. I just wish I left those white drugs behind. I am going to try to go up there again for the frog jumps, I have never been to the accual frog place, too much other stuff to see and experiance. I have to work, I think Saturday morning I will know more as we get closer. Dinner with Tom. I pulled up and 2 Crown Vic's ilegally parked? I wonder who they belonged to? Yes he is still in Martinez. Yes he is still the smae as most of us are. Just a little older. Think good thought for all those kids getting shot at!!!!! Overseas and at home. PEACE OUT! L, me
Stuart Pressman (trashy67@sbcglobal.net) Class of 74
Carmel Valley, ca USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 05:06:36 (PDT)

Funny how people don't bother you so much when you are big and ugly and have a few fights under your belt. Never had a need to pick on people myself. Kind of a waste of time. I'll look for you at Murphy's, Stuart. Is Tom Simonetti working in Martinez?
Dave Robles (Metalboy13@hotmail.com) Class of 72
Vallejo, Ca USA - Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 22:39:53 (PDT)

Mr. Loomis go baby!!! Mess with those meters it will get you good things in life. Teach that stuff to your kids. Try tire changing for strangers, just make sure they have a flat before you stop. Bob you always were a star. Not to forget that great big NATURAL!!!! Love that hair. Peace out!! Dave I do not remember you ever picking on anyone. Let alone smaller & younger.
Stuart Pressman (trashy67@sbcglobal.net) Class of yep
yep, ca USA - Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 06:12:56 (PDT)

Dave I do remember you well and yes I am Ska-t's snot nose little brother. (I love the little part.) Some day I might grow up. Yes people do change and some do not. The best kind never needed to. You were always a friendly smiling face in the park in my park years of junior high. Shovel head, I did ride 2 for a few years while both were Peters. My favorite was a single down tube built by "Sonny" taken to Sturgis by me in 1990. It looked like a mini bike but it had that 1200 shovel. My bike is the first EVO late 1984 from the CHP, FXRP. White with purple to blue flames. I have had it 20+ years. Last week I rode it up to the bay for dinner with The "Tom's". Simonetti and Kincade. We had a blast & back down the coast home. I was up in Angles Camp and lunch in Murphies bar closing in Jackson,(I went to bed when I now get up just like my past life) for the Frog jumps last year. It looks to me like we need some good energy in thinking about peace overseas and in our own backyards. Peace OUT!
Stuart Pressman (Trashy67@sbcglobal.net) Class of 1974
Carmel Valley, Ca USA - Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 06:04:07 (PDT)

My first fight in grade school (Wildwood) was with John Fisher. As a new kid from East Oakland I was not tolerant of the bully mentality so I threw him over a fence. We did not have a problem after that, but for years well into high school and after, he was pretty much a jerk to most people. We both liked to get stoned and drunk and ride those '305 scramblers (thanks Steve Leslie)until Steve Stories and Billy Taylor crashed. After that, things were different. We started to feel our own mortality in our own ways. Fisher moved to Sloat (Quincy area) and promtly got in somebody's face and got his ass kicked GOOD! Finally, getting the message around the same time his brother was being sentanced for murder, John stopped drinking. Guess what. He is a totally different person today. He started his own trucking business and today is one of the most respected people in Plumas County!! If you walk into almost any business in Plumas County, somebody will know John Fisher and have something good to say about him. People CAN grow up. I am proud to say that John Fisher is a true friend that I can always count on. Sorry Stuart, but I can only remember you as that snot-nosed little brother of that cool guitar player Scott. You must have turned out o.k. cuz you still have a Shovelhead. I still ride my '70 FLH and a not-so-Softail and yes, I was in Angels Camp last year!! RIDE ON BOB COOMBER!!!
Dave Robles (Metalboy13@hotmail.com) Class of 1972
Vallejo, Ca USA - Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at 22:05:04 (PDT)

I grew up with John Fisher, both our families living on San Carlos Ave. John was one of my closest friends at Wildwood School, but we gravitated to different callings in Jr. High. Although he appeared a gruff, nasty pain when I was at PHS, he never treated me any way other than friendly and quite civil. I spoke with him just a couple of years ago - he's living in Graeagle, CA, in Plumas County. He was having some health problems, and it's been awhile since I checked in. I'll report if I hear anything.
() Class of 1973
Livermore, CA USA - Monday, April 16, 2007 at 16:11:35 (PDT)