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1950s: The Zen of Bicycle Riding: Story by Erich von Neff

Posted on October 29, 2008 by junemorrall

The Zen of Bicycle Riding By Erich von Neff Ricky Tan walked over the creaking gangway leading from the pier to the houseboat. A hand painted sign above the door read, “Frank McCain, Pure Land Zen Buddhist, Lecture Tonight: The … Continue reading →

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New Pumpkin Cheesecake…..Famed Cake-Maker Susan Morgan Needs Taste-Testers

Posted on October 22, 2008 by junemorrall

For more info, visit  elegantcheesecakes.com Here’s the invitation that appeared in my mailbox. We’re looking for 15 taste testers to try our new yummy Pumpkin Cheesecake with a Hazelnut Toffee Swirl on a Cookie Crust. Try it before October 31st … Continue reading →

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1883: Jimmy Peace Weighs In

Posted on October 6, 2008 by junemorrall

In April 1883 James Peace told this story to the “Redwood City Times & Gazette” Now who this James Meadows [see post below] is or where he lived at that time does not appear, but if he had been a … Continue reading →

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March 1883: Was Jimmy Peace the oldest guy in the county?

Posted on October 3, 2008 by junemorrall

From the “Redwood City Times & Gazette,” March 17, 1883 A Different Version A correspondent of the “Santa Cruz Sentinel” takes exception to our biographical sketch of old Jimmy Peace. Following is his version: While in Carmel Valley at the … Continue reading →

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January 1883: Fisherman James Peace said he was the oldest guy in the county

Posted on October 2, 2008 by junemorrall

The article below comes from the “Times & Gazette,”  January 27, 1883 The Oldest Inhabitant Interesting Reminisceses of 65 Years Ago History of an Old Fisherman James Peace Claims a Residence in San Mateo County of over half a century … Continue reading →

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She’s Seaworthy Again: They’re launching the Emerald of HMBay on Saturday

Posted on September 30, 2008 by junemorrall

Congratulations to Leland and Cecily Parsons, the hearts and minds behind the restoration of well known fisherman Henry Bettencourt’s vessel called The Irene. For more info, please call the Parsons at 619.507.5071. To read more about the Irene, please click … Continue reading →

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Nice shot

Posted on September 28, 2008 by junemorrall
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Via Bicycle: An Ocean Shore Ride, 1952: Story by Erich von Neff

Posted on September 27, 2008 by junemorrall

An Ocean Shore Ride, 1952 Story by Erich von Neff As you pass Romano’s Restaurant*, going south, you will notice, on the spit, the remnants of a road which is now slowly sliding into the sea. But, as some of … Continue reading →

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I lived in that house. I remember who lived in the other one.

Posted on September 6, 2008 by junemorrall

I didn’t live in either house. Did you? Do you remember anyone who did? Email [email protected]

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Inside the bay…

Posted on September 6, 2008 by junemorrall

(photo by Jerry Koontz; jerrysphotos.com

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