I was born in 1954 and didn't get to California until 1975, even then it was so very chill compared to today, some of that 60s vibe was still there. My best friend and I lived all summer in the Echo Arch campground at San Clemente State Beach, many wild times of our own were had. Unemployment at the time was north of 14%, we would go down to the EDD office and get all kinds of wild temp jobs like putting up Circus tents or landscaping dangling on ropes over the sides of cliffs. I have loads of stories myself and I enjoyed yours!
That was a beautiful tribute to your friend Dick. Right away when I saw the title of your Substack I knew it was in reference to Richard Zanuck, the film producer, who was the son of Darryl Zanuck, the head of production for 20th Century Fox Studios. What a great life experience it was to have been friends with Dick for your whole “adult” lives. And I love your postcard exchange as well.
That was a wonderful tribute, Lloyd. You really honored your friend. Having driven an all nighter from Stanford to LA, I can imagine your trips, though I can't imagine doing it more than once! LOL. Ho!
It’s good to have long time friends! Weird thing to focus on, but, a 60 pound, 11 foot surfboard made out of redwood and balsa??!! Finished with what? What went where? Balsa inside, covered with redwood? 60 pounds!! I’d never get beyond the breakers.
… I’m just a gal who also grew up in the 50s in Los Angeles..what a tribute you wrote, which actually was a tribute to your lives, both of you… all the hijinks and fun, we should all be so lucky to have our own circle of friends who make life a never ending party
Very nice talk, I watched it all.
I was born in 1954 and didn't get to California until 1975, even then it was so very chill compared to today, some of that 60s vibe was still there. My best friend and I lived all summer in the Echo Arch campground at San Clemente State Beach, many wild times of our own were had. Unemployment at the time was north of 14%, we would go down to the EDD office and get all kinds of wild temp jobs like putting up Circus tents or landscaping dangling on ropes over the sides of cliffs. I have loads of stories myself and I enjoyed yours!
That was a beautiful tribute to your friend Dick. Right away when I saw the title of your Substack I knew it was in reference to Richard Zanuck, the film producer, who was the son of Darryl Zanuck, the head of production for 20th Century Fox Studios. What a great life experience it was to have been friends with Dick for your whole “adult” lives. And I love your postcard exchange as well.
That was a wonderful tribute, Lloyd. You really honored your friend. Having driven an all nighter from Stanford to LA, I can imagine your trips, though I can't imagine doing it more than once! LOL. Ho!
Wow, thanks for sharing man! Everyone needs a friend like that!!!
Thanks for this Lloyd, wonderful memories in your talk about Dick --- way to go !
What a full and amazing life you have had! And how lucky to have had such great friends like Dick to share it with.
Always love reading your posts!
Beautiful. Please share more memories like this.
LOL, sounds like you guys had a lot of fun in your youth! He was lucky to have you as a lifelong friend.
This is so cool. The time with your friend must have been incredible. What a life.
It’s good to have long time friends! Weird thing to focus on, but, a 60 pound, 11 foot surfboard made out of redwood and balsa??!! Finished with what? What went where? Balsa inside, covered with redwood? 60 pounds!! I’d never get beyond the breakers.
… I’m just a gal who also grew up in the 50s in Los Angeles..what a tribute you wrote, which actually was a tribute to your lives, both of you… all the hijinks and fun, we should all be so lucky to have our own circle of friends who make life a never ending party
Ho!.. love it. What a great tradition.