09/29/03
Where do you live now? Monterey Peninsula/Central Valley of Calif.
How many years were you in the desert? 20 years. 1955 to 1975.
Are you willing to help with pictures? Probably.
Are you willing to help with stories? Sure.
Comments:
I first lived with my parents and older brother and grand mother in what is now Red Rock Canyon State Park. The State of California purchased the property through the eminent domain law. They had a gas station, gift shop, restaurant, tavern, and rental cabins on the property. They also mined tungsten, silver, and other metals there. Additionally, many western movies were made there though I was too young to recall the "stars". We moved to Ridgecrest in 1958 where we live in a new housing subdivision on Florence Street. Most of the city was within walking distance from there so as a child I made the rounds from place to place. Funny, even though I know it was as hot as ever then, we still went outside to play except on the hottest days. Those days, not even bugs would go out in the heat. Relief from the heat could always be found at the rather new library on Ridgecrest Blvd. as well as quiet and a book.
I remember my mother giving my brothers and I a quarter each to go to the movies on Saturday or Sunday afternoon. There were two movies and one or two cartoons. If we were lucky, we got the three stooges thrown in. Mike Molner I think owned the indoor and drive-in theaters. Mom sure got her money's worth by sending us off for several hours for only 75 cents!! Oh, and I remember being "searched" for outside candy there more than once. The candy inside the theater was much more expensive.
As I read your responses and comments, it brought back many memories. Many of the people responding I knew while I was there. I rarely go there now, the weather and I don't seem to agree....but I do remember quite a bit about it.
john
08/04/03
Where do you live now? Eagle Point, OR
Comments:
It has been a pleasure for me to put this website together for others to enjoy. There are so many people who have helped by sending pictures, memories, adventures and stories I can't begin to thank them all here. But they know who they are and I am acknowledging them here and now. Thank you all!!!
I continue to scour the internet and email visitors in order to get more and more to insert. I hope to carry this on beyond my lifetime by finding someone to keep it going when I no longer can. If anyone cares to give it a whirl contact me by email and we'll arrange a meet of some sort to discuss it.
So for now I welcome all comers and would appreciate your comments about the site as well as suggestions for additions or improvements that would make the experience more enjoyable.
08/10/03
Where do you live now? Ridgecrest, Ca.
Comments:
I am so glad to have read this & am greatful to you & the others who have worked long & hard so we can enjoy this.
08/09/04
Where do you live now? Louisville, KY
How many years were you in the desert? 3 years on visits
Are you willing to help with pictures? if I could ever find them
Are you willing to help with stories? dont know how to tell stories
Comments:
Nice to read about the Walker Pass Lodge.
The owner was my X father in law.
Stayed in the cabins when I went to see him.
I remember all the great stuff inside the lodge.
The menue was T-Bone or Lobster.
Harvey (the owner) built the lodge and the fireplace.
What a great place and the first time I spent any time in the high desert.
10/30/03
Where do you live now? Alabama
How many years were you in the desert? 10 yrs
Are you willing to help with pictures? sure
Are you willing to help with stories? sure
Comments:
you can probably get alot of pic from the owner of our website that we are plannin our reuinion on , go to bhsclassof1994@yahoo.com and get ahold of Denise Cass plus there are many more that would love to help.I think this is a great idea i cried when i looked at the pic of the town and school....I do miss it, but not enough to come back we got rivers and lakes here lol and there everywhere....
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