San Francisco Avalon Ballroom Adventure
Ever wonder what it was like to be in San Francisco during the sixties before the “Summer of Love”? This is a true story of my first San Francisco Adventure that took place in April of 1967. When hippies still danced on the floor of the Avalon Ballroom. When the Diggers fed the masses of the hungry in Golden Gate Park, and when we thought that protesting a war was the right thing to do. You can find the story at: http://www.boomer-books.com/san-francisco-adventure/avalon-ballroom-san-francisco-experience.htm
March 1st, 2005 at 4:56 am
Great story!
Reminds me of my own sojourn to the Haight—back in the 60’s. Thank goodness for the Diggers. They kept me fed. Me and many others who were there at that great time in history.
March 3rd, 2005 at 9:11 am
Loved the story—I’d like to read more!
April 9th, 2005 at 1:30 am
Bill- what a frickin’ great tale. Dredges up a bunch of sweet-smelling memories. I’m amazed half of us didn’t die getting thru that era. What a testament to good fortune.
April 12th, 2005 at 2:15 am
I know they say every generation is worth living in but i just don’t see how anything could top the 60’s. I’m 20, stuck with average music and people with little to no desire to protest or go on crazy adventures.
Your stories rock, keep them coming
Laura
November 25th, 2005 at 7:46 pm
I think the fifties were the best times to live in. I’m also writing a book about women fifty and over who have found things to do in life, and who believe that life begins at fifty. If there are women here who would like to share a story about perhaps starting over, starting a new business, learning to do something you hadn’t done in life yet such as riding a motorycycle, mountain climbing, getting married instead of sitting in a rocking chair, I’d love to include it. This book will share stories of women who believe that there is life after fifty and they will enjoy it to the end. If you’d care to be part, email me at sdicks@blomand.net Visit my web site to learn more.
November 25th, 2005 at 11:20 pm
Hi Shirley,
Sounds like a great book and a fun project. I wish you the best of luck. I’ll spread the word amongst my female friends who might want to add their stories.
—Bill