One minute I’m on a Pedestal with my nose in the air, the next wanting to crawl home incognito

Posted on October 22, 2013 by saffronsrule

March 27, 1964, Friday. Glad to get home. Well I’m sick again.

Didn’t sleep all night. Woke up sick and in a daze. Had to fix breakfast. Couldn’t eat. Wanted to go home, but didn’t think I could drive. I looked real ugly, didn’t even bother to get dressed up. Wore my hair set. Took last pictures before we left. My car wouldn’t start. I was scared we would be stuck there. Finally about 1:00 we got started. Marilyn’s battery went dead. We had to push her. I drove so fast on the Freeway I lost her. Her car broke down. Think I blew my muffler. Got lost, but finally made it home. It was 4:00 and I was too sick to bring in all my luggage. Mom wanted to leave in the morning and go back up to Crestline with the whole family for Easter. I told her I’d never go back up there again. Was sick all night.

Vogue 1964. My ego identified with this kind of High Fashion, but would up like this….

Oh how the mighty have fallen!

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March 26, 1964, Thursday. Bored, wish I was home. Nobody good here in Crestline. Feel sick.

Marilyn opened the curtains at 8:00. I had to get up and fix breakfast. We asked Mrs. Q, our Chaperon, if we could drive to Snow Valley and were surprised when she said yes! We took a Sled and Skis and 6 girls. It took an hour to get there and it was boiling hot. Janie and I were the only girls who didn’t Ski. We sat around and ate and talked to boys. We were real snobs. Told ugly boys not to talk to us, because we were Culver City Snobs. We were bored. Two boys took our addresses and telephone numbers. They talked to us for a long time. One was doll, but they were kind of old. When we left, we lost the sled, but found it, thank God. We got home late. Nish got hit in the eye bad Didn’t do anything at night, because of last night. I was sick all night.

Snob

A person who at the least, gives off the impression of having a superiority complex towards everyone outside his or her social circle with body language and words. Snobs come in many shapes in forms and in just about every style, e.g., Preppy snobs, Artistic snobs, Musical snobs, and even Redneck snobs. Whatever group of snobs someone belongs to, they act like they know everything in that area of knowledge and are less than friendly toward outsiders.

In my case I was a “Cool Guy Snob” when it came to dating…. If a guy came on to me and didn’t meet my “Cool Surfer criteria,” I was blatantly not interested. This made me appear Stuck-Up. I think all my friends were that way in High School.

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Posted on October 21, 2013 by saffronsrule | 2 Comments

The Beatles – I saw Her Standing There….. Looking too perfect, intimidated boys and left me standing there alone.

Posted on October 19, 2013 by saffronsrule

March 25,1964, Wednesday. Pretty much fun t get away. (Howard gets his car back today.)

Got off about 10:00. Got to Crestline about 1:00. We stopped to get antifreeze in the car and eat. Everyone named me Barbie Doll, because of all the matching capris, sweaters and scarves I brought. We got to the cabin and unpacked. We went driving around. Weren’t any cute boys. Bought some rain boots cause all I brought was tennis shoes. That night we all got dressed up to go out. I wore my yellow capris and Black fur sweater. Everyone wore my sweaters and capris. Went looking for parties. Went to some apartment, all the boys were drunk. There were two cute boys… Followed them to find some party. It was a “HANG.” We almost froze. Went back and talked to some boys in the bowling alley. The two cute boys liked me and Jayne. They thought we were sisters. They called me a phony and a “Put on.” One boy said I was the perfect girl for the song “She was just Seventeen. I told him I was 16. He was shocked, thought I was older.

My Saffron name was Barbie Doll and when my friends needed to look knock-out perfect, they raided my closet, and borrowed my beautiful outfits. I even did their hair and makeup for them. The Maybelline Girl, gave them the stamp of Barbie Doll perfection

Phony…Put-On…Too Perfect

something that isn’t what it actually is, or someone pretending to be someone they are not. Not being real. I guess I hid behind my perfect clothes, perfect makeup and hair, but didn’t have a clue how to be my real self. I created my own Sharrie Brand of fashion, style and attitude, but I didn’t know how to be authentic, or I thought “authentic wouldn’t be popular.” I was a wanna-be and compared myself with models in magazines or Stars in Film. My friends liked to put on the Sharrie clothes, because it drew attention to them. Made them look “Put Together.” That’s why I didn’t look 16…. a 16 year old wasn’t a sophisticated Hollywood Snob.

The Beatles – I saw Her Standing There (She Was Just 17.)

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March 24, 1964. Tuesday. Donna’s 15^th Birthday. Saffrons going to Crestline.

Well, we didn’t go. But was glad cause I wasn’t ready to go anyway. Took all my Capris and blouses to be cleaned yesterday and couldn’t pick them up till today anyway. Took Lauri and Rhonda shopping to get something for their Mom’s Birthday Then went to the cleaners. They couldn’t find my clothes so we went to buy a cake for her mom. Went back and got half of my stuff. Took Lauri home and ironed my blouses. Lauri drove by with Fred. He got a new car, convertible, black. Then I went to pick up Marilyn and we went to have my car checked and to the bookstore. Went to the cleaners. Finally got all my stuff. Picked Billee and Preston up. Picked up suitcases from Granddaddy’s and again brought a coat to the cleaners. We’re leaving tomorrow.

Practically made a career out of going to the Dry Cleaner’s just to have all my Sharrie costumes ready to go, so I could make the scene in Crestline. But no proper Snow clothes.

Packed a few suitcases for my trip, with enough cosmetics and makeup to do a full Broadway Production.

Roy Orbison MEAN WOMAN BLUES

While trying not to think of Howard, this song kept running through my head….. I had to be mean and not wimp back to him. I had to find another Bitchen Guy!!!

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Posted on October 18, 2013 by saffronsrule | Leave a comment

The Supremes “Come See About Me,” was my song, while waiting for Howard to come back to me

Posted on October 17, 2013 by saffronsrule

March 23, 1964, Monday. Busy Day. Leaving for Crestline Tomorrow.

Mom and Dad came home last night. They had a great time on their trip to San Francisco, but, Dad looked sick. Rained all day. Had my car radio fixed for the trip. I brought all my Capris, blouses and skirts to be cleaned. Packed suitcase. Bringing enough clothes to stay a week, but, have nothing to really keep warm in. Tomorrow is my sister Donna’s Birthday, she’ll be 15. She went to look at Surf Boards. She wants to buy a second hand one for $70.00,but she didn’t like Moselle Boards, so didn’t get it. Went out to eat with Nana. All she talked about was her head. Sure hope there isn’t anything really wrong with it. Found out we’re not leaving in the morning because of heavy snow. Now we may not go! DAMNED!

It was ridiculous the amount of clothes I packed and not even any snow clothes. I still pack too much when I travel. No wonder I’m not a big travel-buff.

$70.00 in 1964 for a Longboard would equal several hundred dollars today and that was second hand. Wow! No wonder Donna was picky about the Surfboard she wanted to spend her Birthday money on.

Always a Drama Queen, I was hysterical after packing and getting my 57 Chevy, ready for the Saffron’s big trip to Crestline. Will we go?

Check back and find out.

Supremes Come See About Me.

I really wanted to go to Crestline with the Saffrons to distract myself from my breakup with Howard. I hoped he’d eventually “come see about me” and when he did, I’d act cool because I was doing exciting things.

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March 22, 1964. Sunday. Fun night, almost got killed going down Tull Hill.

Went driving with Lauri and her friends. We drove by Lew’s. Three boy’s were standing out front of the house. I went nuts. I would be busted if if they recognized me cruising by their house. Luckily they didn’t know Lauri’s car! I got on the floor as we drove by. They checked Lauri out, but she acted like she didn’t notice. We went to see Ernie. He was mad at me. He couldn’t understand why I wouldn’t dance with him, just because Howard said no. He told me he still loved me. I never loved him, even a little. He said I was two faced, because I make both Howard and him think I’m their girlfriend. Went to Saffron meeting. After the meeting we went puddle-splashing in Angie K’s Station Wagon. Five of us were in the back seat lying down, than she went as fast as she could over big bumps and we flew way up in the air. It was so fun. The car broke down. We had to push it a mile in the rain. When we got it going again we went down Tull Hill and almost got killed when the car spun out in a puddle, it was so fun.

Car Crazy Cutie’s, speeding over bumps in the road… or down hill racing on Tull Hill…That was a favorite pastime on a rainy Sunday night. Especially if we could rip through a puddle, splash water, spin out, stall the car and push the for a mile in the rain.

Car Crazy Cutie 1963 by the Beach Boys.

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Posted on October 17, 2013 by saffronsrule | Leave a comment

The Marketts – Surfer’s Stomp….. Surfer Stomp was a dance craze in California in the early 60’s when surf rock was popular.

Posted on October 16, 2013 by saffronsrule

March 21 Saffron Bake Sale. Saturday. Didn’t make up with Howard, guess we never will.

Was planning on going to the beach, but was too cold, so went to the Saffron Bake Sale. We made almost $20.00. Angie K, Judy and I went to Lew’s to give them some posters for our Saffron Surfer Stomp. Angie and Judy thought all the guys were Scuzzy. They were too. Howard wasn’t there. We put a poster in the Westchester Music Store and the Fountain in Playa Del Rey. Granddaddy said I could drive my car to Crestline. Went to a party with Lauri. Was bored, they were all ugly guy’s. I had no fun. Took Lauri to meet Mike at 11:00. He acted like he liked me. He asked if I was still with Howard. He wants to go out with me. What should I do? Lauri loves him.

There was an unspoken girlfriend code of Honor, that said, you never, ever went out with any guy your girlfriend ever went out with. So though I thought Mike was cute, I’d never go out with him behind Lauri’s back.

Surfers Stomp Dance in the ‘60s

Stomping Hermosa Beach California in 1965https://vimeo.com/63190866#embed

The Marketts – Surfer’s Stomp 1962

Surfer Stomp was a dance craze in California in the early 60’s when surf rock was popular. I remember Stomping so hard, my shoes stuck to the floor and kept coming off… making it very difficult to look cool.

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Almost got kicked out of the dance at Pali High for wearing Sexy Capris

Posted on October 14, 2013 by saffronsrule

March 20, 1964, Friday. Didn’t think of Howard all today. I want someone new. (Palisades)

Last day of school. Next week is Easter Vacation. We’re all going to Crestline Tuesday With the Saffrons. Talent Assembly was good. Butch M. sang “Money” with the Esquires. After school we went to the bank with Lauri. Tonight I went to Palisades High with Jackie. There were nine kids in the car. It was tough! I danced every dance and forgot Howard. I was having so much fun. All the boy’s kept pulling my hair, they didn’t believe it was real. I was dancing with this this boy who gave Windy Overbach the finger. They started fighting. Windy beat him so bad the guys face was covered in blood. They were going to kick the Culver kid’s out cause we wore Capris and because we cause so much trouble.

The Beatles, Money That’s What I Want

The 1960s belong to BB..!

Brigitte Bardot was the look I was going for in 1964 and almost got kicked out of the dance because of it. Notice I copied Brigitte Bardot’s hairdo as well.

Windy Overbach starts a fight at the dance

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March 19,1964, Thursday. OK day. Looking forward to Saturday. Hope he talks to me. Mom and Dad called.

Lauri walked down the hill, so I took her to school. It was cold today, sure hope it doesn’t stat this way, cause I’m looking forward to it being hot Saturday. Today was Career Day. A man from MGM Studio talked to us. I’m going to make an appointment with him for an interview. After school Lauri and I took her cat, Snowball, to the Vet because of her ear. Than we went to where Mike works. He wasn’t there, so we drove by his house. (Came home disappointed.) We got a post card from Mom and Dad. They’re having a great time. Believe it or not, I miss them. I guess Howard told the guy’s we broke up cause John called and asked me out. Tonight Lauri and I drove by Howard’s house, Lew’s house, than stopped at Fred’s and talked for an hour.

The Shirelles – Baby It’s You (1961)

The Shirelles sang I don’t want nobody, nobody, cause Baby It’s You….,Many nights role by, I sit alone and cry, cause Baby It’s You. Cheat, Cheat, you’ve never ever been true. It doesn’t matter cause Baby It’s You.

Posted on October 12, 2013 by saffronsrule | Leave a comment

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, by Neil Sedaka was everyone’s favorite break up song in 1964

Posted on October 12, 2013 by saffronsrule

March 18, 1964, Wednesday. Wonder if we are through for good.

Had to take the Station Wagon to school. Wasn’t as hot as yesterday. If it’s hot tomorrow, we’re ditching and going to the beach. I still love Howard, but when I think of him being 20 and me 16, I don’t know about that. He seems to old for me. Do you think we’ll make up Saturday. I sure hope it’s hot and he’s at the beach. Or, I hope Dave Kendal broke up with Sandy and will ask me out. I love him, he’s so cute. I think he likes me a little bit too. If Howard and I don’t make up, I’m going to ask Dave to the Hula Hop. Sure hope he won’t be going steady by then. Mom and Dad haven’t written. They needed this trip. They haven’t been away from us kids for a real vacation our whole lives and Mommy suffered a lot when Mayme died last year.

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, Neil Sedaka (1962.)

Amazing how I could say I’m in love with Howard one minute the next be in love with Dave. I remember thinking, I had to have a another guy in my back pocket, before breaking up with anyone.

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