Tag Archives: West Side Surfers

New Years Eve party turned into a nightmare that lasted until 5 in the morning

Posted on August 4, 2014 by saffronsrule

December 31, 1964, Thursday Wild Open Party for New Years Eve Worked on Senior Play from 9 am to 4 pm, than came home. Lauri called and said the girls would be at my house at 7:30. I was depressed, … Continue reading →

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Planning a New Years Eve Party at my house tomorrow night!

Posted on August 2, 2014 by saffronsrule

December 30, 1964, Wednesday Had my Senior pictures taken with Pearl. Then drove to the beach for old times. It was the last time this year and it made me sad, because it brought back old good and bad memories. … Continue reading →

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My mother wore the famous “Scandal Suit,” while I preferred a black fringe bikini

Posted on July 31, 2014 by saffronsrule

December 28, 1964, Tuesday. We got our bathing suits from Fiesta Pools, after 6 months of waiting. When you buy a pool from their company, they give all the women new suits free. I didn’t like any of them. Then … Continue reading →

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Why does Nana have to be so terrible to my Mom, it makes me sad!

Posted on July 31, 2014 by saffronsrule

December 27, 1964, Monday. Nana bugs about everything! Didn’t do anything all day. I didn’t even get dressed. Nana stayed all night again. She opened her Christmas presents, but will probably return everything as usual. I couldn’t stand it if … Continue reading →

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My parents surprised me by having my 1957 Chevy painted for Christmas

Posted on July 29, 2014 by saffronsrule

December 26, 1964, Sunday. Got my 1957 Chevy Painted! Today we returned some of the clothes we got for Christmas. I returned my coat and got some blue capris and $170.00 credit… Then I got the biggest surprise ever!  Mom … Continue reading →

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Sometimes my Dad can be so unkind to my Mother, It makes me sad.

Posted on July 25, 2014 by saffronsrule

December 23, 1964, Wednesday Worked all day, it’s really getting tough these last days of Christmas. Everybody’s doing there last minute shopping and we’re just going crazy with wrapping. I got off for a break and Mom picked me up. … Continue reading →

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I’m going to Santa Monica City College after graduation and Major in Drama

Posted on July 23, 2014 by saffronsrule

December 22, 1964, Tuesday Was 45 minutes late for work. Mom and Dad came by and we went out to lunch. Mom picked me up at about 7:00 and we just came home. I cut my hair again, because there … Continue reading →

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A Polaroid Camera cost $116.00 in 1964, or about $800.00 in today’s money.

Posted on July 22, 2014 by saffronsrule

  December 21, 1964, Monday Worked all day long. My feet are just killing me. I haven’t started Christmas shopping. After work I took Janice home, then went shopping. We’re getting Daddy a Polaroid Camera, it cost $116. I’m paying … Continue reading →

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Can’t wait until Christmas is over, so I can be done working two jobs

Posted on July 21, 2014 by saffronsrule

  December 20, 1964, Sunday I was just too tired to go to work at Jack’s Ranch Market and bag groceries this morning. My sister Donna took my place. I stayed home all day, didn’t even get dressed, just watched … Continue reading →

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I’m determined to work until it kills me, so I can make this a special Christmas for my parents.

Posted on July 19, 2014 by saffronsrule

  December 19, 1964, Saturday Well, my last year of High School and I didn’t go to the Snow Ball. Nobody to ask either. I’m so sad. I worked at Charleston’s Dress Store all day, then came home and watched … Continue reading →

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