It's official. If you have a tiki mug there you need to claim it and take it home. Sad day. End of an era as they say.
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Joined: Nov 03, 2006 Posts: 690 San Clemente, CA |
It's official. If you have a tiki mug there you need to claim it and take it home. Sad day. End of an era as they say. —Happy Sunsets! |
Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 2764 Atlanta, GA |
Nuts! ed —Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps? |
Joined: Jul 12, 2012 Posts: 170 Cape Cod, USA |
Horrible. Should be on the National Register of Historic Places. |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25309 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A. |
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Jeff(bigtikidude) |
Joined: Jan 04, 2008 Posts: 1267 San Pedro, CA |
It looks like all is not completely lost, Don's posted this farewell letter on Instagram. Last edited: Apr 14, 2018 18:10:01 |
Joined: Nov 03, 2006 Posts: 690 San Clemente, CA |
Don's rent was staggering $35,000 a month. —Happy Sunsets! |
Joined: Jan 04, 2008 Posts: 1267 San Pedro, CA |
It's devastating to see such a landmark go - there's some consolation that they plan to find another location. Hopefully Don's will live on with a new (and considerably cheaper) lease on life! —Last edited: Apr 15, 2018 10:29:08 |
Joined: Feb 02, 2008 Posts: 4126 Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ. |
Makes me sick at heart. I only was able to visit once, Meshugga Beach Party and George Tomsco were on the bill, and what a night. —The artist formerly known as: Synchro When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar. |
Joined: Apr 04, 2018 Posts: 8 Tampa, Florida |
Oh no! This is sad. |
Joined: Jul 24, 2012 Posts: 2762 Finknabad, Squinkistan |
I wonder how long the building will sit vacant and fall apart if the landlord needs more than $35,000/mo. from any new tenant. This is so typical of California, especially Southern. Last edited: Apr 20, 2018 10:05:30 |
Joined: Jan 18, 2010 Posts: 672 Delaware |
Greed is the motivator of all things real estate, especially in California. But it doesn't have to be California, they do the same ignorant and greedy things here in Delaware. There was a ancient house converted to a restaurant south of town, on the register of historic places and really cool with a Greek Revival front on the house. They tore it down last year before anybody could complain and the land sits vacant to this day. |
Joined: Nov 03, 2006 Posts: 690 San Clemente, CA |
There is an excellent piece about Don's, written by Corky Carrol in today's Orange County Register. Can someone with computer skills help me by posting a linky. For some it will be a very emotional read. Corky is more than a famous surfer, he can tell a good story, he is a treasure. —Happy Sunsets! |
Joined: Feb 02, 2008 Posts: 4126 Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ. |
As requested: Article on Don the Beachcomber’s —The artist formerly known as: Synchro When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar. Last edited: Apr 28, 2018 10:10:33 |
Joined: Nov 03, 2006 Posts: 690 San Clemente, CA |
Synchro, Happy Sunsets! Last edited: Apr 28, 2018 10:57:10 |
Joined: Feb 02, 2008 Posts: 4126 Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ. |
tahitijack wrote:
My pleasure. She is a good looking cat, however she is wearing an E-collar at the moment, having been spayed yesterday, so she’s not quite so chipper. Most importantly, she’s a good cat and a fine companion. —The artist formerly known as: Synchro When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar. |
Joined: Jan 04, 2008 Posts: 1267 San Pedro, CA |
synchro wrote:
Great article - My family used to rent a beach house in Surfside in the summer from about '68 to '73. Corky lived a few houses away. He was a cool guy and always nice to us gremmies. He's right that Sam's sign looked right over the highway at those beach houses. The neon would light up the backyard at night. Great memories... — |