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Sun Dec 29 2002 5:33 PM From: ynonaka1@cox.net Subject: Ocean View
Tour
I can't tell you how happy to have stumbled into your site... such a treat to find you.
You've done a GREAT job. I wanted to add some info: "Also, Tommy
(Bobby) Lassiter corrected us [on the] curb service drive-in ...called Park
Grill". It was actually called Parkview Drive-In Restaurant & Grill. My
father, James Mills, Sr. (who passed in 1984) owned it until 1963, when he sold
& we moved to PA. Prior [to Parkview] he owned/ran Bayside Food Store at Chesapeake
St & Blvd, across from Harry's Bar & Grill. I have fond memories, and
would love a picture of Parkview or Bayside. I've several aerials that come close - but no
cigar! I'd help my father by 'hopping the curb' --waiting on the cars as they pulled
in-- until I waited on the wrong car (a city employee gave my father a summons because I
was about 12-13 at the time). In the 50's, he also had Dixie Grill, located on Pleasure
House across from the Casino at Chicks's Beach. I remember going to the Rosele every Saturday (for a quarter), and riding the Rocket. I spent many allowances there! A house next to
Parkiew, was occupied by the Winstead family - (6 kids or more) --Leonard Winstead
(aka Bozo) used to divide his pool playing time between our restaurant and another on OV
Ave. Parkview was where I learned to shoot pool. Another fond memory -- Mercury Skating
Rink at Wards Corner (behind Exxon) - the sock hops
were great! I have postcards & pics to share. Thanks... it has been very nostalgic!
Thanks! Pam Mills Nonaka Hampton, VA
Mon Dec 16 2002 8:40 PM From: c.s.horn@att.net Subject: The Death of
OV Park
Hi there, I live out here in Los Angeles, and the other night a local independent (KDOC)
ran "The Death of Ocean View Park". I loved
the movie, even though I missed the first 20 minutes-- do have a copy you'd be willing to
sell or copy? Incidentally, I was a young kid living in Hampton at the time it was filmed,
born in Newport News, & lived on the peninsula until Nov '79. I left the area in '93.
I've been in L.A. for 3 years now, working as a comic book illustrator. Seein' that movie
made me feel real nostalgic --remember the vintage footage of the Cayce center in the
movie? Great stuff. Okay, thanks for your time and for providing a great source of
Tidewater nostalgia, circa the Nickel Tour. Jon Los
Angeles, CA
Thanks John, Robert may be
able to help with a copy. --R K
Sun Oct 27 2002 12:03 AM From: michael@michaelweisel.com
Subject: Wolfies Tavern
Hi there. This is a long shot, but have you seen pictures of Wolfies Tavern? My
Grandfather Joe Berman owned it from the 50's - 70's, I believe. Your site is great
and brought back some good memories. I miss Doumars. My other
Grandfather Frank Weisel owned a radio shop near Doumars.
They took me in there as kid. I am also passing along your site to my grandparents who now
live out in Sun City, Phoenix but were both born & raised in Norfolk. They grew up in Ocean
View, and later moved to Newport Ave. Wolfies was located on Granby,
downtown. Tell Albert [Doumar] when you see him, up north
here (right outside of DC) they can't touch the barbecue they make. Last time in town (3
years ago) the Doumars were still behind the counter & remembered my Grandfather.
Thanks for your time, Michael Weisel Gaithersburg,
MD
Sunday, Sep 29, 2002 9:50 PM From: wmoore5@cfl.rr.com Subject: your Norfolk
website
Bobbie [aka RK], Your OV site brings back good memories of days at Granby and in
Tidewater. Moore Travel Agency, operated by my Dad for 20 years or so, took over
the spot where Perry's "8 Barbers" used to be (it became 15 Barbers)  --definitely an historic spot. It was a few doors south of the Suburban
Theatre and Rose's Five & Dime --Crossroads Restaurant was another
popular spot, taking up the middle of the parking lot-- (me and pals like Doug Rogers,
William Wilkerson, and Mike Mann drank Cokes® and tried to act like
boisterous Hemingways over imaginary cocktails. The normal customers, Ward Cleaver/Rotary
Club types, looked at us with disdain. Recall the hobby store diagonal to Edelblutes
& Barnett's, behind Hofheimers near an old diner-- maybe "Simpson's"
(?). It was a hangout for Northsiders & Granby guys. Bucky Harrison
& I used to buy Estes rockets there. Seeing a photo with you & Vicki Coulter, Nancy Nusbaum, etc. and reading of Patsy
Watson, & the Nansemond --and old neighborhood
friend, Puddy --all those things sure bring up the past. Your site is a
tremendous success, a virtual repository of memories. Congrats on a great job! I'm an old ElJo's & Sullivan's (madras shirts & sock
garters) in Riverview --low-profile/Class of 66,
guy-- transformed to bell-bottom & Namath mustache at University of South
Carolina. I dodged the War, made a living after graduation in the training film business
in Charlotte. For 25 years -- tech writer & instructional media creator in NC, TX, and
FL. I'm now working for AT&T Business Services with a website development group as
content manager.
PS: Sorry to hear about Mama's Kitchen. I'm reminded
of the razing scene in Grapes of Wrath. I haven't been up lately, to see
firsthand what's going on in OV, but see development here that makes me cringe. We too
have "Walgreens/Eckerds Tomb on every block... horrendous new homes in place of palm
forests". It's madness. -- Billy Moore
Orlando, FL
Sat 9/14/02 7:13 PM From: oceanviewpark@cox.net
Subject: Laffing Sal
Hi Roberta- I just wanted to pass along this wonderfully detailed site on Laffing Sal, our jolly friend from the Tunnel of Fun ride
at Ocean View Amusement Park.
Take care... Joe Leatherman
Mon 9/2/02 9:57 PM From: ethibea@blazenetme.net
Subject: Ocean View
Dear RK, found your site on OV-- I lived in Norfolk & went to Ocean
View School when Lucy
Mason Holt was in charge. My mother worked in the lunchroom (she was also the LR
Mgr at Ocean Air and worked at Lakewood, too)
--Rita Richardson-- she worked with Ellen Todd and others. I'd love to
hear from anyone who knew my mom --as she passed away April. Children who went to these
schools were important to her-- she loved them all. I was in the first class to go to Mary
Calcott. My sisters still live in OV. I remember going to Ocean View Park with my family on Sundays --watching
the acts and riding the rides. We'd walk from Ocean Air
Apartments though the golf course to the park. I remember the Easter Sundays and
how everyone wore new Easter clothes to the park. I went to Granby
with my sisters and brother. I lived in Norfolk until 1961 when I married a Navy man. I
still remember great times with my family at OV. I'd like to hear from old friends in
Norfolk. Thanks for the memories.
Evelyn Richardson Thibeault Maine
Wed 8/28/02 4:44 PM From: Xsoberduckx@aol.com
Subject: Just another OV memory...
 "I couldn't believe my
eyes, saddened as I looked at the pile of rubble that lie where Rosy's once stood.
Another landmark gone, victim of renovation... "
See Richard Moylan photos on the demolition of Rosy's
 Thu 8/15/02 10:15 PM From: tgidlof@worldnet.att.net Subject:
Ocean View PC
Hi there --used your site to get info on a postcard of Ocean View and thought you might
like a scan of the card. Great site! Regards, Tere
Sue Gidlof
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Wed 8/14/02 12:58 PM From: RNBCoastal@AOL.com
Subject: OV Nickel Tour
Hi Roberta-- Just wanted you to know how much I have enjoyed this site. Brings back some
great memories. Will continue to be checking back to see what you have added. Also, the
pictures of [your sister] Ciel are great. She and I went to Granby together and
were in the Class of '61. Met [your sis] Vanessa during my working years when she
was with IBM. Two great people. Rita (Adams)
Etheridge NC
Fri 8/9/02 11:49 PM From: JDool90830@aol.com
Subject: Great Site!!
I came upon your website and think that it is very well done. You've a little bit about
everything!! I know you put a lot of work into it and I enjoyed it. I've added a link from
my website to yours!
Mine is mostly genealogy stuff, but I think people who have ancestors and family from
Norfolk will also enjoy your site. Actually, I was in a group about shopping in Norfolk;
talking about old stores, like Smith & Welton, Center Shops, the Tea
Room at Ames & Brownleys, and someone had posted a question about Harrison's
Pier. So, I went see what I could find, and your site was the first and only one I
went to. Got lost in the information! I shared your URL with that group and others have
also enjoyed it.
Jan Dool Norfolk
 Thu 8/1/02 10:07 AM From: artist3@martinscreenprints.com
Subject: OCEAN VIEW
I've been to your site before and think its wonderful. I did not attend school here; grew
up outside Detroit. I moved here after college & started working for Billy Martin, Jr
in 1994, as a graphic designer. I left in 2001 and moved to Dallas for an advertising job.
I became so homesick for (OV & Hampton Roads)-- beach, friends, restaurants, fishing
piers, etc, till I decided to sell my house and move back last year. I am thrilled to be
back. My heart is here, my second home. I've been joked about living in Ocean View but I
don't really care. I think it is Norfolk's as well as Virginia's best kept secret! Thank
you for taking the time to put such a wonderful site together! Its obvious that Ocean View
is dear to many peoples' hearts. Theresa
Szewczul Norfolk
Tuesday, July 2, 2002 4:21 PM From: ghw@emdomain.com
You have a great site. I've got a pretty large collection of Vintage postcards; I'd be happy to let you use on your
site. Thanks again, Guy Willis Norfolk
Thank YOU Guy! This is a remarkable private collection of vintage
images that
Mr. Willis has shared with our Ocean View Nickel Tour; see Guion H. Willis'
complete series:
Guy's Vintage OV; Guy's
Navy & NOB; Guy's Little Creek & Military;
Guy's Ghent & Larchmont;
Guy's Ghent & Hampton Blvd; Guy's Riverview & Granby;
Guy's Downtown; Guy's
Downtown & Church; Guy's MORE Downtown;
Guy's okay, Downtown; Guy's
Potpourri; Guy's St Paul's; Guy's Waterfront
Thursday, June 27, 2002 10:39 PM From: rjones@pinn.net
Subject: Kiddie Land Foundation
By the way, Joe and I have been talking about the old Kiddie
Land Foundation...
[Robert's page includes mail from one who shall
remain nameless: her views epitomize everything wrong in any
community -- a must-read-- Robert replies to her in a great "open
letter"!]
 Monday
6/17/02 2:56 PM From: lois.radford@norfolk.gov
Subject: Old Norfolk Memories
Since little we post is copyrighted, feel free to lift-- most online
photos were donated to a public library, rather than academic. Because they're
"people's history" the desire is for as many to have access as possible.
Therefore, the more often they're lifted, the more honored. Peggy Haile-McPhillips'
grant (from a Mr. Dudley Cooper) began the digitizing and the
creation of pages. The Netlibrary
was purchased by the State Library and is free to all Virginia citizens. I'll pass the
word along to the LVA folks that you enjoy it. I enjoyed surfing your site! Lots of
good historical information. With a fast internet connection for streaming videos, and
RealPlayer®, click
on a mayor's name to view the last seven mayors of the City of Norfolk. See clips of
the OV trolley in the Vince Thomas interview. ODU made the video, and WHRO
digitized & hosts. I was at a conference (nearly 10 years ago) and the speaker said,
"Today, you sit at your reference desk and a student comes in asking for information
on John F. Kennedy's 'ask not what your country can do for
you...' speech. You send him out with a Xerox copy of the speech and a book. Tomorrow, a
student is going to come in and ask the same question be handed a floppy disk. They are
going to want you to download a video copy of the speech - get ready for it!" A
collective GASP went through the audience. Now, it's almost here - and I'm still gasping.
Lois Radford Webgoddess, Norfolk Public
Library
Wed 6/12/02 12:58 PM From: anonymous
Subject: Old Norfolk Memories
I apologize if I have lead you astray. Images [were lifted] from the Norfolk
public library site. I can only wonder what I would find if I actually had library card
access! So much for me writing & kidding around with Stan. I'm glad that you modified
[the page] to reflect it. Hopefully opening a can of worms, anymouse@no.email
 Wed 6/12/02 5:07 PM
From: raymond.rex@attws.com
Subject: Childhood Memories of Willoughby Spit
First, I would like to say "thank you" for such a wonderful job on your
"Nickel Tour" of Ocean View. It brought back many fond memories. I was born in
the area in 1964, and we lived there (my father was in the Navy) for a few years. He
retired and moved us to Pittsburgh PA, but we came back to Willoughby Spit for many
years (during the mid & late 1970s). We rented a small white cottage in the 780 block
of West Ocean View every summer. I remember great fishing and crabbing (much better
than in South Florida!), as well as wonderful people, beaches and sights. Your web site
brought that all back and more.... Raymond Rex
FL
[Continued with Red Rooster's 4th View enlarged
print & more familiar names & places]. --R K
 Sun
6/9/02 3:58 PM From: Xsoberduckx@aol.com
I now live a up the bay in Ware Neck but visit OV weekly. It sure has changed! As a child,
I'd stand on the beach & strain my eyes trying to see what was further up the bay:
took forty years to find out. I've been in Gloucester (6 yrs) & do miss OV
--The sounds of OV were as interesting as OV itself-- sounds only heard in Ocean View. I
really enjoy visiting the Nickel Tour & am looking foward to updates. Thanks-- Richard J. Moylan Jr. Norfolk
See Richard's memories & sounds of old
Ocean View!
Sunday, June 09, 2002 12:37 AM From: prcauch@hotmail.com
I miss old Ocean View. I was a military brat between 1964 & 1972 --(my USMC
dad taught in CT but did active duty at Little Creek every summer). We lived in EOV,
summers '64 - '70; moved to Larchmont ('71-'72). Was off to college & didn't
return to Norfolk until stationed here in 1996 --went looking for Tidewater &
it didn't exist! They've even "Judy Boonatized" O'Keefe Motel Apts. I
know you can't go home again, but I feel bad for my kids because halcyon really
describes those summers on the beach, pool hopping, night surfing, blowing up jellyfish,
trading soda bottles for pinball at S&J Snackbar (two bottles equaled one 5¢
game; it was big bay side, between 1st & 3rd Bay. Other places along that strip were Thrill Hill (9th Bay) for skateboarding. 6th Bay was only
"Little Thrill" but conveniently near the Tinee Giant &
"Icees". What a world... Keep up the good work! Paul Cauchon
Friday 6/7/02 2:27 PM From: rjones@pinn.net
I will be receiving 4 more pix in the next week or two - will send to You then! (click
image, left to enlarge-- & watch for more from Robert! --RK)
--Robert <== (to visit Robert's OV Park page!)
 Saturday April 13, 2002 10:12
PM From: oceanviewpark@cox.net
Hi Roberta- Just
wanted to pass along
--Library of Congress link-- http://lcweb2.loc.gov/pp/mdbquery.html
--they have several other photos of the work camp (click image, right to enlarge). Just do
a search for Ocean View. BTW I've received three e-mails from long lost friends I grew up
with after they saw my pages; two from old Boy Scout pals. What an experience that's been.
Thanks.... Joe <== (Click to visit
Joe's OV Park pages!)
Mon 6/3/02 10:00 PM From: WYATTFEADSHIP@aol.com
Really digging to get you some old photos, this one my younger sister sent me this
evening, was was taken in 1940 location is at 19th & Monticello directly
across from Doumars
[Stanley's dad supplied ice cream to Doumar's for years ! --R K]
--Stanley Wyatt FL (click image, left to
enlarge).
Fri 5/22/02 9:59 AM From: WYATTFEADSHIP@aol.com
Subj: River Terrace (RT's) at Granby St Bridge
 I'm
a retired mechanical engineer restoring a 1968 Bill Tripp Sailboat (hull no. 8) --lovely,
fast in her day & still going to be a winner. I'm 72 & tell young guys
these stories, & they think I'm nuts. Norfolk streetcars: we'd "pull
trolleys" (stand & stop 'em while guys ran back to pull the "arm" down,
which furnished power-- a great time). I went to Granby in 1943,
lived in Talbot Park --oh those days --didn't lock our doors & the cars we had!
We'd drive all over Sandbridge: Vic Doumar ("Purple
Passion" & his '54 Ford Thunderbird-- the 1st T-bird in VA) --so cool smoking
that pipe --& Harvey Mundon (his chartreuse Mercury convertible) & the Camtwisters
(hot rod club). Bobby Cromwell (once Va Beach Mayor), Earl Caddell (Caddell
Electric on Tidewater Dr). Let's go back, to Charles Driesell (later University
of Maryland Basketball Coach). Red Ashburn now retired (USAF Colonel)
--far from what we thought. We have photos (B&W) that will blow your mind. I'm
enjoying this so much --so much to be added-- once at Sandbridge, we built a fire of
driftwood & cooked hotdogs on coathangers. We ran out, so Harvey & Donald James
saw another fire & went to see if they could buy some: it turned out bad --
approaching, one sailor shot Harv & then Donald. I grew up with the Doumars: my
father's [Bellamy] ice cream plant was just across from Doumars.
We've a picture of Red Ashburn & myself in his yard at Ocean Ave &
Granby. Would love to share the past with you & the tour ...I have so much more to
tell you. Stanley Wyatt Jacksonville, FL
Fri 5/3/02 12:04 AM
From: b-r@saintmail.net
 This is so awesome to be able to recall the history
that I grew up with. Thanks so much for all your hard work and also to everyone who has
contributed to put together so much history. I went to OV Elementary, Northside and
Granby. What a blast to be able to recall some of those times from such a distance as Abq.
NM. Who'd of ever thought? Thanks again and keep up the great work. I'm tempted to burn
several reams of paper and cartridges of ink printing off all the pictures for fear of
them one day going away! If you ever foresee that happening, please-- please give me as
much notice as possible.
Thanks again, Rob Culpepper Albuquerque, NM
Saturday April 13, 2002 10:12 PM From: oceanviewpark@cox.net
Enjoy your OV site immensely, and just wanted to share a few of my memories...
Thanks so much RK for the wonderful job you do with the site, and thanks also to other
contributors for sharing their memories. I visit [the Tour] often and always come away
feeling so good about growing up in Ocean View.
Take care... Joe Leatherman
Joe Leatherman understates: sharing "a few of"... --be sure
& see Joe's memories  --his writing is
funny, tender, rich & with unprecedented candor he tells of wilder days gone
by -- a vivid chronicle events few will recall --of Ocean View Park where his
family worked, including himself officially years later-- the Dance Hall, Snake's
Alive, The Rosele, The Golden Palace... so much, that we created no less
than SEVEN pages, for his generous contributions --a trunkload of OV images --after
reading his email, go see images he contributed: Long's
Portraits & Joe's Vintage Cards & Joe's 50's Cards & Downtown
OVintage & More 4 OVintage & Playboy Recollection: mostly, fast-loading Ocean View
Beach & Park pages in a convenient thumbnail format. --R K
Sunday, March 31, 2002 3:32 AM From: Frank J. Lawson
Hey I just wanted to let you know I enjoyed your page about OV. Being an OV Rat and still
kicking at 38. I remember alot of the places and buildings you mention. I miss old OV;
attended school at OV Elementary, Northside Jr. & Granby, as did
my older brothers. Growing up on Phillip Ave, near OV Elem. I ran all over &
have the fondest memories of it. It was great to be a kid in OV then. My mother still has
the house on Phillip and my wife's mother lives on First View a block away from Maple
Manor. My oldest brother is Paul, next oldest is Nick and my youngest brother is Mike.
We all went to OV Elementary, Northside and Granby --we all had our times running the
streets in OV! OV will always be HOME! The OV bulldozing drives on: now Rosy's is
looking down the barrel & the changes are amazing. The Army took me all over the
world; I'm back 17 years later (Fort Monroe, currently assigned to 233D Military Police
Detachment/MP Platoon Sergeant). And yes, I will retire right back in Ocean View!!! I
could write a novel myself just about OV. Great job on the page --keep it up! Frank J. Lawson, Ft. Monroe
Sunday, March 17, 2002 5:31 PM From: SJeff1952@aol.com
 I
stumbled on your site while searching for Ocean View. I lived there in 1953-1954 as a
toddler. I have old photos and virtually no memories of that specific area. We returned in
1962 and lived on Warwick Ave until 1965. I attended Oceanair
Elementary and a Girl Scout Camp in the vicinity (can't recall the name). My Mom was a
Girl Scout leader there at Oceanair for my Jr. troop and she worked every summer at the
camp in town. My maiden name was Jewell. I had two younger brothers, Steve & Jimmy,
and a younger sister, Susie. I was in 5th grade in Sept. of 62. I had Mrs. DeMilt
in 64/65 (but I remember Mr. Casey doing Science with us. We lived only one street
from the beach. I'll see if I can get the older (1954) photos scanned. Well, it certainly
is a small world! I am a science teacher now in Plymouth, MA. I remember falling in
love with science in 7th grade due to the things we saw and did. I also loved dancing the Virginia
Reel in gym class! It was great reminiscing about the old sites. You have a wonderful
website.
Thanks for the memories. Sharon Jewell Jeffery East
Taunton, MA
You're likely referring to Camp Apasus, Sharon. Dunno' when it
moved from the City Park out to Forest Lawn (on Mason’s Creek)
behind the cemetery. About 1960, the camp moved again at Forest Lawn --right on the creek,
and we understand it is still in operation on the third site. Ask your mom if she
remembers Camp Apasus Cookies! --R K
CAMP APASUS COOKIES - (no bake ) 2 C sugar; 1/2 C milk; 1/2 C
cocoa; 1 stk margarine; 1/2 C peanut butter; 3 C quick oats; 1 tsp vanilla. Mix sugar,
cocoa, milk and margarine in saucepan. Boil for one minute. Remove from heat. Stir in
oats, peanut butter and vanilla. Drop from teaspoon onto waxed paper.
Thursday, March 14, 2002 10:01 PM From: Jim Johnson
Hi RK, First thanks for this great site. Started school at Bayview when my family
lived across from the beach on EOV Ave near the Chesapeake Street intersection.
There was a Drug Store to swap an empty Coke bottle for a flavored "snow
cone".  I remember going to school with Cappy Puma at Mary Calcott
Elementry, Northside and I think Granby as well. Somewhere I have a 5th
Grade Class picture with Cappy in it. Couldn't be more than one Cappy Puma, could there? I
will email you a copy as soon as I locate it. I come through Norfolk about once a month
and I'm always saddened by changes to OV and Wards Corner. Even sadder is Johnson's
Square and surrounding stores. We also lived on Leicester and for many years on
Haven Drive behind Calcott School. I remember someone named Tommy
Tharp & a younger sister named Brenda --they used to "hang out" at the Pin
Path Bowling at Wards Corner. I attended classes in the VFW at Ocean View in 1959
when the schools were closed. During that period I remember a
Navy Plane which crashed on Granby Street across from the Telephone Building. Six
people died, four in the plane and two young children in the two homes which were
destroyed. Again, thanks for a GREAT SITE! Jim Johnson
Granby Class 1961 currently in Richmond, VA
Saturday, March 9, 2002 12:53 AM From: MMK&K Williams
I found your site searching for Buddy Miles future tour dates…we're military, my
husband’s in the Air Force band, & we are both former Army band folks. I was
taken aback when I saw “Doumar’s.” I miss that
place…great burgers & limeade. Seeya! Michelle
Williams Omaha, Nebraska
Thursday, February 7, 2002 10:10 PM From: Ken Fucci
Subject: Too Cool --"You can take the boy outta Ocean View but you can't take
Ocean View outta the boy" --What a great site! I grew up at 413 E Randell Ave
and then moved to Bayview. Went to Catholic High and then transfered to Granby.
Pretty ironic that Mike Caprio (graduate of Catholic High) was principal at Granby
--occupying Catholic High, while Granby got a face-lift. I remember seeing Major
Lance at the Top Hat in Ocean View back around '64 or '65. Also saw Ike
& Tina Turner at the Greek Church across from Granby. Man, I'm old. I make
it back to the St Patricks Day parade to check in with anybody
who grew up in the "View". I also had a house at 511 W Ocean View Ave
--used to be the "VD" clinic for OV. Steve Radogna (& his red
cadalliac convertible) was my next door neighbor. Hope I can buy you a "thank
you" brew at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Ken Fucci, Kill Devil Hills, NC --See Ken's 2001 St Pat's Pix!
Tuesday, January 8, 2002 1:31 AM From: Chuck Brewer
Roberta-- Don't know if you remember me, but I grew up on Lenox Avenue. I ended up
marrying Snookie Harris twice during my several marrigages & divorces. I am the Sector
Lieutenant [NPD] in charge of E. Ocean View. I have been there 30 years now. I extremely
enjoyed your web site and the ov nickle tour. It was a million dollar tour. I remember all
of you... My father used to run the Waltonian Club & the Trails Inn
in Willoughby. My mom still lives on Lenox Avenue by the Golf Course. Thanks for a
great review of my memory... Chuck Brewer, Norfolk
Tuesday, January 7, 2002 1:34 AM From: Frank Foley
Hi Roberta, Your site is ripper. I just selected all the emails from the OV tour, pasted
them to Word, pumped up the type size, printed them up at the firm and read them when I
got home. Talked to Mike on Friday. He knows you, of course. First visited
yesterday, the Tom Kennedy’s collection. He lives
less than 10 miles from me. Seeing the roller coaster, the Rosele Theater, all the
cars, was like a trip back in time for me. Once, a man decided to walk from some point,
underwater, in his deep-sea diving rig, to another point in Chesapeake Bay, or
maybe to OV Park, as a publicity stunt, or maybe to raise some cash. I recall post
cards were sold to commemorate the event... Your site continues to bring me much pleasure.
Frank CA
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constraints.
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