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Fond memories in Laguna Beach?
I and my family, way-back in 197?, visited my brother and his family in Dana Point. For a day out we visited Laguna Beach, where something magical happened! We were hungry, and I stopped in the car to ask a pedestrian whether he knew of a friendly, but not too expensive, restaurant. 'Sure', he said, 'just around the corner, bla, bla. So we parked up, and took his advice.
It came near the time to 'get the bill', as we Brits say, so I asked the waiter over with: 'Can I settle the bill please'? 'No problem', he said, and quintessentially American added, 'it's all taken care of'. 'Thanks', I replied', quintessentially a Brit, expecting him to bring the bill; but he didn't! So, I asked him over again and we had this weird conversation where he wouldn't bring me the bill!
Eventually the strangeness turned into delight when he told me, that shortly before we orderded, a gentleman had come in and left money to cover whatever we needed! We had never heard of this before, and have never heard of it since! But I tell you, periodically we relate this happening with friends and family, and tell of the majestic and magical generosity of Americans, and especially those in Laguna Beach! You wouldn't believe the good will that that gentleman established by that single act! I don't suppose anyone knows who he was?
Greetings to you all in LB!
Thank you Laguna Beach Independent for featuring Project Scientist, our founder and CEO Sandy Marshall, and our amazing partner Trane Technologies. We are thankful to be able to continue our mission to serve #GirlsInSTEM👩🔬
We are all proud of Sandy and her accomplishments with Project Scientist.
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Could anyone be of recent historical help?
As a kid I vividly remember
(1981-ish time frame)
A restaurant/diner that stood before where Ruby's and flower stand are today.
(I want to say it was called Dukes...but I was a tiny kid, but have a feeling the flower stand stood there before Ruby's built the more recent flower stand)
*I see it in my dreams, would love any help
Did you know in 2007 Officer Torres and Officer Cindel told me they were working on getting rid of "the g**s" in Laguna? A personal feat for them maybe. They told me that they KNEW it was the "G**s" bringing all the drugs to town. Please begin to actually know who works for you as they just may be working against you. They spent 7 months and $80,000 taking down someone that sold a joint and an eighth and a quarter ounce of w**d. They wired a guy and had him beg for some w**d, a total setup. That is why I am gone. The two cops used to come in a chat and get free flowers. It is all on record on my file. Unless they altered it. They smile in your face but never trust them.
Did you know a very popular and famous figure in Laguna with a prominent role in town who sold tons of drugs in Illinois while living in Laguna? Through family members out of a home, he owned in Ill.? He is still 100% a big name in Laguna. I have known for years but I thought I may be killed if I were the one to make a slip and reveal him. I am old now and don't care. But maybe the IRS needs to know how that house was paid for. Any guesses? I am not going to reveal until he is dead. This is a gift surprise for his family and all that trusted him.
Does anyone know the evil and damage Steve Esslinger caused in this town? He ruined lives, killed businesses, and tried to destroy his own family. His father and mother, at the notice of Steve's death, were nothing short of extreme relief and joy and happiness. The quote was from his parents was "Hi**er the Second is dead" with giant smiles on their faces. Steve, also ran "Christian Schools" in SJC for no reason but for money. Those places were built with evil in his mind. He cost Ruby's Diner over a million dollars trying to destroy them. His great fun was crushing the flower stand at Ruby's...Bill's Flowers. He spent three years trying to take Bill's Flowers down. He succeeded, after, Bill's first attorney was paid off by Steve. Got the greatest lawyer and low and behold, the Judge was paid off. Anyone who wants to know the name of the Judge just ask me. There is a huge story that goes with that family, and they had a huge part of old Laguna History.
We hope that you can see "The Art of Nellie Gail Moulton" #exhibit in person before it closes on Nov. 21st. Stop by from 11-4pm
Laguna College of Art + Design Gallery at 373 Ocean Ave. Enjoy the article in Laguna Beach Independent:
https://moultonmuseum.org/lcad-opens-the-art-of-nellie-gail-moulton-exhibition
(Left to right) Cindy Keil, co-curator of The Art of Nellie Gail Moulton), Mary Lee Lindquist, dressed as Nellie Gail Moulton), and Jennifer Keil co-curator of The Art of Nellie Gail Moulton). Photo courtesy of Eric Stoner
#MoultonMuseum #art #LagunaBeach #NellieGailMoulton #MoultonRanch #artist #enpleinair #painter
Congratulations to Thomas on his new car! You may remember Tom from the recent Laguna Beach Independent article that featured his story. After reading about him, a generous supporter sent a donation to help in his goal of buying a car❤️