Memories:
Growing Up in Orange County

By: Alexis, 5 May 2002

Does anyone know anything about an old golf course that was evidentally closed during the depression? The name was something like "St Andrews by the sea".

- Alexis

By: Claire Beamer, 4 May 2002

I never felt alone no matter where I went there where friendly smiles and people. If I felt I needed to get away I would go to the Disney Land Hotel or down to the Newport Pier or just sit outside and look up at the stars. There was nor will be a happier time for me then when I lived in OC. It was heaven for me.

- Claire Beamer

By: Dale Wilcox, 28 Apr. 2002

The 'soda fountain' referred to by Norma was ARMSTRONGS. Haven't had a 'good' malt since

- Dale Wilcox

By: Gail, 26 Apr. 2002

Hi Mark, I too, remember Pearson park and all the good of Anaheim. Anaheim seemed to start going down hill in the early 80's. Like you said, "over populated" is an understatement:) I get sad every time I see my old stomping grounds. Sad to see it one complete ghetto now. What happened? Where are the city council members and why have they let Anaheim go to the dogs?

- Gail

By: John G. Jungkeit, 22 Apr. 2002

In regards to the "Old Santa Ana Canyon Road" There used to be an irigation canal that ran at the edge of the road. Believe it or not, people would stop along side the road and fish for trout. That was when things in Orange County were a little more slow going. As to Wissers Sporting Goods, a great store with lots of character and honesty in business. There were many tales of old Anaheim that came from there. When it was a saloon, patrons used to pitch gold coins for pleasure in the back of the building. Rumor had it, from Al Wisser, that there probably are some gold coins buried under that site. Another sporting goods store was Bob Williams Sporting Goods, located next door to Roquets Groceries and the Anaheim Bulletin. In both stores you could buy everything from guns to balsa model airplanes. I could never figure out which store I liked best. The bear, mentioned in another letter was located north of Warner, on the east side of the street. The bear was used for wrestling, entertainment, and was in some movies. I think something happened where the bear became a political issue.

- John G. Jungkeit

By: jamie, 25 Mar. 2002

Wow I have alot of memories of Orange County. Does anyone remember a place called (I think) Old Macdonalds farm? it was off the 5 near mission viejo. My parents used to take us there all the time.this was back in the 70's. It was so cool. i also remember the japanese gardens. I loved the lagoon ride, where the creature from the black lagoon would jump out at you. I also remember when the Buena Park Mall was one story and outdoor, and South Coast Plaza was one story with just the Sears wing. Wow that brings back some awesome memories. Those were the good old days. I remember going to Disneyland with my parents. My father always got into Disneyland for free, but you still had to have all the ride tickets (a,e,ect)and we would have a tote bag FULL of those tickets because my dad also got those free. My dad would often walk around the park and people watch. He would see people that look like maybe they had to really budget and not buy the e ticket book....and he would go up to them and hand them handfuls of the books. The people would hug him and cry. It was great. We used to talk about that all the time. I also remember when Knotts had the Merry Go Round and the donkeys that you could go play on with out going into the park. My gosh I am starting to feel my age! thanks for letting me share!

- jamie

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