If there was ever a man that could defied the massive consumption of alcohol and chemicals it was Little John Sylvada. He would have been a medical sensation on any autopsy table. His morning consisted of pouring his first wine cooler at 4am, taking a 1-2 hour nap at 12, and after, getting into the beers and hard booze until he passed out between 7pm and 8pm. This was his 24/7 … [Read more...] about Little John Syvada – Conrad, Sea Lane and Tequila Sunrise
Meda People
WindanSea Sunsets – Social Network of Beach Life
In the Florida Keys, each night around two hours before sunset masses of people flock to the water's edge to experience a soul-soothing, gorgeous, spiritual happening to play homage to the sun as it sank into the Gulf of Mexico. Vendors set up little trinkets shops and performing artists like jugglers, animal acts, high-wire artists, acrobats, and fire-eaters all began working … [Read more...] about WindanSea Sunsets – Social Network of Beach Life
Jumping Off La Jolla Clam – San Diego Fines
There are only three common sense rules to jump off the Clam. Be a very good surf swimmer, not a pool swimmer. Know how to read tide charts, so not to jump at low tide (this is a no-brainer) and never jump when can see the rocks protruding from where you are suppose to land at, this means, it is very low tide. (Humm, again a no-brainer) Time your jump to hit swell. … [Read more...] about Jumping Off La Jolla Clam – San Diego Fines
Nate Parrish – La Jolla Volleyball Champ, Model, and First Streaker
[kml_flashembed publishmethod="static" fversion="8.0.0" movie="banners/nate.swf" width="470" height="300" targetclass="flashmovie"] [/kml_flashembed] Some of the people pictured are, Patty Brewer Macpherson (Roman lady), Pat Shea (ballerina) Brunette on far right is Little John Sylvada's girlfriend, Jack (Roman Solder). Jack always had the photo of Pat Shea framed ...and … [Read more...] about Nate Parrish – La Jolla Volleyball Champ, Model, and First Streaker
La Jolla Halloween Parting – Mac Meda Style
Halloween is an annual holiday celebrated on October 31, but to Meda La Jollans, the closest Friday or Saturday night. As for a bit of history, it has roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain and the Christian holy day of All Saints, but who gives a blab blab hell about that. For La Jolla, it has always been more of a secular celebration and a damn good excuse to get dressed … [Read more...] about La Jolla Halloween Parting – Mac Meda Style
La Jolla Pumphouse Crowd – Beach Life
Just for starters, Tom Wolfe's book, The Pumphouse Gang," which he claimed immortalized the Mac Meda Destruction Co, " ... was a bunch of Bullshit," MacPherson said during a winter 2006 conversation he had with a San Diego Magazine writer in 2006. According to many that who was interviewed in the article, the writer misquoted and will say (even today) that Tom Wolfe was a … [Read more...] about La Jolla Pumphouse Crowd – Beach Life
La Jolla, Bird Rock Sign – Sea Gulls and Pelicans Symbol
La Jolla was divided into several territories. You had the Shores, downtown La Jolla, Soladad, but none stand out better than Bird Rock. In the old days, living in Bird Rock, you were considered in the outskirts of La Jolla. Its boundary was west of La Jolla Mesa Drive, south to Turquoise and north to Via De Norta and east to the hill. And to Mac Meda it was known for its two … [Read more...] about La Jolla, Bird Rock Sign – Sea Gulls and Pelicans Symbol
Roger Johnson – La Jolla Cove, Turkey Gobbler, W.C Fields and Demons
Roger Johnson was another unique La Jolla beach character that lived on the edge and eventually fell off. His idol was W. C Field and Field's quote. "I never drink water because fish fuck in it" Roger could quote all of W.C's drinking quotes and would mimic him at times sober. He pretty much acted like W.C when he was shit-faced and it became an internal personally. His … [Read more...] about Roger Johnson – La Jolla Cove, Turkey Gobbler, W.C Fields and Demons
