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Happy Birthday John!!!

Larry and I met when I moved from Sacramento my senior year (64).  Larry was a good friend!  We both had a love of music and often played guitars together.  We both found ourselves in Europe in the military, myself in Spain, Larry in Germany.  Larry was discharged sometime before I was,  Larry and his wife, Lynn, made their way to Spain, picked me up, and we spent a great weekend in Torremolinos, the Spanish riviera.  When I arrived back in the states, Larry and I reconnected and had some goods times together!  We eventually lost contact and I last saw Larry in the early 80's.  Larry was a great friend and I was saddened to hear of his passing.  RIP my friend🙏

I fondly remember Larry from our days at Kensington School and Portola Jr. High. He was my first crush and my first date. His mother drove us to and from the Oaks Theater to see a movie when we were about 13. That year, at Christmas, he gave me a bottle of cologne that smelled like carnations. I'm sure his mother had a hand in that! The "romance" must have ended shortly thereafter as I don't recall seeing him much once we were in high school. If I remember correctly, Larry was adopted. I'm not sure if he had siblings. I would love to know about his life post ECHS. 

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I also knew Larry from grammar school and enjoyed some fun times with him.  He was a great mechanic and as previously mentioned a good athlete.  It was the 60's though and the lifestyle was free and wild.  I think he married Linda Bard and lived on Solano Avenue in Albany.  It was a long time ago and haven't heard much since.  A guy not easily forgotten.  Wish I had more connection with him.

I also knew Larry from grammar school and enjoyed some fun times with him.  He was a great mechanic and as previously mentioned a good athlete.  It was the 60's though and the lifestyle was free and wild.  I think he married Lynn Bard and lived on Solano Avenue in Albany.  It was a long time ago and haven't heard much since.  A guy not easily forgotten.  Wish I had more connection with him.

I knew Larry from the early days at Kensington Elementary all the way through El Cerrito high.  He was quite an athlete and was one of the fastest runners, even at El Cerrito.  He really shocked Bob Doolittle one day in an impromtu sprint.  I have always really liked members of the opposite sex but I have to admit, Larry was always a really handsome and rugged individual.  Come on ladies, chime in! 

Larry grew up in Kensington down the street from me. Larry's Dad was quite the mechanic, made wooden

" Coasters" for us kids in the neighborhood, then later, "go carts". I'm guessing that Larry inherited the Wheels Gene from his Dad as he had the coolest '56 Chevy around, Chromed reversed rims ? Nice. 

Posted on: Nov 04, 2025 at 7:02 AM

I spoke with Elza a couple of days ago and she would love to come to Alvarado with Sandy, you and I. She’s having some health issues now that will hopefully be resolved by the first of the year.

I’m going to have her come up with a couple of dates after the first of the year. When you get back from your trip we can nail down a date. Have a good trip to the Phillipines. I think that’s where you said you were going.

Les

Happy Birthday Ken from someone who’s known you since way back when.

Have a wonderful day from one of your old Alvarado classmates.
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Posted on: Dec 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM

Happy Birthday Wayne!!!! What a great day ti be born.

Love ya, Les

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CAROLYN!

Posted on: Nov 22, 2025 at 6:07 PM

Happy Birthday James. I can’t believe it’s been a year since the reunion but it was great seeing you. I think you should be voted the one to look most like your seventeen self.
Hope you had a great day. Les