Monthly Archives: December 2008

100 Years Ago Pescadero Stage Calls it Quits: Replaced by Motor-driven Vehicle

Images/Story from John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) HE SAN FRANCISCO CALL October 12, 1909 THE INSIDER Tells of the Passing of the Historic Stage Line Between San Mateo and Pescadero, Which Was Made Unprofitable by Railroad Competition After Less Then … Continue reading

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Explorer John Vonderlin tracks the route of the Ocean Shore RR

Ocean Shore Route Story/Photos by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, Ever since I ran into that article in the Newspaper Archive about the 16,000 pounds of explosives being set off north of San Gregorio to aid in the … Continue reading

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John VonderlIn: Huge New Clues in the “Mystery of Monty Parker/Message in a Bottle” Story

John Vonderlin’s earlier posts about Monty Parker, please click here Email John ([email protected]) Read the emails between South Coast explorers Larry Fitterer and John Vonderlin Hi John, I took my twins to the coast yesterday afternoon.  We hiked down to … Continue reading

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Blink + you’ll miss “Gordon’s Chute” Shoot

Hi June, While picking my way through the slimy, lowtide-revealed path to the Gordon’s Chute site, the frequent explosion of whitewater, above the base rock that once served as its wave-washed foundation, warned me of the problems we would face. … Continue reading

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Tafoni.com for Everyone!!! Story/Photos by John Vonderlin

Tafoni: Miniature Natural Wonders Story/Photos by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, In a recent posting I referred to the new website, Tafoni.com, which is dedicated to the minor natural wonders, tafoni, for which the Coastside is ground zero. Although, tafoni … Continue reading

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Minus Tide: What Happened to My Best Arch (MBA)? Story by John Vonderlin

More photos coming soon The Fallen Arch Story/Photos by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, Today’s trip to the Coastside was perfect, in concert with its delightful low 60s temperatures, its sunny blue sky, its almost windless and tourist-less vistas, and the revitalization … Continue reading

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Tafoni.com for Everyone! Story/Photos by John Vonderlin

Tafoni: Miniature Natural Wonders Story/Photos by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, In a recent posting I referred to the new website, Tafoni.com, which is dedicated to the minor natural wonders, tafoni, for which the Coastside is ground zero. Although, tafoni are found … Continue reading

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1900: Were Two Huge “Kablooies” Connected?….Story by John Vonderlin

Can Anyone Explain the Explosions? Story by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) While perusing the Newspaper Archives, I came across a couple of articles about two long ago events, that while seemingly wildly unrelated, have a strong connection to me in … Continue reading

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1900: What happened to the “Pet Cannon?”

Hi June, This is an article from “The San Francisco Call,” from January 11, 1900. I had never previously heard mention about this cannon, but will start asking around. From John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) PESCADERO’S PET CANNON STOLEN January 11, … Continue reading

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Santa Claus Came Early to Smuggler’s Cove: Story by John Vonderlin

Treasures from the Sea Story by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, Our recent trip to Franklin Point and Smuggler’s Cove produced a Santa Claus-sized bag of sensory presents; thundering big wave surf, the tang of fresh, salt-laden air, and sweeping, eye-popping vistas from an isolated … Continue reading

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