Ia there anyone who doesn't remember the Cuban barber on Sepulveda? I imagine most of us do. Here he is, Gerardo Rodriguez, with his daughter Barbara. Barbara and I, and Maite went to St. Augustine's. I spoke to Barbara yesterday. We had a nice conversation. Barbara has 3 "kids". The oldest, a girl, is off to college with several scholarships. Barbara is now living in Colorado after spending a lifetime moving every three years with her career military husband. She hopes to move back to the Golden State in 2 to 3 years.Gerardo is living with his wife in Laguna Niguel where they moved to several decades back. He is still cutting hair. I think they both look great. It's nice to see they're well. Great talking to you Barbara!!!
They are related to the Planas and to Jesus, of Ivis and Jesus (don't know their last name) and recently had a big family reunion.
Maite is living somewhere in So. Cal. and will be attending our reunion. She is planning a big birthday bash for her upcoming 50th and hopes to have the Gringos play. We hope you have a fabulous celebration, Maite! Happy 50th!! You're like fine wine. Looking forward to seeing my St. Augustine's friends on the 29th.
Speaking of the Gringos.....I'm convinced that the rumors of the Gringos being back together are grossly exaggerated, as exaggerated as the rumors of Castro's many deaths. I had heard that they were back together. I was told they had a different name and their music was also different, more jazzy. I was given enough details to make it sound plausible. Then Tony Garcia advised me they were not playing yet. He said they were still practicing and would advise me when they got together. This weekend we were told that they were playing last night at a restaurant in CC and 6 of us were ready to go see them. At this point I'll only believe it when I see them in action. When someone knows for sure they've resurrected themselves please let us know. It will be nice to see them and to let them know about the reunion.
The latest. Radio Bemba (aka me) had neglected to check the comments made on this blog. Little did I know several had responded saying they would attend. It was a pleasant surprise to discover the 8 comments. You can find the comments at the end of this blog by selecting the tiny envelope with a number in front of it. You'll find an Argentinian, our honorary Cuban, reporting that she would attend and in the meantime be practicing her conooooooo and someone who suggested that even the mothers of the group drooled over Juan Carlos Dominguez. Here again, I must have been outside because I don't remember him but no regrets. Still, pictures please, for the viewing pleasures of his adoring fans, not so much to see what I missed (yea right).
Please feel free to become a follower of the blog. Duly (aka La Flaca) Gonzales joined yesterday. Fabulous to hear your voice yesterday Duly. Would trade my nickname for yours any day.
More of the latest. I spoke to Betty Infante but haven't heard back from her and also asked her to be my friend on fb. Hoping to find Alex her brother and his wife Alma through her. Vivian Vazquez is going to follow up with Fernando (Shortstop) and Silvia Linares. If anyone is close to Ricky Galan please contact him. I spoke to his mother but have not heard from him. There is also a special request for his brother, whose nickname was Wichii. I'm also seeking out Noemi Medero and need to confirm Gina Gonzalez and I've asked George G. to Pretty Please track down Gustavo Ungo and Choco and upon finally reading the comment Norma Fernandez had left on this blog I now realize she was going to track down Armando Serano and his brother Jorge and contact Patti (Geneyro) Abad, an Argentinian that went to the club, and she made a special request for Luis Leon and the Marrero sisters, one who I know is living in CC and the other in Manhattan Beach. I was going to follow up with Dulce Leon and begin a search for the Capas but Dulce lost her dog this week and I know how tough that can be. Sorry Dulce. I'll be in touch with you later about the reunion. You can see why RB asks for help tracking people down. If you know of any of the people we're looking for and others I haven't mentioned please nudge them for us and ask then to confirm to cecilia@dslextreme.com or 310.488.9837 - and don't forget to email me or ivetflexon@aol.com group pictures for the posters we want to make. Muchisimas Gracias.
Raymond, is off to Cuba tomorrow with a request from Marcia Enrique to kick Castro for her whether he is dead or alive. Tis' true Raymond, we should not be bitter, we would not have what we have now if it weren't for him. We might have a hell of a lot more but ok we won't be bitter. Still we love the idea. Please kick him whether he's dead or alive and kick his brother for us too!! And make your trip a marvelous one!!
That is it for today,
RB
