Yesterday said:
BoerneGator said:
Can't help you, but lived at 1616 South Pacific, Oceanside, Ca 92054 50 years ago, for 2 1/2 years. Across the street from the Pacific Ocean! Good times.
You officers had all the great housing.
I was most fortunate to luck into this great little bungalow apartment right across the street from the beach. I think they were asking $500/month, and I was making about $500/mo as a 2nd Lt. with maybe a $250/mo housing allowance. Told the lady I couldn't afford it, and she asked me how much I could afford. Think I told her $300. She really liked me, and said ok! Stayed there 3 years! (Only ventured into the Pacific 2-3 times in those three years….brrrrrr! Needed a wet suit!
Don't think my rent ever increased! She treated me like her son…she was a sweet Greek lady that liked to cook, and treated me with Baklava and other Greek dishes routinely. Her daughter, who often danced in Las Vegas reviews/shows lived in the upstairs apartment next door, and though she had a boyfriend, we were close. The husband/landlord was an ex-Navy instructor pilot, who taught me to fly before I left. She and my mother became fast friends, long distance. She died three years ago at the age of 100. RIP Helen!
Used to love to visit the MCRD San Diego O' club on Friday nights! The talent was spectacular! They loved them some Marines… Southern California weather was gorgeous, year round, and the mountains and snow wasn't far away either! Good duty!
