I’m Not The Only One Looking For Novelist Erich Viktor von Neff
A while back I put out a call for novelist Erich von Neff. You can read his novelette about Half Moon Bay here. The other day I received an email from Walter Ruhlmann and here’s what he said: I am the editor of a webzine called mgversion2>datura. It has been online since 2002. Before it …
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1950s “Pete’s Cafe,” A Half Moon Bay Novella by Erich Viktor von Neff
Note: To read Mr. Erich von Neff’s entire piece, go to “Other Work, VI,” or click here About the Author: Erich von Neff is a San Francisco Longshoreman. He received his masters degree in philosophy from San Francisco State University and was a graduate research students at the University of Dundee, Scotland. Erich von Neff …
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Pete’s Cafe, a HMB Novella by Erich Viktor von Neff
The author dedicates his work to Dan Durigan, now deceased, former longshoreman and owner of Durigano’s Nursery in Pescadero. Pete’s Café Somewhere Near the Great Khan In Half Moon Bay A Novella By Erich Viktor von Neff Pete’s Café Chapter One The Pierce Arrow The motor of the Pierce Arrow purred. Walt, my grandfather, let …
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Other Work VI: “Pete’s Cafe” A Novella by Erich Viktor von Neff
The following novella was written by Erich Viktor von Neff. The author dedicates “Pete Cafe” to his dear friend Dan Durigan, now deceased, former longshoreman and owner of Durigano’s Nursery in Pescadero. Pete’s Café Somewhere Near the Great Khan In Half Moon Bay A Novella By Erich Viktor von Neff Pete’s Café Introduction These dialogues …
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Eric von Neff: How to Beat the Gatto Brothers
To read author Eric von Neff’s story: How to Beat the Gatto Brothers, please click here
Writers/Poets ……Walter Ruhlmann’s New June Literary Zine online
Update/Corrections Some updates were made on the web site http://mgversion2.free.fr and a corrected file of the June issue mgv2_65 was uploaded today. Access it via the web site and follow the current issue link. Best Walter Ruhlmann http://mgversion2.free.fr [email protected] From Walter Ruhlmann in France: The June issue of mgversion2>datura is now on line at mgversion2.free.fr …
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Don Martinich: The cyclist with a rumrunner or two in the family
June Morrall (JM) to Don Martinich (DM) Thank you for the fascinating email! I had no idea there was so much cycling around here. I would love to know more. I did eat at Pete’s Cafe a couple of times before the building vanished….how I wish I had had the experiences you had. How did …
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Feb 16: HWY 1 “CLOSED” FOR BIKE RACE
(Just saw the highway sign–I think it’s the 16th but that is a Monday. Somebody correct me, please.) Have you read Erich von Neff’s bicycling stories from the 1950s? Please click here ( (Image: “The winners of the last six day race in Los Angeles in 1937. Bobby Walthour, Jr. & Oscar Juner.” Courtesy …
1960s: Biking thru Coastside Paradise & then… “Dysentery Stew” for Lunch
1960s: Biking thru Coastside Paradise & then…”Dystentery Stew” for Lunch Story by Stephen Lubin Email Steve: [email protected] Prelude: I actually saw more of Erich von Neff at races and multi club rides than at Pete’s. He belonged to the SF Wheelmen and I belonged to Pedali Alpini, which was centered more in the Woodside to …
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