Well Bosques,
I will be writing family stories again on this because I am way too smart to navigate Genie.
Please comment on and add to any of my stories. Also, please write your memories. Feel free to list e-mail and phone numbers and advise any and all members of your family.
Tony (415) 722-2164
bosquetony@yahoo.com
gosfgiants@hotmail.com
tonybosque@gosfgiants.com
Use any of the above e-mails. I have 3 because I kept forgetting my addresses and passwords.
If you have an e-mail address for me which is different from the above, let me know for I'm sure that I have (had) others.
stories to come
Sorry folks that it has been almost two months since my last posting. I'll start posting more very soon. I know that alot of you have read this blog and I would like more stories from anyone. Even if you don't have time or recollections of Bosque Stories to add, please let me know that you read and/or enjoy the stories by saying so in a comment.
Thanks,
Tony
Thanks,
Tony
Grandma's age
Does anyone read the stuff that I remeber before I forget it or .....?
Grandma Bosque wasn't quite sure of her age. She thought that she was 13, 14, or 15 at the time of the REAL earthquake. Can someone please respond!!!!!!
Grandma Bosque wasn't quite sure of her age. She thought that she was 13, 14, or 15 at the time of the REAL earthquake. Can someone please respond!!!!!!
Grandma at Kezar
Grandma went to only ONE high school football game even though 5 sons played. The game was SI vs SH, bitter rivals. Many players, I think Paul said eight, were taken from the field on strechers to awaiting ambulances. She let her boys play but never watched a football game again.
seal rock
Paul was not surprised when the seals (sea lions) left Seal Rock when the 1989 earthquake happened nor was he shocked when they retuuned to the bay. As per Grandma (as told by Paul to me) the seals left in 1906 leaving Seal Rock vancant. They did return two or three years later just as they did in 1989. However in 1989 with the build-up of Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, and the influx of tourists the seals came into the bay and to P39. Food was much easier to get since people were now feeding them at P39. Seal Rock is still mostly absent of seals.
Granpa's gasoline sticker
This may have been posted already but here it is.
During WWII, gasoline (and most everything else) was rationed. For gasoline there were A , B, and C stickers.One was for the general populatoin and was for 4 gallons per week. One was for businesses that needed more for deliveries, etc. One was for unlimited gasoline for people whose activities during the war was essential. In this last type was
grandpa who was needed at the USO. Since he worked very late and therefore slept-in late, Uncle Joe would wake-up Paul early in the morning and have him syphon the gas out of grandpa's car into Joe's. Sometimes more than once per day and then Joe would refill Grandpa's gas tank. Paul could never stand the smell of gasoline for the rest of his life.
During WWII, gasoline (and most everything else) was rationed. For gasoline there were A , B, and C stickers.One was for the general populatoin and was for 4 gallons per week. One was for businesses that needed more for deliveries, etc. One was for unlimited gasoline for people whose activities during the war was essential. In this last type was
grandpa who was needed at the USO. Since he worked very late and therefore slept-in late, Uncle Joe would wake-up Paul early in the morning and have him syphon the gas out of grandpa's car into Joe's. Sometimes more than once per day and then Joe would refill Grandpa's gas tank. Paul could never stand the smell of gasoline for the rest of his life.
Granpa WW I
Grandpa was the last non-com to be sent home after The World War. He was travelling around France and paying reparations to French farmers.
Uncle Joe/football
As per Paul: when Tom Dempsey of the New Orleans Saints, who was born with half a foot and wore a special shoe, kicked a record 63-yard field goal Paul was not surprised. When a kid Paul and the other brothers were playing football and coaxed a reluctant Joe to come out. He limped over and kick the football farther than any of the others.
Uncle Chick
While working at Caesar's Rest. this conversation took place.
I was talking to Mr. Mullins. He asked if I was Italian and I said that my Mom was a Luchetti. He responed "Tom McCarthy" who was his best friend growing up (my Mom's cousin Marilyn Luchetti married Tom). I said that I was a Bosque and he replied, Chick Kelly. Twice I mention last names and he responded with the names of an uncle. He lived next door to Chick who was a little older but they walked to school together. One time while hanging out at the Grove and swinging on a rope swing, Chick-who was in 8th grade and strong-took a running leap, grabbed the rope, swung out farther than anyone else, and the rope snappedand he flew into some tress and fell to the ground. refused to admit that he was hurt.
I was talking to Mr. Mullins. He asked if I was Italian and I said that my Mom was a Luchetti. He responed "Tom McCarthy" who was his best friend growing up (my Mom's cousin Marilyn Luchetti married Tom). I said that I was a Bosque and he replied, Chick Kelly. Twice I mention last names and he responded with the names of an uncle. He lived next door to Chick who was a little older but they walked to school together. One time while hanging out at the Grove and swinging on a rope swing, Chick-who was in 8th grade and strong-took a running leap, grabbed the rope, swung out farther than anyone else, and the rope snappedand he flew into some tress and fell to the ground. refused to admit that he was hurt.
1906 earthquake
According to Paul, Grandpa and his family living on Lobos St in Oceanview did not feel the quake and only realized it when the refugees from downtown came by. All the noise woke them up then they saw the smoke from the fires. Little or no damage to thier house.
On the other hand, Grandma was living at 4th & Tehema (Moscone Center). They packed what they needed on a wagon or two and hitched up the horses. Late morning of 4/18 they were told that there was no need to evacuate right then so they unhitched the horses and put the wagons, still fully loaded, back in the stable/barn. Shortly thereafter the soldies came with rifles pointed and told them to leave this second as the wind had changed and the fire jumped the fire-break. Now means NOW. No time to hitch-up the wagons so they ran with what they were wearing. All the most important stuff was on the wagons and desroyed by the fire.
On the other hand, Grandma was living at 4th & Tehema (Moscone Center). They packed what they needed on a wagon or two and hitched up the horses. Late morning of 4/18 they were told that there was no need to evacuate right then so they unhitched the horses and put the wagons, still fully loaded, back in the stable/barn. Shortly thereafter the soldies came with rifles pointed and told them to leave this second as the wind had changed and the fire jumped the fire-break. Now means NOW. No time to hitch-up the wagons so they ran with what they were wearing. All the most important stuff was on the wagons and desroyed by the fire.
Bob WWII
Bob was on one of the naval vessels 1944 (maybe '43) that ran into one of the worst, strongest typhoons ever in the Pacific.
well
There was not only a wishing well at Pastel Lane but also a well. In mid-60's, a well was drilled at Pastel Lane which is why the water tasted like sulphur. Can any one (but me) remember where either of these two wells were?
Don and Suez
Did anyone know that Don was called up from reserve, and so was Paul, due to the Suez Crisis. If you don't know what that was find a history book. Paul got a letter the next day releasing him from duty. Don never was sent.
grandpa's hernia
This one needs to be written by Geep. Hopefully someone can let the Patriarch of the Bosque's (sorry Geep but you are the OLDEST) that he needs to read these blogs.
Bosques,
Since I am in The City and in the same "circle" as one of our most popular members, when asked my name I always respond Tony BOSQUE!!. The vast majority of people say, "Jack Bosque". Then of course they ask, "Which one are you?", meaning who/which Bosque was your father (sorry Dolores and Anne). Lately I have heard said, Tim Bosque the coach. Jack still gets the plurality of responses, but Tim is catching up. (I am referred to as "the little bosquet"--Thanks mike moriarity). Today, feb. 22 at Caesar's there was a reunion of SI (cherries), SH (where they are not taught math), and Roirdan (Mission with tuition). When one of the patrons introduced me as Jack's nephew, the guy said, "I thought that you were the football coach at Terra Linda" Now Jack and Tim are combined!!
Since I am in The City and in the same "circle" as one of our most popular members, when asked my name I always respond Tony BOSQUE!!. The vast majority of people say, "Jack Bosque". Then of course they ask, "Which one are you?", meaning who/which Bosque was your father (sorry Dolores and Anne). Lately I have heard said, Tim Bosque the coach. Jack still gets the plurality of responses, but Tim is catching up. (I am referred to as "the little bosquet"--Thanks mike moriarity). Today, feb. 22 at Caesar's there was a reunion of SI (cherries), SH (where they are not taught math), and Roirdan (Mission with tuition). When one of the patrons introduced me as Jack's nephew, the guy said, "I thought that you were the football coach at Terra Linda" Now Jack and Tim are combined!!
wells fargo
I rember being told by Paul or Joe that "Frank" was the last harness maker for the Wells Fargo stagecoaches. I have contacted Wells Fargo historical archive dept. and am awiating an answer. Does any one have info on this?
Also, does anyone care??
Also, does anyone care??
bosque
Anyone out there have any memories of Aunt Mae or Barbara and Pearl?
Let's have some in-put.
Tont
Let's have some in-put.
Tont
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