tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post3213982578529929571..comments2024-01-13T00:27:20.813-08:00Comments on Mayor Sam's Sister City - Home of Los Angeles Politics: Hidden Springs Cafe Destroyed in FireMayor Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16280670018437708708noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-31744694025425834062009-09-08T21:34:03.973-07:002009-09-08T21:34:03.973-07:00There is a site taking donations for my grandmothe...There is a site taking donations for my grandmother's cafe .... http://socalnorton.com/index.htmlTania Paddockhttp://www.naturesliquids.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-9932149352667139022009-09-08T19:52:11.653-07:002009-09-08T19:52:11.653-07:00So sorry about Hidden Springs Cafe. Did want to m...So sorry about Hidden Springs Cafe. Did want to mention that apparently Newcombs Ranch is still standing... someone upthread said it had burned. <br /><br />Hope you guys rebuild... so sorry for your mother losing so many possessions and memories.Kittynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-88605958988487756682009-09-07T21:44:42.905-07:002009-09-07T21:44:42.905-07:00I've been stopping in for a bowl of red since ...I've been stopping in for a bowl of red since 1970 , I am very glad to hear no one was hurt , you can rebuild and I surely hope you do ! .<br /><br />-Nate-Natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18104650892225842800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-31734449550845909822009-09-06T10:39:55.943-07:002009-09-06T10:39:55.943-07:00I have stopped at the cafe numerous times over the...I have stopped at the cafe numerous times over the years and will truely miss it. Once I bought one of the books about the San Gabriel mountains and had the whole staff autograph it for me so that I could give it to a friend that loved the Angeles National Forest more than me if that's possible. I'm an electrician and will donate my time if y'all decide to rebuild. Thank you for the great memories and I'm very sorry for your loss.Richard Burton Wollenhauptnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-67173391730102813582009-09-05T02:03:33.322-07:002009-09-05T02:03:33.322-07:00Hmm, who else finds it a little odd that we have s...Hmm, who else finds it a little odd that we have so many new posters? We know it's not all about newbies rushing to the web to look and see what Mayor Sam's bloggers have to say about the Cafe.<br /><br />So a big hi to Charles White, Ashley, merider, Tracy, Billy, Deena, Jacob, Wes, Johnny, both Pats, Mike C., Lee, Michael, Roberta and Allison!<br /><br />Not that I believe this is a coincidence but still... <br /><br />They took the time. Hope Higby really does get money for those "clickety clicks" that MC used to talk about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-393521970110191912009-09-04T13:45:03.691-07:002009-09-04T13:45:03.691-07:00TO ALL THE GREAT PEOPLE WHO USED TO MAKE STOPS AT ...TO ALL THE GREAT PEOPLE WHO USED TO MAKE STOPS AT HIDDEN SPRINGS, I HAVE BEEN REACHING OUT TO FRIENDS EVERYWHERE EVEN OUT OF STATE THE CAFE AND GMA LEWIS WERE AWESOME. I AM FAIRLY NEW TO THE FAMILY, MY DAUGHTER AND I HAVE STARTED A FUND WWW.HIDDENSPRINGSCAFEDONATIONS.WEBS.COM, ANYONE INTERESTED IN DONATIONS PLEASE CONTACT ME, GMA LEWIS DOES NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS I AM HOPING TO EXTREMEMLY SURPRISE HER IT IS THE LEAST WE CAN DO!! RIP HIDDEN SPRINGS<br /><br />KAND TO THE ASSHOLES POSTING KEEP UR COMMENTS TO UR SELF, EVER HEAR OF THE WORD KARMA, WHATCH UR SELVESALLISONnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-21468397100741540552009-09-04T12:27:32.380-07:002009-09-04T12:27:32.380-07:00I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Hidden S...I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Hidden Springs has been a blessing to so many & I'm sure God will bless your family so you can rebuild. Keep the faith.<br /><br />God Bless you all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-83045214566509932072009-09-03T18:08:15.529-07:002009-09-03T18:08:15.529-07:00Oh I'm so sorry to hear about this. I lived a...Oh I'm so sorry to hear about this. I lived across the street from this cafe a few years back at Odi Springs where Oscar lives. I hope everyone is ok. God bless you allUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548011210887556554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-43121073697430481002009-09-03T18:04:35.997-07:002009-09-03T18:04:35.997-07:00Oh I'm so sorry ...I used to live over at Osca...Oh I'm so sorry ...I used to live over at Oscar;s house a couple years back. I wonder if he and his dogs are ok? Well, God bless you guys.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548011210887556554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-14305607764494494682009-09-02T16:25:35.458-07:002009-09-02T16:25:35.458-07:00On a night in February 2001 my soon to be wife and...On a night in February 2001 my soon to be wife and I were playing around in the creek a little south of your cafe. I lost my pants and locked my keys in the car. We hitchhiked to the cafe, went upstairs, and the nicest lady gave me a blanket to keep me warm until the towtruck came for us. I truly feel for you and your whole family. I don't know if we can do anything, but if you need anything, ask.Mike Gisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10489863040463054925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-52958700221291971672009-09-02T15:52:21.481-07:002009-09-02T15:52:21.481-07:00The anonymous guy who posted the hateful comment i...The anonymous guy who posted the hateful comment is a clown. May God curse his soul for saying what he did. Jim, this is Chris Keller. Please hang in there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-75165822503849605392009-09-02T15:26:33.534-07:002009-09-02T15:26:33.534-07:00I last went by in 2007 and can't believe it is...I last went by in 2007 and can't believe it is gone! I hope there will be fundraisers or any kind of event to help rebuild it. I for sure would like to be a part of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-15651588286055641402009-09-02T13:54:23.361-07:002009-09-02T13:54:23.361-07:00So sorry to hear about the loss of your unique and...So sorry to hear about the loss of your unique and special destination place and home...perhaps all of us who visited you and your family's wonderful spot can have a fund raiser after this terrible fire is over, and everyone who visited Hidden Springs Cafe and took photographs there can have a large copy made to put in your replacement restaurant..perhaps an architect who used to come there can duplicate your original design...places like yours and families like yours are truly irreplaceble!Maggie Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-39200384874583545192009-09-01T19:06:49.015-07:002009-09-01T19:06:49.015-07:00So sorry to hear of the Cafe burning down. What a ...So sorry to hear of the Cafe burning down. What a great little place it was, with the little horseshoe shaped counter, and shaded patio with Hummingbirds buzzing around. Elva, Jim, Janice, and Otis were always good friendly hosts.<br /><br />I guess this is the chance to update things. I hope you guys can rebuild asap. I miss it already.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16300730548855605933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-66801370435009281172009-09-01T18:40:52.313-07:002009-09-01T18:40:52.313-07:00The Cafe was not the source of the $50,000 Jackson...The Cafe was not the source of the $50,000 Jackson sandwiches. The lunches were made at Jensen's Finest Foods in Wrightwood, a hamlet tucked high in the San Gabriel Mountain range. Which is irrelevant, anyway, as evidenced by the people who have posted about how much they enjoyed the people that ran the cafe and the tragedy of their loss. All normal people are thankful that the Lewises made it out safely and appreciative of the hard work and sacrifices made by the firefighters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-42814691351807744562009-09-01T17:19:17.704-07:002009-09-01T17:19:17.704-07:00Jim, Otis, Janice and "Mom", I'm dee...Jim, Otis, Janice and "Mom", I'm deeply saddened by your great loss. Your cafe was my respite from the pressures of life in the city. And YOU were the ones who made it worth the trip up every weekend, and who made Hidden Springs Cafe my favorite destination. Please post info on your website on how to contact you so we can help. I'm the one on the blue sportbike who paid for his green tea in "gold". Now you'll know who this is... <br />All the best,<br />Mike C.Mike C.http://www.globalbrand.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-49186986983912766872009-09-01T17:13:43.216-07:002009-09-01T17:13:43.216-07:00This is terrible news, and although it's been ...This is terrible news, and although it's been a few years since I visited the cafe, the knowledge that it's gone (ditto Newcomb's, Mt. Vetter lookout tower) really hurts. I hope that someway, somehow, you are able to rebuild.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-21978232849143586792009-09-01T16:46:57.627-07:002009-09-01T16:46:57.627-07:00Speculation is rampant that Newcomb's Ranch we...Speculation is rampant that Newcomb's Ranch went down last night.Red Spot in CD 14https://www.blogger.com/profile/16316184170326732280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-89675859221251826282009-09-01T16:07:18.028-07:002009-09-01T16:07:18.028-07:00Dear Anonymous,
I'm sorry for the loss of you...Dear Anonymous,<br /><br />I'm sorry for the loss of your business and home. I know you're angry and upset now, but you can't really believe no one helped put out this large fire. There were two fire firefighter who sacrificed their lives to fight this blaze. You and your family have a chance to rebuild and live. While there are two families who won't have fathers coming home. Knowing that your family is safe is the most important thing. Good luck to you and your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-49150386189366854712009-09-01T15:40:02.798-07:002009-09-01T15:40:02.798-07:00To anonymous with the insensitive,inappropriate re...To anonymous with the insensitive,inappropriate remarks:<br /><br />GO AWAY!!!<br /><br />No one wants to hear from you. Probably, if you would die, no one would even come to your memorial service. Hope you find your humanity before that happens.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-76190732665545875292009-09-01T15:37:38.913-07:002009-09-01T15:37:38.913-07:00We are both very sorry to hear that one of our fav...We are both very sorry to hear that one of our favorite stops in the mountains is gone. Pat and I will miss your whole family. Now I won’t have a chance to ask for fries anymore. I’ll pass the word on to the other Harley riders and the HOG Chapter in Glendale as soon as possible. I have had to stay by our house in La Crescenta to make sure the same fire does not take it also. We made it OK, I only wish you had.Pat and Patnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-25869361627552881862009-09-01T14:52:59.565-07:002009-09-01T14:52:59.565-07:00is this the shady place that sold the michael jack...is this the shady place that sold the michael jackson lunches to the LAPD?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-60893472932785147552009-09-01T13:59:35.225-07:002009-09-01T13:59:35.225-07:00Otis, Jim,
when you're ready... I'd like t...Otis, Jim,<br />when you're ready... I'd like to offer my time and labor to help rebuild. I've enjoyed every minute spent on your patio with your family and all of the others that frequent you fine establishment. Glad to hear that all got out safely.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Johnny Boy aka Otis's beer buddyJohnny Boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11321113378982214757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-31454782196851306362009-09-01T13:45:55.942-07:002009-09-01T13:45:55.942-07:00God bless the owners, what fun place this was, a h...God bless the owners, what fun place this was, a historic place, one like no other. I hope we can have a fund raiser to bring this place back. It helped me on my long motorcycle rides, it was a oasis when i ran out of water. Nobody listens to the Anonymous writers, their cowards trying to bring some worth to their lives in wierd ways, creep!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-17519308236096726122009-09-01T13:45:20.910-07:002009-09-01T13:45:20.910-07:00newcombs has been claimed as well. it's gone, ...newcombs has been claimed as well. it's gone, burned around noon on tuesday.wesnoreply@blogger.com