A DRINK WITH BUKOWSKI
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NOISEPOCKET at 06.29.08 - 1:55 pm
WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK ABOUT DOING A RIDE TO BUKOWSKIS
RESTING PLACE?
IT'S A STRAIGHT SHOT FROM WESTERN ALL THE WAY TO:
Green Hills Memorial Park, Rancho Palos Verdes
THERE WE CAN SHARE SOME DRINKS WITH THE DIRTY OLD MAN WHO
PROVES LIFE IN OBSCURITY CAN BE QUITE DECADENT WITH THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF DRINK AND THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF PEOPLE.
MAYBE SOME OF US CAN RECITE HIS POETRY OR EXCERPTS OF HIS NOVELS.
WERE NOWHERE NEAR HIS BIRTH OR DEATH DATE, BUT HELL, DO WE REALLY NEED SOME SOLID REASON TO PAY HOMAGE TO SUCH A MAN?
HELL, HE'D PREFER WE DO IT SOONER THAN WAIT ALMOST A YEAR.
WE WOULDNT WANT THE DRINKS TO GET WARM NOW WOULD WE?
SUGGESTIONS?
WE CAN BRING BEER, CHEAP WINE, AND WHISKEY FOR HIM AND OTHERS.
WHADDAYA SAY?
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im doing a bukowski ride.
in do time.
there will be places where he used to live, we'll be bumping classical music in his honor, there will be readings, and a visit to his grave.
mikeywally06.29.08 - 6:13 pm
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sooner rather then later please. I'd like to still be in LA.
bone_yer_bike06.30.08 - 12:56 am
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This ride HAS TO happen!!! Awesome idea. I'll do a reading of some of his short stories at the grave site.
indigis06.30.08 - 10:35 am
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Thats rulezz!
We should also visit the post office he used to work at, as well as LACC where I believe he took classes.
Buke is a great one!
trickmilla06.30.08 - 11:43 am
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Cool. So lets discuss a time to do it....is 2 weeks too long?
and we should pick the right day.
NOISEPOCKET06.30.08 - 12:39 pm
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Yea Buk went to LACC for like 2 years. JJournalism andEnglish 1 is what he got
Hahaha.
I've read Notes Of A Dirty Old Man,Women,Post Office,Ham on Rye, Factotum and some poems of his.
ParasitoLosAngeleno06.30.08 - 12:52 pm
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Found a list of all LA addresses Bukowski lived
also:
Burial:
Green Hills Memorial Park
Rancho Palos Verdes
Los Angeles County
California, USA
Plot: Ocean View #875
Crimsin
345 W 6th St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
310-833-8818
This is where beat writer Charles Bukowski (not verified) downed more than a few. Earlier, it was also a magnet for swashbuckling sailors and ladies of the night.
indigis06.30.08 - 1:11 pm
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http://bukowski.net/timeline/
indigis06.30.08 - 1:15 pm
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worked at post office annex on alameda street... now a private building
indigis06.30.08 - 1:26 pm
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he went to Philipes French Dip for lunch
Central Library attrium where bukowski discovered fonte
5124 de longpre lived 1963-74 cultural historic site now. wrote Women there. married there and had child
Pink Elephant Liquor Store - bought booze there - ponte del torre white wine, bud in can, michalob, con canon petite serra red wine
Crappy Joes downtown bar
indigis06.30.08 - 1:46 pm
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No matter who organizes this or where it goes, just make sure Tomatoes is invited. He's our very own modern-day bike-riding Bukowski. He embodies everything Bukowski (but I don't know if he knows anything about Bukowski).
bike punk06.30.08 - 2:18 pm
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Indigis, I was about to say the DeLongpre address was not listed onn it too. Bukowski shaped my life!!! Anyone go to Bukowsical the musical last year? F'N THE BEST!!!!!!!!
I'm down for this one.
DeKadenzy06.30.08 - 2:52 pm
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The most beautifull Bike in the world.
i'm too down.
HANDBONE06.30.08 - 2:54 pm
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Unfortunately 'craby' joe's downtown is now closed forever...that'd be a GREAT stop.
Lance K06.30.08 - 3:21 pm
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Then we'll go to the Smokehouse - the new craby joes
indigis06.30.08 - 3:39 pm
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this is looking good.
he liked classical music played quietly, i think we should respect that.
fuck it, LETS FIND OLD FRIENDS AND RELATIVES OF HIS TOO!
invite them!
mikeywally06.30.08 - 4:26 pm
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Here's a Bukowski treat from this week's L.A. Weekly -
http://www.laweekly.com/2008-09-04/art-books/the-l-a-scene/
JB09.10.08 - 10:09 am
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Love it! PS there's a Bukowski story in the LA weekly. last day to pick it up!
Roadblock09.10.08 - 11:09 am
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Its been quite a while since I've read any Bukowski, but that little article was great, it made me feel like I have a duty to be a piece a shit. I still haven't forgotten about all the makers and wine. Syoma we have business to attend.
Graham09.10.08 - 11:30 am
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Born into this.
thats my mantra too!
DeKadenzy09.10.08 - 11:35 am
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so.....Lemmie see...the route depends on what people wanna do...ya see, the initial ride (straight shot to his resting plot)is about 25 miles from hollywood/western. Im aware people wanna stop at his own proclaimed
establishments such as work place...bars.etc..but it will prolong the ride VERY MUCH.
Either we go straight to the grave(heh) 25 mi.
or we go to the spots he loved...
Now, if we do the grave site and come back....thats like 50 give/take
miles....endurance? patience? day ride to night?
hell. lemmie know kay? kay.
hmmmmmmm. I wanna do this but I also dont want drop outs..
Feel me?
feed me.
NOISEPOCKET09.11.08 - 9:18 pm
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