Author Archives: Jack Elliott

Bedrock Mortar On Munson Creek, Pine Mountain

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Jack Elliott

I intended to hike up the canyon to Munson Spring, but a rather dense bramble of wild rose eventually forced me to turn around. My thin nylon hiking pants were no match for all the tiny thorns and my legs … Continue reading →

Posted in Ventura County | Tagged Caves, Mortar, Munson Creek, Pine Mountain, Rocks, Tales | 4 Comments

Old Cold Spring Tunnel (1897)

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Jack Elliott

“With continuous boring, this tunnel developed sufficient water by 1897 to warrant a supply main from the tunnel to the city. Civic leaders found the pulse of industry quickening in ratio to the increased water supply.” –Santa Barbara: A Guide … Continue reading →

Posted in History | Tagged Cold Springs Canyon, History, Montecito, Santa Barbara | 7 Comments

Golden Eagle

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Jack Elliott

Posted in San Luis Obispo | Tagged Golden Eagle, Snapshots | 2 Comments

The Sarsaparilla Drifter

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Jack Elliott

The bat-winged double doors flew open smacking the saloon’s walls with an emphatic clap. He stood there, a bulky figure, face obscured in shadow, the dim sooty flutter of tallow candles warping his features into a caricature. His flat brimmed … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiction | Tagged Bars, Cowboys, Fiction, Old West, Root Beer, Sarsaparilla, Stories, Tales, Westerns | Leave a comment

Crotch Rocket Mountain Bikes (1985)

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Jack Elliott

On the street I lived on as a kid, a friend of mine lived up the way, and across from him lived this older dude who assembled Crotch Rocket mountain bikes in his garage and sold us parts. I always … Continue reading →