Hi, I am the son of Bonnie Sue Solomon who lived at 408 Cole (across from the Mansons) starting in 1967. Her housemates that I know of included Don Allan Robertson, Cleve Hattersly, Colin Easton and his wife Carol. Bonnie worked in the HIP Jop Co-op along with Don. Bonnie was a nursing school student at the time and apparently liked helping folks out through bad trips in room above the HIP Job Co-op. I am in touch with Don, Cleve, and Colin. Bonnie died 19 years ago from a surgical infection. Carol died long ago as well from I believe a car accident. I was born in December of 67 and put up for adoption. Sadly I did not learn of Bonnie until this February. (Though on the bright side I did find my great half sister who by chance in the past was looking for me through these forums. I do have many contacts of Bonnie's from her days of singing in Les Nickelettes, Freak Ralph and the Pointless Sisters, the Pointless Sisters and onwards. However, I really know little about her time in the Haight pre 1969. If any of you knew her and have stories I'd love to hear them. It also appears that the group at 408 Cole didn't take much in the way of photos. For example, I have not been able to find any photos of their marriage in Golden Gate Park. If any out there have shots of them in the dynamic days of the Haight I'd love to know. And finally, there is a book that was kept at the HIP Job Co-op or possibly 408 Cole called "Herman's Manual" that I would love to see if anyone knows who has it now. Apparently it was a diary of musings from folks who passed through the area as well as fun scraps. Best wishes to all.
You might try posting on the Church Of The Good Earth board. There are a lot of people posting who lived in the area at that time. I'm not sure if 408 Cole was a GE house, but they were definitely on Cole. Good luck!
"Normey" I had the same issues you seem to be encountering. Most of the people I connected with on this forum were around just after Mom's Cole days. On another note, strange to see you on this site where I once looked for you. Think Oprah has time for us before she closes up shop?
Ya never know who might show up.... ppl have a way of checking Hip Forums for lost family/friends. That's how I arrived Blessings on your journeys sh
Hello, I knew Bonnie in San Francisco in the 70s and 80s. She was an amazing, beautiful person. We were heartbroken when we heard of her passing.
