tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215568693807799004.post1050882566219446642..comments2024-03-23T18:12:39.782-07:00Comments on wacky tacky: Bowl-O-Rama: Covina BowlMr. Tinyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646297018044505890noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215568693807799004.post-11545396335340929592012-12-06T20:04:44.715-08:002012-12-06T20:04:44.715-08:00I graduated from Monrovia High School in 1966. Ou...I graduated from Monrovia High School in 1966. Our class voted to have our all night grad party at Covina Bowl over Disneyland. Food, live music and bowling. Doesn't get any better than that. Nice to know that some things as old as us are still around........for the moment.Billnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215568693807799004.post-72879173863703913852012-10-31T13:01:05.439-07:002012-10-31T13:01:05.439-07:00I never waitressed again!I never waitressed again!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960019787383543107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215568693807799004.post-66590791892979628392012-10-31T12:32:32.367-07:002012-10-31T12:32:32.367-07:00That bad, huh? Thanks for stopping by and thanks ...That bad, huh? Thanks for stopping by and thanks for the comment!Mr. Tinyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646297018044505890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215568693807799004.post-13619490396331305762012-10-30T21:09:20.802-07:002012-10-30T21:09:20.802-07:00just saw this and had to comment - I once waitress...just saw this and had to comment - I once waitressed at the Egyptian Room, for six weeks. Changed my tipping habits forever!!!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960019787383543107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215568693807799004.post-64254721072395156072012-08-01T13:49:09.615-07:002012-08-01T13:49:09.615-07:00Isn't it cool!!! Your tour is what inspired m...Isn't it cool!!! Your tour is what inspired me to check it out. I got wind of the tour but couldn't make it. I wish we could have met Mr. Powers; instead we met an arcade goon!!! Hahahahaha! Thanks for stopping by.Mr. Tinyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646297018044505890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215568693807799004.post-54551463158912879352012-07-31T12:10:33.787-07:002012-07-31T12:10:33.787-07:00Love this place! What a good choice for a wacky v...Love this place! What a good choice for a wacky visit! I was here on a tour of the San Gabriel a couple of weeks ago and we go to meet the 96 year old architect. That was a real kick!Pantsenfuegohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13097886738723394521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215568693807799004.post-82891164067329446862012-07-29T15:07:35.563-07:002012-07-29T15:07:35.563-07:00Hahahaha!!! I want to see photo documentation of ...Hahahaha!!! I want to see photo documentation of YOUR bowling adventures! Seriously, it sounds like I need to book a trip to Nashville to see all the cool stuff. When is the weather the best?Mr. Tinyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646297018044505890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215568693807799004.post-58444505434547059562012-07-27T18:10:17.480-07:002012-07-27T18:10:17.480-07:00oh what a wonderful place! i love an old bowling a...oh what a wonderful place! i love an old bowling alley. that is pretty much the only time i dress vintage and have to have a beehive, when we go bowling! i love the egypt theme! there is a church in downtown nashville that is egypt themed. it is really beautiful and WEIRD because the sanctuary looks like an egyptian temple! winged snakes and all!Rae - Say It Aint Sohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16066975427295830641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215568693807799004.post-87643104753686548342012-07-25T16:29:18.040-07:002012-07-25T16:29:18.040-07:00It was a really cool place. There are still quite...It was a really cool place. There are still quite a few bowling alleys around town that we need to visit - stay tuned!!!Mr. Tinyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646297018044505890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215568693807799004.post-39710586522327657472012-07-24T20:24:49.968-07:002012-07-24T20:24:49.968-07:00So neat! I love it all!So neat! I love it all!Mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17403425991447291560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215568693807799004.post-64567505288911708642012-07-24T19:52:05.497-07:002012-07-24T19:52:05.497-07:00BEWARE the FLAMING FINGER!!! Maybe I should. The o...BEWARE the FLAMING FINGER!!! Maybe I should. The older I get, the more I would love to have a cafe/coffee shop/diner. I really can't believe why the space sits dark and empty.Mr. Tinyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646297018044505890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215568693807799004.post-6036455551205883752012-07-24T18:07:05.682-07:002012-07-24T18:07:05.682-07:00You know better than most how much work it can tak...You know better than most how much work it can take to keep these places open and unchanged. There are some updates here, but they are not disruptive to the spirit of the original design - thank goodness!!!Mr. Tinyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646297018044505890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215568693807799004.post-79929181007152852252012-07-24T18:05:53.991-07:002012-07-24T18:05:53.991-07:00Thanks Zeeny!!!Thanks Zeeny!!!Mr. Tinyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646297018044505890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215568693807799004.post-42721052182087960722012-07-24T18:05:38.531-07:002012-07-24T18:05:38.531-07:00It's all in the details! I think that is ofte...It's all in the details! I think that is often what's lacking in contemporary buildings.Mr. Tinyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646297018044505890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215568693807799004.post-42619335561648653482012-07-24T18:04:42.652-07:002012-07-24T18:04:42.652-07:00This would be an awesome place for a show!!! DO I...This would be an awesome place for a show!!! DO IT!!!Mr. Tinyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646297018044505890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215568693807799004.post-43504414997395839322012-07-24T18:04:10.191-07:002012-07-24T18:04:10.191-07:00Thank you, Anon!!! Your father sounds like a man ...Thank you, Anon!!! Your father sounds like a man of refinement and good taste. I would love to hear if he has any recollections of Covina Bowl!!!Mr. Tinyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646297018044505890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215568693807799004.post-51191610801705391942012-07-24T17:05:23.016-07:002012-07-24T17:05:23.016-07:00My Dad grew up in Covina in the late 50's. I a...My Dad grew up in Covina in the late 50's. I am going to send him the link to your blog. I am sure he will have tons of memories as a kid at this place. Thanks Mr. Tiny!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215568693807799004.post-58450404833327939122012-07-24T15:16:56.156-07:002012-07-24T15:16:56.156-07:00Hahaha, the flamin' finger. I LOVE the Egyptia...Hahaha, the flamin' finger. I LOVE the Egyptian room coffee counter! It's a darn shame it's not operational...but at least it's there waiting for somebody, intact, when they decide to re-open it in all its girls-in-the-office MCM lunchroom glory. You should start a kickstarter for the official, original Wacky Tacky Eats and Treats location!!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16842611749073935723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215568693807799004.post-12864491273740890042012-07-24T15:15:11.314-07:002012-07-24T15:15:11.314-07:00I LOVE the architecture, the lighting, AND the flo...I LOVE the architecture, the lighting, AND the flooring. Sad to say pretty much all of our bowling alleys here have been "updated." When I first walked in to the Capitol Bowl in West Sacramento to see that there were no longer giant wooden cowboy boots on the wall my eyes actually welled up with tears. I'm glad this place exists.sporkgasmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11882583143799131856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215568693807799004.post-83129208919251725262012-07-24T14:37:24.890-07:002012-07-24T14:37:24.890-07:00I love your posts...they make me smile!! Brings b...I love your posts...they make me smile!! Brings back lots of fun memories of you making me laugh!!zeenyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06849193047151776317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215568693807799004.post-494184579939268532012-07-24T14:35:40.500-07:002012-07-24T14:35:40.500-07:00What a fantastic building! I love all the little d...What a fantastic building! I love all the little details in the bowling alley.Wendihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02947075836062801044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215568693807799004.post-81770154965999104542012-07-24T14:30:40.991-07:002012-07-24T14:30:40.991-07:00I've always wanted to do a show here...I've always wanted to do a show here...REAL BOSS HOSS!!!!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12409401306589513847noreply@blogger.com