For all the people that remember and wondered how the Trident was robbed in the early 70s Tanya Chalupa and William G. Palmini, Jr. have written the definitive book on the subject. All the urban legends that surfaced around this event (that it was an … Continue readingA Rookie Cop vs. The West Coast Mafia
The following take on the Trident Waitresses is Published here with permission from Baron Wolman from the pages of “Rags” Intro: The Trident of Sausalito has evolved into a “Freedom of Expression” and a reflection of a differing lifestyle. The key word is Style. … Continue readingTrident Waitresses
Sharlee “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” Remember when you were young, You shone like the sun, Shine on you crazy diamond. Now there’s a look in your eyes, Like black holes in the sky, Shine on you crazy diamond. You were caught on the crossfire … Continue readingSharlee
Some still images from when Woody Allen’s Play it Again Sam which was partially filmed at the Trident. One might note all the see thru garments which thank god was a “thing” back in the day and might explain the two hour wait for lunch … Continue readingPlay It Again Sam Trident Snapshots
The Sausalito Historical Society threw a party at the Trident and the Rowan Brothers (they were awesome) played. Other than myself and a couple of other Trident alumni there weren’t many people from the Trident there. I donated items for a silent auction and left … Continue readingSausalito Historical Society Trident “Flashback” Party
The Trident was the first opportunity for many “outlaw” craftsmen to work on something that became a commercial success, comments owner Frank Werber of the 1969 remodeling. Although the initial concept of using wood, primarily redwood, plants, and brilliantly colored abstract painting was Werber’s, each … Continue readingTrident Artisans
(KATIE) Eric! Well as I remember it…I did see the jaunty little dance…hands wavin, arms flappin, legs like you’d been riding horseback just a little too long…but what I REALLY remember was the….saunter! Yes…t h a t saunter! Good lord…I just couldn’t believe my buggin … Continue readingHilarious Trident Alumni’s Rant
In the spring of 1964, a week or so past my sixteenth birthday, I found myself taking a motorcycle ride on Sir Francis Drake Blvd., heading west through Marin County towns like Greenbrea,Kentfield, Ross, San Anselmo, and Fairfax. I have a significant history of adventures … Continue readingNick and Me
My name is Michael Toomey. I worked at the Trident from 1970 until the last days in 1980. I found this site by accident. I don’t know where to begin, except up to this date it was the best job I ever had. In one … Continue readingMichael Toomey Checks In
Early spring 1972. Welcome to the dumping ground—the dark end of the kitchen—the place where high and mighty busboys sneer at you as they dump another bin full of dirty dishes on the bottom shelf. But I had done this kind of thing before the … Continue readingYouth As Seen Through The Rose Colored Glasses of Middle Age
Click on image to enlarge Lou Ganapoler. You say, “Mr Ganapoler?” He says, “Call me Lou.” I say, “Fall in! Hats off! Glasses high! Wipe that tear from out of your eye. Here’s to Papa Bear—Best Boss Ever.” It’s actually possible that someone didn’t … Continue readingYouth As Seen Through The Rose Colored Glasses of Middle Age Part 2
Well, I checked with my lawyers (Dewey, Cheatem, and Howe—same firm Tom and Ray from Car Talk use) and apparently it’s OK to write an unauthorized autobiography as long as it’s your own. And so, faithfull reader, it’s time for our humblehero to explain how … Continue readingYouth As Seen Through The Rose Colored Glasses of Middle Age Part 3
September 2, 2006 (6:52pm) Hey! I was at the reunion and yes Robin Williams was there and, it was a lot of fun. I can’t think of the year, it was more than 20 years ago, but I will give it more thought and get … Continue readingLuLu