THE TRIDENT 1966 to 1980
I was a former “patron” if that is the correct description for some one who had just turned 18 and was in the company of my older brother Seth. I have some fond memories of the Trident and a lot of blurry images in my … Continue readingTrident Memories
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Nick Reynolds who passed away at the age of 75. Bob Shane, John Stewart, and Nick Reynolds are pictured here in a January 31, 1967 photo of the Kingston Trio. Nick was a … Continue readingNick Reynolds
On January 20th, 2008 John Stewart of the Kingston Trio passed away. He was 68 years old. John became a well known figure in the 1960’s folk music revival as a member of the Kingston Trio.John recorded 13 albums as a member of The Kingston … Continue readingJohn Stewart
On April 11th, 2007 an email was received from Norma Dale of San Rafael. Norma wrote, ” I was just a teenager in high school the first time I went to the Trident in Sausalito. There were four of us and we found a handbill … Continue readingThe Trident Rocks and Rolls!
Hello Stranger! This is Carla Heine. My dad Edmund Heine was chief architect for Kingston Trio Properties. He designed the Trident Restaurant, and Frank Werber’s house on De Silva Island. My brother and I found an eight car garage full of classic cars from the … Continue readingFrank’s Cadillac
Lucky Me is a self published autobiography by Linda Peacock Reynolds that can be purchased on Amazon as an e-book or paperback. Linda was a waitress at the Trident, and eventually married one of the owners – Nick Reynolds of the Kingston Trio. This book … Continue readingLucky Me
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
Frank Werber (1930 – 2007) for more information about please go to: Frank Werber and Frank Werber Memorial On May 20, 2007 Ken Flagg wrote, “Hello, I found your web site while searching for Frank on Goggle and thought you would want to know that … Continue readingFrank Werber
So I’m too-da-ling along on the net and ran across this picture….must admit it brought a little tear to my eye! Talk about an era gone bye…in picture form…that encapsulates the baby side of a merry movement…I loved the Merry Pranksters…Ken Keesey and the crowd! … Continue readingKatie Savale, The Trident, and the Merry Pranksters
(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
Eric glad to see you are well and thanks for your detailed thoughts on the Trident years. I was working on the dishwashing shift when you performed your streak dance. I remember the ‘buzz’ among the staff about whether it was going to happen or … Continue readingCirque De Soleil Remembered by Bryan Yim
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