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To David - Re: Can any of us guys here question Errol's taste?!!

Tina Nyary — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:58:02 -0800

In answer to David's comment!
Re: Can Any Of Us Guys Here Question Errol's Taste?!!
Oh yes, David you are ...

Dead End and Feral by Steve Hayes and David Whitehead

David DeWitt — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:06:10 -0800

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The March 2010 Docklines - The Errol Flynn Marina, JA

David DeWitt — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:54:19 -0800

The March Docklines, the official publication of The Errol Flynn Marina, JA is now available!

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The Rock-itt Magazine's new edition is available...

David DeWitt — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:16:15 -0800

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How alike are their looks? Confuse or unconfuse - Who is Who?

Tina Nyary — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:05:04 -0800

Who was at the funeral?

Some More Sunday Night Reading Material

Kathleen — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:53:23 -0800

http://www.classicimages.com/articles/2010/02/15/past_articles/flynn-picerni.txt

http://www.nytimes.com/2003/03/09/magazine/the-grandson-also-rises.html?pagewanted=1

Let me know what you think of these articles.

Okay, now this one is quite interesting. It is from a blog, but it has some interesting tales about the Zaca. If you go down into the posts, there is banter back and forth about Errol. Andrea (much like Tina!) comes to his defense. At the very end there are two posts made on OCTOBER 14, 2009--very eery when I realized this. Have fun.

http://billanddave.wordpress.com/2006/09/08/the-zaca/

Truth or Not?

john — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:31:46 -0800

Dear Errol fans,

I hope I have not been 'stirring the pot' too much, but I learned long ago that in the case of Errol Flynn, you just cannot trust what the media says. There have been rumors and legends and wild stories that after a time, were just took as truth where they very much were not. Sort of a case of 'if the shoe fits, wear it'. Or in Errol's case, 'If the story is outrageous enough, Errol must be responsible'.

Case in point: Errol's funeral. The L.A. Times said that security was so tight that Jack Oakie, (Errol's friend) was kept out of the funeral due to tight security. Read Tina'a posting of the L.A times piece on Errol's funeral. But here is a picture of Jack being one of the pall bearers!(He's on the left) A neat trick, eh?

This is why I question the fact that Patrice was at the funeral. The lady photographed beside Sean looks like Nora to me. Now I may in fact be 100% wrong, but I also may be 100% right.

This is why I would like verification from those who were actually there. I was not, but Rory and Deidre were. I will bow to their recollection, be I right or wrong.

Thanks, JOHN

Pinning down the fickle Flynn!

Tina Nyary — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:48:50 -0800

Who? Me? I am innocent, entirely innocent I am!

Some light Sunday reading for Errol's fans! "Reading Eagle - September 17, 1950"

http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1955&dat=19500917&id=GCErAAAAIBAJ&sjid=rJ0FAAAAIBAJ&pg=3788,5658634

Patrice in 1960 and fairly current

Kathleen — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:07:21 -0800

Second picture of Patrice attending premiere of remake of 1960 Ocean's Eleven.

Does anyone know about a relationship . . .

Kathleen — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:47:16 -0800

Errol had with Diana Dill?

Can Any Of Us Guys Here Question Errol's Taste?!!

Robzak — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:26:58 -0800

Not bad, old sport. Not bad.................

The Last Sad Rites of Errol Flynn by John

Tina Nyary — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:18:21 -0800

Hi John - I hope you do not mind me clarifying this issue!
This here should explain that Patrice, Sean, Deidre and Rory were at the funeral. Nora, Lili and Beverly were absent, but Beverly sent one red rose with a note saying "I'll always love you"!
Here are the articles for your information!

Errol's estate in probate for 14 years?

Tina Nyary — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:38:13 -0800

I am sorry to be so bold and ask the much more informed body of this membership a few questions, which are of great interests to me. It puzzles me very much as to why Errol's estate was for 14 years in probate, does anybody know the real reason? 14 years is a very long time! There was a will and Patrice received the estate, there was Nora who contested the will, there was Beverly who contested the will, but all this could have not taken 14 years, there must have been other issues - what were the issues?
Why did the sale of the ZACA did not go through as arranged in Vancouver? I thought the papers were signed? Has anybody conclusive and irrefutable information about this situation as to why and how this long probate could have ever happend? In an interview Patrice says the ZACA was taken away from her. How - if it was under probate? All this is another great mystery in Errol's aftermath! We are told Patrice had no money, but how does this come into the picture? Once there are assets, there are no questions about money, because the money is in the assets! I think Errol was shafted and mislead all his life by somebody or another! It is horrible to think, but I am coming somehow to the conclusion he never had an honest person around him? I can believe that he was very naive in many ways and things, but nobody is that naive! Your valued insight would be very much appreciated!

A New Errol, Patrice photo

john — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:07:53 -0800

Dear Errol Fans,

I came upon this photo and have never seen it published before. It shows a tanned, and even sunburned loving couple enjoying life to it's fullest. It 's a shame we cannot save these moments forever. I think it is is a testament to lovers everywhere. And by the way, I think Errol was the luckiest man to ever walk the earth at that particular moment.

JOHN

Errol Flynn Country Pt. I

john — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:50:15 -0800

Dear Errol Fans,

I have decided to let you in on some of my cherished Port Antonio photos and will post them from time to time to show you readers just how beautiful the area is, and maybe share a part of the world that Errol and I have fallen in love with. Now don't get me wrong, I am not comparing myself with Errol, but let me tell you, he had latched onto something good. and I admire his taste in not just women, but locales.

This chapter is about the marvelous Trident Castle, which is located just W. of the Blue Hole, about 6 miles from Port Antonio. I shamelessly bribed my way into the place some months ago and was very impressed, and I am not easily impressed. It is a palace of immense proportions, and I have never seen it's match in Jamaica. It was built by the same folks who built and run the Jamaica Palace Hotel just down the road.

The Castle was not there when Errol was roaming around the area, but I think he would have approved. For those who want to stay there, it is easily done: Just be prepared for the $5000.00 US Dollars per night fare. (with motorcar, meals, boat, and airplane available) Tom Cruise had just departed when I arrived to take these photos, and his picture resides on the grand piano.

The Castle is built on the cliffs and the view is, of course, first-class. A large pool is at the ready, as is a large, friendly staff. A party room, library, game room, and an immense gathering hall( just inside the front doors) are ready for just about anything. There is even a chapel on the grounds for the religious in the crowd. There are guard dogs to keep away the odd paparazzi that may wander onto the property.(always a plus!)

As a certain T.V. Host would say, "Champagne Wishes!"

Thank You, JOHN

P.S. I have some eye-popping video of this place and when I figure out how to put it on the blog, I will be more than happy to share it. The pitiful photos I provided just don't do it justice. It is really 'something else'! J.T. Check out the website too!

Rafting down the Rio Grande

john — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:59:18 -0800

Dear Errol Fans,

I thought I would tell you-all a nice story about a rafting trip myself and my wife Debbie took down the much heralded Rio Grande river in Jamaica. After all, there seems to be lots of pomp, history and romance connected with this excursion, never mind the 'Errol' aspect of it all.

I want to set a few things straight before we get into the meat of the subject. First of all, Errol did not invent this mode of transportation.(although he resurrected it and brought it back into fashion) The prize goes to Lorenzo Dow Baker who thought it would amuse his guests to see the process that the bananas went through to get from the upper-most reaches of the Mtn. plantations to a point where they could be loaded onto one of Baker's steamships to make the outrageous profits that kept the banana trade flourishing.( there are photos taken of folks rafting down the Rio Grande at the turn of the century)

On this particular trip, I decided to take Debbie my wife on a lavish trip starting at Negril and ending up at Port Antonio. This trip lasted a month. I wanted to show Debbie 'everything',(since she had never been to JA) so we went from one side of the island to the other. I was not planning to take the rafting trip at the outset because, having 'been there and done that', I thought it was just a little too "touristy", and being a tourist is like a dirty word in my vocabulary. As usual, I was dead wrong. I had never been on that trip and had my own pre-conceived notions. (wrong again) But when I saw Debbie's enthusiasm about the trip, I gave in.

Well, first off, it was cheaper than I thought at $35 US Dollars for both of us. Hmm, a good start. We then bundled into the taxi for the ride to Berriedale (which is a short drive from Port Antonio) for the starting point. The ride was breathtaking, with the Blue Mtn's in full regalia and lush jungle just eye-poppingly everywhere. We arrived at Berriedale where there is a dedicated cement staircase over the breakwater on both sides to ease the entry to the rafts. There we were introduced to our boat Capt. (Paul) and after settling in, we were off!

Now my first mistake was assuming that the trip would be shaded by tropical ferns, plants, etc. WRONG. The tropical vegetation ended at the waters edge and the tropical sun was brutal, especially after being reflected off the water. The stream was calm and cool though and a splash of cooling water was just what the Dr. ordered when it got too hot. You could see where the river was a raging torrent in the rainy season.(Fall and Spring) and downright life-threatening. We went in the winter, and actually spent Christmas in Port Antonio. (The 'dry' season) We were poled to what Errol called 'Lovers lane'(303.jpg) where, as the legend goes, the raft Capt. would take a break and a swim whilst the overheated couple would do their damnedest to make the earth move. Paul poled us around it but I guess the magic just wasn't there, so we continued on.

Debbie will kill me for revealing this, but about halfway through the trip, she said, "You know, this water is as pure as spring water. I think I'll take a sip" And before I could react, she had done just that. I shuddered to think of the potential 'bugs' in the sip, but I kept quiet. Well, lo and behold, about 5 minutes later, Debbie said, "I feel a little queasy" and then proceeded to projectile 'hurl' over the side. I tried to catch the fast action with my camera, (bastard that I am) but it was all over by then. Even to this day, it is still a touchy subject, and never fails to generate a grin, or more. (from me, that is.)

The rest of the trip was very scenic and calming, and the overall trip was one not to be overlooked. It took about 2 1/2 Hrs. and I'm glad I did it. If you go there, you would be very much amiss not to take advantage of the experience. I got away with a raging sunburn and a very good memory. Debbie thought she had died and gone to heaven though and still talks about it to this day. I most enjoyed the scenery.

At the end of the trip, we careened at a stopping off point where the taxi gathered the two hapless sun-burned tourists for the short ride back to the hotel for a brief shower and a long, long nap. Afterwards we look at the photos and Debbie thinks how romantic it was. I think of how sunburned my bald-spot got. Oh well, I never professed to be a romantic.

Thank You All, JOHN

For Patti - Finally

Kathleen — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:34:30 -0800

Why we freed Errol Flynn by Members of the Jury

Any idea what he is attacking with his fork?

Kathleen — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:58:28 -0800

Browsing around found the attached. I hadn't seen them before . . .

This sort of took my breath away . . . .

Kathleen — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:42:21 -0800

. . . when I first saw it. Have no idea when it was taken or where.

Bonny's bubble car ...

Karl — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:02:43 -0800

No sooner do I put out a request for help (as to Marelle's final day), then more of the answer comes!

I would like to most humbly thank our own member (and not to mention authoress: Master of Errol Flynn's Yacht Zaca Captain Patrick C. Cother) Bonny Cother, for her amazing resourcefulness!

What a great group, but on this day, BONNY SHINES!

Best- Karl

The Flynn's

Kathleen — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:48:27 -0800

These would be from 1935? Still searching for the erroreous airplane picture info!

We Welcome New Author Trevor Hill to The Errol Flynn Blog!

David DeWitt — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:16:08 -0800

We're happy to announce New Author Trevor Hill has joined us on The Errol Flynn Blog! Trevor, we look forward to hearing from you, and having you add your thoughts and experiences to the blog...

Errol & Olivia-Their First Scene

Robzak — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:41:59 -0800

Hello, all

In my ongoing research at the Warner Archives, I discovered that Olivia de Havilland did her very first ...

Lili and Errol - the BIG question did he or did he not?

Tina Nyary — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:27:55 -0800

For Kathleen and Robert - Is he on his way to get hitched or not?
Is it 1935 or is it 1938 - 1939?

Close up picture - cropped from Kathleen's picture!
Now compare the above picture with the four pictures below!
Below Errol in 1938 - 1939!


                           Pictures made by George Hurrell!

                                                                This is a wonderful mask 1938

I think this what Errol looked like in 1935 - agreed?

Who is going to win the price?

Tina look what I found . . .

Kathleen — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:42:42 -0800

Oddly, the glamour of 1930s Hollywood became a part of the ASTC experience. Andy Devine, who had attended the college in 1926, often returned to campus with "intriguing" young starlets. He took time from his movie career and Jack Benny's NBC radio program to select the La Cuesta yearbook queens from photographs. One lucky queen, Julie Osborne (1938), received a personally guided tour of Universal Studios from Andy. In 1939, Erroll Flynn [sic] and Randolph Scott, who were filming Virginia City near Flagstaff, selected Alice Moore as queen

Taken from: I REMEMBER
Depression-Era Students at Arizona State Teachers College

Errol just seems to be found in unexpected places. I am reading Airframe by Michael Crichton and on page 77 . . . "She walked down the corridor, past the photographs of famous Norton aircraft from the past, with a celebrity posed in front: . . . Errol flynn, with smiling girls in the tropics, in front of an N-5 . . . ." !!!!

Errol and Olivia

Kathleen — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:48:35 -0800

http://www.filmsite.org/cinemaparadisokisses.html

A view of "pornographic" kisses and our stars share the spotlight three times!

What became of Errol's sister 'Rosemary'?

Chris — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:59:56 -0800

Dear Fellow 'EF' bloggers, It never ceases to amaze me,the broad stratum of info out there on Errol's life and times. With your 'super sleuth' ability it would seem that we all enjoy a new thread in the rich fabric of Errol's life on a weekly basis. Playing on those averages then , Im second guessing that someone knows something about Errol's sister ? After marrying an 'Airforce Officer' by the name of 'Warner' ( how ironic) and moving to the 'States' her trail seems to go relatively cold. I'd really like to know if Errol had any nieces or nephews?? Well I have every faith that one of you knows something and would greatly appreciate any notes you would care to share.

Travel well . Best&Kindest, Chris

February Docklines - The Errol Flynn Marina Newsletter!

David DeWitt — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:59:32 -0800

February2010Docklines.pdf

The Rockitt Magazine for February!

David DeWitt — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:22:18 -0800

Hallo, Chums! You should check out The Rockitt Magazine's February issue for the latest Flynn article called "From Hobart to Hollywood", a continuing series. The magazine is top notch aside from the Flynn connection, too! You can use the index button underneath the Main Pages view to choose thumbnails of the pages and click on them to enlarge them or just use the two buttons at the edges of the magazine to scroll the pages. Great work from our pal Pete, at the Rockitt Magazine!

Navy Island in Happier Times

john — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:15:31 -0800

Dear Errol Fans,

I've managed to dredge up some photos of the Navy Island resort,the Admiralty Club at full swing, the interior of one of the cottages(with good friends) and even a copy of the brochure. These are all circa 1980 or so. It was called 'Vagabond Villa's at the time and the way you see it here it is how I will cherish it in my memory until the day I die. I hope you enjoy them. Note: The location of my "ghostly encounter" was(on IMG 0001) just before the 'bridge' across from 'orchid pond'. The interior photos of the cottage are of the 'Lookback House'. (so-called because when it was time to leave, you always looked back and wished you could stay)

John