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Adventures Before and After

Adventures Before and After

What it was like, what happened, and what it's like now.

Ye Olde Herren’s Restaurant
Posted on August 18, 2015May 26, 2020

Ye Olde Herren’s Restaurant

Ye Olde Herren’s was originally opened in 1934 by Charlie Herren. When it was remodeled for the second time in 1963 it became simply Herren’s Restaurant at 84 Luckie St., downtown Atlanta, and was owned and operated by members of the Negri family from 1938, when it was purchased by my grandfather, Guido, until it … Continue reading Ye Olde Herren’s Restaurant

And Then There Was None
Posted on April 4, 2015April 4, 2015

And Then There Was None

Being stationed in Jacksonville I was able to travel to Atlanta frequently, so I got to know my brother Paul’s circle of friends who called themselves “The Crew” and included Dave Gallaher (now known as Microwave Dave), and John Costello. Those three and others who you will meet in the next paragraph were part of a … Continue reading And Then There Was None

Anti-Submarine Warfare Technician
Posted on March 31, 2015April 3, 2015

Anti-Submarine Warfare Technician

What’s in a title? Anti – (opposed to), Submarine (those metal canisters that schlep about under the oceans of the world carrying deadly missiles) – Warfare (killing each other for some politician’s grand design, in this case a whole tube full of sailors at a time) – Technician (conversant with the technical details). So, I … Continue reading Anti-Submarine Warfare Technician

Who is Steve Negri?
Posted on March 29, 2015April 2, 2015

Who is Steve Negri?

My grandfather, Guido Negri, was born and raised in the vicinity of Milan, Italy. He died a at the age of fifty two two years before I was born. So, I never knew Guido, though I think in many ways I am him, and, since I’m not him, I only know him through the eyes … Continue reading Who is Steve Negri?

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