Errol may have been “beyond the compass”, but search continues … Maybe we can “triangulate” his “octagonal philosophy”? How – without using any circular reasoning, of course – would you describe Errol’s view of life? One thing for sure: He was no square.
Here is some of one scholar’s exploration & insight into the Flynnian philosophy of life:
— Tim
For all you Fawkes & Flynn fans!! Here’s an opportunity for to give Guido a proper Errolian update.
Known for its explosive political satire, and occasionally disarming humor:
— Tim
I had the great fortune this evening to meet with my cousin Bob, whose father, my Uncle Gene, was the man who told me back in the early Seventies about Errol Flynn giving him and his shipmates in San Diego a show they’d never forget.
Here are the details, all (again) verified tonight. Uncle Gene was in San Diego with his ship (the USS Duluth, I believe) twice, once in ’45, on its way to fight in the South Pacific, and again returning from the war, either in ’45 or ’46. During one of the ship’s cruises through San Diego Harbor, they passed Errol in a boat (possibly the Sirocco, but, for some reason, it is believed he was actually on a Navy ship of some type.) The sailors were mightily impressed to see Flynn, and gave some big cheers. Errol, in turn, gave them a big smile & wave, then – to their extreme delight – stepped away from a Naval officer he was apparently speaking with, took off his shirt and shoes and dove off the ship! My Uncle Gene – a very no-nonsense guy, who embellished less than anyone I’ve ever known (if ever at all) – said it was an absolutely incredibly impressive dive, to which everybody hooped & hollered – and talked about the rest of their tour (and surely beyond.)
That was the Errol Flynn that so impressed my Mom & Dad’s generation, men and women alike.
Here’s what San Diego Harbor looked like in those days. Errol’s dive most likely took place right between downtown and the North Island Naval Air Station on Coronado, which can be seen in both the second & third images, and where he filmed Dive Bomber. Errol often stayed in San Diego, from where he would also travel to Mexico. The fourth photo is of Errol signing autographs for sailors on North Island (Coronado)
— Tim
Errol Inspires the Great Andy Hamilton Out of a Coma to Play This Flynnian Calypso Jazz Treasure :
Andy Hamilton Silvershine: youtu.be/zokLhFXhgmg…
Here are accounts of his “extraordinary vision” of Errol “dancing on the Zaca”:
www.bearwoodjazz.co.uk/andy.html…
His legacy continues:
www.voice-online.co.uk/article/legacy-will-never-die…
— Tim
Born June 20, 1909 [Posted Tasmanian Time]
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Battery Point, Hobart
Tasmania, Australia
Errol Flynn Reserve
(Formerly Short Beach)
Battery Point, Sandy Bay
— Tim
Now That Dress Down Day is Over, It’s Dress Up Day – Starring Errol’s Girl. As Always, All Invited & Encouraged to Participate!
How About Maid Marion? Ain’t She Sweet! See How She Dressed Up … For Our Guy Errol (As Opposed to That Other Guy – of Gisbourne)
Which of Her Outfits were Your Favorites? Which Do You Think Errol Liked Best?
— Tim
What Prominent Musical Group Got it’s Name from Something Prominenty Connected to Errol Flynn?
— Tim
Photos taken this morning where Sean had his first movie role.
And a couple of images from a quarter mile away, approximately where Errol used to leave from on fishing trips in the 30s & 40s, now the location of the (Swimming) Hall of Fame Marina:
One I didn’t take:
UPDATE:
One I took yesterday (June11) of Palm Beach – overlooking the area where Sean & Lily lived.
— Tim
