Old timers on Grand: Photo by Theresa Balcioni Jimenez

Thank you to Theresa Balcioni Jimenez for her share of this great photo and commentary.  We shared this on our Facebook page and over 200 neighbors LIKED it – You gotta love South City!

Photo by Theresa Balcioni Jimenez

‘On my way to work about a month ago, about to cross Grand Ave, when I spotted these two guys in cowboy hats having their morning coffee on a bench. I made a quick decision (and missed my light) and pulled over to snap this photo (through my dirty car window and with my cell phone). It was a beautiful morning and just so picturesque…’

Our neighbors responded with memories:

Deborah Mcgrath Nice

Casey Kay After church shananagains

Alicia Mora-Reyes Our grandpa would’ve been there wearing his tejana! Victoria Mora

Aurora Fregoso Peña What a beautiful picture

Ava Jalapeno Popper Romero this photo totally reminds me of my longtime neighborhood best friend Jack Tidwell and one of his nephews visiting from texas from his nephew’s Moblie Trailer . he was the best California texas cowboy of south city, I still miss him everyday and when I go out in public places such as bus stops to catch samtrans bus his spirit leaves me pennies and he lets me know he is having a jolly good time in heaven! he gave me the best cooking tips on how to cook with jalapenos, he likes them with seeds in them, but if you want to tone down the spice level he suggest to use gloves and clean the seeds out when making jalapenos. so got a lot of chili pepper cooking from him. and this photo got me to bring back some good ole memories. so ESC Local Fan, good catch and you really brought me back to tears and happy cowgirl memories it brings me back! chef Ava

Victoria Mora Yup

Alicia Mora-Reyes he sure would. Those are probably his homies

Audrey Atkinson Something u don’t see much of I would of did the same as you I like this pic. Life is short .

Maria Ceballos-Jimenez thanks for sharing, i think the guy to the left is my dad. the good old days.

Theresa Balcioni Jimenez Wow… I’m honored! Thank you… and you’re welcome!

Sheri Medina It’s a beautiful picture.

Sheri Medina I love Grand Avenue. I was born and raised in SF, but we shopped Grand Avenue every weekend. I like to people watch, even then, as I do now. Loving living here in SSF now. It was definitely the right place to move to.

Ann Carpio Great pic!! Love South City!

Maria Ceballos-Jimenez Victoria Mora and Alicia Mora-Reyes yes they are Don Mora’s homies. My dad and my uncle.

Paty Moreno How nice

Maricela Lomeli totally reminds me of our grandpa Felipe Lomeli aka Papa Pipi.

Albert Rios Does/Did he know the Toscanos?

Raquel Cordon-Curtis Nice picture….

Cynthia Arias Great picture

Albert Rios My grandfather used to sit at the benches (behind them) under the pergola, for years and years. …in his hat. Thems were the days. And of course, La Tapatia across the street!