Hi Tim,
What a surprise to be reading along in comp.dcom.telecom and see someone mention California Drip and Tinkle. I grew up in Monrovia also (MSH '65). I can remember back in very early 1950s we had an AE-40 and to call my aunt and uncle in Highland Park we had to get the long distance operator by dialing 110. When were you in Monrovia?
Regards,
Chris Williams