Chino Wayne
I just wanted to let the greater Chowhound Community know that Chino Wayne, a longtime LA board poster and all around good person is in the hospital and very sick. I met Wayne several years ago at a Chowhound restaurant event and he and I became friends away from the site, bonding over our similar ages and experiences growing up in the San Fernando Valley in the 50's and 60's.
Wayne is a highly talented photographer and has a very wicked sense of humor. He is one of those people who is both talented and a really good guy. His wife has asked me to say that both she and Wayne would welcome all the good wishes, vibes, prayers and positive energy that anyone would like to send Wayne's way.
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Just seeing this thread for the first time and sorry to read down to the bad news. I always looked for Chino Wayne's threads since I relocated from SF years ago. He was one of the few-ish posters giving some good info about eats in the Western IE. I discovered Owen's Bistro in Chino because of him--now a favorite for local special occasions. I just looked at his website for the first time and LOVE the pic of the Red Hill Coffee Shop. Just great. fyi, he has a pic of the fairly recently closed Red Hill BBQ. It is now a tamale shop (not tried).
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Servorg
May 24, 2013 07:17 AM
There was a very nice graveside service for Wayne yesterday. Because Wayne was a veteran of the US Navy there was a 4 member honor guard who performed a flag folding ceremony and gave the folded flag to Judy. Then the bugler performed taps as we all stood. Judy asked me to say a few words and I started off with "I met Wayne on the Internet, but no dating was involved." I spoke about Wayne's love of Chowhound and the wonderful writing he did here (I mentioned the train trip to New Orleans post - so thanks for that Prof. Salt). He was interred at the top of a hill at the Forest Lawn in Covina with a view to the hills across the expanse. I closed by saying having Wayne as my friend was both a pleasure and an honor.
Thank you all again for what you came here to write and share. I told Judy that if she wanted to write something up at some future point I would be glad to post it.
I hope you all have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend and don't forget to hug your friends and family when you see them...
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khh1138
May 26, 2013 12:43 AM
Thank you for sharing this, Servorg.
I feel proud to have known Wayne Frost, if only by reading his Chino Wayne posts. And now by seeing his artwork - I see another dimension of him. There are many places I am familiar with from my home town that he re-imagined in his art and brought them new life. Wayne Frost had many gifts. -
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Pat Hammond
May 28, 2013 08:25 AM
I have one of his photos on my living room wall. He sent it to me during a rough patch of my own. He was a good friend to me, even though we'd never met face to face. My favorite stories of his involved his cats. He sure did love those cats! Thanks, Servorg, for being there for Judy and in a way, for all of us. Pat
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Jacquilynne
May 21, 2013 06:43 AM
I'm really sorry to hear this. The updates were giving us hope for his recovery, so this came as more of a blow than expected.
I'm pleased to have counted Chino Wayne as a friend, and only wish I could have done so for much, much longer.
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Servorg
May 21, 2013 06:46 AM
Judy was in a state of shock because Wayne had been doing much better. Being blindsided with that sort of terrible news is never going to be anything but devastating. I know that's the way I felt when she called with the news. I was sort of going "What?" a few times before it sunk in. Thanks to everyone for their kind words. Judy does look at this thread, so I know that those words will mean a lot to her.
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meatn3
May 21, 2013 10:31 AM
I've been really struck by this line from his artist statement:
"as you get older you learn to savor every moment, there is no point in wasting any of those new moments regretting what you could have done in the past."
Wayne's passing is a good reminder to use that thought as a daily touchstone.
A truly close friend is such a gift. Again, Servorg, I am sorry for your loss. Wayne seems to be the type person who touched many very deeply. Which is a wonderful legacy when you think about it.
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Servorg
May 20, 2013 10:50 AM
I am so very sorry to have to let the community know that Wayne passed away this morning. Judy called to let me know that he died of an apparent heart attack at the rehab hospital.
I don't know about a service yet, but I'll post if there is an address to use for condolence cards when Judy let's me know what the plans are.
This is a very sad day. I just wanted to thank each and every one of you that took the time to post here and to send your thoughts and prayers to Judy and Wayne.
RIP Ollie...
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The Dairy Queen
May 20, 2013 11:11 AM
Oh no! I'm so very very sorry. Please send Judy our love and prayers. Wayne was loved by so many people and held a very special place in my heart in particular.
~TDQ
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This is very sad news. My condolences to Judy and all who knew him.
Tonight, in tribute to one of the greatest Chowhound contributers ever, i will make a plate of snacks, pull up the following link and read through my favorite Chino Wayne trip reports. There will be laughter, maybe some tears and thanks that he shared his life with us so eloquently.
He will be missed.
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Bob Martinez
May 20, 2013 12:29 PM
I'm really sorry to hear this. Please tell his wife he's left behind a lot of CH friends who will miss him. My condolences to her.
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Pat Hammond
May 20, 2013 01:56 PM
Thank you, Servorg. This is very hard to hear. He'll be missed by so many. Please deliver a hug to Judy from me. Pat
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Caitlin McGrath
May 20, 2013 04:35 PM
I'm so very sorry to hear this. I had hoped from your previous post that he was on the mend. My thoughts are with Wayne and his family.
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Jim Leff
May 20, 2013 06:32 PM
I remember how on the evening of September 11, 2001, most people weren't that interesting in discussing food, but many hounds checked in to make sure we hadn't lost any NYC-based regulars (a few, we knew, worked at WTC).
It was an unusual exception to accommodate such talk, and I allowed it only with trepidation. Chowhound's useful insofar as it's food-focused, so I fretted about setting a precedent. We didn't want to do sprawling group hugs each time something went wrong in the world or in our lives. We'd lose the all-essential focus that makes Chowhound such a rich resource.
I no longer run this site, but seeing this thread doesn't even twitch my site-management instincts. Losing Chino Wayne is a big, big deal. This needs to be here.
Will this open a road to threads announcing the personal tragedies and triumph of site users? No. This is different. An exception must be made, and I feel like everyone knows it and feels it. On 9/11, I was hesitant. Here, I'm not. This is the first interruption on Chowhound in 17 years that makes me think, yes, we unquestionably need to mark this moment.
Everyone who knew Wayne (much less knew him as long as I did - he was one of our earliest users, and most generous supporters and volunteers) knows that he deserves exceptions to be made for him.
Chino Wayne was one of a kind. All dead people are the nicest people in the world - paean's the great upside of death. But, trust me, in this case it's no exaggeration: Wayne actually was the nicest guy in the world.
Sorrowfully,
JIM
PS - This would be a good time to have a look at Wayne's web site. It's bursting with the talent, wit, and engagingly skewed sensibility that made many of us love him: http://www.waynefrost.com
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Servorg
May 20, 2013 08:37 PM
Thanks for linking Wayne's website, Jim. I should have thought to do that, but I didn't so I'm glad you remembered to honor him in that way. I am also so glad that I bought a couple of Wayne's photos from his website. We spoke every week, come hell or high water. Usually dissecting the problems with the world, or shaking our heads at the crazy, inexplicable shenanigans going on in Washington. Wayne's sense of humor was prodigious, as was his way with words. But his sense of what makes a good friend tick was always spot on. I'll miss him too much, but that's probably a good thing in some respects.
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yimster
May 20, 2013 09:22 PM
I feel blessed to have been given a chance to know him via post. We had hope to get together and break bread which we will not be able to do so now.
Please pass on my deepest feeling to his family. I know that he is eat well in chowhound heaven.
His passion for food was well know in his postings.
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Professor Salt
May 22, 2013 12:13 AM
There's people in your life who you instantly connected to. Wayne's way of writing drew me into this community in the old-school days of plain-text Chowhound.
It wasn't just the way he wrote about food, but the way he wrote about his world. His wife Judy. Their car Herman. He spun stories like a favorite uncle and through some of his epic posts, I tagged along vicariously on their family trips to eat something wonderful.
The Amtrak story was one of those: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/289793
In real life, Wayne was as charming and warm and affable and occasionally cranky as he came across online. I had the chance to meet him a bunch over the years at Chowhound meetups, and got to understand how devoted he was to this site's mission, and the people who made it their online home.
He had health problems for a long time, but he was making improvements in the past year. His death still feels sudden and shocking to me. I can't believe he's gone.
I'm going to miss you Big Fella.
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Servorg
May 23, 2013 07:33 AM
One more classic Chino Wayne post on his wife and her birthday meal: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/5041...
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Mr Taster
May 23, 2013 10:10 AM
Although I've never had such a difficult journey on Amtrak, Mr. Frost's description paints a really interesting portrait-- his positivity in the face of delays, his ability to roll with the punches and turn it into an adventure rather than see it as an ordeal (along with his willingness to do it all again). It all speaks volumes about the type of person he was. Terribly sad for his dear wife. Please do pass along my condolences.
Mr Taster
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Midlife
May 24, 2013 11:16 AM
Oh my!!! I've been following this topic intermittently and had a good feeling that he was doing OK. So sad!!! Prayers and hugs to his family and to those of you who knew him best. Well................ to all who have been aware and following this.
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Servorg
May 4, 2013 07:22 AM
I had a really encouraging email from Judy yesterday. Wayne is doing much better. He is eating a bit of "real" food and the rehab folks can put in a "speech valve" into his throat area where the respirator connects, so he can really talk. He also got his laptop connected through the rehab facility's WiFi, so for all I know he has reviewed this thread himself.
Wayne is at day 93, between his hospital stay and the rehab facility, so this really has been a long haul Thank you ALL for your kind words, thoughts, prayers and positive energy. I tell Wayne about each and every post here when I visit and I plan on seeing him tomorrow. I'll post again here next week after my visit if there is more to relay to you all. I felt so good after getting Judy's email.
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Jacquilynne
May 4, 2013 07:56 AM
Thanks for keeping us updated, Servorg. I'm glad we're getting some good news!
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Servorg
Apr 23, 2013 08:13 AM
I didn't get to visit Wayne this past Sunday. I plan on going next Sunday. I think that things are still tough. Wayne is able to understand everything that is said, but he can't easily communicate because of the ventilator. Just being in bed for so long is taking a toll on him. I keep my fingers crossed and just hope for the best. Thanks for your post and everyone, please keep sending those good thoughts, positive energy and prayers. Wayne can use all of them.
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buttertart
Mar 31, 2013 01:13 PM
I just saw this...I hope he is doing better? Very sorry to hear about his illness.
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Servorg
Mar 31, 2013 01:28 PM
Unfortunately this continues to be an uphill struggle for Wayne. He is now two months in a hospital, (now rehab facility) bed and continues to have to use a respirator, as each time they take him off of it his oxygen blood levels go down too far.
I visited Wayne last Sunday, and will go again soon. But he is still really having a tough go. Please keep him and Judy in your thoughts and prayers if you will. I'll post again at some point when things are on the upswing (keeping a positive mindset about Wayne and his recovery).
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The Dairy Queen
Apr 2, 2013 08:09 AM
Servorg, is there anything we can do for him aside from keeping him in our thoughts and prayers?
~TDQ
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Servorg
Apr 2, 2013 10:24 AM
I can ask Judy, or I'll ask Wayne when I visit again, if he would like anyone else from the LA CH community to visit if they can. I'll post the answer to that question as soon as I know. Other than that I'm not sure what else there is to do. I'll ask Judy for suggestions if she has any. Thanks for asking TDQ. Your thoughts and prayers mean a lot to both Wayne and Judy.
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klyeoh
Mar 18, 2013 04:20 PM
Get well soon, Chino Wayne. Although you're better known to LA board posters, you once reached out halfway around the world to the China/SE-Asia board to talk about an In-n-Out Burger pop-up in Singapore, and we had quite an interesting discussion.
Well, here are some best wishes coming back to you all the way from Singapore for your quick recovery.
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Bob Martinez
Mar 9, 2013 06:38 AM
I've got many fond memories of Chino from my early days on CH. I always looked forward to reading his posts. He's funny and smart, a delight to read. I'm glad to hear he's doing better.
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Mr Taster
Mar 7, 2013 02:33 PM
Just saw this now for the first time. I once privately reached out to Chino Wayne when my wife and I were toying with the idea of moving out to Pomona (*GASP*) for school, and I always appreciated his kindly reassurance.
I'm delighted to know he's recovering and would be happy to buy him a Maker's Mark and ginger ale on the date and at the time of his choosing :)
Mr Taster
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Steve Green
Mar 7, 2013 07:36 AM
So glad to hear he's improved. He's contributed some great posts over the years. Best to Chino Wayne and family!
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Servorg
Mar 1, 2013 04:26 PM
I just wanted to let you all know that Wayne is doing better. His wife just called to tell me that things are definitely on the upswing. Obviously you all sent some really good positive vibes and thoughts, prayers and healing energy out to, Wayne. I can't thank you all enough. Judy said that she was very touched and heartened by all of the replies here and the caring you all demonstrated.
I'll only come back and update this when Wayne is back on his feet and making trouble, as only he can do (joking). But I won't joke about how great this community is. I'm cooking a pork shoulder low and slow today, and I hope you all have wonderful things to eat and drink tonight. Hoist one for Wayne, he will appreciate it, I know. One of these days I expect he'll show up on this thread and post something.
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The Dairy Queen
Mar 1, 2013 04:28 PM
I'm so thrilled by this news. Thank you for the update! A toast for good health to all.
~TDQ
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Caitlin McGrath
Mar 1, 2013 04:37 PM
Thanks for keeping us updated - I'm glad to hear he's doing better!
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Pat Hammond
Mar 1, 2013 05:27 PM
I've been watching and waiting for this kind of update. Thanks so much! Love and best wishes to Judy and Wayne.
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maplesugar
Mar 1, 2013 07:02 PM
*whew!* So glad to hear Wayne is doing better! Thanks for the update. Judy, Wayne is a treasure. I've been following his posts longer than I've been posting on here.
Raising a glass of Lagavulin-cheers to Wayne's continued recovery :)
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Servorg
Feb 20, 2013 11:15 AM
Just a little update. Judy just phoned me on the way to the hospital. She said Wayne is doing a bit better. He's still in ICU and still pretty out of it, but he is showing slow signs of improvement. Judy said she had looked at this thread and she said when she told Wayne about it he seemed to respond.
I told her that so many were pulling for him here and she promised to keep me informed. When I hear more I'll come back and post the news. Thank you all for your heartfelt responses and good vibes sent out this way for Wayne and his recovery.
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meatn3
Feb 20, 2013 07:46 AM
I lurked for years before diving in. Chino Wayne was one of the posters that I came across frequently and really enjoyed!
With so many different boards these days I don't run across his posts often - a definite loss to my CH experience.
I join in the chorus of good wishes, prayers and healing energy being sent. Rest comfortably and recover soon.
To the loved ones in your life - our thoughts are with you too.
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As a Chowhound lurker in the early days I remember checking "the tree" daily to see if Chino Wayne had posted something new. I loved his writing style and his humor and knew that my day would be that much better for having read something from him. Get well soon, Chino Wayne - I miss you!
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The Dairy Queen
Feb 18, 2013 11:26 PM
Good vibes and prayers to Wayne and his wife from the sub-freezing Twin Cities!
~TDQ
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Jim Leff
Feb 18, 2013 02:55 PM
Wayne's been an absolutely vital part of the Chowhound community for as long as I can remember. In fact, I can't imagine a Chowhound.com without him.
And that means there's only one alternative: Wayne's got to recover speedily and come back to us. Because it's not really Chowhound.com without Chino Wayne.
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Servorg
Feb 18, 2013 02:59 PM
I told Judy that she should whisper in his ear that I said he better damn well recover and I'm not having it any other way...Thanks to all who posted here and I have sent a link to this thread to Judy so she can see that others here are pulling for the Big Fella and sending our most positive thoughts to her and Wayne...
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Pat Hammond
Feb 18, 2013 12:17 PM
Wayne and I very nearly met last spring when I was in California, but an emergency kept it from happening. I've known him through Chowhound for over a decade and have missed his presence. Good vibes are winging their way from me.
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