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Posted By: George

Jeff,

That Jack Kerouac check, or one very similar to it, was probably written to buy a few beers at Teddy's or The Skupper in Northport. I graduated from Northport High School in 1960, and met Jack Kerouac a number of times at these establishments. At that time, a glass of beer cost 15 cents, so $100 would go a long way. Kerouac was a very smart guy, and very eloquent, and he enjoyed lively discussions and arguments. My friends and I also enjoyed drinking beer and talking, so it was a fine match. Another good point was that Jack Kerouac was a famous author, and presumably had lots of money. One thing was certain.......he had a lot more money than we did, and he was very generous with it......at least to the extent of financing a pitcher or two of beer.

George