The Original Nature Boy
The Original Nature Boy
The Original Nature Boy
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THE GYPSY BOOTS (ALL-TRUE) STORY:
Born in California in 1915, Gypsy Boots was one of the original “Nature Boys”.
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Sleeping in hay fields, picking fresh fruit from the local orchards, he was the ultimate free spirit, with a love of natural foods, physical fitness, and a back-to-nature lifestyle.
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By the 1950’s, the eccentric Gypsy was appearing on national TV – swinging in on a vine or banging a drum and telling the world (and shocked audiences) his philosophy of healthy living. In an era of crew-cuts and conformity, the long-haired, bearded and bare-chested Gypsy wasn’t just ahead of
the times; he was from another planet.
In 1959, Gypsy and his wife Lois opened the "Back to Nature Health Hut" a tiki-themed joint where locals, celebrities and the curious gathered to be entertained, drink carrot juice, and snack on the nuts & fruits "Boots Bar".
Gypsy’s mission in life was to spread “Health and Happiness”. We think it’s a good message to keep alive.
As Gypsy Boots (my dad, by the way) used to shout (he was very loud) -
“Nuts & Fruits with Gypsy Boots!”
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-Dan Bootzin
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