TURNS OUT it was the Marine Corps’ 215th birthday when I took this picture on Nov. 10, 1990. I wanted a shot of the Shell Station on the southeast corner of Mission Boulevard and Grand Avenue before it was torn down to make way for Ralph’s supermarket. I just noticed that I also got a picture of The Spice Rack, on the opposing corner. I can think of no other establishment whose name brings back such fond memories to beach folk. “Remember the sweet rolls they brought out in a basket?” they say. “Remember the bird cage?” ROBERTO GUERRERO has been an employee of the La Jolla Car Wash, 891 Turquoise St., for nearly 20 years. He’s now the manager, and tells me people keep asking him, “What was here BEFORE the car wash?” I hope somebody knows, ‘cause I don’t. — John Fry may be reached at (858) 272-6655 or by e-mail at [email protected].