Friday, June 20, 2008

Camp Herrlich Reunion, -70 days

Greetings:

Well, despite the limited number of entries, we have a clear winner in the occupations contest. Drum roll, please. It's Peter Gangsei who came up with seven correct. Here are the correct answers:
1. Sean Deneny: P. Television show marketing
2. Peter Gangsei: O. Roofer
3. Gerry Gengenbach: G. or H.Minister
4. Walter Haag: M. Retired, military
5. Eric Holk: A. or B. Attorney
6. Ralph Midtlyng: G. or H. Minister
7. Larry Monson: E. High steel worker
8. Tom Murphy: I. Occupational therapist
9. Marsha Nyberg: D. Guest house owner
10. Gloria Pabon: N. Retired, teacher
11. Ralph Palumbo: L. Retired, cable guy
12. Steve Perge: F. Mattress salesman
13. Larry Rhodebeck: A. or B. Attorney
14. Bill Schnelli: C. Car salesman
15. Paul Weidiger: J. Organic farmer
16. Tyrone Wims: K. Project Manager

That is now but do you still remember:
* Standing out in the sun, nervous as can be, waiting for The Train?
* First camp meal: spaghetti?
* Peter Gangsei telling time by the sun inside the dining hall?
* Big Jim dealing out pancakes?
* Those staff overnighters?
* Surviving on midnight snacks?
* Tyrone snapping his fingers and his campers marching in?
* Night Patrol?
* Singing "Lilly the Pink" during attitude adjustments at the Tamarack Inn, the Zig Zag Club, the Colony House, the pizzeria in Brewster, or the Monte Carlo?
* The last night all-nighters?
* Hoghead snakes?
* Trips to New York?
* Towner's General Store?
* Hanging out on the raft in the parking lot?
* How Naja used stones back in Lebanon?
* Water Carnivals?
* Camper's choice?
* The goats in the girl's bathroom?
* The Lake Carmel carnivals?
* Hunting for the Heike boy's shoes? or socks?
* "No soap radio"?
* Those summer romances?
* Walking across the lake during the Christmas 1969 reunion?
* The Appalachian Trail?
* The purple door knob?
* Mud Hockey?

Those are some of the things I remember, hopefully, you are planning to share some of your memories with us at the reunion.

Peace, Love,

Big Jim

Monday, June 16, 2008

Camp Herrlich Reunion, -74 days

Greetings:

Those of you who have been stumped by the photos in the earlier blog should be glad to find out that pictures, top to bottom, show: Pat Petersen Puchalski, 1968-9 lifeguard; Marsha Nyberg, 1969 counselor; Gloria Pabon, 1969-70 counselor; and Paul Weidiger, 1971+ counselor.

In the last few days, I've located Eric Holk and with lots of help from Mary Simon, I found Tom Zink.

Peace, Love,

"Big Jim" Lindsey

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Camp Herrlich Reunion, -78 days

Greetings:

While thinking about the fact that our reunion was going to be over Labor Day weekend, I came up with the idea for a little contest. Can you figure out what kind of work your fellow staffers ended up doing? Below, you'll find a list of staffers and a list of occupations. All you need to do is match them up and email your answers to me by noon next Thursday, June 19th and I'll announce the winners on the next blog. Don't worry if you don't know them all, I don't think anyone will get them all. Have fun and good luck!

1. Sean Deneny A. Attorney
2. Peter Gangsei B. Attorney
3. Gerry Gengenbach C. Car Salesman
4. Walter Haag D. Guest House Owner
5. Eric Holk E. High Steel Worker
6. Ralph Midtlyng F. Mattress Salesman
7. Larry Monson G. Minister
8. Tom Murphy H. Minister
9. Marsha Nyberg-Leabman I. Occupational Therapist
10. Gloria Pabon J. Organic Farmer
11. Ralph Palumbo K. Project Manager
12. Steve Perge L. Retired, Cable Guy
13. Larry Rhodebeck M. Retired, Military
14. Bill Schnelli N. Retired, Teacher
15. Paul Weidiger O. Roofer
16. Tyrone Wims P. Television Show Marketing

Peace, Love,

Big Jim

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Herrlich Reunion, -86 days





Greetings:

Having spent a great deal of time surfing the web trying to locate many of you. I came across some interesting things on my travels. I have decided to share recent photos I have uncovered of a few of your fellow staffers. Only, I'm not going to tell you who they are! Want some hints? The first worked at camp in 1968-69, the female in the second, 1969, the third, 1969-70, and the fellow worked 1971 and after. Can you identify these people? Do they look familiar? What are their names? Enjoy.....

A big thanks to Nancy Gundersen, she provided a new address for Phil Olsen(who's interested in attending). She also suggested that I find Clay Reaser. I found him and he may make it for a day or two the next week he'll be heading off to France. Betty Bommer has sent best wishes to all, she will probably not be able to make the trip because of a severe back injury. We could all throw in a prayer for her rapid recovery.

Peace, Love,

"Big Jim" Lindsey