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Buddy Clark Hall of Fame Sports Banquet

2009-05-21T12:08:00.004-04:00

Top Row: Lisa Blozis, Jack, Shawn Clark, Mike Fallers, Joe
Bottom Row: Pat Buchanan, Dick, Sue Dunning

1967 Delaware State High School Basketball Champs

Although not greatly attended by Green Knights, the Hall of Fame Banquet was none the less a lovely event. As anticipated, Dick Buchanan, Joe Dunning, Jack Blozis, Rick Taylor, Steve Kelly, Chris Karas, Victor, Clark Collins, Andy Berger, Paul Sietz, Michael Fallers and Dick Mitchell ( both from the class of “68”) all were in attendance. These guys had not been together as a group, since we graduated. You could just feel their connection as they chastised one another from the outset of the evening. Kelly and Victor complaining that only Joe and Chris got to shoot the ball. Joe, laughing as he found a picture of Jack with both feet off the ground at the same time……. Shawn Clark, one of Buddy’s daughter’s brought a box full of old pictures for the guys to split up. There were twelve inductees, so the program was pretty long. Another one of Buddy’s daughters got up and spoke about her father before introducing Joe, who read an article penned by Steve Kelly.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/stevekelley/2008192870_kelley21.html

Warning!!!!!! Get your handkerchiefs out…..

Ted Wilson, Dave Cowgill, Janet Venable, Nancy Rowell with husband Mark and I were the only other classmates in attendance.

Share this with you brothers/sisters!!

2009-02-19T18:21:00.003-05:00

Few of us had the chance to see all of the Londergan Ladies in one place at one time. I did when they gathered together last month to celebrate Kathy's birthday.

They were shining stars of MPHS graduating classes for years. Amazing ladies... every one. All different. All phenomenal. What a fantastic, fun family!

MaryLou . Betty . Kathy . Susan . Bonnie

Still crossing paths...

2009-02-19T16:15:00.004-05:00

"To everything there is a season.." pete seeger

Looks like for us.. "it's the 60s again, kid!" We were lucky to have crossed paths as kids. It is a joy to find a path that crosses again. Have a great birthday celebration this year. And know, I for one, have thought of you, wish you well, remember dreams, and hope I get to cross your path someday soon to catch up on your newest dreams.

Apres Ski

2009-02-08T18:29:00.003-05:00

Our gathering in Breckenridge was much fun! We have John's journal and photos on the website.

We need to gather plans for 2011. The world will forever be standing on the verge of the next great crisis. It would be unworthy of us not to contribute to an economic momentum.

Give some thought to moving in mass. Any ideas??

Wednesday Breckenridge

2009-01-29T09:47:00.002-05:00

On Wednesday John Viva Carole skied Breckenridge Peak 9. They had a great day, again with very light traffic from visitors. It is noticeably uncrowded for this time of year. The temperatures are very chilly, teens thus far, but will warm for them the rest of the weekend.

The ice carving competition left a fantastic display in town. We walk down last night to see the sculptures and also to imbibe a creation designed by Ted Wilson. The Crown in Breckenridge is more of a dessert-coffee house. But with their collection of liqueurs, they followed Ted's recipe. Scroll down. We have it on line for you. "Green Fuzzy on the Rockies". Correctly named. Very creative and lots of fun.

I hope your Superbowl weekend is GREAT! We are thinking of you.

MPHS Colorado Ski Gathering 09

2009-01-28T09:45:00.003-05:00

We are visiting in Breckenridge Colorado. Viva is lodging us all. John Kalmer and Carole Hanna Deardorff drove from Denver through tough snow storm on Monday morning but soon as they climbed above the clouds, the roads cleared and the mountains were waiting. Viva and I and Carole enjoyed the trails John Kalmer navigated for us in Vail. He has been skiing the Vail mountains since 1978. Although he belonged on slopes far more challenging than those he had for us, he certainly had his hands full keeping us out of trouble.

We had a great day on Tuesday. The snow that impeded our drive on Monday created a fantastic powder blanket for us on ski on Tuesday. The sun shined long enough for us to warm. The trees were frosted top to bottom and glistened in the sunlight. Absolutely beautiful. NONE OF US HAD CAMERAS. (We will try to fix that Wednesday).

We work We play We miss you

2008-11-18T09:04:00.004-05:00

I have recruited the best to help me ready my parents Florida home for sale. These hard workers have been let out occasionally to play while here. Recognize anyone here??

Invitation from Class of 66

2008-11-09T17:02:00.002-05:00

Hey Folks,
I just received a note from Bruce Hotmer. He is making one of his many trips east next week and is trying to arrange a 6:00pm get together at Stanley's on Faulk Rd, on Tuesday the 18th. Kathy, Diane and I went to one last February and it was fun. If you're in the neighborhood, stop on by.

jk

2008-11-03T21:52:00.000-05:00

I apologize to you all. Evidently I overwhelmed my Outlook email system when trying to send out my newly changed address. Unfortunately many of you will receive the notice a second time. For that I truly apologize…….but it’s been nice to hear from many of you, so I guess it was worth it.

Breckenridge here we come!

2008-10-23T22:51:00.001-04:00

Viva,
Carol and I made reservations for the January trip so the “Die is Cast”. Tickets from Philadelphia to Denver, on Southwest, were $219 roundtrip…..Yippie!! We haven’t yet decided whether to rent a car or just take Colorado Mt. Express to Breckenridge but we’ll figure that out as we get closer to the date.
Our plan is to come out a day early, Monday the 26th, in order to help with anything that you might need to get ready. We can go out and do some shopping or whatever else is necessary. As well, Carol will need to go to Vail to pick up her ski equipment and clothing that she stores at a friends house which she could do Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning. Depending on when people are coming, we might be able to make that Vail trip into a half day of skiing. I too, could pick up skis in Vail or just bring a second pair from home. Barb, if that sounds good to you, you might want to think about coming out a day early as well.
Thinking snow from now!

jk

Voted??

2008-10-22T20:40:00.002-04:00

From: Bob Seaman <seafilms@earthlink.net>
Date: October 22, 2008 4:37:06 PM MDT
Subject: Early voting in PC, UT...

Dear Fellow Citizen,
I have...how about you?

Breckenridge Update

2008-10-17T14:20:00.002-04:00

Greetings Lads and Lasses,

I just wanted to post an update to our Jan/Feb ski plans. to date the response has been on the quiet side, but several of the hard core folks have expressed an interest. Right now, Viva and Velia, Barbara Hall and myself are definites. Stubbs is a definite maybe, as long as other non skiers come for him to entertain and feed and Carol Hanna and Bob Seaman are also in the maybe category............Carol just needs some more arm twisting and Bob just has to make sure that no one needs his services in TV and Movie land. I feel certain that they will find a way to make it work. Hope to see some more names on this list by the 20th of October, so we can line up our accommodation package.

Regards to all,

jk

Ski09: Opening Day

2008-10-16T18:29:00.003-04:00

From: Bob Seaman <seafilms@earthlink.net>
Date: October 16, 2008 10:54:52 AM MDT

Subject: Fwd: Ski Country is OPEN, Warren Miller Tours, Sexy Calendar Download

COLORADO wins "2008/09 opening season"....B xo
It's official, the 2008-2009 season has begun. Loveland and A-Basin battled, but opened at the same time yesterday morning with an 18-inch base and excited crowds. And the Warren Miller film tour is hitting the road on its circuit around the country. The moment skiers have been waiting for for months is here and it feels so good.

This week we bring you our exclusive coverage of opening day, hot photos from a cool calendar, news on the Warren Miller film tour, coverage of the first Dump of the Week, a dream vacation, and the gear that you need to hit the slopes now.

Wax your skis and sharpen those edges, the chairs are spinning and ski season has officially arrived.

Ski09: Whew!

2008-10-12T06:29:00.002-04:00

From: Bob Seaman <seafilms@earthlink.net>
Date: October 11, 2008 10:49:29 PM MDT
To: Theodore Wilson <twilson140@comcast.net>

Ted,
What are you doing up soooooooo late??? Ok,ok...I know the "early morning" snow picture looked a little "wussie." But, here's what it looked like by the end of the day....
Whew....Bob xox

Ski09: ???

2008-10-12T06:25:00.002-04:00

From: "Theodore Wilson" <twilson140@comcast.net>
Date: October 11, 2008 10:06:38 PM MDT

Umberto -

So what kind of weeny snow is that? Come on, Bob! You were sending pictures of real snow in June! It's October - where's the real stuff? Snow blower? For this stuff, just pucker up and blow!

- TW

Ski09: Utah Checking In

2008-10-11T19:26:00.002-04:00

From: Bob Seaman <seafilms@earthlink.net>
Date: October 11, 2008 11:38:29 AM MDT

Subject:

John et al,
Do these pix, taken this morning, answer your question.....hmmmm????? And Theo, I SWEAR they're NOT left over from LAST YEAR. (I know how much the discussion of SNOW annoys you!)
Welcome to PC, UT-Oct. 11.2008! Good thing I've already changed the oil and tightened the belts on our snowblower...
As for the MPHS '09 Winterfest, at this time I can't really commit either way...may have "something cooking" in Jan./Feb, but if it falls thru I'll hop in my Jeep and drive over on I-70 to see you guys.
Oh, did I tell you that last week, when I went over to our local Smith's grocery store, there was a Christmas Tree display right inside the front door?!?!?!? "At least" they had it up BEFORE it snowed!
Happy Holidays,
Umberto xo

On Oct 11, 2008, at 6:13 AM, John Kalmer wrote:
So Umberto, are you considered to be in the northern Rockies, which have been said will receive two to three feet of the white stuff this weekend?? So far after sending out our invitation for a ski gathering we have only heard from ourselves. Viva, Barb Stubbs and I are the only one's on board.. We have had an equal number of "sorry can't make its". One of them came from Marie Bonvetti in England. Barb just posted a picture that Marie sent on our web site.
Have a good weekend!

jk

update: Marie Bonvetti Grieves

2008-10-10T20:23:00.002-04:00

----- Original Message -----

From: Marie Grieves

To: Theodore Wilson

Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 8:09 AM

Subject: RE: Mt P '67 Reunion Redux

Hey

What a lovely surprise to hear from you.

I am sitting in my home office busily underwriting disability benefits and your email popped up.

WOW - so sorry I could not get to Wilm Del - the centre of the Universe for some - last year but I did catch up with my partner in past crime - Cynthia Raniere. Still gorgeous as ever.

My Mom and Dad traded snowy Shellbourne for sunny Florida just after 9/11 and have not looked back. I cannot believe I am nearly old enough for my British Old Age Pension and my parents are still with us.. Truly we are blessed. I hope all your family is fit and well.

I hope you get lots of skiers and non skiers to go to your holiday. It does sound like a blast. My friends who ski in Europe 2x a yr would love to try the Rockies. They will be as green as your email.

Well I have much to do before it's time to head to the Friday night pub session. Say hello to anyone you catch up with for me and try to look after yourselves. Who know's I may make the 50th.

All the very best wishes from the South of England

Marie (Bonvetti) Grieves

PS - Pic attached proves England is not all fog and fish and chips!! In case you don't know that is me on the right, on left is my pal Mary the skier and in the back is my other half Philip who'se hometown by the way is twinned with Wilmington - go figure

Ski09: Mt P '67 Reunion Redux

2008-10-09T13:30:00.001-04:00

From: "Theodore Wilson" <twilson140@comcast.net>
Date: October 9, 2008 8:57:34 AM MDT
Subject: Mt P '67 Reunion Redux

Dearest Class of '67 Knights!

If people didn't get enough of each other at last year's 40^th Reunion Blast, there was a group who came together to create a Class of '67 Western Branch. They had an idea to put together a Winter, 09 gathering in Colorado. So grab your mukluks and hit the link to our Western Web Site for all the details from our own Sasquatch of the Slopes, John Kalmer.

http://web.mac.com/lee_hall/iWeb/Colorado2009/09ColoSki.html

By the way, as fair warning, at the moment, I plan to attend. I don't ski. I mix drinks. I will be mixing some special drinks for this occasion: some warm ones, some fun ones, and even some non-alcoholic ones. Soooo, if you missed the reunion or miss many of the folks who were there, head over to the web site and see what John has to say about this Green Knight Breckenridge Breakout, 09.

Love to all,

Ted Wilson

update: Knee Surgery ... best wishes

2008-10-09T13:25:00.000-04:00

From: "Pat Fischer" <pat.fischer1@verizon.net>
Date: October 9, 2008 6:23:34 AM MDT
To: "'John Kalmer'" <jkalmer@worldnet.att.net>
Cc: <blhinq@pcisys.net>, "'Wilson Ted'" <twilson140@comcast.net>
Subject: RE: Ski Trip

Hi John, and hugs to you too!
I just LOVE the ski trip website. Really nicely done. I added the site to the MPHS webpage, as requested. I also added the Colorado Mt. Express with the other "interesting ski trip links" and I removed the Saturday to Saturday dates. You guys will have a blast, I'm sure!
Ted and I are doing great, but we're a little nervous about Ted's total knee replacement surgery this Monday. I'm sure he'll do fine, but it's hard to not be anxious about the pain and recuperation time involved. Think good thoughts for him first thing Monday (or maybe toast him with a shot of something festive in your morning coffee… that's my personal plan : ).
Take care, and good luck getting everyone together.
Pat

news: Take Heart

2008-10-08T10:44:00.001-04:00

From: Bob Seaman <seafilms@earthlink.net>
Date: October 8, 2008 7:21:18 AM MDT
Subject: Take heart...

A frame from the movie-
"Thank You For Smoking".
Any questions?
BOB

Ski09: Clarity, please

2008-10-08T01:32:00.000-04:00

From: "John Kalmer" <jkalmer@worldnet.att.net>
Date: October 7, 2008 8:27:16 PM MDT
To: "'Theodore Wilson'" <twilson140@comcast.net>, <jkalmer@worldnet.att.net>, <jbaldini@mindspring.com>, "Steffans Viva" <vmsteffans@yahoo.com>, "Carol Deardorff" <cadeardorff@comcast.net>, "Bob Seaman" <seafilms@earthlink.net>, <blhinq@pcisys.net>
Subject: RE: Ski09: Item2 done

Ted,
            You seem to be on target even after a full days work. I think what has happened here is the through the beauty of delayed email responses that your previously mentioned #2 got done before #1 and rightly you should delay #3. At present we are waiting fro a response from Viva as to whether she wants to keep tabs on folks interested in attending. Once that is done then we con adjust your invitation mailing and my letter that Barbara posted earlier. It seems that by default we chose the 1/27/09 to 2/3/09 dates through our progressive emailing. Once we hear from Viva we can align the issues you raise.

As well, I think Judie pointed out that we then also need to have Pat place something on the Reunion website.

Thanks for being attentive and confused all at the same time. What a guy!!

                        jk

-----Original Message-----
From: Theodore Wilson [mailto:twilson140@comcast.net]
Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2008 9:54 PM
To: blhinq; John Kalmer; Judie Baldini; Steffans Viva
Cc: Bob Seaman; Carol Deardorff
Subject: Re: Ski09: Item2 done

Hello, folks!

Just trying to catch up here after a shift of mixing Manhattans, martinis, and a number of other drinks including beer and wine for the commisserating masses.

I'm a little confused and I think others will be, too. John's message says that the first thing folks must do is respond by October 20 with an indication of interest in the concept and the prefered choice of the two date ranges. But there appears to be no link to respond to that question.  So here are a couple of questions:

How do we know which dates to reserve if we don't know which dates we're planning to tie down?

Are we just sort of answering the question ourselves and declaring the Tuesday to Tuesday date as the date? (If so, then we need to reword John's message to reflect that.)

If we're going to start taking reservations right away, then this, too, has to be laid out in John's message or in some other message. There is no discussion about making reservations, what the options are, Viva's role, her condos, other space, and all the stuff people need to know so they can make decisions.

I know there's a lot of discussion on the blog, but people just are not going to go there and wade through all the entries to figure this out - hell, I've been in on this for the past couple of days and I'm not sure I understand it all! We need to lay out all the plans and the process as clearly, precisely, and accessibly as possible.

Unless I'm too bleary eyed to see it, I just don't think the layout of the link is ready for a public invitation.

Help me, I've fallen over and can't get up.

- TW

Ski09: Lodging

2008-10-07T18:07:00.001-04:00

Viva,

Am I the first reservation? Please add me to the condo list.

Arriving Tuesday 1/27
Departing Monday 2/2

Barbara Lee Hall

RE: Ski09: Item2 done

2008-10-07T16:31:00.001-04:00

Now that all that is done so beautifully, and cudos to all you doing all the work, don't forget to send it to Pat Fischer and have her put it on the Welcome page of the Class website and take the preliminary blurb off.

Judie

Re: Ski09: Item2 done

2008-10-07T16:22:00.002-04:00

Hi John,
I am good with receiving replies and keeping you all updated on a daily basis. I am also probably the best choice for answering the logistical questions that will come with many of the responses.

Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

RE: Ski09: Item2 done

2008-10-07T15:09:00.005-04:00

Thanks Barb for setting this up. OK now lets settle item # 1. Viva since there is a link to your email for lodging, are you willing to keep count of responders? If so let’s have Ted put something to that affect in the welcome letter. If you don’t want to do that, then I’ll have Ted direct people to me and then I will stay in touch with you for the first responders. As well, I think we need to direct folks to respond only to Viva or me if they plan on coming and those that just want to chat to do so on the blog site.

RE: Ski09: Item2 done

2008-10-07T15:09:00.004-04:00

b lee,

And I thought Ted didn’t ski/snowboard…..pictures don’t lie. Ted, evidently you’ve got some esplanin to do.

Great looking page!

Ski09: Item2 done

2008-10-07T13:38:00.001-04:00

I moved the website around to allow buttons for specific tasks.

the new url: http://web.mac.com/lee_hall/iWeb/Colorado2009/09ColoSki.html

take a look and see what else you want there.

The alum may email Viva directly or email the blog site or make lodging arrangements separately.

b lee

On Oct 7, 2008, at 10:32 AM, Theodore Wilson wrote:

Okay, let's put aside Super Bowls, salad bowls, and other menu items so we can get back on task.

Here are the tasks that need to be done at this moment, yes? no?

1. Decide how people will respond to the announcement. John's email? Someone else's email? Some other format? Someone make a decision on this. Nothing else can be done until this is set.

2. Post John's announcement on the web page (Barbara). Is there anything besides the method of response that needs to be done prior to this step?

3. Email the masses with the link to John's announcement (Ted).

I can't do number 3 until number 2 is done, which can't be done until number 1 is done.

- TW

Ski09: peace reigns supreme

2008-10-07T12:11:00.001-04:00

From: "Theodore Wilson" <twilson140@comcast.net>
Date: October 7, 2008 9:50:48 AM MDT
To: "John Kalmer" <jkalmer@worldnet.att.net>, <vmsteffans@yahoo.com>, "'blhinq'" <blhinq@pcisys.net>
Cc: "'Judie Baldini'" <jbaldini@mindspring.com>, "'Bob Seaman'" <seafilms@earthlink.net>, "'Carol Deardorff'" <cadeardorff@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Super Bowl

John!

The about face was merely in the face of what turned out to be a non-issue! Clearly, the super bowl issue was not a major factor for anyone but me. So, the only decent thing to do was for me to give it up. Besides, I gave you fair warning about the emergence of my Jekyl and Hyde side: when the Spin Doctor enters the room, I gotta go! He's a scarey character, that Spin Doctor.

In regard to drinking very little, it's a bit ironic: I, too, drink very little nowadays. Oh, I'll sip a new concoction to see if it works or what needs adjustment, but when I go out, maybe one drink and that's it for me. There is one exception: Cabo Wabo Reposado Tequila. Betcha I can't sip just one!

In regard to low fat methods of cooking, it's not in my culinary dictionary. Indeed, my annual Super Bowl dish could be a heart attack waiting to happen. Grease galore (but no Greece to be found!).

- TW
----- Original Message -----
From: John Kalmer
To: 'Theodore Wilson' ; vmsteffans@yahoo.com ; 'blhinq'
Cc: 'Judie Baldini' ; 'Bob Seaman' ; 'Carol Deardorff'
Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2008 10:55 AM
Subject: RE: Super Bowl

Stubbs,
Indeed you did just yell "fire" in a partially filled theater……and then you have the nerve to do a total about face and find the Game as a marketing tool. You must be accustomed to having people pissed off at you, yes? !! J If you haven't done it already, I think your next life change may be into a political operative. Let's see, Carl Rove or James Carvel, hmmmmm, oh hell it doesn't matter, they are all the same…..spin, spin, spin. Now you have my attention however…..since I drink very little the mixmeister in you has held little interest. Having just spent the weekend with our Judie, Kitchen Queen Baldini, I'm much more interested in your culinary talents. I know that Viva has a great kitchen and it's in full view of the 40 inch screen!! All of a sudden it seems like changing the dates is off the table. How does everyone else feel??

Back to Judie. She is an excellent cook and unlike me she actually likes to follow recipes and make interesting mixes of foods. Yum!! Judie, that means that we need to find a low fat method of making your chicken tarragon. I vote for it being on the Breckenridge menu.

jk

Ski09: how about Tampa??

2008-10-07T12:09:00.001-04:00

From: "Theodore Wilson" <twilson140@comcast.net>
Date: October 7, 2008 9:03:19 AM MDT
To: "John Kalmer" <jkalmer@worldnet.att.net>, <vmsteffans@yahoo.com>, "'blhinq'" <blhinq@pcisys.net>
Cc: "'Judie Baldini'" <jbaldini@mindspring.com>, "'Bob Seaman'" <seafilms@earthlink.net>, "'Carol Deardorff'" <cadeardorff@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Super Bowl

Given the various considerations previously made by all before I started with my kibitzing, you have probably already narrowed the dates down to the best possible dates all things but a football game considered. (By the way, the super bowl will be played in Tampa, FL this year. The only way Denver will be impacted by that is if the Broncos end up playing in the game and then it will just be flights to and from Tampa.) So, ignore my ranting. John's correct - it doesn't matter what date is picked, someone somewhere will always have a conflict.

Okay, Barbara, let me know when John's message is posted to the link you sent me and I'll start getting the emails out to all. I'm polishing up the email list, now.

- TW

Ski09: Jeff Barlow

2008-10-07T12:07:00.001-04:00

----- Original Message -----

From: Jeff Barlow

To: jbaldini@mindspring.com

Sent: 10/5/2008 11:34:21 PM

Subject: Re: MPHS Colorado Ski Get together

Judy-

The ski get together sounds like lots of fun. I won't be able to make it - already scheduled golf in Scottsdale for exactly those dates. Boy, we really WERE the country club school - having to make those tough choices between skiing in the Rockies or golfing in Arizona....

Please keep me in the loop and take and send lots of pictures. Hopefully this won't be the last gathering.

Jeff

Ski09: Distro lists on main website

2008-10-07T10:45:00.001-04:00

From: "Pat Fischer" <pat.fischer1@verizon.net>
Date: October 5, 2008 5:45:06 PM MDT
To: "'Judy Baldini, Class of '68'" <jbaldini@mindspring.com>, "'John Kalmer'" <jkalmer@worldnet.att.net>, <blhinq@pcisys.net>
Subject: Colorado Trip

Hi guys… this will be a really quick note because I've got to run, but I added a few short notes on the website, along with the links, and I'm attaching both a Word doc and an Excel spreadsheet of all the e-mail addresses I've got for the class. Hope this helps! Sounds like a fun trip.

: )

Ski09: TO ALL subprime mtg investors...

2008-10-07T10:44:00.001-04:00

and any other wild speculators!!

From: Barbara Lee Hall

Ted does bring up different wrinkle for us to consider. The flights may fill quickly if Broncos host the game. Those tickets would blackmarket well.

For non-investors, our group should be encouraged to make reservations early. John has done some research.

On Oct 4, 2008, at 8:34 PM, John Kalmer wrote:

I did a quick check of air fares and the Tuesday to Tuesday rates were better. Some $225 round trip fares still available out of Philadelphia. Did you pick those dates based on the rates of the hotel or just from what we talked about last spring? I'm sure that dollars will affect the plans of many. I heard the CEO of Vail Resorts, which include Breckenridge, say that bookings are down 15% from last year.

It will indeed be nice to enjoy the mountains again. I can't wait!!!

Ski09: Length of Stay

2008-10-07T10:31:00.001-04:00

From: vmsteffans@yahoo.com
Date: October 7, 2008 8:07:49 AM MDT
To: "John Kalmer" <jkalmer@worldnet.att.net>, "'blhinq'" <blhinq@pcisys.net>, "'Theodore Wilson'" <twilson140@comcast.net>
Cc: "'Judie Baldini'" <jbaldini@mindspring.com>, "'Bob Seaman'" <seafilms@earthlink.net>, "'Carol Deardorff'" <cadeardorff@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Super Bowl
Reply-To: vmsteffans@yahoo.com

Hi John,
Rentals are by the day for both condos and lodges. The price is always cheaper by the day if you book a week. In other words, you get the seventh day free.
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

From: "John Kalmer" <jkalmer@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2008 09:28:51 -0400
To: 'blhinq'<blhinq@pcisys.net>; 'Theodore Wilson'<twilson140@comcast.net>; 'Steffans Viva'<vmsteffans@yahoo.com>
CC: 'Judie Baldini'<jbaldini@mindspring.com>; 'Bob Seaman'<seafilms@earthlink.net>; 'Carol Deardorff'<cadeardorff@comcast.net>
Subject: RE: Super Bowl

I don't think the Super Bowl was ever part of our discussion. Personally, I always looked forward to the Super Bowl, not for the game but because it cleared people off the slopes…..so you know where my head is!!!! The game is played so late in recent history, that it has little impact on the crowds on the mountain.

Viva, are the condo rentals by the week only and does that always run from Saturday to Saturday? If so the shorter term folks might be better off at the local lodge, renting for only the days they plan to stay. As well, we could always back up a week into January. For me it just doesn't matter since the Super Bowl is secondary to my plans.

jk

Ski09: We will stay with the plan

2008-10-07T10:29:00.001-04:00

From: "jbaldini@mindspring.com" <jbaldini@mindspring.com>
Date: October 7, 2008 6:31:42 AM MDT
To: "blhinq" <blhinq@pcisys.net>
Cc: "Theodore Wilson" <twilson140@comcast.net>, "John Kalmer" <jkalmer@worldnet.att.net>, "Bob Seaman" <seafilms@earthlink.net>, "Steffans Viva" <vmsteffans@yahoo.com>, "Carol Deardorff" <cadeardorff@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Preliminary announcement/invitation
Reply-To: jbaldini@mindspring.com

Well what better place to watch the SuperBowl than in the COLD of Colorado! It really wouldn't be a problem for me as long as there is big screens...but then we don't mind watching the superbowl by ourselves...and anywhere is fine. Go for it.
Judie

ps. that is another 1/2 cent worth!

Ski09: I have your attention, do I?

2008-10-07T10:28:00.001-04:00

From: "Theodore Wilson" <twilson140@comcast.net>
Date: October 7, 2008 7:59:25 AM MDT
To: <vmsteffans@yahoo.com>, "John Kalmer" <jkalmer@worldnet.att.net>, "blhinq" <blhinq@pcisys.net>
Cc: "Judie Baldini" <jbaldini@mindspring.com>, "Bob Seaman" <seafilms@earthlink.net>, "Carol Deardorff" <cadeardorff@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Super Bowl

Did I just yell, "fire" in an empty movie theatre? Sorry, folks. The "free lodging" and "40 inch flat screen" has captured my imagination. No matter what, I will be traveling alone - Ann is a school administrator and in this day and age, she has NO flexibility to take time off while school is in session. That doesn't mean I would stick her with the super bowl cooking if I snuck out of town. For those who know Ann, she would make something very nice but not get hung up on trying to deliver what has become a traditional super bowl sunday menu item. So, she could care less, it's everyone else that would be really pissed off at me. I'm just trying to decide if that really matters to me at this point in life...

Probably, the only person who will have a really solid reason not to be there on Super Bowl Sunday will be Steve Kelley - he'll most likely be covering it as he does for all major sporting events!

Go ahead and continue formulating the plan(s). I'm putting on my marketing director hat for this one - WARNING: The Spin Doctor has just arrived.

Instead of viewing the Super Bowl as a liabililty - use it as THE REASON for the gathering. The class of '67 is forever linked to the Super Bowl: the first super bowl was in 1967(Green Bay Packers over the Kansas City Chiefs, 35 - 10)! It's a perfect match... And, maybe it could work out that I could prepare the main course for the game ... hmmmmm... or maybe not ... hmmmm....

- TW

Ski09: Viva

2008-10-07T10:24:00.001-04:00

From: Viva Steffans <vmsteffans@yahoo.com>
Date: October 7, 2008 6:12:02 AM MDT
To: Theodore Wilson <twilson140@comcast.net>, John Kalmer <jkalmer@worldnet.att.net>, blhinq <blhinq@pcisys.net>
Cc: Judie Baldini <jbaldini@mindspring.com>, Bob Seaman <seafilms@earthlink.net>, Carol Deardorff <cadeardorff@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Super Bowl
Reply-To: vmsteffans@yahoo.com

Hi Everyone,

Sorry to be so silent. My travel and work schedule has been crazy this week.
John, the invitation is great. There seems to be concerns regarding the dates and the Superbowl. We can definitely watch it at my place or at any of the numerous bars and restaurants in town. I have a high def 40" flat screen TV and lots of seating room in my condo. Barb is right, Colorado is sports crazy and that excitement can actually add to our trip.
I also want to let everyone know that I own two condos that sleep 14 people. One I live in and the other I rent out for short term vacation rentals. Together there are 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and two kitchens. I would like to donate them at no charge to defer some of the costs of this trip especially in these economic times. If we get more people coming or others would like more privacy maybe we can spread the costs across everyone. My family does that often when we have a huge turn out and it works well for everyone.
I still have availability on the following dates in January and February open:
January 10-31
February1-10
February 15-28

Please let me know if any of those dates work. Thanks everyone for all you have done to get this going.

Viva

Ski09: Proper Equipment for the game

2008-10-07T10:20:00.000-04:00

From: blhinq <blhinq@pcisys.net>
Date: October 6, 2008 10:11:04 PM MDT
To: jbaldini@mindspring.com
Cc: "Theodore Wilson" <twilson140@comcast.net>, "John Kalmer" <jkalmer@worldnet.att.net>, "Bob Seaman" <seafilms@earthlink.net>, "Steffans Viva" <vmsteffans@yahoo.com>, "Carol Deardorff" <cadeardorff@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Preliminary announcement/invitation

Believe me. Colorado and Breckenridge will have BIG SCREENS everywhere. You will not be sitting in a hotel room. This state is Bronco-crazy and will make arrangements for the game easier than a Democratic convention.

What other weekends look good?

On Oct 6, 2008, at 9:25 PM, jbaldini@mindspring.com wrote:

OOOH! Being an advid football fan, I agree about SuperBowl Sunday. Even if I was sure I could make this trip, I would definitely make sure there is a big screen TV in my room and that I can get a hold of beer, pizza, and various other junk foods!! And that no one minds if I yell!!! Do to the fact that many attend various parties for that event, reconsidering those dates might be worthwhile if possible. And that is my two cents, and given the economy, it is really only woth 1/2 cent!

Judie

Ski09: Other date suggestions??

2008-10-07T10:17:00.001-04:00

From: blhinq <blhinq@pcisys.net>
Date: October 6, 2008 10:05:35 PM MDT
To: Theodore Wilson <twilson140@comcast.net>, John Kalmer <jkalmer@worldnet.att.net>, Steffans Viva <vmsteffans@yahoo.com>
Cc: Judie Baldini <jbaldini@mindspring.com>, Bob Seaman <seafilms@earthlink.net>, Carol Deardorff <cadeardorff@comcast.net>
Subject: Super Bowl

Super Bowl ... if we did mention it, I obviously dismissed it mentally as a trivial conflict. What was I thinking!!

The choice of the last week in January was to find a time when the ski slopes would be reasonably un-populated. (Looks like the slopes could be empty that Sunday). And I agree. Our class is far more likely to enjoy the social traditions wrapped around the Super Bowl than a ski trip.

In truth, I expected most couples to plan some combination of an extended weekend (3-4 days, Thurs-Sun or Fri-Mon, whatever worked into their schedules). Only the blue-blood-bargain-hunters and die-hard-social-set to stay the full week. With that thinking, then the weekend we choose is critical.

So .... what say you??

Viva... you blocked off that week on your rental calendar. If we switch dates than what other opportunities are open for you?

Spring skiing is nice weather (but the erratic snow conditions are hard on new-or-infrequent skiers and annoying to others)

I am open to dates and other than Presidents weekend and Christmas holiday, we should have little problem finding lodging this early.

But I do think we need to decide soon. Else we will introduce different problems with scheduling.

Ski09: Super Bowl Sunday

2008-10-07T10:12:00.001-04:00

"Theodore Wilson" <twilson140@comcast.net>
Date: October 6, 2008 9:10:32 PM MDT
To: "John Kalmer" <jkalmer@worldnet.att.net>, "'blhinq'" <blhinq@pcisys.net>
Cc: "'Judie Baldini'" <jbaldini@mindspring.com>, "'Bob Seaman'" <seafilms@earthlink.net>, "'Steffans Viva'" <vmsteffans@yahoo.com>, "'Carol Deardorff'" <cadeardorff@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Preliminary announcement/invitation

HOLD THE PRESSES!

I just realized something about the Tuesday to Tuesday date: Sunday, Feb. 1 is Super Bowl Sunday. I have annual commitments that time of year. That means, if it's the Tuesday to Tuesday date - I'll either only be there for a couple of days (say, Tuesday to Friday) or not at all (I do all the cooking for The Big Game). As much as we might like to think we've gotten beyond such things, Super Bowl Sunday is one of the most widely celebrated non-holidays in the country. Attendance for that week could be adversely affected because of it. Even the Saturday to Saturday time slot the week before could be a bit of problem. It might mean cutting back to Saturday to Wednesday or Thursday for me. (It could be that I'll only be able to spend a portion of a week no matter when it is, anyhow!)

Anyway, I'm sure those of you who have been looking into all this have looked at a zillion different dates and combinations of dates. I don't mean to be a johnnie come lately on all this, but the timing could be quite problematic. Let me know if this has been discussed and the conclusions that were come to if it has!

Unless this throws some sort of monkey wrench into the whole deal, I can send out my email anytime John's message gets posted on the site. Let me know when that happens and I'll unleash the email to the masses...

- TW

----- Original Message -----
From: John Kalmer
To: 'blhinq' ; 'Theodore Wilson'
Cc: 'Judie Baldini' ; 'Bob Seaman' ; 'Steffans Viva' ; 'Carol Deardorff'
Sent: Monday, October 06, 2008 8:34 PM
Subject: RE: Preliminary announcement/invitation

Barbara Lee,
Is there a way to place something on the web site for people to sign up onto, so that people can see who has signed up in real time and so that no one person is designated to receive all of the emails? So far Judie has received notes from three people who are just saying that they can not participate. I'm envisioning something that is simple and efficient where they leave their name, phone number and email address.

jk

-----Original Message-----
From: blhinq [mailto:blhinq@pcisys.net]
Sent: Monday, October 06, 2008 6:28 PM
To: John Kalmer; Theodore Wilson
Cc: Judie Baldini; Bob Seaman; Steffans Viva; Carol Deardorff
Subject: Re: Preliminary announcement/invitation

I like the REDUX and the ORIGINAL. If no objections, send me your finals and I will post them on the MUSE page.

Ted... here is the URL link for the 2009 Ski gathering: http://web.mac.com/lee_hall/iWeb/Colorado2009/Plans/Plans.html

Also I am going to post our dialog so far onto the blog site. Including Jeff Barlow's fun reply

The Breckenridge mount lodge wrote back and graciously declined. I SCARED THEM OFF WITH A 30 ROOM HEADCOUNT. My suggestion is to setup a photo collection for the class to browse of Viva's complex. We start booking there through one of her sites and have an overflow facility if we do get a large response. (The Breckenridge mountain lodge is still top choice but for individual reservations and their rates are reasonable..... they just may get a room if they DONT use my name!)

lovelee

Ski09: Dates January

2008-10-07T10:06:00.001-04:00

From: blhinq <blhINQ@pcisys.net>
Date: October 1, 2008 9:05:00 PM MDT
To: John Kalmer <jkalmer@worldnet.att.net>, Viva Steffans <vmsteffans@yahoo.com>, Bob Seaman <seafilms@earthlink.net>, June Wilkinson <june_wilks@yahoo.com>, Wilson Ted <twilson140@comcast.net>, Judie Baldini <jbaldini@mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: MPHS - Mt. Pleasant Group [T200810020079S010Z7690863]

Hi!!

We started gathering detail for the Colorado Ski gathering.   Do we invite others join us from classes before and after our class?

Dates are still Tuesday  1/27/09 - 2/3/09  (alternate  Saturday 1/24-1/31)
I have asked for a discount for MPHS - Mt Pleasant Delaware Group.  I'll let you know the Marriott response

Breckenridge Mariott is walking distance to the Breckenridge superchair ( and almost as close to Viva's condo units, for those who want to stay in a cozier environment.)  If our head-count is low, we should focus on lodging units within Viva's complex.

Here are some sites I would like to place on our website.

https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/qkbvi-marriotts-mountain-valley-lodge-at-breckenridge/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VHXqVgnqnc&feature=relate
http://breckenridge.snow.com/mtn.cams.asp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpAUvc49fwQ

ANY SUGGESTIONS??

Ski09: Planners starting up for next January Ski trip

2008-10-07T08:46:00.001-04:00

From: "Theodore Wilson" <twilson140@comcast.net>
Date: October 6, 2008 12:01:36 PM MDT
To: "John Kalmer" <jkalmer@worldnet.att.net>, <blhinq@pcisys.net>, <jbaldini@mindspring.com>, "Bob Seaman" <seafilms@earthlink.net>, "Steffans Viva" <vmsteffans@yahoo.com>
Cc: "Carol Deardorff" <cadeardorff@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Preliminary announcement/invitation

John, et al:

Below I have made a few minor adjustments to John's proposed message (one or two merely grammatical). I also changed the color from red to green. If I have changed the meaning or intent of anything, tell be to leave well enough alone and change it back.

In an effort to nudge people to tune in to the Western Web Site and the incredibly dynamic work of our dearest Barbara Lee, I think it would be best to set John's message up on that site with an email link to his email - if it is, indeed, John who will be monitoring the responses. To get folks to that message and the web site, as John requested, I'll send out the email message I drafted (in red), which is below. Barbara can provide me with a more appropriate url if the link I have used is not the best one to use.

As for which date I would find most suitable - whichever one yields the best deals for all (lodging rates and airline rates). I actually would have prefered something that included the President's Day weekend in mid-February, but that wasn't one of the choices, was it?, so I'll let that go for now...

Okay, that's my 2 cents, which, due to subprime thinking, has just fallen to a half cent. Somebody, quick, BAIL ME OUT!

Love to all,

TW

Green Knights,

As some of you know, Bob Seaman, Barbara Hall, Viva Steffans Carol Hanna and I spent some time in Colorado and Utah last winter playing in the mountains.   We had such a good time that we talked about trying to organize a larger gathering of Knights to meet in Breckenridge, Colorado during the winter of 2009. We thought it would provide a great opportunity for those western classmates who couldn't make it to last year's 40^th Reunion celebration in Wilmington to gather on your side of the continent!

The dates we are looking at are from Tuesday Jan. 27^th to Tuesday February 3^rd, or perhaps a Saturday to Saturday from 1/23/09 to 1/31/09. We will decide once we see the numbers. Some of us are avid skiers, some of us just like the mountains and others might just like to get away and come visit, chat and eat well. There is room for all.

Well, over the weekend Barbara reminded us that the time has come to act!  So, consider this as the first announcement of our intentions. To be sure it will take a little work and time is of the essence. For the organizers, we need to know how many are truly interested so that we can find the best accommodations for our group size. As well, reserving a flight today will cost you much less than a month or two from now. (I just priced flights on Southwest and found roundtrip fares for under $250 between Philadelphia and Denver, under $200 from Los Angeles, and close to $150 from San Francisco….not bad!)

Right now we would like to get an idea of those who are interested and which dates you prefer (1/27 – 2/3 or 1/23 to 1/31). Once we have a rough idea of the numbers and dates, we can determine if the condo route at Viva's complex or other accommodations make more sense. Please respond to me by October 20^thto be included in the initial planning.

Warm regards!

John Kalmer

My email:

Subject:  Reunion Redux:

Dearest Class of '67 Knights!

If people didn't get enough of each other at last year's 40^th Reunion Blast, there was a group who came together to create a Class of '67 Western Branch.   They had an idea to put together a Winter, 09 gathering in Colorado.  So grab your mukluks and hit the link to our Western Web Site for all the details from our own Sasquatch of the Slopes, John Kalmer.

http://web.mac.com/lee_hall/iWeb/Colorado2009/Welcome.html

By the way, as fair warning, at the moment, I plan to attend.  I don't ski.  I mix drinks.  I will be mixing some special drinks for this occasion:  some warm ones, some fun ones, and even some non-alcoholic ones.  Soooo, if you missed the reunion or miss many of the folks who were there, head over to the web site and see what John has to say about this Green Knight Breckenridge Breakout, 09.

Love to all,

Ted Wilson

----- Original Message -----
From: John Kalmer
To: blhinq@pcisys.net ; jbaldini@mindspring.com ; Bob Seaman ; Steffans Viva ; Wilson Ted
Cc: Carol Deardorff
Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2008 9:02 PM
Subject: Preliminary announcement/invitation

Hi guys and dolls,
I have put together a rough draft to send out to our brethren as an invitation to get involved with our winter ski plans. I'm open to any changes or additions that you might think are necessary. A few thoughts or questions:
Ted, can you easily send this out to the email list you put together last year, as well as Barb putting it on our site?
Barb, should we have people respond to me or can we set up something on our Western Web site were people can read about the event and respond to some kind of list directly on the site?
Viva, haven't talked to you in a while……miss you!
Open for suggestions,

                  jk
Dates are still Tuesday 1/27/09 - 2/3/09 (alternate Saturday
1/24-1/31)

Green Knights,
As some of you know, Bob Seaman, Barbara Hall, Viva Steffans Carol Hanna and I spent some time in Colorado andUtah last winter playing in the mountains.   We had such a good time that we talked about trying to organize a larger gathering of Knights to meet in Breckenridge Colorado during the winter of 2009. The dates we are looking at are from Tuesday Jan. 27^thto Tuesday February 3^rd, or perhaps a Saturday to Saturday from 1/23/09 to 1/31/09. We will decide once we see the numbers. Some of us are avid skiers, some of us just like the mountains and others might just like to get away and come visit, chat and eat well. There is room for all. Well, the time has come to act and Barbara reminded us of that over the weekend so here is you first announcement of our intentions. To be sure it will take a little work and time is of the essence. For the organizers, we need to know how many are truly interested so that we can find the best accommodations for our group size. As well, reserving a flight today will cost you much less than a month or two from now.( I just priced flights on Southwest and found roundtrip fares for under $250 between Philadelphia andDenver….not bad. Right now we would like to get an idea of those who are interested. Once we have a rough idea of the numbers, we can determine if the condo route at Viva's complex or other accommodations make more sense. Please respond to me by October 20^th to be included in the initial planning.
Warm regards!

                  John Kalmer

Judie John Casey Photos

2008-10-07T00:48:00.002-04:00

News: Judie, Casey, John

2008-10-07T00:45:00.001-04:00

From: "jbaldini@mindspring.com" <jbaldini@mindspring.com>
Date: October 6, 2008 7:46:43 PM MDT

Reply-To: jbaldini@mindspring.com

John Kalmer was dropped off by Casey and Meg Willson on the way from their home in Maryland to Lynchburg VA at Judie Guidice Baldini's house on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008. Judie put up with him for several days. (He really was not trouble and we had a great time!) He actually spent a great deal of time with Judie's husband, David, making an anatomically correct reindeer from logs and branches in the backyard! The final product is not for the uptight!! Casey and Meg came back on Friday and all talked and laughed over an Italian dinner. We even had a phone conversation with Jeanine O'Shea during dinner(well, Jeanine did most of the talking but what a delight to talk to her!) John made a quick dessert of fried bananas and secret ingredients over ice cream...soooo yummy. If you are lucky, he might give you the recipe if you email him! After a long night of great conversation and reminiscing, bedtime was calling. Saturday aftern! oon John, Casey and Meg got back on the road to head north as Meg had to catch a plane to Africa, and John headed home to Newark. A wonderful time had by all.

news: The Ladies Trek was fun!

2008-10-06T18:01:00.001-04:00

You need to plan more play time in your life.....

The next gathering is end of January. Water will be frozen. Skiing
is fun. So are the bar-tending creations of Theodore Wilson.

Love to all

The Ladies Trek

news

2008-07-12T07:17:00.001-04:00

EMAIL: jeff.bolmeyer@comcast.net

Hello Class of 67. It's been a long time since I've seen you all. I'm back on the East Coast. Would love to hear from some of you.

Warm regards,

Jeff Bolmeyer

Happy 4th of JULY to us all

2008-06-25T12:58:00.001-04:00

From: "Theodore Wilson" <twilson140@comcast.net>
Date: 24 June 2008 11:40:13 GMT-06:00
To: "barbara lee hall" <blhINQ@gmail.com>
Subject: A Green Fuzzy on the Rockies

Barbara -

As promised, I have created a new drink that I am dedicating to the wonderful women of Mt. Pleasant, Class of '67 and their summer trek to the Rockies. My original name for the drink was the Fuzzy Green Orange, but in light of the upcoming gathering - less than a month away! - the new name will be the Green Fuzzy on the Rockies.

Here's the drink:

Use an ice-filled 12 oz. glass

3/4 oz. Orange Vodka (I use Stoli Ohranj)
3/4 oz. Peach Schnapps
3/4 oz. Blue Curacao
3 oz. Orange juice
top off with club soda to fill

Stir gently and garnish with an orange slice.

Enjoy - and please extend my love to all who make the trek!

- Ted Wilson

Default email

2008-06-10T14:33:00.001-04:00

Clarifications

2008-04-17T15:02:00.002-04:00

It seems that somehow a great deal of mythology has been created centering on my role in foot rubs, fly fishing, and attendance at this "Ladies Trek" event. I'll deal with each in order to clarify:

Foot rubs: John Kalmer was the person promising foot rubs. My only intention was to find out where the line forms.
Fly Fishing: When I put a hook in the water, fish become an endangered species if not extinct; not a one is to be found when I fish. No, I'm no fisherman. At some point, however, I made no comments on the implications of guys at a woman's gathering and fly fishing.
Ladies Trek Attendance: I never seriously considered coming to Colorado for this event. As attractive as it all sounds - and it does sound incredibly enticing - unless something rather spectacular happens, it's not at all realistic for me to make the trek this summer. With the exception of our annual week long visit to New York’s rugged Adirondacks in early July, all the rest of our discretionary time will be taken up focusing on our daughter's fall marriage. I have exceedingly little to do with that event, as well. As far as planning is concerned, I am on a "need to know" basis, my usefulness will be on an "as needed" basis, and my attendance at various functions associated with the blessed event as well as the event itself will be on a "just in time delivery" basis. Throughout my career in marketing, I learned one extremely important truth: Men make suggestions; women make plans. This Ladies Trek Adventure and my daughter’s wedding are just two splendid examples of this point.

I’m sure everyone who attends will have an outstanding time in Colorado. As my gift to all the women who will attend, I will create a special libation to be enjoyed by all. I don’t know the drink, yet, but here’s one possible name for it: Colorado on the Rockies. It will be a truly refreshing summertime drink. So, stand by, Ladies. With this drink, whatever it may be, you won’t need a ski lift.

Love to all,

Ted Wilson

Ladies Trek - Itinerary (tenative)

2008-04-12T09:55:00.006-04:00

This is the current plan: suggested dates and destinations:

Saturday, July 19

Arrive DIA Denver Airport
Southwest and Frontier are the best airlines
Budget and Dollar are suggested rental car companies
(If at all possible, buddy up to keep car count down. Parking is limited where we will be)

Saturday night - Monday night July 20 - 21

Breckenridge - Condo and Hotel prices being negotiated

Tuesday night - Wednesday night July 22-23

Mt. Princeton - approx $120 budget for food and lodging (see other blogs)

Thursday night - Friday night July 24-25

Palmer Lake - I can sleep 4-6 depending on your comfort level requirements
The Bed and Breakfast rates are for comfortable quarters and just a mile from the lake and me.

Saturday July 26

Denver DIA - return flight home

Plan on staying the whole week with us (or join us at any of the 3 destinations).

I am really excited about you coming. It will be so much fun to have you here!!

And please think "out loud". If you blog your comments, you may find that others were thinking the same thing. We are looking for your feedback.

We should commit no later than Memorial Day.

Ladies Trek - Activities

2008-04-12T09:45:00.004-04:00

Breckenridge:

Hiking Trails
Dilon Lake
Condo pool

Viva will give details on Breckenridge. Hopefully we can rent units in her condominium to keep us together in her great location.

Mt. Princeton Cabins

Hiking trails to summit
Hot Springs swimming and river soaking
xtras: Horseback riding and River Rafting

Noah's Ark River Rafting from Buena Vista

Palmer Lake

Pikes Peak
Garden of the Gods
Air Force Academy
Hiking Santa Fe Trail

As for Palmer Lake (enter zip 80133) ...

I am an hour south of Denver. There are endless hikes and a quite site. You can side-trip to Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs, Air Force Academy, ....

Palmer Lake is intended as the "rest and recovery" segment.

Ladies Trek - Transportation

2008-04-12T09:39:00.003-04:00

Saturday is a low fare for airlines (so is Tuesday and Wednesday). We will be challenged by the airline fuel problems but John suggested looking into Southwest Airlines Philadelphia-Denver promotion for $99 each way.

Recommendations:

Airlines

Frontier

Southwest

Car rental

Budget

Dollar

Hertz

Ladies Trek - Mt. Princeton Tues-Wed July 22-23

2008-04-12T08:54:00.004-04:00

Viva, John and I toured Mt. Princeton on Friday.

It is a 'GO'

The facility is simple, comfortable and located adjacent to lots of activities. It sits at the foot of the Mt. Princeton summit trails for those us that want to climb. Access to the hot springs pools are included in our cabin rentals. River Rafting and Horseback riding are a short drive away.

We reserved 2 cabins for Tues/Wed night July 22 and 23. Cabin 14 will hold 8-12 of us. Cabin 13 will hold 6-8 of us.

*** (We reserved the cabins because their summer schedule was nearly full.. they do have additional cabins that do not have the view of our if we have more coming than expected, and we can give back one if our group is smaller than expected.)

Budget for food and lodging for Mt. Princeton: approximately $40 lodging and $15 groceries

Cabin 14 (8-12 ladies) $375/night plus tax

Cabin 13 (6-8 ladies) $275/night plus tax

Room (4 persons) $130/night plus tax

The motel-style rooms are for couples (if you can talk your hubby into coming with you.)

We will have photos on the website soon as they are developed.

Ladies Trek - Mt. Princeton

2008-04-12T08:48:00.002-04:00

We have discussed a number of destinations. Mt. Princeton's reply to our inquiries was the most thorough.

From: Lenka Horodyska
Date: 11 March 2008 09:32:30 GMT-06:00
To: blhinq
Subject: Re: Answer from Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort

Dear Lee,

Cabins are all new. They have full size kitchen with stove top, microwave and refrigerator.
Feel free to email me with any other questions.

Sincerely,

Lenka Horodyska

blhinq wrote:

Lenka

This sound great.

Particularly the cabins being renovated for 10. Any cooking facilities, refrigerator? Viva and I will make arrangements with you to visit next month. Both of us are away this month.

I look forward to meeting you

Lee Hall

On 10 Mar 2008, at 17:01, Lenka Horodyska wrote:

Dear Lee,

Thank you very much for your interest in our resort. I am sending you
all the information about our resort for the summer season.

You can call our stables at 1-719-395-3630 to get an info about horseback
riding. You can call Chamber of Commerce in Buena Vist at 1-719-395-6612
to get an info about other activities.

We have renovated rooms up on the side of Mt. Princeton. We call them
the Cliff Side rooms. The price for 2 adults in the summer season is
129.00 per night (Sunday through Thursday), and 139.00 per night
(Friday and Saturday). All the rooms have two queen beds, and a
couple of them have one king size bed wit ha pull out queen sofa.
They have a back porch with a beautiful view of Chalk Creek canyon,
and teak furniture to relax in.

We have poolside rooms in the middle of the hill leading to Mt.
Princeton. They have all been renovated as well. These rooms are
little bit smaller than cliff side. However, they have easy access to
the summer swimming pool. The price for them is 119.00 per night
(Sunday through Thursday) for 2 adults without tax, and 129.00 per
night (Friday and Saturday). They have two queen size beds, and
couple of them have one king size bed.

We also have rooms in the main lodge. These rooms are more accessible
to the hot springs, restaurant, and front desk. They have all been
renovated. The price for these rooms is 120.00 per night for 2 adult
(Sunday through Thursday), and 130.00 for Friday and Saturday without
tax. This price is for a regular room with two queen size beds, or
one king size bed. We also have three annex rooms. They have two
queen size beds in the main room, and a double bed off in another
room. These room are renovated as well. The prices for the annex
rooms are 150.00 per night for 2 adults on week days, and 160.00 on
weekends.

It is 10.00 for any additional adults and 5.00 for children.

We have ten new cabins across the river from our main lodge. They can
sleep 6 - 8 people. They have one king size bed in the master
bedroom, and two queen beds in the loft, plus pull out sofa. The
price is 275.00 per night without tax for week day, and 300.00 on
weekends (Fridays and Saturdays). We also have couple condos with one
king size bed, and a pull out couch that will sleep 2 - 4 people. The
price for the condo is 159.00 per night for 2 adults without tax for
week day, and 169.00 on weekends. These cabins are located along
beautiful chalk creek.

We are also finishing seven more cabins which can sleep up to 10
people. They rent for 375.00 on week days and 400.00 on weekends.
They have two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a loft plus pull out sofa.
These rooms are located across the road by the summer pool.

We are no pet facility.

We have a restaurant on site that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Monday through Sunday in the summer season. We also have a country
store with a large selection of items.

The hot spring pools are included when you stay with us; all day when
you check-in and all day when you check-out. The lower pools are open
daily from 9:00 am-9:00 pm, and we stay open till 11:00 pm on Fridays
and Saturdays in the summer season. There is a soaking pool (about
105 degrees), and lap pool (about 90 degrees), and we also have creek
side pools that are all natural in Chalk Creek.

The upper pool will be open from Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day
daily from 11:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m. The upper pool has a 350 foot
slide.

Pools are open for the public every day too. It cost 10.00 for
adults, and 7.00 for children or seniors to get in on weekdays and
15.00 for adults, 10.00 for children and seniors on Saturdays and
Sundays.

We have a massage facility at the lower pool and prices for massages
are - $40 for 30 minutes, $55 for 45 minutes, $70 for 60 minutes, and
$100 for 90 minutes.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at
1888-395-7799. You may look us up on our website at
www.mtprinceton.com You can also email me back. I will be happy to
help you.

Sincerely,

Lenka Horodyska

Ladies Trek

2008-04-01T12:12:00.002-04:00

Now that it looks like Bob Seaman can get out of his driveway, I suspect that others as well are coming out of winter hibernation. I am hoping that all the ladies out there aren't too booked up for the summer to not think about a visit to CO. How about it? Any of you ladies up for a trip? If it is necessary to entice you, apparently there are a couple of gentlemen willing to crash the party...and perhaps give foot rubs!
It is time to start looking at dates, so we must know who might be interested...c'mon board!!!
Judie

Ideas on handling websites??

2008-03-28T17:28:00.001-04:00

Do you have any suggestions to add to the discussion on the Alumni Website??

From: lee hall
Date: 28 March 2008 15:21:57 GMT-06:00
To: Pat Fischer , Ted Fischer
Cc: "Peake Kathleen S. (DOL)" , Judie Baldini , John Kalmer
Subject: Re: DVD .. websites

Hi, Ted and Pat

As for the MPHS67-West site:

This "extension" website is sitting on extra server space that I have on my existing Mac account. I will have that account for a long time to come so there are no $$ expenses related to that site. It is a novelty site that will allow me to publish data for anyone interested in next winter's ski trip and this summer's ladies trip. Hopefully, I will make time to get the photos painting faster that they do right now. It is too slow.

The Blog site is also a 'freebee' through www.blogger.com. The blog site has not taken off as I had expected. But maybe there will be renewed interest later when there is more of a need to be interactive and share discussions within the group.

Your domain name is great and our class can get quickly to the information they need. It is the "first source" of information for our class and I expect others will likely generate special-purpose sites that they will want you to point to for alumni news. Mechanically, I see no need to combine the west extension site with yours.

I would suggest adding a menu item on the left "Related Sites" That page could be used for links to the West add-on site, Blog site, and any others that may crop up in the future.

The blog site name is fine but my URL for the West extension site is cumbersome/awkward. Another domain name was my first thought but that is an annual expense ($10-15/yr) that would be a nuisance to manage.

What are your thoughts on John email??

Hope you are doing well!

Barbara Lee Hall

(I am going to add this to the BLOG SITE incase others may have input to offer)

On 28 Mar 2008, at 13:56, John Kalmer wrote:
Barb, Ted and Pat,
I’m wondering if you can have some conversation about the three web sites that are Class Reunion Centric so that at next week’s meeting, we can discuss what we want and can maintain, physically and financially from reunion funds. I don’t know if there is reason to join any of them together or not but a discussion would be a good starting point if there is a reason to do some combining or anything else.

“Talk Amongst Yourselves”…………. or bring the rest of us in if necessary

jk

First Day Of SPRING

2008-03-20T21:55:00.001-04:00

From: Bob Seaman <Bob>

Date: 19 March 2008 12:02:04 GMT-06:00

Subject: Happy Spring!!!

So it's the 1st day of Spring, huh?

Still SNOWING here in PC, UT...going skiing @ Deer Valley with an editor friend of mine this weekend...

How are things in Palmer Lake? Melting no doubt.

See enclosed pix of me clearing our driveway and the results when finished

....these have NOT been Photoshopped!!!

Love, Bob

Me in my snowplow.

Me coming up our driveway.

WELCOME!

2008-03-16T16:14:00.003-04:00

Hello MtP '67 Classmates!

Please, come in, take off your shoes, grab a beer and some chips, and make yourselves at home! This, dearest MtP ’67 Classmates, is our new blog site and gathering place. It’s a lot cheaper than an airline ticket. With gas prices the way they are, it’s a lot cheaper than even driving across town.

But enough political commentary. Let’s get to how this all came about.

First, I want you to imagine you’re in a backyard, talking over a fence with warm sunny breezes blowing the laundry that’s hanging on the line behind you. The dog is quietly gnawing on an old bone by the doghouse while the kid across the street is washing his car and periodically spraying his girlfriend, who screams with laughter at each hosing. Okay, got you in the gossip mood?

Well… listen to this…

Over the past month or so there were all sorts of email communications going on amongst a number of MtP '67 alumni. It all started with that John Kalmer. He snuck out to Utah to ski with Bob Seaman. Utah, mind you! Well, after ravaging the Rockies in Utah, John headed to Denver where he hooked up with Barbara Hall and Viva Steffans. I don’t even want to think about what was going on with that, but, one thing led to another … and the next thing you know, there's this idea about an alumni get together in Colorado next year.

Well, in the meantime, Bob and John were sending out emails to a random group of MtP '67 classmates with, can you believe this … pictures of them on the slopes and such. One thing led to another... and the next thing you know, there's a whole slew of folks going back and forth talking via email! I mean people just jabbering away about all sorts of things.

Then, in the meantime, Barbara has put together a web site posting photos and newsy updates and other pieces of correspondence in order to keep folks abreast of this idea of a Colorado gathering. Can you believe that? A web site! With pictures and plans and ideas and everything! What’ll these people be up to next?

To find out, I just go and show up at John's front door - to say "hi" and all, you know. And he’s so gracious; doesn't throw me out or anything. So he gets this idea to call Barbara. I get on the other line. We start talking about setting up some sort of communication tool other than emails that people can be a part of if they want. Well you’re not going to believe this, but you know how it goes. One thing leads to another,... and the next thing you know there's a blog set up!

And then, in the meantime, there's all this talk amongst a number of womenfolk classmates and the next thing you know, one thing leads to another … and there's yet another plan for a women's gathering. It's like the women's lib, consciousness-raising gathering of our college days! Or maybe not. Anyway, it's for women so it's one thing John won't be showing up for. (Although there are rumblings about him showing up with some dog or other. Well, I read it! It’s all in a previous post. Dog’s name is Henry, I think. Cute dog. There’s a photo.)

Well, finally, I sent an email to Pat Fischer, who has been dealing with the official reunion web site? She put on links to the new MtP ’67 West web site and to this blog site.

So help me, that’s the whole story – honest to goodness! Can you believe it? A blog!

I just thought you should know. I better go get this wash in. Suppose to rain later. If you can believe the weatherman anymore. Looks like an awful nice day to me. Too sunny to rain, I think. If it was going to rain, my knee would be acting up and it’s not. Feels fine. I just think the sun is always shining in MtP ’67 Land.

I’ll see ya’ around the blog!

Huggable Henry

2008-03-15T09:39:00.003-04:00

Stubbs et al,

For our own protection, I'm considering bringing my friend Henry along this summer. He doesn't do foot rubs but sloobers well and only eats 5lbs. of food a day.

Barb, or is it Lee?

2008-03-13T11:37:00.001-04:00

Barb, or is it Lee,

I just checked out the site, very cute! Judi Guidice Baldini sent me the link. Thanks for putting that together. I was in Breckenridge in January, when were you all there?

Karyn Gunther Dingledine

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Web site & blog

2008-03-09T21:39:00.001-04:00

Ted,

I just saw your entry. "Duck to water" for you.

I would prefer if you announce the site. I have some testing messages that I need to clear out which should be gone by tonight. John may have a few more suggestions but I am comfortable with the site pages at this point.

The blog stands by itself. None of us need the website to read-or-write: http://mphs67.blogspot.com/

I am listed as administrator which means I get a copy of any entries made to the blog as soon as they are published. For the next few weeks ( or until you tire of the extra email) I am going to direct those notifications to you at twilson140@comcast.net. Let me know when you want to relinquish that job. (..we'll give to john)

The web site link for Pat to add to the MPHS67 site: http://web.mac.com/lee_hall/iWeb/Colorado2009

I have been calling it an Add-on Site but she will need a better name to call it since the URL is not helpful in identifiying the content. Any ideas??

Links on the Add-On site will mail a message and automatically update the Blog Site. Without the links, entries are made from the blog site (http://mphs67.blogspot.com/)

Thanks, Ted! And John

Barbara Lee Hall

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Theodore Wilson" <twilson140@comcast.net>
Date: 9 March 2008 18:15:10 GMT-06:00
To: "Barbara Hall Dobart" <blhinq@pcisys.net>, "John Kalmer" <jkalmer@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Web site & blog

Barbara -

I'm not sure I really know how to use the little sucker, but it appears I was successful in posting something on the blog. Does it somehow automatically inform users when there is a new post? Or do you just have to keep going back and checking?

In regard to some of the comments John made about folks not using it because there's a bunch of steps to take: Blog 'em if they can't take a joke! (See my post to fully understand that comment...). Actually, I just don't think we should jump to any conclusions, yet. Let's put it out there and see who joins in. If there is enough feedback that says that the blog is just too complicated to use, then we can go to plan b or c or d or where ever we are in this process, if it's a process at all.

Hell, we're just foolin' around!

Oh, yeah. The welcome page. As per our phone conversation on Friday (what fun THAT was! Thanks for letting me through your door, John! What a great way to start an equally terrific weekend), do you want me to follow up with Pat Fischer about linking to the welcome page from the reunion page? Happy to do it if you have it where you want it...

John and I were talking about expanding the names on that initial email list that he and Bob put together. I would be willing to take the time to put together an email to all classmates listed on the reunion web site with email addresses. It would be a sort of open invitation to get involved with all the silliness and other connections we've been making since John's Great Ski Adventure of '08. Give them a link to your welcome page and the blog, etc.

Let me know. I'll go with whatever flow you want to go with...

Love to both of you...

-T.W.

Cool.

2008-03-09T19:30:00.002-04:00

Barbara -

You've been a busy little bee this weekend! Look at all you have done... A welcome page and some clever page names to the web site, not to mention this here blog. I guess I've finally made it to my daughters' generation - Holy moley, I think I'm blogging, now!

Seems to me if we were still in high school, the verb "to blog" would have an entirely different set of connotations. Something along the lines of:

"Hold on, I have to go blog behind that tree..." Or,
"Ewwww! Look at all that blog on the sidewalk!" Or,
"You blogging idiot!" Or,
"Mr. Ambrosino is such a blogger! Can you believe all the homework he gave us?" Or,
"I got a blogging 'D' on that last Algebra test."

Now, however, it is quite an accomplishment to be blogging. And at our age!

Dearest Barbara, you are teaching us old dogs a few new tricks.

- T.W.

Muse:

2008-03-09T00:25:00.001-05:00

Well hell woman…..you’re changing this so fast I just can’t keep up…..now I get it …..I think! J

Beta response

2008-03-08T20:30:00.001-05:00

Dear, Alumni Blogger,

I have two immediate first impressions………Wow, this is pretty neat and at first glance it probably does what we want it to be able to do for us……..my second and stronger impression is , will it keep people away because of the layers or stuff one needs to move through to actually communicate? I’m guessing that response might be surprising to you as this is very much your domain but for a more tech adverse person/personality I could see where it might be an impediment and I would be interested in what the response of others might be. Right now or as of this morning I could just go to your previous site and everything I wanted to see was available from the first page even after you added the welcome section as a new addition, and now I must navigate around to get to the place I want to go in order to communicate by just looking for something and or by setting up and account in order to write an email or blog. This is not a criticism from me only an observation. I know that I would go through the process as I’m pretty excited about it…..but it does make me wonder. I have a similar response as when we first started to talk about organizing an event for next winter, which is before going to too much trouble setting thing up, does it first make sense to open “Yesterday’s” site up to the masses and see what kind of response we get from the masses to know if all of this work you have started to do is worthy of the audience? I thought you weren’t going to start this for a week or two……..You are such a treat!

I didn’t really have any trouble navigating around nor did I try to register yet to set up a Google blog account. Is that something you wanted me to do in this process?

Now I’m going to call you and do this by voice all over again.

ttfn

sending personal email to mphs67 blog site

2008-03-08T20:26:00.002-05:00

Read:

no restrictions

Write:

2 options:

1) use any of the links from the Addon Website to format a message.

Author will display as "posted by Mt. Pleasant High School '67 Alumni"

2) added your email address to the direct blogger list.

Send mail to me: blhINQ@pcisys.net)

You will receive an email from BloggGoogle account (if you donot already have one).

In the Google account, you specify a code to append to your blogs.

All your blogs will display with your name on the entry.

(look at Ted Wilson and John Kalmer's entries as an example)