Raskin is no Timber-historian
Raskin....Rocky Stone was a Timber-classic---the inventor or
many important things at Camp Timberlane (like Nature
Appreciation). One of the finest (if not the finest) frisbee
shooters ever. Rick Kagen just happens to be one of the best
waterskiers in the Timber-History. For Timber-history
ignorance....grab a broom and sweep the lodge
Date=2000-05-01
marksy, , jmarks1220@aol.com, [Msgid=44848]
Rocky Stone
My most vivid memory of Rocky was him playing naked frisbee in
a rainstorm out on the athletic field...eh, let me rephrase
that, it isn't THAT vivid. Last we heard of Rocky, he had
become a Rabbi.
Date=2000-05-01
Gazzoo, , dirwuf@aol.com, [Msgid=44849]
Stonebee
I recall being in that rainstorm playing frisbee with a very
naked Rocky that afternoon. I was fully clothed and fully
soaked.
He was, however, wearing one thing, a harmonica holder around
his neck so he could play music while running after the 'bee. I
also recall some comments made from viewers in the Seemelater
over the PA.
We're talkin' 1976-77?
Date=2000-05-02
Bosco, , YaHeyDer@aol.com, [Msgid=44890]
Skigen
Ricky Kagen, as I remember, was one of the first
Timber-footers. Back in the days when only 4 or 5 guys in camp
could barefoot ski.
Date=2000-05-02
Bosco, , YaHeyDer@aol.com, [Msgid=44891]
Another one for Raskin
Raskin...click on the new picture given to Gazoo by Steve
Lieberman---not only will I buy you a malt if you can tell me
the three counselors teaching tennis....I'll buy you the entire
alumni weekend a malt.
Date=2000-05-03
Marksy, , jmarks1220@aol.com, [Msgid=45057]
PUD WANTS MALTORINO ALL WEEKEND.
This one's in Pud's wheelhouse--Terry Goldin, Andy Mintz (who
thought I went home with his Dunlop tennis racket and called
me, asking if I've seen it) and Lory Wiviott (who's Pud's 2nd
cousin); do me the strawberry. (Nice to see Steve Lieberman
make it and some of the names he tossed around were from many
days in the very distant past).
Date=2000-05-03
Pudrick, 1-800-MALT-O-RI, Jon460@netscape.net, [Msgid=45067]
PUD .....is still a PUD
Pud....you're a PUTZ...I knew YOU WOULD KNOW THE ANSWER. Lesson
learned---once a Pud.....ALWAYS A PUD!!!!!
Date=2000-05-04
Marksy, , jmarks1220@aol.com, [Msgid=45087]
One for Marksy
Puh-leeze, of course I know who those guys are, even if Pud did
beat me to the answer. Here's one for Johnny. Who is the camper
with Faiwell and HH in the new picture on the homepage? John,
you might finally win back that rootbeer.
Date=2000-05-04
David Raskin, , draskin@uakron.edu, [Msgid=45097]
You can do better than that Raskin
Raskin....would you please give a somewhat difficult question
like this one.....The picture you are asking about---what is B.
Seidy's hometown?
Date=2000-05-04
Marksy, , jmarks1220@aol.com, [Msgid=45100]
gelindo
Gelindo Ferrin, who ran the kitchen at camp in the mid 70's, is
a potter here in Tucson. He asked me to send along best wishes
to everyone. On a sad note, he tells me that Geri Heidecker,
who was the camp cook off and on for many years, recently
passed away.
Date=2000-05-04
Lee Glicksman, , benzachg@cs.com, [Msgid=45101]
Timber-history ignorance..Grab a broom Marksy!
OK Marksy, "Rick Kagen: One of the best waterskiers in
Timber-history." Give me a break! In my day, I was an above
average skier, but by no means, the best. Billy Fried, Pud,
Scott Rabinowitz, Mike Myerberg, myself, Rick Mossler, and even
Meadow would ski circles around Kagen.(well maybe not Pud).
Your turn to "grab a broom and sweep the lodge."
Date=2000-05-05
Danny Plattner, , dsplattner@aol.com, [Msgid=45132]
How could I leave out Bobbo?
One more thing Marksy, I just remembered that a few years ago,
we were up north for Callahan's wedding, and Bobbo Heilbrenner
asked me to pull him for a barefoot run. It was a holiday
weekend, and there were many boats on the lake. Bobbo did not
care about the rough water, and when I asked if he wanted to do
a step off, or a deep water start, he couldn't decide. A few
minutes later, he informed me he was going to do a deep water
backward barefoot start in choppy water. He backwards footed
for about 100 yards, and was ready to go again, this time he
wanted to perform a 180 turn, back to front. Do you still think
Kagen is the Man?
Date=2000-05-05
Danny Plattner, , dsplattner@aol.com, [Msgid=45133]
Donny Knows Kagen?
Just to clarify Donny, how do you know Rick Kagen? Didn't he
stop attending camp 3 years before you started?
Date=2000-05-05
Gazzoo, , dirwuf@aol.com, [Msgid=45135]
Donny---are you taking Pud classes?
Donny.....either you were still a sperm and a egg or sucking on
your mother's breast when Rick Kagen went to Timberlane. And
what the hell do Bobbo Heilbronner and Rick Kagen have in
common (excpet the same hometown)?...I'm still trying to follow
that logic. The only thing I can figure is that Donny is still
a sperm and an egg with the left hemisphere of the brain
residing in the sperm, and the right hemisphere residing in the
egg. Can anyone help me here... maybe I'm missing something.
Donny, listen to your idol Uncle Bosco--Kagen could barefoot
BIGTIME when only few could. Even Rob Bond would say that Kagen
was an incredible skier (but you wouldn't know who Rob Bond
is).
Date=2000-05-05
Marksy, , jmarks1220@aol.com, [Msgid=45155]
Donny Fishing Again
Marksie- You clearly don't know Donnie that well. He is one of
the best "bait and hook" men I know. He'd have his trophys on
the wall if it wouldn't get him life in the big house (and I
don't mean Michigan Stadium). By the way, I'm not sure where
the Seidy's were originally from (Chicago area?), but last I
heard they lived in Laredo, Texas.
Date=2000-05-05
Red, , gaschatten@comdisco.com, [Msgid=45168]
Where's Scooter?
I think Scooter and Brian Seideman were originally from
Dallas.
Date=2000-05-06
David Raskin, , draskin@uakron.edu, [Msgid=45197]
You are.....
Raskin.....WRONG!! Susman....correct- Highland Park, IL
Date=2000-05-06
Marksy, , jmarks1220@aol.com, [Msgid=45202]
Seidys
I believe the Seideman's were originally from the north shore
of Chicago (possibly Highland Park or Deerfield).
Date=2000-05-06
David Susman, , , [Msgid=45219]
SCOOTER...
I actually called Scooter up about 5 yrs. ago prior to one of
our many reunions in Memphis--in fact, I believe it was our
last Memphis, prior to New Orleans (the only one I missed out
of 9 yrs) and prior to Vegas. We all recall (or not recall)
seeing Jerry, Bob, Vince, Mickey, Bill and Phil at The Pyramid
(even Frank and Shelly Pierce took in a show--very cool heads).
You'll also recall (or not recall) my roommate at the Holiday
Inn-Midtown--none other than the infamous SCOOTER (he kissed me
many times for picking him up in St. Louis where he supposedly
was attending law school). Rick quized him on a number of
classic 1st year cases and he confirmed that Scooter was,
indeed, at least enrolled. One footnote--he only brought (1)
pair of underwear that was too tight for him and washed them
every morning and put them on wet--the only one I witnessed at
The Rendezvous who shook so much salt on his ribs that they
were white--God help the Scooter...
Date=2000-05-06
Pudrick, 1-800-SCOOTER, Jon460@netscape.net, [Msgid=45229]
Latest Timber-Baby
Peter Kaufman & Nancy Schor are the proud parents of
bouncing baby Julia Ruth Kaufman Schor
Date=2000-05-07
Timber Uncle, , , [Msgid=45238]
Trolling For Trouthouse
I spoke with Tom Easthouse today, and he told me he is gonna
try and make it to the August reunion. You can reach him
at:
Thomas.Easthouse@USBank.com
I informed him about Tushball.com And he said he should be able
to remember that, so we'll probably see him pop up around here
any day now.
Date=2000-05-07
Bosco, , YaHeyDer@aol.com, [Msgid=45304]
May 8
A birthday bravo for my "babe-of-a-wife" Heidi. Imagine the
best Social, Cruiser Day, and Lazy Breakfast all rolled into
one...that's what life is like with her...
Date=2000-05-08
Heidi Gassel's Husband, , dirwuf@aol.com, [Msgid=45357]
BirthDAYS and Anniversaries
Thanks to my sweet Gazzoooooo! Also, one of my birthday
presents was meeting JULIA!!!!! We visited the Kaufman family
at the hospital yesterday. She takes after her beautiful mommy.
What a precious baby....bravo to Nancy & Pete! We'll be
posting pics as soon as we get them. This baby definately has
that Kaufman charm!
Date=2000-05-08
Mrs. Gazzoo (Heidi-la), , QTCron@aol.com, [Msgid=45403]
I can relate Gazoo
Imagine dancing with the ugliest girl from Chippewa, spending
an entire Cruiser day with Todd Chapman one on one and having
to clean up Lazy Breakfast by yourself....thats what its like
being on the Pud mailing list.
Date=2000-05-09
Marksy, , painful@pudspictures.com, [Msgid=45490]
donny/kagen
Since I was at camp when Rick Kagen attended, and have known
Donny since he was five, I will confirm the fact that Donny is
again spouting off and does not know what he is talking about.
He does not know Rick Kagen. Also, H made me ride up from O
Hare to camp with Todd Chapman and his girlfriend, it was
painful to say the least...
Date=2000-05-09
Dean Salit, , dsalit@prodigy.net, [Msgid=45497]
David Avadak
Gazzoo-nice picture of David Avadak, his son and H. What a dark
day that could have been. Avadak spent the summer of 1984 with
us at camp. Does anyone have good Avadak stories? I am going to
Las Vegas for a real estate trade show in 2 weeks (May 21-25)
and am planning on seeing Bernie Schachter there, who I have
not seen in 20 years; and I am trying to get hold of Bruce
Frankel (from Houston 77-80?) who goes every year as well. I
will make sure to tell him about the website and the
reunion.
Date=2000-05-10
Danny Buring, 901-818-3104, dburing@tscgtn.com, [Msgid=45537]
Windy City
Avadak?! That's Faiwell and Brian Seideman, though I do see the
strong Timber-tragedy resemblance. Actually, I loved the
Faiwell years -- Tombstone Pizzas again! Since this board's
started, I've become so nostalgic that I've decided to move to
Chicago to be in the thick of things, so I just took a job at
the School of the Art Institute. I think my wife and I would
like to live in the city, if possible. I'll never be a Cubs
fan, though. Any suggestions on the move?
Date=2000-05-10
David Raskin, 330 434 5310, draskin@uakron.edu, [Msgid=45549]
Oy
Danny Buring...lighten up on the tonies babe-- Raskin, STAY
WHERE YOU ARE!
Date=2000-05-10
Not too bright, , SeeMeLater@RealLater.com, [Msgid=45555]
This Years Timber-Bat Show
"Here comes Danny B around the point on his final bowl-run,
skiing on nothing more than his camp memories of who's who ...
and ... ... Ohhhhh!!, What a wipeout!!"
Date=2000-05-11
Bosco, , I-Just-Had-To@StabYoBack.com, [Msgid=45655]
Avadek...what a joke
I will never forget the night that David Branovan, myself and a
few of our friends from the kitchen were caught out past curfew
by David Avadek. He proudly explained to us that we were fined.
We laughed in his face and told him we were going swimming
(hey, we were already fined). The next day, I saw the list on
his desk in the office and destroyed it. Other names on the
list included, Pud, Raskin, Jimmy Hiken and Jodie Plotkin.
Date=2000-05-11
Danny Plattner, , cometomyskischool.com, [Msgid=45667]
what a joke, II
Avadak. I was on rake crew during precamp. We're busting ass in
this miserable dirty job (I was a raker, not yet a god, and so
didn't drive the truck). Avadak walks up, grabs a rake saying
he wants to try everything at camp, rakes for 8 seconds, and
leaves.
Date=2000-05-11
David Raskin, , rake@rifle_range_dump.com, [Msgid=45685]
Are we talking Timberlane or Flambeau?
No disrespect intended...but who the 'f' is Avedak?
Date=2000-05-11
Marksy, , jmarks1220@aol.com, [Msgid=45721]
Avedak or Jerry Lewis?
David Avadek was going to buy camp; and was up there for a
summer seeing if it was the right place. He lived in H's house
with his wife; his, I think, 2 sons attended camp. The youngest
(7) was a camper of mine, Ross's, and Willy's my first year as
a JC (1984). Avadek looked kind of like Jerry Lewis, and
sounded a bit like him too. I think H decided that he wasn't
capable of running camp, and chose not to sell, but I'm not
sure about this last point...
Date=2000-05-12
David Raskin, , Buy_Camp_Coach@com.com, [Msgid=45742]
AV-E-DICK/JERRY LEWIS
Dr. Raskin's recall and description of the man in question is
very much along the lines of accurate. He actually did have a
bit of a Jerry Lewis twang (very nasally). I would compare him
to the likes of a power-hungry Joe Shneider, with the
intelligence of Paul Barker and with the fortitude and backbone
of both a Saul Sodapop & Grunt Lensky. His wife looked like
a squid, and never smiled once in (9) weeks. While Dr. Raskin
has taken his share of cruel and unusual punishment, he's right
on in his Avedek appraisal. BRAVISIMO.
Date=2000-05-13
Pud, 1-800-RACEMARKS, Jon460@netscape.net, [Msgid=45833]
The Little General
Pud, "power-hungry Joe Shneider" is redundant!
Date=2000-05-14
Jeff Mossler, , embensar@mindspring.com, [Msgid=45878]
Timber-neighbors
A special thanks to Ava and David Susman who had us over for a
cookout yesterday. We were so lucky to have 2 cookout staff
(Gazzoo and David) together at once. David has a gorgeous wife
and 2 brighter than bright adorable children! Bravo, what kewl
neighbors!
Date=2000-05-14
Mrs. Gazzoo, , cookout@susmans.com, [Msgid=45893]
Mrs. Gazzoo gets embelished information
Susman---cookout staff? I think Eddie and Boom Boom allowed him
to pour bugjuice one day but thats all.
Date=2000-05-14
marksy, , Pudisgonn@losetherace, [Msgid=45896]
Mickey Burgers
Sus was indeed "cookout crew". I think he and I were pretty
much the last campers to be given the honor. Somehow, Sus was
given the (final?) "Golden Spatula" award. I've never
recovered. I miss the "staff onions" and barbecue-soaked,
boneless Nanos. Anyone remember whose name was sometimes used
in place of Mickey the dog's when describing overdone, but not
quite "sacrificial" burgers? (Hint: He had two brothers who
also attended Timberlane) Have we placed an order for BL's for
the reunion? A couple a tousand case should do...
Date=2000-05-14
Ross, , , [Msgid=45908]
No More BLCA's (I'm Very Sorry)
*Gone are the days we stopped to decide
Where we should go, for some brew
Gone is the Arrowhead we saw through in dreams
Gone, both Corrine and John
Midnight on a carousel ride
Reaching for the Cream Ale
Down inside
Never could reach it, just slips away
But I try.......
*Garcia, Hunter and Bosco
Date=2000-05-14
BL Craver, , CouplaBrews@Hey.com, [Msgid=45926]
BBQ quiz
To be honest, we used to call those "Ross-burgers".
Date=2000-05-15
Bob Gassel, , dirwuf@aol.com, [Msgid=45973]
New Topic...FINALLY!
What's your most unusual experience accidentally running into
old camp friends? I'll never forget coming across JP and the
Moss brothers (I think it was both of them) at the 1986
Kentucky Derby...
Date=2000-05-21
Gazzoo, , dirwuf@aol.com, [Msgid=46531]
No Pols Please
I don't think the bulletin board should be a forum for
political or other fundraising!
Date=2000-05-23
Jeff Mossler, , embensar@mindspring.co, [Msgid=46815]
This isn't just another guy running for office
Moss...if you were running for political office, I would have
done the same. This isn't just anyone running for an
office....its a Timber-family member. One might think that some
day, one of us will need to talk to someone who is a 'house
member' about an issue that affects our lives. Getting a
Timber-family member in Congress might be important to one or
more of us sometime in the future. Don't ya think?
Date=2000-05-23
Marksy, , jmarks1220@aol.com, [Msgid=46850]
no politics
I agree with Mossler. No political messages or fundraising on
the board. If someone wants to email someone else with a
request, that's fine, but let's stay away from politics. This
is Timberlane.
Date=2000-05-24
Lee, , benzachg@cs.com, [Msgid=46882]
hmmmm.....
Barenholtz's campaign reminds me very much of my 1974 Camp
Council run...
Date=2000-05-24
Gazzoo, , dirwuf@aol.com, [Msgid=46922]
D squared
Haven't been to the board in awhile, but the answer to Ross'
question of 5/14 is so simple: DONALD DAVID
Date=2000-05-24
Rick Mossler, , kantotroutranch@yahoo.com, [Msgid=46940]
Barenhocker Controversy
Bill was always a good guy, but if he wants Timber
contributions, then he should visit the board himself, or at
least send a more personalized request (Marksie, did he ask you
to send this, or are you doing this on your own initiative?).
Also, people should note he is running as a Republican in very
conservative Arizona, which may not appeal to some political
tastes. That being said, I agree politics should be kept off
the board, however, I do wish all Timber alumni well in their
endeavors. By the way, if anyone wants to contribute to my
personal fund, feel free, there is no government limitations on
the amount, but's let's keep it to 10k or under (per year) to
avoid tax entanglements.
Date=2000-05-24
Red, , gaschatten@comdisco.com, [Msgid=47007]
ELECT JP FOR SHERIFF OF MINOCQUA!
*This advertisement has paid for by the JP For Sheriff
Fund, a for-profit non-political party, whose primary goal
is to party. Void where prohibited by law. This ad copyrighted
©2000, and may not be reproduced in any way other than on
cabo paper. Violators will be prosecuted to the full extent of
the law and whisked away in an army-green government van
nicknamed 'Goldy.'
Date=2000-05-24
The JP For Sheriff Org., Ext: 6022,
Givehimagun@JP123IBT.com, [Msgid=47043]
you guys are too much
I sent Billy B an e-mail wishing him good luck 6 months ago and
am on his mailing list. He did not ask me to do this for him,
nor do I know if he knows about the Timber Alum Web Site. That
being said-- the JP for Mayor is absolutely hysterical....and
two-- I did it so after Billy B. gets elected, we can go to
Congress and do what Pud has been lobbying for and wants very
badly.... get same-sex marriages legalized in Illinois.
Date=2000-05-25
Marksy, , jmarks1220@aol.com, [Msgid=47080]
JP's Record
Just curious JP, if elected Mayor of Minocqua, what will you do
about the Jaywalking laws!
Date=2000-05-25
Jeff Mossler, , embensar@mindspring.com, [Msgid=47130]
1 MILLION DOLLARS
JP, If elected...what about allowing traffic cop imposters the
right to bear jelly beans in lock up? My husband was
there...and we want money to keep our mouths shut. We want 1
MILLION DOLLARS.
Date=2000-05-26
Dr. Evil (Mrs. Gazzoo), , herlitz@corrine.com, [Msgid=47201]
PT Barnum & Charlie Chan
Geez whatz up wid all da fundrasin and electin peeple for
offis? If I were to partake in your phree tyme phantasies I
wood cuntribyut by saying..."JP, I will give you 1 million
dollars to sleep with your best friend: Pud! As far as where in
the world is Wally Posner? he is in the S&P; pit makin gobs of
paper!!! Can't wait to jaywalk in Minaqua wid ya'all!!!! PS
whose Marksy?
Date=2000-05-28
P'troff, , nanpeter@megsinet.net, [Msgid=47400]
Cabin Wills
Does anyone else remember "cabin wills"? What were they, and
whatever happened to them? I was just a Junior Village camper
in 1978 when I last remember doing them!
Date=2000-05-29
Jeff Leiken, , jleiken@ev1.net, [Msgid=47494]
Gack-unk went the Little Green Frog
Cabin wills? Yeah, yeah I vaguely recall them, As far as wills
Leiken my boy...I was once willed a 10 lb. bag of pistachios
(red) from Marc Minkin and a Sears poncho from Daryl Beadle! Do
you know a good probate lawyer? I also recall the "village"
thing...Junior, Intermediate, Senior! Intermediate was like
being between Peter Pan or Superman! Has anyone seen
"Magnolia"? Comments, observations, questions? If you could
save me from the ranks of the freaks who suspect they could
never love anyone...reply and save me! Oh, and PS, save Bosco
too!!!
Date=2000-05-30
P'troff, , nanpeter@megsinet.net, [Msgid=47675]
I Will if She Will
I remember doing them, but not the setting. Can't remember if
they were done at campfires or where. There was always some
smart-ass who said "I Joe blow will if she will." It was a way
to reveal embarassing things about the people in your cabin to
everyone else in camp as I recall. Someone else out there like
Marks or JP will have a clearer memory of it I'm sure.
Date=2000-05-30
Jeff Mossler, , embensar@mindspring.com, [Msgid=47676]
Watch out Where the Huskies Go
Ahh...cabin wills
Cabin wills were done 2 ways...New-to-Timberlane counselors
went around and asked each kid what they wanted to will, and it
was never really funny or entertaining. But most counselors who
"came up thru the ranks" wrote the wills on behalf of their
cabin, and they were all read at the final campfire. This was
done for several reasons...1) you had to compose a final letter
for the parents (which nobody wanted to do), and for the sake
of getting done as quickly as possible, counselors wrote wills
out for their kids. 2) Many counselors took the opportunity to
take one last swipe at kids they didn't want to see come back.
Obviously, for Leiken, it didn't work. I do recall that one
year, Carl Bassewitz wrote to 50% of the parents that he
couldn't stand their kid, and that they should probably look
for a new camp. Harold was not amused....Carl didn't care.
Date=2000-05-30
Marksy, , jmarks1220@aol.com, [Msgid=47681]
MARKSY'S AT IT AGAIN
Once again, Marksy is as full of it as ever!!! As I recall,
cabin wills (sometimes done/sometimes not) were done at the end
of the session. I would usually bring root beer and we'd sit
down and do them as a cabin. I thought they were held and read
the next summer (either at a campfire or some rainy time
activity), but as usual, somethimes they were never read! As
for parent letters, they were finished w/ the long mid-session
"session". All the staff was required to do at the end of the
session was list all the stuff for the achievement charts. I
expect the rest of you "knowledgable" people to back me up on
this.
Date=2000-05-31
JP, , , [Msgid=47718]
