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On Monday, 19-Jan-98 12:46:05 EST, Jim Devin (Idlers '73) wrote: Hey, I remember when Dr. Robert Newton was just plain "Bob" and he wore a sailor suit! Back in the Glory Days of Don Janse, and our excursions to Winnepeg, Manitoba and of course to the booming metropolis of Honeyoe Falls, New York. It was our Idlers trip to Washington, DC, and our performance for the Presidential Prayer Breakfast (back when Tricky Dick was the Pres, and "Baldy" Bender was the Commandant) that made the "haircuts optional" period at USCGA come to an abrupt end. Ah, the memories (Yes, Bob, some of us still do have the capability to remember some things)!
OK, I was a 2nd Tenor then, and played the String Bass as we sang (although I was not in the New London Trio). Today I still sing Tenor, in my church choir. My all-time favorite Idlers songs? "The First Time I Ever" and "Where It's At," both written by the Master himself, Don Janse. I still find myself singing those songs to myself from time to time, even 25 years after last performing them with the Idlers. Do the Idlers of today perform either of those songs?
On Monday, 19-Jan-98 18:03:14 EST, Mark W. Byrum, Jr. wrote: Great web page!! I was president of the Idlers for graduation year '77. So far as information to add me to the directory, I am a '77 graduate, got out of the Guard in 1988 and am now run my own law firm: The Byrum Law Offices, P.C. in Alexandria, VA. Visited Prof. and Helen Janse during October and my 20-year reunion. Had a great time. I hope Prof. Janse is a planned inclusion in the reunion celebration in April. Back at Dear Old CGA, I sang and played the guitar and 5-string banjo for the Idlers for my entire 4-year tenure. My nickname was "Banjo" or "Fingers"; and although I don't play every day, as I did then, I still find the time to pick a few tunes from time to time. Back then, Newton was the assistant and ran the Glee Club - congrats on your promotion. Hope to make the reunion - the Griz was my favorite hangout; I often brought my banjo and joined in with the entertainment. Once we (The Idlers) brought an English/Irish chanty singer to the Griz, set up sound stuff, and made some cuts for the 1976 album. I had a banjo solo on that album, but it got cut off in final production (even though my name still appears on the label as the banjo soloist). Oh well - my 15 minutes of fame on the cutting-room floor. I'd like to hear from old compadre's. Later.
On Monday, 19-Jan-98 22:23:06 EST, Wade Mitchell '77 wrote: Keep me up to date on these reunion plans. WAM
On Monday, 19-Jan-98 23:54:44 EST, Larry Hall '75 wrote: I was a 4-year Idler 71-75, Pres for 75. Now a CAPT and Commander of Group San Francisco. Saw Bob Newton as I was bringing my son Russ (2001) to CGA -- it's good to let Bob know how old he is! I still remember the nice MU1 who led the Glee Club and Protestant Choir. I just noticed this web site tonight, looks like my old Idler buds Jim, Mark, and Wade did so too! Lots of great memories doing the Idler thing -- it rounded out the whole Academy experience. My most memorable gig was that one in DC, after which we were told that Admiral Bender came unglued when he saw our haircuts. My favorite song was actually a production -- our all-male version of "The Mikado" (might play well here in San Francisco now!)
On Tuesday, 20-Jan-98 20:22:56 EST, Bill Hain, CGA, I '68 wrote: Hey, Cherry!! Just checked out the albums page. Looks great, but there's a slight problem. The "Good Times Are Not Over" album was done in '68, not '62. I mean, those guys were pretty good, but Don Janse was back in '67 and we recorded "Good Times . . ." in the CGA Chapel -- several times!!! The other pages look great, too, except I guess I missed how to order some of the memorabilia. Guess I'll go back and look again. Look for you in April. Later. bh
On Tuesday, 20-Jan-98 21:43:36 EST, Ed Beale I'92 wrote: I spoke with Prof. Janse earlier this evening, and he's definitely on board for the Big Event. He said he might even be convinced to come back to the stage and direct a few numbers. I'm getting all kinds of stories - and I thought the Idlers were 'interesting' when *I* was at CGA. More soon, keep those comments coming!
On Wednesday, 21-Jan-98 04:49:35 EST, Alo "Jurgens" Konsen I'94 wrote: Hey, y'all ... just wanted to drop in and say "howdy"!
Brian Norberg, John Walthall, Doug Simpson and I are still singing together here in the DC / Maryland/ Virginia area. In fact, we have a gig this Saturday at the Capitol building for the United Daughters of the Confederacy (I still think you Rebels are a bunch of poor losers). Wish us luck. Details, and perhaps a recording contract, to follow ...
I'll tune up the old guitar and see y'all in April, if things fall into place schedule-wise. And everybody bring your instruments, even if you stink!
On Thursday, 22-Jan-98 21:25:38 EST, Krusty wrote: I spoke to Matt Brown Eye Brailey and discovered he is still in the throws of academics at the University of Arizona. Aside form that, I am in my first year of law school at the U of Washington. If anybody plans on visiting the area feel free to give me a ring. By the way Ed, now that the web is becoming main stream you might one day rule the world.
On Monday, 26-Jan-98 21:26:19 EST, Paul J. Prokop CGA 69 wrote: Great website! I was a member as 3rd, 2nd and 1st class cadet, if I remember correctly. Our President was Richard "Peaches" Schneider (now RADM, USCGR), for 66, 67 and 68. I have my 69 yearbook and several earlier year pictures - do you need more info? My last alumni Idler appearance was at the 100th muster celebration in '76.
Paul
On Monday, 26-Jan-98 21:56:34 EST, Wade Mitchell '77 wrote: Somebody from '77 has to check in here. I'm surprised Kutz has had nothing to say from down there at the Army War College
On Tuesday, 27-Jan-98 14:24:09 EST, Ian B. "Nugget" Finley wrote: Cherry has done an excellent job with this site. I see that
Doc is minding his own business as usual. Did anybody find
out where the UNOFFICIAL songbook went. I know Alo has the
OFFICIAL Logbook. I missed the group last year when they
came to sunny Florida. I'm down here and didn't even know
you guys were here until it was to late. When is this year's tour to FL? Has anybody seen the picture of Doc as a
BEER Warrior? Ed, you know what I'm talking about. Maybe it should be posted...Cherry we need the video that you made
with all the still pictures to show up at the Reunion. I'm
THERE with you man; see you in April!!
On Tuesday, 27-Jan-98 22:14:25 EST, Alo "Jurgens" Konsen I'94 wrote: Ian, I gave the Logbook to Ed. As for the songbook, the last time I saw it was in the sweaty little hands of Nick "Spice" Ilasi (I'95). Where that book is hiding now is anybody's guess.
Hey, Ed ... who's thinking about coming to the reunion? Will it be a good-sized group?
On Wednesday, 28-Jan-98 06:16:53 EST, Ed wrote: Alo, the group is shaping up, and I have a feeling there's going to be a BIG influx when the Alumni Bulletin hits the streets in a few days. Bill Hain, Rob Kutz (yes, your old advisor!), Wade Mitchell, Bill Pickrum, Jeff Poston, You, Me, Nugget, and Jon Heller all have said YES, but as I said, these are the early birds who're connected via e-mail. I had to update to NOW Contact Manager to track all the info coming in from everywhere, and I even started a reunion-only 3-ring binder. Talk about a detail ridden nightmare. The CG Band recording engineer is online, and all the performance sites are locked in (Gris, Leamy). Doc Janse got his invitation and more letters are going out to Bill Winterer and Douglas Paul (former and current owners of the Gris). Nothing but excitement! I may need help stuffing envelopes...
On Thursday, 29-Jan-98 14:14:19 EST, Bob Newton wrote: Hey there, Ian Finley!! Great to hear from you. I remember that you were the one that gave me the tape of "Home From The Sea" and I changed it around so we could perform it so it would be Coast Guard related? That song has become such a favorite of everyone associated with the CG that it is now requested every place that we perform. We will be singing it for the reunion CD. Looking forward to seeing you again. By the way, remember to stay away from those shopping center parking lots late at night!
On Sunday, 01-Feb-98 20:07:39 EST, Michael Bosworth wrote: Edward-
I learned more about Idlers from your very nice website. I know another gent who performs at the Griswold Inn...play the pennywhistle and fife with Ancient Mariners. My wife Barbara and I were also supposed to have our honeymoon there 20 years ago, but the Navy interfered with a change of ship schedule and we didn't get there for some years. I sent you an email about Ship's Company chanteymen in Maryland and Northern Virginia. I note you already have a link to us...thanks, Mike
On Tuesday, 03-Feb-98 12:36:24 EST, Captain Gary Blore wrote: Just pleased to see someone took the initiative to pull a IDLERS alumni program together....well done! GTB
On Tuesday, 03-Feb-98 18:38:29 EST, wrote: Wow, I can't believe the Gary Blore I new as a cadet is now a Captain! Good to hear from you, Gary, but you really made me feel my age!!
On Tuesday, 03-Feb-98 21:38:39 EST, Ed I'92 wrote: That last must have been from Doc Newton.
On Wednesday, 04-Feb-98 15:18:46 EST, Dr. Robert Newton wrote: It was. I guess I forgot to type in my name. I told you I'm feeling my age! Anyway, I just heard from "Kofi" (Patrick Aboagye). You "80's" guys remember him? Also talked to Glenn Hernandez on the West Coast yesterday. He wants to come back to the reunion and see if Jon Heller is still able to stuff him under a seat in the van.
On Saturday, 07-Feb-98 10:50:41 EST, Dick Healing wrote: The Best of Times!
On Saturday, 07-Feb-98 11:06:48 EST, Dick Healing wrote: The Idlers made an MGM album "Blow Ye Winds" in about 1961. It was recorded in the Chapel for the acoustics. I have a tape of it. I recall the original 1960 album -- which I had but regrettable lost in one of the many shuffles in life. My recollection is that 4 LP albums were cut in that 1960 -1962 period. Don Janse is probably the best resource for more on this. I'm going to try to get some of the "early" Idlers turned on to this -- Don Naples, Gerry Hotchkiss, Bob Finan, Al Baker, Dick Flynn, and a few more I'll dredge up! This may be big fun for us all. There's so much of everything good in singing!
On Sunday, 08-Feb-98 16:11:36 EST, Larry Kumjian '70 wrote: Great Web Site! I was the President of the Idlers in 1970 under the direction of Don Janse.
On Wednesday, 11-Feb-98 16:17:11 EST, Steve "Tool Box" Ramassini, I'97 wrote: Dear Idlers,
Just wanted to congratulate you all on the wonderful job that I hear you all are doing this year. It sounds as if you are all carrying on the tradition of what it means to be an Idler. But, of course, in keeping with my nickname I must make the following comments...please continue to stay out of trouble and for crying out loud, no crotch tucks in public please. Peace, TB
On Thursday, 12-Feb-98 01:59:53 EST, Chris Meade I'88 wrote: Great web site. Brings back lots of memories. When I created the Idlers Logo back in '87, little did I realize that it would become a line of commercial products. Hard to believe that 20 minutes on the computer has lasted this long. Maybe I should try my hand and update it for the year 2000. See you on the web. Thanks Chris.
On Friday, 13-Feb-98 12:44:16 EST, ALo "Jurgens" Konsen, I'94 wrote: Ed, are all those Idlers knick-knacks still for sale?
Also, would it make sense to post a list of folks who're coming to the reunion? Doing that might lure some more into coming. I dunno ... just an idea.
On Sunday, 15-Feb-98 19:29:02 EST, Steve Lovaas '87 wrote: Only a matter of time before even the Idlers are online. Great to hear about the group again - it was the most fun I had at CGA. I have since gotten a Master's in Voice, and have been singing opera and early music. While I was an undergrad at UConn (Storrs), I used some Idlers material in a 7-voice male a cappella group I directed.
Just moved home to Colorado after 4 years in Boston (missed you there, Heller!), and I don't know if the April reunion is possible, but I'll give it a shot. Anyone else from mid-to-late-80's out there?
On Tuesday, 17-Feb-98 13:21:46 EST, Dr. Robert Newton wrote: Great to hear from you "old" guys. I even remember you - Larry Kumjian!! And I remember Jerry Hotchkiss and Don Naples from when they were stationed here. Chris Meade - people have been asking who designed the Idlers pin and I couldn't remember. Now I know!! And Steve Lovaas, sounds like you've done great with your music. Hope you can all make the reunion.
Bob Newton
On Tuesday, 17-Feb-98 21:37:23 EST, Ed "Cherry" Beale, I'92 wrote: OK, there's a breakdown of the prices on the Reunion Page, and a list of who's planning to attend. I'm attacking this in bits and pieces, so if you find something I let slip through the cracks, post it here! Thanks for all the encouragement, phone calls, letters, clippings, tapes, etc. Keep 'em coming, and get those voices in shape...
On Tuesday, 17-Feb-98 22:45:31 EST, Sweaty Joe Mal wrote: All I can say is that Ed Beale still needs to pop that damn cherry of his.......28 years now???.......Hey Ed, I'll definitely be there for the reunion....lucky me is returning to the 270 fleet as OPS and I have a POPS class at USCGA for two weeks 6-20 APR.....tell Burns and Peach to bring their saxes along.....no quartet but maybe a trio?.....Hey Doc are you out there????.....I'll buy ya a double vodka on the rocks when I'm up there.....is Acmel gonna make this little shing ding???....I can't believe I'm gonna see Norby, Jergens, Bart,Chumley, etc......any old video footage????....just ask Doc if we can borrow some of his HOME videos if ya know what I mean.....see ya all there...Mal
On Wednesday, 18-Feb-98 18:17:27 EST, Zach "Splooge" Bagdon wrote: Hey Ed, I like what you've done with the place. I stopped in during a rehearsal last week and the '98 Idlers sound like they are keeping the tradition alive. They're off and running for their fortieth year. And from what I hear, at least what Maverick and Monkey Boy said, the Idlers had their best girl's college gig in years(even Bubba met somebody). Well, until the reunion....
On Wednesday, 18-Feb-98 19:23:27 EST, John E. Schwartz wrote: Well...imagine? An Idlers web site...awsome.
I'm not sure if I'm an "official" Idler...sang with the group from 1963 to 1965. Graduated '65...retired 0-6 in '94 (almost made a career out of the Guard).
Some members from my era: Mick Trammel, Ron Wetzel (our leader), Dave Jansen, Ben Chiswell ('66). Will have to look at the Tide Rips to come up with the others.
...still have a dubbed, re-dubbed, monaural, amature recording of a concert we gave in Pultney, VT to the women's college there in January of '64. Memories...thanks.
Anything I need to know...please respond.
P.S.--Now in Springfield, VA...working on a contract with the Coast Guard of all things!
jes
On Thursday, 19-Feb-98 00:19:33 EST, Alo "Jurgens" Konsen I'94 wrote: Hey, Sweaty ... you gonna do your famous solo from The Rattlin' Bog?
"And on THAT FLEA ... donchuknow there WAAAAAAAAS a rash ... it was a rare rash ... IT WAS A RATTLIN' RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASH, a rattlin' rash, a rattlin' rash ... a rattlin' raaaaaash ..."
Cripes, even all these years later, the thought of that solo makes me bust out laughing. You've gotta do the "Rash Solo"!
On Thursday, 19-Feb-98 19:50:55 EST, Zach "Splooge"Bagdon wrote: Hey if there any Idlers in Virginia, there will be a a Mardi Gras Bash out here at Virginia Beach on Friday night, Feb 20. So if any of you are in the area, give me a call at 757-437-7101. This party, if it was like any of the past ones, should definitely be one to remember. As always, keep the tradition alive.
On Wednesday, 25-Feb-98 18:53:05 EST, Richard (Dick) W. Zins wrote: Wonderful website. Sounds like the reunion will be great fun and I regret not being able to attend. As one of the early members ('58, 59, 60), I'm going to miss not seeing some of the other "oldtimers" and the chance to croak out a tune under Don Janse's direction again. Was wondering if the Idlers Classic "Drunken Sailor" is the same version we recorded back then--don't know whether I should admit this, but I was the soloist. Have fun....
On Friday, 27-Feb-98 19:02:33 EST, Matt Brailey wrote: Initially, I felt a bit reticent about publicizing the fact that I was still alive and kicking, but since Krusty saw fit to mention my recent doings I figured I should speak for myself. I haven't touched my bass, but I have continued singing in community choirs and collegiate choirs. The sad part is that none of singing experiences will ever measure up to those at the Academy. I would love to relive them in some small measure through a reunion. In retrospect it was never the wine, women, or song that made being an Idler special, it was the quality of the comradery made it great.
I am debating coming to the reunion, but the timing is tough for me. However, after seeing that Joe, Jim, and Terry are all going, I feel a stronger yearning for the old days. There are some more names I would like to see as definite attendees: Calvin Newbill, Eric Britcher, and Jason Hamilton to start with. Any of you who I sagd with (and probably annoyed to no end) feel free to contact me and let me know how things are going.
Cheers - Brown Eye
On Saturday, 28-Feb-98 16:24:59 EST, Steve "Tool Box" Ramassini wrote: Hey again fellow Idlers, Well I managed to make it back to the Academy for "training", that's code for boon-doggle isn't it? Anyway, like Sploog, I to got to see the Idlers in action at a Tuesday night practice. And Zach, you're right, they sounded great!! Thinking back on the good 'ole days, I wish I could make it back for the reunion...but, since I can't I expect Zach, Hans, Alo, and whoever else remembers me to carry on my tradition of analness and that made me the life (yeah right) of the party. Have fun and keep in touch everybody...I'm in Duluth on the Cutter SUNDEW. Give me a call or drop me a line!! It's always great to hear from a friend, a confidant, a fellow Idler! That's it for now. Till next time when I can steal some time on the internet...so long...
On Monday, 02-Mar-98 18:07:29 EST, Marshall Branch wrote: Hola fellow Idler's, it's great to see so many Idler's of the past heading up to the Factory for a reunion. I truly wish I could make it but the Navy won't let me have a couple of days off from flight training to do those things we Idler's do. Good to see a lot of the recent guys (Splooge, Tool-Box, Gunter, and Jurgens) getting online and sayin howdy. I should be winged in July and then hopefully the west coast for my first air station. For those of you who are going to the reunion, have a blast. I'll be humming Drunken Sailor and Rattlin' Bog somewhere over west Florida.
TEX
On Friday, 06-Mar-98 23:05:54 EST, Dour Ritchie, I '61 wrote:
On Friday, 06-Mar-98 23:05:54 EST, Dour Ritchie, I '61 wrote: Looking forward to the reunion. Wish more of the oldtimers were coming. Saw Dick Zinns comments. Haven't seen him since Klamath. Talked w/ Bruce Twambly '61and believe he is coming.
On Wednesday, 18-Mar-98 19:19:43 EST, Tom Hale, I'82 wrote: Greetings to all Idlers young (when I was an advisor) and old (when I was a cadet). Even though I'm just up in Newport RI, I probably won't make it as I wil be TAD. Thanks to Ed for getting this web page up and for organizing the reunion - a great job!!!! Some news on '82 - Stan Gold and Dave Ely are in the Portsmouth VA area; Stan is @ Area as an intel weenie and Nose is XO on one of the 270s. Dave Boyd is in San Fran, I'll see him next week. Gary Beam is flying with/for American(?) but living in Kansas. I'll look for more info on guys from my cadet days! Hey Marshall (Branch) - Has the CG let you fly any of our aircraft yet? Anybody heard from Vince Egolf - is he alive? How about Nick Ilassi (sp?)? Hope to hear from some of you soon!!!!
Tom
On Thursday, 19-Mar-98 13:15:13 EST, Jim Peach '90 wrote: Sweaty Mal & Terrance.... I talked with Bean Ed a couple of nights ago... he too suggested we break out the horns. Happy is living nearby so we could reunite the quartet, although I haven't handled the "Beast" since graduation day! Regardless, it'll be great to see everyone.
Ed: I couldn't find Profe's contact info anywhere... we'll just have to hope he's keeping up with this page.
On Thursday, 19-Mar-98 13:25:37 EST, Jim Peach I'90 wrote: 1. Does anyone from the '90-'91-'92 vintage Idlers remember the "Ribbons"? The whole system whereby you were awarded ribbons/points based on specific unmentionable conquests. I think Profe maintained the database.
2. I have some vintage footage from the Idler's Party at Brown-Eye's house in Oct '89. Including Spam & Profe's "1/2 Hour of Power!"
3. I also have the twisted lyrics to The Idler's Song... I'm not sure if they made it into the Logbook or not. Last one with the Logbook, please let me know.
On Thursday, 19-Mar-98 20:51:10 EST, Willy Wolter (I 88) wrote: this is way cool. i was going to go for some cool trivia on who created the logo, but chris beat me to it. i'm back at CGA as a Tac Officer ... miracles do happen. Steve Lovass ... what memories ... what a voice. Ed has done a wonderful thing with this web page & i look forward to the reunion (brenda & i will both be there).
the cool thing for me is to see cadets, especially in my company, wearing the logo that chris created & bob has kept going. the idlers is a great tradition. love to contribute to its continued existance. see you all at the reunion.
On Friday, 20-Mar-98 17:52:37 EST, Bruce G. Twambly, '61 wrote: Just thought I'd check in and say hello. Singing with the Idlers is one of the fondest memories I have of the Academy.
On Sunday, 22-Mar-98 04:16:03 EST, Alo Konsen (I '94) wrote: Jim, I know that the ribbon system was intact even after I graduated in '94. I also know that the "Fractured Lyrics" to the Idlers' Song did make it into the Songbook, because we beaners used it to memorize the words. The Songbook lives on SOMEWHERE, but I don't know where. I believe either Ed Beale or Nick Ilasi (I '95) has it ... and possibly the logbook, too. I'd really like to see the songbook turn up someday, because John Walthall and I composed a lengthy fractured version of "Spanish Ladies" and recorded it there for posterity. It contains the only known copy of the song.
I still remember that classic footage of Spann's 1/2 Hour of power. It was inspirational, I can assure you. I wonder if that patch of grass out on the lawn ever recovered?
Last thought: does anybody remember the tune & lyrics to "The Thing"?
On Sunday, 22-Mar-98 22:32:53 EST, Ed "Cherry" Beale, I'92 wrote: Wow, nice to read all the comments. I had the room at the Gris filled up last week, now I get back from a vacation in the Catskills and I have a dozen more people than I have seats for at the banquet! I hope The Gris lets me reserve another room...
I have only the logbook Alo gave me a few years ago. The fractured songbook is still out there to my knowledge. "Farewell and adieu, to you fellow Idler, farewell and adieu, to ye man of good taste..." How about the fractured lyrics to "I'm a Lumberjack" or "Gilligan's Island"? Classics!
I have a copy of the music from "The Thing", but the current Idlers have it in their songlist this year, so we just need to ask them to sing it for us at the Reunion. I (amazingly) still have it memorized: "As I was walking down the beach one bright and sunny day, I say a great big wooden box a'floatin; in the bay; I pulled it in and opened it up and much to my surprise, Oh I discovered a ƒ#ç&!* Thing - right before me eyes!" Etc etc.
On Thursday, 02-Apr-98 14:30:07 EST, Joe Beima wrote: Finally got everything together to come to the reunion, if still able to get in the door. See You.
Joe B.
On Wednesday, 08-Apr-98 22:47:08 EDT, Marshall (Tex) Branch wrote: Alo and Cherry, I have found a phone number for Nick Ilasi's parents. To my knowledge, Nick still has the songbook. His parents # is (203)739-9091. Some motivated Idler can probably track Nick and the songbook down from there. Wish I could see yall at the reunion.
Hey by the way, are there any Idler's that are currently at or have been in the past stationed at Port Angeles, WA??? I got orders to the Air Station there (reporting late July-Early August) and would love to get some info....Thanks!!
TEX
On Thursday, 09-Apr-98 18:16:43 EDT, Alo Konsen wrote: I think Kevin Mohr was there from '94 to '96 aboard ACTIVE.
On Thursday, 09-Apr-98 19:01:05 EDT, Dave Moland wrote: Hello to Chris Moland (Class of "98) -
Congrats on your '98 graduation - I have emailed a message to you today out of curiosity to see if we might be related. I don't expect you to spend much time investigating as you must be very busy. Give me a quick email reply when you have a chance...
Dave
On Wednesday, 15-Apr-98 15:03:48 EDT, Vincent Egolf wrote: Greetings to all Idlers sorry I'll miss the reunion this weekend; I'll pull out the mug and toast you all. Ah, the Grizwald Inn brings back fond memories...both those I remember and others remember for me. Thanks Techno-Cherry for bringing me back into the Idler loop by creating this cool web-page. A brief update - After graduating in engineering from U of I, I took a project engineering job with Lipton and am now working as a supervisor for them in a food plant near Chicago.
On Wednesday, 15-Apr-98 21:17:17 EDT, Rich Cusson wrote: Just got in from a 50 day L/E patrol and found out that there is a 40 year reunion this weekend!! Wish Margie and I could be there with you (maybe next year?). Warmest regards to all who attend, especially Dr. Bob and Prof. Janse. Regards to all Idlers, everywhere.
On Saturday, 18-Apr-98 17:30:31 EDT, Nick Ilasi - Spice wrote: Hello Idelers!!! Wow, what a weekend this has been. I am about ready to get dressed for the concert and stopped by to see this page...anyway...Yes Tex I had the Idlers Song book and the Blue Baller travel log. I gave the Song book to Peach and Mal and they are going to give it to one of the firsties. Ed now has the Baller log book...but I want that one back. I will pass it along if anyone wants to see it but for now I would like to keep it.
Hi Vince. Long time to see or talk. Drop me line when you get a chance.
If any Idler is in the area of the Academy, I still live close by. Please drop me an email and I we can get together for a drink (or look at Tex's entry and call me..new area code 860)
On Sunday, 19-Apr-98 22:34:28 EDT, Ed Beale wrote: I put up a list of all those who attended any of the events this past weekend on the reunion page. Thanks again to all who came; looking forward to the next one!
On Sunday, 19-Apr-98 23:22:38 EDT, Norma Ilasi (Mom Spice) wrote: The reunion was a surprise to all of us. It brought back wonderful memories of the time that Nick was at the Academy. We spent many enjoyable hours at the Academy, at the Gris, and my home listening to the Idlers sing. During the reunion weekend we once again had the opportunity of not only listening to the present group but also the past. It was great seeing all of the familiar Idlers, Alo, Brian, Joe, Ian, John and Douge as well as meeting their wives and friends. Many Idlers who were not able to attend we look forward to seeing them in the future. Thank you for the good times and the wonderful memories.
Mr. and Mrs. Ilasi
On Thursday, 30-Apr-98 20:54:49 EDT, DickHealing wrote: The reunion was the BEST! Anyone who wasn't able this time should think very hard about missing this very special kind of reunion! I've been to a few; but this was THE BEST! For nyone from the 60's, let me know if you remember other members of '63 who may have been with us. Mike Masters was one'; but I think he left USCGA early. Bill Poteat may have been with us too. Names from the past! According to my dear wife, those in the audience had at least as good a time as those of us on the stage! See you next time?
On Monday, 11-May-98 14:01:07 EDT, R. Newton wrote: I had lunch with Don Janse last week. He does not have a computer, but wanted me to relate to everyone what a wonderful time he had at the reunion. It was terrific for him to have the opportunity to see so many former Idlers. Also, he could not say enough about Ed Beale and all he did to make the reunion possible and such a success. I agreed except for the lack of lemons.
On Friday, 22-May-98 20:59:25 EDT, Wade Mitchell wrote: Before the reunion, Ed Beale was looking for names of alumni. While cleaning out my late grandmother's house, I found a copy of the Bicentennial/CGA Centennial album, on which are a number of names previoulsy missing. In order (staring with the 1st tenors, who by now have gown up and gone through puberty): Paul Berry ('78, I believe), Larry Eppler ('75), Larry Hall ('75), Kim Wilhelm ('76); 2d Tenors John "Mad Dog" Byczek ('75), Marc Cruder ('79), Rich "Cad" Cusson ('78), Albert "Bucky" Horsmon ('76), Gene Gabrell (not sure any more -- '79 or '80?), Paul Neiswander ('76); Bari's Gary Blore ('75), Pat Clancy ('76), Rob Kutz (the outstanding Class of '77), Bill Nash ('76), Tom Nichols ('75 -- NLT), Mike O'Neill (not sure at this late date -- '78?), Ty Waterman ("75 -- NLT), Basses Dave Kuzanek ('76), Omar "Ted" Lamoe ('77 -- now with a different name), John Pillsbury ('75), Jeff "Posty" Poston (another distinguished member of '77), Mark Schultz ('75), Bob Slye ('76); and the best instrumentalists ever to accompany the Idlers, Mark "Fingers" Byrum ('77 -- Guitar, banjo, NLT), Wade "WAM" Mitchell ('77 -- Bass, Guitar, Tuba (for those of you who remember "My Gal's A Corker", NLT), Gene Gabrell (Guitar), Mike O'Neill (Guitar). Listed at the time as understudies wre Greg Walters, Phil Johnson, Rod Raines, Everett "Rusty" Rollins, Terry Walsh and Mike Welter. May want to add those in.
By the way, the home page still does not have any access to information about us Instrumentalists. We gave not only depth and comic relief, but drank more than any other section, too. Later. WAM
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