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Name: Jeff Sachs Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: still stuck in East Brunswick,N.J. Time: 2000-05-30 17:52:12 Comments: WOW, what a memorial day weekend at Rocking Horse Ranch. I went for my 5th memorial day with friends and family, and it's like being in camp. Horsebackriding, waterskiing, softball, swimming--all day long. I only wish they would have let me drive the boat and not just throw the rope. My 10 year son cut the wake, and my 7 year old daughter got up also. The water was way too cold for me, just like it was it Big Lake(??) the first week in july. Anyway, how come I never see any posts from my crew, 70'-82,83? I'll try to keep abreast. Gotta go examine some teeth now--ciao!! |
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Name: Robin Pomerantz Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Maryland Time: 2000-05-30 15:53:25 Comments: Hi Everyone, Hope you had a nice Memorial Day Weekend. It was very wet in Maryland. I was channel surfing and found this show titled "Bug Juice". It's on Disney Channel, Sundays at 7:30pm. The description reads: It's a true life adventure as real kids attend a real sleepaway summer camp. The scene is Camp Highlander in the pine uplands of North Carolina. Just move it to Connecticut and it's Real World meets Camp Kendale. Check it out. I got a kick out of it. Robin |
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Name: Sue Benkowitz Menkes Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 2000-05-25 19:38:00 Comments: after reading hal kaplan's message i finally recognized some names from my time at camp ('59-'64) RichieSnyder, Leni Barsky, Does anyone remember Sandy Kaplan, Steve Morris, Lisa Strauss, Gary Hunt, Chuck Kleinfeld? (I can't believe all these names are coming back to me.) |
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Name: Lynda Corwin Slade Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 2000-05-19 21:30:53 Comments: I'm glad to hear that a reunion is still in the works-How about Guggi's? Just kidding! The last reunion we had in Manhattan was great, except we had more people than the place could hold-so make sure we have a big place!And LETS GO KNICKS!! |
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Name: HAL KAPLAN Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 2000-05-14 19:12:23 Comments: i can't imagine what my memory bank would be like without the memories of kendale.leslie and cathy ladman leni barsky,richie snyder, how about alan mayer,mitch barrell,marc straus,claudia harris. i was at camp from 62thru70 some of the best times ever. what ever happened to CHARLIE MARTIN? |
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Name: Paul Karp Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Campbell Hall, NY Time: 2000-05-13 21:17:53 Comments: Hey, "Kitchen Shit" go clean some pots. And Tony, lets get something straight. I NEVER fired anyone for smoking Pot. I do remember when I walked in on you guys smoking in the BUNK! What freaking maniacs you were. As I'm writing this I'm listening to an Awesome concert over the web. What a country! Barry Kantrowitz and I spoke the other day about a Reunion and it is still in the works. It looks like it will have to be in september though. We will keep everyone informed of our progress... |
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Name: leslie ladman popkin Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: greenvale,ny Time: 2000-05-13 15:57:36 Comments: Robin Pomerantz, I saw the photo from 68. What a riot! did we actually look like that?! My kids got a big kick out of it. Actually, my sister Cathy (kendale 63-69),is here and is loving this site. Aren't there any other "old" folk out there...where's richie snyder? Richie Gerwitz is in California. Marc Schwartz is in Florida. Leni Barsky is in NYC.....I would be great to get together. Camp Kendale was the greatest! |
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Name: Tony Wiles Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: The Bay Area Time: 2000-05-13 11:48:02 Comments: I am with Charlie "kitchen shit" Malament & Paul "sorry I have to fire you for smoking pot" Karp. A reunion in N.Y. would work. If it happens there I will be there, no doubt about it. I'm willing to help Paul or whom ever decides to organize a reunion in NY. I will do what I can and i'm also willing to kick in some money. I know there are a lot of us late '70's to '85 people out there, so lets here from you. |
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Name: Robin Pomerantz Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Time: 2000-05-12 17:05:38 Comments: Hi All, I am also sorry that the Kendale site reunion didn't work out this year, but maybe next year it can happen. Also, Evan Kutner was kind enough to put some of the pictures I took at our October meeting on photo shop for me under his name since I was unable to make the transfer. He never did get to put the unique ones up yet, but take a look if interested. To Leslie Ladman: If you look at Photo Gallery, Photo Series submitted by Robin Pomerantz, 1968 Girls Bunk, you will see a picture of yourself as counselor of this gangly group of girls. If you actually remember me, I would just like to say that I have changed considerably in every way imaginable since my first year at camp. Hope all is well with everyone. Robin. |
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Name: Leslie Ladman Popkin Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Greenvale, NY Time: 2000-05-11 23:15:46 Comments: I went to Kendale from 57-68. I read sue rosner's message about the od shack. i think the od shack was near the baseball field. Near where we lined up for the flad in the morning. Wasn't it where announcements were made? How about the big bench swing on main campus? Remember that? Are there any other people out there who are registered from our era? I know Sue Benkowitz has been on, too. |
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Name: Vickie Littman Ross Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 2000-05-09 20:07:45 Comments: Well fellow Kendaler's I am truly disappointed that the camp "Camp Grounds" reunion did not work out and truly sad that our response was so weak. I realize that we all have our lives and things to do. Just remember to call an old camp friend from time to time to remember the good ole days and to keep a old friendship a lasting one. I'm sure it will make you feel good to do so. Stay well everyone and lets see if something more local can attract everyones attention at a later date. Love, vickie |
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Name: Charlie Malament Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: MD Time: 2000-05-05 11:28:46 Comments: New York City!!! Numerous people have mentioned this as the place that would be the easiest to get to and allow for the largest possible turnout. I know that a New York reunion has been done in the past, however, now that we have the web site and better internet capabilities- reaching everyone has never been easier. The camp site reunion was a great idea, but is simply not possible for most. Having a large gathering will also provide the perfect venue for those who wish to promote and make an "on site" reunion a reality. Paul Karp has volunteered to dust off his old "Head OD" clip board (erase the sketches of the CIT's in short shorts) and put it to good use...finally. And everyone was wondering how this Color War General led the White Alaskans to the greatest last day comeback in Color War history! Charlie Malament aka: "Kitchen Shit" 1978, "Michael Jackson" 1979, "Roxanne Rabinowitz" Miss Kendale 1980, 1981 Mountain Park Vomit Pool winner !!!!! "A good camper is a clean camper, and a good clean camper............is GOOD!" |
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Name: Andy Strauss Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 2000-05-01 18:13:22 Comments: I'm sorry we couldn't pull off the reunion at the camp. I thought of possibly having a picnic/BBQ at a park in Westchester County or Long Island. We might be able to do this late September if you let me know soon. I would have to get a permit which would cost about $250.00. What do you all think? |
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Name: susan rosner ragusa Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 2000-04-13 21:53:37 Comments: hey, i was just looking at pictures and i forgot the exact purpose of the od shack? can someone please tell me...i know it means on duty, but what exactly does that mean. |
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Name: Andy Strauss Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Yonkers Time: 2000-04-13 18:08:32 Comments: WE'RE ABOUT HALF WAY TO THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WE NEED TO HAVE A ONE DAY REUNION AT THE CAMP. IF YOU'RE ON THE FENCE GET OFF ON THE "YES" SIDE AND C'MON UP TO SOUTH WINDHAM! IT'S $65.OO FOR A FULL DAY OF USE OF OUR OLD SUMMER STOMPING GROUNDS. RELIVE SOME GREAT MEMORIES OF A WONDERFUL TIME IN YOUR LIFE. CONTACT MARC ARKIND OR MYSELF. LET US KNOW! |
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Name: Marc Arkind Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Earth Time: 2000-04-10 16:26:16 Comments: I forgot to post the phone number of the Best Western: 1-860-456-1032. |
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Name: Marc Arkind Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Earth Time: 2000-04-10 16:24:29 Comments: ** SOUTH WINDHAM REUNION UPDATE** Good News!! The camp director will allow us to host a ONE DAY reunion on the campgrounds on SATURDAY, MAY 20TH! The cost will be $ 65.00 per adult or child. The only caveat is that we need to let her know by APRIL 12TH!! Please let me know ASAP if you will be able to attend. If we get the 60 minimum, I will post information about where to send a check. I hope this allows more of you to make it and look forward to seeing all of you! The overnight idea has been scrapped, although some of you may choose to stay over in town (I plan to do so). Jeff Rosner has been kind enough to find out some hotel information. There is a Best Western in Willimantic with reasonable rates ($ 77/dbl; $ 88/king). Again, get back to me ASAP! |
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Name: Marc Arkind Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Hicksville, NY Time: 2000-03-30 16:04:45 Comments: Ok everyone… here's the deal with the South Windham reunion. It's not dead yet, but time is running out!! So far, with one day to go before the deadline, I have only 10 checks and about 6 more verbal confirmations.(I imagine we can push the deadline a week or so, but certainly not much more than that!) This is well short of the 60 minimum the director needs to let us do the reunion up there. The one day option is only valid if we give her the 60 minimum overnights. I've asked her about "renting" the camp for a day, but so far she is cool to the idea. Mitch Strauss is going to try to persuade her. So, unless I get a flurry of yes's within the next few days, we're going to abandon the May 19-21 idea and try for a one day deal in the fall. Please let me know by email if you would be interested in a one day reunion up at camp in the fall. There are several hotels in the area and those who wanted to stay overnight could make arrangements to do so! If we get enough people for this and if the director is willing, we might be able to rent the camp for a Saturday and part of Sunday for those who stay over. Please, let me know ASAP if you were planning to make the May reunion so we can either "beg" the director to extend the deadline on this one, or if you would be able the make a Sept/Oct reunion. THANKS!! |
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Name: Tony Wiles Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: San Francisco, CA Time: 2000-03-22 21:48:20 Comments: Hi to all my friends from 1980-1985. I'm sorry the reunion is not working out at Kendale. To be honest I would not have been able to make it. I am coming in to NY on business from March 29th. to April 2nd. If any of my Kendale friends would like to get together please let me know. I will probably stay at The Plaza so Central Park would be a good place to meet. I hope all is well with everyone things are great with me. Hope to hear from some old friends |
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Name: Seth Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: San Francisco Time: 2000-03-20 22:47:23 Comments: Hi to all my friends from 1980-1985. I'm sorry the reunion is not working out at Kendale. To be honest I would not have been able to make it. I am coming in to NY on business from March 29th. to April 2nd. If any of my Kendale friends would like to get together please let me know. I will probably be stay at The Plaza so Central Park would be a good place to meet. I hope all is well with everyone things are great with me. Hope to hear from some old friends |
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Name: Paul Karp Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Campbell Hall, NY Time: 2000-03-15 22:45:17 Comments: Not sure how many of you remember My Co-Counselor From 1979, Lee Abraham. Lee is now a Music Journalist and writes for various Publications including an on-line magazine called Jambands.com. Lee is a great guy who I had not been in touch with for about 20 years, but those Camp Kendale bonds are strong. He wrote an article in the on-line magazine which is mostly about a recent experience we have in common. Namely, taking guitar lessons from Jorma Kaukonen. The article does talk about Camp Kendale a bit and I thought anyone who remembers Lee might get a kick out of reading it. The URL for the article is http://jambands.com/mar00/columnists/abraham.html |
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Name: Marc Arkind Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Hicksville, NY Time: 2000-03-15 10:28:23 Comments: Greetings all! Despite the low response so far, the idea of a reunion at the Kendale campgrounds is not dead! We're actually up to almost 20 and with the possibility of a one day option, we're hoping that more of you can make the trip! We're still shooting for the May 20-21 timeframe. I've emailed the director regarding the day-trip idea and hope to hear back shortly. In the meantime, what do you all say? Can you make a one day trip to South Windham for some fun, nostalgia and comraderie? Again, this does not have to be instead of a local reunion! South Windham is only a 3 hour drive from the city and even less for Westchester people! A local reunion would be great, and I would definitely attend, but as many have expressed on this site, it still wouldn't have the same emotional impact as a reunion up at camp! Let's see if we can get the 60 people we need!! Please feel free to email me or call if you have any questions. Alpine82@optonline.net (516) 932-1090 work # . |
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Name: Barry Kantrowitz Website: KGG LAW Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: New York Time: 2000-03-14 18:09:25 Comments: It's too bad the turnout for the CT reunion looks low. I'm still willing to work on a NY reunion in June. June 11 is a good day for a small group I have already contacted. Rockland County NY and Bergen County NJ are both very convenient for a large number of alumni-- people from the 1977-1983 years. So what do you think?? With kids or without?? Afternoon or evening? Maybe Brunch? Indoors to prevent weather issues is my suggestion. No sleeping out, no long trips, no camp food, just a few hours with old friends. If it works, maybe we can get more adventurous next year. Let me know-- Let Paul Karp PJKESQ@AOL.COM know also-- he's going to help!!Best Wishes to all- Barry |
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Name: Marc Arkind Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Hicksville, NY Time: 2000-03-13 23:16:35 Comments: Well, unfortunately it looks like we may not pull this reunion in S. Windham off unless we get a flurry of people to sign up by March 31st! Here"s the list so far: Ronny Zucker, Jeff Lowinger, Mitch Lemus, Mitch Strauss, Andy Strauss, Robin Pomerantz, Vickie Littman, Roger & Linda Slade, Norm Kent, Evan Kutner, Sheryl Rubeloff, Marc Arkind...well short of the 60 minimum we need. While it would be great, I recognize that many people simply can't get away for an entire weekend (and the cost is a bit high if an entire family goes). Mitch Strauss emailed me and had a terrific idea. He suggested that we rent the campgrounds for 2 days, no meals and no lodging. People would then be able to come up for a day or 2, whatever they want and make their own arrangements for staying over (at a motel in town) if they wanted to. This option, if the camp director would go along with it, would enable more people to come and keep the cost down. So, my question is this: If we can make arrangements to rent the campgrounds (no meals, no lodging) at a cost of somewhere between $ 20 - $ 30pp, how many of you could and would attend? Please email me at alpine82@optonline.net as soon as possible and let me know if a scenario like this would work for you. If I get enough positive feedback, then I'll ask the director if we can do something like this. Also let me know if the May 21 weekend is good or if we would need to make it over the summer or early fall. THANKS! |
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Name: Paul Karp Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Campbell Hall, NY Time: 2000-03-11 22:30:37 Comments: A little while back Barry Kantrowitz floated the idea of a 1 night Reunion in Rockland County at the Dellwood Country Club. It would be in June with the cost being somewhere in the $35-45 range per person. A bunch of people have emailed me to tell me that for a Range of different reasons {Distance, Financial, family etc..}that they will be unable to attend the Reunion on Camp Grounds in May. Lets see if we can really get this thing at the Dellwood off the ground. If you are interested PLEASE E-mail me ASAP and I will talk to Barry and try and make this Happen. Hope all is well with you and yours! |
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Name: Mitch Lemus Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 2000-03-11 15:00:56 Comments: Announcing a new reunion option for those who don't want to or can't spend the entire weekend on the camp grounds: Sign up for all day Saturday -- Just $100 per person, includes all meals and activities. Registration deadline is March 31. Details on the site. |
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Name: Sharyn Luft Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Shoreham, NY Time: 2000-03-09 22:21:46 Comments: I learned about this site from my parents, Marilyn and Jerry, whom I always took to camp with me. My dad went for his physical and declared himself "not old" anymore. This site has brought back so many great memories for all of us Lufts. And wow, a picture of my bunk actually at an activity, holding on to equipment. That is definitely one for the books! |
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Name: Mitch Lemus Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: NYC Time: 2000-02-27 17:00:53 Comments: Bring your kids, your camera, your dog, your frisbee, and most of all, your memories. Reunion activity and event details are now posted on a new page on the Kendale site. Have some activity suggestions of your own? Post them! |
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Name: Dieter Albrecht Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Baettwil, Switzerland, Europe Time: 2000-02-16 17:43:03 Comments: Just for fun I searched the net for "Camp Kendale" where I spent the summer 1981 as a counselor. It turned out to be one of the most important experiences in my life. I don't think that a lot of people will remember me, but certainly the boys from our bunk (I don't remember all the names, but one kid was named Evan Bernard and Jeremy Wiles. The other counselors were Eric Schultheis and Stew ?) I also remember Dom Auci and Phil Wiseman (= other counselors). I have a lot of fotos from the time and would love to hear from someone, perhaps I will post some pics later. |
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Name: Dawn Belkin Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Boston Time: 2000-02-10 21:11:12 Comments: My brother Michael called me the other night to tell me about this website... We had a great time reminscing and actually getting quite silly!!! Wonderful years, great memories... a good time was had by all! Dawn |
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Name: Tracy Belkin Gerber Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: NYC Time: 2000-02-09 22:22:36 Comments: When my brother told me about the Kendale site I just could not believe it. How great to think that all of us have such fond memories of our camp days. It would be great to have a reunion-NYC is ideal, however, going back to South Windham would be a trip, especially if the horeses are let loose on the field!! Looking forward to seeing everyone. |
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Name: Michael Belkin Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: New City, NY Time: 2000-02-07 21:45:02 Comments: Wow, when I saw Barry Kantrowitz on TV and sent him an EMail, I had no idea it would lead to such fun. Hello to all allumni, especially those that remember me. I too, along with Dawn and Tracy, have many fond memories of Camp. My 8 year old daughter sings a few songs. A reunion sounds great, although I would love to make it to the camp and once again sleep in the WMI, I stand a better chance of seeing some old friends in NYC. Thanks to whoever started this site, what a great idea! |
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Name: Evan Kutner Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: NYC Time: 2000-02-03 16:33:30 Comments: a couple of us (Ronny Zucker, Jeff Lowinger, Andrew Santamaria - maybe)coincidently will be in Florida during the weekend of Feb 19-20-21. if anyone would like get together please let me know via email. i know it is a holiday weekend, but i thought i would give it a shot. |
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Name: Michael Hanania Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Oakland, N.J. Time: 2000-01-23 11:19:14 Comments: I was in Florida and ran into Jay Rubloff. He's the first person I've seen from Kendale since I ran into Eddie Lake at a Santana concert about 10 years ago. Talking to Jay about camp brought back to life a really great time in my life. I Found myself for the rest of that day telling my daughter Olivia, who is considering going away to camp this summer some of my Kendale stories, well at least the ones you can tell an eight year old. |
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Name: Jeff Evan Lowinger Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Washington, DC Time: 2000-01-20 09:09:39 Comments: I attended Camp Kendall in the late 60's. Learned of site from Evan Kutner. |
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Name: Marc Arkind Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 2000-01-15 20:20:05 Comments: The Kendale 2000 reunion form is now posted! I can already taste the fribbles, smell the country air and picture the stars in the sky over the ballfield! Let's make May 19-21 a weekend to remember! Just one thing: I made a mistake in the sign-up sheet. The cost for the weekend is $ 150.00 per PERSON (the kids program is an ADDITIONAL FEE). I've already emailed a correction to Mitch, but for those of your early birds, please plan accordingly! Sorry for the confusion!! |
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Name: Mitch Lemus Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 2000-01-14 21:09:26 Comments: KENDALE REUNION 2000 IS IN THE WORKS! Register now for the reunion to held on the Kendale campgrounds the weekend of May 19 - 21. Fill out the registration form on the Reunion Page and mail it back to Marc Arkind. Then start packing your duffle bags. Sorry, no candy allowed. It attracts bugs and will be confiscated :-) |
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Name: joel auerbach Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: melville, LI Time: 2000-01-10 18:26:28 Comments: i only went to kendale one year in 1967, but am hal kaplans cousin love to find josh kaplan, richie komiter, norman or allen kent, taury silver what a rush |
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Name: Vickie Littman Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: plainview,ny Time: 2000-01-05 16:32:19 Comments: Hal Kaplan, I can't believe that you live three minutes from me all this time or that we have not run into each other. I hope you remember who I am or I'll feel like a fool. Love to catch up. Isn't this site the best!!!! |
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Name: HAL KAPLAN Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: 3 FAIRBANKS BLVD. WOODBURY N.Y. 11797 PHONE 516-367 8170 FAX 516-367-3910 Time: 2000-01-03 20:19:55 Comments: went to kendale from 62-70. those were some the best times of my life. i still remember most of the good things about camp but i can't seem to remember the little things we used to complain about. one of the great pranks of all time was pulled on our bunk during our waiter summer. the girls baked us a cake made from EX-LAX stole our toilet paper and locked us in our bunk with pad locks and chains. WASN'T CAMP THE BEST ! i'm a little older now retired and living on long island married with two sons 17 and 23. i still check the toilet paper situation isn't it great all the stuff we learn at camp. i'd love to hear from people and share some memories. |
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Name: Marc Arkind Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 2000-01-01 15:30:26 Comments: Hi Everyone! I hope everbody had a happy new year's celebration and I wish everyone the best for 2000! As you've been reading, Andy and I have been working with the current director of the camp at the old Kendale grounds to have a reunion up there in May of 2000. If we are going to pull this off, we need commitments as soon as possible! Please let me or Andy know ASAP if you can make that weekend (May 19-21) and how many people plan to attend. We have to let the director know by the end of January or Middle of February at the latest. Again, and with no disrespect to those who have been writing regarding a NYC reunion, this does NOT have to be an all or nothing thing. There are many of us who believe that a reunion anywhere but up at camp just wouldn't have the same meaning and overall feeling! Yes the idea is to try to get as many people as possible to attend, but, Andy and I, and many others feel that a reunion up at camp would be so much more than just a gathering of old friends for one night to have drinks, exchange cards and then go home; it would be a chance to relive some of the memories that are locked away in all our hearts! (not to get overly syrupy here). I undertand that logistics (family, finances, etc) may not allow everyone to go to a reunion up at S. Windham and that spouses, if they chose to attend, would probably be bored. The obvious solution is TWO reunions (there would probably be a lot of overlap!!) Andy and I have gotten the ball rolling for a S. Windham reunion…how about somebody else organizing a NYC (Jersey, or whatever) reunion. I'll certainly go to both (assuming they're not the same weekend!). Scott, great piece about the ballfield - it brought back lots of good memories! To anyone who wants to get in touch with me, my email address changed: alpine82@optonline.net |
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Name: Jeremy Wiles Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: California Time: 1999-12-31 20:20:10 Comments: Hey everyone,just wanted to wish you a happy and a healthy new year. It's been quite some time since I've been in touch with anyone from camp besides Tony,and Andy Foss.My summers at kendale were some of the best times of my life.I currently live in California,am married for five years ,and i have two daughters.What a long strange trip it's been......... |
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Name: susan, eileen, sue Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-31 18:47:03 Comments: Happy new year to all you kendalers....will the old timers please re-surface! we'll be looking for you in central park tonight at the midnight run. susan rosner ragusa eileen katcher mammone sue benkowitz menkes |
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Name: joy willig Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Bronx, NY Time: 1999-12-30 21:31:52 Comments: Actually, from my brother, Bill who was most excited to find you. We both consider Kendale a major part of our childhoods and, when I my 10 year old wanted to go to sleep away camp two years ago, I regaled her will lots of Kendale tales and enthusiastically sent her off! |
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Name: Jeffrey Willig Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Long Island Time: 1999-12-30 21:26:28 Comments: Wow-Camp Kendale, a huge part of my childhood, my whole family was there 1964-1970, including my Mom who was Girls division head. We have boxes of photos. What ever happened to the campgrounds? Who owns them now and is the camp running? Contact me if you are on LI. |
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Name: Glenn Lawless Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-29 08:59:56 Comments: I completely agree with Paul Karp. A NYC location would offer alot more people the ability to come and enjoy. Paul, I am willing to help in anyway. Hapyy Holidays to all! |
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Name: Ruth Rosenstock Smith Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-28 23:31:48 Comments: Once again, I agree with my cousin, Paul, price wise and location wise. I think we can find something nice and moderate, since the idea is to get as many people there as possible. Lee's place is another good idea. Hope to see you all soon. |
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Name: Ruth Rosenstock Smith Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Paramus, NJ Time: 1999-12-28 23:34:42 Comments: A nice update on a Kendale alumni. Lee Ganbarg recently opened up a new restaurant in Ridgewood, NJ - 28 OAK STREET. We have been there a few times and it is great!!! Hope to see Kendale folk there soon. |
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Name: Rina Ross Meltzer Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Westfield, New Jersey Time: 1999-12-28 15:38:51 Comments: Hi everybody!!! The stories and pictures have brought back great memories!!! Happy New Year!! |
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Name: Jodi Levokove Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: New Jersey Time: 1999-12-27 01:02:45 Comments: Happy New Year to all!! Although a reunion at the camp would be fun, I have to agree that a NYC reunion would be easier and draw a bigger crowd. I would be happy to help with plans for a NY or NJ reunion. This site has been great--I would love to hear from anyone who went to camp with me (1972-1979). |
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Name: Marty Korngut Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-26 23:11:32 Comments: Happy Holidays to all!! I was a waiter in (I think) 1971 and an assistant counsler (under Goldie) the following year. It's been great reading all your posts in the guestbook. I'm living in Union City, NJ and getting married in Feb. I'm sorry I missed the reunion in Oct., but would love to make it in 2000. Anywhere's good for me. Manhattan...CT. Where-ever. If anyone wants to say Hi - or just settle an old score - please write. |
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Name: Barry Kantrowitz Website: KGGLAW Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-24 23:18:47 Comments: Happy Holidays to all! Just came back from dinner at Lee Ganbarg's new restaurant in Ridgewood, NJ. It was certainly a lot better than anything we ever saw at camp! Great job Lee-- good luck with the new place. I agree completely with Paul Karp. Lets set up an alternative NYC reunion for those of us with little kids and spouses who really aren't ready to make the trek up to camp yet. Lee offered his restaurant in Ridgewood for a Sunday afternoon--it can seat about 65 people with a buffet lunch\brunch. Or how about a loft in NYC?? I promise to help if someone has some good ideas. In the meantime, it was great hearing from Stacy Lyons and Rina Ross--Does anyone know where Kim Buckner--Jeannie Strassberger or Wendy Auerbach are??Regards to all--Barry |
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Name: Vickie Littman Ross Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-22 19:51:03 Comments: Scott, the ballfield was one of the prettiest places in all of camp at night especially with the sky filled with the stars. Andy, the reunion thing is o.k. with me. The money is fine and I'm sure we can get the T-shirts much cheaper if everyone wants them. Again happy new year to all... |
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Name: Paul Karp Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Campbell Hall, New York Time: 1999-12-22 19:51:02 Comments: $420 for my family of 5 if I decided to go to the Reunion on the camp grounds? I think that would be kind of pricey for a lot of people out there. I've been saying for months that I think you would have a MUCH larger turnout if we had a 1 night in NYC reunion. I agree with my cousin Ruth that bored spouses would not have to attend and listen to a bunch of people talk about old times for hours. We could also probably get away with $35-50 per person for food and Drink! What is the consensus? Am I way off base here? Isn't the goal to get as many people to come to a reunion as possible? |
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Name: Scott Nigro Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-22 15:09:21 Comments: And the counselor got real angry. He told the little boy to get out of the bunk, walk to the ballfield, raise his arms and hold up the sky. The little boy, fearing the loss of canteen the next day, complied. It was a cool night, August nights are cool in Connecticut, you know. The trees beyond the ballfield were rustling in a light breeze. The sounds of counselors returning from their nights off were just fading from the parking lot. And so, the little boy stood, all alone, on a pitch black night, in the middle of the ballfield. A heavy voice from inside the bunk thundered, "Now hold up the sky" Again the little boy complied. But when he did, he noticed something wonderous. The sky was alive, brilliant with thousands of blinking lights, the big and little dippers, orion, they were all there, just beyond his reach. The vast expanse lay in front of his eyes, the magnificence of creation dancing in front of his face. And he has been reaching for the sky ever since, never seeing it, the way he saw it before that night, again. A Healthy and Happy New Year to all. |
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Name: Andy Strauss Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-22 10:44:00 Comments: Ok gang, here's the deal with the campsite reunion: It's going to cost us $150.00 a person. It includes the use of all facilities except their small pool and horseback riding. If you want to bring kids under 10 and put them in their special program it's about another $40.00. Marc and I tried of course to get the cost down but they need additional staff and insurance. They want to charge another $15.00 for T-shirts but I will try to get that done cheaper. Send in your comments to the guest book ASAP. The date is set for May 19-21. Hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. |
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Name: Ruth Rosenstock Smith Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-21 22:13:41 Comments: Happy holidays to all. I agree with my cousin, Paul. A NYC reunion without bored to tears spouses sounds great. Reading the guestbook is a hoot. Congrats Jamie Koppel on your new baby. I also remember Lee Ganbarg as Lee-Lee (or at least that is what my sister Carol told me). Hope we can get together at a reunion soon. |
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Name: Vickie Littman Ross Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-21 16:16:03 Comments: Just wanted to wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year and hoping that the year 2000 brings us all together again. |
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Name: Mitch Lemus Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Boys Bunk 1 Time: 1999-12-18 23:45:17 Comments: Hello Kendalers, Andy Strauss tells me there's been a pretty good response to having a reunion on the campgrounds in May, 2000. As for me, I hope to connect with some campmates in Florida this coming week. Will post details about a reunion as they come available... mitch |
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Name: Stacy Lyons Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Ashland, MA Time: 1999-12-15 11:25:49 Comments: I can't believe how many memories this has brought back!!! This is fabulous!!!!!! |
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Name: Ed Reichman Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Maplewood, NJ Time: 1999-12-07 23:43:01 Comments: A fun summer! |
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Name: Evan Kaplan Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Seattle Time: 1999-12-04 18:32:01 Comments: I was a camper from 1964-1970. I didnt actually remember the years but I looked up my name on the Color War rosters. I lived next store to the Strauss's and stopped going to Kendale when they sold the camp. My older brothers Hal and Barry went to camp with me as well as an extended family of friends. Including the The Mayers (Alan and Robbie), and The Plattes (Jeff and Leigh). I laughed out loud when my brother pointed me to the URL. I haven't thought about Kendale in years but I had great times there and loved going summer after summer. I would love to get e-mail from anyone who remembers sharing a memory or a bunk with me. Evan |
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Name: Hal Kaplan Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: kendale 1962-1970 Time: 1999-11-30 20:40:37 Comments: A blast from the past and some of the best times of my life. |
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Name: caroline palmer Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: NYC Time: 1999-11-29 23:44:44 Comments: Wow, it sure has been a long time since I've been to the site. I think I might have stayed away because there was a lack of the late 70's early 80's presence. Thanks for the correction on Lon's name Russell. I too am in agreement with the consensus~~South Windham would be great but New York does make much more sense. So where are all the rest of the bunk 13 girls hiding? I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving! Caroline |
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Name: Roger Slade Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Weston, Fl Time: 1999-11-29 23:30:44 Comments: Attention Snowbirds and Florida residents: Mitch Lemus and I are planning a Kendale South Florida reunion which is tentatively scheduled to be held on Wednesday, December 22, 1999 in Fort Lauderdale. For further information please email me at 2slade@bellsouth.net. This is just a warm up for the big one at the camp site which is being planned for next year. I am sure that some of you will be down here that time of year. Won't you join us ? Also, here is my two cents on the location of the big reunion. There is no substitute for actually being at the Camp site. When my wife and I visited the camp site last August it was amazing how many memories came flooding back just by being there. I hope to see you all there. If we can come up from Florida, surely you can all make it from the New York City area. |
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Name: Scott K. Nigro Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-11-24 12:34:26 Comments: Goldy- I tried to pull up your e-mail address without success. Call or write. SKNesq79@aol.com 516-432-3881 |
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Name: Mark Goldenberg Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: NYC Time: 1999-11-24 11:07:46 Comments: BRAVO TO JEFF ROSNER. |
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Name: Jill Alpert Seigerman Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Rockland County, NY Time: 1999-11-23 10:28:49 Comments: This is so amazing... My sister, Kelly Alpert, and I were at Kendale from 1977-1985. Kelly was only 5 her first year, and I was seven. I remember getting on the bus for the first time, not knowing what to expect... And I remember crying the last week of every summer, miserable that it was over. It makes me so sad to think that my daughter (Alex, 6 months) won't have Kendale in her life. And like Jamie Koppel, now singing camp songs to her daughter, I do the same. It's incredible reading everyone's messages...seeing counselors (Jill Strauss, Linda Corwin...) and campers (Wendy Spiesman...)that I absolutely loved. Even Lee Gambarg, who may not remember me, was Lee-Lee to me as younger girl at camp. It's funny how I can think of every Alma-Mater, Cheer, March, etc... for every color war year. I miss Kendale. I would LOVE a reunion. But I am almost scared to go back to camp, knowing that I could see it in a different way now. My memories are too perfect for that. Maybe NYC... |
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Name: William + Jeryl(Paris) Silverstein Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: NYC Time: 1999-11-19 20:09:04 Comments: Would love to take a weekend and go to camp. But since we are married and both of us went to camp do we have to stay in seperate bunks? LOL Will do either for the reunion but prefer Camp!! |
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Name: Seth Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: San Francisco Time: 1999-11-17 09:22:58 Comments: It’s about time we heard from the late ‘70’s early ‘80’s crew. I was starting to think only the old timers were using this site (no offense intended). I could go either way on the reunion. I come to NY on business often and South Windham is only a hop, skip and a jump. It really is great to see all the old names if the reunion is some time in May I’m sure I will make it. As for spouses being bored I bore my wife everyday; at least She can finally put the faces with the names. Hope to hear from all my old friends. Hey Barry you were wrong I didn’t wind up incarcerated I’m an upstanding member of society (well close anyway) If anyone is out in the Bay area send me a line. |
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Name: Russ Raskin Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Douglaston NY Time: 1999-11-17 06:48:16 Comments: The Raskin's are in for a May reunion. Would love to spend a weekend in S.Windham, but would settle on Manhattan. So much for GIANT pizza. Would like to see even more 80's people. |
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Name: Lynda Slade Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Weston, Fl Time: 1999-11-14 18:12:15 Comments: First off, I'm being linked in with the same generation as my husband! Sorry Rog! I am from the late 70's, early 80's! I don't believe Roger was giving me the time of day when I was twelve and he was well,,, with the older, more experienced women! But on this we agree-we would both love to come to camp for a weekend and have a campfire, play capture the flag, have a softball game, and hit the town (?) without a curfew. It would be pretty magical to sit on the beach and reminisce, sing camp songs and experience it all over again. We do need the guitar players though. We would love to see people from camp and would probably come up for both reunions. It sounds like to have both kinds, one in the city and one at camp, would be the best idea and just split them up in time. Maybe switch off if this becomes an ongoing thing. So that's my vote. We're planning a Florida reunion over the holidays, so if anyone is going to be down visiting the grandparents or parents, let us or Mitch Lemus know! |
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Name: Marc, Evan, Ron Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Hicksville; Jericho; NYC Time: 1999-11-14 15:32:51 Comments: Andy, glad to hear that the response has been so positive to the idea of a reunion up at the camp grounds! As we're writing this, we're sitting here in Ron Zucker's (Marc Arkind, Evan Kutner and Ron Zucker), looking through hundreds of old Kendale photos. Each photo brings back memories of that special time and place in all of our hearts... and to think that none of this would have happened if not for this web site. It's nice to see people writing in and keeping this phenomenon going... as we read the responses from people wanting the reunion in NYC vs up at camp all we can say is this: definitely do it...people will come, but that shouldn't be a substitute for one u at camp! Each would be a blast, but would be different. A reunion in the city could precede one at camp and perhaps even help build enthusiasm for more. But as the three of us look through these old photos and relive the memories, it's clear that as nice as it would be to get together in the city for drinks, etc., going back to where it all happened would be the ultimate trip down memory lane... yeah it would be nice to drink and dance and exhcange stories and business cards and all that (and it should happen!), but now imagine the opportunity, for a weekend, to be a camper again...to swim in the lake, hang out in the rec hall, build a campfire at the beach, eat hockey pucks, go to the "willi bowl" ...well, you get the picture. Many of you who have been writing in are in these photos...it would be great to see you all up at camp again for a weekend! As one of the "older" Kendalers we definitely vote for the reunion at camp, though we would go to both, as we're sure many people would. Let's make them both happen! |
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Name: Jaime Koppel-Harwood Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Englewood, New Jersey Time: 1999-11-11 18:39:20 Comments: So there I am with my brand new baby girl and she starts to cry. Without even thinking I start singing the Kendale Creed to her and guess what - she calms down!!! Now it is one of the staple tunes sung to Sydney by my husband and I in this house. Hey whatever works right?? I am so happy to see how strong the Kendale bond continues to be. The memories from my so many years at Kendale just don't seem to die. I am still very close with Lisa Kane who is now Lisa Contreni and pregnant with TWINS!! We are always retelling stories about camp like it just happened yesterday. A reunion sounds great, my vote would be NYC. Please feel free to contact me via computer or phone. Hope all is well with every Kendalite!!!! |
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Name: David Goldstein Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: New York City Time: 1999-11-11 12:35:44 Comments: Just got back from my honeymoon and the little girl camper told me to check out this site. Wow. I think every single person on this page babysat for me and my brother at some point. Great pictures. |
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Name: Charlie Malament Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Md Time: 1999-11-11 12:00:21 Comments: All those years of Paul Karp being head OD and carrying that clip board have obviously paid off. I think you are on the right track w/NYC as the place. NYC would be easy to plan, have a solid showing, and enable the hard core "Indian Summer" crowd to promote and firm up plans for an on-site reunion. I would love to be able to that, however with kids, work etc., it is not realistic.But maybe? Russ and I would be happy to make the Tuna, Hockey pucks and bug juice. By the way Paul, last week after years of extensive therapy, I have found it in my heart to forgive you for splitting up Jenn Fine and myself on our Color War teams. Why are so many of the late 70's early 80's people laying low? All the drugs must have worn off by now. Stop reading and start writing. |
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Name: Paul Karp Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Campbell Hall, NY Time: 1999-11-11 07:05:47 Comments: At the 1991 reunion, most people if not all did not come with there spouses or significnt others. I think that makes the most sense. You want to be able to freely talk about the old days with out having to worry that your Non-Kendale spouse is bored to tears. Does anyone have any suggestions as to a spot in NYC where we could hold this Reunion. If someone has a suggestion I would be glad to make the calls and try and negotiate the details. Lets do this in NYC! Lets try and do this in the not too distant future. |
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Name: lynn buckvar-keltz Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: ny Time: 1999-11-10 23:40:33 Comments: Okay Russell- you convinced me I should put in my 2 cents about where the reunion should be rather than watch from the sidelines. I definitely think there would be a much higher showing if we met in NYC. As much as I would love to run around the Camp's grounds I think it would be hard for people to get there. So what do other "late70s, early 80s" people think? |
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Name: Russell Kaminsky Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Jericho, NY Time: 1999-11-10 20:15:47 Comments: Okay guys, you can see how the "older" Kendalers had their little reunion and are reminiscing on how great it was! Aside from Paul and Glenn pushing for the Big Apple why aren't more people voicing their support? Wasn't this a "rah-rah" camp? (Charlie, did I spell that right?) Shawn, you're "Mr. E-mail," are you in? Where's Tony Wiles? Paul Marchand (the Hick)? Nancy Reckler? Anyone heard from Kim Buckner? She ever sleep with Springsteen? Charlie and I spoke today, are spouses in? They may feel "left out" of the conversations. I'm easy either way. More people from Kendale of the early 80's need to speak up. Lynda, even you must be curious to see some of the same old faces? Hope everyone is happy and healthy. By the way, Caroline Palmer's picture of Lon Kaminsky is no relation of mine. That was Lon Kamerman. Where is "Matzoh Bry" Karen? |
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Name: Wendy Spiesman Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-11-08 17:06:14 Comments: Hey Mali - I believe Manhatten is spelled ManhattAn!! |
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Name: Charlie Malament Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: MD Time: 1999-11-08 11:14:14 Comments: Hey Spice Girls, aka Wendy and Kim, I believe the tune you are refering to goes: "Hey LAddi, LAddi Lo" not LOddi LOddi LO. Any other camp songs that you want to do a remake of? I vote for Manhatten. |
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Name: Andy Strauss Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Yonkers Time: 1999-11-07 21:38:44 Comments: Reunion survey update: In a word: positive. I'm pleased not only with the number of responses so far(about 20)but that you all can make it the same weekend which will solve one issue. I'm also VERY happy that the responses were from people from all three decades. I think it would be great for alumni from the sixties to share stories with those from the 80's. I hope to have all final costs,etc ironed out by the end of December or sooner. If you know someone who hasn't filled out the survey please ask them to do so. Thanks |
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Name: Kim Hochstadt and Wendy Spiesman Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: nyc and upstate ny Time: 1999-11-07 15:28:08 Comments: Camp Kendale just feels so right, hey loddi loddi lo.Hope it's the reunion site,hey loddi loddi lo. |
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Name: Marc Arkind Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-11-05 10:15:45 Comments: First, let me just say to Norm Kent regarding his poem on our mini reunion in Central Park: WOW!! That poem brought a smile to my face and tears to my eyes! What a tribute to days gone by, recovered, savored and longed-for again! :-) Next, on this reunion thing...hey everyone, it doesn't have to be just one! (as our recent "impromptu" gathering in NYC proved). I for one vote wholeheartedly for South Windham, as for me, no other place would capture the spirit and essence of those wonderful camp days. Sure it's the people that made it special, but getting together for drinks, dancing, partying, etc. in a hotel somewhere in NYC just wouldn't be the same as sleeping in the old bunks, having a cookout and sing-along at the beach, playing a softball game on the old ballfield, going to Friendly's in town for a fribble, boating on the lake, seeing the color war placques on the wall (even the ugly Army 69 one!), hearing Goldy play "reveille" before breakfast and just reveling in the aura of the place that many of us spent a good part of our youth in! A reunion in NYC would be just that...a reunion, but one up at camp would be a chance to, at least for a couple of days, relieve a very special time in all our hearts and memories! But, that said, there's no reason why we can't do one in NYC in addition to one up at camp - it doesn't have to be all or nothing! I'm sure there would be quite a bit of overlap and the worst is that many of us would get to see each other twice! (not a bad downside!) I've already volunteered to help Andy Strauss with the S. Windham weekend (Andy and I visited camp last month - check out the pictures if you haven't already!) and would be happy to help with a NYC gathering as well. As our little reunion in Central Park last month proved, it doesn't have to be elaborate - just plan it and people will come! And by all means, all ex-Kendalers...don't wait for a "formal" reunion either...seek out your old camp buddies now and start making new memories! So, whether it's NYC, South Windham or hopefully both...let's JUST DO IT!! |
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Name: Barry Kantrowitz Website: Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C. Referred by: From a Friend From: Rockland County NY Time: 1999-11-04 00:01:06 Comments: Posted some new 1999 pictures from a mini reunion last week. They are at the photopoint site under the Kendale 1999 album! It looks like the old timers ("alumni from before 1977) seem to prefer a Connecticut reunion and the post 1979 alumni prefer NYC. Maybe its because the "old timers'" kids are older and its less of a hassle for them to schlep everyone, including the babies off to Kendale. Why can't we have two?? One night in NYC and a weekend at camp next summer? If someone in NYC can recommend a specific place I'll help with the organization. |
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Name: Renee & Mel Goldstein Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Old Bridge, New Jersey Time: 1999-11-03 20:36:15 Comments: What a trip down memory lane! Knew this existed but couldn't find. Love reading all the old names. We're great,still teaching and Mel still works in camp, daycamp. David got married this Sat. Oct. 30, is a lawyer and lives in White Plains. Evan goes to Med School in southern N.J. Would love to hear from all you special Kendale People. |
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Name: jeff rosner Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: yankees home town Time: 1999-10-29 18:01:52 Comments: wow !!!!! how amazing is this web thing, to be reintroduced to a large group of people who have one strong bond in common, the memories of a few hundred acres of land outside the smallest little hic town (i hope no one relocated there after camp), and the desire to revisit the incredible events of our youth, that helped shape the essence of who we are today. I spent 15 years at merrydale/kendale and had the rare experience of going from one of the youngest campers to becoming a color war general. I am so proud of that part of my life. There are so many locations in camp that i can just beam back to. I can close my eyes and walk down the path to the lake and smell the manure, as I pass the stables (nice!!!), sitting on the barn stage, checking out who, was dating who, as they walked by to their darker destinations, being in the back of a yellow bus hearing the sound of the gears grinding, as it labored up babcock hill after some camp trip, or an intercamp game, being out in a canoe in the middle of the lake, with one of your best friends, thinking about nothing and everything, standing in front of the dining hall listening to Goldy at flag raising, and noticing how wet the front of your sneakers were, waiing for a laundry bag bigger than your body in the laundry shack, wondering what that burnt smell was, the way your bunk looked the last night of camp, all the cubbies bare, and giant trunks all around. I think the reunion should be where our memories are. |
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Name: Glenn Lawless Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-10-28 22:22:13 Comments: I agree with Paul Karp. Although a reunion on the grounds of Kendale would be wonderful, I believe many more of us would be able to attend a 1 night blast in Manhattan. |
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Name: Alan Messina Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Sunrise, Florida Time: 1999-10-28 19:39:32 Comments: It was really great to see you guys again! The years have definitely been kind to all. Hey Rosner, you look good with short hair! I only wish I could have been there. Norm really touched me with the emotion of the moment in his poem. I for one CAN NOT WAIT to go to camp again. Based on what I saw in the pictures, I feel a reunion on the Kendale campgrounds would be like our own "Field of Dreams". To Andy Strauss: "IF YOU ORGANIZE IT, THEY WILL COME!!!!!" |
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Name: Paul Karp Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-10-28 11:47:09 Comments: I think its great that Andy Strauss is organizing a reunion on the Camp grounds. But it seems to me that as many if not more people voted for the Reunion to be held in the NY metro area. I for one would not be able to attend a reunion in South Windham as much as I would like to. I still think that the turnout at a 1 night {Friday or Saturday} reunion in NYC would be much higher. Isn't the point of a Reunion to get the most people possible to attend? If the majority of people don't agree with me than so be it. But, In my heart I believe that there would be a SIGNIFICANTLY higher turnout in NYC for a 1 night bash than an all weekend affair in South Windham Ct. |
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Name: Leslie Santamaria Stern Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: North Caldwell, N.J. Time: 1999-10-26 09:42:21 Comments: Loved the pictures of the reunion at the park. Sheryl you look exactly the same. Terrific! It looks like everyone had a great time. Sorry I missed it. Looking forward to the next one. |
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Name: Scott Nigro Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-10-18 18:03:28 Comments: Well you guys and gals sure looked like you were having a great time. Sorry I couldn't be there. First let me say that everyone looked great, if a little bit older. I need to know Robin Pomerantz' secret. If we could bottle it it is a sure money maker. I also looked at some of the batting stances. Good thing none of you were serious about baseball. (Except for Kent). After the election(Nov. 2), I hope to see at least some of you. Take care all, you are truly special people.Scott. |
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Name: Jill Strauss Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Denver, Colorado Time: 1999-10-07 14:39:15 Comments: Wow! This site has grown! I am so thrilled to read entry's from everyone especially my 1st counselors when I was just 6 years old - Vicki and Sheryl!!! Remeber Bunk #1? Don't worry I've caught up in age, I'm 33 now! Andy and Marc, the pictures from Camp are awesome. It was almost like being there. I remember how impressed I always was with the color war plaques. I am so happy that these treasures are still in tact and on display. Just a note - Green sorcerors faced white royalty (not Magic). While it would probably be more practical to have the reunion in the city, the thought of sleeping in a bunk, having a camp fire down by the lake, making counselor stew and having a mini-color war are too much to pass up!! Let's do it at Kendale! |
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Name: Goldy Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: connecticut Time: 1999-10-05 11:57:09 Comments: To echo Mark Arkinds words "Saturday in the Park" was and still is one of my favorite songs and always reminds me of camp. What a great day! I must admit I recongnized all the faces however some of the the names escaped me. When I walked into Mickey Mantles I was overwhelmed at first, but quckly settled in. It is truly incredible that after all the years, the bond of friendship that was cultivated in Kendale is so strong. I felt such a feeling of warmth, belonging, and love. It was as if camp ended August 1999. I am so happy that I brought my children to witness the type of relationships that are forged at camp. I look forward to the reunion which has to be at the campgrounds. Who knows I might even play revele or taps on the trumpet( for those of you who remember). Goldy |
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Name: shoeless steve yacullo Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: inner mongolia Time: 1999-10-04 23:51:52 Comments: just wanted to say that after all this time, jeff rosner is still my idol when it comes to womanizing. great seeing everyone, even if it cost me a new pair of socks. yac |
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Name: mark Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-10-04 11:29:49 Comments: i will point out that we lost to a good team in central park ... even if half of them were women from europe who had never played softball before. |
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Name: Marc Arkind Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-10-04 10:53:07 Comments: Back in the 70's the rock group Chicago had a song "Saturday in the Park." It was one of my favorite songs and hearing it always brings back good memories. This past "Saturday in the Park" (Central Park, NYC) did more than bring back good memories! For the 19 or so of us who showed up at Mickey Mantle's and later Central Park it was truly an experience to remember and savor! (Vickie Littman, Sheryl Rubloff, Ronny Zucker, Evan Kutner, Jeff Rosner, Andy Strauss, Richie Arnstein, Richie Lefkowitz, Robin Lefkowitz, Mitch Lemus, Jeff Ostrove, Bruce Maggin, Alan Rosenberg, "Yac", Robin Pomerantz, "Goldy", Mark Friedberg, Marc Arkind and of course, our good friend and the inspiration for this whole gathering: Norm Kent! -- If I left anybody out, I apologize and will blame it on the temporary and hopefully long-lasting euphoric high!) For me, personally, it was a trip through a time-tunnel; it was as if time has stood still and we were all kids again, laughing, talking, eating, drinking and later playing softball in Central Park. It didn't matter that I threw 3 balls in the dirt that Friedberg had to scoop out (at least Ronny Z still had his stuff at shortstop!), or that Rosner hit into a double play (in softball!...but it was a close play!...sorry Jeff, couldn't resist!) or even that we lost the game! It all felt so good and seemed so natural and familiar! I wish I could take a digital photo of the essence of the day and keep it frozen in time, but then again, I know that for the 19 of us who were there the moment in time will be forever frozen in our minds, just as all those wonderful experiences from Camp Kendale are! Saturday was living proof of just how special a place Camp Kendale was and even more so, how special the people who went there were and still are! Thanks everyone for a day I'll never forget! To those of you who couldn't make it, Andy Strauss and I are working on a reunion for late Spring 2000 up at Camp!! We went to visit the current director this past Friday (look for pictures of camp as it looks today as soon as Mitch figures out where to put them!) and the director is very receptive to the idea! I'll post details, as they emerge in the reunion section! We'd like to get 100 or more ex-Kendalers to come to this one (we plan to have activities and have it be a camp experience!...sleeping in the bunks, boating and campfires at the lake, softball games, maybe even a mini color war!) so tell everyone you know. We're shooting for either the weekend before Memorial Day or the weekend after. |
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Name: Vickie Littman Ross Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-10-03 23:19:04 Comments: If one is lucky enough in their lifetime to know some very special people and have the opportunity to see them throughout their lives then I consider myself very blessed. "Sunday in the park with Norm" was one of those times. Seeing all those friends again was unbelievable. To me it was like we never left. We had a lot of fun in the park and had a lot of laughs. I know we all go on with our daily lives and are happy doing so but somewhere in the backs of all our minds there is and I hope will always be that connection between all of us that will keep us forever loyal Kendale campers . Thanks everyone for a great weekend, Love Vickie |
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Name: Mitch Lemus Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: NYC Time: 1999-10-03 22:17:57 Comments: It was great seeing everyone yesterday. For those of you who couldn't make "Sunday in the Park with Norm," we missed you. However, you can see pictures of all the festivities on PhotoPoint at: http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=102791&Auth=false or just go back to the kendale site and follow the link on the Reunion Page. If anyone else has pictures they'd like to post, I encourage you to post them on PhotoPoint.com. It's free and easy. Just let me know the URL and I'll include a link to your pictures from the Kendale site. |
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Name: susan rosner ragusa Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: new york city Time: 1999-10-02 10:37:30 Comments: i am still trying to locate campers/counselors from the "olden days" when there were no lights and no bathrooms in the bunks and when it was still called merrydell. i am hoping that through word of mouth or siblings/relatives/friends some of the older campers from the late 50's to the late 60's will surf on. some of my contemporaries that i'm still in touch with are sue benkowitz menkes and eileen katcher mammone. merrydell/kendale has the most special place in my heart. oh, by the way i'm jeff rosner's sister. |
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Name: Bill Willig Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: New York Time: 1999-09-28 14:56:20 Comments: Jeff Rosner just phoned me to tell me about his site. He must not be busy at work! I'm looking foward to checking out the photos! I can't wait to tell my brother and sister about it! Bill |
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Name: Alan Marquesano Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: wantagh,NewYork Time: 1999-09-23 19:38:08 Comments: Hi everybody,its so nice to be together again under one roof even if it is a virtual one >lol.I was a counsler at kendale for five years 1978-1982 or the wost five summers that MEL and ARNIE KOPPEL ever had...to all of you who shared those summers at kendale with me youll be glad to know i dont drive as crazy as i used to (minivans full of kids just dont move like my lemans used to)I still cant seem to get home by 12:oo what was with that cerfew any ways??And from time to time i still find myself doing bed checks in the girls bunks at 3:00am(YA LIKE I WAS THE ONLY ONE!!!)hope the plans for the next kendale get together happens soon the city sounds most convinent.Hope to hear from you all soon bye for now...ALAN |
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Name: Jodi Levokove Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: New Jersey Time: 1999-09-21 22:35:47 Comments: This sight is great! I was recently contacted by Barry Kantrowitz (after 20 years) and he told me about this sight. I went to Kendale from 1972-1976 as a camper and then in 1979 as a counselor. Barry's call, and this sight, have really stirred the memories. I think a reunion would be great. I vote for New York City--it seems to be most central. Now I have to go and dig out my old camp pictures... |
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Name: Andrew Santamaria Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-09-19 07:07:16 Comments: Haven't written in a while and just wanted to say how great this has been for me over the last couple of months. The people I have seen and spoken to have made me feel like a kid again. Spoke to Al Messina a couple of nights ago and it was like no time went by. Unfortunately I won't be able to make the Norm Kentathon in NYC but I will definitely be there in mind and spirit. Hoist one for me and try to nail down some more definitive plans for the reunion. My vote is for South Windham. |
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Name: Marc Arkind Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Hicksville, NY Time: 1999-09-18 18:58:16 Comments: Hey all ex-Kendalers...On Oct. 2 & 3 a group of us are planning to have another mini-renunion in NYC and on LI. We're meeting on Sat. Oct 2nd at Mickey Mantle's in NYC (5th Ave. at Central Park) at 12:00 noon, and then either going to Central Park to play football/softball, or will just hang out, depending on the weather and how many people show up. Norm is flying up from Florida and is hoping to hit one from one end of the park to the other! :-) Andy Strauss has volunteered to bring equipment (except gloves). So come on everyone...join us for a day of fun in Central Park or if you can't make it Saturday, on Sunday, Oct 3, we're going to meet for brunch at the LI Marriott, in Uniondale. I'm going to make a reservation for brunch, so anybody who plans to attend, let me know so I can give the Marriott a head count and get a few tables reserved for us! Tell everyone you know! Hope to see you on the 2nd, 3rd, or both! |
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Name: Robin Rosenthal Hoffman Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: coral springs, florida Time: 1999-09-14 17:25:34 Comments: I went to Camp Kendale from 1967-1970, left for 3 years (the non-Strauss years) and returned as a counselor in 1974. I've really enjoyed viewing the website and seeing pictures of the camp and old friends. I had some great times at Camp Kendale and the site brought back great memories. |
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Name: Leslie Santamaria Stern Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: No. Caldwell, N>J> Time: 1999-09-13 08:50:39 Comments: Just looked at the photos on photopoint. My brother was everywhere! I would be willing to chip in for maintainting the web site. It is a good idea to include the fee in the reunion costs. Special hello to Sheryl and Scott. See you at the reunion. |
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Name: Dale Zucker Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Brooklyn NY Time: 1999-09-11 16:50:17 Comments: HI WENT TO KENDALE FROM 1964-1967. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM OLD CAMP FRIENDS COULD USE MY BROTHER RONS EMAIL ADDRESS AS I AM IN THE PROCESS OF GETTING A NEW COMPUTER. |
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Name: Gail Friedberg Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: fair lawn, nj Time: 1999-09-09 22:58:29 Comments: Actually, I didn't just surf on in, my brother mark gave me the address. What a wonderful site! What wonderful memories! I would love to go to the camp for a reunion. There is nothing I would love more than to show my oldest son where I went to camp (and there is probably nothing he would be less interested in seeing!) I'd love to hear from anyone who'd care to write. Thanks Mitch!!!! |
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Name: Barry Kantrowitz Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Rockland County, N.Y. Time: 1999-09-09 13:04:47 Comments: A few people had a problem getting to the Online Photo Albums. Here's the address again http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=81688 Highlight it, copy it, and paste it into your browser's address bar.You can also use the link Mitch just put on the bottom of the "Photo Gallery" page. Good Luck. Its great hearing from everyone. |
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Name: Mitch Lemus Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-09-08 23:47:52 Comments: Barry Kantrowitz has found a really cool free site called PhotoPoint that allows you to create your own online photo albums. There's a link to it on the bottom of Kendale Photo Gallery page. Take a look at Barry's album. Create your own PhotoPoint Kendale album. Let us know what you think. |
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Name: Scott Nigro Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Long Beach, NY Time: 1999-09-08 19:00:30 Comments: Hey guys. I opened the pictures from your mini reunion. Hate to say it but Rosner hasnt changed at all. I thought I was going to see you guys the way I remember you. It was a little shocking to see that over the last twenty some years you have grown up. Amazing what time will do. See you all soon, I hope. |
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Name: Barry Kantrowitz Website: Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman Referred by: From a Friend From: Rockland County, NY Time: 1999-09-08 15:50:39 Comments: Hi everyone. After waiting for weeks for Paul Karp and Kenny Austin to come help me sort through and scan old Kendale pictures, I decided to try it myself. I spent hours over the rainy holiday weekend laughing, scanning, posting, losing, cursing, and finally successfully creating a set of online photo albums for the summers of 1977-81. They are not done yet, but there are pictures now in each album. I’ll try to update often so bookmark the album list when you find it. Here’s the URL:http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=81688. Mitch is going to post a link to the list of albums somewhere on the site so you can click and go directly there . . . hopefully. Please let me know if I messed up on dates, people etc. There are some blanks– let me know and I’ll fill them in. Send me your comments via email– or call to say hello- I’m in the book. A NYC reunion seems to be the easiest. Its weatherproof, and if it’s successful, we can ambitiously try to set something up at the camp. Its great seeing the comments from everyone. Does anyone know where to find: Allan Marquesano? Jodi Levokove? Jeannie Strassberger? Gail Friedberg (NYC Lawyer)? How about that famous alumnus TV star Ken Ober?Best wishes to all- Happy Holidays where applicable–keep smiling about the good old days!! |
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Name: Jeff Sachs Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: East Brunswick, N.J. Time: 1999-09-06 11:51:18 Comments: Well, As you can see I Still have not escaped from East Brunswick, N.J. It is great to read all the postings and stir that long term memory. My 10 year old boy Aaron, has just finished his second year at Camp Towanda, And he loves it. I went to kendale from 70-81? graduating from camper to waiter to waterski instructor, following in the footsterps of my cousin Howie Rosenblum and my brother Larry. I think we drove the boat for nearly 15 years between us. Anyway, gotta run now, keep the reunion alive, i am definitely interested!! |
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Name: Sheryl Rubloff Schlackman and Ronny Zucker Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Hopkinton, Massachusetts Time: 1999-09-03 22:14:29 Comments: There is nothing like a mini-Kendale reunion. Someone else said it before, but we'll say it again: if you have the chance to see someone from camp, just do it. Don't hesitate and don't wonder about all the years that passed. In minutes you're back to where you were years ago....just older and maybe a little grayer. We looked at camp pictures all night. One day when I figure out how to use my scanner, I'll share them so everyone can enjoy them. |
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Name: Marc Arkind Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Hicksville, NY Time: 1999-08-30 22:11:34 Comments: Great photos Mitch!... do I really look like that?? :-)... this Kendale site has been fantastic...I look forward to checking the guestbook every other night or so (OK, so I need to get a life also!)... Mitch, if you run out of space on prodigy and need to go to another ISP, I'd also be willing to make a contribution to help keep this thing going and I'm sure I'm not alone! As for the reunion, I read your FAQ's and definitely agree about a long weekend thing both in the city and up at camp. It seems than many of us are going to try to get together in Oct when Norm Kent comes up to NY...let's all talk then and brainstorm some dates and ideas. I'm willing to help organize and coordinate anything we do down in the city area; I think the Strausses would be best suited to try to arrange something up at camp (how about it Andy?), though I'm more than willing to help out with that as well. If anyone wants to take a ride up to South Windham to check it out, let me know and I'll go with you! In any case, let's keep the momentum going and get something going! If anyone else is able and willing to help plan something, get in touch with me (and everyone you know from camp!) and we'll get the ball rolling! |
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Name: Vickie Littman (Ross) Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-08-30 18:13:03 Comments: Mitch--- those pictures are great. Everyone looks fabulous Thanks for sharing them. Looks like you guys were up to your old tricks. Hope we all see each other soon. |
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Name: Mitch Lemus Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-08-27 21:22:44 Comments: IN THE REUNION SECTION -- Three new pictures of Andrew Santamaria, Evan Kutner, Mark Arkind, Andy Struass, Jeff Rosner and myself out past curfew on 8/12/99. |
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Name: Sheryl Schlackman Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Hopkinton, MA Time: 1999-08-22 23:15:52 Comments: Mitch: I just looked at the FAQ's. If we're at the point where we're ready to incur costs for hosting and maintaining the web site, I suggest that we figure out what that cost is and build it into the reunion cost. We also need to figure out how to do this on an ongoing basis, but I would be happy to send you a check in the short term, and I'm sure others who are enjoying the site would do so as well. What does everyone else think? Thanks, Sheryl |
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Name: Marc Arkind Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Hicksville, NY Time: 1999-08-20 20:58:28 Comments: Yeah, it's me again!..or as Mitch so eloquently put it, the one with the compulsive computer disorder! :-)... Hey, on this renunion thing... it looks like it's pretty close between NYC and up at the old campgrounds! Here's a novel idea: how about TWO reunions; one in NYC somewhere and the other up in S. Windham, perhaps even the same weekend! I agree that more people would be able to make a NYC gathering, but somehow, getting together up at the old camp would, at least for me, be a magical experience that just couldn't be duplicated anywhere else on earth! (or mars, or venus or even vulcan!) What does everybody else think? |
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Name: Nancy Reckler Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Camp Kendale camper 1980-1982 Time: 1999-08-20 14:37:39 Comments: I can't believe there is a Camp Kendale web-site. I thought all the memories had vanished forever. Would love former fellow Kendale-ites to contact me. Another reunion in the future? |
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Name: Mitch Lemus Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: NYC Time: 1999-08-19 22:18:42 Comments: ANNOUNCING A NEW SECTION -- KENDALE MEMORABILIA! This section will be dedicated to all types of nostolgic objects, such as picures of color war plaques, cheer and song lyrics, team rosters, even t-shirts if you can scan them. So if your mothers haven't thrown 'em out, dig 'em up and send 'em in ...... A FEW TECHNICAL NOTES: If you are e-mailing me lots of pictures, or large file size (combined over 100K), let me know first and I'll give you another e-mail address to send to. On another note, there have been some technical problems with the Guest Book recently. If you attempt to post a message, and you get an error message, ignore it and do not repeatedly click the SUBMIT button because your message will be posted multiple times. And people with think you have some type of obsessive compusive disorder. Turns out, your posting IS going through, even though it says it's not. Go figure. |
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Name: Jeffrey Ostrove Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Vancouver, British Columbia Time: 1999-08-19 17:12:28 Comments: I can't tell you how much I enjoy the Kendale website. I have been following it for a few months, ever since Jeff Rosner called to inform me of its presence. I also have to thank Vicki Littman for calling me at work and embarrassing me to reveal my whereabouts! This site has brought back so many great memories. I was a waiter and then counselor from ~1968-1973, living through some of the greatest experiences with true friends. Following college, I went off to graduate school in Florida (Gainesville) and saw Richie Comiter on occasion. I then moved to Maryland and worked at Johns Hopkins Medical School, the National Institutes of Health and a biotechnology company. In 1983 I married Michele and we have two great children, Max (13) and Alissa (10). Both kids have been enjoying the camp experience for a number of years. At the end of 1997, my family and I decided to chuck everything, we sold our home, quit my job and moved to beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia (3 hrs north of Seattle). I am currently the VP of research and development for another biotechnology company. Our family loves to ski, hike, kayak, scuba dive and salmon fish as often as we can. Anybody who finds themself heading west should give us a call. I could not make the last Kendale reunion but would definitely plan on being at the next one (hopefully in NYC). Please don’t hesitate to contact me. Love OCK! |
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Name: JUDI KUTNER Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-08-17 19:16:12 Comments: JUST CHECKING OUT THE OLD DIGS. |
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Name: Marc Arkind Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Hicksville, NY Time: 1999-08-17 17:33:21 Comments: After our mini reunion last Thursday in NYC, I wondered if it was just a one-night stand, so to speak...would another 25 years pass before any of us spoke or saw each other again! Well, the answer came soon enough! Last night, Evan Kutner and Ronny Zucker joined me and some of my beer club buddies for beer and Indian food in the East Village! Evan, Ronny and I spoke and exchanged emails all week and coordinated meeting. Though I hadn't seen Ronny since I was a counselor back in 1974, I recognized him instantly as we both walked down East 7th street, cell phones in hand, to greet each other! Again I was transported back in time...to a tetherball court watching the ball wrap around the poll without me getting so much as a tap of the ball! Evan showed up minutes later and we spent the next several hours chatting about old times, catching up with each others' lives (Ronny showed us pictures of his two boys and Evan told us about how he's going to be on Comedy Central next Monday at 10:00 or 10:30...so tune you dials everyone!!) and planning the next time to get together! (We'd like to do something on LI late Sept or October some time, so anyone who would like to make it get in touch with one of us!!!) Norm Kent plans to be up in NY Oct 2 & 3rd and play touch football in Central Park!..maybe we can make one big get together around that! I'd be willing to have a bbq at my house for anyone that would want to come and then we could all go into the city for those drinks...or play football first, then have some drinks, then go to my place for a bbq...whatever! After these last 2 mini reunions, just seeing as many of you as possible would be terrific! As for a formal reunion, I still vote for up at the old Campgrounds, but will happily attend one whereever it is! I'm willing to help plan and organize...let's definitely get this ball rolling! Be well everyone and hope to see all of you real soon! |
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Name: claudia glick Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Longwood Florida (Orlando) Time: 1999-08-15 11:18:04 Comments: I was at Kendale as Girl's leader from 1968-'77 I would like to hear from any former campers or staff. |
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Name: steve yacullo Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-08-14 10:55:33 Comments: hi guys and gals, as luck would have it, i missed that naples 45 mini reunion. didn't check the postings until this morning. i literally work abt 500 feet from there! boy, was i pissed! just to see some of those guys would have been a perfect ending to an otherwise hectic day at grand central.... please keep me in mind for the next episode. miss ya all, yac |
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Name: Alan Rosenberg Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: New York Time: 1999-08-14 01:08:33 Comments: Ok Mitch - you have done a great job and it has been nice running into people and catching up - looking forward to hearing and seeing people in the near future |
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Name: Lee Ganbarg Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Nanuet, New York Time: 1999-08-13 23:39:52 Comments: Hello to all. I was at camp from 78-82. Miss Kendale in 81 and general of the green athletes (with Rena Ross) in 82. I am now an accomplished French trained chef and have a great wife and two boys, Howie, 4, and Michael, 2. I enjoyed reading all of the posts, as the memories keep coming back. "Let there be songs to fill the air"....... |
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Name: Lynda Corwin Slade Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-08-13 23:08:29 Comments: Talk about time standing still-Roger and I took our boys up North for a vacation last week. We started in New Hampshire (visited Shelly Heit), went through Boston, and maybe it was all the nostalgia that this web site has brought out in us, but we ended up at Mystic Seaport! We sat in the same grassy circle-not enough people to play duck-duck goose- and it's still pretty boring there! When we got in the car to leave- Route 32 was yelling at us from the map- 25 minutes later (and after Roger stopped for a Fribble to get the full effect) -we were walking in camp with our boys! It is the same great beautiful camp-with the addition of a great administrative building (WITH AIR CONDITIONING!) We walked down to the lake and went into the rec hall-Our curtain is still up with Camp Kendale on it and the color war plaques are still there. It is really unbelievable how you can be transported back in time just by being in a place! It was really great to go into the bunks and read the graffitti and remember all the events that happened for each of us throughout the grounds. The camp is being put to great use-we can all be happy about that. Just wanted to share........It was truly a great time! |
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Name: Alan Messina Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Sunrise, Florida Time: 1999-08-13 18:54:12 Comments: Last night I spoke with Linda and Roger Slade. We were jealous of the mini reunion that Lemus, Strauss, Santa, Rosner, and Kutner had, so we would like to have our own mini reunion here in So. Florida. There are many Kendalers living in the So. Florida area, or have relatives that they visit once or twice a year. For those living in the area currently, lets try to set something up in the very near future. For those who will be visting, maybe we can set a target date for everyone to be in town at the same time. Anyone interested should E-mail myself or Linda Slade. |
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Name: Richard Lefkowitz Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: NY Time: 1999-08-13 18:47:21 Comments: Mitch, great web site. I loved reading all the messages. It's great to see everyone is doing so well. Regards |
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Name: Andy Strauss Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Yonkers Time: 1999-08-13 17:54:57 Comments: My lord how time goes by. I had not seen Santa,Evan |