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Here & There in the Blogosphere
FOXY'S NOTE: Recently all the comments for the blog "Making Some Friends Along the Way" and, perhaps, some comments from other blogs were inadvertantly deleted. I do not know how this happened. I am checking into it.
The opportunity to write this blog has brought with it renewed friendships, new friendships and a chance to spread the word on matters large and small.
Last month an old friend showed up at my front door. Known to the Blogoteers as "vonrader," he brought with him a gift. Having read my blog "Root Beer Will Never Be the Same" (January 2008), "vonrader" was armed with a heavy glass mug with the A&W Root Beer logo on it -- just like the one I used to enjoy as a kid. Root beer tastes way better in a frosted glass mug than a paper cup.
"Vonrader," who grew up on Elizabeth Street in Plattsburgh, now lives in Kirwin, Kansas, where, among other things, he operates an antique store. He is well-known in Kirwin, mostly because Kirwin is so small that everyone knows everyone in Kirwin. Maybe someday the drummer from Plattsburgh will be mayor of Kirwin.
In the meantime, I've been buying A&W Root Beer in the two-liter bottles and pouring it into my new-old frosted mug. Makes it seem like it's 1963 once again.
Another old blog which gets intermittent attention is "The King & His Court" (May 2006). If you Google "Eddie Feigner" my blog comes up. As a result, since writing it over two years ago, several people from all around the country who knew "The King" have commented on the life of Eddie Feigner, the greatest softball player ever.
Recently, a fellow by the name of Joe Pickering Jr. added his thoughts, including the words to his song about Feigner called "From An Orphan to a King." Blogoteers might find it interesting to give "The King & His Court" blog a second look.
There is a buzz once again this summer about the "Return of the Stowaways." Last summer's jam-packed musical event, the 40-Year Reunion, was one of the North Country's best ever. You can read about it in the blog "Wrapping Up the Stowaways" (July 2007). This year the rock band from the 1960s will return and you can bet that even more old friends will be there.
The date is Saturday, August 2, and the site is Tabu Night Club on Margaret Street in Plattsburgh. There have been many discussions about Plattsburgh's lack of a large facility for such occasions and I've received some phone calls suggesting possible sites.
According to a recent press release, band members Spencer Bosworth, Geoff Jones, Jim Wells, Mike O'Connell and Ken Phillips will return from far and wide for another night of "oldies but goodies." The opening act will be members of the Falcons, Johnny Champagne, Fred Passino, Dean Trombley and John Kains, along with Billy Pajonas of the legendary Thunderbolts.
The blog "Let's Huddle Up for Hannah" (May 2008) continues to pop up. There is an interesting fundraiser for the Sames' daughter Hannah and for the Hannah's Hope Foundation on Monday, July 28. Former New York Yankees' great Roy White will make a guest appearance at the Colonie Golf and Country Club during the Hannah's Hope Charity Golf Tournament. A full day of golf and fun is planned for that date. For more information, contact Mike Ellis at 518-365-6227.
Wouldn't it be great if a few foursomes from the North Country could support the event?
I'm not a golfer and I'm not a Yankees fan, but I sure would like to meet the classy ex-Yankee Roy White. He played for the Yankees from 1965-1979.
There are plenty of things going on in both the real world and the Blogosphere. Or are they one and the same?
Comments
Besides having had the pleasure of playing with the very talented Vonradar, I would love to hear the Falcons what a lineup - remember those guys as being tremendous musicians, Freddy @ Brodi's with Les Duval, the legendary Bill Pajonas, the last time I saw him I was playing Montreal and drove over to St. John's to see him. Of course Dean, Johnny and John all great talents. Have to call Vonrader (I think he's already been mayor of Kerwin), haven't seen Dennis Booth in years and Vonrader can tell me where he is.
Best always, Gary Snow, Beverly Hills
P.S. Rent our (Strata Productions) last film Heavens Fall starring Tim Hutton and David Strathairn it's out on DVD. Next film shooting in September about terrorism in the 19th century "No God No Master."
Posted by: Gary Snow | July 22, 2008 4:01 PM
I for one, hope that the North Country band reunion brings back Joe Gebo and the Monterays. They were great!!!!
Posted by: Jim Brennan | July 13, 2008 10:39 AM
Memories of Plattsburgh; This blog is working on me to a point that I am going to try to visit Plattsburgh next summer! Arnies for pizza, Michigans and more Michigans! Coors Lights at many bars! Visit the Elks Club, and American Legion Post 20! See as many Friends and share the memories of years gone by! Stopped by many times at the Gold Star Mothers Mounment City Hall Area and salute my Dad who's name is listed middle row 3rd name! My Hero! Thanks Foxy for keeping us in touch with a great little city with many wonderful memories and good people!
The Blog stories are great reading and fun! Thanks Foxy! Lenny
Posted by: Lenny Smallacombe | July 13, 2008 9:58 AM
In Monday’s blog (July 7) you made mention of the many people you have met in some of the local drinking establishments. It’s great to return to the ’Burgh and visit those same establishments and visit with the many friends and acquaintances I have met over the years. It’s even more amazing to go and meet friends of friends, kids of friends, and most interestingly, people you didn’t know you knew. It’s always funny to share a story with someone, whom you believe to be a total stranger, and realize that you were in school at the same time, attended the same event, or have crossed paths in some other way.
I honestly believe in the theory of six degrees of separation. This is when you are only six people away from knowing everyone. I honestly think growing up in Plattsburgh, it was more like three degrees of separation. I could never do anything in town without my mom or dad knowing about it before I got home!
Also, I just wanted to let everyone know that if you can’t make the Hannah’s Hope Golf Tournament in Colonie that there will be a tournament at Adirondack Country Club in Peru on August 9th. If you are interested, please call Katie Sames-Gluck at (518)563-3523.
Invite your friends, family, and co-workers. Remember, we are only six people from having the whole world there to support Hannah’s Hope!
(Foxy's note: Great comments, Kern! Thanks!)
Posted by: Kern | July 11, 2008 11:10 AM
Greetings from the "south"
You are invited to be my guest the next time you are in Wilmington (NY) to be my guest at our local A&W Family Restaurant for a genuine straight from the cooler, frosted mug of the best brew in the north country! P.S. My sister & (deceased) brother-in-law is and was Lynda & John Boyea.
Foxy's note: Thank you, Lora. I'll remember your kind offer!)
Posted by: Lora Bushy | July 11, 2008 9:03 AM
Foxy, I am so glad you are enjoying your Root Beer now. I thought about it a lot and wound up getting a mug for myself. You're right, it does taste better Ahhhhh I think I'll have one now. Keep up the great work. I so enjoy reading "On the Sly" Every day. The comments are as interesting as the blog itself. Take Care and see ya soon.
Posted by: vonrader | July 10, 2008 10:26 PM
Kudos to Mr Watson and his track club for raising over $600 for Hannah's Hope Charity this past weekend.
And Mike Ellis was part of the greatest 7th grade basketball team ever assembled!
(Foxy's note: Thanks, jh, for the update on the track club's contribution to Hannah's Hope. And somewhere down the road there could be a blog about that basketball team you mention. I probably have the world's only autographed team photo!)
Posted by: jh | July 10, 2008 11:00 AM