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01/08/24 10:57 AM #125    

 

Charles S. Stoddard

Phil 

Hope the move goes well and you find a new boat on the east coast that you can cruise the coast of NS and Maine  We are down in RI  where some of the best Sailing (and racing ) in the country I have done a lot of racing both on and off shore  ( ie Bermuda )  and now have a Sidney 36 that I  race from May thru October 

Best of luck with the move  and if you get around to crusing down to RI let me know 

 


01/08/24 01:10 PM #126    

 

Philip Hopfe

Charles, nice boat !    We lived in Lincoln , RI for 19 years.  We raced, J24s, 30s, and a Capri 30 which was Catalina's stripped down racing boat. Not sure how, but I ended up crewing for folks like Ken Read a two time Yachtsman of the Year winner and Phil Garland of Hall's Spar a seven time J24 world champion.  I was definitely punching up above my weight.   Oh, that was it, they needed rail meat !  More in line with my abilities, Deb and I cruised our Pearson 26 , "Bateau".  It sailed well and was comfortable enough to spend a few nights on.  Deb raced on an all woman's Rolex J24 team and had BIG fun.   I could not agree with you more that the cruising the area around RI is some of the best in the world!   While we have had boats out here in BC and the Gulf and San Jaun Islands are in sight of my front porch we both miss the boating culture back East. Once  resettled, I'll be looking for two little boats, a day sailor and a OB skiff, both in the 16 to 18 foot range.  We have never done the Newport-Bermuda race , but friends from Jamestown have.  Pretty sure our friend  Rob Lambert took a third place in one class a few years back.    We kept our boats in Swansea,  Mt. Hope  Bay  at one time, as well as East Greenwich. Great time in those days.  When we have visited back East we generally hang with boating friends in Bristol and south Dartmouth. Part of the reason we're moving is to be closer to that area.  My ashes are going swimming in those waters one day!  Enjoy and be well...Phil. 😎
 


01/08/24 04:03 PM #127    

 

Pauline Harwood (Wright)

best now  Wow  Phil!  
yes Dutch harbor was where we anchored,! Fun place we got off in Jamestown a few times also , we took our 32,foot searay Sundancer ( yes motor not sail) to block island , cutting hunk, Montauk , watch hill, fishers island, and of course all around Narraganset bay, 

prior to that we had smaller boats we took all around Boston harbor and all the islands,  also the  south shore from Plymouth to hull ,

my son and his wife live in Salem, so maybe we will investigate the north shore , right now in Florida we have fun in Tampa bay . 

it's surprising when I see so many people from needham sharing the same interests as we age!

It's nice to see how well many have done also, my hubby worked for Fm Global , so we lived in the 80'd outside of Houston Texas near NASA in seabrook Texas , on clear lake which goes into Galveston bay, where we bought our first boat! And my oldest son was born  in texas

Then we moved to Atlanta so became a southern belle for awhile and learned to say y'all

opened my own dance studios in both Houston and Atlanta

my youngest was born in Atlanta , im glad for our times living other parts of USA, Bostonians can be rather provincial! It's nice to see how other people do things! But im happy to be back in nassachusetts

currently I live waterfront in hopedale pond! And we have two canoes and two kayaks! We can fish from our back yard ,. If the weather is right , ( not lately) we can go ice skating too ) we love Hopedale! It's great little town, the mill is torn down now! Nothing is there big long story about a fight between the rr owner and the town . 

Hope you make it to our 55th? Now that you are on the east coast there might be a better chance! Fun times in homeroom with Mr Frost! 
Abd probably a class or two with you over the years? 
 

Best wishes with the move , oh yes I know all about woknsocket

or woonsockette! !

Of course Pauline is a French name! So your wife I'm sure knows that!

my grandmother Pauline Yvonne LaCharitie spoke French before english

 but didn't let my mother learn French as a young child's  so she wouldn't getvteased! Bottom line , French language was lost by our generation , and the embarrassing thing is, I got a d in French 3c my junior year, tgat subjunctive tense just about killed ne! Lol 

however I can ask for coffee ice cream in Montreal! 
happy new year 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


01/09/24 02:05 PM #128    

 

Charles S. Stoddard

Phil 

So its a small world  I know both Ken and Phil real well  they both are part of the Barrington yacht club group

We problaby raced against each other at some point  I was on a C&C 41 called Banshee in the 80's and then had my own J30 called Falcon in the mid 90's 

Happy boat hunting 

Charlie 


01/10/24 08:27 AM #129    

 

Philip Hopfe

Morning Charles,  Small  world indeed!  Ken wouldn't remember me seeing I was one of many rail riders that hung on his deck.   The same goes for his brother Brad.  Phil Garland would remember Deb and I as we would always drop by Hall Spars when we visited back East.  We all used to grab lunch at Adian's Irish Pub in Bristol.  I'm sure you know the place.  I met Phil on a plane one day.  Nicest guy going.  We were off to hook up with a friend and his Tartan 37 I think it was in the Bahamas and Phil was heading to Biloxi, MS to rig his Dad's boat.   
I'd love to run in into him again one of these days.   I raced with Jay Flannery out of Bristol on his Capri 30 , CLIMAX.  Maybe you have crossed his path as well.   We campaigned that boat for close to 14 years up and down the bay.   I'm sure you and I were out there racing each other at some point.   I also had had a few go arounds in the classic Herreshoff S Boat fleet.  Lovely old timers. You're a lucky guy living and sailing in RI and the surrounding area.  Good on you !   Fair winds to you.........


01/10/24 01:23 PM #130    

Naomi Rockmore (Balto)

Very sad to learn about Jeffrey Cohen.   I'm glad I spoke wiith him at the last reunion.   Here is his obituary:  Stay well.  Naomi Balto

 

JEFFREY COHEN Obituary

COHEN, Jeffrey Of Wayland, passed away on January 6, 2024, at his home with his immediate family. Beloved husband of Dana Jackson Cohen. Proud father of Alexa Cohen Bicknese and her husband, Brennan Bicknese, Taylor Cohen Taylor and her husband, Joseph Taylor. Grandfather to Lennon Taylor. Son of the late Edward and Sandra. Jeffrey is also survived by his brother, Jay Cohen and his wife Sarah, and his sister, Debra Cohen Hegger, along with his beloved nieces, nephews, and grand nephews. A life-long Massachusetts resident, Jeffrey enjoyed each moment life had to offer him. He was fulfilled through his family and friends. Jeffrey began each day with a rare enthusiasm for being alive and looked forward to what each day had in store for him. Jeffrey embodied what it means to be a good man, father, friend, brother, and grandfather. His kindness and humor were infectious, and his personality created an overwhelming sense of comfort and joy. To know Jeffrey was to love him. Jeffrey was an avid fan of Boston sports, especially his beloved Celtics. A self-proclaimed "Dead-Head", Jeffrey maintained a decades-long dedication to the music of the Grateful Dead, which became the background music to his and his family's life. He passed peacefully in bed with his family while listening to "Eyes of the World," the Cohen family song, to which both of his daughters and granddaughter were born. He cherished his summers in Nantasket Beach and attending high school at Rivers. Some of his classmates remain among his closest friends. Jeffrey graduated from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. As a real estate developer, Jeffrey took tremendous pride in each of his projects down to the smallest detail. His enthusiasm for creativity and dedication to his craft shined through, and will continue to shine through, each of his projects for many years to come. Jeffrey's passion for his work was palpable. Despite his success as a developer, Jeffrey's favorite job was working a deli counter as a teenager; "best job I've ever had," he would always say. However, Jeffrey's most cherished and proud accomplishment was building his family. His family is left with the comfort of beautiful memories of holidays, summers in Gloucester, and simply sitting around the living room laughing. In Jeffrey's life, humor was a steadfast presence. Jeffrey was an unapologetically vulnerable and emotional man, which contributed to the unparalleled success of his marriage. A truly understanding, patient, and loving husband, Jeffrey set a new standard for life-long partnership that many can only wish to achieve. Jeffrey's unconditional support for his wife Dana was nothing short of extraordinary. A celebration of Jeffrey's life will be at Levine Chapels, located at 470 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA on Monday, January 8th at 10am. Visitation will follow at Jeffrey's residence immediately after the service and continue on Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 – 9 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to ACPMP Research Foundation, acpmp.org/donate. Levine Chapels - Brookline 617-277-8300 www.levinechapel.com

Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 6 to Jan. 7, 2024.
 

01/20/24 04:36 PM #131    

 

Carol Atwood (Toran)

Please excuse the error in the In Memory post 

Glynette Byron Scott is alive and well. 

Death is never funny. 
Yet i will share this funny story.  My sister in law is in charge of her class website. By accident she posted herself as deceased. Later she got a call from her good friend to make sure she was still alive. Oh well one wrong click and you could kill yourself. So if anyone sees an error please notify me.  
I might not be dead. 
Just loosing it.


01/20/24 09:10 PM #132    

 

Pauline Harwood (Wright)

lol Carol ,  pretty funny 

 


01/26/24 01:21 PM #133    

 

Bruce Hazam

Just wanted to follow up on your book, David...

I thoroughly enjoyed it -- you are a good writer and storyteller with many amazing stories to share! Most of us can relate to the times and special events (e.g., The Blizzard of '78; 9/11) and several place names, mostly along the coast for obvious reasons. I live about 8 miles from Hall Quarry although I think Stanley Boats are now in Bass Harbor.
You had Tom Kunz as an advisor and I ended up as a grad student of his 20 years later.
Anyway, the book was highly educational as well and a testimony to the hard work and constant frustrations fishermen face. It's a perfect object lesson in Human Ecology that I plan to share with some professor friends at College of the Atlantic. Despite your accident, your dedication and perseverance to finding solutions to biological, economical, technological and political issues are remarkable, and all with the goal of continuing to feed us and to avoid the extinction of the smaller scale fishermen. Thank you for all that you've done! A life you can be very proud of! And forgive me for not mentioning it sooner -- Ellen and your sons deserve so much credit as well.

01/27/24 05:21 PM #134    

 

Joseph Iagulli

I see Chris Pooley is coming west for powder soon.  I just finished a couple of days at Purgatory in SW Colorado.  Then in mid February go back to Copper Mountain, and a quick stop at Wolf Creek.  If you are in CO in mid February, shoot me a message.


01/29/24 01:33 PM #135    

David Goethel

Hi Bruce,

I am glad you enjjoyed the book and I appreciate the kind words. You begin to realize how small the world is when you see how people cross paths in seemingly random ways.

In your discussions with academic collegues you can let them know I am happy to do zoom talks with classes. They do not have to be book related. I recently held a q and a with a class at the University of Maryland led by a professor who had read the book. The goal was to expose the class to a real fisherman and have them ask questions on fishing, scince and management. Feedback afterwards was I opened a lot of minds to possibilities they had never contemplated. If you have a collegue who might want something similar just pass along contact information.

David 


02/21/24 10:02 AM #136    

David Goethel

Hello everyone,

For those of you snowbirds in the Stuart, Florida area, I will be doing a book talk and signing for "Endangered Species", on March 15th from 6-7PM at the Loxahatchee River Center in Jupiter, Fl.  I would love to see some of you there.  Registration is required on their web page https://lrdrivercenter.org/events-list/

For those of you still up in the New England cold, I'll be back up north with a few talks in Mass and NH coming up in April and May. Stay warm, spring is on the way! 
 

Hi David i am trying to ssend you an email somehow its not going through this is what i have on reco

egoethel@comcast.net


02/22/24 09:31 PM #137    

 

Carol Atwood (Toran)

Yes David please let us know about the talks in Mass. and N.H.


02/23/24 05:59 AM #138    

 

Pauline Harwood (Wright)

Yes I would be Interested  in your dates in ma or nh. actually my husband would. He was a wildlife major at univ of Maine. 

 


03/02/24 06:03 PM #139    

 

Carol Atwood (Toran)

Taking a risk without Dougs permission to post a message..
A few of us get together her to enjoy Doug Spaulding and his band music. We  just thought we would share.  call for reservation to make sure there is room if you can plan to make it.

The Horses Theives Taverne

585 High St, Dedham, MA 02026-1858 
+1 781 708 9185


03/06/24 01:28 AM #140    

 

Carol Atwood (Toran)

just saw this link posted on a Needham website. Thinking it might interest some of you. A little Needham history.
Who knew?
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW

https://videoplayer.telvue.com/player/O7e6JrKKSJ3H_TX3VgEvpbSSL7Dbnrk2/media/424583?autostart=false&showtabssearch=true&fullscreen=false


03/06/24 08:45 AM #141    

 

Kevin O'Keeffe

Carol: Very good story. Very interesting video.


03/06/24 11:11 AM #142    

 

Philip Hopfe

Thanks Carol, that was great.  It was so well done. 


03/06/24 03:49 PM #143    

 

John Dewey

I actually have the DVD somewhere.  My father lived at North Hill and loved it.


03/06/24 04:26 PM #144    

 

Pauline Harwood (Wright)

 

 

I knew the Prohodski'sc Susie took ballet from my mom, and my mom bought all her best at the highland ave market! 

 

 

 


03/06/24 04:32 PM #145    

 

Pauline Harwood (Wright)

Fabulous story Carol' 


03/06/24 06:04 PM #146    

Paul Clancy

Carol, thanks so much for sharing this video.  I learned a lot about Needham history, and it brought back so many good memories of growing up in Needham  - including memories of Needham's 250th anniversary back in 1961, when most of us were 8 years old.  To top it off, the video was narrated by noted Needham resident (at one time, at least) Natalie Jacobsen.  It was a well-spent hour watching it.  


03/07/24 09:09 AM #147    

Ken Cummings

What a very well done documentary about Needham.  The part about the Powers family during WW II at 40 Grant Street was particularly interesting as we moved to Needham (from Amherst) when I was 6 and lived at 108 Grant Street. I vaguely remember the house since I walked to all three schools I passed it a lot.


03/08/24 07:45 PM #148    

 

Bruce Hazam

Great documentary, Carol. Fascinating history. It was something to see Henry Hicks in there, too! Thanks for posting!


03/11/24 04:11 PM #149    

 

Chris Pooley

This video was awesome!  Ginny and I enjoyed seeing the Town growing up.  The storefronts from the 60's, 70's and 80's bring back lots of memories.  Henry Hicks commentary is an added bonus.  While in high school Keith Crawford and I used to bike over to Lake Sabrina in "West Needham" and climbed around in the bear caves from the old Baker amusement park (no bears).  

#ourlittletown 

 


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