It's official, Larry!

If we were giving a prize for longest distance travelled for the reunion, it would go to Tad Boub. I got his check yesterday, along with a sweet note; he's coming from California! I was already pretty excited about seeing one Boub Boy after all these years! Now we'll get to see them both.

The fence sitter who jumped off this week is George Seltzer. He's another of the original Facebook group that I've been 'chatting' with since we started planning this thing. He finally made the commitment. I know that many of us have young kids, (my David is 10 and in the 5th grade) but I do believe that George's son Stephen is the youngest among them all. He's just started first grade! If you're a Facebooker, and you haven't already, friend George. He's got photos of Stephen up, and honestly, he looks just like George...though apparently that's a debate. For those keeping count, George will be staying at OP with his family.

There are a few folks who are still not quite there: Joey Correia will be getting his schedule for October in just about a week, and will know then if he can make it; Paul Pomerantz has yet to send a check, and I'd like to remind him and anyone else that I will not be prepared to handle money the night of the reunion, I haven't heard from John Ficula since the end of July while I was on vacation, but I've left him a few voice messages, and he's not completely discounted, and I'm still waiting to hear from Leslee Scheckman. Other than that, I do believe we've reached everyone that we're going to.

Except Steven Kornfeld. :=(

Banging Them Pleasure Machines....

September 10....


30 days until the reunion. If you're planning to come, please....send your checks now. We're making the final arrangements with Charley's, and we're making plans for Friday night.


Here's the tentative plan for Friday night:

• Meet in the OP Lounge at about 7.
  
  
• Surf Taco for a light dinner, one of my favorite, (very) casual Jersey Shore eating joints. We can certainly make other recommendations if you prefer something different. Check out the stuff at Pier Village; restaurants, shopping, entertainment.
  
  
• Next, we're heading to Asbury Park. There's tons of cool stuff to do in Asbury, but we're starting at the Silver Ball Museum where for ten bucks you can play an hour's worth of pinball on any of number of vintage machines.
  
  
• There's Cookman Avenue in Asbury too, so if you're not a Pinball fan, you'll find something you might like here. Bars, Antique stores, shopping, did I mention bars....?
  
  
• After Pinball, there are any number of possibilities. As mentioned above, Cookman Avenue offers a number of bars featuring a variety of music, however,
  
  
• Al DiBiase suggested Giamano's in Bradley Beach for music and drinks
  
  
• Finish the night back at OP for another round in the lounge.

No need to commit to joining. If you're interested, just be at the OP on Friday night, or join us at any of the stops above.

Remember what Jill Zarin's Mom Said?

....it's Memorial Day, then turn around and it's Labor Day. Spectacular weekend here at the Jersey Shore.

Surprising reunion news this weekend too. Larry Zarra can officially move over...and one of the fence sitters has finally made the commitment. No roster changes, though until I get the checks.

I'm nearly ready to put up the white flag on Ira Weinstock and sadly, Steven Kornfeld. Maybe for the 50th?

Have a happy and safe holiday weekend!

Goldenberg is in!

Got his check yesterday. Pomerantz continues to elude me. He says he's coming....but.....and Larry Zarra remains safe. Still nothing from Steven Kornfeld.

Spread The Word...

...if you're in touch with anyone who graduated from Chancellor Avenue in 1969

Chancellor Avenue School

Class of 1969

40-Year Reunion Luncheon

The Chancellor Avenue School class of 1969 is holding a 40-year reunion luncheon.
Date: September 12, 2009
Location: Oyster Point Hotel, Redbank, NJ
Time: 1pm – 5pm
Cost: $30.25 per person
Dress is casual
For more information please contact:
Doris (Bond) Pozarowski @ drpozar@msn.com - (570) 366-1058 or
Glenn Sytko @ IFDeputy2@aol.com - (908) 463-2262
rsvp. by August 29, 2009

Menu

Appetizer:
Porcini Ravioli with Locatelli Cream, Black Forest Ham, and English Peas
Entrees (Choice of) Tableside ordering:
Sweet Garlic Roasted French Breast of Chicken with a Sonoma Riesling Champagne Grape Sauce
Pan Seared Tilapia Fillet with Pinot Grigio Wine Sauce Garnished with Meyer Lemon and Capers
Penne Pasta Marinara with Fresh Basil and Shaved Romano Cheese
Dessert:
Classic Crème Brulee
Appropriate Seasonal Accompaniments
Fresh Rolls and Butter
Coffee, Teas, and Assorted Sodas

Remembering Teddy

Flawed, but with magnificent heart....

February 22, 1932 - August 25, 2009

Get ready to move over....

....Larry Zarra.