Karen enjoyed our  trip to Manitowoc.  Check out the pictures she took while there.  When I saw them I wondered if she had been somewhere else?

You guys live in a beautiful  place. I  can't wait to come back.
Karen

HS Class of 1960 Reunion on Sep 17,2024
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Darlene (Olsen) Haertlein

HS Class of 1960 Reunion on Sep 17,2024
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Hello everyone. I thought you might like to see the photos I took at our mini-reunion yesterday. I wish I had taken many more.

Perhaps next year, I will talk less and use my camera more!  It is always so lovely to reconnect with old friends. Thanks to the hard-working reunion committee for all of their hours of planning and preparation and special thanks to Karen and Paul Bouril for their
kindness and generous hospitality.  May we all stay well and have good memories to share again next September.
Darlyne (Olsen) Haertlein
&
​Mark Haertlein

Bourils Patio Party

Darlyne (Olsen) Haertlein, your photos beautifully captured the spirit of our reunion.Thank you for sharing your talent. Bouril's event, as always, provided a wonderful opportunity for us to reconnect. As Karen said, it gives us a chance to catch up and chat. Thanks to Karen and Paul for hosting such a memorable gathering. I'm already looking forward to next year's reunion. Harv

RALLY SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

ARRIVAL -
​Friday before the rally, we visited Skip and Lynn in her new apartment at the Felician Village. Skip writes his book as Lynn watches over him. 

Friday nite dinner at Late's 

AFTER OUR VISIT WE WENT T0 LATE'S FOR MISC. FOOD AND A CHOCOLATE MALT.

Next up, grasshoppers at the Lighthouse Inn

(I DON'T EVEN BELIEVE I'M SAYING THIS) AFTER LATE'S WE WENT TO THE LIGHTHOUSE INN FOR GRASSHOPPERS.

I (REALLY) CHECKED WITH THE BARTENDER TO MAKE SURE HE KNEW HOW TO MAKE A PROPER GRASSHOPPER.

WHAT DO YA HAVE TO LOSE? CHECK THE CALORIES, AND YOU'LL SEE.. . . .NOTHING!

DAY 1 - RALLY DAY - we picked up a couple of folks for breakfast at the Lighthouse Inn.
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Vic Schiegg and Nancy Parker join us for breakfast.

Rally at the Courthouse PUB

GUESS WHO SHOWED UP FIRST!

TWO FINE LADIES HUG IT OUT.

CASUAL GROUP WOULDN'T YOU SAY?

SHARON TELLS JOANNE THAT IT'S OK TO HAVE TWO GRASSHOPPERS AS LONG AS THEY HAVE A FULL SERVING OF VEGETABLES IN EACH OF THEM! . . . I'LL HAVE TO FACT-CHECK THAT

"AND SO, MY FINE FRIEND, WHAT PLANET ARE YOU FROM"?

THAT IS GOING TO LOOK TERRIBLE IF YOU SPILL IT ON YOUR SHIRT!

THE MONEY SHOT! WE ARE ALL VERY LUCKY!

OK, IT'S TIME TO LEAVE AND MOSY ON DOWNTOWN.

Afternoon visit to a new local bar.

WE ARE AT THE WINE BAR JUST UNDER THE 8TH STREET BRIDGE.

WE ENJOYED A LIGHT DINNER HERE. FOOD WAS GOOD.

Our traditional grasshopper at the end of the Rally.  
"Here's to all of you who could not be here"  

AND SO WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE BOSS, JOHN TORRISON AND HIS LOVELY WIFE DEL,.WE END THE RALLY.

A very big "Thank You goes out to Sharon (Heise) Magnusson for taking all the pictures!

THANK YOU SHARON!
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Next week we will feature the Class Reunion . . . until then,
"be well" and I'll see you on the Turntable. 
​Harv

RALLY AUGUST 17, 2024

A visit with Skip
On Friday, the day before the Rally, those of us who stayed at the Lighthouse Inn in Two Rivers, went to visit Skip.  Skip asked me to say HI! to all of you. Please consider a short visit with him when you have time available. 
​Check with Lynn.

(L - R) - Del Torrison, John Torrison, Sharon (Ohde) Magnusson, John Magnusson, John Harvey, Karen Harvey, Lynn Wallen, Skip Wallen

Our Rally at the Courthouse PUB
That car in the background is on a TV monitor and was programmed by the folks at the PUB.  There were many other pictures playing is a sequence including our club picture back in the 60's with our cars at Silver Creek Park in Manitowoc.  Our logo was stamped on all the menus'

(Back Row) L/R - Nancy Parker, Dick Neuses, Vic Schiegg, John Magnusson, John Torrison, Dale Sievert, Tom Wall, Bob Warrens, Bob Kattner, Sharon (Ohde) Magnusson, (Bottom Row) L/R - Joanne (Freiberg) Champeau, Karen Harvey, John Harvey, Sharon (Prickett) Meany, Del Torrison, Marie Neuses.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DALE!!!! DALE SIEVERT LOOKS AT HIS CAKE AND PONDERS OVER HIS AGE . . . IS HE REALLY ONLY THREE YEARS OLD?

DALE WONDERS WHAT COULD POSSIBLY BE IN THE BAG.

THANKS BOB! BOBBIE GAVE DALE THIS "GULLIVER" SHIRT TO WEAR PROUDLY TO ANY AND ALL EVENTS OF CONSEQUENCE. (DALE IS TRYING TO FIND THE FRONT)

The Wharf
After lunch we all went down to the WHARF.  It is an open air PUB on the River just across from the Manitowoc Submarine. 

FUN IS HARD TO FAKE! WE LOVE THE WHARF AND RECOMMEND IT HIGHLY TO ANYONE VISITING MANITOWOC. IT'S JUST ACROSS THE RIVER FROM THE MANITOWOC SUBMARINE MUSEUM.

I DON'T KNOW. IT'S HARD TO IMAGINE WHY THESE GIRLS ARE SMILING. COULD IT BE DALE?? NA!

BOB ASKS KAREN A PARTICULARLY DIFFICULT QUESTION.

JOHN TELLS A PARTICULARLY FUNNY STORY ABOUT A PATIENT WHO ACTUALLY CAME BACK.

I RECOGNIZE ALL THE DRINKS EXCEPT FOR THAT BLUE STUFF.

I WONDER IF THAT BOAT PULLS ONLY OLDER WATER SKIERS.

Time out!
After our WHARF adventure we went to "Time Out" which is at the end of Waldo across from the Lutheran HS.  It used to be a bar with a plane seemingly crashed into the roof of the cafe. 
They had really good food there.  

5 O'CLOCK - SURVIVORS ARE . . . ( L - FRONT TO BACK) SHARON, JOHN, DEL, JOANNE, BOB. (R - FRONT TO BACK) JOHN, DALE, JOHN, KAREN, SHARON.

It's a great place to get a fish dinner or pizza.  We had a great time.

  After this event, Del Torrison invited us over to their house for home made grasshoppers. 

I know I speak for the whole group when I say THANK YOU JOHN AND DEL!  It was a wonderful way to end the day. 
The Grasshoppers were delicious!

PLANNING AHEAD!

We're planning another event for September 14th (the day before the class reunion).  I hope you can make it.  There will be more on the Turntable in the coming weeks.  

​Harv

Coachmen Rally April 20, 2024

Breakfast at the Lighthouse Inn (Saturday Morning before the Rally)

The first three pictures are from our Pre-Rally visit with Skip and Lynn Wallen at the Lighthouse Inn - Two Rivers. 

L-R Sharon (Heise) Magnusson, Skip Wallen and Lynn Wallen - Lighthouse Inn breakfast 9:00Am

L -R Karen Harvey, Sharon (Heise) Magnusson, Skip Wallen, Lynn Wallen, John Magnusson and John Harvey - Lighthouse Inn Breakfast

(L - R) Karen Harvey, Sharon Magnusson, Skip Wallen, Lynn Wallen. Bob Warrens (Latecomer) John Magnusson, John Harvey

 Courthouse Pub Rally / 11:30 - 2:00PM

(LtoR) - Sharon (Pricket) Meaney, Bob Warrans, Bob Kattner, Sharon (Heise) Magnusson, Dale Sievert, Karen Harvey, John Harvey, Joanne (Freiberg) Champeau, John Magnusson, Dick Neuses, Marie Neuses, Del Torrison, John Torrison

After lunch, the rally headed out to Two Rivers and visited a local bar for a beer.  Then on to Port Sandy Bay for beer and pizza.  

Del giving JT a pat on the back. Know This! Our President is well taken care of.

Here I am trying to talk Sharon into buying a round of beer. John is skeptical (but hopeful), Del is thinking "What? That ain't right!"

Nothing on their minds . . . nothing at all!

I gotta admit . . . these two make a really cute couple!

Breakfast Sunday morning at the Lighthouse inn

This is me giving Bob Warrens a 14 year old bottle of Trader Joe's Aged Ale. So who's crazier . . . the giver or the taker? Time will tell.

Sorry Bob, I don't think they will let you drink it in the restaurant!

Well, what do you think John? (I think John is glad I gave it to Bob!)

And so ends another Coachmen Rally. Everyone here stayed at the Lighthouse Inn. I should tell you that "this group" ended the Rally day on Saturday night around 9:00PM with a Grasshopper at the Lighthouse PUB.

I Hope to see ya'll at the next Rally - (July? -  We'll see)
                                                                                 
Harv

This was a cruise from St Louis to Red Wing.  Wonderful trip with perfect weather!  Good time with Vic and Nancy!  So glad they invited me!  I had never been to Red Wing.  What a neat town!
​BobKat

(L - R) VIC, NOT NANCY AND BOB

We'll take your word for it, Bob!  I'm sure the scenery was beautiful.  I'm impressed that you chose this particular picture from all the "Red Wing" shots and river scenery you could have sent.

Bob's point is that they took a Coachmen tradition on the trip.  Notice the drinks in their hands.  You're right, Grasshoppers!  

You missed out if you attended a Coachmen Rally and did not have a Grasshopper toast with the group.  Let me know, and we'll ensure you get the opportunity next time!

So if the Club will join me by picking up a Grasshopper and lifting their glass . . . 

HERE'S TO YOU, VIC, AND BOB.  

​"MAY WE ALWAYS MANAGE TO DRINK MORE THAN WE SPILL!"

HARV

Dale Sievert's Birthday Party  A visit by several Coachmen to Dale's Moss Garden.  "This photo was taken at a 'mini-Coachmens' rally at Dale Sievert's (??th)  birthday party in Dale's garden. Vic is always in a state of ecstasy when he visits there, given that he recognizes and appreciates superb gardens.  Sharon either did not feel the same way...or she thought Vic was off his rocker." Dale

Left to Right: Vic Schiegg, John Torrison, Del Torrison, Dale Sievert, Sharon (Pricket) Meany, Bob Kattner.

A motley group of miscreants if I do say so!  The secret is out, Dale is 81!  Who hides their age at this point anyway???

Good picture, looks like they all had fun!

Harv

Coachmen Rally held on July 29, 2023 For those earlybirds who came to town on Friday and chose to stay overnight at the Lighthouse Inn, we gathered at John and Del Torrison's home to have a glass of wine and light conversation.  Then we visited with Skip Wallen who is in rehab at St. Mary's. Skip is progressing nicely.  Lynn is a real trooper and has been constantly at Skip's side!

After our visit with Skip we went to Green Street Tavern for a light dinner after which we went to the Courthouse PUB for Grasshoppers.  

The Courthouse is our chosen spot for our Rally.  Notice the picture on the wall. That is a "Picture TV"  We had nothing to do with setting that up.  I'm giving credit to Kerry, banquet manager and Jackie, my favorate bartender, for making that happen.  They must have pulled the picture off our website and transferred it to the TV.   

This picture was taken after we left the PUB for downtown Manitowoc.  Possibly at the Wharf?  I'm pretty sure those are NOT condiments I'm holding.  

At about 5:00 PM we went to the Pizza Garden for dinner.  Always fun, this is the reincarnation of the "Original Pizza Garden" that arrived in Manitowoc around 1958 or 59.  For many of us that was the first time we experienced Pizza.  This new Pizza Garden is located on the east side of 8th street about a block north of Beerntsen's.  Original recipes , great pizza.

Here we are again.  You guessed it . . . the Courthouse for Grasshoppers.  A little chocolate syrup on the inside of the glass.  Mixed cream demint, cream decoke, and lots of vanilla ice cream with a bit of whipped cream (sometime a marchino cherry on top).  Mmmmm GOOD!  The Club PUB knows how to make them! 

For those still standing, we meet at the Lighthouse Inn on Sunday morning  for a fun breakfast and conversation.  

This was a fun Rally and there were no injuries or fatalities in the group.  (always good to know at our age).

The invitations for the next Lincoln HS class Reunion are now being mailed.  The Reunion is scheduled for September 17.  If everyone is in agreement, we will schedule this years final Rally for Saturday the 16th.

​Harv  

Comet's 2006 concert at Elkhart Lake THE COMETS

Pete Christensen

Hey Pete! 
thanks for the pictures.  I could have given you a "heartier thank you" if you gave me a bit more information.  I will leave it to the club to identify the folks in this picture.  I do know that Mary is right in the middle center and You are (kind of) taking advantage?   
Your  call.

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Here is Mary clapping to the beat (I think) of what Jerry Leyendecker is playing.  Pete is in the back right  . . . not paying much attention.

BARB AND MARY

Here is the Comet's own version of the "Lemon Sisters"  (hope I got that right this time.  I Could never remember the their name)  

So far Jerry has not dropped his sax and Mary is giving him encouragement.  Pete is still not paying attention!

On a serious note,
this was a fun event for the Comets.  I wish I could have been there too.  

Sadly It's my information that Jerry Leyendecker is not doing well.  I can't get in touch with him.  If I learn something I will let the club know.  

Peter,
​thank you for the pictures.  I think everyone will enjoy seeing them in spite of my (intelligent) but, offhand remarks.  

​Harv