I met Walter when I was with the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce. Walter’s wife, (Gayle Oberst) was and is the first women mayor of Panama City Beach. Walter was a tall quiet man. When we were at special events he would mingle with all of us. He always had a smile and a […]
Vp-23 reunion at seadog
It was great to see some old friends for the navy at lunch the other day!!!!!
Jamie’s Cheeseburger Soup
Cheeseburger Soup ½ lb. hamburger ¾ c. chopped onion ¾ c. shredded carrots ¾ c. diced celery 1 t basil 1 t parsley 4 T butter, divided 4 c. diced potatoes ¼ c. flour 8 oz. American cheese, cubed 1 ½ c. milk ¾ t salt ¼ t pepper ¼ c. sour cream 3 c. […]
My Friend Tom Servello
Anthony Thomas Servello Jr. May 27, 1950 – January 21, 2011 There are few people in my life that I consider a true friend, But Tom Servello was one of them. I met Tom when i was transferred to Pax River, Md. in the late 70’s. He was the first to welcome me and show […]
Cheese Straws
This is a recipe that my mother use to make for us during the holidays: 2 cups of flour 2 level tsp of baking powder 1 level tsp of salt 1/2 cup of milk 1/2 cup of butter 1/4 tsp red pepper or Paprika 1 egg 3/4 cup of Grated cheese ( i Use real […]
Crab Dip, A great christmas Present, I recieved
This is a great recipe that was given to me as i was leaving for Key West in my motor Home a few years ago. I had stopped at Jeanne Just Or( Just Jeanne as bill and I called her). her and always exchanged gifts at Christmas time. She is a very special friend. She […]
Oyster Stew By Tom Mixon
I have made this oyster stew for years and i totally love it! 1 PT of Oysters ( the best oysters are from Apalachicola, Fl.) 1 tbsp of Worcestershire Sauce 1 Cup of Milk 4 Tbsp of real butter 2 12 oz cans of evaporated Milk Drain oysters (save juice). Saute oysters in butter until […]
Paul G Avery
Paul G Avery had a major impact on my life. In 1966 i was stationed in VP-23 at N.A.S. Brunswick, Maine. and in the summer a friend of mine came to me and asked if i would be interested in a blind date. I of course said yes, and i met Mr Avery’s daughter. after […]
Robert G. Schippers (Bob)
In 1975 while being transferred to N.A.S. Willow Grove, our family moved into Mt Laurel, New Jersey and we lived on Masonville Rd. Three house up the street Lived Bob And Sam Schippers. They were about the same ge as Kathy and and we became good friends. They had a son and daughter also That […]
Running Water at Paul Avery’s Camp
Mr. Avery’s camp was located on the Indian rd. , in Dresden. It was only about 18 miles from the Bath Bridge. One year Paul came to me and said “Are you coming to camp with the guys or going playing with the girls at Rollin Andy’s “(a well know night spot in Brunswick, Me). I stated that I […]