Dan Goodenow
For Doug Allen:
Doug, thanks for writing. It's been a while since I ahve contacted anyone on this site. That's great you guys are planning the 50th. I'll try to attend, but I can't make any promises. I've retired from my architectural job in Boston, but am continuing my own practice that I've had over many years. Additionally, I've taken on a part-time at Lehey Hospital in Burlington, MA as a transporter. I start next week. With this new schedule, I'll have to see how my variuos schedules work out before I can plan any excursions.
Why a transporter you may ask? Well, about 9 months ago, I had to end my recreational ice hockey because I received a concussion and being on blood thinners due to my Factor V Leiden, my doctor said it had to end. Needing more physical exercise to make up for it, and looking around for a job that would provide some exercise instead of my wicked passive, sit on my butt, architectural computer face time, I considered being a pizza delivery guy, (a combination of walking and driving), and also interviewed for a job at Home Depot on the freight dock. The same day of that H D interview, I scored the transporter job. My new boss assured me I'd be doing a lot of walking!
Having worked in a large hospital in Philly years ago, I'm looking forward to the exercise and being a part of a new team. Also helping out folks in their time of need can't be overlooked. One of the more difficult things in this process was to put a resume and cover letter together for the first time in about 20 years; especially for a new job category. I had to play down the design abilities and stress the team work, getting along with people and other basic attributes. I was very lucky that my former co-workers bailed me out with good references, (so they say) :)
As for the scouts back in Pittsford, I do remember Danny Kropp and I joining a troop in Bushnell's Basin. Bob Legge, Jim Womeldorf and Greg Wolf, I believe were in a troop in Pittsford. Kropp earned the rank of Life and was senior patrol leader. I only made it to the rank of Star. We lasted thru 8th grade and then football, other sports and our band, (Lastraws and later The Sound Brewery), took over our time. Looking at your group of former troop members, maybe there was something in scouting that made a bunch of us join rock cover bands. Funny, I never got the music merit badge! :)
As for the last reunion, I really enjoyed sitting next to Scott Hill, visiting with Wendy and of course seeing Ellen again. Her conversation was heart-felt.
Time in a bottle....
Goody
PS: I hope Scott was able to follow his Northeastern Hockey Team this year. They had a great season agian!
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