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| Name: | Aletha Pung( aka Reckner) |
| E-mail address: | aletha@prexar.com |
| Comments: | Both of my sons, Jason and David Reckner, were born at Charleton Maternity Home in Montrose. I would love to have a picture of the Charleton for my scrapbook. If anyone would be kind enough to email me one, I would really appreciate it. They were born in 1973 and 1974, but I doubt that it changed much. I have looked online, but with no luck. Thanks so much. |
| Name: | Dan Magee |
| E-mail address: | danmagee@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | It's hot here in Arizona, but come November...Anne and I will head back to Scotland...35 years ago, I got orders to a little place called Edzell...and it changed my life. We bought a place in Grantown on Spey and go there every November...stay 'til just before Christmas... Thanks for all the memories... |
| Name: | John Masterton |
| E-mail address: | edzell@dd9angus.fsnet.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.jockmazzab.f2s.com/ |
| Comments: | Hi Folks, Lots of good things are happening in and around Edzell these days.... the main street has been sold (well it seems like it) and will be re-developed, with the northern hotel being re-used. Amigos was taken over and was crap for a while.. now owened by a chain of sports bars. The food is excellent and the Audio visual gear if fab. I thought I'd sign in again since every time I go up to Auchenblae, I think of you guys... I was in that wee place twice recently. I know many US personnel chose to live there. I work as a IT Field Service Engineer for Aberdeenshire Council Schools dept... so I do the rounds of Laurencekirk, Marykirk, Auchenblae, Bervie, all places south of the river Dee. There are many folks who sign the Edzell Connection guestbook who talk about how great the area up here is. My story is that today, after working in Inverbervie School, I went down the beach in bervie, sat on the pebble beach, eating my lunch and a yearling seal popped up in front of me, 10 Feet away. I nearly convince it to have a tomato... it did think about it.. honest !! What job gives you that ? What a great place to live and work. It was just me, on my own, smelling the salty sea air again. Fantastic. It sums up why I still love to live and work in the North East of Scotland. For info, the Royal Navy CTs had a re-union recently. The pictures and latest messages can be viewed at : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Squirrelshack/ Take care and See you all at the next Edzell Re-union... whenever that is. |
| Name: | Barney and Donna Jones |
| E-mail address: | jdjones95370@wmconnect.com |
| Comments: | We were stationed in Edzell 78-82. Sgt Barney Jones (Admin Clerk) with Co B MarSptBn and CTASN Donna (Buckley) Jones. We were married at the base chapel Dec 79 will celebrate our 25th anniversary this year. We will always remember Eric Walker and Mary Walker helping us get our first place to live and posting our wedding bonds out in town. Our oldest daughter Jennifer was born in Dundee. We just retired in Aug 2003 after 28 years and a MGySgt and live in the Sierra Nevada Foothills in northern California, probably because it reminds us of Scotland. |
| Name: | DIANA & JOSEPH WILLIAMS |
| E-mail address: | LADYDWMS1@AOL.COM |
| Comments: | MY HUSBAND & I WERE STATIONED IN SCOTLAND FROM "77-80" AND IT WAS SO WONDERFUL. WE PARTIED A LOT, HAD A LOT OF FRIENDS BOTH ON AND OFF THE BASE. WE HATED LEAVING, AND NOW AM SO SORRY THE BASE IS CLOSED. HOPE TO COME BACK SOME DAY SOON. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANY FRIENDS WHO MAY SEE THIS. BYE,BYE DIANA & CHACHA |
| Name: | Dave DiFabio |
| E-mail address: | mailto:dldifabio@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hello from the past. NSGA Edzell CTM from 87-90 I am alive and well in Pittsburgh. Retired in 2001 as a CTMC. I teach Network Security and Computer Forensics for the Pittsburgh Technical Institute. Pay is good and no uniforms so I am happy. Well enough boring you, hope to hear from anyone. Cheers for now. dave |
| Name: | Clark Lerch |
| E-mail address: | clark.l.lerch@williams.com |
| Comments: | Hi all. Love signing any guestbook dealing with Edzell. I was stationed with the Marines there from '74 to '76. Got a 15 month visa to stay in the country afterwards, and finally went home flat broke in '77. I still miss the place after 27 years. It was a paradise and I'd do it all over again if I could. Hope somebody comes by your site that may remember me. Thanks!!!! |
| Name: | Will Miller |
| E-mail address: | gouranga@adelphia.net |
| Comments: | Great web site that brings back some great memories. I had the privledge to be one of the decommisioning crew members. Edzell was my first duty station and I am still saddened by the fact that it's not an option for me to do another tour there. Anyone who I was stationed there with, please feel free to contact me. I'm currently stationed at Naval Network and Space Operations Command in Dahlgren, VA. |
| Name: | Jennie S (Meeker) Shane |
| E-mail address: | saharadweller@charter.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://us.f1f.yahoofs.com/bc/3a7d2d57/bc/Edzell+1978/Edzel.jpg?bf8JSNAB74NYdvXR |
| Comments: | If the link in the message below does not work, try the URL above, and if that does not work, send an email to me, I'll give you the link directly. |
| Name: | Jennie S Shane |
| E-mail address: | saharadweller@charter.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jsshane/detail?.dir=/4f49&.dnm=4090.jpg |
| Comments: | the URL listed above opens a photo from 1978. I am going to list the names of those in the pic right here. Standing: Left to Right: Glenn Goetz, Mike Moulthrop, Havier Baiges, John McCotter, Gordon Goetz, J.R. Cordoba, Andy Brown, Kym States, Ron Carpenter, Dale Hoefakker, Rocky Barnes, Dave Werner, Floyd Blackman, and Steve West. Seated: L to R Sheila Wolf, Diane Hancock, John Strine, Sheila Cook, Jennie (Meeker) Shane aka ME and Tony Flowers Ya gotta love it! |
| Name: | James Sandlin |
| E-mail address: | bclion@alltel.net |
| Comments: | It has been some time since I've logged on. As luck would have it, I was not into genealogy while I was stationed at Edzell from March 1987-May 1990 in Classic Wizard. Turns out that my surname is from there, believe near Edinbourgh (Sandilands) I teach Navy JROTC now in Kentucky and I was asked the other day by some students as they prepare for a panel discussion what my favorite place was - without a moments hesitation, I told them of Edzell Scotland. I gave them plenty of examples, but most of all, how we were treated there by the locals and the simplicity of living there. The mission was not simple, but living there was. It remains to this day my favorite place to have lived outside the US. I am saddened that the base is now closed, it was/is a remarable place. The people that I met there and the beauty of the place made an indelible mark for me. We had good friends, good work, some funny things happened and some sad things, but through it all, it remains a memory that when I think of it, I smile! James Sandlin 1428 Johnson Avenue Ashland, Kentucky 41101 606-326-0789 |
| Name: | Joe Geremia |
| E-mail address: | germi6@msn.com |
| Comments: | Great website! I look in often to see if I recognize any of the names that sign in. I was a CT03 in Edzell in 1964 - 1966. I met my wife in Montrose and we have gone back many times over the years. We will probably go back again this year. I always feel a great connection to Scotland and the Scottish people when we go back. The 2002 reunion was a great time. Look forward to hearing from anyone that may remember me. |
| Name: | Dan Magee |
| E-mail address: | danmagee@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | A long time ago...1969...arrived at Edzell as the Storekeeper in the Basement...changed my life with all the friends I met...used to stay at the Lilac Flat at Kinnaird Castle...I returned with my wife every year since I left in 1971...now I own a place in Grantown on Spey..and spend Novembers and Decembers there on holiday...have had it for 10 years. The rest of my year is spent in Mesa, Arizona, where I own a swimming pool construction company, Arizona Custom Pools. Any of you going to retire out here in ARIZONA?...I'll give any of you the best deal on a swimming pool...because I never forgot how a bunch of guys could affect the rest of my life. Thanks for the memories...but more than that...thanks for the fiendship....Dan and Anne |
| Name: | Bob Smith |
| E-mail address: | rsmith2677@cfl.rr.com |
| Comments: | Hi All, Just singing in again after some time of being off-line. Was a CTM in the Wizard Mat Shop from 7/77 to 1/81. Was on the Tug-O-War team the last 2 years and was a member of the team that went to London for the Royal Tournament. The first group of "yanks" to participate in the tournament. Lot's of fun memories and good times. Drop me a line if you like. Smitty |
| Name: | Al Webster |
| E-mail address: | webalmar@mlecmn.net |
| Comments: | Hi, Has been awhile since I last left a note.... Was at Edzell from Jul 71-Jul 76 as a CTRC.. Worked in 34 Div (HFDF) as a Watch Supervisor and as Div Chief... Also took year and half off to be Special Services Officer.. Got married in Aug 72 to a Home Ec teacher from Forfar Academy.. our daughter was born in Ninewell, Dundee in Feb 76.. Retired to Minnesota and have been here ever since.. Subsequently, retiring again after 20 years in the USPS, last six as a Postmaster.. Would like to hear from those who might remember me and those good days in Edzell... |
| Name: | Jim Churnhenweler |
| E-mail address: | JimChu@aol.com |
| Comments: | Really nice to see the site doing so well after all these years. I was the barperson in the EM Club from 1973-1987, probably served all you folks some fine scotch beer. Bye for now. |
| Name: | Bryan Braswell |
| E-mail address: | bryanbraswell@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.bryan.tracy.braswell.net/ |
| Comments: | It has been a while since I have signed the guest book, so I thought now would be as good a time as any to include an update. Stationed at Edzell from Nov 93 - Mar 96. Went from Edzell to the USS KINKAID (DD 965), then the Naval Postgraduate School (MSEE degree), then to NIWA in Washington, DC. I just detached from NIWA and we are on our way to Japan. "We" includes the love of my life - my wife Tracy (married in 1998), son Brandon (2000), and son Alex (2002). I put on LCDR in the summer of 2002 (no, seriously) and am off to the CRC job at COMCARGRU 5 aboard the USS KITTY HAWK. This will be my first overseas tour since Edzell, and I can't imagine that it will measure up. At Edzell I was the last 32 Division Officer and then the ZWC III OWO. Lived on Lunan Bay at Red Castle for a year, then at Kinnaird Castle. Served as the Tug Team OIC and Number 7, then 5, on the rope. I'd love to summarize my time at Edzell in a few punchy sentences that could somehow capture the experience, but that is simply impossible. I sometimes believe I am still in the Navy as part of a vain quest to match that tour. I would have given anything to have been at the 2002 reunion but Alex was born 18 days later so you do the math and figure the odds of approval for my kitchen pass. I welcome email from any Edzell shipmates. Godspeed all. |
| Name: | Shirley Ross |
| E-mail address: | Shirl1812@aol.com |
| Comments: | Has been a while since I signed the guest book. I worked in Public Works Finance Office from 1984-1997 when the base closed. Best place I've ever worked. Would like to hear from any of the "Bees" that used to be at Edzell. My Mum and Dad owned Jollys Hotel in Brechin from 1972-1978 if anyone remembers the Davidsons would love to hear from you. |
| Name: | Gary Seddon |
| E-mail address: | gs4973@sbc.com |
| Comments: | Stationed at Edzell 1966 through 1969 as an "R BRANCHER" Wonderful Memories! -Friends and Shipmates -Base BB team, -Tally-Ho, Corner House, Park Hotel -Base club and Dances..Friday and Saturday. -Dundee, Edinburgh, Aberdeen... -Great duty station. -Beautiful People and Country. |
| Name: | DIANE & SCOTT MULLINS |
| E-mail address: | demullins_00@yahoo.com |
| Name: | Liz Horne |
| E-mail address: | liz_anne1@lycos.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hope you don't mind a Scot posting on here. I have just bought one of the houses on the Edzell Base and can't wait to move in. There is an atmosphere there that seems very welcoming. Anyone visitng from the States is welcome to come for coffee, just e.mail me to let me know. All the best Liz |
| Name: | Dan Magee |
| E-mail address: | danmagee@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | The Storekeeper in the basement...1969-71...lived out at Kinnaird Castle...now building swimming pools in the greater Phoenix area...would love to hear from any of the guys...keep in touch with quite a few. |
| Name: | george whittet |
| E-mail address: | kneetrembler49@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | please help trying to find dave&marge wright were on base around 79-80 were at my wedding 25th anniversary comming up need to find them please help. last known address was 72 perry rd base housing thanks george |
| Name: | george whittet |
| E-mail address: | kneetrembler49@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | please help trying to find dave&marge wright were on base around 79-80 were at my wedding 25th anniversary comming up need to find them please help. last known address was 72 perry rd base housing thanks george |
| Name: | george whittet |
| E-mail address: | kneetrembler49@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | visit'd the base on many an occasion playin darts, pool, and many other "games" with you wonderful people. can anyone help me get in touch with a great couple that were on base about78-80 dave&marge wright(nee cutter).she was from Banbury, lost touch after they moved from base ,any help would be most appreciated. your's george whittet |
| Name: | Edward Scheibner |
| E-mail address: | edscheibner@hotmail.c.om |
| Comments: | Station 84-86 |
| Name: | Steve and Jackie Hahn |
| E-mail address: | jackiehahn@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Many years have passed since I signed the guestbook so I suppose it's update time. We were stationed in Edzell from 1993-1996 and were loath to leave as I'm an Edinburgh lass myself. Still, we had a good tour at Winter Harbor, Maine until 1999 when we moved to Hawaii for our final Navy tour. Steve worked in 'The Tunnel' at NSGA Kunia until he retired in February 2003. Had house prices been more realistic we'd have stayed put on Oahu. Unfortunately, jobs do not seem to pay the money one would require to actually live there so we moved to Southern Maryland where Steve works for BAE Systems and I for Calvert County Board of Education. We'll be here for the forseeable future. The kids are well, Catriona is 16 and remembers her teachers Ms Andrews, Ms Robinette and Mr Long at W.F.Halsey Elementary. Nicholas was only 4 when we left but he does remember winning $125 on the slot machine at the Hideaway club ... don't tell anyone! I often think of Fiona Wojyk but I can't find hide nor hair of her. She was a Brechin lass but I can't remember her maiden name. The last I heard was that she was in Georgia doing something to the water! Anyway, it would be lovely to hear from anyone who remembers us. |
| Name: | Eddie Gray |
| E-mail address: | kobie_au@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | USED TO LIVE IN BRECHIN, PARENTS OWNED JOLLYS HOTEL, LOVE TO CATCH UP WITH OLD AQAINTENCES. |
| Name: | Eddie Gray |
| E-mail address: | kobie_au@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I am looking to catch up with KYLE DEPEW or MIKE REGULA or TOM BATT OR CHUCK / that used to live in Brechin with Kyle. My parents owned JOLLYS HOTEL in BRECHIN, and I have great memories I shared with thse guys from the States. Can anybody assist our reunion, pleasedo so Cheers EDDIE GRAY |
| Name: | Richard Monjure |
| E-mail address: | rmonjure@atlantic.net |
| Comments: | I was a Marine radiotelegrapher (2621) at Edzell from 1983 to 1985. I worked in the basement, I think they called it 31 division... I'm not sure now! I was known as the "Morse Monger" and was the fastest CW operator on the base at the time. Got my U.S. Navy Silver CW Certification (32 GPM) officially before leaving Edzell. The people I remember are Rich Nichols, Ernie Feigler, Lance Adair (fantastic CW man), Tim Gordon, Greg Wisnewski, Alan Thompson, and WM's Denice Church, Sue Bellis, Debbie Narvett, and cute little Diana Cooper! I also remember some of the Marine officers who couldn't handle me - like old Larry Lewis and Steve Moline! I wonder what happened to those guys... probably retired by now! Hey, I'll be fair and say MY side of the problem is that I was first and foremost a RADIOTELEGRAPHER and NOT a Marine! As you know, "they" don't like that! The locals I remember are 1)Colin Craig, the guy that lived in a cottage outside of Edzell and fooled with cars to make extra money. I used to bring my old 1971 Jag to him to keep it running cheap. 2) The old barber in town who used a straight razor on everyone's neck with NO water and NO shaving cream. Can you say "S-C-R-A-T-C-H!!!" 3) Rich Nichols future mother-in-law who worked on base and was the nicest lady you'd ever want to meet. 4) The Royal Navy Chief who worked in Morse division. I forget his name but he used to think I was NUTS because I bought Tennant's lager cans with the pretty girls on them, let HIM drink them all and then I mailed the empty cans back to the States. (I don't like to drink.) 5) The rip-off car mechanic at "Sparks Garage" and the pretty red-head that used to work there. Edzell was (and probably still is) a beautiful place. I never made it back, probably never will. Things at Company "B" changed right before I left. Old friends had shipped out, new people came in and they were "different." Not bad, just different. Then it was my time to go, and I was discharged from the Marine Corps in December of 1985. For those who remember me, my morse days did NOT end with Edzell. I went on to become a Merchant Marine Radio Officer, sending and receiving routine, urgent and yes, even distress messages the WORLD OVER. February 1999 saw the end of 500 kc/s and morse on ships but I can STILL copy 35 GPM on a good day. THE MORSE MONGER LIVES. What is amazing to me is that it's all gone. That big, beautiful circular antenna with all it's elements - and all the things we took so seriously at work are now obsolete technology. Remember me? Shoot me an e-mail, I'll be happy to respond! |
| Name: | CTA1(SW) Timothy Scarbrough |
| E-mail address: | tscarbs@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Rich Ranft and Ray Rizzo, What's up fellas? Nice to check the site and still see some recognizable names on there. Just wanted to say hello and look at some old photos of Scotland. Rich, I think I may still have Joe Rivas' email address. I got it from him while he was in LDO training. I can't remember where he ended up going but I think it was shipboard on East coast. Ray, I don't even want to remember that last barrack's crawl. Keep in contact. Heading to HQ NATO, Naples, Italy. Talk later. Your buddy, Tim |
| Name: | Matthew Zimmerman |
| E-mail address: | matt.zimmerman@rcn.com |
| Comments: | I lived on the RAF in Edzell from ages 5-8 when my father was in the US Navy and some of my fondest childood memories are from that time. |
| Name: | JUSTINA WALKER |
| E-mail address: | jwalker@woh.rr.com |
| Comments: | Looking for Cindy and David Brady and Joy Kiernan. I was stationed in scotland from 82-84. Last name was Harrington, a MS. |
| Name: | Mark Miller CTR1 |
| E-mail address: | techmark@woh.rr.com |
| Comments: | Was Stationed in Edzell from 81' - 84' I miss a lot of folks from those good days. I worked the floor and was DIRSUP so if ya remembers me..... Drop me a line or two. |
| Name: | Roger Monroe |
| E-mail address: | k7ntw@arrl.net |
| Comments: | It is always great to hear from old friends. Back to living in the house I grew up in. Was M-brancher. what a wonderfull blend of technology to work with. Still exchange greetings/letters/e-mail with old pals. Had a section 2 mat man reunion with Tom Easton and Mike O'Conner at Battle Ground WA Pizza joint a few years back. Wives did not stand a chance of out talking us that night ! I married late so my children Murray 8 and Moira 12 keep me young at heart. Blessings to all Edzell'ites in 2004 ! |
| Name: | John Masterton |
| E-mail address: | edz@dd9angus.fsnet.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.dd9angus.fsnet.co.uk/ |
| Comments: | Hi Ken ! Hi Folks. I have updatef my site tonight with some events in Brechin / RAF Edzell this year. I have been SO busy, I have a new camera, but have not had any time to take some photos of the are and upload them. Please take a quick look at the site for updates NSGA EDZ / Brechin info...... things are going OK over here !! Regards to you all....John |
| Name: | kenneth medick |
| E-mail address: | threelks98@aol.com |
| Comments: | just my yearly checkin to let everyone know i am still alive and kicking----retiring on the 31st of dec----was at edzell oct 1960 thru jan 1963 had liberty card #16---edzell was the best for a lot of reasons not the least of which was that we were all young--hope everyone has happy holidays and a safe and happy new year---and keep our service men and woman who are in harms way in your prayers always-----peace----ken |
| Name: | Andy Friend |
| E-mail address: | uofmgoblue@aol.com |
| Comments: | Been touching base with many of the guys from the '88 - '90 timeframe. Hosted Jeff Montague and Joe Graham who both flew into Michigan for the Michigan / OSU game a few weeks ago. Also made contact with Gary Noeth and Travis Henson during that weekend. We are discussing the possibility of getting together next fall ('04) in Vegas |
| Name: | Andy Friend |
| E-mail address: | uofmgoblue@aol.com |
| Comments: | Been touching base with many of the guys from the '88 - '90 timeframe. Hosted Jeff Montague and Joe Graham who both flew into Michigan for the Michigan / OSU game a few weeks ago. Also made contact with Gary Noeth and Travis Henson during that weekend. We are discussing the possibility of getting together next fall ('04) in Vegas |
| Name: | JESSE ROBINSON |
| E-mail address: | robinsonje@bellsouth.net |
| Name: | Jerry Sipes |
| E-mail address: | vtcruiser1962 |
| Comments: | Hey forgot to ask...are the reunions still happening. I have got to get back to Scotland and that would be a perfect excuse. Anyone with info please give me a shout. Also if anyone has any contact info one (CTR2) Jim McMenamin (budman) I would sure appreciate it. I know he is from the Philly area. |
| Name: | Jerome "Jerry" Sipes |
| E-mail address: | vtcruiser1962@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hey gang...keep searching the net and see what happens. Did not know this site existed. Sure was good to get some contact info for some people. I was there 88-91, worked in 32 with Tracy McCoy, Guido, Joe Estep, Lora Bronson(lockett), Jerry Shamberger, CTTCS Jim Connors, LT Jeager, WO Tim Noonan etc. etc. etc. Also did time as a DJ at the Gangway club with Tom (can't for the life of me figure out his last name, but he was in the AF) . Many, Many wild nights in Edzell. If you remeber me or even if you don't drop me a line. Retired in 1997 under the TERA program. Working as a cop here in the Erie, PA area. |
| Name: | Steve Watkins |
| E-mail address: | stephen.r.watkins@usace.army.mil |
| Comments: | I worked as a Seabee electriciann with the Public Works Dept Any of you old crusty Seabees from Edzell still out there? Many fond memories. |
| Name: | Michelle McGhee |
| E-mail address: | mcgheem04@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I was stationed in Edzell from 1989 to 1991. I was attached to the Branch medical clinic. |
| Name: | Larry & Gale Lemmon |
| E-mail address: | LarLem2@HoTMaiL.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.geocities.com/LarLem2 |
| Comments: | Now living in Montrose and loving it. Just a short walk to town and a very short walk to the in-laws. The nights are fair drawin' in. very once in a while I become "LeMans" when pencil touches paper and blank becomes almost real - yes I'm still doing my drawings and you can see them by going to the above webpage. I'm selling those pictures all over the world and am now taking orders for Christmas delivery anywhere you want. Love coming back to the Edzell Connection - y'all keep in touch. |
| Name: | Ray Rizzo |
| E-mail address: | raymond.rizzo@travis.af.mil |
| Comments: | Just updating... Left sea life and got back to shore, all in one piece. Doing the DCS thing up at Travis AFB now, not bad duty. Looking through some pics of 95 and 96 and had some of the last famous barracks crawl that was done, boy what a night, lol. Hope you everyone is doing well, see you somewhere done the road |
| Name: | dave laney nc1 retired |
| E-mail address: | briantoons@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I am just updating, been awhile, was a CTA3 in 1981-84. Now living in my hometown of Murphy, NC. Just wanted to say hello to everyone. Trudy, I just loved that switchboard, haha. Mike Clark, where are you? Martin Cameron, where are you? Hello to all that enjoyed those time. |
| Name: | Larry Klug |
| E-mail address: | LKLUG@ec.rr.com |
| Comments: | just updating the email used to be coastalnet.com still married to my wonderful wife carol will celebrate 25 years of marriage in june 2004 hope to hear from some of you marine buddies. from 77-80 retired in 1997 but currently working at th navl hospital onboard camp lejeune |
| Name: | Rich "Derb" Derbyshire |
| E-mail address: | upsnyderbs@adelphia.net |
| Comments: | USMC/ T Brancher Scotland Memories: "The Building" 32 Division Section 2, just loved the work and couldn't get enough The "Daybeggars" and the "Sweaters" "Grew up" and learned that the "SQUIDS" and "JAR HEADS" were both people that did the same job but wore different uniforms. Intramural football, softball and basketball. Hosting Flag Football Tournament - winning then going on to Rota and winning there despite hangovers from Saturday night in London, Sunday night in Madrid and spending a good part of the per diem money before we even got to Rota. Remembering Dave Donnelly ordering ‘champagne for the ladies' at the top of his lungs in a private club in London. Pub hopping and eating fish and chips from ‘THE GOLDEN HADDOCK' in Montrose Going to Aberdeen and eating Chinese food Concerts in Glasgow Dave Donnelly ‘mooing' cows Bicentennial Fireworks in the fog 19 hours of light in the summer 0 hours of light in the winter No real summer, just two weeks of 60 degrees in June EM Club - decent food, great "lager", awful bands, packed house the nights "THE BOYZ" would play. The night the club was "streaked". Hunting hare and wood pigeons, selling the take to the game buyers then going to the pub The Great People: Denny Walsh, Steve "Munchkin" Macleod, Tom Ryan, John Wood, Ken Robinson, Craig Braiser, Steve "Herbeasties" Heubsch, Pete Lazio, Donnie Ray "Sarge" Miller, Gerry Miller, Terry Baxter (CTTCM Retired), Dave Donnelly, Clark Lerch, John "Hooker" Spahn, Larry "Hillbilly" Salee, Skip Hopkins |
| Name: | DARYL ALFORD |
| E-mail address: | alfclaneddie@netscape.net |
| Comments: | just thinking about old times. |
| Name: | Rich Ranft |
| E-mail address: | ranftra@boxer.navy.mil |
| Comments: | Saw some names that started memory lane. Still in the Navy thanks to CAPT Schaffer, CAPT Drake, and CTRCM Bobby "Bubba" Owens. Currently serving onboard USS BOXER as the SSO. Hope to hear from some folks that I was stationed with. Take care CTA1(SW) Rich Ranft |
| Name: | Rich Ranft |
| E-mail address: | ranftra@boxer.navy.mil |
| Comments: | Checked the site to see what's new. Saw a few names that brought back memories. Still in the Navy thanks to CAPT Larry Schaffer, CAPT Drake, and CTRCM Bobby "Bubba" Owens. Currently serving onboard USS BOXER as the SSO. If anybody knows the where abouts of John Rivera (CTA) pls let me know. Again, great site Turbo. CTA1(SW) Rich Ranft |
| Name: | Yolanda (Gushen) Ramsey |
| E-mail address: | yramsey@tds.net |
| Comments: | Just updating my email address....Lived there with parents Ed and Lily 1981-1983. I couldn't leave the NSG family so I married a CTM we are currently stationed in Mayport, FL and anxious to get our onward orders!!!! If you remember me drop me a line! |
| Name: | Richard Tomkinson |
| E-mail address: | rltomkinson@excite.com |
| Comments: | I was there from 6/85 - 9/95. I was a contractor in the NAVELEX shop in bldg 300. During the 10 yrs I was there, my wife, Kim, & I had 4 kids. I think my wife was pregnant the whole time between the summer of '87 & 4/93. I spent a lot of my time shooting pool in the club, and was a country music DJ the last two years I was there. I had a great time and wish I was still there. |
| Name: | Linda Sayre(previously Graham) |
| E-mail address: | sayre@digitalpath.com |
| Comments: | Updating my e-mail address. I love Scotland. I was a young married woman in 1967 when I lived first on High St in Montrose and then in Inverbervie. Went back to Scotland a couple years ago and stayed in Edzell and love visiting....ready to go back again. I made lots of wonderful friends that I continue to keep in touch but missing some, Pat and Waylon Goodman, Bart & Isabell Sjrogen ( a Montrose local girl). Doune House in Eczell is a wonderful B&B. Femmie and John are wonderful hosts. |
| Name: | Terry Croup CTR3 USN |
| E-mail address: | WA3FLR@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://hometown.aol.com/wa3flr/ |
| Comments: | This is for Trudy, Hi Trudy. I was a phone boy From X-division, then went to 35 division, ummmm 1969 and maybe it was part of 1970. I always got disconnected in Germany after going through all those dang'd relays across the sea!!! Nice to see you on here. Terry :) |
| Name: | Randy J. Tullier USN CTT3 |
| E-mail address: | tatet@eatel.net |
| Comments: | My year stationed at RAF Edzell was a truly memoriable one. I enjoyed the people, the work (really), the locals were wonderful, and I fell in love daily with the Scottish girls. I lost several roommates to marriage during that year. I enjoyed the bun lady, the stitch lady, the barber, the inspections, the snow, the Friday night dances at the EM Club, the movies, the Tally-Ho; stacking thrupnees and playing darts. Traveling throught the UK and Europe,wish I had done more. I was on the base honor guard, I carried the British flag. I took part in all the sports: flag football, softball, basketball, volleyball, etc. The highest I got on the golf ladder was 9th, I think. I played all the courses in the area and really enjoyed interacting with the locals. I recently re-aquainted with Norman Marocco (retired CTC) via the net. He and I attended the annual military conference of Catholic men in Germany together in '67. I passed the CT2 test twice that year, but wouldn't extend to get it. The CO made me a very generous offer to re-up, but I returned home to LA, went to work for Texaco's La. Refinery in '68, married my bride of 30 years,Iva, in '73, and our son Tate was born in '78. I retired after 34 years on Jan.1,2002 and Iva joined me 5 months later. We enjoy our friends and family, do volunteer work, travel, etc. If you recongnize me, I would like to hear from you. Two more sites you may want to go look at are: http://www.anzwers.org/free/navyscpo/index.html and http://www.usncva.org/ God bless, Randy! |
| Name: | Thomas Daley |
| E-mail address: | Squrlprts@aol.com |
| Comments: | I am looking for any and all photos of CoB/Marines and activities to archive in the Co B history. If you have any photos and are willing to contribute (copies or soft copies), please contact me at my e-mail address. Any captions naming individuals in the photos, events and date/time would be fantastic. I'm enquiring into seeing if I can get the Company to reimburse me for mailing costs to return photos if requested. Thank you. |
| Name: | Clayton S. Airington |
| E-mail address: | cairin@att.net |
| Comments: | MSgt USAF retired. Det 1 ESE (Electronic Security Command) |
| Name: | Terry Croup |
| E-mail address: | WA3FLR@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://hometown.aol.com/wa3flr/myhomepage/profile.html |
| Comments: | Hi all! Thanks for having this site. R branch. After Edzell they sent me to Alaska. "Am I being punished?" Anyway, great memories. I believe we made a difference in the cold war. In case any Scots are reading, thanks to the local people for taking care us "Yanks" we were just kids really. |
| Name: | helen clark |
| E-mail address: | thistleint@aol.com |
| Comments: | I have no connection to the forces at the Edzell base, but just read all the emails to the site. I just returned from there and spent a week at the Glenesk Hotel. We bought a place in Little Brechin 4 years ago (Ashburn) and our gardner (local) and friend Jim Crabb from Brechin tells me all about the wonderful times spent with all you guys and the parties he said were the best. I am from Glasgow living in Texas, husband from Dundee, but we hope to retire to our home in Little Brechin within the next 3 years. Edzell is quiet today, but still as beautiful, these buildings will be standing long after we are gone. The trees are changing to a wonderful golden brown, and the air is just as crisp and fresh as all of you remember. |
| Name: | Tom Tresler (CTTCS) |
| E-mail address: | tomt65@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Edzell, was my first tour in the Navy and my third. I had a great time. Best duty station ever. Lots of old friends and good times there. I wish it was still operational. |
| Name: | Bill Davison |
| E-mail address: | billyde@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://none/ |
| Comments: | Hope all is well, hello to Budge from Edzell Taxis,I bought him a car with all the trips to Brechin and Montrose. Wonder what Johnny Ledbetter, Hutch, and Justin Johnson have been up to. Wish I'd spent more time partying with Andy,Angus, and Jimmy Campbell. Maybe get back there one day soon. Take care. |
| Name: | Ronald J. Dehn |
| E-mail address: | rjdemd2@adelphia.net |
| Comments: | Just checking back in. This is a great site and reading the various comments, brings back fond memories. I was stationed there just after a tour in San Vito, Italy. My wife and I first lived in Brechin, but then moved to "Base Housing" in Bervie. We loved it there. I remember that the Commanding Officer was Capt Joslin and the XO was Cdr/Capt Dehn. I need to look thru my old papers to see any other names. I was assigned to Maintenance Dept. and was on duty the night the winds took down part of the Array. Still looking for any of the Bervie people from 67 to 68, or any of the Maintenance personal from my section. After my active duty time, I joined the Reserves and did get one more period (two weeks) in Edzell, in the late 70's or early 80's. The hardest thing that I have found in these sites is that both Edzell and San Vito are History as NSGA bases. Young CT's will miss out on this excellent duty station. |
| Name: | Ron Mostella |
| E-mail address: | puppyhaus@ccountry.net |
| Comments: | A great duty station. Was a CTM2, worked cryto and tty repair. Anyone remember the sterio club in the base housing area. I was President of it for awhile. Would like to hear from other Mat Men of the 69-70 time frame. Beautiful country and wonderful people. |
| Name: | Don Hightower |
| E-mail address: | papaninnie@aol.com |
| Comments: | I was in the land of greatness from 76 - 80. Worked HFDF. Lived in Fourdon and eventually Brechin. Had a country/rock band called "The Highwaymen". We played everywhere from Dundee to Inverness. Played on base many times. The band was great fun because it gave us a chance to meet, and get to know many scottish people. |
| Name: | Don Deacon |
| E-mail address: | ddeacon@tnccar.com |
| Comments: | Just checking in. Was stationed at Edzell 76 to 79. Loved and enjoy seeing names from the past. Shalom |
| Name: | Ann Mooney |
| E-mail address: | ladyscot67@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I'm originally from Brechin, but my husband Steve was stationed in Edzell 86-88. I met him while I worked in the Northern Hotel. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers us. We live in Tallahassee, Florida and have 3 kids (1 boy, 2 girls). |
| Name: | Phil Hastings |
| E-mail address: | philrhastings@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hello to all who shared great times in Edzell... IM still here on planet Earth... and still throwing darts (and drinking beer) imagine was in Wizard project CTM |
| Name: | Lee ARNOULT |
| E-mail address: | Peyton1@midsouth.rr.com |
| Comments: | Forgot to say that I was at Edzell as CTT from April 1965 to October 1968. Tom Melling, Norm Morocco, Mark Allred, Walter Valdon Butler, Richard Delsignore were shipmates that served during that time...many other names lost to time. Would love to see an old "Watch Schedule" that somone might have saved from that era. I have a few slides of old base, Wullenweber array, barracks, chapel, and many of surrounding country. |
| Name: | Ray Bolton |
| E-mail address: | ray3466@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Was in Edzell 79 - 81 and would like to get in touch with Jim and Jill Arnold. Anyone who know where they are, would u give them my e-mail and ask one of them to give me a yell ? Wud appreciate it. Tks. |
| Name: | Jake Drummond |
| E-mail address: | jakekdmc@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hi all, I'm looking for information on the MOTORCYCLE RACING held at Edzell during the early sixties, for insertion in the book I'm writing about our Scottish Road Racing History. I think that there may have been one or two events, although I'm unsure of the exact year, and have been told that at least two US servicemen entered the races. ANY info or photos would be really useful, and a mention in the book is gauranted! Jake Drummond, Vice President, Kirkcaldy and District Motor Club E Mail jakekdmc@aol.com |
| Name: | Teresa Arnold |
| E-mail address: | Qslpls@aol.com |
| Comments: | I loved Edzell!!!! I was there for 5 years from January 1988 to March 1993. My son was born there at Ninewells Hospital on July 23rd 1992. My husband Mark, retired on January 31st 1993. I made E-4 and E-5 there!!! I loved where we lived....at Brechin Golf and Squash Club down the road in a small cottage. I loved the people...they are so nice. The base was small, but it was very nice. A pleasant place to live. The countryside is beautiful also. I wish I could go back......WAAAAAAA! HA! |
| Name: | Fred Myers |
| E-mail address: | fredmyers@email.com |
| Comments: | I was stationed there from January 1969 to September 1970. Met (and married) Marjory Cowieson. Looking to connect with fellow Mat Men from that time. |
| Name: | Neil R |
| E-mail address: | nruddiforth@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I wasnt stationed at the base (just a civvy), but I had friends there, the Drakes, especially Jennifer. I had the best time, something I will never forget. Everyone made me feel welcome. It always brings a smile to my face when I remember those days. Thankyou! |
| Name: | Cynthia Jarocki |
| E-mail address: | jcjarocki@msn.com |
| Comments: | Was at Edzell from 1979 - 1981. Was a Cooper then who married a Cooper. Now I'm not a Cooper. Was a CTA. Enjoyed my Edzell tour most out of my Navy experience. Would like to find an old friend Donna who married a Marine named Barney Jones they had a little girl while there. |
| Name: | Cindy Comer-Ricks |
| E-mail address: | rickscm@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Hi all, I was at Edzell 91-94. My father was stationed there. Anyway, my husband & I are expecting TWIN GIRLS in January!! We are so excited. Its been a long, tough road and we are just thrilled about our little miracles!! |
| Name: | Bryan Gromer |
| E-mail address: | bsgromer@cox.net |
| Comments: | Great Site! Was stationed in Edzell Mar79-Oct81. Worked in DF section 4 with Chris Vertin; Rick Biederstadt; Sue Montelius; Randy Tomlin; and many more I'd like to mention but can't go on forever. Best darn tour for me EVER and the memories of the people I've met, both Scots and my fellow shipmates, will follow me to the grave as the most enjoyable and memorable years of my life. I was a dart fanatic (as many of us were) and even today every time I look at a set it can only remind me of the place in my heart I loved playing the game the most. I'm a retired CTRC and living in Pcola--like so many of our comrades. Work a contracting job with a company nobody's ever heard of at the Navy College Center at Saufly Field and enjoying fishin in that great blue wonderful Fish Hatchery of the Golden Gulf Coast (ahh I'm in heaven)...Thanks to this site I have found long lost companions and have managed to strike up relationhips with old friends again that have always held a special place in my soul...My hats off! to whomever inititated the site and perhaps if I continue to explore I'll find that answer out..just wanted to sign the book first..Cheers!!!! |
| Name: | Tom 0lson |
| E-mail address: | tommy_ptomaine@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Stationed in Edzell from 80-83. MS2/ss worked as recordskeeper in the galley and as Barracks Manager. Pulled on the tug of war team in 81 & 82. Threw darts for the Finavon Hotel. I like to think that I spent the happiest years of my life in Edzell. I am now living in the high desert of SoCal. |
| Name: | Steve Taylor |
| E-mail address: | steve@taylor9736.fsnet.co.uk |
| Comments: | Have recently moved back to Brechin and obviously changed addresses...heres the new one... |
| Name: | Millard Russell |
| E-mail address: | Millard@tampabay.rr.com |
| Comments: | I arrived at RAF Edzell on march 15(my birthday)1961. Lewis was our corpsman and Chuck Cochran was the ship serviceman who issued our ration cards for cigaretts, petrol and whiskey. I was the 39th American assigned to the NSGA base after being commisioned July 1, 1960. I beleive a CTM1 Meeks was the very first to check in sometime in October of 1960. I met and married a girl from Ferryden, Alexandrina Paton and was posted back again in March 1977 and left Marh 1, 1980. I remember Trudy, but can not remember the first commanding officer's name. |
| Name: | Millard Russell |
| E-mail address: | Millard@tampabay.rr.com |
| Comments: | I arrived at RAF Edzell on march 15(my birthday)1961. Lewis was our corpsman and Chuck Cochran was the ship serviceman who issued our ration cards for cigaretts, petrol and whiskey. I was the 39th American assigened to the NSGA base after being commisioned July 1, 1960. I beleive a CTM1 Meeks was the very first to check in sometime in October of 1960. I met and married a girl from Ferryden, Alexandrina Paton and was posted back again in March 1977 and left Marh 1, 1980. I remember Trudy, but can not remember the first commanding officer's name. |
| Name: | Glenn Peters |
| E-mail address: | lostoasis2003@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I signed the questbook a while back, but since then I now have a new email address: lostoasis2003@yahoo.com. I was at Edzell 1967-68. Great times! I was an "O" Brancher. Hello to everyone who served there, especially friends from '67-'68. |
| Name: | Frank Bullard |
| E-mail address: | rocketman2525@juno.com |
| Comments: | Just checking in again - former O'brancher wiz kid |
| Name: | Dale and Ann Daniels |
| E-mail address: | daledaniels@cox-internet.com |
| Comments: | I was a Marine and Ann was in the Navy at Edzell 90-94. We would love to hear from anyone who remembers us from those days. We have now been together of 12 years and have three kids. I spent 6 years looking forward to getting out of uniform and growing my hair. Guess what-I've been a cop now for over 6 years and am stuck with short hair and a uniform again. Oh well. |
| Name: | Dale and Ann Daniels |
| E-mail address: | daledaniels@cox-internet.com |
| Comments: | I was a Marine and Ann was in the Navy at Edzell 90-94. We would love to hear from anyone who remembers us from those days. We have now been together of 12 years and have three kids. I spent 6 years looking forward to getting out of uniform and growing my hair. Guess what-I've been a cop now for over 6 years and am stuck with short hair and a uniform again. Oh well. |
| Name: | Jim Bennett |
| E-mail address: | vteratlarge@aol.com |
| Comments: | Stationed at Edzell from 1984-87. My oldest daughter was born there. Did that analyst thing with folks like Joe McKenna, Bobby Ouelette, Dave Labrie, Ed "the Head" Shoemaker, Pete and Kelly Pierce, John and Isa Schmidt, Gary Blits, Mike Iiams et al. I would love to hear from some of our Royal Navy cohorts from that time, including Chad Chadfield, Harry Milne and Drew Mahood. Ahhhh retired life is so damned sweet!!!! |
| Name: | Jim Bennett |
| E-mail address: | vteratlarge@aol.com |
| Comments: | Stationed at Edzell from 1984-87. My oldest daughter was born there. Did that analyst thing with folks like Joe McKenna, Bobby Ouelette, Dave Labrie, Ed "the Head" Shoemaker, Pete and Kelly Pierce, John and Isa Schmidt, Gary Blits, Mike Iiams et al. I would love to hear from some of our Royal Navy cohorts from that time, including Chad Chadfield, Harry Milne and Drew Mahood. Ahhhh retired life is so damned sweet!!!! |
| Name: | William 'Rip' Van Winkle |
| E-mail address: | ripper22@classicnet.net |
| Comments: | Was a CTR3 at Edzell from September '64 to September '65 when I got orders to the Valdez along with several other R branchers. Really enjoyed my time at Edzell and would like to visit there again. What ever happened to Marvin Allen and Paul Fredericks?? If anyone knows where they are or can contact them, let them know I'm asking about them, although they probably don't even remember me. |
| Name: | Chuck Ford |
| E-mail address: | charlesford@msn.com |
| Comments: | Just acknowledging the year that's past since the reunion last August. I was with Co B from Dec 70 thru Dec 73. Went Tad to Co I at Nicosia, 2nd RadBn at LaJeune, and Army Security Agency at Rothwesten Army Base near Kassel Germany. Great times. Got out as soon as the Corps would let me, went to college and law school. Went into the Navy in 1981 as a Direct Commission JAG and was stationed at Subic NLSO and San Miguel as the legal officer. (That'll be hard for some close shipmates to believe.) Retired from the Navy reserves as a Cdr about 8 years ago. Don't blink your eyes or you'll miss some of this life. The Reunion was wonderful and memories kept and keep flooding back. Anyone with any sources for Co B keepsakes let me know. I just bought an NCVA NSGA Edzell ballcap from the NCVA. Would love to have something commemorating Co B. Chuck Ford |
| Name: | Randy J Tullier |
| E-mail address: | tatet@eatel.net |
| Comments: | I was a "T" brancher stationed in Edzell all of 1967. It had and still holds a special place in my memories. The people on base, the locals, the countryside, the golf courses, the "Barrell Club" in Montrose, the ladies who cooked for us on base (who every morning trie to teach me some galic), the bun lady, the semestress lady, the barber ladies in Montrose, and the endless supply of beautiful, sweet, young ladies of Scotland. I fell in love daily, sometimes twice. I lost several roommates that year who married locals. I probably would have married one myself, but it was impossible for me to pick just one. Base activities I was active in were: Taught cathecism classes, Catholic church, football, basketball, softball, volleyball, Friday night dances at the EM club, and the base honor guard (I carried the British flag). I was sorry to learn the base closed. I almost made it back up to Edzell on a vacation I made in 1989, but ran out of time. Did have time to play the old course at St. Andrews once more. That's as far north as we got. If you recognize my name or were stationed in Edzell during this time period, 1967, email me, we'll talk. Cheers! Ta Ra! |
| Name: | TERRY OWENS |
| E-mail address: | TTERRYOWENS@AOL.COM |
| Comments: | After over 30 years I returned to Edzell and while the empty base is a heartbreaker, the countryside is still as I remember it. Stationed from 70 - 72 in the admin office (CTA). My wife and I stayed in Brechin at a bed and breakfast run by the wife of the last RAF Commander of Edzell and it is a really great place (Liscara Bed and Breakfast on Castle St). Went to the Stables and had not only drinks (as in the early 70's) but also some very excellent meals at great prices. Then did the tour, Aberdeen, Elgin, Isle of Skye, Ft. William, Sterling, Edinburgh and then on to England. Great return trip for me and a great 1st trip for my wife. We also got the chance to meet up with Trudy who was the switchboard operator of the base for many years and between her and Mike Hudson (the RAF Commander) was able to piece together some of what happened over the last 30 years. Great trip, recommend it to anyone who has been there and hope to do again Cherrio |
| Name: | Steve Flagg |
| E-mail address: | stephen.flagg@cox.net |
| Comments: | Stationed at Edzell Jan 87 - May 90 in the Classic Wizard Division. If anyone remembers me give me a shout. |
| Name: | Keith and Katie Doughty |
| E-mail address: | dkdough@msn.com |
| Comments: | I'm glad to see this site up and from the looks of it going strong. Once someone was stationed in Edzell, it becomes the basis for comparison for all other duty stations. |
| Name: | Gary Willis |
| E-mail address: | gwillis@mclennan.edu |
| Comments: | Been awhile since I checked in so thought I would update my email. As luck or destiny would have it I am back to Waco, Texas and working at the community college I graduated from in 1967 (first graduating class), McLennan Community College. Our mascot is the Highlander. My wife, Lesley, from Brechin now works there as well. At least one real Highlander works there, although we do have 3 international students here on golf scholarships. Would you have expected differently! I moved back to Texas to help care for aging parents. I was in Edzell as a boot Chief from 1978-1982 in the Comms Dept, back again as a CTOCS from 1988-1991 (Comms again) and lastly as a CTOCM from 1995-1997. Last tour we had too many Master Chiefs so I had a great year with the SeaBees and then some time as Command Training during closure. I guess it rubbed off; those of you who knew my sons, Steve and Derek, can now rest eaasy knowing they are protecting you. Ha! Seriously, I am proud of both, Steve is now an ET1 with 11 years in and Derek is a SeaBee, EO3, with just over 2 years in. My 2 girls, Keima and Brittany, are still in school. Keima will graduate college in a year or so to be a teacher and Britts graduates high school next year. All the kids say they would love to hear from some other Navy brats who knew them. We all really hated to see Edzell close, it was a second home. Although we are getting back about once a year. Will be back in April 2004 for a good old Scottish wedding. Can't wait to do a Gay Gordon or Strip the Willow and have a few nips. Look forward to seeing old friends and also hearing from some as well. |
| Name: | BOB TEALL |
| E-mail address: | BUCKEYEBOB@BELLSOUTH.NET |
| Name: | Phyllis Lilburn (Rathbun) |
| E-mail address: | plilburn@verizon.net |
| Comments: | Just moved to the west coast......wanted to update me email address....hey Chevy ...howz it gawn? |
| Name: | Bruce, Robert C. |
| E-mail address: | DrBobBruce@cox.net |
| Comments: | Spent two wonderful years at Edzell as a T-brancher. Went back on vacation a couple times and still have many Scottish friends there. Come on! With a name like "Robert Bruce?" |
| Name: | Tim Ganow |
| E-mail address: | ganow@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | Hi to all...just updating to my new E-Mail address |
| Name: | Ron Strode |
| E-mail address: | strodr@gci.net |
| Comments: | Hi from Alaska. Always like to come back to the website looking for old friends. Worked in 20 Department and lived on base. Have many wonderful memories for Edzell. Probably one of the best places I ever lived. Live in Alaska bush flying people and mail around the small villages near Aniak. |
| Name: | Bill Fairbanks |
| E-mail address: | amsfair@isugw.indstate.edu |
| Comments: | Greetings one more time from the Hoosier state. Been a while since I visited this site. But just like you, I visit Edzell in my memory often. No better place to be. Be well. Bill |
| Name: | Mark and Jeany Stangl |
| E-mail address: | marknjeany@crpud.net |
| Comments: | Sorry about the old address being disconnected. We have a new address and would love to hear from anyone else from , 89-92 remembers us. |
| Name: | Ronnie Orman |
| E-mail address: | rrorman@ev1.net |
| Comments: | I stumbled upon this site by accident while searching for Teresa "Tree" Andros. I was stationed in Edzell from 1974-1976. It's hard to describe the flood of memories that are rushing through my mind while reading some of the comments. RAF Edzell was an absolute wonderful experience with which I draw from today whenever a smile or two is needed. I miss those times dearly. Many friendships were established, although most all are dormant today. Clark Learch, Skip Hopkins, Darryl Grimes, Jake, and many, many more. Many whose faces I can see, but their names elude me. It is the place where I developed my taste for Scotch, learned the fine art of throwing darts, and fell in love with the wonderful country and people and of course Tree Andros and a few other ladies, both American and Scottish. God bless all who hold RAF Edzell in their hearts. |
| Name: | leanne bremner |
| E-mail address: | 02bremnerle@mearnsacademy.aberdeenshire.sch.co.uk |
| Comments: | i love edzell it is really friendly and i have lived theirfor 13 years now. i think it is really quite and peaceful and that is why we have so many holiday people coming here and visiting. To any one who would like to visit edzell i strongly advice them to go its really nice !!!!! It is good for a break and it is not far from a little town brechin and is reasonable near to dundee and aberdeen. I love edzell and i will always remember it for my lovely child hood i have had there.!!!!!!!!!!! Leanne Bremner age 13 Duriehill farm house edzell angus dd97tx |
| Name: | Sean Lane |
| E-mail address: | slane@stamarblehead.uscg.mil |
| Name: | Mike Brown (CTM2 Tebo maint) |
| E-mail address: | vidiot@vidiot.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://vidiot.com/ |
| Comments: | Stumbled across the site while digging up stuff regarding Adak, the duty station I had before Edzell. Adak, as a Naval Station, is no longer. I was looking to see if that is also the fate of Edzell. Don't know yet, since I got here first. :-) |
| Name: | Russian Naval excercise |
| Homepage URL: | http://english.pravda.ru/main/18/87/346/ |
| Comments: | http://english.pravda.ru/main/18/87/346/ |
| Name: | Jim Reilly |
| E-mail address: | REILLYBUTE@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hi everyone, I signed the guestbook last year and I have been contacted by a few old friends from my Edzell days, I was stationed at Edzell from 1982 until 1986 with the MDP as a CID officer attached as liaison with the then NIS. I also remember Trudy with great fondness and I wish her well. I also remember the great work done by Betty Morton in promoting U.S./Scots relations. I am still anxious to make contact with Jill and Jim ARNOLD , Master Chief Red Adams. Masters-at arms Tim Slagle and Nickie Roach,Larry KEETER and anyone else who knew or shared a pint with me. |
| Name: | Al VanDyke |
| E-mail address: | avandyke@goodnews.net |
| Comments: | I worked in 34 div. Wide Band. Got the nic name "Vee Dee" while in Scotland which led to some embarising moments. Some of the guys in my watch section: Alan Chong (followed him to Guam after Scotland), Huey Hearn, Max Schmelling, Gene Lease, Jim and Ken (can't remember their last names, sorry but it has been 34 years). I'm sure I'll remember more after I post this. Found this site after stumbling on all those great CT sites. Been having a ball remembering my Navy days. I'de love to hear from anybody who remembers me or thinks they do. |
| Name: | Dwayne Price |
| E-mail address: | bigbehn42@aol.com |
| Comments: | To quote Mark Twain: "Rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated." I'm alive and well living just south of San Diego. I will always the times I had in Edzell. From the Tug o war team participating in the Highland Games in Braemar to Roo's Leap and the flat I shared with CTT1 Neeley above Stevenson's Electric Shop in Montrose. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. I'm sure I'll remember you. |
| Name: | Alfred KISNER |
| E-mail address: | overmunjor@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I was stationed at RAF Edzel Scotland 1967-1969 |
| Name: | Thomas Daley |
| E-mail address: | Squrlprts@aol.com |
| Comments: | Just checking in after a brief hiatus in the middle east, again. I have GOT to stop getting deployed over there! |
| Name: | Sandy Buterbaugh (Cottingham) |
| E-mail address: | rodzgirl@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Replying to Mark & Jeany Stangl.....email me at rodzgirl@yahoo.com...Your email kept coming back undeliverable...you'll remember me as Sandy Cottingham, Lawrence's wife (now ex). Sandy |
| Name: | TERRY OWENS |
| E-mail address: | TTERRYOWENS@AOL.COM |
| Comments: | Sorry Trudy, when I said Mrs. Stewart the Captain's secretary I meant to say Mrs Campbell. Glad to hear you are doing well, Edzell will awlways hold a special place in my heart |
| Name: | Trudy Stewart |
| E-mail address: | gertystewarttrudy@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hi It,s Trudy,. Thanks folks for the E-mails, seems I made a boo-boo with my address, this should be OK this time, lets just say I was having a senior moment. I,ve been retired now for almost 17 years, where does the time go? Bob, my husband, died the year before I retired.Stayed on at work for another year it kept me busy.Since retiring there has been lots to keep me occupied. I know that you will all remember Brechin and its folks as -mostly- friendly so it is not too hard to find things to do. A good bit of my time is taken up with voluntary work. Did quite a bit of driving for the ambulance Car Service. That was good. Met lots of new people and enjoyed the chatter while driving them to and from ther destinations.Hope to hear from some of you soon |
| Name: | George Hagerty |
| E-mail address: | ghagerty@bluecrab.org |
| Comments: | What a delight to see Trudy Stewart's message on the recent Dreambook. How can any of us forget the long nights sitting in that tiny room off the quarterdeck answering (or at least trying to answer) the calls to Edzell 431. My first tour as a young CTA3 was in 1966-1967 – first time I had the switchboard duty, I must have lost at least half the calls coming to the base. The following week Mrs. Stewart had to spend about an hour teaching me the ins and outs of a manual telephone switch. Fortunately, I came back as an Ensign in 1977 and spent that year as the Personnel Officer. By that time Mrs Stewart was longer working the switchboard and had, if I recall correctly, taken over from Mrs. Campbell (did she have a first name???? Everyone just called her Mrs. Campbell) as the keeper of access to the Captain’s office. |
| Name: | Michael 'Goose' Gossett |
| E-mail address: | mjgossett@msn.com |
| Name: | A.H.Patterson Pat |
| E-mail address: | A.H.Patterson@tesco.net |
| Comments: | It has been some time since signing in and after reading the glorious comments about Edzell, I felt I must reply. Do you remember Mrs. Campbell, Captain's Secretary, Mr. Campbell, Accountant in Public Works, Mrs. Kidd, Secretary, Public Works, Willy and Bert, two great carpenters in Public Works. What about Fire Chief Griffin, Chief Samson, who ran the mess hall, Chaplain Kinlaw. Captain Everson and Captain Joslin, Lcdr. Lowery ( now retired as Captain ), Dr. Esposito, the dentist. I and my family spent over four years at Edzell. It was great and sometimes wish I had stayed there. Edzell 431 (Trudy) will remember my call to the the electrical wholsales, Wood and Cairn in Dundee, Mr. Craigie. Wonderful memories. Do you remember the Fourth of July Picnic where all the local people were invited. Approximately 10,000 burgers were given away. Time goes on, best of luck to everyone who has been stationed at Edzell. If you remember me, drop a note some time. Cheers, Pat |
| Name: | john masterton |
| E-mail address: | john.masterton1@virgin.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.brechinangus.freeserve.co.uk/ |
| Comments: | Brechin City Football club promoted in a record way !!!.. see ...http://www.brechinangus.freeserve.co.uk/ |
| Name: | Don White |
| E-mail address: | whitedh@attbi.com |
| Comments: | Checking in after a long absence. Sorry couldn't make the reunion--wanted to, but things worked out differently. Was at Edzell from 1978-1981; generally had a great time. It was certainly the most memorable of my duty stations. I was honored to work with superb Marines and sailors in my watch section. I was equally honored to have met and worked with so many fine adults and youth with BSA Troop 585. Now in Richmond, VA. If you're in the area, let me know. You're always welcome here. |
| Name: | Jim Peacock |
| E-mail address: | jpeac@verizon.net |
| Comments: | Making my annual log entry. Was an Radioman at Edzell 1966-68 and again 1974-78 attached to SPECOMM. As everyone has already attested here, one of the finest duty stations around. Looks like a mini-Edzell reunion this summer (see entries below). My wife (Val) and I will be making our semi-annual trip to Scotland visiting Dundee and surrounding areas with our oldest granddaughter from 1-15 July. |
| Name: | Terry Owens |
| E-mail address: | TTERRYOWENS@AOL.COM |
| Comments: | This is for Trudy Stewart, I used to be one of the men who relived you for lunch breaks back in 70-72. My best memories though are that both you and Mrs Stewart (Capt Thomas's secretary) didn't drink, so Ron Frayo and I would escort the two of you over to give blood and thereby get two shots of brandy instead of one. Had a great time in Scotland and after over 30 years will be returning, my wife and I will be there from May 28 - June 5 of this year. |
| Name: | Ray Bolton |
| E-mail address: | mailto:ray3466@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | This is for Trudy Stewart. Trudy, this is Ray Bolton at the Quarterdeck. Will you take the switchboard back now? MacCumber is getting mad. SMILE!! Remember ? The e-mail you entred is nay good lassie. Get in touch, please. Ray |
| Name: | Ray Bolton |
| E-mail address: | Ray3466@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Still coming back after all these years. Will be in Edzell/Brechin/Montrose, June-July 2003. |
| Name: | James Smith |
| E-mail address: | diego@htc.net |
| Comments: | Tennent's Lager that I savor, Rising bubbles filled with flavor Caress my lips. No woman's kiss Can spin my brain and bring such bliss.. A devil's liquid, some have named it. For countless crimes some have blamed it. They may be right but lest I think it, I'll buy one more and begin to drink it.. One more it is, and that makes twenty.. Could it be I've had too many? Tennent's, my love, you've gone too far... I bow my head to the wooden bar And dream my dreams, but not o' lasses., Of Tennent's Lager and empty glasses.. Lovingly penned on a Tennent's notepad in the old cocktail lounge at the Cornerhouse hotel, Montrose in 1968. Bless all those who know that Scotland is not merely a land and its people but a beauty that goes to the depths of the soul. |
| Name: | Cliff and Sue Harlow |
| E-mail address: | harlow31@swbell.net |
| Comments: | This is for Trudy Stewart. I am one of your 'phone boys' from 1970-74. I need you whole email address since the one you left does not have the whole address. I tell people all the time about you and the manual switchboard that I use to operate (and sometimes repaired). Do you remember the day I fixed the autovon circuits to London? and Captain Martin and Commander Yoder came out of their offices to ask why it started working reliably. Probably not, but they sure remembered my name after that. I am really interested in what you have been up to since then. Anyone else remember those days? |
| Name: | Jay&Kathy Hardan |
| E-mail address: | hardans@interdial.net |
| Comments: | We stayed at the Panmure on arrival at RAR Edzell in late 1988. We put our Coke out the window to keep it cold. We will always have fond memories of our stay and the people (the milk man Mr. Hay)we met. |
| Name: | Michelle Stewart (Moats) |
| E-mail address: | michstew68@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Let's try this again. I was the last posting in the previous guestbook. It was about a Brat Reunion. It will be in Atlanta in July 2004 and is being hosted by an organization called Overseas Brats. I think this would be the perfect time for the "brats" to get together. Check out their web site for all the details and drop me a line if you are interested. If you aren't a brat and know a brat, please pass this on to them. |
| Name: | Keith Dickinson (KD) |
| E-mail address: | keithd_22448@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Just checking in to the site. Was in Edzells Comms Dept from 92-94. Got there a lowly CTOSR and left CTO3. By far the best time of my life, at least what I can remember. Tenents Lager is nectar of the god's!! Spent many a night down at the Bolag in Brechin. Anyone who might have run across my, drop me a line. Would love to hear from you. |
| Name: | DTC Ralph And Nina Russell |
| E-mail address: | chiefrussell@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://hotmail.com/ |
| Comments: | Miss the good old days in Edzell. 1968-70. Haven't heard from anyone except Acey Patterson CB Electrician who retired in England. Hear From DR Dave Drake and Mary from Colorado. He was the Dentist at Edzell in 70"s My wife and I are in California since arriving in 1970. Retired from Ist Marine Division at Camp Pendleton in 1977. Still living in Oceanside Ca. Hope to hear from anyone who knows us. Russ |
| Name: | Ronald Dehn |
| E-mail address: | rjdemd2@adelphia.net |
| Comments: | My wife and I loved your time in Edzell. Got there a CTM2 left CTM1. I did return for a two week Reserve tour in the 70's. Lived in Bervie at 14 Trenchardway from Mar 67 to when we left. We hope to return someday. Would like to hear from anyone in Mat gang when we lost the sticks. |
| Name: | Trudy Stewart |
| E-mail address: | gertystewarttrudy@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hullo All. This is Trudy at Edzell 431.Is there anyone out there who remembers me? Love to hear from some of my telephone boys. |
| Name: | Peter Olson |
| E-mail address: | viren@nc.rr.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.karenburnsart.com/ |
| Comments: | Hi, - had many friends at Edzell so Hello to all! Drop a line and say hi...looking to get in touch with CTI? Mary Campbell (maiden name)...I'm doing a lot of things these days. The site listed is my wife's art work (she's pretty successful) - Good luck to all and "Fair winds..." CTI1 (ret) Peter Olson |
| Name: | Bob Oerline |
| E-mail address: | Roerline@aol.com |
| Comments: | It has been a long time since I have signed in. I see a lot of familiar names on the guest books. 30 years and I still have fond thought of Edzell... Stationed with Dan McGee, Dave Crook, Skip Schuchard,Ron Texera, Dennnis Groenenboom, Kim Anderson and many others. I am still looking to see if anyone out there remembers a Scottish lass named Agnes (aggie) Courtney. She was from dundee and would be about 57 years old now She was blond blue eved and about 5-5.....Great girl and i would love to how her life turned out.... I was a CTM2 in the TTY shop...played Volley ball and was on the tug of war team |
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