Monthly Archives: October 2014

I Remember Dad: A Lesson in Determination

Posted on October 23, 2014 by richardmabeyjr

My father and I, in the Autumn of 2004, building a new cellar door for the old Mabey Homestead. A Lesson in Determination By Richard Mabey Jr. On a Saturday morning, in the early Autumn of 2004, Dad and I … Continue reading →

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The Summer I Was Batman

Posted on October 22, 2014 by richardmabeyjr

This is the only photo that I have from my days of being the Caped Crusader of the Hook Mountain Valley. The Summer I Was Batman By Richard Mabey Jr. NOTE: Just taking a break from the “Farewell the War” … Continue reading →

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Farewell the War, Part I

Posted on October 19, 2014 by richardmabeyjr

Farewell the War, Part I By Richard Mabey Jr. NOTE: This is the ORIGINAL draft of the opening of the chapter entitled, “Farewell the War” of the book that I have written honoring my dad, tentatively titled I Remember Dad. … Continue reading →

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The Old Gang

Posted on October 13, 2014 by richardmabeyjr

From left to right: George, Stu, John, Kenny and myself. Photo taken on September fifth of 1964. The Old Gang By Richard Mabey Jr. Lest not be forgotten, O’ weary time when… childhood’s wonder and zen, of being eight, nine, … Continue reading →

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Remembering the Old Tree Fort

Posted on October 6, 2014 by richardmabeyjr

Remembering the Old Tree Fort By Richard Mabey Jr. In the backyard of my old homestead in the little town I grew up in, in Northern New Jersey, stood a magnificent old maple tree. This dear old maple tree had … Continue reading →

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The Beloved Scoutmaster

Posted on October 3, 2014 by richardmabeyjr

The Beloved Scoutmaster By Richard Mabey Jr. My dad was my Scoutmaster. Together, we walked the earthen path of the Appalachian Trail. Shared a canoe in a week-long sojourn down the Delaware River. Dad taught me to tie a square … Continue reading →

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The Achievement

Posted on October 1, 2014 by richardmabeyjr

The incredible Senior Klondike Team that won Third Prize in January of 1971, in a field of well over 50 klondike teams. From left to right: Richard Mabey Jr., Peter Holler, Bill Small, Siegfried Jansen, David Small, Donald Obenhuber and George Yost. … Continue reading →

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