Posted by Mik - Sun, Jun 27, 2010, 10:41 A

Happy birthday, Rat

Best returns of the day to you.

Posted by Mik - Thu, Mar 25, 2010, 5:40 P

Tech Alumni Album

Anyone else get a postcard from the alumni association for a "School Alumni Today" album? $100 for the "heirloom edition" ?

Posted by Mik - Sun, Jan 10, 2010, 11:28 P

This is not FaceBook

Don't let them kid you.

Posted by Mik - Mon, Dec 21, 2009, 1:17 P

BTHS voted nation’s favorite school

https://www.bthsalum...srctid=1&erid=633709

Pretty cool.

Posted by Zzyzx - Tue, Nov 3, 2009, 2:55 A

Enjoy.

The... uh, deal, is that's a favorite Floyd tune, from the album just before Waters' ego exploded from the success of Dark Side. They still sounded like a band that collaborated. :)

Plus, I was intrigued by the smiling young lady who appears at various ages in the montage. I get the feeling the mash was done for her, by a loved one. It appears to be clips/stills from the family album. It made me think of my own daughter's future, in a heartwarming way.

And man, that 24" Paiste ride cymbal is dreamy.

~ag

Posted by Mik - Mon, Nov 2, 2009, 6:38 A

Enjoy.

Hey Bonz. Wots, uh, the deal? Did you post that video?

I liked the version of Grandchester Meadows with them in the studio. All ripe and ready to burst out.

Posted by Zzyzx - Mon, Nov 2, 2009, 5:21 A

Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygQlziuyZ6w

Posted by Zzyzx - Wed, Oct 28, 2009, 3:10 A

Enjoy.

Posted by Mik - Sat, Oct 10, 2009, 9:17 A

Dwayne Black

Michael Anatole sent a message to the members of Brooklyn Technical High School - Class of 1981.

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Subject: Dwayne Black

Message from Dawn Copney Joyner:

It is with deep sadness that I write to inform you of the passing of our friend and former classmate, Dwayne Black. Dwayne passed away yesterday, Thursday, October 8 after an almost 8 month formidable fight with stomach cancer. Please keep his wife, Thomasina L. Clavizzao and family in your prayers. You can post something directly on her wall or if you are not friends with her you can make a comment to her under my post. If you would like to send your condolences via mail, her address is P.O. 1572, Lake City, SC 29560. I will let you get back to you with details about funeral arrangements once they are finalized for those of you who can make it. ~Dawn Copney Joyner
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Posted by Mik - Thu, Oct 1, 2009, 1:32 P

Ratfield Party

So how was the party? Anyone take pictures? Can you upload a few?

Posted by Martin - Sun, Aug 30, 2009, 4:28 P

Hot Tuna and Ratfield

Hi all. Well Hot Tuna was great, But their setlist was not what i was hoping for, didnt really play any of their hits as on Final Vinyl, etc...Not going to make it to the Party either, Familys still in Sweden and there not into taking another trip anywhere for a minute. Hopefully that Cruise reunion Ive been hearing about wil happen. Have Fun Rat and take some pics. Later, degenerates.

Posted by Zzyzx - Sat, Aug 29, 2009, 3:35 A

Ratfield Party

Bones checking in from somewhere near the OR/CA border.

Sorry I won't make it. How bout a google maps link?

Posted by Toni - Wed, Aug 26, 2009, 7:38 P

Frederik Pohl -

That is a very cool story. Thanks for sharing. It's especially poignant for those of us that had our own sturm und drang going on at the time and likewise couldn't focus. Hi everybody-

Posted by Mik - Wed, Aug 26, 2009, 11:22 A

Frederik Pohl -

Frederik Pohl, one of the nation's most prominent science fiction writers, attended Brooklyn Tech in the Great Depression but was unable to complete his studies, and left in his senior year. To this day, he identifies himself as "Frederik Pohl, Not Quite '36."

To remove the "not quite," Brooklyn Tech has awarded an Honorary Diploma to Mr. Pohl. It was presented to him by Achilles Perry '58, President of the Alumni Foundation and Jeffrey Haitkin '62, Treasurer, who is a lifelong fan of Mr. Pohl.

See how the New York Times covered the story.

http://www.nytimes.c.../22bigcity.html?_r=2


Photo: Achilles Perry '58, Frederik Pohl '36, and Jeffrey Haitkin '62.

________________________________
Brooklyn Tech Alumni Foundation
29 Fort Greene Place
Brooklyn, NY 11217
p: (718) 797-2285
f: (718) 797-9304
www.bthsalumni.org | info@bthsalum.org

Posted by Mik - Tue, Aug 25, 2009, 10:11 P

Compuserve Shuts Down

Wow. An era is over. Compuserve shuts down July 1st, 2009.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CompuServe

Posted by Mik - Sat, Aug 22, 2009, 12:23 P

Ratfield Party

Well damn sounds like a blast. Unfortunately we can't make it. We already made plans months ago for that weekend and my kids would riot if I made them sit in the car for eight hours (assuming we don't stop for more than gas). So, have a few on me and take plenty of pictures and upload them here.

Posted by Ratman - Sat, Aug 22, 2009, 1:19 A

Ratfield Party

Ok....Here's the deal....We own 6 acres in Culpeper VA at the end of a dirt road deep surrounded by farm land. At the end of the road is the Rapidan River...A protected river that originates in the Blue Ridge Mtns. There are around 150 people invited...We'll see how many show. Bring tents or RV's there is plenty of room. Starts Friday night 9/25 and will run through Sun 9/27 with Sat the 26th being the main day. We have our own private pebble beach on the river with an island in the middle that the kids will love to explore.....It has a bamboo forest on it as does the lower 3 acres of our property by the river. There will be horse rides for the more adventurous kids as we have 2...a Belgian Draft Horse and an Appaloosa. Depending on how things go maybe we'll even break out the go-kart for the kids and let them cruise. We will be roasting a pig for dinner sat nite followed up with a fireworks display and bonfire.....to be followed by partying deep into the night after the kids are tucked away....All invited. We'll be providing Pig, corn, taters, beer.....Feel free to bring a dish or beverages of your choice. see ya there.

Posted by Martin - Sat, Aug 22, 2009, 12:05 A

Ratfield Party

Hey all
Is this party on? Who else has responded Rat? Sounds great! Is it some land like Kernfield right on the Delaware or something. Bring your own tent. etc... Anyway would be interested in some more details before packing up the whole family which seems like that might be a good Idea if this goes down as I would like and the kids can run around the woods and have bonfires Beautiful country aound them parts.

Posted by Piggy - Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 8:05 P

Catch up Follow Up

Mik, Im living in lower Westchester and working in Manhattan. Wife, 2 kids. Kevin, thanks for the invite! Hopefully I can make it. Martin, Im looking forward to that beer where we can all catch up.

Posted by Ratman - Wed, Aug 19, 2009, 11:18 A

Party Time

I guess you came back at just the right moment Steve. I am coming home on leave 9/5 and the wife and I decided to throw a huge weekend long party. We just recently purchased several river front acres and thought a party was in order. Below is the invitation....ALL are invited. Mik, please pass along to any who are not automatically mailed from the site if you would...Or maybe you can forward me everyones addy as I dont want to post my address and ph # here. . Hope to see you all there.

Dear Friends,
Kevin is coming back from Iraq on leave and it's time to party!!
Bring your tent, your bathing suit, your flashlight and party spirit, 'cause we would Love for you to join us during our
"1st Annual Bunch O' Dix Weekend River Jam".
The festivities will commence Friday night September 25th at 6 PM (or whenever you arrive) with drinks and buffet for those who want to arrive early to get the best camping spots and will continue through
Sunday afternoon September 27th.
Saturday morning will consist of Breakfast and then getting the pig started, followed by a day of swimming in the river, rafting/tubing down the river, volleyball, music and sampling many tasty beverages. For the kids, the river of course….scavenger hunt, a tree house to play in and plenty of exploring on the island in the middle of the river. We expect dinner around 6PM on Saturday once the pig is done roasting. The party will continue deep into the night with a bonfire, fireworks display and many tall tales of adventure around the fire. There is plenty of room to camp or RV either around the house or down by the river. Bring the kids....There will be many, many kids...Bring a covered dish if you'd like, we will be providing Roast Pig corn and taters....or bring a beverage of your choice if you prefer. We will be providing many different types of beers and several stronger beverages for later in the evening once the kids go to sleep. Come one; come all...Let's end the summer with a BLAST!! See you there.

Please R.S.V.P. by 9/10/09

Kevin & Christine Dix

Posted by Mik - Wed, Aug 19, 2009, 9:38 A

Steve Pig

Where are you living now, Steve? Still NYC? I'm up in Western Massachusetts and loving it.

Posted by Martin - Wed, Aug 19, 2009, 6:46 A

Hey Steve

Whats up man? Great to hear from you Im glad you found us. Now lets have a beer.

Posted by Piggy - Tue, Aug 18, 2009, 11:30 P

Steve Pig

Great! I googled myself to see what came up and found my long lost past. The pictured are a blast and brought back a lot of memories. Its great to see you guys still get together once in a while and keep the party going.

Posted by Mik - Mon, Aug 17, 2009, 9:30 A

Steve Pig

Hey Steve! How the hell are you?

Posted by Mik - Mon, Aug 17, 2009, 9:28 A

Tech.

Very cool. Like the part where he traps it in his hands.