| Name: Terry Powers Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Springfield, VA, BHS 1972 Time: 1999-12-31 23:29:10 Comments: Happy New Year ! It is amazing to think that the time has come for the total turn-over of the canal from U.S. to Panama. I lived on the Pacific side 1970 to 1973 and have nothing but fond memories of life in Panama and in the CZ. I am sad to see the end of the U.S. era in the old Canal Zone, but am very happy to see the hand over has been peaceful. It is especially good to hear that the people of Panama still consider themselves friends with the people of the U.S. I hope we Americans do all we can to make sure Panama has a successful future and remains our friend. Panama es en me encantas. Terry |
| Name: Kenneth Stone Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Cristobal/Mission Hills,Calif. Time: 1999-12-31 13:47:43 Comments: Hi--Want to wish you all A Very Happy New Year, and to thank the people that maintain this site for thier time and effort. I am now unable to get out and visit friends and enjoy the reunions due to Lou Gehrigs disease, so do log on to this site at least once a day and see what is happening in the CZ Brats world. Would love to hear from friends.Again I thank you. Ken Stone--CHS 57 |
| Name: dino torres Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: panama city florida Time: 1999-12-30 21:06:23 Comments: i signed the guest book several months back,but it must have been deleted.i guess it was because of all the references to "bats" and beer.(should have known it was a family page) i had bales of fun growing up in the zone in the early 60's and back again 68 to 73.i made alot of friends while i was there,but sadly some are gone long before their time.so heres to you my friends.....salud! |
| Name: Lynnette Stokes Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Coco Solo Time: 1999-12-30 19:11:31 Comments: Our world as we knew it will be officially turned over tomorrow, but thru wonderful sites like these, we will still be able to keep the memory of our home alive. Also here is a wish for all to have a warm and safe Prospero Año Nuevo. Hope to see everyone here in Tampa come July for the Reunion. |
| Name: Lois (Finlason) Larson
BHS '66 Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Curundu, Gamboa Time: 1999-12-30 15:44:59 Comments: Feeling a bit homesick, thinking about what happens tomorrow at noon (12/31/99). I often do not feel quite at home here in the states, even though I moved here in '71, newly married. Must be all those years from birth in '48 to '71, growing up first on the Atlantic side and then moving to the nex' side. Graduated BHS '66 where I had great classmates and memories, such as boarding the train for the yearly big football game at Cristobal. There was a name for the event but I can't quite recall it. Would love to hear from anybody who can relate to things Zonian. Living now in Lake Elsinore, California, teaching high school Spanish and English. |
| Name: Kitty Bauckman (Boggs) Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Fairfax, Virginia Time: 1999-12-29 16:01:39 Comments: This is to Bill Fall. Bill remember Mrs Greasy? Everytime she looked through the round window on the Balboa movie theater doors she left a grease spot! The tricks you and Ron Tremblay played on her. Wasn't it you that put a dead rat in the ticket bag? I remember Rubert Yard. I gave him an instrumental Beatles album to play before the movies. Balboa movie theater was the best place to work in the zone. I also remember that you nearly drowned me when I was trying out for a life guard certification. I never got it. I dont really think I wanted it all that badly. Do you remember me? we were always at odds with one another. Kitty Boggs |
| Name: Kitty Bauckman (Boggs) Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Fairfax, Virginia Time: 1999-12-29 15:04:49 Comments: Wow! I have just read through all the guest books there are and I am deep in memories. I was back for the Last Graduation and like all the rest, CRIED, while looking up at the Administration Building on the hill. You can never go back home, but still some of the things are the same; the people, the jungle, the color of the dirt in the interior, the way the light is in the morning, the incredible sunsets, the feeling of mystery and excitement each day gave. It crowds my heart! Thank you for this site I could spend years investigating all the different possibilities that it offers me. I wrap my arms around you all. |
| Name: Donna Buckley (Winklosky) Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Balboa, Canal Zone Time: 1999-12-29 07:40:57 Comments: Just wanted to sign on and wish all of our friends a Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year 2000.All are well here on the Buckley Farm and we thank you all for your prayers this past year following the passing of our son, Jon. They touched our hearts. May God bless and keep you as we travel into the next millennium. |
| Name: betsy harper Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Batavia, IL, USA Time: 1999-12-29 00:49:27 Comments: My mother was born on the Canal Zone, my grandfather was an engineer on the Gatun, the first tugboat thru the Canal upon completion. |
| Name: NIVIA OLLENDICK Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: panama Time: 1999-12-28 14:56:45 Comments: KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! ITS NICE TO BE ABLE TO GO BACK IN TIME, AND KEEP UP WITH THE LATEST. |
| Name: Alfredo Simpson Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Panamá Time: 1999-12-28 13:20:44 Comments: Congratulations, you Brats are sure doing a great job. If there are any ex-railroaders around I would love to hear from them. I graduated from Rainbow City High class of 63´. |
| Name: Christina (Grimison)
Volonnino Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Melbourne Florida, by way of Cristobal, Balboa and Laboca! Time: 1999-12-27 23:14:01 Comments: To all PROSPERO ANO NUEVO! See you in July! |
| Name: Marvin W. Hughey Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Winston-Salem, NC Time: 1999-12-27 19:36:37 Comments: Enjoyed the site specially the photos....it has been 44 years and counting...places I thought I would never see or hear about again. I lived at Albrook AFB from sept.1951 until may of 1955 and attended Balboa Jr. high and Balboa high school (7th. thru 10th. grades) would have been in the Class of 1957, except my father was transfered to California. Was in the first Cayuo race (May of 1954)...can not believe it is still going strong and grown to this magnitude. Would like to hear from anyone that may remember me. Thanks for the memories and keep up the good work. |
| Name: Pat (Lind) Kreisler (BHS 73) Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Sergeant Bluff IA Time: 1999-12-27 10:38:12 Comments: I'm trying to find an old friend, STEVE CASTILLO. He graduated from Balboa HS in 1977. Lived in Farfan and owned horses at the Howard AFB Riding Club during the early-to-mid 70s. His father was Frank Castillo, a US Navy civlian employee at Rodman Naval Base. Steve's last known location was Charleston SC, working in a restaurant.....5-6 years ago. Please email me if you have any information about Steve. Thank you. |
| Name: Bill & Amber (Brown) Parsons Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: currently Michigan was CHS 74 Time: 1999-12-27 00:11:45 Comments: Hi, It's been awhile since we signed the guestbook so thought we would update. We would love to hear from anyone who remembers either of us. We both lived in Coco Solo, Bill in the two bedrooms and Amber in the three bedrooms. |
| Name: Jim Kunkel Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Colon RP, Gatun, Margarita now Fl Time: 1999-12-26 22:10:06 Comments: Great site brings back so many memories. Love to hear from any zonians out there, especially CHS'69,'70, or'71. Get in touch!!! Got a sudden hankering for some piping hot fresh micha bread & some empenadas! |
| Name: barry roach Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: pittsburgh pa US Time: 1999-12-26 21:48:54 Comments: I spent time in the zone while in the US military I was assigned to a place called M.A.R.U. or middle america reseach unit which was located across from the Gorgas hospital if anyone has any information about what happen to it or knows someone else who was there please pass my email address on to them Thanks Barry |
| Name: Jeff Slaughter Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Jeffersonville, Ga Time: 1999-12-26 14:29:24 Comments: Happy New Year to you all...See you in July... |
| Name: dion vecchio Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: eglin a.f.b. Time: 1999-12-25 22:57:34 Comments: My brother(dino)and I lived on Albrook from 1976-1978.If you remember either of us please write!!!! |
| Name: Miguel Rivera Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: San Antonio, Texas Time: 1999-12-25 17:11:52 Comments: Just thought that I would say hello to all. Graduated from BHS in '81. Sad to hear that that school is no longer there. Memories never die. Any fellow albrookians out there (My dad was stationed there for 15 years off and on) give me holler. |
| Name: Collin Corrigan Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: CHS '63 Time: 1999-12-25 15:01:38 Comments: Just want to wish everyone a very Happy New Year. |
| Name: Alan Cheshire Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Florida Time: 1999-12-25 08:44:55 Comments: Wishing all well! |
| Name: Bye Bye Zonians! Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-25 00:03:00 Comments: Hey Zonians! You'll soon be history. Just a bad memory of a bunch of spoiled czBRATS! Thank God you'll all be gone! |
| Name: Charlie Giavelli, Jr. Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Smyrna,GA Time: 1999-12-24 14:13:55 Comments: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. |
| Name: Diana I. Torres Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: TX Time: 1999-12-24 12:00:20 Comments: Wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. If you remember me email me always happy to hear from old friends. Diana 12/24/99 |
| Name: Kenny Green Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Miami Time: 1999-12-24 00:30:51 Comments: AAAAUUUUUUAAAAAA! Wapin CHS 83??? Go Tigers! Como estan todos mis companeros de la secundaria? Viva Cristobal, Colon, Margarita y CocoSolo...Panama CZ for ever !!! |
| Name: Richard Patton Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Houston, Texas Time: 1999-12-23 19:40:17 Comments: wishing everyone a happy holiday from an old zonian class of 1966, hard to believe been out for over 30 years. would like to here from anyone from class of 66, i can be contacted at 800-848-1980 ext. 4042, there is a voice mail if i am not around, travel a lot for an offshore drilling company. |
| Name: Jim Kunkel Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Colon, Gatun, Margarita, now Fl Time: 1999-12-23 17:56:59 Comments: Viva La Zona!!! Hello everybody, it's been a long time since I've seen a number of people from the CZ & am looking forward to meeting new friends & especially seeing all the old gang from Cristobal High School '70. I've been obsessed lately with looking up all things associated with the Panama Canal & Zone itself. See you at the reunion in Tampa next year, anyone please get in touch with me I'd love to hear from a lot of people from La Zona del Canal. Gotta sudden hankering for some fresh piping hot micha bread & fried plaintanos. |
| Name: arlene mendez (rodriguez) Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: georgia Time: 1999-12-23 14:49:56 Comments: merry christmas and happy new years to all my friends from the zone |
| Name: Jill Stahlman Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Los Rios, Panama Time: 1999-12-23 14:10:26 Comments: I'd like a Panama beer, please. |
| Name: Dwight Dunn Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Kentucky,Balboa,CZ Time: 1999-12-23 13:57:10 Comments: Merry Christmas! |
| Name: LoisAnn(Osterberg) Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: the Fishbowl- Time: 1999-12-11 15:31:29 Comments: Thank you to those operating this site- it is a real treat to share memories- so few people in my "State-side" life can relate( and the flip side is true also)- this site gives reality to my childhood- Thanks again! |
| Name: John Rossetti Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Living in Bramalea, Ontario, Canada Time: 1999-12-10 22:05:23 Comments: Learned today of the site .... from my good friend Gordon Davis, BHS Class of '43. It is excellent and brings back a lot of memories. I left the Zone in 1948 for University in Niagara Falls, N.Y. and have not been back since. If I can contribute anything to the site please let me know, and, keep up the great work. John Rossetti |
| Name: Pat (Lind) Kreisler BHS 73 Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Sergeant Bluff IA Time: 1999-12-10 19:04:14 Comments: Looking for STEVE CASTILLO, BHS 77. Lived in Farfan, father was US Navy civilian employee. Owned horses at Howard AFB Riding Club. Last known location Charleston SC, working in a restaurant, approx 5-6 years ago. |
| Name: Lovell Elementary School Mrs. Ferren's third
grade Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Lovell, Wyoming Time: 1999-12-10 18:02:17 Comments: Your pictures are cool. We liked the locks and how they worked. It is interesting how it was built. We read about it in Time For Kids magazine Friday, December 10, 1999. |
| Name: Mike Gillis Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Concord, NH Time: 1999-12-10 17:10:15 Comments: I was BHS Class of 77'. I'm interested in whereabouts of James Russell, Steve Lowe, Angel Gomez, Hank Haswell, Meredith Boyer; all from the Class of 77' |
| Name: MICHAEL KIM JR Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: SF Brat born in the ZONE Time: 1999-12-10 05:37:05 Comments: Hello brats... |
| Name: Ellen MacIsaac/Zitzmann Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Margarita/Balboa Time: 1999-12-10 00:14:26 Comments: The Canal Zone was a wonderful place to grow up in. I have many great memories of a lot of fun times. I left in 1966 when my dad retired and we moved to Calif. Recently my son and I moved to Spruce Pine, NC not far from some other zonies, Alex and Stephanie Hinek. |
| Name: Tracy Lynne Wolf Dickey Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Ancon, Panama Time: 1999-12-09 19:08:29 Comments: Thank You so very much for your excellent work here. I was blessed to be born and raised in the Zone and while we left while I was still young, this is my home. I know it no longer exists, and yet it lives on here and in my memories, and those of so many. Thank you. |
| Name: Ray Brooks Website: Welcome to Taco Cabana Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Corpus Christi, Texas Time: 1999-12-09 02:51:07 Comments: Howdy from Texas! I lived, fought, and made some great friends in the awesome Canal Zone in Ft. Clayton from 1977 to 1981. Now that I live in sunny Corpus Christi, Texas, I find myself longing for the good times that were had in Panama. I hope to see any friends and well wishers at the Kerrville, Texas reunion this weekend. Anyone who wants to e-mail or call, I can be reached by a quick click or at 361-937-6128. God bless everyone who made my youth in Panama the closest thing to Heaven on Earth. Ray Brooks Class of '83 |
| Name: Tony Fernandez Website: Hammerhead Balboa's Video Games And Accessories Referred by: Net Search From: Tampa, Florida Resident Time: 1999-12-08 23:58:04 Comments: Love your page guys...the memmories of Panama and The Zone kept me going through some very rough times while serving in Uncle Sam's Navy Overseas in just about every Hot Spot possible. Had some outrageous times, good times, sad times, but then again, isn't that what growing up is all about? It was the greastest place on earth to live, enjoy life, learn about it and grow. Hello to all my friends of then, you have never stopped being my friends. |
| Name: Rick White Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: San Antonio, Texas Time: 1999-12-08 16:21:01 Comments: Still looking for some of my "partners in crime" that were at Ft. Clayton w/me from '62-'66. I was there through the 9th grade (the first year of Curundu Jr. Hi). |
| Name: Dr. Teresa M. Lubrano Website: Dr. Teresa M. Lubrano, Associate Professor, Assistant Chair Referred by: From Geocities From: Lawton, Oklahoma Time: 1999-12-07 20:12:44 Comments: ¡Saludos! to all. I was thrilled to find this WebSite. Some of my fondest memories and some of the happiest days of my life were spent in Coco Solo and attending Canal Zone College. I earned my Ph.D. in Romance Languages at the University of Oklahoma and am a Professor of Languages and Assistant Chair of Foreign Languages and Journalism. |
| Name: James T. Lovelace Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Florence, Alabama Time: 1999-12-07 03:45:24 Comments: After all these years, it's nice to see a country still so pretty. I spent 3 years with 4/20 Inf. at Clayton. I fell in love with the people and the country it's self. I just wanted to say thank you for a job well done. And it hurts to see the railway taken apart. I road that train so many times. Do they still have all the buses running in town? thanks again... James Lovelace |
| Name: Keith Taylor Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Chula Vista, CA Time: 1999-12-07 00:57:11 Comments: I was stationed a the Naval Security Group Activity, Galeta Island. I arrived in Panama a few days before the riots of 1964. Heluva welcome. Congratulations to the owners of this site. It's one of the best on the web. Keith Taylor |
| Name: Jim Stevenson Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Portland, Ore. Time: 1999-12-06 20:11:48 Comments: Looking forward to celebrating CHS Class of 64 reunion... Greetings to all ; Lost paradise will never be forgotten! |
| Name: Robert C. Dillon Website: Needs a lot of work. Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Coco Solo Hospital, Gatun 66-70, Diablo 70 - 89 Time: 1999-12-06 17:52:37 Comments: Always a pleasure to visit. I wish I had the time and discipline that you have to create such a good website. |
| Name: Vivian Simonsson Jupp Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Balboa Time: 1999-12-06 04:56:49 Comments: Thank you for the fine job on an excellent site. I especially love the livecam; my father worked at Miraflores Locks for more years than I remember. |
| Name: Michael Chavez Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Albuquerque New Mexico Time: 1999-12-05 23:49:12 Comments: Like to hear from old friends. Grew up in Balboa, Tavernilla ST 1950-1968. Attended ST Mary's 64, BHS 68, CZC 69, University of New Mexico 72. Been living in Albuquerque since 1969, work at Kirtland AFB. If there are any BHS 67 and 68 Baseball players call me at 505-266-8020. |
| Name: Bill Foster Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: balboa, La Boca Time: 1999-12-05 23:04:28 Comments: Hey great site. Lived in the Canal Zone. 20 years. Went to BHS. Class 67. Would love to hear from Zonians living in Northern California. Live in Fremont right outside San Francisco. I know there's got to be some Zonians living out this way, I can't be the only one living out here. Later Bill Foster. |
| Name: Leslie A. Gray Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Mesa , Arizona Time: 1999-12-05 18:55:22 Comments: Well hello everyone,(everyone who remembers me that is), this is Leslie Gray signing on. I was in the Zone during the years of 1969, 1970,and 1971 . Igraduated from B.H.S. in 1971. Boy do i miss Panama and all of the wonderful people I had the privledge to have known. As for what I am up to these day's , I am still playing music and having a great time at it . When in the Zone I was in several bands: TRUTH & RIVER. Living in Arizona is kind of nice if you don't mind 115 degree summer days at 5% -10% humidity!!!!!! Oh well, it's a DRY HEAT! Adios for now. e-mail me at .......pantera 2@frontiernet.net |
| Name: KAren Mullins Hicks Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Warner Robins , Ga Time: 1999-12-04 02:17:33 Comments: We lived in Balboa until 1977. I love your site, it brings back alot of memories. |
| Name: David Tucker Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: alabama/Pamama/ all over Time: 1999-12-02 19:54:11 Comments: Have'nt had agood empanada in forever and these pages remind me how badly I need one. Lived at France field, fort Davis, Fort Clayton, from 1973 until 1975 went to C.H.S in 1973 sixth grade, and Curundu JR high from 1974 until late in the school year 1975. If you where at any of these places around this time I would love to talk to ya and remember when. |
| Name: George F. Baust Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Cheltenham, Pennsylvania Time: 1999-12-02 14:50:16 Comments: Hi, I am looking for an old friend that worked in the Canal Zone as a school teacher for the Panama Canal Company and then the DOD. Her name is Anita Seifert. I understand that she tranferred out of the zone. If you have an address or an e-mail address for Anita I would very much appreciate your help. George Baust |
| Name: Roberto Meinhofer Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Cincinnati (b. Ancon Canal Zone) Time: 1999-12-01 22:52:10 Comments: Left Panama when we were transferred to the U.K. when I was six (USAF). In the intervening 20 years I went back to visit family about 4 times. I never appreciated what I had been missing until finally going to Panama by myself this past weekend 11/26-11/29 and seeing my cousins and other family. It's a wonderful place that I've been missing out on. I'll be going back a lot more often in the future! |
| Name: Kenny Carden Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Coco Solo Bway, CHS '67 Time: 1999-12-01 19:26:08 Comments: Skeeter e-mail me, I've lost your address and need to get in touch with my angel. That "older" GODDESS that lived next door. Love the site, brings tears to my eyes. Kenny |
| Name: John E. Schiavone Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Virginia now Time: 1999-12-01 02:38:15 Comments: I was in the Navy and stationed in Panama on and off from 1970 -71, 74-77 and 79-83. My wife and I have been back to visit family as recently as July this year. Panama is my second home and the home land of my wife. All but one of our children were born there and enjoyed many of the sites you display on this web. Panama is a beautiful country, I hope it remains that way. |