Mowglis Memories: January 2023

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

EP 88: Den of 1982 - A Zoom Reunion

Den 1982: A Group Reunion

This summer, the graduates of 1982 and a few Mowglis men who were with them along the way, met for the 40th reunion of their Den year. Arthur Sculco suggested a Zoom reunion as well, so here they are. . . So, this Mowglis memories podcast is - by necessity - a YouTube event. Otherwise, we would never be able to distinguish which of the many folks were talking at any one time. So it's an experiment of sorts, but perhaps worth trying again. Thanks to Bruce Fergusen for the "new" recordings of the Graduate's Hymn, The Candlelight Hymn, and the Mowglis Rowing song

. https://youtu.be/d2LXq21FxY4 I'm thinking this method of presenting a podcast would be good for commemorating specific events and special people we have lost over the years. If you have an idea, let me know and we'll try to make it happen.

Dreaming in Gold - Signed Originals

Flames Along the Asquamchumaukee - Ltd Edition

Ripple of Hope Poster

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Rowboat at Wellington Beach

Gazing at the Newfound Moon

Painted Sky Over Newfound Lake

Monday, January 23, 2023

Ep 86 Mucking About with John Moukad - Den 1973

Ep 86 Mucking About with John Moukad - Den 1973
From Manhattan to Mowglis

Listen here:

https://feeds.podetize.com/5ePEVUelL.mp3

John Moukad came to Mowglis in 1969 and he was in the iconic Den of 1973 with the Goehring brothers, Charlie Feuer, John Fay, Bruce MacDonald, Gordon Marr, Jim Lynch, Bruce MacDonald. From Manhattan to Mowglis must have been quite a culture shock but he adapted quickly. John shared memories about Greg Coplans, a member of the staff who was especially inspiring to him and other memorable staff members. Like so many others whom I have interviewed, he feels that his days as a member of the staff were just as memorable and nurturing as his days as a camper.

When I asked if he had ever been sent to Mr. Hart's porch he said no but attributed his ability to avoid trouble to his ability to talk his way out of almost any fix he got into, not his spotless behavior and flawless character.

I'm experimenting with publishing to YouTube as well for future episodes. This Podcast can be viewed at https://youtu.be/wIrk31bVp1k

Swing Together

Reaching into the Past at the Powwow

Thursday, January 19, 2023

84 Clarke Wallace Den 1982 Looking Back After 40 Years

His seemingly perpetual youth notwithstanding, Clarke Wallace - Clarkie as his fellow Mowglis called him - still fits his nickname. He came to Mowglis in 1979 and graduated with the Den of 1982. His family roots, however, go back to his uncle Byrd Davenport, the impetus for coming to Mowglis back in the 70s. Clarke says that he wasn't sure whether he had ever been out of Virginia even when he ventured off to Mowglis but his summer ended with Clarke saying he did not want to leave!

Listen here:

https://feeds.podetize.com/m1jofsdPN.mp3

Show notes:

https://mowglismemories.blogspot.com/2023/01/84-clarke-wallace-den-1982-looking-back.html

Swing Together

Painted Skies over Lake Umbagog

Seeonee Sunset

First Swim - Originals

Carry Beauty Inside - Originals

Chapel of the Woods, Camp Mowglis

Chapel in the Blue Lupine

Thursday, January 12, 2023

EP 83: Judd Kendall Reveals the Truth about "The Full Walbridge".

Judd Kendall

"You're not at the top until there's nothing above you." That's what his mother told Judd when she took him to hike Prospect Mountain in Lancaster NH as a 3 year-old. He's loved hiking his whole life, so becoming a Mowglis man was just par for the course for him.

Listen here:
https://feeds.podetize.com/K4mZw9Mwy.mp3

Jud first came to Mowglis because his uncle - after whom he was named - had been a Mowglis man in the late 1930s, though Jud never knew him. His uncle Judson Bemis Conant was killed in action only months before the end of WWII.

Jud would be followed by his brother Harry. Both of them learned archery from ionic Cheyenne brother and teacher Jim West, though Jud makes sure to note that Harry was the rock star when it came to the bow and arrow.

2 years as cox of the winning red racing crew, Mout Washington Squad, Inner Circle and Wolf's Paw Award were among Judd's achievements, not bad for a fellow who was only two years as a camper!

Many a boy from the ensuing years remembers Judd Kendall as a staff member that they admired deeply.

Here's my conversation with Judd Kendall - if you have never heard the full story of "The Full Walbridge" you have to listen to this podcast, Judd Tells ALL!

Show notes:

https://mowglismemories.blogspot.com/2023/01/ep-83-jud-kendall-reveals-truth-about.html

Here was CWAL's response

Judd's story is true! It was on the "Pemi Peaks Trip", an honor squad for strong hikers. I was pretty clumsy, but this turned out OK thanks to the pool at the bottom! The only correction: the boy's name was Gary Studwell, not Dudley!

We were stuck at Ethan Pond for two nights because of heavy rains, but then it cleared up. The day we hiked through Zealand to Mount Bond, spent the night at Guyot Shelter, and continued the romp across the Twin Range to Garfield was one of my favorite all-time Mowglis trips. WE had crummy weather that thwarted our plan to climb Lafayette and we hiked out from Garfield Ponds. I wrote a howl about it!

Thank goodness for football! I could never do soccer, baseball, or basketball but I could smack into people, grab them, and tie things up!

I was "kind" to Chuck Goehring at Shining Rock Cliff because I was scared he was going to be seriously injured and relieved that we could walk him out! He didn't have the advantage of a pool at the bottom, and was pretty banged up. It could have been worse!

Good hunting,

Charlie Walbridge

Judd also shared with me two Wah Pah Nah Yah paintings that were given by Dick West to his late uncle

here's a screen capture of one of them.