Mark Brandow

Hi, it is November 15, just flew with Eileen to Vieques Island for a 2 week holiday, get the house ship shape for Eileen to stay the winter. She has her 82nd birthday next week, still loves the island life!
I plan to return in December for Xmas & New Years here. The island dream is still alive for me too, but the car shop gives me work to do up there. Let me know if there are gatherings planned, Lee Reierson is planning on attending if an 80th group birthday is planned for the local residents.
Happy holidays to you all, where ever you land!
Mark Brandow

Posted on: Sep 28, 2024 at 9:33 AM

Hey, anyone free today? Open Streets on Nicollet Ave around 36th to 46th st.
I will be sitting out with my old cars on display, a nice day to wander around so come on down!

My earliest experience with motorized toys was with Torrey in the late 50's- he got a go cart which seemed so much fun- racing around low to the ground. My parents were against the idea, but I still lusted after that speedy feeling, so I thought I would build my own! That idea was still born, no place to do it! But I got a Doodlebug scooter which I fixed up for quietly cruising. Then I got caught one night, underage, driving without lights, Harvey Allison was on the back! I lost track of Torrey when the expanding family moved to a newer house, leaving Lakeview Drive behind. But my motoring lust never left, still building things for fun & speed. Thanks Torrey for setting my heart's course in the proper direction! RIP

Posted on: Oct 23, 2023 at 3:33 AM

Posted on: Dec 30, 2022 at 7:46 AM

Here we are at the end of 2022, I wonder what you all have been through?
I have managed to get away, enjoying a little warm island play!
But tough winter stories have hit the news, I am on the beach while you may be singing the blues!
Just think- in another year and a half, we will all be having a laugh- our 60 year celebration will be in line, so I can only hope some folks find the time, to organize- then we can fraternize!
I have seen so few of you, the 55 year party I invited you all to, but now my house in Minnetrista was sold, we felt we were getting to old- looking after the 5 acres was a lot of land, we changed our minds- creating a new plan!
But maybe I will still have my car shop- after 50 years there I m not ready to stop!
Who has a mind to put it out, see what we can think about?
Happy New year-2023 looks great to me,
Mark Brandow

Posted on: Oct 23, 2022 at 3:33 AM

This is a sad loss- Mike was so engaged in the larger world & development overseas. We shared the Peace Corps Volunteer life early on, both in Malaysia, but it formed a bond that stayed with us. He often shared what was going on in the Friends Of Malaysia group he belonged to, encouraging my participation. His career gave him a unique insight to World Affairs- he was a valued friend for many of us. Rest In Peace.

Posted on: Oct 25, 2020 at 9:34 PM

Ran into Richard Michaels, a fellow classmate, at a hill climb in Wisconsin.
He has married & moved to Alma on Main Street, still has a love for MG’s and motorcycles. Told him to join the website so he would be in the link.
He said he would come up if I host a yard party in Minnetrista, so think about an occasion to celebrate!
Happy Halloween, Mark