How does one become a member? Buy a keg of hand-crafted beer.
Legend:
MS
Member Since (date). The date the member purchased his/her first keg of beer (Kinda like a born-on date).
HMS
Honorary Member Since (date).
DOPS
Date of permanent sobriety. The date the member died.
CHS
Coronado High School
AS
Apprentice Since (date).
MCS
Mascot Since (date).
Jeff Wilkens: Mbr #1, MS: 22 Mar 04, Founder, CHS60, VP of HR for TRW (Ret), life peaked at 14 when he pitched a perfect game in Pony League-been downhill ever since.
Likes: microbrewed beer (Coronado Golden Ale his favorite), positive people, gorf and golf
Loves: My
family (Wife: Loie, Son: Matt , Daughter: Paige)
Dislikes: negative people, clowns, mimes, audience participation, broccoli
Nicknames: Bones, Dom (for Dumb Old Man),
Van Gough, Radiation Man, Notch-o
John Morton: Mbr #2, MS: 22 Mar 04, Founder, CHS60, Ex doctor. Attended school thru 23 grades to get an MD. Learned useful facts, but none to properly advise patients. One hot day 15 yrs ago I got a bone-breaking fever. I was bed-ridden under quilts in the 90° heat. I needed fluids. I had Corona beer in the refrigerator, and though this is not an endorsement, I drank one and immediately felt better and after two I was cured. There was an epiphany. From then on my only advice was this: “Take two Coronas and call me in the morning.” Nickname: Old Doc
John Muncy: Mbr #3, MS: 8 Apr 04, Founder,CHS60, Vowed to escape the “Rock” after CHS. Partially succeeded by living in the back streets and bars of SE Asia for over 30 yrs. Stays in motion between Coronado, San Francisco and other
points to keep creditors and tracking agents at bay.
Likes: A San Miguel brown bottle on the streets of Mabini, a Kloster while taking a Thai B course, a Tiger at the end of a good Hash and draft Carlsberg at the HK 7’s.
Dislikes: Long lines at border crossings.
Nicknames:
Called "Sir" by my former Filipino maid, but more unprintable things by lesser mortals.
Wayne Oldendorph: Mbr #4, MS: 4 Jun 04, Founder, CHS60, Ops Director for Teledyne Ryan Aeronautical (Ret), ex-Naval Officer, Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle.
Likes: "The Rock" since 1947, retired life, my best friend (my wife), Harley Davidsons, scotch, rum dummies, cold beer, camaraderie of the IBC, VFW, installation of the IBC urinal
Dislikes: People who "can't", frustration, grouches, grumps and snitches.
Nickname: Big Oly
Paul Plumb: Mbr #6, MS: 30 Oct 04, Plank Owner,
CHS60, Old Navy Frogman/SEAL. Recovered catcher and rugby player.
Likes: Good friends, good food, good drink, skiing, and the Rotary Club of Coronado.
Dislikes: Smoking, obesity, laziness, and bad knees.
Hobbies: Trying to stay as fit as all IBC members. Close up magic.
Nicknames: Jean-Paul Spiderman, Vice Admiral; wanted to be "Big Daddy" but John Muncy already has that name.
Bruce Dyer: Mbr #7, MS: 27 Nov 04, Plank Owner, son, brother, significant other, import, Navy SEAL (Ret.)
Likes: good beer, San Diego weather, my feet, oldies R&R, Red Sox, exotic travel (geographic and psychic), Karen S. (!!)
Dislikes: whiners, stale beer, pretenders
Hobbies: skiing, kayaking, sailing, cooking, gardening, reading
Nicknames: Beep, Bru, sweetie (special users only)
Dan Gensler: Mbr #8, MS: 20 Dec 04, Plank owner, husband to Chris, father of Lauren & Brooke. Owner of Wealth Management & Financial Life Planning Firm, The Gensler Group with world headquarters on “The Rock.”
Likes: Coronado climate, time with my kids, ice cold IBC microbrew, Rotary & charitable efforts, good book, warm beach & quiet time with my wife.
Dislikes: whiners, bad attitudes, lazy people.
Nicknames: D. G., Danl
Pat Howard: Mbr #9, MS: 24 Aug 05, Plank Owner, CHS60, Ran several Telcom/Tech companies. Now retired doing consulting.
Likes: Airplanes, helicopters, boats, cars, rain, sun, tennis, water, wine and yes, beer. I am only IBC member man-enough to admit to the preference for wheat beers.
Loves: My son, his mother, our country and my dog, Lilly.
Dislikes: Plaintiff trial lawyers and their “victim” clients.
Nicknames: Howie,
Jack Purdum: Mbr #10, MS: 31 Aug 05, Plank Owner, CHS58, selected to the Beer Club based on my age so that we would not be sued for age discrimination.
Likes: All Mexican beer, Mexican food and Mexico...especially Baja. Also likes volleyball and anything on the beach.
Dislikes: Cold weather and hot weather.
Nickname: Goldylocks (likes things just right).
Mike Herlihy: Mbr #11, MS: 26 Oct 05, Plank Owner, CHS63, Homegrown.
Favorite Beer: Coronado Brewing Co Pale Ale
Dislikes: Lack of time to investigate some of the pondering questions that come up every Wednesday during IBC meetings.
Nicknames: Bad Manners, Trash Talker
Bob Kipperman: Mbr #12, MS: 23 Nov 05, Plank Owner, CHS59, Father, Son, Husband, Brother, Friend, President Kippys...Still!
Likes: Family, friends, sex, mexican beer, cooking, 72 & blue!
Dislikes: Complainers, aggressive loud people, I don't like okra either.
Nicknames: Bob, Kip, Kippy, Yum, The Kipster
Bob Totten: Mbr #13, MS: 7 Jan 06, Platinum Prime, Old frog, Special Ed teacher, father of one. I believe the golf swing is a form of bi-lateral meditation and I practice it for relaxation.
Likes: Tecate with a lime and salt is hard to beat. Golf, a good book and backgammon online.
Dislikes: Al-Qaeda, sirens and bathroom fans.
Nickname: Tots
Todd Ferrari: Mbr #14, MS: 2 Jun 06, Platinum Prime , Happy husband and father, BMCS USN.
Likes: All sports with a ball, free beer, spending time with family, golf.
Dislikes: An empty keg, lazy people.
Nicknames: Ferrari, Guido, Godfather.
Carole Gaasch: Mbr #15, MS: 26 Aug 06, Platinum Prime, active-duty CAPT USN JAG Corps, wife,
mother, doting grandmother, sister, aunt.
Likes: Quality time with family and friends; reading home magazines
and designing retirement dream home; the Northwest; animals; Dopplebock beer, a dry Riesling wine, an ice-cold
Tanqueray 10 martini up/dry w/olives or a twist - a great way to end a
stressful day.
Dislikes: Getting older.
Nickname: What's up with the Rock's obsession over nicknames?
Ron Dotson: Mbr #16, MS: 8 Sep 06, Platinum Prime, CHS59, Gardener, fruit tree grower, jam and jelly maker, married 43 yrs, first grandson Oct 2006.
Likes: Naps, Sam Adams Pale Ale, Mexican food, all good food, Tequila Gold
Dislikes: tofu, pickles, well done steaks.
Nicknames: Dotson, lefty, hands
Phil Papaccio: Mbr #17, MS: 11 Oct 06, Platinum Prime, COL USAF (Ret), VP of TRW (Ret), The guy from Bayonne, New Jersey.
Likes: Fosters
Dislikes: meat, whiskey, light beer
Nickname: Phily
Wayne Strickland: Mbr #18, MS: 22 Nov 06, Platinum Prime, Coronado Firefighter (Ret), with a beautiful wife & a backyard view of IBC (life is good), I can crawl home.
Likes: People helping others and making a difference, the babes that pass by IBC, cool beer & cold beer.
Dislikes: Apathy, frozen beer and warm beer
Hobbies: Sailing, golfing, skiing, surfing, beer canning, RVing and most other things that end with ing.
Nicknames: Wayne-o, Waimea Wayne, Uncle Wayne
Jon Crawford: Mbr #19, MS: 8 Dec 06, Platinum Prime, CHS56, I was born at a very young age and then went to Coronado High. I am a beach person, sports person, wine maker, teacher, coach & Mexico traveler.
Likes: 4 seasons---summer, summer, summer & summer. Our island in the sun. All sports. I became a skier, tennis player, and a lover of fine beer and great friends.
Dislikes: Marine layer, violence & rude, disrespectful people.
Nicknames: Flying Gringo (in Mexico), Jimmy Buffett.
Chris Kleber: Mbr #20, MS: 29 Jan 07, Platinum Prime, DDS in “Nadoland”, still drillin’, fillin’ and billin’ daily, ex-Navy tooth jockey at NASNI, ex frat boy, homebrewer.
Favorite Beers: Oktoberfest, Witbeers
Likes: Travelling, Beer (drinking it and making it – Klebbeer Brewing), BBQ’ing, Tabasco, being an empty nester & Dad to kids away at college, internet surfing
Dislikes: speeding cars at 5 AM on Alameda Blvd, Deep Bass Boom box car stereos, RAP music, beets
Nicknames: Klebs, Stretch, Doc
Gregor Shanks: Mbr #21, MS: 25 Jul 07, Platinum Plus, Sales Manager~Latin America for International Paper. (I sell lots of corrugated boxes!), Husband to
Bridget and Father to Madison (7) and Piper (4).
Likes: Spending time with my girls! Traveling around the world... especially Latin America. Oregon Ducks!
Hobbies: Golf, gardening and computers. Golf is my favorite!!
Favorite Beers: Stella Artois, Coronado Golden Ale, Idiot IPA and
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.
Mike Simpson: Mbr #22, MS: 25 Aug 07, Platinum Plus, recovering Black Shoe (USN), part-time consultant... full-time hedonist.
Likes: tolerant, easy-going people, visiting new places, biking NADO, the Coronado Library (best Govt service), good beer, good wine, good scotch.
Dislikes: nasty drivers, bossy people, lite beer concept
Nickname: OJ, Maddog
John Garrett: Mbr #23, MS: 26 Sep 07, Platinum Plus, Airline pilot (ret), ex-Navy helo pilot, aspiring golf pro, & long time Australiaphile.
Likes: golf, USS Midway volunteering, traveling with Bonnie, a glass of good Guiness.
Dislikes: beets, bad wine, stale beer.
Hobbies: golf
John Clampitt: Mbr #24, MS: 10 Oct 07, Platinum Plus, CHS54 dropped out of school in '51, joined the Marines and became a trained killer, member of my notorious Jr High, and feared, gang known as the Dorks.
Likes: War
Dislikes: War
Hobbies: watercolor,
ceramics, stained glass, and wood working.
Nickname: Preacher
Frank Ingram: Mbr #25, MS: 25 Nov 07, DOPS: 2 Jan 11, Platinum Plus, Ex professor with Jun, Jul & Aug specialty Married 48 yrs to Elizabeth Taylor: 16 kids/ grandkids.
Likes: All beer, getting around on a bicycle any and every where, including across USA. Crown City Cyclists. Summer with family in Les Cheneaux Islands of N. Lake Huron. Mr Fix-it projects, Cincinnati Reds, dogs, especially beagles.
Dislikes: Cars, soft drinks, loud noise, red meat, scrabble.
Nickname: Lucky (from middle-name LeQuellec)
Steve Fisk: Mbr #26, MS: 18 Dec 07, Platinum Plus, CHS62, Flew planes (all too briefly), drove ships, married way over my head (33yrs), Dir. Marketing & Sales computer svcs co, private investor.
Likes: PMA people, music you can dance to, ladies you can dance with. Real Mexican food, Tecate back in the 60’s and Hectors Place. Spending “Cinco” at Hussong’s.
Dislikes: Spending on this bio with nothing to show for it.
Nicknames: Fisker, Buff (short for buffalo)
Jon Ryan: Mbr #27, MS: 26 Jan 08, Platinum Plus, GHS60 (Conn), OCS64, T.G.Y.C., Xerox exec,
1031 expert, nado city volunteer, best part; Cathy, Shannon, Joe,and Matt
Likes: micro brew, Santa Claus, Rush, Dale Jr., Padres, water (anywhere)
Dislikes: light beers, PC propaganda, politicians, estate taxation (actually most taxes)
Hobbies: spinning, Porsches, boats, body surfing, local brew beer testing
Nicknames: Jonnie, "nugget","xeriod", "J.R."
Mike Turner: Mbr #28, MS: 12 Feb 08, Platinum Plus, CHS62, Married, Barbara, two children, Billy & Mike, one granddaughter, Bella Marie. USN (Ret) 26yrs & GS 11yrs. Last 17 yrs focused on Aircraft Carrier maintenance on USS Independence, USS Kitty Hawk and USS Carl Vinson and other PACFLT carriers
Likes: Truth, good friends, warm weather & good beer.
Dislikes: Taxes, cheating & lying.
Hobbies: Sailing, bike riding and gardening.
Vince Flynn:
Mbr #29, MS: 8 Mar 08, Iridium Prime, CHS56, raised on the Rock since birth, married 21 yrs to Pat Moyle, semi-retired urologist, 3 kids.
Likes: Beer, good weather & beaches.
Dislikes: Whiners, deadbeats.
Hobbies: Aviation, fishing, boating.
Nicknames: Vince
Mike Woiwode: Mbr #30, MS: 2 Apr 08, Iridium Prime, Navy Reservist (ret), Defense contractor. Father of five...all with the same wife, Kathie's husband.
Likes: Travel, family, friends
Dislikes: Petty stuff
Hobbies: Running, biking, working around house.
Nicknames: Wode, Woody, Mike
Steve Ashworth: Mbr #31, MS: 24 Apr 08, Iridium Prime, CHS58, PO, DA, Judge.
Likes: Money and retirement.
Dislikes: POs, DAs, Judges.
Hobbies: Guns & coins & the filthy women who have them.
Nicknames: Slughead
Goal: Moving my son here as soon as he meets the filthy women.
Tom Ashworth: Mbr #32, MS: 14 May 08, Iridium Prime, been struggling in the business world & want to retire early.
Likes: Beer, beer & more beer. Family. Slughead.
Dislikes: Working for the man.
Hobbies: Beer & mototcycles - a good combination.
Nicknames: Road Toad
Ultimate Goal: Move to Coronado as soon as Dad buys me a house here.
Tom Mustin: Mbr #33, MS: 6 Jun 08, Iridium Prime, CHS58, USNA 62. Formerly Navy, formerly lawyer, now retired sportsman/financier (see, e.g., Porfirio Rubirosa; Lance Reventlow). Married to Jean since ’94; four stepchildren, six grandkids. Enjoy skiing, loafing, daydreaming, fascist hyena politics, vodka. Current illegal substance of choice: genuine Cuban Monte Cristo No. 2, “The Torpedo.” Cured of all ambition by age 23.
John Wells: Mbr #34, MS: 18 Jun 08, Iridium Prime, CHS52, Retired optometrist and naval reservist. Wife Sara & two daughters.
Likes: Listening, investments, nutrition.
Dislikes: Owners of barking dogs and drivers who don’t signal.
Hobbies: Photography, puttering in home/garden, fishing.
Nickname: “Thunder”
Jon Sanford: Mbr #35, MS: 9 Jul 08, Iridium Prime, CHS58, married to Mary Ann, Five children (Becky, Molly, Matt, Brian and Amy), 4 grandchildren. Retired from 33 yrs of teaching.
Likes: Food, you name it , I'll eat it! Lager beer and Margaritas, friends, retirement, traveling, camping.
Dislikes: Phonies; slackers; hot, humid weather.
Hobbies: Reading, RV camping, Vespa, woodworking (models).
Nicknames: Mr. S, Cosgrove
Lane Fridell: Mbr #36, MS: 28 Jul 08, Iridium Prime,
Navy JAGC (Ret); now Nav "dependent" of "Plat Plus" Carole. MN boy; Hamline U, Golden Gopher, U Dub; iTwin; GOLFER, ANCC.
Favorite Beers: I am Hophead! All kinds, esp. KleBrew, except (See
dislikes.).
Likes: Coronado seaside living; Semiahmoo @ Blaine WA; dogs & cats; Whisky - single malt ISLAY (Scapa, Talisker, Highland Park 18, Laphroaig,
Lagavulin, Bruichladdich); Wines - trocken Riesling, Albarino, steely
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Frog-styled Rose, Cab, Zin; Martini; Prime
steaks, Salmon, Carole's meatloaf & chicken fried steak, pasta, salsa,
popcorn.
Dislikes: Amerikan Standard pee-water beer!
Dan Orr:Mbr #37, MS: 6 Aug 08, Gold Exquisite, CDMHS '67, USC '71, USC Volleyball letterman, Beta Theta Pi frat, recreating self as a banker @ CFB, President of SD Trojan Club, quit drinking 15 yrs ago: A New Year's resolution went horribly wrong!
Likes: USC Trojans, Triathlon, all college football; Oh, & Cathy, Carson & Annemarie, and Rotary.
Dislikes: Bruins, nitwit liberals
Hobbies: Cycling, running, reading
Nicknames: Twit (horny toad handle)
Fred Buck: Mbr #38, MS: 17 Sep 08, Gold Exquisite, 30 yrs US Navy, Masterchief (Ret), married 37 yrs (widower), 5 children (all CHS grads), 9 grandkids, one greatgrandkid, native San Diegain, Grad from St Agustine HS.
Likes: Caring for and spending time with grandchildren.
Nicknames: Buck, Freddie "V"
Other: Awarded Jason Robards "Honorary CPO," Stood on the podium at the 1998 Republican National Convention. Currently Marshal and Back Nine Starter at Coronado Municipal Golf Course (8yrs).
Megan Richmond: Mbr #39, MS: 1 Oct 08, Gold Exquisite, fun blonde
Likes: beer
Dislikes: liver
Hobbies: hunting, golfing, surfing, fishing
Nickname: "The Megan"
Eric Dawson: Mbr #40, MS: 16 Oct 08, Gold Exquisite
Likes: Bread, everyone in the U. S. Navy, ocean breezes
Dislikes: Borrow'n Spend Republicans, fundamentalism, hot and humid weather
Hobbies: Yoga, surfing, hiking, computers, walking the dog
Nicknames: Baigui (Mandarin for "white ghost")
Leslie Crawford: Mbr #41, MS: 22 Oct 08, Gold Exquisite,
CHS77, Coronado resident since 1965, owner and operator of www.welcometoCoronado.com.
Loves: Husband Don (retired Navy SEAL CDR), 2 sons (Mike and Andrew), horticulture gardens and cold beer.
Dislikes: rotten tomatos, slow internet connections and groomed gardens.
Hobbies: gardening, pole dancing.
Nickname(s): bones.
Amy Haines: Mbr #42, MS: 22 Oct 08, Gold Exquisite, CHS'72. Coronado resident off and on since 1963. Married to Robbie Haines; son, Brian-25 and daughter Molly-24.
Likes: Thunderstorms, boogie boards, sunny days, bike rides, the Coronado Library, dogs, sailing, and cold beer!!!!
Dislikes: Okra, jet skis, crabapples (grumpy people), and fancy clothes.
Steve Bowden: Mbr #43, MS: 26 Nov 08, Gold Exquisite, transfer from Santa Cruz via La Jolla
Likes: golf, fishing, guitar
Dislikes: VCs
Hobbies: Golf
Mike O'Connor: Mbr #44, MS: 10 Dec 08, Gold Exquisite, CHS84, Wake Forest Univ. grad, owner Island Sports & Spirits Grill
Likes: Michelob Ultra
Dislikes: Slow golfers, Socialists
Hobbies: golf, wood widdling, playing the harpsichord, spending time with wife and dogs
Nicknames: OC
Greg Smith: Mbr #45, MS: 7 Jan 09, Gold Prime, Born SD county, lived here most of my life -- Grad UCI -- Econ, 78. Wife Sara, daughters Megan & Liz - all U of A grads.
Likes: duck, quail, pheasant & dove hunting, fly fishing, Mexico & "the tropics."
Dislikes: Obama and everything else that follows.
Hobbies: Serious bird hunter and fly fisherman.
Nicknames: Gregor and "Joe Petotz."
Tom Smisek: Mbr #46, MS: 4 Feb 09, Gold Prime, CHS62, Navy flyer, Airline Pilot, Civil Pilot-All retired. Lots of Coronado civic stuff... Retired.
Likes: Beer & wine, my wife & kids and their "main squeezes" plus Olivia & ?
Dislikes: Boring, "half-empty," pessimistic folks.
Hobbies: Snow skiing, jogging, travel and golf wanna be.
Nicknames: Smiz, *?!-t.
Steve Farguson: Mbr #47, MS: 11 Feb 09, Gold Prime, On the Rock since 1995. Loves wife Cissy, Daughter Lauren, Son Dane and Dog Gordy. Passionate about spending time with good friends.
Likes: Craft Beer, favorite beers Rolling Hills Irish red, Left Coast Tangerine Wheat, Alpine's Pure Hoppiness & Nimbus Red Ale
Dislikes: Negative people.
Hobbies: Surfing, Skiing, Boogie boarding and body surfing especially with my family or friends.
Joel Hutton: Mbr #48, MS: 25 Feb 09, Gold Prime, Native New Yorker, USN 22yrs. Lived on the Rock on and off for the past 6yrs. CBC Mug Club mbr since 1998.
Likes: Good beer, good friends, good game on TV, round of golf with friends, the beach.
Dislikes: Liars, thieves and hipocrates.
Hobbies: Golf, coin collecting, reading, brewery visiting, beer festivals.
John Paszek: Mbr #49, MS: 14 Mar 09, Gold Prime, Navy anesthesiologist stationed at Balboa Hospital.
Likes: Beer, Iowa Hawkeyes football, animals
Dislikes: rude drivers, polluters
Harry Thaete: Mbr #50, MS: 18 Mar 09, Gold Prime, Pilot: US Navy/American Airlines (Ret '03), X-scaped from PA to Coronado in '68 after less than stellar interview with ADM Rickover! Never looked back.
Likes: Family, Any Clint Eastwood movie. Walking and talking on Civil War battlefields. Drinking cold beer with buds.
Dislikes: Night bolters, check rides, warm beer and unhappy people.
Hobbies: Military history, cruising, sking and camping.
Nicknames: Hank, Honda
Ian Grant-Smith: Mbr #51, MS: 1 Apr 09, Gold Prime,
first African American to join IBC, wife Vanessa, daughter Tessa. Chairman & CEO BAP Solutions, ex Senior Executive SAP. Likes: Belgium White Beer, my family and friends, helping people, “The Rock”, Rotary Coronado. Dislikes: Smokers, bad attitudes, lazy people, fake people.
Hobbies: Sailing, rugby, golf, tennis, reading, skiing Nicknames: “A squared” (African American)
Steve Lindsey: Mbr #52, MS: 15 Apr 09, Gold Prime, CHS60, male gringo
Likes: Coronado Islanders, Sammy Bratz, beernuts, free beer, keg parties, Louis Beach, shuffleboard and retirement in Mexico.
Dislikes: Warm beer, cold water (ocean), politics, religion, dress codes and ladies sin credit cards.
Hobbies: Art, music and the persuit of happiness.
Nicknames: Linus, Estebar, Stevie and Bula.
Jim Walsh: Mbr #53, MS: 15 Apr 09, Osmium Exquisite, 5' 10", 165#, commercial real estate broker. Middle child of 7 kids. Married 21yrs. One son age 12.
Likes: Beer, women and sports -- not necessarly in that order.
Dislikes: Grumpy people, tightwads and bad haircuts.
Hobbies: Sports -- running, mountian bike riding.
Nicknames: T. Jim, Jimmy, Walshey, Velvet Elvis, Lucky, JFK.
Other: Dual citizenship -- US & Ireland. Has had starring roles in 3 Miller beer commercials.
Derek Dawson: Mbr #54, MS: 3 June 09, Osmium Exquisite, San Diego native who loves his Charges & Padres! Construction worker / bartender. Works at Firehouse Bar & Grill in Coronado.
Likes: Beer, Coronado, Firehouse Bar, and the beach.
Dislikes: Mean people, and mushrooms.
Hobbies: Golfing, surfing, most water sports, spending time with good friends and my wife Nicci.
Nicknames: "D," Big D, Double D.
Tom Jeter:Mbr #55, MS: 9 June 09, Osmium Exquisite, CHS53, Navy brat, US Army after college ROTC, then petroleum exploration geologist (Chevron). Instructor mountaineering and rock climbing for 15 yrs.
Likes: Outdoor adventure, camping, hiking, surfing, sailing, canoeing, biking, world travel, good beer, wine, comdraderie. (Sometimes I wish hard living didn't come so easy to me.)
Dislikes: Haughty, pretentious people, packaged (sanitized) tours.
Link Mustin:Mbr #56, MS: 30 June 09, Osmium Exquisite, hails from Richmond, VA. ENS, USN. Until Dec 2010, stationed aboard the USS Preble, the finest warship on the waterfront.
Likes: John Wayne, sailors, history, coffee, beer, oldies, beach music, Rolling Stones, Blues and sports.
Dislikes: Traffic, bad drivers, bad weather, pop music, dumb jokes, North Korea
Hobbies: Golf, tennis, basketball, guitar, reading good novels
Walt Heinecke: Mbr #57, MS: 15 July 09, Osmium Exquisite, CHS57, oldest living CHS ASB President, Retired Navy and USD professor.
Likes: Family, friends, cold beer, travel and beaches.
Dislikes: Unpatriotic Americans.
Hobbies: Cycling and kayaking.
Ed Carney: Mbr #58, MS: 16 July 09, Osmium Exquisite, CHS62, father of 6, grandfather of 13, Christian school owner / operator.
Likes: Cold beer, flowers, animals, and John Wayne
Dislikes: Red Ink, laziness, clutter and rules
Nicknames: WOP, Papa
Greg Sheffer: Mbr #59, MS: 29 July 09, Osmium Exquisite, born-again Polock.
Likes: N/A
Dislikes: N/A
Hobbies: Urban terrorist, breast exams
Nickname: Dan Orr
Dwight Settle: Mbr #60, MS: 12 August 09, Osmium Exquisite, Retired Team guy, skydiver extraordinaire (gave Tiger lessons), golfs so well does not need to keep score. Loves beer, his wife (Jenn), beer and kiddos.
Likes: Good beer and drinking a cold beer w/client after a succesful real estate deal.
Dislikes: hot beer.
Hobbies: Skydiving, golf and IBC.
Nicknames: Wookie and "D."
Steve McGowen: Mbr #61, MS: 26 August 09, Osmium Prime, Former Naval Aviator, owned Avis rental car in Coronado until 2000 then retired.
Have left a bevy of liberal ex-wives throughout Coronado who still use my last name, 1960 graduate Barstow High School.
Likes: Beer
Dislikes: Libs
Hobbies: Golf, fishing, traveling.
Hank Morton: Mbr #62, MS: 2 September 09, Osmium Prime, CHS66, President of BajaBound.com (Mexiacan insurance services), #1 son of IBC Founder, "Old Doc" Morton.
Likes: Making babies (has 3 kids), babysitting, website development.
Dislikes: Corona, long border lines, Mexican drug cartels and slow internet connections.
Hobbies: bike riding.
Russ Broyles: Mbr #63, MS: 9 September 09, Osmium Prime, CHS62, former computer geek turned dinosaur (no computer or e-mail), Spent a lifetime in the bar at the Chu Dynasty.
Likes: Bike rides around Coronado, grandkids
Dislikes: Paperwork, computers, skin cancer
Hobbies: Bedwetting, macrame, cross-dressing, gardening
Nicknames: Bench
Dan Hutchison: Mbr #64, MS: 30 September 09, Osmium Prime, former Naval officer, dentist, lifelong redneck, nightmare for my kids in a few more years. Once cussed out “Little Debbie” of “Little Debbie Snack Cakes” for a perceived offense.
Likes: Golf, old Porsches, MMA (spectator ONLY), football, the Navy
Dislikes: Liberal politicians, liberal institutions of higher learning, liberal newscasters, whiners, and pretty much everybody associated with commercial airlines these days, except pilots.
Hobbies: Golf, computers, photography, exercise when work isn’t in the way
Nicknames: Dr Dan, “Hey, Doc,” Hutch
Bob Ryan: Mbr #66, MS: 21 October 09, Osmium Prime, CHS63, USNA67, A7-E Navy attack aviator, resident field engineer / inspector civil engineer projects, mechanical engineering consultant to an IBC.
Wife, Margie (starter), Kane, Brigid and Robbie... all CHS grads. Five grandkids.
Likes: Cold beer (almost any), wine (red), doing nothing, doing something, hanging out, Beer Club, poker club, boatschool classmates club, etc.
Dislikes: Socialists, liberals, Commies, pinkos, reds, Marxists, etc.
Hobbies: Woodworking, camping, fishing.
Nicknames: Dirtball.
Mike Privett: Mbr #67, MS: 4 November 09, Osmium Prime, warm, likeable guy with good attitude.
Likes: golf, reading, yoga, running and I love my family.
Dislikes: cigarettes, stressed people, takers.
Hobbies: learning, people, contemplating my navel.
Nicknames: Bokerdo, Mt. Saint Helens, Priv.
"Smokin" Joe Ruzicka: Mbr #68, MS: 11 November 09, Osmium Prime, LCDR, USN, F-14/F-18 Radar Intercept Officer, Weapons Systems Officer, USNA ’96, Masters of Science--USD 2009
Likes: Fast planes, fast cars and fast women
Dislikes: Carrots, bombs not on target
Hobbies: Golf, Voice Over for commercials and beer drinking
Nicknames: Smokin, The Total Package
Other Category : http://smokinjoecarr.com Voice Over Talent
John Kuta: Mbr #69, MS: 25 November 09, Rhenium Exquisite,
LT, USN, quintessential helicopter pilot next door. Villanova University Class of 2000. Wife: Valerie, Sons: Jack and Tommy.
Likes: Beer and People.
Dislikes: Introverts and Social Networking Web Sites.
Hobbies: Sports, Beer, Etiquette and Protocol, General Skylarking.
Nicknames: Fish, Stubby Big Head, Slayer, Killer, C3PO.
Bruce McCristal: Mbr #70, MS: 25 November 09, Rhenium Exquisite. I live in a triangle: Bloomfield Hills, MI (spring and fall); Coronado (winter); Northern Ontario (summer). Former USAF pilot. 30 yrs with GM when it was profitable: corporate affairs exec. Retirement project: writing book on the 150yr history of Michigan State University.
Likes: Learning, discovery, travel, great conversation, college football and basketball.
Belief: Coronado is not only the crown jewel of SD, but of America.
Tony Paen: Mbr #71, MS: 9 December 09, Rhenium Exquisite,
Phil (PJ) Swartz: Mbr #72, MS: 23 December 09, Rhenium Exquisite, Coronado duty station or home since 76. Retired naval aviator and worn out airline pilot.
Likes: That first sip of beer after a dry spell. Good stories and that second sip of beer after a dry spell. A game of tennis and running into a fellow IBC member in town.
Dislikes: Bad beer, Bad people, Bad lottery numbers, back seat drivers, NFO's are exempted and my aunt Regina
Favorite Day of the Week: WEDNESDAY!
Nicknames: Hey You, Bubba, Nomad, Captain and "Dad can I have some money."
Sergio Flores: Mbr #73, MS: 23 Dec 09, Rhenium Exquisite,
Mark Blumenthal: Mbr #74, MS: 20 Jan 10, Rhenium Exquisite,
local since 1979, member of 6th St Regulars Coronado basketball group since 1980, owner / operator Blumenthal Insurance Services, first beer buzz at age 14 - Colt 45 - it works every time.
Likes: Breathing deeply, laughing, kids, dogs, alleys with beer.
Dislikes: Winers, winos, arrogant winners.
Hobbies: Snowboarding, swimming, cliff diving.
Nicknames: Blumer.
Ed Weisbrod: Mbr #75, MS: 3 Feb 10, Rhenium Exquisite,
Naval helo driver, soon to be former Navy guy. Love my wife and kids and plan my weeks around Wednesdays 4-6... well, not really but it sure would be nice!
Likes: Never met a beer I didn't like. I like happy people.
Dislikes:People who don't say "Bless you" when someone sneezes. Mean people.
Hobbies:Working in the yard while drinking a good brew, working on my car while drinking a good brew, reading a good book while drinking a good brew, watching TV while drinking a good brew,...you get the picture.
Nicknames: Disco
Matt Reese: Mbr #76, MS: 3 Feb 10, Rhenium Exquisite,
Bill Bigham: Mbr #77, MS: 17 Feb 10, Rhenium Prime, High School in LI, NY, 1972; USNA 1976; Flight Surgeon, USMC and Navy; now local Ophthalmologist; Coronado resident since 1983 along with Patti, our four children (Will, Caitlin, Emily and Michael) and two Springer Spaniels (Cocoa and Rhino); Navy retired since 2004.
Likes – Beach; beer; dogs; Rock and Blues, especially Allman Brothers Band; spicy food
Dislikes – Negativity; too many rules; reckless drivers
Hobbies – Surfing; reading; playing guitar
Nicknames – Bill; Doc
Keith Stringer: Mbr #78, MS: 3 Mar 10, Rhenium Prime, Rockland High (MA) '77, College: School of Hard Knocks, Co-owner of Island Sports & Spirits.
Loves: Wife Nancy, daughter Natalie (18).
Likes: Women, beer (Ampstel Lite), break-up bar fights.
Dislikes: Tailgaters, liars, lima beans.
Hobies: Skiing, cooking.
Nicknames: Stringman.
Dan Parker: Mbr #79, MS: 10 Mar 10, Rhenium Prime, CHS75, CSU Chico, BS Biology, Chem. Live at the Coronado golf course for work and play (mosly play).
Likes: Golf with my friends, Lawn bowling, my great family, mexican beers.
Dislikes: Slimey politicians, naggers and my MIL.
Hobbies: Golf, Lawn bowling, losing money at the track.
Nickname: LT Dan.
Megan Settle: Mbr #80, MS: 17 Mar 10, Rhenium Prime, CHS03, FAVORITE DAUGHTER of Dwight Settle, student for life.
Likes: San Diego Super Chargers and beer.
Dislikes: oranges. orange juice anything orange
Hobbies: sewing and drinking.
Nicknames: Megs, Megaton, Megaphone
Ed Pecus: Mbr #81, MS: 24 Mar 10, Rhenium Prime,
I'm indian - dot not feather; however, I'm BORN and raised on the Rock. I have worked for the Brigantine for 22 years, currently General Manager in Old Town. Married to Lisa for 10 years and have 3 children.
Likes: Charger Football, beer, golf, strong Beer, horse racing.
Dislikes: triple bogeys, know it all’s and, of course, hatred of the Oakland Raiders.
Hobbies: golf, my family, drinking great beer.
Nicknames: EDP, big Ed.
Harry Blair:Mbr #82, MS: 7 Apr 10, Rhenium Prime, Married to Nancy, 4 kids. Airline pilot, recovering rotorhead (I hope the lobotomy is reversible).
Likes: Hot women & cold beer! (that is Nancy in particular and cold beer in general)
Dislikes: Formal attire, tight collars.
Hobbies: Failing, motorcycles, bicycles and bodysurfing.
Nicknames: Hambone, Hacksaw, Jabba the Hut, Uncle Harry, "The Fossil"
Jeff Loeffler: Mbr #83, DOPS: 1 Jul 10, MS: 12 May 10, Rhenium Prime, From Minn, You Betcha, son of a German Gestapo, two remarkable sons, Corporate/ Warbird Pilot.
Likes: being able to help people, answering funny questions, reading funny answers, romantic getaways to Catalina Island.
Dislikes: Thumbs-down for no reason, Waiting, Jased from Subway, freezing/ slippery roads, dirty places.
Hobbies: Talking to decent women, golf, lawn bowling, riding bicycles, airplane racing, fishing, writing baroque music.
Cameron Noah: Mbr #84, MS: 19 May 10, Rhenium Prime, proud father of 3, manager at Peohe's for the past 7 yrs, a Coronado resident since 2000, married to Patrina since 1987.
Likes: Good food, good music, good people, good beer and good times.
Dislikes: Bad food, bad music, bad people, bad beer and bad times.
Hobies: Music, lasn bowling, cookingshows, drinking beer with good friends, thumb twiddling, looking for Sasquatch.
Nicknames: Cam, The X Man, Hey You!
Richard Dawson: Mbr #85, MS: 2 June 10, Tungsten Exquisite, San Diego native, Charger and Padre fan. Director Sportland Team Sports.
Likes: My family and kids, Derek and Ashey.
Dislikes: People who are not honest.
Hobbies: Golf, lawn bowling, my boat and fishing.
Nicknames: RD, Big Richard, Derek's Dad.
Dave Fairbank: Mbr #86, MS: 9 Jun 10, Tungsten Exquisite, retired Navy reservist, recovering attorney. Married to Kathleen Callahan Fairbank, father to Sarah, Heather and Page. Nine grandchildren.
Likes: Old sailing ships, bicycles, tennis.
Dislikes: Headwinds
Hobbies: Sail and maintenance crew San Diego Maritime Museum.
Roberto "Bert" Reyes: Mbr #87, MS: 16 Jun 10, Tungsten Exquisite, My passions are drinking beer... and whatever happens before and after that. Student (senior) at SDSU. Live two doors down from IBC.
Likes: Man sodas,
Dislikes: Country music.
Hobies: Disc golf, yoga
Nicknames: Bert, Berto, Bobby, Robby
Cordell Parker: Mbr #88, MS: 16 Jun 10, Tungsten Exquisite, Native Alaskan, Retired USN EOD. Coronado resident since 1999.
Likes: Chargers, Padres, Great IPA's, Darlene, cars made with lots of
steel.
Dislikes: Environmental Lawyers (subject to change if we have one that
is an IBC member), Big Govt. Blood Pressure checks!
Hobbies: Beer, fishing, paying bills.
Nickname: Bucket
John Fischbeck: Mbr #89, MS: 30 Jun 10, Tungsten Exquisite, A lover of all things that fly "aviator", Class of 75 (Not CHS), Native Virginian and now Coronadian.
Likes: Loves Family (John IV & Sarah) and all our significant others, especially a girlfriend who sees the diamond in the rough, Concerts in the Park, New Years Plunge, Smisek's Coronado Burning Mans desert outing, any activity on Land Sea and Air, CCC, and definitely IBC.
Dislikes: Not having enough time in the day, being furloughed, getting divorced.
Hobbies: Flying, biking, hiking, swimming, surfing, skiing, skydiving, SCUBA Diving, and boating.
Nicknames:"Fish", "Mangy", "MacGyver", “Hubba Hubba Ding Ding” and for less talented people anything that fits on the end of "Fish_"
Student: Of all things mechanical, working on an Airframe and Powerplants Certificate.
Diana Drummey: Mbr #90, MS: 7 Jul 10, Tungsten Exquisite, Sergeant at Coronado PD. Why I joined IBC?-Hello! Coronado intel and always looking for a GOOD DUI arrest!
Graduate NOT of CHS but of CPHS '77 GO Castle Park TROJANS... We all need protection.
Likes: LIFE there is so much to enjoy.
Dislikes: olives, green beans, people without opinions. No better half... no little young ones either...I am setting the stage now to be the crazy cat lady as I get old- I have three cats.
Favorite Beer: DOS EQUIS, dark and light
Nicknames: Dianasaur, Drummedge, DD
Tony Clark: Mbr #91, MS: 14 Jul 10, Tungsten Exquisite, From Coventry, RI. Navy Jr. 1999 graduate of USNA. Naval aviator winged in 2001, with two med tours out of Jacksonville with HS-15. Ended career at HSC Weapons School at NASNI. Currently President/Brewer at Airdale Brewing Company in San Diego.
Likes: Good beer, good wine, good food, good company
Dislikes: Mediocre efforts, anything that wasn't built on quality.
Hobbies: Craft Beer, Homebrewing, Golf, Snowboarding, Drinking, Eating
Nicknames: Panda
Other Category? Family: Wife - Liz, 1st child is due any day now!!
Matt Wilkens: Mbr #92, MS: 21 Jul 10, Tungsten Exquisite, One of the original keg masters. Son of "Bones." In 2002 did a keg stand in the IBC Jacuzzi before it was cool to buy microbrew. Middle and high school teacher, volleyball coach and tutor. Plays beach volleyball in the summer and is an avid Lakers
fan.
Likes: Unreported income, prop 215, drinking games, getting married.
Dislikes: Airline travel, hangovers, midgets.
Nicknames: (in order of soberness) Mr. Wilkens, Mattumbo, Tumbo, Tumbles.
Favorite quote: "Drink!"
Jake Wilson: Mbr #93, MS: 21 Jul 10, Tungsten Prime, One of the original keg masters. In 2002 did a keg stand in the IBC Jacuzzi before it was cool to buy microbrew. Has double-jointed thumbs and a thirst for New Castle and Sierra Nevada Pale ale.
Likes: Asian females, unemployment checks, BBQ.
Dislikes: Commitment, negative people, working.
Favorite Quote: "Less is more."
Nicknames: Jakers, Jakey, Mexico Jake, Roofel, El Pulgar
Jim Kaufman: Mbr #94, MS: 4 Aug 10, Tungsten Prime, retired Naval officer and hospital administrater.
Likes: Good wine, a warm sun and a cool breeze.
Dislikes: camping, mosquitos, spring skiing.
Hobbies: skiing, traveling, working out, community service.
Nicknames: Jim.
Mark Morgan: Mbr #95, MS: 11 Aug 10, Tungsten Prime,
Rob Taylor: Mbr #96, MS: 18 Aug 10, Tungsten Prime, Raised in Coronado. CHS62 after brief stint as CHS63, MIT66. Back again after 20 years each at Xerox and Morgan Stanley doing financial software. Married to beautiful Mary with 3 gorgeous daughters.
Likes: Mary, Melissa, Julie, Chrissy, beer, wine, college football & hoops, cats, Europe, being tall.
Dislikes: Meanderthals, being on hold without a beer, small noisy dogs.
Hobbies: tennis, theatre, travel, choral singing.
Nicknames: RobT, "Lurch"
Chris Toogood: Mbr #97, MS: 25 Aug 10, Tungsten Prime, CHS85, U.S. Army Vet, lived on the Rock since '69.
Likes: surfing, girls, girls that surf.
Dislikes: Complainers.
Hobbies: Real Estate
Nickname: "Dos Buenos"
PJ Ramsey: Mbr #98, MS: 8 Sep 10, Hafnium Prime,
Larry Meehan: Mbr #99, MS: 8 Sep 10, Tungsten Prime,
Mike Whittemore: Mbr #100, MS: 22 Sep 10, Centurion, Cohort I,
Fred Crawley: Mbr #101, MS: 29 Sep 10, Centurion Exquisite
Likes: Beer
Dislikes: No beer
Hobbies: Beer
Nicknames: Creepy
John Garrod: Mbr #102, MS: 6 Oct 10, Centurion Exquisite, Jersey boy living in La Mesa. Happily married.
Likes: Good beer, good food, travel, family.
Dislikes: Ignorance, whiners, liberals with their hand out.
Hobbies: Sailing, cooking, gardening, eating.
John Macias: Mbr #103, MS: 13 Oct 10, Centurion Exquisite,
Scott Hoffman: Mbr #104, MS: 13 Oct 10, Centurion Exquisite,
Jim Hardy: Mbr #105, MS: 27 Oct 10, Centurion Exquisite, CHS '62, Vietnam Veteran, Boilermaker, Piledriver, Teacher; for the last 11 years Steel Inspector for the Golden Gate Bridge.
Likes: breathing, beer, lasagna, Coronado classmates
Loves: my wife Melissa and son Spencer, Mom and Dad
Dislikes: Wall Street banksters, phonies
Hobbies: reading, art
Nicknames: Hardley, The Id, Jimster
Larry Sand: Mbr #106, MS: 17 Nov 10, Centurion Exquisite, Retired Navy (30 yr reserve), Navy EOD, real estate broker ('73), mortgage broker, handyman since '07, father of 6, grandfather of 9 (all boys).
Likes: Warm beach days, powder show, good cold beer, good rugby game, the Padres.
Dislikes: Politicians, arrogance, the historically illiterate.
Hobbies: Golf, skiing (water & snow), gardening.
Al Lovering: Mbr #107, MS: 12 Jan 11, Centurion Exquisite,
Dave Bodkin: Mbr #108, MS: 12 Jan 11, Centurion Exquisite,
Kit Brown: Mbr #109, MS: 19 Jan 11, Centurion Exquisite,
Shannyn Courtney: Mbr #110, MS: 26 Jan 11, Centurion Exquisite, descendent of member #5, mother of Zach & Parker
Likes: Cold beer, Tequila, laughing with GREAT people
Dislikes: Stupid, Lazy, Negative people who can't drive
Hobbies: Paddle boarding, Photography, Happy hour
Nick Name(s): Sha-na, Rachel
Jay Poe: Mbr #111, MS: 9 Feb 11, Tantalum Exquisite, Born Dallas, TX 1960 Trumbull High School, Trumbull, CT '79 University of Connecticut '83, Moved to Coronado in 2001. Now split time between Coronado and Tahoe, NV. Plan to be in Nado on many Wed afternoons.
Likes: beer, skiing, boating, traveling, hiking, golf, and the NFL.
Dislikes: big government!
Hobbies: drinking beer
Nicknames: Jay
John Weiman: Mbr #112, MS: 23 Feb 11, Tantalum Exquisite,
George Lanman: Mbr #113, MS: 23 Feb 11, Tantalum Exquisite, USNA '57, Grandfather of 7, retired Naval Aviator (S-2s & S-3s), Dad built 241 J Ave in 1937 but sold it after Pearl Habor :(, left Coronado in '39, '70 & "77, returned for good in 2000.
Likes: CBC Golden Ale, Citizens In Action.
Dislikes: Sandtraps, lying liberals & bullies
Hobbies: Golf, dancing, math tutoring
Nickname: PG (Poppa George)
Wes McCann: Mbr #114, MS: 16 Mar 11, Tantalum Exquisite, USNA '96, Supply Officer 96-2001, Cajun by birth and upbringing, libertarian by intelligence, brewer by trade (just ask, I'll brew you a beer), Kept man, married to Ann (USNA '96)
Likes: Beer, beer, beer, wine, cheese, good food, women who like beer.
Dislikes: Liberals + liars (same thing)
Hobbies: Bresing, hunting, fishing, motorcycling.
Nicknames: Big Wheel.
Other: My real claim to fame: My wife will be/is/was a Commanding Office of a US Navy Guided Missle Destroyer.
Joe Horn: Mbr #115, MS: 16 Mar 11, Tantalum Exquisite,
Seth Ford: Mbr #116, MS: 30 Mar 11, Tantalum Exquisite,
Deni Herron: Mbr #117, MS: 13 Apr 11, Tantalum Exquisite, retired political activist, Mom, Princess
Likes: friendly people, smiles, laughs.
Dislikes: grumps.
Hobbies: gym, reading.
Nicknames: only my family knows.
Joe Zerboni: Mbr #118, MS: 27 Apr 11, Tantalum Exquisite,
Chris Brown: Mbr #119, MS: 4 May 11, Tantalum Exquisite,
Steve Wampler: Mbr #120, MS: 13 Apr 11, Tantalum Exquisite,
Bill Bartsch: Mbr #121, MS: 25 May 11, Tantalum Prime, The senior harbor pilot for San Diego Bay. Originally from Bronx and Long Island. S.U.N.Y. Maritime College. Delivered U.S. foreign aid to third world for 6 years in 1980’s. Virgin Island’s pilot early 1990’s. Did 22 years in U.S. Naval Reserve-Merchant Marine program. With wife Susan, eyeing dreaded empty nest syndrome down the road.
Likes: Advice from Old Fucks who no longer have to remain civilized because they are either really rich or really sick... Like at our Rotary Club.
Dislikes: When Liberals and Conservatives expose themselves in public… unless they’re really hot.
Hobbies: Coronado Flower Show - Men’s Division contest (2 or 3 time winner). Tomatoes in the garden. Fishing very poorly. Biking on Orange Ave sidewalks and in front of the Shores condos. Football.
Nicknames: “Tin Man” (from very youthful indiscretion as short lived male dancer in burlesque version of “Wizard of Oz”.)
John Mehki: Mbr #122, MS: 8 Jun 11, Tantalum Prime,
Jeff Couture:Mbr #123, MS: 22 Jun 11, Tantalum Prime, CHS '80. Husband to Lori, Father to Cory (Denison U.) & Kaitlyn (USC) & Alpha Dog to Lewie. Son of a Navy Seal. Coronado local since 1962.
Likes: Living in paradise (Coronado)
Dislikes: Honey-do lists, romantic walks on the beach, cleaning up after my kids
Hobbies: Scuba diving, water sports, boating, skiing & drinking
Nicknames: Catman, Freezer, No-Neck
Connor Herron: Mbr #124, MS: 22 Jun 11, Tantalum Prime, just another Coronado boy.
Likes: Strong, off-shore breezes, double stuff oreos, stiff cocktails, cold pacific ocean water, big winter surf, sunset golfing, the CA I-5 freeway, any girls that will talk to me.
Dislikes: People playing slow golf, when the keg gets tapped.
Nicknames: Condog, Condor.
Rob Silk: Mbr #125, MS: 29 Jun 11, Tantalum Prime,
Gary Smith: Mbr #126, MS: 6 Jul 11, Tantalum Prime,
Paul Smith: Mbr #127, MS: 6 Jul 11, Tantalum Prime, Social Media Strategist/Marketing Consultant - Multilingual (English/Español/En liten svensk) Favorite quote: "Intellectuals solve problems, geniuses prevent them"
Albert Einstein
Loves: God, Family, country (USA) and Art
Likes: "Hmmmmmm Beer! A Guinness Please", Classical, Jazz and Rock "n" Roll music, a Black "N" Tan and a good sense of humor and a good strategy
Dislikes: "Bitter Beer Face", Bad Attitudes and Negativity
Hobbies: Golf, Chess, Travel, Foreign Languages, Surfing - although it has been a while since I have been out on the board, Skiing, Reading, Writing and Photography
Nickname: "The Great White Shark" or "The Shark"
David Knop: Mbr #128, MS: 20 Jul 11, TantalumPrime,
Brian Scott: Mbr #129, MS: 27 Jul 11, Tantalum Prime,
Tom DeCaro:
Tom DeCaro: Mbr #130, MS: 10 Aug 11, Tantalum Prime, US Coast Guard dentist (ret), Coronado summer resident (Jul-Oct), winter "Zonie"
Likes: Coronado summers, good Guiness, good times, hiking & biking with wife Jackie, anything sports.
Dislikes: Phoenix summers, "fruity beer", cold weather.
Hobbies: Golf, tennis and beating the "judge" at lawn bowling.
Nicknames: Nothing suitable for polite society.
Blair King: Mbr #131, MS: 10 Aug 11, Hafnium Exquisite,
Michael Singer: Mbr #132, MS: 31 Aug 11, Hafnium Exquisite,
Michel Schmied:Mbr #133, MS: 31 Aug 11, Hafnium Exquisite, native of Fayetteville, AK, raised in Switzerland, living in Coronado since 2007. It just keeps getting better and better.
Likes: Microbrews, good times and good laughs with friends and people with can-do attitudes
Dislikes: Whiners, Naysayers and the rest of the Hollywood crowd
Hobbies: Skiing, Flying, Sailing, and pretty much anything OTHER than sitting in the office
Brent Freeman: Mbr #136, MS: 19 Oct 11, Hafnium Exquisite,
Dave Sweeney: Mbr #137, MS: 26 Oct 11, Hafnium Exquisite,
John Nolan: Mbr #138, MS: 26 Oct 11, Hafnium Exquisite,
Evan Bennett: Mbr #139, MS: 26 Oct 11, Hafnium Exquisite,
Anthony Pascale: Mbr #140, MS: 26 Oct 11, Hafnium Exquisite,
Jim Knox: Mbr #141, MS: 26 Oct 11, Hafnium Prime, CHS60, Unofficial Poet Laureate for The Island Beer Club, AKA PoemStranger. Married Marsha forever in 1967. sired two sons Jeff and David resulting in three grandchildren: Jake, Zoey and Lindsey
Likes: Cold beer and Single Malt Scotch.
Dislikes: Golf and Bowling. Carries identical average scores in both.... 157
Hobbies: Writing Roasts, Troasts, and Eulogies for birthdays, weddings and wakes and other poetical topics as seen on www.YouTube.com/Poemstranger or www.poemstranger.com
Nicknames: James, Jim or Jimbo
Dave Beverly: Mbr #142, MS: 23 Nov 11, Hafnium Prime,
Tim Chelling: Mbr #143, MS: 30 Nov 11, Hafnium Prime,
Jerry Johnson: Mbr #144, MS: 7 Dec 11, Hafnium Prime,
John Barber:Mbr #145, MS: 7 Dec 11, Hafnium Prime, Brief Description: Coronadan since 1993, loves Kathryn – wife of 16 years and counting!
Likes: Good beer, good friends & good powder!
Dislikes: End of happy hour, negativity
Hobbies: Homebrewing, snowboarding, sailing (total amateur)and travelling
Nicknames: Wahoo Johnny
Rob Talbot: Mbr #146, MS: 7 Dec 11, Hafnium Prime,
Tom Rogers: Mbr #147, MS: 7 Dec 11, Hafnium Prime, LIKES: 'oldies' (music) off roadin', rockhounding, old friends & Dr. Pepper
DISLIKES: phonies, wan-a-be's, stupid drivers, people puttin' down the military, name droppers, OKRA & garbonzo beans, snivelers and snow.
FAMILY: My wife of 35 years MYRA, Daughter TINA & Brother RICHARD.
NICK NAMES: 'ol Iron ass (from biker days) bear, tango alpha, hooah 6.
HOBBIES: silver jewelry making, computers and gettin' out into the wilds
George Williams: Mbr #148, MS: 4 Jan 12, Hafnium Prime,
Pierre Pelletier: Mbr #149, MS: 11 Jan 12, Hafnium Prime,
Jeff Paananen: Mbr #150, MS: 25 Jan 12, Hafnium Prime,
Joe Callahan: HMS: 18 Jun 08,
Tom Carlan: HMS: 9 Jul 08,
Steve Komlo: HMS: 13 Sep 08,
Juan Pablo: HMS 30 Sep 09, International Honorary, Santiago, Chile. Co-Founder of the IBC affiliate beer club in Chile, established 13 Nov 09.
Carrie Lingo: HMS 27 Jan 10,
Jessie Gey: HMS 27 Jan 10,
Lauren Crandall: HMS 27 Jan 10,
Sara Silvette: HMS 27 Jan 10,
Van Phillips: In Memorium,
Mike Sullivan: In Memorium
Bob Lewis: In Memorium
Rich Diabeti: In Memorium
John Quigley: In Memorium
Seth Morton: Apprentice, AS: 28 Jun 06, Grandson, Son, Da-Da, Ma-Ma.
Likes: All beer, snacks and candy provided by the IBC. (Don't tell my Mom).
Dislikes: Slow diaper changes after IBC meetings, baby food.
Nicknames: Sumo Seth, Bug
Casey: DOPS: 12-Feb-09, Mascot, Nine yr old chocolate lab, diabetic, attended every IBC meeting.
Likes: food, more food, and even more food; people
Dislikes: other dogs, cats, Coors Light
Nicknames: Cujo, Casadia
Lilly: Mascot, MCS: 24 Aug 05, six yrs old (Pat's best guess) and going on sixty yrs of experiance.
Likes: People, especially those that feed and pet me.
Dislikes: Dogs and, of course, cats.
Nickname: Pat calls me Silly Lilly
Duchess: Mascot, MCS: 1 Apr 09, Tall and leggy (Harlequin Great Dane)
Likes: Peanut butter-filled pretzels, long walks with Sarah, romance novels
Dislikes: Being ignored, competitive ballroom dancing
Hobbies: macramé, corresponding with inmates
Nicknames: The Dutch (in honor of Ronald Reagan)
Other Category (favorite quote): “A man in the house is worth two in the street.” – Mae West
Charlie: Mascot, MCS: 1 Apr 09, Short and Scrappy (Terrier mix)
Likes: Tummy rubs, lying on the front porch, eating spent brewing grains
Dislikes: Toddlers, Coors Light
Hobbies: Offshore gambling, Mexican Cock Fighting
Nicknames: The Chunk
Other Category (favorite quote): I never trust a man that doesn’t drink.” – John Wayne
Tuesday: Mascot, MCS: 7 Feb 10,
Gordy: Mascot, MCS: 13 Jun 10,
Baxter: Mascot, MCS: 1 Dec 10, Little chihuahua boy, loves football & beer.
Likes: Chasing leaves, rawhide, puppy treats, bacon, beer, Chargers & Padres.
Dislikes: cats.
Hobbies: Chasing leaves, long walks, bike rides.
Nicknames: Bax, Bax-tard, Baxinator, LeBax, Pupper.
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