Dobbs Ferry
On what street did Papa grow up and who were his next door neighbors?
Maple Street / The Kellys
Where did Papa first see Grandma for the first time?
The Elizabeth Seton College library
What year did Papa and Grandma move into the house in Ardsley, and how many years did they live there?
1970 / 37 Years
Where was Papa’s first job located after leaving the Army?
Wall Street (Board of Water Supply)
For how many years did Papa & Grandma seriously look for a lake house?
10 years (1996-2007)
What TV show inspired Papa and his childhood friends on the street to great adventures?
The Little Rascals
What rank did Papa hold in the Army?
1st Lieutenant
What town would Papa drive the family to each year to cut down the Christmas tree? Bonus what type of restaurant would they stop at afterward?
Hopewell Junction / Italian
What age was Papa named Commissioner of Buildings of the City of White Plains?
35
How many years have Papa & Grandma lived in the Pinewood lake house?
17 years
Where would Papa, Uncle Ralph and their father walk to on the weekends?
The Hudson River
What 2 US army bases was Papa stationed at while he served in the Army?
Fort Belvoir (Virginia) / Fort Carson (Colorado)
Before buying the Buick station Wagon what did Papa do so he could drive 3 children on multi-hour long drives on summer vacations?
1 kid on the bench; 1 on a homemade floor board; 1 stuffed on a window ledge
Who did Papa study fiction writing with after he retired from government work?
Sol Stein (mentor to Elia Kazan)
What elusive bird has Papa seen on the lake on a few occasions?
American Bald Eagle
What office did Papa hold his senior year in high school & what place did he finish in his class at Dobbs Ferry High?
Class President / #1
Where did Papa and Grandma honeymoon?
Bermuda
What was the model and color of car that Papa drove for many years and what was it’s nickname (handed down from his father-in-law)
Mercury Comet / blue / "Old Betsy"
When did Papa first begin writing “The Call of Distant Drums” and when did he finish the novel?
1980 (-ish) / early 2000s
What are the names of Papa’s favorite caterers for Sunday meals at the lake? Can you name the cook?
Roberto's (Yukon) / Old Towne (George)
What was Papa’s after-school and summer job growing up?
Caddy at Ardsley Country Club
After getting married, where was Papa and Grandma's 1st apartment ?
Irvington, NY
How many times has Papa traveled to Italy?
4
Who is the main character in Papa’s published children’s book?
The Little Bumble Bee
What is a favorite salty snack of Papa’s and what color is it (be specific)
Cheese Doodles / orange