Claude's Corner Archives
July, 10
Greetings,
How weak the mortal frame. Yes, even yours truly, western Maine's king of construction needs to step back from his desk, walk away and take a breather once in a while.
I began having severe chest pains about two weeks into the Bentonton Convention Center project. The pains started one night during dinner at Lobster Lance's Fish Hut in West Hoover and continued for several days. I went to see my physician of many years, Del Hasselbrink Sr., and my old buddy laid it on the line. He told me that if I didn't stop pushing myself I'd be feeding worms in two years. When I got home I looked into my beautiful young new wife Misty's eyes and told her to book us flights to any location she desired. She chose the mystical isle of Cancun. I am seated on an enchanted sandy beach drinking from a coconut shell shaped cup as I dictate this message.
I haven't heard from my grandson since I left so I'm assuming everything at Stereo Laughs is still going great gangbusters. He has such high hopes for the Rory Blake lecture disk. I just know it's going to be a smash. How could it not? Young Michael is a chip off the old Velndonom block!
I can't wait to tell young Michael about the band that plays here in the Hilton lounge. They're called Quasar and boy do they have the beat! They do one song called "Rolling On The River" that I cannot get enough of. Misty has been kind enough to befriend one of the members of the band and spend a good amount of time with him. The young man's name is Curtis and Misty says he's very homesick. It's so great of her to take it upon herself to help this boy out. Why they're practically inseparable! What a gal. Oh, I think I see them coming up the beach now. Poor kid, he's so frightened of being alone he needs to hold Misty's hand. That Misty is one in a million. I'm about to surprise her with news that I'm building her the tanning salon of her dreams in East Bentonton. She is going to be speechless! That is if she hurries her pretty little behind -she and Curtis have been staring out into the sea for the last 10 minutes. He must really be homesick. That boy is so lucky to have met someone as selfless and caring as my little Misty. Can I pick 'em or what? Enough of this. Back to the beach!
Best wishes to you all!
June 5, 2000
Hello,
It is a pleasure to address you once again. My grandson Michael has been keeping me abreast of the goings on at Stereo Laughs and it sounds as if things are really "buzzing" around there. He tells me that the Rules of Rock CD is really doing well. I am very proud of Michael and I always try to help him in all his endeavors: from his restaurant in Bentonton called Hooters to his latest interest in the science of hydroponic farming. Unfortunately, my busy business schedule has prevented me from having more than a silent partner role in these ventures. Because of my love of the world's great musics, I promised Michael I would be very hands-on with his record label. Alas, things don't always work out the way we plan.
Soon after the launch of Stereo Laughs, Velndonom Construction landed the West Bedford Convention Center contract --and I've been knee-deep in blueprints ever since. Michael has been very understanding about all this and has told me to take as long as it takes. He's such a precious lad.
My grandson informs me of the imminent release of a Compact Disk featuring lectures from a local performer named Rory Blake. This makes me very happy. I think it is important for today's music stars to inform the children, for they are the future. Here's to you Michael and Rory!
I wish you all the very best.
Claude Y. Velndonom
May 15, 2000
Greetings computer operators,
I heartily welcome you to the Stereo laughs web net. Many of you know me as Claude Y. Velndonom the construction king of Western Maine. Well, allow me to introduce you to Claude Y. Velndonom the entertainment impresario of western Maine. I felt it was time for me to show the world the creative side of Claude Y. Velndonom, and that is why I've formed the Velndoco Entertainment Group.
Velndoco is committed to nurturing all the great talent that western Maine is famous for and exposing it to the world.
Here are just a few of our current sponsorings:
Jordan's Spectacular Coat of Dreams
A play by Jeff Klausen
*I'm told it's the fantastical story of a boy and his magical poncho.
*Felming Glenn is western Maine's premier golf artist. This one is called "Fore." It hangs proudly in my den.
*Look no further than Sheila's Shenanigan's for the best in country crafts.
Golden Memories
*Rockin' 'n' Boppin' Freddie and his staff are dedicated to bringing you the finest records from the early, mid and late 50's. Their motto says it all: "If you don't have golden memories, get lubed, reamed."
Rave On!
*A Velndoco Publication
*Want to keep abreast of the ever-changing western Maine music scene? Rave On is your smart choice.