Barbara January 8, 2009 22:37:17 (EDT)

I grew up three houses down from Benson's on Rte 111. In the summer with the windows open we heard the tigers roaring at night. I worked there in 1971 for the summer like a lot of you - making hot dogs lol then selling souvineers. My brothers and their friends used to jump the fence where the... (more)

Cindy Provencher January 8, 2009 21:18:54 (EDT)

Steve Thank you for doing this, you have no idea what you did, its like putting family back togather again. Bensons was and will always be a magical place in each and everyone of us who had the blessing of working there. Thank you again Cindy

webmaster steve January 8, 2009 13:13:17 (EDT)

No, I never worked at the park. I moved to Hudson in the late 1970's and enjoyed many visits there with my young daughter. Went to the auction and am now in possession of the Totem Pole that stood in... (more)

Jay January 7, 2009 21:55:25 (EDT)

Steve we always refer to you as the webmaster... Do we know who you are? did you work at the park? Shoould we know you?
Was just wondering, Thanks Jay

Cindy Provencher January 6, 2009 21:54:14 (EDT)

Hey, Hey, Hey, Welcome Back. Got alittle scared for a minute, when I emailed steve and it didn't go thru. Just found the family again don't want to loose touch again.

webmaster steve January 6, 2009 20:36:06 (EDT)

I was able to retrieve Bruce's message with the Hug-a-lua recipe. I don't know why it didn't show up when he posted it. If anyone else has any trouble posting a message, just let me know and I'll check into it.

Bruce January 6, 2009 20:33:50 (EDT)

Hi at Jay&Kathy`s request; homemade Kahlua for memories Hug-a-lua! To make 3-5th`sapp. 6 c.water 6c.sugar 1/2c.inst. coff. (folgers) works good. 6tbls pure van ext. or 3 coff. beans Combine water,sugar,coff,bring to a boil slowly. then simmer app. 1hr. then cool&cover. let sit app.8hrs, Then... (more)

s January 6, 2009 19:25:29 (EDT)

hey Jay&kathy I posted 5 message`s 2 reciepes, and they never showed. Cindy and I talked about this today. now its working I'll repeat the process within the next few days. we have another storm coming,so i will find time,HI tim,skip,bret,BEER gardenKathy,Rachel,Toni,Charlie,and the rest of you... (more)

Kathy January 6, 2009 18:27:43 (EDT)

Yes, Cindy, I'm still here but still recovering from the hectic holidays. Hope yours were good too. And, yes David, I'd love to see those photos (slides). And, HEY BRUCE, still waitng for the hug-a-lua recipe lol. Would also like to hear from Gina as to what is happening with the newly re-aquired... (more)

David January 6, 2009 17:42:49 (EDT)

I have located 16 original 35mm color slides of Joe Arcaris(?) performing with lions and tigers in the very early 50's while at Benson's. Is there any interest in these photos?

Cindy Provencher January 6, 2009 14:53:29 (EDT)

Hey is anyone out there, Haven't see any posings since 31st

Jenny (Ellenwood) Conley December 31, 2008 22:23:30 (EDT)

Happy New Year's Everyone...I won't make it to the see the new year in. Talk to you all soon.

Cindy Provencher December 31, 2008 20:21:15 (EDT)

I was going to wait till midnight, but I might not make it so HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!! Dennis & Cindy

Jay and Cathy December 31, 2008 18:12:23 (EDT)

Happy New Year All !!!!!! Wish we could all be together for a good bash.
Jay and Cathy

Bruce December 30, 2008 20:27:47 (EDT)

Happy New Year to come, Everyone that sent me e-mails,Iput them in a folder that automatly deleted after so many days,Sorry Kathy&Jay,Cindy, Charlie,Tim,Skip,Kathy M.,Toni,and anyone I`ve forgotten.PLEASE send me a e-mail so I can get in touch. I scanned some photos today, with Steve the web... (more)

Christina and Dave December 29, 2008 21:48:34 (EDT)

We are new to this site! It's so great to see so many people who have such great memories of Benson's!

Does anyone by chance have any pictures of Jim Murray and/or Chet Libby?

Steve (Webmaster) December 28, 2008 11:30:01 (EDT)

Anyone with pictures of Benson's they would like to share, please send them to me by email attachment and I'll post them on the Web site. Thanks!

Jenny (Ellenwood) Conley December 27, 2008 23:28:46 (EDT)

I have some pictures I would like to share but not sure how to go about it. I have a picture of colossus before he died.

Jenny (Ellenwood) Conley December 27, 2008 22:49:00 (EDT)

Interesting enough I found an article on Colossus...Everyone remember her? This was an article when she first met Muke (pronounced Moo-Key) in the florida pan handle in June of 1988. Pat Quinn was also in this article. Anyone interested in seeing it let me know?