John Lauffer, a/k/a Baloof
jlauffer@hvc.rr.comMarital Status:
Married, again. First wife, Monica Ford RHS 1975, died in 1995
Children?
2 girls. Jaine will be 7 in November. Camryn will be 5 in June.
Grandchildren?
Please no, I feel old enough with these two!
Education:
A.A.S. in Civil Engineering from SUNY Delhi, NY
Occupation:
Loss Control Representative for a NY based insurance company. Working largely with public school risk management issues and energy dealers.
Volunteer and Professional Activities:
Not too much free time with 2 little ones running around the house.
Current hobbies and interests:
Playing guitar, playing with the kids, playing with our dogs (we have 5)
What percentage of your hair is visibly gray (is this a trick question?)
100% of what is left, which is about three quarters of what I started with.
If you had one year free of all responsibility and unlimited funds, what would you do?
Sleep, travel around by car or RV, play guitar, go white water rafting, and sleep some more.
What are the most rewarding things that you have done in your life?
Having these 2 girls is far and away the most rewarding!
What rewarding things do you plan to do in your life?
Raise these 2 girls as best as I can.
What are your favorite non-family related things to do in your free time?
Playing guitar, listening to books on CD, relaxing (away from the nose of the kids), cook, I love my job as well.
How would you best describe your idea of "being successful?"
Being a good Dad.
What are your most vivid memories of your days in Ridgewood?
Matthews Diner, Roy Rogers, Esposito's, Vets Field, Coach Bennett, soccer practices, Mark Moscarello's constant grin, July 4th Parades, hanging out at the YMCA, Saturday morning football games, Graydon pool (the cold area near the water pumps), Dairy Queen, Mama Rosas pizza, Victors House of Music, Ron Gubala RHS Drafting teacher, wow the list could go on forever!
What achievement or activity are you most proud of in your life?
My two girls.
What single piece of wisdom would you like to leave for the next generation?
Listen to your parents!!
How have you changed since high school?
A little greyer on top, a little slower on my feet and a little wider in the middle.
What else should we know about you?!
Hope to be there in July to see everybody!