Brooklyn Back When - Open Thread

patsy miele kirk

Good morning, friends
Hi Judy sorry about your pain
Hope you heal quickly xx

Hi Warren

Everyone enjoy your day!!

debbie bonavita mccarthy

Good morning all.....

Judy...hope you feel better!!

Terry...I'm looking forward to seeing you guys too....old man winter better not mess with our plans!! lol

Anna...congrats...bet you can't wait to put the cold winters behind you. Good luck!

Patsy...call you later

Warren...when I saw that I started laughing!!! The nerve!!!! 

Heading to the city today with Kati for a checkup for her back.  Can't believe it's been 3 1/2 years since her surgery, where did the time go.....gonna be freezing too, yikes!!

older80goat

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older80goat

A lot of you are too young to remember much about the Trolley Cars in Brooklyn. There were the Brown ones on 5th avenue which ran from Atlantic Ave all the way out to the 90's. There were silver trolleys on 7th avenue which ran all the way to Park Row in Manhattan. If I remember right they crossed the east river on the Manhattan Bridge. There were also silver ones on Ninth street which went down to Smith 9th and then downtown to Fulton Street and beyond. In the other direction they went up 9th St to Prospect Park and along PPW to 15th Street or Bartel Pritchard square (which is actually a circle). From there you could get another silver one that took you to Coney Island. There were free transfers for the asking so you could go from one Trolley to the other without extra charge. In Flatbush they were like trolley busses with a mesh electrical screen over head that a pole from the Trolley rode along and got its power. I am sure there were others in other neighborhoods. Trolley were a big part of the history of Brooklyn. In fact the Brooklyn Dodgers were originally the "Trolley Dodgers" named because the people going to the Ball Park by Eastern Parkway had to "Dodge" Trolleys to get to the ballpark. That was before Ebbetts field and before even my time.

patsy miele kirk

Good morning friends
Great story Warren
I vaguely remember trolley cars
I didn't know the dodgers were named after the trolley at some point. Very interesting.
That makes for some good trivia.
My best to Carol.

Everyone TGIF

judy giordano banjany

Hi everyone, feeling alot better, just bored out of my mind.....it's my right hand so I can't do anything!!!!!!

Hope two weeks go by real quick.

Get ready for more snow.

Have a great weekend

Hey I'm getting pretty good typing with my left hand, wish I could put makeup on with it....lol lol

anna famoso

Hi-Judy-glad the surgery went well..hi Patsy & Debbie-Hi Warren-i'll take your advice-I've noticed how cold it was in Fla. this winter..some winter clothes will come down with me...loved the story about the trolleys Warren-lived on the 8th between 19th & 20th St...my mom used to take my brother & me to Coney Island..we would take the trolley by the trolley barns on 9th Ave. & 19th St. (turned into Bishop Ford High School)..you sure brought back memories, thanks...taking Monday off (I have 2 more personal days to take before I retire) so I'm staying home & warm...snow coming my way-every night straight through Monday afternoon..counting the days until I retire..sold some of my furniture this week already..reality is starting to set in...LOL...have a nice weekend everyone

patsy miele kirk

Hi Anna
You are snow bound
Good opportunity to get rid of stuff
Move light to fla.
Stay warm & read a good book .
Hi Judy hope you heal quickly.


Everyone, have a great night.

patsy miele kirk

good morning, friends

Happy Saturday!!!
getting ready for snow again tomorrow. not sure how much we will be getting, but we need to buy some salt today for snow.
i am going to do some food shopping today & am going to 86th street to shop too!!!
everyone, have a great day & talk to you all, later.



p.s. administrator, can we have back our smilies, if possible, please.

patsy miele kirk

good morning, friends
happy Sunday!!!
more snow coming this way!!!
hope you all stay warm & dry.

enjoy your day!!!

patsy miele kirk

Good morning, friends
Happy Monday
Very little snow came our way.
Enjoy your day!!

judy giordano banjany

Hi,

Feeling a lot better....still so hard with just one hand..lol

Didn't get much snow, but very cold out.

patsy miele kirk

Good morning, friends
Cold out there.

Hi Judy..glad you're feeling better.
Everyone have a great day.

older80goat

Hello Fellow slopeites,

Last year I asked a question that I never got an answer to. With Easter coming up I wondered if they still have the Cross of Easter Lillies on display in the Hot House in Prospect Park at Easter time. The Line used to go around the building and way up the path for viewers. I am talking 70 years ago so if they are still doing it that is great!

 Okay, a trivia question What Hotel was right next to the St George in Brooklyn. It is where Carol and I spent our wedding night?

 

patsy miele kirk

Hi Warren
I don't remember ever seeing the Easter
Lillie's at prospect park. I know the churches have beautiful palm crosses on display with Lillie's. It is a gorgeous sight.
Idk the answer to the trivia hotel question.
I googled it & it just gave pix & history of st George hotel.
We await your answer!!
The st George is now a 9 bldg complex, which includes restaurants & a fire house.
Very interesting & quite beautiful.
Stay well & talk to you soon.

anna famoso

hi everyone..Warren-don't know the answer to your question..sorry..Judy glad you're getting better every day..Patsy-bet u were disappointed you didn't get too much snow...LOL...I'll send u some of mine..over 73 inches of snow here this winter!!!  had a good day today-had my 15 year service award ceremony today in front of the County Board...got beautiful bouquet of flowers and my award-now I'm just counting down the days until I sleep late (I hope!) after over 40 years of working-I'll probably get up at 5:30 AM and forget I don't have to go out in the subzero weather with snow and go to work!!! can u tell I'm excited?  I'm also planning Jessica's baby shower which is on March 23rd. then the real work begins-decluttering my apartment!!! Time will go by fast...well, good night everyone-talk to u soon...

patsy miele kirk

Good morning friends
Hi Anna..congrats.. You worked hard & deserve that award.
Good luck & have fun planning Jessica's
Baby shower.

Everyone have a great day!!

older80goat

Hello All, Anna. Soon you will be a member of the retired folks group. I have been retired 21 & 1/2 years and it beats work any day.

The Hotel that Carol & I stayed in on our wedding night next to the St George was.....The Towers Hotel. WE EVEN WENT BACK ON OUR 1ST anniversary AND SPENT THE NIGHT. The FIRST TIME WE STAYED THE FEE WAS $10.50 +TAX. A year later it was $12.50 +TAX. It was a very nice Hotel, not a fleabag! It was at 25 Clark St and is now probably part of the St George complex. I still have the paid receipts for both nights.

The St George had the only indoor Saltwater swimming pool in NY. Its main ballroom was the largest in the city. We stayed at the Towers because all our friends and relatives thought we would be at the St George. We did not want to be disturbed on our Wedding Night.

patsy miele kirk

Hi Warren
Smart move lol.
The hotel is beautiful.
Some great pix if you google it.
The prices have definitely gone up,
Way up!!!!!
Have a great night.

patsy miele kirk

Good morning friends
Hope all is well with everyone.
Have a great day!!

anna famoso

Hi-Happy Friday-was a long week..hit 47 today but snow & ice overnight..can't catch a break here..where is Spring? Anyway, Tina, Justin & I are going to pick out a "baby" cake for the shower in 2 weeks..then I'll have Justin for a few hours while Tina gets her hair done..(got to take advantage of babysitting while I can-only here a few more months before I leave for Fla.  my brother said he spoke to the salesman down in  Fla-he said people are going down in droves buying houses b/c of the brutal cold up North this winter...well, hope everyone has a great weekend-talk to u next week...

graybeard49

Hi There- remember me. Just passing thru and thought I'd say hello.

I'm older and not much wiser LOL.

Heard about Anthony and always have him in my prayers

I'm fully retired, on SS and about to go on MEDICARE- I'm a figgin GEEZER.

Family is doing great:

Lisa is still in Brooklyn and going to be 39. Holy Cow!!!

Nicole(26) is in Medical School in Bradenton, FL and getting married in June.

and Chris(23) is living and working in NYC and waiting to get an acceptance into Med School.

Yes I'm a proud DAD. Wife is counting the days till retirement(does she really want
to spend all day with me)LOL

Hope you all are doing well and I wish you good health and happiness.

Even though I'm not on the blog anymore I do think of you fine folks often.

Jim

patsy miele kirk

Good morning friends

Hi Jim
Glad to see you posting.
Congrats on all your family's accomplishments!!
I am finally a gramdma & so happy to be.
His name is Gavin & he is 3 months old.
He is my daughter Natalies & my
SIL Kevin's baby. He is a little doll!!
My youngest Toniann is a freshman in
Hunter college & is also going into the
Medical field.
Take care & keep posting.
Have a great weekend.

prodigalson

Hiya Good People!

Greetings from a still frozen St Paul.   We still have about 10 inches of snow on the ground but the weatherman promised us temperatures of 40+ or so next week. Hopefully, it'll make the streets more navigable.

While we love Winter in these parts,  there's always the idea of too much of a good thing.  Yeah, Winter is great - but Spring is so much better and looooooong overdue!


Stay well, and remember that tomorrow is Daylight Savings Time!  

patsy miele kirk

Hi Anna
Hi Richard
Anna time will fly now
Enjoy Justin
Richard i hope the warm weather
Gets to u soon.
Everyone enjoy your weekend.

patsy miele kirk

Good morning friends
Happy Sunday!!
Enjoy

bobbyc327

hi everyone hope all is doing ok,ok time to shake the blog a little bit.i remember my mom taking me to coney island on the trolley,were bishop ford now is.we used to play in the old trolley barns,when they were knocking them down,and played by the prosepect expway,when it was being build.judy any relation to louise and diane Giordano,there father was danny,and mother was connie,anna everyone should retire at least once in there lives.ha ha] just a word about retiring,as I am retired since dec/2010 after working 40 yrs.for the fdny as a auto mechanic.at least working for the city,i had to go down 3 times to nycers,downtown brklyn,and talk to them face to face,as the information they give me over the phone was wrong,i,m just saying make sure,you leave #1 when its right time for you to leave,another words you have the years/pension/savings everything in order.because in the city,once you sign on the dotted line,its done.anna I put the fruit in the basket for 40 yrs,now I,m taking the fruit out of the basket ha ha.and what else remember the club under the el new utrect ave,the penthouse,scottish center,croushitos,the gallery,action city,henrys,the drive in mitchells,all the hot rods would drive thru,white castles on 92 and 4th ave.and louie and his brother frankie,they had a nice gold olds 442,both wore glasses,sunset pool in the summer,melody lanes{bowling}the church on 20st between 5 and 6th aves,they would have recreations in the basement,making hobbies in the summer.going down suicide hill in prospect park on my sled in the winter,the day the Brooklyn piers,went on fire,the bull lines,were my dad taught me how to drive,pilgram laundry,seeing santa claus on the 2nd floor in germains,were terry riley was santas helper,the toy would come down a little sliding pond,and he would hand you the toy,the 72nd pct,which was on 16st and 5th ave,across the street from the Berkley,pcts were called houses back then.wow enough,to be continued.ok everyone.take one day at a time,and do the best you can bobbyc

patsy miele kirk

Hi Bobby
Hope all is well
You brought back some great memories.
Are you still living in New York?
Always nice to see you post.
Enjoy the rest of your night.
Sweet dreams, everyone.

t-bone51

OMG 
JIMBOOOOOOOO
Miss u so much..
Reunion September 6th here in Staten Island
I hope u can come..
Miss the good old blog days and you and your fun post
Hi All
have to read everything
so glad lots of people are back..  Love u all Big Mamma

patsy miele kirk

Good morning friends
Hi cuz xx
Happy Monday
Have a great day!!