Brooklyn Back When - Open Thread
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hola:
Patsy A Kirk Miele: thank you for your beautiful words, much appreciated.
Franny Bruno: I will be praying for your traveling grace and for all who are coming in long distance, and for all of us who are traveling, from not so far.
Peace and Grace -
Janet Horan - Please be very careful driving - 700 miles is a long way for one person to drive. I will say a prayer for a safe trip. Call me when you get a chance....
Everyone - I think I am a little jealous I am unable to attend, but hope you all have a great time (I know it will be a blast!).....
Terry - Don't worry about calling me back. I know you are overwhelmed & very busy....
Love to all!
Geri
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Hey Geri, how is everything down there in Florida?
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Carol, are you there?
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Millie - How the heck are you??? I often think about the days you, Janet & me used to go out... I would love to see you again! I really wish I were able to come up to the reunion, but I was just up to NY last month & cannot afford another trip (What a shame)! You & Janet should make plans to come down to Florida & stay with me for a while (I have pleanty of room)... By the way I looked at your picture on Facebook & you look great.....
Love,
Geri -
Lynjoy, is tina coming to the reunion?
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Geri, I would love to come down to Florida, one day we will make plans. you will be missed.
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Hi PATSY (Miele) Kirk -
I'm back.... (Miele just flows with the name… you’ll always be a Miele to me – guess just like I will always be a Bruno!! And in addition to calling you friend, you will always be a surrogate niece to me.
So to answer your question... and try to be brief (not my strength)
- House is going very well. We'll go back in Oct., working on the backyard 'living area'
- The area is beautiful and we are less than 1/2 mile from the Gulf (not good hurricane news; but we have the shutters and much hurricane proofing (very strick codes living on an Island)
- Someone looked at this house this afternoon for second time (but they
have a house to sell too, so that's not a sure thing)
Yes, this is new and exciting - but it is going to be a major adjustment
for me. I love my home here, and NW New Jersey - but it's time to go.
Retirees can't afford taxes in this area (as w/most of us). I also feel like I am abandoning my sister, even though I will see her more often, for longer
periods of time. I love her, and she's all I got! You know, the Italian-Catholic guilt about leaving family. I remember when I got married to
Eddie Joe in 1975 and we moved to Staten Island, my mom thought where the hell we were going. All the way over THAT BRIDGE.
So thanks for asking AGAIN... Can't wait to see you Sunday - do you still have freckles? I think Angela is coming too... I remember when she was
young she would whine alot. I'll have to tease her. Can't wait to see your entire family - this is somewhat overwhelming. Knowing me, it will
take days to recover from Sunday. Love & Hugs!
NILDA (and ALL) -
I love how we support each other and always offer prayers... For whatever that immediate need is. Thanks... Especially for my
traveling plans. I know the difficult thing for me will be to leave
at a reasonable time so I can drive before it gets dark - and I probably will want to stay. But it will work out. After all, God is orchestrating this
whole event and HE will watch over us and our day! God Bless!
And JANET HORAN needs more traveling plans than I do!!!! Go Janet! -
TERRY -
I just found out that Lucille was going to be a surprise for me at the
Reunion. The surprise almost worked (3 days short). Thanks for trying to keep it a secret. I might have had a heart-attack. When I talked to her this week she 'lied' and said she couldn't come, then I saw her name on the list). This is so overwhelming! xxx
Did you pour your glass of wine yet? I'm going to have one and go join
my husband on the deck. I suggest you do the same. Beautiful day/evening. -
emmmm.....wine sounds pretty good.
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Meant to say that JANET needs more traveling PRAYERS, not plans.
She has her plan! Happy Trails to You! -
FRANNY,
THIS IS actually the first time i am sitting down. mike is going to the car show i have dishes and pots from cooking and eating in the sink. I left them to come in and relax for a minute. i am ok just alot of work taking care of mia especially the days in brooklyn BUT it is sure worth it when i am typing on the blog and she is standing on my back and pulling my glasses AND she sticks her head around to mine and kisses me like 3 times THAT IS WELL WORTH BEING TIRED...UNCONDITIONAL LOVE like you get from Faith. lol How is my little Faith doing??
ANYWAY I freaked out today i got another check so I had to come home and go to the bank again . one more now that is 11 since last night. lol
love terry -
I JUST CANT WAIT FOR SUNDAY AND TO SEE HOW HAPPY EVERYONE WILL BE RECONNECTING. THIS WAS OVERWHELMING BUT WELL WORTH THE WORK. JUST HEARING AND SEEING THE PEOPLE I HAVE SPOKEN TO AND HAVE MET REALLY REALLY AND TRULY MAKES IT WORTH WHILE.
IF I SOUNDED LIKE A B---H SOMETIMES ON HERE AND COMPLAINING I AM SORRY. I WILL SAY IT AGAIN..THANK GOD FOR TWIGGY AND HER COMPUTER SKILSS AND HER EMAILS THAT MADE ME LAUGH, ANN WALTON FOR ALL HER CALLS AND RUNNING AROUND, LORI JEAN FOR HER BEHIND THE SCENES HELP AND KAREN DRITTO FOR HER CALLS AND EMAILS AND HER HELP. IF IT WERE NOT FOR THEM THIS WOULD NOT BE HAPPENING I WOULD BE IN THE CRAZY HOUSE....
AND AS MY FAMILY WILL TELL YOU I AM ONLY HAPPY WHEN I AM MISERABLE AND COMPLAINING..SO GET USED TO IT IF WE ARE DOING THIS AGAIN NEXT YEAR. WE PROBABLY HAVE 300 PEOPLE NEXT TIME.
LOVE TERRY....GOING TO WASH MY DISHES NOW AND CLEAN AND GET JUDY'S ROOM READY FOR THIS WEEK COMING UP. HEY, JUDY IT WILL BE LIKE OLD TIMES WE CAN HAVE A PJ PARTY ONLY WE DONT HAVE TO SNEAK OUT WE ARE OLDER NOW...LOL -
hi jeanette! glad to see you on the blog. having a hard time with my eyes, thats why i dont write alot. im happy your coming in sunday, hoping we'll have good time with the old gang. take care
love you
Rosie -
hi gobebork,
do you remember your nick name? talk to you later
love youu
rosie -
Subject: ok
Tony Mei
My husband Pete said don't worry about the "shine your head " comment made by Terry, he has one of those heads too. :roll: hahaha
Pete says are you the Anthony who lived next to the candy store ? You & your brother always had nice cars (he remembers a BUICK WILDCAT ) in the garages 20th st. He lived directly across from you. Has a brother Dan. Wishes he could have his Corvette or better yet his "66" GTO back. When we watch the auctions and a GTO comes on we wish it was in our garage.
Take care, Pete & Carol -
dear fran,
im bringing my chair, and some snacks..what do you advise me to bring? since this is all new to me in my life. im sure were all going to have a great time and im looking foward to seeing the old neighborhood gang.
love you
Aunt Rosie -
Subject: Our Friends, Great Memories
Steven K
Steve, I never forgot you or your wonderful family. I have been following the blog since mid July and before your 1st post mentioned you. I was happy to see that you are doing well. Ellen Marra told me that she gave you my e-mail address when she visited your sister Cynthia. I wish you were coming to the reunion, you will be missed. Please write me at [email protected].
BTW, after all of these years, I never knew (or I forgot) that you were related to the Wozny family. Teddy is a great guy, his Mom Sophie was always in m y house. I remember a Barbara Gruska (??? lived next to the Shannons)who used to babysit for us when we were younger, her younger sister who was our age was absolutely beautiful.
Geez Steve, I remember playing hide and seek using a flashlight at night up and down 22nd street.
Joe Bebbers was the best. Your Dad and "Fat Danny" used to fight all of the time...Matty's grocery store use to break the Blue Law and open on Sunday mornings.
I can go on and on. I spoke with Anthony Umbria today for an hour, did not know he was so ill. I will visit him one day next week after the party.
It would be nice to talk with you...my phone 646-208-0310.
TO ALL OF THE FRIENDS THAT HAVE BEEN BROUGHT BACK TOGETHER:
TERRY ANGELO, TWIGGY AND AND ALL OTHERS WHO WERE INSTRUMENTAL IN GETTING THIS GOING WILL GET A SPA DAY ON US.
Anthony G -
ROSIE,
WHO THE HELL IS JOSEPHINE THAT JOANIE PAID FOR TODAY. ANOTHER DAM CHECK. LOL
LOVE TERRY ANGELO
P.S FOUND A GREAT PHOTOF YOU AND YOUR HUBBY AS I WAS GOING THROUGH MY PHOTOS. BRINGING THAT ONE ALSO TO THE REUNION.. SO EXCITED TO SEE YOU ON SUNDAY. MY ROSIE MARSELLA.... -
NILDA -
when you were a young one, did you ever work in the Salon with/for Margie? She was next to Mike the Bakery - 5th Ave. off 21st.
Then I think she moved to a corner shop on 18th & 6th. I'm really
digging back deep into my childhood for this question. See ya' -
MAN MY TYPING IS GETTING WORSE. YOU WOULD THINK I WOULD DO BETTER SINCE I AM ALWAYS ON HERE :P :pl: :pl: :pr: :bom:
[-o< HEY THIS LOOKS LIKE FATHER SCLFANI GOD FORGIVE ME IT LOOKS LIKE HE IS PRAYING -
hi gina i"m having a rough time with my eyes. i have a couple of 1945 block partyof 2nd world war.in these picture is connie meile many others mother and grandparents i'msure they will enjoy this.see you sunday aunt rose.
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OMG I JUST FOUND A PHOT OF MARGIE THE BEAUTY PARLOR AS WE CALLED HER. HER BIG BIG HAIRDO SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN GREAT IN THE HAIRSPRAY PLAY. WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE IT AT THE REUNION.. I FOUN GREAT PICTURES.... :afro:
THIS ONE IS FOR YOU BOB HORAN :queen: -
HEY MOM [Rose Marsella]
HAVE NIKI SET UP YOUR OWN ACCOUNT ON THIS SITE,YOUR UNDER MINE......AND PLEASE DON'T SLAP ME THIS SUNDAY IN FRONT OF MY FRIENDS..................................
WHO LOVES YOU MOM -
very, very, very excited about all this. :compress: my head is spinning and i am not making any of these plans.
see all of you on Sunday. -
ANTHONY UMBRIA
YOUR CD'S ARE DONE ,WILL DROP OFF TO YOUR WIFE MIDDLE OF WEEK.
RALPH -
terry josephine is nat's the tailordaughter.she worked in her fatherstore. i'm so happy to come. the onlything is i have to look in my closet to fine some thing that fits me.anyway Idon't think I'm running for MS.america.lol see you bless you all rose marsella.
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Yes, it is Josephine Nat's daughter from 21st between 4th & 5th.
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I think I left a pair of pants at Nat's Dry Cleaning about 30 years ago (give or take). Not sure if I have the ticket. The name is Bob Horan. They were black.
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what is the last name i cant remember .......
ROSIE
DONT WORRY ABOUT WHAT FITS WE ARE GOING TO BE SO BUSY HUGGING U WE WONT EVEN NOTICE WHAT U HAVE ON.....BUT U KNOW ROSIE MARSELLA U WERE SOME DRESSER. U ALWAYS LOOKED NICE THAT I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS ALITTLE GIRL LOVE YA TERRY
SENIOR MOMENT THEIR NAME IS AT THE TIP OF MY TONGUE....
Howdy, Stranger!
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