Brooklyn Back When - Open Thread

Warren, you truly are a wise man.....always better safe than sorry....in an instant, all that we hold sacred and dear, could be washed away and gone forever....

it's a shame, but I think the bigger issue is how people are so naive to second guess the professionals...especially with all the hi-tec equipment and radar and satellite photos. Another thing I don't understand in today day & age, is how many people that don't watch the news or read newspapers, and really don't have a clue on what is going on around them. It's a different World today, but not necessary a better one.

Good Morning All.....Well it looks like another beautiful day in store for us. It's a shame but this time of year, when the summer starts to come to an end, and the weather starts to cool off and kids are getting ready to go back to school....I can't help but to think about that beautiful morning 10 years ago, when the day started out so nice and ended with our worst nightmare. I go through a funk every year at this time. This year I want to do something different but don't know what it is yet.

I was fearful for awhile that there may be another incident, but, deep down inside I really don't think that will happen.We are winning this battle vs. the bad guys here and abroad. We are a stronger people & nation than the bad guys ever thought. we mourn every year in our own way, but we continue to carry on and live our lives just like we always did. We got knocked down and kicked hard, but we also jumped right back up on our feet and hit them back even harder. We are Americans. We are a proud and just people. We bitch & moan all the small stuff, but when we need to, we all rise to the challenge and show the world the true essance of what it is that makes us the greatest people and greatest Nation in the history of the world.

We will never forget all that we lost that day....We will not let it slow us down or change the way that we live...AND, We will never ,ever let it happen again....

...WE ARE AMERICANS, LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE...

Good Morning All,

Hope all is well.

We are (maybe) GOING TO START DRIVING TOMORROW TO GET HOME.

Trying to get through to aaa to see if the roads are ok and if there is gas in the states we have to go through. (I HOPE SO)

Cloudy today wanted to get one more beach day but I don't think so.

oops here we go[i]

best donuts ever just like 22nd street and 5th anyone remember that bakery??

GLAD TO HEAR YOU ARE ALL SAFE. WE HAD ANOTHER VERY BAD STORM LAST NIGHT, IT WAS AWFUL WITH HAIL (SP), SOME POWER OUTAGES AND DOWNED UTILITY POLES. PEOPLE DON'T REALIZE THAT TREES FALL DOWN FROM GROUND SATURATION AND GUSTS OF WIND AND WHAT ABOUT FLOODING, BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY, GOOD TO STAY INDOORS DURING THESE STORMS.

HI TERRY, LOVE YOUR PICS!!

DEBBIE, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUR SIS IN HEAVEN.

HI SUZIE, WELCOME BACK.

HI CUZ..ANGELS AROUND YOU ON THE DRIVE HOME.. [-oB [-oB

GREAT PIX.EVERYONE LOOKS SO NICE...GLAD YOU & MIKE HAD

A GREAT TIME!!! TALK TO YOU WHEN YOU GET HOME.. LOVE YA, MUCHO XX

EVERYONE, HAVE A GREAT NIGHT!!! :-)

...A Letter To My Father....

Dear Pop,

It's was 10 years ago Labor Day Weekend 2001, when I saw you last.We had a BBQ in my Brother's back yard. We ate good, listened to the "oldies" station on the radio, and told stories about growing up in the old neighborhood.

You and Mommy had 9 grandchildren, and the youngest 4 were still babies.You enjoyed your family more than anyone could ever know.You played with them all and they had so much fun when you and Mommy were with them. At the end of the day, when we were all getting ready to return to our homes, Mommy said you both were going to Atlantic City next week for a few days, a place you both loved, and you wouldn't be "around".None of us could have ever anticipate what was in store for our family,our city, and our nation in the coming days.

On the morning of the attacks, the first thing I did was dial the phone and called your house. I had forgotten you & mommy were in A.C. I knew you would be nervous about what was happening, especially since your son-in-law worked in the Towers. When I got no answer on your home phone, I just assumed you were on your way to my Sister's house to be with her.

My sister was the next call I made...I told her I had call Daddy's house,got no answer and thought they were with her.That's when she reminded me that you & mom were in A.C.

I then asked "where is my brother-in-law". At work she said with a cracking voice,trying not to cry, she said "I called him but could not get though". I told her I had to make my own phone calls and would speak to her later. I began to think of all the people I knew that worked in and around the Trade Center-My Wife,My Oldest Daughter,Personal Friends-and One By One I learned that they were all ok. A little while later my sister called me back to say her husband was fine- he was running behind that day and was still on his way to work when the attack happened. He was Fine. So for the most part,all our family and friends were accounted for. BUT, YOU DID NOT KNOW THAT.YOU HAD NO WAY OF KNOWING BECAUSE WE COULD NOT REACH YOU BY PHONE. We all Never thought about what would happen next. We all knew how much you loved your family, how your son-in-law was your 3rd son, a person that was liked and became family the very first time we all met him.

I never thought you being 125 miles from N.Y.C.,was in any danger. But,we were wrong.You probably was thinking of the worst and I'm sure the images on T.V. wasn't helping.Mommy was very nervous and left the room just for a minute, when she returned, you had already left us.She remembered hearing you swear at the T.V."Them bastards killed my son-in-law".....That was it

Well,since that time,1 grand daughter is married with 2 beautiful boys- you would go crazy over them-all your grand kids,with the exception of the 3 youngest drive( yes drive).Two are superb Ballplayers,the older ones have gone on to college and have good jobs...you would be proud of your family, you taught us all well, and we all love you and miss you so much. Since you left us, there has been others you have gone. But,I am sure you know that. You all must be together right now. You & mommy are dancing to "begin the beguine", or you are playing "pokeno" with my aunts & uncles, or maybe even talking sports with your brothers.

It's been 10 years since I saw you last, But Know this,your family is well,its growing,and we know you would be pleased....We all love you and we all will be together again.

Sorry Patsy....I have to express my feelings....You are a good friend and I know you understand...xoxoxox

GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS

SO, WHERE IS EVERYONE???

CUZ..ARE YOU HOME, YET??

HOPE EVERYONE ENJOYS THIS DAY.

C U ALL, LATER.. :-) :flower:

Okay Patsy & Joe, I do not want you to feel alone on here so I will put my 2c in...

First of all we have to ask Terry if she went to a street fair in St Pete the other day because I saw coverage of the fair on TV and I could swear one of the people they showed was Terry. She was clowning around.

Joe, as far as your feelings about your Dad is concerned, I will tell you what happened (very briefly) to me and my family. In 1953 my Mother was operated on and was found to have Pancreatic Cancer, advanced stage. Back then there was no particular treatment except to take out an affected tube which led to the liver and replace it with a piece from another part of her body. They gave her 6 months to a year. My Father dedicated his entire life and time to her while her convelescence took place. She lived 14 months and died October 6 1954. My Father started to relax just a little when he started losing awake times and slept a lot. We got him to the Dr. & then the hospital where he was diagnosed a Brain Hemmoredge(sp). He never recovered and died April 20 1955. 6 months & 14 days after my Mother. She was 51, he was 54. Our Pastor at the time helped me to survive by advising me to try and remember all the good times I had with my parents and not to dwell on the sad times. It did seem to help. So keep remembering the barbecues and other good times with your Dad and remember him as he was then. That's the advice from an Old Goat in Florida.

Warren...One more thing....

We always look forward to your "2 cents"

Stay well my friend

Wow...What are we down to 3 people left on this blog ?