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Brooklyn Back When - Open Thread - Page 100 — Brooklynian

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  • older80goat
    older80goat
    The Tennis open in Australia is taking the place that my Giants left me after their loss in the play offs    .I hope that Andy Murray will do well.  Since American Tennis on the mens side has really had trouble finding a star since Andy Roddick retired, I guess rooting for one of our British cousins is the next best thing. Raffy Nadal is trying to come back but he looks very rusty. Roger Federer looks very good and I think he will make a lot of noise at all the opens this year. After all, he has to make enough to feed those two sets of twins he and his wife have, If you find Tennis boring, wait a few years, it will grow on you. Good night all!
  • scopehead
    scopehead
     i remember playing 'off the point' up near the corner of 13st and 6th ave.The 'point' was at the back of the corner Bar. If you hit it over the roof across the street, it was a home run. Off the wall across the street and catch it,it was called out.One bounce of the wall a single,2-bounces a double.etc. After Christmas we used to go around and gather up Christmas tress. And start a huge bonfire up by the low garages up near 6th ave. We built scooters from milk crates on 2 by 4's and roller skates under neath.. Carpet guns made of a long piece of wood, a clothespin and a rubber band.You could shoot a thin piece of linoleum a long way. We had many a stick ball match with the boys on 12th st. I went to PS 124.My first grade teacher was Mrs Rogers and my 4TH grade teacher was Mrs COLLINS.My favorite part of Prospect park was the paddle boat pond. Right next to it was a swamp with high grass.We used to catch polliwogs and frogs.Ah the Memories!!! Oh and when we did't have flour to put in the socks to hit the girls we crushed up chalk. Same result.  Stephen
  • patsy miele kirk
    patsy miele kirk
    Hi friends, Hi Stephen. Glad you posted on here. We did the same thing with the homemade Scooters & we stuck bottle caps on the box. Those were great times in our lives. Our children & grandchildren never had It so good.,they could never appreciate Those simple things in life. What a shame!! Everything today comes down to price tags & Labels. Prospect Park one of my favorite places to go. Paddle boats, suicide mountain on sleds, Band night with your friends, picnics in Summer, etc. What fun!! Keep posting!! Hi Warren, I'm reading "never never ' by Patterson. Good book. I picked that up & "Cross the line" at the library on Thursday. I'll read cross the line after I finish this. I was on wait list for so long, that I Forgot about "never never". I was so happy coming home with 2 Patterson books. :) So many Patterson books coming out. Hard to keep up. But I love it!! I hope everyone has a great weekend!! Enjoy!! :)
  • MOD
    MOD
    Congratulations Judy and Booklaw on your grandchildren! So lovely!

    My heart goes out to Janet Horan's family and friends, sad news indeed.
  • patsy miele kirk
    patsy miele kirk

    HI FRIENDS..


    JUST STOPPING IN TO SAY HELLO..

    HOPE EVRYONE IS OK..


    :)

  • MOD
    MOD
    I thought you might enjoy seeing this slideshow of Brooklyn in the 70s:

    The article:
    http://www.businessinsider.com/photos-brooklyn-19070s-2011-6


    For the slideshow: http://www.businessinsider.com/photos-brooklyn-19070s-2011-6#manhattan-bridge-tower-in-brooklyn-framed-through-nearby-buildings-1
  • older80goat
    older80goat
    Thanks for the slide show. Unfortunately I did not recognize much. I was brought up in the slope and not in any of the areas shown. Also I have been out of Brooklyn (except for visits) since 1960. Bushwick ave I remember since I used to go to Ebbets Field a lot to see the BROOKLYN Dodgers play. I am very proud of my Brooklyn upbringing. The schools were great. Church life was the center of a lot of our activities and neighbors were more than that. They were friends and always helped each other in many ways.
  • patsy miele kirk
    patsy miele kirk

    good morning friends..


    hey Warren..

    I'm reading 'cross the line'.

    loving it.

    i'm on waiting list now for "the black book" by him..

    we're expecting some snow today.. its only 27 degrees right now

    at 9 in the morning..


    everyone,, enjoy your day!!


    :)



  • prodigalson
    prodigalson
    Hi Friends


    I hope everyone is having a great Super Bowl weekend. This will be my 51st SB and am planning on enjoying it even more by having lots of good food by my side.  :)

    Soon thereafter, it will be spring training time for Major League Baseball and, hopefully, a winning season for the Yanks & Mets.

    Take good care!
  • older80goat
    older80goat
    Hey "Son" Here! Here! on every thing in your post. Pretty hard to find anything on TV these days. The Tennis open in Australia was the last sporting event I have seen. I will enjoy the Super Bowl and will root for Atlanta. Then bring on the baseball!
  • patsy miele kirk
    patsy miele kirk
    Happy Super Bowl Sunday!! we too are rooting for Atlanta. I'm doing wings, pigs in blanket, Hummus & pita bread & snacks & dips, & Having some friends over. Baseball season is right around the Corner. Warren, I'm almost done with "cross The line". Good book... Everyone, enjoy your day!! :)
  • older80goat
    older80goat
    Not very happy with game results. Reminds me of Roller Derby years ago in 14th Regiment Armory. One team gets way ahead and then Tuffy Brashewn and her Husband take over and win it for the underdog!!!!
  • patsy miele kirk
    patsy miele kirk

    what a game!!!  best superbowl I've ever seen in my opinion..

    I had a feeling the pats would win, but I was rooting for the

    falcons..


    I enjoyed lady gaga at halftime...

    the whole game was awesome...


    :)

  • prodigalson
    prodigalson
    Hey all.

    I wanted Atlanta to win but QB Brady had the edge in skill and composure - this took the Pats over the top.  Kudos to them.



    Schools to be closed.  Hope all will be safe & sound.  :)
  • older80goat
    older80goat
    I like the NFL very much. To even hint that a game was fixed is deplorable. However. As I stated in my last post. That game reminded me too much of the old Roller Derby matches. Also, I wonder what Belechik did to cheat this time. He and the Patriots have been caught cheating three times. Was this a fourth? I hope not, I like the sport too much. No question about the talent on the Patriots. However. Where were they during the first half and where was Atlanta's defense in the second half?  I guess I will get over it before next season starts.
  • patsy miele kirk
    patsy miele kirk

    HI GUYS


    JUST STOPPING IN TO SAY HELLO & HOPE EVERYONE IS WELL!


    ENJOY YOUR DAY!!!


    :)

  • older80goat
    older80goat
    Same to you Patsy. I am still waiting for Never-Never. My source says it is not in her catalog.  I may go to the big library across the street. They could not get Woman of God here either????
  • prodigalson
    prodigalson
    Hiya Folks!

    Temperatures today expected to reach 60+ here in Minnesota.  This is virtually unheard in these parts in February.  But we will happily take it.   :)

    I hope all survived the winter storm & that Spring will be just around the corner.  

    Take good care!


  • patsy miele kirk
    patsy miele kirk

    good morning friends,

    warren were you able to order never, never??

    hope all is well!!!

    hi Richard,

    temps, here are like spring days the last couple of

    days..

    baseball season!!!! can't wait!!!

    have a great day, all!!!


    :)

    days..

  • older80goat
    older80goat
    No I did not get Never-Never. Admin. says it is not in her catalog. I went across the street today and got a few Ed McBain's 87th precinct books. Have not read him in years but I did like what I read before. As far as weather goes, when it is not like spring, we get concerned!
  • older80goat
    older80goat
    Oh Well, looks like I am talking to myself again! Weather really warmed up. More like summer. In the 80's the last few days. The only news I have of the slope is that Carol's brother died two weeks ago on 13th street. Not too many left in that generation for either Carol or I. I am the last of my generation and Carol just has one sister left. That is one of the things you find when you  get older. Your family and friends pass on to their heavenly reward. All of a sudden you say to yourself "where did they all go?" Carol & I have been the visitation committee for our senior housing development this month. We bring greeting cards to all those in the hospital or rehab facility. Also sympathy cards to survivors.
  • prodigalson
    prodigalson
    Hello all in God's country.

    It's a little nippy outside but you can sense that Spring is just around the corner.

    A fond Happy Birthday greeting to a beloved Brooklynite, Eddie Lawrence:



    Take good care & enjoy March Madness!
  • older80goat
    older80goat
    I love most sports but I am not into college basketball so March Madness means very little to me. Years ago when I did show some interest in college ball it was the NIT tournament that got all the attention. In my lifetime the NCAA is a late comer.  I also remember the "Melrose Games" where track was in the spotlight.  I was an NBA Knick fan back when the McGuire brothers played for them along with Vince Barilla, Ernie Vanderweigh (Ernie's granddaughter is now a Tennis star)  All that was in the Garden on 8th avenue in the 40"s.
    & 50's.
  • patsy miele kirk
    patsy miele kirk
    Hi friends.. I think eventually Warren, you will get Never, never. Really good story. I have never read Ed McBain books. Maybe will go to library & check out his Books. Weather today is like spring here. In high 50's. but I do not think winter Is done with us yet. Tomorrow 50's again on Wed. 70 degrees & Thursday & few days after that in the 40's. Crazy!!! Hope everyone has a great night & post soon. :)
  • patsy miele kirk
    patsy miele kirk

    wow!! this post was written a week or so ago..

    I never hit post button..lol

    was stuck in blog limbo!!!


    hope everyone is fine!!

    weather in 50's today!!

    they are talking about snow in the next day or so!!

    crazy weather!!

    have a great day, all!!!


    :)


  • older80goat
    older80goat
    Hey Patsy, It just means you are starting to catch up to some of us doing Senior things. Not that you are ready for my "Old Goat" category but a much younger person acting like a very young goat.  I do not think that made much sense but that is what happens at my age. I finally got "Woman of God". Not too impressed so far. I do not think Patterson wrote much of it. "Never, Never" still hard to come by.  I will finish Women of God even though it is depressing in many parts. By the way. WHAT IS SNOW?????
  • older80goat
    older80goat
    I finished "Woman of God" and could not wait to get it back to the library. Too gruesome and depressing for me. I saw NO recognition of Patterson's writing in that book. I hope that "Never-Never" is better than that!
  • prodigalson
    prodigalson
    Hiya Folks!

    I was just watching WABC-7 news online and saw that there's a wicked Nor'easter headed your way.  Hopefully, all will turn out well and you will be safe.

    Stay home, stay warm, drink hot apple cider, and curl up with a good book. 

    And keep smiling :)
  • older80goat
    older80goat
    I watched NY1 this am. Boy what a mess. Snow, Rain, Sleet! No wonder I moved to Florida where all we have to worry about is Hurricanes.
  • patsy miele kirk
    patsy miele kirk

    good morning, friends

    snow storm wasn't as bad as we thought..

    snow plows right on the money..

    came around just about every 30 mins or so.

    hope all is well with everyone.

    warren, yes woman of God was ok.

    definitely not his best work.


    I hope you get 'never, never soon.

    really good book..

    spring is here!!

    in 50's today..not too bad!!


    have a great day, everyone..


    warren, my condolences to Carol on the passing of her

    brother xx


    :)



     

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