Brooklyn Back When - Open Thread

HI WARREN, YOU HAVE A WAY OF TELLING BEAUTIFUL STORIES, I ENJOYED IT VERY MUCH, THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS. !!!

FRANNY, YOUR DOING SUCH A WONDERFUL THING, FOR COUPLES GETTING DIVORCE, THE FIRST YEAR IS ALWAYS THE HARDEST. !!!!!
GOD BLESS YOU. !!!!!!!

TOMMOROW NIGHT THERE LIGHTING THE TOWN TREE, SO I MIGHT GO SEE IT......BUT TOMMOROW THERE LIGHTING THE NEW YORK TREE I HATE MISSING THAT ON TV. ILL SEE???
MY POT ROAST SMELLS DELISH.TOOK OUT SOME BROWN A SERVE ROLL OUT OF FREEZER. DIP IN THE GRAVY,MMMMM

TALK TO YOU LATER

Francesca wrote: Hi...

Terry it is 77 right now and a beautiful day.

Having said that, seeing Jim's picture of the snow, and
what reminds me of my backyard in NJ - I feel sad.
Guess we can't have it all.

It is very bittersweet preparing for Christmas - and it will
be the first time in 57 years I won't be with my sister.

Please keep me in your thoughts/prayers tonight - I am running
a program for the cathedral - a support group for divorced and
recently-separated people - to help them get through the holidays..
'Finding New Hope during the Holiday Season"

Hope people show up -- any divorcees in the area - WELCOME!
I'll pay you to attend

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you will do fine and u will be helping alot of people. You Go Girl!!!!

Graybeard49 wrote: HI WARREN

TWO THINGS ABOUT CHRISTMAS ON 12TH ST
THAT I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER:

THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ON 5TH AVE
AND SELLING CHRISTMAS TREES ON THE CORNER
OF 12ST & 5TH AVE.

WHEN I WAS A KID I ALWAYS USED TO HANG AROUND AND OFFER TO
CARRY THE TREES THE PEOPLE'S CARS OR THEIR HOMES.
THE GUYS USED TO YELL AT US BUT AFTER A WHILE
IT GOT SO BUSY THEY WOULD LOOK FOR US TO HELP
OUT AND GIVE US A COUPLE OF BUCKS.

THAT WAS REAL CHRISTMAS.

STAY WARM AND WELL

You were probably one of those older cute boys that helped my Dad....LOL
Did u make good tips....

Hi Guys:

I'm back to work. Hope you all had a wonderful thanksgiving. My 96 yr. old Aunt is doing very well. She was a little "ornery" this year complaining about the turkey and desserts but, hey, she's 96 and entitled.

I've been reading the Christmas memories and I remember we used to get our tree on 5th Ave. on Christmas Eve because they went down in price. My mom had 3 kids with no help so we couldn't afford much. I remember our tree was always a Charlie Brown tree. I think we would pay 50 or 75 cents. We tried to fill it up with tinsel but it still looked sad. Anyway, I guess it was better than having no tree at all. But when you're a kid those things mean a lot.

barbaraspencer wrote: Hi Guys:

I'm back to work. Hope you all had a wonderful thanksgiving. My 96 yr. old Aunt is doing very well. She was a little "ornery" this year complaining about the turkey and desserts but, hey, she's 96 and entitled.

I've been reading the Christmas memories and I remember we used to get our tree on 5th Ave. on Christmas Eve because they went down in price. My mom had 3 kids with no help so we couldn't afford much. I remember our tree was always a Charlie Brown tree. I think we would pay 50 or 75 cents. We tried to fill it up with tinsel but it still looked sad. Anyway, I guess it was better than having no tree at all. But when you're a kid those things mean a lot.

HI BARBARA,, LITTLE DID WE REALIZE THAN, THAT THOSE WERE THE DAYS!!! HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR & GOD BLESS YOUR 96 YR OLD AUNT...HAVE A GREAT DAY!!

WARREN..YOUR STORY IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL...I LOVE WHEN YOU COME ON HERE & POST...I SMILE AS SOON AS SEE YOUR FACE...GOD BLESS YOU & CAROL & HAVE THE BEST CHRISTMAS EVER!!!

DEAR FRANNY...LOTS OF LUCK TONITE.. YOU WILL SHINE, I'M SURE...THEY WILL SO LOVE YOU.. WHAT A GREAT THING YOU ARE TAKING ON...
I KNOW YOU WILL BE A GREAT MENTOR...GOD BLESS.. LOVE YA, XX

HI AUNT CAROL.. HOPE ALL IS WELL BY YOU!!! LOVE TO RICHIE & FAMILY..XX TALK TO YOU SOON..:)

Thanks Patsy and the same to you and yours. Yes, they were the good old days, but at the time a lot of us didn't realize it.

Hi Barbara,
Nice to hear from you. think of you always as pass my beautiful frame.....i love it love it love it.......

Hi Terry:

So happy you are enjoying your frame. You certainly deserve it and much more. Hope all is well and hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Graybeard49 wrote: HI WARREN

TWO THINGS ABOUT CHRISTMAS ON 12TH ST
THAT I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER:

THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ON 5TH AVE
AND SELLING CHRISTMAS TREES ON THE CORNER
OF 12ST & 5TH AVE.

WHEN I WAS A KID I ALWAYS USED TO HANG AROUND AND OFFER TO
CARRY THE TREES THE PEOPLE'S CARS OR THEIR HOMES.
THE GUYS USED TO YELL AT US BUT AFTER A WHILE
IT GOT SO BUSY THEY WOULD LOOK FOR US TO HELP
OUT AND GIVE US A COUPLE OF BUCKS.
One more thing Jim. Besides the lights & Christmas Trees, there was a record shop on 5th Ave just a couple of doors in from 12th Street. Same side as Michaels Furniture. He had an amplifier pointed out on to the avenue and used to play Christmas records all through the evening. "How much is that doggie in the window," Alvin & the Chipmunks, I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus underneath The Christmas Tree last night." Great memories. More later :santa:

THAT WAS REAL CHRISTMAS.

STAY WARM AND WELL

Warren......that was a beautiful christmas story, I made my kids read it even though they are 13, 14 and 17. Thank you.

Hi guys....had a busy day today, I was running errands and trying to finish up putting away the empty boxes from decorating. Thank God this comes once a year......it's a lot of work.....lol

Franny, I think that what you're doing is great. So many people need to know that people do make it through tough times. By talking to someone who's been through it will help them so much. Good luck tonight.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MY JOEBROOXX

I HAVE A MEETING IN THE MORNING, SO I POSTED A DAY EARLY
ENJOY YOUR B/DAY TOMOROW MY DEAR OLD FRIEND...XXXXX

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BROTHER..XXXX000XXXX

Franny, good luck tonight, I'm sure you'll do
just fine. Lucky people to have you there.
Just don't grade them on their balls!

HI GUYS...:)

JUST PICKED UP A 7 FT REAL TREE....YAAY...
WILL LET IT FREE STAND OVERNIGHT SO BRANCHES CAN SETTLE I& WILL DECORATE TOMORROW NITE...YES, I PUT IT IN A STAND OF WATER...LOL

OK, C U GUYS LATER.. NEED TO HAVE SOME DINNER NOW...:)


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PATSY, NOW YOUR HOUSE IS GOING TO SMELL, LIKE A REAL CHRISTMAS.
GOOD FOR YOU.SOME TINSEL WOULD BE NICE !!!!

HI JEANETTE..NO TINSEL.. I LIKE SILVER BEADS DRAPED THRU OUT MY TREE...THE TINSEL, I REMEMBER, COVERED THE ORNAMENTS AND IT WAS GAUDY TO ME....ENJOY YOUR NITE, JEANETTE.. C U LATER...:)

HI FRIENDS

WELL DID YOU SMELL WHAT THE T WAS COOKING

MY KAPUSTA CAME OUT GREAT
JUST HAD TO RENAME IT TO WOPPUSTA
BECAUSE I AM NOT POLISH

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUDE
HOPE YOU DAY GOES WELL
BECAREFULL WITH ALL THOSE CANDLES ON YOUR CAKE
I HEAR YOU CAN LOWER THE HEAT WHEN THEY LIGHT THE CANDLES
OLD MAN

PATSY (MIELE) KIRK wrote: HI GUYS...:)

JUST PICKED UP A 7 FT REAL TREE....YAAY...
WILL LET IT FREE STAND OVERNIGHT SO BRANCHES CAN SETTLE I& WILL DECORATE TOMORROW NITE...YES, I PUT IT IN A STAND OF WATER...LOL

OK, C U GUYS LATER.. NEED TO HAVE SOME DINNER NOW...:)


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Ah!!!! The smell of the real tree!!!
Enjoy it!!!
ok the president is on no biggest loser

Hi guys
Just a quick hello, have tons to do tonight.

Warren - Great story. happy holidays to you and your wife.

Francesca - Those people are so LUCKY to have you....you are doing such a great thing.

Suzie - Please tell Anthony M. I said thank you and I said hello to him and his family.

Patsy - Enjoy your tree....

Jeanette - Go to your Christmas tree lighting in town tomorrow and tape the one on TV....It always feels so good when you see it in person.

Hello Joe, Anthony, Jim, Al, Paul, Anthony M, Suzie, Debbie, Festina, Carol, Barbara and Maryann..hope I did not forget anyone.

Have a good night...

Good Night Sweet Dreams
c u tomorrow

goodnight Judy, nite Terry. Be back later

goodnight, paul, judy , patsy, terry
see ya in the morning,

GOOD NIGHT, FRIENDS

PLEASANT DREAMS...

C U ALL IN THE MORNING...:) XX

JOEBROOXX...THEY ARE LIGHTINGTHE ROCKEFELLER CHRISTMAS TREE IN HONOR OF YOU BIRTHDAY TOMORROW NIGHT...:)

ENJOY YOUR DAY, BROTHER..:) XX