Brooklyn Back When - Open Thread

GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS

HELLO WARREN..HOPE YOU & CAROL ARE DOING WELL.

HI BOBBY..GLAD TO KNOW YOU & YOUR FAMILY ARE OKAY.

WEATHER IS NICE TODAY HERE. A LITTLE BRISK, BUT NICE.

REAL FALL WEATHER!!! :geek:

HAVE A GREAT DAY!

You're right Warren...breezy, sea gate, coney island and a few other places here in brooklyn were almost destroyed. Its very very sad all the devastation. My husband's co-worker lost his 2yr and 4yr on staten island. They wife was seeking help on her way to brooklyn and as she left the car with the 2 children they were ripped from her arms in the fast moving water. So so very sad.

Hope all our friends here are ok.

Hi Deb,

First let me tell you that Carol heard on the TV that they found the bodies of those two little children. I do not know if there are words that could ever comfort that family. I pray for their sadness. I pray for there feelings. I pray for their sanity. The loss of material things is one thing. But to lose two children to this horrible storm is beyond my comprehension. Years ago Carol and I had a still born baby. I did not think at the time that anything could be worse. This terrible tragedy is much worse!

I do not know if there is a way to get in touch with Terry to find out if she and Mike and their families are okay. If someone on here can do so. Please post. [-oB

Hi Everybody,

Thank God it has passed.....I got lucky just no power, heat or water for three days, but compared to others who lost everything I am very thankful....My heart goes out to those who lost lives, homes and everything they owed.

My power came on early this morning and then I got a call that my job had gotten there power back, so I am now at work.

I did see Terry on facebook so pretty sure she and Mike are ok.

Talk to you later.

Hope everyone is doing ok.

GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS

MY CUZ TERRY & FAMILY ARE FINE (THANK GOD)

I SPOKE TO TERRY LAST NIGHT. I ALSO SPOKE TO

DONNA & KENNY & THEY TOO ARE FINE. (THANK GOD, AGAIN).

HI JUDY.. GLAD TO SEE YOU POSTING & HAPPY TO HEAR

EVERYTHING IS GOOD WITH YOU GUYS, TOO!!!

WEATHER IS NICE TODAY!!!

HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A SAFE & GREAT WEEKEND!!!

HI DEB!!! WHAT A HEARTBREAK FOR THE MOM & DAD OF THOSE

2 LITTLE BOYS!!! SO MUCH TRAGEDY WITH THIS STORM.

MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL WHO NEED THEM. [-oB

Hi-quick typeby-hope everyone is ok back east...such devastation!! horror stories out of Station Island about those 2 kids Deb...my brother & niece were lucky in NJ-they got power on Wednesday..but understand a nor-easter is coming your way next Tuesday..my prayers are with u all...God bless......bye

Hi all...

Warren...so sorry to hear about that. My sister died at 28 years old and my parents were never the same. Such heartache.

Judy....glad you're ok

Anna.....I heard about the Nor'easter...just what we need, more wind and rain

Patsy....it's been a crazy week...I can't believe the kids were off all week. I just feel bad for those that are in the schools for shelter, what will they do when school re-opens monday??

I had to cancel Kevin's 50th birthday party for tomorrow. Kevin has been working 12 hr shifts since last Sunday and he'll be working tomorrow, which was supposed to be his day off. I can always reschedule...just so glad we are all safe.

I also heard they cancelled the marathon. I think its for the best.

JUST TO LET YOU KNOW WE LOST ONE OF OUR OWN TO SANDY

James Rossi 85 YEARS OLD DROWND ALONG WITH HIS DOG

IN THERE HOME ON STATEN ISLAND HE WILL BE MISSED

RIP James Rossi

Good Sunday to youall,

Sometimes I feel that some things go right over my head without impact. Other times things occur that sink in and disturb me to a great extent. I will be staying off the blog for awhile while I sort out one of these happenings and come to a sensible conclusion. Until then my best wishes to you all. :-k

I posted a message on the blog H O U R S ago. Where isit? :scratch:

Okay. There it is. I needed to post a second message to get it to come on.

GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS

WARREN..WE WILL MISS YOU. HOPE WHATEVER IT IS, WORKS

OUT FOR YOU.. DON'T STAY AWAY TOO LONG!! YOU KNOW, WE

LOVE YOU. XX

MY DAUGHTER NATALIE WENT TO BRIGHTON YESTERDAY & VOLUNTEERED.

SHE CAME HOME FEELING GOOD THAT SHE WAS ABLE TO DO SOMETHING.

R.I.P. JAMES ROSSI & DOG. [-oB

HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A NICE DAY!!!

HI DEB!!!

WISH KEVIN A VERY 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY' FROM US.

MY BIG '60' IS COMING AROUND SOON!!

LOL.. IT'S ONLY A NUMBER..

ENJOY!!

Good morning....I see we are preparing for a nor'easter now....God I hope they are wrong...this could be so bad for those already affected.

Warren....Hope you're ok...come back soon!

Patsy...Kevin's been working(the DSNY) on cleaning up the area's most affected and he can't believe what he's seeing out there...its unreal. I'll pass the b'day wishes to Kevin...thanks xoxo

Hope everyone's ok

I watched all the news about the storm on TV or online. While saddened to see so much pain, tragedy, and destruction, I am heartened by the strength and good character shown by the good people of NY/NJ in coping with this bad news. Each of you will emerge as even stronger and better people because of this experience.

While I moved out of Brooklyn so many years ago, my heart remains there with each of you.

GOD BLESS BROOKLYN!

HI PRODIGLAL SON,

THANX SO MUCH FOR YOUR KIND WORDS.

IT'S GOING TO BE A LONG HAUL.

IT CAN ONLY GET BETTER FROM HERE!!!

HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH YOU & YOURS.

HAVE A GOOD DAY!!!

BTW, PRODIGAL SON..

WHERE DO YOU LIVE NOW??

I know. I said I would not be on for awhile. I just wanted to clear some things up. I appreciate the concern some of you have shown. Let me reassure you that Carol & I are no better or worse health wise then when I decided to retire from the blog for at least a short time. It has to do with something on the blog itself or should I say not on. I will continue to monitor the blog and when I feel it is appropriate will be back. :-#

Hi..hoping everyone is doing well..NY/NJ/Staten Island=God bless u...Warren-so sorry you won't be on here for awhile..I'll miss your great stories.Hope you & Carol stay well & have the best of holidays for u & your family..maybe when u come back, we can still discuss my Florda journey next year & give me some suggestions as to where to live. has anyone heard from Terry? Good luck everyone with that Nor-easter coming your way..please stay safe...my prayers are with u all....bye

GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS

DEB!! I WILL CALL YOU BACK IN A LITTLE WHILE!!

HI ANNA.. SPOKE TO MY CUZ TERRY A COUPLE OF TIMES THIS PAST WEEK. SHE IS FINE & HER FAMILY IS FINE.

(THANK GOD)!!

HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH YOU.

ANOTHER STORM COMING!! STAY SAFE EVERYONE..

HAVE A GREAT DAY & GO OUT & VOTE!!!

Hi Everyone,

Hope everyone is doing ok....this has been some week. I can't believe what I am seeing on the news..such devastation. I don't know what is going to happen with this Nor'easter coming Wed/Thurs....

Hope everyone has their power back by now and is doing ok.

Warren - Sorry you feel like you have to stay off the blog, you will be missed.

Debbie - Happy Birthday to Kevin

Thanks everyone for all the concern for us on the East Coast. Lets pray that this Nor'easter goes by very quickly without any further damage to those poor people that already lost everything.

Have a great day!!!!

HI JUDY..

GLAD TO SEE YOU POSTING.. HOPE ALL IS WELL.

KISS BABY SLVATORE FOR ME. TALK TO YOU, SOON. XX

HI UMBRIA..COME BACK ON & POST.

LOVE TO ANNELLEN & FAMILY.XX

WARREN..I MISS YOU. COME BACK, SOON.

EVERYONE.. HAVE A GREAT NIGHT!!!

Good morning.....

Hope this storm doesn't reek more havoc on the area's already affected!! Stay safe everyone ~<3~

Hi Debbie and Patsy...

I agree Debbie, lets hope the storm does not make us lose power, some people only got their power back yesterday!!!!!

Have a great day!!!

GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS

SNOW ALREADY!!

WHAT ELSE???

HI JUDY...HOPE ALL IS WELL.

HAVE A GREAT & SAFE DAY!!! 8-[

Good morning....

Hope everyone's good. I think this storm was more than most people expected but hopefully it didn't cause more damage to the areas already affected!!

Judy you didn't lose power did you? Hope not.

Patsy did you hear anything about them rescheduling senior picture day??

Anna Hope you're well

Warren you are missed here, come back soon.

Terry how's Mike doing?

HI DEB!!! WITH SO MANY GRADUATES, THEY HAVE DIFFERENT DAYS SCHEDULED.

TONIANN'S PICTURES ARE NOT FOR ANOTHER 2 WEEKS.

NOT SURE ABOUT RE-SCHEDULE. KEVIN NEEDS TO ASK AT

SCHOOL. THEY SHOULD SEND A NOTICE OUT WITH NEW DATE FOR PICTURES.

GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS

HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH EVERYONE!!!

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND

Hi All...

Hope everyone has a great weekend....

Patsy....Kevin said I should call so I'll do that Monday and see what they say about a re-take day. Still trying to reschedule Kevin's 50th. Looks like I'm going to have to wait til thanksgiving weekend because he's been working so much.