Brooklyn Back When - Open Thread

Hi - there is so much good stuff here that I want to read..
Will have to save for later - so that I can give it the 'time'
it deserves... Passed up on my beach day too....

But here's a quickie - in the meantime ->>

Jim - glad the Johnsen helped (the 'e') -
I made that spelling assumption based on ethnicity; don't remember
how Lorraine spelled her name.

Another possible lead -
there is a wonderful woman named Maryann, who frequently visits
this Site (Hi Maryann).

She also knew Peter and Albert, is your age, same hood, etc. So
perhaps she knows some info on Billy.

'It' will show up. Look where you were led. God brought you here
for you to get you closer and your answer, and to meet these
wonderful "Park Slope" people.

And a bonus -- thanks to you, my sister and I get a chance to say "Hi"
to some of our last surviving family; even if it is an email connection.
What's sad is that I always knew I would see Peter and Albert again,
but unfortunately, it would be when my godmother passes. So again,
another gift for me today!


Friends -
God Bless Everyone's Day...

Tommy Alioto wrote: Happy Birthday Frannie !!! How does it fell to be 21?

THANK YOU TOMMY --

Appreciate your Birthday Wishes..... I'm flattered you thought I am
21 - it is actually 29...

Can you see me batting my eyes at you!! :roll:

or as Suzie would say "wink wink"



And thanks Jim for your wishes and the 'gift' of Spell Check..
I too do not have that capability, as Geri said. I am a fanatic and
ensure all spelling is right, punctuation, etc. That's why it takes
forever for me to post. I guess I'm anal retentive that way.
So SpellCheck would have been perfect. I got excited..

HI GERI XXXX


Ciao for Real this time.... I'm probably on my NEXT BIRTHDAY
BY NOW...

My parting gift:

ur·bane
Function: adjective
Pronunciation: "&r-'bAn
Etymology: Latin urbanus urban, urbane
: notably polite or finished in manner
synonym see SUAVE
- ur·bane·ly adverb

Hi Franny - I know you probably left already, but you should do the word of the day! That would be funny... We would have my joke of the day, Janets dirty quote of the day, and your word of the day! /

OH MY GOD!!!!

I HAD TO GET BACK ON TO TELL YOU ABOUT MY BESTEST
BIRTHDAY PRESENT!!! AND TERRY, YOU KNEW ABOUT IT,
you stinker.


Frank told me he was going to that man place "Lowes" and
instead he went to the airport...

and MY SISTER SHOWED UP FOR MY BIRTHDAY, ALL THE WAY
FROM BROOKLYN, NEW YORK...

I am in shock and can't believe this, especially since she was
just here last month. They had this planned since January 30th.

I never had such a great surprise in my life.... As I always say,
I am truly blessed. Thank you, God!!!

I wanted to share this with you... Ciao!!!

Awwww Franny what a great birthday surprise.....have a wonderful visit with your sister and Happy Birthday again.........

Jim - I don't think many of us have spell check, we just look like idiots that can't spell...lol lol

Hey Anthony - Where are you...are you resting up so you can be the big winner of page 1000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Everyone:

If you've read my previous post you know that I have located by friend Billy Johnson who thanks to Franny is really Billy JohnSEN.

Thanks to you all I was able to post a message on the Vietnam Wall Web site for him. I'm in you DEBT NOW. Do you still want me[-o<

I'm trying to pay you back with the SPELL CHECK. Somebody out there must have it on you browser or computer. What browsers are you using? This works at home and at work for me.

If I'm the only one that's SCARY. Maybe I have secret powers(you know I'm not drinking for Lent) so it's not the booze talking.

Come on FIND THE SPELL CHECK. Try this-right click you mouse and see what it says in the pop up box. Does it say CHECK SPELLING.
Folks I'm trying my best.

Jim

OK jim I did it i put a word in and i have an apple so i click my control button like when i copy and paste and guess what it gave me to words to pick from BUT..... .only if I know it is not correct no red line WAIT A MINUTE AS I AM TYPING MY 2 WORDS HAVE RED LINES UNDER THEM... LET ME SEE OH WOW IT WORKS....U LEARN SOMETHING NEW EVERYDAY NOW I OWE U U OWE FRANNY WE ARE ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY LOL I KNOW I SOUND NUTS...

Hi Jim & Terry... I tried it all & nothing works for this friggin spell check. I went into every option I have on this computer & nothing... I have Vista.... Oh well!

How are you feeling Terry.... Knees any better??? When are you going for your tests??

I wonder how Joe made out today... He has not been on the blog today...

Franny - What a special surprise!!! You deserve it... Happy Birthday again...

Jim so happy for you!... Glad you were able to locate you old friend... Good work Franny...

See you guys later.....

I forgot to say hi to Judy... Sorry Judy... XOX

OH MY..... first, i'm still in shock....my sister showing up.
i see her more now then when i lived in New Jersey

and now i have to go get dressed cause we're going out to eat.
to a fancy place - another unexpected treat xxxx

so, as i passed by here i checked my email


JIM - i owe you.... big time.. or we are even.

I found my SpellCheck abc... oh my God. I am embarassed
to say I had a career with technology. And I never knew that
or forgot. (Blame the 60's and 70's and chemo brain).

Celebrating SPELL CHECK ---


GOING ...............bye

FRANNY, I AM SO HAPPY YOU ARE HAVING A GREAT BIRTHDAY. TELL FRANK AND PHYLLIS I SAID 'HI' ENJOY!!!!!!

AREN'T SURPRISES WONDERFUL

Hi Franny;

First, Happy Birthday. May you have at least 90 more with all your loved ones. That was a very special gift your husband gave you, are you going to have to pay for that. Kenny always says "PAY BACK IS A BITCH"
but I'm sure worth every penny. Remember. good things only happen to good people and your are definitly (hope it spelled right) one. Enjoy your day and your family. Love from Kenny and Donna...............

HAVE A GREAT NIGHT WIHT YOUR SISTER. I AM SO HAPPY SHE TOOK THE RIDE TO SEE U. I GIVE HER ALOT OF CREDIT FLYING BY HERSELF. PROUD OF U PHIL.. LOVE TETE

Hi Franny
Have to come on and wish you a very Happy Birthday, please tell Phyllis I said hello....What a wonderful surprise your husband gave you... enjoy your Birthday...
As for me having any information for Jim, I am afraid I don't, but I am glad he found what he was looking for ....
I knew Albert back in the mid 60's, he used to come by with a friend, but for the life of me I can't remember his name, I want to think it was Tony, but I am not sure, he had dark hair, but that is all I can remember...maybe when Jim speaks with Peter he can pass the word to Albert that Mary Ann from 6th Ave says hello...it's been a long time...I just recently got an email from my Friend Fran, with a picture and there was Albert right in the front....brought back many memories...

Hello to all the bloggers....

CAPS FOR ANTHONY......HOPE YOU ARE FEELING BETTER.....AND STILL GOING OUT FOR YOUR WALKS........

TO JOE....Prayers are with your Mom... I know what it's like to watch someone you love who is sick... it's not easy....I did it for 9 years...a caregiver by myself for two of those years...Until I couldn't do it anymore from the medical standpoint...especially when you know there is nothing you can do for them to make them better....and ease their pain.....All you can do it take it a day at a time...

Have a good nite, and enjoy the first day of spring.....

Subject: BLESS YOU

PATSY (MIELE) KIRK wrote: GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS

HAVE A GREAT DAY.

JOEBROXX00 HAPPY ST. JOSEPH'S DAY!! LOVE YA XX00

HAPPY SAINT JOSEPH'S DAY TO YOU, I am sure you don't remember me but you might remember my in laws the Minafo boys, Alfred,Joey Anthony {bubble eyes} Vincent

Subject: Easter pies

geriob1 wrote: Hi Terry... Thanks for trying to get the recipe for me....! Had the folks here on Tuesday,,, We had a blast. John's cousins were here with a couple of my friends,,,, Laugh, Laugh, Laugh... Love Ya... Geri

I will send you the receipt for Easter pies :roll:

Jimmy ....Im so happy you finally have some closure on formally saying goodbye to your friend.
I know how important this must have been to you....

So, while we are lucky enough to have you here with us .... I just want to take this time to say ...
Thank You from all of us for Serving our Country....We do have the Best Men ..... They never give up!







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William Arthur Johnsen

May you Rest in Eternal Peace






Love & Respect

FRED SEND ME YOUR EMAIL IF U WANT TO BE ON THE LIST FOR THE REUNION AND ALSO SEND ME THE RECIPE FOR THE PIES ALSO THANK YOU TERRY [email hidden]

Subject: Looking

Jeanette LaGreca wrote: suzie looking at him he is young enough to be my grandson, ill pass him over to my niece franny. BUT I STILL LIKE TO LOOK!!!!!!! i sound like the dirty old lady lol

Hi Jeanette, its OK to look, My Wife is Petrina and she said to say hi to you.

Fred - I thank you in advance for the Easter Pie Recipe.... I would be great if you could post it...

Hi Terry & Suzie - Just dropped for a few... Gotta run though!

Have a great evening buddies & I hope Franny is having the time of her life tonight!!

Hi Anthony - Hope you are feeling better Buddy.... Miss you on here...

Joe - How did you make out today???

Will Talk to you Lata....

Hi Geri .....knowing her ....she sure will!

Ralph Suarato wrote: HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRANNY

Will be in Florida April 8th thru April 18th. Making Easter pies for the cousins. Hope to see you when we are there. I am driving down. Bringing the meat from New York to make the pies.

Freddie D'Amico
Don't know if you remember me from 21st street between 4th and 5th Ave
How are you doing?

Have a great day all.

Terry let me know if you want any more seven layer cookies.

Hi Ralph, Sure I remember you do you remember my cousins baking Easter Pies in D'Amico's on the corner of 5th & 21street.
Ralph I am so sorry to hear about Donnie, My Mom is in a nursing home with Sheila's Mom Betty she told me when he passed God took a great guy Bless him. I saw him once almost two years ago when he was visiting Betty It was so nice to talk about old times.
I am very new here still trying to find out what I am doing

Love all Ralph S.

JOE WHERE R U ARE U OK LET US KNOW

Suzie wrote: Hi Ralph S .....Im glad you know Freddie ...I was about to tell him I remember him ...from the neighborhood....
I felt so bad! LOL
Love seeing you and Jerry and Jeanette on here!

much love ...

Hello Suzie, I think I remember you but not sure any way I am happy I found this site, it's so nice to talk to people from years passed

Hi Guys... I'm back... John just went to the store so I can talk a little... Hope you guys are still on.

Fred - Were you related to D'Amico pastry shop?? I lived on 5th Ave between 21st & 22nd Street....

T-Bone51 wrote: FRED SEND ME YOUR EMAIL IF U WANT TO BE ON THE LIST FOR THE REUNION AND ALSO SEND ME THE RECIPE FOR THE PIES ALSO THANK YOU TERRY [email hidden]

I would love to here more about the reunion, I will post the receipes on here so who every wants a treat they can have them.
I am on face book also:

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