Brooklyn Back When - Open Thread

HELLO KBH.......I'M TRYING TO JOG MY MEMORY......OF COURSE I REMEMBER ROBERT, PETER AND FRANKIE....AND 33RD STREET.....THAT WAS MY VERY FIRST HANG OUT......THE 4 OF US ,ALONG WITH JOEY ROMANO, WERE INSEPARABLE,AND SPENT A LOT OF TIMES TOGETHER UNTIL OUR EARLY TWENTY'S.....THEN WE SPLIT UP AND WENT OUR SEPARATE WAYS......
I SAW ROBERT IN THE EARLY'S 90'S, BUT HAVEN'T SEEN HIM SINCE. PETER STILL LIVES IN THE OLD NEIGHBORHOOD, AND LAST I HEARD FRANKIE LIVES IN FLA.


BUT...KBH.....WHAT'S YOUR REAL NAME....I MUST REMEMBER YOU TOO

pinto wrote: GOOD MORNING FROM BEAUTIFUL, SUNNY, AND BRIGHT STATEN ISLAND

MORNING JOE
MISS U MUCH
SEE YA LATER GOT TO GET READY FOR CHURCH
GIVE MY LOVE TO STACY AND THE KIDS. LOVE TBONE

HI TERRY & MIA.....
JUDY....HOPE TODAY IS BETTER FOR ALL OF YOU
HI HELEN

TODAY WE ARE GOING OUT TO N.J., TO MY SISTERS HOUSE....
..FIRST TIME WE WILL ALL BE TOGETHER SINCE MOM PASSED....

....I HOPE ITS NOT TOO EMOTIONAL......IT'S LIKE WHEN YOU LOSE A PILOT AND THEY FLY OVER IN THE MISSING MAN FORMATION....

.....THERE WILL BE ONE MORE EMPTY CHAIR AT THE TABLE.....

I ALWAYS THINK OF THE TIME WHEN THURMON MUNSON DIED, AND THE NEXT TIME THE YANKEES PLAYED, THEY HAD HOME PLATE EMPTY IN TRIBUTE TO THEIR FALLEN CAPTAIN.
....
.....HOME PLATE WILL BE EMPTY TODAY AT MY SISTER'S HOUSE

......BUT, LIFE GOES ON, I HAVE A NEW GRANDSON , I HAVE A JOB AND I HAVE A GREAT WIFE,KIDS, AND EXTENDED FAMILY....

....I HAVE MY MUSIC, GOOD HEALTH, AND BLOG FAMILY, WHICH GETS BIGGER EVERY DAY...

....SO GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND GOD BLESS AMERICA

.....THE BOND WE SHARE HERE, THE MEMORIES OF GROWING UP IN BROOKLYN, THE SENSE OF FAMILY AND FRIENDSHIP THAT WAS INSTILLED IN US FROM WHEN WE WERE YOUNG....TO ME, THAT IS THE ESSENCE AND FABRIC OF OUR COUNTRY.....THAT WHAT MAKES US ALL SPECIAL...
......WE SHOULD ALL BE PROUD OF WHO WE ARE, AND HOW FAR WE CAME......AND THAT WE NEVER FORGOT WHERE WE CAME FROM AND ALL THE PEOPLE WE'VE PASSED ALONG THE WAY THAT HELP MAKE US WHO WE ARE TODAY....
.....LOVING,CARING, CONSCIENCES OF OTHERS

Subject: 33rd Street

Hey Joe
I'm sure you remember me my real name is Keith Hill. I lived upstairs from Robert on 33rd street. I think it's really cool cool that you are still a drummer. Thats great!

Sorry to hear about your Mom. I lost Mom last year and Dad the year before that, it's so hard. It doesn't get better. But I have a wonderful wife and a 15 year old son. Thank god for that. Trying to get used to having a teenager. It was like 13 hit and instant change. He's a good kid though. As long as he doesn't do half the stupid things I did.

Saw Robert last year at Mom's funeral. He is doing great. Has a wonderful family.

Don't get back to NYC much anymore. I'm living out here in the cornfields of Maryland.

Enjoy your day! I'm sure I will see you here again now that I know about this blog.

HAVE A GOOD DAY EVERYONE......ENJOY THE SUNSHINE
.....AND HOPEFULLY I CAN COME BACK ON TONIGHT....

.....I BEEN FALLING ASLEEP EARLY ALL WEEK ,AND HAVE BEEN MISSING THE NIGHT CREW

.......LOVE, PEACE, AND ROCK ON

YES KEITH, I REMEMBER YOU......GOOD TO HERE FROM YOU.....

....IS ROBERT STILL LIVING IN STATEN ISLAND...I BEEN TRYING TO FIND HIM, BUT HAVEN'T HAD ANY LUCK

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE,
I GOING TO BE GREAT WEATHER TODAY, LIKE JIM ALWAYS SAY
GET OUT AND GET THE FRESH AIR!!!!!!
HADE COFFEE ON THE FRONT PORCH, TALKING TO NEIGHBORS WALKING THEIR DOGS
JUDY STILL PRAYING FOR YOUR MOM

JOE HAVE A GOOD PLEASANT VISIT WITH YOUR SISTER AND FAMILY
YOU WILL BE TALKING OF GOOD MEMORIES, IM SURE

EVERYONE HAVE A GREAT DAY TODAY,HAVING COMPANY TODAY
I WANT TO CLEAN UP AROUND HERE,.....SEE YOU TONIGHT

GOOD MORNING JEANETTE

pinto wrote: I ALWAYS THINK OF THE TIME WHEN THURMON MUNSON DIED, AND THE NEXT TIME THE YANKEES PLAYED, THEY HAD HOME PLATE EMPTY IN TRIBUTE TO THEIR FALLEN CAPTAIN.
....
.....HOME PLATE WILL BE EMPTY TODAY AT MY SISTER'S HOUSE

......BUT, LIFE GOES ON, I HAVE A NEW GRANDSON , I HAVE A JOB AND I HAVE A GREAT WIFE,KIDS, AND EXTENDED FAMILY....

....I HAVE MY MUSIC, GOOD HEALTH, AND BLOG FAMILY, WHICH GETS BIGGER EVERY DAY...

....SO GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND GOD BLESS AMERICA

.....THE BOND WE SHARE HERE, THE MEMORIES OF GROWING UP IN BROOKLYN, THE SENSE OF FAMILY AND FRIENDSHIP THAT WAS INSTILLED







IN US FROM WHEN WE WERE YOUNG....TO ME, THAT IS THE ESSENCE AND








FABRIC OF OUR COUNTRY.....THAT WHAT MAKES US ALL SPECIAL...
......WE SHOULD ALL BE PROUD OF WHO WE ARE, AND HOW FAR WE CAME......AND THAT WE NEVER FORGOT WHERE WE CAME FROM AND ALL THE PEOPLE WE'VE PASSED ALONG THE WAY THAT HELP MAKE US WHO WE ARE TODAY....
.....LOVING,CARING, CONSCIENCES OF OTHERS

SAID BEAUTIFULLY

Subject: Re: 33rd Street

Keith wrote: Hey Joe
I'm sure you remember me my real name is Keith Hill. I lived upstairs from Robert on 33rd street. I think it's really cool cool that you are still a drummer. Thats great!

Sorry to hear about your Mom. I lost Mom last year and Dad the year before that, it's so hard. It doesn't get better. But I have a wonderful wife and a 15 year old son. Thank god for that. Trying to get used to having a teenager. It was like 13 hit and instant change. He's a good kid though. As long as he doesn't do half the stupid things I did.

Saw Robert last year at Mom's funeral. He is doing great. Has a wonderful family.

Don't get back to NYC much anymore. I'm living out here in the cornfields of Maryland.
WELCOME KEITH
MY FRIEND RUDY GIL LIVES IN COLUMBIA MARYLAND HE GREW UP ON 19TH ST LOVE TERRY (TBONE)

Enjoy your day! I'm sure I will see you here again now that I know about this blog.

WHAT I WROTE NEVER SHOWED UP I SAID MY FRIEND RUDY GIL FROM 19TH STREET LIVES IN COLUMBIA MARYLAND R U NEAR COLUMIA THEY OWN A HAIR SALON THERE ALSO. T BONE

pinto wrote: I ALWAYS THINK OF THE TIME WHEN THURMON MUNSON DIED, AND THE NEXT TIME THE YANKEES PLAYED, THEY HAD HOME PLATE EMPTY IN TRIBUTE TO THEIR FALLEN CAPTAIN.
....
.....HOME PLATE WILL BE EMPTY TODAY AT MY SISTER'S HOUSE

......BUT, LIFE GOES ON, I HAVE A NEW GRANDSON , I HAVE A JOB AND I HAVE A GREAT WIFE,KIDS, AND EXTENDED FAMILY....

....I HAVE MY MUSIC, GOOD HEALTH, AND BLOG FAMILY, WHICH GETS BIGGER EVERY DAY...

....SO GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND GOD BLESS AMERICA

.....THE BOND WE SHARE HERE, THE MEMORIES OF GROWING UP IN BROOKLYN, THE SENSE OF FAMILY AND FRIENDSHIP THAT WAS INSTILLED IN US FROM WHEN WE WERE YOUNG....TO ME, THAT IS THE ESSENCE AND FABRIC OF OUR COUNTRY.....THAT WHAT MAKES US ALL SPECIAL...
......WE SHOULD ALL BE PROUD OF WHO WE ARE, AND HOW FAR WE CAME......AND THAT WE NEVER FORGOT WHERE WE CAME FROM AND ALL THE PEOPLE WE'VE PASSED ALONG THE WAY THAT HELP MAKE US WHO WE ARE TODAY....
.....LOVING,CARING, CONSCIENCES OF OTHERS

Thanks Joe just what I needed more crying lol lol that was beautiful

T-BONE.......YOU ARE THE BEST

Well back to the hospital.....no calls last night from the hospital so thats good news.....hopefully my mom has calmed down and is feeling better today. Keep you posted.

hav a great day everyone!

JUDY....I'M SORRY-DIDN'T WANT TO MAKE YOU CRY.....BUT CRY IF YOU MUST...
......I TRULY CARE ABOUT ALL OF YOU, AND I AM PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU, VERY HARD AND EVERY DAY.

...I KNOW THAT PAIN, BUT I ALSO KNOW THE LOVE I FEEL FROM MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY ,HELPED ME DEAL WITH SO MUCH STUFF THIS YEAR, AND I THINK I CAME OUT OF IT ALL STRONGER...

....YOU ALL WILL COME OUT OF THIS STRONGER ALSO......
....MOM IS A TUFF COOKIE, AND SHE WILL PULL THRU THIS...

.....I'M HERE FOR ALL OF YOU...LIKE YOU ALL WERE HERE FOR ME

......WE WILL GET THRU THIS...TOGETHER

...OKAY...REALLY GOT TO GO

....SEE YOU ALL LATER.....

Joe have a great day at your sisters...thats what you all need is to be together....

Festina - Thanks for all the kind words - Hope Joey's daughter is ok..what hospital is she in...

Jeanette - Have a wonderful day with your company

Terry - thanks so much for all the prayers and concern

Geri - I can't believe you are not coming to the reunion...hopefully we will get to meet some where. you are one terrific person

Suzie, Patsy, Janet, Helen, Anthony, Jim, Karen, Lynjoy, Debbie, Ralph, Franny, Fran, Tommy and anyone else I forgot....thanks and have a wonderful day.

Welcome our newest members, Maryann and Keith !!!!

Judy (Giordano) Banjany wrote: Joe have a great day at your sisters...thats what you all need is to be together....

Festina - Thanks for all the kind words - Hope Joey's daughter is ok..what hospital is she in...

Jeanette - Have a wonderful day with your company

Terry - thanks so much for all the prayers and concern

Geri - I can't believe you are not coming to the reunion...hopefully we will get to meet some where. you are one terrific person

Suzie, Patsy, Janet, Helen, Anthony, Jim, Karen, Lynjoy, Debbie, Ralph and anyone else I forgot....thanks and have a wonderful day.

Welcome our newest members, Maryann and Keith !!!!

mornin judy
try and hav a somewat normal day - i know how draining it is trecking back and forth to the hospital. don't forget to take care of ur self in the process, and i'm glad she didn't get hurt from the fall.

nicole is still in icu at richmond memorial university - but as of yesterday, she was at least able to say some words...evelyn (her mother) said she was doin a lil betta, so the prayers r working. ..the coumadin seems to be breaking up the clot and i see her walkin outta there, goin home to raise her kids, and enjoying life again.

mornin terry, jeanette, and welcome kevin!

ok guys - sendin luv, wishin u all a good day - goin to get ready for the day now...church and riding in bklyn...

geri - i didn't know u weren't comin to the reunion - is everything ok? i got ur daughter in my thoughts and prayng for a healthy outcome...
everyone else as well...

Mary Ann wrote: Geri.....

I did tell Florence and Marie Elena that you are on the blog, they haven't been on in a long time since the first one was moved to this one...anyway, I copied and pasted your note to me and sent it to them....We had a great time today...it was wonderful being together again after such a long time... I haven't seen Florence since l968 when Marie Elena got married, we were both in her wedding party....I have seen Marie Elena more often, but not often enough.....

Terry,
Also told Florence that you said hi......

OMG.. It sounds like you all had a fantastic time together! Thank you so much for passing on my greetings to them... I know how wonderful it feels to get together with old friends after all these years. This blog has connected me with not only old friends, but some of my family too. What a God Sent....!!!

Sorry Guys for not coming to the reunion... I have been planning it for months, but a wrench was thrown into my spokes & it is impossible for me to attend! I am still coming up in Sept/Oct time frame so I am hoping I will get the chance to meet some of you when I do. I am more disappointed then anyone believe me. I do care a lot for all of you & this blog... We do have our frustrations & little tiffs from time to time, but it all seem to work out some how! We are a special bunch of people who care about each other & I do appreciate that & love the feeling... xox Will catch you all later... Trying to catch up on reading back pages...

Suzie wrote: Debbie....you mean Paul Giglio?

I had to check back....yep, we're safe ....we wished him a Happy Birthday
back 6/28.....LOL


Judy .... hope you all can get a good nights sleep!

LOL....I read you post on FB and thought I missed it......good thing you checked!!!! Sorry Paul......double wishes for you.....LOL

Kevin - Welcome to the blog

Judy - Good Luck with Mom today

Festina - Thanks for the breakfast and the caring... Yum!

Happy Sunday Everyone!

Geri....you're not coming???? I was just talking with Aunt Dee about the reunion and I thought you guys were coming up together. Sorry to hear you won't be there.

Hi Deb... Did Aunt Dee go home yet???? How is Lillian doing??

Festina....good morning!!! Riding in brooklyn today....call me.

Judy.....hope you find mom much better today!!!

Joe.....that was beautiful!!!!!

Keith....welcome!!!

Geri....she leaves tuesday....she's been in long island with her girls....I miss her already!!!! 8-(

Aunt Lillian is spending a few days with her girlfriend in N.J. I'll see her when she gets back.

I couldn't pass this joke up... Enjoy!

Brian invited his mother over for dinner. During the course of the meal,
Brian's mother couldn't help but notice how beautiful Brian's roommate,

Jennifer, was. Brian's Mom had long been suspicious of the platonic
relationship between Brian and Jennifer, and this had only made her
more curious.

Over the course of the evening, while watching the two interact, she
started to wonder if there was more between Brian and Jennifer than
met the eye.

Reading his mom's thoughts, Brian volunteered, 'I know what you must
be thinking, but I assure you Jennifer and I are just roommates.'

About a week later, Jennifer came to Brian saying, 'Ever since your mother came to dinner, I've been unable to find the beautiful silver
gravy ladle. You don't suppose she took it, do you?'

Brian said, 'Well, I doubt it, but I'll send her an e-mail just to be sure. So he sat down and wrote:
__________________________________________________________

Dear Mom,

I'm not saying that you 'did' take the gravy ladle from the house, I'm
not saying that you 'did not' take the gravy ladle. But the fact remains
that one has been missing ever since you were here for dinner.

Love, Brian
__________________________________________________________

Several days later, Brian received an email back from his mother that
read:
____________________________________________________

Dear Son,

I'm not saying that you 'do' sleep with Jennifer, I'm not saying that you 'do not' sleep with Jennifer. But the fact remains that if Jennifer
is sleeping in her own bed, she would have found the gravy ladle by
now.

Love, Mom


LESSON OF THE DAY - NEVER LIE TO YOUR MOTHER

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE



EARLY MASS TODAY-SAID MY PRAYERS FOR EVERYONE

ANOTHER GORGEOUS DAY- GO OUT AND ENJOY
GOD SAID TODAY IS THE DAY OF REST - SO I'LL OBEY

ONE THOUGHT BEFORE I GO

A TRUE FRIEND

IF YOU LOCKED YOUR DOG AND YOUR
WIFE IN THE TRUNK OF YOUR CAR
AND THEN LET THEM OUT IN AN HOUR

WHO WHO BE GLAD TO SEE YA

..AND THEN THE FIGHT BEGAN

I couldn't pass this joke up... Enjoy!

Brian invited his mother over for dinner. During the course of the meal,
Brian's mother couldn't help but notice how beautiful Brian's roommate,

Jennifer, was. Brian's Mom had long been suspicious of the platonic
relationship between Brian and Jennifer, and this had only made her
more curious.

Over the course of the evening, while watching the two interact, she
started to wonder if there was more between Brian and Jennifer than
met the eye.

Reading his mom's thoughts, Brian volunteered, 'I know what you must
be thinking, but I assure you Jennifer and I are just roommates.'

About a week later, Jennifer came to Brian saying, 'Ever since your mother came to dinner, I've been unable to find the beautiful silver
gravy ladle. You don't suppose she took it, do you?'

Brian said, 'Well, I doubt it, but I'll send her an e-mail just to be sure. So he sat down and wrote:
__________________________________________________________

Dear Mom,

I'm not saying that you 'did' take the gravy ladle from the house, I'm
not saying that you 'did not' take the gravy ladle. But the fact remains
that one has been missing ever since you were here for dinner.

Love, Brian
__________________________________________________________

Several days later, Brian received an email back from his mother that
read:
____________________________________________________

Dear Son,

I'm not saying that you 'do' sleep with Jennifer, I'm not saying that you 'do not' sleep with Jennifer. But the fact remains that if Jennifer
is sleeping in her own bed, she would have found the gravy ladle by now.

Love, Mom


LESSON OF THE DAY - NEVER LIE TO YOUR MOTHER