Brooklyn Back When - Open Thread

You too Janet....going to get coffee.

Good Morning Everyone...

So sorry to hear about karen W family loss......

Its funny I met karen at the reunion and I think she thought I was my sister Jolene, because she kept talking about people that i did not remember....Suzie was she in your class??? I thought I just did not remember her, then I realized she must of thought I was Jolene.

Janet - Glad to hear you are home safe and sound.....

Well getting ready to go to the hospital....I made some beef soup for my mom....the whole friggin house smells like onions... I hope she eats it...they gave her soup the other day but all she kept saying was "this soup has no taste at all" so hopefully she will eat some of my soup today.

Joe - Congrats on your grandsons's Christening Day.....

Jim - Congrats to your son....wishing him all the best at NYU...

Peek back tonight....

good morning allhaving my coffee trying to wake up.

janet, i would freak out if a possum came in my house, ill be like debbie running out the door, better keep you windows closed.
this morning its cloudy and cool out, looks like the sun wants to come out
today is house work day .if i ever wake up.....see you alittle lata

This is what a blogger sent me and it's all true.
As soon as his cancer was detected, we noticed the immediate attempt at the "canonization" of old Teddy Kennedy by the mainstream media. They are saying what a "great American" he is. Better say, let's get a couple things clear & not twist the facts to change the real history.

1. He was caught cheating at Harvard when he attended it. He was expelled twice, once for cheating on a test, and once for paying a classmate to cheat for him.

2. While expelled, Kennedy enlisted in the Army, but mistakenly signed up for four years instead of two. Oops! The man can't count to four! His father, Joseph P. Kennedy, former U.S. Ambassador to England (a step up from bootlegging liquor into the US from Canada during prohibition), pulled the necessary strings to have his enlistment shortened to two years, and to ensure that he served in Europe, not Korea , where a war was raging. No preferential treatment for him! (like he charged that President Bush received).

3. Kennedy was assigned to Paris , never advanced beyond the rank of Private, and returned to Harvard upon being discharged. Imagine a person of his "education" NEVER advancing past the rank of Private!

4. While attending law school at the University of Virginia, he was cited for reckless driving four times, including once when he was clocked driving 90 miles per hour in a residential neighborhood with his headlights off after dark. Yet his Virginia driver's license was never revoked. Coincidentally, he passed the bar exam in 1959. Amazing!

5. In 1964, he was seriously injured in a plane crash, and hospitalized for several months. Test results done by the hospital at the time he was admitted had shown he was legally intoxicated. The results of those tests remained a "state secret" until in the 1980's when the report was unsealed. Didn't hear about that from the unbiased media, did we?

6. On July 19, 1969, Kennedy attended a party on Chappaquiddick Island in Massachusetts . At about 11:00 PM, he borrowed his chauffeur's keys to his Oldsmobile limousine, and offered to give a ride home to Mary Jo Kopechne, a campaign worker. Leaving the island via an unlit bridge with no guard rail, Kennedy steered the car off the bridge, flipped, and into Poucha Pond.



7. He swam to shore and walked back to the party, passing several houses and a fire station. Two friends then returned with him to the scene of the accident. According to their later testimony, they told him what he already knew - that he was required by law to immediately report the accident to the authorities. Instead Kennedy made his way to his hotel, called his lawyer, and went to sleep. Kennedy called the police the next morning and by then the wreck had already been discovered. Before dying, Kopechne had scratched at the upholstered floor above her head in the upside-down car.

The Kennedy family began "calling in favors", ensuring that any inquiry would be contained. Her corpse was whisked out-of-state to her family, before an autopsy could be conducted. Further details are uncertain, but after the accident Kennedy says he repeatedly dove under the water trying to rescue Kopechne and he didn't call police because he was in a state of shock. It is widely assumed Kennedy was drunk, and he held off calling police in hopes that his family could fix the problem overnight. Since the accident, Kennedy's "political enemies" have referred to him as the distinguished Senator from Chappaquiddick. He pled guilty to leaving the scene of an accident, and was given a SUSPENDED SENTENCE OF TWO MONTHS. Kopechne's family received a small payout from the Kennedy's insurance policy, and never sued. There was later an effort to have her body exhumed and autopsied, but her family successfully fought against this in court, and Kennedy's family paid their attorney's bills... a "token of friendship"?

8. Kennedy has held his Senate seat for more than forty years, but considering his longevity, his accomplishments seem scant. He authored or argued for legislation that ensured a variety of civil rights, increased the minimum wage in 1981, made access to health care easier for the indigent, and funded Meals on Wheels for fixed-income seniors and is widely held as the "standard-bearer for liberalism". In his very first Senate roll, he was the floor manager for the bill that turned U.S. immigration policy upside down and opened the floodgate for immigrants from third world countries.

9. Since that time, he has been the prime instigator and author of every expansion of an increase in immigration, up to and including the latest attempt to grant amnesty to illegal aliens. Not to mention the pious grilling he gave the last two Supreme Court nominees, as if he was the standard bearer for the nation in matters of "what's right". What a pompous ass!

10. He is known around Washington as a public drunk, loud, boisterous and very disrespectful to ladies. JERK is a better description than "great American". "A blonde in every pond" is his motto.

Sorry, felt that I had to pass it along. Hopefully his passing brings an end to the Kennedy saga.

Janet M Horan wrote: I chased it around with a curtain rod.

OMG ARE U CRAZY CAN'T THEY BITE U AND HURT YOU. YOU ARE LIKE A REAL FARMER AND COUNTRY PERSON. I WOULD HAVE FAINTED LOL

Jeanette LaGreca wrote: good morning allhaving my coffee trying to wake up.

janet, i would freak out if a possum came in my house, ill be like debbie running out the door, better keep you windows closed.
this morning its cloudy and cool out, looks like the sun wants to come out
today is house work day .if i ever wake up.....see you alittle lata

WENT to church with an umbrella, my car is still in the shop. I thought it was going to rain. Now the sun is out and it looks like it is going to be great today. SEE JIMBO I told you it was going to be nice today... Mary always comes to the rescue

Light a candle when u r in church for her......Have fun today!!!
I miss my boy already!! BUT HIS ROOM IS CLEAN AND NEAT SINCE HE LEFT YESTERDAY LOL

EVERYONE HAVE A GOOD DAY GOING TO MAKE COFFEE AND EAT SOMETHING AND RIDE THE DIKE BIKE. I THINK I ATE THE ENTIRE BOWL OF CHIPS AT MY FRIENDS HOUSE.
THEY SAID NO VEGGIES FOR 5 DAYS BEFORE THE TEST SO I LISTENED AND ATE CHIPS INSTEAD. LOL (IF I GO FOR THE TEST)

hi my son came over, brought my eye glasses, and other stuff that i left at his house. said i was going to clean my house today. but all i did was change the sheets on my bed. lol the sun did come out, now im thinking its to nice to stay home. what to do stay home and clean. or go out????

let me get my self moving.......have a great day everyone

Jeanette LaGreca wrote: hi my son came over, brought my eye glasses, and other stuff that i left at his house. said i was going to clean my house today. but all i did was change the sheets on my bed. lol the sun did come out, now im thinking its to nice to stay home. what to do stay home and clean. or go out????

let me get my self moving.......have a great day everyone

GO OUT AND ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL DAY CLEAN ANOTHER DAY THE HOUSE WILL BE THERE WHEN U GET BACK

Suzie wrote:


Hi Claudia ....good to meet you .....Im sure if you keep reminiscing ....we'll find someone you knew.
I went to Jay ...and hung out in Prospect Park ....from way back!



Festina.....Cynthia ???? Give me some of that stuff your drinking! LOL

HI Suzi...good to meet you too and all of you who said hello. So you went to Jay? I went there for a while as well after I decided to leave St. Saviours....had lots of friends who went there too. Use to hang out on 9th Street and 8th Ave. the former Benny's Luncheonette....remember the subway was right there.
We use to hang out at the Bandshell area before it became the big hot spot it is today. Use to go sledding up there in the winter and ice skating at the rink with my Dad....have lots of film footage of it all. Some names from the old neighborhood: Mary Ann Carlson, Linda Boragi, Mike Baker, Michael McGlade, Susan Wurzback, Michelle Patrinos, Brian Harris, Jerry Pigott...to name a few..ring a bell at all??? This would be back in the 60's??? Talk to you later....

Claudia611 wrote: [quote=Suzie]


Hi Claudia ....good to meet you .....Im sure if you keep reminiscing ....we'll find someone you knew.
I went to Jay ...and hung out in Prospect Park ....from way back!



Festina.....Cynthia ???? Give me some of that stuff your drinking! LOL

omg my husband david sherman was best friends with mcglade and baker and joe przybyski still keeps in touch with them. do we know each other???? david was from 7th street and 8th louie weppi i see all the time do u remember him chris powell i could go on gotta run late for a bbq will be back tonight. welcome to our blog family

HI Suzi...good to meet you too and all of you who said hello. So you went to Jay? I went there for a while as well after I decided to leave St. Saviours....had lots of friends who went there too. Use to hang out on 9th Street and 8th Ave. the former Benny's Luncheonette....remember the subway was right there.
We use to hang out at the Bandshell area before it became the big hot spot it is today. Use to go sledding up there in the winter and ice skating at the rink with my Dad....have lots of film footage of it all. Some names from the old neighborhood: Mary Ann Carlson, Linda Boragi, Mike Baker, Michael McGlade, Susan Wurzback, Michelle Patrinos, Brian Harris, Jerry Pigott...to name a few..ring a bell at all??? This would be back in the 60's??? Talk to you later....

omg mary ann carlson linda she she came to visit with david when he was sick. how about roy montemarrano???? he ws my best man.

GOOD AFTERNOON

WELL THERE WAS PLENTY OF EXCITMENT ON THE BLOCK EVEN AT MY HOUSE

THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR THE OWNERS STEPSON BEAT UP THE STEPFATHER AND HIS GIRL FRIEND THEY CALLED THE COPS AND THE BLOCK WAS CLOSED OFF THERE WAS 13 COP CARS GUNS OUT
THEY BROKE DOWN THE DOOR HE WAS HIDEING IN THE SHED OUT BACK THEY CAME THROUGHT MY YARD COPS ALL OVER THE PLACE
LOOKING UNDER MT DECK AROUND MY POOL THEN THEY CLIMED OVER THE FENCE AND BAM THEY GOT HIM LAYING BELLY DOWN IN THE SHED
IT ALL TOOK OVER AN HOUR TO FIND HIM

OH WHAT A NIGHT

THE STEPFATHER SAID HE HAD A GUN BUT NO GUN WAS FOUND I AM SURN HE HAD ONE
BUT HE HIDE IT BEFORE THE COPS GOT THERE
THIS GUYS A REAL NUT JOB

NOW THE HOUSE IS UP FOR SALE
THE STEPFATHER SAYS HES GOT TO GET OUT OF HERE HE IS SCARED SHIT

I THINK I MIGHT MAKE AN OFFER
LIKE I NEED ANOTHER HEADACHE
BUT IF THE PRICE IS RIGHT
WELL WE WILL SEE

OK
I GUESS I WILL GO FOR NOW
I MAY GO TO FEAST ON 18AVE.

SEE
YOU GUYS
HAVE A GOOD DAY

ANTHONY UMBRIA wrote: OK
I GUESS I WILL GO FOR NOW
I MAY GO TO FEAST ON 18AVE.

SEE
YOU GUYS
HAVE A GOOD DAY

have a zeppole for me and a cannoli for jimbo

wow what excitement umbria just like the movies !!!

HEY ANTHONY ....DID YOU CHECK YOUR POOL FOR THE GUN?
YOUR LUCKY ....THAT COULD HAVE VERY WELL TURNED INTO A HOSTAGE SITUATION. HOW COME YOU DIDNT CALL ME??? I WAS IN BKLYN TILL ABOUT 11:30 LAST NIGHT!

T-Bone51 wrote: omg mary ann carlson linda she she came to visit with david when he was sick. how about roy montemarrano???? he ws my best man.

Hi T-BONE!!! I do remember Roy Montemarrano...his Dad use to work at Benny's, and I remember Joey Pryzbyski and even your husband's name David Sherman sounds sooooo familiar. Now I'm gonna really blow your mind....my middle name is Claudia ....my real name is MARY ANN CARLSON :shock: How the hell are ya?????

good evening everyone,
no body on tonight????

clauia welcome to the blog, i see your friends with terry. thats what i love about this blog. you always find someone you knew, from back in the good old days
i think you be happy chatting we us. i come from 21 bt 4&5 ave, i dont think i know you, but its always nice meeting people from the old neighbor hood.
welcome to the neighborhood...........jeanette

i was sitting out front having my coffee then all of a sudden, thr creppy fog start rolling in, very mysterious looking out there. its creepy sitting out there by your self in the fog. so now im in side feeling safe.it kinda gave me the feeling the boggie man was out there. im such a big chicken shit!!!!!!!

SIGNED SEALED AND DELIVERED

GOOD THING WE GOT THERE EARLY-7AM
THEY WERE LINED UP ALREADY.
CHRIS AND HIS ROOMMATE TOM WERE DONE
MOVING IN AND SETTING UP BY 12 NOON
TOM'S PARENTS ARE REALLY NICE PEOPLE
HE'S IRISH SHE'S ITALIAN-WONDER WHY WE GET
ALONE SO WELL


WE ALL WENT OUT FOR LUNCH AND
WHEN WE GOT BACK THE LINES WERE EVEN LONGER
IT'S INSANE-AND WE PAY FOR THIS TOO

I'M BEAT SO I'M CALLING IT AN EARLY NIGHT
SEE YA TOMORROW.

ANY WAY TOOK TERRY ADVISE, AND WENT OUT SHOPPING WAS TO NICE TO STAY HOME, THE FLOOR CAN STAY DIRTY 1 MORE DAY, NOBODY CARES
MEET A FRIEND OF MINE IN TJ MAXS, THEY WERE HAVING A SIDE WALK SALE. MY FRIEND A LOT OF NICE STUFF, BECAUSE SHE A VERY SMALL SIZE. IN LARGE SIZE THEY HAD CRAP, IT LOOKED LIKE SOMETHING THEY COULDNT SELL 10 YEARS AGO. BUT I DID BUY A PAIR OF STRETCH JEANS
SHOES AND A TOP, THAT IM NOT TO CRAZY ABOUT.ILL CHANGE IT TOMMOROW

Going to say good night. I sat out for a while and read. It was so cool out.

Jeanette......you crack me up!!!! But I'd have been right behind you.......lol

jim clad you got your son setteled in, my son is taking his daughter sat to pace.,
ill tell him to be there extra early, so he dont run into the same thing, long lines

ok i guess say good nite too!!!!!

Claudia611 wrote: [quote=T-Bone51]omg mary ann carlson linda she she came to visit with david when he was sick. how about roy montemarrano???? he ws my best man.

Hi T-BONE!!! I do remember Roy Montemarrano...his Dad use to work at Benny's, and I remember Joey Pryzbyski and even your husband's name David Sherman sounds sooooo familiar. Now I'm gonna really blow your mind....my middle name is Claudia ....my real name is MARY ANN CARLSON :shock: How the hell are ya?????

I REMEMBER MARY ANN CARLSON BEING A BLONDE PRETTY GIRL ON THE BUS WITH MY BOYFRIEND CHARLIE SICIARGO. LOL I ALWAYS THOUGHT U LOOKED LIKE MICHELE PHILIPS FROM THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS LOL

WOW WHEN YOU WROTE MARYANN CALRSON IT TOOK ME BACK TO WHEN I WAS 15 YEARS OLD SO IN LOVE WITH CHRALIE AND NOW MARRIED TOO MY BEST FRIEND DEBBIE. WE ARE ALL FAMILY NOW. MY KIDS HIS KIDS ME AND DEB LIKE SISTERS. WOW LIFE IS FUNNY SOMETIMES. WELCOME TO OUR BLOG. LOVE TERRY

I REMEMBER U WERE ALWAYS WITH ANOTHER GIRL ON THE BUS GOING TO SCHOOL.

LITTLE VISIT WITH PATSY...THANK U PATSY!!!

aww i seem to always miss the get togethers
looks like you all had a great time
good morning

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hav a great day everyone!

T-Bone51 wrote: [quote=Claudia611][quote=T-Bone51]omg mary ann carlson linda she she came to visit with david when he was sick. how about roy montemarrano???? he ws my best man.

Hi T-BONE!!! I do remember Roy Montemarrano...his Dad use to work at Benny's, and I remember Joey Pryzbyski and even your husband's name David Sherman sounds sooooo familiar. Now I'm gonna really blow your mind....my middle name is Claudia ....my real name is MARY ANN CARLSON :shock: How the hell are ya?????

I REMEMBER MARY ANN CARLSON BEING A BLONDE PRETTY GIRL ON THE BUS WITH MY BOYFRIEND CHARLIE SICIARGO. LOL I ALWAYS THOUGHT U LOOKED LIKE MICHELE PHILIPS FROM THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS LOL

WOW WHEN YOU WROTE MARYANN CALRSON IT TOOK ME BACK TO WHEN I WAS 15 YEARS OLD SO IN LOVE WITH CHRALIE AND NOW MARRIED TOO MY BEST FRIEND DEBBIE. WE ARE ALL FAMILY NOW. MY KIDS HIS KIDS ME AND DEB LIKE SISTERS. WOW LIFE IS FUNNY SOMETIMES. WELCOME TO OUR BLOG. LOVE TERRY

I REMEMBER U WERE ALWAYS WITH ANOTHER GIRL ON THE BUS GOING TO SCHOOL.

HI TERRY !!Thank you for the compliment, and yes, people through the years did say that I looked like Michelle Phillips You mentioned seeing me on the the bus with my friend....you must mean either Linda Boragi or my other close friend who I went to St. Joseph's High School with in Downtown Brooklyn, Theresa Otero who eventually married a Bobby Costello. BTW, I'm still in contact with Linda and speak with her just about every day. She lives in Bay Ridge with her boyfriend. So what is your maiden name?? I gather we didn't know each other personally then...kinda just from afar, huh? Where did you live? I lived on the corner of 3rd St. and 8th Ave. I remember Michael McGlade coming to my house a few times...he would tease me all the time and use to drive me crazy He was a cutie though. I'm sure when I tell Linda about you she'll remember David Sherman and refresh my memory....that name is so familiar to me. Did you know my brother? They called him "Ellie"? How about Jimmy West?? My brother eventually married his sister and had a child with her. They are now divorcesd. Anyway, so glad I stumbled on this site ...I'm sure we'll remember more people as time goes by. Love to you too......