Brooklyn Back When - Open Thread
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HOPE you all have a good Sunday night.
HELEN, get a buddy who can stay in touch with you.
You should not feel like you are out there alone. PLEASE
reach out to someone... and anyone who is in her
neighborhood - PRAYing you can be available......
JUDY, hope things have improved since your last emal.
Take care of yourself!
Good Night and wishing you all a Peaceful Night,
F xxx
(Terry, Amazing Race 8pm or whenever.... stupid game
usually delays it).
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Hi Terry:
We just got back for Virginia, visiting my mother in law. She will be
94 and looks great. I am so happy to hear everything went off well
yesterday and God watched over you and your friends and family.
I'm sure David was do happy with all you did and will always for him
and his wonderful sons. They are a beautiful reflection of him and your
love for each other. I'll talk to you soon. I don't know when I'll be able
to get down to the computer. LOVE............... -
r u ready mia?
there they go!
Festina.... I think you have the angels tearing up with this one
Very sentimental seeing Jonathan and Mia sending off the
balloons and this song....
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Hello to Everyone.....
Just doing a type-by ...Ill be back lata! -
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How's everyone's weekend? Goes by too fast, huh?
I had a very busy one, cooked for the kids last night and Jeanette, I thought of you, I had to fill so many containers for the kids and then I remembered my mom was coming back here so I had to leave some for her!!
Terry, so glad the day went well, very sweet pic of you and David, so many memories!! And Happy Birthday to your mom in heaven!
Judy, how is your mom?
Patsy, what a great time you had at the shower, I also love to listen to the language!!!! I really miss the get togethers with the my grandparents who spoke italian loudly and the hands flying............. LOL
Did you all hear the singer, "Al Martino" passed away, he played Johnny Fontane in the "Godfather" .
Well, I probably won't be on that much in the next couple of months but I'll be peeking in occasionally. I really need to get ready for the holidays, decorating, shopping, etc.
talk to ya all soon................ -
DEBBIE. THANX, I WILL TALK TO U SOON..
FRANNY..THANX FOR SHARING BOY O' MINE WITH US...IT DEF. BRINGS TEARS TO THE EYES..
THE PIX OF MIA W/JONATHON?? OR MICHAEL ARE HEART WRENCHING...
I ALMOST FEEL LIKE I WAS THERE...
OK..I WILL PEEK BACK IN LATER...:) -
HI MARYANN..A COUPLE OF MONTHS???...PLEASE MAKE TIME FOR US WHENEVER YOU CAN.. I WILL MISS YOU...HAVE FUN SHOPPING & DECORATING. LOVE TO ALL ON YOUR SIDE..XX
MY HUSABND LOVES AL MARTINO'S 'DADDY'S LITTLE GIRL'.. I BOUGHT HIM THE CD WHEN TONIANN WAS BORN & THEY DANCE TO IT EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE STILL...
TAKE CARE & HOPE TO C U ON HERE SOON..XX
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Michael Clemento wrote: [quote=MaryAnnL]HAPPY THURSDAY, HOW'S EVERYONE DOING TODAY????? ANOTHER COLD DREARY DAY HERE, MAYBE SOME SUN TOMORROW.
Not much sun in this part of FloriDUH today but it's still in the 80's. I'm kinda jealous of Pa. with the snow they got. Maybe i'll get to feel the snow again soon.
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Hi Michael, It was so cold here today, very damp, it almost felt like snow, just one of those days where you want to stay in and get things done!!!
I forgot where some of the stores were located but if I think about what block I was on then I have to remember if I turned to the right or the left!!! We moved from B'klyn when I was eleven and then whenever we visited, it was usually to Flatbush where my grandparents lived, but I do remember one time my parents taking me shopping on 5th ave when I was 17, lots and lots of good memories. -
Francesca wrote: Rest in Peace Dear David, I Miss You - and Thank You for putting
up with our craziness, all those years ago.. Especially on Saturday
mornings when we rushed into Lady Fair looking for something to
wear to the Gridiron. And thank you for the nights you made sure
we got home safely.
And guess what? "Still Crazy After All These Years"
Love,
Franny
xxxx
A Message from David - to his Sons Michael & Jonathan:
"Boy o' mine, boy o' mine, this is my prayer for you,
This is my dream and my thought and my care for you:
Strong be the spirit which dwells in the breast of you,
Never may folly or shame get the best of you;
You shall be tempted in fancied security,
But make no choice that is stained with impurity.
Boy o' mine, boy o' mine, time shall command of you
Thought from the brain of you, work from the hand of you;
Voices of pleasure shall whisper and call to you;
Luring you far from the hard tasks that fall to you;
Then as you're meeting life's bitterest test of men,
God grant you strength to be true as the best of men.
Boy o' mine, boy o' mine, singing your way along,
Cling to your laughter and cheerfully play along;
Kind to your neighbor be, offer your hand to him,
You shall grow great as your heart shall expand to him;
But when for victory sweet you are fighting there,
Know that your record of life you are writing there.
Boy o' mine, boy o' mine, this is my prayer for you;
Never may shame pen one line of despair for you;
Never may conquest or glory mean all to you;
Cling to your honor whatever shall fall to you;
Rather than victory, rather than fame to you,
Choose to be true and let nothing bring shame to you."
From Collected Verse of Edgar Guest
NY:Buccaneer Books, 1976, pg. 356
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I cry as I read this. My heart is aching for my boys. My heart aches for all who had to grow up without their parents at a young age.
It was a perfect reading as if he were giving them advice from above. it meant so much to me. thank you and Love u very much[/i] -
PATSY (MIELE) KIRK wrote: HI MARYANN..A COUPLE OF MONTHS???...PLEASE MAKE TIME FOR US WHENEVER YOU CAN.. I WILL MISS YOU...HAVE FUN SHOPPING & DECORATING. LOVE TO ALL ON YOUR SIDE..XX
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MY HUSABND LOVES AL MARTINO'S 'DADDY'S LITTLE GIRL'.. I BOUGHT HIM THE CD WHEN TONIANN WAS BORN & THEY DANCE TO IT EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE STILL...
TAKE CARE & HOPE TO C U ON HERE SOON..XX
Hi Patsy, Oh, I need to go back and listen to some of his music, I looked at some photos of him online, couldn't remember what he looked like. How sweet that they dance to "daddy's little girl" !!!!!!!!
I promise to peek in!!!!! -
Francesca wrote: Rest in Peace Dear David, I Miss You - and Thank You for putting
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up with our craziness, all those years ago.. Especially on Saturday
mornings when we rushed into Lady Fair looking for something to
wear to the Gridiron. And thank you for the nights you made sure
we got home safely.
And guess what? "Still Crazy After All These Years"
Love,
Franny
xxxx
A Message from David - to his Sons Michael & Jonathan:
"Boy o' mine, boy o' mine, this is my prayer for you,
This is my dream and my thought and my care for you:
Strong be the spirit which dwells in the breast of you,
Never may folly or shame get the best of you;
You shall be tempted in fancied security,
But make no choice that is stained with impurity.
Boy o' mine, boy o' mine, time shall command of you
Thought from the brain of you, work from the hand of you;
Voices of pleasure shall whisper and call to you;
Luring you far from the hard tasks that fall to you;
Then as you're meeting life's bitterest test of men,
God grant you strength to be true as the best of men.
Boy o' mine, boy o' mine, singing your way along,
Cling to your laughter and cheerfully play along;
Kind to your neighbor be, offer your hand to him,
You shall grow great as your heart shall expand to him;
But when for victory sweet you are fighting there,
Know that your record of life you are writing there.
Boy o' mine, boy o' mine, this is my prayer for you;
Never may shame pen one line of despair for you;
Never may conquest or glory mean all to you;
Cling to your honor whatever shall fall to you;
Rather than victory, rather than fame to you,
Choose to be true and let nothing bring shame to you."
From Collected Verse of Edgar Guest
NY:Buccaneer Books, 1976, pg. 356
.
FRANNY,
TRULY ---- ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!! -
Hi Guys,
How is everyone tonight???
What a dreary day.....so cold and windy....hung around most of the day, even took a nap, my husband didn't even wake me, he cooked a really nice dinner for my kids and my son's roommate....now he took my son back to school....so glad to see my son....he and I went to my moms yesterday...he wanted to see her....she is doing a little better....still so weak....but she is starting to eat alot better....we need to get the physical therapist back, because she needs to get her strength back.....we just take one day at a time.....
When I woke up from my nap, I ate and then had to clean up the whole kitchen....then a got a second wind so I cleaned all the bedding from my son's room from him and his roommate, then I changed my kitchen curtains and washed some lighting fixtures in the kitchen.....now I am tired again..lol lol
Maryann, Debbie, Suzie, Patsy, Festina, Jeanette, Francesca and Terry - thanks for asking and all your kind words..
Helen -Hope you are feeling better....
Hi to everyone else and have a good night....going to change the sheets on my son's bed and then relax and watch some TV. -
Terry - Glad you had a good day yesterday...that pic of Mia and her dad bringing the balloons to be set free was just precious.....sometime I forget like Mia my kids never got to meet their grandfather......but the love you all have for each other shows through...you have a wonderful family.
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Missing Geri's jokes --- Geri where are you by the way.....did you make it to NY? See you soon....here is a funny one....
Blonde Password:
During a recent password audit, it was found that a blonde was
using the following password:
MickeyMinniePlutoHueyLouieDeweyDonaldGoofy
When asked why such a big password, she said, "Well, DUH, it has
to be at least 8 characters long." -
thanx franny
im hanging in ther by the skin of my teeth
terry thanks for thinking about me
i didnt wanna bother you this weekend wanted
you to have your moment with your family without me
pestering you
love you for the thought
couldnt go apartment hunting today weather was too dreary
going to bed early back to work tomoro
its monday waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!
lol -
The Pope and Nancy Pelosi are on the same stage in front of a huge crowd.
The Madame Speaker and The Pope, however, have seen it all before.
To make it a little more interesting, Madame Speaker says to the Pope, "Did you know that with just one little wave of my hand I can make every Democrat in the crowd go wild?"
He doubts it, so she shows him. Sure enough, the wave elicits rapture and cheering from every democrat in the crowd. Gradually, the cheering subsides.
The Pope, not wanting to be outdone by such a level of arrogance, considers what he could do....
"That was impressive, the Pope says, "But did you know that with just one little wave of MY hand I can make many people in the crowd, and many around the world, go crazy with joy? This joy will not be a momentary display like that of your subjects, but will go deep into their hearts, and they will forever speak of this day and rejoice.."
The speaker seriously doubts this, and says so. "One little wave of your hand and so many people will rejoice forever? Show me."
So the Pope slapped her. -
hyhy7464 wrote: thanx franny
oh call anytime and i am busy i will let u know
im hanging in ther by the skin of my teeth
terry thanks for thinking about me
i didnt wanna bother you this weekend wanted
you to have your moment with your family without me
pestering you
love you for the thought
couldnt go apartment hunting today weather was too dreary
going to bed early back to work tomoro
its monday waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!
lol -
GERI
IS ALMOST HERE. PROBABLY HERE NOW.
SPOKE TO HER AN HOUR AGO AND WAS ON THE JERSEY TURNPIKE. -
hi everyone,
judy glad to hear your mom is doing a little better.one day at a time she get her strenght back,
maryann glad you had agreat weekend with the kids, feed them well and always come back. lol
helen take care of yourself, life is to short to be so unhappy. sometimes change in life is hard to do and can be scary.but time takes care of everything.
debbie i let you borrow my son for painting, but you have to feed him a lot lol
geri did you make it to ny????
suzie, festina, were are you ???/ hope your moms are doing better
franny a very touching letter you sent terry for the memorial, that was beautiful for the sons to read.
patsy i guess you didnt hang your clothes out today. lol
so much for this dreary day, didnt go out, but got a lot of things around here
spoke to my grandaughter a few minutes ago. i got her school adress, so i can send her something $$$. i miss her !!!!!!
boy do i have the munchies, but i dont have munchies in the house, just healthy
stuff.........shit
well i think ill go to bed early, so i wont think of food.
good night all see you in the morning -
I HAVE THE MUNCHIES AND I ATE ENOUGH FOR ALL OF US
I AM NOW HITTING THE BOX OF YODELS LOL
GOOD NIGHT SWEET DREAMS
WATCHING AMAZING RACE
C U TOMORROW -
GOOD NIGHT, FRIENDS
WATCHING D.H. & THAN GOING TO READ & THAN OFF TO SLEEP..
C U ALL IN THE MORNING...XX -
goodnight ladies
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MaryAnnL wrote: [quote=Michael Clemento][quote=MaryAnnL]HAPPY THURSDAY, HOW'S EVERYONE DOING TODAY????? ANOTHER COLD DREARY DAY HERE, MAYBE SOME SUN TOMORROW.
Not much sun in this part of FloriDUH today but it's still in the 80's. I'm kinda jealous of Pa. with the snow they got. Maybe i'll get to feel the snow again soon.
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Hi Michael, It was so cold here today, very damp, it almost felt like snow, just one of those days where you want to stay in and get things done!!!
I forgot where some of the stores were located but if I think about what block I was on then I have to remember if I turned to the right or the left!!! We moved from B'klyn when I was eleven and then whenever we visited, it was usually to Flatbush where my grandparents lived, but I do remember one time my parents taking me shopping on 5th ave when I was 17, lots and lots of good memories. Hey Maryann, it was COOOLD here this mornin...49 degrees is cold to me now. I put the heat on last night and my kids were all snuggly under the blakets this morning. It was still chilly today. So much so that we went to play miniature golf at an indoor place. They each scored a 67 and I scored a 62.I did the math so...ya never know. I have gotten some private messages from someone else that reads along now on the blog here and he said there was a Woolworths and a Kresgees in that area but wasnt sure which was on which street. Does anyone else here remember these two stores and exactly where they were located? Please help out an Old Goat in FloriDUH. -
Michael Clemento wrote: [quote=MaryAnnL][quote=Michael Clemento][quote=MaryAnnL]HAPPY THURSDAY, HOW'S EVERYONE DOING TODAY????? ANOTHER COLD DREARY DAY HERE, MAYBE SOME SUN TOMORROW.
Not much sun in this part of FloriDUH today but it's still in the 80's. I'm kinda jealous of Pa. with the snow they got. Maybe i'll get to feel the snow again soon.
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Hi Michael, It was so cold here today, very damp, it almost felt like snow, just one of those days where you want to stay in and get things done!!!
I forgot where some of the stores were located but if I think about what block I was on then I have to remember if I turned to the right or the left!!! We moved from B'klyn when I was eleven and then whenever we visited, it was usually to Flatbush where my grandparents lived, but I do remember one time my parents taking me shopping on 5th ave when I was 17, lots and lots of good memories. Hey Maryann, it was COOOLD here this mornin...49 degrees is cold to me now. I put the heat on last night and my kids were all snuggly under the blakets this morning. It was still chilly today. So much so that we went to play miniature golf at an indoor place. They each scored a 67 and I scored a 62.I did the math so...ya never know. I have gotten some private messages from someone else that reads along now on the blog here and he said there was a Woolworths and a Kresgees in that area but wasnt sure which was on which street. Does anyone else here remember these two stores and exactly where they were located? Please help out an Old Goat in FloriDUH.
I THOUGHT IT WAS MORE LIKE 10TH STREET AND 5TH AVENUE -
I think your right Terry, between 10 and 11th, corner of 10th.
I thought it was Kresge's, confused about the woolworth's thing -
WHAT A SHIT DAY FOR NY FOOTBALL
AND I SUFFERED THRU BOTH GAMES
NOW PHILLY IS KICKEN THE DODGERS ASSES
ENOUGH - GOING TO READ A BOOK
HOPE EVERYONE HAD A GREAT DAY
BETTER WEATHER AHEAD
SEE YA TOMORROW -
GOOD EVENING
IT WAS SUCH A DERRY DAY TODAY
DID NOTHING AT ALL JUST KEEP FALLING ASLEEP
I SEE THAT EVERYONE MUST HAVE DONE THE SAME MAY JUST CUDDELED UP AND WATCHED TV OR READ
BUT NOT MUCH ON HERE
OK MY FRIENDS EACH HAVE A GOOD NIGHT
MAYBE TOMORROW WILL BE BETTER
NITE NITE -
GOODNIGHT EVERYONE ......
JERRY ....IF YOUR READING....I REALLY DONT HAVE A CRYSTAL BALL
I REMEMBER YOU MENTIONED ....YOU LIKED JIMMY ROSELLI SONGS ...MONTHS AGO.
SOMETIMES I REALLY LISTEN TO YOU MEN AND SOMETIMES I DONT!
LOL......HOPE YOUR DOING BETTER!
Howdy, Stranger!
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