Brooklyn Back When - Open Thread

Good Sunday Morning all. Did not make Church today. Carol having a tough time with the digestive system. Guess I am going straight to hell when I croak.

Bobby, I sure wish I could help find your friends but I am sure I am MUCH older then you and I grew up on 12th Street, not the 20's area. I have been searching in vain for old friends from my block but this blog adopted me instead. I did not go to any of your schools either. I went to PS124, PS 40's and Manual. In Brooklyn there were so many schools (and kids to fill them) that every few blocks kids had a different school to attend. What we on this blog have found in common are Germains, 9th St YMCA, Prospect, Avon, Sanders, Globe & 16th st Movie theaters shopping on 5th Ave and of course the Churches in the area. Then there are Prospect Park, Evergreen Cemetary, Sunset Park & Pool, Red Hook Pool and for some of us older ones Ebbets Field and the BROOKLYN (not LA) Dodgers. If you find the same acceptance that i have, I think you will enjoy reading and contributing to this blog even if you do not find your old friends...Also Suzie will not start abusing you until she knows you a little better. When she starts giving you a hard time you will know that you are no longer a newbie.. Good luck. 8)

Hi everyone,

Hi my Suzie missed ya.

Going to the theater with my book club.

I am starting to get things moving for the reunion. Karen get ready....

I am thinking of the second week of September when vacations are over....

See ya later. Have a great Spring Day...

Carol hope you are feeling better from Warren's coking LOL

Hello-. Hey Bobby c, I think I have you beat by a few years. I was born in Park Slope in 1933 and lived on the same block until I married and moved to NJ in 1960. (My job moved to NJ while I was in the Army 1957-1959) The other folks on this blog will have to help you with all those names from your area and I am sure they will.

Suzie & Terry. I will have you know that my cooking, while plain, aint too bad!!! Also Carol & I attended the Reformed Church on 12th Street (Now Baptist I think). In fact Carol's Mother's Memorial service will be held in the Church on 12th St. Emma Zimjewski, along with the rest of the Brown family attended the 12th Street Reformed Church as well the same time as we did. When it disbanded in the 60's or 70's several ex-members went to the Lutheran Church you mentioned. I believe Emma's husband went there for many years. Yes the good old Palace Meat Market. It was a great part time job while attending H.S.. I delivered orders all over the neighborhood with their very heavy bycicle. I also did a lot of clean up work in the store. Pay was good and working conditions not bad. Tips from delivery were pretty good as well. :bounce:

HI ALL,

HAVING A HARD TIME POSTING,ANYWAY ITS A BEAUTIFUL SPRING DAY TODAY....GET THE FRESH AIR

SAT OUTSIDE ON THE BENCH WITH SISTER MARY, A RETIRED NUN, ME AND A NUN....CAN YOU PICTURE ME....SHE REALLY LIKES ME. SHE CALLS ME BROOKALINA...AND I DID'NT LIE TO HER TOLD HER I DID'NT GO TO CHURCH TODAY...SHE SAID SHE PRAY FOR ME ANYWAY.....LOL

WARREN I BET YOUR A GOOD COOK,...I WISH I HAD A MAN COOKING IN MY KITCHEN, TELL CAROL SHE'S A LUCKY WOMEN..LOL

ANNA ITS TORNADOES SEASON IN THE MID WEST,...MY SON GETS THOSE WARNINGS ALL THE TIME IN OHIO...SKIES GET REAL SCARY LOOKING.

TERRY I LOVED MRS BROWN BIKINNI WAXING, ME AND MY FRIEND WERE PEEING OURSELFS LAUGHING SO MUCH....TOO FUNNY !!!

WELL LETS SEE IF THIS POST,....HAVE A GREAT EVENING ALL !!

Old Goat in FL said:

Hello-. Hey Bobby c, I think I have you beat by a few years. I was born in Park Slope in 1933 and lived on the same block until I married and moved to NJ in 1960. (My job moved to NJ while I was in the Army 1957-1959) The other folks on this blog will have to help you with all those names from your area and I am sure they will.

Suzie & Terry. I will have you know that my cooking, while plain, aint too bad!!! Also Carol & I attended the Reformed Church on 12th Street (Now Baptist I think). In fact Carol's Mother's Memorial service will be held in the Church on 12th St. Emma Zimjewski, along with the rest of the Brown family attended the 12th Street Reformed Church as well the same time as we did. When it disbanded in the 60's or 70's several ex-members went to the Lutheran Church you mentioned. I believe Emma's husband went there for many years. Yes the good old Palace Meat Market. It was a great part time job while attending H.S.. I delivered orders all over the neighborhood with their very heavy bycicle. I also did a lot of clean up work in the store. Pay was good and working conditions not bad. Tips from delivery were pretty good as well. :bounce:

Is Suzie talking about Debbie's Aunt Emma????

Lunch at Sardi's with my book club..

HELLO BOBBY C.

HOW YOU DOING I THINK I REMEMBER YOU FROM MY DADS LUNCHEONETT /CANDY STORE ON THE CONNOR OF 6 AVE 21 STREET (SONNYS)OR LOUIES HIS NAME

YOU MAY KNOW MY UNCLE BUTCHIE OR ALAN

BUT ANYWAYS WELCOME TO OUR HOME NOW YOURS TO

Suzie said:

OMG Warren ...I needed that laugh so much just now!

Your also good at reading people... if I break your chops

you'll know your loved....LOL

Will you do me a favor and stop cooking for Carol

She is too sweet to tell you your cooking is making

her sick....literally! (wink)

My Dad went to do his taxes a few weeks ago and saw

Eleanor (Zmijewski or Wiacek) cant remember which is her right last name anymore. She lived on 17st and sang in

the Lutheran Church ...I think the one you and Carol

attended.

I also used to buy meat from the Butcher you once worked

at on 15st and 5th ave.

It was across from Germains and Martin's Paint Store

Bobby ...do you remember Tommy Reilly from the pool hall??

OK....really gotta get moving ....I have alot to do today

have a good one Warren and everyone....

SUZIE THATS A GREAT PHOTO OF YOU WOW GIRL IT MUST BE NEW

GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS

HI ANNA.. I DID NOT HAVE A COUSIN MARIE MIELE, THAT I

KNEW OF.. I HAVE AN AUNT MARIE, BUT SHE IS DEFINITELY

NOT FROM 8TH AVE...

HOPE YOU HAD A GOOD WEEKEND, & STAY SAFE WITH THAT

WEATHER COMING YOUR WAY..TALK TO YOU, SOON..

EVERYONE, HAVE A GREAT DAY & C U ALL, LATER..:)

Terry, I did not mean to confuse the issue. It's just that Suzie had us (Carol & I) going to the wrong Church so I gave her the info on our Church. I mentioned Emma because Suzie had said she saw someone that might be a Zimjewski. That of course is not a very common name so I thought there would be a connection there. As I mentioned earlier, when the 12th St Reformed Church discontinued operation in the 60's or 70's some people from the Church went to the Lutheran Church Suzie mentioned.I beleive that is when Emma went there. By the way, you might mention to Bunny that with the death of my Brother Dave recently, I am the only one in my family still alive. I am the last of the Mohigans! #-o

Terry, The group pic came out awesome; that's a nice size book club group, hope you all had a good time!! I used to be able to reply to the post but now I'm having trouble. Do you just click on reply?

Thanks

MaryAnnL said:

Terry, The group pic came out awesome; that's a nice size book club group, hope you all had a good time!! I used to be able to reply to the post but now I'm having trouble. Do you just click on reply?

Thanks

When I go to my book club meetings each month it is only about 7 or 8 of us. Some of them do it online because they can not get out of work. am going to red the savage city and the author will be at the Library the day before Easter.

Hi everyone.. =;

Patsy - Good Luck with your "Ace"...you are not going to believe how lovable they are and he will definetly feel like a grandchild.....LOL Enjoy!!!

Have a nice day everyone..peek back later

Morning all.....

Heading out on this crappy day to do some shopping....lol

Can't decide on dinner either may I'll get inspired at the grocery store.

Have a good day all.....

Patsy, congrats on your little "ACE" very cute name, I'm sure he is adorable. Is the Sweet 16 this coming wk. end??

Debbie, i'm sure you were inspired at the supermkt. I got home late after my dentist app so I just heated up a knish.

Thanks Judy, I took him out to dinner, which was nice, no family get together since everyone was out of town.

Bad storms last night and then at 7 am, our power went out, my hubby had to hold a flashlight up by the mirrow so I could put on my make up. LOL Thought you all would get a good laugh.

Everyone, have a great day!!!