Brooklyn Back When - Open Thread

Hi everyone..nice weekend here..I had a hair appt..on Saturday..then yesterday it was Jessica's 29th birthday..Tina had everyone for a birthday dinner..we had so much fun...expecting 6 inches of snow here tomorrow afternoon into Wednesday..so I think I'll take the day off..after that "near miss" 2 weeks ago, I hate driving in bad weather.. Warren, sounds like you're doing great...well, talk to u in a couple of days...bye

Do you remember when---- Subways, Trolleys & Busses cost a nickle and so did ice cream cones, pepsi & coke. Steeplechase had two daily punch cards. I think one was 39 cents & the other 69 cents, Saturday Matinee in the Globe, Avon & 16th St movies cost a dime, The Daily News and the Daily Mirror were 2cents. My Father used to give me a nickle to go get the News & Mirror and I got to spend the penny change on candy!!!Milk in school came in pint bottles and I think it was 3 cents a day. The bleachers in Ebbetts Field was 50 cents and when it went to 60 cents people screamed bloddy murder. The cop on your beat knew your name and your Fathers name as well! The 5th Ave Trolley went from Atlantic or Flatbush ave all the way out to the 90's. You could get transfer slips from one Trolley to the other free! I remember all that and a lot more. Guess I am an OLD GOAT at that. -Y

Hi Everyone,

Great stories Warren..glad you are feeling better.

Hi to Patsy, Debbie, Anna, Warren and Richard.

Rose and Bobby - Good to see you back on.

Have a great day.

hi everyone,hope all our doing well.old goat i remember matinees at the globe,my mom,s best friend eleanorlongo worked there as a matron,so me and my older brother,would get in for nothing,and would get a big bag of popcorn,there would be 2 feature films,2 short subjects,and 20 cartoons,and right next to the globe was larsens cake store,and we used to play in the old trolley barns,were bishop fords hs is now standing,would take the trolley all the way to coney island,and would stay on tuesday nights for the 9 pm fireworks show.and there was hirschs old soda fountain on 85 street and 5th ave,and another soda fountain/lunchenette it was on 5th ave between 15 and 16 street.the old 72nd precint was on the cornenr of 16st and 5th ave,right across from the berkley dress shop,were my other mom,s best friend viola worked.then my moms friend viola left the berkley,and started working for kleinfelds dress shop,on 5ave and around 78 st.police stations back then,were called police houses.oh and the candy store off 20st and 5th ave hymies made a good chocolate egg creme,it was right next door to lanters liquor store,wow i,m i old.and lennys pizza store off prospect ave and 5th ave,had good pizza,and the pizza price wars of the 60,s a slice and soda 25 cents,then anothehr pixxa place would give you 2slices and a soda for 35cents.those were the days,and sunset pool was great night swiming.3ft pool,and the 16 ft.and racing our cars down on 1st ave on 29st{marginal st.it was right by the piers.they used to tow the cars in form al over,also fountain ave,connecting highway{queens}and mitchells drive thru 86st and forthamilton pkway,and the bow wow thru on crossbay blvd.thats enough ha ha.ok every one take care.take one day at a time and do the best you can bobbyc

GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS

LOVE THE STORIES & MEMORIES, GUYS.

RICHARD ENJOY YOUR SHAKES.

HI JUDY!!! THANX, & I E-MAILED YOU BACK.

EVERYONE.. HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND..

hi everyone,when my mom came from england,she was an english war bride,my dad meet her in england during the war,he was in the 8th army air force,he meet and married my mom,had my older brother in england,then came to the usa,and her first three close girl friends,was rose trocciao,then eleanor longo,and viola mattilleo,eleanor worked in the globe,rose was a housewife,and viola worked in the berkley first on 16st 5ave corner,then she went to work for kleinfields,she ran the store from about 1962 till she retired in the late 80,s. early 90,s,old goat,your olded then me i,m 64,so your time in neigborhood or the globe is proably before my time.but eleanor longo was good to us kids back then.and i remember the verrazano being built to,it was 50 cents going across back then,and me and my older brother,and would go fishing off the 69street pier.ok everone take care,take one day at a time,and do the best you can bobby c

Hi, Pretty busy theses days. In between Doctor & Lab visits, Carol & I have been looking at Independent Living Apartments. We found one we like and are about to put our home on the market. We need the proceeds on the sale of the house to be able to afford the monthly rent in the Independent living place. We know which apartment we want. We had lunch in their gourgeous dining room. The food was fabulous. You get breakfast and one other meal a day between 11:3o and 6:30. Up to you when you want to eat. The third meal would be taken care of easily. The apt has a kitchen with a refrig, stove and microwave. The real estate market here has picked up some so we have our hopes up for a sale at a decent price on our house. Meanwhile we had a new A/C & Heater unit installed last week. That was covered by a co-op we belong to for all appliances. Will kep you informed of progress. :-00

I promised myself that I would make five milkshakes & am about to have the last one in this tasteful series. And it's gratefully dedicated to everyone in God's Country.

Cheers ....

Hi-Patsy-I still have a bad cough from the bronchitis I had a few weeks ago..went to the opthomologist on Saturday..having problems w/my eyes..I scheduled cataract surgery for April 9th..snowstorm coming overnight..so I'm not going to work tomorrow..my son sold his home in Peoria, rented a duplex & is looking for a better job....Warren-good luck on your move..sounds like this will be a better fit for you both..My brother & I are still looking in Fla..he loves Cape Coral, or Ft.Myers area..my goal is retirement on March 7, 2014.. bye

Hi Patsy-right now there is a snowstorm here-4 to 9 inches..so I stayed home..can't get rid of this cough though...anyway, Florida is looking better & better to me..I understand why u have to stay close to family..but I'm sure when the time is right, you'll make the right decision..and it's fun looking on line at houses...LOL... I'll miss Justin but the kids will come down when they can & I can always visit Chicago-Time & Jessica have a room 4 me. Hi to Warren, Judy & Debbie...going to relax & watch TV and maybe read a book today...so take care..talk to u later....bye

GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS

HI ANNA.. WE TOO, HAVE BAD WEATHER HEADING THIS WAY TODAY & TOMORROW. RAIN/SNOW & WINDY FROM WHAT I HEARD.

ARE YOU TAKING ANYTHING FOR THAT PERSISITNG COUGH??

HOPE YOU FEEL 100% SOON.

FLORIDA DOES SOUND GOOD, & YES, IT MUST BE FUN TO LOOK

FOR A NEW PLACE TO MAKE NEW MEMORIES, & TO KNOW YOU HAVE A

PLACE BACK AT HOME WITH YOUR CHILDREN. ENJOY YOUR BOOK &

RELAX.

HI RICHARD. I HAVE HEARD ALOT ABOUT ACV, HONESTLY, I NEVER

TRIED IT, BUT MAYBE NOW I WILL. IT SOUNDS LIKE SUCH A POSITIVE ANTIDOTE. THANX SO MUCH, FOR THE INFO.

WARREN,,HOPE YOU'RE FEELING GOOD.

EVERYONE.. HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!

GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS

HI WARREN..YES, TONIANN SO FAR HAS CHOSEN A COLLEGE ON A &60,000 SCHOLARSHIP, SO FAR. SHE HAS QUITE A FEW CHOICES,BUT NOT SET IN STONE YET. I WILL KEEP YOU POSTED. HOPE IT ALL WORKS OUT ON THE SALE OF YOU HOME & THE NEW PLACE. THAT WORRIES ME TOO, WHEN I THINK ABOUT DOWNSIZING.

I WILL PRAY FOR YOU & CAROL ON THIS MOVE. SOME HOW, I THINK IT ALL WORKS OUT IN THE END. FEEL GOOD.

EVERYONE, HAVE A GRAT DAY!!!

Happy Friday one & all.

We have about 14 inches of snow on the ground but the good news is that it's all melting. The Midwest has had a terrible drought in the past 2 years but the recent snows will alleviate some of that.

The college & high school baseball & softball seasons are just around the corner and I'm all excited about that.

Have wonderful day!

Hello All, You can all keep your snow thank you! We have a law against snowing here!! Debbie! A 21 year old party!!!Better have someone checking I.D.s at the door. Make the under 21 drivers the designated drivers. Prodigal Son. Hate to let you down but I will not get excited till the regular pro baseball season starts. I feel the same way about football. If the NFL is not on I might watch a college game but some of them are so inept it bores me. When a friend of mine had a Grandson playing first string for Boston College I watched their games and they were on quite often. Down here I must admit college Football is THE THING!. Florida has had a lot of championship teams over the years and when The Gators play the Seminoles, it is wild! =P~

Kindest greetings one & all ...

Warren - surprise! I am a big Florida Gators & SEC fan - they just had a great match vs Kentucky but came up short. College football may well be the king of amateur sports but there are many others which provide much fun for all.

While there is plenty of snow on the ground, I'm in my warm apartment and just had a superb milkshake comprised of red grapes, coco water, coco cream, & sweet cream. The taste is beyond description!

Everyone have a fabulous weekend and remember that it's Daylight Savings tonight.