Brooklyn Back When - Open Thread

Oh yes son, Ebbets Field on a Sunday Afternoon double header. 40 cents in the bleachers or better yet a weekday afternoon and free admission with the "Knothole Club". Sometimes later in life (like when we were in our late teens, early twenties) my mother would pack up a bunch of sandwiches and we would meet her at the ballpark directly from work for a day-night double header. My Mother was an avid Dodger fan but she appreciated players on opposing teams like Stan the man on St Louis and Robin Roberts pitching for the Phillies. Gladys Gooding on the organ, Hilda ringing her Cowbell and the lady who loved Cookie Lavagetto screaming out his name every time he got up. COOKIE< COOKIE. My Mother and I would go to a night game and feel perfectly safe walking home through Prospect Park. Those were the days my friend. And as the song goes "I thought they would never end", until that miserable bum O'Malley moved them.

Hey Prod... That Bum O'Malley should be buried above ground. If I found his grave I would share a 6-pack of Bud with him. After I drank it!!!! He moved my Bums while I was in the Army. Never have forgiven him. I think Benedict Arnold is to nice a name for him...

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Hi friends Happy Sunday!! Hi cuz.. so nice to have u back On here. It would be awesome to have the old Gang back!! Home relaxing today. Was out all day Yesterday in SI shopping with Mildred. Cuz it was only Mi

my brother had a beautiful 10th anniversary vow renewal party at the redhook warehouse, on saturday which is now called "liberty warehouse." in Brooklyn. the place is gorgeous.. cocktail hour outside, reception inside. over looks the water & you can see NY in the background. just gorgeous!! food, & venue were awesome!! this venue was in the "New Yorker as the #1 place party venue in NY state. it has valet parking inside building.. we had a fantastic time!! Warren, I just finished reading "the store" by Patterson. definitely one of the worst I've ever read written by him. my opinion, anyway.. hope everyone is well,

hi warren not sure about those apts. Red Hook is amazing now.. everything is so nice. very upcoming neighborhood. brooklyn is a hot commodity. can't buy anything for under 1. something million $$$ hope all is well.

Sorry, I do not remember. It was a long, long time ago. I am talking 1940's & 50's. I know about the hot community. Zillow lists our old family house on 12th street at 2 million$. We sold it in 1960 for $8200.

Hi Folks! Happy Sunday and Labor Day. As for those higher real estate costs, I sure hope the good folks of God's Country aren't priced out of their home. Am so glad that the chat still is moving along. Gosh, I've missed the USO but have watched the Caribbean cricket championship on You Tube. The local high schools are playing their Autumn sports and I've attended a few soccer games. It's fun to be out doors watching youth sports. Everyone stay well.

Warren Hope you're ok. I know hurricane is heading your way. My prayers for u & all Floridians that may Be affected by this. Cuz hope your home is safe too! Thinking & praying for all of you. Xox

hi guys... hope our Floridian families are all safe & healthy!! that was some storm!! I was scared just watching it unfold on tv... warren.. hope you & carol are safe.. post soon so we know you're ok..

Hi Warren Glad u guys are ok! Great news!! Just wanted to pop in & say hello. Hope everyone is doing well.

NY Giants tonight on national tv - it does not appear that WR Odell Beckham will play. With their weak rushing, immobile QB, and slow OL, looks like another loss for our Jints. Hopefully, a miracle will take place.

Even with Beckham playing, they looked like a H.S. team playing. I thought Marshall was going to help the running game. All he did was drop a pass! I am afraid we Giant fans are in for a long painful season....

Yesterday was a sad day for NY area fans. Giants lose with one second to play, on a 61 yard field goal. Judge gets 2 HR's and yet the Yanks lost while Boston won one. Sorry Patsy, I do not know what the Mets did since it really does not matter at this stage. I was a Mets fan all the ways back to their inception. Saw them play in the Polo Grounds before Shea was built, ran bus trips to Shea with different organizations. Went thru the Seaver & Koosman years,Some of the decisions they have made of late really turn me off. Letting Duda go to the Rays was the final straw!

What are the odds of losing consecutive games in the NFL with only seconds to play???? Looks like getting rid of Coughlin was only part of the answer. His old staff has to go including McAdoo. Giant secondary has been a weak point for a long time. Time to get Cremarte some good help. Offensive line still like a sieve. No real running game!!!!!!!