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PEGGY DELLA PORTE |
| JEAMY13@AOL.COM |
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RED HOOK |
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LIGHTEN UP EVERYONE. THIS IS THE SOUTH BROOKLYN BOARD... NOT THE DEMORCRATIC CONVENTION!!. LOL EVERYONES OPINION IS VERY IMPORTANT AND VERY WELL STATED, BUT LETS KEEP THIS ROOM FRIENDLY AND RELAXING. DEBATE 101 IS IN THE ROOM NEXT DOOR. TAKE CARE AND BE WELL,
GOD BLESS AMERICA AND RED HOOK.
RED HOOK FOREVER
PEGGY DELLA PORTE-RODRIGUEZ ^J^
PEACE
P.S. PLEASE KEEP THE FUNNY STORIES AND MEMORIES ALIVE IN HERE...
 ed 8-27-2008 12:53 PM
figured we needed to take a break from politics. here is how people from brooklyn do the right thing.
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Disappointed Neil Diamond fans will get a refund after attending a concert at Ohio State University in which the 67-year-old singer's voice sounded raspy.
ADVERTISEMENT
Some fans left the Monday concert early and others said Diamond completed the concert without mentioning anything to the audience about his voice.
A statement from Diamond, the singer of such hits as "Sweet Caroline" and "Song Sung Blue," on Tuesday says a doctor has diagnosed acute laryngitis.
Diamond spokeswoman Eve Samuels says the singer is offering a refund to those who place a request before Sept. 5. "I haven't let you down before and I won't let you down now," the singer said in an apology on his Web site.
Another message says Wednesday's concert in Green Bay, Wis., will be rescheduled for Sept. 12, and Friday's concert in St. Louis, Mo., will instead take place Sept. 10
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babyann 8-27-2008 01:56 PM
funny story going to Coney Island beach, well I decided to go at the end only because I remember it had less people than, yesterday it was crowded and the parking was get this 7 for 2 hrs. I looked around and said ok 2 hrs thats enough time, there wasn't a square left on the beach for a little blanket, and it was 11 am so I left went back to SI, South Beach and plenty of squares. it got cleaner too...
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Bill Peterson 8-27-2008 04:16 PM
Hi Peggy,
Of course you are correct about the discourse. I hope all with you and yours.
Take care,
Bill
P.S. Have you seen Aunt Connie lately?
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Sassy Sue |
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8-27-2008 11:08 AM
Jim M: Good for you. Well said. If there were "helping hands" in the past to help the immigrants the money did not come out of the hard working taxpayers pockets. If all of the liberals in this country are so hell bent on taking care of all of the illegals then they should form their own political party and do it themselves. When an American citizen tries to get Medicaid or some assistance they have to go thru hell to get it. If you want something in this country just leave and come back as an immigrant and you will get anything you want including free car service and transportation to your appointments. Did our ancestors have this?
ChrisC 8-27-2008 01:19 PM
JimM: Get your facts straight and I'm no coward. I also believe in helping people here first before I lend a helping hand to anyone. First of all, so-called illegals, which I'm not fond of either, pay taxes and into social security and can't take a dime of medicaid, foodstamps, or any of the benefit programs that are only open to legal residents. They actually pay more into the system than they take out, subsidizing your entitlement to social security later in life. Secondly, illegals can only exist in this country because employers here want cheap, undocumented labor. Thirdly, those illegals when they commit crimes become easily deportable and the studies have shown that the crime rates for illegals are actually much lower than the crime rates for the general population -- guess what, they fear the immigration police! Fourthly, everyone goes thru hell to get Medicaid -- everyone. Fifthly, no one played the "race card" before except Bill and you regarding the White population in decline and our culture suffering because of it. Finally, you're talking stupid stuff, when you talk about "immigrants" driving to free clinics in big-time cars; perhaps you're getting the foriegn doctors confused with the patients -- wouldn't surprise me because you seem ignorant.
Anytime, anyplace.
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Jim M. 8-27-2008 01:37 PM
Chris,
I know exactly what I'm talking about re immigrants in expensive cars, and I couldn't care less if you believe it. You've got all the pro-immigration talking points down pat, but that doesn't make them true. It just makes you a dupe or a liar. Anytime, tough guy? I doubt you could fight your way out of your decaf latte.
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ChrisC 8-27-2008 01:45 PM
JimM:
I'm actually drinking a Wawa cup of coffee, as I type. And I learned some of my boxing from the old PAL on Union Street. Wasn't that good at it, but sure I can take a light weight like you. I'm actually not pro-immigration, but I like to see the facts surface not phobia about how America is in decline because you can't handle the truth!
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Jim 8-27-2008 03:29 PM
Chris, You boxed PAL a hundred years ago? Now you've got me terrified. Only a wimp would even mention something like that. How about storefront karate class? I bet you are a crack shot at paintball too.
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ChrisC 8-27-2008 04:24 PM
JimM: That was intended to reach over to you and add humor to our common bond, which is the neigborhood. Instead, you insult. I guess I should stop a discourse with an obvious Jerk. Have a nice life.
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Lucy S. |
| starsaffireone@yahoo.com |
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I want to stay far away from politics cause as strongly as I feel , I dont think this is the place for it!!! However a prediction...Someday there will be no prediduces in this country about race because like it or not we will eventually melt into one race the rainbow race...but I am certain people will still find something else to pick on! We need to be good to each other as we are all in the same boat sinking fast! This earth has been distroyed by fighting , greed , pollution , illnesses , so lets be as good as we can to each other so we at least have each other when the crap really hits the fan and thats coming too soon! Bless you all!...Be Good! Be Kind! Be Nice! Help your fellow human! Love Lucy
Lucy 8-27-2008 10:58 AM
Lets hear a RED HOOK ROLL CALL
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sassy sue |
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8-27-2008 09:19 AM
whey was meant to be "when". typo.
fed up 8-27-2008 10:09 AM
Political debates are for political websites. This website states that it is for memories and sharing. Let's all get off the soapbox.
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Turk 8-27-2008 10:16 AM
Isn't this the Obama vs McCain Website?.......lol........but your right, lets get Henny to tell some jokes and others to share some memories from the past!
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Pat 8-27-2008 10:38 AM
Yeah, let's get back to Mama's spaghetti sauce and Clay Cole at the Paramount. ZZZzzzzzzzz
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Turk 8-27-2008 11:02 AM
Pat,
Okay.........everybody sing along.........Its Howdy Doody Time....etc, etc.....lol......any meatballs with that Spaghetti....its almost lunch time and I'm getting hungry.
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sassy sue |
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8-27-2008 09:17 AM
when our immigrant ancestors came here they worked their fingers to the bone to build this country. they did not come here and find medicaid and social security and all of the other free benefits waiting for them. i hope you are happy paying for all of this with your taxes. they went to night school to learn to speak english. they did not have signs in their language for their benefit. they learned to live the way Americans were meant to live. the American people did not have to change their way of life to suit them. i hope there is enough social security left for all of you to collect whey the government is finished paying off these illegal immigrants.
Kristan 8-27-2008 09:59 AM
Sassy--todays new immigrants are doing what needs to be done to assimalate into our society just as the "past" immigrants .
Granted there are some who take advantage of the system as I am sure "past" immigrants have. But the point is that politics and political leaders are the ones who have created all these programs funded by our tax money. There were "helping hands" back in the days of "past" immigrants just like today. A political solution is needed here,policies and programs need to be reformed. We as children of the"past" immigrants need to control who in government we elect and when elected follow the wishes of those who have elected them.
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Jim M. 8-27-2008 10:32 AM
K, There are a documented 600,000 illegal aliens who have committed felony crimes. Do you think they are trying to assimilate? Do you really think America is enriched by a mosque in every neighborhood, occupied by people who cheered on 9-11?
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Kristan 8-27-2008 11:26 AM
Jimmy M, I totally agree with you but as I have stated these illegal immigrants are here and protected because of the politics of "liberals" of which I am not. Cities such as San Francisco, New York City, Detroit, Miami and many more are "santuary cities" who protect these illegals and these cities are run by "liberal" thinkers. My reference to "helping hands" was in regards to "LEGAL" immigrants thru various churchs,social services (they did exist back then) that helped the immigrants get their feet on the ground.
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Sid W |
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8-26-2008 10:19 PM
BENNY SEND ME YIUR EMAIL ADDRESS AND I WILL GIVE YOU DIRECTIONS. WE ARE HAVING LUNCH THERE ON THURS.
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Bill Peterson |
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Post 4017 seems to have agitated some and amused others. The topic Archie raises is a delicate matter and certainly will be considered vitriolic by many.
However, the estimated number of illegal immigrants in this country is guesstimated to be between 10-20 million and the number grows daily.
We allow more than a million legal immigrants into our country each year, more than any other nation, but we are still condemned for what is consider a broken system. We are simply unable to assimilate (the willing) that many people at the pace they are arriving.
Our culture, traditions and way of life is being expunged rapidly and we are called racist for wanting to preserve the very essence of what has made this nation great.
In 2045, the White race will become the minority in this country and the conservative values that we hold dear will receive even less representation than today.
While it is saintly to say we are all God's children and espouse an altruistic mantra, once our neighborhood's, schools, and institutions are transformed, the way of life we hold dear will take it place in the annals of history.
Just because Archie's comments sound unpleasant to some, doesn't mean his comments are off point.
Lynne 8-27-2008 07:35 AM
Amen, and put so well into words. Thank you.
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Kristan 8-27-2008 08:44 AM
Wow I go away for a while and I miss a political debate on race/immigration. Bill you do write quite well but your comments mirror those of Archies only sprinkled with sugar as to not portray the underlying tone of racism and preserving the status quo.
Your statement " Our culture, traditions and way of life is being expunged rapidly and we are called racist for wanting to preserve the very essence of what has made this nation great."
The cultures that you wish to preserve are the very curtures of immigrants who have come here from every county in the world. Time and history show that cultures mix, some easier some with difficulty. But it becomes the culture of that time and will change again and again till there will be no majority or minority, just a single culture.
Peace out, my brother
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ChrisC 8-27-2008 08:56 AM
Bill,
Archie's post is amusing because it's laughable to treat the language barriers we all might have with taxi cab drivers as symptomatic of the daunting problems our nation faces in immigration policy, which has been a festering problem since Congress passed the Alien and Sedition Act in 1798. Archie's comment is a true Archie Bunker moment. On the other hand, your post is a thinly disguised appeal to White supremecy and it is an appeal that has been made countless times in our nation's history, with each new threat of immigrants (legal and illegal) that have tried to make their way into the country, such as the Irish in the 1840's, the Chinese in the 1880's, the Jews and Italians in the 1910's, and now the new wave of immigrants, whether they be from Asia, Africa, Central America, Russia, or even this Continent. We have had political and frateral organizations rail against immigrants and others who might upset the so-called purity of the white race in America. The Know-Nothing Movement was a major force against the tide of Irish-Catholic immigrants in the 1850's. See:#@*%!://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Know_Nothing. And of course, duing our lifetime we've had the KKK. It would be productive to discuss immigration policy without appeals to white supremecy and ignorant views about "our culture, traditions and way of life." I'm afraid from your post you're incapable of doing that without appeals to white supremecy and thus I'll refrain from assisting you in spewing your nonsense by not posting again in this thread. Have a nice life.
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MaryAnn 8-27-2008 08:56 AM
With all due respect Mr. Peterson, "the essence" you speak of was built on the backs of immigrants. You are correct that our system of immigration is flawed, and as a result, we encounter the problems we have today which indeed need repair. However, Archie's comments do not attack the system, but rather the individual. There is a difference in expressing an opinion in a coherent and respectful manner as you did, as opposed to using racial slurs and inuendos to make a point about a serious issue. As a teacher, I deal with immigrant children on a daily basis. Most of these children come from families who are seeking a better life for those children - the same reason our ancestors came here. Immigration reform is certainly needed, and noone can deny some of the injustices that happen as a result of this need. As American's, it is hard to understand why some of us who are born here have no health insurance, yet our tax dollars will pay the medical bills of illegal immigrants. It makes us angry, and rightfully so. But the anger should not be directed at the immigrant who is sick, but rather the system that allowed for this to happen in the first place. While it does sound altruistic to say "we are all God's children", the fact remains that this statement IS also truth. It is quite frankly the heart of the conservative values you write about. Statements like those made by the "Archie" types of the world are the exact antithesis.
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Turk 8-27-2008 10:07 AM
Bill,
I am not going to challenge your thinking or outlook for the white race's future come year 2045, but lets play with this thought for a moment, what if PC's and internet were available to the American Indians when white men first showed up on the shores of this Great Nation, would their postings share the shame concerns and views as yours...I would guess so, and yet we did move forward as new comers to this land and brought along new inventions and a better way of living that could be available to any individual that is willing to work harder then his neighbor to achieve what he may want from life.Would the Indians of that time agree, I doubt it.
True,luck also helps but hard work is what made this country. If we are losing ground, is it because we start to expect things just because we are Americans, if thats the case, any native american should have a penthouse on Park Ave and beach house in Malibu, dontcya think?
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Jim M. 8-27-2008 10:10 AM
Well said, Bill, and honest. That is more than I can say for Chris, Kristan, MaryAnn, et al. Immediately they pull that race card, which makes them feel morally superior. Do they welcome poor, sick immigrants into their homes? No, they make feeble noises about the broken "system" while the rest of us continue to pay the bill. I'm sick of being told I should worship diversity and celebrate multiculturalism. I'm not interested in being a Citizen of the World.
I work in a hospital. Every day foreign women come in to have their babies. Next day they fly home with their brand new US citizens. Who pays for this, who organized this? All you "tolerant" phonies make me sick. Call me a bigot until you are blue in the face - I call you self-serving, pompous, hypocritical cowards.
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Turk 8-27-2008 10:27 AM
Bill,
If you work in a hospital, you should know better, after all look at your coworkers to your left and right, chances are they from the Islands, Phillipines, China, Russia, etc, etc. I happened to know that as a fact since I too spent many years working inside hospitals and mostly in Bklyn and NY. As for your calling anyone one born in Brooklyn a coward, I'm wondering if you truly were born there, because even the weakest Brooklynite is still stronger then many I have met in my life time born elsewhere!
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turk 8-27-2008 10:28 AM
That post was meant for Jim
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Jim 8-27-2008 10:47 AM
Turk - Maybe you've seen, as I do every day, the Lexus', Mercedes, and BMWs pulling up to the Free clinic. Yeah, I do "know better". Don't make me laugh.
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MaryAnn 8-27-2008 02:50 PM
I beg your pardon Jim M, but I never once pulled the race card. I only objected to the racial slurs used by the "Archie Bunker" poster on this thread. Also, I alluded to the fact that there was much truth in Mr. Peterson's post, and in many of the other posts who agree with him. It is not cowardly to voice an opinion and I will not apologize because I AM a Democrat. (Although several of your counterparts in my lifetime have seemed to suggest that I should.) It is sad that in this day and age, people are not allowed to have a difference of opinion without being called a coward or unpatriotic. Yes, immigration reform is needed. However, the use of the word gook,chink, et al is ignorant and uncalled for. I for one am a proud "citizen of the world".
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Bill Peterson 8-27-2008 04:10 PM
I realized Post (4023) might cause a stir when I wrote it, so I'm not surprised by some of the comments. While it easy to state that we are all the descendants of immigrants and then point to this reason for continuing down the path of ruination, I assert that as learned individuals we must learn from the past and adapt and adjust our thinking to address the present conditions. Fantasy should not supplant reality; we only need to look to Europe to see our future. I welcome divergent views and I simply offer my own for consideration.
As most of us may know, we are a nation of laws, and those laws should apply to all ethic groups. In 1965 the immigration equation was modified, led by Ted Kennedy in what is referred to as the Browning of America. The entry standards or points of origin of that day are not in place today. Emma Lazarus’ famous poem mounted upon Lady Liberty given to NYC in 1886 spoke to those citizens of that time. Much has changed since then; a population explosion, globalization, 9/11 and the everlasting ‘War on Terror” for those who have forgotten. Rather than enforce our laws our leadership offers Amnesty.
It is absurd, as stated by MaryAnn, that citizens pay taxes to support the lifestyles of those entering our country illegally. If Americans work hard and amass wealth, I applaud them, but providing entitlements to law breakers is outrageous. California was going bankrupt because of the financial burden to pay for the services; medical, educational, legal, etc, of illegal immigrants invading that state. While it is politically and socially unpopular to speak of this invasion out loud, silence certainly doesn’t correct the problem. There are vast national and local statistics on the illegal immigration problem.
To ignore the facts or label my comments as white supremacy jargon is nonsense and displays a lack of understanding of the magnitude of this problem. I have traveled to different countries and have seen the challenges that are migrating here. If you haven’t seen the change in your own neighborhoods, counties and states, just watch the evening news or do a Google search on Sanctuary Cities to comprehend this situation. Unfortunately many will not recognize this problem until it affects them personally.
The analogy I would offer is this: Imagine a ship is sinking and passengers enter life rafts designed for 50 passengers. Instinctively, we cram 75 into the boat. However more and more swimmers approach the raft and attempt to climb in. The water and food must be rationed even more sparingly to support those onboard. During the night more sneak in and the boat begins to sink as the rations are depleted even more rapidly. But we continue to allow more entrants. Days later a rescue vessel searches the area for survivors, but the boat and all those aboard have disappeared without finding any survivors.
This is America - our sovereignty, our rule of law and our way of life is in peril.
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Henny Youngman |
| takemywife@aol.com |
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A pair of Irish ditch diggers were repairing some road damage directly across the street from a whore house. They witnessed a Protestant Minister lurking about, then ducking into the house. "Would ye look at that, Darby!" said Pat. "What a shameful disgrace, those Protestant Reverends sinning in a house the likes of that place!". They both shook their heads and continued working.
A short time later they watched as a Rabbi looked around cautiously and then darted into the house when he was satisfied no one was looking. "Did ya see that, Darby?" Pat asked in shock and disbelief, "Is nothing holy to those Jewish Rabbis? I just can't understand what the world is coming to these days. A man of the cloth indulging himself in sins of the flesh. 'Tis a shame, I tell ya!".
Not much later a Catholic Priest, was lurking about the house, looking around to see if any one was watching, then quietly sneaking in. "Oh no, Darby, look!" said Pat, removing his cap, "One of the poor girls musta died."
Turk 8-26-2008 01:45 PM
Henny,
Funny joke,and as always your timing is impeccable!
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Henny Youngman 8-26-2008 01:51 PM
As Barry Fitzgerald said in The Quiet Man ---I thank you--
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Arthur Shields 8-26-2008 03:33 PM
Doctor phones his patient, says "I have bad news and worse news. The bad news is you have 24 hours to live." The patient cries, "What could be worse?" Doctor says "I was supposed to call you yesterday."
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ed 8-26-2008 03:42 PM
heres a very old joke:
what does a girl in tight jeans and brooklyn have in common.
flatbush
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get back to being funny 8-26-2008 04:36 PM
The jokes are getting pretty raunchy, remember when the girls were around and someone cursed and the guys said, "watch it, the girls are here". Well, the girls are here guys
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lenora gargulo 8-26-2008 09:52 PM
does anyone remember aiellos on court street arethey still there .and the johnny perna on this web sire didyou go out with my cousin dana who worked at the college bakery in the 60s
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Turk 8-26-2008 10:08 PM
Lenora,
I remember aiellos store was after the ILA Union Hall and had the best fresh mozzarell. Recently they opened a Pastosa in Manalapan and one of the old timers came from Ozone Park but worked at Aiello's and we talked about it a few times. I use to play pool across the street upstairs in Whitey's Pool Room on Union off Court St.
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Dolores Tutrone |
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Hi everyone,
Peggy,
I remember the Blizzard of 47.......most of you aren't old enoung to know what i'm talking about.
It was great!!!!!
After we got shoveled out.....it was all fun..........It must have taken my Mother an hour to get me dressed to go out and play in the snow. First: a long sleeved undershirt next a blouse( yep! we called them blouses back then)then a nice warm sweater along with a pair of my brother's pants (girls didn't wear pants back then)....two pair of socks......old shoes (cause they were gonna get wet) now the galoshes(over the shoes).....Now i'm ready for my coat, hat scarf (wrapped around my nect three times so I won't lose it or catch a cold) last but not least....the mittens......nice and cozy.
OK! now i'm ready to have some fun in the snow.......I go downstaires and WOW!!!! I couldn't wait to jump in and have my fun.... BUT!!!!! after all this preperation .......the one thing My Mother forgot to tell me was.......Do you have to go to the bathroom??????
OK !!..I could either hold it or suffer the consequences of having to take ALL the clothes off and start all over again. Sigh!!!! I miss those days.
Dolores 8-26-2008 01:14 PM
I also had my brother's longjohns under his pants. I almost forgot about the longjohns.
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Guido 8-26-2008 01:27 PM
Woopty f***ing doo!
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MaryAnn 8-26-2008 01:58 PM
Hey Guido, I've seen some of your other nasty posts. Go home and put a dress on! Dolores, thank you for your story. I am sure that it brought back many fond memories of our wonderful moms who took such good care of us.
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Guido 8-26-2008 02:15 PM
Just because I'm not a f***ing little pollyanna like you, don't make me a f**ot. All you freakin idiots on hear talking about how great things were makes me sick. Red Hook, Carroll Gardens, your all a bunch of phony sons of bi**ches.
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Dolores 8-26-2008 02:27 PM
Guido,
I feel soooo sorry for you....it's no fun being dropped on your head so many times.
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Dolores 8-26-2008 02:31 PM
Thanks MaryAnn
Don't mind Guido......He has a bruised brain.
Have a great day
Dee
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Dolores 8-26-2008 02:39 PM
Lenny,
I know what you're gonna say........I just couldn't help myself....I just don't like Guido or what Guido has to say.
See you Thursday
Dee
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MaryAnn 8-26-2008 02:40 PM
Turk, I should have listened to you. But when I read a post by someone whom I can tell is older than myself, I find it very upsetting when someone is so disrespectful to them. That said, my feuding with Guido ends here. Thanks again for the WARMHEARTED story Dee. We need more of that in the world.
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Janet 8-26-2008 02:53 PM
Guido, We all know that things weren't fantasic years ago but it's nice to think about positive things. It puts you in better mood a better frame of mind. You have a choice in life to be happy or miserable. I'm sure if you think hard you could come up with some good things that happened to you too. And if you can't and your still so pissed off then please just don't write anything. It's not pleasent to read. Thank You.
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Lenny 8-26-2008 02:58 PM
dee the only thing i was going to say was this you must tell me about those days 47 is way before my time lol lol :)
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South Bklyn Born 8-26-2008 03:13 PM
guido,
Ya know the sad part, you tell them not to call you a fag, yet you spend time fighting with the "Young Girls" here (Ladies you can thank me afterwards...lol)....make up your mind which are you, cause men don't fight with women, at least thats what I was taught. If you care to hear about all the bad things that happened in our area over the past 50 years, you better get comfortable. but bring a friend cause misery loves company!
PS: Dario the fag wants your number......lol
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watch your language 8-26-2008 04:08 PM
Oh no Dolores, it happened again, someone tied someone up and forced them to read the posts on here. How horrible, let's take up a collection to get him untied and back to his pit. Typo.
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MaryAnn 8-26-2008 05:15 PM
Hey, is Dario still around? I remember him well. He was really kind of funny and harmless, too good for Guido.
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Sid W 8-26-2008 10:08 PM
Dee, I am old enough to remember the 1947 blizzard as I was 10 years old.. It snowed and snowed and snowed. They did not start cleaning the sidewalks in the projects until two days after the snowstorm because none one could get to work. We were jumping out of the third floor windows into the snow. It was great. I remember going down to Bay Steet by the pool and you could not even see the pool because the snow not only covered it but it was like a 20 foot drift there. We had some great snow storms in those days not like now. See you and Dom on Thursday.
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Turk 8-26-2008 10:10 PM
Maryann,
Dario is still alive and licking.....Opps......I mean alive and kicking.......LOL
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MaryAnn 8-27-2008 08:35 AM
Turk, you crack me up!!!
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MPH 8-27-2008 10:40 AM
Hey Guido,
You must be a wanna/a/be LOL. I guess you don't have anything interesting to post, only negative towards other people.
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Millie |
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Back in the 60s The New York daily news used to publish recipes every day and there was one in particular my family loved. It was Steak Pizzaiola, a blend of steak tomatoes and garlic that was baked in the oven. The recipe was lost over the years and I was hoping that someone might have a copy of it, or a good version of Steak Pizzaiola to share. Thanks in advance.
MaryAnn 8-26-2008 10:50 AM
Hi Millie,
I have a recipe for you. Here goes: 2lb chuck roast preferably with the bone in. In a baking pan, add the chuck, two can's of tomato sauce( I use contadina),crushed garlic (at least three large cloves), a large can of sliced button mushrooms,salt and pepper to taste, along with a liberal sprinking of parsley and oregano.( dried is just fine)These two spices really give a great flavor. Drizzle lightly with olive oil (don't use extra virgin). Bake in a 375 degree oven for about an hour and a half. Of course, the timing will depend on how you like your meat done. Cook less if you like a rarer steak, but don't cook much longer than the time stated. Serve with pasta. I think you will really enjoy this recipe. Good luck.
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MaryAnn Ragonese Kohberger |
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I had a minute and came on to the website to read some posts and share in more memories. How sad to see that lately the posts are more about arguing and intolerance, than about happy times of the past. I have been missing the old neighborhood so much. I hope that I am not mistaken in my fond rememberances, and that this feeling of nostalgia isn't just childhood whimsy. All I know is that I feel blessed to have grown up in such a place, rich in the character of the people and places. All of us who knew those times are blessed and all share a bond that is much more alike than it is different. Please don't ruin what this site could be for so many - a place to share warmth and good memories. Leave the bitterness behind.
Turk 8-26-2008 09:20 AM
Hi Maryann, hope your are all ready settting up class for that new batch of Little Rascals. As for the arguing you see onsite, I haven't been on here more then a month or so but quickly realize there are some people that have little to offer and share in the way of memories that others would enjoy hearing, so the only thing they can do is attempt to create friction between others and then they sit back and watch the action. Most here know this routine and ignore getting involved with trivial bickering, so don't worry about this site going down hill, eventually the "Bklyn Imposters" get bored and disappear as fast as they surfaced when no audience is paying them attention. Lastly in case you miss 3rd Street Brooks has posted a photo of the old Magic Touch Sign still hanging on our block, it can be seen by googling Lost City and clicking that link. Good Luck with school opening...Ciao!
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Shirley 8-26-2008 09:27 AM
MaryAnn
Where are you in PA? I'm in Lake Ariel. My son is in Tobyhanna.
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MaryAnn 8-26-2008 10:08 AM
Hello again Turk and Shirley. Gee whiz, I just can't seem to stay away from this site. Turk, thanks for the You Tube NYC site. I really enjoyed that. I will check out the "Magic Touch" in just a minute. And Shirley, you and your son are not very far from me. I live in Effort - just a hop, skip, and a jump away. I love country life, but still miss my Brooklyn roots. I am sure you and your family have experienced the "local versus newcomer" controversy in these parts. It seems that people need to have something to bicker about no matter where you go these days. Anyway, God bless you both. Talk to you soon. Turk, please keep your funny,heartwarming stories coming!!
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Natalie 8-26-2008 10:12 AM
I was wondering if you are the MaryAnn that graduated St.Mary's in 1974. If so, then we went to school together. Lolita told me about this site. Do you remember her. She lives in Crown Heights. I left Brooklyn quite some time ago. As one of the few blacks at St. Mary's, I am sorry to say that my experience was not as good as yours. But I remember you to be a very sweet girl. Take care.
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Turk 8-26-2008 10:23 AM
I know Effort is off 209, my sister Pat had a weekend house in Jim Thorpe and use to side 209 to 903, up on the mountain of 903 just after were they have white water rafting and squirmish. It use to be a blast to get out of NY and let loose and relax up there I miss the fun we use to have since there was always a crowd of people each weekend. In our section was at least 4 other familes from Brooklyn and we use to open the summer with a Memorial Day Pig roast that usually had 80 people from these 4 families. Miss those parties!
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Turk 8-26-2008 10:35 AM
Thinking of the PA parties made me remember a funny thing that happened after a long nite of doing poppers and shots of Tequila. I was awaken at dawn still slightly hung over, to the sound of a loud "thump" that was coming from the large windows behind the couch I fell asleep on. At first I thought I was hearing things and tried to go back asleep, but then again I hear it...."THUMP".....now thinking what the hell is going on, I roll up the wooden blinds to see whats outside that may be making this sound, but nothing was there so back down my head went trying to sleep....but just as I lay my head.....THUMP!.....this time I jump up quickly and look out to see a bird on the deck looking in at me.....I start to laugh as i see this bird....take a few steps back....getting distnace for another take off, and then flying forward! Right into the glass window!!....lol...I wondered if he drank any of the Tequila too. So I decided this was too funny to see alone, and woke up the whole house to watch the Kamikazi Birds of Jim Thorpe!!...it seems they see the reflection of the sun and sky in the glass and perhaps their own image, so they kept trying till they nearly knocked themselves out!! Talk about natural instincts, here one they missed.
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MaryAnn 8-26-2008 10:55 AM
Natalie, I do remember you and I am that MaryAnn. Where do you live now? I do remember Lolita Jones. I believe she is the Lolita you mention. I remember you as being a nice girl. It seems like we've left a good impression on each other. If you talk to Lolita again, please tell her hello from me. I remember her dad used to walk her to school every day, and I thought that he seemed very loving. I am sad that your memories are not as fond as mine are. I hope that you do have some good ones though. Take care and God bless.
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Brooks Sheffield |
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Hi, guys. Thought some of you might like to know that today I walked by the old House of Pizza and Calzone and the whole place was under construction. Apparently, they're redo-ing the entire interior. There will also be additional seating in the backyard area. The awning will also be changed. I love the pizza and the Old Brooklyn vibe to the place. I hope they don't change it too much.
Turk 8-26-2008 08:53 AM
Brooks,
And most importantly is they continue to offer fried calzones compared to the average baked versions many offer.
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John 8-26-2008 02:19 PM
You should have seen that place in the early sixties! It was open until 10 P.M. everynight. The Calzones and zeppole were out of this world. They were deep fried of course. The ham in the calzones were to die for. This place, like Cafieros was a neighborhood icon for many decades!
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PEGGY DELLA PORTE |
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HELLO EVERYONE FROM EVERYWHERE. LOL LOL
AS SUMMER DRAWS TO AN END AND WE ALL GET READY FOR A VERY COLD WINTER (ACCORDING TO THE FARMERS ALMANAC} LET'S REMEMBER THOSE WONDERFUL SNOW STORMS WE HAD AS KIDS. IT SEEMS WE HAD SNOW DRIFTS ALL THE TIME ON MY SIDE OF DIKEMAN STREET. LOL I REMEMBER ONE YEAR ON DIKEMAN STREET WE HAD TO GO OUT THE FIRST FLOOR WINDOW BECAUSE THE SNOW DRIFTED AND BLOCKED OUR FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE.I THINK MY BROTHER MICHAEL WAS LOST FOR A FEW DAYS IN THE SNOW DRIFT. LOL . LOL IT WAS GOOD TIMES. HOW COME ALL THAT SNOW AND IT SEEMED LIKE IT WAS GONE IN A DAY " MAYBE BECAUSE THE MEN IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD USE TO OPEN UP THE STREET SEWERS AND PUSH ALL THE SNOW INTO THEM}. LOL NOW WE GET 2 INCHES AND FIRST THEY TALK ABOUT IT FOR THREE DAYS BEFORE AND THE SNOW CRIPPLES US FOR DAYS. LOL "MODERN TIMES BETTER"?? lolANYWAY HAVE A GREAT DAY...
GOD BLESS AMERICA AND RED HOOK.
RED HOOK FOREVER.
PEGGY DELLA PORTE-RODRIGUEZ ^J^
Arlene 8-25-2008 02:07 PM
Hey Peggy, yes I remember those snow drifts on Dikeman St. (160)! We lost out little sister in one and it took awhile to find her. Good thing she was wearing a snowsuit. Glad to see this sight is getting less chilly.
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Archie Bunker 8-25-2008 02:38 PM
Remember when the yellow taxis lined up on 5th & 9th, and you could grab one any time of night or day? And the drivers spoke English! And the only Orientals were the ones making chow mein in the restaurants, and the only Hindus were on TV in "Rama of the Jungle". Ahhh, for the good old days!
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ed 8-25-2008 03:55 PM
peggy
the more things change the more they remain the same. its just our memories that change
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just herereading 8-25-2008 07:00 PM
This is for Archie Bunker, you sound like you don't like many people. There were a lot of your kind back then and they weren't such a nice kind of people. The woman were all gossips and the men thought about the different woman in a different way. Nice to go out with them behind closed doors but didn't have the @#**$ to bring them home to meet Mom & Dad. What a sorry person you are. Bet you watched Archie Bunker everyweek......
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Beatty 8-25-2008 07:30 PM
Archie that was nice you could get a taxi anytime and talk to the driver in english it was nice.Archie I know what you mean about a chinese person cooking chinese food. Now the mexicans are cooking chinese food and you can tell which ones are cause the food sucks. These are just facts it has nothing to do with not liking certain people. Those were the days Archie.
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Bill Peterson 8-25-2008 08:13 PM
Hey Archie,
There was also Haji from Speed Racer!
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reading 8-25-2008 08:59 PM
Please you go into an Italian Resturant like Nino's and that is all that is in there Mexicans, I'm sure they are doing some cooking in there too. A Pizza place on Court St, Mexicans making your pizza.
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Beatty 8-25-2008 11:22 PM
These mexicans are on the corners waiting for someone to pick them up and put them to work.You see all over the country.If you travel through the state you know this.They are ILLEGIALY and they are taking jobs away from our citizens. I remember when high school boys would work in supermarkets and stock the shelves.Fruit and vegetables stand had neighborhood boys working them.What kind of crap are they handing us that the american citizens do not want these jobs that is not true.Their letting them come in so they can get cheap labor. Their ruining our country.Not to mentioned all the other foreigners that are getting in illegaly that are probably terriost. Their all over bayridge the woman walking all in black covered up and all you can see is their eyes and their pervert husbands are looking at all the white girls. So who are you voting for.
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Archie 8-26-2008 10:54 AM
To just herereading,
There were a lot of my "kind" back then? Who the hell do you think you are? My "kind" built this country, you simpering puke. We had a better educational system then too, but you are certainly no example. Learn how to write a coherent sentence before you presume to lecture me, you horse's ass.
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Turk 8-26-2008 12:38 PM
Sitting here laughing after reading, its funny how someone can simply write words on a website and it goes out to the world for all to see, and to some it gets under their skin, even though they have no clue if the person they argue with is intelligent, decent, someone that has morals......or as Archie states, a horses ass.....lol........now Archie, you know Edith don't like that kind of language, but everyone's entitled to their own opinion and ways.
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Jack M. 8-26-2008 12:44 PM
To justherereading - I watched Archie Bunker everyweek, so what? Is that a crime now too? What happened, nobody ever dragged you home to Mom and Dad?
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Arlene 8-26-2008 01:29 PM
I guess the chill is back!
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Archie Fan 8-26-2008 01:40 PM
Archie Bunker:
Listen here, professor. You're the one who need an American History lesson. You don't know nothin' about Lady Liberty standin' there in the harbor, with her torch on high screamin' out to all the nations in the world: "Send me your poor, your deadbeats, your filthy." And all the nations send 'em in here, they come swarming in like ants. Your Spanish P.R.'s from the Caribboin, your Japs, your Chinamen, your Krauts and your Hebes and your English and French fags. All of 'em come in here and they're all free to live in their own separate sections where they feel safe. And they'll bust your head if you go in there. *That's* what makes America great, buddy! Lets not forget this was a comedy made for TV, although some statements could be heard around the US in past times, after all we do have freedom of speech.
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Janet 8-26-2008 02:15 PM
You said a horses ass. AHA!That's a fall back in your chair laugh on your big fat ass Aha!
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Janet 8-26-2008 02:40 PM
Hey Guys, I may have mixed the words up a little bit. But you know what I mean, I thought that horses ass bit was really funny. I know what it is to be hated for your race. When I was growing up in red hook some of the Irish people would call us Dirty Diego B------s. You see it goes like this, I think it was the dutch in red hook first, just look at the names of the streets. Im talking about THE POINT. Then the Irish came in and the dutch hated them so they started to move. Then the Italians came in and the Irish them so the Irish moved up to bay ridge. The Irish stayed there for a while until the Greeks moved in and then the Irish moved to Staten Island. In the mean time who ever was left in red hook had to deal with the projects. I'm talking about the 60's now. In other words what I'm trying to say is new comers are always hated until people get used to each other. Look around you there are a lot of people who are mixed nationalities. And I don't mean silican and napoles. Their Italian and Japanese, Irish and Spanish, Chinese and Black. The world has changed some think it's better this way some don't. Anyway getting back to the Horse's Ass comment that was hillarious lololol
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Meathead 8-26-2008 03:07 PM
Archie Fan,
You forgot smelly, dot-head elephant jockeys, greasy, camel-breath rag-heads, nappy-headed cannibals from all parts of Africa, Geronimo-faced Aztecs, and squinty, zipperhead Asiatic savages - all babbling, chirping, and squealing in their annoying languages. Yes, ALL are welcome here in America The Dumpster!
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Archie Fan 8-26-2008 03:24 PM
Well Meathead,
The moral to the story is unless your American Indian, we all have been there! We all know some of our own that we would rather not acknowledge, true or not!
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ashamed 8-26-2008 04:37 PM
Wow talk about hotheads. I guess this is a place to let off steam. What a sorry bunch. Mark should come on here and tell you guys not to be spreading your prejudice words here. So glad this is a site to find old and new friends. Whats this all about?
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Louise **Red Hook** 8-26-2008 05:31 PM
AWWWWW I loved Archie Bunker. I'll never forget when I first saw that show. I was turning the channels and heard this guy referring to PR's as spics. Being Puerto Rican myself I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I made it my business to watch that show. Loved when Sammy Davis was on the show AND kissed Archie. Those were the days my friends and we thought they'd never end. SOB sniffle...Louise
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Janet 8-26-2008 05:41 PM
Hey you Meathead, You completely misunderstood what I was saying. What I was saying was that people are mixed, not just one nationality. You are a meathead in the true sense of the word. Meathead means dead from the neck up.
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Janet 8-26-2008 05:54 PM
Sorry Meathead just realized you weren't taking to me.lololol
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Louise **Red Hook** 8-26-2008 06:48 PM
Janet...who was that meant for??? What in the hay is going on here?? Every so often something in the pot gets stirred to the top and this is the result. Life is too too short to have this sort of thing going on. We are all adults here aren't we? Lets just say sorry and give a group hugggggggg here. Smooches???
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Janet 8-27-2008 03:30 PM
Louise What I said was at first meant for meathead cause I thought he read what I wrote and interperted it as some kind of racist statement of which it was most defendly not. So I answered it. But then after reading it back (which we all do after we write something), I realized meathead wasn't talking to me he was talking to Archie Fan so I apologized to Meathead. THEREFORE IT WAS MEANT FOR NO ONE.
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Dolores Tutrone |
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Hi everyone,
Shirley.....It's great seeing you back on the site.....
Madeline F. We'll drive you to Sola Bella on Thurs.
BabyAnn...Are you coming too?
Who else is coming??????
Peggy ....If you meet us in Staten Island.......We'll take you the rest of the way. Dom has a Van and there's plenty of room. We have room for more if anyone else needs a ride.
Take Care and Have a Great Night
Dee
Lenny............Dom tried calling you.....pick up the phone....lol
babyann 8-24-2008 08:10 PM
Sorry I cannot my grandson is spending the weekend with us.
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8-24-2008 10:12 AM
I was trying to remember when the actual construction on Hamilton Ave Started; I remember my partents lived on Hicks St. across the street from the Church which is now where the walkway is on Summit and Hicks St. The City condememd the housing along Hicks St. and on Hamilton Ave for this project "Battery Tunnel and Highway".
We moved to the projects on Clinton St. in the early 40's I was born 43' moved out in the 1954.
Shirley 8-24-2008 10:38 AM
Babyann, my brother George and I walked along that road where they were doing the construction approximately 1950.
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babyann 8-24-2008 12:41 PM
true story, my father would put me on his shoulders and walk across the planks. today I think about it; it was 20ft. down, and my father liked to drink and sometimes he was past the point if you know what I mean, and walk home from Columbia St. and Hamilton ave to the projects 626 Clinton St. feeling no pain he had an angel on his side protected him every night.
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8-24-2008 07:44 AM
hi kathy murray ..how are you ...thank you for writing ....as it stands now margaret ..myself and my daughter jen will be attending the old timers game game ..i also believe margarets sisters liz and pat will also be attending if not the game then the post reunion ..after the game i dont know whats going on but hope you are there it will be so very nice to see you after 40 years i hope maryann and cherly will also be there ...johnny
j.perna 8-24-2008 07:49 AM
hey jim scully ....if you can get in touch with worm or e mail me his number that would be great ..see you the 13th jim ....if you find out the time of the game would you let me know jim ..thank you ..
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PEGGY DELLA PORTE |
| JEAMY13@AOL.COM |
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JOE BLACK, AND WE ALL KNOW BY NOW THE SAME PERSON FROM RED HOOK IS WRITING THIS CRAZY STUFF. I WAS KIDDING WITH LENNY, I KNOW I AM INVITED ANYTIME BUT "JOE BLACK" AND ALL YOUR OTHER NAMES, YOU ARE VERY CLOSE TO HAVING YOUR REAL NAME ON SOUTH BROOKLYN VERY SOON. THANKS FOR THE UNDERSTANDINGS.
GOD BLESS AMERICA AND RED HOOK.
RED HOOK FOREVER.
PEGGY DELLA PORTE-RODRIGUEZ
Joey R 8-24-2008 07:53 AM
Peggie can you write a story about Red Hook???
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Sid W |
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To Lenny, Let me know how many people will wind up coming if possible and I will call Bella and set up a reservation because she does get a good luch crowd on certain days so let me know by 8/26.
To everyone else coming if you need directions let me kow and I will give them to you. It is around 1 1/2 hours from Red Hook, a little less that an hour from Staten Island and even less for you Turk.
Sid W 8-22-2008 10:18 PM
Tommy B, Now is your chance to get down here and bring your sister.
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Madeline Faiella 8-23-2008 07:40 AM
Tooooo Alllllllllllll
I'm coming toooooooo if Dee &Dom give me a run with them, I'm a car rag at heart LOLLLLL
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Madeline Faiella 8-23-2008 07:41 AM
oops i meant ride where is my brain, oops i'm seating on them LOLLLLLLLLLLLLL
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Lenny 8-23-2008 12:05 PM
to peggy,,,you certainly are invited to join us for lunch on aug 28th in fact i hope you can make it,,,,benny i am sorry you cant make it,but i am sure we will be doing this again sometime down the road...next time we will pick a place in bklyn ?....or even staten island,,(have car will travel lol),,,now for anyone else that would like to join us for lunch,,please let us know by responding right here on sbn..as i said before it would be nice meeting the people that post here...so if you care to join us please respond,,this goes for everyone..to turk and tommy b you can talk about how your yankess have blown it and drown your sorrows over some diet cokes :)..lets go mets lol
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Tommy B 8-23-2008 12:27 PM
Hi gang, sorry I won't be able to make it. I have a doctor's appointment that day. Hopefully my sister Mad will make it. I know you guys will have a good time. Give Bella my regards and hopefully we can do it one day in the future. We'll talk soon.
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babyann 8-24-2008 10:05 AM
Tommy B are you going Thurs for the final concert at South Beach? I'll save you a seat.
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Tommy B. 8-26-2008 06:36 PM
Hi Babyann, as I mentioned in the past I am a die hard Yankee fan and Thursday night is a big game for the Yankees. I would love to spend a night at the last concert with you and Nicky, but I will be watching the Yankees that night. Also, have fun with your grandson that day, as I read you will be spending the day with him. Regards/
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BEN BUTLER 8-26-2008 07:35 PM
SID LENNY IT,S BENNY CAN MAKE IT I HOPE. I WILL DRIVE DOWN FROM MASS, THURSDAY EARLY MORNING. IF NATALIE CAN'T GO HEY... CAN I DO. BUT I WILL TRY MY BEST.
I HAVE NO IDEA ABOUT THE RESTAURANT. NAME WHER IT IS ETC.
SID CAN YOU E.MAIL ME THE FULL INSTRUCTIONS. NATALIE WILL PASS IT ON.
I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO THE EVENING.
SEE YA'ALL
BENNY & NATALIE
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PEGGY DELLA PORTE |
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