What Our Visitors Have to Say

Name: Alan Semel
Date: 30 Jan 2008

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Russ, I agree with you..but I guy can dream, can't he? lol

Name: Andrea
Date: 30 Jan 2008

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Hello everyone, To Lori - My lat name was "Scopas". There was also another Andrea in my grade. Her last name was "Hamburg" and her mother was Mrs. Hamburg who taught 5th grade when I was there. To Serena - thanks for the welcome. Andrea

Name: Russell
Date: 30 Jan 2008

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I agree, Sem your still a hottie!!! Course at our age being hot means we're coming down with something. Lol

Name:
Date: 30 Jan 2008

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NOW THAT'S REALLY FUNNY...ALAN UR STILL A HOTTIE!!

Name:
Date: 30 Jan 2008

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TO ANYONE THAT CAN HELP. I'm trying to get on the Queensboard but I can't log on. Something keeps coming up wrong. I wanted to view our old neighborhood and I lived in Pomonok. I know that Scott put up a site but I just can't seem to log on. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanx,NOW THAT'S REALLY FUNNY...ALAN UR STILL A HOTTIE!! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Name: Serena
Date: 30 Jan 2008

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Very cool Craig! I will have to check it out further from home tonight and register. Thank you for setting this all up and thank you Denise for your part in it. : )

Name: Felice R.
Date: 30 Jan 2008

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Denise, email me at frosen@kaynecapital.com. We can connect about 195, 231 and, yes the lovely SGHS.

Name: Felice R.
Date: 30 Jan 2008

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Lori, a much younger sister who never went to 165. Two younger brothers, Mitchell and David, who went to 165 through 4th and 2nd grade.

Name: Lori Sileo Weber
Date: 30 Jan 2008

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Hi Andrea what is your last name? Felice do you have any older sisters? The name sounds familiar. Denise you look great under that famous vegas postcard. BV where are you.???? LSW

Name: Serena
Date: 30 Jan 2008

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Oops! I mean to say "There were still NO bells ringing!" :)

Name: Serena
Date: 30 Jan 2008

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Hi again, Felice. I did go and check out the class photos, but there were still bells ringing. I reread your post and you said you moved away in the middle of 6th grade, which would explain why your name sounded familiar, but why we can't remember one another. I'm a year older than our mutual friends and really didn't start hanging around with them until I was in about 8th grade when I was 14. That totally makes sense now as you had moved by the time I made friends with them. Great sharing memories of school and the neighborhood with you and the others though! : )

Name: Felice R.
Date: 30 Jan 2008

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Serena, Mrs. Lincoln's 2nd grade class 1969 - 3rd row, 2nd from right. Also, Mrs. Bennett's 5th grade class of 1972 - 2nd row, 3rd from right (between Sara and Judy).

Name: Serena
Date: 30 Jan 2008

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**Hi Felice** -- When I saw your earlier posts I recognized your name, but I still couldn't place who you were even after I saw your current photo on Mark's site. Are you in any of the group class photos? How weird that were there at the same time, lived in the same building and had the same friends, but didn't know one another... My aunt, uncle and cousins lived in 1-J and their apt. opened up onto the terrace as well. **Bruce** I remember you plain as day, as I do with everyone in our classes. I mentioned when we first exchanged posts that I have this vivid recollection of you being really excited about the astronauts' first moon landing. They had a TV on in the classroom so we could watch it, and I just wasn't interested if you can believe that! Anyway, you were not the nondescript person you believed yourself to be. : ) **Andrea** Where are my manners? I meant to welcome you to the board after your first post. My Mom remembers Fran Drescher's mom working at the drug store also and would talk to her when she went in to buy things. Glad you've joined the rest of us. **Denise** I will be emailing you; glad to see you back on again. : )

Name: JUDI KABINOFF FASANO
Date: 30 Jan 2008

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WHERE IN FLA DO YOU LIVE.? I'M IN BROWARD IN COOPER CITY.

Name: Denise
Date: 30 Jan 2008

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Hi Felice - I too moved from Dara to Rosedale in 1974. Did you go to PS 231, and Springfield ?I've recently, reconnected with some old friends from those days, you may know them. Andrea, your welcome :) I have such fond memories of the drug store my late aunt and Sylvia, worked together for many years and they allowed to come in and play cashier/owner after school, i loved it!! :) Bruce - Your name did sound familiar and i thought you may have known my sister. Nice to meet you! :) Richie - Maybe when Craig has competed the new site it will bring back alot of those people you mentioned. Lori - I see your under construction, i cant wait to how you progressed next month. Love you!! Lets go Giants!! Reunion update coming shortly!!! dsl

Name: Lori Sileo Weber
Date: 30 Jan 2008

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Hi BV, Denise, Sharon, Alan, and all Just here to drop off a little Florida Sunshine. :) Certainly miss chattin with you all but by the time I finish reading all the comments I've missed its into the wee hours and the sun is coming up for a new day and I'm off to work... Such a vicious cycle. Love to you all.....

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Date: 30 Jan 2008

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Andrea, the track and field events were held at Victory Field

Name: Bruce M.
Date: 30 Jan 2008

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Denise I checked out your classmates page to see if we did know each other-(as well as alot of the other posters on this site)-and I dont think we did. I went through PS165 with Serena-as well as Jeff Heller(Hi Jeff!)-from 1965-1972. I lived down the block from the school in Pomonok-across the street from Ron and Sharon Lazar. Also-in those formative years-I was very quiet-I was very good at blending in with the woodwork as not to be noticed-so I cant imagine many people knew who I was.

Name: Andrea
Date: 30 Jan 2008

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To all, After I completed my previous message, I recalled another PS 165 tradition in addition to the annual dance festival. I don't remember itsd official title, but it was some sort of annual track & field day and the grades would compete in various races and events. I remember coming in third in the sixth grade girls dash. Andrea

Name: Andrea
Date: 30 Jan 2008

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Hello everyone, In response to Randi, I am older than you. For a reference point, I graduated from John Bowne HS in 1970. My home address was 147-48 71st Avenue, the upstairs apartment. And, to Denise, thanks for the acknowledgement of my recent message. Its nice to share such good memories and thoughts. Andrea

Name: Felice R.
Date: 30 Jan 2008

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Serena, maiden name was Cagner. I moved to Long Island in the middle of 6th grade (1973)- lived in bldg. 8 - hung out with Lisa Albin, Lisa Simon, Iris, Amy - but I don't think I know you - even though we lived in the same building. I lived there from the middle of kindergarten to the middle of 6th grade. My aunt/uncle, Harriet and Jackie Weiner (sons Freddie and Steven) and my other aunt/uncle Judy and Sandy Gellert (son Michael and daughter Erica) lived on the first floor - 1A and 1J. I loved the Gellert's house - they had the door from the living room that led to that huge rock patio that connected bldg. 8 and bldg. 6. We all moved to Rosedale together to go to the "suburbs".

Name: Serena
Date: 29 Jan 2008

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Hey Mr. Ruben -- I'll check with Rod Serling and see if he can shed some light on who all "we people" are and where we came from...

Name: Richie Ruben
Date: 29 Jan 2008

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Who are all you people on this site.Wheres all my old buddys like-sho,eddie merlob,billy gobs,staps,brothers ron&ken,the kush,dabs,mark abo tuck,mahal,stevie,esterbon,Mr-k,chipper. Who are you all this is like the Twilight Zone. Help Me someone give me a YATA

Name: Serena
Date: 29 Jan 2008

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Hi Felice R. -- Welcome to the board. :) Sounds like my sister thoroughly answered your question about which apt. we lived in. : ) You mentioned hanging around with the same people I did and if you were in 6th grade in 73 I must be about a year older than you. Who did you hang out with?

Name: Wendy (Kantor) Blum
Date: 29 Jan 2008

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Name: Alan Semel
Date: 29 Jan 2008

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Good one Bar..but you're right, bc it's mostly religious jews by me. Thanks Judi, appreciate the sentiment.

Name: JUDI
Date: 29 Jan 2008

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TO ANYONE THAT CAN HELP. I'm trying to get on the Queensboard but I can't log on. Something keeps coming up wrong. I wanted to view our old neighborhood and I lived in Pomonok. I know that Scott put up a site but I just can't seem to log on. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanx,

Name: JUDI
Date: 29 Jan 2008

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NOW THAT'S REALLY FUNNY...ALAN UR STILL A HOTTIE!!

Name: Barry V
Date: 29 Jan 2008

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Hey Terry, No matter how nice Dara Gardens looks you wouldn't want to live there anymore. The neighborhood isn't the same. Kissena Blvd is really seedy & at night its creeped out. Then when you get down by 147th St there are people like Alan Semel walking around. I tell you its scary. Just kidding Big Al, you know you're my man.

Name: Terry VR
Date: 29 Jan 2008

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Wow!!!Yikes!!!!Ouch!!!! Just checked the Dara Gardens web site and I don't think I'll be going back to NY anytime SOON. The price to purchase a STUDIO apartment was the asking price for my 3 bedroom- 2 full bathroom with first floor laundry HOUSE!! Plus I have a HUGE back yard for my kids. I guess that's the price you pay for all the conveniences like being close to public transit, schools, stores, etc. The units are very attractive and the grounds are beautifully done but that is EXPENSIVE. If that's what a tiny aprtment goes for, on the average, what would a HOUSE the size of mine run there ball park anybody?? Wait'll I show my husband, he'll freak!!!

Name: Terry VR
Date: 29 Jan 2008

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Me and my older sister Serena lived in Bdlg 8, Apt 2A and then in Apt 2J in 1975-1976. We lived in 2A from like 1967-68?-1975. When were in 2A, the Salters family lived below us and in the 2J apartment, my aunt and 2 younger cousins lived downstairs there. Then at the end of the summer we moved to WI so yes, NY was my childhood home. After all these years, it is good to know that I have fond memories of the "neighborhod". I still wish I could walk up the street to the candy store for "ices" and Valentino's for pizza. There are not many good pizza parlors in WI, except for one in Green Bay called Sammy's. It is a many generation business started and still run by the same italian family since it opened in the 40's I'm guessing. Good pizza. To the suplier of the Dara Gardens web site, thank you, I'll be checking it out shortly. It is snowing AGAIN here and had to leave work early so I don't/didn't have to drive in such lousy weather. Our winters here are such a drag-L-o-n-g & cold. It doesn't usually truly warm up here until May which is mighty rough on this sun worshiper...

Name: Felice R.
Date: 29 Jan 2008

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Serena, what apt were you in in Bldg 8? I was in 5J. I hung out with the same people you did but moved in March of 1973 (6th grade for me). I'm not sure if we know each other.

Name: RandiTobman@aol.com
Date: 29 Jan 2008

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Andrea, How old are you? I am considered a Youngie. Born in 1965. Most of the people on this site, are a bit older than I. Do you remember your home address? Randi

Name: Serena
Date: 29 Jan 2008

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Denise -- Larry Scott is Karen Scott's big brother (Karen and I hung out with Lisa Albin, Lisa Simon, Amy Mittler, and Iris Gruber). Karen and Larry lived upstairs from me in Bldg. 8. :) Barry, do you know what time it is? Time for a new alarm clock! lol! : )

Name: Barry V.
Date: 29 Jan 2008

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Hey Joe, I had to be in Manhattan at 6AM Monday. I overslept. It would have been nice if you called me at 4AM. At least I would have appreciated it.

Name: Denise Sileo
Date: 29 Jan 2008

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Joe - Dont sweat it, no harm done, i still love ya, and the family is always up at 4am ;)Bruce - I saw your name on my classmates page, and wasnt sure who you were, do we know eachother? Andrea - nice post, my aunt worked with Sylvia in MurEl, (the drug store) and I still see the former owners in Florida from time to time, welcome aboard :) Larry Scott - Im not sure if you read these messages, but i read you post on Marks site and on the Pomonok site as well, you look very familar are you from the Island?

Name: Joe Simon
Date: 29 Jan 2008

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Hello all....In the event anyone here has rec'd an e-mail or instant message from me or someone claiming to be me I should say, please understand it was not me. Somehow, someway, somebody has gained access to my screen name and possible password. I have had 3 people so far inform me they not only rec'd instant messages from me asking them to visit web sites, but also that there cell phones rang at 4am. Please rest assured my friends that I would never do something like that and that I am taking the necessary steps to correct this at once. If you have received any communcation over the last 24 hrs from me or someone claiming to be me, or do receive any from me that seems odd, please let me know via e-mail. Thanks alot... Joe

Name: Andrea
Date: 29 Jan 2008

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Very nice to see a site dedicated to PS 165. I moved to Flushing at the end of 5th grade. Lived in the garden apts. near the school. (Not Campus Hall, the other one near Dara Gardens) Even though, I started there in 5th grade, I consider myself a Flushing girl. I remember Fran Drescher's Mom, Sylvia. There was a drugs/cosmetics on Kisenna Blvd. where she used to work as a cashier and she was always friendly and pleasant. Sometimes, I miss all the stores that used to be there on Kisenna like Wainwright, Butterflake Bakery, the pizzeria, and the Kosher Deli, Host. Those were really fun times, around the mid sixties, and seventies. Its funny, but i remember going grocery shopping with my Mom to Food Fair, Olinsky's ,or Waldbaum's and everyone seemed to know each other in the neighborhood batk then. WE would always have to say hello or stop and talk for a few minutes to the people that we passed along the way on 71st Avenue. Anyway, I don't have any photos to provide, just nice memories. By the way, in the 5th grade, I had Mrs. McKinley and in the 6th grade, I had Mr. Schainwooks as my teacher. Remember, Mr. Gallenson, Mr. Toonkel, Mr. Lambert, Mrs. Zimmer? Andrea

Name: JUDI
Date: 29 Jan 2008

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LMAO

Name: Barry V
Date: 29 Jan 2008

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Hey Judi, I read that on a bathroom wall too. You know what sucks though? It was my bathroom wall at home. Those crazy kids.

Name: judi
Date: 28 Jan 2008

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i read on a bathroom wall that Barry V.was freaky but not distorted. Maybe they meant contorted in which I'd like to witness that myself. It must be mu love for pretzels! lol

Name: Serena
Date: 28 Jan 2008

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Thanks for yet another chuckle before the day was through, Barry! :) From your pictures on Mark's site I think you look downright friendly! lol

Name: JUDI
Date: 28 Jan 2008

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HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!! BARRY'S IN DA HOOOOOUUUUUUSSEE!!!!!!!!!!

Name: Barry V.
Date: 28 Jan 2008

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Listen Judi, I used to see all you kids walking in the basement & I never tried to kill any of you. Now stop calling me a distorted freak.

Name: Serena
Date: 28 Jan 2008

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Ooops! That was supposed to be deer; not deers! : )

Name: Serena
Date: 28 Jan 2008

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Hi Bruce -- we have lots of wildlife here in Wisconsin as well. Owls, hawks, racoons, possums, tons of rabbits and squirrels and deer of course. We have to be careful at night so we don't hit deer also. The rabbits are quite destructive and if you want any kind of a garden you need to keep a fence around it. Barry -- too funny about deers and mass transit! I got this instant picture in my head of a bunch of deer on the train with briefcases and reading newspapers! lol : )

Name: Felice R.
Date: 28 Jan 2008

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If you want to see what Dara Gardens looks like today, go wo www.daragardens.com. I lived in Bldg. 8, apt 5J from 1966-1973.

Name: JUDI
Date: 28 Jan 2008

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JOEY.. Do u remember p[aying Jonney on s pony? They always put us smaller kids on the bottom. Maybe that's the reasons for our back pain. I also remember going through the basements to see where the building met, we were told never to go there but we did anyway. I always envisioned some distorted freak was going to kill us if we didn't listen to our moms. We used to have so much fun just playing in your mom's station wagon;

Name: judi
Date: 28 Jan 2008

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the iganas are huge and gross. they bite too; one was living on my roof.the kids clled it a molitor or a monitor. I called pest control and they told us to throw a towel over it;s head and dispose of it. to make a long story short, they came out in a mini ambulance. they rhrew the towel over it's head and th iguana bit him. onr other time I was just about to go in the pool and my son was screaming for me not to go into the pool because theere was a water moccison snake which is very poisonous. my son said in his Steve Irwin voice--"we're not in any danger" We called a neighbor to help us and is what this guy does for a living.he screamed and ran out of here. again we called pestcontrol. nie nite everybody..judi

Name: Barry V.
Date: 27 Jan 2008

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I'm so freakin grossed out with all the roachy stuff. Hey Bruce, sorry but I have to tell you that the fact that the deer put the family mini van in the body shop is your own fault. New Jersey Deer are known to be the worst drivers. Learn a lesson from this & let them take mass transit from now on.

Name: Terry VR
Date: 27 Jan 2008

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Yo'h Barry, You hate roaches too huh? They're NASTY and yes Judi, I've been in Florida and seen Palmetto bugs and they're GROSS. You've got more guts than me because just the thought of hearing those crunch when you squish them makes my skin crawl.. In WI, we get big ol' June bugs and as their names implies, they come out right around the end of June and are attracted to light so you'll hear them banging against your screen doors and windows at night. Just stepping on one, gives me the willies and yes, I have seen a cockroach in WI. There was this office I worked at for a hospital and clinics of a major medical group in Green Bay where we did all the billing from and it was this crummy little building on a crummy little street in one of the < neighborhoods here and it was temporary until we were moved into our new bulding but in the meantime had to suffer it out in this dump. When I was a bill collector, our group had to work in a dark ucky room in the basement and it was truly a basement complete with cement floors and yes, basement critters. I thought I could feel something near my feet-( it was summer and I was wearing open toed shoes) and when I looked beneath my desk, there was a cockroach scurrying across my toe. Needless to say, I let out this shriek and scared everyone else in the room too. You'd find spiders coming out from under your keyboard from time to time or in the file room below the staircase, it was always something. I HATED that place. When we got our new office it was such a relief and yet, bugs STILL found me so I still had a few good scares. I HATE bugs.........they're GROSS. The cockroach apartment was down the hall from our original apartment we lived in the same building and while my mother eradicated the raoches in the one apartment, we couldn't get rid of them in the other one or in the garbage room. There was a small room in the middle of the hall with a sink and the trash chute where you dumped your trash and you could always count on finding them in there so Serena would NEVER want to take the garbage out. I was little braver, so I did it but it was gross in there because not only did you have bugs to deal with, it SMELLED!!!!This was in Dara so I wonder if those rooms are still intact and are still being used. Eeeeeyou!!!!!!!

Name: Bruce M
Date: 27 Jan 2008

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Hey Serena!-the roaches on the toothbrush story brought back some less then happy memories growing up in Pomonok. It was always an adventure when we turned the lights on. Thing is-back in the "projects"-the roaches didnt crawl on the toothbrushes-they carried them off to use! Nowadays I put up with the renegade deer population here in rural(I know this sounds like a contradiction)Central New Jersey. The darned things are worse then the roaches. They have taken over my back yard-and I dont appreciate the gifts they leave! The deer have also put the family mini van into the body shop a time or two. Let see the Flushing cocaroaches do that!

Name: judi
Date: 27 Jan 2008

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down in florida they are not only huge but they fly.they are palmetto bugs. since i lived in pomonok, it doesn't bother me. although my family freaks out when i chase them with paper towels and squish them until their heads pop and snap. kind of sick but fun. thanks barry for the compliment. since that last picture i have lost another 50 pounds. new picture will be sent soon. today was not a popcorn day but all the kids helped me make rice kripies treats. what a mess but we sure had fun. by the way you also look fabu! what really freaked me out was Jackie and Eve. Pretty little girls, drop dead gorgeous women.

Name: Serena
Date: 27 Jan 2008

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Hey Barry -- you're so funny (they don't want to take the drive either!) lol. I haven't seen one since I've been in WI either thankfully! Blow a kiss for me when you drive past the old neighborhood. Even though it doesn't look like it used to, it would pull at my heartstrings as well. As I said in an earlier post, I close my eyes and I can be transported back in time and see everything like it used to be. I wish sometimes that I could be in elementary school again just for a couple of days to relive being carefree and hanging out with my friends. Hope I didn't traumatize you too much with the toothbrush story! ;)

Name: Barry V
Date: 27 Jan 2008

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OK Serena, I'm on my way to therapy. It was the toothbrush that got me. Sice I moved to the burbs I haven't seen any. I guess roaches don't wanna take the drive either. Tomorrow Jerry & I have to be in Manhattan most of the morning but on our way back we are stopping at the Kosher deli on Horace Harding. I forgot the name. I gotta tell you, when I drive through the old neighborhood it does hit me right in the heart. There are so many memories on every corner. Knowing that most everyone came out OK its like the old Poco song says. "It's a good feelin to know"

Name: Serena
Date: 27 Jan 2008

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Yes, Barry, that was one of my major phobias about living in NY too. I never got use to those things. Our mom kept our apt. as clean as a whistle and spackled every crack, hole or opening she could find and those buggers still found their way in. I hated them!! I never used a dish or a pot without rinsing it out first in case they'd been crawling around in there. I'll never forget getting up to use the bathroom in the middle of the night and seeing one crawling on my toothbrush! I immediately threw it out and was considering keeping my toothbrush somewhere else in a sealed container after that.

Name: Barry V
Date: 27 Jan 2008

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YEAH!! JUDI!! I think you're the greatest too. Now, could you make me some popcorn? Nice to see you back Terry. You got me with that line about the cockroach apt. That is my #1 phobia. If I saw one I would stand on a table right in front of you. Judi, your pictures look great!! Denise, Sharon, Ellen, I hope you all have fun today. Hey Mark, I suggest PS 165 Ultimate Fighting Championship to be hosted in Vegas. What do you think?

Name: JUDI
Date: 27 Jan 2008

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ONE MORE THOUGHT. HAVE U GUYS BEEN E MAILING MARK WITH COMPLAINTS? IF U R, HAVE U NO FEELINGS? MARK AND FRED ARE IN MOURNING AND HOW INSENTITIVE R ALL OF U TO GET THIS WONDERFUL MAN INVOLVED AND BE THE PERVIABLE DAD. STOP TAKING ADVANTAGE OF HIM ASKING FOR THIS AND THAT WITH THE I WANT IT NOW SYNDROME. COULD U ALL STOP BREATHING DOWM HIS NECK AND LET HIM DO THINGS AT HIS OWN PACE? OBVIOUSLY U DON'T CARE BECAUSE HE STAYED UP LATE TO FULFILL YOUR REQUESTS. PLEASE DON'T BURDEN HIM WITH BAGGAGE. LET THE MAN RELAX WITH LITTLE OR NO STRESS. U ALL SAY U LOVR HIM, SO SHOW IT!!!!!!!!!!! HE'S NOT A REFEREE. HE IS A MAN THAT DESERVES RESPECT. WE OWE HIM AT LEAST THAT MUCH

Name: Judi
Date: 27 Jan 2008

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Barry, i ihink you're thr greatest? I just want to clesr thingd up. Whatever childhood memories whether good or bad is behind us. We made it out of s rough area and not only did we survive, but we are all successful. I moved to Florida to start my life over. no one knows anything about mr and I am respected in my community. I think that it's time to bury the hatchett since we are all accomplished adults here. I scrolled down the web site and I questioned the indiscretion of lots of comments even before i joined on. I feel that mark shouldn't have to referee. when we say that enough is rnough, I believe that we should look inside ourselves. Barry said it best when he told me that true friends accept each other good, bad or indifferent. Not only were some of my comments were deleated but others as well. It;s nice to go back to our roots and find our old friends, but it's even nicer to grow up and not have past memories that haunt us. how juvenille is it to argue about 30 year old issues. We now have kids of our own.The focus should be on them and teaching them not to make the same mistakes we made and to fight for what is right and not to be subjected to mockery. the finger should not be pointed ar me. Other things were said and we are all infallible. perhaps we should judge ourelves before judging other just a thought.

Name: Terry VR
Date: 26 Jan 2008

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Then of course we had the lawn chair people who sat in their lawn chairs or the benches and made their dogs sit there all day while they gossiped and gabbed. No wonder this one couple's poodle bit me when I saw it tied out on the terrace looking lonely, like it looked everyday. It probably was suffering from a severe case of depression and anxiety from being left outside all day with no "human". I remember my aunt became one of the lawn chair people after she moved in the J apartment below us from Canada and she'd sit and gossip with Shirley Scott and Diane Winters' mother. I am so glad my mother never turned into one of "them" because she had a job to go to every day..phew!!! If I listen real hard, I may be able to hear the gravelly voiced bellow of " LISA!!!!" from Mrs Simon's apartment as she called her daughter in to dinner.

Name: Terry VR
Date: 26 Jan 2008

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Okay, now that my computer did some weird stuff and my name is here 2 x and no comments: Please take a moment to ask yourself: Remember all the fans in the apartment windows in Dara Gardens. Those "made to be put in a window fans that came in full window or 1/2 window size that kind of fit in a window like an air conditioner? Do they make these anymore? My mother would take our big box fan, sit it on the windowsill and then close the window down on it so it would stay there but she always put in the window backwards "to blow the hot air out of the apartment" she'd tell us so we never really got to feel it anyway. I wonder why the bloody thing never fell out of the window but it never did. Then we got about 3 air conditioners when we moved down the hall into the cock-roach J apartment and got to run 3 air conditioners for FREE because in Dara Gardens back then you didn't pay for heat, electric or water. When the photo gallery for the site is up and running, for those of you that have pictures of the school and what Dara looks like today, PLEASE post these pictures. I'd love to see what my old neighborhood looks like now as all I know is that it is quite different and one has to BUY their unit at 6 digit figures for those cracker boxes. Can people still have pets there? It seemed EVERYONE had a dog or cat in their apartment. I remember the family who had Rusty, the cocker spaniel and the whole neighborhood standing outside as their apartment caught on fire watching the flames leaping out the window and then it seemed like people talked about it for weeks afterwards. I can't remember their last name but Serena probably does as I think she hung around with the girl that lived there. That was the first time I saw a fire and the fire department trying to fight it and thought it was fascinating. I guess I needed a life but then I felt terrible when I heard the dog died of smoke inhalation so they got the same breed of dog and named it Rusty the 2nd...ahhh, the memories just keep comin back...Since I've been on this website, I keep thinking about all this goofy stuff so does that make still classify me as "wierd"? I'll never shake that stigma I guess.

Name: Barry V
Date: 26 Jan 2008

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Judi, The answer is none. It has to be willing to change itself.

Name: Terry VR
Date: 26 Jan 2008

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Judi, What a sad, sad, sad world when stuff like that matters than who you are. After all these years, nothing has changed as I remember when my friends and I would hit the night club scene in W. Palm Beach, Boca or whereever, I could ALWAYS count on some dork to ask me: Where do I work? What do I do? Where do you work out and yes, what kind of car I drove. For the record I drove a 1987 Toyota Celica, worked out at Bali and was a claims rep assistant for Allstate Claims Office and worked P-T at Jordan Marsh Dept Store. I had to work to work 2 jobs to pay for my new car, my shopping habit to keep up with the trends of the day-(1980's), and the club scene. I loved Florida but people were very shallow and if you didn't have the perfect bod and job, you were nobody so in my early twenties, I tried to live the lie and it caught up with me so back to WI I went. The experience was worth it as now I have a wonderful husband, a comfortable home, 2 pretty daughters and a good job. Oh yeah, I can't forget my dog, he's family too. A little black-n-tan mini doxie with a loving personality. We call him velcro dog because he sticks to you like glue!!!Now THAT'S love!!!

Name: JUDI
Date: 26 Jan 2008

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Barry.. The answer is 4. One to do the job and the other 3 ask him how he feels about that..lol

Name: ?.?.
Date: 26 Jan 2008

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Ladies, what time is lunch tomorrow?

Name: Terry VR
Date: 26 Jan 2008

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Name: Barry V
Date: 26 Jan 2008

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Judi, How many psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb?

Name: Judi
Date: 26 Jan 2008

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Barbara Berkowitz did have issues. She was younger than me. I was very good friends with Mala. I loved her. She was always laughing and really knew how to have fun. Her sister used to push me around asking me the same questions time and time again. OCD I guess and a terrible inferiority complex. I hope she's better now. Those types make of people make me sad. I suppose that's why i became a psychiatric nurse and run self help groups. I'm working on a business venture for counseling with another psych Dr.

Name: JUDI
Date: 26 Jan 2008

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TERRY..Yes the people are strange. there is no such thing as southern hospitality. When I first moved down here I loked all New York. The big hair and the rest. Someone called me a Yankee. I replied that I was a Met fan but the Yankees were good too. these idiots still fly the confederate flag and even reinact the war. I asked this guy why would he do that if the south lost? The outcome is ALWAYS the same. I told them to cheat just to see what winning would feel like. He told me in his redneck drawl that the south shall rise again. It must be the sun that bakes the brains here. People are not friendly here. It's kind of sad. Back in NY you knew your neighbors and theere were block parties. Over here people are all about who can out dress whom and what kind of car you drive. Some one asked me who my cleaning lady was. I said that I clean my own house. They couldn't believe it. You have to see the way these ladies dress up just to pick their kids up from school. They look like they're going to a cotillion. It's crazy. I really have little tolerance for the snobby folks that believe that every little thing is coming to them. That's why my house is the one house that all the kids flock to. I bake things from scratch pop corn for them and with supervision let kids be kids. This was the way I was brought up and these are my roots. I am a New Yorker. I will always be. i'm always friendly and no matter what anyone thinks I try to be nice. I have a smile for everyone. The New Yorker in me won't let anyone bully me or intimidate me. That was in my past. It's a whole new life for me. Terry, I know how u feel. BARRY,,,I'd bet that u would look sexier than anyone of us in those clothes.!!

Name: Terry VR
Date: 26 Jan 2008

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Name: Barry V
Date: 26 Jan 2008

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I woke up this morning, showered, put on my Marshmellow platforms, Huckapoo shirt & sparkly belt. I was all set to go out & have a great day but then I read all the posts & I felt like a real jerk, so I stayed in again.

Name: Serena
Date: 26 Jan 2008

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Mark, thanks for confirming my memory of the Berkowitz sisters. So I did have the red hair memory correct! :) Barry, I am your friend and if you have a sister I'd be her friend too! lol :)

Name: Serena
Date: 26 Jan 2008

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Mark, thanks for confirming my memory of the Berkowitz sisters. So I did have the red hair memory correct! :) Barry, I am your friend and if you have a sister I'd be her friend too! lol :)

Name: Serena
Date: 26 Jan 2008

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Yes, I remember all those things that were mentioned earlier and owned many of them too -- the marshmallow shoes (that my mom had metal clips put on the heels so I didn't wear them down and I sounded like a tap-dancer coming down the hall at school!), the sparkly belts, Pro-Keds, Huckapoo shirts and platform shoes. I didn't have the type of hair that could pull off the Farah style, so I had more of the "Marcia Brady" look. I know fashion trends come back around eventually and there's been a lot of the retro look in style the last few years, but I sincerely hope the really bad stuff stays in the past where it belongs. :)

Name: Serena
Date: 26 Jan 2008

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Marc Berman -- That is very odd, but it must have been a higher power whispering in your ear and I'm glad it did because it led you to the site. : ) I hope all that are attending tomorrow's brunch have a great time and I will be there in spirit. :) Mark and Craig, you both have done us all a favor by hosting these sites and no one should expect you to referee. If there are things that need to be ironed out, private emails are the way to go... Have a great weekend all! : )

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 26 Jan 2008

Comments

Since I've gotten stuck in the middle of this nonsense, I've got to make a comment. Enough is enough! Nobody wants to be involved in old war stories or new ones for that matter. Think about what you are publicly posting and TRY to understand that there are many others that read these posts and sometimes interpret them out of their supposed context. Craig and I are attempting to moderate and be neutral, but it seems there is no safe harbor in that either. Give us all a break!

Name: Judi
Date: 26 Jan 2008

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Didn't Top Spot carry lox and the rest of our soul food? if my memory is correct, they had huge barrels of sunflower seeds and pickles in a barrel. thats really hard to find here in fla. Go figure.. SCOTT- you did a good thing with the queens board. we'll talk later. love, judi

Name: Marc Berman
Date: 26 Jan 2008

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Hey Scott. No, I'm staying at the Luxor. I go to a TV conference at Mandalay Bay, which is right next to it. But one hotel next to each other in Vegas is like a mile! I also went to the pizza place across the street from the temple. One of these days I have to take a ride out there. And Serena, I am telling you, it was very strange. I was at work, your name popped into my head, I did a google on you and poof...PS165.org!

Name: JUDI
Date: 26 Jan 2008

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This one's for the girls. Remember Jordache or Sasoon jeans only and we had to pour ourselves into them, Huckapoo tops, platform or marshmallow shoes, glitter belts, and if not Keds then they were called skips, and the Farrah Fawset hair?

Name: Denise Sileo - Lazzaruolo
Date: 26 Jan 2008

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Look forward to seeing everyone at brunch tomorrow. Monahan's and Fitzgeralds on Bell. Debbie, i hope you can make it. Alan, sorry we will miss you. Joe, go in late!:) MF, nice additions to the site. Eve you look great! Cant wait to see everyone at the reunion!! Updates, coming shortly. Serena, enjoy the movies tonite. BV- got the check thanks! Have a great weekend.!! Denise

Name: judi
Date: 26 Jan 2008

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JOEY. Say it isn't so! Not Mrs.Bergman! AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

Name: JUDI
Date: 26 Jan 2008

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I was actually refering to Mala. She was the older sister. Ellen introduced us. We all used to walk around Campus Hall with a radio and sing and laugh. now that u mention it Mark I do remember her living in your court. Her father drove an old Valient. They were such a nice family. anyway, it was Mala I saw years ago and she looked like a whole new person. DENISE-- it wasn't only me. Some of the others need to own up to it too.

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 26 Jan 2008

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zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz, uh, zzz, uh Sorry! I'm awake, sure I am. Many pages on the pix site have been updated, I hope I covered them all. http://www.ps165pix.com

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 26 Jan 2008

Comments

Both Mala and Barbara had red hair. Mala was the older sister, she was in my graduating class. DSL, let's not point the sharpened finger too quickly. There were other notes deleted as well.

Name: Barry V
Date: 26 Jan 2008

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Serena, I really need to ask you something. "Are you my friend? Are you my sisters friend?"

Name: Serena
Date: 26 Jan 2008

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Mark -- was Barbara Berkowitz a redhead or was that her younger sister? (or am I totally thinking of someone else?). I have a vague memory of a red-headed girl named Barbara who had a younger sister and the sister was always asking us, "Are you my friend? Are you my sister's friend?" Until you mentioned the name in your post I had forgotten all about that...

Name: Denise Sileo Lazzaruolo
Date: 26 Jan 2008

Comments

Judi - If your comments are being erased now on both sites isnt that telling you something. You should really use email going forward and refrain from posting such things. I'm sorry Craig, Mark, Bill and everyone else. But enough is enough already.

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 25 Jan 2008

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Judi, you are referring to Barbara (Berkowitz). They were my neighbors when we first moved to Campus Hall. Alex and Mary were the parents.

Name: Serena
Date: 25 Jan 2008

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Barry, you nut! You're so funny!!! Denise, tiramisu sounds very challenging and very good. : ) Judi, I also loved the steak fries at the Host and sometimes my friends and I used to go in just to buy a bag of those or a potato knish all by themselves. I loved going into Top Spot to buy a package of apricot or strawberry fruit leather, which was much tastier than that gross stuff they sell now called "fruit roll-ups" because it was 100% natural dried fruit. I also just loved going in there because of the good smells. : ) They don't have places like that anymore. I close my eyes and the memories transport me back.

Name: Barry V
Date: 25 Jan 2008

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You know whats funny? When I Google my name I get Serena Williams also.

Name: Rich Martinez
Date: 25 Jan 2008

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TOP SPOT RULED KISSENA BLVD

Name: JUDI
Date: 25 Jan 2008

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ahhh. the thoughts of the host deli. the only place where the corned beef had extra fat if u ordered it that way. that was the best part. i remember the stuffed derma and the gravy was the best. the steak fries were always crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. i just gained 15 pounds just thinking about it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i also thought that jack in the box had the very best tacos.

Name: Denise
Date: 25 Jan 2008

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Hey Serena, Talk about mouth watering, i think the Host Deli made the best onions ever. I remember going in and ordering just a bun with mustard and onions on it!! :) Scott - that fire was on the news, I saw a lady running out to the hotel in her wedding dress, i hope it was after the ceremony :) MF, whats up? I managed to make a Tiramisu today, I must say it was it was pretty close. Judy S, we would love for you to join us, i will call you tomorrow. BFF, you da lady!! in one out one!! Eve, your too funny. Joe, Mrs. Bergman? i thought you were kiddin lol:) love to all denise

Name: Joe Simon
Date: 25 Jan 2008

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Hello Everyone....Hope everyones doing ok. ***Tammy L. thanks for having your brother Bobby throw an e-mail my way, was great hearing from him after all these years. *** Bill, Any luck from those leads? Hey Sharon, info on latest search sent your way, let me know if you have any success. I believe I have located the infamous Mrs. Bergman.......Shes all yours Marilyn! Have a great night all!! Joe

Name: Serena
Date: 25 Jan 2008

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Hi Mark Fink -- I'm sorry to say I've never had Csillogies (did they have something to do with the Csillag brothers?). You'll have to clue me in... : ) My mouth is definitely watering for a corned beef sandwich though! :)

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 25 Jan 2008

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The best sandwiches ever made at the Host Deli were the Csillogies! If you never had the pleasure, you missed out big time!!!

Name: Serena
Date: 25 Jan 2008

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Hi Marc -- it's been awhile since you've been on. Nice to see you post again, but it probably took awhile for you to catch up -- the board's been busy! I don't think I've ever had anyone ever tell me they Googled me before. :) I checked Google for my kids' or family member's names just to see if anything would come up. When I checked mine all I seemed to get was a lot of Serena Williams links! I don't remember what a movie costed back then, but it wasn't much for a movie and refreshments. Now the refreshments are 3x the cost of the movie itself! I really miss the Host Deli and was grateful that I got to eat there a couple of times in '89 on my very last visit to the old neighborhood -- my favorite was the corned beef sandwiches. : )

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 25 Jan 2008

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MARC hope you are not staying at the Monte Carlo. They had a small fire there today. I use to go to the Pizza place on main st right across from the temple where I went to Hebrew school

Name: judi
Date: 25 Jan 2008

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i spoke to mark last nite and he told me that ehen i write in upper case it's like yelling. i never knew that. eyesight really changes after 40 so i'm sorry if it came off wrong. i just did it so i wouldn't have to wear glasses. so off to the optomitrist i go. hope it wasn't offensive.

Name: Marc Berman
Date: 25 Jan 2008

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Hello everyone...its been awhile. I'm heading to Las Vegas this weekend on business...thought I would check out the site. My vote for scariest movie: Friday the 13th! What did it cost to go to the movies back when we were kids? $1.00 maybe? How are you doing, Serena? I still can't believe my googling your name out of the blue last year connected me to this great site. Does anyone remember going to Main Street for falafel at the Isreali pizza place? I found a place right near where I work that has reminds me of it. And I think the Host Deli had the best hot dogs. And those Jack in the Box tacos...the best! Corey...I thought you were planning on coming over when you were in town? I'm not that far from Huntington.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 25 Jan 2008

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Thanks Craig. The site's great.

Name: judi
Date: 25 Jan 2008

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thank you so much barry. now if i only knew how to pull up the new pix i would really be happy.

Name: Craig - site owner
Date: 25 Jan 2008

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The new comment area is almost done, we will see if you like it. Mark can post his pics there or keep his site, whatever works. The more available to this community the better. Mark - shoot me an email when you get a chance. Thanks to all for the good words on this site, glad you are enjoying it.

Name: Ron Lazar
Date: 25 Jan 2008

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Mark, Thanks for all of your effort with the picture sight!! What you've done is greatly appreciated.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 25 Jan 2008

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUDI!!!!!!

Name: judi
Date: 25 Jan 2008

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thanks barry. ellen you;re right. of curse of curse. i just wanted mark to know how we feel.

Name: Serena
Date: 24 Jan 2008

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Hey, Barry -- still here; just been doing a lot of reading instead of leaving comments. Now that the Packers are out, the Superbowl will be just another game! :) I'm just waiting for our weather to get above freezing so I can feel my toes again! Mark, I stand with everyone else when I say I hope you don't take the site down -- it's been such a great time. Denise -- wish I could be there for the brunch; have something for me! :) Well folks, I'm off to bed -- have a great Fri! : )

Name: Barry V
Date: 24 Jan 2008

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Oh, this Sunday. Sorry about that. I was thinking, well actually I wasn't thinking. What a big shmoe. Hey Judi, I wish you a wonderful birthday. You are right about not sweating the small stuff. Have a great day tomorrow. OK Denise, everybodys a wiseguy. Serena where are you? It looks like Terry's new job has finally made her accept Wisconsin. I hope she's not working for the tourist dept. Hey everybody!

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 24 Jan 2008

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Super Bowl is Sunday, February 3. Not this Sunday, Denise knew that, so the choice she made seems a good one.

Name: Alan Semel
Date: 24 Jan 2008

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Hi all...sorry can't make it sunday, have plans already...figures..will have to be another day for me. have fun without me.

Name: Denise
Date: 24 Jan 2008

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Hey Barry, I hope you werent planning on invited alot of people over this Sunday, to watch the game. LOLOL. Ellen, cant wait!! Heidi nice chatting with you. ALAN, you in? JOE? Baz, we would love to see you too :)

Name: JUDI
Date: 24 Jan 2008

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MARK. TOMORROW IS THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF MY 26TH BIRTHDAY. THE CONNECTION TO MY CHILDHOOD IS WORTH MORE TO ME THAN DIAMONDS. I THANK YOU SO MUCH. LIFE COULDN'T BE SWEETER EVEN WITH YOUR DESSERTS.(ALTHOUGH IT WOULD HELP) WHAT WOULD YOU EXPECT FROM A FORMER FATTY? YOU GAVE ME THE BEST PRESENT I EVER WANTED. YOU BROUGHT ME BACK IN TIME WHEN LIFE WAAS SIMPLE AND I HADN'T A CARE IN THE WORLD. IT'S SUCH A GREAT FEELING THAT OUT THERE I HAVE FRIENDS AND ALTHOUGH WE ARE SO FAR AWAY, I FEEL CLOSER TO U ALL THAN I EVER DID. HAVE A RESTFUL NIGHT AND DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF. WE'LL ONLY BE THIS AGE ONE TIME IN OUR LIVES AND WE DESERVE TO BE HAPPY. JUST KEEP SMILING WITH THOSE TWINKLING EYES. IT'S CONTAGIOUS AND IT MAKE THE REST OF US SMILE TOO. JUST KEEP ON TRUCKIN'. LOVE, YOUR ADOPTED SIS JUDI

Name: Barry V
Date: 24 Jan 2008

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Brunch on Superbowl Sunday? You're kidding right? You have 51 other Sundays & you gotta pick Superbowl Sunday? That could be construed as anti- american.

Name: ellen danker
Date: 24 Jan 2008

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i'm down for sunday, can't wait to see everyone! Debbie I remember those girls, the memories. Judi stop getting do deep. mark, the site is awesome and it would be a shame to take it down. see you guys on sunday. ellen

Name: JUDI
Date: 24 Jan 2008

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LMAO

Name: not MARK FINK
Date: 24 Jan 2008

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Judi, I have heard that first sentence so many times, I had to have a vasectomy. That is why there will not be any Fink girls... at least until one of the four Fink heirs takes his chances. ;)

Name: JUDI
Date: 24 Jan 2008

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MARK. PLEASE DON'T PULL OUT NOW. YOU ARE AMAZING AND WE ALL KNOW THAT THIS IS A LABOR OF LOVE. WE ALL LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND APPRECIATE WHAT YOU DO. I'M SURE AFTER A HARD DAYS WORK AND BEING A FATHER IS SO TAXING. THE TIME THAT YOU'VE PUT INTO THIS IS INCREDIBLE. WE KNOW EACH OTHER FOR SO VERY LONG AND I CAN HONESTLY SAY THAT YOUR DEDICATION AND LOVE WAS SO INHERITED BY MOM. SHE WAS A BEAUTIFUL, KIND SOUL AND I KNOW SHE WOULD BE SO PROUD OF YOUR SUCCESS AS WELL AS FRED'S. PLEASE DON'T DENY US THE PLEASURE OF NOT ONLY SEEING EACH OTHER BUT ALSO THE PLEASURE OF WATCHING OUR LIVES COME FULL CIRCLE AND WATCHING YOUR KIDS GROW UP. WE'VE BEEN A LITTLE TOUGH ON OUR PARENTS AND THE IRONY IS THAT WE ARE NOW THE PARENTS. AT LEAST WE ALL HAVE EACH OTHER TO TALK TO AND BE THERE FOR EACH OTHER WHEN THE NEED ARISES. WE ARE ALL HERE AND WE ALL LOVE U. I'M STILL A NEWBIE AT THIS COMPUTER THING BUT IF I CAN OFFER ANY KIND OF HELP JUST SAY THE WORD. WE ARE ALL BEHIND U 100%. LEAN ON US WHEN THE TIMES GET ROUGH. WE'RE ALL HERE. LOVE, JUDI

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 24 Jan 2008

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DEBBIE TODER thanks for the pictures. Great looking family & you look hot! HEIDI great hearing from you. Glad to hear from all the newbies found.

Name: Sharon Lazar
Date: 24 Jan 2008

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Denise and I were just talking. How about Brunch at Monahan's and Fitzgeralds on Bell Blvd. in Bayside 11:00 - 1:00 Sunday for all who want to attend.It's early enough so that it won't affect sports or chores.If you're interested in coming let us know in email or a post.Is that soon enough Alan? Barry he showed me that pix. and told me it was him when he was younger. Debbie Toder great pix thnx.u 2 Scott. Mark ditto 4 me 2. Ellen where r u?

Name: Lisa Albin-Bixler
Date: 24 Jan 2008

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Ditto and Double Ditto. We LOVE your site Mark. Please don't take it down!!

Name: Barry V.
Date: 24 Jan 2008

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Hey Denise, my father used to carry around a picture of the kid that came with the wallet.

Name: Denise Sileo
Date: 24 Jan 2008

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Mark - I am speaking for myself and im sure everyone would agree that it would be very sad if you were to take down the pix site, which we all refer to as the "family photo album". Most of us, respect and admire all the hard work you put into it and understand how time consuming it must be espeically when you do it in your spare time and out of the kindness of your heart. When you do find the time, you always manage to go above and beyond with the final product and blow us all away as a result of it. love ya, denise

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 24 Jan 2008

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CRAIG ditto! MARK would hate to lose your site.

Name: Hilary Jacobs
Date: 24 Jan 2008

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sorry - jacobs@lbbslaw.com

Name: Hilary Jacobs
Date: 24 Jan 2008

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sorry - jacobs@lbbslaw.com

Name: Hilary Jacobs
Date: 24 Jan 2008

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I attended PS 165 in the late 60's and early 70's - my family moved to Long Island in 1971 or so. My mother was also a substitute teacher. I live in LA now and am a paralegal. I would love to hear from any/all of yiu - jacobs@lbbslaw.co,

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 24 Jan 2008

Comments

Craig, that is fabulous news. Then I can shut down my site.

Name: JUDI
Date: 24 Jan 2008

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I WAS ONLY 16 AT THAT TIME AND IT WAS MY FIRST JOB. IT LEAST I'VE MOVED UP IN THE WORLD. CAN U SAY THE SAME 4 YOURSELF? WASN'T IT U THAT SAID YOU RESIDE IN THE PARK AND ASKED BARRY AND I TO BRING U A SANDWICH AND A BLANKET? IF ANYONE IS LOW CLASS THEN IT'S U. U DON'T EVEN HAVE THE GUTS TO PUT YOUR NAME DOWN AND REVEAL YOURSELF. IT DOESN'T MATTER. I NOE KNOW WHO U ARE

Name: JUDI
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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WHY DIDN'T JAMAICA HAVE A PROM OR A REUNION? COULD IT HAVE BEEN BECAUSE OF OPERATION FLUSH OR THE GUYS DRIVING UP THE STAIRS, CIRCLING THE FLAG POLE AND MOONING? I THOUGHT IT WAS GENIOUS!!!!!!!!

Name: JUDI
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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TAMMY.. YOUR MOTHER DIDN'T PAY ME TO WALK U TO SCHOOL. I HAD SUCH ROTTEN TEACHERS THAT I WAS AFRAID TO GO TO SCHOOL. I USED TO THROW UP EVERY MORNING. MY MOTHER WAS AFRAID THAT I WOULD CUT SCHOOL SO BY WALKING YOU TO SCHOOL WAS THE ONLY WAY I WOULD GO.

Name: Eric Weinberger
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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Hi Debbie when is the reunion for Campbell going to be. I went there from 73 to 75.

Name: Richie Ruben
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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Wheres all my Park Buddys out there.Dont forget I picked Foolish Plesure over Ruffian.Did the other Richie do that. YaTa.

Name: Debbie Toder Mountanos
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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Hi Everyone, Have been reading everyones comments. It brings back so many memories. Someone said they found Diane Manger? Does anyone remember Paulette Gross or Helen Greenberg from Campbells? Looking forward to the reunion just to see everyone in person after 35 years.

Name: Denise
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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YEAH!! THAT WAS ME AGAIN...

Name:
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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Shar - Flushing at 10 did we have money to spend? Were we even allowed to cross the street and go to Glorias? Maybe Jackie was right about us after all :) I too, was suspected of cheating off of Arnold, he was to smart, one year he had his seat changed and they put Glen S. next to me...big mistake that was they were reading my mind. lol :)Barry - after re-reading your post of this morning, i dont remember? Who was that? Kinda sounds like my step dad. Lori - i know your reading but not posting..are you still taking pictures?? lol. xoxo

Name: JUDI
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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MYSTERY DUDE PLEASE KEEP WRITING. I HAVE U NARROWED DOWN TO ONE OF THREE PEOPLE. GETTING CLOSER TO YOUR IDENTITY. PLEASE KEEP WRITING AS OFTEN AS U DO. THE MORE U DO THE CLOSER I GET. IT'S GOOD TO HAVE CONNECTIONS! SLEEP TIGHT.

Name: JUDI
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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IT MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN BURGER KING, BUT A LOT OF FOLKS HAD IT THEIR WAY. LOL

Name:
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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CRAIG, YOUR SITE HAS BECOME A PLAYGROUND FOR LOW CLASS WOMEN.

Name: Barry V
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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Hey Judi, I was actually there the day you quit & did the striptease. That was great but I ordered a Big Mac & never got it due to all the commotion. Do you think I could get a shake or coupon or something?

Name: JUDI
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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THAT WAS THE MC DONALDS I MADE FAMOUS!

Name: Roach from NY
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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Hey Serena, I just want to tell you that we love NY. We will be coming to the midwest shortly so go buy a can of raid now.

Name: Serena
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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Judi ~ which McDonald's did you work in? The one that went up right down the street from Jack In The Box? If so, my friends and I used to eat in there all the time -- no small comfort all these years later to find out there were roaches in there! I don't think there were too many places you could go or live where those darn things weren't around though. Haven't seen one since I left NY, but that's one of the few things I don't miss. : )

Name: JUDI
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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MARK.. I REALIZE THAT U ARE GOING INSANE FOM ALL THIS WORK BUT WE WERE ALL HOPING TO SEE SOME UPDATED PIX. WHAT'S WITH YOU FINKS?? ALL BOYS AND NO GIRLS. GET A MOVE ON BUDDY THERE HAS TO BE A BABY GIRL FINK SOMEWHERE,

Name: JUDI
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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COREY,, DO U REMEMBER WHEN MC DONALDS CAME UP WITH THE BREAKFAST MENU. IF THE CASHIER DIDN'T SING THE WHOLE JINGLE FOR THE EGG MC MUFFIN THE CUSTOMER WOULD GET IT FOR FREE? I REMEMBER U AND YOUR FRIENDS COMING TO MY REGISTER AND WE HAD TO SING IT IN THE MICROPHONE. EACH TIME YOU GUYS CAME UP YOU KEPT TELLING ME TO SING LOUDER BECAUSE U COULD'T HEAR ME. BY APPROXIMATELY YOUR 11 TH FRIEND PURPOSELY CAME TO MY STATION I WAS SCREAMING THE SONG OUT LOUD SOUNDING LIKE SAM KINESON! I HAD LARYNGITIS FOR A FEW DAYS SO THE PUT ME ON THE FRIES MACHINE. A COCKAROACH WAS CLOSE TO THE MACHINE AND I TRIED TO FLICK IT AWAY BUT IT FELL IN THE FRYER. LATER WE HEARD SOME ELDERLY LADY SCREAM WHEN SHE FOUND THE FRIED ROACH. SHE CAME UP TO ME AND THE ONLY THING I COULD THINK OF WAS GIVING HER EXTRA PACKETS OF KETCHUP! HOW'S THAT ONE FOR JOGGIN' THR OL MEMORY??????

Name: Sharon Lazar
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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Denise the 25/34 we went shopping in Flushing by ourselves at 10 years old what were WE thinking. U moved before we started going 2 the midnight movies at the RKO Keiths,Ellen u were there.Fran it's great u spoke 2 Diane I can't wait 2 see u all. Scott thnx 4 the pix. Mark enjoy Calif.Joe keep them coming. I'll keep calling and emailing.Richie M. didn't your bro. grad. with us???? I don't rem the puppet shows how old were u then? Arnold Chu the nicest guy ever. He never let u cheat off him though and he was really smart.I'd try to look (just to check my answers)LOL and he'd cover his paper. Baz u have 2 ask how you're funny. Read your own posts. The scariest movies I ever saw were all the possession movies they creeped me out.

Name: Serena
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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Judi, you sound like quite a gal!! I think I've only seen things like that in movies! :)

Name: JUDI
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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THAT MESSAGE WAS FOR COREY

Name: JUDI
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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DO U REMEMBER THE DAY I QUIT MY JOB AT MC DONALD'S? I JUMPED UP ON THE COUNTER, DID A STRIPTEASE OUT OF THE UNIFORM RIGHT DOWN TO MY UNDERWEAR WHILE SINGING TAKE THIS JOB AND SHOVE IT. ALL THAT I HAD LEFT WAS THAT STUPID HAT. THEY DOCKED MY PAY FOR THE HAT!! I REMEMBER U PULLING OFF YOUR JACKET TO COVER ME UP AND U DROVE ME HOME. WE LAUGHED FOR YEARS AFTER THAT. I TOO SAW THE EXORCIST EVEN THOUGH I WASN'T ALLOWED TO GO. MY COUSIN TOOK ME AFTER A LOT OF BEGGING. MY BROTHER HAD SO MUCH FUN SCARING ME TO DEATH. HE SNEAKED UNDER MY BED WHILE I WAS ASLEEP AND STARTED SHAKING MY BED WHILE SCREAMING IN THAT DEVILISH VOICE SCREAAMING MOTHER MAKE IT STOP. THAT MOVIE STILL MAKES ME SHAKE..

Name: Eric Weinberger
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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HI Royce B. It's nice to see another name from the past. I ran into Sharon D. about 2 weeks ago and I told her about this site, but I forgot to get her E-mail adress. When you see her please give it to her EricESW@aol.com thanks.

Name: Serena
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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**Denise** Q25-34 -- haven't heard that in years! We used to ride that bus all the time and we also took the subway into Forest Hills and Manhattan to go shopping. I couldn't imagine sending my daughter even accompanied by a few friends into the big city like that without an adult along. You were a mother's helper too? Little pay is right and sometimes it was fun, but the most fun was just being with friends while you worked. I couldn't imagine my mom basically leaving us with a sitter with the exception of maybe two hours a day the entire summer so she could go lay by the pool and have golf and tennis lessons! The 2-year-old I watched was actually calling me Mommy part-way through the season! **Lee** Yes I remembered you worked for Gayle (taking care of Lauren) at Tamarack. The summer I worked there you didn't work for some reason and she hired that girl Sandi, but then you ended up spending part of the summer working for a different family who had a little boy named Chad. **Barry** When The Exorcist first came out I was the only one of all my friends whose parents wouldn't allow them to see it and I was so PO'd at my mom for not letting me go. It came back to the theatres about a year or so later and I begged her again and she finally let me because she was tired of me hounding her. I really didn't think it was that scary, but I heard they cut some of the really bad stuff out when it came back around, i.e. the crucifix scene. I do think the original Omen was pretty good though! Well this is getting long so I better get my rear in gear! :)

Name: JUDI
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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FRAN.. I PREFER CALLING IT A CRAFI MOMENT SINCE WE'RE NOT SENIORS YET;; CAN'T REMEMBER A FREAKIN' THING............LOVE YA MYSTERY MAN.. MAYBE YO MOMMA CAN CRAWL OUT DA DUMPSTA AND BRING U A BLANKIE AND SOME THINGS THAT RESEMBLES FOOD.

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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TOMMY NG is correct. He was in our class. He lived in a private house on like 68 ave in between 144th st & main st. I once went to his house for dinner & his Mom was cooking real chinese food & he wanted a ham sandwich. I emailed him on classmates but haven't heard back from him. DENISE the police are looking for you here & the sign. I told them it was only a rumor & maybe you were sited in Vegas

Name: Denise
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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Hey Fran - I thought at first you may have been referring to Arnold Chu, do you remember him, he was also very nice. Bill also spoke to Diane yesterday and she will be joining us shortly. Please send her my regards if you speak to her again. Funny how we all worked those bungalow colonies, i too spent a summer as a mothers helper at Ideal it was great, little pay lots of fun Sharon, remember when our moms would give us money to ride the Q25/34 to the movies and back, what were they thinking..we were only 11. Alan, you pick the date, anyone in the NY area is also welcome to join us. BV - play nice..arent you working?? Scott, did they notice the sign missing yet...lol. tyys...dsl

Name:
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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HEY BARRY & JUDI, CAN ONE OF YOU BRING ME A BLANKET? I"M LIVING AY 165 WITH JOE THE PARKIE. I SURE COULD USE A SANDWICH TOo.

Name: Fran
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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Thanks Lisa...I was having a senior moment and could not think of his first name. Good to hear from you.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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Hey Denise, thats funny since my wife is actually mailing it this morning. It bounced all the way into the envelope. Scott you're a hunk & I don't even wear glasses. Terry , where are you? I didn't bring my book with me to work yesterday because I thought you would be on here. Judi, Judi, Judi. Glad to see everything is cherry with you. When the Exorcist came out I went to the city the first day. It was like 20 degrees. Every show sold out & we finally got in at night. People were fainting. It was pretty trippy. The part when her head spun around gave me a lot of sleepless nights. The original Omen was a good one.

Name: Lisa Albin-Bixler
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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Hi everyone. Fran, I believe it was Tommy Ng. I think he was in at least one of our classes. Ree, I worked at Tamarack too (actually before you and Amy) for Gayle, I think I did it for 3 years. Great memories. Only time for quickies, babies up.

Name: Fran
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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Hi Everyone, Denise I hope you had a good time in Vegas, Scott sent me the pictures. I finally heard from Diane Mager yesterday. It was truly a blast from the past. I really have to thank William & Scott and anyone who had their hand in getting us all back together. It feels so nice to re-live my youth,even if I didn't share junior high or high school memories with you, grades k-6 sure meant a lot! So back to business, does anyone know what happened to Ilene Foster. Last I heard I think she was a nurse or studying to become one. Does anyone remember Stacy Eriss? She had red hair and lived in Campus Hall apartments on 150th Street near the college. She was a grade or two ahead of us. She was at my wedding and have not heard anything about her in 20 years. Jackie S. I remember what a nice mom you had. Glad to see you found us. Who was the Chinese kid that lived by you? Was his last name Ng? I can't remember his first name. He was very nice. What took you out to CA? I hope you come back for our reunion. Love ya all, Fran

Name: Denise
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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BV - Your check bounced, now thats funny!! ha ha. Im coming over to collect...you better be home Im bringing those men for you too. love ya..denise

Name: Corey R
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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Apology Accepted Judi. No problem. We were very close friends, and can only remember good times, like driving thru the Jack in the Box backwards! Or when you guys fixed me up with Pitsy! Or Bob and I following you while you were taking your driving lessons in Flushing.

Name: JUDII
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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ALAN, JOEY, AND MARK, YOU ALLL LOOK MAAAAAAAAAAAAAVELOUS. AS THEY WOULD SAY IN SOUTH FLA. MUCHO CALIENTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Name: JUDI
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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FIRST OF ALL THANKS FOR OVERLOOKING MY WEAK SPOTS.MY FRIEND AND I HAVE NO SOUR FEELINGS TOWARDS EACH OTHER. BARRY,, IF UR OLD THEN I MUST BE ANCIENT BECAUSE I REMEMBER ALL OF IT. THANKS FOR ACCEPTING MY APOLOGIES. AS FOR U SCOTT, I YHINK THAT U ARE THE ONE THAT NEEDS STRONGER GLASSES, BECAUSE IF U CAN'T REALIZE THAT U R VERY HANDSOME THEN YOUR RX IS WRONG. I AGREE WITH ALAN, THE EXORCIST SEILL TO THIS DAY SCARES ME AND I STILL CAN'T WATCH IT. BARRY,, THANKS. UR A OKAY WITH MR TOO. I GUESS THAT WE ARE ALL JUST ONE BIG TEAM AND IT FEELS LIKE FAMILY.. THANKS TO ALL OF U. I REALLY LOVE U ALL. SPEAK TO YA LATER..LOVE, JUDI

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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First of all I'd like to say I had a great time with my newly adopted parents Ralph & Denise You owe me White Castle's when I come to NY. Judi & Ellen thanks for the compliments but I think you both need glasses. As far as the scariest movies I have 2 clips of the ones that scared me please click to watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2oJWjx22Nk & this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzfZRruOcVc

Name: Rich Martinez
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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Anyone remember the traveling puppet show that played behind the buildings, across from Dara and 150th street?

Name: Barry V
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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Old?? Old?? Ellen! Freakin OLD?? I mean, what did I do to, wait, OLD??? That sucks man. I am going to Clapton, night two. Cmon Serena, tell the truth. You got Terry a job to keep her posts shorter. Kidding Terry. Get back on. Yo Denise, how am I funny? Do I amuse you? Am I funny like a clown? How the F%$K am I funny? Remember that one? Judi, whatever it was it can't be that bad. Shake it off & roll with it. Friends accept accidents. You're OK kid.

Name: JUDI
Date: 23 Jan 2008

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TO ALL OF YOU I THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART. ELLEN...NOT ONLY DO I HAVE THE MEMORY OF AN ELEPHANT BUT I USED TO HAVE BODY OF ONE TOO. GOOD NITR ALL..

Name: ellen
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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you guys are crazy. scariest movie I ever saw was the exorcist back when I was like 11. also one halloween went to the movies with sharon, jeff chehik and louie to see texas chain saw. how about those giants, what a game. lets hope that brady can't play that good that day. I really think that the giants can pull it off. barry are you still going to see clapton and winwood, let me know as I am going monday with my cousin, she is taking me for my birthday. I remember the bakery on kissena boulevard well and carvel. me and mala used to go there every night to eat banana splits. barry your old and I don't remember movies being shown on 147th street. scott you look good. looks like denise and hubby and you had a great time together. judi how do you remember everything. new yorkers, when is our next outing. love to you all Ellen Danker

Name: Serena
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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Barry, I love it! I think I'm going to have to rent that movie now; I haven't seen it in years! You probably haven't heard from Terry because it was her first day at a brand new job so she's a bit preoccupied, otherwise I'm sure she'd have something to contribute. : ) Judi, not really positive what specifically was said, but it was obviously not intentional on your part. I hope you can repair things with your friend, but don't let it stop you from posting and joining in the conversations with the rest of us. : )

Name: JUDI
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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I ACCIDENTALLY WROTE SOMETHING IN THIS FORUM THAT CAUSED AN EMBARRASSEMENT TO A DEAR FRIEND. I HIT THE WRONG BUTTON. I WAS SENDING AN E MAIL AND GOT CONFUSED. THE QUESTIONS ABOUT APPROPRIATE AND INAPPROPRIATE CONVERSATION HAS BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE I STUCK MY FOOT IN MY MOUTH. IT ALMOST COST ME THE VERY BEST FRIEND IN THE WHOLE WORLD. TO TELL YOU THE TRUTH, I NOT ONLY EMBARRASSED MY FRIEND BUT I EMBARRASED MYSELF. I HOPE THAT ALL IS FORGIVEN BUT I HAD THAT SINKING FEELING IN THE PIT OF MY STOMACH ALL DAY. I CAN'T BELIEVE I BLEW IT. I TOOK SOME WELL DESERVED HEAT FOR IT. I STILL WOULD LIKE TO STAY IN TOUCH IF I COULD START OUT WITH A CLEAN SLATE AND TO KNOW THAT IT'S ALL BEHIND US. IF U ALL AGREE, I'LL STAY AND BE MUCH MORE DESCREET. LOVE. YOUR PARTNER IN CRIME..LOL

Name: Barry V
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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Yo Terry!! Cmon man, nothing? I mean...nothing? Hey Serena, "I've written a letter to daddy. His address is heaven above"

Name: Serena
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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Howard -- thank you for all that very interesting background on bungalows. It's comforting to know that the Tamarack is still operational. Barry -- you must have ESP! That you should quote one of my favorite lines in the movie and the exact one that I was referring to when I said I could do a pretty good impression of! My friends used to have me do it all the time because they thought it was so funny! "Jane! You couldn't treat me like this if I wasn't in this chair!" "But ya are in that chair Blanche! Ya are in that chair!" Classic!!! : )

Name: Barry V
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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I do love you big Al. (it was supposed to be a secret & u blew it again) I stayed at the Tamarack also. That kind of life is gone forever. Judi, what the heck happened? Geez!! Thats rough. Serena, one of my all time favorite lines is "But ya are in that chair Blanche, ya are in that chair!! " I think the first Halloween was one of the scariest. I went on my second date with Toni to see it. It was hard trying to impress her with my hands over my face.

Name: Alan Semel
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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Sorry cam, it was a quick visit, on the east coast..next time fer sure.

Name: Howard H.
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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Serena, As far as I know the Tamarack and the Nevele are still there, just a little south of Ellenville on Rte 209. The Granite in Kerhonkson is now the Hudson Valley Resort, most of the other Jewish Alps aka Borscht Belt hotels are long gone. The Browns, the Concord, Grossingers, the Brickmans are all only memories. There are still quite a few bunglow colonys but they're all Hasidim and ultra orthodox, a far cry from (frum) the secular summers I spent in Sullivan & Ulster Counties.

Name: neil k
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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Sure Sem, you were in florida and you didn't come to see me huh?

Name: Serena
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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Several people have mentioned staying in bungalow colonies. The only bungalow colonies I remember were upstate NY near Ellenville and there was also a hotel as part of the whole deal called Tamarack Lodge. I spent the summer before HS graduation there with my friend Amy where we worked as live-in nannies. Hardest job I ever had as a teenager -- crappy pay and hours, but I got to spend the whole summer with my best friend! : )

Name: Serena
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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I loved Baby Jane, but I never really thought it was scary. I still love to do impressions of Joan Crawford and Bette Davis from that movie (I'm not half bad!). The Exorcist was creepy, but not enough to give me nightmares (good book). The first Jaws freaked me out, definitely! Didn't stop me from going to the beach though. : )

Name: Alan Semel
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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Can't believe no one mentioned the Exorcist..def the scariest for me.

Name: Denise
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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Ok, this time at least i have a starting point and will remember to add my name...lol. BV - i too stayed in the bungalows in the 60's and i think the place you were referring to was in Monticello, we stayed at Mintz and Top Hill it was in White Lake, near the racetrack and few miles from where Woodstock was. As far as scary movies..i think looking back..the Birds and What Ever Happened to Baby Jane were two good ones that still scare me.

Name: JUDI
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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THIS IS AN APOLOGY TO ALL.. I AM NOT VERY COMPUTER SAVVY SINCE I HAVE 2 TEENAGERS AND A HUSBAND WHO USES THE COMPUTER FOR WORK. WHAT I THOUGHT WOULD BE A PRIVATE E MAIL TURNED UP IN THE WRONG PLACE BECAUSE I HIT THE WRONG BUTTON. IT'S NOT AN EXCUSE. I WAS WRONG. DEAD WRONG. I THINK I'LL JUST READ THE COMMENTS BUT NOT POST UNTIL I KNOW HOW TO WORK THIS THING. **COREY** YOU KNOW THAT I WOULD NEVER INTENTIONALLY HURT YOU. WE HAVE BEEN THROUGH THE BEST AND THE WORST OF TIME AND WE STOOD SHOULDER TO SHOULDER. I WOULD GIVE MY LIFE FOR YOU. **TOBSTER, MARK** I GIVE YOU ALL MY DEEPEST APOLOGIES. MY EMAIL IS POSTED IF THAT MEANS ANYTHING. BARRY, I SO ENJOYED OUR BANTER BETWEEN US. I HAD A GOOD TIME. AS BOB HOPE SAID THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES. PERHAPS WHEN THIS BLOWS OVER I'LL CHAT WITH YOU ALL AGAIN. AGAIN, I'M DEEPLY AND SINCERELY SORRY.. LOVE, JUDI

Name: Barry V
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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Felice, I remember one of the bungalow colonies was named Orchard Lake Lodge. I think it was in Monroe or Monticello. This was back in the early to mid sixties. I was about 6. I probably would have had a better time if my family came with me.

Name: Alan Semel
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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Welcome back Denise, sounds like a great time..I always enjoy myself when I'm there, how can you not. Fla was great, weather could have been better, but had a good time anyway. How come I didn't know about all these crushes back then, hmmm BV, I thought you loved me man, geez..lol...OK, so when's lunch??

Name: Felice R.
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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Hey Barry, I used to go to the bungalow colonies - Birchwood and Floridian - from around 1970-1975.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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The scariest movie I ever saw hands freakin down, Psycho. I saw it up at a bungalow colony when I was about 10. That movie ruined my life because my dad (the greatest) worked nights. I had no AC in my room & when my dad would leave I would pull the covers up over my head & sweat bullets till morning. To this day it freaks me. Recently I walked in my bedroom & my wife had it on. I had to put my hand up & shield my view of it. What could be creepier than a guy that dresses as his mother & stabs people. I mean, I dress like my mother all the time. I just don't kill people.

Name: Eddie L
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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Richie, do you mean to tell me that while I have been gone, they re opened 165 for the night center. That's the best news I have heard in over 20 years. Night Center, Steigerman Ball on TV, who knows what is next.

Name: Eddie L
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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Richie, do you mean to tell me that while I have been gone, they re opened 165 for the night center. That's the best news I have heard in over 20 years. Night Center, Steigerman Ball on TV, who knows what is next.

Name: Felice R.
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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Scary movie - The Others - staring Nicole Kidman

Name: Serena
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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Hey Denise! Great to have you back on the board after your very fun vacation. At first I thought the post was from my sister because it was so long, but as I started reading I realized it was from you, lol! You definitely had a bit of catching up to do. : ) My sister until just about December of 2007 didn't have a home PC, but now that she does we've been sending emails back and forth and I gave her the links to the sites. She's got about 30 years to catch up on! : ) How cool that you got to see Scott T. and the Dessert Man. I hope you got some pics for Mark to post. Yes I have been enjoying Barry's humor as well -- he just keeps reeling them out! Hey BARRY, are you still interviewing people for job positions at McCrory's? If you do a background check, you'll find that I'm totally in the clear. : ) The scariest movie I think I've seen in the last few years was "The Ring" -- it made me afraid to walk through the house at night when I had to get up in the middle of the night! Before that I think "The Sixth Sense" creeped me out pretty good! DENISE, I really didn't have that much free time on my hands this weekend, but I did have a chance to catch up on computer-related things in between laundry. : )

Name: JUDI
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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DENISE.. GLAD YOU HAD A GREAT TIME.. MY HUSBAND'S NAME IS RALPH ALSO. HOW WAS MARK AND SCOTT? I HAVEN'T SEEN THEM IN YEARS BUT THEIR PICTURES WARM THE COCKLES OF MY HEART. HOW DID YOU GET TO SEE JACKIES PIC? I WOULD LOVE TO SEE HER AGAIN. I REMEMBER THAT SHE WAS NOT ONLY PRETTY, BUT SMART AND FUNNY.. ALL THE BEST, JUDI

Name: Barry V.
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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I am however humbled & deeply honored that you consider me family & the feeling is absolutely mutual

Name: Barry V
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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Denise, I had to think about it long & hard today, but when all is said & done I never had a crush on Alan.

Name: Sharon Lazar
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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Welcome home Denise, I see u haven't missed a beat.Baz, Ron C.I have another memory Vinny Haynes or Henry Espo's band playing on that same corner.

Name: Denise
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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Yeah!! I take full responsibilty for that one!!

Name:
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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WOW!! Its a good thing i took the day off today, i just spent the last 3 hours reading Terry's posts. lol. Where do i begin..i guess i will start by giving EVERYONE a big HELLO!! Ok, i will try to be brief so here it goes..:) Terry i want to start off by saying its been really nice reading your posts it is always refreshing to relive the memories reading them from someone else's perspective. I must say i can relate to all of them, you seem to be on the same page as most of us and im glad that your here. :) Serena where has she been hiding all this time :) ? Barry, to sit and read 5 days of your humor all at the same time had me on the floor laughing for quite some time. You're defiantly the life of the party, and im glad to consider you family. Btw, was Al, your boss when you worked in AP? Serena - What's up??? I see you've had a lot of free time this past weekend and you Barry haven't missed a beat its nice to know the BEST of BV still lives on and im sure the playboy comment would have been added to his page.lol. :) OK, yes the rumors are true i was spotted all over Vegas and i must admit it was incredible, i never been to that part of the country before and was blown away with the sites as we flew over the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam and just seeing and how Vegas was placed in the middle of the desert i was amazing something i will never forget. I did get to see the Dessert man, and we shared lots of laughs, warm memories over some incredible cold desserts, .and yes the desserts taste just as good as they look (sorry no mention of cookies and long johns were not needed on this trip !!) ;) !! As far as our adventures with Scott, i wouldnt know where to begin, he has been officially adopted by Ralph and I and we had more Kodak moments then i can begin to tell you. One thing for certain is we seem to be on the same menu as far as food is concerned and i don't think he will ever look at shopping, or eating quite the same..lol . It was great seeing the sites with both of them and I miss them lots already : ( I must say one of the better highlights of our trip was watching the Giant game in the hotel it was incredible, the place was on fire!!. We came home winners and i think the lack of sleep was well worth it!!! ..moving on... *Joe* i see you and Bill have been quite busy these past few days without me and yes, Sharon put it correctly you are the man!! Sharon you also have been a busy bat girl and i missed you lots!! ! I see my assignments have been left for me and and i will get working on them asap ok Charlie lol ;)....Jackie, how are you? You look great in your pic and im happy to say my hair is longer then yours..lol. I think you said it best about the appropriate and inappropriate posts I couldn't agree with you more and i know i owe you, Felicia, and Eve an email and i plan on doing that next...: ) !! Alan, was there anyone who didn't have a crush on you, ?? im starting to think that the floors in your house were slanted so everytime you played those childhood kising games you had the advantage..lol. Hope you had a nice time away and lets plan lunch in a few weeks. Whew!! i hope i covered everyone and sorry for being so long. Welcome aboard to all the newcomers.. I missed everyone and am glad to be home. Now its time to work on this reunion and getting us all together!!!..Love to all Denise xoxo

Name: Ron C
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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The Russians are Coming was also shown on 71 Ave. Scariest movie ? Cape Fear with DeNiro is up on the list.

Name: JUDI
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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THE SCARIEST MOVIE I'VE SEEN LATELY IS US DANCING AROUND THE MAYPOLE LOL..

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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BARRY I saw Born Free in the street & it was on 71st ave between 150th st & Kissena in between the school & Dara gardens.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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Hi Serena, I don't know what part of Wisc. they live, but they were cool people. They were on their honeymoon & they spent every day & night with us. I remember one of the movies they showed on 71st Ave was "Where the Boys Are" I think that was Liberaces favorite movie. What was the scariest movie you ever saw? Lets take a poll on that from everyone.

Name: Serena
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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Hey Barry, must have been a different Russ & Dawn, but Kaskowski definitely sounds like name you'd hear in Wisconsin. Do you remember what part of the state they lived in? So many people have brought up the movies they would show, but I absolutely do not recall this going on. Probably that blow to the head when I got thrown through the window of my building! I know what you mean about the kids being bored so easily these days and all the electronic gadgets they have now. My daughter thinks the only way to get in touch with her friends is through IM, cell phone or Facebook! God forbid she should use the telephone to communicate with someone! And if my son isn't playing on his gaming system, he mopes around saying he's bored. When we were kids we just hung out and played games even if we made them up! ;)

Name: Barry V
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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I noticed when I was down south at breakfast buffets, the local yokels always put grits on their plate, then scrambled eggs on top & then cheese sauce on top of that. That's probably why I went with a snickers bar & a coke.

Name: JUDI
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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TERRY... DID YOU EVER REALIZE THAR THE SOUTHERNERS ARE ALWAYS "FIXIN'"TO DO SOMETHING AND AFTER WE SAY THANK YOU THEY NEVER SAY YOU'RE WELCOME. IT'S ALWAY UH HUH HERE. I REALLY HATE THAT!!!!

Name: JUDI
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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ALSO IN BROWARD COUNTY THEY DID NOT HAVE COLUMBUS DAY OFF AND YET THEY HAVE OFF FOR MLK DAY AND NO SCHOOL TODAY. WE USED TO GET A WEEK OFF IN FEBRUARY FOR PRESIDENTIAL WEEK AND A BREAK. HERE WE ARE ONLY OFF FOR ONE DAY HONORING THE PRESIDENTS DAY AND BACK TO BUSINESS AS USUAL. GO FIGURE.

Name: JUDI
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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I LIVE IN THE OUTSKIRTS OF FORT LAUDERDALE IN A SMALL TOWN CALLED COOPER CITY. DO YOU KNOW WHERE THAT IS? CLOSE TO PEMBROKE PINES AND DAVIE

Name: Barry V
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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Hey Judi, Whats goin on? What part of Fla. do you live?

Name: JUDI
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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I ACTUALLY REMEMBER THOSE MOVIES. WE ALL SAT IN BEACH CHAIRS. I THINK THEY PLAYED BBORN FREE MOST OF THE TIME. I DO REMEMBER THAT A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL. WHERE I LIVETHE COMMUNITY NEVER DOES SNYTHING TOGETHER. I SUGGESTED A BLOCK PARTY AND THEY LOOKED AT ME LIKE I WAS CRAZY. WHEN WE GREW UP EVERYONE KNEW EVERYBODY AND THERE WAS SO MUCH TO KEEP US OCCUPIED. NOW EVEN WITH ALL THE GADGETS, THE KIDS COMPLAIN OF BOREDOM. I HAVE ONE COUPLE ON MY BLOCK THAT I CAN REALLY CALL RIENDS. EVERYONE ELSE HERE KEEPS TO THEMSELVES OR IS THE TOWN CRIER BLURTING OUT YOUR PERSONAL BUSINESS OR MAKING UP LIES TO KEEP IT ALL INTERESTING

Name: Barry V
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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OK, being a little older than some of you. (I'll be 51 in April) Here's one you might not remember. In the summertime they used to close off the intersection of 71st Ave & 147th st. & show movies. A truck would come, they would set up a screen & people would bring out their beach chairs & watch. I bought my two sons the Apple Itouch for Christmas. I told them when I was a kid & I got a new sack of marbles it was exciting.

Name: Corey R
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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No problem on the Karen deal. So I see in a post you were back at the old neighborhood and found that the Garden Bakery closed up. I have not been back to the old neighborhood since 1993. Last I looked at it was on google earth. Yeh I heard even the OTB closed up. There goes the neighborhood.

Name: JUDI
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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MANY OF US SENT MARK PICTURES SENT PIX TO MARK THAT HAVE NOT YET BEEN POSTED. IN MARKS DEFENSE, HE IS A BUSY GUY AND WILL GET TO THEM WHEN HE CAN. REMEBER THAT THIS IS A LABOOR OF LOVE SO WE HAVE TO REMAIN PATIENT EVEN THOUGH WE ARE ALL EXCITED. I'M SURE THAT HE WILL GET TO THEM. MARK HAS ALWAYS BEEN A MAN OF HIS WORD AND ALWAYS KEEPS HIS PROMISE. LET'S GIVE HIM SOME TIME AND I KNOW HE WILL GET THE JOB DONE. HE ALWAYS COMES THROUGH...

Name: JUDI
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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BACK IN THE DAY I THINK THEY CALLED ONE OF THOSE DOLLS A WISHNICK. I FORGOT WHAT THEY CALL THEM TODAY. AGAIN MY THOUGHTS TURN TO MRS. BERGMAN. REMEMBER HOW SHE USED TO MAKE US ALL LEARN A POEM EACH WEEK AND GET UP TO RECITE IT ONE AT A TIME? REMEMBER HOW IN THIRD GRADE WE WERE NOT ALLOWED TO USE OUR BIC PEN UNTIL OUR CURSIVE WRITING WAS PERFECT? THE KIDS TODAY HAVE TERRIBLE PENMANSHIP BUT THEY SURE TYPE FAST. I REMEMBER GETTING DRILLED ON OUR TIMES TABLES AND NOW THE KIDS GET TO USE A CALCULATER EVEN ON TESTS.****JACKIE*** REMEMBER FRENCH CLASS WITH MRS, STEINBERG? WHEN WE DIDN'T KNOW THE ANSWERS WE WOULD ALL STARE AT YOU BECASE YOU ACTUALLY SPOKE THE LANGUAGE. WE WERE HOOPING THAT YOU WOULD SAVE US. REMEMBER KEITH JACKSON SPEAKING FRENCH WITH AN AMERICAN NEW YORK ACCENT? HE WAS SO FUNNY ESPECIALLY WHEN HE THREATENED TO "BIP" US IN THE HEAD? THOSE ARE SOME OF MY MEMORIES..

Name: Barry V
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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Gnite Sharon, gnite Denise, gnite Serena, gnite Donna, gnite Terry, gnite Judi, Gnite Scott, Gnite Ron, Gnite Al, gnite Mark, gnite Billy, Gnite John-Boy

Name: Barry V
Date: 22 Jan 2008

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Oh my god Serena, It's Russ & Dawn Kaskowski. They will truly remember Toni & I. We spent every day with them in Cancun. I was playing Stevie Ray Vaughan by the pool & Russ sent over drinks to us. If it's them you have to give them my e-mail address.

Name: Serena
Date: 21 Jan 2008

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Hey BARRY -- It took me so long to scroll back up to the top that I almost forgot what I was going to say! I think I might know Russ & Dawn! : ) Hang on to that T-shirt. ; ) RANDI, if you want to send photos to Mark for posting, Barry misled you (shame on you Barry, trying to send her to Playboy!)lol -- you need to email them to him at www.165pix.com. :)

Name: JUDI
Date: 21 Jan 2008

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THE BOYS LIKED YOU TOO. YES I HEARD THAT YOU SPOKE TO KAREN, BUT SHE'S A PART OF MY LIFE THAT I CHOOSE TO FORGET. SHE CAUSED MANY PROBLEMS FOR ME AND COST ME MANY FRIENDSHIPS. A LEOPARD DOESN'T CHANGE THEIR SPOTS AND I COULD NEVER TRUST HER EVEN AFTER ALL THESE YEARS. I REALLY DON'T WANT TO KNOW ABOUT HER OR HER TO KNOW ABOUT ME. LEAVE IT IN THE PAST OKAY BUDDY? THANKS. JUDI

Name: Barry V
Date: 21 Jan 2008

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Terry, please overnight my kupie doll.

Name: Richie Ruben
Date: 21 Jan 2008

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Terry they just had to shut this web site because you used all the room. Friday night after Basketball Creamies on Bell Blvd.Stick Pretzels are on me. HOOOO

Name: Terry VR
Date: 21 Jan 2008

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Yo Barry, you get the kupie DOLL for what I'll give as a 2 out of 3 for expertise in Midwest dialect and stupid phrases.!!!!Answers: Supper Club is your term for upper echelon restaurant whose main feature is usually steak/baked potato and salad-(either served at the table or salad bar style. The beverage of choice for most Wisconsinites is the "Old Fashioned" of which I never had a taste for as I am a wine person and the wine better be top shelf or else-(no Boone's Farm or anything with a screw off cap or served in a box-i.e. Inglenook, etc 2nd answer-(gave you 1/2 credit here: " Yous guys" which can be used to address either sex and somehowe people are okay with this. 3rd answer: The typical WI/UP suffix at the end of a sentence is: "and so?" Other WI dialects: Creek-(crick), across-(acrosst)and one of my favorites- Lady just gets her hair done at the beauty shop and she'll proceed to tell you" I just had them cut today. What do you think?" Them is referring to her hair. If you happen to visit the UP and want to use a local's sauna, it is refered to as a "sowna and after you're done in the sowna you can relax in the hammauck" It is so strange here. I've been away from NY for so long but it is just too backwards and ignorant here for me ever to become one of "them". I never wanted to leave NY and was heartbroken when my parents announced we were moving here because our first home base in this frozen wasteland was a crummy lttle town called Seymour-(Population in 1976 2,200.00)A-H-H-HHHHH!!!!! The kids there couldn't understand what we were doing here and why we left NY for this tiny-(did not even have a traffic light town)..Oh-h-h, incidently thats another thing that gets referred by a stupid name. People here call a traffic light "the stop-n-go light". Please!!!!! Believe me, stay where you are. Would I move back to NY? If I and my husband to get similar jobs-(I don't think I'd have a problem but he might), the timimg for purchasing a home is right and I could convince him to leave in the first place, yeak, it may happen. I've ALWAYS been a city person and will never change. Beside then I could get the oppurtunity to see every notable rock band there is in concert at bigger venues like" Madison Sqare Garden, Irving Plaza, et al and not pay the prices that we have to pay for tickets here. When I saw Metallica and Godsmack, our tickets were NOT cheap and the ones for Buckcherry this summer were up there too but you want to go, you PAY. Wanted to see Rob Zombie, Disturbed and Stone Sour at WI Ampitheater this summer,I would have had to pay 75.00 per ticket and an almost 2 hour drive to Milwaukee because they won't play Green Bay. Oz Fest is pretty outrageous too and then you have to drive quite a way to get to Alpine Valley ampitheater. Once there you pray it doesn't rain because it's all outdoors. Saw the Rolling Stones several years back there and it rained during the whole concert and I was drenched. The only that stopped me from giving a shit was that I was wasted and had a blast with all our friends. You probably can see anyone you want. OK, now I have to get going and get my girls to bed for school tomorrow. Good job on the trivia. I'll see if I can find anymore stupid WI stuff. There's loads of it-What I can't, Serena might-TVR

Name: Corey R
Date: 21 Jan 2008

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Hi Judi. Glad to see Barry has good taste and owns a copy of the Huckle Buck! I really like d both your brothers. They were terrific. So I see your a Seinfeld fan, Did you ever notice that when things happen in life there is always a Seinfeld episode you can equate it to. Like I said I will email you later in the week and fill you in. Did you get the part that I am in touch with Karen and work with her cousin?

Name: Barry V
Date: 21 Jan 2008

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They go to Playboy.com Randi.

Name: Randi Himmel
Date: 21 Jan 2008

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I have pics to share for the pix website. What e-mail address should they go to?

Name: JUDI
Date: 21 Jan 2008

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COREY.. NOW THAT STEVEN IS OF AGE I TAUGHT HIM OUR CHRISTMAS CAROLS. THE WHOLE FAMILY KNOWS THE "STRANDED" SONG..BY THE WAY, MY BROTHER BUILT A HOME MOVIE THEATRE WITH STADIUM SEATING OF PLUSH COUCHES AND A SOUND SYSTEM THAT WOULD HAVE BLOWN KENNYS MIND. HE HAS THE ACTUAL 78 RECORD OF THE HUCKLEBUCK AND THE ORIGINAL SINGER WAS FRANK SINATRA. I THOUGHT IT WAS MADE UP FOR THE SHOW BUT LOW AND BEHOLD, IT'S LEGIT

Name: JUDI
Date: 21 Jan 2008

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HEY MYSTERY DOUCHE.. NO SYMPATHY 4 U. HAVE U BEEN WEENED YET BECAUCE THE ONLY BOOB U WOULD EVER SE I YO MOMMAS............ J&B

Name: Barry V
Date: 21 Jan 2008

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Hey Terry, OK, first i want to tell you that I work out in a gym & I have the biggest Zebra mussels out of anyone there. Now for the trivia. A Supper Club I guess would be a restaurant serving all courses. As far as the plural word for people, I'm going to go with "Yous" as in "I saw yous at the movies" My dad hated it when people said that. The last one is tough to come up with an answer but I'll try. When someone ends a conversation sometimes they say "Ya got Me?" Or in Brooklyn they say Capice? I actually had a great job in upper Michigan. I made maps of snowmobile trails.

Name: Terry VR
Date: 21 Jan 2008

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Hey Barry, Serena has that right aout the fish fry thing here and as she has suggested, the yellow perch population in Lake Michigan has undergone and 80% reduction in mumbers due to voerfishing and a nasty exotic invader known as the Zebra Mussel. They're choking out all the indeginous marine life so there is a multi-million government fund proposal to rid our waters of these pests. Also: Here's some WI Trivia and I want to see if you know the answer as this is the ONLY state I've heard this reference used in the food service industry: Do you know what a "supper club" is? What WI/UP term is used to address a group of people in the plural? What WI/UP term is used in conversation bwtn 2 people, the last person using this to make their point and to make sure the person on the receiving end has understood what they've just heard? In all the years I have lived here which was since I was the ripe old age of 13, I STILL cannot STAND when I hear these being used. Note: The UP is the abbreviation for Upper Michigan-the portion of that state which is attached to Northern Wisconsin and is home to basically very uneventful, unnoteworthy boring towns. The UP, however, if you are into lighthouses, boasts some of the prettiest and historical lighthouses in the U.S. and coastal wetlands.If you are a winter sports enthusiast, Upper Michigan has an excellent map of snowmobile trails and is very pretty in the winter but for jobs, any of that, not the place to be.

Name: Barry V
Date: 21 Jan 2008

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Toni & I went to Cancun in 1984 (there were 4 hotels there then) We met a couple named Russ & Dawn from Wisc. & they told us all about the fish fry. Has it warmed up at all. To get up for the game yesterday I walked around my block in a t-shirt. It was pretty bad. I mean me in the t-shirt.

Name: Serena
Date: 21 Jan 2008

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Barry, I am impressed! I never heard of Friday night fish fries until I moved here. Only now because our lakes are so overfished and the limit on perch has been so reduced, it isn't what it used to be years ago.

Name: Barry V
Date: 21 Jan 2008

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Hey Scott, If you think Bonnie & Clyde were bad, wait till you see Judi & Barry. Hey Serena & Terry, I guess its Friday night Fish Fry now. How many people from NY would know that?

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 21 Jan 2008

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The National Enquirer is reporting Denise Sileo & Husband Ralph where sited at the Las Vegas airport today. Rumor has it they are returning to New York.

Name:
Date: 21 Jan 2008

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NO YOUNGIES WOULD BE INTERESTED IN ME. I'M PATHETIC. HAVING SAID THAT I STILL WILL PROBABLY ACT LIKE A JERK. ITS THE STORY OF MY LIFE. POSTING ON HERE IS MY ONLY FUN

Name: Richard R
Date: 21 Jan 2008

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I think this guy should be punished. He has to meet at Lemon Ice King when it gets warm and bring 3 youngies. HOOOOOOOOOOOO.. Ices are on him.

Name:
Date: 21 Jan 2008

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SORRY I HAVE BEEN SUCH A JERK. IT IS HARD FOR ME TO EXPRESS MYSELF. I AM STILL A VIRGIN & I HAVE NO FRIENDS, FAMILY OR MONEY THAT IS WHY I DO THES. I APOLOGIZE TO ALL OF YOU.

Name: JUDI
Date: 21 Jan 2008

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WE COULD BE A TAG TEAM. TOGETHER WE CAN DO ANYTHING!! YOU GOT THAT MYSTERY SHMOE, WE ARE ON YOUR TAIL SO WATCH OUT. IT'S BARRY AND JUDI ALL THE WAY. KEEP LOOKING OVER YOUR SHOULDER

Name: Barry V
Date: 21 Jan 2008

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Wow! Hey just get me that info & I'll take care of the rest. I was in the process of finding him months ago but he wrote an apology & I called it off because I thought he was going to be a good boy. I am going back on the quest. Just wait.

Name: JUDI
Date: 21 Jan 2008

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YOUR WELCOME BARRY. I'LL ALWAYS HAVE YOUR BACK. I FIGURE THIS GUYS BIRTHDAY IS SOON SO IN MY OPINION, ONE YEAR OLDER AND ANOTHER YEAR CLOSER TO DEATH. AND A MESSAGE FROM THE GRIM REAPER, "SEE YOU SOON MORON". I PROBABLY COULD FIND OUT WHO IT IS. HUBBY WORKS FOR THE GOVERNMENT AND LETS JUST SAY HE HAS CONNECTIONS,SHHHHHHH

Name: Barry V
Date: 21 Jan 2008

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Hey Judi, Thanks for the backup. Can you imagine how sad this guys life must be to post anonymously at the age of 40 plus? What a bitter dick. He said people should bet the house. I guarantee you he has no house. I'm gonna call everyone from the old crew to see what they think. I promise I'll meet up with him one day. Anyway, I'm happy for the Giants today. You never know what might happen.

Name: Bill Sperling
Date: 21 Jan 2008

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In following up on Sharon's post, I'd like to reach out to all those from 73's class who read but do not post. Sharon, Denise and I have the utmost respect for privacy and whether or not your into the reunion would appreciate that you contact one of us. Finding classmates is hard work and time consuming, please help us by not having to find someone who doen't want to be found. My email is ps165q@verizon.net ,Thanks.

Name: JUDI
Date: 21 Jan 2008

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COREY..I DO REMEMBER U EATING ONE THING AT A TIME BUT I ALWAYS WONDERED HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH SOUP? GOTCHA! LIKE THE SOUP NAZI WOULD SAY "NO SOUP FOR YOU"!!!!!! LOL

Name: JUDI
Date: 21 Jan 2008

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YOU KNOW THAT INTELLIGENCE IS NOT YOUR FORTE. LEAVE BARRY ALONE. OH AND BY WAY, SINCE YOU SAID THAT YOU ARE NOT FROM THIS COUNTRY, I SUGGEST YOU GO BACK TO YOUR MOTHER LAND. WE HAVE TOO MANY UNEDUCATED FOREIGNERS IN THIS COUNTRY AS IT IS. MAYBE A REUNION FROM 165 WOULD GIVE U AN EDJAMACATION

Name:
Date: 21 Jan 2008

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BET THE HOUSE ON GIANTS NOW. BARRY LIKES NEW ENGLAND OR DO YOU THINK THE GREAT EARNER CAN BE RIGHT ONCE. THE ODDS ARE ON HIS SIDE. BARRY YOU KNOW THEIR ARE PEOPLE WHO EARN BY PUTTING OUT A F0OTBALL SHEET. YOUR ANALYSIS IS GREAT. MAYBE NIGHTLY YOU CAN START GIVING US YOUR PRO AND COLLEGE BASKETBALL SELECTIONS. ALOT OF OLD PARK GUYS COULD NEED YOUR HELP.

Name: Sharon Lazar
Date: 21 Jan 2008

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YEAH GIANTS!!!Hi Ron. Ok since we r recalling all of our childhood food memories. What about Ralph the hotdog man. He had the best onions.Thnx Joe I try I found 1 more today, he's in 4 the reunion. He's reading but not posting. We'll respect his privacy.Made u curious didn't I???Denise miss ya!

Name:
Date: 21 Jan 2008

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Based on Judi's admission, I can only say one thing: Judi is a boob, Judi is a boob, nah nah nah nah nah

Name: Terry VR
Date: 21 Jan 2008

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To Scott T, I had Mrs. Dickman in 6th grade but what year were you in her class because I don't remember you. I have my class picture from that year-(I'm the one sitting in front with my eyes closed looking like a door knob) in the black velvet blazer and gold chain link belt.....Stylin... TV

Name: Teresa Bengivingo-Van Remortel-(Terry)
Date: 21 Jan 2008

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thanks for the feedback Judi K and to those who inqired if we rememer Jerry the ice-cream man and Mr. Softee, I threw those same questions out just the other day to see if anyone else did, He'd let the kids sit on the truck and jingle the bells abd rattle off flavors like an auctioneer. The guy ROCKED and yes, I am So-o-o-o disappointed my Packers lost---Wa-h-h-h. Brett throwing a pick in O-T won't GIT-R-DONE!!! The Giants were simply the better team today braving the cold and to have played the game they did, good job. Went to Starbucks at half-time to get my favorite latte and it was cold, my breath was freezing the wind shield inside my car and my hands were frozen and I was only gone for 1/2 hour. Trust me, the only people who would move here voluntarilly gotta be crazy. I be feeling the pain of this loss a LOT but I'll root for ANY team playing the Patriots to kick N.E.'s ASS...Someone has to topple them from their throne and shut Randy Moss up because he's so full of himself it makes me sick.

Name: Serena
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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Hey Denise! Great to hear from you and hope you're having a good trip. It's got to be warmer where you are than here. Did you get to see Mark or Scott? Love to hear about your trip when you get back. Travel safely... : )

Name: Serena
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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How ironic that it came down to NY (where I grew up) and WI (where I live now) and NY won. I wonder if there's a greater power telling me I need to make an overdue visit? Such a close game too -- too bad for us Bret threw that interception right at the end. My husband couldn't believe when NY didn't make that kick but NY pulled it off, so congrats to all you Giants fans!

Name: Joe Simon
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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Hi Everyone...Hope everyones doing good, just thought I'd throw out a hello. ***Denise*** Hope your having a great time...***Sharon***Thanks for helping out with the search, You da Lady!***Jackie***Hope alls well out in sunny CA. Dont work yourself too hard. I have that 5th grade Mrs. Bergman picture too, just havent had the time to send it over to Mark yet, thanks for sending it to him. Ok folks, Be well and have a great night. Joe

Name: Barry V
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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Amazing that the Giants are going to the dance! Can't believe Favre through that INT. I always made fun of Eli but the kid got it done. I'm still shocked. I think NE will bury them but at least they got there.

Name: Denise
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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Greetings from Las Vegas, We came to play we came to win GIANT$ GIANT$ GIANT$ YEAH!$! NEW YORK!$! Miss all of you and hope everyone is well. love denise

Name: JUDI
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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THE GARDEN BAKERY WAS GONE TOO, I WANTED CORN BREAD WITH LOX SO BADLY

Name: Ron Lazar
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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How about those GIANTS!!!!

Name: Corey R
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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AH Yes I remember your cooking. Remember I used to eat each thing on the plate in order. I just got back from New York 2 weeks ago. I go every Xmas. Like I said in my email I think I really go back to NY to eat. I wasn't off the plane 2 hours and I was in Little Vincent's in Huntington with my friend Rob and I had four slices. The food is really good here but the style is different and they have not figured out rye bread. Remember the Host Deli! I will email you latter this week. Best Corey

Name: JUDI
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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APOLOGIES TO ALL. I'M A BOOB AND I ADMIT IT. DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO SAY. SORRY. COREY, YOU'RE STILL #1 WITH ME. WE'VE BEEN THROUGH SO MUCH TOGETHER. YOU WERE MY BEST FRIEND AND SO AGAIN I'M SORRY. PALS? IF YOU WILL STILL BE KRAMDEN THEN I'LL STILL BE NORTON..

Name: JUDI
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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COREY. JEWISH GUILT. I'LL MAKE IT UP TO YOU SOMEHOW. I WAS THINKING ABOUT YOU EARLIER. REMEMBER WHEN I WAS LEARNING HOW TO COOK? I MADE YOU TASTE IT FIRST. I STIL DROP STUFF ON THE FLOOR. ONLY THIS TIME THE ANIMALS CLEAN IT UP. TOO BAD MITTENS DIDN'T KNOW WHAT HE WAS MISSING! I REMEMBER THE ICE CREAM MAN. BARRY WAS THE GOOD HUMOR GUY FOR A WHILE. THERE AREN'T ANY ICE CREAM TRUCKS IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD. THEY DON'T EVEN HAVE CARVEL HERE JUST DAIRY QUEEN. NOT THE SAME. REMEMBER HOW MANY TRIPS TO CARVEL AND BASKIN ROBBINS WE USED TO MAKE LATE AT NIGHT? WHITE CASTLE TOO. THEY DON'T HAVE THAT HERE EITHER. I WAS HOME FOR THANKSGIVING AND TOOK JESSICA. THE FIRST THING WE DID WAS HAVE PIZZA. ALSO I SHOWED HER CHINA TOWN. WENT TO WO HOP AND IT WAS TERRIBLE. JESSICA WOULDN'T EAT BECAUSE SHE DIDN'T RECOGNIZE ANY OF THE FOOD. WHEN SHE SAW THE DUCKS HANGING IN THE WINDOW, SHE SCREAMED. IT WAS REALLY FUNNY.

Name: Corey R
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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Hi Billy. How are you. Barry Jerry was Nu-Treat, Don't no the name of the Bungalow Bar guy But If you remember the song Bungalow Bar tastes like tar..... Now who remembers the name of the Mr Softee Guy? I believe it was Neil. Yes Billy I remember how Jerry used to rattle off the flavors. Judi, thanks for the apology. We will keep in touch. In general to anyone who cares. I just think we all need to keep in mind that this is still a public website, and we should all be careful what we say and the info we give out here. Especially in this day and age. Also hi to Ronald and Sharon Lazar. Hey Ronald remember when Kenny Kohler and I gave you the exploding pen in Mrs Borensteins French class in Parsons!

Name: Barry V
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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Jerry the ice cream man was the best. The truck was Bungalow Bar. You said it right Billy. He would recite the flavors in that order. We would have to ask him a day in advance to freeze Sun Dew orange drinks for us. He used to let us climb on the truck with it running. Its amazing we didn't kill ourselves.

Name: BILLY GRUBER
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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Who remembers Jerry the ice cream man.He was outside Dara at 3:00 everyday.You would ask him what flavor Ices he had and he would run through them in 5 seconds.Lemon-Cherry-Coke-Grape etc.

Name: Jackie Sarfati
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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Ouch!! Maybe some ground rules are in order for appropriate/inappropriate postings? Just a thought... For whoever was asking, my sister is Myriam and my brother is Dominique. My mom sent me the 1972 Mrs. Bergman 5th grade class picture. Last I looked it wasn't on the picture site so I'll get it scanned and send to Mark.

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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MY CLASS I meant does anyone have our 4th or 6th grade pictures?

Name: Serena
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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OMG Barry! I am laughing my head off over here --you are just too funny! Maybe the furniture store is having a New Year's sale! : )

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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IRA SKOP from our 5th grade picture with Mrs Bennett we have found 12 out of 28. Does anyone have 4th grade Mrs Rosenberg or 6th grade Mrs Dickman????????

Name: JUDI
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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RODNEY DANGERFIELD LIVES ON.. LOL.. U ROCK BABY

Name: Barry V
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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Judi, I used to be a boxer myself. I used to box oranges at the A&P. I actually boxed in the 80's. I was also a saxaphone player but I had to quit because my manager told me no sax before a fight. I absolutely apologize to everyone for that joke.

Name: JUDI.
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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TOUCHE BARRY OR WHAT I SHOULD SAY TUSHY!! DOES ANYONE REMEMBER A KID KEITH JACKSON? WHEN HE GOT MAD HE USED TO TELL US HE WAS GONNA PUNCH US IN THE EYE AND BIP US IN THE HEAD. WE WERE NEVER AFRAID BECAUSE WE COULDN'T STOP LAUGHING.. I THINK SOME YEARS LATER HE CHANGED HIS NAME TO MIKE TYSON AND ATE OFF SOMEONE'S EAR FOR SNACKS......

Name: Ira Skop
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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Sara, Randi, Felice - amazing. Never gave a 2nd thought to seeing any of these names again, let alone hearing from the people behind them. Thanks to whomever mentioned Miriam Sarfati. I was trying to remember who your sister was, Jackie. As for Chow Chow Cup, I saw that forum - actually I'm the poster asking for the melody. Which I'm still determined to find! So Scott, how many are found and how many still missing from our 6th grade picture?

Name: Barry V
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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Serena, I took your advice. My house is so nice & warm now, but my wife is pissed about the furniture.

Name: Barry V
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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That was funny Judi. You know, they buried Rock Hudson upside down so his friends would recognize him.

Name: Serena
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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If experiencing her as a teacher was that terrible, I wonder what she was like at home?! I think it's awful that there were teachers out there that left such indelible memories (not pleasant ones) on their students.

Name: JUDI
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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BARRY..IF IT WAS HER THAT WOULD BE HYSTERICAL..IF SHE'S DEAD I HOPE SHE'S BURIED FACE DOWN SO WE ALL HAVE A PLACE TO PARK OUR BIKE.. OW, OW..LOL

Name: Serena B.
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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Barry you are so funny! Thanks for welcoming my sis. Keep'em coming! Sharon, I'm not sure what year the name of the school changed, but you are correct that it was formerly the Vleigh School. I know someone gave a whole history of the name change way back in the earlier posts, but you can also Google it if you really want to find out details. : )

Name: Barry V
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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Hi Batgirl, Hope you have a great day. All my love, Superman.

Name: Sharon Lazar
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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One more thing, when did the name change? Wasn't it the Vliegh School?

Name: Sharon Lazar
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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Tony and his ride .Here's another memory. He used to call us names as we exited the ride. I think I was Batgirl. Ellen glad you're back. Everyone enjoy the game today.

Name: Barry V
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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Hey Serena, you just finished reading your sisters posts? You've been up since 5AM hah? She sounds like a nice girl & any sister of yours is a friend of mine. Hey Theresa, lets have a prediction on the score. By the way, I work for McCrorys now so I'll be interviewing you & Eva later this week. Judi, I'm not sure who the mystery person is but I have a suspicion its Mrs. Bergman hahahaha

Name: Serena B.
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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Thanks for the warm fuzzies Judi and Barry you always leave us laughing! You enjoy the game too. I'm going to start chopping up furniture and burning it to keep warm because I don't think the furnace can keep up right now! lol : )

Name: JUDI
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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WHAT CAN I SAY. WHEN I LOOK AT YOUR PICTURES, I CAN'T HUT SMILE. YOU GUYS JUST EXUDE HAPPINESS. YOU ALL LOOK SO WONDERFUL AND BEEING IN FLORIDA AND LOOKING AT YOU ALL GIVES ME THE WARM FUZZIES. I ALMOST FEEL LIKE I'M "HOME". KEEP THE SMILES A COMIN'..

Name: Serena B.
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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Hey Barry -- it's so freakin' cold here right now your spit would probably freeze before it hit the sidewalk! I see you've "met" my sister and she's had a lot catching up to do! :) Hi Teresa, glad you're enjoying the site. For the record, I did stick up for you when those mean kids would call you weird and told them to just leave you alone! : )

Name: JUDI
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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HI BARRY. WHO IS THIS MYSTERY GUY? DOES ANYONE HAVE AN INKLING AS TO WHO HE IS? HOPE YOU ENJOY THE GAME. HAVE A GOOD TIME AND THANKS FOR THE LAUGHS..

Name: Serena B.
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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Hey Judi, I don't think we knew one another, but it sounds like you may have know my sister, Teresa and share the same sentiments about Mrs. Bergman. I had Mrs. Rosenberg in 3rd grade and she was my Mrs. Bergman -- the woman was horrible! I just finished reading all the comments my sister left and I think the floodgate of memories have opened! :) She's as enthused as I was when I first found the site. I liked your comment regarding mine and Mark's photos and our "smiling eyes" -- that was a nice way of putting it. : )

Name: Barry V
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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Hey there. Sorry I didn't post in a few days. I was finishing reading Theresa's posts. (just kidding Terry) Nice to meet you. Hey Terry, you might not be thanking Eli tomorrow. As far as the game goes it's too tough for me to call. I like the mystery guy. It shows that retarded people can function in society. I hope everyone enjoys the games today. Oh, one more thing. That youngie thing is kinda creepy.

Name: JUDI
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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I WAS JUST LOOKING AT THE PHOTOS OF FAMILIES. ALL YOUR KIDS ARE BEAUTIFUL... IT'S AMAZING TO THINK THAT THEY ARE ALL OLDER THAN WE WERE WHEN WE ALL FIRST MET. SOMEBODY PLEASE UPDATE THE THEN AND NOW. IT'S SO AMAZING TO SEE THE SUBTLE CHANGES.. NOTE TO SERENA..YOU LOOK SO VERY HAPPY. WHEN YOU AND MARK FINK SMILE SO DO YOUR EYES.. IT'S SO NICE TO SEE U ALL. I WOULD LOVE TO SEE THE REST OF U GUYS

Name: Richie Ruben
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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Hey Teresa Bengivingo I started reading your comments when the first race started at Yonkers I didnt finish until the card was over. Im Back - HOOOOO YOUNGIES

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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There has been a DENISE SILEO siting in Las Vegas

Name: JUDI
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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SO SID THE SQUID STILL ROCKS ON!!! "KEEP ON TRUCKIN'SID"

Name: Corey R
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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Hi Judi Thanks for taking the rap on the couch deal. Believe it or not I still have the tape of the Game Show. I just emailed you so you will have my email address. My parents are doing fine. They live in Las Vegas. My mom just retired. My father is keeping her so busy she wants to go back to work to get some rest. Talk to ya soon!

Name: JUDI
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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MYSTERY MAN. GET AN IDENTITY, A LIFE, AND PROZAC QUICK!!! AND BY THE WAY, MAYBE A TRIP TO OZ FOR A BRAIN AND SOME COURAGE..JUST A SUGGESTION

Name: JUDI
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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COREY.. I TRIED TO E MAIL U BUT I DON'T HAVE THE ADDRESS. U HAVE MINE. PLEASE WRITE. I KNOW U LIKE I KNOW MYSELF AND I KNEW THAT ANYTHING U EVER DID WOULD BE MORE THAN SUCCESSFUL. I'M PROUD OF U AND U KNOW I MEAN THAT SINCERELY. SEATTLE IS SO FAR AWAY. HOW ARE YOUR PARENTS? I MISS BARBARA. BY THE WAY, MOM KNEW ABOUT THE BURN BUT I TOOK THE RAP. I EVEN TRIED TO BLAME IT ON HER BUT SHE KNEW BETTER. ON THE LIGHTER SIDE, REMEMBER THE GAME SHOW YOU PRODUCED IN SCHOOL? BOB WENT CRAY AND IT WAS THE FUNNIEST DAY. WE WERE ALL LAUGHING SO HARD. WE REALLY HAD A LOT OF FUN.

Name: Corey R
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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Hi Judi. I am very sorry about Kenny. In fact when I read it I was numb for a moment. I really liked Kenny and Barry very much! In regards to this rummer that you heard it is totally untrue!!! I LEFT ON MY OWN after 21 great years and two technical Emmy Awards later! I left along with a lot of other people. The short story is this. About 8 years after the last time we spoke A strike with the union was looming their. The company changed under Disney, I disagreed with the union leaderships path as well as where the company was heading under Disney. (Did not want to end up in a situation like your brother Barry did at ATC), but I was not going to cross a picket line either. At the same time I had a great job offer from a manager who left their and in fact ended up back at ABC a few months after I left and the strike was over, as a project engineer since this company had just gotten a large contract with them. In fact l just got back from NY, I go back every XMAS to see friends and visit ABC, but I think it is mostly to eat! I feel this website was not the place to post that. If you heard something you could have asked me in an email. I do not know why you chose this forum to pose that? We were very close friends for many years and I only have good memories as I hope you do to. So you know my character very well, that I am not a thief. Some of my union brothers who I worked with were not happy with the timing of my leaving and I assume a certain person you know got this bogus info from one of them. I would rather you tell people how I burnt a hole in your mom's couch cushion and turned it over thinking she would not find it. That didn't work out since your mom turned the cushions over every few weeks and found it. I am glad to see that you are doing very well. Is a pocket pig Kosher? LIke I said I am doing very well and will elaborate more in an email to as to what I am doing et . I have fond memories of our friendship! I only wish you and your family well!

Name:
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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Judi-- Thank you for your kind words. Good News, Ritalin has been discovered- GET SOME QUICK

Name: JUDI K
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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THERESA.. WELCOME.. ALTHOUGH I HAVE A VAGUE MEMORY OF YOU I CAN RELATE TO YOUR LIFE. MINE HAS BEEN SIMILAR. MY HOBBIES ARE CRAFT, COOKING, BAKING, TENDING TO THE HOUSE, KIDS, BREEDING DOGS AND BIRDS AND READING. HOW ARE YOU? I TOO AM IN THE HEALTH CARE FIELD. I AM A NURSE IN SOUTH FLORIDA. GLAD YOU JOINED US WITH MORE TERROR OF MRS. BERGMAN. HER MEMORIES ARE SLAMMED IN OUR MINDS. I ONLY WISH SHE KNEW HOW NEGATIVELY SHE EFFECTED US. WAS GOES AROUND COMES AROUND JUST LIKE YOU SAID. I WORE THE SAME DORKY CLOTHES BACK THEN TOO. NOW PEOPLE MISTAKE ME FOR MY KIDS OLDER SISTER. THEY ARE SURPRISED THAT I'M THE MOM. I LOVE THE SAME SHOWS AS YOU AND ALSO WATCH "DON'T FORGET THE LYRICS" GREAT SHOW. LOT'S OF FUN..

Name: Vengibingo
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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#$%@^&*

Name: JUDI
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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HEY MR. NO NAME JERK.. IF YOU WERE REALLY FROM OUR OLD NEIGHBORHOOD THEN YOU WOULDN'T BE AFRAID OF POSTING YOUR NAME. WERE WE COME FROM, IF WE HAD SOMETHING TO SAY WE SAID IT STRAIGHT UP! MAYBE YOU SHOULD GET WITH THE PROGRAM DICK WAD. AS FOR MY FAMILY, AT LEAST I HAVE ONE. AS FOR FRIENDS, I HAVE MANY. AS FOR YOUR PARENTS, WASN'T YOUR MOTHER THE TOWN WHORE AND YOUR DAD A HOMELESS HOBO LAID OUT ON THE CORNER STONED OFF OF BOONES FARM APPLE WINE? IF YOU REALLY WANT TO BE HEARD, THEN PUT YOUR NAME DOWN YOU PUTZ BECAUSE YOU ARE THE ONE WITH SOMETHING TO HIDE.. OH AND BY THE WAY I HEARD THAT YOU WERE ILLEGITAMIT, ILLITERATE, AND UGLY..NOW KMA

Name:
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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Judi-- not only did you mention Corey and his job, how about the fact that you could never be more than friends. Judging by your postings and discretion, or lack of it, I suggest you chill rapidly and get with the program here.

Name: Teresa Bengivingo-Van Remortel
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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Who is Edith K. Baugtrum and why is our school named after her? Did Mrs. Bergman have something to do with this? I see she has gone down in history as the screaming, armpit wiping psychotic who preyed on many an unfortunate 5th grader or anyone else whom she felt deserved a taste of her wrath. Thanks to the person who recalled the enforced reading of the New York Times and the lipstick thing. I forgot about that one but I've got another Bergman quote: "Don't look for the answer by staring at me, I've only got freckles on my face". And on a good day, when the breeze in the room was JUST right, you could get a whiff of her B.O. I was surprised that by the end of the term in her class, there was still paint on the walls. I can remember her screaming at me for not knowing how to do long division and fractions when it was my turn to go the chalkboard and demonstrate my math savvy or rather, lack of it. If I listen very hard, I can still hear her bellowing down the hall as we asked to go to the bathroom: " You've got 3 minutes!!!!!"

Name: Teresa Bengivingo-Van Remortel
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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YES!!! I remember the guy who had the rockin ride he'd swing back-n-forth under his own power. It was a big red basket on a truck that drove up in front of Dara Gardens and for .25 he'd swing you up into space..Along with that dude, can anyone recall Jerry the ice-cream man who'd let you sit in his Good Humour truck and ring the bells while he served Eskimo pies, ices and fudgesicels from his little truck? All the local kids just loved him!! Then there was trusty Mr. Softie who came each day with his soft serve truck and you got a cone for .25! I, as you can tell, am the newest addition to this site and I have been having loads of fun reading everyone's memories from Dara, 165 and the "neighborhood". God, I miss Valentino's pizza and the Host Deli's corn beef sandwhiches, the candy store's frozen ices for .25 and Archie comics. There is only ONE pizza parlor in Green Bay, WI who can make a good authentic as close as you can to New York pizza here and they must be something right because they've been a fixation in Green Bay for many generations, BUT, they're REAL Italians who started their business in a little town called Escanaba, MI where my mother-in-law comes from. She is 90 now and her an this family go way back to her wedding day when one of the original members of this family stood up in her wedding. They have GREAT pizza but a slice of Valentino's would hit the spot. I always tell people here who have never been to New York how good the food is. Then we got the Carvel store next to Olinsky's supermarket and could get ice-cream there and of course, good ol' Wainrights where sister and me bought our 45" records, toys and other misc stuff. Then, I can remember going to McCrory's and stealing bubblegum and nail polish with Eva because we didn't have any money and it was so easy to swipe stuff there because you never got caught. I hope someone remembers me as I don't know any of the names out there right now but if years help, I am 44 now, soon to be 45 next month so I that makes me born AFTER the Worlds Fair. Does that qualify me as a "youngie"? I am Serena's younger sister if that helps. I was the one who was always following her around and yes, I can recall when I turned 13, playing spin the bottle and 7 minutes in heaven in the abanadoned garages under the buildings in Dara experimenting with kissing boys wondering those very same fears. If I kiss a boy, what would happen to me? Nothing, except a brusied ego when the kisser told all his friends he "felt you up". This was a simpler time, when kids were kids and did the type of things kids do without cell phones, video games, the mall, arcades and Play Stations. I remember when the lake at Kissena Park would freeze over and everyone would go ice-skating there with their parents and friends and you'd stay all day. When my best friend moved to Forest Hill, I'd take the one bus to the subway station and from the subway, get off in Forest Hills, walk how many blocks to her new building and stay the week-end and your parents LET you do this. That probably would never happen now. If all you existing users would like to give me a hint as to who you might be that would be great because I am new to this whole things but I certainly must be knowest to someone from that time. I went to PS 165 for 7 years straight and "yes", I had the marshmallow shoes, the Pro-Keds and when I could convinve my mother that Danskin pants were not the only legwear of the time, Levis blue jeans and big bell bottom pants. Oh-h-h-h the seventies.......... What am I doing now? Married for 10 years with 2 daughters, 4 and 6 and I refuse to grow up and give in to things that people expect people in their 40's to be doing, like listening to country music and recipe swapping with other middle aged bored housewives while talking about the latest episode of House, Grey's Anatomy, Desperate Housewives or American Idle. GAG!!!!!!!! I'm an office manager for a skilled nursing facility and have been in the medical administration field since 1991 when I thought, back in my NY days I'd be doing something with my art. Art is a hobby now and what I do when I need to unwind, grab my easel and paint. If anyone has any idea what became of Eva, I'd really thank you. TVR

Name: Teresa A. Van Remortel-F.K.A. (Bengivingo)
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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Oh c'mon, you can't talk old shows and leave out Star Trek!!!!Me and my best friend Eva got to go to a Star Trek convention @ the Statler-Hilton in Manhattan at the height of Trek Mania and met all the people from the series and buy Star Trek Memoriabilia. TV Guide: Kirk-(WIlliam Shatner) and Spock-(Leonard Nimoy) are locked in combat during Spock's wedding on Vulcan. 60 minutes. It was on every night at 6:00 at which time after that, you can catch Walter Cronkite on the evening news before Starsky & Hutch and Baretta..Friday nights No, I don't remember Mrs. Bergman's first name but she would occaisonally like to bring her precious daughter Estee to class with her and then put you on the spot by asking you" Isn't she cute". Remember those dorky plastic flutes she'd make you learn how to play in her class and she'd incorporate flute interludes in her plays. I remember in 5th grade doing a play about Martin Luther King Jr and having to play that dumb flute and God Forbid if someone hit a wrong note while we were rehearsing, Bergman would scream her head off at the perpetrator. God that woman was insane!!! Incidently I don't have short chopped off brown hair anymore and wear stretch pants though I was the target of abuse in 3rd grade because I used to get beat up after school every day. Hey Whitney Dwinell, Alex Maji, Brian Hahn, Philip Bailey, Brian Goddard, are you listening? You guys were the worst and probably still are so to have my eye for an eye, you are all schmucks too!!!! P.S. If you saw me now, you'd probably be fighting with each other to ask me out on a date!!!What goes around, comes around honey!!!!!He who laughs last, laughs BEST!!! TVR P.S. Harley always would see me on the elevator and say: Hi Traceee!" He was one bizarre guy but FUNNY!!!Anyone remember Nick, the security guard at Dara who used to yell at everybody to "Get off the Grass"!!!? He was such an asshole that Serena can remember this one-(hiding in the buildings with your friends) and make him chase you to just to piss him off or hear his threats:""-(that he's gonna call the super-Gonzalez and tell your parents). Jerk.........How about "white walling" peoples' apartment doors when we went trick or treating with chalk if someone wasn't home to pass out candy? I've got a million of them.....Thank you Serena for passing this on to me so I can jog the memories of some old friends and foes!!!This should bring you out of the pages of the past!!! TVR

Name: Teresa A. Van Remortel-F.K.A. (Bengivingo)
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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Serena B does stand corrected on the facts about our beloved Packers. Most of our football players who play in the green and gold at the "Frozen Tundra" of Lambeau field are NOT born and bred here. Many of our finest players came from the southern colleges of Florida, etc. Brett Favre: Kiln, MS LeRoy Butler: FSU, Florida Edgar Bennett: FSU, Florida-(Running backs coach) Aaron Taylor Eugene Robinson Santana Dotson William Henderson Reggie White-(Crossover to NFL from the then defunct USFL Memphis Showboats) When Marco Rivera was on our offensive line, he hailed from New York and then in free agency, went back to New York to play football. To define irony, one of the best players to come from the Wisconsin Badgers in Madison, Heismann Trophy winner Ron Dayne-(affectionately known as the Great Dayne), left Madison, Wi to be drafted by the New York Giants and as has happened with many Heismann Trophy winners, did not the NFL career he would have hoped and has now faded into obscurity. Some WI trivia for you and unlike my older sibling, I WILL be watching the game this Sunday with family and friends for a nice little Packer Party in the warmth of my home and plenty of bratwurst & beer!!!! My biggest thank you to the New York Giants for beating the Cowboys at Texas Stadium and bringing the NFC Championship Game to Lambeau Field in Green Bay........Thank you Eli and co........... TVR

Name: Teresa Bengivingo-Van Remortel
Date: 20 Jan 2008

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Hi yall, I was the geek with the dumb boy haircut who was Serena's "wierd younger sister". I am trying to locate Eva Eschwege whom was my best friend from K 1968-6th grade. I had Mrs. "Floppy underarms Bergman" in 5th Grade and if she wasn't screaming at you for something, during the warm months would walk around the classroom wping the sweat from her armpits with a paper towel! I am De Pere WI and I DIEHARD PACKERS fan but my baseball devotion has NEVER left the N.Y. Yankees!!!I watch them every chance I get and turned my 4 and 6 year old into Yankees fans. If anyone can remember me, I was the one everyone thought was wierd according to my sister Serena. My teachers in chronological order: K: Mrs. Rosing 1st: Miss Brooks 2nd: Mrs. Leeds 3rd: Mrs. Taylor 4th: Mr. Kaufman 5th: Mrs. Bergman 6th: Mrs. Dickman I always had the short brown hair, icky stretch pants and pleated skirts. Remember how everyone had to be "dressed for assembly" so Mrs. Feder could conduct her deplorable songs or we'd wind up watching that chinese movie "Skinny and Fatty: for the 10,000th time. I lived right acorss the street in Dara for 8 years and could'nt wait until I got into 6th Grade so I could do the "Salty Dog Rag" at the end of the year though I always wondered how the kids that did the Maypole got picked. Eva and me had a lot of our artwork in the Adventurer in 6th Grade 1973. Eva and I were quite the team and the best of friends.

Name:
Date: 19 Jan 2008

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Hey Judi, Do you think you embarassed the guy enough letting the whole world know that you heard he got fired for stealing? Maybe you should have written that in an email. Oh, hey Judi, didn't you get pregnant from an albino, midget crack addict? No? Thats what I heard. Sorry.

Name: ELLEN
Date: 19 Jan 2008

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WASN'T THIRD GRADE MRS. GANZFRIED? JUDI

Name: JUDI
Date: 19 Jan 2008

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REMEMBER TYPING CLASS WITH MRS, EVNA PENN? IF SHE WAS A PEN THEN WHY DID WE HAVE TO LEARN HOW TO TYPE. TONIGHT WE TOOK THE KIDS FOR A STROLL AND ICE CREAM ON THE BEACH. SOME GUY WAS WEARING A LAS VEGAS SHIRT. SCOTT I IMMEDIATELY THOUGHT OF U. WISH U WERE HERE JUST CHILLIN BY THE POOL AND BARBEQUE IN THE YARD. PERHAPS A LITTLE NAPPY ON THE HAMMOCK? YOU ARE WELCOME HERE ANY TIME. WHO IS THIS LARRY? I DON'T REMEMBER HIM AT ALL AND WITH A FACE LIKE THAT I'M SURE I WOULD REMEMBER.....

Name: JUDI
Date: 19 Jan 2008

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ELLEN. I CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU EITHER. I MISS U SO MUCH. YOU AND FRANCINE WERE ALWAYS MY BEST FRIENDS AND THE BEST IS YET TO COME,, LOVE, JUDI

Name: Ellen Danker
Date: 19 Jan 2008

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Sorry I haven't been on but the people eve how are you felicia - so good to hear your on joe simon - great talking to you Scott - you are a true ball buster and I have to admit i liked alan too!but liked sandy grossberg better when is the next lunch outing. let go giants! still in shock that they won last week. i am so excited about the reunion. i had mrs axman in the 4th grade. and as we talked about that day at valentinos, I had like five teachers in the third grade. ross, lambert and a whole lot more. second was lincoln, can't remember the other two. dena middletown - i would love to see her. love you guys Ellen

Name: Sharon Lazar
Date: 19 Jan 2008

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Richie Martinez OMG I do rem. Tony's ride and Jerry the ice cream man and Neil with the Mr. Softy truck. Say hi to your brother. Randi welcome aboard I spoke to Heidi today.Joe Simon you the man.Girls, Alan is still single. AkAkAk I'll tell him you're asking 4 him.Denise if u r checking in I hope u r having fun. Ellen where have u been???? Baz keep me laughing.

Name:
Date: 19 Jan 2008

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dont you mean always over the top?

Name: JUDI
Date: 19 Jan 2008

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SORRY RICH. JUST HAD A FLASH BACK.. NOW BACK TO REALITY.. HOW ARE YOU. I BRAIN FART MORE OFTEN THESE DAYS SINCE I'VE BEEN TAKEN BACK IN TIME. 2008,2008, THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME....LOL

Name: JUDI
Date: 19 Jan 2008

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SORRY RICH. JUST HAD A FLASH BACK.. NOW BACK TO REALITY.. HOW ARE YOU. I BRAIN FART MORE OFTEN THESE DAYS SINCE I'VE BEEN TAKEN BACK IN TIME. 2008,2008, THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME....LOL

Name: Rich Martinez
Date: 19 Jan 2008

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Judi, Little bit over the top on the trippin references, don't ya think? I was going for a more milder, pleasant memories.

Name: sara kritzer
Date: 19 Jan 2008

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was it mrs. rosenbaum that had a piece of toilet paper stuck to the back of her skirt, (or was it trailing from her shoe bottom ?) when she returned from the rest room ?? did mrs. bennett have a can of sardines for lunch every day ?? hello randi himmel, i remember walking to your house for lunch EVERY day, and when we got there the don mclean (?) hit "american pie" was playing on the radio. to this day, i think of you, your mom, and your little brother if i hear that song. this site is surreal after 35 years, as i have not kept in touch with any one at all from my youth. i remember all (ok, most!) of you, and would love to have some sort of reunion.

Name: Randi Himmel
Date: 19 Jan 2008

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Lisa, Great hearing from you. I remember us being together at Parsons also. I live in New Mexico with my husband of 27 years, Barry and my two daughters. He was a guy from the neighborhood (a few years older). He went to 154 though. You may reach me at: Grandrand123@aol

Name: Lisa Albin-Bixler
Date: 19 Jan 2008

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HI RANDI HIMMEL!!!!! This is totally unbelievable!! How have the last 30+ years been treating you. Where are you? Short synopsis of your life please!! When I tell people about this site, they are astounded. I guess I still am too!! Great job Bill and Scott!!!

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 19 Jan 2008

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BILL your doing such a good job I'm going to give you the names of all the people I'd like found but you better brush up on your math skills. RANDI great hearing from you.Well now that we have all the tall girls in our grade & the shortest one. Lets go for the rest in the middle

Name: JUDI
Date: 19 Jan 2008

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A NEW SONG FOR MRS. BERGMAN.."I'D RATHER BE THE HORSE HEAD THAN THE TAIL (CLICK CLICK CLICK-CASTINETS, NOT LIKE U,CLICK CLICK CLICK. DISGRACE OF A JEW (CLICK CLICK CLICK), SWEATY ARMPITS TOO..CLICK CLICK CLICK.. MMM MMM." DOES ANYBODY REMEMBER MRS. AXMAN? THE AXMAN COMETH!! ANOTHER BEAUTY!! FRED, BACK ME UP ON THIS ONE..

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 19 Jan 2008

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HI RANDI HIMMEL. I was in all your classes.So far we have found 12 from our class. I'd love to hear from you. SCOTT13LV@AOL.COM

Name: Randi (Himmel) Deutsch
Date: 19 Jan 2008

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I just recieved a letter from Bill Sperling about the upcoming reunion. I had no idea that an alumni site ever existed. I am thrilled to make a connection with all of you. I do remember Lisa, Iris,Sharon,Sara,Amy. I too had Taylor in 3rd, Rosenbaum in 4th, Bennett in 5th and Dickman in 6th.I'd love to hear from any of you who remember me.

Name: JUDI
Date: 19 Jan 2008

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"HELLO" LIKE SQUIGGY. KENNY WAS KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT 9 YRS AGO. WHAT ARE U DOING IN SEATTLE? WHO IS ATTLE ANY WAY? LOL. I HEARD THAT U WERE FIRED FROM ABC BECAUSE U WERE CAUGHT STEALING. I FOUND THAT HARD TO BELIEVE. I HAVE A 15 YR OLD BOY, STEVEN, AND MY DAUGHTER JESSICA IS 13. IT'S LIKE WATCHING MYSELF IN A MIRROR. I AM STILL MARRIED, AND HAPPY. I HAVE A YORKIE, A MALTESE, 2 QUAKER PARROTS AND A BLUE AND GOLD MACAW LIKE THE ONES IN THE PARROT JUNGLE. JESSICA WANTS A POCKET PIG BUT I'M NOT A REDNECK SO I SAID NO. I NOW HAVE A NICE HOUSE FACING THE GOLF COURSE AND MY OWN POOL AND A BIG YARD WHERE EVERYONE CAN PLAY OF FIND PEACE. WHAT TEALLY HAPPENED COREY? U CAN E MAIL ME IF U WANT TO AND WE CAN CHAT MORE. I'M SORRY IF I HURT U BUT WE COULD NEVER HAVE BEEN MORE THAN FRINDS.

Name: Bill Sperling
Date: 18 Jan 2008

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Great News for the Class of 73. 2 more classmates have been reconnected bringing our # to 36 that takes us to 1/3 of the entire 6th grade. The big weekend is underway.

Name: Coreyr
Date: 18 Jan 2008

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HI Judi. No I didn't here about your brother hope it is good. Yes I left ABC in 1998 still very close with everyone their. Just got back from NY for XMAS and the XMAS party at ABC. Everything is fine nothing bad happened. Very Successful here in Seattle can tell you more in an email. No not married. I tracked down Karen a little more than a year ago We email each other and talk on the phone occasionally. How is married life? How many kids do you have. We shared some great times. Looking forward to emailing you soon, I can tell you more.

Name: JUDI
Date: 18 Jan 2008

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HEY RICH..SPEAKING OF GOING HIGHER, NOW THAT WE ARE ADULTS, HAVE U WATTCHED THE MOVIE FANTASIA? WATCHING IT STRAIGHT LOSES A LOT OF THE MAGIC. ALSO, WATCH ALICE IN WONDERLAND. NEVER THOUGHT WHEN WE WERE SMALL THAT IT WAS ABOUT AN ACID TRIP. ELLEN...REMEMBER US SINGING THE SONG WHITE RABBIT. WE HAD SO MUCH FUN SHAKING OUR VOICE LIKE GRACE SLICK. GO ASK ALIIIIIIIIICE, I THINK SHE'LL KNOOOOW

Name: Bill Sperling
Date: 18 Jan 2008

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For all those who have reminiced about chow chow cups my research turned up this interesting forum: http://www.city-data.com/forum/new-york-city/32699-chow-chow-cup-trucks-2.html

Name: Rich Martinez
Date: 18 Jan 2008

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Does anyone remember the fish store on Main St. across from the library that had the little dog that did tricks? Anybody get sick from Tony's Sky Ride? Wanna go a little higher?

Name: JUDI KABINOFF
Date: 18 Jan 2008

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HEY. ROBERT BARRY.. IF UR OUT THERE..."THANKS" FOR THE EATING DISORDER. I HAVE A HOSPITAL BILL FROM THE 1980'S WITH YOUR NAME ON IT. STICKS AND STONES..B.S.

Name: JUDI K
Date: 18 Jan 2008

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CAN U CORE A APPLE?? HI. COREY. DID YOU HEAR ABOUT MYY BRO KENNY? HEARD U LEFT ABC. HEARD BAD RUMOURS. HOPE ITS NOT TRUE. DID U GET MARRIIED?

Name: Serena
Date: 18 Jan 2008

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Hi Barry - I won't need to bundle up because what I watch of the game on Sunday will from the comfort of my living room. Speaking of cracked, I think those football fans that watch the game at the stadium are nuts to sit out in below zero weather! I like it cooler, but that's crazy! : )

Name: Barry V.
Date: 18 Jan 2008

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Ron, I'm not having any problems with my e-mail address. Try sending it again. Speaking of Mr. Skala, I went on a few class trips with him. Philly & Wash. DC I remember when we saw the Liberty Bell he said "There are two things in this room that are cracked.... The Liberty Bell & Vanderberg"

Name: Ron Lazar
Date: 18 Jan 2008

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Barry, I sent you an E-mail and it came back and could not be delivered. Is your E-mail address ok? I hope that it's temporary. Tonight is bad to call because I have to work a late shift tonight 11:00PM - 7:30AM. Try me Sat or Sun. Looking foward to hearing from you Bro. Hi to everyone, I love this sight!!!!!!!!!

Name: Barry V.
Date: 18 Jan 2008

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Hey Tammy, don't feel so bad. I used to have to pay my mother to walk ME to school. I mean she used to hang a pork chop around my neck just to get our dog to play with me. Once I was kidnapped & my parents got a ransom note with the tip of my finger. They sent it back & said they needed more proof. Hey Serena, bundle up. It's gonna be fun! Hey mystery clown, just because you weren't born in this country is no excuse for your spelling... You dumb bastard! hahahhahhahaha

Name: Eve Frebergé
Date: 18 Jan 2008

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Great to read from everyone. Tammy: do you mean Robin and her brother, Larry, living next door to Janice and her mom, Gloria? Larry was my first real boyfriend, and I idolized Robin. Wendy Brilliant used to hang with us too, the next bldg from Martin Breeson. The only Jackie I remember was Wendy's step sister, gorgeous long hair, but I don't believe it's "our" Jackie. Hi Joe! Hi Denise! Hi All!

Name: Corey R
Date: 18 Jan 2008

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Hi Judy Its Corey, It been a long time. Hope you are well and I assume still in Florida. I am doing great. I live in Seattle now. (Last 6 Years). Ah yes Don't call me Norman Call Me Chubsy Ubsy! I heard about this sight months ago I have not been on it for a while decided to take a peak and you were on the top post. How is your family get back. I saw in another thread you left your email address. I can drop you a email and tell you more. Best Corey

Name: judi kabinoff fasano
Date: 18 Jan 2008

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Tammy, i was just mean back then. i'm so sorry. I'm not like that anymore. John Lamb is who you were thinking about. he was my brother Barry's best friend and they still keep in contact. i was wondering about you and the whole family. e mail mw at babynorman1962@aol.com. i'd love to catch up on old times. i miss you too. Love, Judi

Name:
Date: 18 Jan 2008

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Jackie, do you have a sister Miriam and a brother Dominick?

Name: Jackie Sarfati
Date: 18 Jan 2008

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There have been a few comments regarding my hair so the update is I still have some!! It used to be stick straight and now it's curly - go figure! Not Jacobini curly but curly nevertheless :-) Since we're talking weather, we're starting to warm up in sunny California, high of 60 something today. I don't miss the frigid winters back east. My blood has gotten thin and I'm cold if it's below 65. Trees should be blossoming in a few weeks. I won't rub it in too much about how it will be warm and lovely out soon through till November. NY winters SUCK! I remember Mr. Scala from Campbells. He was a bit of a nut. I wonder if teachers like Bergman and Scala could get away with their antics nowadays? Don't know I don't have kids. Scott - I think I might have had a crush on Alan too - sorry! later... Jackie

Name: Tammy Levy Hochstein
Date: 17 Jan 2008

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Hi Judy remember me? I lived around the corner from you in Joe Simon's building. I was younger then you and you use to walk me to school, I think my mom paid you or something. You were so mean to me lol, I guess you didnt want to hang out with a little kid. I cant believe that I still remember that. Our parents were good friends. They all sat on the bench. Sorry to hear about your mom. And yes their must be a good mah jong game up in heaven, my mom passed away when I was a teenager, and my dad a few years later. I remember Marky lived in your building and all the kids were so mean to him (including myself) we use to call him coo coo clock. I still feel bad about that. And then there was Robin and her brother who lived there I think on the first floor. I ran into a guy who use to live in your building he is an electrician now, we were talking about people we knew in the court and he knew you. I also remember Mr. Skala from JHS, all in all he wasnt a bad teacher, he is very active in Bayside community right now. Joe Simon or as I know you Joey, tell your sisters to come on the site. Say hello to everyone for me. I am sad not many people from my years are on this site. It is very strange being one of the youngest ones at the age of 42.

Name: Serena
Date: 17 Jan 2008

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Hey Scott T. -- I stand corrected; not all the Packers are native Wisconsinites, but the ones that aren't have acclimated themselves to the sometimes frigid temps we experience here. I've often heard it said that we have the home advantage when we're playing in our own field because it's not astroturf and also because teams who come from the warmer climates are not used to playing in this cold weather. BARRY - I might watch briefly once in awhile if I hear my husband yelling at the TV because then I know something exciting is going on, but I just don't have the patience to sit for very long in front of the TV for ball games. DENISE - Maybe the GS Council should considering commissioning Mark to create a new cookie for next year's sales. I bet they'd go like hotcakes! Have a great time and maybe pack your long johns just in case. : )

Name: Bill Sperling
Date: 17 Jan 2008

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Welcome aboard Eve, it's great to hear from you and like many others I do remember you as shy and unassuming. Here's a BIG SHOUT out to all the other 73 alumni, glad to see everyone having such a great time. Now this is what reconnecting is all about. I know some of you have questions about other classmates, rest assured I'm determined to locate all 112 classmates. I'm currently working on dozens of leads and am hopeful of another breakthrough similar to last weekend. Keep in mind it's a lot more difficult to find the gals because of the name change. If any of you have info of classmates' new married names please email me at ps165q@verizon.net. Sharon and I will get together with Denise when she returns and we'll send everyone an update about the reunion.

Name: JUDI K
Date: 17 Jan 2008

Comments

DOES ANYONE REMEMBER MR SKALA FROM JHS? WHEN HE SAID WELCOME TO PARADISE I HAD PANIC ATTACKS. MARK.. DO YOU REMEMBER OPERATION FLUSH IN JAMAICA? IT WAS BRILLIANT!!

Name: JUDI K.
Date: 17 Jan 2008

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JOEY. THATS HOW I GOT MY E MAIL ADDRESS. WHEN MY SON WAS A BABY HE SAW THE VIDEO TAPE WHEN NORMAN IS TALKING TO MRS. CRABTREE. HE 16 AND TO THIS DAY HE CALLS ME NORMAN.. I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE WHO COULD RECITE THE LINES. ANOTHER FAVORITE WAS THE ODD COUPLE AND THE HONEYMOONERS.CAN ANY ONE REMEMBER FUNNY LINES?

Name: JUDI KABINOFF
Date: 17 Jan 2008

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EVE.. JACKIE WAS LIKE THE NEW KID FOR A WHILE. SHE'S THE ONE WITH THE LONG SILKY BROWN HAIR THAT LOOKS LIKE A PANTENE COMMERCIAL. AS FOR THE SARCASM, DR. RUFUS, IF YOU DID CLEAN A WINDOW YOU SHOULD PUSH THIS GUY THROUGH IT AND SHOW HIM WHAT A LONG WAY DOWN HE HAS TO GO. FROM A PSYCH NURSE TO THE PSYCH DR. YELL OUT GERONIMO TO THAT LOSER. HOW'S THAT? THEY DIDN'T CALL ME NURSE WRETCHED FOR NOTHING....LOL JACKIE, I ALWAYS WANTED THAT HAIR. OH WELL, AT LEAST MY DAUGHTER HAS IT.. BACK TO THE SALON!!!

Name:
Date: 17 Jan 2008

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I AGREE WITH YOU 100 PERCENT. MY SPELLING IS LOUSY. I DO HAVE A EXCUSE SINCE I WASN'T BORN IN THIS COUNTRY. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHO YOU LIKE THIS WEEKEND SO I CAN EARN SOME MONEY AND GO BACK TO SCHOOL AND SEE WHAT I CAN DO ABOUT MY SPELLING PROBLEM.

Name: Joe Simon
Date: 17 Jan 2008

Comments

Sorry for the double post, "submit" didnt seem to be working and the trigger finger went off again.

Name: Joe Simon
Date: 17 Jan 2008

Comments

Hi All...***Eve*** Nice to see you posting, its been about 3 years or so since last we spoke on line. And thanks for the kind words...Geez Ms. Crabtree, you dont have to call me Norman, You can call me Chubsey Ubsey.***Bill, still working on those 5 people and may have come up with some leads to call on Michael Zerbo.***Denise*** Have a safe trip, win a bundle and then share!!!***Judi*** Mrs. Bergman and the castinettes, brings back memories, terrible terrible memories, lol....Anybody from that 5th grade with Mrs. Bergman know anything or remember Michael Franks from that class? Ellen?? you recall him, you seem to have a good memory!?!? To all those who post that I dont know all that well and for those who read but dont post, it will be great meeting you all when we finally do get together in the summer of 08. Talk again soon.........Joe

Name: Joe Simon
Date: 17 Jan 2008

Comments

Hi All...***Eve*** Nice to see you posting, its been about 3 years or so since last we spoke on line. And thanks for the kind words...Geez Ms. Crabtree, you dont have to call me Norman, You can call me Chubsey Ubsey.***Bill, still working on those 5 people and may have come up with some leads to call on Michael Zerbo.***Denise*** Have a safe trip, win a bundle and then share!!!***Judi*** Mrs. Bergman and the castinettes, brings back memories, terrible terrible memories, lol....Anybody from that 5th grade with Mrs. Bergman know anything or remember Michael Franks from that class? Ellen?? you recall him, you seem to have a good memory!?!? To all those who post that I dont know all that well and for those who read but dont post, it will be great meeting you all when we finally do get together in the summer of 08. Talk again soon.........Joe

Name: Denise Sileo
Date: 17 Jan 2008

Comments

Barry - Now thats hysterical!! Here i was thinking the only reason i was going is so my husband has someone else to blame in case he loses :) Mark - Long Johns now thats funny and what facility, i thought i was checking into the Mirage lol :) Eve, Felicia, Jackie we will catch up next week. Lori, relax..cy a!! luv ya!! *Denise *

Name: Barry V.
Date: 17 Jan 2008

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Serena, I did get the e-mail. Thanks. You gotta watch the game. Cmon! Hey Mark, you better be careful. I think the real reason Denise is coming there is to get you to put the Girl Scout logo on all of your products. Denise, when you play the slots, after you lose 3 in a row, double up the next bet. Hey no name loser... You suck!! hahahaha

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 17 Jan 2008

Comments

SERENA Farve was born & bread in Mississippi. Barry I'm sure you remember the ice bowl Green Bay Vs Dallas now that was cold..To all the new ones here thanks for all your emails. Jackie, Francine, Felica, Felice & Judi. Were there any girls in our class that didn't have a crush on Alan?

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 17 Jan 2008

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WARM?!? Nuh-uh! When I went down to my facilty this morning, it was 28 degrees!!!!!!!! Denise, pack long johns!

Name: Serena B.
Date: 17 Jan 2008

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Hey Barry -- Yes the Packers fans are gearing up for Sunday here in Cheesehead Country! I for one, will be staying indoors and not being a sports fan I won't watch the game, but I'm sure my husband will be providing plenty of commentary! : ) It is supposed to be incredibly cold on Sun. but our boys in green are born and bred for this climate and they'll be on their own turf so hopefully they will do well -- Go Brett Favre! Woo Hoo!! ; ) PS -- did you get the email I sent you? I see the situation on the board continues with the crude comments -- don't get it!

Name: Barry V.
Date: 17 Jan 2008

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Hey Serena, How goes it? Are they going Packer crazy this week in Wisconsin? I know they are expecting 4 degrees Saturday. Should be fun. Denise, have a nice time. Are you going to Vegas?? Oh, & Dr. Rufus or mystery guest or whatever other dick you are, do me two favors OK? #1 Say something funny for once. #2 Learn how to spell, you really come off as a big dummy.

Name: Serena B.
Date: 17 Jan 2008

Comments

My apologies, I goofed! I meant Felicia, not Felice! Denise, have a great trip and I hope Lady Luck is with you at the tables. Enjoy the warmer temps -- we're getting socked with snow here in WI and they're predicting really cold temps here this weekend. I'm looking forward to spring and Feb. isn't even here yet! ; )

Name: Serena B.
Date: 17 Jan 2008

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Hi Felice, we don't know one another, but did you have a sister named Elise (I remember her writing something in my autograph album in 6th grade) and a brother named Louis? I think all the Jacobini siblings had curly hair from what I remember! : )

Name: Eve Frebergé
Date: 17 Jan 2008

Comments

Judi, you're hilarious. Denise: Vegas fun! I'll call you soon. (Mr. Block, OMG, loved him.)Felicia: I remember you: blonde, curly hair and sweet. Jackie: I can't recall!! Hi Joe Simon!! You're so cute. (I feel like I'm giving an Oscar speech - oh, there may be no Oscar's this year - but I'm ready with my speech, "I'd like to thank all of my former classmates ..." Alan: dang, I can't remember! Honestly, I was so shy and quiet I just wanted to disappear. Boy, how things have changed! Thanks for the memories. (Alice Crimmons!!)

Name: Lori Sileo Weber
Date: 17 Jan 2008

Comments

Hi everyone. Nice to see so many new names. Denise I thought I was your best faithful customer for many years. So since when do I have to "Go to the website to order cookies."? This has gone too far. Love all....

Name:
Date: 17 Jan 2008

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WHY IN THE WORL WOULD YOU ASK BARRY WHO HE LIKES YOU MUST WANT TO KNOW SO YOU CAN BET THE OTHER TEAM. HE KNOWS HOW TO EARN NOT PICK.

Name: Jackie Sarfati
Date: 17 Jan 2008

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Hi Felicia I will email you soon - can't wait to catch up with you. Joey wuz up?? Denise have fun in Vegas - wish I could have met up with you. Fran, Judi, Scott, Alan, Bill hey there! Eve - I remember you as sweet and shy. Scott - no mercy for you! Just wanted to say hi to everyone. I'm beat working way too much right now. Need a break... Big hugs, Jackie

Name: FELICIA JACOBINI (SEALEY)
Date: 16 Jan 2008

Comments

HI, EVERYONE, I WANTED TO SEND PICTURES, MAYBE OVER THIS WEEKEND, HAVING A CRAZY WEEK A WORK, HERE IS MY E-MAIL SEALEYFLEA@YAHOO.COM, EVE I DO REMEMBER YOU, SCOTT ALAN,MARK, SHARON, FRANCINE, AND (JACKIE, HOW IN GODS NAME ARE YOU,) THE MORE I LOOK AND READ THE MORE I SEE THOSE YEARS COMING BACK TO ME, I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE REUNION, TALK TO YOU SOON, I WILL LOOK FOR E-MAILS, LOVE TO ALL FELICIA

Name: Fran
Date: 16 Jan 2008

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Judi, I just sent you a long email.

Name: Fran
Date: 16 Jan 2008

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I am still looking for Diane Mager. If anyone knows anything since 1995 about her let me know. I think that is the last time I heard from her. It could have been longer. If anyone knows her sister Debbie, maybe you can find out for me about Diane.

Name: JUDI
Date: 16 Jan 2008

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SCOTT. WHAT R U COMPLAINING ABOUT? YOU'RE A SWINGING BACHELOR LIKE STEVE MARTIN AND DAN AKRYOID. U CAN LOOK FOR CHICKS WITH BIG BREASTESES AND SAY " WE HAVE BULGES". YOU ARE A WILD AND CRAZY GUY!!!!!!!!!!!

Name: JUDI KABINOFF FASANO
Date: 16 Jan 2008

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I THINK THAT WE ALL JUST KEEP ON GETTIN BETTER WITH TIME. ALAN, HOW HAVE U BEEN? HEY. REMEMBER THE MILK MONITOR WITH CHOICE OF COOKIE OR PRETZEL? MY KIDS CAN'T EVEN FATHOM THAT IDEA. THEY THOUGHT THAT THE MILK MONITOR WAS A LACTATING, BREAST FEEDING WOMAN!!!!

Name: fran goggin
Date: 16 Jan 2008

Comments

Hey Scott, Is a wowman like a woman? Only kidding I knew what you meant and yes we all had a crush on Alan. Hi everyone...Sorry I haven't written, but life's been crazy. Still taking college visits with my son. Last two coming up and then he has to decide before Feb 5th. Then I can breath again. So whne is the reunion? Let me know.

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 16 Jan 2008

Comments

That dam Semel guy. Not only was he a better basketball player then me he was getting all the wowman.

Name: Alan Semel
Date: 16 Jan 2008

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Hi all...thanks for the kind words Judi, appreciated..how have you been? Hi Felicia, Francine, Jackie, Eve..I remember you...and everyone else that has been corresponding here. Thanks Denise, I'm sure Fla. will be great. BV who do we like this weekend? when you stopping by to say hello. Sharon, you going to find Dena Middleton for me? lol When are we doing lunch?

Name: Denise
Date: 16 Jan 2008

Comments

Ok, i dont **love of you all**..and im glad Mr. Block isnt here proof reading my work!!

Name: Denise Sileo
Date: 16 Jan 2008

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EVE!! Glad to see you made it, I told you that you would be shocked!!Judi, i have to agree with you Sharon does look great and yes, everyone did love Alan, back then not to mention a few others ;) If you want to have your pix posted on the pix site, you need contact Mark, he is the man in charge!!:) I didnt know Ms. Bergman, but I must say, i thought Mr. Block was the coolest, he played the guitar and taught us yo-yo tricks and we got to do Rockin Robin at the dance festival. Bill, Sharon, and Joe i wish you luck over the next few days, sorry i wont be around to help you guys, i will be putting ALL my efforts reuniting with some Black Jack tables..lol :) Fran i had the opposite problem. Barry- what's up? Alan, enjoy your trip. Thanks to everyone for the cookie orders!!**I love of you all** denise

Name: JUDI KABINOFF
Date: 16 Jan 2008

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EVE.. I REMEMBER YOU. WE WERE IN CLASSES TOGETHER. YOU WERE SHY AND HAD BIG BLUE EYES.

Name: Eve Frebergé
Date: 16 Jan 2008

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OMG!!! Mrs. Bergman and Simon and Garfunkle -- sweaty pits and all. This is Eve Frebergé, which no one but Denise and Sharon will probably remember. I was the sweet kid shaking from fear who didn't say a word -- except to my bf, David Bach! I graduated in 1973. A big, warm shout out to my homies boys and girls (no I'm not really like that, but I'm in a state of shock over you all.)

Name: JUDI
Date: 16 Jan 2008

Comments

WHO DIDN'T LOVE ALAN??

Name: JUDI KABINOFF
Date: 16 Jan 2008

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SHARON. IT'S 100 % TRUE AT LEAST FROM THE PICTURES. I WAS LOOKING FOR A WAY TO POST MY PICTURES BUT I CANT FIGURE THIS STUPID THING OUT. HOW IS HOWIE? MY MOTHER LOVED HIM AS WELL AS I AND HIS PARENTS WERE THE NICEST. HIS MOM AND MY MOM WERE GOOD FRIENDS. MY MOM PASSED AWAY SHORTLY AFTER SARA. I FIGURE THEY ARE PLAYIN MAH JONG UP THERE.LOL..MISS YA

Name: Sharon Lazar
Date: 16 Jan 2008

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Hi all. Judi thnx but we all know it's not true. Where r your pix? Denise enjoy your trip.Francine u were the tallest then Debbie Penchina and Jodi Cooper. Does anyone know what happened 2 Dena Middleton? She loved u Alan.

Name: Fran Goggin
Date: 16 Jan 2008

Comments

Hey Judi, Are you ever going to answer my email? I've only waited 30 years, I guess a few more days wouldn't kill me. Now I sound like an old Jewish lady. It's all catching up.

Name: JUDI KABINOFF
Date: 16 Jan 2008

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BARRY, WHO CAME UP WITH THE LYRICS " I'D RATHER BE A HAMMER THAN A NAIL, I'D RATHER BE A SPARROW THAN A SNAIL. YES I WOULD, IF I ONLY COULD, I WISH I WOULD........MMMMMM." IT WAS MORE FUN WATCHING MRS. BERGMAN WIPING HER ARM PITS AND WATCHING MRS. FADER AS SHE SWUNG HER BAT WINGS DURING CHORUS.

Name: Dr Rufus
Date: 16 Jan 2008

Comments

That was me. I clean windows with the alcoholics that I consult with , so that they can see how clear the view can be when not under the haze of alcohol. Next time, please stop by and say hello.

Name: JUDI KABINOFF FASANO
Date: 16 Jan 2008

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THE LAST TIME I SAW HIM WAS AT A FUNERAL WITH HIS MON. IT WAS A CATHOLIC FUNERAL AND SO I FIGURED THAT I'LL JUST DO WHAT THEY DO. AFTER A LONG MASS THEY GOT UP AND STOOD ON A LINE. I THOUGHT IT WAS AN EXIT LINE SO I FOLLOWED THEM. THE NEXT THING I KNOW THE PRIEST GAVE ME A STALE PIECE OF MATZOH IN WHICH I SPIT OUT IN A RECEPTACLE ONLY TO FIND OUT IT WAS FILLED WITH HOLY WATER. I ASKED THEM WHAT JUST HAPPENED HERE? AND THEY TOLD ME THAT MRS.GERLICK GOT REMARRIED AND CONVERTED TO ROMAN CATHOLIC AND I NEVER HEARD FROM THEM AGAIN. BY THE WAY, DOES ANYBODY KNOW OR EVEN CARE ABOUT ROBERT BARRY? I JUST FIGURE HE'S SOME BUBBA'S BITCH IN A STATE PRISON SOMEWHERE.

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 16 Jan 2008

Comments

Photos can be added to the PIX website by sending them to me via e-mail or snail mail. http://www.ps165pix.com

Name: Barry V.
Date: 16 Jan 2008

Comments

Hey Judi, let me ask you this. At that age, what makes you think only mens privates are bad news. One thing is for sure... At that age, that's why they are called privates.

Name: Joe Simon
Date: 16 Jan 2008

Comments

Eric....Think I have some information for you on the location of Seth Golbe (Let me know if you had any success with it), I will e-mail it to you at the address you left on your last post and will also send it over to you Bill. ***Hi Denise*** Your very welcome, off now for next few days so will see if we can find a few more old classmates.Can you try Robert Beaty once again Denise, maybe you can forward him a link to the boards. *** Havent heard back from Martin Breeson as yet,but also have sent an e-mail out to him today. Hi Jackie, Felicia and Judi..***Judi***Do you remember Howie Gerlick? He lived in the building your right as you came out of your door, he lived on first floor of that building,had red hair and freckles? Just curious if you knew him?****OK, everyone, have a great day, talk soon....Joe

Name: JUDI KABINOFF FASANO
Date: 16 Jan 2008

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BARRY, YOU'RE RIGHT. I WONDER IF MEN THAT AGE HAVE PRIVATES AND IF SO IS IT INVERTEFD LIKE A TURTLE IN HIDING?

Name: Eric Morris (now Gebaide)
Date: 16 Jan 2008

Comments

Still looking for a way to contact Seth Golbe, I also think I remember the name Robin Bronk and Greif. My email is egebaide@innovationadvisors.com. I was in cubscouts and have an amazing picture of what I think was the entire neighborhood at a restaurant, which I will scan - but do I post at PS165pix.com? Thanks

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 15 Jan 2008

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Thank you Judi. I am very glad you have joined us.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 15 Jan 2008

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Hey Judi, You know if you saw Burt Reynolds downstairs now you would probably puke on the curb again.

Name: Fran Goggin
Date: 15 Jan 2008

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To the person who was interested in my height - I am 5' 11". Long legs certainly were an asset in college. My son is 6'3".

Name: JUDI KABINOFF FASANO
Date: 15 Jan 2008

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SHARON LAZAR.. YOU NEVER AGED!!! YOU LOOK EXACTLY THE SAME. GREAT.. MARK.. THE YEARS HAVE BEEN KIND TO YOU. YOU LOOK AWESOME.

Name: JUDI KABINOFF FASANO
Date: 15 Jan 2008

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HEY GIRLS, DO YOU REMEMBER RUNNING TO JASOLS TO SEE THRE FIRST PLAYGIRL MAGAZINE AND HOW DISAPPOINTED WE WERE THAT WE NEVER SAW BURT REYNOLD'S PRIVATE? I DON'T REMEMBER SEEING ANYONES DOWNSTAIRS IN THAT WHOLE MAGAZINE. THEN WE BOUGHT A BOX OF PARLIMENT AND WE ALL TRIED TO SMOKE AND PUKED ON THE CURB! NOW THAT WE ALL SAW THE REAL THING, HOW MANY OF US KINDA WISHED WE HADN'T. LOL

Name:
Date: 15 Jan 2008

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Francine... Did you ever stop growing? Just curious how tall you are these days.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 15 Jan 2008

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Jack & Sol used to cheat me out of most of my pay. I pretty much worked for egg-creams. What a corner though. Most people would go to Jasols to make a bet & then go to Goodies for their drugs. I miss those candy stores.

Name:
Date: 15 Jan 2008

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HEY BARRY DID JACK OR SOL HELP TEACH YOU HOW TO PICK FOOTBALL GAMES OR DID YOU LEARN THAT ACROSS THE STREET IN GOODIES.

Name:
Date: 15 Jan 2008

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SCOTT, THAT WAS FUNNY !!

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 15 Jan 2008

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BARRY now that would have really been the sounds of silence

Name: Jackie Sarfati
Date: 15 Jan 2008

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You guys make me want to get on a plane tomorrow and come for a visit. I can't say I want to come to NY very often, it's more an obligation than anything else, but now I really want to come because I have you all to come visit. I'm anxious for the date of the reunion so I can get me ticket. I've been telling everyone in my life about this whole affair and everyone is shocked. You don't hear too often about folks getting reacquainted after 30+ years. We are truly blessed. Thank you all for your part in making this happen. If I can be of assistance in any way from the west coast, just say the word. Love to you all! Jackie

Name: Barry V
Date: 14 Jan 2008

Comments

Speaking of Simon & Garfunkle... They used to practice singing in Jasols candy store on Jewel Ave & Main St when they were young. I used to put together the Sunday paper there when I was a kid on Sat. nights. It was so close to being Barry & Garfunkle. Damn.

Name: Denise Sileo - Lazzaruolo
Date: 14 Jan 2008

Comments

Wow, alot to catch up on so here it goes...Serena -nice to see that you decided to take a break from all that paper work, i missed you...very true about those cookies they can be dangerous ..but everything good usually is..;) Barry - you are hysterical !! Your wake this morning was one of your best..did you tell Toni, im stopping by..lol :) Bill - Thanks so much for those kinds words, its really you that deserves all the credit, im just enjoying the ride as im sure everyone else is and it just keeps getting better and better everyday :) Mark -much appreciated for clearing up the cookie questions and your pix site is far from a copy cat its a unique one of a kind Family Photo Album. : ) A special hello to Sara, Felice, Judi, Jackie, Felicia and anyone else i missed... Joe, thanks !! don't know what we'd do without you ;) xoxo..dsl

Name: Francine Scher-Goggin
Date: 14 Jan 2008

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Hi Judi, Hi Sara, It is too funny reading everyone's memories. It really does feel like yesterday. My kids don't get it. They are laughing at me telling them about all the things we did when we were in grade school. Times have really changed. Sara, do you remember me? I lived on the corner of 150th and Jewel Ave in the campus Hall garden apartments too. I went on to Campbell JHS and then John Bowne. As a matter of fact I lived across the street from Barry Neddleman. Anyone heard from him?

Name:
Date: 14 Jan 2008

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I saw him at NYU also. He was cleaning the windows.

Name:
Date: 14 Jan 2008

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I SAW PROF RUFUS AT NYU LAST SEMESTER

Name: Barry V
Date: 14 Jan 2008

Comments

It is Steve Helfand. I did see him at the Ranger game the other night.

Name: Serena
Date: 14 Jan 2008

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Almost forgot; I never had the "pleasure" of being terrorized, oops I mean taught, by Mrs. Bergman, but my sister did. I did, however, have Mrs. Rosenberg in 3rd grade and I think she and Mrs. Bergman were soul sisters! She was probably every bit as unpleasant as Mrs. B. : )

Name: Serena
Date: 14 Jan 2008

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Hey Barry; as usual you are making me laugh out loud. Loved the one about you putting away your castanets and Simon & Garfunkel albums and what would you do for fun. Also the one about paying child support all these years! Too funny! Denise, hope the cookie sales are going well -- I've been getting hit up with cookie order forms at work and at my front door -- I try to spread out my purchases so I don't have to say no to anyone, but I can buy so many boxes (I still have a couple of boxes in my desk drawer and freezer at home from last year, believe it or not!). : )

Name:
Date: 14 Jan 2008

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Some people think that Rufus and some of the other people are not really them. Helf is it really you ?

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 14 Jan 2008

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STEVE HELFAND. Take it easy & hit the submit button once. LOL What is your brother Jay up to? We were on the same QAL little league baseball team.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 14 Jan 2008

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Hey Steve, Go to PS165pix.com & click on contact. There is a list of names with email addresses. Hey, it was nice seeing you at the Ranger game.

Name: steve helfand
Date: 14 Jan 2008

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will to be on the e-mail list please let me know on to get on it.

Name: steve helfand
Date: 14 Jan 2008

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will to be on the e-mail list please let me know on to get on it.

Name: steve helfand
Date: 14 Jan 2008

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will to be on the e-mail list please let me know on to get on it.

Name: steve helfand
Date: 14 Jan 2008

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will to be on the e-mail list please let me know on to get on it.

Name: JP
Date: 14 Jan 2008

Comments

Where is Boog Cooper, and does she still celebrate Henry Winkler's birthday?

Name: Barry V.
Date: 14 Jan 2008

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Hey Judi, Are you trying to tell me I should put my castinettes & Simon & Garfunkle albums away. What will I do for fun this weekend?

Name: Dr Rufus
Date: 14 Jan 2008

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During the inter-session break, when I take leave of my students and their academic pursuit of excellence, I once again have time to read the board. How do you know the age of the anonymous poster? Is 40 the over/under number ? Heh Heh Heh. I'll take a dolla on under.

Name: JUDI KABINOFF
Date: 14 Jan 2008

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MRS. BERGMANS REAL NAME WAS NASTY DISGUSTING BITCH. AT LEAST THAT IS WHAT WE ALL CALLED HER. WASN'T THE SCHOOL PLAY PLAYING CASTINETTES TO SIMON AND GARFUNKLE SONGS. ANOTHER REASON WE SHOULD ALL LIE DOWN ON A SHRINKS COUCH. AND THEN THERE WAS THE MAYPOLE DANCE. NOT TOO GAY? HUH?

Name: JUDI KABINOFF
Date: 14 Jan 2008

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I THOUGHT THAT MRS, BERGMANS NAME WAS NASTY DIGUSTING BITCH. ISN'T THAT WHAT WE ALL CALLED HER. WASN'T THE PLAY IN THE ASSEMBLY WALKING UP AND DOWN THE ISLES PLAYING SIMON AND GARFUNKLE SONGS WITH CASTINETTES. LAME. REMEMBER HOW WE WOULD FEEL BAD IF WE WEREN'T PICKED TO DANCE THE MAYPOLE. THEY SHOULD HAVE SAT ON IT SIDEWAYS.THE DANCE FESTIVAL IS ANOTHER REASON TO LAY ON SOME SHRINKS COUCH.WHAT DID THEY DO TO US?

Name: Joe Simon
Date: 14 Jan 2008

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Mark...Thanks for the info about Craig creating the site and for all you as well.***Craig***I think I can probably speak for most of us by saying a huge Thanks for putting this site together from all off us reading and posting to this board and for helping to reunite old friends from 35 years ago. I myself greatly appreciate what you have done!***All the best always.....Joe

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 14 Jan 2008

Comments

Thanks Scott. Yes, if you click the GS logo on the LINKS page, you get directed to the CONTACT page where you would have to find Denise's e-mail link. If you click on the PIC on the ACTIVITIES page you will get a direct link to the GS site, or click on text and open mailbox to write Denise. Whew! Barry, I also know Steven Helfand, I see him every year at Shea. As you said, he also works at the Garden and also at Yankee (ptuie!) Stadium.

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 14 Jan 2008

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SARA KRITZER.We used to play spin the bottle at your house.Your Mom was cool.I think you were wearing overalls. LOL. My email is SCOTT13LV@AOL.COM. We were in the same classes at 165. JUDI I'm honored I was your 1st kiss. What is our baby's name?Great talking to you today Barry yes I knew his brother Jay Helfan & played little league with him. Bill,Sharon & Denise are doing a great job in finding people. Mark I tried clicking on the link to order cookies from Denise's daughter & it sent me to the contact list. Mark great job with the picture web site

Name: Barry V.
Date: 13 Jan 2008

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I went to the Rangers game yesterday and one of the ushers at the game was Steven Helfan. Does anyone remember him? You are right Denise. I'll stop.

Name: sara kritzer
Date: 13 Jan 2008

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had a telephone message from bill sperling (thank you, bill),and then googled ps 165...and SHAZAM ! you're all here. born 1961, grew up in campus hall on jewel ave, ps165 elementary school, then jhs 218. would love to hear from anyone that remembers me, email sarak22@verizon.net. debbie penchina, susan borgoes ? (sp), judy shohet around ? i have to read the rest of the posts now, to see who's here !!

Name: JUDI KABINOFF
Date: 13 Jan 2008

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BARRY.LOL

Name: Bill Sperling
Date: 13 Jan 2008

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I'd like to follow up Mark's sentiments and likewise give credit where it's deserved. In addition to thanking Joe for his major contributions I also have to give Denise and Sharon tremendous thanks and appreciation for partnering with me in organizing the " 73 Class Reunion" without them there would be no reunion.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 13 Jan 2008

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Hey Judi, I played spin the bottle once when I was ten. You mean to tell me I shouldn't have been paying child support for all these years. Oh man.

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 13 Jan 2008

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Joe, I appreciate the compliment, but the credit goes to Craig Haller, who created this site. My copycat PIX site was a spin off idea that I am glad to produce (rarely lately).

Name: Joe Simon
Date: 13 Jan 2008

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Ellen...Almost forgot that about Mrs. Bergman and the reading of the NY times everyday. She brought the word terror into my mind at the ripe old age of 10 (5th grade) Does anybody remember the class play she made us put on. Well made you guys put on I should say. She scared me so about that play that I had my mother keep me home from school most of that week just so I was sure I didnt have to be in the play. I wonder if shes still around and if her ears are ringing these days. Does anybody remember her first name by any chance?***Bill*** Your very welcome. Anything i can do to help, feel free to e-mail me at Joe1161@aol.com. Have you spoken to Robert Beaty at all, wrote him months ago, I know he read the e-mail but never replied, we were good friends and Denise said he remembered me well, just curious if he has been responsive to you or if life has just got him busied up. Mark, a huge thank you to you for doing all you do to keep this site going and for helping to bring all these wonderful friends from my childhood together again. I havent had anyone calling me "Joey" except for my mom in 30 plus years, lol. Have a great night all. Joe

Name: JUDI KABINOFF
Date: 13 Jan 2008

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REMEMBER ONE OF OUR FIRST TEENAGE PARTIES. WE PLAYED SPIN THE BOTTLE AND I KISSED SCOTT TOBMAN. WHEN I GOT HOME I TOLD MY MOTHER THAT I WAS GOING TO HAVE A BABY BECAUSE I KISSED A BOY. WHAT A SCHMUCK I WAS. SEVEN MINUTES IN HEAVEN AT OUR AGE IS NOT ONLY A BLESSING BUT A MIRACLE..LOL JUDI

Name:
Date: 13 Jan 2008

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ooops..i forgot..a special shout out to Joey Simon..

Name: Denise
Date: 13 Jan 2008

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Hey Bar - don't let it get to you, your better then that and shouldn't be wasting so much time on it every week. On a lighter note. my daughter has been bugging me to remind everyone that its Cookie Time!! Yippie...I appreciate all those who already inquired and anyone else interested please feel free to contact us by clicking the Links page on Marks Pix site.We will ship anywhere!! Hows that for advertising and multi tasking..lol. AS, ED, sorry about lunch we will reschedule and anyone else who wants to join us is more then welcomed too. Hope everyone else is well..Jackie, Judy and Feliica im glad your enjoying this..we're glad your here. love to all denise

Name: JUDI KABINOFF
Date: 13 Jan 2008

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WHO THE HELL IS EDITH BERTRAUM ANYWAY?????????

Name: JUDI KABINOFF
Date: 13 Jan 2008

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HEY JACKIE. HOW ARE YOU. BIG SHOUT OUT TO SHARON LAZAR. I TOO HAVE FELT SO DICONNECTED FROM MY PAST AND THIS WAS THE CHEERING UP I NEEDED. I'M A LITTLE HOMESICK ESPECIALLY NOW. FRANCINE, WHERE ARE U? HOPE THAT ALL IS WELL. REMEMBER MRS. BERGMAN LIPSTICK THAT SHE WORE OVER HER LIP LINE AND THE SONG WE USED TO SING ABOUT HER TO THE TUNE OF JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. I EVEN TAUGHT IT TO MY KIDS. U THINK I HOLD A GRUDGE? NAW...........

Name: Barry V
Date: 13 Jan 2008

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What a dick. Over 40 years old & posting anonymously.

Name:
Date: 13 Jan 2008

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HEY BARRY LOSE ANY HARD CASH ON THAT GREAT INDY PICK OF YOURS. LET ME GUESS YOU DIDNT EARN. HOPE PEOPLE ON BOARD DONT BET WITH YOU SO YOU CAN EARN.

Name: Jackie Sarfati
Date: 13 Jan 2008

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Hey - Joe I can't stop laughing from your post about Mrs. Bergman wiping her sweaty pits. That was soooooo gross!!!! Remember she used to say something about "paying the piper" and I was always thinking who's this piper dude and I'm not paying him anything. What a crack up! Hi Ellen and Judi and Felicia and Denise and Sharon and Fred and Allen and Joey and whoever else I'm forgetting. This has been such a shock to my senses the past 24 hours thinking about elementary school. I need to ask my mom for a pix of me back then to send and post. In the meantime, I'll send one of me from now to post on the pix site. Thanks everyone for all you're doing to bring us back together. I must say I'm always a bit envious when I hear someone talk about going to a reunion. I'm not really in touch with anyone from back then except for Paula Kaplan that went to Campbell's. Now in just 24 hours I feel a connection to my past that I haven't ever really felt. Thank you all for giving me that! Big hugs, Jackie

Name:
Date: 13 Jan 2008

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Joe G and Errol were kind pleasant souls. There is no reason to mock them or their memory.

Name: Howard H.
Date: 13 Jan 2008

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Royce B., I'm fairly sure we were in the same 6th grade class (Mrs. Hamburg) and perhaps several others in prior years. My 3rd grade class photo (Ms. Ross) was posted by Mark on his PS165pix website. Regards, Howard

Name: JUDI KABINOFF
Date: 13 Jan 2008

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HEY ELLEN. DO YOU REMEMBER EATUBG RAW ONIONS WITH PEPSI CHASERS, I DO OF CURSE OF CURSE

Name: ELLEN DANKER
Date: 13 Jan 2008

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IT'S JUDI OF CURSE OF CURSE. I LIVE IN SOUTH FLORIDA AND I HAVE A 15 YR OLD BOY AND A 13 YR OLD GIRL. I HAVE MY MASTERS IN PSYCHOLOGY. I WORK AT A LOCAL PSYCH HOSPITAL IN ADMINISTRATION AT A LOCAL HOSPITAL. I REALLY MISS U. PLEASE KEEP IN TOUCH WITH ME........LOVE, JUDI

Name: ellen danker
Date: 13 Jan 2008

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WOW! i can'e believe the memories. Joe Simon - what a vision of mrs bergman. she used to make us read the new york times every day. she was crazy. felicia, its been a long time and I would love to see you. I live in new rochelle but have alot of friends that live in dutchess. let me know what town you live in. my husband's kids and a good friend of mine live off beekman road odd the taconic-sylvan lake exit. Jackie what a great surprise!. Do you still have the beautiful hair? and judi what can I say - I was hoping the site would find you. long time. Since our lunch was cancelled, more people that can should try to make it. love ellen

Name: Sharon Lazar
Date: 13 Jan 2008

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WOW it's great 2 kowu r all well and reconnect like this. Use email I emailed u all.Judy, Jackie and Felica how cool is this?Hi Baz, Lori and everyone else.

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 13 Jan 2008

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It's been a long while, but I've done some updating on the PIX site. I uploaded all that I could recall, please e-mail me if there is a picture that I missed. There have been some new names posting here and I've received some e-mails from other friends of yesteryear. Visit http://www.ps165pix.com to see for yourself. Happy New Year!

Name: Bill Sperling
Date: 12 Jan 2008

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Welcome aboard Judi, Jackie and Felicia. Today has been a good day for the class of 1973. And a big shout out to Joe Simon. Thank You Joe for bringing them back into our lives. Slowly but surely our family is being reunited. I look forward to reconnecting and hope all of you can attend our 35th year reunion this summer. Days like today are very encouraging to me because though our numbers have become significant there are many more to find. So far we've reconnected with more than 1/3 of the entire 6th grade. I've compiled leads on about 35 more classmates and although its a tedious and time consuming endeavor, I have to say its a labor of love. If you've stayed in touch with or have info on other classmates I can be reached at ps165q@verizon.net.

Name: Joe Simon
Date: 12 Jan 2008

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Hi All....Denise & Jackie*** Your welcome***, Glad I was able to come up with Felicia's sister Marys info to help you locate Felicia. How great was it to see Denise, Felicia & Jackie post, back to back to back. You three were the "Charlie Angels" of my PS 165 days. How nice it is for us all to be back in touch after all of these years. I will look forward to the reunion and speaking more with each of you in the days ahead. Felicia & Jackie, so glad to see you both post. I found my old 5th grade class photo from the infamous Mrs. Bergmans class which I believe both of you were in. I will see if I can locate Mrs. Bergman so she can come scream at the reunion and maybe wipe her underarms in front of the class again with those brown paper towels she used so often to dry herself with. (yuck) I have a call out to Martin Breeson and talked with Judi Kabinoff tonight, she was reading the posts and looking over the site and promised to post shortly as well. Denise, great talking with you as always....we'll continue working together to find the rest of the crew, lol...Talk to you all soon.....Joe

Name: JUDI KABINOFF FASANO
Date: 12 Jan 2008

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JOEY SIMON JUST WROTE TO ME AND TOLD ME ABOUT THIS SITE. I THINK ABOUT ALL OF YOU AND TOLD MY CHILDREN ABOUT THE GOOD OLD DAYS. MY E MAIL ADDRESS IS BABYNORMAN1962@AOL.COM. ELLEN, FRANCINE, ILENE I REALLY MISS YOU GUYS. ELLEN, YOU LOOK GREAT. HOPE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE SOON. PEACE............ JUDI

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 12 Jan 2008

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Felicia glad to hear you found the site.We were in the same grade. I lived on the same block as you & my sister Randi was in the same grade as your brother James. Jackie great hearing from you too. Felice my former classmate also nice exchanging emails with you.

Name: Bill Sperling
Date: 12 Jan 2008

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The Class of 73 had a big day today. Four (4) more classmates found. You know 2 of them. The other 2 are are remembered by most but prefer to annouce themselves. I'm hoping for a few more before the night is done. This class rocks!

Name: Joe Goldberg
Date: 12 Jan 2008

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Rich, I thought we were meeting at the Forest Hills OTB,the Kissena one closed about 5 years ago. My brother and Lenny Finkelstein were in Forest Hills today.Sorry we missed you buddy.Cant make Sunday I have a job interview.Tell me when your coming back in. Lenny and my brother are going for the 9th and 10th at Yonkers tonight if your interested.

Name: Richie R
Date: 12 Jan 2008

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Why didnt anyone tell me they closed the Kissena OTB.I went there and walked into a ladies store. Wheres the Host Deli,Kenny Bobby where are you. Good to see some of you guys,Joe and Errol where were you.How come the other Richie didnt show up. Tell me where you Youngies are meeting on Sunday? HOOOOO

Name: Denise
Date: 12 Jan 2008

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OMG Jackie !!! I cant believe its you, i was talking to Felicia on the phone when i saw your post..we both nearly feel to the floor, im still in shock now just twice as much...I wiil email you shortly. Joe way to go..great job..Mary's number was correct..!! Forrest, Glen..your next!! Alan, we will see you tomorrow 1pm First Edition. :)

Name: FELICIA JACOBINI,
Date: 12 Jan 2008

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HI EVERYONE WHAT A STRANGE DAY,I RECEIVED A PHONE CALL FROM MY SISTER THIS AFTERNOON SHE LET ME LISTEN TO A MESSAGE SHE HAD RECIEVED, SHE ASKED ME IF I KNEW WHO THIS PERSON WAS, I SAID OF COURSE THAT IS DENISE , WE SPENT EVEYDAY DAY TOGETHER,WHEN WE WERE IN GRADE SCHOOL THAT IS UNLESS WE WERE FIGHTING, WHICH WE DID LIKE SISTERS, OK HOW DO YOU PUT SOME THIRTY YEARS INTO A FEW SENTENCES, I AM MARRIED, I HAVE 2 GIRLS 23, AND 13, I WORK FOR A SUPERMARKET CHAIN AS A PRICING ADMINISTRATOR, I LIVE IN UPSTATE NEW YORK , DUTCHESS CO.FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS , I LOVE IT HERE, ONLY A 90 MIN. DRIVE TO QUEENS, SO I WILL BE COMING TO SEE YOU GUYS FOR SURE, GOTA GO RIGHT NOW TALK TO YOU SOON, THIS HAS BEEN AMAZING, I THANK YOU DENISE FOR FINDING ME, LOVE TO ALL FELICIA JACOBINI (SEALEY)

Name: Jackie Sarfati
Date: 12 Jan 2008

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Don't know where to start other than to say Hi All!!!! Just got an email from Joe Simon (thanks Joey) about the reunion and message board so my head is swimming in murky memories from way back when... Quick update on me - I live in Walnut Creek, CA (just east of San Francisco) for the past 15 years. My family is still mostly in NY so I visit once a year or so and will try my best to make it to the reunion. Anyway, I love my life in sunny CA except for last week when we had a major storm and my apt flooded :( I was married for a while and now I'm single - no kids. Keep active kayaking, biking, hiking. Why do I feel like I'm writing a personals ad? I'm an exec assistant at a security alarm co for the past 12 years. I'm going to cut it short here since I came into my office to get some work done and have spent the last hour on memory lane. Hope to catch up with everyone - Denise - oh my god I smoked my first cigarette with you!!!!!!!! Sharon - I remember you but there are so many things that are just out of reach in my memory banks. Anyone that wants to email me, my adderss is jsingle@inreach.com -- my married name was Single so I kept it when I got divorced :) Big hugs to everyone. Wish I could be at the lunch you're having tomorrow :)

Name: Alan Semel
Date: 12 Jan 2008

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Hey All...see those who are planning on attending at lucnh tomorrow, guess I won...didn't know we were competing..lol...and I agree with you BV, some strange postings...entertaining I suppose.

Name: Richard R
Date: 12 Jan 2008

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Dear Richie, I never realized that I had an evil twin brother. I think we need to go to an Excorsist to straighten this out. HOOOOOOOO

Name:
Date: 11 Jan 2008

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so which richie will answer the jeff g question?

Name: Joe Goldberg
Date: 11 Jan 2008

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Yo Richie see ya saturday.Ill go partners with ya if you lend me a few bucks.See ya buddy!!

Name: Richie R
Date: 11 Jan 2008

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Not so good Richie,Charlie is in Fla. living with his mother. Goobs did sell Clydes for me from a Sneaker Hut in Flushing.I was stabbed at Pirates Pub in Forest Hills.You cant be me because im me. Errol hope to see you at OTB Saturday,you still drivig that school bus? HOOOOO

Name: Barry V.
Date: 11 Jan 2008

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Is it just me or is the site a little psycho right now?

Name: Seth S.
Date: 11 Jan 2008

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Did you play softball with this bozo? Famous eater Eddie 'Bozo' Miller Dead http://www.ksby.com/Global/story.asp?s=7611912

Name: Joe the Parkie
Date: 11 Jan 2008

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Am I the only who noticed that quite a few dead and missing people are somehow posting this week ?

Name: ROYCE BERLINER
Date: 11 Jan 2008

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This is my first time on site. Sharon D. told me about it. I remember Sharon Lazar from the neighborhood.I have some class pictures to put on the site. I went to PS 165 from '65 - '72. Mrs. Hamburg was my 6th grade teacher.

Name: Bill Sperling
Date: 11 Jan 2008

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Felice, If you email me at ps165q@verizon.net I'll send you the picture. Sorry about the typo guys.

Name: Bill S
Date: 11 Jan 2008

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Welcome aboard Felice its great to have you. Every reconnection brings great joy. I can tell that you that you were in my 3rd grade class and our teacher was Mrs. Gonzfried. I'm working on the names for that class picture and will soon give to Mark to post on his site. Speaking of which I'm very glad to see that it's back. I would hope in the spirit of 165 brother/sisterhood that any issues about that are behind us.

Name: stu simon
Date: 11 Jan 2008

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Not sure what happened at the end of my email comments on my last posting. But you get the idea... lets hear some more memories.

Name: stu simon
Date: 11 Jan 2008

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More random thoughts from 64-69... The Maypole Festival in the school yard every year... Teachers opening and closing the very tall classroom windows with a stick that had a hook thing on the end... 25 cent a slice pizza from "The Pizza Place" on Kissina Blvd. That's what I remember calling it... Hanging upside down from the monkey bars with nothing but solid concrete me...mulch? We didnt have no stinkin mulch!... This guy who would drive his carnival ride on wheels into Regal Gardens and us kids riding it for a dime? quarter? It was a ride that would swing you back and forth...higher and higher and was completely powered by the guy who drove the ride...no motor just his brute strength swaying the ride from side to side. Hope to hear some more "random thoughts". concrete beneath me... we didn't have no stinkin mulch!!!... Anybody remember Kissina Park? My family would go there many Sunday afternoons. There was a lake there... caught some sunfish on occasion...I remember a guy who would drive a "carnival ride" on wheels into Regal Gardens

Name: Denise
Date: 11 Jan 2008

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Good Morning, Baz you are too funny, and im glad to see your backkkk. Felice we had Ms. Lincoln together in 2nd grade if you send me your email addy., I will forward you the class picture if you dont have it. Alan, like Sharon said you won, First Edition 1pm :) Thanks to everyones who is helping us get the email addresses for those lost alum we are searching for. :)

Name: Lisa Albin-Bixler
Date: 11 Jan 2008

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Fekice, I have no idea where Nancy Segal is, maybe Scott will find her. Lisa Simon is on the site sometimes, Amy comes in occaisionally (I am in contact with her and can connect you two). I can also connect you with Iris (she does not come on the site). It was Mrs Dickman in 6th grade. If you were with me (and I think you were), it was Mrs Taylor in 3rd and Mrs Rosenbaum in 4th. Time to get stuff done while babies sleep!! Bye for now

Name: Errol G.
Date: 11 Jan 2008

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What are you guys taaawkin about?

Name: Neil K
Date: 11 Jan 2008

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And I thought Charlie was still in Florida - my dad has seen him a couple of times over the last few years. And Rich how is your friend Jeff G. - can you fill in his last name?

Name: Richard R
Date: 11 Jan 2008

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If you think you can be me, one more question, where was I the night that I was stabbed.

Name: Richard the Real
Date: 11 Jan 2008

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Goobs did not sell the Clyde Puma sneakers. Check with Howie and he will tell you who did, and I will match the answer. Robyn won the race. Charlie is in the area.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 11 Jan 2008

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Hey Felice, Wow, what a coincidence. My first french kiss was with Richard Rennert also. Ecchhh! I hated it.

Name: Felice R
Date: 11 Jan 2008

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Great to connect with you too Lisa. Denise, I'm trying to remember the teachers. Lang--- for first grade, Lincoln for 2nd, can't remember 3rd or 4th, Bennett and Dickerson for 5th/6th. I moved middle of 6th. I remember hanging out in Dara Gardens - I lived in bldg. # 8 with Lisa Albin, Lisa Simon, Amy, Iris, Nancy Siegel (hey Lisa, whatever happened tom her?). My first french kiss was with Richard Rennert (I can't believe I remember this) behind bldg. 8 in the bushes in 6th grade. I was in cheerleading with Lisa.

Name: Richie R
Date: 10 Jan 2008

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Your good I feel like im doing the Lucy-Harpo thing from her TV Show. But im going to put you to the test now.What brand of sneakers did Goobs and Stapler sell for me.Also wheres my friend Charlie these days? Also when we sang that song to Robin did she Win the Race ? Im the Real Richie""

Name: Lisa Albin-Bixler
Date: 10 Jan 2008

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Hey Felice. You'll know a bunch of people, or at least the names and the rest will come back.It was so great getting that e-mail from you. Glad you found us!!!

Name: Dr Rufus
Date: 10 Jan 2008

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First, no one would post my picture on the picture sight, now there is no picture sight. Heh heh heh

Name: Sharon Lazar
Date: 10 Jan 2008

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Ok now there r 2 Sharon's on the site.I remember u 2. U hung out with Debbie Wordsman alot. I guess u still talk cool.Alan u win it's 1st Ed. Denise, Ellen see u then.Debbie T. maybe next time. Reunion people I'm making phone calls.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 10 Jan 2008

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Hey there Denise, Serena, Shaz, everyone. I saw the name Scott Brenner on here. I remember his brother Charles Brenner was a neighborhood bully. My pop made me walk up to him & break an egg over his head & then wallop him. That was such a satisfying moment. Take the Colts this week.

Name: Denise
Date: 10 Jan 2008

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Hey Felice, welcome aboard. Who were some of your teachers during that time? Your name sounds familar and we may have been in class, chorus or cheerleading together. Rich Mendelowitz, glad to see you were able to reconnect with Lori. Alan, look forward to seeing you at lunch this weekend :) Hey Serena, Barry, whats up? Hope everyone else is well.

Name: Felice R.
Date: 10 Jan 2008

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This is my first time posting on this website. Never knew it existed until a few days ago. Went to 165 from 1967-1973 when I left in 6th grade to move to Long Island. Live in Los Angeles now, married with 10 year old b/g twins. Maiden name Felice Cagner. Was in classes with Lisa Albin, Scott Tobman, etc. Would I know anyone on this site?

Name: Richard R
Date: 10 Jan 2008

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In a reverse situation, Fred rode Robyn (his wife).

Name:
Date: 10 Jan 2008

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A little racially insensitive don't you think, that during the civil unrest of 1967 you wanted a great hitter like Hank Aaron to bread something for Babe Ruth.

Name: Rich Mendelowitz
Date: 10 Jan 2008

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Nice to hear back from you Lori. Sadly all my class photos mysteriously disappeared after my parents passed away. Can't say I remember seeing you much after 6th grade but I sure remember the spin the bottle games in your bedroom. You, me, Scott Brenner, Ronda?, Another girl and maybe even Jeff Semel? Please update me on you and your life. As for me, here's the readers digest version: Campbell JHS, Stuyvesant HS, University of Michigan Undergrad, GWU Grad School, Sunnyvale, CA for General Dynamics in 1982. Still with them today after 26 years and they have moved me around a bit. Wash, DC area in 1990, Boston 2001 and back to DC area in 2004 where I am today. Great wife going on 15 years now and 3 boys 12, 10 and 8. Still am a die hard Yankee and baseball fan and wanting to collect on my bet with CB (Eddie Siebenhumer? You'll remember him I hope and of course I wonder what came of him?). In like 1967 we bet $5 on whether Hank Aaron would be bread Babe Ruth's home run record. I said he would. Go figure I was such a great forecaster and that $5 in today's dollars is a handsome sum. In any event, feel free to send me email: rich@mendelowitz.com. Some old (couple years) picture of us Mendelowitz' on my website: mendelowitz.com. Look forward to hearing about you.

Name:
Date: 10 Jan 2008

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Actually, Fred Astaire would know all about Robyn Smith also you know. He knew all the intimate details.

Name: Eddie L
Date: 10 Jan 2008

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Did anyone notice that Sunday night on American Gladiators, one of the first events was a style of the famous game I invented, Mad Dog Steigerman Ball. It is good to see my positive influences on society are still around. The game would have been perfect, if they had Danny in goal.

Name: Richard R
Date: 10 Jan 2008

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When you win you make me cream.....The correct spelling is Robyn Smith. Only myself and Moe Handleman know these things

Name: Richie R
Date: 10 Jan 2008

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If your the REAL Richie then sing me the lyrics to Robin Smith You Are A Dream,finish this song and tell me whos Robin Smith. Im the REAL Richie,see you all at OTB$$$$

Name: Lori Sileo Weber
Date: 09 Jan 2008

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Ok its me again. What am I the only on ? LOL Just wanted to say hi to Alan and Sharon and everyone else. Just read futher and caught up and see you are planning another lunch Hope to join you one day.

Name: Lori Sileo Weber
Date: 09 Jan 2008

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Hello and Happy New Year to everyone. Yes I haven't been around since last year and there has been alot to catch up on. My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your Dad, Mark and Fred. Hello BV love getting the emails. At least one of knows how to keep in touch. My ol beau Rich... How are you doing? Another blast from the past. You must uppdate me. Do you have any of our class pics? Which brings me to ask. Mark I finally have pictures to post and see that your sight is now about cameras not pictures and desserts. My son has been replaced by Fuji.And my daughter is now a Cannon :} Look forward to attending the reunion and seeing all there...Denise hope your feeling better. Talk to you tomorrow...

Name: Rich Mendelowitz
Date: 09 Jan 2008

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Okay, I see now that Lori Sileo (Weber) is out here on this site. Hello and how are you?

Name: Eric Morris (now Gebaide)
Date: 09 Jan 2008

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Hey Guys, I attended 165 from 68-69. We moved to Florida, but I moved back up and now live in Long Island. Seth Golbe was a classmate, I remember learning about the dessert with him sitting next to me. Love to get in touch with Seth (or anyone who was a classmate since I remember no one except Seth). I will check back and look forward to reaquainting.

Name: Rich Mendelowitz
Date: 09 Jan 2008

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Denise Sileo - Do you have a sister name Lori? If so, tell her an ole 6th grade beau says hi. Lori Messing - Tell your brother Larry and Dad I said hi.

Name: Richard R
Date: 09 Jan 2008

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The preceeding post is obviously a fake and not the real me. No mention of YOUNGIES, can't be my post

Name: sharon
Date: 09 Jan 2008

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debbie - got the website, thanks. let me know where you, sharon and alan are meeting this weekend if i am home i will come too. is it sharon lazar you are talking too? russell thanks for your answer, i posted that message looking for him cause he wanted to know who remembered him. thanks.

Name: Richie R
Date: 08 Jan 2008

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If its warm this saturday meet me at the OTB on Kissena and we will play some Cordero-Pincay daily doubles and then play some poker with Larry Makee on the cerment Z next to the sprinklers.Bring your change.After creamies - hooooo

Name: Alan Semel
Date: 08 Jan 2008

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Hey EL..wassup? do I dare ask what happened? Hope all is well.

Name: Russell
Date: 08 Jan 2008

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Yo Sem, what's up? In case you didn't no I'm back in the southland. So how's by you? shaz511, Ira is living in Fla, he's still good friends with my sister Jodi. Debbie Toder, how the heck are you? Long time, that's for sure...do I have a story for you ...(stop laughing Semel) Later.....

Name: Richard R
Date: 08 Jan 2008

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Once it gets warmer, I want to treat everyone to ices at Ice King. Youngies, Oldies or whomever. I will arrange a date and time. I will be waiting parked out front in my powder blue LTD. HOOOOOOOOOO

Name: Alan Semel
Date: 08 Jan 2008

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Lunch this weekend? ok, as long as it's not during playoff football.lol

Name: Sharon
Date: 08 Jan 2008

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Alan lunch is this weekend. I think Debbie Toder is joining us..Don't know when or where yet will let u know.L. King is opened now Richie I stand corrected wow I am officially an oldie. Baz oh the noise, noise, noise, noise. Pete can't get u 2 say hi huh. Mark what r u up 2 with the pix?????? Denise I'm glad 1 of us is on top of this reunion.I promise I'll make phone calls tonight.Happy New Year 2 all and 2 all a good night.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 08 Jan 2008

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Hey Big Al, Great to hear from you. That's cool news about the Romeo boys. Tell them to give me a shout. Jerry bought my little guy Dylan a full set of drums for Chrismukah so now its gonna get really noisy round here. Hey gang!!

Name: Alan Semel
Date: 08 Jan 2008

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Wow, I missed so much, just had to catch up. Hi to all, still waiting to hear about our next lunch meeting. Hey Barry, I speak to and see Pete Romeo all the time. He is married, lives in Mt. Kisco, 3 kids, a Graphic Designer, doing great. Mark is married, has 2 kids, working at a restuarant in Manhattan. I will send your regards. I don't know this other Pete, but chill buddy, Mark's a big boy and can handle his own battles. But I understand your friendship to him. Sharon, I believe Lemon Ice King is now opened during the winter, not like the old days. They also give you napkins now lol. Hey DS wassup? Big Ron how ya doing? Richie Rubin, that's not really you, is it? If so, cool.

Name:
Date: 08 Jan 2008

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i know him well. he had 2 sisters too

Name: shaz511@aol.com
Date: 08 Jan 2008

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does anyone remember ira sapirman he was at p s 165 from 1963 - 1969

Name: Serena
Date: 07 Jan 2008

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Barry, loved the police station joke -- it kind of goes with the real-life situation we had this past summer at the county building where I work when someone was stealing all the toilet paper out of the bathrooms! (the police station is right next door!).lol : ) Mark, looking forward to seeing what you're doing with your 165 website -- notice there's something going on there... : )

Name: Barry V
Date: 07 Jan 2008

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yeah, that was me

Name:
Date: 07 Jan 2008

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Why don't you just write your name down & converse with people like a human being. I'm sure everyone would welcome you & have dialogue with you. I don't understand the weirdo phantom of the opera, childish games. We aren't ten years old anymore. Grow up & join the crew. It's really hard to believe you do this shit at your age.

Name: Barry V
Date: 07 Jan 2008

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When I don't earn, it cost me.

Name: Howard H.
Date: 07 Jan 2008

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Mark, What happened to the http://www.ps165pix.com/ website? Howard

Name:
Date: 07 Jan 2008

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BARRY IF THE GIANTS COST YOU MONEY. HOW MUCH DID YOU WAGER. I THINK YOU MAY MEAN YOU DIDNT MAKE MONEY BUT YOU SURE DIDNT LOSE ANY.

Name: Barry V
Date: 06 Jan 2008

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Cost me= Cost me = Cost me

Name: !!!
Date: 06 Jan 2008

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GIANTS = GIANTS = GIANTS

Name: Denise
Date: 06 Jan 2008

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Hey Barry, my daughters pictures are in some of those emails, i hope she didnt offend anyone. Loved the cop joke and i hear in Brentwood i can get those pretzels for half the price. Mark, you have alot of fans. ED sorry i missed you, SLK nice joke. Debbie Toder we would love for you to join us for lunch, we are working on a date. AS? Whats up? SD :) A good nite to all.

Name: Mitch Rosenfeld
Date: 06 Jan 2008

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I am new to this site and not familiar with many of the names of the posters, but I attended PS165 from 1958-1963. Have my 4th grade (62-63)picture (Mr. Dugan) and 5th grade (63-64)picture(Mr. Weiser - we called him "Bud"). I grew up across from Dara gardens on 71st and 150th st. Played lots of baseball, running, etc with Jeffrey Gierson, Jeff Mittler, Barry Zucker, Steven Alexander and many others that I cannot remember... Anyone on this site also from that time? would love to hear from you or know more about the kids from those days. My email: mitch.rosenfeld@yahoo.com

Name: Barry V.
Date: 06 Jan 2008

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Man, Mark, the emails must be rough! I liked the quote though. Here's one for you... "If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely is not for you." What do you think? Hey Serena, Denise whats up? You know what happened where I live? The toilet seat was stolen at the police station. The cops have nothing to go on. haha!

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 06 Jan 2008

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August 1st and October 24th. No response the second time. Hardly think that qualifies for anything other than business. Barry and Serena, I've got plenty of non-fans, but you can see that they all aren't open about it. Alot more goes on in e-mail and IM's. "Our friends, the enemy." - Pierre Jean de Beranger

Name: Pete
Date: 05 Jan 2008

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See that Barry, ya can't win with this group. Especially when there's no accountability. Mark, how many times did you make the offer?

Name:
Date: 05 Jan 2008

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Pete -- if someone constantly asks you to sell something you own it is not stealing. It is annoying, it is badgering, it is obnoxious, it is obsessive, it may even border on harassment, but it is not stealing. Serena -- I remember when Mr. Andronofsky was in a bad mood and made the 6th grade boys wear blue skirts and white shirts to assembly.

Name: Sharon
Date: 05 Jan 2008

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Richie Rubin as an original youngie I can say I'm now an oldie and a smartie and the Ice King is closed 4 the winter.Lisa Albin OMG twins at our age WOW.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 05 Jan 2008

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Attaboy Pete!!

Name: Pete
Date: 05 Jan 2008

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Because I asked been asked by someone important to me, I will stop being an instigator. My apologies to everyone that had to waste their time with this.

Name: Pete
Date: 05 Jan 2008

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That's funny. I am sure if the person in question had "stolen" the site , it would have commercials popping up or placed within.

Name: CBS
Date: 05 Jan 2008

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AS THE PARK TURNS WILL CONTINUE AFTER A WORD FROM OUR SPONSORS.

Name: Lisa Albin-Bixler
Date: 05 Jan 2008

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I got an e-mail from Felice too Scott and I also thought that there were 3 of us with twins. Any more?? If is so great hearing from more and more of us. By the Way Happy New Year everyone. Fred and Mark, I am very sorry to hear about your dad. Take care of yourselves. I'll be back when can. A baby is crying (story of my life)

Name: Barry V.
Date: 05 Jan 2008

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Who's stealing & who's dealing? When you offer to pay cash for something that someone else owns it is an "offer" Not stealing. Is that right?

Name: Barry V.
Date: 05 Jan 2008

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Name: Richie
Date: 05 Jan 2008

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Ho-Youngies-Im In

Name: Richie
Date: 05 Jan 2008

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Name: RICHIE
Date: 05 Jan 2008

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Name: RandiTobman@aol.com
Date: 05 Jan 2008

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I am a youngie, but can't make it to the Ice King, Sorry.

Name: Richard
Date: 05 Jan 2008

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I will only go to Ice King if there are youngies around.

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 05 Jan 2008

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WHAT WAS IN THE WATER AT 165? I just heard from Felice Cagner a former classmate. She is the 3rd girl in my class that has had twins. Amy Mittler & Lisa Albin being the others. Glad to have Felice aboard

Name:
Date: 04 Jan 2008

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Hey Richie Rubin add some summer night memories. How about ice king next week. hoo

Name: BILLY GRUBER
Date: 04 Jan 2008

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Who went to the after school Stamp Club at 165 I still have the green folder with the stamps I traded for in 1965.I might have a million dollar stamp in there. Talking about Toy stores there was REDS,2 blocks further then Colonys.Nothing but games and toys.

Name: Serena
Date: 04 Jan 2008

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I loved all the reminiscing. I do remember Colony and used to go in there quite often. I also remember having to dress in a navy blue skirt and white blouse for assemblies and we always sang the same songs: The Star Spangled Banner and My Country Tis of Thee (and sometimes No Man is an Island or Let There Be Peace on Earth). Then the principal would come in and the student body would say in that monotone sing-song voice, "Good morning Mr. Feinstein or Mrs. Mannheimer or Mr. Wax." (whoever the principal happened to be at that point in time!). I also remember playing outside in Dara Gardens and the park all summer long while our moms sat outside on lawn chairs talking. We'd run around playing tag and catching fireflies. Those were definitely the days! Nice to see posts from you again Barry and Denise and hope that your new year is going well so far. Mark, I may not know you as well as some of the other people on here, but I can't imagine anyone saying bad things about you!

Name: Neil K
Date: 04 Jan 2008

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Nope sounds like dealing - perhaps in an annoying fashion, but dealing nonetheless. And if the seller sells that is sealing the dealing.

Name: Pete
Date: 04 Jan 2008

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I ask all of you former IGC'ers... is it "stealing" when you repeatedly offer to pay cash for something that someone else owns?

Name: Barry V.
Date: 04 Jan 2008

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Hey Denise, Happy New Year! How tall are you? My wife is 5'2" I told her she should sue the city for making the curbs to close to her ass. I remember having milk in class. My mom used to give me chocolate syrup in a squeeze bottle because I wouldn't drink plain milk. I still have never tried it.I still have those pretzel logs. I'll let you have one for a dime. Inflation!

Name: denise sileo
Date: 04 Jan 2008

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Hi Stu, you post was nice and refreshing. I remember lining up in size order well; I am still the same height today as I was then :)I do remember Colony and those famous assemblies. I also recall having snacks in class and being offered a pretzel log and milk for about a nickel. Barry great to see you, I hope a nice New Year was had by all.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 04 Jan 2008

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Hey Stu, I remember Colony's well. Does anyone remember a toy store on Main St. called Greenes toy store? It was next to Dorsey Drugs. The guy used to call my house when a new Aurora monster model came in. All those models I built using that toxic glue. Wow man, the colors, the colors

Name: stu simon
Date: 04 Jan 2008

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More random thoughts from 1964-69. Anybody remember a store called Colony's? I remember buying my baseball cards there! Always hoping for a Tom Seaver card! Having to wear a tie at the weekly? Monthly? assemblies at 165. I had a very suave continental tie! Standing in a designated area of the gym for my class when arriving to school each morning. Walking single file in height order to our classroom from the gym each morning. Playing outside on summer days all day long in Regal Gardens while the moms/yentas sat in their lawn chairs in semi-circles shmoozing the days away. Would love to hear other's random musings of that era...

Name: Barry V.
Date: 04 Jan 2008

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Hey, I'm not getting it. I've been looking at the posts. Has anyone been saying bad things about Mark? Maybe I'm missing it. Now that Pete told me he is not Romeo does anyone know what's up with the Romeo boys? Mark & Pete?

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 04 Jan 2008

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Pete, my friend, I appreciate the support. Please don't get carried away, people say bad shit about me every day. Thanks for the call earlier, Jack always thought you were funny.

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 04 Jan 2008

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Hey Pete what is your last name? Did you go to PS 165? Believe half of what you hear & all of what you see. Didn't know Mark needed a body guard. What path do you walk on?

Name: Pete
Date: 03 Jan 2008

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Hey, just got off the phone with Mark Fink (wanted to personally deliver my sympathy on Jack's passing). He tells me that due to his Dad's death and a large corporate acquisition he has been working on, he has not had any time to work on west coast reunion details. Seems reasonable to me. Hope you all (that have any interest) understand his situation and look forward to any plans he may announce in the future. I know I am! By the way, I've known him for a long time and have always considered him a stand up guy. I've seen and heard about some specific "talk", some recent, that has been circulating. You know who you are, make sure you NEVER cross my path, I'll put your problems behind you...quick!!! (and NO, I am not Romeo)

Name: BILLY GRUBER
Date: 03 Jan 2008

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Dr Ruf. The next Park Get-Together will be sometime in April,its to bad you missed the ones we had. If you happen to show up we will pitch Dolla's instead of Quarters.See Ya''

Name: Howard H.
Date: 02 Jan 2008

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Interesting website with quite a few local (Pomonok) related discussion boards: http://www.gothamcenter.org/

Name: Howard H.
Date: 02 Jan 2008

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Name: BRufusPHD
Date: 02 Jan 2008

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Happy 2008 to all of my brothers and sisters from 165. Hope to see all of you in the park this spring. Dr Ruf

Name: Serena
Date: 02 Jan 2008

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And who does the credit go to for the aforementioned truths? I think I periodically repeat many of these things to our kids, especially when my son tells me he's "bored"

Name:
Date: 02 Jan 2008

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Black and White Under age 40? You won't understand.) You could hardly see for all the snow, Spread the rabbit ears as far as they go. Pull a chair up to the TV set, "Good Night, David. Good Night, Chet." My Mom used to cut chicken, chop eggs and spread mayo on the same cutting board with the same knife and no bleach, but we didn't seem to get food poisoning. My Mom used to defrost hamburger on the counter AND I used to eat it raw sometimes, too. Our school sandwiches were wrapped in wax paper in a brown paper bag, not in ice-pack coolers, but I can't remember getting e.coli. Almost all of us would have rather gone swimming in the lake instead of a pristine pool (talk about boring), no beach closures then. The term cell phone would have conjured up a phone in a jail cell, and a pager was the school PA system. We all took gym, not PE .. and risked permanent injury with a pair of high top Ked's (only worn in gym) instead of having cross-training athletic shoes with air cushion soles and built in light reflectors. I can't recall any injuries but they must have happened because they tell us how much safer we are now. Flunking gym was not an option, even for stupid kids! I guess PE must be much harder than gym. Speaking of school, we all said prayers and sang the national anthem, and staying in detention after school caught all sorts of negative attention. We must have had horribly damaged psyches. What an archaic health system we had then. Remember school nurses? Ours wore a hat and everything. I thought that I was supposed to accomplish something before I was allowed to be proud of myself. I just can't recall how bored we were without computers, Play Station, Nintendo, X-box or 270 digital TV cable stations. Oh yeah ... and where was the Benadryl and sterilization kit when I got that bee sting? I could have been killed! We played 'king of the hill' on piles of gravel left on vacant construction sites, and when we got hurt, Mom pulled out the 48-cent bottle of Mercurochrome (kids liked it better because it didn't sting like iodine did) and then we got our butt spanked. Now it's a trip to the emergency room, followed by a 10-day dose of a $49 bottle of antibiotics, and then Mom calls the attorney to sue the contractor for leaving a horribly vicious pile of gravel where it was such a threat. We didn't act up at the neighbor's house either because if we did, we got our butt spanked there and then we got butt spanked again when we got home. I recall Donny Reynolds from next door coming over and doing his tricks on the front stoop, just before he fell off. Little did his Mom know that she could have owned our house. Instead, she picked him up and swatted him for being such a goof . It was a neighborhood run amuck. To top it off, not a single person I knew had ever been told that they were from a dysfunctional family. How could we possibly have known that? We needed to get into group therapy and anger management classes? We were obviously so duped by so many societal ills that we didn't even notice that the entire country wasn't taking Prozac! How did we ever survive? LOVE TO ALL OF US WHO SHARED THIS ERA, AND TO ALL WHO DIDN'T; SORRY FOR WHAT YOU MISSED. I WOULDN'T TRADE IT FOR ANYTHING.

Name: Debbie
Date: 02 Jan 2008

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Hi to all.Hope that everyone's New Year is Happy and Healthy. I can't believe how much everyone remembers. Hope to see some of you soon for lunch. Scott, still looking for those pictures.

Name: Mark D.
Date: 02 Jan 2008

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To Melina (Christakis) Visser...please write to me. I was in your class. tifsim1@hotmail.com

Name: Serena
Date: 01 Jan 2008

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Hi Bruce M. -- I had the same teachers as you did in 4th and 5th grade, but I don't have class pictures from those years (wish I did!). I knew I remembered you being in more than one of my classes. : ) Sounds like you did alright for yourself career and family wise. Okay, here goes for me (I'll try not to be Edith!). I'm in NE Wisconsin, have been married for almost 18 years and have a jr. in HS and a sixth grader. I've had various jobs over the years, but currently work for the Dept. of Health & Human Services for one of the local counties. Hope you and your family had a happy new year. Have you checked out the other website dedicated to PS 165 that Mark Fink owns? Lots of old and new photos that you might enjoy. www.ps165pix.com : )

Name: Bruce M
Date: 01 Jan 2008

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Darned touchy mouse pad!!! I sent the previous post before I was ready!!!

Name:
Date: 01 Jan 2008

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Serena-there was a classic All in the Family episode where Edith goes to a High School Reunion and someone asked her what she had done since graduation. She proceeded to detail her life one day at a time....... In the interest of time-here is the Readers Digest Version: I live in Central New Jersey-a couple of towns north of Princeton(Hillsborough) Been married almost 24 years-3 children-now both in college and High School. Career wise-I'm a Tech Manager for a somewhat major wireless carrier. BTW-who did you have in 4th and 5th grade? I had Mrs. Engle and Mrs. Fishman(Ross). I'm missing class pictures from those years.

Name: Eddie
Date: 01 Jan 2008

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I had Mrs. Lorrell as my sixth grade teacher and she was great! I'm still friends with some of kids from Pomonok all these years later. I now reside in Delaware.

Name: Serena
Date: 01 Jan 2008

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Happy New Year to you too, Barry! I know just what you mean about doing it all over again if you had the chance. : ) Here's to Jack Fink, may he rest in peace and to his family, which is his legacy! A happy and healthy 2008 to all. :)

Name: Barry V.
Date: 31 Dec 2007

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Hey Serena, how goes it? Yes, I am worn out but here's the crazy thing. If you gave me the choice I'd do it all over again. I really dig these little creeps. HEY EVERYBODY OUT THERE, HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Lets all raise our glasses at midnight & make a toast to Jack Fink.

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 31 Dec 2007

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HAPPY NEW YEAR to all. Hoping to find more people next year & have some kind of a reunion. Be safe! I'll be working. Happy & Healthy !

Name: Serena
Date: 31 Dec 2007

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Hey Barry -- How ragged are you these days?! : ) I've been off too (only worked Fri. this past week and don't back until the 2nd. We had a houseful of out of town guests up until yesterday so things have quieted down a bit. We're not going anywhere for New Year's -- too many people! We like to get something good for dinner, rent movies and ring in the New Year at home. Hope your holidays were great a have a happy 2008. Keep in touch! Mark, hope you and your family are getting on okay and all our best to you in the new year. Bruce Mitrani, how are you?! I was hoping someone else from our 6th grade class would find this site! Russell Shevack found it, but he's the only other person besides you that I've had contact with. I have no idea how I pulled all those names from the recesses of my memory, but they all stuck somehow. I remember you very well, as we were in one another's classes in other years at 165. I remember you as being one of the boys in class that was totally into the whole astronauts landing on the moon thing. I'm afraid at that age, I didn't get that worked up over world events, but I recall many of the kids in class being pretty excited about that. So where are you and what have you been up to all these years? : )

Name: Bruce Mitrani
Date: 30 Dec 2007

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Great website! I was totally surprised to find my 6th grade class picture here. Serena, how did you remember everyones name? Its been 35 years since that picture was taken! Mrs. Lorell's class was my favorite out of the 7 I was part of at PS 165. Really made my day.

Name: Sharon
Date: 30 Dec 2007

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Debbie Yes, I'll write back soon.Happy New Year 2 all.

Name: Debbie Toder Mountanos
Date: 30 Dec 2007

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Sharon did you get my e-mail?

Name:
Date: 30 Dec 2007

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Robin Pollack, do you have an email address where you can be reached?

Name: Barry V
Date: 29 Dec 2007

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Hey everybody, hows it goin? Mark, I hope your family is doing well. You say goodbye to this shitty year & start anew in 2008. Sorry Denise, I've been off this week & the kids are running me ragged, but I love it. Lets hear what everybodys doing for New Years?

Name: Sharon
Date: 29 Dec 2007

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Correction Debbie Toder not Tobman.

Name:
Date: 28 Dec 2007

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Name: Sharon
Date: 28 Dec 2007

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Denise u r right I love Apple Martinis William, yes it's Glen Schlaifer I ran into him. I told him about the site. I'll call him. Alan isn't this job great 4 the vacations. I got in touch with Debbie Tobman already. Lunch sounds great but after the vacation.happy New Year 2 all.

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 27 Dec 2007

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Denise, Debbie was a cheerleader with you.

Name: Denise Sileo - Lazzaruolo
Date: 27 Dec 2007

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Hey Alan, glad to see your relaxing and enjoying the vacation. Lunch sounds great but this time its our treat (your turn to pass the note ;) Bill, is the reunion for the 73' grads only? Debbie, welcome aboard im not sure if we were in any classes but your name sounded familar. We would love for you to join us for lunch. Not Mark Fink - but you like DD's, ok, you can join us if you like.:) xoxo dsl

Name: Debbie Toder Mountanos
Date: 27 Dec 2007

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Hi, I looked at all the old pictures on here yesterday I couldn't believe it. Neither could my kids. Alan, I would love to meet you guys for lunch. Just let me know where and when. Sharon, it's been so many years. I would love to see you. Where do I e-mail you?

Name: Bill S
Date: 27 Dec 2007

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I'm working on the names and the numbers I should have it in a couple of days. Keep in mind I've been quite busy since Thanksgiving and I plan on an intense effort to find more classmates after the new year. If the Glen your referring to is Schlaifer, he owes me a return phone call big time. It was a lot of fun tracking him down! Come on Glen come out from the shadows.

Name: Bill S
Date: 27 Dec 2007

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Here's wishing all 165ites Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year. And great it will be in the year 2008 when 73s class does recongregate.

Name: Alan Semel
Date: 27 Dec 2007

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Hey all, haven't posted in a while. Shout out to everyone. Nice being on vacation, relaxing. Wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy Holiday! Keep me updated on the reunion. Hey Debbie, nice to see you here. We all should do lunch again soon!

Name: not MARK FINK
Date: 27 Dec 2007

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DD's? Now we're talking!

Name: Denise
Date: 27 Dec 2007

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SLK - Forget the DD's Apple Martinis from here on in. Barry G, very funny running into you last night.. My daughter thinks she is in a class with your son? Glen, i cant beleive you would be reading and not writing. ED - Wop Kee this weekend. ST/BS we do need to start working on the numbers. I will be more available later next month once i return from vacation. AS, whats up? BV, you've been very quiet lately. Thinking of everyone else, love you guys..denise

Name: Sharon Lazar-Katz
Date: 27 Dec 2007

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Debbie Toder email me. Look under contacts. DS lets meet 4 DD's. ED it was great. Glen r u reading and not writing??? All of u out there that I know check in everyday but don't write.Happy New Year.Hope 2 see u all at the reunion this year. Scott and William show me the #'s. Places want a guaranteed # of people.

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 26 Dec 2007

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HI DEBBIE TODER. Great to see you. I have some old pictures to share with you if you like & your name on our list of cheerleaders. You can email me direct at SCOTT13LV@AOL.COM & put PS 165 in the subject title

Name: Denise s
Date: 26 Dec 2007

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Hey Bill, Sharon and I were just talking about the upcoming reunion this past weekend. We will start looking into places right after the New Year. Please drop me a line when you have a chance. Hope everyone is doing well. James M, Janice and Don, it was nice meeting you.

Name: Bill Sperling
Date: 26 Dec 2007

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Welcome aboard Debbie, I've been trying to reconnect with you since July. If you check classmates.com you should find some emails I sent you. Our 73 class is planning a 35th year reunion this June. How has life treated you? and where are you now? Please email me at ps165q@verizon.net. I look forward to hearing from you.

Name: Debbie Toder Mountanos
Date: 26 Dec 2007

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Just ran into James M @ at party. He told me about this website. We talked for a 1/2 hr about the old times. It was very exicting. I was sorry to read about Mark and Fred's loss. I am going to look for some old pictures.

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 26 Dec 2007

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For everyone... Thank you all so much for the love and support you have shown the past few days. Appearing at the service, e-mails, notes and phone calls: all much appreciated signs of kindness and respect for the Fink family. We thank each of you and wish you all a safe and Happy 2008. With love, Fred and Mark Fink

Name: Bill S
Date: 25 Dec 2007

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To the Fink Family; I wish to express my sympathy in your loss and to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Name: Joe Simon
Date: 25 Dec 2007

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Fred and Mark, Very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My condolences you to both and your family at this difficult time. Joe

Name: Marc Berman
Date: 25 Dec 2007

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To the Fink families...so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you all.

Name: Denise
Date: 24 Dec 2007

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Wishing everyone a very Happy Holiday Love, Denise

Name: Kasanofsky
Date: 24 Dec 2007

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To the Fink Family: Just returned to see the sad news. We join all the rest in wishing all of you our best wishes and thoughts of sadness to you guys in this time of sorrow. The Kasanofsky's

Name: BILLY GRUBER
Date: 23 Dec 2007

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TO THE FINK FAMILIES WE ARE SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR DAD.YOUR IN OUR THOUGHTS DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. THE GRUBER FAMILY.

Name: marci weinberger
Date: 23 Dec 2007

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mark and fred sorry to hear about your loss i will try to make it to the furneral tommorrow. being that i have to work tommorrow and office is very short staff not sure if i could leave early but will try. if there will be any shiver call here in ny let me know and mark if i dont see you have a safe trip back home marci

Name: Serena
Date: 23 Dec 2007

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Mark, I just logged on quick and found out your sad news. I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad and although there never seem to be the right words to make it better, I do offer my heartfelt condolences and please know we are all thinking of you and your family.

Name: Donna
Date: 23 Dec 2007

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To the Fink Families, My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you for strength at this time. Love,strength and time will get you thru. xoxoxo donna

Name: Sharon
Date: 23 Dec 2007

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Fred and Mark Denise and I will see you tomorrow. We're sorry for your loss.

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 23 Dec 2007

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Jack Fink Funeral services will be held: Monday December 24 at 12 Noon - Schwartz Brothers-Jeffer Memorial Chapel - 114-03 Queens Boulevard - Forest Hills - Queens, New York - Phone: (718) 263-7600

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 23 Dec 2007

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Barry and Ron, thank you very much.

Name: Ron Lazar
Date: 23 Dec 2007

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Happy Holidays to all!!

Name: Ron Lazar
Date: 23 Dec 2007

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Mark and Family, I want to let you know my prayers are with you.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 22 Dec 2007

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Mark, I am so sorry to hear that news. Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you & your family. Respecfully yours Barry

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 22 Dec 2007

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Friends, as informal as this may be, I wanted to pass along the sad news that Jack Fink passed away this evening. Fred, Pam, Debbie & I thank you all for your concern, your well wishes and your prayers during the last few months.

Name: Serena
Date: 22 Dec 2007

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Hey Lisa, Barry and anyone else who is on for a quick visit -- the same greetings to you all. I don't have a minute to spare because I'm late for a holiday invite over to our neighbor's, but I just wanted to let you all know I'm thinking of you as well and will be back on a more regular basis after the holiday festivities have passed. Take care (Barry very moved by your touching holiday wishes for everyone) and the best in 2008!

Name: Barry V.
Date: 22 Dec 2007

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To all my friends old & new. I wish all of you & your families a wonderful & safe holiday time. I know that we all have been busy & we will get back to posting after all of the busy stuff is done. I think about you guys all the time & one of my best holiday gifts is having you all back in my life. No jokes this time, just want to say I love you all. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Name: Lisa Albin-Bixler
Date: 22 Dec 2007

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No posts in days. Everyone is very busy. I don't get on much these days but I read when I can. I wish everyone who celebrates a safe and Merry Christmas and in case I can't get on again a Very Safe and Happy New Year!!! Here's to 2008 Old (very) Friends!!! Are we still trying for a reunion?? I need lots of notice to attempt to attend!!

Name:
Date: 19 Dec 2007

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Julieeeeeeee samonnnn I hope they are teaching better grammar at PS165, then what Julie learned. Oh my, and I thought our education was pretty good way back when.

Name: julleeeeeeeee samonnnn
Date: 19 Dec 2007

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We think that the school was a gerat school when we were their 10 years ago. I hope that the school is still the way it was in 1997 lolz.we loved it thank you and goodbye.

Name: Howard H.
Date: 18 Dec 2007

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It's nice to see you've decided to post here Robin. It's a long way from Mrs. Leeds 2nd grade class, yes it is. I haven't had too much to post of late, I do read the comments and if I find any more PS165Q class photos, I'll be sure to send them Mark's way. H2

Name: Serena
Date: 17 Dec 2007

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Denise, I believe I did get your last email and thought I remembered replying, but this weekend was such a whirlwind of activity, phone calls and emails that it's hard to remember! I'll check though. Donna, sorry your tree fell down and hope you didn't have any ornament casualties. I guess that tree must be a nudist at heart and just does not want to be "dressed"! : ) Barry, loved the poem and it is the first version like that that I've ever read! Thanks for the chuckles! : )

Name: Donna
Date: 17 Dec 2007

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Love those brooklyn days. Great poem. I'll listen for you Christmas Eve.....thanks for the giggle.....Bada Bing Bada Boom!!!!!!!!!!

Name: Barry V.
Date: 17 Dec 2007

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Here's a poem for Christmas from my Brooklyn days. Twas the night before Christmas in Sheepshead Bay. The kids were asleep, waitin for the big day. The stockings were hung by the furnace with care, In hopes that by morning they'd all still be there. Me & the skank were gettin ready for bed, I wore pajamas, she had a paper bag for her head, When up on the roof I heard a big crash, Thought it was a burglar, I was gonna kick ass. Went out on the fire escape, looked up at the sky, And what did I see, this freakin fat guy. With a red suit & boots that came up to his knees, In the moonlight he looked just like Dom Deluise. He had this big sled pulled by these reindeer, He called one of them Dancer, so I assumed he was queer. As he crept off the roof it became clear to me That this guy was lookin to steal my TV Cos' over his shoulder he had a big sack He came down the stairs, while I planned my attack I waited a second, till the time it seemed right And smacked him in the head bada-bing wit a pipe. He fell to the floor with a groan & a thud I was kind of surprised that I didn't see blood Instead he rolled over & looked me in the eye When I saw who I hit I started to cry. I said Ay Yo, Santa, I'm sorry, aright? Not for nuttin he said, but this just aint my night. I got lost in the Bronx, I ran over some nuns, Had a near miss by Kennedy, Rudolphs got da runs, I'm out all feakin night & I'm bustin my hump, But I can't continue now, not wit dis bump. So do me a favor, these gifts you can carry, Take over for me, & be Santa, Barry. I said I'm from Brooklyn, I aint right for the part, But he said that Santa Claus comes from da heart. He made me an offer I couldn't refuse, Stop at every house, except for the jews. I got in the boots & stepped onto the sleigh, Wondering why reindeer all smelled that way. That night I was Santa bringin kids joy & bliss, And if you don't believe me, then yo, jingle this! Since then I been wit him every year in the cold, Ridin' shotgun with Santa cos he's fat & he's old. I'm his number one helper, I been deputized, So on this Christmas Eve don't you be surprised, If you hear a voice say real loud & abrupt, Merry Christmas to all, Thanks a lot, Shut up!

Name: donna
Date: 16 Dec 2007

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funny story of the day!!!! I woke up to the sounds of my youngest screaming "the tree fell down-the tree fell down" So we all run and now the ornaments are on the table the tree has to be fixed so it's like putting it all up again...LOL Yes serena we have had this discussion before and I work harder at home than the 25 yrs I worked outside of the house and i don't get to leave and go HOME.....It's a whole different ballgame when you work. Some things are a priority some aren't, the cleaning lady comes to clean things are just different. The foundation has done very well this year-we have helped five families go thru their battle with cancer we took them thru the whole thing we gave out more than 9,000 dollars and are helping a family right now--taking us into the New Year but by May she should be finished and back at work. One of the women we helped is coming to a family Christmas party with me it will be the first time we have met and she finished her treatment in July. So this is very satisfying and gratifying for me to do. We can make a difference. so Denise Sharon is looking for Sephora, the chocolate fountain or make up line. Sephora has a website to buy machines and chocolate, thats where I got mine from they are commercial bigger than the ones sold on BB&B, I haven't been to that Mall in I don't know how many years, though Maximus hair salon has donated hair cuts and styling makovers for our fundraisers in the past. I just sent them another letter for our Shamrock Auction in March. I will talk to my sister about the high school her friends daughters go there I believe The Parisi's John & Debbie are the parents. Jacqueline & Talia are the daughters. We take the kids to the fair at the Catholic school every year. kinda like the one we used to have at St. Nicks of Tolentine. TTYL, Donna

Name: Denise
Date: 16 Dec 2007

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Hey Donna, Tri-County Flea Market has been gone for years. I use to go there alot and remember it well. My cousins lives on Mansfield Drive, right up the block from the HS. I agree with Serena, you should get the kids to help. Serena, my computers have been on the fritz lately so im not sure if you got my last email. We just got back from the mall and bought 2 new ones so now i dont have to share with Lexi anymore Yeah!! SLK - they do have Sephora at Walt Wiltman how was Roosevelt Field? Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday and Healthy New Year.

Name: Serena
Date: 16 Dec 2007

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Hey Donna -- To me the phrase "working mom" is redundant! It was always a source of frustration to me when I at home full-time to hear a person say "you don't work". I probably worked harder when I was at home because I volunteered at my kids' schools and at church, I was a GS leader (which could actually be almost a full-time job in itself) and I helped my husband with his home-based business (still do). Now I work a full-time job, plus still have to do all the other things of keeping up a household, as you mentioned you do, so I totally get what you mean. You can't be an oldie and keep up a schedule like that can you?! : ) Hope you get all your holiday stuff done without wearing yourself out too much (recruit the kids to help out with what they can). Denise, I hope you got to sample a couple of those cookies you were talking about. I still have to do my baking, but I usually do cheesecake and apple pie (don't have patience for decorating cookies!). Happy holidays all!

Name: Randi Tobman
Date: 16 Dec 2007

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Denise, to me you would be with the older kids, but you can be whoever you want to be in my book. RandiTobman@aol.com

Name: Donna
Date: 16 Dec 2007

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Hey Denise.....One thing that makes things easier is that I don't work. Not to say I'm not busy with the house,foundation kids, carpooling & life in general but I do it all from my house or on the road. I live in Southern NJ a place called East Windsor--near Princeton and Freehold 20 min either way. My tree sat naked in the living room for days and now I am procrastinating on chocolates but everything is out on the table and this is the last week of school so I have no choice. Where are your cousins in Seaford my sister is on Neptune ave. where the police station is. We used to go to the Tri-County flea market in Commack --I loved the place. TTYL, Donna PS- I don't feel like an oldie, to some I'm a youngie to others an oldie no biggie.....LOL

Name: Denise
Date: 16 Dec 2007

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Hey Donna, How are ya? I don't know where you find the time to do it all. Between work, shopping, wrapping, holiday parties, and volunteering , I just managed to take down the menorah, put up tree, and rush to decorate the rest of the house. I've spent the past two days baking and would be happy if i never seen another cookie again. : ) Yes, Lexi, is getting big and turning into quite a young lady thank you for your kind words. I also see your going to Seaford for the holidays, I have cousins in Seaford and visit them quite often. I don't think you ever mentioned where you lived. Im in Commack and not to far from there. My troop and i cant thank Mark enough for posting our pix, I really appreciate all the inquiries Im getting and will keep everyone posted as we get closer to our sale dates. Randi, I graduated with your brother Scott in 1973 and a few years before some of the others here, so does that make me a youngie or an oldie? lol. Either way, its refreshing to read your posts and I remember James Jacobini and his family well. BV, you still haven't lost it and keep me laughing. Bill, Mark, and Scott you guys are incredible and thanks for all you do. A great night to all..xoxo dsl

Name: Randi Tobman
Date: 15 Dec 2007

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Hey Young Ones. I did see Hilda Franco a few years back, and keep in touch with her. She is in Florida now. I remember Theresa Kenniff, Ann Theoblod, and James Jackobini. Oh how the names come back, and I do wonder where everyone is now, and what they are all doing. Does anyone check Classmates.com? Good way to check on classmates, and try to contact them. RandiTobman@aol.com

Name: Adam
Date: 15 Dec 2007

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Red email on the way.

Name: lori
Date: 15 Dec 2007

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Great to catch up with the 1977 grads from PS165! Now all we have to do is find the rest of the 77 grads. Where are you all? Would like to locate some more. Can contact Denise J. What about Theresa K. Karen S. I know she went to Parsons JHS. I remember an Ann and a Kim? Tammy remember when we snuck out of religious instruction and went to my apt, when my mom went back to work? -

Name: Serena
Date: 15 Dec 2007

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Hi Tammy, No offense taken at all! (by me at least!). "Youngies" and "oldies" is just an easy term to use to identify from which time period you were at 165, but it is weird to think of oneself as an "oldie", especially when I can remember so many of those times like they were yesterday. : )

Name: B Rufus
Date: 15 Dec 2007

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Heh, Heh, Heh, Merry Xmas. I have taken time away from grading final examintaion papers from my classes to wish all of my friends from 165 a Happy Holiday season. Remember, DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE. This Holiday Season, give someone you love a dolla.

Name: Tammy Levy
Date: 14 Dec 2007

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I hope I did not insult anyone by saying the oldies, I did not mean it in a negative way. It is that you all graduated with our older brothers and sisters. Randi, I would love to go to Vegas, just hard with the kids. Lori I emailed you, it is great to find old friends. I also went to that beach club until it closed. Then we went to the one near adventures inn but my mom didnt like it too much, so the year after we went to the one by Skyline Towers in Flushing.

Name: Tammy Levy
Date: 14 Dec 2007

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I hope I did not insult anyone by saying the oldies, I did not mean it in a negative way. It is that you all graduated with our older brothers and sisters. Randi, I would love to go to Vegas, just hard with the kids. Lori I emailed you, it is great to find old friends. I also went to that beach club until it closed. Then we went to the one near adventures inn but my mom didnt like it too much, so the year after we went to the one by Skyline Towers in Flushing.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 14 Dec 2007

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Hey Lori, You have those pennies? Those were mine. I gave them to the lifeguard that day. Boy! Some people. Hey Randi, c'mon you know that everything made years earlier was made better. Vegas is 24/7? Hey if Seven Eleven is open 24 hours why do they have locks on the door? hahaha

Name: Randi Tobman
Date: 14 Dec 2007

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Tammy, no plans for me to head back to Queens anytime soon, but Scott says I should go for the reunion. Not a chance. Nice to get in touch again, but I really don't have an interest like the oldies do I guess. I was 13 when I moved, so where I am now, is my home. I hear Vegas is open 24/7, so everyone can come here! Take care, and lets find more young ones, to represent! RandiTobman@aol.com

Name: lori
Date: 14 Dec 2007

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Barry, no i don't remember Cannata. I dont remember much from Flamingo. I do remember hanging out with Joel P. The search for pennies in the pool LOL. Had great memories. Wish we all could go back to those simple carefree days.

Name: lori
Date: 14 Dec 2007

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Barry, no i don't remember Cannata. I dont remember much from Flamingo. I do remember hanging out with Joel P. The search for pennies in the pool LOL. Had great memories. Wish we all could go back to those simple carefree days.

Name: Donna
Date: 14 Dec 2007

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Hi Denise, Serena & Barry, & all of the newbies. This site is so great for reconnecting people who lost touch but never meant to. I'm glad to see sooo many people coming around and I hope you enjoy it as much as we have. Denise I never did answer your Christmas question from days ago. Well the tree is up and not naked anymore (LOL-Serena) I am doing presents for the teachers, bus driver postal worker, dr's office etc..made up of everything dipped ,lollipops, and also chocolate pieces for warm cocoa with home made marshmallows all going onto platters or into mugs or tins that I bought. I love to go out and shop for little glass platters, containers anything different and then stuff them with food, coffee or cocoa candles fun stuff. I also have my 45 lollipops for school left to do and some shopping. We are doing Christmas Eve here and then going out to Seaford to Debs for Christmas day. Fingers crossed NO TRAFFIC----- BTW--I loved the new family pictures....Lexie is getting so big and yes she should feel famous. I loved the troop picture. Do you deliver by mail? My boys go to the supermarket and do the tag drives for P.A.L. for there sports. One look at those faces and how can they not donate. Barry you better donate to those fireman even 50CCC.....Or pray they don't know where you live-----LOL I'm happy to hear that you have almost finished your shopping that's great. I wonder how Ellens Clapton concert was? I haven't posted in awhile and I just made up for it. Talk soon, Donna

Name: Serena
Date: 13 Dec 2007

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Denise - PS - Did you get my reply to your email?

Name: Serena
Date: 13 Dec 2007

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Hey Denise -- We could have used your ingenuity at cookie sales time! Instead of wading through the frozen tundra in our snowpants, parkas and gloves in January and sitting at shopping malls with our cookie booths, we simply could have set off an alarm and sold out in a half hour!! People get their long-awaited annual GS cookie fix and the troop earns money -- it's a win-win situation! :) Barry, I have to agree; being 11 is fun! Keep'em coming you guys! : )

Name: Barry V.
Date: 13 Dec 2007

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Hey Serena & Denise, How are ya? I once made the fire too high in our living room & four fire engines came. We don't have a fireplace. Have you done your holiday shopping yet? I'm almost done. Hey Denise you are so right about 11 being a great age. I'm enjoying it so much!

Name: Denise
Date: 13 Dec 2007

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BV - I forgot to mention from a prior conversation the show I was referring to was Lets Make a Deal, on every show Johnny the announcer would mention this famous address.. Do you know it? Im sure someone out there does..

Name: Denise
Date: 13 Dec 2007

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Hey Barry - Thanks for the compliment about Lexi, 11 is such a great age, and being reconnected here has definitely reminded me from when i was that age. She has no crushes, she's not passing any notes and she better not be playing any kissing games. Thanks for reminding me of those days Alan and ST :) ~ The GS uniforms have definitely changed from when Serena and i were scouts but one thing that never will is that green.~ I also manage to hit up the fireman and cops every year, i accidently set off the house alarm and when they show up we apologize for the mistake but coincidently, have a small stand set up on the front lawn. :) ~ Serena, 20's for sure...by no means are we "oldies". ~ Love to all..dsl ~

Name: Serena
Date: 13 Dec 2007

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Barry, you're too funny! Was it really that the skirts were too short or was it that GS green just wasn't your color? : ) I used to go to the beach club all the time (think it was the Flamingo, but can't remember now). My friend Lisa Simon's mom used to haul us along as guests and I was very grateful to be invited as there wasn't any place close to go swimming if you couldn't get out to the beach somehow. Seems weird to be thought of as "oldies" when I still feel like I'm not that far past my 20's!

Name: Barry V.
Date: 13 Dec 2007

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Hey Denise, your daughter looks adorable in that Girl Scout picture. My mom would never let me join because the skirts were too short. Were you accosting people outside the supermarket? Whenever the firemen are out there I make believe I'm on my cell as I walk in. Maybe if my house is on fire they'll make believe they are on their cells.

Name: Barry Vanderberg
Date: 13 Dec 2007

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Hey Lori, Do you remember Jerry Cannata from the concession stand at Flamingo & Linden? He & I work together now.

Name: ! ! !
Date: 13 Dec 2007

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We graduated over 30 years ago...and we're the "YOUNGIES"? I guess anybody who missed the World's Fair is considered on this side of the mountain.

Name: lori
Date: 13 Dec 2007

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Hey, Randi. Was wonderful to catch up with you . Scott too! Marci was great to chat with you too. Joel ty for reminding me it was 77. Typo slip-up. Boy do I remember Flamingo. Went to Linden BC next to Adventurers Inn after they closed. Tammy I will e-mail you soon..Miss u all . Hope everyone has a Happy Holidays, and Happy and healthy New Year.

Name: Barry V
Date: 13 Dec 2007

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Hey Tammy, how about oldies but goodies? Man, I don't wanna be an oldie.

Name: Tammy Levy
Date: 12 Dec 2007

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Hi Randi. No I have not gone when the oldies have been there. But I am in the area a few times a month since my niece lives around there and we are very close. It has changed alot but will always feel like home to me. I would love to go in the school and check it out but with Security the way it is now it is not that easy. Are you ever planing to come visit Queens again?

Name: Robin Pollack
Date: 12 Dec 2007

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The body of Crimmins' daughter was discovered in an empty lot on 162 street; the son was found on an embankment overlooking the Van Wyck Expressway. Very sad.

Name: Randi Tobman
Date: 12 Dec 2007

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Thanks Tammy. Things are great out in Vegas. It is really nice to find our old classmates, and since most of us moved away, you're the link who is still there. Ever go to the park, and spy on the older classmates when they have a park day? Randi

Name:
Date: 12 Dec 2007

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Where was the spot that they found the Crimmons kids? I always thought it was Park Drive East. Is that wrong? My grandparents lived on 150th St. I remember that being big news. I remember Top Spot. Does anyone remember Reds toy store?

Name: Robin Pollack
Date: 12 Dec 2007

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Hi Stu, I used to live in Regal as well, and attended P.S. 165 from 1966-1972. I definitely remember the Alice Crimmins case: the key person who helped prosecutors make their case lived in my building.(I lived at 153 St. across from the triangle.) I remember how traumatic the case was for that family. My cousin's husband at the time, Ken Gross, was a reporter who later wrote a book about the case. If you're interested in reading up on it, check out this link from the University Texas School of Law, it's quite interesting.

Name: Stu Simon
Date: 12 Dec 2007

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Random thoughts: Let's see... was at 165 from 64-69. Lived in Regal Gardens across from Dara Gardens. Any other Regal Gardens alum out there? I can still remember getting to leave the school at lunch time. Me and friends would go to the deli (Top Spot?? Can't remember the name for sure) We'd order "specials" the best hot dogs around! Then go back to school. Bet that does not happen anymore! Anybody remember the infamous Alice Crimmins case? They lived in Regal Gardens. I found old footage of the May Pole Dance event they did every year at 165 on You Tube. Amazing to see it in old grainy B&W.

Name: Robin Pollack
Date: 12 Dec 2007

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ATTENTION, JONI BERGSTEIN: I would be thrilled to touch base with you again! I was sorry I lost touch with you after you moved to Forest Hills, and then I moved to Florida. Your mom was so great: I think she was the first single mother most of us ever had met, and I'm sure she struggled -- but she *never* outwardly displayed that to us. Despite my young age, I honestly remember respecting her for maintaining a beautiful home and a great family despite being sans husband, which, in retrospect, had to be far tougher to pull off back in the day than it is now. She always seemed so together. And, how did she put up with us?!? We hung out at your place so much! In fact -- believe it or not -- I still remember when you wanted a new television, and you came up with a jingle: "I want a Sony, Momoney!" I can't remember what I had for lunch yesterday, for chrissakes, but I remember that all too well. Please email me at robinpollack@comcast.net. Pretty please! And, another shout out to ADAM: PLEASE contact me!! My parents always adored you; I remember my dad always saying your hair looked as if you stuck your finger into an electrical socket -- and you never held that against him! You had an awesome sense of humor, as did he. Sadly, we lost him to myriad of cancer problems seven years ago. F*%k cancer!! Oh, and my sister Jackie still remembers you as well. Jeff Heller, I've sent you an email. And, Robin Bronk: wow, yes, I remember you. Anyone who'd like to contact me, I'd be thrilled to hear from you. I hope you all are having a wonderful holiday season.

Name: Tammy Levy
Date: 12 Dec 2007

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Hi Lori. Wow it is great to hear from you. I remember those days of sitting in your room listening to music and hanging out. How are you doing? If you would like you can email me directly or im me at Tammh69@aol.com. I would love to catch up with you. And Randi hope all is good, have not been able to speak to you in a while.

Name: Lori
Date: 11 Dec 2007

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Thank you Scott & Randi Tobman for letting me know about this site!! Lori

Name: Randi Tobman
Date: 11 Dec 2007

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Hey Lori Great to catch up with you too!.. I know there are a few of us youngsters out there. Maybe all of the older kids, can let their younger family members know about us, boren around 1965. Take care, and Happy Holidays!!!!!! RandiTobman@aol.com

Name: marci weinberger
Date: 11 Dec 2007

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Lori you know about my mom

Name: marci weinberger
Date: 11 Dec 2007

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lori if you want to email me it is womanmarci7@aol.com

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 11 Dec 2007

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HI LORI. Glad I found you & glad to see you're finding people on the site you know.

Name: JP
Date: 11 Dec 2007

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Okay, we finally have enough of us to start a mah jong game at Flamingo Beach Club. BTW Lori, I was in your class...(think we graduated 1977)

Name: Ron Lazar
Date: 11 Dec 2007

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Mark, I hope that your trip is a safe one. I'm hoping the best for your dad. Say hi to Fred for me.

Name: Lori
Date: 11 Dec 2007

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Well hello Tammy!! Been such a long time. Yeah I know what u mean i feel like the baby here. Think Randi , you and myself are the 76 grads. Great to hook up. i know my mom has said she has seen you over the years. Wondering where everyone is, we have to find them. Lori

Name: lori messing
Date: 11 Dec 2007

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HEY MARCI..whats up, yes my mom did tell me that. What have u been up to all these years. We are in SC now but are moving back to NY in April. do not know where yet. Contemplating LI or Queens or Brooklyn. We were back there for a year, lived in Bellmore. Lived in fla. from 99-06..yeah we moved alor LOL Lori

Name: marci weinberger
Date: 11 Dec 2007

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im now living across the street from your mom

Name: marci weinberger
Date: 11 Dec 2007

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Hi Lori this is marci weinberger how are you doing im now living in the court across the street from your mom

Name: lori messing
Date: 11 Dec 2007

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HEY So great to see people re-connecting after all these years.Seems I was few bit younger than you all here. I graduated in 1976. Had Mr. Finn 6th grade. Bennett in 5th, loved her. Mrs. Fried in 4th. Felix in 3rd. Kindergarten was Mrs. Leef i believe. LOL. Memory fading already. Would love to get in contack with somepeople from back in those yrs. Lori

Name: Lori
Date: 11 Dec 2007

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Name: Denise
Date: 11 Dec 2007

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Hey Mark, Love the Holiday and the little additions to the Activity page. My daughter really feels like a celebrity now and cant wait to show the rest of our troop. Have a safe trip this weekend as my thoughts will be with you and Fred. Serena, i cant believe how much your daughter looks like you, you guys look great. Barry, thanks for the laughs keep em coming. Hope everyone else is doing well. xoxo dsl

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 10 Dec 2007

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Managed to squeeze in a few minutes to update the pix site before I hit the road. Gave a little, took a little. (if I missed any, please e-mail me with a reminder) Hope you all can send in some holiday photos. Happy Holidays to all! http://www.ps165pix.com/index.html

Name: Serena B.
Date: 09 Dec 2007

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Hey Barry, Thanks for the chuckle once again -- it relieves some of the holiday stress! Robin P., don't worry about it -- it was a long time ago in probably 4th grade and at Parson in 7th grade. We tend to remember the really good times and the not-so-good times and generally the people that were involved in them. All of us had our coming of age moments that were not so pleasant. Craig posted the 6th grade photo I sent him of Mrs. Lorell's class, which I am in, if you want to see if that rings any bells with you. Mark Fink's website has a bunch of picture that I sent him also, and there is one of me in my old Brownie uniform. As I said, no grudges, just recollections. I remember Mindy Goodman and Ellen Reisner, but we did not hang out with the same crowd. My mom and step-dad have lived in the W. Palm Beach area of FL for a long time and I've visited several times over the years. Sounds like you have an interesting career. Have a great holiday season and I'm glad you're enjoying the site as so many others are. : )

Name: Barry V.
Date: 09 Dec 2007

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Hey Mark, I hope your pop is doing better. Have a good trip to NJ.

Name: Robin Pollack
Date: 09 Dec 2007

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Holy cow, Howard H. told me about this site awhile back, and I've just checked it out. Talk about a flashback! I hung out with Mindy Goodman, Adam Wechsler, Vickie Hanges, Ellen Reisner, etc. I definitely remember Jeff Heller and Larry Simon. And, Joni Bergstein?! Wow! It's funny to see others remembering the Maypole Festival. I'd LOVE to reconnect with you, Adam -- please drop me an email and say hi to your brother, Scott, for me. I'd also just about kill to find Mindy Goodman again; I've always been sorry we eventually lost contact. If anyone knows how to contact her, I'd be grateful. I live in Palm Beach Gardens in South Florida; I'm a writer for newspapers, magazines and PR firms. My email addy is robinpollack@comcast.net. Finally, Serena B., I have absolutely no recollection of "being mean" to you at Girl Scouts -- I'm not sure I even remember you, to be honest, and I wish I had an old photograph to check out -- but I apologize if that's true. This Web site was a very cool find!

Name: Barry V.
Date: 09 Dec 2007

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Hey there, I too have been running around so much shopping for the holidays that I'm so mixed up. But, at least I got my costume. I'm going as Frankenstein. I had a horse running at aqueduct today also. As a matter of fact he's still running. I don't mind my horse coming in last, but mine came in so late he had to tiptoe into the stable so he wouldn't wake the other horses. You know whats bad? When you see your horse at another window betting on another horse in the same race.

Name: Serena
Date: 08 Dec 2007

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Hi all -- yes, like many of you I have been busy with holiday shopping and prep. We were out Wed., Fri. and this evening getting Christmas shopping and we got our tree this afternoon. I still need to start wrapping and getting cards out and tomorrow we need to do our family photo. Hope everyone is well -- Mark, I hope you have a safe trip to NJ to visit with your dad. I'm sure everyone will understand that this is a total family oriented visit. Take care all, Denise, Mark F., Sharon, Barry, Donna, Bill, Scott and Marc B. If I've missed any of you, please forgive -- my mind is in a billion places right now! : ) I will try to leave a comment here and there, but things are really starting to pick up now and I'm feeling the time crunch! Happy Holidays! : )

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 08 Dec 2007

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Can't speak for FF, but I appreciate the sentiment. Jack has been sick for a very long time and he has been especially ill this year. I will be in NJ next weekend to see him, hope you all understand that I won't be doing any socializing on this trip.

Name: Sharon
Date: 08 Dec 2007

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Denise, Thnx 4 straightening that out.So what's 4 dessert toninght? I love our early morning chat's on the weekend too.Donna I think those types of comments should be sent privately not posted on this site.Sorry 4 the misunderstanding FF&MF.xxoo.Is everyone thinking about where to have this reunion. How many r we now William (I can't call u Bill) and Scott?

Name: b penchina
Date: 08 Dec 2007

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I had a horse running at Aqueduct today, and I drove through the neighborhood on the way back. First time in a long time. It is much harder to find a bagel store or deli than it used to be-- didn't we seem to have one of each on every corner?

Name: Donna
Date: 08 Dec 2007

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Thanks so much Denise for clearing that up......As Sharon said it is very painful to watch someone we love go thru illness. I wish them strength and comfort......Thanks again for the heads up.

Name: Denise
Date: 08 Dec 2007

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Hey Donna, I think you have mistaken. I ran into Fred yesterday and yes, his father is very ill but thats it. I am certain thats all Sharon meant.

Name: Donna
Date: 08 Dec 2007

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Hi All, Mark I was reading Sharons post and I am going to assume from it and something fred had said previously that your Dad has passed away. I am so sorry for your loss, grief is so different for everyone. I hope it helps knowing that your father had a long life & was here to see his boys grow up into fine men who brought into the world children of their own. Every parents wish is that their kids are in a good place before they go ......I know your dad is in a better place and not in any more pain so for that I am sure he is very happy and I hope it gives you some comfort. Hugs to you both.....If I assumed incorrectly I apologize.

Name: Denise
Date: 08 Dec 2007

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Hello to all, ive been so busy preparing for the holidays sorry i havent been around. I did want to give a shout out to everyone as i think of you all quite often. Barry, you have been very quiet lately, I miss your daily humor. Serena and Donna, what are you preparing for the holidays? SLK - love our early morning chats :) AS, MW, ED, ST Hope your enjoying the holidays..Mark, thanks for the dessert tips ;) Love to all dsl..xoxo

Name: Sharon
Date: 08 Dec 2007

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Hi All, Fred and Mark I feel your pain.Tammy of course I know u. I heard Brandy was getting married 2 Donny. I'll send Howie regards but he's not into the site. Send ours too. My kids rem. Brandy snd Donny well. Mich. got in touch recently. Luv 2 all.

Name: Tammy Levy-Hochstein
Date: 07 Dec 2007

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Hi all, Sharon Katz, I am sure you remember me, I use to live across the way from you and Howie in the garden apartments behind wainwrites. Plus, I am Michele's sister and your old babysitter Brandi's aunt. I am sure you heard Brandi is getting married in October. Do me a favor and say hello to Howie for me and also tell him that my sister Debbie says hello. Tell him to come on sometime and say hi. Joe Simon, I go your message and will tell my brother to come on and respond to you. Say hello to the family for me.

Name: Tammy Levy-Hochstein
Date: 07 Dec 2007

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Hi all, Sharon Katz, I am sure you remember me, I use to live across the way from you and Howie in the garden apartments behind wainwrites. Plus, I am Michele's sister and your old babysitter Brandi's aunt. I am sure you heard Brandi is getting married in October. Do me a favor and say hello to Howie for me and also tell him that my sister Debbie says hello. Tell him to come on sometime and say hi. Joe Simon, I go your message and will tell my brother to come on and respond to you. Say hello to the family for me.

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 06 Dec 2007

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MARC yes she fell in to the bat reactor. They made a mold of Robin's face & she dressed as Robin & the riddler snuck into the Batcave in the drunk

Name: Serena
Date: 06 Dec 2007

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I never would have guessed that line in a million years, but I've only seen that movie once. Marc, I don't think I've ever heard of the Jill St. John character on Batman or her demise. This has been very enlightening. : ) Barry, loved the line about your getting a role in the play with a speaking part! You are still keeping me laughing! : )

Name: Ron C
Date: 06 Dec 2007

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Sonny Corleone said "Alot of nerve the Japs have, blowing up Pearl Hrabor on Pops birthday". Happy Bday Don Vito.

Name: Marc Berman
Date: 06 Dec 2007

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Yes, Scott. It was Jill St. John as Molly who fell into whatever that was in the Batcave and died. The producers decided it was too scary for kids to kill off any other characters. And the only movie of those five not made into a TV series was Steel Magnolias. They made a pilot, but it never went to series.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 05 Dec 2007

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Hey Ron, It had nothing to do with any lines. I was a good friend of Don Corleone. I really don't remember the line, but he was played by Brando & Deniro & they are both Oscar winners. I was once in a school play. I came home & told my mom I was gonna play the part of a jewish husband. My mom told me to go back & ask for a speaking part.

Name: Ron C
Date: 05 Dec 2007

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What would lead you to believe that it is Don Vito Corleone ? Which movie line said by whom?--Hint related to 12/7.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 05 Dec 2007

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Hey Ron C. Is it Don Corleone?

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 05 Dec 2007

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MARC BERMAN it was Molly Riddlers assitant who was played bye Jill St John. RON C I have no idea about your question

Name: Ron C
Date: 05 Dec 2007

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My guess is Serpico-- I still don't have even a guess to my question. Clue-- The character is the father of all fathers.

Name: Marc Berman
Date: 05 Dec 2007

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Okay Ron C...how about a movie question based on a TV show? Here goes: Which one of the following movies was never remade into a TV series: a) Born Free b) Foul Play c) Private Benjamin d) Serpico e) Steel Magnolias

Name: Marc Berman
Date: 05 Dec 2007

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Okay Scott Tobman, how about this...Who was the only TV character to offically die on Batman and who played him or her?

Name: ellen danker
Date: 04 Dec 2007

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what's up everyone? Liek sharon, I would love to connect with some people and especially jeff c., i haven't spoken to him in years. i am proud to say that I got the tickets to clapton for monday night. Maybe we should think about going to see a show together. It could be in a place like BB Blues Club located in times square. its general admission there so we could just get tickets and meet there. Something to think about. Denise other than the excitment of getting a tickets for a occasional concert, i also listen to hannah montana, Lindzie just likes the music. and I am proud to say that I finally saw high school musical and loved it. boy, do things change. I still remember hanging out in barry vanderberg's listening to lynyrd skynyrd or poco or the eagles or any other great southern rock band. thanks barry. talk to you soon ellen

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 04 Dec 2007

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HAPPY CHANUKKAH ! BARRY what did you get me? Remember 8 days

Name: Barry V.
Date: 04 Dec 2007

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Mr. Astins son

Name: JP
Date: 04 Dec 2007

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Sean Astin's dad

Name: Barry V.
Date: 04 Dec 2007

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Scott, John Astin was Patty Duke's husband.

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 04 Dec 2007

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MARC BERMAN I already asked that question. Please read back. John Astin. Patty Duke's dad

Name: Ron Lazar
Date: 04 Dec 2007

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The other Riddler was played by John Astin, the original Gomez Addams.

Name: Ron C
Date: 04 Dec 2007

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Name: Ron C Date: 01 Dec 2007 Comments While people are in a trivial frame of mind, try this one. What famous movie character has a birthday this coming Friday. To get full credit, you must also state the line in the movie that tells us that is his birthday and which character says the line. Clue- two different Academy Award nominated actors have played this character. Good Luck ----------------- Riddle me this one Marc, I know you are a TV expert, but how about a movie question--

Name: Marc Berman
Date: 04 Dec 2007

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Hey Scott Tobman...Sorry for the delayed response. The three actress would played Catwoman were Julie Newmar (Meow!), Eartha Kitt and Lee Meriwether (in the movie). Now, here's a question for you...Other than Frank Gorshin, who else played the Riddler?

Name: Barry V.
Date: 03 Dec 2007

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Hey guys, is the Pete that's on here Pete Romeo?

Name: Sharon Lazar-Katz
Date: 03 Dec 2007

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Hi all, I too am busy with the holidays but wanted 2 give a shout out 2 u all. I may not write alot but I check in almost daily.I'm an addict. Bill I lived at 150-18 72nd Drive Regal Gardens too.Barry u keep me laughing.Scott, Mark, Joe and Alan this is so great. Denise I really enjoy our daily chats. Ellen it's so great 2 have u back in my life. I can't believe I even connected with Jeff C. and Marisa K. Serena, Donna,Pete,Fred,Ron and Kenny .Neil and brother Ron I know u r out there 2. Luv 2 u all Happy Holidays LUV, SLK

Name: Barry V.
Date: 03 Dec 2007

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Hey Bill, Assembly was every Monday for me. Those old habits are so hard to break. I can't wait for today to end so I can take off this white shirt & clip on tie. It got so tight on me.

Name: Bill S
Date: 03 Dec 2007

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Hi Marci, Seena told me she lived in the same development that I did which was Regal Gardens although she said it was called by a different name when she lived there. Her bldg was at 150th st and 72nd rd. Don't forget Weinberger is her married name so it couldn't have been her family. I had a girl in my class named Suzanne Weinberg and I think she lived in Campus Hall, could that be the family you're thinking of? On an interesting note she said that Kindergarten through 3rd grade had double sessions meaning that there was a morning class and an afternoon class. 4th - 6th grades had the normal hrs that we had. I don't remember how it was for us but Seena said that each grade had its own day of the week for an assembly which had a dress code. I know I remember wearing the white shirt and tie I just can't remember if it was every week.

Name: marci weinberger
Date: 03 Dec 2007

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bill did seena weinberger live in the campus hall apartments because i did and i know there was another weinberger who lived acrossthe street from me. one time they got my mail by mistake

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 02 Dec 2007

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Barry, thanks for the back up. I have been assured by Bill that he has in fact spoken to the party in question. So, for now, I accept that and hope we all can move on.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 02 Dec 2007

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Hey Denise, I saw Rod Stewart with Faces back in 76. I think it was the last tour. They were one of my favorite bands. My kids & I have been doing a toy drive also. We stand outside the supermarket & collect them. Hey listen, are we supposed to give them to someone? I love our new tree. It was so easy to decorate. Its a Bonsai Tree.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 02 Dec 2007

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I'm with you Mark. I ain't buyin it.

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 02 Dec 2007

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Okay, "Bill S.", you have your opinion. Just how did you get in touch with this person? She's much older than us, so she would not have been included in your class of 1973 reunion search.

Name: Denise
Date: 02 Dec 2007

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Hey Ellen, i was in such a rush this morning trying to post and make breakfast at the same time i forget to give you a shout back. You too are my new BFF and im jealous that your cousin wants to treat you to see Clapton, these days the only concerts i get to see are High School Musical, The Cheetah Girls, and the biggie Hannah Montana later this month. I was lucky enough to sneak away and see Rod Stewart, Phil Collins, and Bruce the last time they played the Garden. When i tell my daughter that i was at Woodstock in 1969 she looks at me like i have to heads and has no clue of what im talking about...go figure. Serena, thank you for the kind words its just how i feel and im glad im not alone. : ) Donna - I'm not baking for the holidays other then for my own family, but my girls and i are doing a toy drive for a local children's hospital. We've already collect over 100 toys and will be dropping them off next week.: ) BV - do what i did...put the menorah on top of the tree, if it doesn't raise some eyebrows, it will confuse the neighbors and in my case piss off the my inlaws.. lol : ) MF, no need to thank me..for thanking you i was just speaking the truth and having a Hallmark moment at the same time. : x) SLK, AS, MW, ST, FF, What's up? ove to all dsl

Name: Bill S
Date: 02 Dec 2007

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Pete & Mark, I just got off the phone with Seena Weinberger. After speaking to this lovely woman for more than an hour talking about the early days of our school and neighborhood she is in fact a very real person. Seena takes no offense and understands it is an unfortunate coincidence. We looked at the picture website together and she was blown away by seeing Mrs. Benassi who was her 2nd grade teacher and Mr. Lambert who we both had for 6th grade. She looks forward to making her own contributions when she finds her pictures and intends to invite her classmates to the websites. I understand your concerns about this site's security, but it is far from out of control and mirrors our everyday lives when we meet new people and go to new places. Life gives us no guarantees, and sometimes gaining a reward means having to take a risk. As it pertains to this forum to me the risk is a small one. You can call me naive but I choose to live by my faith and look for the best in people. Up to now its worked out very well. I attibute some of this to my socialization of having grown up in the time and place we speak of on this forum, and is probably the common thread for why 165 tugs on our heart strings in the same indescribable way. The thing I am most proud of from my 165 experience is that because it was a melting pot I learned to respect and appreciate people of all backgrounds. If there are people misusing this forum the shame is on them. There are many more of us using it the right way and for the right reasons which is why we continue to benefit from it. The people who have abused this forum will fade away because they can only get their satisfaction if we give it to them. As I stated before the work of this site has only just begun. Let us all give it the respect it deserves and until we're 100% certain, to give people the benefit of the doubt.

Name: Serena
Date: 02 Dec 2007

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Okay, Mark, you've got me pegged and it's scary how well you are getting to know me!! No I cannot help myself -- addiction is a terrible thing, isn't it?! I will be checking in, but just won't be able to post as often as I'd like to. Barry, loved the snow on the menorah remark. Both you and Mark had me laughing out loud! : )

Name: Adam Soo A Graduated Student...
Date: 02 Dec 2007

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HEY 165!!! Its been awhile and im in IS 25. I have posted on this site before as A.Z.S. I am not still friends with M.K. (Michael Knapp), he smells bad... Anyway i looked at the pictures of graduated students and Lynn Weintraub is my Social Studies Teacher's wife!!!!! D: OMG that was weird anyway if Alen Lee reads this WASSUP hope u goin to IS 25 BOY anyway too bad the neew 1st graders could get to experience having Ms.Lupion as a principal. Good Luck to All students, especially the ones with Ms.Clyne!!! :D

Name: Barry V.
Date: 02 Dec 2007

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Mark, those Dr. Rufus pictures are the greatest. We have to find some more. Denise you are right, we all are from the same family, which makes it a bitch when someone asks to see my wallet size pictures now. Serena, we are decorating today also. We bought a new tree last night. My wife wouldn't let me get the one with the fake snow on it. We have a tree & menorah. I did get the menorah with the snow on it though.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 02 Dec 2007

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Hey there. Forget about the unknown loser. I was stupid to get so angry the last time. Now, this time my friends stuck up for me haha. Mr. loser, you probably have more money than anyone on this board just from not having to spend on dates or condoms. Dirty magazines & TV dinners are pretty cheap. Gotta go clean the snow off my car. Rap to ya later. Dolphins win today.

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 02 Dec 2007

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Even though my Turkey Day page was a disaster, I'll give it another shot and have a page for the holidays. Feel free to send Hannukah, Christmas and Kwanza (sp?) photos. (or any other denominational holiday celebratory photos) I think that should cover everyone, lol.

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 02 Dec 2007

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Denise, thank you, that was very nicely stated. (and thanks to you as well Ron) To Serena: Who are you kidding? YOU CAN'T HELP YOURSELF! lol

Name: Serena
Date: 02 Dec 2007

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Denise, I think you speak for all of us on all subjects and said it very well. All I can say is "Ditto!". : ) I will be back for my daily visits, but forgive me if I'm not a huge participant because I will be immersed in holiday activities and preparation (as I am sure a lot of us will) and just will not have much time to do a lot of posting. I will be thinking of all of you though and wishing you the happiest of holidays! I look forward to a new year on both websites. : )

Name: Denise
Date: 02 Dec 2007

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Good Morning All, Wow!! where does one begin. I just wanted to say after one months time, I still think this site is great, it has allowed me to reconnect with so many old faces and and meet so many new ones. I think it allows us to share a part of our lives when life itself was simple, less complicated, and stress free. I may not know all of you, but I feel as if we are all members of the same family and for this i am greatful. I look forward to coming on each day and seeing what everyone is up to no matter what the conversation may be at that given moment. BV, i love your jokes and i think your one of the reasons I check in as much as i do. Mark, I think your talented, creative, and ahead of your time. If its cookies, cakes, turkey, school, or movies being discussed you take it all in and then later create something that accommodates all. I am so glad to be considered a friend even if i don't have a role in that movie. LOL :) I do want to add that i think its terrible and quite disturbing how some people thrive on using this site to hurt and belittle others. Who ever you are you don't light a candle to those you criticize and for me personally, your not worth the time of day nor the words ive just wasted on you. Love to all..xoxo dsl

Name: Ron C
Date: 02 Dec 2007

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MF-- don't be too hard on yourself, you are doing a great job

Name: marci weinberger
Date: 02 Dec 2007

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what year did ps165 open

Name: Serena
Date: 02 Dec 2007

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Mark! I see a lot of us are up late tonight. : ) I'm actually going to call it a day though. Good night everyone! : )

Name: Serena
Date: 02 Dec 2007

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I just noticed Pete's post about someone leaving comments and them not being an actual person. I hope that's not the case, but my welcome to any and all alums still stands. There have been anonymous posts and comments left in other people's names on this site, but I would hope that the majority of them are left in good faith. I enjoy the camaraderie on the site and hope it continues, as I've made contact with old friends and made new ones. :)

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 02 Dec 2007

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I have to agree with Pete. There's something amiss here and it's not acceptable. The stupid pix I posted, re: Dr. Rufus, were an attempt to bring to light the one major flaw of an otherwise productive and enjoyable site.

Name: Serena
Date: 02 Dec 2007

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I'm with Bill -- Amen! And I join him in welcoming Seena to this great website and also encourage her and any other alums who would like to contribute thoughts and share memories. Let's keep this a place that everyone enjoys visiting. : ) My mom emailed me from Florida today and said she was up until 1:30 this morning reading the comments and laughing her head off, so it's giving joy to people who didn't even go to the school! Happy holidays everyone! Tomorrow I bring out the many boxes of Christmas decorations! We got our first huge snowfall this afternoon into the evening and it has really put me in the spirit! Snowball fight anyone?! : )

Name: Pete
Date: 02 Dec 2007

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Bill, you seem to be a pretty sharp guy. Look closely at the name, do you actually believe that "seena" is a real person? As much good as this site has done, it's out of control because there are no checks and anyone can use any name and write foolish or hurtful things.

Name: Bill S
Date: 02 Dec 2007

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I thank Craig for this site and I give thanks to the Lord for all the joy this site has brought to so many by bringing so many of us back together after so many years. In this holiday season my prayer is that we would all put ourselves aside and understand that this site is not about any one person but was created for all past, present and future 165 alumni. The work of this site has only just begun. Let us all give it the respect it deserves and enjoy the holidays.

Name: ellen danker
Date: 02 Dec 2007

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whats up! How is everyone. Preparing for that time of the year which is nothing but a pain in the ass. Anyway, I took my 4 year old to see the tree in rockefeller center today and it looked beautiful. After seeing it for all these years, it really never phased me like it did tonight, maybe due to seeing it through lindzie's eyes. Anyway old friends, this is time for reflection and I just want to say that it is so good to be reconnecting with you all! Happy holidays. Barry: your a trip and my cousin wants to treat me to clapton, so I am on those websites on the internet to see if I can get tickets, any thoughts? I have to see clapton, especially with steve winwood (blind faith). I've seen him throughout the years probably since 1987 when he toured with phil collins. He is always awesome but cream really was great. Mark - what can I say, those pictures are great. Ronald - How the hell are you. Denise - my new BFF Sharon - My old and new BFF. I don't know why I waited so long to reconnect with you. Alan - you are awesome. Anyone have a tear? Have a good one love ellen

Name: Barry V
Date: 01 Dec 2007

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Hey wistful, jealous huh?

Name: Bill S
Date: 01 Dec 2007

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Welcome aboard Seena, please share your thoughts and memories of our school's early days. Who were your teachers?, and what was the neighborhood like? Was Dara Gardens under construction? Please encourage your former classmates to visit and say a few words, you would be surprised what may come of it. Long live PS 165 and it's alumni.

Name: wistful
Date: 01 Dec 2007

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This site was so much better before it became the barry blog.

Name: seena schreck weinberger
Date: 01 Dec 2007

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I went to PS 165. Kindergarten was 1952. The school was 2 years old at the time. The original name was Vleigh Place School. We even had a school song. I can still remember every hall way and the classroom numbers! The teachers were the best!My most wonderful childhood memories are all about that school. It was new and so much fun. I can supply classmates names if there is any kind of reunion. Many of us (graduating class of 1959) still keep in touch. What a wonderful trip down memory lane.

Name: seena schreck weinberger
Date: 01 Dec 2007

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I was in kindergarten -6th grade in PS 165. Kindergarten was 1952. The school was about 2 years old at the time. It's original name was Vleigh Place School. It was beautiful! I can remember the halls as if it were yesterday. I can furnish names of my classmates for some kind of reunion. We have all just turned 60 years old! PS 165 holds so many wonderful memories. Classmates and teachers were wonderful!

Name: Barry V.
Date: 01 Dec 2007

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Hey Mark, hahahahahahahahahahahahahah

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 01 Dec 2007

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You are quite the cry baby. Even after granting your request, you still whine.

Name: DR RUFUS
Date: 01 Dec 2007

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The pictures on the site are disgusting. I am reporting this to the NAACP, QAL, and KGH, and any other initial groups that I think of. For real pictures of me and my family, please email. Billy R

Name: Ron C
Date: 01 Dec 2007

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While people are in a trivial frame of mind, try this one. What famous movie character has a birthday this coming Friday. To get full credit, you must also state the line in the movie that tells us that is his birthday and which character says the line. Clue- two different Academy Award nominated actors have played this character. Good Luck

Name: Pete
Date: 30 Nov 2007

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Meet Dr. Roofus on Family 2 page.

Name: BILLY GRUBER
Date: 30 Nov 2007

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HEY NEIL THANKS FOR THE COMPLIMENT,IVE BEEN ON A TUNA FISH DIET FOR THE LAST 20 YEARS.TUNA DOES HELP SOME OF US I GUESS.MAYBE ITS BECAUSE I DONT USE MAYO.

Name:
Date: 30 Nov 2007

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Mahal, where are you???? Did you runaway and get married again?

Name:
Date: 30 Nov 2007

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Mahal, where are you???? Did you runaway and get married again?

Name:
Date: 30 Nov 2007

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2 proof roof get over yourself already ya got a dollar wheres Mahal?

Name: Ira
Date: 30 Nov 2007

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Since we're waxing nostalgic over our favorite childhood television shows, I'd like to nominate our former teachers for show remakes. I always felt Mr. Andronofsky had a sinister side, so I'd cast him as the "bad guy" William Stryker in X-Men 2. Mr. Lambert can play a twisted Mr Kotter in "Welcome Back Kotter."

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 30 Nov 2007

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DENISE I apologize. Serena said it best!

Name: Serena
Date: 30 Nov 2007

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I wouldn't say Denise cheated -- more like an open book test. Denise, thank you for coming up with Lee Meriwether -- I think she looks a lot like Julie Newmar and I was getting them confused as being one or the other... The only Riddler I could come up with was Frank Gorshin, so thanks to Ron for supplying the answer to that one. : ) Denise, I think we'll excuse you from being sent to the principal's office! BV, loved the Jewish holiday comment -- too funny as always. :)

Name: Denise
Date: 30 Nov 2007

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Thanks Scott, my mom took away my Beautiful Chrissy Doll, and i just lost one day of Hanukkah..

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 30 Nov 2007

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RON you are correct. Denise it wasn't a test. You cheated & came up with the wrong answer that's all. Get out of the principles office

Name:
Date: 30 Nov 2007

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THE RIDDLER WAS PLAYED BY FRANK GORSHIN AND BY RUFUS

Name: Denise
Date: 30 Nov 2007

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Scott - i didnt know this was a test. I will stand in front of the class and apologize for what I've done. Then i will go immediately to the princpals office so he can call my mom which will may result in me being punnished for the weekend while all the other kids are playing in the park. ;(

Name: Ron Lazar
Date: 30 Nov 2007

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Frank Gorshin and John Astin.

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 30 Nov 2007

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RIDDLE ME THIS BATMAN? What 2 actors played me? No cheating Denise!!

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 30 Nov 2007

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DENISE obviously cheated & looked it up. Selina Kyle was in the 1940 comic book & not on the TV show like the question I asked. You cheated & went & looked it up. NO PRIZE FOR YOU

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 30 Nov 2007

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Denise correct. The former Miss America Lee Meriwether. Marc I'm sure you knew the answer. Off the top of my head I think you got all the villans. If I think of anymore I'll let you know.

Name: Denise
Date: 30 Nov 2007

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Hey Everyone!!! OK...Selina Kyle was the first cat woman followed by Julie Newmar, Lee Meriwether, and Eartha Kitt...Holly hogwash batman i think she's on to something...lol. Hope everyone is well ttys...xoxo dsl

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 30 Nov 2007

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SERENA there were 3 on the TV show & you got 2 of the 3. I will wait for Marc before I give you a hint. The amazing things about these actors & actresses that played the villans all went on to be huge in the movie business or comedians. As Egghead (Vincent Price) used to say. EGGSACTLY

Name: Barry V.
Date: 30 Nov 2007

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I hear you Serena. I actually am jewish just for all the holidays. Last week I needed a day off so I called my boss & said "I can't come in today, Its CCCHHH DAY". Didn't work. False face was my favorite villain on Batman. Holy spiked walls Scott!! Remember when they walked up a building wall & celebrities would open the windows. Hey if Wile E. Coyote had all that money to buy all that ACME stuff, why didn't he just buy a Roadrunner dinner?

Name: Serena
Date: 30 Nov 2007

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I loved Batman too and I used to play it with my friends when were very little. I used to like pretending I was "Bat Girl". I'm going to take a stab at your question Scott -- Julie Newmar and Eartha Kitt played Cat Woman on the TV Show and Halle Berry played her in the movie. Unless there was a third actress that portrayed her on the show, those are the only 3 I can think of! Marc Berman, very impressive memory for all those villains -- I don't remember half of the ones you mentioned! : ) Happy holidays to everyone out there from me as well. When I was growing up in Dara, I was the only one of my friends who celebrated Christmas, other than my friend Jennifer. I used to feel like I should take off on the Jewish holidays too! : )

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 30 Nov 2007

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MARC BERMAN glad to hear we have Batman in common. Riddle me this. Who were the 3 actresses to play Catwoman. For an expert like you should be very easy.

Name:
Date: 30 Nov 2007

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Marc Berman's list included 5 of my PS 165 teachers.

Name: Ron Lazar
Date: 30 Nov 2007

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Happy Hanukkah, Hannukah, Channukah, or however else it's spelled. Merry Christmas to all of you Gentiles out there. Happy Holidays!!

Name: Marc Berman
Date: 30 Nov 2007

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Hey Scott Tobman...POW! BAM! KABOOM! Batman was my all-time favorite show as a kid. It kept me on the edge of my seat and I still to this day remember when Catwoman was running through that cave and fell into the bottomless pit. It was love at first sight! Remember these other villains?: Penguin, Joker, Riddler, The Mad Hatter, Mr. Freeze, Zelda the Great, Archer, Bookworm, Clock King, The Black Widow, Louie the Lilac, Minerva, Puzzler, Shame, False Face, King Tut, Lord Fflogg and Lady Penelope Peasoup, Sandman, Ma Barker, Egghead and Olga? And how about My Three Sons, Petticoat Junction and Mannix on Saturday?

Name: Bill S
Date: 30 Nov 2007

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Happy Birthday Sharon! I often think about fond memories of our younger days, and look forward to seeing you at our reunion.

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 29 Nov 2007

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http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=9614255884

Name: Dr Rufus
Date: 29 Nov 2007

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Since my pictures are not being posted, if you email me at BRUFUSPHD@AOL.COM, I will email you my family pictures.

Name: Dr Rufus
Date: 29 Nov 2007

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When do I get a page with my families pictures ?

Name: Ron C
Date: 29 Nov 2007

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Neil, Billy G is the 165 equivalent of Dick Clark-- the man who doesn't age.

Name: DR RUFUS NUMBER 2
Date: 29 Nov 2007

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MR FINK YOU HAVE OUTDONE YOURSELF WITH THE THEN AND NOW PAGE. LOOKS GREAT. KEEP UP ALL THE GOOD WORK I HAVE A FEELING YOU HAD A GOOD REASON TO REMOVE THAT OTHER PAGE. HOPE YOU HAVE A FEW MORE TRICKS UP YOUR SLEEVE.

Name: Neil K
Date: 29 Nov 2007

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Ron, I forgot he also drank the most milk. I thought Billy G. has also maintained his youthful appearance.

Name: Ron C
Date: 29 Nov 2007

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Neil you are wrong about Len, it's from dipping the Chips Ahoy in milk

Name: Neil K
Date: 29 Nov 2007

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Hey Doc, It's only because I REFUSE to grow up! I think the Kush looks old only because after eating the most tuna fish, the mercury content of his blood has aged him quicker.

Name: Ron C
Date: 29 Nov 2007

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I like the "Then and Now" page. another great cocept MF. The only thing is, that I noticed that other than Neil and I, everyone else looks older. we are the only 2 that look younger.

Name: Serena
Date: 28 Nov 2007

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I used to watch Wonderama all the time and I remember poking fun at the kids during the dance portion of the program. : ) I don't recall Vavoom but I loved I Dream of Jeannie and I used to wish I could redecorate my room to look like the inside of her bottle! ;) I had loads of Archie comics and Mad Magazines. Barry! You're back! Loved the jokes. : ) Well, as Donna said, "Night, night!" I am definitely ready to call it a night...zzzzz

Name: Donna
Date: 28 Nov 2007

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Oh boy we gcould really get into it.....Of course wonderama, American Bandstand, Archie cartoons and comics. I loved lost in space Guy the husband was sooo cute.......Barry remember those little hand size girls to funny---yeah my sons also speak a different language lol when they are acting their ring size....So Serena the Minny's are coming to you ----that sounds like a house full of fun.....Denise do you make pies for Christmas also or something else? More lollipops for me...Also things dipped. Night-Night!!!!!!

Name: Barry V.
Date: 28 Nov 2007

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Hey Serena, Sorry I have been so quiet lately. HEY SERENA!!! I used to love those old shows. When I was a kid & stayed home from school sick it was a whole day of great TV. I loved Barbara Eden. Remember those two little japanese girls in Mothra. They spoke at exactly the same time. Whats really weird is that my two kids talk like that. Its so embarrassing. Whats even more embarrassing is that they are japanese. Wha??? Denise, I like Wonderama better when Sonny Fox was the host. Does anyone remember the cartoon Vavoom? The little guy with the big feet that would always scream "VAVOOM"

Name: Denise
Date: 28 Nov 2007

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Hey what about Wonderama, does anyone remember that one?

Name: Serena
Date: 28 Nov 2007

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All great shows! There are some really good shows on these days too, but not as many as there used to be and I bet you don't see as many new shows in syndication as you do the old ones. BV, you've been awfully quiet. Those old movies must be keeping you busy! Not going to MN for xmas, but the family from MN are coming to visit us here in WI. : )

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 28 Nov 2007

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No one mentioned my favorite TV show. BATMAN. Used to be on Sat nights at 7:30 for a 1/2 hour & leave Batman & Robin hanging over a vat of boiling oil & you had to wait until next week to see how they would escape. Than I got to watch lost in space from 8-9. Big Sat night but then again I was 5 or 6 years old

Name: Donna
Date: 28 Nov 2007

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Hello Everyone,just to let you know i don't feel like using caps at the moment...wow talk about blast from the past....those shows were great. i loved Mod Squad and so many of the others how about "Please Don't Eat the Daisy's" oh the ghost and mrs. muir i loved that show, green acres, andy griffith, the carol burnett show, i wish speed racer were still on it actually was on cartoon network a few years back and my oldest watched it but then it was canceled. i also watched the chinese movies with the voice overs on the weekend gamora and mothra. how about the after school special movie, merv griffen's talk show. toooo many to name marc as serena said how lucky are you to have such a great job----but then again some of todays shows are not worth watching. do you have to watch them every episode or only once. cable channels or 2,4,5,7,9,& 11. BTW---I love all of the new pictures Mark put in, we are getting soooo big it's no wonder he has to keep making new pages. Ellen your daughter is toooo cute. what a face. and denise your reunion pictures also AS what a lucky fellow. so barry are you going to be home this weekend watching marx bros. movies. i can just imagine the jokes to follow. ttyl bye for now.

Name: Denise
Date: 28 Nov 2007

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Hey Marc, those were some great shows..heres a complete list ive found on the web. Some may be duplicates already mentioned. The Ed Sullivan Amateur Hour, Queen For A Day, I Love Lucy, The Monkees, Mr. Ed, American Bandstand, Lassie, Truth or Consequences with Bob Barker, The Dick Van Dyke Show, Concentration with Hugh Downs, Lost in Space, Green Acres, Gidget, Petticoat Junction, Bewitched, Gilligan's Island, Dennis the Mennis, My Three Sons, That Girl, My Mother the Car, The Flying Nun, F Troop, The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, Room 222, McHales Navy, The Munsters, Batman on Tuesday nights at 7:30 pm., 77 Sunset Strip, Route 66, Bonanza, Dark Shadows, Dragnet, Get Smart, Honey West, Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, The Adams Family, The Outer Limits, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., I Dream of Jeannie, Mod Squad and Star Trek. The Wizard of OZ once a year. Wow those were the days....

Name: Serena
Date: 28 Nov 2007

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Marc -- I watched all those things and loved them all (still love The Little Rascals! That's when TV truly was excellent compared to some of the trash that's on now. I think you have one of the best jobs on the planet -- to get paid for watching and writing about TV shows would be a dream come true! : )

Name: Marc Berman
Date: 28 Nov 2007

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Does anyone remember when Channel 5 used to air The Bowery Boys on Sunday mornings? How about The Little Rascals (aka Our Gang) on Channel 11 in the afternoon? I used to always watch Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse before school and would come home to Gigantor and Speed Racer. And how about Dark Shadows? Now, flash to Friday, and that classic night on ABC: The Brady Bunch, The Partridge Family, Room 222, The Odd Couple and Love, American Style. The glory days of TV!

Name:
Date: 28 Nov 2007

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NOW MARK, LET'S PLAY NICE. BUT AS THEY SAY, MARK GIVETH A PAGE, AND MARK TAKETH A PAGE

Name: Barry V.
Date: 28 Nov 2007

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Hey Denise, When your father says the movies getting to the best part, maybe he's watching an x rated flick

Name: Denise
Date: 28 Nov 2007

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Hey All, Ellen, great pixx of you and the family. Your daughter is so adorable. I will definitely get back to you on our next get together and look forward to alot. I think the old movie channel here in NY is Time Warner Classics. My dad sits in front of the TV all day watching the same John Wayne, Marx Bros, and Erol Flynn films that he’s seen at least 100 times already. The best is when I call him to eat or to do something he responds not now it’s getting to the best part. I must admit I too love those movies as today's films just don’t compare. I’m not sure if anyone is familiar with the old Spike Jones skits but those too are classics and can be heard on YouTube. BV – if you've never heard them before you should check it out funny old comedy. AS, FF, MV, LW, Serena and Donna what’s up? MF, MF, MF, you are the man lolxlol :) To my BFF SLK Happy Birthday!!!!!Love to all!! dsl

Name: Barry V.
Date: 28 Nov 2007

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Hey Marc Berman, I ordered a box set of Marx Bros. movies from Borders books. It will be in Friday. The Silver Screen Collection, all the good ones. I still don't think there is a comedian out there with Groucho's wit. I'm a TV critic also, I think the best is Sony. haha Hey Mark Fink, c'mon coochie coochie coo, we wuv you.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 28 Nov 2007

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Whoa! Hey Mark! Man, did you actually take that stuff seriously. C'mon, you gotta be kidding me. Are you mad?

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 28 Nov 2007

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Live with it or don't look at it!

Name: Marc Berman
Date: 28 Nov 2007

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Hi Donna: The best place to catch old movies these days is TCM. It used to be AMC, but that cable network now considers something like Bachelor Party with Tom Hanks a classic. TCM has a great line-up of comedies and dramas from the 1930s to the 1960s. If you ever have any further questions about TV, just ask...I'm employed as a TV critic. I watch TV for a living! And hello to you Serena. Glad you had a good trip.

Name: Tammy Levy
Date: 28 Nov 2007

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Hey Joey, I will tell Bobby to come on this site. I enjoyed the pictures of you on the pix site. I have a lot of pictures of me and your sister I should send in. Tell the family I say hello.

Name: Donna
Date: 28 Nov 2007

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Hello Barry,Serena, Denise, Marc,& the rest of the gang.....everyone's back from holiday...Enough turkey HUH....Barry no strike for you tooo---did you ever get the e-mail?. what is this with the moons, did I miss something Denise....Of course Barry and his beach club moons was cute---do they still have beach clubs in Queens? Marc I know what you mean about the Marx brother movies---isn't there a old movie channel that still has them on? With all of the channels that cabel offers they have to be somewhere. Please I was upset enough when I went into Blockbuster and found out they no longer rent VCR tapes.....I was like what about those of us who don't even know how to work the DVD....Just like the 8 track tape....My neice didn't even know who Rod Stewart was---- well she does now. One holiday down and more to come. I know that means the women will be very busy--I don't know about you men. ttys donna

Name: Barry V.
Date: 28 Nov 2007

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Welcome back Serena, I'm glad you enjoyed the holiday. Are you going back to Minny for Christmas? Hey Ron,Sha,Denise,Lori,Donna,Al,Scott,Ron C.,Mark,Ellen,Everybody. How are you?

Name: Serena
Date: 27 Nov 2007

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Thanks for the nice welcome back Denise! I guess I will have to go check out the Dessert Man's site -- I didn't know Barry's joke page was gone... Maybe Mark is just reorganizing? Barry, don't be on strike for too long -- I need the laughs (loved the moon joke!). lol

Name: Barry V.
Date: 27 Nov 2007

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Yes Denise, I was once surrounded by moons also. It wasn't a pretty sight. It was in the locker room at the beach club when I was a kid. Those old men were disgusting. OK that was the last one. I couldn't help it. I'm on strike.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 27 Nov 2007

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Yes Denise, I see. Quite interesting, quite the conundrum indeed. Well I regret to say I would have had several funny replies to your email but I'm on strike. And I'm holding my breath.

Name: Denise
Date: 27 Nov 2007

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Hey Serena, Welcome home, glad to hear you had a nice holiday. Its been really quite without you. Ive been told that i have to keep my site time down as my husband feels all the progress ive made towards finally growing up has taken a turn for the worse. He further went on to say that he will not be joining me to any silly reunion. I was so relieved as i didnt know how to tell him he wasnt even invited. BV - I feel your pain, but try explaining to an 11 year old why she has been cut in half and is now being surrounded by moons. I told her to be nice as the dessert man hears everything. lolxlol xoxo to all dsl

Name: Barry V.
Date: 27 Nov 2007

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!!! UNION LABOR ISSUE!! I will be on a joke strike. Many of you have probably noticed that my joke page has been taken down. This is unfair to Teamsters Local 804. I will be picketing this week from 8AM till 5PM although you probably won't notice. You won't get to see my sign either. It's a nice one. Hahahahaha

Name: Marc Berman
Date: 27 Nov 2007

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Speaking of the Marx Bros., channel 5 in New York used to run marathons of their movies during holiday breaks in the 1970s. And I remember sitting up all night watching stuff like The Coconuts, Animal Crackers, Horse Feathers, Duck Soup, A Night at the Opera and A Day at the Races on my brother's tiny B&W television set. Those were the days!

Name: Serena
Date: 27 Nov 2007

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Hey Barry -- did you wash that turkey's mouth out with soap?! : )

Name: Barry V.
Date: 27 Nov 2007

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Yeah Serena, our turkey was fresh too. When I went to carve it it said "Hey you mother&^%$er! I'll shove that f%^%kin knife up your a#s!! Really fresh!

Name: Serena
Date: 25 Nov 2007

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Hi All, I'm back from MN. Had a great time and our turkey was so fresh that it was probably running around the day before we picked it up from the butcher shop, although we didn't have to chase it. I did play the turkey game Donna and it sounds like I did about as well as you did! Yes Barry, it is sad that young people these days have never heard of the Marx Bros. Marc Berman, nice to see you make a quick visit to the site -- haven't heard from you in awhile. Well, I need to get going as I haven't unpacked yet and will have to get up for work in the morning after my 5 1/2 days off... I've been on the computer editing pictures and catching up on email since we got home at 5:30!! Sounds like a nice holiday was had by all. : )

Name: Barry V.
Date: 25 Nov 2007

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Hey Donna, I didn't get that email. You guys got me in the mood to watch some Marx Bros. I went to two tape stores & both imbeciles at the counter never heard of them. Thats sad.

Name: Donna
Date: 25 Nov 2007

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So Barry-did you get the e-mail with the fun game????????? No it wasn't a funny e-mail and I had to much to drink.....I don't drink....... I thought of you chasing turkeys and just had to send it to you--it was an e-card for Thanksgiving sent to me by Susan Russell Williams and you have to catch the turkeys and put them into the little house. To fast for my fingers.....LOL---send it to Denise.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 24 Nov 2007

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Hey, hope everybody had a great time. I took my mother in law out for her 70th bday & my big guys bday was the next day. I got so bombed. That Chucky Cheese is a nut. Hey, you know last week my Dr. told me I should jog ten miles a day for seven days. At the end of the seven days I called him & said "Doc, I'm seventy miles from my house"

Name: Denise
Date: 24 Nov 2007

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Hey BV - Thats explains it..i didnt drink when i first read it..but now that i have it makes sense. I hope a great holiday was had by all. :) dsl

Name: Barry V.
Date: 24 Nov 2007

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You should look at my last post & remember to never drink & type.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 24 Nov 2007

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You should look at my last post & remember to never drink & type.

Name: Donna
Date: 24 Nov 2007

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Hi Everyone.......well BV I'm happy you are not to pooped from running around trying to catch that bird.....I'm going to send you a fun e-mail---let me know how you do. So we have a debate going on. Enjoy. Bye for now.........

Name: Barry V.
Date: 24 Nov 2007

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I believe that the comment however, not being spoken renders it silent. Thus the written word would then make up for the silence & be construed as as a spoken componenet. Now if the comment is neither written or spoken it would simply remain silent. hahahahaha

Name: Ron C
Date: 24 Nov 2007

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Pete-- One who types a comment on a comment page is called a commenter (I think). Since it is written, not spoken, makes it silent.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 24 Nov 2007

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Nurse... "Dr. May I please have an OK on this? Groucho.. "Well nurse, I'm a little busy right now, Here's the O come back later for the K"

Name: Pete
Date: 23 Nov 2007

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Doesn't the fact that you call him "commenter" contradict the Harpo/silent component?

Name: Ron C
Date: 23 Nov 2007

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My brother Harpo (silent one), should be played by the unknown annoying commenter.

Name: Ron C
Date: 23 Nov 2007

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I am flattered, to be portrayed by Groucho (one of my all time favorites). Who plays my bros ?

Name:
Date: 22 Nov 2007

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FOR THE MOVIE GROUHO MARX AS RONNY C.

Name: Marc Berman
Date: 22 Nov 2007

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Happy Thanksgiving to all as well. Still enjoying this site.

Name: Donna
Date: 22 Nov 2007

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!!!!! we are very blessed we have our families,friends new & old and most importantly our health. To our anonymous writer. Chico is now in a wheelchair and wishes he were still able to walk around and yell at kids to get off of the grass-------so----you should get a life and be happy you have a computer and fingers to type!!!!!!!!!! Not including your health and a brain. To everyone else " Have a great day " !!!!!!!

Name: Barry V.
Date: 22 Nov 2007

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYBODY!!!

Name: Ron Lazar
Date: 21 Nov 2007

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Happy Thanksgiving All.

Name: SJ
Date: 21 Nov 2007

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Denise, saw your post on photo page of guest book. Sounds like you are played by Dorothy Hamil

Name: Barry V.
Date: 21 Nov 2007

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When I was a kid my teacher asked me to write a composition called "What I am Thankful for on Thanksgiving" I only wrote one sentence. "The thing that I am thankful for on Thanksgiving is that I am not a turkey"

Name:
Date: 21 Nov 2007

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I'm thankful that Mr Gonzalez and Chico are not yelling at me to stay off of the grass

Name: Barry V.
Date: 21 Nov 2007

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This Thanksgiving I'm thankful that I found a lot of old friends & made a lot of new ones. I love you guys.

Name: Denise
Date: 21 Nov 2007

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Hey Bill, great to hear from you, and yes it is funny how many times our paths have crossed and yet we never knew it until now. Yes, i did yell back, and still known to do so today;) Warm wishes to you and your family for a great holiday. dsl.

Name:
Date: 21 Nov 2007

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WHAT IS WRONG WITH BURT YOUNG AS JERRY SHOO ?

Name: Randi Tobman
Date: 21 Nov 2007

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Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Name: Bill S
Date: 20 Nov 2007

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Here's giving you a shout right back Denise, and yes our conversation was a blast. Its amazing that I can count at least 4 times our lives have crossed paths. Wow, your mother really shouted down from the 6th floor. Did you shout back? What a great time and place to grow up. I bet a movie could be made it just needs a central character or theme. Maybe the time and the place could be the theme. I hope everyone reconnecting is a part of it (maybe using flashbacks). Before I forget I would like to wish a HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all 165 alumni and their families. Although I've very busy I read all the posts and have been seaching for classmates. I expect some pleasant surprises after the holidays.

Name: Denise
Date: 20 Nov 2007

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Hey All, Hi Donna, Mom was so surprised that you remembered her, and sends her regards..did you also Andrea M, i think she may be your age, and worked with my aunt Anita and Elaine as well. Too funny about the lollis and Uncle thing, i think meds are in order for us next. Serena, Im still working on that email and think of you often. MF - WOW!! Smiles from here to Vegas : ) BV BV BV you are still the funniest man alive!! AS, ED, ST, LW, FF, MW, SLK Whats up!!! Love to all..dsl

Name: Barry V.
Date: 20 Nov 2007

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Hey Donna, He probably just needs a hug. What a sad life. I remember my wife wearing leg warmers when we were dating. I think I was wearing knickers. Denise, your email jokes got their own page. Mark, I will take pictures Thursday, but I don't allow the kids to take any photos of me chasing the turkey around the neighborhood & then catching & preparing it. They're just too graphic.

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 20 Nov 2007

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I hope everyone has their digital cameras charged and ready to go for Thursday picture taking. I will create a Turkey Day page for all the pix you good people plan to send me. Something new at the PIX site, jump over and take a look. Have you sent your pix today? http://www.ps165pix.com

Name: Donna
Date: 20 Nov 2007

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Hey BV, How are you???? Sounds like this guy wants his name out there..Why else would he not shut up.........Out Him...... Happy Thanksgiving.......BTW----Yesterday while waiting for my sons bus to come I saw two girls crossing the street one had on leg warmerw---better watch out those marshmellow shoes may come back next.....LOL

Name: Barry V.
Date: 19 Nov 2007

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OK, sorry bout that last one. My wife told me to play nice in the sand box, so I will.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 19 Nov 2007

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Queen Latifah as your mom

Name:
Date: 19 Nov 2007

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Possibly Burt Young as Jerry ?

Name:
Date: 19 Nov 2007

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CRAIG STADLER AS THE SHOO.

Name: Ron C
Date: 19 Nov 2007

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I just saw the movie page-- no one and I mean no one better than MF. I paricularly liked Wesley Snipes and Marc Abo. Andy Grifith caption needs to be changed.

Name: Serena
Date: 19 Nov 2007

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Denise, my daughter was in GS from Kindergarten through 7th grade and I co-led her troop for four years -- good times! We did many fund-raisers, bake sales, brat frys, and sold many boxes of cookies all those years, but now I buy them from other scouts, as she's no longer in a troop. Thanks for the compliment, Donna -- I wish I had more time to indulge the creative side of me, but family and work take up most of my life right now. All this talk of chocolate lollies and chocolate covered strawberries with cheesecake is getting to my sweet tooth! Have a great Thanksgiving everyone! : )

Name:
Date: 18 Nov 2007

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Barry V, there is no Pete. Its a commercial.

Name: Donna
Date: 18 Nov 2007

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Denise, BV is the Tri-County indoor flea market still there? I used to go there with my sister and her friend who lives out there. denise---to bad you're so far away GS cookies are my favorite. It's a good thing they only come out once a year.

Name: Donna
Date: 18 Nov 2007

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Sorry Denise, it was you who said I was making 25 lollipops and I'm making 45 so i guess 25 stuck in my head thinking maybe you did 25 pies-----LOL, I now know and have it inbeded in my head that it's your step-dad and not your Uncle. Do any of those names sound familiar???? Mark put up new pictures I will have to go and take a look. Have a good night all.....Laundry is calling---Another week begins but it is a short one so thats good if you don't count all of the cooking and cleaning and eating that's coming up.....Enjoy everyone.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 18 Nov 2007

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Pete who??

Name: Pete
Date: 18 Nov 2007

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Did you guys see the new stuff on the other site? That sucker is doing a fine job over there!

Name: Sharon
Date: 18 Nov 2007

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Jeff C. I can't get over JP he was like my brother 4 soo many years. U think u know someone. ST, DS and BV I'm not much 4 talking right now.

Name: Denise
Date: 18 Nov 2007

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Hey Donna, LOL - it was 12 pies not 25 and it was my Stepdad not my UNCLE!!!!! LOL!! BV - Great idea i wonder if my girls can advertise next to the Dessert Link COOKIES ANYONE??

Name: Barry V.
Date: 18 Nov 2007

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Hey Donna, with the teachers getting those chocolate lollies there's no way your kids are gonna get the tough questions this week. Jeff, Jerry was actually with John Lennon. Amazing right? Yo, Denise baking all those pies is nice but I'm really surprised they gave a girl scout troop to someone that knows a guy named Salty. Hey Mark, is it OK with you that all these people are advertising desserts?

Name: Donna
Date: 18 Nov 2007

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Jeff how old are you??? yes I remember those nuns..especially with those pointing sticks that they used to rap on your desk if you were talking to much or not paying attention. Who did you hang out with in school. Denise---I'm sorry about your Aunt she was a very nice women....Elaine was not one of the owners wifes just an employee. 25 pies for girl scouts wow those are some lucky girls. Lots of dishes I'm sure....I now buy my pies from the local farms they take orders. I was telling Serena that we buy most of our produce from a local farmer and the farm stand for most of the year. I may do some chocolate covered strawberries to go with the cheesecake.

Name: Jeff C
Date: 18 Nov 2007

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Hi Donna... I escaped St Nicks in 1971. My brother Mark had to wait until 1973. I spent 6 years with psychopathic nuns, and what did I do? I spent 4 years with the Brothers of Holy Cross H.S. in Bayside. Another group of crazies. I obviously learned nothing at St. Nicks!

Name: Denise
Date: 18 Nov 2007

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Hey Donna, wow 25 choc lollipops thats so cool, my girl scout troop and i baked over a dozen apple pies on and donated them to our local church. Once im done cleaning that mess i start all over for my own family. Wow you knew my aunt. We lost her in 1975. If i remember correctly Elaine was the one of the owners wives and I know the other owners name was Salty i see him when im in Florida he hangs out in the dollar casinos. I will get your email addy off of MF site and forward you a pic of mom. BV - you are just to much. ttys dsl

Name: Donna Stoeckert-hall
Date: 18 Nov 2007

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Jeff C, did you go to St. Nicks or just your brother. My sister & I went there also. When did you graduate. I graduated in 73-74 cannot remember which one at this moment.

Name: Donna
Date: 18 Nov 2007

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The goal is to open my own chocolate shop so if it happens I will be making more than that.....I think you need to open an art gallery or a craft shop. You are fantastic with those kinds of things.

Name: Jeff C
Date: 18 Nov 2007

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Barry... LMAO! Bill comes home and kills everyone.... CLASSIC BV! Jimmy grew up with me, Sharon, Ron.... was in my brother's class for 6 years at St. Nicks. Fun to hang with, played KGH baseball.. typical Queens kid. What a shame, rags to riches to rags. Barry.. Ask Jerry Canata if he remembers where he was and who he was with when he first heard about the death of John Lennon. Who posted about the "Woim" and Bart Ichetta? Lou Bogart...LOL...I last saw him about 10 years ago at one of my annual get togethers at the Mets home openers. Sharon.. It's still hard to believe that Jimmy would do something like that. Very very sad. Long post. See ya later.

Name: Serena
Date: 18 Nov 2007

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Wow! That's a lot of chocolate turkeys! You have way more patience and ambition than I do. : ) No we will definitely not wait 25 years before speaking again -- if we do, I may not remember who you are by that time!! lol Again, glad I give you a few laughs. : )

Name: Donna
Date: 18 Nov 2007

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Hi everyone, Wow so much to read.....I do not remember JJ Paulsen but OMG....Denise of course I remember your Aunt---she also worked with Elaine Gruber I believe, your Mom sounds familiar but I can't bring up a picture in my mind. Do you have any you could e-mail me? I remember your Uncles store also-- I think Robyn Rosenfelds father was a manager there, also Mike Miller worked there--if I remember correctly. So BV--has your friend come back? I see you're still making people laugh. You must have been a blast to grow up with. .Thanksgiving is a few days away I have 45 chocolate lollipops to make (shaped like turkeys)my son brings them to school--we are the Hallmark of chocolate at St.Pauls school I have been doing it for 9 yrs now every holiday, the kids and all teachers (new & old ) love them. Our tradition is to give them to the teachers my sons have had since kindergarten---so basically between both sons all of the teachers get them. Mom will bring Cheesecake from Russo's Bakery in Queens--my absolute favorite. Serena yes it was great speaking with you and as I said we are not doing it again in 25 yrs.....Yes I was cracking up when I left that message on your machine--I could have kept calling you while I was reading. That's it everyone out to Wisconsin.......

Name: Barry V.
Date: 18 Nov 2007

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Hey Jeff, Wow, I googled JJ Paulsen. What a messed up dude. You knew this guy? I never heard of him. Wait, didn't he write the Cosby episode where Bill comes home & kills everyone? Do you talk to Lou Bogart?

Name: Sharon
Date: 18 Nov 2007

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Jeff I did Google JP and I can't believe it I 2 got together with him that year. We had a great day. WOW I'm speechless ME.U made me think about the Crimen's kids. Could he have? Denise nice emails LOL!! Ron must u keep reminding me I'm getting old.Ron C. and Nil K. there r no youngies in this movie.

Name: Serena
Date: 18 Nov 2007

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BV - makin one apple pie. Didn't want to overdo it seeing as how in a few days we'll have enough food on the table for a small village! : ) Blue kid?! If you keep this up, your page is going to be a mile long. Are you putting copyrights on some of this material so no one else steals it? : )

Name: Ron Lazar
Date: 18 Nov 2007

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Jeff C. Nice to see you on board. I wiil Google J.J. Paulsen to find out what happened. My E-mail is ron.lazar@comcast.net. Drop me a line it is nice to hear from you. Barry I'm doing great and I'm really busy too so I havn't been on board for a few days. Sharon glad you liked your card Happy Birthday. If anyone is interested, Sharon's Birthday is Nov 30th. Lets all wish my sis a Happy Birthday!!! Alan Semel Mark fink and the rest of our elite crew, HI!!

Name: Jeff C
Date: 18 Nov 2007

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Sharon.. If you remember, I got together with your brother, Walter and Jimmy P about 4 years ago down in the Village, and discovered Jimmy had become a successful writer for shows like Cosby and In Living Color, even won an award... So I was curious why he hadn't returned any calls. I hate to make you do this, but you need to Google J.J. Paulsen for more information. There's a lot to read. One last observation.... Didn't Jimmy live in the same building as Alice Crimmins, if not the same floor?? Take care all.

Name: BV
Date: 18 Nov 2007

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That's, succeed

Name: Barry V
Date: 18 Nov 2007

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Hey Serena, how many pies you makin? I was looking at that beach picture again & I forgot to tell you that I used to work as a lifeguard, but then some blue kid got me fired. Hey let me ask you this If number 2 pencils are the most popular, why are they still number 2 ? Lastly for all you ballplayers...."If at first you don't suceed, try left field"

Name: Serena
Date: 18 Nov 2007

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Hey Sharon -- I remember it being said that the plumbing for the pool was done to put it out of commission for the reason you mentioned, but I never heard who was actually responsible. It was a shame they didn't just leave it as sprinklers, as so many kids (myself included) at least still had a place to go to cool off in the summer when we couldn't get to the beach. Denise, are you still sitting in front of the computer laughing to yourself? I know what you mean -- I've been doing it myself often these days! :) Speaking of pies, I'll be baking an apple pie tomorrow... Hey Donna, it was a blast talking to you last night and exchanging e-mails! I thought it was so funny that you commented on my "accent" and I said how much I missed that NY accent of yours! You know, you live in the Midwest for 30 years and you tend to pick up the accent and lingo. lol! (e.g. soda becomes "pop" and a water fountain is known as a "bubbler").

Name: Barry V.
Date: 17 Nov 2007

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Denise, I worked with Al at Pioneer Supermarket on Main St. & Jewel Ave. It was great working with all those wonderful people & Al too. I was thinking about life today & I decided that when my time is up, I'd like to go peacefully in my sleep like my grandfather did. Not kicking & screaming like the passengers in his car.

Name: Ron C
Date: 17 Nov 2007

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MF, do you mean a dolla

Name: not MARK FINK
Date: 17 Nov 2007

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Ron, Snipes as Rufus is terrific. They both probably paid the same amount of taxes.

Name:
Date: 17 Nov 2007

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Just looked at new pics on Sports page==Don Rickles as M Abo

Name:
Date: 17 Nov 2007

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ARMY/NAVY STORE WAS ACME

Name: Ron C
Date: 17 Nov 2007

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Neil, I can't imagine that Gertie got her start singing in gay bathhouses. The Rock as MF...The actor who played Louie Dombrowski the candy store owner in the Bowery Boys as Willie A..The actor who plays the alleged son of Ben Stiller in Meet the Fockers as The Kush (amazing resemblance to pic on bottom of friends page)..Owen Wilson as Mahal...

Name: Neil K
Date: 17 Nov 2007

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How about this one Ron? Bette Midler as Gertie Abo

Name:
Date: 17 Nov 2007

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Adam Sandler as Ed M......and Jerry Mathers as the Kush ?

Name: Ron C
Date: 17 Nov 2007

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Believe it or not, just had dinner at Angelos, on my way back form the city. I like Andy G as Mr K, bur Neil, neither you or your bro are much of an Opie. How about Wesley Snipes as Rufus, and Joe Pesci as Richie R. Still like the Deniro combo as Edddie L. Lassie as Tootsie ?

Name: Denise
Date: 17 Nov 2007

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Hey SLK - yes, the painting is finally done but im still finding apple peels all over the floor. I will trade you 2 apple pies for one of your pumpkins. The pics did come today and look great thanks Ellen. Hey Donna, my moms name is Marsha and my aunts name was Anita. Im not sure of the supermarket my step dad,( Al Leavy) and Barry worked in i think it was a C-Town off of Queens Blvd. Hey Serena whats up? ttys dsl

Name: Sharon
Date: 17 Nov 2007

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Hi guys I love coming on and seeing new names Jeff what happened 2 JP if u want to email me look in contacts. I tried to find Billy Bird and kept getting a memorial site 4 vets. Alan they were pumpkin pies but I like coconut custard best too. Ellen sent the pix did everyone get theirs? Ron C. Who plays the wommen? Denise I hope the paintings done. BV I don't rem. EL but Rufus scared me.Who was there the day Billy G. and Joey C. distroyed the plumbing to the pool to keep Carlton Gardens out of our park.It was a sceen from Animal House.LOL

Name: Barry V.
Date: 17 Nov 2007

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I hate to say this, but when I heard about Eddie Levine I was so happy. This was not a nice fella. Sean Penn could play him.

Name: Barry V
Date: 17 Nov 2007

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Doc, are you back?

Name: Alan S.
Date: 17 Nov 2007

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Jeff, thanks for the kind words, the feeling has always been mutual. You were and still are a stand up guy, that's why everyone liked you. Showed by how many people used to go to opening day with you, glad I ran into and told you about the site. Sharon, I am here, haven't forgotten you, or anyone else. what kind of pies are you baking, my fav are any with custard, yum ( wink wink ) lol What's going on? Hey Denise, whatcha cooking for thanksgiving? Hi Ellen..hope you are doing well. Loved the casting call, so many characters in our neighborhood, but I wouldn't have changed a thing. It was a great place to grow up. We had everything we needed and imagine listening to Barry's jokes every day..He always had me (us) in stitches. Ron L. I still wish I had your heights, lol

Name: Lori Sileo-Weber
Date: 17 Nov 2007

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Hello all just stopping by after a day of cleaning. While going through some old records i found the one to learn Spanish and so I figure i would try the other side and put it on while i finished cleaning.Now I stutter in French.....Bon Bon Bon Jour.. And a final thought.. Shhh "When B.V.Anderberg talks everyone listens"....

Name: Neil K
Date: 17 Nov 2007

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Hey Mark, it is funny the perspective that some of the younger guys have about Eddie and those days. They weren't there when we (led by the Shu and Errol of course) would have to "sneak out" to some of our games, but he would find us anyway. They weren't there when Eddie chased a guy with MS and we had to lock him in the locker room or Eddie would have killed him. Remember this is a guy that LIKED to be called Mad Dog.

Name:
Date: 17 Nov 2007

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RON THAT WAS SO GOOD MAYBE YOU CAN GET A PAGE ON MARK FINK SITE AND THE EVEN BE THE DIRECTOR OF A MOVIE ABOUT 165. WHAT A GREAT IDEA AND BOY DO THEY HAVE THE RIGHT GUY TO DO IT. YOU HAVE ALL THE IDEAS AND TIME TO IMPLEMENT IT. LET ME KNOW IF INTERESTED I SURE WOULD LOVE TO HELP YOU.

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 17 Nov 2007

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Lost him? He got what he deserved!

Name: Casting Director
Date: 17 Nov 2007

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Neil- You are right about Eddie L being only 27 when he died-- half some of our ages. He seemed like such an older guy to all of us, hard to believe that he really was just a kid when we lost him.

Name: Serena
Date: 17 Nov 2007

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BV - totally forgot to comment on your earlier post about the beach picture -- too bad we didn't know each other back then because we could have arranged to wear our suits and show up at the beach at the same time!! : ) Howard, it's funny you mention Chuck Taylor Converse high tops -- my daughter and son both wear them now -- what's old is new again!

Name: Serena
Date: 17 Nov 2007

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Howard, I do remember those marshmallow shoes and I had a pair! : ) As I recall I got my very first Schwinn bike from Buddy's Cycle Shop as well and it was my first brand new bike. Don't recall the surly owner though... Also loved the Field of Dreams comparison -- great idea. I was totally losing it over the "casting call" and Mark's follow-up post. BV, you're going to tell me that you've decided to get philosophical on us?! I need the laughs!!! : ) Denise, you're absolutely right -- unless you lived it you just can't identify. : )

Name: Neil K
Date: 17 Nov 2007

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Good one Harvey, I also thought of James Caan, but since Eddie was dead at the age of 27, maybe Scott Caan or Cole Hauser. As far as Mr. K goes, Andy Griffith is a dead ringer for my dad.

Name: Harvey Staub
Date: 17 Nov 2007

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Jimmy Caan as Eddie Levine....even shared some resemblance.

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 17 Nov 2007

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Actor or not, I don't think Wil Wheaton would chase the Kush around with a piece of crap on a stick!

Name: Casting Call :)
Date: 17 Nov 2007

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Eddie Levine= Keifer Sutherland; Richie Rubin= Mickey Rourke; Joe Goldberg= Woody Allen; Mr. K= Jimmy Stewart; Willie Abo= Kevin Spacey; Schu= Jack Nickelson; Archie=Burgess Meredith; Rufus= Tupac Shakur; Errol Grann= Orson Welles; Bobby Hoopity= Daniel Day-Lewis; Teddy Berger= Andre the Giant; Arky Merlob=Hume Cronyn; Mahal=Macauley Culkin; Mark Fink=Will Wheaton;

Name: Barry V.
Date: 17 Nov 2007

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Hey Ron C, You nailed it. It was a better simpler time. What really gets me though, is I think back to my grandparents & parents talking about how much things cost back then & how they don't sleep through the night like they used to & now I find myself doing all those things. It really comes full circle. See, now that I have a comedy page, I'm trying to work on Mark to give me a page for philosophical retorts. Field of Dreams...that was a good one. How about The Natural? When he hits that homer at the end, weren't they the road team? The scoreboard explodes & all that stuff, but the home team still had to come to bat.

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 17 Nov 2007

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There was a Army Navy store on Northern Blvd called Tannenbaums I used to get my sneakers at.

Name: Howard H.
Date: 17 Nov 2007

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That would be quite the site, Barry, very funny, I'd really like to see you in those giant Marshmellow shoes with shorts on. The one shoe store I recall, other than Father & Son on Kissena was the sneaker store on Union Tpke where I always bought my Chuck Taylor Converse All Star high-tops. What was the name of that camp outfitter, army-navy store that sold the Converse sneakers? Speaking of stores, Buddy's cycles on Parsons Blvd was where I bought my first Schwinn Sting Ray. The original owner wasn't the friendliest type merchant. He always seemed to be in a bad mood. What was his deal? Does anyone have a similar recollection? H2

Name: Denise
Date: 17 Nov 2007

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Hey Ron, I dont even know if we know one another but after reading your heart warming your post i feel as if you took the words right out of my mouth. When i try to explain to those closest to me what these sites me and how the've become such an important part of my life they just dont get it. I guess it would be hard for anyone else to understand unless you were one of us. Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for the kind words. dsl

Name: Ron C
Date: 17 Nov 2007

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A Deniro combination from Cape Fear, Raging Bull and Goodfellas would probably capture the character best

Name: Ron C
Date: 17 Nov 2007

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Somehow this entire site reminds of the line from "Field of Dreams", when Kevin Costner (Ray), is told by James Earl Jones, that people will come because it reminds them of a better, simpler time. This scene occurs when Ray is out of options financially, but still wants to hold on. Somehow this site re-comnnects us with a time that was simple, good and fun. I don't know if Dara, or 165 were heaven, but they weren't Iowa either. If anyone remembers the exact quote, please post it. Where else could I have refound so many people from the past ? Between Craig and Mark, they are to be commended for their hard work and vision. As we approach Thanksgiving this week, I am not sure that growing up in Flushing was something to be thankful for, but looking back, it was a great experience,in some ways better than the "sterile" suburban experience many of our kids get today. Kidding aside, can you imagine any of our kids encountering or dealing with characters such as Rufus, Eddie Levine, and so on. It is hard to believe that we hung around in the park with these characters, and our parents allowed it. Who today would let their young child be around the variety and kind of people we were with on a daily basis. At a very young age, relative to today, we took buses to Flushing and Forest Hills, and were on our own. Who remembers when we were 13-15 and Richie took us to Corona Lemon Ice King to look for "youngies"? Who would let their young teenager in a car with a Richie type today ? Suffice to say, some aspects better, some aspects different, but it was fun. That is probably the reason why when we hook up with an old friend or smile over an old memory or show our kids a picture or tell them a story, we are happy that we were a part of it. When the movie casting begins, I would like a cameo walk on. Now for some fun, which actors do we cast to play the characters, be creative but kind. Robert Deniro could portray Eddie Levine.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 17 Nov 2007

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Hey Jeff, how are you my man? We used to have some great times. Do you still speak to Lou? This site is cool stuff. Howard, I used to buy those shoes at Blacksmith Shoes on Austin St Forest Hills. They were freakin ugly man. What were we thinking? I hate wasting money though, so I still wear them. Only with shorts.

Name: Howard H.
Date: 16 Nov 2007

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Who here remembers those giant marshmellow shoes? I still have the scars on my shins from 5th grade to prove they existed and the girls in Mr. Block's class used them as lethal weapons.

Name: Donna
Date: 16 Nov 2007

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LOL Denise, no it's the memory that couldn't make it from the post to typing.....What is your Moms name and how about your Aunt????? Ask your Mom if she remembers Emily Russell from Olinskys..She has been coming to our walks for Kathy as her daughter Sue also grew up with Kathy and lived in Pomonok..I begged Sam for a job for years and when I turned 16 he gave me one. Talk soon.Sharon funny that 30 years later were baking pies HUH!!!

Name: Jeff C
Date: 16 Nov 2007

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Sharon... you have no idea how hard I tried to get back to Queens in time for the get together. When I found out Ellen showed up, there wasn't a human alive that was more po'ed than myself. Ellen... It's great to see you still have that sweet smile in your eyes. Can't wait to see you and give you a great big bear hug! Sharon... you haven't changed at all.. still gorgeous. Stay in touch. Hey Barry V!!!!! Great stuff!! Keep em coming. Hope all is well. Nice photo with Toni... You both look amazing! Sharon and Ron L... Too bad about Jimmy Paulsen. Sad story.

Name: Sharon Lazar-Katz (AKA) SLK
Date: 16 Nov 2007

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Hi Jeff Welcome aboard we were soo po'ed u didn't come into Valentino's and say hi 2 Ellen and I. BV thx 4 the shout out glad u stopped um. Ellen thx for mailing the pix. Joe S. it was great chatting. Denise u r so funny.AS nothing from u?I have 2 go bake pies bye.

Name: Jeff Celik
Date: 16 Nov 2007

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A couple of weeks ago, someone called out to me while I was doing a little shopping. It was Alan Semel, and it was just great to see that some people never change, no matter how many years pass us by. You are obviously the same, good hearted person I new a lifetime ago. Thanks for letting me know about this site. So many great memories attached to the names I've seen, so many people to say hello to, and many interesting stories to go with some names that haven't even been mentioned yet. This post is already way too long, so I'll just say hello to all that know me, and I'll definitley be in touch. Thanks again Sem.

Name: Denise
Date: 16 Nov 2007

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Hey Donna, I see im not the only one having font problems.. i never said my uncle owned a supermarket, i said BV worked for my STEP FATHER in a supermaket. ;) We may very well have known eachother, i belive i read somewhere that you worked in Olinsky's my mom worked in Olinsky's and my aunt worked in Mur El Drug store, with Fran Drechers mom. They were neighbors. BV - I should have stayed home and cleaned. I had a hard time explaing to my husband what i did all day. Serena, all i can say is that when i went to the Deli Dept. to order a half a pound of swiss, i asked the young man behind the counter if he knew the capital of Wisconsin. ttys..love dsl Mr. Phelps where are you?

Name: Donna
Date: 16 Nov 2007

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Hi All, Denise what supermarket did your Uncle own???? I can just imagine you typing away while someone is waiting for you..LOL... Yes this site is great, old memories making new ones. We may not all have known each other back then but we still share the same neighborrhood memories. A price check......It's in your blood you just can't stop yourself.....Do you crack yourself up?.....LOL My sister does that so I'm wondering if you do too.....enjoy everyone.....

Name: Barry V
Date: 16 Nov 2007

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Hey Denise, the sad thing is when you were upstairs getting ready & you were laughing to yourself, you didn't even have your computer on.

Name: Serena
Date: 16 Nov 2007

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BV - It's been great getting to know you too and I absolutely love your new page on Mark's website -- what a great idea! : ) Denise, I would love to hear this list you were talking about and you can email it to me if have time to get on and do that. It would be great to hear from you. : ) I should get back to work now, but thanks to you both for brightening my day here in Wisconsin, where by the way, we're getting our first snow!! Totally not ready for this!! And BV, I still have to pick up the freakin' turkey and then truck it all the way to Minnesota where we celebrate Thanksgiving with relatives!! : )

Name: Denise
Date: 16 Nov 2007

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Hey BV who loves you.. my girlfriend has been downstairs waiting for me to get ready for well over an hour now. She just came up to check on me because she contiously hears me laughing to myself and i cant imagine why im still not ready. Your right, i am old...and without the glasses i cannot even see the print here anymore. I was wondering if you can put in a good word to the webmaster to give us old folks some font options. I dont recall you working as a cashier at a 99 cent store..but i did hear some great stories about the time you worked in the supermaket for my step dad Al. xoxo denise

Name: Barry V.
Date: 16 Nov 2007

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You know, I forgot to tell you that before I started job estimating I was a cashier at a 99 cents store, but I got fired. I kept asking for a price check! haha

Name: Barry V.
Date: 16 Nov 2007

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Hey Denise!! What gives? I said NEW FRIENDS!! Are you my new friend? You are one of my oldest friends. Now when I say oldest I am of course talking about the length of time that we have known one another. You see, thats why I type slow when we are chatting. I want you to pay attention.

Name: Denise
Date: 16 Nov 2007

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Hey Lori, you see what fame can do to you..im sure it was just an oversight that Barry forgot to mention the little people who supported him alongst the way. I loved your Spanish Record skit and applaud you for receiving the supporting actors award. LOLOL. Serena, all week long Ive been making a list of the things ive been wanting to say to you.. I just returned from the superemarket with nothing i was suppose to buy..I brought the wrong list with me. I think im just going to have to email you instead. LOL Love dsl

Name: Barry V
Date: 16 Nov 2007

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HOLY COW!!! Mark, you crazy guy! I can't believe this. (don't tell anyone about the money I gave you for this, my wife said when you use parenthesis no one can see, Thank God) This is all so much fun. Believe it or not, I really do have a busy life, but I make time for this board. I love it. I get a charge when I see the names before I even read the posting. I'm glad I met such nice new friends, Serena, Donna, Marci, Billy, Ron C., Joe & of course The Dessert Man Himself. That is one of the nicest things anyone has ever done for me & I stand before you all deeply humbled. Thank you.

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 16 Nov 2007

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Hey, "The Organizer", I understand there was a 50th birthday party. A) Where was my invite? B) Where are the pix?

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 16 Nov 2007

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koko10, whoever you may be, you must provide an active e-mail address in order to register for the PS 165 forum. Please revisit and update the entry.

Name: Donna
Date: 16 Nov 2007

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BV---so way back when were you voted most likely to be a comedian????? Nice page Mark. Ellen how was the Genisis concert---were they as good as they used to be? I was at their last concert many years ago. Yes I agree Sting was a great concert, the last time I saw him was out at Jones Beach right on the water with the orange, yellow, & red lights it was great night. My last concert other than fundraisers(Meatloaf this past August---he was terrible) was Elton Johns retirement tour back in 2000 at the Garden. I'm glad he never did it. Hard to believe it has been so long since my last one. Enjoy what you have coming up. I brought my son to Jones Beach for the fundraiser and he was able to go to the VIP tent and see the concert---I was very excited for him because it was his first concert many memories at Jones Beach. BV you must really enjoy taking your son to the concerts. Does your youngest go also. BTW----I think you are a really great guy for keeping mum about his name,whoever he is.... he is very lucky it's you........enjoy the day...

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 16 Nov 2007

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Added something new to the PIX site. Check it out at www.ps165pix.com. Don't forget to send your new or old pix for posting to the site.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 15 Nov 2007

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Hey Serena, that picture of you at the beach brings back such memories for me. I had the same bathing suit.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 15 Nov 2007

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Ellen, Out of all the great bands I ever saw the best show was The Kinks at St. Johns. I didn't even wanna go. Ray Davies is the man. I still have all my tix stubs. Led Zep at the Garden, eight bucks. Hey Serena, put the freakin Turkey in the oven & get back here.

Name: ellen danker
Date: 15 Nov 2007

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hi everyone: first of all - happy thanksgiving! I'm sure we all have a lot to be grateful for! Sharon don't know how I remember how many concerts. I stopped counting at 300 - Sting in April of 1988. the 100th one was men at work at the pier. Barry V. I only go to small venues now although I did go to genesis! I didn't get tickets to clapton yet! The last show I saw was a jimi hendrix tribute at the beacon theater and it was awesome. There were about 8-10 different guitarist's playing hendrix. ron L - I will get around to e-mailing you. okay guys have a great day love ellen

Name: Serena
Date: 15 Nov 2007

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Hey everyone -- Things may be getting rather busy here in the next few days getting ready for the holiday next week so I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. : )

Name: Barry V.
Date: 15 Nov 2007

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Hey Sharon,Happy Birthday!! Yes Donna, I got all the info, but I said if he stays off the board we had a deal. I'll respect his privacy. If he comes back I take a visit. I have good friends out there. Scott, after chatting with me don't you think its pretty obvious I didn't have anyone for typing? Hey Serena, Hey Denise. Whats up Big Al? Ron?

Name: SLK
Date: 15 Nov 2007

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Denise u know I'll help just not now. I'm making Thxgiving and Chanukah is 2 wks away. Scott and Bill we'll get moving after the new yr.I'm baking and shopping oh and a working too. BV I know u will love that concert. Ellen u know how many concerts u went to how? Joe S. that pix of u and the Washington bro's is awesome I remember u like it was yesterday. Glen where r u? Ron C. remember Ellen and I used to tell Tucker u r disguisting. Neil K. I heard from Marisa she sounds amazing.Ron L.lov the birthday card. Everyone enjoy your holiday.

Name: Serena
Date: 15 Nov 2007

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Hey Donna! Left you a post on Mark's website. I really need to just call you -- it would be a more productive conversation. : ) I'm sure we could make a book with all the photos we must have between us. The one at the beach was from July of '82, which was 6 years after I moved actually. It was taken on one of my visits back to NY and I'm quite sure that was Jones Beach, but it's been a long time. BV is quite a hoot, isn't he? He and Denise have been keeping me in stitches! Take care. : )

Name: Donna
Date: 15 Nov 2007

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Hello everyone-----BV you are hysterical, one mistake and the eleveator is a closet..So I see you have started doing the IM thing or is it conference calling???? Sounds like you're having fun. BV did you get your answer yet? Serena how are you? I see you have graduated to a page, my goodness if we both started sending in pictures we could make a book...I loved the one of you guys at the beach that was right before you moved wasn't it. I'm going by lisa haircut. Gotta go now, be well everyone.

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 15 Nov 2007

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DENISE sorry to keep you up so late. I moved my clock ahead 4 hours.Glad to see you are getting the ball rolling with Bill on the reunion.I prefer June or July but it really doesn't matter to me I just need advanced notice to make plane reservations. Barry did you have Mrs Penn at Campbell? Line 3 1st word DID D I D Mrs Penn was the typing teacher

Name: Barry V.
Date: 15 Nov 2007

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Hey Denise, Let me know if I can help. If you need me to chip in just come by & I'll throw the money out the window for you. hahaha

Name: Denise
Date: 15 Nov 2007

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OOOPs...Sorry, i meant to say that i am ON board with helping not that i am bored with helping..BIG DIFFERENCE. ;)

Name: Denise
Date: 15 Nov 2007

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Good Morning to all: Serena, sorry to have missed you last night. I too was up way past my bed time laughing, dancing, and singing to the greatest act in town the BV/ST Comedy Show. Its quite an act and you should come join us. ST you are very funny but Marci and the others would appreciate going forward you setting your clock 3 hours ahead :). A special shout out to Bill Sperling it was so nice to speak to you yesterday and to share such great memories of our childhood. I must say i enjoyed our phone conversation and definately am board helping you make this reunion happen. (SLK Help!) Also, thank you for clearing up that the 2 photos from Dara's 6th floor window posted on MF's site were from my apt 6B in Dara. I stare at those pics everyday as they are such a big part of my childhood. We had such a great view of the park and more importantly for me Forrest Sanders, court.(sorry JS). My mom use to throw money out the window for us to buy Mr. Softey, Chow Chow Cup, and us to go shopping. She use to watch us play in the park, walk to school, and scream our names to come home for dinner all out of that window. Again, it was nice to speak with you and i will start looking into dates, places and accomodations for this reunion. Just to let everyone else know that Bill is work hard emailing and looking for fellow alum and has also been in contact with the school for perhaps an upcoming tour. We have agreed to a reunion date somewhere between June and August of 2008 for all 1973 grads and then some. If anyone has any suggestions please feel free to email them to me, you can find my email addy on MF's contact page. A great day to all..dsl

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 15 Nov 2007

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More shots posted to the PIX website, including some from the 165 sports gathering on 11/10. Just a note: the Links page is for everyone, not just for me to promote desserts. If you've got a site or a business or event to promote, send the info to me and I'll link it up for all to see. www.PS165PIX.com

Name: Barry V
Date: 15 Nov 2007

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Hey Serena, Last Christmas my kid really bugged me for a BB Gun. I gave in & got it for him.. He bought me a sweatshirt with a bullseye on the back.

Name: Serena
Date: 15 Nov 2007

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Hey Denise -- I see I'm not the only one who has to take a break from the site to do mundane things like laundry and cooking (I actually did cook tonight -- I made some freakin' Chicken Piccata, Barry! -- how's my Brooklyn accent?). : ) Loved the Wisconsin quip Barry -- I'm still chuckling! I was reading your "stand-up" routine lines from last night to the girls I work with this afternoon and they were cracking up! Denise, I think you should ask Santa for a new bike to replace the one Fran stole all those years ago (you have been a good girl, haven't you?!). : ) Well, I must call it a night; it's almost 11:30 and my head's about to hit the keyboard...zzzzz

Name: Joe Simon
Date: 14 Nov 2007

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Tammy #2 (Levy)....Of course I know who you are...as well as your sisters Michelle and Debbie and your brother Bobby. How is your brother Bobby doing? Ask him if he might remember me and if he would like to shoot me an e-mail at the address I'll post below. Its only been 35 plus years since he and I used to play Puff Basketball in his room. Tammy, I wonder if you can recall all those years ago the big fire we had in the building, started in our apartment (by guess who,GULP)...if not, maybe your sister Debbie who I saw post here rememebers it.******Sharon, I remember Howie very clearly and I always remember him was a real good guy and from the picture I see posted he still looks exactly the same. I do remember you as well from school.****I will shortly send out some e-mails to inform the others I've found along the past few years on line from 165 and Pomonok of this site with a link to it, so hopefully we'll have some new posters down the road. Wishing everybody out there a Happy and Healthy Holiday season. Joe*****Joe1161@aol.com

Name: Barry V
Date: 14 Nov 2007

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Thanks so much Denise. Unfortunately the lowest the store stocked was Typing for Idiots. I had to order Typing for Complete F(*^king Morons. It should be here soon. How are you Sharon? Hey Ellen, I am taking my big guy to see Clapton & Steve Winwood in Dec, Mountain in Feb & Robin Trower in March. Yes we try to chase concerts as much as possible. I don't like the arenas anymore. Hey Serena, when I was in Junior High my teacher asked me "What's the capital of Wisconsin?" I said W

Name: Denise
Date: 14 Nov 2007

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Hey BV i didnt want to say so but i did the laundry while you were typing. Sorry, Scott and Marci i just couldnt wait anymore.

Name: Barry V
Date: 14 Nov 2007

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Hey Ron, I'm really insulted that you deleted my emails. I thought you would keep them forever. How disappointing. Hey Scott, thanks for hooking up that chat last night, it was fun. I'll try to type faster. Here, I'll practice now ufygfewuhfbfdgfdeghfiefhfewwefewf. I'll work on it.

Name: Ron.Lazar
Date: 14 Nov 2007

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Barry, I forgot to put your E-Mail address in my address book again!!!!!!!!!!!! Please send me another Message and maybe I'll remember to add you to my address book this time. I have a few funny things to send you and I realized that I deleted your message again with the address, Clever huh?

Name: Barry V
Date: 14 Nov 2007

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You are a great pal Serena. The only places that let me do standup are homes for the deaf. Hey Donna, sorry I never answered you. I do job estimates for an electrical contractor. Lot's of blueprint reading. One mistake & the building gets a closet instead of an elevator. Speaking of elevators, they really have their ups & downs don't they? Sorry. I drove by the school yesterday on my way out of the city. I was thinking about you all.

Name: Serena
Date: 14 Nov 2007

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Hey Barry, thanks for closing with a great show last night! Always leave them laughing as the saying goes! : )

Name: Ron C
Date: 14 Nov 2007

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No need to apologize Barry. Hard to believe that someone we all knew forever vanished.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 14 Nov 2007

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Hey, before I say gnite. Sorry Ron C. Serena, my wifes cooking is nothing like my mother's. My wifes cooking is good. haha I'll send some old photos tomorrow. They are drawings. Hey, the other day I was at Childrens Hospital. I saw two 7 year olds perform a kidney transplant. Denise, you know I used to work in the circus circumcising elephants. ..The pay was lousy but the tips were big! here's something you can't do by yourself... Practice shaking hands. Hey goodnight & God Bless!!

Name: Denise
Date: 13 Nov 2007

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Good Evening : ) Serena, i cant believe you had to cook dinner tonight..didnt your family notice the hat you were wearing today? Meanwhile i took your spot on the old friends page and the more i look at it..Larry Scott is starting to look more and more like me..it could pass for my before and after picture. ;) ST you are too funny...but BV and i are on to you. BV it wasnt a moat..it was my Ross bike. Serena..my sister was like the Marcia Brady of our family..she always won..i was just there to make sure Barry behaved he did practically live with us. SLK stop eatting pizza your killing me!! :) ttys..dsl

Name: ellen
Date: 13 Nov 2007

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wow, this is great. i guess the next lunch will be bigger than ever. Hi mark and fred fink, long time. barry v - are you still crazy and go to concerts like me. i don't go to too many now but have seen at least 450 in my prime (when they were 20 -25 a pop) Ron L. I will e-mail you but i saw a picture of you and you look great. lisa what were we thinking? We Old!!!!!!!!!!!! thats it for now. love ellen

Name: Serena
Date: 13 Nov 2007

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Barry -- I did finally "make some food" but I'm ashamed to admit it got so late the only thing I had the ambition to do was toss a frozen pizza in the oven... I hang my head in shame!

Name: BILLY GRUBER
Date: 13 Nov 2007

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RON IM GOING TO CHECK ABOUT GETTING THE GYM ON A SATURDAY AND WHAT IT WOULD COST.GOTTA DO SOME BALL PLAYING THIS WINTER.ILL GET BACK TO YA!!

Name: Ron C
Date: 13 Nov 2007

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Posting was legit, Tuck disappeared a couple of years ago, and has not been seen or heard from since

Name: Barry V.
Date: 13 Nov 2007

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I'll say this like they did when i lived in Canarsie Bklyn.. HEY SERENA, MAKE SOME FREAKIN FOOD HAH? WE"RE STARVING!!!

Name: Beth
Date: 13 Nov 2007

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Hi Ron, I will let my sister know you said Hey! I gave my sister about 4 class pictures. 3 w/ my sister Mary's class and 2 with Debbie's class. I think Russell said he was going to scan them and post them on here.

Name: Serena
Date: 13 Nov 2007

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I better get off here and go make dinner before my family disowns me on the grounds of neglect! It's been rather addicting of late...

Name: Serena
Date: 13 Nov 2007

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Uh oh... not again... I guess Ron will have to get on here and verify whether that was him on the last one.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 13 Nov 2007

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That last Ron C posting. I don't know if that was legit. Be a good boy Doc.

Name: Serena
Date: 13 Nov 2007

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Barry, you must have an endless supply of one-liners! I love it! You should send in some vintage shots of yourself so we can see what you looked like back then. Perhaps you too will get your own celebrity page! : )

Name: Barry V
Date: 13 Nov 2007

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I just found out on Google that the Serena page is the most viewed page on the web. I can't believe I chat with a celeb. Wow man, the only place I get to view my pictures is the post office (I'm kidding, I'm kidding)

Name: Ron C
Date: 13 Nov 2007

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Tuck was/is a GREAT guy. We can all only hope and pray that wherever he is, he is happy and ok.

Name: Serena
Date: 13 Nov 2007

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Barry -- loved the reference to being at 165 in the medievel times and the moat -- I think it's your best bit yet! : ) Hi Ron -- I only know you from all the photos on Mark's website. I was actually quite surprised to find that I had my own page on his website too, as they used to be on the "Friends 2" page and thought that's where the latest photos would be put. Maybe he was just trying to break the pictures down into yet another category... I don't know what the criteria is for a person to gain status for having one's own page, but I was quite honored that I do and I thanked him accordingly. As I told Mark in his guestbook, I don't know if I feel special or if I just feel guilty for sending him so many pictures! I guess only Mark will be able to answer your question. : )

Name: Barry V.
Date: 13 Nov 2007

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OK, I have the info. I'm not sharing it with anyone. I'm no rat. Stay off the board Doc. Life will be sweet if you do

Name: Barry V
Date: 13 Nov 2007

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Dr Rufus, some exciting news. The home address will be mine soon. Have you ever cried in front of your kids before? See you soon Doc.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 13 Nov 2007

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Hey Ron, That is funny. I remember Tucker. He was agood basketball player & a nice guy. If this is Ron Csillag, I remember you from Hillcrest. I was looking at the yearbook the other day & I saw your picture. See you soon Doc.

Name: Ron C
Date: 13 Nov 2007

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Barry V, I hardly know you at all, from the neighborhood, but the belly hanging over with minimal schooling, makes it sound as if you have found a long lost missing friend of our from the neighborhood, the infamous TUCK.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 13 Nov 2007

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Hi there Aliyah. You went to medieval times on a school trip? When I went to PS 165 it was during Medieval Times. We used to have to cross the moat on 150th St to get there. See you soon Doc.

Name: Ron C
Date: 13 Nov 2007

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MF, I do not know Serena, even though she is from Dara, but what an honor for her to have her own page on the picture sight. How many pictures does one have to send to attain this status ?

Name: Ron C
Date: 13 Nov 2007

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Billy, do you have a date yet for wiffle ball and hoops in the 165 gym ? You have done such a good job up until now, I would hate to see the positive momentum you have generated be lost over the winter. If you can't get the gym, maybe bowling or something else. Anyone who can get Ed Merlob to show up for an event, has to be a great organizer. Keep up the good work.

Name: Serena
Date: 13 Nov 2007

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Barry -- Again, you are making me laugh!! : ) As far as the prom date guy goes, you must remember that was my elementary school preference. I bet if they made an updated version of this game it would have a Goth guy, a Grunge guy, a Skateboard Guy, a Bicycle Guy, a Rapper/Hip-Hop Guy and possibly one Preppy Guy (all with coordinating outfits and accessories of course!). Hmmmm, maybe I should sell this idea to Milton-Bradley... : )

Name: Barry V.
Date: 13 Nov 2007

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Serena, As a kid I always thought the guy with the rolled up flannel sleeves looked cooler than the schmuck in the prom jacket. See you soon Doc.

Name: aliyah perry
Date: 13 Nov 2007

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Hi I'm a student that went to p.s.165 last year I'm a student that graduated as being the class of 2007.It was the best time of my life I look forward to coming back and seeing my old teachers some are mrs.o'connell,mrs.minhas,mrs.adler,mrs.milenk and many more who had help me achive where I'm at right now pasting all of my class at robert f. kenndy middle school.Last year at p.s.165 I though it was the best school evveeeeeeeerrrrrrr.When we went to o.p.e.x., midievil times and many more fantasic trips many more grades and years was the best too but not better then this one.a good trip was also watler kaner party that i went to in 4th,5th, and 6th grades.

Name: aliyah perry
Date: 13 Nov 2007

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Hi I'm a student that went to p.s.165 last year I'm a student that graduated as being the class of 2007.It was the best time of my life I look forward to coming back and seeing my old teachers some are mrs.o'connell,mrs.minhas,mrs.adler,mrs.milenk and many more who had help me achive where I'm at right now pasting all of my class at robert f. kenndy middle school.Last year at p.s.165 I though it was the best school evveeeeeeeerrrrrrr.When we went to o.p.e.x., midievil times and many more fantasic trips many more grades and years was the best too but not better then this one.a good trip was also watler kaner party that i went to in 4th,5th, and 6th grades.

Name: Ron Lazar
Date: 13 Nov 2007

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Barry, If someone annonymous is making ignorant comments we should all just ignore them and hopefully they will crawl back under the rock from which they slithered.

Name: Ron Lazar
Date: 13 Nov 2007

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Beth Wordsman, Hi, I went to school with your older sister Debbie. Send her my best.

Name: Ron Lazar
Date: 13 Nov 2007

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Sharon, More names and memories, wow! Maybe we will hear from Chris and James too? I wonder how Dave is doing? Glen when you log on send my best to your brother Joey.

Name: Sharon
Date: 13 Nov 2007

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Hi 2 Beth and Fred welcome aboard. BV u know who your friends r. If we ignore it maybe it will go away. Ron, I saw Glen Schlaifer today he should be logging on any day now. He saw Chris Castellano and James recently cool huh.

Name: Serena
Date: 13 Nov 2007

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Denise, I will be there to support you in your love of sweets (and try to help keep you away from them for the same reason I need to!). I know the corner store had an actual name, but for the life of me I can't remember what -- I only ever knew it as "The Candy Store". Looks like BV solved your bike theft -- he knows all, sees all! Who DIDN'T cheat when they played Mystery Date?! I always wanted the prom guy or the beach guy. Who did you want to be your date, Barry (or did you let your sister win?!). : )

Name: Ron Lazar
Date: 13 Nov 2007

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Barry, Alan and Denise are right of course, you are the best. You were also like a big brother to me and this mystery person is starting to get on my nerves and if any of you know me that takes alot. Barry you always had my backing and you always will. This person is nothing that can't be swept under the rug like the parasite that he or she is. We must be politically corrct here. I bet that this person couldn't out run you in a sprint. Baby you were lightning.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 13 Nov 2007

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Denise, My boss is a ham radio nut. He has antennas all over the place. The geeks that work for him can hack anything. They did uncover another mystery for me tonight. Fran Drescher stole your bike.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 12 Nov 2007

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Dr. Rufus, I am beginning to believe that you are the fella I'm looking for.

Name: Denise
Date: 12 Nov 2007

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Evening all!! Serena, you make me laugh too and i made the same comment as you did on MF's site momenets before yours and yes dont some of those desserts look dangerous. AS - what are you picking on now..my weight, whats left you already attacked everything else im really starting to feel unloved ;). Serena and Barry i think i may need some support here. Barry, I hope these hackers you have working for you arent a bunch of people standing over the computer with a smokers cough. Donna, i couldnt agree more and await for BV to shout his name too. Hey Lori, do you remember Mystery Date you always cheated and i got stuck with the bums.lol. Back to better things..how come the candy store on the corner didnt have a name other then "The Candy Store". Also, does anyone remember when they played movies on the side of the school? Lastly, for 35 years now ive been wondering who stole my first Ross bike with the pretty purple bannana seat it was in front of my aunt and Fran Drechers house..common come clean.if not we will find you? Serena / BV that was the best i can do.. :) smile....dsl

Name: Barry V.
Date: 12 Nov 2007

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I'm loving this Al. Right up my f*&*ing alley. Oh, baby!!!

Name: Serena
Date: 12 Nov 2007

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Can't you just feel the love on this board!! Who's the president of the I Love Barry Fan Club anyway?! I have been grinning ear to ear reading all these great comments! : ) Denise, I told Mark on his site that it's a good thing I don't live closeby because I would be in huge trouble with all those great desserts!

Name: alan semel
Date: 12 Nov 2007

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OK buddy, hack away...I know you are enjoying this.

Name: Donna
Date: 12 Nov 2007

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the real joy will be when he is outed.....Everytime he sends in a post it leaves an IP address on the server which connects to his user whether it's comcast, yahoo, AOL or otherwise so he doesn't have much time left before you can shout his name out and we WILL ALL KNOW WHO HE IS!!!!!!! Don't let it raise your BP--Barry. you'll know who he is soon enough.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 12 Nov 2007

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Big Al, my man. My little hacking crew is already thru 200,000 email addresses. I'll get it done. He calls it off with an email to me or sends a goodbye post. Otherwise I press on gladly. This is great.

Name: alan semel
Date: 12 Nov 2007

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BV, I know you can handle this, but do you really want to stoop to his immature level..not that you are the most mature person I know, lol.but you know what I mean. Thanks Denise, just sayin what I think and feel. You going to order desserts from Mr dessert? lol

Name: Denise
Date: 12 Nov 2007

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Ahhh...Semel that was sweet. Barry you stand in the middle. Everyone else on the count of 3 GROUP HUG!!!! Serna, ive been off of work too long and have gotten plenty of rest..Marks Dessert page is killing me also..i have such a sweet tooth right now and have to settle with 2 week old Halloween candy.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 12 Nov 2007

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He should be concerned Al. My pop didn't leave me naked here. Thanks buddy, you were always one of the gang with us. If this guy had a brain he would email me & come clean. I will even respect his privacy. Its just that he is done. I am the right guy to do this.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 12 Nov 2007

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Wow, you guys are the best pals. I am so overwhelmed by all of your support that I will be holding BARRY AID in Feb. There will be bands from all over the world. Then in June, Jerry Lewis will be hosting The Barry Telethon. Be sure to tune into both. Hey man, You guys are cool.

Name: alan semel
Date: 12 Nov 2007

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BV, don't let this asshole bother you..He obviously doesn't know you like some of us do. If it's any consolation, I love you too man! You were like an older brother to me and will never forget that. The laughs, music and so much more. Unfortunately, there are some miserable people out there, and need to try and bring others down. Looks like he's back pedaling a bit, guess he's a bit concerned now, lol

Name: Lori
Date: 12 Nov 2007

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Barry, I am here to say "We love you man".

Name: Serena
Date: 12 Nov 2007

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Yes, Barry I do remember Mystery Date and I also had the game. I believe the bummy guy was referred to as "The Dud". Wanna play a game for old times' sake? : ) But seriously, Denise said it perfectly and you should take it to heart. You're one of the reasons I check this board every day, especially when Denise joins in because I always laugh out loud. : )

Name: Barry V.
Date: 12 Nov 2007

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Hi Denise, That was a very nice posting by you. I like this board. Its great to see all the names everyday. My boss saw me typing at 5:15 & he looked at the screen & said "This guy is right! You are an asshole. If you let a zero like that bug you, then you deserve it". My boss is a wise man. I saw the mystery date left an apology but I already asked for help on this so like in the movies... Its out of my hands.

Name: Denise Sileo
Date: 12 Nov 2007

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Hi All, Sorry Ive been so consumed these past few dsys i havent had a chance to say hi. Ive read all these recent posts and think its a bit foolish, childish, and quite ridiculous that someone would stoop this low to and not have enough &^*^ to state who they are. Barry, you are loved by so many on this site and maybe thats the real issue here and no other. I think we each have our own personal reasons that keeps us coming back here as often as we do and im so glad that your here with me 35 years later. xoxo "the little one"

Name:
Date: 12 Nov 2007

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I have figured out who is hassling Barry V. It's Santa Claus. It makes sense. He has known Barry since childhood ("He knows if you've been naughty or nice..." -- this must extend to baseball swings), his stomach hangs over his underwear, and he has time to type since the elves actually do all the work (except for December 24). Poor Barry, getting dissed by old Saint Nick.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 12 Nov 2007

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OK, His new name is Mystery Date. Serena, do you remember that. "Mystery Date..... Are you ready for your mystery date? Then you would open up that door & the bummy guy was there. I guess I really shouldn't know too much about that game. My sister hated when I played it.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 12 Nov 2007

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I just have to say this..... I really never thought in my whole lifetime, that I would type the words "I just spoke to Dr Rufus" That really is a bugout.

Name: Serena
Date: 12 Nov 2007

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Hi to you too Barry -- we miss your sense of humor and hope you'll be back soon. This person is taking up entirely too much of your time and energy and I haven't laughed in a couple of days now. A day without Barry's jokes is like a day without sunshine! :)

Name: Barry V.
Date: 12 Nov 2007

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Listen, I already spoke to Dr. Rufus & I spoke to Craig. Do you think I am not serious about this? If you knew me now you absolutely wouldn't be doing it. I mean that. If you are someone that really knows me what you should do is send me an email & explain yourself. Outside of that, I can't help you anymore.

Name:
Date: 12 Nov 2007

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You are are not not illiterate

Name:
Date: 12 Nov 2007

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BARRY V IF YOU ARE TAKING IT PERSONAL I TOTALLY APOLIGIZE. I DO NOT MEAN TO HURT YOUR FEELINGS AT ALL. ONLY THINK HIGHLY OF YOU AND ESPECIALLY YOUR FATHER. HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE. AGAIN I TOTALLY APOLIGIZE IF YOU TOOK OFFENSE TO MY COMMENTS. THEY WERE MEANT TO GIVE YOU A LAUGH. I GUESS MY SENSE OF HUMOR WAS TERRIBLE. AS FAR AS MY SPELLING GOES YOU ARE RIGHT, MY KIDS ALWAYS SAY I AM AM ILLITERATE.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 12 Nov 2007

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Oh, by the way, Hello everybody else. Hope you are all well. I do realize that I am foolish to let this cockroach bother me so much. It is after all what he wants. I will post before & after pictures of him. I have the time & resources to find him.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 12 Nov 2007

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Ok, mystery fag. Lets analyze things. Seems everybody on this board is doing OK in life. I have a great wife, great kids. Somehow I picture you sitting in a filthy basement with your fat stomach hanging over your dirty underwear eating a frozen pizza while you type away. Is life really that bad for you that you come on here & don't even have the balls to say who you are? Be a man, I'd respect that. You talk about my schooling? You can't even spell, you dolt. Pretty soon you will let me know if I've gotten any better at sports. I am going to show you my swing. I promise. I'm almost there. You might as well keep having fun for awhile longer. Live it up. Soon, your going to be looking up at me saying " No, No, please stop, no more" I was the wrong person for you to pick. I'll never let it go.

Name: Donna
Date: 12 Nov 2007

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Even though I now live in NJ I still love good old NY sarcasm----"I just love these spineless idiots who cannot say anything nice because they are jealous and could never hold a conversation on this board". They are soooooo PATHETIC....Go get him BV........

Name:
Date: 12 Nov 2007

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BARRY V I AM NOWHERE NEAR WORTH THE 850.00 DOLLARS. IF YOU ARE BRIGHT YOU CAN GET IT ON YOUR YOUR OWN, THE PROBLEM IS THAT I KNOW YOU TO WELL AND SCHOOL SMART WAS AGAIN NOT ONE OF YOUR POSITIVE VIRTUES. AS A PERSON YOU AND YOUR FATHER WERE HIGH UP ON MY LIST.

Name:
Date: 12 Nov 2007

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BARRY V I AM NOWHERE NEAR WORTH THE 850.00 DOLLARS. IF YOU ARE BRIGHT YOU CAN GET IT ON YOUR YOUR OWN, THE PROBLEM IS THAT I KNOW YOU TO WELL AND SCHOOL SMART WAS AGAIN NOT ONE OF YOUR POSITIVE VIRTUES. AS A PERSON YOU AND YOUR FATHER WERE HIGH UP ON MY LIST.

Name: Serena
Date: 12 Nov 2007

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I'd be interested in knowing who this person is too and what pleasure they get out of leaving these comments.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 12 Nov 2007

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It'll cost me $850 to track the mystery guest back to his computer. It's so worth it.

Name: Barry V.
Date: 12 Nov 2007

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You're probably right. I wasn't that great. What I am good at is finding people & now you have forced me to reach out. I already saw someone on this board who posted that they know you. I will go visit them. My fathers name still goes far. I will see you soon. I will not let it go. In the meantime relax, there's a storm coming.

Name: MARK FINK
Date: 11 Nov 2007

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Ladies and gentlemen, I am proud to announce the addition of 2 NEW PAGES to the PIX website. I think they will prove to be very useful and I hope you all will hop over for a l@@K. http://www.ps165pix.com

Name:
Date: 11 Nov 2007

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MY GOOD FRIEND BARRY V NEVER REMEMBER YOU BEING ANY KIND OF ATHELETE. MATTER OF FACT I REMEMBER YOU AS BEING IN THE TOP TEN PERCENT OF WORST ATHELETES WAKE UP AND SMELL THE ROSES. YOUR FAYHER HAD ATHELTIC ABILITY BUT YOU MY FRIEND STUNK.

Name:
Date: 11 Nov 2007

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my good friend BV I DONT REMEMBER YOU EVER BEING ANY KIND OF ATHELETE. IN FACT YOU WERE IN THE 10% THAT COULDNT PLAY. UNDERSTAND YOU ARE A FAN BUT PLEASE SMELL THE ROSES. YOUR FATHER HAD ATHELTIC ABILITY BUT YOU SON YOU STUNK

Name: Barry V.
Date: 11 Nov 2007

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Eli Manning still sucks. Giants still suck. This is not an invitation for Jet fans to chirp. No one sucks more than them.

Name: SCOTT TOBMAN
Date: 11 Nov 2007

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HEY James & Fred.Good to have you aboard. LTNS. Also saw Mark Freidman posted on the other site & heard from Gary Lesser. Finding more everyday. PS 165 GONE WILD

Name: Beth (Wordsman) Battista
Date: 11 Nov 2007

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WOW, so many faces and names I recognize. Crazy Crazy. What Memories. Sharon Lazar blast from the past! I saw Russell last night and he told me about this site. Glad to hear your doing well. NYRang22@aol.com is my addy. Write to me. Would love to hear from you. Would love to hear from anyone that knows me from 165.

Name: Serena
Date: 11 Nov 2007

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Hi Barry -- That was YOU?! You must have taken the earring out and that's why I didn't recognize you yesterday! :) You are too funny -- thanks for making me laugh. :)

Name: Ron C
Date: 11 Nov 2007

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Billy can you make arrangements to rent gym at 165 once a month on Saturdays in the winter for hoops and wiffle ball ?

Name: Barry V.
Date: 11 Nov 2007

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Wassup? It's 3:20AM I just got back from the concert. Great show! I will talk to you tomorrow. I just wanted to say I'm sorry to Serena. I never told you my son plays basketball in Wisconsin. I didn't mean to act like a jerk at the game. I didn't know that was you.

Name: BILLY GRUBER
Date: 11 Nov 2007

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