Helena

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Brooklyn, NY

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  • robin rehder

    Helena,

    Honey, I was suppose to go to my brother-in-law Bill's parents the 24th until the 26th but we all came down with colds&so, we'll go christmas from the 24th/28th. That will be neat seeing family&friends.

    How was your Thanksgiving? Neat shopping, eating out, going various places&seeing friends&family.

    Have you had a problem on the forum with the replay feature. i have here&there.

    Take care.

    Robin
  • robin rehder

    yes, I've met michael. I have a picture of me with him on facebook. Are you on there?

    How are you feeling now?
  • robin rehder

    Helena,

    There's this palace hotel in NJ--AC at that. Ask Gail. She's stayed there&when I went back in 2006, it was $36.00 plus tax but what the heck. Hope it's helpful to you.
  • robin rehder

    Helena,

    I don't know how many concerts I've been to. I don't to as many as I used because of the M O N E Y thang&being retired. Hope to see Michael next year. I saw him 3 times this year--not bad for an old fart. :D like me. Just kidding as I don't feel like I'm 61&people say I don't look it nor do I act it either.

    I've gone to concerts by local transportation--paratransit&transit, trains, busses (Greyhound)&flying as well. I've been with BB'S as well but rarely.

    Neat you've been to Baltimore&to Connecticut. I've been to the gala from 1999-2009 but didn't go in 2008&this year.

    Thanks for telling me about your brother. God bless him. My brother Butch is 68&is profoundly retarded. He can speak though with an impediment&has full vision and isn't in diapers. I understand why you&your mom put him in a group home. I'm glad youvisit.

    My dad died 11/18/99. Sorry you lost your father. Mom died 5/10/07.

    I'm glad to hear your mom's a cancer survivor. God bless her&take care.
  • Gail

    Helena, wanted to let you know that I received your card to Michael today. I'll get it to him safely.

    Gail
  • sylvie boisvert

    Hi Helena, just touching base because I want to finish putting up my tree tonight. Glad you enjoyed the Xmas songs! :D I'm sorry to hear you won't be able to go to the AC show though. Well, hopefully, Michael will schedule something closer to you around that time. Take care sweetie and have a great weekend! Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada
  • robin rehder

    Helen, how's it going girl? i have your comments. I jotted down notes. Love. I try to comment as much as I can on everyone's messages. it's like emailing, really.

    Your Thanksgiving sounded lovely with friends&family.

    I'm going to a Christmas party today for my San Gabriel California Council of the Blind chapter&it's at Dennys in Erwindale--about 20 some minutes from me. I'm going to parties the 11th&18th as well.

    I have a friend who used to be in the Nights of Columbus. My dad was in the moose club.

    Michael was in Westbury a couple times--in long Island, I do believe. I took a cab to the train station, got the Amtrak train in to NY&met up with friends for lunch&then took a cab back to the train station&got the long Island Railroader in to Westbury, took a cab to&from the venue&hotel&had a blast&stayed overnight. Gail&her friend Linda were in the same hotel&we walked back from the concert. I went through the same procedure going home that Sunday.

    I understand not going to Atlantic City fear of the weather. I respect that.



    I rarely am sick during the holidays. This is about a first for me except when I was a kid. I haven't had a cold in 4 years so, wow! it hit me with a vengence. I still have the bronchial cough.

    Bummer Michael missed Brighton. Hope he won't get this thing I have. I don't feel bad; have felt better.

    How come go with a fake name on facebook? Friends&family won't be able to find you that way. I hear that not going on there much.

    Have fun at your Christmas parties. I plan to. :D

    Robin
  • Eileen Parr

    Just checking in to say hi! Hope all is well!!
    Love Eileen xoxox
  • Kathy Rosario

    Hi Helena....thanks for the invite. This is about the only thing I know how to do on this forum.....accepting invites and posting!!! Posting and reading alone takes up a ton of time....lol Thanks again and have a great day. It is sunny 73* here in california :)
    Kathy
  • Kathy Rosario

    Hello again....I am not thrilled with the row but I will escape at the appropriate time and if they don't let me...WELL...I won't cooperate!!!! LOL
    Kathy
  • sylvie boisvert

    Hi Helena, no time for a full message but wondering why you left work early, everything okay? I was listening to a CD yesterday that reminded me I have something else to send you the link to! :D Take care Helena and I know we’ll talk soon. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada
  • sylvie boisvert

    Hi Helena, oh my goodness, I’m glad your brother’s okay… What were they thinking, taking away his pill? Aside from the pill thing, could it have been all the excitement with the party and all? Good thing they’re playing it safe. Oh, let me know what you think of the Harry Potter movie, my daughters are big fans. I’ll try to get to your PM today or tomorrow. I have things to do before my son comes home and we’ll shovel the driveway. I did myself yesterday for about 1 ½ hours untilit got too dark so came back in before getting lost! Lol Talk to you soon, take care. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada
  • Kathy Rosario

    Hi Helena....you are right about Rosario being Italian but in my case it Puerto Rican :) My husband's dad was born in Puerto Rico. It used to be a very uncommon name and other Rosario's would come up to us and say..."my name is Rosario...are we related?" My husband was stopped at a fire rescue by another inquisitive Rosario after reading his name on his fire turnout coat and then someone approached me while waiting to be called to jury duty after my name was called out loud. Too funny!! Another interesting note to your message is the Italian city of Taranto. My maiden name is Taranda and that is Russian :) and my mom was born in Toronto Canada! I always enjoy the commonalities in names and in people :) I sooooo LOVE Italy!! Was there in 2000....need to come back. Until our next chat...ciao!!!!
    Kathy
  • Kathy Rosario

    Wow...I didn't think i would be writing back so fast!!! Too funny about New York because that is where my dad was born..in the Russian section!! his parents came over from Russia and settled in new York. I am quite a mut...dad is full Russian and my mom is half Scottish and half French Canadian :)
    ciao!!!
    Kathy
  • sylvie boisvert

    Hi Helena, I don't have much to say right now but had to experiment with these new bothersome icons they've added on this site. Sorry you haven't seen the movie yet but maybe you can go on cheapy Tuesday next week? Aww, how cool your friend becoming a grandma! Hope your brother's meds get sorted out. Have more messages to respond to, including yours so I'm off. Have a great weekend sweetie, take care. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada 

  • sylvie boisvert

    Hey Helena, quickly now, first, have a nice time at your party and second, I got your card sweetie, thank you! Noone's read it to me yet, but I knew it was yours and I at least heard it! Thanks again sweetie, take care and stay warm too. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada

  • thresa arthur

    Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Fabulous New Year!

  • sylvie boisvert

    Hi Helena, your PM is next in line for response when I can take the time. In the meantime, I'd like to show you a wonderful thread I don't think you've seen yet but thought you would enjoy:

    http://www.michaelbolton.com/forum/topics/i-thought-it-would-be-nic...

    I added something today about a pastor from Brooklyn and thought that was a sign for me to finally make you aware of it. Hope you enjoy it! Take care sweetie and have a wonderful day! Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada

  • sylvia doughty

    Hi Helena,   Just had to leave a message and say absolutely love your new profile picture - beautiful - love that colour of his jacket!  -  GREAT!    Sylvia.   Wee Scottish friend.
  • Silvy

    Ciao Elena

    tanti auguri di un buon anno nuovo, qui la neve è andata via per ora! ma di sicuro tornera'! grazie del messaggio, sono contenta di aver trovato molti amici qui in questo forum, che amano M.B. come me e te !

    baci

    Silvy dalla fredda Svizzera

  • sylvia doughty

    Hi Helena, 

     

    Thanks for your message - hope you and your mom enjoy the spumante - I`m away to pour an ouzo and get ready - nearly 10 o`clock here - it has been pretty good watching it coming in from New Zealand and Australia - looks as though everybody is having a whale of a time - pity it couldn`t be like this all year round - just get rid of all the politicians and the populace will have a ball - we should be so lucky !!!!!  Is that a cue for a song !!!! lol.  Hope too, you get rid of snow soon or, at least, it gets better underfoot for you all!   All the very best Helena and a happy, happy New Year to you and your Mom. 

  • Kathy Rosario

    Happy New Year Helena!!!!

    Many Bolton adventures to you!!!

    Kathy

  • sylvie boisvert

    Hi Helena, glad you enjoyed the video and thanks a lot for the good wishes. I hope to catch up on PM's soon. You and your mom have a wonderful New Year sweetie and looking for more nuttiness in 2011! Take care. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada
  • Eileen Parr

    Hi Helena, Hope you have a very Happy New Year! My computer is down and have been unable to talk to anyone! I'm using my BlackbeRry tonite but its very hard to use and it really kills the battery! Hope to get to meet you in the near future and maybe a MB concert! Talk to you soon! Love Eileen. Xoxoxo
  • Gail

    Hi Helena,  the birthday calendar was set up by Dianna Shipman so if you will shoot her a note she will be glad to add you.  Hope you had a wonderful New Year.  Gail
  • Kathy Rosario

    Oh my Helena are you in for the time of your life!!! Your first Bolton adventure!! ENJOY!!

    Kathy

  • sylvia doughty

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    As you said you like to see him naked - thought I lend a hand - so to speak !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • sylvia doughty

    Thought I'd put that one in too - so you don't have to keep going into thread to see - hope you ENJOY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • sylvia doughty

    Hi Helena,

     

    On question about transferring pictures....I don't know if it is the quickest way to do....but it works for me.....I transfer picture to an album in my computer.....surprise, surprise, have an album just for Michael.  The picture section, as with music, documents etc. is in the starter pack of the laptop.....not through internet and then when you are in document you want to transfer picture too go to top tools bar and "image" : press on and it should take you to a page which shows "browse" press on that and you should go into your starter page,  then pick the one for your pictures - choose picture from yours and press save at bottom and it should transfer......tool is second from left.  Hope to God I have explained that right - if Mars starts to come into view you know I've been up to tricks again !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

     

    Speak to you soon.   Sylvia.    Your wee Scottish friend.

  • sylvia doughty

    Hi Helena,

     

    Yeh I got ALL, EACH AND EVERYONE, of Michael's telephone calls - and I answered them all too!!!!!!!!!!  lol.

     

    Sylvia.  Your wee Scottish FRIEND.     I'm going to get you back !!!!!!!!!

     

     

  • sylvia doughty

    Hi Helena,

     

    Yeh, I'm fine now I've stopped chasing you...I even went back up the page or down - I can't remember - I nearly fell off the seat...there was another message I had missed...I didn't know anybody could move about on the internet as quick as you !!!!!!! lol.  Okay, okay...it's just I'm that slow - I know !!!!!! :).  It was good fun - still wish I knew how to "poke" someone FIRST - I'm going to find out !!!!!  :)  Might not be on too much tomorrow - one of my little cats has to go to the vets to get teeth cleaned under an anaesthetic - got gingivitis - don't know if will need any teeth removed - i hate it when they have to go in - I worry so much!!!! But hey, you have a nice day off - speak to you soon.

     

    Sylvia.   Your wee Scottish FRIEND.

     

     

  • sylvia doughty

    Hi Helena,

     

    How are you today - missed you on Facebook - you haven't poked yet today ...you having a holiday or something!!!!....that was Monday can't have Wednesday off too !!  :)   Hope you are feeling brighter - seemed a little bit down by the time you got to the end of your post to Robin - sometimes putting the words down on print can be more stressful than saying as they become more thought provoking - maybe just a wee, wee bit too thought provoking - eh!!!!

    But I hope you are feeling brighter and remember this time of year ain't the best for anyone, it is known, this period and into February, as not being the friendliest to those who can get "down" - as my old dad used to always say to me at this time ...."hey, Spring is just round the corner and better days are coming!" :).

    Can I also let you know - there is a girl called Joy - don't know if you have read anything from her - hasn't long been in and has just started posting but she comes from Oceanport, New Jersey ....I know, not next door, but nearer than some of us !!!!! - just a thought.

     

    You take care and I'll speak to you soon my best friend from Brooklyn ...hey could we not call ourselves Cagney and Lacey - do you remember them - I loved them!!!!!  :D.

     

    Sylvia.   YOUR wee Scottish FRIEND. 

  • sylvia doughty

    Hi Helena,

     

    Robin Rehder has posted a video over on Facebook wishing everyone a Happy New Year - I attempted to bring over here but can't so what I have done is taken pictures off of video and I'll put below:-

     

      Hope you like.   Can I ask something ...I see you have Shannon Warren as one of your friends but can you tell me what name she uses over here as I have tried to put in her name in Members and I get nothing for her - have spelt it same way as above - can you help ????

     

    Sylvia.   Your wee Scottish friend.

  • sylvia doughty

    Hi Helena,

     

    Got your two wee messages from lunch time - hope you had a nice lunch....Shannon, on this page here, over left, second row down - can't find her - will try again !!!!   On Michael's daughters, when I joined Facebook -Taryn came up as a possible friend and I linked through that and she accepted - Holly came up same way - she didn't respond...I went into Isa's page and asked - but no response......but, have you not noticed they are not on Facebook with us anymore - have changed their security settings as a lot have.....as I am still "friends" with Taryn I decided to check by going into her page and she is still posting plenty between her Isa and Holly but it is not showing up on our screens...bet the other day when she did, after photos sent, Michael asked her to - the publicity machine spinning into action !!!!!...am I cynical, or what !!!!!  :D

     

    Sylvia.   Your wee Scottish friend.

  • sylvie boisvert

    Hi Helena, well, it's freaking cold in my neck of the woods so no rain! lol My Microsoft Word is acting up and I can't get into it, that's why I can't post linksfor the time being and I'm annoyed. I need to wait for a technician from INLB. My youngest daughter called me a couple of days ago to tell me she found a job and dyed her hair purple! lol I'm enjoying reading the new tour reviews because they remind me of the articles I used to write. I'm also enjoying reading wee one's comments on people's comment walls. :D As I predicted, havoc follows wherever she goes! Hope you're having a good week Helena. Take care sweetie. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada
  • sylvia doughty

    Hi Helena,

     

    You sound perkier....no, not pokier....perkier !!  :)   I didn't half laugh when you said that about a "poke" meaning  a f**k - yeh, you are right....am still laughing because I never thought of that ....must admit when you mentioned Errol Flynn wondered what you were going to say !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  lol. 

     

    Sylvia.  Your wee Scottish friend.   Can't remember if I'm Laverne or Shirley so I'll just stick to Sylvia.   lol.

     

     

     

     

  • sylvie boisvert

    Hi Helena, I hope I hear from the technician for my computer yesterday... We all need a computer nerd handy! It's still cold here but I haven't had to go out, thank goodness. Oh yes, my daughter really did dye her hair purple, but she got a job anyway! Thank God for small favors! I was lucky this weekend: I saw both my daughters. My eldest had me listen to a CD by a group called "Fitz and the Tantrems"! lol It was really good, very throwback blue eyed soul. I have to look them up on Youtube. I can't wait to get my Microsoft Word operational again. As I was telling wee one, I feel like I've lost my super-powers! lol Hope you've had a great relaxing weekend Helena, talk to you soon, take care. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada
  • sylvia doughty

    Hi Helena,

     

    Just read your email - went there to get rid of some I didn't need anymore - glad Isa accepted your request - I got a confirmation too that she had accepted mine - maybe she just does them on bulk  every so often - pretty good though especially when she has posted the pics. of Amelia and Michael because I like her caption - when I've gone into Taryn's profile and seen their messages between themselves a lot of the time it is Isa's comments that have had me laughing - she seems as though she has a good sense of humour - well one that I like at least - zany, will we call it or just plain bloody stupid - take your pick!! Right I 'm going to make a wee cup of tea and then pop back over to Facebook.

     

    Sylvia.   Your wee Scottish friend.

     

    Hey, hang on, I know something I want to do - I need to practise sending photos - because I sent ones to Kathy and she said she never got them - although the message I was sending showed me that he pictures were there - right I'll put one on here and you can let me know sometime if you have got it - okay - clear as mud  and I'll also put one onto your PM wall and see if it works - here goes :-

     

     

    Looks to me as though it is there!!! Sylvia.

  • sylvia doughty

    Hi Helena,

     

    I left a message for you over in Facebook .....I was asking you if you could help me because I don't know how to get into my wall to see what messages people have put in there - I can only access it if I have a link from someone other than that I don't what the hell to do !!!!!!!!!!!!  HELP  - just call me Einstein's wee sister!!!!!! lol.  

     

    Sylvia.   Your wee Scottish friend.

  • sylvie boisvert

    Hi Helena, how are you girl? I’ve missed you: we seem to pass each other on the forum but don’t chat. Ooh, sorry to hear about your battery but guess it had to happen sooner or later. Can you believe how cold it’s been? Oh what happened to you this weekend? Hope you are feeling better. I’ve had a busy weekend and had both my daughters over. My youngest loves her new joband I’m happy about that. Oh I’m not worried about the hair, what can I do anyway? As long as her boss doesn’t mind, we’re good. Sylvia is describing pics she sees on Facebook and I’m really enjoying this! Oh, BTW, my Microsoft Word was fixed today so the links I post should come up as links again, yay! I hated not having it and felt like I’d lost my super-powers! lol I just love being the go-to girl for links… I was glad to read you’ve listened to OB’s CD again and hope you let us know how you’ve enjoyed OAWLY soon, favorite songs, etc. All right sweetie, have a great healthy week, keep warm and talk to you soon. Big hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada

  • sylvia doughty

    Hi Helena,

     

    Just put in by Gail - 9th March - he is playing in Brooklyn !!!!!!!   MB Dates Added.

     

    Sylvia.    YWSF

  • sylvie boisvert

    Helena! How far is Brookville NY to you? I'm just checking E-mails and almost had a heart attack because I thought I read Brooklyn, where Michael will have a concert on March 9!

    http://www.michaelbolton.com/events/tilles-center-for-the?xg_source...

    Actually, I just double-checked and it does say "Brooklyn" in the E-mail, but it says "Brookville" on the site, go figure... Anyway, glad you're feeling better. Is that arthritis in your shoulder? My husband feels it in his arms and legs when there's bad weather. That's great news that you're now Facebook friends with Isa! Glad to hear you're still having fun with Sylvia! Oh no rush with the CD's sweetie, I was just curious. I don't know why, I've read quite a few mentions on the site about the OAWLY album lately... Oh boy, no offense but I had no idea Engelbert was still active... To me, Engelbert Humperdink is an opera composer! lol He wrote the "Hansel and Gretel" opera, I swear to God! So what's old Bert up to these days?  I have to admit that I usually try to make the  best of the weather but it's only January and the winter is dragging... Well, time to listen to some Jamaican music! Take care sweetie and let me know about Brookville. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada

  • sylvia doughty

    Hi Helena,

    Just closing up and saw your note about the snow - God not much fun - you take it easy and take care. Wondered where you were on Facebook tonight - maybe see you tomorrow night my wee Brooklyn friend.

    Sylvia. Your wee Scottish FRIEND.
  • sylvie boisvert

    Hey Helena, you have a great weekend too sweetie! Go to the store and get fun provisions and a little treat, rent a good feel-good chick-flick and spend it indoors girl. Never mind the weather. The good news is that January's almost over and you've only got a short month before you have a fun show to go to! When you said you were sick of snow, it reminded me of something  I found this morning, looking through files on the computer. I'll attempt to attach it and hope you enjoy it! Take care sweetie, do something special with your mom and I expect a fun report next week okay? Shake yourself out of that rut! :D Take care girlfriend. Big hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canadsick_of_snow.gifa

  • sylvia doughty

     

     

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  • sylvia doughty

    Hi Helena,

     

    Just read your email - great idea about Orrin but don't know if they do something because his birthday is on our Birthday Calendar link - it is 22nd August - maybe put it to Anna over in his web site !  Yeh, I'm sending a birthday card to Michael - we send ours to Jennifer - it's a great way to do things - will explain my card to you later - it is fun!!!  Surprised !!!!!

     

    Sylvia.   Your wee Scottish friend.

  • sylvia doughty

    Hi Helena,

     

    Just found your message on my wall about being SHOT - you did say shoot me !!!! - only doing as I was told - did I go a bit overboard with it though - thought you could do a John Wayne or something or maybe I should have my little bow and arrow - a wee red indian - or even how about my sword and dagger - Errol Flynn impression - hahahahahahahehehehehehe...................

     

    Sylvia.   Your wee Scottish friend.

  • sylvia doughty

    Hi Helena,

     

    Hope you had a good Sunday.....meant to say to you last night.....but saying too much else......that I was going out today to my brother's - have just come in - made a wee cup of tea and thinking about bed as I was up this morning at 7.30 to watch tennis - don't know last time I was up so early on a Sunday!!!!  lol

    Hope your weather isn't too bad and it isn't too much of a trudge into work tomorrow.   Speak to you soon.

     

    Sylvia.   Your wee Scottish friend.

  • sylvia doughty

    Hi Helena,

     

    I was just wondering if you have noticed anything strange about this page - getting into and what is in ......I tried to access mine and was told that I couldn't be found - i thought OMG they have caught up with me - eventually, after a couple of goes, got in but there was no music playing, then it popped back up but all my discussions have gone back to December - I wondered if maybe something to do with this email business and if they had had to clear everything to correct fault .....don't know if you have had any problems with emails ....what I was getting was notification about my own discussions .....have been in to Kathy and Sylvie to see if they have spotted anything and just told them I was doing the rounds because you know how I like to go walk-about on this and annoy everyone....but just checking because you know I'm NOT easily confused but I felt I was in a time warp - Dr. Who was about !!!!!  lol.  Going to do some exercises for a wee half hour and then go onto Facebook - maybe see you there !!!  :)

     

    Sylvia.  Your wee Scottish FRIEND.

  • sylvia doughty

    Hi Helena,

     

    Your had FOUR pokes - not THREE - you are just greedy or else you can't count - hahahahahehehehehehe !!!!! lol.

    Sylvia.   YWSF (I like that - I think I'll start putting that and confuse everyone - as per normal)