Helena's Comments

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gail

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.

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.

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

How are you feeling now?

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

Hey Helena, cool you finally got your CD’s! Yes mam, TLT is an awesome CD! So many great songs… Well I’m glad you enjoyed Kenny’s CD too. Oh boy, don’t know if I could sleep after “Don’t make me wait for love”! myself! lol I’ve listened to “a Twisted Xmas” CD again tonight and I love it. Oh Helena, you have to listen to this, it’s their version of the “12 days of Xmas”, it’s hilarious!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grwP8QvI1jY
Hmm, “La bamba” by Michael? Well, although I do love that song, frankly, I don’t know about that, but here’s something else you might enjoy, although I have to warn you that the audience is a bit much…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygZKdp-zNJM
Let me know what you think. :D Well, off to more messages and laundry. Take care Helena. From your bad-to-the-bone influence, hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada

Hi Helena, I’m not too bad. I’ve had a very quiet weekend: my boys were off to a youth retreat. I’m guessing you weren’t able to see your other brother? That’s too bad but glad your weekend was nice. I should start Xmas decorating next Saturday and then off to the opera gala on Sunday: I can’t wait since I know my favorite soprano will be there! Oh boy, yes I remember the Macarena… I’ve asked hubby and he can’t remember my password for Orrin’s site or even if we had one, hello? I’m gonna have to E-mail Anna. I’ll get to your PM as soon as I can and tell you about my musical discoveries… :D Take care sweetie and have a great week. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada

Hi Helena, I’ve checked out the discussion early this morning, but I have to ask my husband which password he used to sign me up, I’m sorry. Oh don’t worry, I will post as soon as I get a chance. Thanks for touching base Helena. Now, I want to get off this thing: I think I’ve been on for 3 hours flushing out messages and I’ve had it! It was a lot of fun but now I’m spent! All right girl, talk to you soon, take care. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada

lol yeah I read it and commented back! :D Heheh, you think I'm a bad influence? You ain't seen nothin' yet! lol I do hope you enjoy the CD's sweetie: "Time love and tenderness" is filled with just that... It's no wonder it sold over 10 million copies! You'll have to let me know when you get it and have had time to listen to it. Take care sweetie and goodnight. Hugs, sincerely, your dry-roasted friend, Sylvie from Canada

Hi Helena, I would drive down to see him!!! We could find a train station in NJ Across the bridge like Bayonne or somewhere and we could drive down together if you want! Then you would not have to take a bus all the way down!!! We can figure it out! It would be great fun to be with a BB!!! Talk to you soon! I keep checking so between the 2 of us checking we should find out something!
Hugs! Love Eileenxoxox

hi! i will also keep tract! one of us should find it!!! Maybe we can meet somewhere and go together! Hope you have a wonderful holiday!!!

Hugs Love Eileen xoxoxo