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scrape-a scrape-a scrape-a scrape-a scrape-a

Scrape-a scrape-a..... that is the sound that you would hear when someone, whom shall STILL remain nameless, opens the fire hydrant on your block. I remember this as being the biggest thrill ever. ... Continue

Tagged: the, pump!, playin', in

Started by Anthony V. Paccione Apr 8

ICE CREAM TRUCKS 14 Replies

Remember standing in line Good Humor ice cream? You could hear the bells ringing blocks away. All games stopped when he'd round the corner. Creamsicles were my favorite, followed by a vanilla pop, ... Continue

Started by Lorraine. Last reply by Anthony V. Paccione Apr 1.

How exactly DO you get the little round glass tip off the bottle? 4 Replies

When you wanted to play Scully and there was no bottle cap to be found, no jar cap in sight, no rubber-filled metal coaster from the bottom of a school chair or desk to flik, there was always a spa... Continue

Started by Anthony V. Paccione. Last reply by Patrick Kerin Apr 1.

solutchi

Bronxites, Ages 60+, Do you remember "Soluchy"? When a group of kids gathered together on the street one might yell "Soluchi"! Everybody knew right then that a kid in the group would get playfully ... Continue

Started by kate davis Mar 12

DODGE BALL 6 Replies

When someone on the block had a party there were lots of kids of all ages in the street, looking for fun. We'd ralley up as many as we could and get a dodge ball game going. The bigger kids would p... Continue

Started by Lorraine. Last reply by Tommy Rocket The Maltman Mar 11.

Penny Candy 1 Reply

Now for my favorite topic, Candy. Didn't just about every block have a Pizza Shop, Bakery, Bar and Candy Store? What kid could forget the penny candy lined up in bins along side candy wax lips and ... Continue

Tagged: store, candy

Started by Joanne. Last reply by Lorraine Mar 11.

Carnival Rides on our street 10 Replies

A big truck came down our street in the summers hauling carnival rides. Sometimes it was a whip and sometimes it was a half moon that rocked! Maybe a nickel for a ride that seemed endless. Anyone e... Continue

Started by Lorraine. Last reply by Tommy Rocket The Maltman Mar 10.

Where are the Bronx people? 12 Replies

I grew up in Da Bronx and it was a wonderful time. I lived both on Pelham Bay/Buhre section and also Soundview. Anyone here from that area?

Tagged: bronx

Started by Bev Da Bronxbabe. Last reply by KATHI DAMM Mar 10.

The Music Of The Streets 4 Replies

Does anyone remember getting together with friends and belting out one of the old ones... 16 Candles, In The Still Of The Night, Thats My Desire, and Life Is But A Dream. There were so many more th... Continue

Tagged: doo-wop

Started by Tommy Rocket The Maltman. Last reply by Tommy Rocket The Maltman Mar 5.

living in philly and New York 1 Reply

Having relatives in NY, I have found over the years there is not much of a difference. and to tell you the truth, over the years visiting family and going back and forth on my job twice a day for t... Continue

Started by Dennis Marcucci. Last reply by Bev Da Bronxbabe Mar 3.