Bobbi Mastrangelo’s ‘Grate Works of Art’ News 12 Interview on You Tube

“If manhole covers were pizzas, the sewer would be a paradise!”
Cinthia Skura

That’s sort of working in a manhole!
Ron Miaskiewicz
Your neighbor

Nice to hear from you Bobbi!
Thanks for video info.
Hope you are doing extremely well too. I cherish your famous art every single day. “Port Jefferson, # 197” is still on the same wall since 2003. It is always a conversation piece.
Many thanks to you!

Warmest Regards,
Jolie
Owner Jolie Powell Realty
http://jprealtor.com

Dear Viewers,

You would not believe how I became acquainted with Amnon Tischler and Booklovers Paradise. I Received a letter from him in the autumn of 1998, right after the News 12 Video. Then I lived in Port Jefferson, NY. (Suffolk County)

I thought WOW… my first fan mail from Bellmore in Nassau County.

I was wrong. It was not fan mail.

Amnon Tischler is a very enterprising business man, who read about me in Newsday and acquainted me with his second hand book shop. Would I like to order some books?

My first order was “Don”t You Turn Back” by Langston Hughes. Mr Tischler wrote to me ( by snail mail) whenever he obtained another Langston Hughes book.

Now Amnon contacts me by e-mail when he has a book that might interest me. I send a check and a few of my art post cards.

Now I live in Sunny Central Florida in The Solivita Community which I consider Paradise. But my far away Paradise is Booklovers Paradise. So if you are searching for a special book or a used book, consider contacting Amnon Tischler for your next reading adventure.

Booklovers Paradise

2972A Merrick Road

Bellmore, NY 11710

516-221-0994, 11:30AM-5:30PM

What “grate” news Bobbi. I love being able to say I know you. Between Port Jeff and Orlando and everything in between, your art is special, but then again, so are you.

Hugs to you and twinkling eyes Al.

Have a happy day
Sunny

Watching You Tube, I’m proud of you. A lot of people seem to view your wonderful creativities with interest.
Are you a stamp collector?
Masayuki Shiga.
Your Long Time Pen Pal
from Japan

Glad you got well deserved attention
Keep it going!
Grace Fishenfeld
National Association of Women Artistshttp://www.bocaguild.com/portfolios/grace_fishenfeld/index.html

Bobbi, I watched your video. thought it was super. you have so much fun doing your work. I remember the time I did the rubbing of the manhole cover in Punta Gorda. I had to lay on my stomach to take the photo from an ant’s view. While I was in the street doing the rubbing, a car came around the corner and the driver rolled down his window, stared for a minute and finally said “I’m not even going to ask” and just drove off. Fortunately the cover was close to the curb and I was only in danger of being run over if the cars made a sharp turn around the corner.
Thanks for sending this to me.
Your Cousin Chris

SOZO Services in FL
Christine Hensley-Robbins
Anger Awareness & Communication
Mediation & Reconciliation

I enjoyed viewing the interview. Wonderful work. Congratulations.
Adrienne Aaronson, artist
National Association of Women Artists
http://www.AdrienneAaronson.com

Hi Bobbi,
We enjoyed seeing the news report on your art. It was wonderful to see you and Al in February, Thank you again for your post cards and for keeping us in the loop. Your studio looked super at the house and I hope you enjoy more years of creating unique art. Send our best to Al.
Love,
Judy and Peter

Truly unique Bobbi…. so enjoyed the u-tube interview. Seems you have more fun than the average artist at what you do.
Hope to see you at one of the up coming shows.
Barbara Perrotti
FL Artists’ Registry

http://barbaraperrottistudios.com

Congrats Bobbi…enjoyed the video, especially how you took the opportunity to promote handmade paper. Your dedication to process produces fantastic results and gives much pleasure. I hope to see you at the papermaking conference in St Louis and hear more about your journey. Best regards
Del Foxton
Adagio Papermaking Studio and Gallery on Grand Bahama Island.
Friends of Dard Hunter Paper Makers
http://www.delfoxton.com
Whois: http://whois.arin.net/rest/ip/204.236.111.227

I love your video Bobbi! And I love you!

Hope life is good by you.

Are you on FB much?

I’m glad we stay in touch.

Helen Anne

Bobbi,

I loved your video on YouTube. You looked & sounded great! I’m so proud of you. Thanks for sharing.

Love to you and Al,
Your sister, Claire

Bobbi…What an interesting and informative video!
Wonderful interview of a wonderful Lady.

Congratulations on receiving the recognition you so richly deserve. Who would have ever thought that a tiny postcard would bring people together like this and connect me with such a creative and talented person.

I cherish our “friendship”, even if it is only online. Keep up the wonderful work…and, please keep sharing it with the world. We are all enriched by your art.

Hugs, ~janie
National Post Card Week Pen Pal
http://www.sponsorthetroops.org

Thanks for sharing Bobbi!
I had no idea so much work went into your art!

Earl Bucken
NPCW Pen Pal

Dear Coach,
It means a lot to be appreciated by our High School Coach. The student body learned so much from your mentoring, motivation, guidance and enthusiasm.
I was one of the Maryvale High School Cheerleaders for Football and Basketball from 1953 – 1955. So long ago, but I vividly remember how we all worked together to build sportsmanship and spirit for a brand new school.
Grate wishes for your wellness and happiness!
Bobbi Betschen Mastrangelo

Dear Bobbi,
Thanks for sending the email about the grateworks. You look terrific, and so do the grates. What a wonderful idea to get kids involved in Pt. Jefferson, NY. The area must look very special. I am so happy for you, and send my love and good wishes to you and Al.
Linda

You probably don’t remember me but I remember you. I babysat your son Peter when you lived in Miller Place.
Once the Christmas tree was up with your hand-made photo memory ornaments. When I got my own house I made my own ornaments for our tree.

A distant cousin of mine went to Smithtown High School and remembers your husband as a Principal. Small world.

A few years ago I had a chance to see your work here at The Baltimore Public Works Museum and have googled you every now and then to keep up on what you are doing. It has been a lot of fun.
Sometimes we just don’t think how much we have touched so many people in large and small ways.
I now live in Maryland and have been married for 40 years. I’ve had an opportunity to live overseas for seven years. I’ve been a very lucky person.
Just thought I would drop a note.

Kathy Anderson