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“Actually, that was Laura Bush.”
Oops is right. Like I said, the reflection in the aluminum foil was blurry!
They do not belong on the trees. They belong on the shul bulletin board, and each shul should post a guideline that the Rov feels is appropriate for his own members.
As to if the goer is better off staying home? Thats a call the parent / spouse should make… not some anon sign poster.
4 inches? Hmm.
No, they would not delete the photo, they would just use photos that do not show her. Like, a photo of the limo pulling into the driveway of a hotel, or a panorama shot of the auditorium from 1000 feet back.
But the funniest “photoshop” photo was one taken when she was First Lady, and she was photographed with 2 mashgichim in the White House. When the charedi press printed the photo, they edited her out of the shot, but failed to edit her out of the aluminum foil reflection.
Blurry, but most definitley there. Oops!
“did it hurt when you took out a splinter?”
Lets put it this way: the splinter had to go, so I braced myself and yanked it out. But to pull out dozens of thing that are a permanent part of my body?
No thanks!
Still, many people do not understand how I can punish myself by excercising, (and I do that willinglly) so I guess there is a pain threshold we will all cross for the sake of vanity.
But hot wax? No way!
I know that, Fief. What I meant was, I’m preparing myself to get them back slightly different than the way I sent them.
And believe me, either swing will be a shock to the system. Not sayin’ I against the change, just bracing for the after-effects
“we’re proud with it!”
And I know without a moment’s hesitation,if I got stuck in Willy or Monroe for Shabbos, I’d be placed in a home, meals inc, regardless of how I’m dressed. And, somehow, they would find a suit and tie so I could go to shul feeling like a mentch(not sure about the donw hat, but it would’nt sureprise me if they could find that too).
But if I wanted to join full time, they would expect me (and rightfully so) to dress the part. Wife and kids too.
And that’s a bit much to undertake. Especially June – Sept.
And no, I could not join as a Tuna. If I’m in, I’m in like a brotha!
Too early to tell, as they’re not back from EY yet. Could run from total Brisk to total Toldos or anything in between.
Stay tuned!
HIE is right about Schnitzi.. its a MUST for all visitors. Also be sure to daven in Bobov 15th / 48th at least one shachris (Shabbos is 10x as good, if you can swing it).
On the outside, Prospect Park / Bklyn Botanical Garden is also very nice. If you’re able to, Bike-n-Roll rental on the West Side Hwy. Flat and really pleasant this week
Chabad. Breslov is a close 2nd. Satmer (who does a ton of chesed) is 3rd, but I could never live with the dress code.
Bobov is next, but only because the music is top shelf (dress code still an issue though)
I think the key is a phase out system, where most people on support only get carried for x number of years.
True, some stay on the payrole for 5+, and to a hefty tune, but many get a few $100 a week, and for a limited time only.
The phase out doesn’t make headlines, but it does happen
“when was the last time you tweezed?”
Bad experience? You can’t imagine.
Just last week, I had this HUGE splinter that <forget it… the graphics would never pass the Mods>
Yeouch was the least of the barrage that followed the extraction.
Term is more affordable.
Whole life is better, but costs a whole lot more.
One thing I learnt from experience: despite what the agent tells you, the premium will need to paid way beyond the 5-6 years they claim it will need to be paid. Figure on paying the quoted premium for at least 20 years. (no, not a type-o.. twenty years)
Premiums (and the number of years till “paid up in full”) are based on projections and projected interest rates, which will fluxuate over the years.
Still, if you can afford to pay the premiums, whole life is a good thing, as term will end when you hit a certain age, whereas whole ilfe will still be in effect when you’re nearing the end.
But regardless, plan on getting term to really cover your insurance needs. Unless you are extremely rich, its doubtful you can afford enough whole life (and keep making payments) to cover your needs.
Prices will depend on your age / health, but under normal circumstances, you can get a $1 mil term policy for under $1,000.
” I can never understand the difference between boys hats “
Oh, yes you can. One look, and you can tell if this kid (and, in most cases his parents) are on the ball, or off the radar (or “tzum zach / not nogeia”, if that’s what your orientation is.)
Don’t belive me? Scope out any chasseneh, and see who stands apart from the herd. You may not spot the nuances, but the finished product is readily apparent. And the ones who give two hoots, they are readily apparent as well. Not that one is better than the other.. just different.
(No idea how the hat-less crowd draws lines, but I’m sure they have their own yardstick)
And despite the men’s reluctance to admit it, we sure do know the diff between our wives being make-up intensive or au natural. We just don’t want to subject OURSELVES to that sort of rigor.
And so, we play it down…but fully understand it. Except for tweezing. (yeeouch!)
Of course the one in the Mountains. And not even the one in Harriman. The one by 105. No doubt they were getting a head start on returning things (before the crowds get there) and were just browsing the aisles to see the metzias (whether they need them or not)
Its like asking being asked to fly an airplane(if you could) by someone who only has a driver’s license.
They know you can handle it, and they can’t.
Nothing wrong with that, IMHO. The only thing I would add is, does parent (or spouse) know and are they ok with it. If so, go right ahead. If not, that’s asking for huge trouble.
“..in Roswell.”
There must be some mistake. I saw them in Walmart, aisle 6
google “the world as a village of 100 people” and see just how fortunate we really are, in terms of material wealth and physical well being and comfort.
Shocking to see how several billion people live, and how many things we take for granted (p.s. – simply being able to read this and read it on a computer, puts us ahead of some 2 billion people in this world).
Oh, and running tap water thats safe to drink? That’s another luxury many people (close to 1/3) cannot count on.
Yeah, I’d say we’re lacking of things to complain about!
No reason to think otherwise. I’m also pretty sure the “collateral damage” to the civillians in the compound numbered in the dozens.
But that fact may never come to light. Seals don’t like loose ends
“Bright colored pictured of my favorite Barbie”
Whaat? Oh, I know, it must have been a type-o. You meant to say, “lunch box with the Mitzvah Mentchies” printed on the side.
BTW – I think adults posting in the CR outnumber the teens by a wide margin. Not too sure about gender, but the age bracket seems much higher than teen talk would lead me to believe.
(watch.. the next 10 posts are going to be filled with OGM!!! and LOLs and GR8TS! just to prove me wrong)
that’s “ribis”
Thought of that. That’s why I got a heter iska in my back pocket
along with the other heterim I secured… just in case!)
A unibrow? No, of course not.
I’m talking about the differnce betwen eyebrows that are as normal as the next person, vs. a tweezed brow that you would think were drawn with a compass and a protractor.
And as far as laser / electro being “done / done”, if I read correctly, that can run into the very high hundreds, and it lasts for 6 months.
But on the topic of makeup as a whole, I ask you: is it really worth spending $2000+ a year on makeup/ treatments, that only your female friends will notice?
You decide. (I already have)
takes it on the chin, and says nothing (buts gets even, plus interest!)
Sorry Sender –
I saw the post, but had little to add. Basil only makes it to out table as pesto, and the fish gets chased away with liquid gold shot (Mrs has her private bottle of Starbucks, before anyone asks)
Besides, if I served lemon ices after the fish, the kids would think its desert and the meal is over!
On 2nd though, maybe “dark alley” is not such a good idea. If the mods get a whiff of CR member blood, they may not stop at just clawing and 2×4’s with rusty nails.
I’m not taking any chances. Its back to the CR K’garten for me!
In. But if I was yeshiva age now, they would be out. (gotta go with the flow)
I’m ok with my wife’s makeup habits. If she wants to pencil her eyes, more power to her. I’m even ok (but slightly baffled) by her insistence to put on makeup when she goes to the gym.
But tweezing eyebrows? Yeouch!
but BE the company.
I said just that to my Mrs. When we hit 65-70, we are coming to the kids. We’ll give them the $$$ to buy what is needed to host the crowd, and we roll in like WE’RE in the shana rishonah!
Not been here lately? Other than Pesach, I was here more than I probably should have been.
Still, I enjoyed bashing the bochurim who smoke. They give the good boys a bad rap
Option A – He is trying his best, and it should be noted
Six years later! We didn’t get to that level of chaos until year 8!
Just kidding, helper. You make a very valid point. Still, we are talking about daters here. Let them think it will be confetti and rose petals 24/7
BTW – Love the way you summed up the total package. Yeah, confetti and rose petals indeed.
Ah, youth!
” when there will be good news “
Sooner than you think, and when you least expect it!
Toss the box. You have each other. If you have a spare hour, go for a walk or sit and talk. Time spent in front of the tube is a waste of time that could be used for something of value.
If her knee is visible on a date, take her back home. She still has some learning to do.
Ok, how’s this: What ever worked in her school and in your neighborhood will work in camp.
If you went 10 months without a call from the principle / the yenta next door, you should not have a worry
where have you been lately….
You mean the prevelance of smoking bochurim today?
I was at a wedding this week and saw sevral boys outside the hall smoking.
But saw 100+ inside the hall NOT smoking.
Does smoking exist in today’s boys? Of course.
Do we need to accept it as a given? No.
# 10 – Take it as a compliment
(Gosh, no lack of self esteem on your plate, Sac, is there)
Good for you!
#16 – This (IMHO) should be a deal breaker.
Booze? ok.
Cigs? Keep walking.
Are you kidding? You’ve missed TONS of fun and games.
Nu? Vusi’neis bah deer? Good news I hope!
the ‘Dark Alley’
Can’t wait. It’ll be fun to watch all the goodie-two-shoes roll up their sleeves (not past the elbows, mind you) and let loose with the nastiest they’ve got to sling.
Let out heat? At home? And risk the wrath of the Mrs?
I’d sooner face off with polar bear on a southbeach diet.
Boy bashing? So? Nothing wrong with holding us to the same standards and expectations we hold women to.
“Blue collar guy in a white collar job”
Classic line. Really.
And you are right about the tight pants. I know a few who do, and its realy not pasedik. Luckily, my boys (and poppa) are not onto this fad.
Turn down the heat? And turn into some kiddie playgroup where we sit in a circle with Morah 80, and sing barney songs?
Wake me up when the claws are bared and rusty nails get taken off the high shelf.
Wow, I never thought of those ideas. Yes, that does seem like cheating. Strategy would be to choose prizes that are not as popular, so your chances are improved. Or getting there early / late so your card is on top / bottmom of the bin (as if that would matter, but it is a strategy)
Perhaps the auction managment should institute a standardized card, so everyone gets a fair chance.
I agree with Aries. Its not reality, so don’t fall for the trick and make it into reality.
With the barrage of media we are subject to in today’s world, dreams are beyond our control.
I was never at Sternberg, so I cannot help re the dress code. But I was at Mogen AV / Heller, so will tell you that Sternberg is a great choice. She will meet kids that are real and down to earth.
And, if you “only” send her with Gap / Old Navy (but no Burbury, Juicy), she’ll still make friends
Do what I do. Keep in mind that, despite the ranting and tension, she gave you your wife, and that in a very short while, you (and wife) are going home. And your FIL is stuck with MIL forever.
Let me guess.. you’re in the early years (months?) of marraige, right? Once you’ve got some experience, you learn to take the hysteria in stride.
Meanwhile, enjoy the scene!
Oh, and one more thing: NEVER say a critical word about either in-law (mother, sister, brother) to you wife. Even if she initiates the rant. One peep out of you, and it will come back to haunt you. Maybe not the next day, maybe not next month. But there is NO forgivness in this area. None at all.
” I cant stand a man who is more worried about his appearance than I am about mine. “
Oooh, do I have a shlump for you:
* Fingerprints on his eyeglasses, (lopsided, of course)
* Tail of necktie is longer than the bib (and tucked into pants)
* Heels of shoes are worn down, (and one lace is open)
And the for the coup de grace…. he has a feather and pearl pin in his too narrow brimmed, faded non- Borsalino hat. whose brim is up…(but is down for casual outings)!
Want more details?
Morgan Stanley – Ha Ha! – But I’m glad to see what’s talked about in your circles.
As for Morgan Fairchild, if you did’nt watch SNL in the 80’s you would’nt get the joke
(yes, we had a TV in my pre-flip days)