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“The little kid inside me is very excited about it”
Book a playdate with Blinky… she loves the snow!
I, for one, cannot wait for the Spring (only 7 weeks till Daylight Savings!).
I’m ok with a few days of the white stuff, but this is getting to be a bit much.
Whats s2s?
Lakewood crowd and Lakewood pricing?
There are 2 camps I know of that have a huge influx of Lakewood kids (I had kids at each) and believe me, there is no such thing as Lakewood pricing.
If anything, this new place may offer a very scaled back version of camp (no major trips, no outrageous color war breakouts, no concerts, ect) to keep costs under control.
Still, I think the camp will need to fill 250-300 spots, so the easiest customer to pick up is the one who just found out his 2010 place is no more.
I’d look into it for myself if I was in the market, but my kids are mostly phased out of camp, so to switch for 1-2 seasons, its not worth the upheaval.
Why don’t you call the camp and ask them who their core element is? They must have someone as a backbone, maybe a yeshiva’s summer program? Another thing to keep in mind is, they probably will conduct interviews for campers as well as staff memebers, so they can tell you who is applying.
You should also ask who the learning director is, who the rebbeim are (and what yeshiva they are in now). That will tell you the tone they expect to set
Funny this topic should be a thread of its own, as just the other day, I told my Mrs. that if such-and-such is still available when our bp junior is ready to start dating, I’d push real hard to get that shidduch off the ground.
Her response: But she’s taller than he is!
My response: So?
Hard to believe that something that is completely out of the control of either party (and a fact that effects so little in marraige) should be such a huge obstacle.
I’m still gonna try, I’m just gonna have to try harder.
5-10 minutes every day, ususaly before/after davening. Sometimes in a group, sometimes with just one person.
I try to keep the workplace chit-chat to a minimum, as I work in a mixed place (religions and genders)
After work? K’mat never. Unless its the summer months, and I’m upstate; then the sessions can last hours.. or till the bottle is empty (just kidding!)
“my husband is a looong time CT”
What’s that?
Belive it or not, we spent a day off last week going out to eat for lunch with the kids.
It occupied several hours, allowed for a late morning start (a real windfall for the kids) allowed us an early return home (a REAL windfall for us) and cost about the same as a day away would have cost.
Something to consider, seeing as how 99% of whats out there, has already been done in prior years or Chol Hamoed
Join the club, Shticky and Blinky; I’d also had something funny (at least I thought so) that passed for a nano-second, got even funnier feedback from other members, but then got squashed by the CR brass.
Its what makes this place such a joy!
I wish I had something concrete to offer, but I’ve only seen the ad once, and don’t know anyone who is going (not as staff, not as a camper)
But you’ll have a hard time beating the price they are charging, and the grounds (its in Livingston Manor) are really nice.
The only thing I can suggest is if you know any Chofetz Chaim people, try asking them, If Bei Kyta closed (which had a huge CC following), the new place may be aiming for the old BK staff / campers.
OK, Koillel, you’re the last post of the afternoon, unless I can stop by later in the day.
Love to learn? Then “relaxing” on the web is not the place for you. Go for a walk, call your spouse, see if you’re inlaws / parents need something.
On-line is no place for someone in kollel.
As to why I would question your authenticity, there are several reasons:
1) “Koillel” as opposed to “kollel”, smacks of Tuna-Bagel’ism, so right from the get-go, the alarm bells start ringing.
2) The fact that you would use the term “kollel” in a screen name shows the contempt you have for that way of life. Not that I’m its biggest fan, but for someone on the inside to talk trash about it, that’s hurtful to the true-blue kollel members that see your post, and see the name you’ve chosen for yourself.
If I’m wrong, I’m sorry.
If I’m right, you owe an apology to the Kollel/Koillel familes you trashed.
“Why do you think its fine to talk to an opposite gender neighbor”
Chayav, I did’nt say its ok to get into a lenghty, indepth discussion with the opposite gender, I said to be civil.
Back to the CR, while there is a presumtion of gender, we really don’t know for sure who’s who. In fact, I could just as easily be a 80 year old grandmother, living in Ashdod, who happens to have a wacky sense of humor.
But it doesn’t matter, because in the CR, you’re only judged by what’s on your mind.
And its the mods (and other members) that keep things squeaky clean.
Still, if you’r that freaked out, I’m sure there must be sights that are (presumably) men only, just as there are sites that are (presumably) women only.
When you’re in the CR, its an open forum. Deal with it.
Is your BMI in check? Then don’t worry about it.
Chances are, you went overseas a “child” and came back an “adult” (the 12 months at the later end of the teen window are very defining.)
Worry and what it does to your body from a chemistry angle is also a big obstacle in weight loss. Relax, and with the arrival of the warmer weather, you should be fine.
Ha! Am i the only one that gets that?
I sure hope not! If you’re the only one, that would make us offical “old timers”
There’s not much I can add here, Rikki, as whatever I’d say, has already been posted.
I’ve been down this path before, and yes it hurts, and yes, you wonder if you could have done this, or if only I’d do that, but the fact is, sometimes, these things happen despite your (or your parents) best efforts.
Never give up, and never say its too late! This past week’s Ami had a story of a WW 2 survior who left Yiddishkeit and came back after almost 65 years! Why? No one kmows what it was that sparked the return. But thru a good portion of his being away, he was in contact with a childhood friend, who did not do a full court press, but at the same time, never gave up hope for a full return.
I’d guess that your brother is under 25 (perhaps even under 20) so there’s every chance that what he is going thru is just a result of being a young person in a very confusing time of life. You might consider having him join the CR, as the issues that are bothering him might be something we’ve been thru and can help him work out.
Don’t give up, Rikki. Not on him, and not on yourself!
” it’s sudden loud noise, and kids really hurting each other “
Ah, my favorite senario, as I’ve been in (in my younger days) and presided over (in my not so younger days) dozens of them.
* Step one: Separate the warring factions
* Step two: Ask each one how THEY would solve the problem, if it were up to them
* Step three: make sure they understand that this rational will be applied to them the next time (and there’s always a next time) there’s a flair-up.
* Step four: Ask each side if they’d like to consider a “compromise” which would also be applied next time around (this helps them understand the cause/effect concept)
Of course, nothing works if things are at the melt-down stage. Then, the only thing you can do is take one of the sides into another room, press the “re-set” button, and tackle the issue the next day. Just be sure you’re taking each side for the same number of “re-sets” so one one feels like their being singled out for punishment.
(and no, don’t resort to the “tie you to a tree” tactic.. not yet, anyways 😉
Want to know what the mirror really sees? I heard a great thought the other day about sight:
For near-sighted people, when they squint, they can see a bit farther. The harder they squint, the further they can see.
Which stands to reason, when you squint so hard, that your eyes shut, you should be able to see even further, right?
Answer: You can. Because when you close your eyes, you can see inside yourself, and thats’ the most telling sight you’ll ever see.
The piece of spinach stuck between your teeth? The extra wrinkles you just noticed this month? Thats not the real you.
I would point out how the habit is undermining the things he values. Your trust (if this is not something that was known before you got married), the budget (if the ammt is exceeding what you / he can afford to lose), the example he is setting for the kids (if they’re applicable) .
Considering what I stand to lose from a given action is what often keeps me in the green. Try to appeal to that angle.
I always thought of it as, NYC being the starting point for the vast majority of Jews in America (as in the Ellis Island days) so anything “away” from the starting point is “out” of the town.
Today, since many jews (though I doubt as many as NYC) start out in places West of the Hudson, I suppose there is no longer an “in” or “out” when it comes to towns.
Unless we’re talking mindset, and then, I agree with GAW.
If you’re not from NYC, you’ll never understand.
I’ve been out of the game for a while, but senario 1 is worse, becuase at least with senario # 2, you each gave it a fair shot, and, for whatever reason, decided that its not going to go forward.
In senario # 1, the venture could have been derailed because someone did not relay information correctly. So its not so much that your “person” was rejected, its the fact that it might have been something promising, had the other person / people done their jobs better.
I sort of try to do this if possible. When I hear an outrageous statement made about someone, I ask the person, “who told you” and they usualy say, “uh, I don’t remember, but thats what I’ve heard”
That’s how I (try to) I stop the rumor from spreading. I may not be able to retrieve it completely, but at least I stopped the spread and I made the person stop and think for a moment about repeating it without verifing the accuracy of the info.
Rumors grow wings, and if not clipped, they fly.
Squash one today!
I was recently given a $$$ bottle of scotch, one that I would never pony up for out of pocket.
This past shabbos, it was “tested” against my almost fininshed Wild Turkey Rare Breed (almost 1/3 of the cost of the snooty scotch) and given the choice, I’d still go with one of Kentucky’s finest.
There may be some good scotches to be had, but its tough to find a bad bourbon.
I think the CR’s members and Mods keep things well within the safety zone.
So unless you’re the type that does not say hello to your neighbor, you should be safe here. Once you’re on-line, the CR should be the least of your concerns.
Wanna shcmooze with your own gender exclusivly? Gey aran in Kava Shteeb, udder d’mikvah!
Out here, we’re all on the same court, all wearing the same uniform and all play by the same rules.
MDG –
A few posts up, there’s a link that shows a members’s profile.
I know I can click on my own profile, but how did you manange to retrive the history from another member?
We get the weekend edition of Hamodia, not so much for the news as much as to show the kids where we stand.
Ami is not a subcription (yet) but we have gotten each issue so far.
And I absolutly believe the Hamodia reformatt was done in response to the Ami format.
Next up for Hamodia; a “comments” section on their webpage.
Without one, you’re sunk in 2011 as a serious news outlet
“koillel 101”
Is your member name an indication of your true daily routine, or are you being sarcastic?
Rudness? Not intentional, and I’m quick to apologize if something slips out by mistake.
Sarcasm? As much as I can get away with! (unless the subject matter is of a serious nature)
Texting is almost as bad as DWI.
There’s a YouTube clip (made in England, I think) that shows the extent of how texting can kill.
That, and just a few months ago a person in Bklyn was involved in a “minor” accident, but it pushed someone into traffic. So while the accident itself was not so bad, the result was very bad.
Put the phone away!
TIPS?
Gimme a senario, and I’ll see what I got it the backpack.
For starters, most things can be whittled down to one or 2 main issues. Its the myraid of details that complicate life. Once you’ve indentified the core of the problem, the soloution is usually right under your nose.
But fire away.. I love a good challenge!
Damage control. When things are spiraling downward, I can ususally salvage the project, or at least minimize the pain.
I can’t believe no one suggested “ad d’lo yoda”
And Goq, that was a great response!
Yeah. Would you let him drive your car? So why trust him with your daughter?
Joel? Oh you mean Yoiley. Yes him I know.
Billy? No, he’s a Stranger.
In your case, I’ll make an exception, as you’ve been using BPT for some time. Just wish you’da pointed out my error earlier in the game.
HipFlasker and Mewho –
Great lines!
“i didnt say i gave up”
Good thing, Goq. Because there is a shidduch out there that is custom made for you and your particular situation.
Each of us have areas which are, for whatever reason, out of our reach (like, I can’t bring bikkurim, becuase I don’t have an orchard).
Doen’t mean we’re not able to fufill the goals we can meet.
Al tisyaesh, Goq!
sorry cy fan, your acceptance letter was retracted, because you have internet.
In its place, you’ll be getting an invitation from Harvard or Priceton.
bpt lives in a NY state of mind….
“Id like to find a yeshiva where there is law and order, the mashgiach knows what and where every guy.”
Forget it.
And “guy”? This, coming from the mother of a EY bound boucher?
Hmm..
I don’t keep track of how many people maintain mulitple names, but I don’t think Eclipse would EVER do such a thing.
I don’t think she has a deceitful bone in her.
“I know of 15 year olds who are way more mature than some 19 year olds getting married. “
Point well taken, Dunno. Al that means (to me) is that the 19 year old should not be getting married either.
It will probably help them mature somewhat and learn to be more independent.
Still, if I could avoid sending my boys, I’d keep them in the States, and just send them out of town for the year
But due to the circle I’m in, skipping EY is not an option
“does anyone know a source?”
No, sorry. I just picked it up one year, after hearing one of the old timers in our shul doing it (he was saying # 80 at the time)
And he was a tried and true Chabad’zker, as it happens
” when you reach your 150th birthday? “
If I (or anyone) make to 149, I suspect that Dovid Hamelech himself will write a special kapitl in honor of the occasion, and Eliyau Hanovi will hand deliver it.
Right now, I’m worried about getting trhu kapitl 119! (truth? That one scares me right now!)
Sorry, Wolf. I suspect that Bed Stuy and I have a shared brotherhood (its either Willy or CH) that has us keep a lookout for trouble headed each others way.
Don’t worry; one of us are bound to blink at some point, so you’ll have a 2nd whack at us!
Truth be told? I always read your name as “the Glock”
Says something about me, I guess.
OOOH, so does that mean if I re-post the funny part, It’ll fly?
(No, I’m not going to; I just want to know how long a leash I’m on)
I try to get an aliya the day of my birthday. That, and I start the kapitl of Tehilim of the next arriving year
(ex: on my 30th bd, I started kapitl Lamed Alef)
And for the record, many Chassidm (Chabad in particular) make a HUGE deal about a person’s birthday
Don’t feel bad; I had my post obliterated too.
But level with me, Mod-80,
yes (not 80)
Ok, so that puts you at a minimum of 18, maybe even 19. Are you telling me, the 2011 Freshies in your HS are as “up-to-the-challenge” as you Sem Girls are?
And if I can juggle oranges, should I try to do it with chain saws?
Marraige is no place for teens. No matter what’s going on in the here and now, and no matter how successful the newly minted couples appear to be. And toss an infant into the mix a year or so later (which is a real possibility) and you have the setting for a perfect storm.
Not a nice place to be for a teen.
Dishwashing, without a doubt