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  • in reply to: Geography Updated Version #1144285
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    Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

    New York City, NY and Mexico City, Mexico aren’t the only ones who repeat their names

    in reply to: Invited to the Wedding Feast, not the Ceremony-would you be offended? #1143038
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    BB

    When the dogs age they like to sleep in………..

    Our 16 year old Dalmatian doesn’t rise before 9:30.

    in reply to: Geography Updated Version #1144274
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    xinguara brazil

    Off the beaten track. German immigrants were not welcome there

    in reply to: Geography Updated Version #1144272
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    Norwich, CT

    For when you’re gambling by the Indians and need a Mikveh

    in reply to: Geography Updated Version #1144267
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    Yorba Linda,California

    Tricky Dick Nixon—Jew Hating President was born there

    in reply to: Geography Updated Version #1144265
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    DY

    Your singular mind pointed out a one base advance. San Francisco used to be Manhattan. Minnesota used to be Washington(AL). Washington (NL) used to be Montreal.

    I, OTOH, pointed out double baggers,those who have abandoned fans twice.

    Soon,opening day arrives and I shall be occupying my seat behind first base in the Bronx on Thursdays and Sundays as I have for decades.

    in reply to: Neckties #1142968
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    The US government doesn’t have standardized sizes required by law(some countries do).

    There has been size creep over the years.A pair of size 40 pants today is substantially bigger than 15 years ago.

    In the 1960s women knew that for every $10 more they spent on a dress they went down one size.

    The reality of clothing production is that time is money. Workers are paid piece work, not a flat hourly wage. A sewing machine operator will sew the wrong size label into a garment rather than wait for a bundle girl to bring the correct ones. One operator leave 1/8″ seam allowance, another 1/4″.

    Typically sewing floor inspectors are operators who have become too old and slow to profitably operate machines. Instead they inspect: trim loose threads and look for major defects. They don’t measure garments for size accuracy.

    When I left the garment business in 1980, major retailers would spot check one garment per hundred dozen for size within tolerances.

    in reply to: Geography Updated Version #1144262
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    Dimona………Israel

    big hole there

    in reply to: Geography Updated Version #1144261
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    DY>>>>>>>>>>>>>

    Similarly:

    Atlanta used to be Milwaukee used to be Boston

    Oakland used to be Kansas City used to be Philadelphia

    in reply to: Geography Updated Version #1144256
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    Istanbul, Turkey

    was once Constantinople

    A city that sits on two continents

    in reply to: Invited to the Wedding Feast, not the Ceremony-would you be offended? #1143035
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    Queen………….

    Yes, it is all about rhythm and sleeping late on Sunday would disrupt that.

    I come from a family of early risers. This is ‘my time’ to read, learn, enjoy a cup of coffee out of doors in good weather or looking out at the woods and animals in bad weather.

    We have a home that is more than 200 years old. There are 5 fireplaces. This morning, I raked the coals and added logs to take a chill off from the overnight snow.

    I also let the four dogs out to run and play in the fenced yard.

    When they were young and at home, I would often make fresh cooked/baked breakfast for the children.

    in reply to: Geography Updated Version #1144253
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    Queen………..

    Rome, Italy

    Artichokes for dinner, anyone?

    in reply to: Neckties #1142966
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    Flatbusher……

    I’m a father and grandfather approaching retirement. My body has changed over the years, but I weight within 15 lbs of when I was 18. My wedding suit still fits…we took an anniversary picture wearing our wedding clothing last year.

    Unlike off the rack clothing, custom clothing (not shirts) are made with ample seam allowances so that alterations can me made for some realistic body changes.

    An off the rack pair of slacks might have a 1/2″ seam allowance in the seat and a 2″ hem. A custom will have a 2-3″ seam allowance and a 3-4″ hem. After all the customer pays for the material so it doesn’t cut into manufacturer’s profit. Having grown up in the garment business I know all about squeezing every possible garment out of a roll of fabric.

    in reply to: Invited to the Wedding Feast, not the Ceremony-would you be offended? #1143033
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    Abba_S

    Most people coming to the Chuppah and luncheon are not from NYC. We live 60 minutes drive on a Sunday morning from midtown Manhattan.

    The wedding will start on time (my maternal side is Yekkah). We expect to wind things up in CT by 2:30.

    The evening in NY starts at 7 cocktail hour/schmorg with 8PM dinner/dancing

    The cocktail hour can be that short as there is no time needed for Tisch/TaNayim/Badecken…it’s not a wedding but a feast celebrating a wedding.

    While you have made the assumption that the ladies will be making themselves ready in the hall, that is not the case. Mrs. CT Lawyer has taken over two beauty salons/spas for that purpose adjoining the venue.

    The evening will wrap up by midnight. Monday is a workday for many. We have reserved a block of hotel rooms and will not return to CT until Monday mid day.

    BUT…just so you know. we married off one daughter and 2 foster nieces from our home with Sunday brunch weddings and no one complained about going to a 7am minyan in order to travel. I go to a minyan before 7 every day, what’s the big deal? I don’t understand the sleep late on Sunday mishegas. I get up at 4:30 every day

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    squeak………….

    You arrive near the location 20 minutes early. You have time to park. Get out of the car leisurely. Check and adjust your clothing. Make sure you have everything your are supposed to bring with you. Turn your phone to vibrate so it will not disturb anyone. Approx 2 minutes before the stated time you approach the doors to the establishment. Then you have time to go hang your coat in the cloakroom and present yourself on time at the event.

    Never would you actually enter before the stated time, that is inconsiderate. Punctuality means Not 7:59, Not 8:01, but 8:00.

    Fashionably late is never in fashion, it’s just late.

    And the full quotation is “better late than never, BUT BETTER NEVER LATE.”

    in reply to: Learn Aramaic #1142870
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    ZK789

    The mods won’t let us post links in the coffee room.

    Type the 4 words starting with intro as one and end with a dot com and you should be there.

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    Popa

    Since meeting and identifying fellow CR members would spoil the freedom we have to post. Just let me know your libation of choice and I’ll hoist one in your honor

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    yehudayona……..

    way back in 1918 my great-great grandfather’s children established a foundation and bought a cemetery for his descendants. More important than just providing burial was the twice monthly social gatherings.

    Some had moved to Brooklyn or CT or New Jersey back then. This kept the family together.

    We don’t meet twice a month anymore, we meet 4 times each year, in NYC, the suburbs, Florida and California and occasionally in Israel.

    It is always amazing to meet a 3rd or 4th cousin (or for my grandchildren a 5th or 6th cousin) and find there are similar traits, likes and dislikes that still exist.

    in reply to: Geography Updated Version #1144250
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    Old Orchard Beach, Maine

    Where orthodox New Englanders visit the ocean and it’s orthodox shul

    in reply to: Geography Updated Version #1144247
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    Whether Manchester or Sde Boker we are back to R.

    So, as in Monopoly we’ll go to Reading, PA and take a ride on the Railroad

    in reply to: Geography Updated Version #1144246
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    Queen, Golfer’s post of Rotterdam hadn’t shown on my screen when I posted.

    as for >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>s Just hit the shift key and they are above the period on the same key. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<are above the comma.

    in reply to: Geography Updated Version #1144236
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    Queen,

    I posted Amsterdam 3 days ago…long before golfer.

    This post was Rotterdam, a different city in The Netherlands that begins with R

    Following Reisha>>>>>>>>>>

    Allentown, PA.

    A branch of our family settled and opened a garment factory there in 1924.

    in reply to: Giving Negative Information About a Shidduch Candidate #1142807
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    LC

    I’m not correcting you. My point was for general education of the CR. Many are NY centric.

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    Popa

    If I keep a fresh glass of whisky in my hand and sip occasionally I’ll eat far less than if my hands are free.

    If you arrive early you will be more than welcome to choose your own seat at the tisch. Late arrivals will be kept in the lobby. That’s the Yekkah in me. If you’re not 20 minutes early you’re late.

    Remember, no gifts, just best wishes.

    in reply to: Geography Updated Version #1144230
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    Rotterdam..the Netherlands.

    Where my great-great grandparents sailed from in 1868 for America

    in reply to: Giving Negative Information About a Shidduch Candidate #1142804
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    lesschumras

    Marriage and divorce laws vary by state, they are not set by federal statutes.

    As I’ve stated before I practice family law along with wills, trusts, estates.

    A number of years ago, here in CT the decision was made that any civil marriage dissolved by the courts during the first year is deemed to have been annulled. No divorce decree is granted by the court.

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    Popa_bar_abba

    at 15, 30, 45 and 00 I’ll be calling for a fresh glass of Whisky.

    Once the ice starts to melt the Whisky is ruined.

    in reply to: Geography Updated Version #1144224
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    Newark, NJ

    Didn’t there used to be Jews there?

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    Poppa, NOT Popa………..

    I don’t think I know or am related to popa, so I don’t thing Popa received an invitation. But Popa would be welcomed if so

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    oomis…………

    read the original post. Close family and friends will be at both. The responses are in. We new we can handle 85 for a sit down luncheon in our home and the yes list is just under that amount.

    We had figured approx 325..not that close family, friends, business obligation invitees for the wedding feast that evening in NY.

    The yes list is just over 300. Approx 70 will attend both.

    No, my daughter will not spend the day in her bridal gown. She’ll be in a different gown for the evening affair. The rest of the immediate family will also be in different clothing. What is appropriate for an morning garden ceremony is not evening wear.

    This is not being a snob or showoff. But I grew up in the clothing business and my paternal grandfather manufactured formal wear. Being involved in politics and attending many of the associated functions, I have plenty to choose from in my dressing room, no clothing expense for poppa for these simchas.

    in reply to: Mazel tov – it's a girl #1142679
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    Mazal Tov.

    and Mrs. CTLawyer won’t be offended that you claim to be the Best Bubby ever. She is known as Oma.

    in reply to: Invited to the Wedding Feast, not the Ceremony-would you be offended? #1143007
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    Geordie613

    In keeping with desire for some anonymity, it is either April 3 or 10.

    Huppah and luncheon in CT.

    Feasting, dancing and celebrating that evening in NY.

    I’ll not reveal Boro or name of hall/hotel, caterer or orchestra.

    in reply to: Learn Aramaic #1142868
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    there’s a website that offers intro lessons in Aramaic. with free downloadable pdfs

    in reply to: Geography Updated Version #1144207
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    Kent is for the town with the falls on the Housatonic river, not the cigarette

    in reply to: Geography Updated Version #1144203
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    LOL land of lakes also known as Minnesota

    in reply to: Geography Updated Version #1144198
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    Derby, CT

    It used to have a shul…with basketball hoops in the auditorium

    in reply to: Students in Orlando Torah Academy #1142607
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    I cleaned it up for this forum……………..

    Older brother had his mouth washed out with soap for the original words

    in reply to: Geography Updated Version #1144195
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    Apushatayid………….

    In the early days of the republic..New Haven and Hartford were co-capitals of CT. The legislature split its term. BUT for almost 200 years it’s Hartford.

    Much to popa’s chagrin Yale wields little influence in state politics. It’s the big businesses in lower Fairfield county and Insurance and United Technologies near Hartford that pull the strings.

    Since you said Hartford:

    Denver, CO

    Home of the highest Jewish community in the USA…not drugs, altitude

    in reply to: Students in Orlando Torah Academy #1142604
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    popa_bar_abba

    There was a school chant to the tune of Battle Hymn of the Republic

    Mine eyes have seen the glory of the closing of the school,

    We have tortured every teacher.

    We have broken every rule.

    We are marching down the corridors to get the principal

    Our troops go marching on.

    almost 60 years ago when my older brother brought this ditty home. He then suffered the wrath of my mother who was a school principal at the time.

    in reply to: Geography Updated Version #1144193
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    Edinburgh………..

    Another castle for Queen Elizabeth…

    BTW>>>>Yale is not a city, though it controls New Haven, NOT the state.

    Growing up in New Haven as a townie, I detest Yale. That’s why I went to Univ of Pa…Ivy league in Philadelphia. 45 years ago there were far more kosher options in Phila than New Haven.

    in reply to: Geography Updated Version #1144190
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    Albany, NY

    Where they decide your state taxes (your’s not mine, I’m in CT)

    in reply to: Geography Updated Version #1144184
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    Antwerp, Belgium

    Where my diamond dealer learned his trade

    in reply to: Geography Updated Version #1144173
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    following ProYidden

    Amsterdam

    Home to Anne Frank and family

    in reply to: dates #1145367
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    So you talked about the non-family topics. Now it’s time for more personal likes/dislikes: Food, Music, the arts. Family, where you’d like to live in the future…etc.

    By mid way through the 3rd date you should be able to discuss whether this should go further and arrange to meet families if you expect to continue

    in reply to: Robo Calls violate Dinah da Malchuscha Dina #1141742
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    Joseph……..

    I’ve posted that I am an elected official in a Connecticut community. I ran this past November. We are able to get a list from the Registrar of voters that gives name, address, age, phone, party affiliation AND whether or not you voted in the past 3 elections for that office (in person or by absentee ballot).

    We use that information to target potential voters who actually vite, not just are registered.

    in reply to: Robo Calls violate Dinah da Malchuscha Dina #1141730
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    NO:

    4. What types of calls are not covered by the National Do Not Call Registry?

    The do not call provisions do not cover calls from political organizations, charities, telephone surveyors, or companies with which a consumer has an existing business relationship.

    This is from Federal Trade Commission National Do Not Call Registry website.

    So, if that Yeshiva or organization is a tax exempt charity, or you have an existing relationship: you’ve donated in the , you went to school there 40 years ago, etc. They can call you legally.

    This being a national election year, you may receive many annoying campaign calls…all legal.

    in reply to: To people who shidduch dated someone and broke up after 10+ times #1140576
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    Joseph………

    My son hadn’t asked the girl to marry him yet, he wanted to meet her parents first.

    He didn’t discuss these items, they bombarded him with their expectations.

    If the potential in-laws wanted to discuss what would come from my pocket they should have been asking me, not telling my son what they expected.

    in reply to: Shidduchim- trying them all? #1141759
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    @brotherofurs……….

    Your feeling is not that unusual, voicing it in a frum forum is.

    I am a lawyer who practices a lot of family law. Your expression is a regret often voiced by women coming to me seeking a divorce. They feel they married too young and didn’t sample what was out there. They were pressured to move quickly so a prime catch shouldn’t get away.

    That said, there is no way you could date/meet every available young man on the shidduch circuit. BUT, you shouldn’t be forced to make a lifelong decision based on just a few samples.

    It’s one thing to have buyer’s regret when you aren’t happy with a pair of shoes, a husband is much more difficult to return.

    in reply to: To people who shidduch dated someone and broke up after 10+ times #1140572
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    Happened to my son number 2……….

    after about three months of dating in NY where both he and the young lady were studying:

    HE FINALLY MET THE PARENTS.

    Fifteen minutes with the potential in-laws was all it took to break it off. They immediately got busy telling with my son how much they expected me to pay towards the wedding and setting up the couple’s household. Wife and I had not met them.

    Totally inappropriate, turned son right off, he couldn’t imagine being tethered to these people for the rest of his life.

    in reply to: When Produce Lies #1140476
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    I don’t know but my Spanish Onions are grown in Georgia.

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