The fact that Jones, a company out of Seattle, makes a Chanukah pack of sodas makes me extatic. I would be happy to down a gefilte fish cola jsut to encourage thank them for the thought.
The soda, not so much. Arggggh. How on earth does the Jones company stay in business? Turkey flavor wasn't erpy enough? Fay, is your hubby delirious from the pain killers?
LOL! I was trying to figure out how a doughnut and applesauce could fit into the pack when it was full of bottles. Took me a minute to realize these are soda flavours?! "Oy gevalt!" is all I can say. ;;)
We are off to Jerusalem today for a long weekend - special treat for Hanukah/Channukah. Yay! :X
We're having as good a time in Jerusalem as possible, but it is all so terribly overshadowed by the awful fire in the north, in the Carmel forest, which has taken 41 lives. Amongst those killed was the father of a friend of my granddaughter. He was a Rabbi in the prisons service and was on the bus taking personnel to help evacuate a prison in the area.
To be honest most of Israel is hardly in the Hannukah mood.
And the weather is absolutely gorgeous. Blue skies, warm temperatures in the low to mid 80s Fahrenheit. Which means it's absolutely dreadful. We've not had a drop of rain since last March.
Fay, we're hearing that it was negligence. An Arab family out on a picnic didn't extinguish the BBQ properly. The area is tinder dry as I said, we're in the middle of an out-of-season hamsin (strong dry easterly winds) and there you have the makings of a disaster. Plus the woefully understaffed and under-equipped fire service.
It's ridiculous. Israel sends out help and aid to all kinds of disaster-stricken areas round the world. Yet we cannot cope with a disaster on our own doorstep.
Further to my post #12, via joem on DL, here is a Hebrew link directly from Nir Etzion which says basically "don't believe a word of what you read in the press". (Now there's a surprise...). The author says, in rough translation:
e community of Nir Etzion in the Carmel Forest area continues to hold out, as fire fighters are battling the fires around it. Not one home has been burned in Nir Etzion according to a resident's SMS message, sent at 9:31 PM, Saturday night. He reports that 38 residents and soldiers are standing guard over the community, taking care of the 1000 cows (and milking them) and helping fight the fire.
Lady Red, yes, that huge plane has been the talk of the town here. We're all astonished at the size of the thing, and of course we are eternally grateful to the US and all the other nations who have come to our aid. It looks like the fire is out now, and the residents of all the towns except Bet Oren can return home.
Even better news, it's supposed to start raining tonight. Just for a day or 2, nowhere near enough, but we'll take our blessings where we can find them.
The fact that Jones, a company out of Seattle, makes a Chanukah pack of sodas makes me extatic. I would be happy to down a gefilte fish cola jsut to encourage thank them for the thought.
ReplyDeleteHe's lying....
ReplyDeleteLOL
He even had a car accident so he wouldn't have to eat salmon at the kosher dinner we were going to...
That is a beautiful Menorah, Fay.
ReplyDeleteThe soda, not so much. Arggggh. How on earth does the Jones company stay in business? Turkey flavor wasn't erpy enough? Fay, is your hubby delirious from the pain killers?
Happy Hanukkah to all my Jewish friends!
Everything tastes like temporary filling to me right now, so the thought of latke and dentist's office flavored soda has me retching.
ReplyDeleteI do love that menorah, too!
Happy Chanukka! ;)
ReplyDeleteI'll pass on the fishy soda pop. Ugh.
The menorah is beautiful. There is something so peaceful and comforting about a lit menorah.
LOL! I was trying to figure out how a doughnut and applesauce could fit into the pack when it was full of bottles. Took me a minute to realize these are soda flavours?! "Oy gevalt!" is all I can say. ;;)
ReplyDeleteWe are off to Jerusalem today for a long weekend - special treat for Hanukah/Channukah. Yay! :X
All the tablers must be in a latke/doughnut induced stupor.
ReplyDeleteOr sumthin...
Wake up peeple!
ReplyDeleteWake up people!
ReplyDeleteHuh wuh? Zzzzzzzzzzz...
We are off to Jerusalem today for a long weekend - special treat for Hanukah/Channukah. Yay!
ReplyDeleteVery cool. Hope you have a great trip and a Happy Hanukuh, annie!
You'll be posting pictures as soon as you get back home, right? : P
We're having as good a time in Jerusalem as possible, but it is all so terribly overshadowed by the awful fire in the north, in the Carmel forest, which has taken 41 lives. Amongst those killed was the father of a friend of my granddaughter. He was a Rabbi in the prisons service and was on the bus taking personnel to help evacuate a prison in the area.
ReplyDeleteTo be honest most of Israel is hardly in the Hannukah mood.
And the weather is absolutely gorgeous. Blue skies, warm temperatures in the low to mid 80s Fahrenheit. Which means it's absolutely dreadful. We've not had a drop of rain since last March.
We need prayers, urgently.
Much of Nir Etzion in flames. That's where we went for our 30th wedding anniversary celebration. :-(
ReplyDeletePictures from the fire
help arrives from around the world
That's awful annie, I hope they manage to extinguish the fire soon.
ReplyDeleteI heard that it may have been arson, are you hearing any reports like that?
Fay, we're hearing that it was negligence. An Arab family out on a picnic didn't extinguish the BBQ properly. The area is tinder dry as I said, we're in the middle of an out-of-season hamsin (strong dry easterly winds) and there you have the makings of a disaster. Plus the woefully understaffed and under-equipped fire service.
ReplyDeleteIt's ridiculous. Israel sends out help and aid to all kinds of disaster-stricken areas round the world. Yet we cannot cope with a disaster on our own doorstep.
Thanks for the update annie.
ReplyDeleteAnnie - I've been reading about this for a couple of days, now.
ReplyDeleteI am glad to see that help is finally arriving, and perhaps things will be under control soon.
And I very much hope that this negligence does not give ideas to any who might start something maliciously.
Oh, I'm so sorry, annie. I certainly hope they are able to get the fire under control quickly. I had heard about those who died. How terrible.
ReplyDeleteFurther to my post #12, via joem on DL, here is a Hebrew link directly from Nir Etzion which says basically "don't believe a word of what you read in the press". (Now there's a surprise...). The author says, in rough translation:
ReplyDeletee community of Nir Etzion in the Carmel Forest area continues to hold out, as fire fighters are battling the fires around it. Not one home has been burned in Nir Etzion according to a resident's SMS message, sent at 9:31 PM, Saturday night. He reports that 38 residents and soldiers are standing guard over the community, taking care of the 1000 cows (and milking them) and helping fight the fire.
A little bit of good news amongst all the bad. It gives me hope.
ReplyDeleteannie, thanks for the update - I was very sad to read about the fire... but it sounds like there is line, and it's holding...
ReplyDeleteI just saw that the U.S. has deployed one of those enormous super-tanker planes to drop fire retardant.
ReplyDeleteLady Red, yes, that huge plane has been the talk of the town here. We're all astonished at the size of the thing, and of course we are eternally grateful to the US and all the other nations who have come to our aid. It looks like the fire is out now, and the residents of all the towns except Bet Oren can return home.
ReplyDeleteEven better news, it's supposed to start raining tonight. Just for a day or 2, nowhere near enough, but we'll take our blessings where we can find them.
Oh, I'm so glad the fire is out. And rain! A blessing indeed. :)
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