Yaakov & Mindy's Wedding Pix

Ima & I actually sat down last night & went thru the pictures & picked out around 30 pictures so far. So many good pictures to choose from.

After years of planning, I have finally submitted my Pharmacy school application.

And in case anyone is wondering, I never got around to shechting that turkey.

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nobody's blogging

Hey everyone,

Seems like we have nothing special to say. I am at my desk at home trying to de clutter it. So far I have a full plastic full of papers to throw out. A few weeks ago I bought a power strip and now Ican't find where I put it. That is not like me. I usually know where among my mess I place things. I'll let you know if I find it.

National Anthem

Yisroel is Famous

Yisroels picture is in the where, what , when- for a Rambam ad. i guess they like him, if they are advertising that he works there. All you silver spring, Baltimore people- check it out!

November 25

Happy what would have been 59 year anniversary Mom and Dad. Happy birthday mom.

Talking Turkey

yaakov's post had me remember years ago when I spent a summer in Israel, we ate our meals by a family. One day, there was a large live turkey on their front porch, we were commenting on it it was cute .... Well the next day it wasn't there but there was turkey on the menu. We really didn't enjoy the meal that much after getting to meet the meat. Happy Turkey Day!!


Doda

Thanksgiving Treat

I was thinking of preparing a fresh turkey for Thanksgiving. What do you guys think? I could post some good pictures of it on the blog afterwards.

The only problem is that the turkey is likely to shecht me back...

pics from my trip

I only took 2 pictures during my trip. I hope you could see them.

Go Griz Go!

Hatzlacha Rabba Abba!

Can't wait to see pics and hear a recording of the national anthem tomorrow night!

Ya'll Shall All Have a Ball!

It must be genetic

Last night Efraht threw a few times. We used a nagel vaaser "bucket" to catch it. This morning we thought she was better so I put her in the car to take her to school. Three minutes into the trip she starts saying "I need a bucket" She promptly threw up into a plastic bag. No, she has never seen (and, if can help it, never will) Monty Python's "Meaning of Life". Have a great Shabbos everyone!

I'm back

I am back in New york. My flight was a little delayed due to the air traffic glitch that happenned somewhere. The day before (wednesday) was horrible. I was relaxing inthe hotel breakfast area having a cup of coffee after working out intheir lousy work out room, when I received a call from work that we were having our annual surprise audit. The 1 week I take a vacation. So Iwas on the phone most of the day and feeling nervous etc. Ichecked out of thehotel and went to Judy and Lou in Delray. The audit might have gone a little better if I was there but according to my seceatary and the auditor it was pretty good. Now you know Why I don't go away alot.
Otherwise the trip was good and I got to see relatives and their friends and heard alot about aches and pains and doctors.

Have a good shabbos

Good Shabbos!

Hope everyone has a great shabbos! Also just wanted to let everyone know that Malka consistantly took 4 steps today, I think she is finally getting into the walking thing.

I'm in Florida

Hi there from Florida!
I had a great flight arrived a little early. Got a 3 class upgade on my car so I am driving a 2010 camry which I already put over 100 miles on in 1 day. I stayed a Cousin Miriam last night and we dined on Meal Mart chicken which I brought down with me. Her friends came over before to meet me. In the afternoon we sat at her pool eventhough it was not swimming weather. Today I drove Ida down to Miami to visit Uncle Izzys grave. That was a long trip but worth it. I opened my tehillim and it opened to tzadi vav Shiru Lashem shir chadash. I felt that was appropriate. I explained it to Ida and we got teary. Then we finally found a place to eat I dropped her off and now I am in the hotel lobby using their free computer. oh and the hotel is in a shopping center so I bought a pair of shoes for $10.
good night

One of those days...

My car broke down on the way to work today. This is the one that we got for $250. Luckily, I was within walking distance of work when it happened. So, anyway, I got it towed and don't know whats wrong with it yet.

On the other hand, it put things into perspective, and I spent the rest of the day thinking about how good everything else in my life is.

Curriculum Vitae

Can someone please tell me when this nonsense with the girls submitting "resumes" started?

A call last night

Yaakov and Mindy called me last night. It was great speaking to them and hearing what they had to say!!!!!!!! Did he call aunt Helen yet?

My trip

I spoke with Ida this morning just to confirm my visit with her. She asked me to take her to Miami to Uncle Izzy's grave. I didn't even think of that but told her I will be happy to take her. I will take pictures and try to figure out how to post them. Right now I better get my act together and start packing and do a few errands cause I leave early tomorrow morning.

Coffee Flavor

To all those family members that enjoy a good refreshing cup of coffee. I just got this delicious creamer made by International Delights. The flavor is called Chocolate Mint Truffle, its in special for this season so hurry and get it!

Another memory

One of my favorite and proudest memories is being asked to go across the street to Mr. Steiner to get the Gmach checks signed. To me, it was always nice to know that Dad helped run the shul Gmach.

My concert this Sunday

I'm singing 3 songs in a concert this Sunday. I get to sing stuff that I'd never get to sing in shul.
Bring Him Home (from Les Miserables)

Avinu Malkeinu

We Are the Champions

Also, a week from Monday we're doing the National Anthem at the Grizzlies game. I just got that call last Friday as we were driving from Baltimore to Silver Spring.

Should be fun.

my trip

I am going down to Florida on Monday to visit Aunt Ida and Cousing Miriam. I am only going until Thursday so it is a short trip. I posted a request on KGHShuls yahoo group to borrow a GPS and actually got 2 people who offered their GPS. I also got street maps from the AAA.
Have a good Shabbos.

We Just booked flights for Malka's wedding

Thursday Dec 3, 2009
Depart Nashville: 6:39 PM
Arrive Detroit: 9:25 PM

Depart Detroit: 10:10 PM
Arrive Baltimore: 11:46 PM


Mon, Dec 7, 2009
Depart JFK: 11:45 AM
Arrive Nashville: 1:29 PM

The price was $201.30 & I got $200 off coupons for $110. So basically it came out to $112/ticket round trip. Not too bad.

That's just for Ima, Esti & me. Naomi is going to spend Shabbos in NY & is flying straight to Newark.

this weekends weather

It's a good thing Menachem's Bar Mitzvah was last Shabbos - otherwise we would have had a repeat of Meirs.

Yartzeit

This is the year I have been thinking about for a very long time. Since this is 22nd yartzeit, I have now lived half my life w/o Mom and Dad. Its tough because all the grandchildren have no memories of them. It frustates me that I always have to explain to my kids who "Saba" and "Bobby" are. Pictures just don't do the trick.

Mom's Yahrzeit ....24 Cheshvan

I thought that for the benefit of the younger members of the Samblog we should post some recollections of Mom & Dad on or around their Yahrzeits.

For me personally, the scene replays in my mind's eye over & over again of when Mom collapsed as I was helping her get from the living room to the back of the house. For many years that was what i saw every night as I was trying to fall asleep. Fortunately, memories fade & I no longer see that scene involuntarily, but unfortunately memories fade & I have trouble recalling happy vivid memories.

Having now been married 25 years, it seems that celebrating one's Silver Anniversary was a bigger deal back then when we so elaborately planned Mom & Dad's surprise 25th anniversary party. (to be continued)

nice and true

I just have to share something nice that happened at work today. I have a new client who came in for her second visit today. She told me she lost her calendar/appointment book and she feels lost without it. She said she has to go to the clinic tomorrow to find out all her appointments etc. I gave her an appointment book so she could have one for the rest of the year. About a half hour later the mail came and I received a fairly thick envelope addressed to me (typewritten) without a return address or stamp cancellation. I joked about opening it (anthrax). I opened it and lo and behold it was this person's calendar with a typewritten note that this person found it on her way to Manhattan and my name and address (from the activities calendar we give out). She hoped I could trace down the person it belongs to and return it. My new client was so happy. I hopefully found the person, who returned it, phone number and we will call her to say thank you.
There are good people in this world and in Brooklyn too.

Doda

Glad ur home

DId everyone go to normal school and work?

We Made It

We got in around 330am Memphis time. It was a bit of a rough ride as Esti threw up 4 or 5 times along the way & we had to make several stops. Those blue bags came in handy. I think it's a virus rather than normal carsickness. I guess our decision is now made whether we should fly or drive in for Malka's wedding.

It was a great Shabbos. Menachem did great & it was wonderful spending some time with everyone.

Menachem's Bar Mitzvah

To all the Samberg's that couldn't be at the Bar Mitzvah - you missed a nice time. Menachem lained beautifully and clearly. He got pummelled by my torah candys afterward and came out unscarred. It was so nice having all the cousins there and the weather was warm and clear.
The meals were delicious.
What you really missed was Aunt Helen mesmerizing Yossi on Saturday night. Yossi was his usual self running back and forth so Aunt Helen decided to calm him down. At first he looked scared as she spoke to him about walking slowly. She was holding his hand and saying she will count to 2 and then he could walk. She started counting 1- 1&1/2, 1&3/4, 1&5/8 etc. He was just looking at her waiting for the 2. If he started moving before she started counting from 1 again. I think that was the longest time he stood still in his life. Too bad we didn't have a video camera.
Of course she gave out blue bags too.
I got home around 6:30pm after dropping off Aunt Helen and Grandpa.

doda

Mazel Tov to everyone in Silver Spring! We wish we could be there with all of you.

Weather Update

The weather in Silver Spring this weekend is supposed to be SUNNY and in the mid 50's to mid 60's. So pack according. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

busy at work

Hi. work has been pretty busy these past couple of weeks. Hopefully, I will be finished with the busy stuff by Thursday. I am looking forward to seeing almost everyone (on this blog) at the Bar mitzvah. I know the sambloggers not going, will be the in spirit.
I made plans to go to Florida to visit Aunt Ida and Cousin Miriam. Just going for a few days.

Have a safe trip.

Doda

SHaya Hits a Home Run

Dedication to Imma! ABba or Naomi please show this to Imma. Its her favorite story made into a video. Enjoy
http://www.kiruv.com/kiruvTools/stayInspired/Shaya_Hits_a_Home_Run.asp

Algood TN??

Why does that thing to the right think I'm in Algood, TN?

special treat

I forgot to add this. Lisa grandfather made a potato nick for Shabbos. Better come early or it will be gone

menachem's bo bayom

We had a great time. Menachem spoke very well. The dancing was unbelievable. Menachem's whole class came, behaved great and danced up a storm. I just hope that Shabbos will just as great. Yaakov, Suri, Yossie, and Malka were there. Yossie looks great in his new haircut and yarmulka. He kept dancing with anyone who would hold his hand. He danced a lot with meir and Efraht. We are looking forward to seeing everyone on Shabbos. There was a lot of pix and video taken. Lisa wants to put the video on Dvd, so maybe yall will get a chance to see ove rthe weekend.

Esti Piano Duet

Real breaking family news....

Real Breaking Family News.... Yossi got a haircut!