tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956851062928470828.post3852665997717842649..comments2023-10-23T10:15:44.618-05:00Comments on The Real Shliach: Sunday Monday Happy Days!Just like a guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14680468025321981540noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956851062928470828.post-80199681175077240132010-04-27T14:34:54.323-05:002010-04-27T14:34:54.323-05:00LdT: Oh, very good, very good! In fact, if you don...LdT: Oh, very good, very good! In fact, if you don't mind, I think I shall publish your advice as a separate post in the fullness of time.<br /><br />e: The location of the house combined with the time of night combined to render such a plan of action a dangerous one. Plus it was raining. Plus the happy groom and bride were expected any moment. But otherwise, in theory, your plan sounds like a good one.Just like a guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680468025321981540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956851062928470828.post-77904777561975822102010-04-27T14:22:48.762-05:002010-04-27T14:22:48.762-05:00trs: why didn't you just leave and come back? ...trs: why didn't you just leave and come back? Tell the hosts that you're awfully comfortable in their home, but you just reminded yourself of a pressing errand to be done on their block, and it would be supremely convenient if you would just hop off and come back.ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04376537400767851942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956851062928470828.post-4444132402181122382010-04-27T12:03:23.862-05:002010-04-27T12:03:23.862-05:00Dear Mr. R.S.
You do seem to land yourself in inte...Dear Mr. R.S.<br />You do seem to land yourself in interesting social situations! I might recommend the "family support" role as very effective on occasions where one's presence is required. My rule is to avoid all social events unless, by some quirk of fate, I am expected to pay for all or at least most of the costs of the event on the principle that I might as well get to eat what I've paid for. However, this does not always work and when I do have to attend social events sponsored by others my standard reply to questions regarding my presence, relationship to the celebrants etc. is to gaze deeply into the eyes of the questioner and say, with great feeling, "I'm here to support the family." The questioner is immediately placed in a vulnerable position - clearly there is something afoot that they are not aware of and, if you have spoken in a deep, serious tone, something they should not ask about. You gain further advantage by being someone who knows things the questioner does not in addition to holding the moral high ground by being there "in support." As a fallback posiiton you can always use the "Finkelstein barmitzvah" ploy but I'm sure this is far too easy and hardly challenging to an experienced campaigner as yourself. I'm sure our founder and president, Mr. Stephen Potter, would agree. I smite you on the chin, Leo d T.Leo de Toothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16839412894312524247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956851062928470828.post-64101311423347377572010-04-26T16:39:13.239-05:002010-04-26T16:39:13.239-05:00Well, that's certainly a relief.Well, that's certainly a relief.Just like a guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680468025321981540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956851062928470828.post-82854088572792454922010-04-26T16:36:55.796-05:002010-04-26T16:36:55.796-05:00Actually no.Actually no.bonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18233228445664358396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956851062928470828.post-4890563480926933432010-04-26T16:32:44.968-05:002010-04-26T16:32:44.968-05:00Are you trying to imply something?Are you trying to imply something?Just like a guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680468025321981540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956851062928470828.post-50759226805087485132010-04-26T16:31:54.978-05:002010-04-26T16:31:54.978-05:00An early-bird Lubavitcher. Sounds wrong...An early-bird Lubavitcher. Sounds wrong...bonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18233228445664358396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956851062928470828.post-61619782145441935962010-04-26T16:22:05.798-05:002010-04-26T16:22:05.798-05:00That was the whole problem! I thought I was coming...That was the whole problem! I thought I was coming late, but in the end I was early! Oh, the horrors...Just like a guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680468025321981540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956851062928470828.post-79275881743745391872010-04-26T16:20:47.301-05:002010-04-26T16:20:47.301-05:00Oh I hate those awkward in-between times where you...Oh I hate those awkward in-between times where you smile painfully to the person at your left and scratch your elbows just for the sake of doing something. Maybe this is why everyone comes late, it's anti-awkard moment insurance.bonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18233228445664358396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956851062928470828.post-43858907434376318212010-04-26T16:00:02.430-05:002010-04-26T16:00:02.430-05:00Even where the pirates refuse to go!Even where the pirates refuse to go!Just like a guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680468025321981540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956851062928470828.post-80871470391214744042010-04-26T15:58:38.404-05:002010-04-26T15:58:38.404-05:00indeed that could be anywhere!indeed that could be anywhere!Dowyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09021846859139669074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956851062928470828.post-33085721880975566492010-04-26T12:21:42.369-05:002010-04-26T12:21:42.369-05:00Yes- it's a way of life.Yes- it's a way of life.Just like a guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680468025321981540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956851062928470828.post-38397320408881104092010-04-26T12:18:36.561-05:002010-04-26T12:18:36.561-05:00True. And the gas pedal is more than just gas peda...True. And the gas pedal is more than just gas pedal.Anarchist Chossidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04129716759837282565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956851062928470828.post-12048216699979688272010-04-26T12:07:53.542-05:002010-04-26T12:07:53.542-05:00Social Darwinism is more than just genetics.Social Darwinism is more than just genetics.Just like a guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680468025321981540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956851062928470828.post-27062586949372996602010-04-26T11:57:02.194-05:002010-04-26T11:57:02.194-05:00There is more to a person than genes. Discovering ...There is more to a person than genes. Discovering one cause and ignoring others is stupid and lacks imagination.Anarchist Chossidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04129716759837282565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956851062928470828.post-39764779691420206812010-04-26T11:51:22.920-05:002010-04-26T11:51:22.920-05:00Explain the moshol please.Explain the moshol please.Just like a guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680468025321981540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956851062928470828.post-46367714646355124452010-04-26T11:46:36.793-05:002010-04-26T11:46:36.793-05:00They were like children who discovered a gas pedal...They were like children who discovered a gas pedal in the car, without realization that there is also break, the wheel, the wipers, etc.Anarchist Chossidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04129716759837282565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956851062928470828.post-47288609249596414112010-04-26T11:15:56.145-05:002010-04-26T11:15:56.145-05:00That changes quite a few things.That changes quite a few things.Anarchist Chossidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04129716759837282565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956851062928470828.post-22296249668717357322010-04-26T11:12:42.994-05:002010-04-26T11:12:42.994-05:00That would appear to be the case.That would appear to be the case.Just like a guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680468025321981540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956851062928470828.post-44306940362213086122010-04-26T10:46:43.553-05:002010-04-26T10:46:43.553-05:00So, when the pirates promise not to return to Port...So, when the pirates promise not to return to Portland, they probably mean Maine Portland, not the Oregon one?Anarchist Chossidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04129716759837282565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956851062928470828.post-29116926058803347262010-04-26T10:40:05.792-05:002010-04-26T10:40:05.792-05:00Dowy: but that could be anywhere!
e: In fact, the...Dowy: but that could be anywhere!<br /><br />e: In fact, there are Portlands all over the world. The Oregon version was named after the Maine- in fact, one of the two founders wanted to name it Boston, but he lost a coin toss to the other founder.Just like a guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680468025321981540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956851062928470828.post-30909807829561210662010-04-26T10:19:31.965-05:002010-04-26T10:19:31.965-05:00Isn't it funny how there are Portlands on oppo...Isn't it funny how there are Portlands on opposite sides of the country?ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04376537400767851942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956851062928470828.post-71738883325258673492010-04-26T10:18:17.005-05:002010-04-26T10:18:17.005-05:00lsd land i would imaginelsd land i would imagineDowyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09021846859139669074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956851062928470828.post-48284357139132940042010-04-26T09:58:12.331-05:002010-04-26T09:58:12.331-05:00CA: I may have taken a bit of artistic license wit...CA: I may have taken a bit of artistic license with that one. <br /><br />Dowy: but where was his body's favorite place to be?<br /><br />Yossi: enjoy it? Are you crazy? What do you think I am, some kind of masochist?Just like a guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680468025321981540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956851062928470828.post-55937597141098648862010-04-26T09:51:03.698-05:002010-04-26T09:51:03.698-05:00I'm not sure I believe you. I'm inclined t...I'm not sure I believe you. I'm inclined to think you actually enjoy being the social pariah. If you wish, I can avoid speaking to you tonight at the lchaim. This would further your claims and enjoyment of being a social misfit.Yossihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10568022382495343458noreply@blogger.com