After the Pixies concert was cancelled in Tel Aviv....and a few other performers as well....gotta send some major props out to Elton John for bucking the trend and performing in Tel Aviv, Israel!

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20100618/D9GDIMQ81.html

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Latma does it again!!!!

First We con the world

Now the Three Terrors

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Just read it all.

This is what is missing in the US.  This is what I want to experience...this is why when I was in Israel it felt like home, even though I never really experienced these experiences...I heard about them....from many Israelis.  And I wish...I wish...that someday soon, I will be there.

http://israelisoldiersmother.blogspot.com/2009/06/whats-it-actually-like-in-israel.html

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I am just going to post this without comment.

http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=37350

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Lets see...my sis is in Vegas.

Grandma is doing better from her stay in the hospital.  She is recuperating at a Physical Therapy place to assist her in becoming more mobile despite the affects of arthritis in her legs....

It was sort of touch and go for her for a while because at a point she was on a breathing machine that actually had to do the work for her.  My sister was able to go to Cali to see her... but me, still recovering from surgery I was simply not in a shape to go there. 

Now, she is doing worlds better...I actually got to talk to her on the phone a few times and each time she sounds stronger..but still in pain.

I am back to work...Pretty much 100%.  YAY....I even drove yesterday - the first time in damn near 2 months. Just went to walgreens and back LOL...but damn it felt good driving again.

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Man, I know I wouldn't have the guts this kid did..and his composure as well.  This kid is a hero.  Just like those commandos who raided the terrorist friendly flotilla.

BRAVO!!!!

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1 He's almost as brave as YOU ARE for posting this when you SHOULD BE WORKING.

What?! Just saying.....

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This from this freaking Turkish Yahoo who...well let me quote this article.

“Some of our allies are not ready to condemn the Israeli actions,” Davutoğlu said. He said he was disappointed with Washington's cautious response to an incident he likened to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.

“Psychologically this attack is like 9-11 for Turkey because Turkish citizens were attacked by a state, not by terrorists, with an intention, a clear decision of political leaders of that state,” he said. “We expect full solidarity with us. It should not be a choice between Turkey and Israel. It should be a choice between right and wrong.”

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http://minx.cc/?post=302135

Sung to the tune of Gilligan's Island:

_{Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale}

_{a tale of a fateful ship.}

_{That set sail from a Turkish Port}

_{bound for the Gaza Strip.}

_{The Mate was a Bearded, Peaceful Man}

_{a Moderate to be sure.}

_{10 Passenger's did die that night}

_{We'll blame the Juice, for sure.}

_{Blame the Juice, For Sure.}

_{The Evil Juice were way too rough}

 _{"We'll be Martyrs, Soon I'm Sure!"}

_{"If we don't tie the Rap Lines to the Peace Boat soon}

_{the Corrie could be Lost...}

_{The Corrie could be Lost!"}

_{...No Goat, no Guns, no mortar shells.
not a single luxury.
Like Mohammed on Aisha,
it's as primitive as can be.}

_{So Join us here each week, 'my friend'}

_{Pay your Jizya - you'll be fine.}

_{Israel will soon be destroyed}

 _{and Rachel will Finally Smile!}

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Gotta watch this...amazing..and I agree with John at Right Wing News:

Update #1 After seeing this footage, I think Israel didn't kill nearly enough of the thugs on that ship.

http://rightwingnews.com/2010/05/comparison-liberal-and-conservative-reaction-to-israel-hitting-the-flotilla/

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That flotilla that was heading towards blockaded Gaza....hehehehehehe...got boarded by Israeli Commandos!  YAY!!!!!!

While 9 "peace activists" died they are damn lucky more did not die after they started resisting the commandos.  GOOD for Israel in doing the right thing!  May they continue to do the right thing when it comes to these terrorists!

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Over at Ace of Spades they are having major tributes for those who have given their last full measure of devotion.

Today, please take some time to think of those heros who have given their lives so that we can be free.  Appreciate the freedom that we have. And, thank those who serve so that we can continue to be free!

I hope my nephew, who is in S. Korea is safe, stays safe, and enjoys his time and exposure to other cultures!

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WHOOOO!!!!

A new clip!   And a funny one....

It is wonderful watching the girls again....hard to imagine all the years that have gone by.....and how much they have changed from the Hey clip....to now. 

Enjoy!

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It's been (over) 4 years already?

Wow...crazy how time flyes.  It does not seem that long that I started this blog.  I remember what a whim it was sitting in the chatroom with Dan, Chris and others talking about the girls going to vacation and boom the blog was created to sort of keep us occupied. Since then the blog has evolved to more than just a Tasha and Dishka tribute then to politics...and now a mixture of politics, pro-Israeli and my own personal journal.

I know Lital has put up clips, I havent really blogged them yet, being ill and all, but I will.  The roots of the blog, good bad or indifferent started with her and Adi.

And, after 4 years, its wonderful that I am still in contact with Lital fairly regularly.  And that the blog is still active as well!  Now that I am on the mend, taking less meds, it his my hope that the blog will become even busier and more active as it once was.

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Today I wrote to John at the Aalyah center explaining my absence and hoping that I can find a way to resume that process now that I am starting to get back on the mend.

I dont know if I have to start over from scratch but if I have to I will.  Now I will wait for his response back.

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If medical stuff grosses you out.......just do not read the rest of thos..Otherwise I am just typing this out so that I have a record of this and so that I do not forget any important details.


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more...

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This past week I made my first real home improvement to the house.  It was very necessary given my recent hospital stay and it should increase my home value a bit.  I converted my bathtub/shower into a straight shower.  The same construction company that did my home repair did the work and they were awesome.  $1300 later I have the original tub in my garage with the panelling and now I have a walk in shower in my master bathroom.  The cats sure love it too, until they get soaked with water since hehehe...I have had to figure out how to use the shower without having the water drench the floor in the rest of the bathroom (poor Curio) LOL.

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It is Tuesday of my second week back to work and I have to say that at this moment, this week is going far easier than last week.

I have another week before I can start driving again.  I am glad that everything is working out well again and that I am pretty much back to normal.

Now that I am feeling well...I am focusing on rebuilding my financial nest egg that I had to tap into and in the next couple of months continue improving my health and then I can refocus on the aaliyah.

During my time at home I did get to spend time learning some Hebrew.  The last week home I think I made the best progress....and I have to say I did make Lital laugh over a term I read on What War Zone...

I asked her what does:  "Yanti Parazi" mean?

Her response:

hahahaha who said it ?
if you say it fast it sounds like- Zienti Para= I fucked a cow
=P
the Israelis are crazy
____

Very funny stuff..

Now, if you are interested in learning Hebrew, I found this link -

http://langocity.com/learn-hebrew-course-comprehensive.html

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Today is Draw Mohammad Day!  Everyone get out your sketch books and draw he who should not be drawn (piss be upon him).  Remember this "man of peace" loves the children so much his wife was 9 years old! 

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Been back at work for now, 3 days.  It has been great, but also trying.  I am so glad to be working again - I am able to get my mind off of the rut that I was in when I sat at home all alone and focusing on every slight pain thinking it could be something worse.  I get to be more proactive, move more and this will only help me in recovering my lost stamina. 

The only issue I am coming across is such a draining feeling.  Everyday so far I have come home from work bone tired wanting to fall asleep...and in pain.  When I do finally go to sleep I end up waking up every couple of hours feeling sharp pains then after they pass I am able to go right back to sleep. 

I just feel like I can sleep for 2 full days again LOL....I just sort of have to wait for the weekend to really rest up.  The good news is that I am still losing weight....YAY!!!!

And, today the contractors are supposed to be at the house converting my bathtub to a shower only! That will be awesome when it is done!

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Glad things are improving for you Robert.

 

Posted by: Shawn at May 23, 2010 09:50 AM (FQWbZ)

2 Robert, good luck in your healing, im sure easier times are to come.

Posted by: chris at May 25, 2010 08:20 AM (2zXwP)

3 Thanks guys!

The days are getting easier.  Last week was rough, but I was able to get through it...this week is like a cakewalk in comparison.

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