In the dark..
Davening is just about over..the kiddush is making its way out to the hungry crowd..when...flicker...flicker...
The lights...
All morning the latest immigrant..to hit our town, Erensto, has been pounding us relentlessly..until finally our fragile electric grid was about to throw in the white towel.
At that moment..every person in Shul under the age of 18 was praying for it to happen..and everyone over that age praying for it to stay on.
What word has the ability to spark unfettered glee in young people at the same time it causes a profound sense of doom in adults?
You guessed it..
It's Blackout!
Well, as you know Hashem listens the the prayers of children...and we were thrown back to the dark ages.
I do have a confession to make.
Deep deep down I was praying for a blackout as well. Will I ever grow up?
:-)
posted by David_on_the_Lake at 8:53 PM
19 Comments:
no :)
:D
Don't ever grow up. You just get old and dothery and forget how to really enjoy life!!
I second eshet-I am jealous!!
no, never grow up!!
;)
Must've been fun,, who consoled the older generation?
It never occured to me to pray for a blackout, lol. I remmeber the big blackout a few years ago it was well... gehenom!
I used to pray for snowdays!
Not sure why you all are so fond of balckouts. they seriously threaten your Shabbos food, as I experienced last Shabbos.
I had a blackout during shabbos day and when it was over the radio magically turned on blasting to 1010 wins how strange. Glad you had fun.
i hope you never grow up because grown ups are so-- old
Here's to the dark and scary places that remind our hearts to beat witha touch of excitement anda touch of wonder
At least you are honesta bout what you wanted!
LOL! You are obviously in touch with your inner child...and there is not a thing wrong w/that!
well blackouts are no fun when you don't miss school and it's 90 degrees outside with no air conditioning so i apologize if i can't relate....but as far as growing up....i don't wanna grow up i'm a toys r us kid!
MH....
lol..ok
eshet...
Hmmm..u can always close ur lights and pretend..lol
exsem...
I agree...
:-)
sarah...
Its working so far..lol
prag...
Hmmm I admit..I wasnt too concerned about that. I'm sure they managed...Besides there arent too many "older" people in my area..
FG...
Yea..I remember that too...But I have good memories as well.
kas...
lol..cute
I think all kids do too..secretly
limey...
well..it happened shabbos day...and we had some guests...but the potential was there..lol
jewboy...
I guess they can..depends on when it occurs. But I dont think anyone starved.
swfm...
hmm thats strange..so u couldnt nap?
bonnie...
oh..I agree.
Yesss..I know. I love that!
lv...
well..I didnt exactly voice my preference at the time..lol
stacey...
:-)
student...
hmmm no..
How does it go?
open...
blackouts are always fun..if its not too hot or cold..
Its fun to light candles..find flashlights...forget the telephone..computer...
keyboards back to life!
lol
towik...
hmmm what should I do with all this money i collected??
lol
moiy...
for all my dots?
Ha nap what's that, I could never nap anyway with my daughter around.
swfm...
u cant bribe her to nap?
lol
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