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Earlier today, I received a private message from a good friend of mine regarding my posting of Ezra Bessaroth's role in facilitating the first step in helping those descendants of the Jews expelled from Spain obtain Spanish citizenship under the new law.
First, I want to praise my friend on his choice to message me privately and not engage in a back-and-forth debate on Facebook over this issue; he felt that this would unnecessarily expose me to public criticism. Here's what he wrote:
"Hi Rabbi. I didn't want to write this on your wall because I didn't want to even imply a public criticism of you, but I have to say I'm surprised given what I know about your attitude toward Eretz Yisrael to see you encouraging Jews to become citizens of Spain. Do you need see nothing problematic about that? Isn't Spain the wrong country for Jews who want to add a second citizenship? Has Ezzy Bezzy made a similar promotional push (maybe you have) for its members becoming citizens of Israel (i.e. aliyah)?"
The point is well-taken.
Some background: When my good friends, Joe and Doreen Alhadeff, approached me with news of their involvement in promoting the new law – and having Ezra Bessaroth approved to attest to a person's Sephardic ancestry – I asked myself whether I wanted at all to be party to encouraging Jews to become citizens of Spain.
Over and above the issue of promoting this path (instead of encouraging Aliyah to Israel) there's the question of whether we should align ourselves with a campaign that tries to redress the wrongs of the past – specifically, the expulsion of Jews from Spain in 1492 and all that this tragedy entailed. In June of 2014, Rabbi Marc Angel, himself a native of Seattle and a student of Sephardic history posted a critical piece on his blog. In part, it read,
"How can giving a few passports to descendants of Spanish Jews undo the untold sufferings of Sephardic ancestors? How can even giving every living Sephardic Jew today a Spanish passport serve as atonement for the humiliations, persecutions and expulsion of our ancestors? Yet, how can we shut the door to genuine contrition and reconciliation? How can we allow past injustices to fester eternally, without finding ways to overcome those horrors?....It is fine for Spain to offer Spanish passports to Sephardim; but this does not in any way address the root problem or atone for the injustices committed against Spanish Jews of the middle ages. Spain needs to be at the forefront of civilization's struggle against anti-Judaism, anti-Semitism, anti-Zionism. Spain needs to be outspoken in its opposition to religious fanaticism where ever it manifests itself. Spain must become a moral voice for strengthening the lives of contemporary Sephardic Jews, most of whom live in the State of Israel or strongly identify with the Jewish State."
Why promote Spain at all without full teshuva?
Shouldn't we first prioritize assisting Jews to become citizens of Israel?
My personal response to both questions: I, too, am troubled by the failure of nations – many of them European – to learn the lessons of the past. I too, feel that Spain should show its concern for Sephardim by supporting the State of Israel. For whatever it's worth, though, I do feel that the public declaration of responsibility for the expulsion from Spain is of significance. Though it falls short of what we would like to see – in my view, it does have some incremental value. It may at least qualify as "Hirhurei Teshuva"….if not complete teshuva!
To my friend's point: Last time I checked, there is strong basis for saying that we fulfill a Torah mitzvah by living in Eretz Yisrael…and not in Spain. As someone whose offspring and offspring's offspring presently live in the Land of Israel, and who himself hopes one day to return even if the Mashiach has not yet arrived by that time….I personally spare no efforts in making it a priority to financially support pro-Israel causes as well as assist those who have been victims of Arab terror. I am also a proud trustee of the Samis Foundation, whose meaningful philanthropy works to address some of the core social issues in Israeli society. Our congregation stands at the forefront of the Seattle community in its Israel programming, even in the face of expressed disdain by so-called "progressive" elements in our community who would prefer to see us make room for organizations which overtly and covertly undermine the IDF and the Jewish state……
Our involvement in helping establish Sephardic identity for those interested in pursuing Spanish citizenship should not be seen in a vacuum, but against the backdrop of what I've written above. The messages delivered in our local Orthodox Jewish day schools, in synagogue shiurim, from the pulpit, in yearly programming - including scholars-in-residence throughout our community – are unequivocal. Anyone wishing to make Aliyah knows exactly where to go and would not only be fully supported - but publicly applauded for making the commitment! (One of my mechutanim is even a Nefesh B'Nefesh counsellor….I have her phone number and email!)
But alas, we live in a very complex age. With all the good work of our Jewish schools, only 5% of Seattle's Jewish children are enrolled in day-school Jewish education. Intermarriage rates across the country are soaring, and the Sephardim of Seattle and elsewhere are not immune.
I reflect on my own decision, 35 years ago, to become more Jewishly connected. It started with a bowl of chicken soup at the Shabbat table of Rabbi and Rebbetzin Pritzker in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It continued with Herman Wouk's "This is My G-d" and Prager and Telushkin's "Nine Questions." It could have stopped there, with the soup and the interesting reading…..
For the Sephardim of Seattle and around the world, Sephardic culture plays a huge role in the formation and maintenance of identity. Do I believe that bourekas and bulemas are the essence of Sephardic Jewish identity? Of course not! But do these foods play some role in maintaining even a tenuous link to tradition …. that could eventually blossom into a deeper connection?
Faced with the reality of the Spanish citizenship option for Sephardim, I think that the question for a community rabbi becomes: Is facilitating the Spanish citizenship process a potential portal of entry for less affiliated Jews to open their eyes to the past, to look at themselves anew as a link in the chain of Jewish history? Perhaps the applicants had not grappled with the devotion of those ancestors who resisted the Inquisitor's threat of death and the commitment to living a Jewish life implicit in this sacrifice. How many unaffiliated Jews have truly meditated upon the evidence of a Divine hand guiding Jewish history both before and after the expulsion?
And so, I feel that the necessary research involved in uncovering the details of one's Sephardic Jewish roots may well be an eye-opening experience that paves the way for some more profound introspection.
I'm comfortable being a partner in this process.
The situation in Eretz Yisrael over the past several weeks has become nothing short of intolerable. Anyone up-to-date on the news, and certainly those with friends and loved ones in Israel, understands how serious things are. The dilemma of what we, as Jews living in the Diaspora can and should do, seems to resurface on a yearly basis.
A friend of mine emailed me a couple of days ago with a very out-of-the box plan of action. In the course of a few exchanges, I hope I made it clear to him that, though his heart is in the right place, his ideas were unwise at best and counterproductive, even damaging, at worst.
Back in 2005, hundreds of individuals situated themselves at major intersections throughout Israel, handing out orange wrist bands. Why? An effort to prevent the disengagement from Gush Katif. Now, I too, was of the opinion that the expulsion of Jews from Gush Katif would lead to Gaza becoming an even more entrenched terror base, but I did not hand out wrist bands in support of the Jewish Gaza residents.
Unable to articulate why I did not demonstrate, I sought the counsel of a good friend of mine. He made the following observation: The Knesset had already much earlier decided to dismantle the Jewish communities; it was a done deal - and all the demonstrators were doing was participating in something that made them feel significant. In fact, he maintained, such demonstrations actually served the interests of the Sharon government at the time, helping distract citizens from potentially meaningful responses to the disengagement, once it happened: planning for the lack of housing for the displaced people, setting up the psychological and social service framework that the residents would have to draw on after the trauma of losing their homes and communities....
I am concerned that with the recent vicious, murderous stabbing war launched by the Palestinians over the past two weeks, we Diaspora Jews are, so to speak, putting ourselves at the proverbial intersections, handing out orange wrist bands.
What do I mean?
I have overheard many a conversation of "armchair' security experts who believe that they know how, once and for all, to solve Israel's security woes. If only Netanyahu would give each of us a seat on his security cabinet.....(!)
Friends, none of us have any real sense of the intricacy and scope of the security issues Israel faces! As in matters of medicine, Halacha mandates us to defer to the experts in the area, and to their evaluation of appropriate strategies given their indepth knowledge of both their professions and the context within which they find themselves.
If we take a "know-it-all" approach, we also risk mimicking (with the best interests of Israel in mind!) the strategy of groups like J-Street and the New Israel Fund, which work tirelessly - from the Diaspora - alongside radical left wing U.S. power brokers to force Israel's hand to make wildly irresponsible concessions in a region gone mad.
So it cuts both ways: Let's let Prime Minister Netanyahu and his team handle the security of the country that they lead!
Instead, let us focus on unequivocal support of Israel in the local and national media. Let us invest our efforts in garnering the unconditional support of Israel by our American political leaders, be they Democrat or Repubican. This part of the war against terrorism and hatred IS our responsibility! One example of a worthwhile cause is to call out the New York Times on its insidious piece this past week questioning the historicity of the two Batei Mikdash (Temples) on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. The article was clearly timed to support the falsehoods uttered by the Palestinian establishment; these falsehoods in turn provide the moral basis for stabbing 70 year-old Jewish women at Jerusalem's Central Bus Station! As a result of the pressure by historians and readers throughout the Jewish world, the Times was forced to amend its article so that it could somewhat resemble an objective piece of journalism.
Secondly, as I suggested in a sermon two weeks ago, the way to combat Midat Hadin/strict judgment on a spiritual level - is to increase the presence of Hesed - kindness - in our personal lives. As Jews, we firmly believe that "Hashem Tzilcha Al Yad Yeminecha" - "Hashem is your shadow at your right hand." God relates to us as we relate to others. Since all Jews' fate is intertwined from a spiritual and historical perspective, when Jews in Seattle increase their level and intensity of Gemilut Hasadim, God responds by relating to us in a more compassionate way. This is the secret of stirring up the thirteen attributes of Mercy that are repeated over and over again during the High Holidays: Our sages tell us that God enwrapped Himself like a Shaliach Tzibbur - like a Hazzan - and demonstrated to Moshe Rabeinu how to recite these thirteen attributes of Mercy. Rabbi Nebenzhal explains that it is not the mere recital of these attributes, but the incorporation of them into our daily lives, that ultimately matters.
May the coming days, weeks and months see the eradication of evil, and may we merit to play even a small role in the transformation of our broken world.
This summer, I've had the unique opportunity of spending a little over three weeks in Eretz Yisrael. As I approach my final Shabbat here (the family returns to Seattle a week later), I wanted to share with you some of my observations.
The trip began with an intensive 10 day rabbinic "Metivta" seminar at the home of the Sephardic Educational Center in the Old City. We were privileged to learn with (amongst others) one of the brightest young minds in the Sephardic rabbinic world, Rav Yitzhak Chouraqui. Rav Chouraqui, originally from France, serves as a community Rabbi, Rosh Beit Midrash of Mimizrach Shemesh in downtown Jerusalem, and will be leading the new Sha'arei Uziel Beit Midrash program at the SEC. His classes were both challenging and inspiring. The gathering of Sephardic rabbis from around the Jewish world proved to be a most fruitful context within which to discuss both halachic and philosophical issues as presented by classical Sephardic sources.
Most mornings, Shahrit was at the Kotel; at the Wall, one finds a cross-section of Jewish society. It's really heartwarming seeing Jews, men and women respectively, from the various streams of Jewish society, pray together in the same minyanim. Israelis and tourists, often only loosely connected to Jewish tradition, approach the Wall to pour out their hearts to their Father in Heaven. Non-Jewish visitors from all over the world standing in awe of this landmark, are living proof of the verse כי ביתי בית תפילה יקרא לכל העמים - "because My House is a House of Tefilah for all of the nations..." (Yeshaya Ch. 56) Tisha Be'av was truly something to behold, and gave me confidence that Jewish unity, crucial for the rebuilding of the Bet Hamikdash, may not be so unattainable after all...
One of the most astounding aspects of my trip directly connects to this week's Torah portion, Perashat Ekev. Birkat Hamazon, the mitzvah of Grace after Meals, is derived from the verse, "...and when you eat and are satisfied, you should bless Hashem your G-d for the good land that He has given you." In the text of Birkat Hamazon, we attribute the following qualities to the Land of Israel: "Eretz Hemda Tova U'rehava" - "a beautiful, good and wide land.."
Now, Eretz Yisrael is certainly beautiful. This past week we drove north to Haifa and then eastward to Karmiel. The weather was truly delightful, the Carmel mountains and Galil foliage a sight to behold. It's a good land; many natural resources previously unknown are being discovered and harnassed. But a "wide land"? Security experts often stress the narrowness of the Land of Israel and the security implications that flow from this issue!
Being here for several weeks offered me new insights into the concept of Israel as a "wide land."
When I first studied here back in 1983, driving to the north took 3 1/4 hours by car and close to four hours by bus. With the advent of Route 6, traveling from the Jerusalem area to Haifa takes about an hour and 50 minutes. The new multi-lane divided highway has revolutionized intercity travel. All through the ingenuity of the Israel Department of Infrastructures which has found space where none seemed to exist. Nowhere is this more evident than between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and within Jerusalem proper. The narrow highway that used to link the two cities has been expanded to a divided six-lane expressway! For the determined Israeli mind, the rocky hills of Jerusalem, once a formidable impediment to travel, CAN and WILL be overcome! The amazing Menachem Begin Expressway, searing through the hills of Jerusalem with overpasses and tunnels, has turned the once congested capital into a fast-moving, bustling tourist, commercial and religious center. These developments have not only made life far more convenient, but have fostered a unity between the disparate neighborhoods of Yerushalayim.
This, I think, is what our sages may have foreseen when they classified Eretz Yisrael as "a beautiful, good and WIDE land." It's the broad perspective of the Jewish people in Eretz Yisrael that's the hidden potential of Eretz Hakodesh, Eretz Yisrael.
Shabbat Shalom!
The discussion around Spanish passports for Sephardic Jews is heating up. For Rabbi Marc Angel's blogpost on the topic click here:
This coming week's Perasha, Shelach deals with the theme of leadership, particularly as it pertains to the relationship between the Jewish people and the Land of Israel. It's June, 2015 and I find myself in a position of religious leadership in the Seattle Jewish community. As Jews, the fate of the Jewish people, the Land of Israel and the State of Israel is always at the forefront of our minds. Yet, like the Children of Israel in Perashat Shelach, we, too, can be negatively swayed by our often well-intentioned leaders: rabbis, professors, intellectuals to sign on to ideas, philosophies and organizations that can easily mislead, misinform and demoralize us.
As someone concerned about the direction of our community, I've decided… to break my silence!
Some background
Last week, a number of members of the Jewish community were sent an invitation to "a lunch briefing for Jewish professionals, leaders, and clergy with Avner Gvaryahu of Breaking the Silence and Ben Murane of New Israel Fund". It was to be held at Herzl Ner-Tamid.
Strangely, this event has now been rescheduled: Instead of being a lunch briefing for Jewish professionals, leaders and clergy, it has morphed into a community-wide event. Instead of being hosted by Herzl Ner-Tamid, it's now at Temple Beth Am.
What Happened?
Others may be better-versed in the details, but suffice to say that there was a strong response within the rank-and-file and lay leadership of Herzl that insisted that the congregation cancel the event.
Those who brought their pressure to bear identified with the conclusions of Matti Friedman, who spoke eloquently at last week's Thursday night talk at Temple de Hirsch.
During his presentation, Friedman, who identifies as politically liberal, articulated why "Breaking the Silence's" mission and method falls outside the parameters of accepted "pro-Israel" activism.
His talk summarized the approach he's taken in the press; referring to BTS's "report" on last summer's Gaza War, Friedman writes: "Professional journalists looking at this report, and at similar reports, should be asking (but aren't, of course): Compared to what? IDF open-fire regulations are lax – compared to what? Civilian casualty rates are high – compared to what? Compared to the U.S. in Fallujah? The British in Northern Ireland? The Canadians in Helmand Province? ... If Israel is being compared to other countries in similar situations, we need to know what the comparison is. Otherwise, beyond the details of individual instances the broad criticism is meaningless."
Particularly compelling is Friedman's observation that despite the fact that BTS describes itself as an organization of Israeli veterans trying to expose Israelis to the nature of service in the territories, so that it can have a political impact on Israeli society, ".. it's a group funded in large part by European money which serves mainly to provide international reporters with the lurid examples of Israeli malfeasance that they crave. They are not speaking to Israelis, but are rather exploiting Israelis' uniquely talkative and transparent nature in order to defame them….. Any group genuinely fighting for the character of Israeli society should do so in Hebrew, which is the language that Israelis speak -- and only in Hebrew. If you're expending a great deal of energy and money translating your materials into English and speaking to foreign reporters, as we're seeing Breaking the Silence do right now, I think it's fair to ask what, exactly, you're up to."
Introducing NGO Monitor
NGO Monitor is a Jerusalem-based organization that has as its mission "to generate and distribute critical analysis and reports on the output of the international NGO community for the benefit of government policy makers, journalists, philanthropic organizations and the general public." The express goal of NGO Monitor is "to end the practice used by certain self-declared 'humanitarian NGOs' of exploiting the label 'universal human rights values' to promote politically and ideologically motivated agendas."
NGO Monitor's International Advisory Board includes, among others: Ambassador Yehuda Avner, Prof. Alan Dershowitz, Col. Richard Kemp, Prof. Elie Wiesel, Dr. Einat Wilf, Prof. Ruth Wisse and R. James Woolsey.
NGO Monitor's Assessment of The New Israel Fund
This week's BTS-Temple Beth Am event is sponsored by the New Israel Fund (NIF). What does NGO Monitor have to say about the New Israel Fund?
"Founded in 1979, the Mission Statement of the New Israel Fund is to help 'Israel live up to its founders' vision of a state that ensures complete equality of social and political rights to all its inhabitants. Our aim is to advance liberal democracy, including freedom of speech and minority rights, and to fight inequality, injustice, and extremism that diminish Israel'
"NIF's funding guidelines declare that it will not fund organizations that '[p]articipate in partisan political activity'; 'advocate human rights selectively for one group over another'; '[e]mploy racist or derogatory language or designations about any group based on their religion, race, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation'; or '[w]ork[] to deny the right of the Jewish people to sovereign self-determination within Israel.'"
Despite the above assertions, the NGO monitor has found that NIF "continues to fund political advocacy NGOs that are active in international and divisive campaigns that contribute to BDS and the demonization and delegitamization of Israel." (Italics mine)
As an example, notes the NGO Monitor, "a number of NIF-funded NGOs have been active in repeating unsupported allegations of 'deliberate, systematic, and widespread targeting of Palestinian civilians'; 'war crimes and crimes against humanity'; 'grave violations of international humanitarian law,' and similar claims regarding the 2014 Gaza war, as well as claiming that internal Israeli investigations fail to meet international standards. Such allegations are central in efforts to justify international intervention, including ICC prosecutions and unprofessional UN reports."
In light of this week's BTS event, it is relevant to cite the NGO Monitor observation "that NIF grantee 'Breaking the Silence'makes repeated allegations of 'war crimes' and 'violations of international law.' Despite claiming to address Israeli society, BtS' lobbying and media advocacy focus on international audiences, including appearances in Europe and the United States. (Italics mine)
NGO monitor goes on to report that NIF funded NGOs were featured centrally in the discredited Goldstone report, which focused on alleged Israeli "war crimes" in the 2009 Gaza war. The report referenced B'Tselem more than 56 times; Adalah, 38 times; and Breaking the Silence, 27 times.
Tough Questions
The advertisement for this week's event asserts:
Regardless of one's own perspectives on the Occupation, we are bound by Jewish values to hear these courageous young soldiers. And we must ask what we're doing to ourselves when we resist painful topics and respectful discourse.
There is of course a distinction between education and informed discourse, on the one hand - and propaganda on the other.
Matti Friedman writes:
"The activists from Breaking the Silence aren't journalists, and their report is intended not to explain but to shock. It's propaganda. That's fine if you understand what you're reading, but I suspect most people don't."
The EB Discretionary Fund has been making an impact both within our community and on Jewish communities elsewhere in the world. Recently, we had the opportunity to offer a modest donation to the
Comunidad Hebrea "Adath Israel" de Cuba. Today I received this email:
Dear Rabbi Ron-Ami Meyers :
We are very grateful for the help that we received from you. The economic situation in Cuba is everyday worse and we try to give everyday breakfast, lunch and snack free for all the people. The best food that they get is what they eat here. Every thing that you can bring is important and we know that we are not alone in the world we have our brother in the entire world.
We are very grateful and we hope to see you in Cuba.
Hazlaja V'beraja
Kol Tuv
Yacob Berezniak H.
Vice- President
Dear Members and Friends of EB,
By now, you have surely heard about the terrible tragedy that struck a Jewish family in New York this past Shabbat. The Sassoon family of Brooklyn, who had just moved to the United States from Israel a year ago, lost seven of their eight children in a horrible fire that began in their kitchen with a Shabbat hotplate. The tragedy is unfathomable and it personally took me two days to begin to digest what has befallen the family. I was so numbed by the tragedy, I could not even begin writing this letter.
Aside from grieving alongside the parents and remaining daughter - identifying with the trauma of the family, it is incumbent upon us to learn some lessons from the incident and apply those lessons in our own lives. It is in that spirit that I write you today.
As we approach Passover, the issue of how to both run our kitchens in keeping with halacha and custom - and ensuring the safety of our families - demands our attention.
Let me restate the obvious: Pikuah Nefesh - the saving of a life - pushes aside the restrictions of both Yom Tov and Shabbat! Even a possible danger to life - "safek pikuah nefesh" - overrides the prohibitions of Shabbat and Yom Tov. Anything that must be done to save a person from danger is not only permissible to do, but is an unequivocal mitzvah to do!
That said, not every situation is considered a danger that pushes off Shabbat and Yom Tov; for less urgent situations, like a sprained ankle, or an upset stomach, there are different guidelines. Feel free to contact me for advice in such situations. Those who end up traveling on Shabbat or a Yom Tov to a hospital or clinic should also be aware of proper procedure once the urgent situation has been dealt with; I am also available to discuss these situations at your convenience.
A colleague of mine sent a list of recommendations out to his congregation. I have reprinted his recommendations following this letter.
Wishing you a Pesah Alegre and a Happy and Kosher Passover!
Rabbi Meyers
A partial list of recommendations by Rabbi Akiva Males
1) Each floor of our homes should have at least one smoke detector
2) Each home should have at least one carbon monoxide (CO) detector near the sleeping areas (please ensure all smoke / CO detectors are in working condition)
3) The batteries in those detectors should be tested / replaced whenever the clock is changed
4) Every home should have a simple-to-use and highly accessible fire extinguisher on each floor
5) Create and familiarize your family with a fire emergency plan
6) Shabbat / Yom Tov candles should be lit in a safe place (i.e. on a sturdy and non-flammable surface, away from curtains, out of reach of children / pets, etc.)
7) If gas stoves / ovens are left on, a kitchen window needs to be left open a few inches to provide ventilation (thereby avoiding potential CO poisoning)
8) Electrical appliances (i.e. hot water heaters, crock pots, hot plates, etc.) should be UL listed
9) Extension cords should not be used for kitchen appliances
10) Only 'heavy-duty' electrical timers should be used with kitchen appliances
11) In all emergencies, do not hesitate to call 911
Rabbinical Council of America Expresses Alarm at
Rhetoric Surrounding of US-Israel Relations
The Rabbinical Council of America, the largest organization of orthodox rabbis in North America, expresses alarm at the excessive criticism leveled at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for comments made in the closing days of the Israeli election.
While we commend the United States administration for its assurances of unwavering support for the security of Israel, we call upon it to desist from statements that are perceived as threats to the only democracy in the Middle East. Support of Israel is built on the rock solid foundation of our shared values of democracy and freedom. Israel is the only country in the region that preserves these values. In this election, Arabs voted freely and the chairman of the elections committee was the Arab Supreme Court Justice Salim Joubran. The elections were not followed by violence and bloodshed, as other so-called "democratic" elections in the region have been. The United States and Israel share the values of western democracies, societies built upon open education, open opportunity, freedom of religion, and freedom of expression.
In the heat of a hard fought campaign, comments without context and explanation, were made by Prime Minister Netanyahu. In light of the context of these comments and their intent, excessive criticism of Mr. Netanyahu for these comments from Jewish groups is sorely misplaced. There are those who would have preferred different results. Democracy, however, grants privilege to the voters, who saw national survival as the most important election issue. Israel remains committed to a peaceful solution with its neighbors, arrived at by negotiation, and not imposed from without. Israelis will beat a quick path to the negotiating table when there is a partner with whom to negotiate, rather than a terrorist government in Gaza, and a weak, corrupt one in the Palestinian Authority whose imams call for the annihilation of all Jews.
We call on all Americans to renew their commitment to Israel, a commitment rooted in the prophetic visions of our Bible, visions of justice, kindness, peace and the dignity of all people. American support of Israel is predicated on our shared visions, a support that rises above occasional differences.


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So if I used the search feature correctly, it looks like there hasn't been a discussion about this for awhile. (And if I didn't use it correctly, give my bum a kick over to the right thread! )
This is going to sound really shallow, but oh well. This morning, I looked in the mirror and didn't like what I saw. In fact, I hated it. I saw some past pictures of myself and actually used to look decent (didn't realize it at the time of course )
Despite repeated efforts, haven't been able to loose an OUNCE of this @#$^%$^%$ baby weight, and I weigh more than I ever have in my non-pregnant life.
Every article of clothing I own ends up with stains containing juice, breast milk, kids' lunch, or human DNA in one form or another.
I have seriously FORGOTTEN how to apply make-up, although that might be a good first start to lift my spirits...
Frump seems to be as much of an attitude as it is a look. The question is.......how to fight it? Does it all go back to the platitudes about taking time (what time, pray tell????) to yourself as a SAHM?
There was a thread about this some years back, but let's hold the discussion again. How do you fight frump?
"It is simply no longer possible to believe much of the clinical research that is published, or to rely on the judgment of trusted physicians or authoritative medical guidelines." - Marcia Angell, M.D., former NEJM Editor
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i try to put at least a little time into each part of my getting ready routine. a little time to shower, a little time to get dressed, a little time to get made up and to do something with my hair, a little time for it all. i live in hopes that the results are decent! LOL
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I generally try to look ready for the day about 10 minutes before DH get's home - unless we have errands to run, and when we do DS looks fresh and I look like death (I always forget about my apearance - I just hide behind sunglasses and DH's baggy button up shirts).
I need routine.. desperately.
covert crunchy wife to & mama to DS02/11. Dreaming of travelling the as soon as we catch up on some
Yes! Most important for me has to be getting out of the PJs. I try to get up, put on clothes and little makeup and sometimes earrings. I try to go out every day except when I babysit, but then I get dressed up for my little babysitee too. A few weeks ago I got a cute haircut and that has helped me feel a lot better too. Previously my postpartum hormones were making my hair fall out and I just wore it in a bun all the time.
Learning to... and with myby my side!
yeah, as a recent WOHM turned SAHM this is hard! On the one hand I am enjoying the freedom to not have to worry about looking nice for work, on the other hand I don't want to be "that mom" who shows up in public in her holey pajama pants, bunny slippers and knotted messy hair. (though believe me it has happened more than once!)
However, I try to at least shower, get dressed and brush my hair and teeth. Even just brushing my hair and teeth make me feel a lot better. My clothes are always stained with something these days but I try to start the day at least in clean clothes.
Another thing I do is I run. 5 days a week I get up at 5:00am and run too keep in shape and have time for myself. It is hard and doesn't always happen but what a difference it makes in my day to do something for myself and be active!
The one thing that helped me is realizing that *I* and my kids and husband are worth looking nice for, even if I don't see anyone else. This doesn't mean that I wear heels and pearls at home or anything. :lol. It just means that I put on more presentable clothes...nice, well-fitted jeans, capris, shorts or comfortable skirts or skorts, and nice, well-fitting shirts, hair brushed, etc even if we aren't planning on going anyplace. I don't wear what I wear to bed (baggy t-shirts, athletic shorts, etc.) around the house. That way also, when do go someplace I'm already presentable, which makes it a lot easier to get out hte door.
Homeschooling mom to 4
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For me, the key is having a routine. I get up when my DH does for work and shower, get dressed, and put on makeup. Nothing takes a ton of time (quick shower, air dry my curly hair, makeup takes 1-2 minutes tops) but feel so much better. Knowing that I am presentable to leave the house or answer the door throughout the day is a huge boost. I also find that I'm more productive overall when I get ready for my day.
Maybe figure out a couple of things (a new dress that fits your current figure properly, a super fast makeup routine, a flattering wash and wear haircut etc...) that would make it easier to look and feel good and start small.
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Just a couple days ago I had a panic attack because I realized that I have a wedding to go to in 2 weeks and no clothes suitable for it. I did find a pair of nice pants I forgot about because they were too small but now, thanks to LOTS of stress, they fit. Then my wonderful FIL gave me some money to buy a top. We are beyond broke so there was no way I was going to be able to buy anything myself. I am still a little worried about make up since I no longer remember how to apply it, which is very sad since it used to be my job to teach other people how to do their make up. Just thinking about it makes me want to cry.
Even just getting to shower, wash my face, shave my legs, put lotion on, and blowdry my hair all together rather than just having to pick 1 at a time would make a big difference for me. I did all of these yesterday and I feel amazing. It is sad really. I bought a bottle of hair dye 2 months ago but it is still just sitting there. I'll do it someday I guess. Then there is my pathetic clothes, most are too big and stretched out from being old or the baby pulling on my shirts. I keep telling myself someday I'll have the time and the money to shop for myself again.
Exercise is 1 thing I really want to figure out how to make time for. I think it would help in many ways. Plus I keep watching my mom and all her weight related health problems and it is terrifying.
Cheryl, wife to an amazing man, homeschooling SAHM to Gavin 12/03, Rhys 09/06, and Ian Aug 11, 2010.
1. Mascara, bronzer and lip gloss
2. I always have my nails done and a pedicure.
3. I wear only girly clothing---lots of dresses. They are not expensive and make me feel pretty.
4. Take a nice long walk on the beach.
I've never been much of a make-up person & have long struggled with caring enough about my appearance. Over a year ago I made the decision to stop wearing pants ('cause I dislike them, they never seem to fit me nicely & I just find them uncomfortable & generally unflattering on me). That made all the difference because now I generally get dressed everyday. Now when I don't get dressed in the morning I feel slobby & unmotivated. Getting dressed definitely helps how I feel. Often I don't actually get to shower until later in the day but that's ok.
At our new house we are boarding horses & the owners stop by at least once a day but often other times & my mil lives right beside us (about 200') away so that helps a lot 'cause I hate for people to see me without a bra & in my pj's.
Doula mama to dd (Oct '11) & ds (Oct '08) and expecting (Apr '17)
I've never been much of a make-up person & have long struggled with caring enough about my appearance. Over a year ago I made the decision to stop wearing pants ('cause I dislike them, they never seem to fit me nicely & I just find them uncomfortable & generally unflattering on me).
Ladies- mineral makeup is seriously the fastest and eaiest thing in the world. Just swoosh it on with a brush and you are done. I haven't timed it- but maybe a minute to do foundation, then eyeliner and mascara? The best part is you probably know someone who can choose your color (like melalueca or mary kay or something). And you won't look cakey.
To fight the frump I try to get showered and dresses every morning. I have a pixie cut that takes a bit of gel and then done, the previously mentioned makeup routine, alway dangly earrings, and great jeans. Another thing that has helped is actually wearing cute jammies- if they are obviously inappropriate for answering the door- I am much more likely to get out of them early.
Iowaorganic- mama to DD (1/5/06), DS1 (4/9/07), DS2 (1/22/09), DS3 (12/10/10), DD2 (7/6/12) and a new kid due in early 2014
So jealous! I used to have a pixie and I loved it. Someday when I can get away from my baby for more than 5 minutes and can afford hair cuts more than once a year, I'll do it again.
I actually put on makeup today. That is huge for me. It wasn't anything major, but a good step. I also dug out my earrings and have been wearing those. However, it wasn't so encourageing when DS1 saw them across the room and rather disgustedly said "Mom what the heck is on your ear?" lol
Cheryl, wife to an amazing man, homeschooling SAHM to Gavin 12/03, Rhys 09/06, and Ian Aug 11, 2010.
I do wear "houseclothes" around my house, because I've found my children are pretty hard on my clothes and I don't want to ruin the few nice outfits I have. That said, I like to have nice/cute houseclothes so I look like I'm relaxing and not just a frumpy slob.
I don't wear makeup very often, even on a special occasion I only manage some mascara and maybe lipstick/lipgloss.
Thankfully my hair is pretty wash and go. When it's being unruly I use my trusty hairstraightener. Typically I can just wash it, put some curling gel in it, and let it air dry. I have started splurging on a slightly more expensive shampoo and conditioner and that helps immensely.
I get rid of any clothes that are starting to show their age, stained, holey, etc. I really need to get to a thrift store and try to pick up a few more things. It seems that there is NEVER any free time to do any shopping lately.
Big things for me-doing a facial mask a couple times a week, using my face scrub (I have lots of blackheads if I don't), using regular moisturizer, shaving regularly, and painting my toenails.
Of course I still have those periods where I can't get a shower for almost a week.
OP here, and for the first time in three years....I went shopping. For me. First-hand clothes. At the (gasp!) mall! Take that, Frump.
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yeah, as a recent WOHM turned SAHM this is hard! On the one hand I am enjoying the freedom to not have to worry about looking nice for work, on the other hand I don't want to be "that mom" who shows up in public in her holey pajama pants, bunny slippers and knotted messy hair. (though believe me it has happened more than once!)
I'm also a recent WOHM-turned-SAHM and one thing I conciously did to try to avoid sliding into frump was to keep wearing my work clothes. Now, this may not be doable for everyone but since I always wore business-casual, they work just as well for home-nice!!
Also it's always been imperative to me to have a shower first thing in the morning. So I do that while DH is still home which also ensures I'm dressed by the time my babysitting kid arrives. I sometimes have to dry my hair while the kids are eating breakfast, and I've never really worn makeup but at least I feel like I'm holding my own!
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I think I need to join this thread. I've always be a fan of the frump and don't really care about what other people think. I used to be a waitress and bartender and would only get dressed up to go to work. I worked nights and would always dress to impress and slather on the makeup not to feel good but to get tips However when I got off work I would usually toss on a hoodie and jeans in the bathroom at work and look like that until I got home. On days I didn't work I would just wear jeans and tanktops or a hoodie and not bother with make up.
When pregnant with my first I quit my job and went back to school after she was born. I realized at school I dont get tips so I didn't bother looking good and would often just wear sweats so that I wouldnt have to change to go to the gym between classes. Then I got a job where I had to wear a uniform so yeah, no dressing up for me there.
Now I work at home until this September and spend most of my day in sweats unless it is hot then I toss on an Enwrapture Vintage. I have had dreadlocks for the majority of my life but cut them off every few years and let my hair grow out. I cut them off last fall and have pretty much just kept a hankerchief on my head at most times. Both of my kids have beautiful red hair but my hair ranges from mousey brown to dirty brown, so I'm going to try using henna in it to look a bit more relaited to my own children.
This fall I am moving to a new town to go to nursing school and become a RN. I want to try and fight the frump so that I'll fit in and not have people think of me as the crunchy hippie girl which I am afraid people would hold against me considering I'm going into a not to crunchy career. So to do this I'm going to color my hair and start wearing makeup again.
be good family...
I also find it takes me one minutes to throw on some liquid eyeliner - and it makes me feel more "made-up" than just mascara.
Hand lotion always makes me feel great too, especially a great smelling one. I just keep it by the sink.
And I also find that leggings with a cute top are still comfy, but don't look like pajamas. Even if I did sleep in them the night before!
Have never allowed myself to get frumpy. I haven't always been skinny either, that took a lot of work and a whole new eating habit. I used to workout everyday, with a treadmill, and Taebo. I don't own sweatpants, and I shower every single day. I have nice outfits that I wear and when I do go out I put make up on. I also have outfits that are crappy like holey shorts or jeans that i wear during yardwork, and cleaning the house. Otherwise I do my best to look nice everyday.
I'm reading this with my hair tossed up and held there with a pen I yanked off the top of my desk when the heat became too much for me. I'm wearing yoga/capri pants at least two sizes too big (they actually fall off if I'm not careful) and a ribbed stretched out tank top that my kids have been stretching out all day long.
Makeup? Somewhere in the bathroom I have some, but putting it on takes energy I can't find.
If I have to run out to the store, that requires actually putting on other clothes- and finding a bra.
Oh, and I did splurge on a haircut in February, but I haven't touched it since then. There are several inches of roots- many of them grey.
I. Define. Frump.
Maybe I can start with on thing a day- like showering and dressing first thing. :P
I still haven't changed out of my PJs today.. or brushed my hair.. I need a hair cut desperately since I haven't had it cut in over 2 years. I wear only dresses/skirts (pants are uncomfortable to me as well and honestly I hate being stared at and unfortunately pants=men staring) but the ones i wear most have seen better days. Also they are WAY to big since I either made them or bought them when I was pregnant. Another problem I have is I lack the motivation to look nice, most days only my kids see me so why bother? I guess I could get looking nice on the off chance DH gets to call.
As for make up- mineral makeup and some cosmetic brushes. When I do it I use powder (no liquid foundation, it makes me feel dirty for some reason), eye shadow, mascuara and blush.. one of these days Ill buy some lipstick as well. It takes me less than 5 minutes. I do have a lot of experience with makeup though since I spent a good potion of my childhood/teen years in dance. Nothing like having 5 minutes to totally change costumes and redo your make up to get you quick with it! Brushes are the key though, those little wand things that come with the makeup take forever and don't look nearly as good.
Hair, if you have long hair a French braid always looks nice and is really quick to do. Its what I do when I manage to motivate myself to do it. Another thing you can do is put it in a pony tail and braid the ponytail. If you really want to be "put together" take that braid and pin it up and it looks great. Also, try to make sure if you have long hair to braid it before bed so it doesn't knot. That way if you run out of time in the morning at least it doesn't look like a giant knot (yea Ive gone out like that ). My hair is to long now but I use to do a french braid down each side then loop them together in the back. Any of these hair styles take between 1-5 minutes to do and they stay well. My hair is fine, thick and down to my waist and it stays up for the most part of the day. For shorter (like upper back or shoulder length) hair keep the big clips laying around and you can do a french twist in under a minute and clip it up. Again easy and quick.
If anything try to work out if even for 10 minutes a day. I know its hard! I have three (4, 2 and 5 months) and a husband whos overseas so I have to wake up extremely early. BUT it really does give you a boost throughout the day.
Have to go wangle my middle one into bed, she has decided it would be a good day to pull an all nighter and Im tired.
I've been feeling frumpy lately too so I've been trying to combat it and it really makes a difference. I wake up 30 min before everyone else. wash my face and moisturize,use a neti pot(tmi i know but it does REALLY help wake me up) and brush my teeth and hair. And then I throw on the kettle,boil eggs or start whatever family breakfast is going on and while thats starting I stretch. I usually dont get dressed until the kids are up and moving since I do try and remain quiet LOL
At night after theyre asleep I have a bath or shower,wash my face,exfoliate,shave. When I get out I use oil instead of moisturizer on my body..it feels like a 3 min spa treatment and really helps w how dry my skin is. Then if I'm feeling energetic I'll straighten my hair while watching tv. I get motivated at the thought that when I wake up my hair will look decent if I do
Just wanted to share for those with longer hair this blog has a ton of hair styles for those with long hair.
okimom - gosh I wish french braiding my own hair was easy as you profess! I have thick & very curly hair so even after brushing it's knotted - I LOVE french braids but find them exhausting to put in my own hair.
Doula mama to dd (Oct '11) & ds (Oct '08) and expecting (Apr '17)
Just put on a clean shirt, straightened my hair, and put on a face mask. My toenails are painted too! My husband is coming home soon, and we MIGHT go to the store, but even if not I was in the mood to look pretty.
I have a similar problem with mine, it is very thick and very curly some days- other days it's very wavy. My go-to lately has been a low ponytail just to keep it out of my face and off my neck. :/
When it was not so thick I was able to do a french braid in a flash, but these days- not a chance. I do have good luck with a very low bun though- just coiling it over itself. I should either cut it or commit to growing it longer, but I can't decide which.
At any rate, I am off to try to get dressed for the day- jeans and a clean tshirt, and maybe some makeup! I'm hiding from the kids while I do it, too.
OK, girls. It's so lame that I'm bragging..... I think I actually turned a head today.... Thanks for inspiring me to keep up this regimen! You ladies rock!
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I have really thick hair but its not curly.. Its really fine though and knots pretty badly if I don't keep it braided (one of the reasons its always braided, last time I didn't have it braided it took almost an hour to brush it out). Have you tried using a detangler while you brush? I usually have to, especially if I don't think and wash it before I brush it out.
As for it taking a while, Ive been braiding my own hair since I was 6-7, by 12 I wore it almost always in a braid and did my hair myself so Im really practiced in it. For some one thats not practice Id suggest the pony tail then braiding it in a simple braid. My SIL has curly hair and thats how she does it as well when she wants it braided for school.
See my hair can ONLY be brushed when it is wet (which means to braid it I have to have just showered). I always use a little conditioner or detangler or even hand creme if I have nothing else to help get through it but because it tangles so quickly you have to constantly untangle it again as you are braiding - very frustrating for a french braid - not so bad for a ponytail braid.
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This invention is in the field of wellhead equipment, specifically adaptors for attaching to the upper exposed end of a drive pipe to facilitate the attachment of additional equipment to the drive pipe.
It is common practice in drilling an oil well to first install a steel pipe or casing in the borehole. This casing serves to seal off fluids from the borehole and to prevent sloughing off or caving in of the walls of the hole. The outermost casing, sometimes called a conductor pipe, is first installed and it is driven or cemented into place in the hole. It serves as a foundation or an anchor for all the subsequent drilling operations. The casinghead is the top end of the casing which protrudes above the surface. It is to the casinghead that control valves and flow pipes are attached. The conductor pipe can also be used to conduct drilling mud through loose layers of earth, such as sand.
In some applications, the conductor pipe also serves to prevent contamination of any fresh water strata which have been penetrated. When driven, conductor pipe is self-supporting, but it does not generally support its weight from the top, when it is cemented in.
When driven, the conductor pipe is installed by being driven into the ground by a pile driver. The impact of the pile driver can upset the upper end of the casing, and it usually does, causing it to be uneven and of varying thickness. A casing which is driven into the ground in this manner must be sufficiently stiff to resist the repeated compressive stress shocking caused by the pile driver. In order to provide the necessary stiffness and to resist the unevenness at the exposed end, a thicker pipe, called drive pipe, is used.
Drive pipe can have an outside diameter ranging up to 48 inches, with 26 to 30 inches being most common. Wall thickness varies from 1/2 to 2 inches, and roundness can vary from minus 1/2 to plus one percent of diameter. Usually, a flow control device, fittings and flow pipes are mounted on top of the drive pipe, in conjunction with a diverter system. This diverter system consists of various fittings and air actuated valves used to vent a low pressure gas kick in shallow wells.
Regardless of the type of equipment mounted atop a drive pipe, it is mounted to a flange on a casing head adaptor fitting that is currently welded to the drive pipe. Welding is used because the exposed end of the drive pipe casinghead is rough and uneven after being driven into the ground. Considerable machining would be required to clean up the casinghead and thread it, if a threaded fitting were used. Welding is much quicker and cheaper, so it is the method always used, at least on drive pipe casingheads.
When the casinghead adaptor is welded on the drive pipe, some disadvantages result. A joint must be preheated prior to welding and stress relieved upon completion of the weldment. Both of these operations are time consuming, using two to four hours of expensive rig time. They are also difficult to monitor and control, especially with respect to the rate of temperature rise and fall. Then, the adaptor must either be left in place and abandoned if the well is a dry hole, or it must be cut off the drive pipe and refurbished before being used again. This is time consuming and expensive. This casinghead adaptor is a heavy flanged fitting which not only supports equipment installed above it but also can support production casing suspended inside.
It would be advantageous to have an adaptor which could be mounted on a drive pipe for attachment of a diverter without the need for welding. The aforementioned technical problems associated with welding would be eliminated, and the cost of installation would be materially reduced. This would be particularly useful if the adaptor could be easily removed from a drive pipe and moved to a different well without being refurbished to any great extent. The capability of remaining on the well as the permanent casinghead is also desirable.
This invention is an adaptor, primarily for use with a diverter system, which can be mounted on the exposed end of a drive pipe, without welding. The adaptor attaches to the bald end of a drive pipe using attachment means such as a set of pipe slip segments which are driven against the surface of the drive pipe by set screws which are threaded through the wall of the adaptor. Instead of set screws, a stud driven wedge ring can be used. Instead of pipe slips, other devices can be used, such as screw actuated lock pins or eccentric dogs. The cylindrical shaped adaptor is lowered over the drive pipe until it bottoms out. The pipe slip segments or other attachment means are located circumferentially around the pipe, within the adaptor cylindrical member. These slips are driven into the pipe surface by tightening the set screws. An elastomeric seal inside the adaptor is pressed against the pipe surface by application of a pressurized fluid behind the seal or by other means, such as in the use of weight actuated seals.
FIG. 1 is a sectional view of the adaptor of the present invention showing the drive pipe fully inserted;
FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the adaptor of FIG. 1, showing the pipe slip segments fully engaged;
FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the adaptor of FIG. 2 showing the seal ring engaged;
FIG. 4 is a sectional view of a second embodiment of the present invention, using a stop collar after pressure testing;
FIG. 5 is a sectional view of the adaptor of FIG. 4, showing the stop collar threaded against the drive pipe.
FIG. 6 is a sectional view of a third embodiment of the present invention, using a stud driven wedge ring.
FIG. 7 is a sectional view of a fourth embodiment of the present invention, using screw actuated lock pins.
As seen in FIG. 1, diverter adaptor A has adaptor cylindrical member 100 which is a hollow cylinder extending from a selected adaptor flange 160 on its upper end to an annular tapered skirt 110 on its lower end. Adaptor flange 160 is shaped and sized to mate with the diverter or other equipment (not shown) which will be mounted atop the adaptor A. Skirt 110 has an interior annular reaction surface 112 which tapers inwardly from top to bottom. This surface 112 serves as a surface against which a plurality of pipe slip segments 200 can react as explained later. This surface is not used if other attachment means, such as the screw actuated lock pins 205, shown in FIG. 7, are used.
Skirt 110 also has a plurality of longitudinal guide slots 120 machined vertically at locations equally spaced around the entire circumference of skirt 110. These guide slots 120 guide the slip segments 200 in a vertical path as slip segments 200 engage or disengage the outer surface of drive pipe B.
Threaded through the wall of adaptor cylindrical member 100 at the top edge of reaction surface 112 are a plurality of set screws 130, each of which is located above a guide slot 120. Set screw 130 has on its outer end a head 134 outside cylindrical member 100 by means of which set screw 130 can be turned to thread substantially horizontally into or out of cylindrical member 100. On the inner end of set screw 130 is force cone 132, which is a conical surface shaped to apply force inwardly and downwardly on slip segment 200 as set screw 130 is threaded inwardly through cylindrical member 100.
A plurality of slip segments 200 are located on reaction surface 112 of skirt 110, evenly spaced around the entire circumference of skirt 110 aligned with the guide slots 120. Slip segment 200 is substantially triangular in cross-section. Outwardly facing slip reaction surface 210 tapers inwardly from a point 215 on the outer surface of slip segment 200 to the lower end of segment 200. Slip reaction surface 210 slides on skirt reaction surface 112. Outwardly facing slip drive surface 220 tapers inwardly from the same point 215 to the upper end of segment 200. Force cone 132 on set screw 130 slides on slip drive surface 220. The third side of slip segment 200 is substantially vertical gripping surface 230 which has upwardly sloping slip teeth, which press against the outer surface of drive pipe B.
Threaded into reaction surface 210 of slip segment 200 is slip segment guide pin 240. Guide pin 240 extends horizontally from slip segment 200 through guide slot 120 for the purpose of guiding slip segment 200 in a vertical path as slip segment 200 moves upwardly or downwardly on skirt reaction surface 112.
Machined into the interior surface of adaptor cylindrical member 100 above set screws 130 is an annular seal groove 145 which can communicate to the outside of cylindrical member 100 through a plurality of seal ports 140 machined through the wall of cylindrical member 100. Lying within seal groove 145 is elastomeric seal ring 300 which contacts the surface of drive pipe B around its entire circumference. Seal ring 300 can be a variety of seal types, but it is shown having upper and lower anti-extrusion members 310 and 320. Seal ports 140 are used to pressurize seal groove 145 outside or behind seal ring 300, forcing seal ring 300 into sealing contact with the outer surface of drive pipe B. Seal ports 140 can also be used to pressure test seal 300.
Machined into the interior surface of cylindrical member 100 above seal groove 145 is downwardly facing annular stop shoulder 170 against which the upper end of drive pipe B abuts when drive pipe B is fully inserted into diverter adaptor A. For appropriate applications, casing hanger bowl 180 can be machined into the interior surface of cylindrical member 100 above the location of stop shoulder 170. Shown in FIG. 4 is an alternate embodiment of the invention having no stop shoulder, but having instead stop collar 400 threaded into collar acme threads 190 which are machined into the interior surface of cylindrical member 100 above seal groove 145. Stop collar 400 acts as a height-adjustable stop shoulder.
Penetrating the wall of cylindrical member 100 above stop shoulder 170, or above stop collar threads 190 are a plurality of threaded outlets 150 which can be used as pressure ports or as connection points for other low pressure purposes.
The diverter adaptor is installed on the end of a drive pipe B as follows. After the drive pipe B is driven into the borehole, its upper edge is machined or filed sufficiently to remove any outwardly extending burrs or sharp edges. As shown in FIG. 1, diverter adaptor A is then lowered over the exposed end of drive pipe B until the upper end of drive pipe B bottoms out on stop shoulder 170. At this stage, seal ring 300 is still seated within seal groove 145, not contacting drive pipe B. Also, pipe slip segments 200 are near the top of their travel and free to move upwardly or downwardly because set screws 130 are fully backed out so that force cone 132 retracts within the wall of cylindrical member 100.
As seen in FIG. 2, set screws 130 are then incrementally threaded into cylindrical member 100 to contact slip segments 200 and then force slip segments 200 downwardly. The same principle would be used if screw actuated lock pins 205 are used, as shown in FIG. 7, instead of slip segments 200. Threaded collars 206 are screwed into cylindrical member 100 to force lock pins 205 inwardly, forcing lock pin teeth 207 into drive pipe B. The incremental threading of set screws 130 is sequenced to insure that all set screws 130 are inserted at a relatively even rate, avoiding any lateral displacement or cocking of cylindrical member 100. As set screws 130 force slip segments 200 downwardly by contact between force cones 132 and slip drive surfaces 220, force cones 132 slide along slip drive surfaces 220.
Downward movement of slip segment 200 is resisted by contact between slip reaction surface 210 and skirt reaction surface 112. Since surfaces 210 and 112 are angled relative to the downward movement of slip segments 200, skirt reaction surface 112 exerts a horizontal reaction force inwardly against slip reaction surface 210. This causes slip segment 200 to move inwardly against the outer surface of drive pipe B as slip reaction surface 210 slides down skirt reaction surface 112. This forces the upwardly canted teeth on gripping surface 230 to dig into the outer surface of drive pipe B. As slip segment 200 moves downwardly, it is constrained to a vertical path by the sliding of guide pin 240 in vertical guide slot 120.
Next, as shown in FIG. 3 a self-sealing fluid is introduced into seal port 140 under sufficient pressure to unseat seal ring 300 and to move seal ring 300 into intimate contact with the outer surface of drive pipe B. In the seal design shown here, anti-extrusion members 310 and 320 prevent seal ring 300 from extruding into the annular space between cylindrical member 100 and drive pipe B.
After slip segments 200 have been set against drive pipe B as described above, and after seal ring 300 has been seated against drive pipe B as described above, the effectiveness of seal 300 can be tested. This can be accomplished in a variety of ways, depending upon the style of seal being used. Generally, testing will involve the application of a pressurized fluid inside drive pipe B against a plug, accompanied by measurement of leakage past the seal.
During testing of the seal or during pressure testing of equipment installed atop diverter adaptor A, diverter adaptor A can move slightly upwardly before slip segments 200 adequately grip drive pipe B to stop movement. This movement can be compensated for, in the alternate embodiment of the invention, as seen in FIGS. 4 and 5. In FIG. 4, drive pipe B is separated from stop collar 400 during pressure testing, by a slight upward movement of diverter adaptor A. If left in this condition, in some applications, some stability is lost, and slip segments 200 might eventually require tightening. To compensate for this upward movement, stop collar 400 is threaded down into tight contact with the upper end of drive pipe B as shown in FIG. 5. This tightening is accomplished prior to mounting any equipment on adaptor flange 160, by inserting a collar tightening tool through the top of diverter adaptor A.
A third feature of this invention, which can be incorporated if desired, is shown in FIG. 6. Instead of forcing pipe slip segments 200 against drive pipe B by tightening set screws 130, slip segments 200 can be driven inwardly by wedge ring 500, suspended beneath cylindrical member 100. Wedge ring 500 has an annular tapered drive surface 512 on its interior, against which slip reaction surface 210 lies. Wedge ring drive surface 512 tapers inwardly from top to bottom.
Wedge ring 500 is driven upwardly by tightening nuts 514 on studs 516 which extend from beneath through wedge ring 500 and into the lower end of cylindrical member 100. As nuts 514 are tightened, wedge ring 500 rises, driving slip segments 200 upwardly and inwardly until slip surface 230 contacts drive pipe B. Here again, a variety of seal types can be used, with one type being shown only for illustration purposes. In this embodiment, the tightening of wedge ring 500 can be utilized to inject a sealing compound behind the seal to drive it inwardly, or the seal itself can physically be driven inwardly by movement of the wedge ring, if desired. As a fourth feature, screw actuated lock pins 205 can be used, as shown in FIG. 7, in lieu of slip segments 200.
The description given here is illustrative only. Various modifications and variations are possible without departing from the spirit of this invention. It is intended that all such variations be encompassed in the attached claims.
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Pictured below (I hope) is a photo of one of the seedlings from a cross of
a 1/2 arilbred seedling (TET) by I. croatica Lemperg Purple, a tetraploid
bearded species. 5 seeds were created by the cross, and three of the
seedlings were normal, while 2 seedlings are abnormal appearing. You will
note in the photo that the central (original) fan looks as if it were
siamese twins. The fan on the left is the same in appearance, while the
increase on the right appears to be developing normally. All 5 seedlings,
while babies, had variegated foliage as well. We tossed this idea around
in the aril robin, and some had not seen this, while a few predicted the
seedlings would die as babies. I showed the picture to Terry Aitken,
Bennett Jones, and Will Plotner at our fall regional meeting in Seattle in
October, but they had seen nothing like it. One of the fellows from our
region who hybrdizes Japanese iris said he had seen it occur in Japanese iris
seedlings. He said it results from an interruption in cell division.
Donald Eaves of Texas, who contributes arilbred and other photos to this site
says he has had several 1/4 arilbreds do the same "twinning." Has anyone
out there had the same experience, and did the seedlings ever bloom? If
so, did both sides of the "twin" bloom the same color?
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On the left is the first extraction, alcohol/water layer on the bottom.
Mashed up flower was removed before adding oil (purified lamp oil). On
the right is the second extraction, alcohol/water layer on the bottom.
It isn't clear in the photo, but the orangish brown looking
water/alcohol layer on the bottom in the jar on the left is nearly
opaque, unlike the typical red-orange lycopene oil layer in the jar on
the right.
The colors look similar in the photo, but in reality, the water/alcohol
pigment extraction is brownish compared to the oil extraction.
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Trevor has had very little time totally seizure free post surgery.
Which does NOT mean the surgery is a failure. Or that we have any regrets.
In fact, that couldn't be further from the truth!!!! The surgery has helped us control his seizures more effectively and has given him a chance to make developmental progress! I have NO doubt that I never would have heard his sweet voice meaningfully say words if we hadn't gone the greatest lengths to rescue him from the Seizure Monster. And he's learning to say some very sweet (and sometimes not so sweet) words!
I can hear him through the school room door. His ABA therapist is running a social questions lesson and she asked him who his mommy is.
Den-elle, he said.
I wuv you, Den-elle…he repeated.
Sweet sweet words!!!!
We're in a seizure cycle again.
Epilepsy is like that. Cycles of seizure activity followed by unexplainable cycles of seizure freedom (or reduction). Right now…he's seizing daily. Sometimes mild. Sometimes more aggressive than we've seen since (most of) The Monster was sliced out. He's had episodes of vomiting (with no other symptoms) since September that we're convinced are linked to seizure events. The scariest was finding him in a puddle of vomit one morning. We never even heard him in the night. He could have aspirated! Jonathan told me this morning that every.single.day when he goes to wake Trevy, deep down in his heart he's wondering if today is the day. The day that Trevy doesn't wake up. He had a very nasty cluster of seizures at church recently. That was the day Jonathan told me where we would have Trevor's funeral and who would perform it. We're not morbid like this all the time. But when he's in a nasty cycle the fragility of Trevy hangs on our hearts and hovers over our minds every minute of every day. And in case you were wondering, it's an emotional BUTT KICKER! There is just something about seeing him seize that takes it right outta me. I feel like a zombie lately. If I smile, it's only because I've trained my mouth to do so. If my eyes water, I might blame it on allergies but it's probably because the sadness keeps breaching my heart flood gate against my will. If I crab out at my family, it's because everything inside me aches and my emotions explode without warning. If I seem anti-social, it's because I am. I protect my heart by withdrawing. I can't stand cliché during times like this. And I swear if one more well-meaning person minimizes our life with epilepsy (everybody suffers, I worry about my typical kids too, look how he blends right in with the four year olds) I'm going to do lose it!!!!! These are the seasons when I understand on a very intimate level when Scripture speaks of "the whole earth groaning for the day of Redemption". Everything in me groans some days.
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From plain Jane to glamazon! Video tutorials show amazing transformations using just contouring (and somehow they all end up looking like Kim Kardashian!)
'Extreme contouring' has well and truly taken off as hundreds of amateur makeup artists attempt to master the technique used by Kim Kardashian to achieve her super-defined look.
Kim posted candid snaps of her midway through having her makeup done on her Instagram account, with some rather odd-looking make-up patches on her face.
Quickly identified as one of the stages of contouring - where both light and dark makeup is used to sculpt the appearance of features and face shape - the photos encouraged thousands to attempt to transform their own faces - with some impressive results.
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Extreme contouring is used to change the shape of the face and facial features, often dramatically altering a person's appearance
There has been an influx of tutorials online showing girls (and even boys) how to totally transform themselves, such as this one by Viva_Glam_Kay
A brief search online will reveal hundreds of tutorials on the technique, which, while it can quite literally slim you nose, trim down your face and raise your cheekbones, also leaves you looking like an odd cross between a tribal warrior and a clown while doing it.
This trend is far from the subtle shading under cheekbones that make-up artists have been doing for decades. Extreme contouring aims to totally transform the shape of features, producing a high glamour, but oddly photo-shopped effect.
Kim personifies the heavily made up 'structured' look, complete with big hair and fake eyelashes
Kim revealed she achieved her high glamour look through contouring by posting pictures of her having her makeup done for an event on her Instagram account
Kim's image of her 'pre-blended' countouring makeup started a rush of people trying to copy the intricate beauty trick
One You Tube user, Glam Booth, posts a tutorial explaining the principles behind contouring, saying:
'Start by highlighting the face, using a foundation that is two or three shades lighter than your skin tone in triangles under the eyes, up the bridge of the nose and on the forehead.
'If you have a small forehead apply more; if you have a big forehead apply less in this area.
You start extreme contouring by drawing some rather odd looking shapes on the face in a foundation two shades lighter than normal
The highlighting is contrasted by contouring, or shading using a dark foundation
Contouring leaves you looking like an odd cross between a tribal warrior and a clown mid way through
The trick to not looking like you have been in a makeup factory accident is in the blending, and while You Tube make up artist Elsy Anthonijsz has perfected her technique, those less experienced may have trouble
Extreme contouring requires some fairly heavy makeup when it comes to eyes and blusher in order to balance the skin
No honestly, I just rolled out of bed looking like this......
'Similarly on the chin, if you have a big chin apply less.'
A dark foundation is then applied round the edge of the face and along the jawline and across the cheekbone.
Contouring also involves reshaping the appearance of the nose.
Use a foundation that is two or three shades lighter than your skin
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Apply in triangles under the eyes, up the bridge of the nose and on the
If you have a small forehead apply more; if you have a big forehead apply less in this area
Similarly on the chin, if you have a big chin apply less
Apply dark foundation round the edge of the face and along the jawline and across the cheekbone to make your face look more sharply-defined
'Draw a straight line down the side of the nose in between your highlighting and across under the brow. Contouring does the opposite of highlighting – it brings shadows making it look smaller and more defined.'
The two shades are then blended together, creating a colour that while it appears 'natural' is in fact two totally different colours.
Various powers and highlighting liquids can intensify the look, while heavy eye makeup and false lashes are pretty much the only way to balance out a contoured face.
Though some of the examples online are impressive - often transforming the model's appearance dramatically - somehow all of the them end up looking like they are attending a fancy dress party as Kim Kardashian.
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Welcome to our just purchased Moab Condo. It is a family affair. Moab is one of our favorite places and great meeting point for our family who live within a days drive. My wife's family are from western Colorado. I am a western US convert from the east coast.
We are active individuals who enjoy the biking, hiking, rafting, and skiing in the Moab area. Enjoy your stay in our home.