Now that I have my first day in Israel under my belt, I have some random scattered observations to offer. I am hardly an expert, but know ever so slightly less than nothing.
Before getting to Tel Aviv, some quick tidbits.
Mike Farrell from Mash was on the plane. He was very nice. I do not know Mash, but I saw him on either O’Reilly or Hannity and Colmes. Although he is a lefty, I found him decent and thoughtful. I told him that I appreciated his raising the level of discourse. We shook hands.
Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann completed her email interview with me. I will publish it August 14th. She is a stunning woman, and I will leave it at that.
Lastly, The Brett Favre trade from the Packers to the Jets is a big deal, and a win for the Jets. Chad Pennington now needs a home.
Now back to Tel Aviv.
I pictured bomb shelters everywhere, and people wearing helmets. It is just the opposite. The people are happy, laughing, joking, and enjoying life. I did have to go through security just to eat a restaurant, which was a reminder of the danger. However, the people moved unimpeded. Perhaps their very conditions keep them so relaxed. Whatever the reason, life was bustling with activity.
Taxicabs are everywhere, and the prices are reasonable. Also, an expensive meal by Israel standards was cheaper than it would be in Los Angeles.
The hotel does have a gorgeous view, but the room is quite small for a luxury hotel. Also, in a very odd twist, the room has two twin beds next to each other. However, the crack in the middle occurs because it is not stable. Therefore, the Chicago Cannonball and I cannot be in the middle or one of us would plunge 12 inches to our death. Actually, 12 inches would most likely be a bruise.
Tel Aviv is a secular city, unlike Jerusalem, which is religious. So rather than Friday night in temple, a disco or club is more likely. Much of the food here is not even kosher. There is a McDonalds, a Japanese sushi place, and an Irish pub. I wonder if Ireland has Jewish bars.
Also, we are walking distance from the beach, and the mall is nearby. The beach is impressive. The mall is not.
An outdoor bazaar/flea market type of environment was enjoyable. I did not expect to see so much American stuff. Israelis were selling Marilyn Monroe stuff, New York Yankees hats, and Hellraisers tshirts. Thankfully, there was some Israeli stuff as well.
The Chicago Cannonball took me to a place that was supposedly world famous for its Hummus. I am not a hummus guy. To me, hummus is hummus. Nevertheless, it was not bad, although world famous is a stretch. I asked for bread, and was told by one of the locals to call it “pita.” I did, so as not to be seen as an ugly American.
I hve no CNN or Fox News, and cannot be happier. I did watch 5 minutes of Desperate Housewives.
The music is pleasant, and it was funny to hear “Smokin’ in the Boys Room” sung in Hebrew. Motley Crue would have liked it (They remade it anyway).
Some incredibly large woman wore a t-shirt that said “Boeing 777.” I had to laugh because maybe she was one.
Most importantly, I still have not found the Zohan.
It will happen. For now, I will watch and learn, and relax poolside.
eric
Take a wild guess who’s interested in Pennington: two clues – who drafted him in the first place and where is Bill Parcells now?
How much you wanna bet he winds up in Miami! And as is usual with ex-Jets, expect him to do better wherever he goes…
JMJ
Eric,
John Edwards came clean Yes he did have an affair isn’t that special
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/story?id=5441195&page=1
What a STUPID, SLEAZY thing for Edwards to have done! And imagine if he’d won the nomination! He’d have not just screwed his wife and some dumb chic, but the whole country!!!
I hope he just goes away forever. I never want to so much as hear his name again. Yet another HUGE let-down.
JMJ
You should hear all the stupid sleazy liberal arguments trying to excuse him.
“Maybe his wife was O.K. with it”