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Comments (5)
Whoa. I had a moment of disorientation there.
So how can I help?
Posted by Rahel | December 8, 2007 12:03 PM
Posted on December 8, 2007 12:03
I got them lit just fine last night.
The trick is to pre-soak the wicks in the oil for an hour.
But I still make a mess. Because I'm a sloppy, sloppy Jew.
Posted by Laurence Simon | December 8, 2007 1:42 PM
Posted on December 8, 2007 13:42
Oh, funny!
I set up my menorah the night before, right after the lights have finished burning (well, except on Friday night), so the new wicks have all night and most of the next day to soak in the oil before it's time to light them. They light up right away. But I confess that the real reason I set the lights up so early is that I enjoy looking at the prepared menorah throughout the evening and next day.
I've also found that filling the glass cups about two-thirds full of water helps to keep things neat, though it makes for a loud crackling noise when the flame has used up nearly all the oil.
Posted by Rahel | December 8, 2007 1:54 PM
Posted on December 8, 2007 13:54
Dang it! I was just thinking how I had to comment on what an awesome (yes, child of the 80's sorry) Menorah you had and you go and confess it's not yours.
How in the world are you ever going to convert me with effort like that? :-)
Posted by Houston | December 8, 2007 2:27 PM
Posted on December 8, 2007 14:27
Initial impression no way, I have a nice big pic of that menorah on my desktop I snagged off Rahel's site. Gotta have some respite from the kittycats.
Posted by mog | December 8, 2007 6:32 PM
Posted on December 8, 2007 18:32