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Bora Bora wrote:Morning BM. Thank you for the lovely assortment of wine.

Wine give-away?!?!?

Re: The DUchebags...I'll post what I can in public and PM the rest. Firstly after moving from Etisalad to DU after moving to the Marina, yes, the bandwidth is throttled. The throttle is generally off after 11:30PM, so let your stuff DL overnight. Hotspot is hit and miss. It works where I am, but wil...

Shaf said "F". Someone has clearly hacked his account!

I have not read Herve's book, but have been following these threads for years. I have to ask why the Dubai Defenders (good name for a football team) present themselves as judge, jury and executioner here? If I had known then, what I know now, I would have asked Frenchy for a spare spot in his raft.

That's pretty lame, BM. I am pretty sure by the rules that a threatening PM would be an insta-ban. I have never received one myself.

kid, Although the emiratis where also silly enough to finance the business and now have serious egg on their face. I agree, aren't these the same twits that spent billions building "The World"? The now-sinking forgotten islands they can't give away? The mindset was way different years ago...

Ok my first post in politics. I hate to be the guy that posts the link, but I would be curious what our resident Muslims think of this? The death sentence was upheld moments ago. Personally, I think this is the last thing Pakistan or Islam needs. No where in the Holy Book does it say that a death se...

It is just shocking to me that country in such a state of disrepair does not quash this radical tribal law. Obviously, it makes front page news globally and it just hurts the innocents even more.

shafique wrote: All religions have been corrupted.

I don't think there are many radical Buddhists.

[Apologies dd - I hit edit when I meant to hit quote - and accidentally deleted your post... sorry , shafique]

dubaidog wrote:

shafique wrote: All religions have been corrupted.

I don't think there are many radical Buddhists.

[Apologies dd - I hit edit when I meant to hit quote - and accidentally deleted your post... sorry , shafique]

Too witty a post for you, Shaf? Accidents happen.

Without having read the book, I can honestly say that Herve did the smartest thing he could. There is a picture of Herve with the MD of a certain island development, and I have to say that I have done business with him as well. Not sure why a (then) 28 year old was running that show. Regardless of t...

herve wrote:You are to receive a lot of PMs for that information dubaidog, I get a couple of emails every week for help to an easy way out.

None yet...will keep you posted.

I'd sooner shoot myself in the face than see that washed up has-been. Was at Prince last week, VIP tix...now there's a dude that can still rock it!

I remember Top of the Pops. Watching the "Smiffs" performing "This Charming Man". Wish I could do-over!

Still at work myself, but soon enough for me!

So, yeah, taxi drivers, sucks. Sadly, that is the way it is with ALL of our jobs.

desertdudeshj wrote:Is thats all what the weekend means ? Getting trashed ?

No, but yes, but no...er...I mean, there is something relaxing about getting home after a long day and having a soak in the pool and cold 'un.

I had Etisalat for my first year here, but had such bad coverage in Arabian Ranches, I could not use the phone indoors. I made the switch to DU and it was a bit dodgy at first, but all good now. I have to say that being an iPhone user, with their data plan, if you spend 100 AED a month, you get free...

I'm jealous DD, I had to remove 10cm of snow from my car this morning but I do have a cold bottle of Chardonnay which I will drink before a roaring fire. I'd remove 10 cm of snow from the car in my skivvies and STILL take a dip in the pool. Even if it was frozen. I always keep Chardonnay popsicles ...

Chocoholic wrote:Hey DD2, hate to break it to you, but Etisalat now do the 40% credit back as well.

Who you callin DD2?

That is a good question, one I have wondered. The Khandoora or Dishdash is "traditional dress", not religious dress. I think it would look funny for a western guy (no clue if you are) to wear it. I was recently surprised to see an Egyptian friend wearing it in a Government office of all pl...

Bethsmum wrote: In my opinion, if you are not local, you look incredibly daft wearing a dishdash. I don't think you will be taken seriously, working in an office enviroment for instance, wearing a dress.

So true.

herve wrote:I wore the abaya, and no one raised an eyebrow either dubaidog.

Haha.. well done, Herve. (I would type "touche", but don't know how to do the thinggy over the "e")

When I take a walk through Sadaf in JBR of an evening, it's like there's a bus in from the Philipines. I don't know WHAT is going on in Sadaf. It is like a DMZ for kids and maids. I ALWAYS see kids acting like brats and maids on the mobile as you said. The other day I saw 2 boys, maybe 6-7 years ol...

I know who you mean DD. She's not supposed to have that mut. She puts it in her bag when she gets into the lift and avoids other humans. I have studied her at length from behind my Chanels. She has had some serious work done, hell of a frame but a bit scarey round the lip area. I consider myself a ...

Does her orange tan match the orange designer tracksuit she wears? Then it must be the same one! We have probably passed like ships in the night! You aren't the lippy one I told to turn down the music are you :wink: Haven't seen the track suit yet. I couldn't get my speakers thru the door here when...

It is not the kiddies I mind; it's the parents -they should know better. BTW, the majority of the kids were western! You are so right on this account. I can't think of any western families that I know that don't have maid(s) or nannies. Thankfully, they are not the "take the maid to the mall t...

DD2, don't be a hater, bro. Kids are cool. We have all seen and been around the ones that are a pleasure, and the ones that are a pain. When my Goddaughter was 2-3 years old, I could not get enough time with her. She was so smart, polite and a pleasure for me and Mrs. DD to look after at that age. M...

So living in JBR now and working in Jumeirah all day today (no holiday for me). I started to hear the horns start honking at the office about 3pm....it is now 1am at home in JBR and still going strong. Is there no parades? Fireworks? National Public address from the Leaders? SOMETHING other than put...

DD I was just looking at National Days today on t'internet. Did you know that 01 November is National Day Of The Dead and 27 July is Take Your Pants For a Walk Day? I dunno about you but I take my pants out every day. Sorry to hear about that racket in JBR, I would make a deduction from your rent f...