Thought this be an interesting Thread as to what you are doing now?
I am in bed on my laptop,I just ate a whole Tube of smarties and will be starting on a bar of Areo Now and its 8am and Raining!! Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I am lying in bed watching Fawlty Towers on a dvd... few of us sharing classic comedy. Last week was Alan Partridge
Can hear the Egyptian version of a rag and bone man... I call him the beckia boy. Weather looks windy but cannot be arsed to open the window to check!
Just gonna check my emails and FB then get up and go on my step machine... might do some research for a quiz I am writing.
For breakfast I will just have a cuppa tea, unless someone wishes to cook for me. Feel lazy today.
Smarties and Aero... now that's my idea of a breakfast....mmm mint Aero.
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Well I did get up at 6am and walk to the newsagent to get some cigarettes,came back and went back into bed so I am having a lazy day or just cant be bothered. chocolate all gone Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I love lazy days. The only reason I am glad the winter is here in Egypt is I like to open the window and let the cold in then sit under my big fluffy blanket, chobbling chocolate and watching dvds...
The last time I was awake at 6am I was just going to bed!!! Shocked I am awake at 11am tbh Posted by Questionmarks (Member # 12336) on :
I have to read all the meeting-coverages from board-meetings, commission-meetings etc. from last year, as a preparation for the next coming meetings. new at the job, so it's all unknown to me. Further I have to update my knowledge about tournament-regulations, competition-regulations, referee-regulations and so on because the faded away slowly. Enough to do!
Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
i just woke and i am sitting at the computer watching married with children.drinking some water and eating peperoni.
Posted by Tibe still working (Member # 16647) on :
Just returned from my lunchbreak. Working my A of today.
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Eating a chicken and salad sandwich and surfing the net. Posted by Kalila : ) (Member # 14517) on :
eating eating eating and trying to keep my eyes open ...
Posted by weirdkitty (Member # 15365) on :
Feeding Zain, and I have just been beaten in scrabble by Sam- thats right, someone whos first language isn't English beat me Posted by Sharmooooota ta ta (Member # 15631) on :
procrastinating
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
I just got back from the cinema where I watched 2012...great film!
Now I am sitting on the sofa eating a milkybar while my husband is hoovering the living room.
It's actually 1.30 in the morning...I think he may have a touch of OCD!
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Just ordered books from Amazon.
Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
oooooooooooooooo i wanna watch 2012 its not out til tomorrow here. but right now i just sat down with a big bowl of homemade chicken and dumplings.
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
Congrats to your husband YAH!
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Cheers D G Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
Oh my God I just realised it's Friday the 13th...something terrible always happens to me on Friday the 13th.....I think I better go to bed and stay there til Saturday
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
LOL! You stay safe Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Just got back from Luxor and am lying on the bed ready to slip into a coma.
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
Aah poor you, I saw on FB you missed your flight!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dubai Girl: Aah poor you, I saw on FB you missed your flight!
It was actually a good error... I had a fab day yesterday wandering around, I sat by the river in the sun with a beer and really chilled out... really really chilled out. And last night I joined a quiz and spent my night in tucks... I got to the room at 3am!!! I nearly missed this mornings flight as well as I overslept and had 58mins to get out of hotel and to the airport, I was the last to check in
All in all I am glad I misread my ticket I am however now the tiredest person in tired city.
Posted by Kalila : ) (Member # 14517) on :
Originally posted by Cheekyferret:
I was the last to check in
All in all I am glad I misread my ticket
Nobody does it better.. makes me feel sad for the rest..nobody does it quite as good as you.... I'm one up on you Ferret Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
You were the first person I thought of when I was in the taxi and got my ticket out... pmsl... the driver must have wondered why I suddenly shout 'oh shite'
Hey ho... just another airplane story to tell the kids Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
I am sitting in bed laptop on and watching TV, and the winds picking up outside.In for a windy night here.
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Just popped a pizza in the oven,watching TV and waiting to get abused on ES Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
quote:Originally posted by marydot: Just popped a pizza in the oven,watching TV and waiting to get abused on ES
watchin jerry springer waiting to watch u get abused on es..being jealous i cant get abused too.
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
I have not watched jerry springer for years tina,they dont air jerry springer on TV here as much as they use too.
Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
I don't believe any of that crap they show on Jerry Springer..sisters sleeping with the same guy, mothers stealing boyfriends from their daughters..utter nonsense.
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Last time I watched it was females showing their breasts and it was bleeped so much for bad language that you couldn't work out what was going on Watching Children in Need on TV.
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
I am also watching Children in need. I wonder How much Money can be raised this year.
Posted by *Dalia* (Member # 13012) on :
I went running for an hour, had a soak in the tub, just made a salad, put last night's leftovers (quiche with onions and butternut squash) into the oven and opened a bottle of Cabernet. Now I'm trying to decide whether to finish my novel or watch a movie. Intending to go to bed early because I need to get some work done tomorrow ...
Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: I don't believe any of that crap they show on Jerry Springer..sisters sleeping with the same guy, mothers stealing boyfriends from their daughters..utter nonsense.
assuming u haven't been around many americans??? its an every day thing here.hell we have brothers stealing sisters husbands.
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
We have The Kyle show here Tina, same stories! I think a lot of them just enjoy the free overnight stay in a hotel and their 15 minutes of fame Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Yeah tina, but the ppl. they show look fake..could be a show just to get things going, showing trailer trash people cursing and cussing trying to fight then giving the finger to the audience, the constant bleeping and profanity just gives a bad impression of american society.
Posted by Clear and QSY (Member # 15597) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: just gives a bad impression of american society.
Only to an outsider. For some of us it's just like watching our neighbors.
By the way, do you know what the number one export of the State of Florida is?
Jerry Springer guests!
Hey I didn't make that up. I heard it once from a comedian.
Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: Yeah tina, but the ppl. they show look fake..could be a show just to get things going, showing trailer trash people cursing and cussing trying to fight then giving the finger to the audience, the constant bleeping and profanity just gives a bad impression of american society.
yes some are fake. but alot are real. that sh it really does happen here.
quote:Originally posted by Clear and QSY:
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: just gives a bad impression of american society.
Only to an outsider. For some of us it's just like watching our neighbors.
By the way, do you know what the number one export of the State of Florida is?
Jerry Springer guests!
Hey I didn't make that up. I heard it once from a comedian.
hahaha sooo true girl u dont see the crap my neighbor does.i keep my eyes open ears open and mouth closed its very humoruos
Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
The US is a continent, so is everyone like that ?? I mean apart from Fla.
Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: The US is a continent, so is everyone like that ?? I mean apart from Fla.
40% i would say, u just havent met the really fuced up people yet.hell some girls sleep with their mothers men.. they get really crazy especially down south where immorality runs free.It's a southern thang
Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Originally posted by tina kamal: 40% i would say, u just havent met the really fuced up people yet.hell some girls sleep with their mothers men.. they get really crazy especially down south where immorality runs free.It's a southern thang
That's epic perv. baby.. Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: Originally posted by tina kamal: 40% i would say, u just havent met the really fuced up people yet.hell some girls sleep with their mothers men.. they get really crazy especially down south where immorality runs free.It's a southern thang
That's epic perv. baby..
u wanna find out? if i am a true southerner?
Posted by Clear and QSY (Member # 15597) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: The US is a continent, so is everyone like that ?? I mean apart from Fla.
The fact that the US is a continent comes into play slightly, but mostly that each region is different with it's own customs and cultures. For the most part Jerry Springer guests represent the worst of the worst. It's all staged for ratings anyway. But yeah, in every part of the country you find some pretty colorful characters.
Go sit in any Denny's restaurant (they exist in all 50 states) at 3 AM and you will feel you are watching Jerry Springer live!
Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Denny's faked my visa signature once in Orlando back in '98..they took my card and ran it twice into their system, they owe me 23 bucks for a lousy pancake with maple syrup..I couldn't take this to the visa people, I'd be their 'fool of the year'. Posted by Sharmooooota ta ta (Member # 15631) on :
I have just finished my essay on the social constructionist/artefact and the cultural/behavioural explanations to inequalities to health! Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Originally posted by tina kamal: u wanna find out? if i am a true southerner?
We've passed this stage tina, you've made your point clear on many previous occasions... Posted by Clear and QSY (Member # 15597) on :
quote:Originally posted by Sharmooooota ta ta: I have just finished my essay on the social constructionist/artefact and the cultural/behavioural explanations to inequalities to health!
Does that mean you are now qualified to talk about Jerry Springer guests? Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: Originally posted by tina kamal: u wanna find out? if i am a true southerner?
We've passed this stage tina, you've made your point clear on many previous occasions...
so whats yr point?
Posted by Clear and QSY (Member # 15597) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: I'd be their 'fool of the year'.
For eating at Denny's or having your signature forged? Or paying $23 for pancakes? You should have got the Grand Slam for $4.99. It comes with pancakes. Posted by Sharmooooota ta ta (Member # 15631) on :
quote:Originally posted by Clear and QSY:
quote:Originally posted by Sharmooooota ta ta: I have just finished my essay on the social constructionist/artefact and the cultural/behavioural explanations to inequalities to health!
Does that mean you are now qualified to talk about Jerry Springer guests?
nope! it means i'm qualified to copy and paste essay titles Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Originally posted by tina kamal: so whats yr point?
Nothing..you've said that you're from Texas originally, isn't that enough ?? Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: Originally posted by tina kamal: so whats yr point?
Nothing..you've said that you're from Texas originally, isn't that enough ??
oooooo ok thought u ment somethin else. sorry my bad.
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
I was on blogtv and i am still watching children in need on TV.Just checked back into ES.
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
sitting with a blanket round me, im bloody freezing! Alhamdulillah! its about time! Posted by advocate (Member # 13367) on :
I'm sitting on my sof in the same pyjamas I've had on all day (I've cleaned, eaten and watched tv in them so far!). I'm drinking a glass of Chardonnay, I have smoked 2 cigarettes, the most in a long while but think I will soon have another.
Get me out of here, I'm a Celebrity is on and they are doing a bush tucker trial, eating insects and animal body parts. Katie Price aka Jordan has been chosen by the public to do it again for the 5th time!
The washing machine and tumble dryer are on for the umpeenth time today.
I am going to have a bath later while the tribe are still out!
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
I can't think of a better person than Jordan to do all the trials, she's vile All the money in the world wouldn't make me eat kangaroo's testicles Posted by advocate (Member # 13367) on :
...and she's going to do the next one as well lol
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Oh what a shame Also can't believe Scotland won the rugby first time in 27 years that deserves a small celebration Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
i went to the gas station and got a fountain reasberry tea by nestea and then went to hardees and got a spicy chicken sandwhich and an apple pie piece. and watching married with children and reading es. ooo what a wonderful life.
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
I loved 'Married with Children' Posted by advocate (Member # 13367) on :
I am now wating for the knob to come home, smoking like hell and fuming!!
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
quote:Originally posted by advocate: I am now wating for the knob to come home, smoking like hell and fuming!!
Be gentle with him!
Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
quote:Originally posted by young at heart: I loved 'Married with Children'
do u get it in the uk?
i love it too i am watvhing all the reruns now. on channel tvland
quote:Originally posted by advocate: I am now wating for the knob to come home, smoking like hell and fuming!!
me too.haha i am a train.
Posted by advocate (Member # 13367) on :
IT'S home now but words will be had tomorrow, rest assured, unless I set fire to the bed tonight!!
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Used to get it Tina. Not seen it for a long time unfortunately Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
quote:Originally posted by advocate: IT'S home now but words will be had tomorrow, rest assured, unless I set fire to the bed tonight!!
I'll look to the news tomorrow morning Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
quote:Originally posted by young at heart: Used to get it Tina. Not seen it for a long time unfortunately
or look and see if u can find episodes on youtube.. i always most always find what i wanna watch.. hehehehe
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Brilliant Tina! Thanks for that Will check it. out tomorrow
Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
quote:Originally posted by young at heart: Brilliant Tina! Thanks for that Will check it. out tomorrow
if ya ever looking for somethin send me a list and i will find what yr looking for.
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Appreciate that! Bed time now.
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
quote:Originally posted by advocate: I am now wating for the knob to come home, smoking like hell and fuming!!
I cracked up laughing when I read this,I can relate to this!!! Posted by advocate (Member # 13367) on :
The knob is still in bed marydot. He asked me is he was snoring, I told him not to speak to me. He said "why? what have I done?!", I replied "I told you NOT to speak to me!" lol
Anyway he can snore as much as he likes now cos I am up...and almost raring to go!!!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
The knob... endearing lol
I just got back from Abbasiya and had cheesey beans on toast for brunch (you can take the girl out of the Midlands etc...)
I am just catching up with folk on here and FB, planning Boxing Day back home as it is up in the air and then I will have half hr on the stepper and twist board before a powernap, coffee with friends and a date with SD...
All good.
Posted by Kalila : ) (Member # 14517) on :
Preparing for my next visit to the 'pickle ' on tuesday
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Updating windows7 so I get of ES soon. Posted by Sharmooooota ta ta (Member # 15631) on :
I am making a little book to inspire me back onto my diet! its gone abit tits up at the moment Posted by Kalila : ) (Member # 14517) on :
quote:Originally posted by Sharmooooota ta ta: I am making a little book to inspire me back onto my diet! its gone abit tits up at the moment
DUUUUUUUDE !!!
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Watching Harry Hill. Love it!
Posted by Sharmooooota ta ta (Member # 15631) on :
I knowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww since i started college and went to a evening group its all gone wrong wrong wrong! changing to a friday morning group though
I love harry hill!!!
Posted by Clear and QSY (Member # 15597) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: The US is a continent, so is everyone like that ?? I mean apart from Fla.
Ok Dzosser this one is for you. Fix yourself a drink, get comfy on the couch and prepare for a relaxing evening of becoming acquainted with Americans brought to you by THE PEOPLE OF WALMART
There are 110 pages of photos so you might need a few drinks to get through them all.
P.S. If you read the captions under the photos you will see a majority of them come from Florida. Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
omg i have this on FB ...too funny cant believe there are people who dress this way...they all should be shot or get a free makeover Posted by silent1 (Member # 17193) on :
Seriously - no posts for 17 hours on this board and a'm fed UP of seein the Nokia ad - so a'm bumpin.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Lying in bed at 12.45pm mustering the strength to walk into Korba to meet my mates for coffee and a gossip. I have 15mins to do this
>>>>>>>>>>>> outta here. Laters.
Posted by Tibe still working (Member # 16647) on :
Working and a bit stressed.
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
blazing through my mountain of ironing with my NEW iron! Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Thinking to myself I need a vacation soon.Getting dark here and it's only 3.40pm.Dark clouds looming think we are in for more rain and Gales.Its not very nice here at all.
Posted by Sharmooooota ta ta (Member # 15631) on :
i swear i have got SAD
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
I would thoroughly enjoy a good storm! it is cooler here now though, nice to put jammies on at night
just had hair french plaited by hubby, OUCH! Posted by Kalila : ) (Member # 14517) on :
quote:Originally posted by Kalila : ): Preparing for my next visit to the 'pickle ' on tuesday
BUMP
HOME.....NUMB ...SORE...BED.... Posted by Clear and QSY (Member # 15597) on :
Waiting for my lasagna and lemon tart to arrive from Maison Thomas.
Posted by End_of_the_Road (Member # 17199) on :
Nursing a cold and reading email. How delightful! Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Watching Murray v Federer
Posted by melissa87 (Member # 17186) on :
watching 'im a celebrity get me out of here' ! Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Well if it wasn't for the tennis I would be watching too! Easier to watch now that a certain KP nut job has left Posted by melissa87 (Member # 17186) on :
haha altho i gota say i eventually enjoyed her in it! but yea nice to see other ppl doing the challenges
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Yes it is good it is not the Jordan show any more.We will see more of the others now Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I miss UK tv at times. I used to love trashy Celebrity and X Factor...
QSL... Maison Thomas is just the best place to order from, the food is lush... 7.20am and I could just eat a pizza.. is that wrong???
Currently lying in bed waiting to see if I am going to Nasr City, Mohandiseen or Maadi today!!!
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Had some great News Today so Im feeling extra Happy.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Good for you lass.. I too had a nice thing happen today so I to am smiley.
At the mo I have pjs onj with socks and stilletoes... foxy trying to break shoes in for the ball on Friday Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Enjoy your ball on friday Cheekyferret Make sure you carry a packet of plasters in your Handbag!!Nothing worse than walking around with blisters on your heels Ouch!!
Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
well i am watching america most wanted and eatting chocolate covered cherries. brach's.and drinking my rasberry tea. i am so spoiled.
Posted by Clear and QSY (Member # 15597) on :
I am eating CHEEZ-IT crackers. I was lucky enough to find a box at Carrefour last night. And the best part is it wasn't smashed to smitherines.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
i am making homemade turkey rice soup...leftover turkey bones and meat from thanksgiving....yummmmmmmmmmmmm Posted by Sashyra8 (Member # 14488) on :
quote:Originally posted by Clear and QSY: I am eating CHEEZ-IT crackers. I was lucky enough to find a box at Carrefour last night. And the best part is it wasn't smashed to smitherines.
*comes running from behind a table,grabs Clear and QSY full box of CHEEZ-IT crackers,and quickly dissapears without a trace*
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Sitting in the bar watching the footy.. it is Derby Day... Got a beer and a cheese toastie surrounded by my mates Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
gently seething
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
gently seething ????????? huh Posted by *Dalia* (Member # 13012) on :
Just cooked chole (an Indian chickpea dish), Indian cabbage & rice and am now waiting for a friend who's going to help me put up a bookshelf that came down. I have a drill and everything but need a second pair of hands in order to do it. Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
oooooooooooo i love rice almost anything with rice. comming from louisiana we are rice eatters, u know i can never rember a time when i was down south we ate taters.but here in iowa thats all the like is potatoes. loplolol
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Life gets better each Day. I will be starting my new job next week inshallah.Cant say what I'll be doing as Im not going to post any personal info on here but its all good.Something Im very happy for and looking forward too.
Posted by *Dalia* (Member # 13012) on :
quote:Originally posted by tina kamal: oooooooooooo i love rice almost anything with rice. comming from louisiana we are rice eatters, u know i can never rember a time when i was down south we ate taters.but here in iowa thats all the like is potatoes. loplolol
I eat rice and potatoes equally often. I prefer potatoes with their skin, baked in the oven and served with butter, hummus, olive oil or aïoli.
Most of the dishes I cook are either Indian or Asian style, so most of them have to go with rice. I don't like the Egyptian rice though, I prefer Basmati. Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
quote:Originally posted by *Dalia*:
quote:Originally posted by tina kamal: oooooooooooo i love rice almost anything with rice. comming from louisiana we are rice eatters, u know i can never rember a time when i was down south we ate taters.but here in iowa thats all the like is potatoes. loplolol
I eat rice and potatoes equally often. I prefer potatoes with their skin, baked in the oven and served with butter, hummus, olive oil or aïoli.
Most of the dishes I cook are either Indian or Asian style, so most of them have to go with rice. I don't like the Egyptian rice though, I prefer Basmati.
my fave is spanish rice or cajun rice. i have tried indian food woosh its spicy.kinda burns yr culo on the way out..so i stick to mild rice sauces. i make alot of steak rice and gravy i love rice and gravies.seems i may come to visit u too.. mmm i always love other peoples rice. mine never comes out right when i try to make it mixed. i always cook my rice in a rice cooker. and it has to be uncle bens long grain converted rice.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I am currently dicussing St. Andrew. My uber intelligent friend is educating me.
Posted by melissa87 (Member # 17186) on :
lesson schemes and lesson plans just kill me now
Posted by melissa87 (Member # 17186) on :
oh and evaluations of course Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
i am slowing down , had my grandson all day..2 years old, maamoo is getting real tired Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
lying in bed.. I can see Orions belt and hear nasty fricking planes... cannot wait till they go back to the other runway in Jan!!!
I am so wide awake again... I swear I will burn out.
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Going to my bed now. Tomorrow will go to collect ASBO dog from jail Yesssssssssss Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by young at heart: Going to my bed now. Tomorrow will go to collect ASBO dog from jail Yesssssssssss
I heard they hung him for inciting riots Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Am in my room listening to the builders downstairs knocking walls down and chipping marble up... aaaaaaargh.. Make them stop
I am actually bored of the internet, I am bored of the same old conversations and topics... I am SO bored of ES and even FB is now being taken over by the same topics and aaarghh...
I need some light entertainment. I don't wanna debate or justify my actions everytime I log on ffs!!!
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
ASBO dog is back home safe and sound. He was innocent of inciting riots. It was a case of mistaken identity. The chihuahua 'fessed up Posted by Clear and QSY (Member # 15597) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: I need some light entertainment.
Light entertainment. You could watch Monty Python on YouTube. That's light and entertaining.
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
I just got home.
I went to an inducation at my new job it went very well
Very Happy Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
I wont be around ES much in the next few weeks Will be Busy working and working Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Originally posted by marydot: I wont be around ES much in the next few weeks Will be Busy working and working
We all do work on other things, but need a break every now and then, unless you've no access to a computer, then you should be working out of office I guess. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I cannot stand Monty Python QSL.. I dunno why, I seeem to be a minority but it just doesn't make me laugh
Congrats MD... hope all goes well for you. When I travel I wont be around so much as I will be jam packed busy unlike here where I have forever on my hands...
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
wondering why when I have no staff all the tourists in Luxor come for lunch and when I have enough staff the tourists stay away
wondering how to get a 30 foot christmas tree into a 15 foot tall room
congrats marydot!
Posted by Clear and QSY (Member # 15597) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha: wondering how to get a 30 foot christmas tree into a 15 foot tall room
Cut a hole in the ceiling?
Posted by Kalila : ) (Member # 14517) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha:
wondering how to get a 30 foot christmas tree into a 15 foot tall room
Bend it like Beckham Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Originally posted by Ayisha: wondering why when I have no staff all the tourists in Luxor come for lunch and when I have enough staff the tourists stay away
Murphy's Law:
•You can't expect the unexpected, otherwise there would be no need for the word unexpected. Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
dzosser its not unexpected, just short staffed on that shift plus some just decide they dont wanna come today! For a country that is supposed to be poor nobody seems to want to work!
tree is solved, we now have 2 15 foot trees Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
Now I am watching 4 muslim guys enjoy decorating the christmas tree Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha: Now I am watching 4 muslim guys enjoy decorating the christmas tree
rather be doing that then what i am about to do....go to work Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Just made a big pot of spicy lentil soup Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Lying in bed listening to loud music to drown out the sound of drilling. Just eaten a bowl of cheesey mash and had a lovely cuppa tea.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by young at heart: Just made a big pot of spicy lentil soup
yummy...i am going to make " baked potato soup " @WORK TODAY
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Baked potato soup? Recipe please Posted by melissa87 (Member # 17186) on :
im so happy had my teaching inspection and it went well!! so tired now tho, maybe il go to be for an hour or two Posted by Kalila : ) (Member # 14517) on :
setting up a chocolate fountain Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
I've just been outside watching the parade and the fireworks as it's UAE National Day it's a public holiday across the country
It was a very interesting parade there were men dressed in local dress riding horses and camels and more bizarrely driving in tuc tucs!! I wish I'd had my camera.
Now I'm gonna book my flights to Egypt as we plan on spending New Years there as well as Orthodox Christmas on 7th January. My husband was insisting we take our dog with us, but i really don't think this is a good idea and after spending the last few days trawling every boarding kennel in every Emirate we have finally found a nice one and it has space over the dates we need it.
Taking your dog to Egypt!! Anyone who has seen my facebook pics can clearly see it looks like a Kalba Baladi (although she isn't)so if she runs off we'll never find her as she will blend in with all the other Baladi dogs on the streets of Cairo!
Posted by melissa87 (Member # 17186) on :
we cant put our dog in a kennel, she gets so scared and depressed, shes a real softie, so we always just leave her with my aunt who lives in the country, my dog (roxie) loves it there! lots of place to run around Posted by melissa87 (Member # 17186) on :
by 'in the counrty' i mean the nice green countryside Posted by Clear and QSY (Member # 15597) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dubai Girl: Anyone who has seen my facebook pics can clearly see it looks like a Kalba Baladi (although she isn't)so if she runs off we'll never find her as she will blend in with all the other Baladi dogs on the streets of Cairo!
She's really beautiful but you are right - she looks like a Baladi dog.
Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
i just got the book a woman in berlin its good.
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
quote:Originally posted by melissa87: we cant put our dog in a kennel, she gets so scared and depressed, shes a real softie, so we always just leave her with my aunt who lives in the country, my dog (roxie) loves it there! lots of place to run around
I wish we had someone who could take her instead, but this is our only option, most apartment buildings here don't allow pets and seeing as we are going to be away for the new year I wouldn't ask any of my friends to take her as they all work long hours and it's not fair on the dog.
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Was in the attic this afternoon raking around for the Christmas decorations to put up on Sunday (would have been mum's birthday). I came across a couple of videos mum and dad bought on their trip to Egypt back in '93. So spent the afternoon watching them. Really enjoyable. Still amazes me how undeveloped Sharm was then or should I say how developed it has become in such a short space of time.
Posted by to_hell_and_back (Member # 16710) on :
it's 1:45 am...Aleyas at her dads, asshole is upstairs sleeping, I'm chillin on the sofa blowin a joint watchin Jackass on Mtv swinging by to visit ES on my iPhone. It's cold as **** outside and there's a draft. I came across an old friend from Palestine. A man I was heavily heartbroken from after we split. Back then I hoped for months he would call one day and return but he never did. I got over him within time. Well three days ago I picked up my cell and it was him telling me everything I wished he would two yrs ago and he asked to see me again... ...I said no.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I am in bed listening to UK radio... ace.
Feeling ill today I have tummy ache so I will just stay here all day.
It rained in the night so the air is a fresh as fresh cash be...
Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
well we got snow last night so i will officially hybornate now.i think i have no snow shoes.i am watching good moring america and they are talking about the itilians that found the american woman guilty the knox woman.lolol saying the trial wasnt fair.
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Yesterday I installed windows7 on my main computer! Which is great Much faster than Windowsxp.
Today I reinstalled windowsxp onto my laptop.Did not want to trust windows7 on my laptop!!!
Both Machines are sparkling!!! Working like a beam Posted by melissa87 (Member # 17186) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dubai Girl:
quote:Originally posted by melissa87: we cant put our dog in a kennel, she gets so scared and depressed, shes a real softie, so we always just leave her with my aunt who lives in the country, my dog (roxie) loves it there! lots of place to run around
I wish we had someone who could take her instead, but this is our only option, most apartment buildings here don't allow pets and seeing as we are going to be away for the new year I wouldn't ask any of my friends to take her as they all work long hours and it's not fair on the dog.
Yea i know what u mean, hope the kennel works out for u Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Originally posted by marydot: Yesterday I installed windows7 on my main computer! Which is great Much faster than Windowsxp.
Did you buy it online or what MD ??
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
On the same level of Mahjong Quest for 3 days Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
I dont buy software online
Windows7 is just great thou.The only issue I had was with intel they have not upgraded their drivers yet that are compatable with windows7.Had to mess around with the display drivers to get the best highest resolution.But windows7 has updates daily, its not a big issue as it does its job Posted by *Dalia* (Member # 13012) on :
quote:Originally posted by marydot: Windows7 is just great thou.
Windows sucks. No matter which version. Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
quote:Originally posted by *Dalia*:
quote:Originally posted by marydot: Windows7 is just great thou.
Windows sucks. No matter which version.
Not on my system its the far best OS there has been so far I am so old I even remeber windows95 Posted by *Dalia* (Member # 13012) on :
Seems you haven't worked with Apple. Posted by melissa87 (Member # 17186) on :
going to bed now, sooo tired, gnite everyone! ims so happy i can sleep in 2moro Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Putting all my crap on ebay so I can make room in my wardrobe for more crap!!!
Posted by melissa87 (Member # 17186) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Putting all my crap on ebay so I can make room in my wardrobe for more crap!!!
i have a lota junk too! im definately a hoarder. any luck selling ur stuff on ebay?
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I always sell loads and get some good cash. People are such Wombles!!!
Just got a bargain on an item as well... I think it is a fab system
Posted by melissa87 (Member # 17186) on :
thats great! ones man's (or womans) trash...
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
quote:Originally posted by *Dalia*: Seems you haven't worked with Apple.
I have never worked with apple I am a windows freak!! Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Just had Lunch and relaxing until Thursday, thats when the work begin
I was up at 5am Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Originally posted by marydot: I have never worked with apple I am a windows freak!!
Pls. tell me how to get windows 7, I'm sick and tired with vista, can I just upgrade the damn thing free ?? Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: Originally posted by marydot: I have never worked with apple I am a windows freak!!
Pls. tell me how to get windows 7, I'm sick and tired with vista, can I just upgrade the damn thing free ??
y windows 7 has been crashing havent u read the news?
Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
What news tina ?
Posted by Sashyra8 (Member # 14488) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: Originally posted by marydot: I have never worked with apple I am a windows freak!!
Pls. tell me how to get windows 7, I'm sick and tired with vista, can I just upgrade the damn thing free ??
No,you cannot get Windows 7 for free unless you get a bootleg version,in that case it will crash constantly. I have Windows 7 in my less than a month old new laptop,and it has never crashed.Its working fine with me.
Posted by *Dalia* (Member # 13012) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: I'm sick and tired with vista
Vista is a glaringly obvious attempt to copy the Mac operating system. But they only managed to copy the look, not the excellent performance.
quote:Originally posted by marydot: Windows7 is just great thou.
Windows sucks. No matter which version.
Not on my system its the far best OS there has been so far I am so old I even remeber windows95
Windows 95? OMG!!!I wasn't even online yet for Windows 98! Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
I worked on Dos baby, that's way before Windows 3.11 was even created. Posted by Sashyra8 (Member # 14488) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: I worked on Dos baby, that's way before Windows 3.11 was even created.
You're older than dirt!! Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
I have just been for a meal to the most lovely Japanese/Korean Restaurant ever. It was buffet style and they have strips of raw meat laid out like Beef Tenderloin, Ribeye, Chicken, Fish etc, which you dip in various sauces and you have a little grill in the middle of your table and you cook the food yourself.mmm it was lovely but also really weird barbecuing your own food in a restaurant. I was just enjoying my dessert of various kinds of bitesized pieces of cake washed down with a nice cup of tea when I casually looked at my watch and mentioned it was 9pm...my husband nearly fell off his chair in his haste to leave the restaurant and almost killed us both in his rush to get across the (majorly busy) road to the carpark he'd left his car in. We drove home at some illegal speed and got in at 9.30
9pm UAE time is 7pm Egypt time..his beloved Zamalek are playing his hated Ahli tonight and he was missing the game!!!!!
So instead of enjoying my luxury chocolate mousse in the lovely restaurant I'm sat here on the sofa listening to my lovely husband shouting insults at the TV.
Posted by Clear and QSY (Member # 15597) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dubai Girl: So instead of enjoying my luxury chocolate mousse in the lovely restaurant I'm sat here on the sofa listening to my lovely husband shouting insults at the TV.
I was nice and cancelled my English lesson tonight so mine could watch the game. He's not shouting insults though. Watching it nice and calm. He does not get excited about football and it even surprised me that he wanted to watch it tonight. This is only the 3rd football game I have seen him watch in 2 years. The other 2 were the Egypt/Algeria matches.
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
You are fortunate, not only does my husband watch Egypt football he watches UK premier league...when he set up his construction company I think he would have called it Zamalek, except there is a local company here (obviously Egyptian owned) called Zamalek Contracting so he went for the next best thing and called the company after my local and his adopted team, Sunderland!
I know more insults/swearwords in Arabic than I do in English just from being sat in the same room as when a match is on. I am not allowed to use them though...in any circumstances!
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: Originally posted by marydot: I have never worked with apple I am a windows freak!!
Pls. tell me how to get windows 7, I'm sick and tired with vista, can I just upgrade the damn thing free ??
There are ways and means to get anything for free,if you know How! But I would advise you to go out a buy a copy of Windows7.
I just partitioned my hard drive, so I have both OS on my computer windowsxp and Windows7. Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
My friend and her hubby are huge Sunderland fans! Her dad played for them many moons ago Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
I Just ate half packet of chocolate biscuits and watching Sky News.
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
I'm making a start on writing my Christmas cards.
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
quote:Originally posted by young at heart: I'm making a start on writing my Christmas cards.
Ah I'm doing nothing Christmasey, not even a tree I'm not even bothering to put one up this year it does not feel like Christmas living here and we are going to a friends house for Xmas dinner and then off to Egypt on the 30th so no point. We do have a tree it is Sam's from when he lived alone and it's really tiny. I remember the first time I ever went to his apartment he had his christmas tree still standing in the corner of the living room, which would have been fine except for the fact that it was April!!!!!!!
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
watching the rain come down in buckets drinking my coffee..we are having major floods...wish it was snow instead Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
making cookies and scottish shortbread, wondering why the spammer is allowed to keep spamming ES, wishing we had rain or snow here too Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I am contemplating getting up! I think my bug has gone and I have slept really well for the first time in ages
City Stars, meet ftiends for coffee for a quick catch up and then off to a girls night in Maadi...
All good fun.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: I am contemplating getting up! I think my bug has gone and I have slept really well for the first time in ages
City Stars, meet ftiends for coffee for a quick catch up and then off to a girls night in Maadi...
All good fun.
oh shut it girly ...jealous i cant be doing that with you....i have to work Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
quote:Originally posted by young at heart: On the same level of Mahjong Quest for 3 days
Yessssssssssss. Hallelujah. Finally got it Posted by Sharmooooota ta ta (Member # 15631) on :
pulling my hair out
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
You'll go bald like me if you do that my girl Posted by Clear and QSY (Member # 15597) on :
Just finished 5 hours of sorting/categorizing/filing 1000's of business cards from 15 different countries. There was only 1 that I could not read - not bad considering most were in Arabic.
Posted by Kalila : ) (Member # 14517) on :
Off to work
Posted by *Dalia* (Member # 13012) on :
I got back from the gym some time ago; now I'm relaxed and working on designing a little wedding present for some good friends. They are getting customized luggage tags and a door hanger for their honeymoon. Posted by Sashyra8 (Member # 14488) on :
"...and a door hanger for their honeymoon."
With the message "do not disturb". Posted by Clear and QSY (Member # 15597) on :
My TWIX and COFFEE break is over. I'm going back to my mountain of papers to shred.
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Watching the snow melt!!
Posted by *Dalia* (Member # 13012) on :
quote:Originally posted by Sashyra8: "...and a door hanger for their honeymoon."
Right now ... working and cooking a huge pot of soup. Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
I'm doing nothing. I love doing nothing. Actually I'm typing this post, and drinking what's left of my becks beer, but there's plenty more where that came from.
I'm also refreshing ESPN, gotta keep up with the more important things in our world. I'm also thinking about a fat juicy chicken shawarma with tons of tahina juice, tomatoes, onions and pickles. Chicken shawerma with Iraqi bread that is, bliss ala bliss, better than sharaqi bread (sog bread) which is better than pita bread.
Earlier not to gross you fine ladies out, I waxed my chest and shaved my under-arms. Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
TOO MUCH INFORMATION THERE BUDDY well my duck is in the oven and mac and cheese is browning nicely...all i have left to do is roast my root veges and dinner will be served...taking a small break before my guest arrive
Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: I'm doing nothing. I love doing nothing. Actually I'm typing this post, and drinking what's left of my becks beer, but there's plenty more where that came from.
I'm also refreshing ESPN, gotta keep up with the more important things in our world. I'm also thinking about a fat juicy chicken shawarma with tons of tahina juice, tomatoes, onions and pickles. Chicken shawerma with Iraqi bread that is, bliss ala bliss, better than sharaqi bread (sog bread) which is better than pita bread.
Earlier not to gross you fine ladies out, I waxed my chest and shaved my under-arms.
do u also shave yr mr man?
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: TOO MUCH INFORMATION THERE BUDDY well my duck is in the oven and mac and cheese is browning nicely...all i have left to do is roast my root veges and dinner will be served...taking a small break before my guest arrive
Micky, you are killing us with your delicious dinners. God I wish I could have a plate of your duck with mac and cheese. That super duper delicious food will melt in your guests mouths. I just know it.
And, Yeah you're right, I did say too much I've never been innocent of a saying too much
Have a lovely time with your guests.
P.S When I get back from my trip I'll want that recipe! Duck with mac and cheese … bliss!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by tina kamal:
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: I'm doing nothing. I love doing nothing. Actually I'm typing this post, and drinking what's left of my becks beer, but there's plenty more where that came from.
I'm also refreshing ESPN, gotta keep up with the more important things in our world. I'm also thinking about a fat juicy chicken shawarma with tons of tahina juice, tomatoes, onions and pickles. Chicken shawerma with Iraqi bread that is, bliss ala bliss, better than sharaqi bread (sog bread) which is better than pita bread.
Earlier not to gross you fine ladies out, I waxed my chest and shaved my under-arms.
do u also shave yr mr man?
Tina,
I think I said enough about my grooming etiquette. But islamically, yes men are supposed to be well groomed, including underarms, and "mr.man" Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
mac and cheese is not your ordinary m&c browed some pancetta in a cast iron skillet then added flour to the drippings ..then added milk to make a white sauce, after it was thick i added fontina cheese and extra sharp cheese, then the cooked macs. put bread crumbs and butter on top and put it in the oven to get brown...the easiest m& c i ever made and it is excellent tasting too ohhhhhhhhhh and you can say whatever you want to say...i also shaved my leggs today Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: mac and cheese is not your ordinary m&c browed some pancetta in a cast iron skillet then added flour to the drippings ..then added milk to make a white sauce, after it was thick i added fontina cheese and extra sharp cheese, then the cooked macs. put bread crumbs and butter on top and put it in the oven to get brown...the easiest m& c i ever made and it is excellent tasting too ohhhhhhhhhh and you can say whatever you want to say...i also shaved my leggs today
Micky, with that delicious duck you got cooking in the oven, I knew it wasn't Kraft mac & cheese
Could I substitute beef bacon for the pancetta? If not what is an appropriate substitute?
So you're going to be busy entertaining guests tonight, huh? Sounds fun. Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
does most egyptians shave their hairy men? i hope so .cas when i get mine i will have sum fun women dont like hair balls we are not cats.shave that ding a ling boys...
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: mac and cheese is not your ordinary m&c browed some pancetta in a cast iron skillet then added flour to the drippings ..then added milk to make a white sauce, after it was thick i added fontina cheese and extra sharp cheese, then the cooked macs. put bread crumbs and butter on top and put it in the oven to get brown...the easiest m& c i ever made and it is excellent tasting too ohhhhhhhhhh and you can say whatever you want to say...i also shaved my leggs today
Micky, with that delicious duck you got cooking in the oven, I knew it wasn't Kraft mac & cheese
Could I substitute beef bacon for the pancetta? If not what is an appropriate substitute?
So you're going to be busy entertaining guests tonight, huh? Sounds fun.
YES YOU CAN SUB THE BEEF BACON..THAT WOULD BE YUMMY and sorry NO krafts mac and cheese in my house....yukkkkkkkkkkkkkk
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick:
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled:
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: mac and cheese is not your ordinary m&c browed some pancetta in a cast iron skillet then added flour to the drippings ..then added milk to make a white sauce, after it was thick i added fontina cheese and extra sharp cheese, then the cooked macs. put bread crumbs and butter on top and put it in the oven to get brown...the easiest m& c i ever made and it is excellent tasting too ohhhhhhhhhh and you can say whatever you want to say...i also shaved my leggs today
Micky, with that delicious duck you got cooking in the oven, I knew it wasn't Kraft mac & cheese
Could I substitute beef bacon for the pancetta? If not what is an appropriate substitute?
So you're going to be busy entertaining guests tonight, huh? Sounds fun.
YES YOU CAN SUB THE BEEF BACON..THAT WOULD BE YUMMY and sorry NO krafts mac and cheese in my house....yukkkkkkkkkkkkkk
Cool! Maybe I'll cook this before I leave. Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
it takes like 15 mins total....easy as hell cook the macaroni the same time your making the cheese sauce...then put the bread crumbs and butter on the top and broil till it gets brown....easy peasy and what daY ARE YOU LEAVING? ill miss ya already , you just got back Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: it takes like 15 mins total....easy as hell cook the macaroni the same time your making the cheese sauce...then put the bread crumbs and butter on the top and broil till it gets brown....easy peasy and what daY ARE YOU LEAVING? ill miss ya already , you just got back
I was actually thinking about cooking it now but realized I don't have any more beef bacon. I'll get some more tomorrow, because I am seriously craving your mac & cheese Yup. Yup.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
WOW What a delight for the taste buds. Both dishes look absolutely scrumptious. You're a great hostess.
Cheers Philly Girl! Excellent Job!
Damn I'm Hungry Now!!
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
ty ty ty my friend
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Watching my niece cycling on the Wii... I'm at my brothers house waiting for dinner... And I'm freezing!
Posted by metinoot (Member # 17031) on :
I am looking at a Danish email from a Janice Anderson Oakhill (not real name). Of which this "it" is asking for my current phone number or address.
Seriously my former landlord knows about the problems I had with the "kal disease" and had to speak with the FBI.
People are not stupid to fall for this just the folks who attempt this.
Get a brain you dumb farts! Now this is evidence to be used in a future compliant and emails can be traced. Sending this email via workplace can also be against HR policy and if its a government or workplace that has federal level privacy restrictions/laws it could be a major legal offense.
You work, you need this job in order to keep your import hubby in the country then think before you do something like this!
Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
quote:Originally posted by metinoot: I am looking at a Danish email from a Janice Anderson Oakhill (not real name). Of which this "it" is asking for my current phone number or address.
Seriously my former landlord knows about the problems I had with the "kal disease" and had to speak with the FBI.
People are not stupid to fall for this just the folks who attempt this.
Get a brain you dumb farts! Now this is evidence to be used in a future compliant and emails can be traced. Sending this email via workplace can also be against HR policy and if its a government or workplace that has federal level privacy restrictions/laws it could be a major legal offense.
You work, you need this job in order to keep your import hubby in the country then think before you do something like this!
even in the new yr yr still a c u n t
Posted by metinoot (Member # 17031) on :
quote:Originally posted by tina kamal:
quote:Originally posted by metinoot: I am looking at a Danish email from a Janice Anderson Oakhill (not real name). Of which this "it" is asking for my current phone number or address.
Seriously my former landlord knows about the problems I had with the "kal disease" and had to speak with the FBI.
People are not stupid to fall for this just the folks who attempt this.
Get a brain you dumb farts! Now this is evidence to be used in a future compliant and emails can be traced. Sending this email via workplace can also be against HR policy and if its a government or workplace that has federal level privacy restrictions/laws it could be a major legal offense.
You work, you need this job in order to keep your import hubby in the country then think before you do something like this!
even in the new yr yr still a c u n t
Well at least I can find my cunt without the help of a fork lift.
Remember you posted your drivers license online the first month on ES. What do you know about privacy and proper behavior?
Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
quote:Originally posted by metinoot:
quote:Originally posted by tina kamal:
quote:Originally posted by metinoot: I am looking at a Danish email from a Janice Anderson Oakhill (not real name). Of which this "it" is asking for my current phone number or address.
Seriously my former landlord knows about the problems I had with the "kal disease" and had to speak with the FBI.
People are not stupid to fall for this just the folks who attempt this.
Get a brain you dumb farts! Now this is evidence to be used in a future compliant and emails can be traced. Sending this email via workplace can also be against HR policy and if its a government or workplace that has federal level privacy restrictions/laws it could be a major legal offense.
You work, you need this job in order to keep your import hubby in the country then think before you do something like this!
even in the new yr yr still a c u n t
Well at least I can find my cunt without the help of a fork lift.
Remember you posted your drivers license online the first month on ES. What do you know about privacy and proper behavior?
if i gave a fuc what u thought i would be a looser like u. so kiss my ass once again.
Posted by metinoot (Member # 17031) on :
quote:Originally posted by tina kamal: if i gave a fuc what u thought i would be a looser like u. so kiss my ass once again.
But you continue to rant and respond!
Tina NY resolution for you, to organize a pulley system to pull up those enormous bags of flesh that are supposed to be a part of other areas of your body but drap down over your ass and cunt in order for the individual you depise can actually kiss your ass and you can show walid what he'll never see even if he did get a visa to the USA.
Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
quote:Originally posted by metinoot:
quote:Originally posted by tina kamal: if i gave a fuc what u thought i would be a looser like u. so kiss my ass once again.
But you continue to rant and respond!
Tina NY resolution for you, to organize a pulley system to pull up those enormous bags of flesh that are supposed to be a part of other areas of your body but drap down over your ass and cunt in order for the individual you depise can actually kiss your ass and you can show walid what he'll never see even if he did get a visa to the USA.
u are so jealous of me its funny as hell.
Posted by metinoot (Member # 17031) on :
quote:Originally posted by tina kamal:
quote:Originally posted by metinoot:
quote:Originally posted by tina kamal: if i gave a fuc what u thought i would be a looser like u. so kiss my ass once again.
But you continue to rant and respond!
Tina NY resolution for you, to organize a pulley system to pull up those enormous bags of flesh that are supposed to be a part of other areas of your body but drap down over your ass and cunt in order for the individual you depise can actually kiss your ass and you can show walid what he'll never see even if he did get a visa to the USA.
u are so jealous of me its funny as hell.
you are 350lbs, jobless, high school dropout. What is there to be jealous of?
You don't even have a passport! Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
quote:Originally posted by metinoot:
quote:Originally posted by tina kamal:
quote:Originally posted by metinoot:
quote:Originally posted by tina kamal: if i gave a fuc what u thought i would be a looser like u. so kiss my ass once again.
But you continue to rant and respond!
Tina NY resolution for you, to organize a pulley system to pull up those enormous bags of flesh that are supposed to be a part of other areas of your body but drap down over your ass and cunt in order for the individual you depise can actually kiss your ass and you can show walid what he'll never see even if he did get a visa to the USA.
u are so jealous of me its funny as hell.
you are 350lbs, jobless, high school dropout. What is there to be jealous of?
You don't even have a passport!
well u got the passport thing right keep trying.
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Guess ES never changes!! Happy new year .
Posted by advocate (Member # 13367) on :
I am snowbound at home and can't get to work again today, so I am cleaning and cooking (yes it goes against the grain!) and in betweenn I am huddling under a slankey cos I have clothes on the radiators as the tumble dryer engineer failed to call yesterday to repair it, hopefully he will call tomorrow afternoon and sort it out.
I AM COLD!!!!!!!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I have unpacked from my holiday and am contemplating what to where for tonight...
Weather isn't that good here tbh... but at least I cannot see my own breath while indoors!!!
Make the most of the time of Advocate. x
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
contemplating what to wear? well just dont forget the bra....hehehehe
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I have no bra on!!! It wasn't a random announcement there was a reason I said that!
I have chosen what to wear now...
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
oh sorry dude...i just thought it was funny
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
It is funny and true Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Heating up chicken curry and rice and will watch tv.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
just relaxing on my 3rd of 4 days off...went shopping with my mama yesterday , she wore me out or like she said i wore her out, so we are just sitting watching an old movie Ziegfeld girls ( 1941)
Posted by weirdkitty (Member # 15365) on :
Frantically searching the net for a dress thats nice, low price and can fit my fat arse!
Posted by Momma_Dukez (Member # 16037) on :
sitting at the pc at 2 am in leopard print drawers and my mans white tess shirt having a smoke and not able to sleep. got a new place and i miss my old dump.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Basically doing nothing, which btw is what I love most. Got my favorite comforter covering me, no socks, just drank some ice cold water preceded by a can of coke, thinking about a cappuccino, damn I'm thirsty.
Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
have some cold rasberry ice tea with me hun. and kiss yr wife and go lay down and hold her and thank god he gave her for u to love.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Sounds like a good idea Tina. A hangover is best treated with sleep and a little love.
Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Sounds like a good idea Tina. A hangover is best treated with sleep and a little love.
tlc baby tlc....
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Sounds like a good idea Tina. A hangover is best treated with sleep and a little love.
you would never get a hangover if you dont mix your scotch with soda or juice...my aunt taught me that a long time ago...the sugar in those drinks will get ya everytime Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick:
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Sounds like a good idea Tina. A hangover is best treated with sleep and a little love.
you would never get a hangover if you dont mix your scotch with soda or juice...my aunt taught me that a long time ago...the sugar in those drinks will get ya everytime
That sounds cool in theory but tell me how can someone drink scotch without coke? I mean maybe as a shot with chaser but that's like a very quick way to intoxication.
Feeling good now though and probably play a few games of mahjong and maybe watch back to back DVDs. Been meaning to watch “The Vampire Diaries – love sucks” , maybe “A Serious Man”, decisions, decisions.
Posted by Kalila : ) (Member # 14517) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Been meaning to watch “The Vampire Diaries – love sucks” , maybe “A Serious Man”, decisions, decisions.
Watched the entire 1st series today man cooooooool Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Kalila : ):
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Been meaning to watch “The Vampire Diaries – love sucks” , maybe “A Serious Man”, decisions, decisions.
Watched the entire 1st series today man cooooooool
I agree. I saw the first 4 episodes last night and I enjoyed them. Initially though, I was like what is this H.S crap, but the story developed nicely. It's not great on the level of True Blood but being a Vampire buff, I'll watch anything related to creepy nocturnal creatures.
Posted by Kalila : ) (Member # 14517) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: I agree. I saw the first 4 episodes last night and I enjoyed them. Initially though, I was like what is this H.S crap, but the story developed nicely. It's not great on the level of True Blood but being a Vampire buff, I'll watch anything related to creepy nocturnal creatures.
Agreed ! A sort of Supernatural meets Twilight!! and half way through the series you suddenly realise Hmmmmm i know what's gonna happen next Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
I watched episodes 5 & 6 tonight and I have to say this show is very good as in really good. Things are escalating nicely and it's turning out much better than expected.
So I'm officially a fan of Vampire Dairies :-)
Weird thing is I crave red meat after watching Vampire shows Posted by Kalila : ) (Member # 14517) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: I watched episodes 5 & 6 tonight and I have to say this show is very good as in really good. Things are escalating nicely and it's turning out much better than expected.
And it will get better episode 10 you just know it'll all end in tears Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Watching re-runs of Prisoner Cell Block H before I get gone to watch the footy.
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Watching The Six Nations: Ireland v Italy followed by England v Wales.
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Making some new videos for youtube and playing with some new software
Starting college on Monday so Im busy getting ready Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Sitting in bed eating cheese on toast and drinking coffee,and watching sky news.
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Got lazy and NOT so busy !!!
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Watching a Movie called The Rabbit-Proof Fence.
Three Aboriginal children forcibly separated from their mothers by the Australian government in the 1930s escape from their detention centre and embark on a dangerous and arduous journey across the continent in a bid to be reunited with their families. Fact-based drama, starring Everlyn Sampi, Tianna Sansbury, Laura Monaghan, David Gulpilil and Kenneth Branagh.
Think I be needing the tissues, i have a feeling its going to be a tear jerker.
Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
quote:Originally posted by marydot: Watching a Movie called The Rabbit-Proof Fence.
Three Aboriginal children forcibly separated from their mothers by the Australian government in the 1930s escape from their detention centre and embark on a dangerous and arduous journey across the continent in a bid to be reunited with their families. Fact-based drama, starring Everlyn Sampi, Tianna Sansbury, Laura Monaghan, David Gulpilil and Kenneth Branagh.
Think I be needing the tissues, i have a feeling its going to be a tear jerker.
ooo i love that movie its soo good.
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Watching Coronation street and eating custard creams.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Total Chill Mode
Love it. Blasting music, brew running low, and I am just loving this feeling of doing nothing.
Best of all, .... Malaysia is gonna be permanent, yeah...........final decision-that's IT!!!!!
Booo Yahhh. somebody call 911, shorty buring on the dance floor.
Got some disorderly neighbor punks (arab expats from the gulf) challenging my Music authority!! They got watts!! I got watts!! 'bout to go for a beer run, and full blast RUN-DMC on their ASSSSS while I am gone
Mission Accomplished (hopefully), you can never tell with gulf people, they are very resourceful. I know I diss 'em all the time BUT UAE and Qatar citizens (in General) are cool people. Nothing lik Kuwaitis and Saudis!
Check this is out I am so sick of the damn TAXES here! Damn, when I got here a 16oz beer/500ml for locally brewed Amstel was 1.4JD($2) now it's 2.25JD ($3.15). That is just crazy. We are talking about locally brewed beer, forget about home much a Bud or Heineken costs.
Are they using Norway as justification. (can of beer in Norway is like $4-$6 - highest alcohol tax in the world)
But people in Norway are like paid more than the meager amount ppl are paid here. It doesn't make sense.
Anyhow, this is the Arab World, things are just "differently" here, and these unjustifications are just some of the reasons why I am saying good bye. Yeah we had plans to live in Syria and also in UAE -la2a KHALAS
life is too short - it is not worth the heartache.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
a bottle of beer in the sua averages out to...350-4.00 so thats cheap where you are A Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: a bottle of beer in the sua averages out to...350-4.00 so thats cheap where you are A
Micky! I am talking about liquor stores - not PUBS/CLUBs. In NY you can buy a case of Bud under $20 in supermarkets.
You are getting ripped off if you are paying $3 or $4 for 16oz beer!
You better learn how to shop Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Mission Accomplished (hopefully), you can never tell with gulf people, they are very resourceful. I know I diss 'em all the time BUT UAE and Qatar citizens (in General) are cool people. Nothing lik Kuwaitis and Saudis!
Check this is out I am so sick of the damn TAXES here! Damn, when I got here a 16oz beer/500ml for locally brewed Amstel was 1.4JD($2) now it's 2.25JD ($3.15). That is just crazy. We are talking about locally brewed beer, forget about home much a Bud or Heineken costs.
Are they using Norway as justification. (can of beer in Norway is like $4-$6 - highest alcohol tax in the world)
But people in Norway are like paid more than the meager amount ppl are paid here. It doesn't make sense.
Anyhow, this is the Arab World, things are just "differently" here, and these unjustifications are just some of the reasons why I am saying good bye. Yeah we had plans to live in Syria and also in UAE -la2a KHALAS
life is too short - it is not worth the heartache.
you didnt say anything about liquor stores, so thats why i said 3.50 - 4 .oo per beer.hell you can get Heineken case for 18.00 in the liquor stores Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Bizarelly watching my football team on TV with gaelic commentary Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
I spent all day in London sight seeing!!
Had a lovely time with my family!!!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Replying to emails, chilling on ES, listening to my neighbors music (which I don't mind today coz the music is okay), drinking Amstel, thinking about ordering some Popeyes http://www.popeyesjo.com/menu.htm
I'm also pouting, not talking to my wife. I was given something to research(marketing) and I asked for her help, something that would have only took 2-3hrs a day from her time for a week or so. She declined, she said no, and hey my feelings are hurt.
I am taking a stand and the only thing that can make me lose my stand is if I get horny and in which case I might be feel for the the need for reconciliate.
You know something, I know this is basically an All Women Forum, I Know that and I don't care.
I'm not going to order popeyes, I am going to go out and order some Popeyes, just to make sure that I get a fresh batch of Fried Chicken. I will also get me more beer, I'll drink, eat, chill, play video games, blast music and post to my hearts content of everything and anything that I want.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Back in one piece. Normally I don't drive under the influence but only had a 'few', AND being in an Arab country where you can basically talk yourself out of anything if your name clears and you appear okay, was ok.
You know that research marketimng I mentioned earlier – all it was about was simply going to a list of shops and doing 2 simple things. 1.) finding out the retail price and 2.) finding out if the product has the importation tag that basically states the product was imported by ABC123 company and whatever. Simple as that.
So you were asked to do this research but looked to her to do it and in your words it was a simple exercise. So no real reason for you not to do it!
Watched the rugby this afternoon, Scotland lost once again followed by England v Ireland. Nice meal followed by TV, fitting in an interview with the gorgeous Johnny Depp (obviously watching not interviewing Lol)
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
I can not help but smile (contempt kind of smile) at what you wrote YAH. No she was not burdened with the lot. She had to merely do what I posted earlier which was just 2 things. The bulk I'll do, researching a product in any given market is more complicated than just finding out the price and import tag.
Anyway, it is no use, women are programmed to defend women in general (which is really cool and should be this way most of the time, not always though).
Also good to know you are a sports fan. I don't know much about Rugby, well I know some basics but to say I understand it completely like baseball/basketball/hockey/soccer(football) would be wrong.
I do have Invictus on my shelf and one day I'll watch it. It's supposedly a true story about Nelson Mandela inspiring the South African Rugby team of '95 and they eventually won the cup, the championship or whatever it's called.
Seriously though I love sports and Rugby seems cool, a lot like NFL football.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
I would also like to add that Johnny Depp is one of my favorite actors. My favorite movie Depp movie is [b[Ninth gate[/b] one of my all time favorite movies
I actually fell in love (I know silly) with his wife Vanessa Paradis back in the day when I saw her in this video:
Sitting in me bed scoffing a cheese sandwich and dropping Pringles all over the place!!!!
Class in a glass
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Contempt kind of smile I'll let you off because I know you are obviously trying a wind up lol! Rugby is a mans game compared with NFL it has to be said, how much padding to these guys need! not to mention the headgear, they look like power rangers I can never take them to seriously! Invictus, that is Matt Damon playing the S A captain. I will watch it as well soon. PS women are programmed to defend right from wrong Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Damn! Now I want to watch the Ninth Gate, which is actually impossible to find in this colossal pirated collection in front of me.
Here is a trailer, a performance like no other from Depp, the movie is different, it's weird, it's dark, it's perfect for a late night.
He is wonderful. I liked the Ninth Gate alot. He plays all his roles so well and can change himself completely. Looking forward to Alice in Wonderland and a collaberation he is doing with Keith Richards
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by young at heart: Contempt kind of smile I'll let you off because I know you are obviously trying a wind up lol! Rugby is a mans game compared with NFL it has to be said, how much padding to these guys need! not to mention the headgear, they look like power rangers I can never take them to seriously! Invictus, that is Matt Damon playing the S A captain. I will watch it as well soon. PS women are programmed to defend right from wrong
You know something YAH, I don't understand Rugby for a number of reasons and your post put it in perspective. A "mans sport” but men are just flesh and bones. There is like a Huge discussion now in the NFL and it involves concussions.
There are retired NFL players who are slurring because of so many concussions. Kurt Warner (NFL QB) turned down 13 million dollars to play 1 more year (smart dude) because of previous hits to the head.
So you look at NFL as weak ( I don't want to use the Pussy word), I am sorry but Rugby players are just dumb brutes. No Helmets, no padding, is that supposed to be macho, smart?
You are a woman where is the love and gentle nature side of you that says, please stop, you're hurting my favorite player.
I Think I like the rough nature of Scottish women
Seriously though Rugby is insane.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
More respect to the dudes with no padding if you ask me.
Anyone see the Arsenal footy player took off today with a seriously broken leg?
Padding... that is so dull!!! Imagine watching synchonised swimming with arm bands ffs!
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
To be honest I'm amazed there is not more injuries in rugby. Having said that two weeks ago one of our player's was carried off and ended up having two operations on his neck thank goodness he is going to recover as there was a worry about his future There is an arguement in boxing that wearing a helmet means no pain is felt so injuries can occur without the boxer knowing it so the same could be said of NFL players. As for rugby players being dumb brutes, some certainly are but others are university educated and far from it Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
It's noon and I am in chill mode. Thinking if I should fry these 'prawn crackers', I bought them for the supermarket few days ago, and I thought they were like .... ya know crackers or chips and you eat 'em out the bag. So i did that, and they were a little too cracky, put it this way babies and senior citzens would have a hard time with these babies.
So I thought they expired and looking at the packaging in bold print "Fry in Hot Oil"
yeah whatever! Frying nothing! So yeah I'm in chill mode now. I have these prawn crakers and like a bowl of mixed nuts and favorite drink in da whole wide world Brew ala Brew or as the ancient Egyptians affectionately called "phaorahos piss."
Guys I'm like a fish out of water, a polar bear in the sahara, you know waht I mean. I am so into living in a tropical country, with tropical islands, and just living the rest of my life there. That's where I belong, I'm just such a bloody procrastinator at times, I have to put up my ride for sale, deal with a few other things, sell everything here, and I'm out. I don't even know why we gave this place a second chance! just a waste of time! Damn Arab!~
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
well good luck to you in anything you do Adam ...i am heading out in a few hours on a business trip to Pittsburgh...just found out yesterday that the big bosses in corporate chose me to go and open up 2 new communities and teach the culinary staff how to cook ....i was very honored to think that they choose me.will be there for a week .all expenses paid and hopefully wont forget to take my bathing suit.cause the hotel has a hugh pool and a hot tub...yep just not work , a little relaxing too Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Good luck Micks..don't sign anything before reading it, even if the "BOSS" is irresistible.. and behave in that hot tub.. Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
thank you DZOSSSSSSSSSSSS . dont worry i am not really dumb but as far as the Boss goes its a woman and i dont go that route if you know what i mean .but as far as behaving in the hot tub?????????????? do i have to? Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
I've just had a "rofl" moment after reading what Sono wrote to me on the Laila Sabra thread. Accusing me among other things of having an Orfi sham marriage????
Orfi sham marriage indeed! How rude! My wedding costs $20,000 and was in a Church with both families there. I thought orfi was only for muslims? Anyway even if it's not why would I have needed one when none of us live in Egypt and weren't sleeping together there until after we got married? How stupid some people are.
Posted by Dawn-Bev* (Member # 15190) on :
ive just unpacked - spent a weekend near Newcastle, in the countryside
I know the South Causey Inn!! It's close to my hometown in County Durham. Did you visit Beamish Museum while you were there? I love the English Countryside. I don't think there is anywhere in the world can beat it. After seeing nothing but sand landscape for longer than I care to remember I really miss the greenery. 6 weeks and counting til I'm out of the desert. Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dubai Girl: I've just had a "rofl" moment after reading what Sono wrote to me on the Laila Sabra thread. Accusing me among other things of having an Orfi sham marriage????
Orfi sham marriage indeed! How rude! My wedding costs $20,000 and was in a Church with both families there. I thought orfi was only for muslims? Anyway even if it's not why would I have needed one when none of us live in Egypt and weren't sleeping together there until after we got married? How stupid some people are.
Oh come on DG. We all know the pics you posted of your wedding were a sham Who were you trying to kid Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: well good luck to you in anything you do Adam ...i am heading out in a few hours on a business trip to Pittsburgh...just found out yesterday that the big bosses in corporate chose me to go and open up 2 new communities and teach the culinary staff how to cook ....i was very honored to think that they choose me.will be there for a week .all expenses paid and hopefully wont forget to take my bathing suit.cause the hotel has a hugh pool and a hot tub...yep just not work , a little relaxing too
That sounds great Micky. It sounds like a nice challenge with some nice perks too. So you're going to be in action in those communities setting up shop, and relaxing poolside for the evening at a hotel. That's my kind of lifestyle
Have fun living it up on the expense account. Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Eating mini cheese savory snacks and drinking coffee, Tv on watching some movie but channel on mute, cosy!! Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Watching live coverage of the Oscar's Preshow...Red carpet on E!.. Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
82 Degrees, Sunny and beautiful. Spring is here.
Now it's time to take out an ice cold brew, guzzle it down and prepare lunch. I will soon cook Chicken Parmesan. I picked out tender chicken breasts, fresh Italian bread, imported mozzarela cheese, and I'm about to get busy.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled:
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: well good luck to you in anything you do Adam ...i am heading out in a few hours on a business trip to Pittsburgh...just found out yesterday that the big bosses in corporate chose me to go and open up 2 new communities and teach the culinary staff how to cook ....i was very honored to think that they choose me.will be there for a week .all expenses paid and hopefully wont forget to take my bathing suit.cause the hotel has a hugh pool and a hot tub...yep just not work , a little relaxing too
That sounds great Micky. It sounds like a nice challenge with some nice perks too. So you're going to be in action in those communities setting up shop, and relaxing poolside for the evening at a hotel. That's my kind of lifestyle
Have fun living it up on the expense account.
loving every minute of it so far...was worried the cooks wouldnt like me coming in and taking over , but was surprized they love me Posted by DawnBev (Member # 11276) on :
yes, Dubaigirl, I visited Beamish, I love it there
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Chilling like I usually do. I made the most delicious manwich earlier, I stir fried slices of lamb leg (actually boneless lamb calf), I don't want to confuse it with a “leg of lamb”, any way so I stir fried the tender lamb with hot Indian Peppers (hot – hot – peppers imported from India), slices of garlic, and these slices are not the type to brown, I mean nice sized slices of garlic, slices of onions served in Italian bread. I added the onions and garlic later on after the lamb cooked nicely. BECAREFUL when fry very hot chillis, because the aroma will affect your eyes, throat, etc ... so make sure the kitchen windows are open!!!
I'm about to make another sandwich, same exact way. Just have to wait until my wife's friends leave, I am chilling in my home office, while she is entertaining her friends. It's almost 8PM, they been here since 6pm. How much longer can woman talk!!!!!!!
No problem, coz I gotz me ice in a thermos, stoli, orange juice, grapefruit juice and I am making concoctions of screw drivers and greyhounds. So goes the life of a man of leisure.
Oh and check this out. It was 93 degrees today, last week we had a low of 40 and 5 days of continous rain! Yeah, we are getting a hot front from Saudia Arabia, and really... 93 in March?!?! The normal temp should be 60 degrees. Climate change is affecting this country badly and some might be like "climate change", that's the thing. This year's climate change is different and is more like El Nina, rather than El Nino, meaning it affects only certain locales, so not everyone feels it.
Posted by Kalila : ) (Member # 14517) on :
Oh i really can't tell you ( blush ) Posted by weirdkitty (Member # 15365) on :
Doing what I do every night after Zain sleeps. Laying in bed, watching mindless TV, and playing around online.
quote: It's almost 8PM, they been here since 6pm. How much longer can woman talk!!!!!!!
It's only been two hours, they are probably still saying hellos!
quote: Oh i really can't tell you ( blush )
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Chilling like I usually do. I made the most delicious manwich earlier, I stir fried slices of lamb leg (actually boneless lamb calf), I don't want to confuse it with a “leg of lamb”, any way so I stir fried the tender lamb with hot Indian Peppers (hot – hot – peppers imported from India), slices of garlic, and these slices are not the type to brown, I mean nice sized slices of garlic, slices of onions served in Italian bread. I added the onions and garlic later on after the lamb cooked nicely. BECAREFUL when fry very hot chillis, because the aroma will affect your eyes, throat, etc ... so make sure the kitchen windows are open!!!
I'm about to make another sandwich, same exact way. Just have to wait until my wife's friends leave, I am chilling in my home office, while she is entertaining her friends. It's almost 8PM, they been here since 6pm. How much longer can woman talk!!!!!!!
No problem, coz I gotz me ice in a thermos, stoli, orange juice, grapefruit juice and I am making concoctions of screw drivers and greyhounds. So goes the life of a man of leisure.
Oh and check this out. It was 93 degrees today, last week we had a low of 40 and 5 days of continous rain! Yeah, we are getting a hot front from Saudia Arabia, and really... 93 in March?!?! The normal temp should be 60 degrees. Climate change is affecting this country badly and some might be like "climate change", that's the thing. This year's climate change is different and is more like El Nina, rather than El Nino, meaning it affects only certain locales, so not everyone feels it.
Japanese scientists have created a camera with a shutter speed so fast, they can now photograph a woman with her mouth shut. Posted by misi (Member # 17542) on :
quote:Originally posted by tina kamal:
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: I don't believe any of that crap they show on Jerry Springer..sisters sleeping with the same guy, mothers stealing boyfriends from their daughters..utter nonsense.
assuming u haven't been around many americans??? its an every day thing here.hell we have brothers stealing sisters husbands.
OMG hehehehehe dieing with laughter
Posted by weirdkitty (Member # 15365) on :
quote: Doing what I do every night after Zain sleeps. Laying in bed, watching mindless TV, and playing around online.
Hmm, I just realised how incredibly dull that makes me sound. Oh well, I'll be in Egypt for a long stay in less than two weeks, that will shake up the routine a bit (actually, it will probably be the same as above, just minus the online part).
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by young at heart:
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Chilling like I usually do. I made the most delicious manwich earlier, I stir fried slices of lamb leg (actually boneless lamb calf), I don't want to confuse it with a “leg of lamb”, any way so I stir fried the tender lamb with hot Indian Peppers (hot – hot – peppers imported from India), slices of garlic, and these slices are not the type to brown, I mean nice sized slices of garlic, slices of onions served in Italian bread. I added the onions and garlic later on after the lamb cooked nicely. BECAREFUL when fry very hot chillis, because the aroma will affect your eyes, throat, etc ... so make sure the kitchen windows are open!!!
I'm about to make another sandwich, same exact way. Just have to wait until my wife's friends leave, I am chilling in my home office, while she is entertaining her friends. It's almost 8PM, they been here since 6pm. How much longer can woman talk!!!!!!!
No problem, coz I gotz me ice in a thermos, stoli, orange juice, grapefruit juice and I am making concoctions of screw drivers and greyhounds. So goes the life of a man of leisure.
Oh and check this out. It was 93 degrees today, last week we had a low of 40 and 5 days of continous rain! Yeah, we are getting a hot front from Saudia Arabia, and really... 93 in March?!?! The normal temp should be 60 degrees. Climate change is affecting this country badly and some might be like "climate change", that's the thing. This year's climate change is different and is more like El Nina, rather than El Nino, meaning it affects only certain locales, so not everyone feels it.
Japanese scientists have created a camera with a shutter speed so fast, they can now photograph a woman with her mouth shut.
, yeah I was set free a little before 10 and just in time because I was seriouly starving.
.....
It's a beautiful Friday morning now. Friday mornings are always tranquil in the Middle East.
Just ate breakfast, Shakshooka, Wheat Pita, Tea and now enjoying a cup of light coffee and reading ESPN. Following the free agency signings of the NFL.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
i am finally back home...had a great time trying to get the place together, but it was challenging. the BOSS wants me to come back next month to check up on this Lazy chef they have but so glad to be home
Posted by Kalila : ) (Member # 14517) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: i am finally back home...had a great time trying to get the place together, but it was challenging. the BOSS wants me to come back next month to check up on this Lazy chef they have but so glad to be home
Welcome home my Sweet Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Kalila : ):
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: i am finally back home...had a great time trying to get the place together, but it was challenging. the BOSS wants me to come back next month to check up on this Lazy chef they have but so glad to be home
Welcome home my Sweet
THANK YOU SO MUCH MY FRIEND ;)its good to be home too Posted by ourluxor (Member # 15101) on :
All the talk of Beamish Muaeum took my mind back! We used to get in free every year when we took our old Morris to the Classic Car Show at the end of the summer. Then I would get in free in the spring as part of a Chapel Choir which would spend the day singing hymns in the Methodist Chapel. Then again, I used to get in free when taking coach parties there during the summer and get a 4 pounds voucher to spend in the shops into the bargain. My father was an HGV mechanic, and did a lot of repair work on the machinery belonging to the tree feller who cleared the Beamish site before they started on the Museum. He was never paid for quite a bit of it, and I still have the unpaid invoices in my house in Windy Nook! My son took his daughter and nephew to the Museum last weekend, they loved it of course, but the poor lad had to PAY. LOL. Right now, I'm getting nasty looks from my wife as she clears away our guests' breakfast things. (That's usually my job!)
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by ourluxor: All the talk of Beamish Muaeum took my mind back! We used to get in free every year when we took our old Morris to the Classic Car Show at the end of the summer. Then I would get in free in the spring as part of a Chapel Choir which would spend the day singing hymns in the Methodist Chapel. Then again, I used to get in free when taking coach parties there during the summer and get a 4 pounds voucher to spend in the shops into the bargain. My father was an HGV mechanic, and did a lot of repair work on the machinery belonging to the tree feller who cleared the Beamish site before they started on the Museum. He was never paid for quite a bit of it, and I still have the unpaid invoices in my house in Windy Nook! My son took his daughter and nephew to the Museum last weekend, they loved it of course, but the poor lad had to PAY. LOL. Right now, I'm getting nasty looks from my wife as she clears away our guests' breakfast things. (That's usually my job!)
ooooh I miss the classic car shows! We used to go to a lot in the summer. I used to have a 1956 split screen Morris Minor, I loved it, although it did pack up a lot on the A610 coming home from work Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I love going to look at the Dolomite Sprints
Right now I am just getting ready to go off and meet my misr mates as I have bought them some Guinness and Strongbow from the UK.... My one mate asked for pot noodles!!!
Anyhow, I have an afternoon in the sun planned with the boys before the footy starts... I LOVE Saturdays.
Posted by ourluxor (Member # 15101) on :
A Dolomite Sprint in a Classic Car Show? Have things changed THAT much??????
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Making a lasagne for tea. An afternoon of rugby awaits. The main event being at 5. Come on Scotland! We can't get the wooden spoon This evening my friend is coming,haven't seen her since Christmas,so looking forward to the odd vino and a good catch up Posted by Sashyra8 (Member # 14488) on :
quote:Originally posted by young at heart: Making a lasagne for tea. An afternoon of rugby awaits. The main event being at 5. Come on Scotland! We can't get the wooden spoon This evening my friend is coming,haven't seen her since Christmas,so looking forward to the odd vino and a good catch up
Lasagne for tea??whoaaaaaa...and i thought you guys there in UK had tea with cookies only! Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Sorry sash Tea here is evening meal Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
I actually did a little research on “Tea.” So what are you saying YAH … “Tea” in Scotland is not afternoon time, and if so, is it evening to spite the English snobs.
Yeah I did the research because it is practiced in former British colonies .i.e Malaysia, Singapore, HK, etc and I wanted to know what was so special about it that such people are holding on to a British custom.
Anyway.
It's evening now, and I'm waiting for wifey, who called and said “don't eat anything, I'm bringing food home.” Thing is I ate a huge plate of leftover spaghetti not too long ago.
Don't know what I'll do tonight, maybe head downtown and get the latest DVD episodes for LOST or Vampire Diaries.
Earlier being the sports dude that I am, I kicked some butt playing my neighbors in a Playstation soccer (football) game. I was injured too because after the 3rd game I developed a blister on my left thumb. Yeah try playing with a developing blister on the thumb. Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
No exciled, we are not talking afternoon tea It is the main meal of the day, normally early evening! Afternoon tea normally includes sandwiches, cakes, scones etc and ofcourse tea Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
We have "tea" every evening in our house as well...I think most people from the Northern end of UK will say tea and the people from the south will call the same meal dinner. It's a regional thang.
For me it's always breakfast,dinner and tea
I never call it lunch
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Tea is my evening meal and I am from the middle. We also drink pop, who else has pop. Breakfast dinner and tea for us too, lunch is a school word where I am from. High tea and afternoon tea is usually eaten with scones!!!... rare as rocking horse shite if you ask me!!!
Classic as in Swallow sidecars or classics than can be circa 1975? A classic to me would be a princess as that is the first car I recall Posted by ourluxor (Member # 15101) on :
Ok ferret, I'm sorry. It's a generational thing. But I hope that doesn't mean I'm 92 because I like the same cars as Ayisha!!!!!!!
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by ourluxor: Ok ferret, I'm sorry. It's a generational thing. But I hope that doesn't mean I'm 92 because I like the same cars as Ayisha!!!!!!!
91 if you dont mind! Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
I have POP..I often stop off at the petrol station near my house for a can of POP
Cheeky I had no idea you midlanders used the same expressions...in that case I will rephrase what I said
Soft Shandy Drinking Southerners tend to not use the expression "tea" for their evening meal Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
We call it lunch here Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
Well that's because you're posh YAH...but you're also Scottish so you may call it lunch but I bet you eat Haggis sandwiches most days washed down with a can of IRN BRU (everyone knows it's made in Scotland from girders )
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
Haggis sandwiches ? where is the puke button...lol
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
DG, it's deep fried mars bars actually, special occasions it's a chip butty and very special occasions a mince piece washed down with a can of Irn Bru Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
We had haggis bubble n squeak for breakfast last week, it was ace.
DG, ironic that you and Jan came up with northern things yesterday!!! You two scare me!
I love a nice cold can o pop and a chip butty.... mmmm
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
I've only ever had haggis once. I went to Edinburgh for the weekend a few years back and the B&B I stayed in included it in the cooked breakfast..it was rather nice...tastes like stuffing.
Can't say I've ever tried deep fried mars bars though! When I first moved to Dubai one of my housemates was from Aberdeen and he kept offering to make me one but I never had the stomach to try it!
I will try most foods as long as they're not too weird or fall into the offal category
Last year when I was in Egypt for Easter we were having a big spread at an aunties house and one of the things they were eating was fried cows brains..now if that's not puke inducing I don't know what is!
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
MMMM Cheeky now you've got me thinking about stuff from the fishshop...can't wait to eat proper fish and chips. I'm sick of middle eastern food now...especially here in the Emirates. Everything seems to revolve around cooking whole Sheep under the sand. Does taste nice though!
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
To be honest I have never had a deep fried Mars bar either and don't intend to either lol. Cow's brain eughhhhhhhhhh Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Cow's brain is Mokh Cow's tongue is Lissan. Cow's feet is Kaware3. Ox tail is 3akawi. Bull's testicles is Makhassi. Sheep's eye is Gawhara. Sheep's tail is Leyya. Sheep's intestines is Mombar. Sheep/Cow's liver is Kibda. Sheep's lungs is Fisha. Sheep/Cow's kidneys is Kalawi. Sheep's head is Lahmet Rass. Sheep/Cow's heart is Alb.
All the above stuff is edible in our region.. Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: Cow's brain is Mokh Cow's tongue is Lissan. Cow's feet is Kaware3. Ox tail is 3akawi. Bull's testicles is Makhassi. Sheep's eye is Gawhara. Sheep's tail is Leyya. Sheep's intestines is Mombar. Sheep/Cow's liver is Kibda. Sheep's lungs is Fisha. Sheep/Cow's kidneys is Kalawi. Sheep's head is Lahmet Rass. Sheep/Cow's heart is Alb.
All the above stuff is edible in our region..
thanks for sharing Dzosser Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: Sheep/Cow's liver is Kibda.
I have not yet found sheeps (lambs) liver anywhere, just the disgusting strong ox liver everone eats on sandwiches (puke)
I would love some lambs liver and onions Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
Yes I seem to remember my husband telling me he is fond of fried bulls balls Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Lamb liver(Kibda), is probably at the butcher's shop Ayisha, unless Luxor hasn't any yet.. then I'd think you should revolt for the sake of some basic human rights.. or move to a better neighborhood. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I would rather shove wasps up my arse than resort to eating that crap Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: Lamb liver(Kibda), is probably at the butcher's shop Ayisha, unless Luxor hasn't any yet.. then I'd think you should revolt for the sake of some basic human rights.. or move to a better neighborhood.
I did find one butcher that had it.............but we wont go into that. Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Tea is my evening meal and I am from the middle. We also drink pop, who else has pop. Breakfast dinner and tea for us too, lunch is a school word where I am from. High tea and afternoon tea is usually eaten with scones!!!... rare as rocking horse shite if you ask me!!!
Classic as in Swallow sidecars or classics than can be circa 1975? A classic to me would be a princess as that is the first car I recall
breakfast dineer and tea I agree, and pop, BUT
cob, bap or bun?
ice lolly or sucker?
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
I would use bun...but we have another word for bread buns we use in the north east...Stottie or Stottie Cake. They are giant bread buns and have been around for years...you can buy them in Greggs!
Ice Lolly...never heard of sucker!
What is the term you use for giving someone a ride on the back of your push bike? I've always called it a backer..but I believe towards yorkshire it's known as a "croggy" !!
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
I would use bun...but we have another word for bread buns we use in the north east...Stottie or Stottie Cake. They are giant bread buns and have been around for years...you can buy them in Greggs!
Ice Lolly...never heard of sucker!
What is the term you use for giving someone a ride on the back of your push bike? I've always called it a backer..but I believe towards yorkshire it's known as a "croggy" !!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Cobs and jubblies or lollies
We say giving a backie on bikes.... I love language Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
In Scotland going on the back of a bike is giving someone a hurl
Butty for rolls
pokey hat for an icecream
It's amazing for a small island the range of dialects and words used.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
We use the word hurl for when you vomit lol
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha:
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: Lamb liver(Kibda), is probably at the butcher's shop Ayisha, unless Luxor hasn't any yet.. then I'd think you should revolt for the sake of some basic human rights.. or move to a better neighborhood.
I did find one butcher that had it.............but we wont go into that.
Cairo butchers would normally bring in fresh meats on Mondays & Thursdays. Maybe it's similar in Luxor. Anyway, those days might be the best days to find fresh lamb liver. And I totally agree that Cow/Ox liver is nasty. Personally I only eat the freshest baby lamb liver or small goat liver. Sautee a little onion, a little garlic, add salt, peppr, a little cumin, cook medium. Bliss.
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As in what I'm doing now. I am about to make some sandwiches with Italian roast beef that I just bought. I'll also make some appetizers/hors d'oeuvre for to eat as snacks later on. Also got cranberry juice chilling in the freezer, so I'll make some cool cocktails. No I'm not hosting a party, I just love to spoil myself. Posted by ourluxor (Member # 15101) on :
I know that Greggs sell 'stotties', but they aren't the same as the REAL stotties that the old women used to make when I was younger. The nearest (bought) equivalent that I've had was an oven-bottom muffin, but I cannot remember whereabouts that term is from. Age, I suppose! BTW, the last time I was home Greggs had changed the recipe for their cardboard pasties and I don't think for the better. As for colloquial terminology, what do other people call a sly cake? In the N.W. of England I've heard them referred to as 'currant pasties'!
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by ourluxor: I know that Greggs sell 'stotties', but they aren't the same as the REAL stotties that the old women used to make when I was younger. The nearest (bought) equivalent that I've had was an oven-bottom muffin, but I cannot remember whereabouts that term is from. Age, I suppose! BTW, the last time I was home Greggs had changed the recipe for their cardboard pasties and I don't think for the better. As for colloquial terminology, what do other people call a sly cake? In the N.W. of England I've heard them referred to as 'currant pasties'!
here ya go..... Sly cakes or 'cheats', as they were sometimes called, got their name because of their deceptive appearance. On the outside they look plain and uninteresting, but concealed inside is a rich filling of figs, currants, nuts and raisins.
Posted by Kalila : ) (Member # 14517) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: Lamb liver(Kibda), is probably at the butcher's shop Ayisha, unless Luxor hasn't any yet.. then I'd think you should revolt for the sake of some basic human rights.. or move to a better neighborhood.
Used to eat that raw when i was pregnant now i like it very very rare but browned on the outside
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Well Lee-Anne on Corrie said she would 'put some lunch on' last night so I guess she is posh We had fish suppers tonight Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
mmm Greggs... I love the bean and sausage pasties. I had a Walls Cheese and Onion pasty for tea, LUSH.
I have more or less decided to be a vegetarian again... all this talk of offal and watching kids eat 'bird tongues' makes me feel gippy.
Leanne, posh! What is the world coming to???? Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Chilling and craving baladi lamb kebab/kofta & shoqaf with a kidney or two Of course with BBQ Onions, Tomoatoes and Chillies. The bread too, that is placed under the succulent dripping lamb.
The only place to get such authencity at this hour is Mashawi Amman on Queen Rania street. $25 a kilo and worth it.
Maybe I might just settle for curry chicken in the fridge.
I'll make another cape cod and decide afterwards.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
The heck with temptation, I'll count my blessings and eat leftovers. Yeah, I get stupid at times, like I'm invincible. I'm home, comfortable, enough choices of food, including cold cuts, the heck with driving.
Posted by Momma_Dukez (Member # 16037) on :
sitting in front of the pc in undies and my mans tee shirt about to slip on a pair of pants & drive to WaWa for a pack of Newports and a vitamin water:) Feelin kinda hungry...didnt eat anything more than a yogurt and 1/2 a grapefruit all day...made dinner but skipped out cause I wasnt in the mood for eating at the time. might pick me up an italian Zep with loads of salami and olive oil:)
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dubai Girl: Well that's because you're posh YAH...but you're also Scottish so you may call it lunch but I bet you eat Haggis sandwiches most days washed down with a can of IRN BRU (everyone knows it's made in Scotland from girders )
I did see Haggis Pizza in Tescos the other day Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
[/qb][/QUOTE]I did see Haggis Pizza in Tescos the other day [/QB][/QUOTE]
Were you not even tempted to try it?
I'm on countdown to return to the UK. I am enjoing my last month in Dubai (possibly for ever) and I am sitting on my balcony every day getting a tan. I have sunbathed less than 10 times in the last two years so I really want to be a nice shade of mahogonay before I leave
I am dreaming and making lists in my head of all the nice things I want to eat when I go there. Proper bread is up there along with fish and chips....mushy peas....mmmm
I am still eating spicy food all the time. Since I've been pregnant we have swapped our weekly thursday boozy night out for the cinema and every week for months now I have been eating a massive portion of nachos with cheese and jalapenos and I've still not had any heartburn.
Most excitingly for me, I went for a 4D ultrasound scan last week and it was amazing to see exactly what my baby looks like. They cost a lot more than normal scans but worth it I think. I'm sure she had loads of hair but the sonographer reckons that is just shadows. She has the most longest fingers ever (as I do) and she spent the first 30 mins of the scan with her hands over her face and wouldnt let us see her! You get a DVD too which is nice.
We just need to settle on the name now...we have both agreed months ago on Grace but we don't know whether to add anything to it. I liked Layla-Grace but my husband doesn't want an arabic name (cos he's weird) So then I liked Ava-Grace, but this causes problems because there is no V in the arabic alphabet so she would become Afa...which is apparently not a name you want to call your child as it's the back of the neck and can be an insult I think? Ya afa? Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
lmao... I like afa, especially when you are smacking them
Layla Grace is a very pretty name... get him drunk and convince him the next day he agreed to it.
I chippy chips on a butty... mmmmm
I miss Cider this week as the weather is like a british summer right now and we are drinking outdoors... takes me back!!!
4D are both fab and scary for me. It freaks me out to see all that detail of what is going on while they are growing. I get squeamish! Pleased for you though mate, as the carrier so to speak it must be fab to witness.
Sunbathe for me too chick, I just go red and peel Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Layla Grace is a lovely name DG. It must of been so amazing to see such a clear image of your baby.
I love nachos with salsa and cheese. Two of my favourite things crisps and cheese Surprisingly enough no I haven't been tempted with the haggis pizza! But you never know There is someone in the kitchen at the moment following a new recipe he's found online. A lot of pessle and mortar action happening Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Cider duty is rising by 10% here Ferret Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Note to Micky and Ayisha: Don't employ hubby the cooking has been going on for 2 1/2 hours so far .I'm losing the will to live Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
I'm cooking dinner its been a long day at work.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Waiting for the cutie to get dressed.
A Vampire, I usually don't go out this early but it's gray and the sun is .... nowhere. I'm in the mood to cook something a little special for saturday brunch. Maybe duck, maybe chicken, maybe lamb, I really don't know. We'll make a stop for coffee and donuts and then check out what's fresh.
I've gotten a hold of an awesom dip recipe that consists of labna, yogurt and few other things so looking forward to that. You know what dips are all abouit, some stripped carrots, zucchini, dip and enjoy.
later
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
I feel like shite and am making up for not packing my bowel when we went away for a few days Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by young at heart: Note to Micky and Ayisha: Don't employ hubby the cooking has been going on for 2 1/2 hours so far .I'm losing the will to live
oh myyyyyyyyyyy !!!!!! what did he cook ya? Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Had an awesome day, even took a long siesta. A little advice for newly married guys: make your ladies happy and you'll enjoy life much better. That's my approach, be a little spontaneous, wake up you wife some days and from the get-go spoil her for the entire day.
Right now I'm drinking a much deserved brew, munching on roasted almonds and just relaxing.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Had an awesome day, even took a long siesta. A little advice for newly married guys: make your ladies happy and you'll enjoy life much better. That's my approach, be a little spontaneous, wake up you wife some days and from the get-go spoil her for the entire day.
Right now I'm drinking a much deserved brew, munching on roasted almonds and just relaxing.
nicely put there A Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick:
quote:Originally posted by young at heart: Note to Micky and Ayisha: Don't employ hubby the cooking has been going on for 2 1/2 hours so far .I'm losing the will to live
oh myyyyyyyyyyy !!!!!! what did he cook ya?
It was a lovely pasta dish. Worth the wait, lots of attention to detail. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Commiserating a trouncing...
ACE day aside from that though and happy in the knowledge my world is ace Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
off for 3 stressless days...yeahhhhhhhhhh
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
We have a long weekend this week and next to Mick... this weekend was pretty damn fab so here's hoping next week is too.
You got any plans?
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
going to buy a new laptop...cant figure the one i want ..think i will go with another HP.any sugguestions on a good one cheap? other then that just enjoying being home and getting much needed rest. this week has been hell Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I have an acer with Dolby home theatre. It is excellent and came with Vista... only 3000le.
I am resting today as well Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: I have an acer with Dolby home theatre. It is excellent and came with Vista... only 3000le.
I am resting today as well
i hate vista ...but heard the acer was ace i just have to have my windows 7 and webcam builtin for my family in egypt to see that i am still alive Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Vista is ok, just practise. It is common to be used to a format and then not feel comfortable with the change... a bit like when Facebook has a shuffle now and then but you soon get used to it.
Mine has an in built webcam as well... I take my laptop to the bar and connect to two dudes who work everyday and let them see us all having fun. Cruel I know but hey, it makes us smile
Think I am off bowling tonight... I am so bad at it!!!
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Vista is ok, just practise. It is common to be used to a format and then not feel comfortable with the change... a bit like when Facebook has a shuffle now and then but you soon get used to it.
Mine has an in built webcam as well... I take my laptop to the bar and connect to two dudes who work everyday and let them see us all having fun. Cruel I know but hey, it makes us smile
Think I am off bowling tonight... I am so bad at it!!!
i love to bowl and very good at it , i must say i might even go into the city tonight for some brazilian foods Posted by Sashyra8 (Member # 14488) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: going to buy a new laptop...cant figure the one i want ..think i will go with another HP.any sugguestions on a good one cheap? other then that just enjoying being home and getting much needed rest. this week has been hell
Disregard the India prices shown.I chose the wrong country. Just make sure you choose USA from the drop down arrow.
The Windows 7 is much more user friendly than Vista.The latest ones already come out with Windows 7,Micky.
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Normally all laptops come with windows7 upgrade already installed on it..Acer laptops are pretty much the best model. I hopped from windowsxp to windows7 I did not bother with visa. Windows7 is far the best operating system I have ever used.
I remember far back as having windows95 then windows98 then switching to windowsXP ROFLMAO.
Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Anything you buy today will be obsolete in a matter of months..just get one that has a fast processor and a camera..with at least 500 GB hard drive.
Posted by Sashyra8 (Member # 14488) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: Anything you buy today will be obsolete in a matter of months..just get one that has a fast processor and a camera..with at least 500 GB hard drive.
All that can be configured when you get a Dell.And yes,i agree that in regards to computers no matter that we get the latest on the market,probably the next month we will be outdated already.
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
I just popped in here to say goodnight folks!!
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
got me a new HP Compaq Notebook, and its sweetttttttttttttttttttttt, and faster then ever Posted by melissa87 (Member # 17186) on :
congrats chef mick! enjoy it Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by melissa87: congrats chef mick! enjoy it
thanks Melissa...i love it Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Congrats Micky. HP is a nice brand, myself I prefer Lenovo/IBM and I am now totally in love with my Sony Vaio, awesome screen, 4gigs ram, I runa audio recognition program, the AV in the background running, office is open and not a glitch, just superb. A beast actually. I'll take the Thinkpad when traveling and use the Sony at home.
Share your specs or at least the model.
At this moment I am home with a nice deep tan after spending two days on the beach in Aqaba. Those of you who don't know about Aqaba, it is the only city in all of Jordan that has a coast. The rest of Jordan is landlocked. It's only about 30km stretch of coast but the beaches are cool and best of all it's a duty free zone, so cheap booze. Although I didn't drink any while down there, but came back with a couple of cases of beer.
I guess my wife missed the kitchen because she's cooking up a storm. Yeah some Jordanian desert, eggplant stew and I'm not sure what else.
Thursdays are great and it's like a zoo outside with all the kids playing, I like that, I like the doughshah, It's about time this city woke up.
Time to hit that case of Corona! Also time to read some threads and give my expert ES advice Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
I'll share something tragic with you guys. A dude named Matt James, 17 years old, All-American high school football player who was recruited by every major university in the US is dead.
He choose Norte Dame. You can say he had his whole future ahead of him, a very bright one too. Now check out this time line:
6:25 PM Friday April 2, 2010 – Matt James falls from a 3rd story balcony while vacation in Florida (spring break)
6:30 PM Friday April 2, 2010 – Matt James is dead
10:00 PM Same night he died more than 75 cars showed up for his vigil
1:00 AM same night a R.I.P Matt James Facebook attracts 2500 people
9:00 AM Next Morning April 3, 2010 A Prayer Service For Matt James will be held
The news of his death spread so incredibly fast that his parents can't even believe their son is dead. They are in Florida identifying their son's body as I type this.
Conclusion: God Damn Facebook!
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Congrats Micky. HP is a nice brand, myself I prefer Lenovo/IBM and I am now totally in love with my Sony Vaio, awesome screen, 4gigs ram, I runa audio recognition program, the AV in the background running, office is open and not a glitch, just superb. A beast actually. I'll take the Thinkpad when traveling and use the Sony at home.
Share your specs or at least the model.
At this moment I am home with a nice deep tan after spending two days on the beach in Aqaba. Those of you who don't know about Aqaba, it is the only city in all of Jordan that has a coast. The rest of Jordan is landlocked. It's only about 30km stretch of coast but the beaches are cool and best of all it's a duty free zone, so cheap booze. Although I didn't drink any while down there, but came back with a couple of cases of beer.
I guess my wife missed the kitchen because she's cooking up a storm. Yeah some Jordanian desert, eggplant stew and I'm not sure what else.
Thursdays are great and it's like a zoo outside with all the kids playing, I like that, I like the doughshah, It's about time this city woke up.
Time to hit that case of Corona! Also time to read some threads and give my expert ES advice
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Congrats Micky. HP is a nice brand, myself I prefer Lenovo/IBM and I am now totally in love with my Sony Vaio, awesome screen, 4gigs ram, I runa audio recognition program, the AV in the background running, office is open and not a glitch, just superb. A beast actually. I'll take the Thinkpad when traveling and use the Sony at home.
Share your specs or at least the model.
At this moment I am home with a nice deep tan after spending two days on the beach in Aqaba. Those of you who don't know about Aqaba, it is the only city in all of Jordan that has a coast. The rest of Jordan is landlocked. It's only about 30km stretch of coast but the beaches are cool and best of all it's a duty free zone, so cheap booze. Although I didn't drink any while down there, but came back with a couple of cases of beer.
I guess my wife missed the kitchen because she's cooking up a storm. Yeah some Jordanian desert, eggplant stew and I'm not sure what else.
Thursdays are great and it's like a zoo outside with all the kids playing, I like that, I like the doughshah, It's about time this city woke up.
Time to hit that case of Corona! Also time to read some threads and give my expert ES advice
That is a mighty fine machine Micky. I take it you just love to surf, chat and enjoy the internet. You are a smart shopper That's a good price for a machine like that.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
i need it for work also,it came out to be 579.00 after the warranty for 2 years ,but i love
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: i need it for work also,it came out to be 579.00 after the warranty for 2 years ,but i love
You got a great deal and a great warranty, although HP is solid enough that I bet you won't even need the warranty.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled:
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: i need it for work also,it came out to be 579.00 after the warranty for 2 years ,but i love
You got a great deal and a great warranty, although HP is solid enough that I bet you won't even need the warranty.
it is always good to have backup, you never know also if i have any problems with it i can call them 24-7
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick:
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled:
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: i need it for work also,it came out to be 579.00 after the warranty for 2 years ,but i love
You got a great deal and a great warranty, although HP is solid enough that I bet you won't even need the warranty.
it is always good to have backup, you never know also if i have any problems with it i can call them 24-7
24/7 wow... that is definitely cool You're right 'backup' is good. I just wanted to emphasize that HP is great and you'll probably won't need the warranty. I too get extra warranty and end up not needing it, and that's a good thing.
Enjoy your new laptop mon cherri chef Micky
Now all you need is a digital camera Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
got one of them too Canon cyber shot 4.1 pixels Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
My fave gadget is called an X - mini II capsule speaker. It is a speaker for my ipod that is so powerful it is fab... but the plus side is you can buy several of them and make a chain. I bought one in London in March and then had another last week for my birthday.
I love gadgets...
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
I will prepare some dinner soon, and get ready for work tomorrow.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I am listening to the sound of my dinner being cooked, I love living with a chef
I might go out to see the boys but not so sure it is a good idea as I am back at work in the morning.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Im at work suffering from sleep deprivation. Went to the Jazz Club last night and there was some famous dude in there and my mate was all over him like a rash.
Anyway, spent night in Maadi and got approx 36 minutes sleep.
Luckily, I have a great job with great hours...
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
sitting home trying to get rid of the flu...think ill go outside and lay around...will be 90 degrees today....let the tan begin Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: sitting home trying to get rid of the flu...think ill go outside and lay around...will be 90 degrees today....let the tan begin
girl i have had that damn flu for 3 weeks and cant shake it. its time for the dr, now i think its turned into broncontitus,, i am so stuffy it hurts.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Just got back from Mogamma.... that is my 3rd yearly visa in the bag Went to the Semiramis for lunch as well with me mum which was nice.
Nightmare journey home, Salah Salem is gridlocked so now I am going to powernap and then go meet the guys whose phones I somehow came home with last night
Man what a day!
Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Just got back from Mogamma.... that is my 3rd yearly visa in the bag Went to the Semiramis for lunch as well with me mum which was nice.
Nightmare journey home, Salah Salem is gridlocked so now I am going to powernap and then go meet the guys whose phones I somehow came home with last night
Man what a day!
hahaha at least u came home with the phone and not the guys huh? lolol well i am off to the dr to see if i am dieing of the flu...cough cough cough...damn the over the counter meds do not work for fuc i need some antibotics for this crap i have get well micky...
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Ah, whiskey n coffee will do the trick TK... quit whining, I had Bronchitis last month and still managed to keep going I am not very sympathetic am I
Seriously, get well soon though. x
Me and the boys do usually go home together but last night was a lil too crazy even for me!
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by tina kamal:
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Just got back from Mogamma.... that is my 3rd yearly visa in the bag Went to the Semiramis for lunch as well with me mum which was nice.
Nightmare journey home, Salah Salem is gridlocked so now I am going to powernap and then go meet the guys whose phones I somehow came home with last night
Man what a day!
hahaha at least u came home with the phone and not the guys huh? lolol well i am off to the dr to see if i am dieing of the flu...cough cough cough...damn the over the counter meds do not work for fuc i need some antibotics for this crap i have get well micky...
hope you feel better Tina...i am feeling a little better.sun and oranges are helping , but nothing helps my allergies Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick:
quote:Originally posted by tina kamal:
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Just got back from Mogamma.... that is my 3rd yearly visa in the bag Went to the Semiramis for lunch as well with me mum which was nice.
Nightmare journey home, Salah Salem is gridlocked so now I am going to powernap and then go meet the guys whose phones I somehow came home with last night
Man what a day!
hahaha at least u came home with the phone and not the guys huh? lolol well i am off to the dr to see if i am dieing of the flu...cough cough cough...damn the over the counter meds do not work for fuc i need some antibotics for this crap i have get well micky...
hope you feel better Tina...i am feeling a little better.sun and oranges are helping , but nothing helps my allergies
ya just got back from drs. yuppers i have broncititus. it sucks.. smoking doesnt help none....
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Waiting patiently to watch the Yankees play the Rays. I don't know if I'll last but I want to follow the first few innings to see how Vazquez pitches. Last time he pitched for NY was pathetic to say the least, giving up a grand slam in game 7 of the '04 ALCS. Thing is, it's believed he grew some ballz since then, time to find out.
GO YANKEES (2009 World Champions )
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Waiting patiently to watch the Yankees play the Rays. I don't know if I'll last but I want to follow the first few innings to see how Vazquez pitches. Last time he pitched for NY was pathetic to say the least, giving up a grand slam in game 7 of the '04 ALCS. Thing is, it's believed he grew some ballz since then, time to find out.
GO YANKEES (2009 World Champions )
bite your tongue Mister ..its the Phillie's all the way, and i am watching them, just started..they are in Huston Texas tonight
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick:
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Waiting patiently to watch the Yankees play the Rays. I don't know if I'll last but I want to follow the first few innings to see how Vazquez pitches. Last time he pitched for NY was pathetic to say the least, giving up a grand slam in game 7 of the '04 ALCS. Thing is, it's believed he grew some ballz since then, time to find out.
GO YANKEES (2009 World Champions )
bite your tongue Mister ..its the Phillie's all the way, and i am watching them, just started..they are in Huston Texas tonight
Micky, Micky, Micky
Need I remined last year . Hope the Phillies are doing well because the Yanks are up 2-0, bottom of the 4th.
Vazquez is nasty tonight! Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
Phils are 3 -0 in the top of the first...off to another good start Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
With a blink of an eye it is 2-2. damn my big mouth jinxed my team. I gloated too early I am keeping my mouth shut UNTIL a nice BIG nice LEAD! Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
well good luck to the yankees..they will need it ...i will keep ya updated Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Well Micky I'm sure you know the score damn! You know it's so early in the season but these games count too.
Philly seems to be rocking - good for you.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
ok its 5-0 in the top of the 4th.....go PHILSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: ok its 5-0 in the top of the 4th.....go PHILSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
YANKEES 3-9..IN THE 8TH..OUCH SWEETNESS Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: ok its 5-0 in the top of the 4th.....go PHILSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Yeah-Yeah whatever!
hey I'm starving and it's almost 5am Im going to sprinkle a chicken breast with salt, a lot of black pepper and cumin and bake it in the oven. This is a recipe from my bachelor days, well minus the cumin
No need to the preheat oven, just add a little water to the baking pan every 10 minutes and it's all good.
Yeah I'm in the mood for something hot.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
sorry i am too far away Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
SORRY EXIILED...YANKEES LOST 7-0 in the bottom of the 5th
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: sorry i am too far away
Me too micky Your hubby is one of the lucky few to be married to a chef.
The chicken breast is in the oven, and yeah I know Yankees lost, and Philly is smokin' .
I guess Philly is going far and you even have the best pitcher in baseball (Halladay).
Then again it's not how you start but how you finish Muwahaha (that's my evil laugh)
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
enjoy your chicken...can you get the phils game on there? since you are watching the NY game?
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: enjoy your chicken...can you get the phils game on there? since you are watching the NY game?
Thanks. It's still in the oven and yes i can watch any game I want. Don't think that I'll be interested in the Phillies though, unless of course they play the Yanks
I'm going to go check the oven.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
and now i will go to bed...its all over, a shut out 8-0 Phils....way to go guys good nite Johnboy Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: and now i will go to bed...its all over, a shut out 8-0 Phils....way to go guys good nite Johnboy
good night to you too ... yeah I am still up, probably sleep until i dunno when sweet dreams Micky.
Posted by Kalila : ) (Member # 14517) on :
Preparing for my big day OMG !! Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
what getting married? Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
Big day? what big day? you coming Luxor again? Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
I just finished planting some flowers in the garden was such a nice sunny day here in the uk.
Will start dinner soon and relax.
Posted by Clear and QSY (Member # 15597) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Im at work suffering from sleep deprivation. Went to the Jazz Club last night and there was some famous dude in there and my mate was all over him like a rash.
Anyway, spent night in Maadi and got approx 36 minutes sleep.
Luckily, I have a great job with great hours...
I can guess who your mate was...but who was the famous dude?
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
New day, new evening, I love this predictable aspect of nature. I awoke earlier and saw boxes, plastic bags, rugs, and just stuff in a heap. I thought my lady was kicking me out. J/K … I'll share that later.
Now I am in the mood for a nice drive across town to a drive-thru starbucks. I took the longest nap earlier from like 3 to 8pm and I'm still feeling overly rested.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
I passed on the coffee and instead drank a strawberry fanta and ate 2 pks twix. Having a sweet tooth I enjoy that sugar rush. The ride was cool though but I'm still feeling sluggish and you know what I'm gonna go to bed. Sometimes I can easily sleep 15-18 hrs in a 24 hr period, rarely though, but I can.
About the heap of stuff, well our time here is coming to an end, not just yet but it's approaching. The stuff is to give away, some to the Mosque, some to my wife's friends garage, where some lady picks the stuff up, and probably all of my winter clothing to the bowab, hook the lazy ass bastard up.
I'll probably be absent from ES for a while, I'm always connected no matter where I am but there are some things that I have to do and following the happenings of ES members here will take a back seat for the few next months.
You guys be good, see you all around summer time and if not then during fall. This whole move is a pretty big deal for us. It's dream caliber, actually it is a dream we have now, I want to get it right, I know my wife is anxious too or she wouldn't have emptied out our storage so early. You can't imagine how much I miss eating fresh seafood, the other day I was so tempted to buy an octopus, it looked fresh but didn't smell fresh, and I can only eat fresh seafood to really enjoy it. Yeah anyway I'm blabbering away now.
salaam
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
quote:Originally posted by Clear and QSY:
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Im at work suffering from sleep deprivation. Went to the Jazz Club last night and there was some famous dude in there and my mate was all over him like a rash.
Anyway, spent night in Maadi and got approx 36 minutes sleep.
Luckily, I have a great job with great hours...
I can guess who your mate was...but who was the famous dude?
Khalid something or other... the lads were saying he was gay so Mad Russian wanted to find out. Look on her wall, I posted his name there but I forgot it. She quotes "im gonna Google his ass"
I am currently sharing a bag of Cheetos with a very cute lil man.
Posted by Clear and QSY (Member # 15597) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret:
quote:Originally posted by Clear and QSY:
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Im at work suffering from sleep deprivation. Went to the Jazz Club last night and there was some famous dude in there and my mate was all over him like a rash.
Anyway, spent night in Maadi and got approx 36 minutes sleep.
Luckily, I have a great job with great hours...
I can guess who your mate was...but who was the famous dude?
Khalid something or other... the lads were saying he was gay so Mad Russian wanted to find out. Look on her wall, I posted his name there but I forgot it. She quotes "im gonna Google his ass"
I am currently sharing a bag of Cheetos with a very cute lil man.
Mad Russian was my second choice. Your "I'm fat and obese" Egyptian friend was the one I was thinking of. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
quote:Originally posted by Clear and QSY:
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret:
quote:Originally posted by Clear and QSY:
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Im at work suffering from sleep deprivation. Went to the Jazz Club last night and there was some famous dude in there and my mate was all over him like a rash.
Anyway, spent night in Maadi and got approx 36 minutes sleep.
Luckily, I have a great job with great hours...
I can guess who your mate was...but who was the famous dude?
Khalid something or other... the lads were saying he was gay so Mad Russian wanted to find out. Look on her wall, I posted his name there but I forgot it. She quotes "im gonna Google his ass"
I am currently sharing a bag of Cheetos with a very cute lil man.
Mad Russian was my second choice. Your "I'm fat and obese" Egyptian friend was the one I was thinking of.
Ah... I think I know the one you mean lol... she is so fat eh1
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: I passed on the coffee and instead drank a strawberry fanta and ate 2 pks twix. Having a sweet tooth I enjoy that sugar rush. The ride was cool though but I'm still feeling sluggish and you know what I'm gonna go to bed. Sometimes I can easily sleep 15-18 hrs in a 24 hr period, rarely though, but I can.
About the heap of stuff, well our time here is coming to an end, not just yet but it's approaching. The stuff is to give away, some to the Mosque, some to my wife's friends garage, where some lady picks the stuff up, and probably all of my winter clothing to the bowab, hook the lazy ass bastard up.
I'll probably be absent from ES for a while, I'm always connected no matter where I am but there are some things that I have to do and following the happenings of ES members here will take a back seat for the few next months.
You guys be good, see you all around summer time and if not then during fall. This whole move is a pretty big deal for us. It's dream caliber, actually it is a dream we have now, I want to get it right, I know my wife is anxious too or she wouldn't have emptied out our storage so early. You can't imagine how much I miss eating fresh seafood, the other day I was so tempted to buy an octopus, it looked fresh but didn't smell fresh, and I can only eat fresh seafood to really enjoy it. Yeah anyway I'm blabbering away now.
salaam
good luck with the move and be safe Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Just in from another day working in the garden followed by the first BBQ of the year Having problems getting your BBQ to ignite? Use a painstripping gun Luckily I was inside when the piece of ingenuity was taking place Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
We used to use a blow torch! I'm a firestarter lol...
It has been hot hot today but there has also been a sandstorm so I have just finished cleaning my room... white floors are a pain in the ass!
Just gonna chill out at home tonight and watch a dvd with a glass of UK red wine.
Just also booked a cider trip for St Georges... man alive you can get owt in this country Cannot wait for it Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Just finished a tasty evening meal and now watching Tv.
Joanna Lumley's Nile
New series. The actress embarks on an epic journey, exploring the world's longest river from sea to source. She begins her adventure on a fishing boat on Egypt's coast, where the Nile spills into the Mediterranean, before capturing the spirit of Agatha Christie in Cairo and enjoying a Nile cruise. She also travels along the river by train, road and felucca sailing boat, and ends the first part of her trip in Aswan, a town the Victorians described as being on the edge of civilisation.
Very interesting. Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
Not long got back from behing Luxor Temple where they have had a World Peace thingy. Apparently its been done all over the world and there are so many hundred (or thousand) Peace Poles been 'planted' and Egypts is in Luxor! They had over 250 kids with flags of every country and all the countries were read out while the kids shouted SALAM after each one. It was quite nice although in true Egypt style it started over an hour late and dear Mr Samir Farag, the Governor of Luxor, couldnt be bothered to turn up.
Posted by ourluxor (Member # 15101) on :
We saw Miss Lumley in the Nile Palace, watching the nightly show. I suppose it was when she was making this series. Right now, I'm wasting time on the computer while giving my wife a chance to get some sleep. Once I go over; my snoring often wakes her up! Just shows how considerate I am, eh?
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Since Joanna Lumley became a media whore for the Gurkas I am not so sure I would enjoy watching her show!!! she just annoys me with her fakeness!
I am currently sitting at work drinking a nice cup of coffee Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Just got home from work!!! Glad to be home.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by marydot: Just got home from work!!! Glad to be home.
me too Posted by Kalila : ) (Member # 14517) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha: Big day? what big day? you coming Luxor again?
Remember what we spoke about when last we met Ayisha ? well was that big day now over thank God sorry won't be coming Egypt anytime soon am Saving for my little soujon to the USA. I want my sweetie Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I too am saving as I am off to Sharm and Luxor...
I need continual entertaining so Ayisha, you better get your energy stored up Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Kalila : ):
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha: Big day? what big day? you coming Luxor again?
Remember what we spoke about when last we met Ayisha ? well was that big day now over thank God sorry won't be coming Egypt anytime soon am Saving for my little soujon to the USA. I want my sweetie
your coming to the USA and didnt tell me? i am crushed Posted by Kalila : ) (Member # 14517) on :
quote:Originally posted by Kalila : ): Saving for my little soujon to the USA. I want my sweetie
your coming to the USA and didnt tell me? i am crushed
Didn't i just say i want my Sweetie ? Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Kalila : ):
quote:Originally posted by Kalila : ): Saving for my little soujon to the USA. I want my sweetie
your coming to the USA and didnt tell me? i am crushed
Didn't i just say i want my Sweetie ?
i am sorry...thought you were cheating on me already Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
I just got home, spent the whole day with my family enjoyed a BQ in the garden, such nice weather Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I am playing online poker while listening to QI and checking in here sparodically to see if there is any drama...
I have had a nice day in my pjs Posted by Two (Member # 17234) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick:
quote:Originally posted by Kalila : ):
quote:Originally posted by Kalila : ): Saving for my little soujon to the USA. I want my sweetie
your coming to the USA and didnt tell me? i am crushed
Didn't i just say i want my Sweetie ?
i am sorry...thought you were cheating on me already
Are you two lesbians?
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
My brother in law arrived in the uk last week so it was nice to see him again this weekend Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
quote:Originally posted by marydot: My brother in law arrived in the uk last week so it was nice to see him again this weekend
That's nice... I spoke to my brother yesterday as I am trying to get him to come here for an extreme sports hol
It is nice seeing folk you miss eh Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
Am keeping an eye on the waste ground opposite my house as some kind tw@ set fire to it as 5.30 this morning. I heard explosions and looked out to see plumes of flames and black smoke and the house adjoining it getting HOT. That house is barely cars width from mine so a bit of wind in the wrong direction could have been nasty!
Fire brigade arrived after 45 mins, which isnt bad seeing as they're stationed 10 mins drive away Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Wow... that's dramatic lol...
Hope your house is alright!!! Good ole Egyptian Fire Service eh... on the nail as usual.
I am just off to work Posted by Kalila : ) (Member # 14517) on :
Originally posted by Two: Are you two lesbians?
Hahahahahahahahaha Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I thought Kalila, Ayisha and I were the lesbians after our Luxor trip... wow, these false rumours are soon forgotten Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: I thought Kalila, Ayisha and I were the lesbians after our Luxor trip... wow, these false rumours are soon forgotten
ahh Micky can join us, I like Micky Posted by LindaGabriel (Member # 17738) on :
I am currently shopping for sew in weaves.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha:
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: I thought Kalila, Ayisha and I were the lesbians after our Luxor trip... wow, these false rumours are soon forgotten
ahh Micky can join us, I like Micky
oh dear , how did i miss this one i like you 3 too remember we all are meeting up when i get to egypt..mwuahhhhhh
Posted by Momma_Dukez (Member # 16037) on :
its 2:51 am...my toof hurts...had to get 2 teeth removed cuz my mouth isnt big enuff for all of em'...even after getting 4 wisdom teeth out years ago. lil bit high on percocet. sat outside a few minutes ago smoking a cigarette and saw a pretty lil meteor shower. still got a crush on the egyptian dood that lives upstairs...whenever he comes down to go out, the sweet smell of his cologne lingers in the hallway. and for some reason i see him everywhere i go...the diner, the market today...its nuts. however ive gotten quite used to the fun and the swagger of the american man...i also feel safer. egyptian men seem a little girly to me now. leanred a lot at school today...learned we die from the feet up and hearing is the last sense to go..totally creeped out now. im pissed at my ex for throwing away aleyas jean skirt...i mean, shes 7 and he is already at her for showing legs..seriously, what a sicko. sorry...codeine makes me talk sh*t.
Posted by Tigerlily (Member # 3567) on :
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Little Update :
I sold my car!! Guys you think Egyptians are tight with money. You haven't seen anything here in Jordan. OMG. These ppl here are like looking for something for free. My ride was 2 years old less than 20,000KM (LESS THAN 12,000 MILES).
Bitches wanted the ride for free. Bastards. But finally last night I got someone who appreciated my ride. We closed the deal today. Got my cash, so if any of you are really desperate for $$$$$$, my apartment is the perfect target tonight, as I have a thick stack of cheddar.
I'm a little bit sad selling my ride, but I did buy me 10 tall cans of Becks beer to celebrate the sale so I feel GOOD
I miss the intellectual discussions of ES Miss You guys a bunch. Just wanted to share a happy moment in my life. Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Little Update :
I sold my car!! Guys you think Egyptians are tight with money. You haven't seen anything here in Jordan. OMG. These ppl here are like looking for something for free. My ride was 2 years old less than 20,000KM (LESS THAN 12,000 MILES).
Bitches wanted the ride for free. Bastards. But finally last night I got someone who appreciated my ride. We closed the deal today. Got my cash, so if any of you are really desperate for $$$$$$, my apartment is the perfect target tonight, as I have a thick stack of cheddar.
I'm a little bit sad selling my ride, but I did buy me 10 tall cans of Becks beer to celebrate the sale so I feel GOOD
I miss the intellectual discussions of ES Miss You guys a bunch. Just wanted to share a happy moment in my life.
we miss you too or ( i do)...so happy to hear from ya...what else is new there?
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Micky “walk a mile in my shoes and you be crazy too” - 2pac That pretty sums up selling a car in Jordan. OMG. I am so happy we did not buy an apartment here. It is so easy to buy. BUT!!!!!!!!!!! when it comes to sell. Different story.
Even the freaking foreigners get frugal. Pathetic BS. I'm chilling though babe. Our paper work is done. We are ready to go. The biggest thing we had to sell was the car and so that's sold. We can actually leave next week if we upgraded our tickets.
I am so old school, so old fashioned, that I'm going to savor this. It's what I do best. Take it slow, and just let everything come naturally. I was soo stressed selling my car because it was a stick, stuck up Abdoun chicks would call and wanted an auto. This is the moutains, when has an automatic being ideal.
I'm not coming back to the Middle East again Micky. I am savoring the moment.
Mashsi ya outta Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
are you going to come to the USA for a visit? Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: are you going to come to the USA for a visit?
God. You're a demanding chick. I like that. Wish my girl were more demanding. She don't know how easy I can be after XX beers .
A visit would be cool. Gotta settle down first. I am so looking forwar to tropical paradise.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
so where are you moving to?
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: so where are you moving to?
Tsk. Tsk. Tsk. (u don't read what I post)
Malaysia!
Babe. I've been saying that for ever.
A country that has a fusion of chinese/indian/malay/thai cusine
Exotic fruit. Organatans. Jungles. Exotic Islands with beautiful beaches. Aweseome city (Kuala Lumpur). Cheap. Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
i do remember you saying that but i didnt think you were sure. what a life you must have,traveling all over..well we sure missed ya here.this time stay in touch, know you are busy but you could say hi at least once a week and i miss your recipes too...we have to cook together again soon
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
I miss your dishes immensely. I will keep in touch. I didn't know which website to post in (EM/ES) but I think I'll start my own photo blog. And when I do, I hope you will visit so you can share you delicious recipes and also see some recipes I'll try.
But whenever we cook together we can do it on ES. It's a tradition that I miss.
Micky – you did so much for my taste buds. I can never forget that. Thank You. xoxoxoxxo Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
you are so welcome my good friend sent ya a PM
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Trying to fall asleep but can't. My nap was a little too extended earlier in the afternoon, I dunno, maybe 2-3hrs.
Finished watching Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. Feel somewhat sleepy but not enough, I'll drink a pint or 2 of Grolsch, hopefully that'll help.
About the Hitchcock flick, I love old movies, a lot more acting and less BS.
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
I'm waiting on my hubby to come home from work, he's been working nearly 16 hours now! Whoever said Egyptians come to UK for an easy life are talking rubbish Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by young at heart: I'm waiting on my hubby to come home from work, he's been working nearly 16 hours now! Whoever said Egyptians come to UK for an easy life are talking rubbish
Unfortunately ppl are small minded and fail to take into account how expensive it can be to live in western nation. They convert X western currency into local currency and think aloud “oh how much such and such makes.” They fail to grasp it.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
My sleep is cooking nicely.
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled:
quote:Originally posted by young at heart: I'm waiting on my hubby to come home from work, he's been working nearly 16 hours now! Whoever said Egyptians come to UK for an easy life are talking rubbish
Unfortunately ppl are small minded and fail to take into account how expensive it can be to live in western nation. They convert X western currency into local currency and think aloud “oh how much such and such makes.” They fail to grasp it.
Yeah i can relate, I work 10 hours a day too and weekends but the money is sooooooooooooooo good. Posted by weirdkitty (Member # 15365) on :
I'm about to log off and go to bed to read my book "Slave". Oh dear, it's only 22:30 and I'm shattered.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
That is why we are all deemed 'rich'... some Egyptians do not fathom that my electricity and gas bill is equivalent to their monthly pay!
I personally love to work all hours in the week and spend my weekends spending it Posted by weirdkitty (Member # 15365) on :
... and by slave, i meant 'sold'
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
I just woke up, from a good earned sleep.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I have been out to buy my weeks supply of crusty cobs then went to lunch with me mam... lovely day to sit outside in the sun
I am going to have an early night in prep for the big football match tomorrow Posted by Dawn-Bev* (Member # 15190) on :
just planted 2 eucalyptus trees and a buddleia, watered the garden, painted the fence, and now having a nice cold bacardi and tonic water, eating peanut M&Ms, and doing someone's family tree.
Posted by Kalila : ) (Member # 14517) on :
Sat ere squiffy postin on ES
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
I just finished watching the last episode of 'breaking bad' - awesome show. I'll read non-fiction, but anything fiction better be on DVD
yeah anyway, I am so craving seafood soup. I have a couple of sardine cans, and some mussels but nothing else to work with. But I'll try to make it work anyway.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
The most retarded people on earth post are the people who post on Yahoo Answers. Useless. Sheesh!
Anyway. I found how I can make a seafood soup with a measley can of Sardines.
I got everything this blogger's grandma recipe's calls for even the Tom Yum paste. yup-yup!
Make it in an hour or so.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Here's how I'm going to go about the sardine soup. I am inspired by the blogger's post but I'll do it my way.
First I'll saute onion>garlic>hot chillies>tomatoe
Then add 2 cups of water + 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Then add 2 cans sardines + 4 mussles
Finally season ya know begin with salt+pepper+cayenne pepper and see what else and of course ad a touch of Tum Yum paste (but not too much as I don't want it to dominate the flavor)
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
How do you spell masterpiece? (hold on let me put on a hip hop jam on)
Okay....follow the recipe instructions and without the Tum Yum paste - not necessary. Yummmmmy
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Sat at work eating the best bread in all of Cairo... I am soooo thankful for finding crusty baguettes and cobs in the Sweet Centre.. no more of that soft bake crap Cheese and onion crusty with a bottle of ice water. mmmm
Waiting in anticipation for this afternoons game.. trepidation, confidence... fear!!!
I cannot wait till the final whistle so I can get on with my life! I sepnd my day Googling fixtures and possibilities and % and odds!
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Going to bed !!!
Woot I have next week off work!!!
Posted by Momma_Dukez (Member # 16037) on :
im sitting here chugging down a bottle of v8...im hungry but dont feel like having food in my mouth.
having my last cigarette before going to bed to my little corner of the mattress because my man is a frikken BED HOG! lol
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Listening to Radio one listening to the wind whipping up!!! And it sounds like it is raining as all the ACs outside are dripping on metal! It feels like being back home!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Enjoying the quiet darkness. It's so quiet and peaceful at this hour and I'm loving it. This is one of the reasons why I love waking up after sunset – enjoying night in its entirety.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Chilling. Listening to music. I love relaxation. Thinking seafood though....hahaha. Can't help it!
I am craving some calamari. In Egypt (like most other countries) they mostly fry it. Fried food to me is nasty UNLESS it's fried chicken or french fries. I love my calamari spicy with some veggies, preferably in a spicy sauce, thai style, korean style, don't matter.
Good news is at 8:00am local safeway will open.
Mission: Spicy Calamari.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
I did'nt find fresh squid(calamari) but I did find freshly flown fish from Saudi Arabia. Fish from the Red Sea.
Anyway... I am going to try this very basic and simple Mediterranean fish soup recipe. It's by some Europeans.
The only thing I won't do is use the strainer they used towards the end. First because I don't have it and Second I'm not a baby and can deal with fish bones.
go to the eat like an egyptian site...you are on the wrong page buddy anyway sounds great ...pictures?
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: go to the eat like an egyptian site...you are on the wrong page buddy anyway sounds great ...pictures?
pictures my dear chef wants? Pics she shall have and in the appropriate forum. I am slowly cooking the dish and it should be done any minute. Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
cant wait to see it...you are making me very hungry Mister ...and its only 6 am here...i want seafood Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: cant wait to see it...you are making me very hungry Mister ...and its only 6 am here...i want seafood
6:00am is perfect time for seafood, great and healthy way to start a day I'm off to bed.. 2pm here ... my hours are chaotic to say the least. I'll be up around 9-10pm (that's around 1-2pm your time - see u then )
And the pics are in the 'eat like an egyptian' forum
Have a lovely day Micky . :-)
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
you too my friend ...Happy sleeping...and ill be at work then but will catch up later with you ...wont be home till 1 am your time Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Going to catch the guys and watch the football and no doubt have a few beers This is what weekends were designed for Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Going to catch the guys and watch the football and no doubt have a few beers This is what weekends were designed for
i want to come too...* sniff* Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Well I go most weekends so when you are over you are welcome to join us for a beer or 3 Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Well I go most weekends so when you are over you are welcome to join us for a beer or 3
thank you so much count me in on, OR 6 Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Ana tipsy!!!
I have had a great laugh today, Fridays are so worth working all week
Aaah, you have to join us, I am surrounded by the best folk Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Ana tipsy!!!
I have had a great laugh today, Fridays are so worth working all week
Aaah, you have to join us, I am surrounded by the best folk
will be my pleasure Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Excellent...there are very few expats here right now Many have served their school contracts and have moved on to Malaysia, Bangkok, Russia etc... and a lot of folk simply go back to the west for the summer.
Hey ho.. we get served quicker Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I have just abused Otlob... the dude will struggle to carry the amount of curry I have just ordered from the Karvin!!!
Roll on 45 minutes time.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Hot! Hot! Hot! 100 degree weather and normally I wouldn't mind because I don't normally go out during the day. But had several errands today, and without a car it was torture getting a cab. So me aching hot feet are in front of the laptop, typing this, drinking an ice cold screwdriver with more to comes. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
I'm going to take a nice refreshing shower, drink some more and just chill for the rest of the day. Maybe order Kebab and Kofta for dinner or maybe cook Micky's calamari dish. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Just chilling at home after a day in the sun.. power-nap, quick feed then off to watch the World Cup final with the gang. Roll on Mid August when the football starts again Posted by shalamar (Member # 16507) on :
worked hard all yesterday clearing the shed and outhouse - i didnt stop for a meal looked at the clock and it was 5pm - i had a powerful urge to declutter, get rid of all the junk in my shed to the car boot sale today--- - i knackered myself up that much my car all packed looking like the "clampets," i didnt wake up ----now i have to drive my car around all week until next weekend then maybe i will at last get rid of my junk. Oh theres a few Egyptians going spare...any offers??????
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Okay let me share the perfect screwdriver recipe.
Get a tall tea glass. The same ones that they pour white tea in. Not the red tea. It's tall but not too tall.
Keepin' it simple here ..okay!
Fill'r up with ice. New ice! Not stale frozen ice that been in the freezer all week/month/year!
Pour EXACTLY 1 ounce of Stoli. And the pour 100% orange juice.
Perfection. Don't pour more than an ounce because it will be too strong and the best way to enjoy screwdrivers during hot summer days is to do it this way.
More juice means you won't get tipsy quick, means you won't be dehydrated, means you'll enjoy a cool nice gradual feeling. mashi!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Going out to get a little bit more stoli, ice and also some pistachios, cashews or whatever. Damn taxis here during summer, bastards are so stuck-up. Worst yet it's not like I can stop a taxi and say “ummmm.....clear my throat...ummmm... I;m going to the Liquor store on such and such street and coming back...okay” I'll probably get a wannabe sahabi … which most these ppl are fake!
They'll pimp, they'll do everything else, but to take a brother to a liquor store and back they'll make an issue out of it. Here ladies and gentleman are Arabs at their finest. Retards.
I wish I could have sold my ride 3 days before leaving here, I wish, doesn't work out that way.
Anyway... So what, if I have to walk a KM (10 blocks)there and KM back (10 blocks), no big deal.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
I'm back got my stuff. it's all good. r/t taxi ride and the fare 1.2JD fare + 1 beer for the taxi driver, that's what he wanted.
WC final coming up. All good baby!
Posted by shalamar (Member # 16507) on :
Ha ha - i was thinking screwdriver?????been playing one of those all weekend!! damn it..ypur post reminded me of the carlsburg advert -on the camels in the desert -----he had to go back for more , and after eating all the nuts you may need to. Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by shalamar: Ha ha - i was thinking screwdriver?????been playing one of those all weekend!! damn it..ypur post reminded me of the carlsburg advert -on the camels in the desert -----he had to go back for more , and after eating all the nuts you may need to.
Shalamar,
You talk so English, that most ppl here, don't understand a word you are talking about(me). I am talking about this:
"worked hard all yesterday clearing the shed and outhouse - i didnt stop for a meal looked at the clock and it was 5pm - i had a powerful urge to declutter, get rid of all the junk in my shed to the car boot sale today--- - i knackered myself up that much my car all packed looking like the "clampets," i didnt wake up ----now i have to drive my car around all week until next weekend then maybe i will at last get rid of my junk. Oh theres a few Egyptians going spare...any offers??????"
You cleared out your garage and you did this all day, skipping lunch, because you are so determined to get rid of the clutter. What is “car boot sale” = car trunk sale? You have a car trunk sale? And now you have to drive your “car around all week until next weekend”, what does that mean? “Oh theres a few Egyptians going spare...any offers?????? “ what does that mean too.
So you mistook screwdriver for a tool. I actually mistook a lot more.
As far as the nuts(supplies), I'm stocked They didn't even have the samll 375ml vodka so I gotz me the the Stoli 0,7L Woot!!! (that means I'm excited) Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
work @4am today...just got home @2..and going to take "A"s advice with a nice cold screwdriver but with grey goose. and fresh squeezed OJ...and chill for the rest of nthe day...beat .work was like being in hells kitchen, if 1 thing went wrong it 10 things did..not going to think anymore today nor tomorrow as i am sooooooooooooo off Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: work @4am today...just got home @2..and going to take "A"s advice with a nice cold screwdriver but with grey goose. and fresh squeezed OJ...and chill for the rest of nthe day...beat .work was like being in hells kitchen, if 1 thing went wrong it 10 things did..not going to think anymore today nor tomorrow as i am sooooooooooooo off
You are definitely chilling now with a screwdriver in one hand, and a day off in the other. You deserve it.. Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
you know A thats what i said...thanks for agreeing with me ...hope your having a good day with your SD's Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Watching the most boring final in W.C. history.. French commentating since I'm in Paris for the moment. Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
your really in Paris Dzosser? was there 2 years ago. sorry we missed each other Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Chill mode in full effect. My girl cooked sog pizza and baked chicken wings. Sog bread is basically Persian bread, it's round, delicious and about 1/3 thick as a slice of toast, to give an understanding of what it is.
Think of it as super thin crust pizza. Sog bread is tohfaa (awesome) …..
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
I live amongst degenerates, hey that doesn't say much about me, car radios are blaring, neighbor's screaming, only I could have sworn there were Argentinean, Brazilian and German flags flying from their balconies a week or so ago.
Arabs have been reduced to spectators. I know it's the norm, don't bother me none, justing making a point. No pride, no nothing.....no nothing.
Anyway...back to youtube.
Posted by Sashyra8 (Member # 14488) on :
CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!CHANPIONS!!!!!!!!!CHAMPIONS!!!!!!LLLLLLLLLWHAT A GAME!!!OMG!!!!VA LA OLA°º¤øº¤ø España ø„¸¸„ø¤º° España ¸„ø¤º°¨¨°º¤øº¤ø España„¸¸„ø¤º°¨¨°º¤øº¤ø España ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨España ¸„ø¤º°¨¨°º¤ø sigue la ola!º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º° PASEN LA OLA... ARRIBA ESPAÑA!!!!! ESPANA CHAMPIONS !!!!!!! Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: Watching the most boring final in W.C. history.. French commentating since I'm in Paris for the moment.
I watched it in English by a dude with a short memory...
Possibly the most dull WC in my lifetime. Bring on Brazil.
BTW, I won 57le lol... erm, water is on me!
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
hold you to it girly
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Goodnight everyone, especially those in my time zone. +1 + 2 GMT or whatever. Looking forward to some squid for breakfast.
And Shalamar...don't know why you haven't replied. Was looking forward to your reply.
I love something different and everything you're doing sounded different. I liked that. So write a post.
Sweet dreams.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
New day Hot again but I feel good, I was expecting a hangover but I did drink 2 liters of Orange Juice with the Stoli last night. So that might help explain it. Although it could end up being a delayed hangover. You guys know what I'm talking about. I just know I feel In The Mood *wink*wink* and I'm craving seafood again (I know I - I know - Say that all the time. Looked at Micky's dish again, and it asks for 6 hours of chilling in the fridge. Sorry dude, no can do. I got maybe an hour before I go into starvation mode. Had 2 measely sunny side eggs for breakfast.
***woke up this morning and my head was in a daze a brave new world has dawned upon the human race where words are meaning less and everything's surreal gonna have to reach my friends to find out how i feel
and if i taste the honey is it really sweet and do i eat it with my hands or with my feet? does anybody really listen when i speak or will i have to say it all again next week
hello, hello turn your radio on is there anybody out there? help me sing my song***
Posted by shalamar (Member # 16507) on :
Hi goodmorning- i am probably in a different time zone - so after the appauling footy, i retired to bed - as an early start!!! i had to squeeze myself into the car full of junk - and therefore having to drive at 30mph in order not to get squashed. If i brake suddenly then i probably will be. I have never eaten squid for breakfast, and i dont know what is this stoli???
"I never ate a squid for breakfast,but i have had eggs sunny side up i like cereal and toast, but the brekky i like most is a bacon buttie whilst reading my post"
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
SHALAMAR ..... stoli is vodka Posted by shalamar (Member # 16507) on :
oh thanks - i thought it was some form of life insurance scammer- ha ha - not into vodka , have the odd stella - And am i allowed to say the word "bacon""- I must try stoli to see if i too crave seafood/ or nuts for that matter .
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
Going to see the parade on Champs Elyses, what a drag..they could at least allowed us to go shopping. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
You had me at bacon lol...
Of course you say 'bacon' if it's banned I am scuppered when I go to buy some.
I am settled in for the night... dvds, double deckers and an early night as tomorrow is going to be a day to catch the sun and chill out before my weekend starts Posted by shalamar (Member # 16507) on :
RSI RSS - whats the definition of repetative stress injury or syndrome ??? i have been struggling most of the morning with my ring (on my hand) it is firmly stuck, tried soap , but now my knuckle is so swollen, i cant use my mouse, my lap top, and undo the can of beans im having for lunch.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Chilling. Tired. Sleepy.
But I'll milk this night. Past two days, I did everything I was supposed to do a month ago.
Now...Just waiting for a new chapter in my life to begin. I love that, love change, always welcome it. I feel blessed or maybe cursed, come to think of it.
Sometimes when I write, I make everything seem so simple, as if life easily glided through the sky, it's not like that when moving from one country to another. The hardest part is always the last month in your current country and the first month in your new country, for me anyway, done a few times.
The worst part about moving is selling the furniture/electronics/etc. My bowab recommend that he bring some people over. He brought one dude over before I had my coffee and this dude was a DICK!! actually a ta-gir(business owner), so anyway this guy asks for a piece of paper and pen (kaman ) and he starts writing.
Then he's talking aloud, “I can only get XX for this so I want it for XX” You know what I did, I asked for the paper and ripped it up and said thank you and maa'salaamah! This dude knew NOTHING about nothing....knew nothing about American style carpet[moquet] (for example) the best quality carprt in Jordan BTW.
Knew nothing about nothing, but felt compelled to tell me what stuff was worth.
Afterwards I kindly told him that I was the Seller and he was the Buyer, and that this wasn't his furniture store where I was offering my stuff!!
Jerk! I've never seen such rude manners before whenever buying or selling stuff.
Despite that. Today was a very cool day. Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
sure you dont want to stop by egypt on the way to your new home...i am coming and would love to meet up...maybe cooks some dishes together and have a big feast for the ES members Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: sure you dont want to stop by egypt on the way to your new home...i am coming and would love to meet up...maybe cooks some dishes together and have a big feast for the ES members
Micky...I read in another thread you were moving to Egypt. I know I criticize Egypt a lot because I believe that I earned that right. Unlike some members here who stayed a year or two and slander it left and right arbitrarily and without justification. Just felt like saying that.
I could have opted for Egypt Air which would have stopped in Cairo first, but that is not the airline we're taking Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
we will be moving in like 2 years , maybe sooner but for right now we will stay in the USA...we want to save as much as we can , and i want to settle some things here first before the final move. change airlines Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: we will be moving in like 2 years , maybe sooner but for right now we will stay in the USA...we want to save as much as we can , and i want to settle some things here first before the final move. change airlines
Change airlines? Heh. I ain't changin' nuthin Not like I could anyway, you know it's impossible to change airlines.
We're like you guys, we had to save up to make this move (inshallah) successful.
So where do you intend to live in Egypt?
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
seriously milking this night, and I don't care. but I see dawn...bummer.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
“the evening is over...we hope you enjoyed yourselves...and we'll see you all again in 1974 – good evening”
Goodnight.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled:
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: we will be moving in like 2 years , maybe sooner but for right now we will stay in the USA...we want to save as much as we can , and i want to settle some things here first before the final move. change airlines
Change airlines? Heh. I ain't changin' nuthin Not like I could anyway, you know it's impossible to change airlines.
We're like you guys, we had to save up to make this move (inshallah) successful.
So where do you intend to live in Egypt?
in El Qusier , red sea, and i was JK about the changing of the airplanes...nearly impossible Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
El Quseir ... don't know much about it. I know it's not polluted and also has nice beaches.
Sounds cool.
------
I'm in total chill-mode now. It's 11:20pm but this is the equivalent of Asr time (afternoon) as far as we're concerned.
Me like.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
no pollution at all and the beaches are awesome...we are surrounded by them ..we are on the the point so we have it made Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: no pollution at all and the beaches are awesome...we are surrounded by them ..we are on the the point so we have it made
Sounds lovely Micky. Maybe you can even do some fishing. I'm a wannabe fisherman, never really-really fished before. Serious fishing anyway.
You could be like totally chilling there. Like that a lot. I guess you'll have to stock up on stuff on trips to Cairo.
You live in Egypt...Cairo has to be part of the equation..somehow.
Sounds great Dear Chef. Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Night is day, day is night, layil nahar wa nahar layil. Love it. I'm so off to bed. As stressful as past few days been. They've been memorable – so that's definitely priceless. I love life – love even the mistakes- love it all.
Posted by Questionmarks (Member # 12336) on :
Exiiled, I need a little advice. What do you think about a young European woman, expierenced with working in Africa, who wants to move to Mauretanie in order to start an agricultural project in the desert? Only with two persons; a man and a woman; they want to start the project to help the people and to earn a living for theirselves. What about the safety, the reliability of the gouvernment, etc...? Should you like your daughter to do so, or is it too risky??? Thnx in advance...
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Night is day, day is night, layil nahar wa nahar layil.
That is how I feel. My new baby sleeps almost all day and is awake nearly all night. Day and night has no difference anymore. It's amazing how quick you can adjust to 3-4 hours sleep per night and I'm not even getting it in one go cos she feeds every two hours. I feel permanently half asleep, but I'm not complaining cos I've lost 22lbs in 19 days and that's without any effort on my part whatsoever, although I do feel a bit like a dairy cow as all I seem to do is feed her but hopefully before long I will no longer look like one Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Questionmarks: Exiiled, I need a little advice. What do you think about a young European woman, expierenced with working in Africa, who wants to move to Mauretanie in order to start an agricultural project in the desert? Only with two persons; a man and a woman; they want to start the project to help the people and to earn a living for theirselves. What about the safety, the reliability of the gouvernment, etc...? Should you like your daughter to do so, or is it too risky??? Thnx in advance...
Unfortunately Mauritania isn't very safe right now. It's not so much of violent crime but foreigners have been targeted by groups with an agenda. Namely kidnappings, to put things in perspective the Peace Corps volunteers have been pulled out of the country. As admirable as the young European woman's intentions are, she would be putting herself at risk.
The government of Mauritania is too weak at this point and are unable to maintain an acceptable level of security.
If I have a daughter, I would tell her, sorry honey – but it's not safe. How about safer alternatives like Ethiopia (the northeast is desert, so she can apply a similar agriculture project). Other safe African countries include Ghana, Nambia, Mozambique and several others.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dubai Girl:
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Night is day, day is night, layil nahar wa nahar layil.
That is how I feel. My new baby sleeps almost all day and is awake nearly all night. Day and night has no difference anymore. It's amazing how quick you can adjust to 3-4 hours sleep per night and I'm not even getting it in one go cos she feeds every two hours. I feel permanently half asleep, but I'm not complaining cos I've lost 22lbs in 19 days and that's without any effort on my part whatsoever, although I do feel a bit like a dairy cow as all I seem to do is feed her but hopefully before long I will no longer look like one
Just one more reason I'm glad I was born a boy. Losing 22 Lbs in 19 days is awesome, if you weren't half-asleep all the time, you would probably be jumping up and down.
Posted by Questionmarks (Member # 12336) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled:
quote:Originally posted by Questionmarks: Exiiled, I need a little advice. What do you think about a young European woman, expierenced with working in Africa, who wants to move to Mauretanie in order to start an agricultural project in the desert? Only with two persons; a man and a woman; they want to start the project to help the people and to earn a living for theirselves. What about the safety, the reliability of the gouvernment, etc...? Should you like your daughter to do so, or is it too risky??? Thnx in advance...
Unfortunately Mauritania isn't very safe right now. It's not so much of violent crime but foreigners have been targeted by groups with an agenda. Namely kidnappings, to put things in perspective the Peace Corps volunteers have been pulled out of the country. As admirable as the young European woman's intentions are, she would be putting herself at risk.
The government of Mauritania is too weak at this point and are unable to maintain an acceptable level of security.
If I have a daughter, I would tell her, sorry honey – but it's not safe. How about safer alternatives like Ethiopia (the northeast is desert, so she can apply a similar agriculture project). Other safe African countries include Ghana, Nambia, Mozambique and several others.
Thank you, Exiiled, I already expected such a message.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I wouldn't advise Ghana NM... I lived there and caught malaria. My father also got malaria and parasites on the bowel at the same time and slipped into a coma and was severely ill. Healthcare is primitive, if you think Egypt has it bad visit a clinic there!
It is riddled with crime and disease. Shame really as the people I knew were beautiful and the country is also beautiful... I fell in love with the rain forests.
It is way more impoverished than Egypt, Egypt in comparison is wealthy and the land of the free. I have never seen such poverty and filth Posted by Questionmarks (Member # 12336) on :
It's like with these women in love: she doesn't want to listen... Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Yeah, I rarely listen but over years I have learned to let my head rule my heart with some things
Hence me never dying or being in emotional bother lol.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
I also had malaria, was sick for 2 weeks straight, and recovered in under a month. In hindsight, it was actually a blessing in disguise, because I quit smoking, and even after I was fine, I couldn't bring myself to smoke a cigarette.
When people ask, how I quit smoking, I answer....malaria.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I was ill for about 2 weeks as well, I was giving some pills for it (called 3 in 1 I think) I lost weight which was my happy side.
I quit smoking because of a lung infection in Crete... but I started up again here but I have my goal to quit again in 2 weeks time I hate the damn things.
My father was so ill because of medical complications which affected the anti-malarial tablets.
Too risky for my liking.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
And another point is I have a friend in the UK who is a Freelancer working in a totally different Sector also looking to move here as she can see a gap in the market.
Her desire at first is to fly solo but then go onto employ... so what is the stance regarding that?
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Chilling. Thinking how I'm about to leave this country in a week but the only thing I'll miss from the Middle East is Egypt. It dawned on me. I lambast Egypt left and right. But Egyptians are mostly 90% good and 10% a-holes. That's a cool ratio.
I did my bowab wrong today, while selling my stuff this week, I forget that he told me to keep the washing machine for him as he wanted to buy it. He wanted to take it to Egypt. Just to save some money.
Egyptians are the most humble people and not damned like these people in Jordan and especially Lebanon. I'll give him a fan and my small TV and my winter gear too.
Yeah guys. I'm getting a little soft here.
When I was into Colloquial Egyptian and learned what “ahwak” meant, I was amazed...knowing such a short word meant “I Love You”. I loved it. Even playfully joked with a cutie once and pulled at a tire shop and told the dude aloud that I wanted “hawa”, “anna 3ayiz hawa” …..
Literally I said I wanted air, but colloquially it came off as “ I need love.” She cracked up.
Egypt as a country is fundamentally flawed, but the people have always been beautiful.
Beautiful memories. Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
OOO I just noticed I posted in the wrong place. Ma'alish.
Just chatting to a friend in the UK about making an Ain Sokhna trip together...
It is nice to read your posts about Egypt. And I agree with your ratio. I spend 90% of my life here in bliss and 10% swearing in Arabic!
I left some 'tat' outside my apartment when I moved last month, an old watch, some picture frames, few clothes etc. Firstly the neighbours knocked the door to tell me about it but to them it was also 'tat' then my bowaab knocked, he took it but he knocked first... in the UK that would have gone, along with my bin and my letterbox!!!!
I love the language.. and I make daily stuff ups but I get a laugh out of it so all is good.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: OOO I just noticed I posted in the wrong place. Ma'alish.
Just chatting to a friend in the UK about making an Ain Sokhna trip together...
It is nice to read your posts about Egypt. And I agree with your ratio. I spend 90% of my life here in bliss and 10% swearing in Arabic!
I left some 'tat' outside my apartment when I moved last month, an old watch, some picture frames, few clothes etc. Firstly the neighbours knocked the door to tell me about it but to them it was also 'tat' then my bowaab knocked, he took it but he knocked first... in the UK that would have gone, along with my bin and my letterbox!!!!
I love the language.. and I make daily stuff ups but I get a laugh out of it so all is good.
I enjoy your posts too, Cheeky. Humility is beautiful and Egyptians naturally have it. Stuck up Arabs from the Gulf and even Sham might deem it a weakness, because they aspire to lofty aspirations that removes them from being human.
Egyptians have never suffered from this curse.
I learned a valuable lesson by living in Jordan. Mostly that I appreciate Egyptian society more than ever, now. If I wasn't a wanderer, I would be sipping on a cold Stella somewhere in Cairo.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I have stopped wandering... until the next breeze.
Humility is beautiful.
From a travelling background I have too learned that Egyptians are very humble, loyal and generous. I feel so happy to be surrounded by such endearing people who can appreciate and find happiness in the cards life dealt.
I will raise a toast to someone else who can see the positives of Egypt the next time I pop open a Stella.. or Sakarra Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
i wish you were in Sept, we all could have a couple of Stellas Adam
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
thinking what to eat....later. I have juicy tender jordanian steak (awesome steak by the way)..yeah jordanian beef is like up there. awesome.
2.) musseles (don't think these guys gonna be satisfying) but I love seafood 24/7
3.) Fuul & Fossullya
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
steak sounds awesome and fuul, and some sauteed mushrooms
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: steak sounds awesome and fuul, and some sauteed mushrooms
What do you mean, fuul as a side dish for steak??? Girl that would be awesome! Never tried it - that would definitely hook me up. I don't have mushrooms though...will onions do
Thanks Chef M
I also have spring onions, tomatoes, carrots, red chillies, green chillies and green pepper.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
the onions, peppers, and tomatoes= peppered steak...fry those babies up and slap them on that steak...yummy and fuul ~yessssssssssssssssss~ as a side dish what is Fossullya
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: the onions, peppers, and tomatoes= peppered steak...fry those babies up and slap them on that steak...yummy and fuul ~yessssssssssssssssss~ as a side dish what is Fossullya
You Are Awesome! And here I was thinking a typical salt and pepper steak I'll cook it an hour or two, and I'll take the steak out from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking it (room temp )
Foosuulya = kidney beans (the equivalent of fuul, cooked with fried tomoatoes,onions, garlic and garnished with cilantro and rich serving of olive oil...yummy)
Thanks Micky. Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
yummy ....posted my pepper steak recipe for you Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: yummy ....posted my pepper steak recipe for you
That recipe looks great(in the food forum). BUT I'm going to do what was stated in this THREAD
Sorry babe but "i'm feeling good if you know what I mean", I've been a frat boy all week.
I'm going to cook the steak. Fry the tomatoes, onions and green peppers and put them on top of the steak. With a side order of fuul.
That is my mission. That is what I will do. Anything else - no can do.
You dissapointed?
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
not at all ...thats was my first thought anyway...if you recall..slap those babies on there and enjoy...never disappointed in you Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: not at all ...thats was my first thought anyway...if you recall..slap those babies on there and enjoy...never disappointed in you
I know you only want me taste something very exquiste and delicious. I know that. And your first suggestion which I will cook will be delicious too, much more delicious than the ordinary way that I would have cook the steak.
Posted by Mimmi (Member # 3606) on :
Hi, I just finished to read" Nomad "by Ayaan Hirsi Ali. A very interesting book gave me many new aspects to Islam and Muslims. Really a book worth while reading. It gave me very much to think about.
Posted by Questionmarks (Member # 12336) on :
Like what, Mimmi? Tbh I do not like Ayaan Hirsi Ali very much, but have to admit that her statement about the Saoudi's, spreading their Islam around the world by their oil-dollars...
Posted by Mimmi (Member # 3606) on :
The book criticize quite much Islam and about the difficulties of Muslims and other immigrants to adjust to western life for example with money and resposibilities. School and sex, violence in Islam and one chapter was about dishonor,death and feminists.Honor killing. The chapter "letter to my grandmother" was one that made me think much, about the morals in west and what she had been thought and about the honesty and trust and the differences of what she had been thought to what she experienced in Holland and USA.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
I'm in the mood for a very long classic movie. I love long movies, last week saw The Empire Of The Sun. Tonight probably watch Gone With The Wind.
Posted by Questionmarks (Member # 12336) on :
quote:Originally posted by Mimmi: The book criticize quite much Islam and about the difficulties of Muslims and other immigrants to adjust to western life for example with money and resposibilities. School and sex, violence in Islam and one chapter was about dishonor,death and feminists.Honor killing. The chapter "letter to my grandmother" was one that made me think much, about the morals in west and what she had been thought and about the honesty and trust and the differences of what she had been thought to what she experienced in Holland and USA.
Yeh, perhaps... Ayaan Hirsi Ali got the change to educate herself on the highest level, while her grandmother knew nothing more as what was told to her. So, the gap in educational field is big. If there hasn't been a war, if Ayaan should have the same kind of life as her mother and grandmother, then she would have had another opinion now. The grandmother did what she did because she thought it was the right thing to do...
Posted by Dawn-Bev* (Member # 15190) on :
.............. trying to sleep ........ ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzz
not working ........
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I am just rubbing sunblock in so I can spend the day sitting around the pool with a good book and an ipod. Chilling.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: I am just rubbing sunblock in so I can spend the day sitting around the pool with a good book and an ipod. Chilling.
i soooooooooooo want to be you right now...have to go to work and fire someone...couldnt get any sleep last night due to this...i need my vacation Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Need to go to the loo.. Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: Need to go to the loo..
well for God sake go Dzosser Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I am just reading FB and loving how Chef Mick told my Mum and brother I have moist panties lmfao!!!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
I'm about to go shopping. I heard that the stores (there on the same block) that sell the QIZ clothing (clothes made solely for USA market) have drawstring pants, polo shirts and soft cotton t-shirts. I didn't intend on doing any shopping here because Malaysia is about to kick off Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival 2010(MMSC 2010) and I was going to do my shopping there.
BUT I love the fabric and styles of the clothes mentioned above that are made in the QIZ. I believe they use Egyptian cotton. The style is something similar to "Concrete" in Egypt but the grade is a little better.
Posted by Momma_Dukez (Member # 16037) on :
about to take aleya to the pool. its so dang hot out.
her 8th brithday is tomoro and im gonna take her to jersey shore:)
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Disappointed. The selection of Polo shirts were mostly striped. I only like mine solid colors. The drawstring pants also sucked because the bottom had strings too. I like mine without strings at the bottom, that way the are wide open and look great with sandals. I ended up buying only 2 CK shirts.
Bummer. I went there thinking I'd come back with 6 drawstring pants, 6 polos and dozen t-shirts.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: I am just reading FB and loving how Chef Mick told my Mum and brother I have moist panties lmfao!!!
OMG ...CF that was your mother i was replying to? i knew it was your brother but not Momma,,,so sorry Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
M-T-W-Th-F-Sa-Su = Same Day for me. It's all irrelevant. Same with time. It's all irrelevant. I can wake up when ever I want. (unless i have to get something done..whatever..business hrs)
I know it's not normal.
My wife (coolest bitch in the world) adheres to daytime and nighttime rule.
I love it.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick:
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: I am just reading FB and loving how Chef Mick told my Mum and brother I have moist panties lmfao!!!
OMG ...CF that was your mother i was replying to? i knew it was your brother but not Momma,,,so sorry
No need to be sorry, we are all as cool as each other lol... I thought it was well funny.
Off to try the Sonesta pool... the life of Riley Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Its beach time..going to try snatch a prime location before it gets crowded by those intruders coming from Hacienda for the chicks and good sea.
Taking nothing but coke and juice in that darn ice box, I miss my booze days. Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
I'm thinking beef bacon.
Beef bacon with a cold refreshing 7-up. Don't have toast but shami or hammam bread will do.
With some hot suace too maybe, definitely extra mayo. what else, what else, what else would hit the spot???!
watermelon...cold watermelon... which I don't have. Gotta walk around the block to the watermelon tent to get one.
maybe watermelon juice instead of 7-up. with ice.
damm! now i gotta get my ass up. do all this sh!t.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Alright I have to stop procrastinating and get the watermelon already. Wish I had a golf cart, or even a skateboard for that matter instead of walking to the khaymeh (tent). In Egypt you could order a watermelon and simply pay the delivery kids a pound or two extra. Most likely it wouldn't be sweet.
Here they cut a block for you to taste and then they plug back in. If it's it sweet, it's yours, if not, then another one is tested.
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Posted by Momma_Dukez (Member # 16037) on :
up all night as usual...bored, puffing on cigarettes. realized recently that nursing isnt for me. the constant dealing with blood, poop and pee is really beginning to piss me off. My patients are really beginning to agitate the hell out of me. Their constant whining and bitching, when all Im doing is CARING FOR THEM. I wana say, 'your an adult and Im changing your nasty shitty diapers and you have the nerve to complain?!' (But of course, I can't)
decided to go back to what i normally was going to do...become an esthetician/makeup artist...got a beauty school scholarship in high school, but then I married my egyptian ex at 18 yrs old and he made me quit it because he didnt want me touching male clients!!!
made an appointment with the admissions office at the Aveda Institute in University City, Philadelphia today to start a 10 week class.
Gosh, how many licenses am I going to have in my lifetime!? I just wana do EVERYTHANG!!
This is what I get for wasting my late teen/young adult college years on a total BUM.
Posted by shalamar (Member # 16507) on :
watching the programme "Ugly face of Beauty" botox fillers, sugery, 1 in 10 of school age kids want cosmetic sugery!!/?? but when things go wrong..... quite horrific - Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Listening to zain Bhakhara
Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
well i baked some chicken and ate it with sticky white rice. and now i will go lay down.. damn stomach cramps....but i am bored as hell cas we been gettin sooo muc rain and now its hotter than a 1 dollar whore.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
just got home from work about an hour ago and just chilling, watching of course, the cooking channel i am so boring sometimes Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Do you get 'Come dine with me'? It is a big hit in the UK. Over here in the expat clubs we all watch it and it is hilarious!!! A guy tonight said he was in Alex yesterday and they are obsessed as us Cairo lot.
Quality tv.
The programme is just 4 people cooking meals for each other for a cash prize as a competition but the commentator is awesome and the bitchiness is priceless.
A great way to waste a school night Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
never heard of it. watching my fav...Jamie Oliver and Nigella Lawson but i did like ...are you being served , keeping up appearances..from BBC. they were so funny
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Seriously.. Come dine with me is ace... it is a show to win cash. The people are just normal but Dave Lamb is a comedy genius.
Are you being served is pre me and Keeping Up appearances has its qualities.
If you want British humour... all the way for me is Only fools and horses...
Did I mention we have dvd nighst? Any requests?
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Absolutely love Come Dine with me! Is Dave Lamb the voice over guy, if so he is hillarious
Only Fools and Horses cannot be beaten, it doesn't matter how many times you watch it you never tire of it!
Posted by shalamar (Member # 16507) on :
Yes Come dine with me is great -especially the celebrity "Come dine with me" none of them can cook or even boil an egg.- so tim ing out of the question.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I watched one with Caprice last week... she put her food in a box to take home for the dog
Yeah YAH, Dave Lamb is voice over man, he gets me in stitches.
We are planning a Cairo come dine with me night... my guests better like Kelloggs and Heinz!
Right now I have just got back from my daily 45 minute walk, nice cold shower and I am delighted in the knowledge I have nothing to do now for 4 whole days Posted by Mo Ning Min E (Member # 681) on :
Just been catching up on FB. My daughter recently broke up with her boyfriend, and she wrote the following; the good thing about being dumped is that you lose a stone in weight really quickly and you get to keep loads of really good socks
I do admire a positive attitude! Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
quote:Originally posted by Mo Ning Min E: Just been catching up on FB. My daughter recently broke up with her boyfriend, and she wrote the following; the good thing about being dumped is that you lose a stone in weight really quickly and you get to keep loads of really good socks
I do admire a positive attitude!
Oh me too... and another plus is she will save cash at Christmas and birthdays (and Valentines and any other Hallmark Day in between)...
AND...she doesn't have to shave her legs if she doesn't want to lol...
Posted by shalamar (Member # 16507) on :
Converting my spag bog into a chilli with beans and chilli flakes - done two meals in one - also tidying up after my daughters sleepover with 3 of her mates - how is it that kids nowadays dont use the beds??? they sleep on the floor in a big heap. Not happy .....i told them to clean up.......Jeremey Kyle just finished now Sally Jessy Raphael .....o
Posted by My_Login_Name (Member # 16667) on :
I am watching a match on the tele and relaxing on my bed and surfing the net!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Relaxing in my hotel room, actually cooking up some sleep, which should theoretically be easy because I'm tired beyond description. It's the exhaustive tired, not the sleep tired, if that somehow makes sense.
Tomorrow marks the beginning of living in my new home, hopefully for several years. A low density condo complex with swimming pool, tennis courts, gym and pretty much the works. Very excited about that because it's close to malls, cinema, LRT and mamak galore (food joints)
Ramadan Kareem
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Im not working today I have a day off!!!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I have just had a good spring clean... proper deep clean. Apartment now smells all fresh and it looks all shiny Had my music pounding and it was great to rock with a mop! ( I need a life, I know)
I have some chocolate in the fridge, some banana ice cream and a film to watch tonight so gonna have a lovely evening slobbing in pjs doing stuff all... I love lazy Fridays.
Tomorrow I have bacon for breakfast WOO HOO.. and I am going to a hairdressing and red wine party... I only hope they cut the hair first!!!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Day by day we are inching towards normalcy, it's quite hard trying to settle in during Ramadan because the energy is simply not there. Despite the exhaustion, it is amounting to a great experience, and at the end of the day I personally feel great.
Since day one it's been jet lag, then fasting but the only thing we can do is laugh at ourselves. We're just ploughing ahead, and dealing with everything as it comes.
Today basically went like this:
1-IKEA (to get an idea, they have some really nice things)
2-Tesco (shopping)
3-Saw 15 minutes of Expendables and then walked out (we walked out right after Arnold stepped out of the church) The profanity seemed akward whilst fasting and the movie seemed really corny. We actually wanted to see the Dicaprio movie, Inception, but it was starting too late.
4-After walking out on the movie we went bowling to kill some time before Iftar. Then walked around until iftar and broke our fast at a jammed packed Indian Curry House with dates, fish curry, tandoori chicken, soup, veggies, and ice tea. Casual al-fresco dining...love it.
5-The past two hours we've been sanitizing the condo, hanging up clothes with the hangers we bought from Tesco.
And now I am soothing me aching feet. And typing this post. Feeling home already. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Tesco do an ace indian butter chicken dish (I crave that)
I am waiting for Iftar to be out the way then I am off to meet a friend for coffee.
I am in day 3 of no smoking and I really need to go shopping to take my mind of it!!!
Just watched an ace film and am just gonna d'l some tunes ready for when I get back as I think I need to revamp my pool playlist Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Tesco do an ace indian butter chicken dish (I crave that)
I am waiting for Iftar to be out the way then I am off to meet a friend for coffee.
I am in day 3 of no smoking and I really need to go shopping to take my mind of it!!!
Just watched an ace film and am just gonna d'l some tunes ready for when I get back as I think I need to revamp my pool playlist
Congrats on quitting smoking. Three days is definitely a good start.
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I'm off to bed, just had dinner consisting of 2 oranges, 2 pears, corn muffin and ice cream. Lots of carbs but I need 'em. Probably will only drink water for suhuur.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
1 Hour & 9 minutes to go until Iftar and McDonalds will be on the menu. I am seriously starvinh and craving a Big Mac, Large fries, Large coke and then it's off to Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for as many as I desire with a large black coffee.
Yours Truly,
Seriously Starving
Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: 1 Hour & 9 minutes to go until Iftar and McDonalds will be on the menu. I am seriously starvinh and craving a Big Mac, Large fries, Large coke and then it's off to Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for as many as I desire with a large black coffee.
Yours Truly,
Seriously Starving
mmm sounds good. so tell me if mcdonalds is in a muslim country do they serve the same as here in the us?or do they have muslim menus?
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by tina kamal:
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: 1 Hour & 9 minutes to go until Iftar and McDonalds will be on the menu. I am seriously starvinh and craving a Big Mac, Large fries, Large coke and then it's off to Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for as many as I desire with a large black coffee.
Yours Truly,
Seriously Starving
mmm sounds good. so tell me if mcdonalds is in a muslim country do they serve the same as here in the us?or do they have muslim menus?
They pretty much serve the same items, but there are some items that are unique to certain countries, and a few items have different names.
But it's basically the same. I did skip Krispy Kreme as I drank a large Ribena along with the Large Coke and was kind of full after that.
A little extra info is that it's 60% Islam here as 35% of the population consists of Chinese and Indians, most of whom are non-Muslims.
The capital, Kuala Lumpur, is however mostly non-Muslims and they make up roughly 60%. It also varies from area to area within the city. My new hood is evenly split though with a sizable expat population. Islam is beautifully all around us, with the Ithan in the background and even in my condo, muslims abound, I just saw a Muslima swimming covered in the pool, which is cool, because it's a high-end joint, and I thought they would be stuck up with some discriminatory rules that prevents Muslimat from swimming with Burkinis.
I love the mix, a live and let live mentality.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
About an hour to go until Iftar and like yesterday it'll be delicious home cooked food. We'll have meat curry that was cooked using a prepared curry paste that a friend recommended. And also fried chicken that uses seasoning called “kentucky”, samboosa that will be rolled up like egg roll. We couldn't find the long samboosa dough, but the egg roll dough is just as delicious if not more. And of course shurbah, dates and Ice Cold A&W Root Beer or Sarsaparilla as they call it here. Also salad hopefully.
You can say I'm on empty having been on my feet from 9am until 4pm. But Ramadan has passed the half way mark with only 13-14 days of fasting remaining. I'm sure what I'm feeling is incomparable to people such as bus drivers, fast food employees and others in the service industry. When I broke my fast at McDonald's the other day. I saw how the McDonald's employees broke their fast. They did it by drinking juice from a large water cooler. It must be arduous working non-stop especially near hot frying oil, heat, etc all day.
Ramadan is truly a grateful humbling experience, for me anyway. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Sunbathing with my ipod... Short and simple
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
It must be arduous working non-stop especially near hot frying oil, heat, etc all day.
it is trust me..i know first hand, and with this crazy weather we have had here this summer,its sometimes unbearable...we even have air condition in the kitchen, but you cant even feel it...i go in the freezer and just sit for a couple of mins. to cool down Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
That's a creative way to keep cool, Micky.
Had a nice evening hanging out at Chinatown and downtown. Eating fruit along the way. They serve 'em cold, sliced and on shish kebab sticks inside plastic bags, the perfect treat for tropical weather.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
woot!! My LCD TV arrived ..woot!!
I needed a screw driver to screw the stand to the unit, didn't have one, so used a an assortment of kitchen knives and a nail cutter.
Then found out that it didn't come with a HDMI cable.
So I'm out to get a cable.
Happy!!
Posted by Momma_Dukez (Member # 16037) on :
im just chillin alone. my man had a vasectomy yesterday and is now acting like he's dying.
aleya is in egypt with her father doing their yearly visit. she's having a blast im sure....she'll be home on the 4th.
bleached my hair today. looks hot:)
got a job as a nurse and i hate it. i dont want to be a nurse anymore. after living it, i realized its not for me.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Watching a Ramadan cooking show which is making my mouth water. Luckily about 20 minutes left until Iftar. Looking forward to the chicken curry and roti canai.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
roti canai??????? do tell .
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: roti canai??????? do tell .
hehehe I'll make one and snap a pic Right after my evening swim. Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
bless you my son Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
It's the best time of the day.... T minus 50 minutes until Iftar. Gonna go for some Pizza and chicken wings.
It was that or Persian food. Pizza won! Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
packing.... Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: packing....
I see you're inching closer to the beaches of Egypt. Pack-Mode is cool. Don't forget the sunscreen and the "bikini skirt or skirt bikini" that the ES ladies are raving about in the other forum. Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
oh dear lord....i am not bikini material but i do have the short skirts Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Listening to itunes with a cuppa Earl Grey...
Oh I am a bikini girl... didn't you see my tan lines shot I am a total sun bunny
I cannot imagine choosing to live in a HOT country if I didn't like the heat and sun!!!
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
and i dont have any tan marks....tan alllllllllllllll over Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Please don't ever prove that fact to me!
Posted by angelababy (Member # 17966) on :
Seems you haven't worked with Apple.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Trying to find the name for these sunglasses. I want 'em.
If anyone knows their name let me know, as I'm quite annoyed by my inability to find out.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
I'm gonna do it the old fashioned way. Print the pic and take it to a sunglasses shop!
6 more minutes until Iftar...... + + = Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Multi-tasking. Posting, drinking chrysanthemum tea, listening to Yankees vs A's, and thinking about puting in a DVD.
The tranquility of night is splendid. Missed staying up all night.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Craving something sweet. A chocolate sundae perhaps, or root beer float, maybe waffle and ice cream.
So will step out to address that. I only get these insane sugar/chocolate cravings in Ramadan. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I am craving custard!!!
I am struggling to stop smoking so I am permitting 2 smoke days a week to myself and today isn't one of them!!!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret:
I am struggling to stop smoking so I am permitting 2 smoke days a week to myself and today isn't one of them!!!
You little cheat. Really though I should shut up, because my 'become a more compliant muslim plan' will include limiting drinking to 1 day a week either Friday or Saturday night.
This thread is unofficially becoming ES Twitter.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Ah my drinking is twice a week. I only smoke when I drink!!! Losing weight at a rapid pace so quite determined to cut beer out on 'school nights'
I don't see the point of twitter, I have an account but only stalk 4 people on there.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Twitter is just another way to waste time and be unproductive. Which is really cool when you have nothing to do. I guess it's why celebs absolutely love it.
Trying to find a live music venue with contemporary mainstream music for this upcoming weekend. Somewhere with reservations so it won't be too packed and some where with Guinness draught.
And of course counting down the minutes until Iftar. T minus 17 minutes. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Yeah, it is just a pointless site to me. At least on FB I can chat and stalk peoples pictures in style
mmmm Guinness is my fave drink EVER!!! I have some Boddingtons here nom nom nom...
I have spent my weekend downloading tunes... I really miss gigs
Ah well, I lve in Egypt so feck it lol....
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
I AM GETTING READY FOR MY FLIGHT TO EGYPT...AND TO MEET ALL YOU LOVELY PEOPLE the day has come and i am soooooooooooooo ready
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I have just had me dinner... jacket spud and a twix! Healthy moi
I have a night of films to watch again so will go shower and put me pjs on...
I watched Salt last night. ACE film.
Mickey, see you tomorrow honey.. I will be there at the door waiting for you With beer!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Yeah, it is just a pointless site to me. At least on FB I can chat and stalk peoples pictures in style
mmmm Guinness is my fave drink EVER!!! I have some Boddingtons here nom nom nom...
I have spent my weekend downloading tunes... I really miss gigs
Ah well, I lve in Egypt so feck it lol....
Didn't know what Boddingtons was so looked it up. I love low alcohol volume beer that can either be sipped or guzzled. I was like the oen of the best at playing the 'running man' during college. The game is simple. We'd take a 40oz bottle beer and guzzle it down. The key to winning is opening your throat and letting the beer flow down without swallowing. Damn I miss drinking games.
But yeah my favorite is also Guinness, also Dragon Stout but it's hard to come by. I love beer too, and that's actually my dilemma because come Friday night, it'll be like 40+ days that I haven't had a drink. And I'm craving both stout and beer. Being a Guniness Stout lover, you know there's nothing better tasting than the first pint of Guinness. So maybe I'll start off with several pints of Guinness then when they get a little bitter, then maybe move on to lagers.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: I have just had me dinner... jacket spud and a twix! Healthy moi
I have a night of films to watch again so will go shower and put me pjs on...
I watched Salt last night. ACE film.
Mickey, see you tomorrow honey.. I will be there at the door waiting for you With beer!
thank you cant wait lovey i can taste it now
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
i want Guinness Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: i want Guinness
There'll be plenty of Guinness when you return. While in Egypt you'll be obliged to drink Pharaoh's Piss and only Pharaoh's Piss.
Have A Safe flight Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
You can get guinness in egypt... Just cost 65le a can.
I got my guinness and boddys at the queens ball. Lush, and yes, I stole it.
Beer here is ok, I like it!!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Relaxed and comfy but very much energy less. Yalla sun, set already. I want a starbucks coffee for iftar. Wishful thinking, because these legs ain't making it to the front door.
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
Planning my diet for the next four weeks using one of those online diet tools. My weight loss has all but ground to a halt so I need to get motivated. Still got loads of baby weight to lose. It's hard because I'm at home all day and the fridge is shouting my name and it doesn't help that I eat a family bar of chocolate every day. Since I moved back to the UK I have become a chocaholic with a vengeance. I missed Yorkie Bars, Caramacs, proper Cadburys Chocolate. Cadbury Chocolate in the Middle East tastes vile. It's all manufactured in Egypt and exported all over the Gulf and any English person who has bought Cadbury's in Egypt should agree that it tastes totally different. I met the Cadbury Marketing Manager when I was working in Bahrain and I asked about this and he told me they did surveys etc and this is the taste that the general public in Egypt prefer. My husband has a theory that they just use cheaper worse quality ingredients @ Cadbury Egypt.
Posted by LiTTle_PHaROah (Member # 18093) on :
chatting on facebook
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Sabah-al-ful/good morning
cooking Tum Yum Soup with white rice for breakfast.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Cadburys Egypt is foul... it is so nasty I cannot explain.
I am a Midlands lass and I know my Cadburys and Bourneville!!!
My diet is going ace, I am walking an hr a day and am managing to walk quicker than a taxi down some streets
Plan of action for today, as FB states... work rest and play Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Guys,
I would like to say something in relief. A psycho crossed my path today, real life psycho, not the ES variety. I'm the 100 and 10% grade-A idiot that brought it on myself. I went to the gadget mall to look around as well as get an upgrade. I also signed up for instant USB Internet despite not needing it because KL has free wifi.
Anyway so I flirted just a LITTLE BIT with a seller chick who looked like a Japanese/Chinese Doll. She turned out to be SATAN incarnate. For the past hour I was exchanging SMS with her PSYCHO HUSBAND. The previous hour before that I was exchanging SMS with her. All via my laptop account and their cellphones.
This devil bitch SMS me to my laptop using the account she registered for me – people get fired for that ****. I will be vague about the context of the exchanges but let's just say it started out friendly and then turned into a bloody horror movie when a second # was SMS me.
Posted by Momma_Dukez (Member # 16037) on :
Well, Aleya is back home from her yearly vacation to Egypt with her dad. They took her to Alexandria this year, along side the usual trips to the Red Sea and Sharm.
However Aleya told me that there was so much fighting going on between her father and his dad. Apparently (as his sister put it), he gets pissed everytime he brings his new 50 yr old wife. I had to hear about this BS last year as well, and his sister calls me and fills me in. (thank god she speaks good english lol)
I saw his mother last month and his brother took us both to lunch. I asked his mom if she was upset because she was very sad looking. she teared up and said she was so glad to see me.
that man of mine sure did a lot of damage.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Contemplating plans for the evening. Turns out it's a national holiday tomorrow, a pleasant surprise. Want to head downtown, won't mind taking my laptop to a cafe or oyster bar and just chill.
First though will have to let an eventual downpour pass, can hear the thunder at a distance, becoming quite common as the rainy season is approaching.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Blimey Exiiled... luckily it was an SMS drama and not the baseball bat kind...!!!
I have turned into an owl which sucks when having to get up for work plus I am craving sugar and last night I was freezing! Think I am getting a sick bug!
Anyway, aside from that I am just off out for a few hrs to visit my friends and her beautiful son then I am going to veg on the sofa tonight with online bingo as I have won £40 in 2 days lol...
I used to love the monsoon season in Ghana, an amazing experience.
Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
Cadburys Egypt is foul... it is so nasty I cannot explain. CF
Cadburys chocolate tastes different in Australia too....I put it down to using cane sugar and not beet sugar....
Posted by ourluxor (Member # 15101) on :
Any chocolate is better than no chocolate. Does anyone on here remember "Packers" novelty chocolate things, like their "Smokers Outfit"? Lovely cheap-tasting stuff!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Oh god no, if chocolate is vile I would rather go without.
Glassflower, when I was in Australia I found cheese to be the one thing I could not buy that I liked.
In Egypt I struggle to find nice bread.
In Ghana I couldn't find a fast food restaurant (no Maccys there)...
It is part and parcel of travelling but tbh, if something is crap I really don't bother.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Blimey Exiiled... luckily it was an SMS drama and not the baseball bat kind...!!!
I have turned into an owl which sucks when having to get up for work plus I am craving sugar and last night I was freezing! Think I am getting a sick bug!
Anyway, aside from that I am just off out for a few hrs to visit my friends and her beautiful son then I am going to veg on the sofa tonight with online bingo as I have won £40 in 2 days lol...
I used to love the monsoon season in Ghana, an amazing experience.
There was a time when I thought I was a night-owl. I actually accepted my debilitation and moved on. But eventually learned I wasn't. I think you are very susceptible to being a night owl because of Cairo. It's tough living in a society where the concept of time is not standardized.
As far as the SMS thing, ha! yea I was terrified, i was like OMG these psychos know where I live, because of the application, and i was thinking of telling my wife, would have been stupid move. I am so relived that I don't have to explain that whole mess.
On my best behavior tonight. This holiday is called "Malaysia Day" is actually new. 2010 is the first year. So far I am chilling, had a couple of pints of Guniness at Reggae club, then went to Oyster bar had few local beers with dozen oysters. Conversed with with a few ppl, and I enjoy that most. Love new meeting people, especially people from places I've never been. It reinforces my belief that the news is manipulated.
Traffic is still mad but when it settles, I'll take a cab home.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Drama - the guards are not letting the cable man up bcz it's a national holiday. Sent my wife to sweet talk them. Stupid condo policy, no installation on weekends/ holidays and after 5pm weekdays.
I need my cable TV, especially ESPN!!!!!!!!!
what to do - what to do!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Damn my wife can't sweet talk a hungry kitten. I should have went down, bribed everyone and their momma. Rescheduled. Ufffffffffffffffffffffffff bloody hate waiting. I was so looking forward to being a coach potato today, on new Ikea sofa. Ufffff again!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Want Miso soup for dinner, so gonna head out to get the ingredients.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
My affinity for anything Japanese isn't a secret, it started when I was a kid. First it was fascination with Samurais and Shoguns, then Anime and for the past few years movies. Today bought an original DVD, something I hadn't done in several years. It's called Ju-On - Shiroi Roujo Kuroi Shoujo (Ghost Story – White Ghost – Black Ghost). It the latest from The Grudge line, I'm sure you were all terrified when you saw the first one with Sarah Michelle Gellar. This one is in Japanese but with English subtitles, it's a little past 2am here, so this is perfect time to watch something scary.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I like a good scary movie but I am such a wuss!!!
So I guess you wathced the ring too as that is a Japanese film...
It is just after 10pm here and I am watching school of rock... funny film!
I went to an all night party last night and have spent all day sleeping which definately makes me an owl now!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
You're not the wuss when it comes to horror movies. The Ring was awesome, better than awesome, it startled me, made me cringe and left me haunted for days after watching it. Loved it.
Last night movie, didn't get pass 15 minutes before falling asleep.
Starving ... need to go to my favorite mamak for some brekkie ahahahaha, the usual roti canai and teh tarik.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Ring 2 was on tv last night. But I missed most of it.
I'm currently in a hotel in dokki wasting my day.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Love Saturday evenings. Last night chilled at home and spoiled wifey from the moment I woke up until very late but tonight I gotz to chill. I can't be pussy whipped 24/7 ahahaha. Sorry ladies but I'm in a totally retarded chilling mode tonight.
Currently there is a festival going on called mid-autumn festival (moon festival) and is actually on the 23rd but they are also celebrating this weekend, always a sucker for fireworks and dragon dance. I’m also intrigued as to how the Chinese celebrate it. I hear mooncakes are a big part of it; I’ve seen those suckers and they are pricey, a small palm size cake is like $5.
That’s like 2 trains and maybe 30-40 minutes away from where I’m at now. I dunno. Feeling comfy in this area. Decisions – Decisions some live music for the evening would be cool.
Anyway, So that’s what I’m doing now, thinking how to spend this Saturday evening, It’s one of my two weekly drinking days (remember my plan to be a more complacent muslim), I used the last one on Wednesday night.
So another couple of pints of beer might help me decide. Enjoy your Saturday evenings and be safe.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Well yesterday I cruised on a ship with 20+ friends for 4 hrs.. it was very nice and plush and we had a good drink and a dance before going to the club to watch a very forgetable film!
Today is football day so I will take my laptop to the club and hook up to some streaming and cheer the lads on with a beer and some good company!
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
I'm wating for hubby to fix my computer chair that was broken 18 months ago and he's been fixing since then. He promises definitely today, but he said that 10 days ago too.
he is also going to clean the kitchen and bathroom...........from the sofa and with the remote control by the looks of it. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
What you should do is go to mend it yourself then ask him a dumbass question like 'will a knife work instead of a screwdriver?' He will then instantly become all manly and demand to show you how it should be done and voila... manipulation Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: What you should do is go to mend it yourself then ask him a dumbass question like 'will a knife work instead of a screwdriver?' He will then instantly become all manly and demand to show you how it should be done and voila... manipulation
Tried that 10 days ago, thats when he took it off me and melted holes in the plastic now he needs to get 'silk' to hold it together. Got him into part action today by saying I was going to buy a new 500le one.
Its a leg (1 of 5)broken off, I can imagine when its 'fixed' I will be sat on it and end up on the floor at some point as it flies off again
I cant see why we can't use glue and melt the damn parts together Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I am shocked that the tape and staples haven't come out.
This seems to be a coutry where everything is botch jobbed back in to a state or temporary repair!
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
He is now sitting looking looking confused with wire and chair and pliers. At one point couldn't figure why it didnt fit, leg was upside down. Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Take the “R” out of friend and that's what you get. Was having a lovely time, even got to chill with a boa constrictor named Molly. Long story.
Yeah anyway, was totally in chill mode until I hooked up with friends and my beer/guinness turned to Chivas. Friggin Malaysians love their Chivas, they order it by the bottle which usually covers 4 persons cover charge. Then out of nowhere more bottles appear. I'm more of a mellow dude, I love beer, stout and just chill. I can't even remember half the night now.
Felt a little rough when I awoke, but feeling much better now. Perfect day for the park, drink ice tea all afternoon and just chill under tree.
My ES tweet for the day. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Went to the bar and had too many belly laughing moments and today I ache.
I have just had cheesey beans on toast with a cup of tea and now I have a dvd on.
oooo last night we planned our 6th October trip as well.. I am going to have 4 days in Rad Sudr Posted by advocate (Member # 13367) on :
Well I am "working from home" today and waiting for the sofa repair man to call to "look" at the problem before arranging an actual fix it date!
So far I have been surfing the net for Xmas presents, cleared out my email and made a cup of cocoa and marmalade on toast, very productive day so far.....not!!
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
chair is 'fixed'.
Can i sit comfortably on it? NO
Does it lean to whichever side the 'fixed' leg is? YES
Told to face that leg to front, great so when it breaks my face lands on puter table!
Back on dining chair Posted by advocate (Member # 13367) on :
@ Ayisha, the sofa man still hasnt been and I havent done any work!! Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I have just finished gluing the things the cable TV guy broke when he was repairing my cable. He promised to return to repair them but hands up those who are shocked he didn't
Posted by advocate (Member # 13367) on :
Well sofa man has been, apparently the frame on my 2 seater leather reclining sofa is as he put it in Ebbw Vale language "knackered!" I told him what I thought of that in Mountain Ash language "it's ******!" So one sofa down awaiting repair, at least we have the 3 seater left....I spy OH's seat Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
quote:Originally posted by advocate: So far I have been surfing the net for Xmas presents, cleared out my email and made a cup of cocoa and marmalade on toast, very productive day so far.....not!!
Marmalade on toast! I hadn't eaten that since I was about 12, then when I was in hospital having Grace they were coming round with breakfasts and Marmalade on toast was on offer, except it was stone cold toast by the time it reached me. Since then I've eaten marmalade on toast almost every day for breakfast and it has to be cold too!
Now I am just relaxing on the sofa with my marmalade on toast while Grace is in her Rainforest Swing.She no longer sleep all day except for an hour or two here and there so I'm constantly trying to think of things to entertain her.
Thank you Fisherprice for your fab range of bouncers, swings and jumperoos that keep my daughter occupied so I can get on with my chores!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I am currently sweating like a pervert in a playground!! I have just done a 40 minute walk, paid my tinternet and been to the Metro...
I sat down to rest and my head started leaking!
I am going to go for a walk around the block now, probably about an hour round trip
Bikni hol is on the horizon and I got look in ship shape (it ia girly hol and we all know how bitchy girls can be lol)
Yes, I too love marmalade on taost but I don't like lumpy marmalade with bits in. I also don't like lumpy ploughmans or lump picallili... eeew
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Will step out for some dinner. Probably Curry Laksa and tea-o-ice (tea over ice) just a fancy name for iced tea
I've been on a leash past couple of days.
But that's okay because I plan to make a schedule and incorporate positive things like Gym, Bowling, Etc and of course some coach potato days. Actually all my free time is something that either a job, business or motorcycle can easily solve.
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
exiiled, do you ever do that thing called 'work' ??
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
W*rk... please don't use such a word on here Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha: exiiled, do you ever do that thing called 'work' ??
Sometimes (rarely) I partake in projects but in a traditional sense no I don't work. My dream is to set up my own business, preferably in South East Asia.
Just had a lovely dinner at a curry house with the wife, I had a vegetable beef soup (sup daging), she had tandoori chicken and we shared a murtabak, 2 mini salads and drank mineral water and iced tea. All for a grand total of $7. It's a cool place where people of all ages hang out.
Then walked around the neighborhood.
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Yes, I too love marmalade on taost but I don't like lumpy marmalade with bits in. I also don't like lumpy ploughmans or lump picallili... eeew
Lumps removed!!! Well then you're just eating paste. Do you also like lump free peanut butter? Or maybe that should be peanut free peanut butter!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Yeah, lump free peanut butter and definately lump free soup.
My dream is to have my own pool!!!
I had spag bol for tea and I am now going to sit and scoff Movenpicks Mango lush lush ice cream.
Attempting to stop smoking again and so far I am in the 3rd day (again) I am going to give up giving up if I don't give up soon!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Will soon start cooking a beef curry dish. Something insanely spicy and eat it on banana leaf that I bought today. If the recipe turns out good I'll share it.
Posted by anthropos (Member # 9410) on :
trying to write an essay on the World Bank for my university course. Cannot concentrate.
Posted by advocate (Member # 13367) on :
Just finished watching the film The Blind Side, what a film!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
re: advocate - The blind side was a very good movie and also a true story. The dude resigned with the Raven (lucrative contract)
I'm watching live baseball at 7:51am on one of my many new cable sports' channels, it's 7:51pm EST where it's played. Yes I am a fanatic, with eyes half open but loving watching the Yanks vs TB.
Posted by advocate (Member # 13367) on :
Now trying to access Facebook, for some reason the site is unaccessible, so having a nose around Ebay, trying not to start bawling again, have had quite an emotional 24 hours, I hope it's just hormonal, it's bloody awful although I can always rely on Snow White to make me feel better Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Sitting at the JW Marriott pool soaking up some sun with the girls. Heaven.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
^That sounds good. Thanks for the motivation.
I'm going to go downstairs to the gym and get on the treadmill, then maybe swim. There was a time I snickered at condominiums but now living in one, I can see why all the expats rave about them.
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Sitting at the JW Marriott pool soaking up some sun with the girls. Heaven.
is that wise after selling a kidney? Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
It is part of the recouperation process.
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Attempting to stop smoking again and so far I am in the 3rd day (again) I am going to give up giving up if I don't give up soon!
Don't give up giving up! You were quit for ages before. You were quit the first time we met. You just have to get the right mental attitude.
It's now one year since I had a cigarette. I was smoking 30 per day because they were less than one pound for 20 in UAE. Thats a crap reason but it's true. If it hadn't been for me being pregnant I might have been tempted but I think it's utterley vile to smoke when pregnant. I always slate people who do. I tried multiple times to quit but something always made me go back and I never lasted more than a few weeks, now that I'm a year in, there is nothing in the world that could make me smoke, I can't stand the smell. There are no benefits at all.I've dealt with every possible stressful situation nicotine free and Gracie baby is my biggest incentive never to smoke.
I've also influenced others as well. Sameh hasn't had a cigarette for 9 months although he only smoked 2-3 per day and usually in meetings at work where they would all smoke and drink turkish coffee(which he can no longer drink). He now plays football three times a week and has joined an amateur league since we moved to the UK and he wouldn't have been fit enough before.
I am most proud of my mother she is 54 and smoked since 17, never quit even when pregnant, was on 40 a day by the end. She promised she would quit when my daughter was born and she has kept her word and hasn't had a cigarette for 10 weeks. She did threaten to go back on them as she gained 7lbs which is the worst thing that can happen to her. My mother has a fantastic figure for her age but she really works hard at it (I feel embarrased as we are the same height and build and I'm 20 kilos heavier! ) But she has stuck with it and my stepfather has been quit for 7 weeks now.
Considering how many people in Egypt smoke it's bizarre that my husbands family are all non smokers. There is only one man who is married to one of his cousins who smokes but the rest of the family 30+ people dont smoke.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Well done to all of you... It is great to hear positive stories. I will quit, I know I can do it!!!
This is not the easiest country to try quitting smoking in but like you say, it is positive mental attitude.
Cheers for this post DG it in itself is a great incentive.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Using Google maps to locate a Saturday night market in my area, and to my surprise there's one 12-15 blocks away. Will go check it out.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I'm lying in bed with woman flu, which is way worse than man flu!!!
I have a friend flying in today so am storing my energy like a little squirrel Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Attending to my 2 wk. old grandson (Baby Omar)till his mom has her morning shower..adorable little brat. Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
Im sipping on the last of my wine after a wonderful chat with a friend in UK,just came into the kitchen to check tomorrows yummy curry with a ginger twist to my 6 year old daughter and 25 year old son,to hear 'Ive got a party in my tummy'....contemplaiting phoning Egypt....and hoping I never catch woman flu...
Posted by Shanta Qadeama (Member # 9889) on :
Congrats DZ Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Trying to wake up. My mind is alert but my body is sluggish - overslept. Had tea, now about to have a Nescafe. I stayed up last night, to watch a game at 4:00am, another game the Yankees lost. That's 4 in a row with 7 left and all they have to do is win 3 games to make the playoffs.
My wife just said “ready when you are”, alluding to Ikea. Just give me my Nescafe … and let me wake up Biatch! ahahahaha we need a coffee table and another rug. We bought a black carpet type rug, and that was a big mistake, just didn't look right in the living room.
The nightmarket last night was "tuhhfah" (awesome), it was that big, just 2x2 blocks but it was really nice. In had a gross moment, I bought fried chicken on a stick, which I thought was chicken breast cubes, then they turned out they were chicken tails/butt Uggghhhh.
My wife lauged at me for a good 2 minutes. Freaking chinese, they eat anything. It was especially funny to my wife because I was saying "this is what i'm talking about" with regards to the price of 1RM (0.33$) which I thought was incread price for shish-fried-chicken.
Damn chicken butt.
Later
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Ew @ chicken butts!!! Yes, the Chinese do eat pretty much anything...
I have just had confirmation that I am off to La Hacienda for 2 days Much happiness now as I was meant to be off to Moon Beach but bloody tourists booked it up!!!
Anyway, did you know that there is an airport in the making in Ras Sudr!!! On a positive note it will cut the jouney to 30 mins, on a negative our lil safe haven will have more bloody tourists...
As for my woman flu! It has decided to take a new turn and now my face hurts!!!! Sinus problems in this country is not good!
Ah well, anti b's, advil and coffee with friends for a few hours... that should make me feel better Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: Attending to my 2 wk. old grandson (Baby Omar)till his mom has her morning shower..adorable little brat.
Alf Mabrouk ya Dzosser! Is he your first grandchild? Grandparents are great for holding the baby while mummies take their showers and do all of the other tasks we took for granted like getting dressed and doing your hair and make up. I could only manage to take my showers while my mother was at my house for the first few weeks after I had my baby. Luckily she came every day. I am no longer getting as many visits so I just have to put the baby in the bouncer and take her in the bathroom with me!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
I think maybe woman flu needs man flu. sorry … corny I know. Have fun in Sinai, you actually visit places never mentioned here on ES. A trip report would be cool.
I'm finally chilling, sometimes it can be so stressful shopping with my wife. She asks for my opinion and I give it, I have and eye for beauty so we get home and she's like “I knew the other one was better.” This is why I emphasize pics, photographs, even photoshop for some help or even inspiration when it comes to interior design. You can use those options to manipulate color schemes, accents, all that. Anyway she wanted this rich reddish rug, I said a whitish one would look better even though we have light colored flooring. She wanted the rug to stand out.
My vision is that it can look great after the living room is accented with pictures, books, vases, etc. We are no where near there yet. The red rug would have been too much of a focus. We have dark grey sofa, matching curtains, black LCD, black entertainment center, the white rug in the middle looks TUHFAHH. The rich blood red rug would have looked great but hey.
Anyway chilling now and actually watching a soccer game ooopps sorry football game Juneventes vs Cagliari. There are so many damn channels with football leagues, so I'm trying to get a feel for it, because I love live sports.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Did you know show sports lost the rights to English Premiership and we are struggling to import boxes from Dubai in to get football... Sucks big style.
I miss Ikea!!!
My team won today, Aston Villa beat the Dingles in a local derby. Woo hooooooo
I have been to Ras Sudr before, it is a haven for kite boarding. And mostly they are so so quiet but we are going for the national day. I have travelled a lot here, I have a lot of friends who are like minded and we make the most of all available free time Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
No I don't know anything about show sports dilemma. I would be upset too if I lost coverage of my favorite team. The English Premier League is like #1 here, actually all over Asia, they actually worship it, especially Manchester United and Chelsea. I think it has to do with you guys colonizing them.
I'm interested because these games are live all damn time and they are at reasonable times. I think 9pm Euro time is like 2-3am here, which is cool. American sports start like 7-8am my time, usually. Like in a few hours NY vs Boston will start 8am my time, gotta watch it. I bleed Yankee blue.
Aston Villa is your team. That's cool. I know nothing about it, but if I see it on TV will definitely take note. I actually have several favorite teams in different sports. NY Jets, NY Giants, NY Knicks, NY Yankees and NY Rangers I like the Mets too. But Yankees my blood.
Ikea to me is Swedish meatballs. Omg I had them tonight again. Their dessert too. The nestle crunch tasting pie too. I went there tonight on an empty stomach,just tea and coffee, so you know how that go... Brinner (breakfast + dinner put together) at least i elaborate, unlike your 666
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
We used to go on IKEA days out just to include dinner as part of the trip... the meatballs are to die for!
My boyfriend throughtout college was a Chef in IKEA too so not only did I get goody bags from the restaurants but also discounts in store It's not what you know...
Aston Villa fielded 2 players in the World Cup and today one of them scored but the other has moved to Manchester City now which is how we came to lose our Manager. (Who is now ex Liverpool Boss Gerard Houllier). I live and breath this team and am gutted I cannot even see the goals let alone the games. Don't worry though, one reason I got th UK IP cloaker was to get UK tv on my laptop so I can just hook it up to the TV in the bar
Man Utd are the most despised team in the UK... made up of reasons including a vile Manager, poncy players who groom more than women and jealousy they play better! (becasue of wealth) but I predict Chelsea are taking over as the best team in the UK by far now.
I love the word Brinner and will use that in the future. I was in Vodafone last month some time and got the ticket 666 and requested another one... so him not having a clue why I asked makes sense now, I thought everyone knew this number!
I have just finished watching Thick as Thieves which I thought was a clever lil film until the ending which was a bit crap... but a nice way to spend the evening. I am way too delicate to be sociable tonight and I have a dinner date tomorrow with a friend who is flying in and some English actors (no names given to me). I hope they are famous and cute
Oh, Absolut Vodka.... nom nom nom
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Evil. 666 is Evil. I thought you admired me and had some new cool meaning for 666. But I see I'm just wicked. Cool.
Beer run. Yankees need my fan support. Serious. I am taking the Jersey out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Nah I do admire you, you are leading a life I would love and irregardless of how others perceive how you spend your day you are full of optimism and hope. Just becasue you aren't a slave to the wage it doesn't mean others cannot admire or respect you!
666 lol.. how do you think i got the name cheekyferret???
I think I have to go to sleep as I am on some bronchal meds that are making me see things lol.. hallucinating without intent is not fun!!!
Enjoy your game and please keep your positive posts coming... people could learn a lot from you Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: Attending to my 2 wk. old grandson (Baby Omar)till his mom has her morning shower..adorable little brat.
Alf Mabruk Dzosser!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Get better Cheeky. Your everyday reports from Cairo and Egypt are cool. I'm sure everyone wants you to be healthy. Sweet dreams and thanks for the nice words.
Beer run meant 8-9 blocks one way. Or about 2km R/T. Don't have a car but I do have feet. Long strides. I got 3 large 660ml Tiger beer, drank one one the way here, but FIRST stopped at the curry house got 4 roti canai with dhal and hot curry fish sauce, and had a few words with the Indian dude. He tried to cheat me out of 1 rm(it's the principle), I ordered 4 roti canai, but he charged me 5RM. We became friends after a little talk.
With Asians in general even if they try to cheat you, make them know it, but don't insult them. I won't explain it now but there is a smart approach to everything, especially if you eat from the same joint regularly. I want to make it known that not all Asians are cheats, earlier tonight I was trying to get a cab but most of them were on call, NOT ONE, accepted extra money from me to go where I wanted, they instead waited for their customers (long story but my wife had no credit on her phone, and my phone was at home and Iwas trying to hijack taxi rides )
I'm really looking forward to this game. NY has to win it or else it 5 losses in a row. You never want your team heading to the post-season on such a losing note. I am not a superstitious man but I am when it comes to sport – I know it is an illogical approach.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Yankees won. 4-3 In extra innings and I'm going to bed. Love this song.
After watching Bolt till like 4am I lay awake all night as the bronchal meds have caffiene like side effects!!! Am now drinking tea watching my friends son for couple of hours.
Luckily I can have a powernap this avo before I go meet friends who have flown in I am SO looking forward to hearing my own accent!!!
Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Thanks Shanta, DG and Ayisha.. here's Baby Omar the day he was born..I forgot how those little ones bring so much joy and happiness into one's life. Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: Thanks Shanta, DG and Ayisha.. here's Baby Omar the day he was born..I forgot how those little ones bring so much joy and happiness into one's life.
He's gorgeous Dzosser! Alf Mabruk again.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Watching MTV while patiently waiting for the chicken breast to thaw. I'm going to make Tom Kha Gai tonight, that's coconut chicken soup in Thai. Was looking at the Calendar and September is almost done. So who's excited about October?! I know I am.
Halloween is always fun, gives adults a chance to unwind and wear costumes of villains or heroes. Definitely looking forward to the venues.
Okoberfest is cool too, I'm sure it's not like the real deal (which I believe started already this month in Munich) but the German business community here tries to make it happening. They reserve open spaces and people show up for cheap German beer.
They're freaking awesome in Bangkok with their huge beer gardens and $2-$3 pints. They actually have their own beer fest too called Novemberfest.
I'm sure there are many other holidays and festivities in different countries but these two are easily recognizable and celebrated.
Posted by Shanta Qadeama (Member # 9889) on :
DZ make sure you check out the music area - I linked to a special video for you
Oktoberfest in London has already started... it starts Sept and ends Nov.. now that is my kinda party.
I remember during the days I had to work to get through college I was a Bavarian waitress in a club one night!!! I lasted one night
My friend who has flown in just rang to say her meeting just finished, good to know British companies still have no concept of time in meetings!!!!
But, we made even better plans for tomorrow so I am over the moon still, especially as I am not so tolerant to the meds I am taking!!! Let's just say they will be good for the diet!
So, I am going to boil up some milk , get me a Kit Kat and a chick flick and enjoy my dodgy Egyptian sofa for the night.
In the UK I would celebrate the opening of an envelope (still do) but I would always look forward to Bonfire night... I also enjoy (too much) St. Patrick's...
I have been invited to Bangkok for Christmas... hmmmm decisions decisions!
October for me here is obviously the 6th Oct holiday to look forward to... other than that a quiet month for me.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Sitting in a powercut!!!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Hahah powercuts. Well I'm sure you'll be back to your comfy way in no time. I too love relaxed evenings on the sofa.
I'll flip channels for a bit, but have the first 8 episodes of True Blood on DVD and probably watch them until 7am, that's when the Yankee game comes on.
An Oktoberfest from Sept to Nov is wild but a little too much for me. Damn I'm so craving soya bean milk but not a drop left.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Ah it only lasted maybe 40 minutes and it was peaceful.
In fact I know have lights down and the candles still going They smell lush.
I am sitting scoffing ice-cream - purely medicinal you understand! and I didn't want it to melt in the powercut!!!
Soya bean milk... I have never tried it and really never have any intention to IT sounds vile!
Posted by *Dalia* (Member # 13012) on :
It's yummy. I love it!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
For some reason the word 'soya' makes me cringe! I must have had a bad experience!
I am as fussy as a ferret with my milk Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Hell. There's nothing to eat in my home but real food! Where the heck is the processed stuff like cocoa puff cereal, cake and other deliciously swee packaged foods. Definitely have to get groceries. Got get stock up the pantry.
Cheeky I know something you love to drink that absolutely tastes horrid. And I mean the OMG horrible taste. Here's a pic of exactly what I am talking about. I bought it because of all the friggin commericals that say how good and healthy it is for you. Yuck! It's gonna expire and then it's going in the trash. On principle I can not throw something out until it expires. Just doesn't seem right.
I do exactly the same, buy stuff becuase of the adverts and then throw it away like 3 months later. I have Nestle yoghurt drinks to bin the end of the month, I really have to be starving and lazy to drink them!
I do however LOVE full fat milk... lush.
My cupboards and fridge/freezer are ram packed!!! I will make a great wife some day lol!!!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
I feel like having a Ferris Bueller type day. Do what I have to do today and then just take a bus with a long route and get off somewhere or just stay on it and take another one back. The movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off was one of my favorites as a kid. I was totally in love with Sloane Peterson. That movie had such a huge impact on my life. I actually bought my wife before we married, the same exact watch that Sloane wore in the movie.
I loved that film too... it was from a great era. Mannequin, Back to the Future, Weird Science are just a few that spring to mind. I loved Brat Pack films too, and Pretty in Pink and all stuff like that! OOO I could download these and have some great night reliving some great memories
I fell in love with the car in Ferris Bueller...
Just watching CSI and winding down to try to sleep!!! it is 2am and I know I am going to have a wide awake night again!!!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
o_O The 80s were cool, very innocent times and those movies you listed are all awesome. The 90s however were the best though.
I'm feeling so lull and earlier talking about a long bus ride. Love the mornings though. There's this adorable old lady who does tai chi every morning. People like that live long and have inner peace.
Posted by nevermind (Member # 6674) on :
Don't know every time I read Exiiled, I get totally depressed. I do not feel any energy, any will to live, at all. More like vegetation, pointless, hopeless, makes me shiver every time. And the marriage?? I just noticed the word "wife" recently crept in, before I thought Exiiled is single. Again, like referring to a cupboard or something - totally lifeless the whole emotion. Like someone staggering to live from one day to another, without any real reason, or real will, but also without clear will to die (god forbid, of course!)
Where is your hope and energy, Exiiled, to give you strength and carry you on, and even make you love life at least a bit instead of just enduring it??
Just sharing a reader's sincere emotions here... :think:
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: For some reason the word 'soya' makes me cringe! I must have had a bad experience!
I am as fussy as a ferret with my milk
me too, did taste it once, YUK. How can you milk a soya bean?? Posted by nevermind (Member # 6674) on :
Melancholy is the word! (was trying to capture it) Do not know why, but I sense such deep melancholy in those posts, it almost makes me gloomy. The way you get from watching Pierrot.
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by nevermind: Don't know every time I read Exiiled, I get totally depressed. I do not feel any energy, any will to live, at all. More like vegetation, pointless, hopeless, makes me shiver every time. And the marriage?? I just noticed the word "wife" recently crept in, before I thought Exiiled is single. Again, like referring to a cupboard or something - totally lifeless the whole emotion. Like someone staggering to live from one day to another, without any real reason, or real will, but also without clear will to die (god forbid, of course!)
Where is your hope and energy, Exiiled, to give you strength and carry you on, and even make you love life at least a bit instead of just enduring it??
Just sharing a reader's sincere emotions here... :think:
ooh no! He very often mentions his wife, he adores his wife! I read his posts and think 'you jammy git!' What a life!
Thats a bit like reading ferret and saying shes depressed! ROFL
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Why am I an anology lol...
I love Exiileds posts, they are not only real and factual he never moans or twines about the country he is in in.
And he does often mention his wife. She should go to Cambodia with you!!!
Anyway, I'm just off to meet an Egyptian friend who has just got back from 6 months in London before going to meet my ex uk colleague and ISA mickey. What a fab day...
Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Just got this email and thought I'd share it with you guys...
A "paraprosdokian" is a figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected in a way that causes the reader or listener to reframe or reinterpret the first part. It is frequently used for humorous or dramatic effect.
• Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience. • The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on the list. • Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak. • If I agreed with youwe'd both be wrong. • We never really grow upwe only learn how to act in public. • War does not determine who is right -- only who is left. • Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad. • The early bird might get the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese. • Evening news is where they begin with "Good evening" and then proceed to tell you why it isn't. • To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research. • A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. My desk is a work station. • How is it one careless match can start a forest fire but it takes a whole box to start a campfire? • Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish. • I thought I wanted a career turns out I just wanted pay checks. • A bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you don't need it. • Whenever I fill out an application in the part that says "If an emergency notify:" I put "DOCTOR." • I didn't say it was your fault I said I was blaming you. • Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars but check when you say the paint is wet? • Why do Americans choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for Miss America? • Behind every successful man is his woman. Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman. • A clear conscience is sometimes the sign of a bad memory. • You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice. • The voices in my head may not be realbut they have some good ideas! • Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won't expect it back. • A diplomat is someone who can tell you to go to hell in such a way that you will look forward to the trip. • Hospitality: making your guests feel like they're at home even if you wish they were. • Money can't buy happiness but it sure makes misery easier to live with. • I discovered I scream the same way whether I'm about to be devoured by a great white shark or if a piece of seaweed touches my foot. • Some cause happiness wherever they go. Others whenever they go. • There's a fine line between cuddling and holding someone down so they can't get away. • I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. • When tempted to fight fire with fire remember that the Fire Department usually uses water. • You're never too old to learn something stupid. • Nostalgia isn't what it used to be. • A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are after it as when you are in it. • If you are supposed to learn from your mistakeswhy do some people have more than one child? • Change is inevitable except from a vending machine.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I have used some of those on facebook, my fa?ourite one is the kowledge and wisdom of a tomato.
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
ooh dzosser, saving that one! Posted by nevermind (Member # 6674) on :
Oh, CF is full of life and enjoyment! aren't you. While if a person only (seemingly) goes out of house to buy food, or consume food, and in general only speaks about food... doesn't that make an empty life, or what (though a full stomach, for sure)! Unless she is a Chef, of course.
Just voicing my emotions here.. :-O
The case of DZ today: I do not feel I know DZ well enough to be qualified to say Mabrouk! or compliments about sense of humor etc. Otherwise I would. Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by nevermind: Don't know every time I read Exiiled, I get totally depressed. I do not feel any energy, any will to live, at all. More like vegetation, pointless, hopeless, makes me shiver every time. And the marriage?? I just noticed the word "wife" recently crept in, before I thought Exiiled is single. Again, like referring to a cupboard or something - totally lifeless the whole emotion. Like someone staggering to live from one day to another, without any real reason, or real will, but also without clear will to die (god forbid, of course!)
Where is your hope and energy, Exiiled, to give you strength and carry you on, and even make you love life at least a bit instead of just enduring it??
Just sharing a reader's sincere emotions here... :think:
You are experiencing selective memory with regards to my posts. I actually believe that I write too much about my wife here on ES and almost certainly refrain from saying too much. The only thing surprising is that people actually read my posts. I was under the impression with the exception of Cheeky, Micky and few others that my posts aren't read in this thread because rarely do they pertain to Egypt.
Melancholy … you're talking about someone who gets excited about seeing a frog in the woods. My wife is my life and I mean that literally. We were both married young and her especially young and are basically growing up together. Put it this way, as lovely as this condo is and as beautiful as this country is, I would feel empty if she weren't here.
I don't know what a perfect husband is nor do I aspire to be one but I do try my hardest to make her happy. When her dad was passing away and she had to visit her family, I couldn't travel because of my studies. I was going crazy because I needed her, I was totally aimless and was looking for conversations to pass the time. I would take to restaurant owners, people in pubs and I managed to pass the time, but coming home, each and every night it struck me.
When she flew back, I groomed myself to receive her like we were going on a honeymoon. This is all from a feelings aspect. I know women here put a damn value on money and materialistic things but even in this regard I try to make my wife as happy as I can. Us moving here, I know this is a dream for here because we can buy things for the home and know that this will be home for a very long time. I don't want her to miss out on it this feeling. Because every couple at one point or another must go through this home building phase that we are going through.
Several years ago when I was disowned and cut off from my family. The money stopped and I was seriously stressed. My wife got her gold belt and even pearl necklace and said come on. She pawned her jewelry to buy us time. I promised her at the time that the next pearls she gets I would dive in the sea and get them for her. To this day that is like a rallying cry, and she'll use it on me on occasion.
As much as I love my wife, I can't even attempt to describe her love for me because I do not have to tell any of you ladies, the power of a woman's love.
It's clear that I am to be judged on ES and that's perfectly fine, I'm a big boy, I can handle it. I don't know what a “perfect husband is”, It might be that perfect character on TV. To the Gulf Arabs it might be a blue eyed Turk soap opera star. I do know each and every year I learn more. So comparing me to your ideals is really fruitless. I'm grateful each and every day that for the life I have.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by nevermind: Oh, CF is full of life and enjoyment! aren't you. While if a person only (seemingly) goes out of house to buy food, or consume food, and in general only speaks about food... doesn't that make an empty life, or what (though a full stomach, for sure)! Unless she is a Chef, of course.
Just voicing my emotions here.. :-O
The case of DZ today: I do not feel I know DZ well enough to be qualified to say Mabrouk! or compliments about sense of humor etc. Otherwise I would.
Again selective memory. I think you missed the posts about us looking for a home and finally finding one. You also missed the posts about us shopping for furniture to furnish our new home.
You certainly missed the posts about hanging out with my wife at parks. Taking her to movies, bowling, the Eid and our beautiful Ramadan here.
Selective memory is an awful disease. Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Well guys. I won't be intimated or let anyone try to put me down, so I will continue posting in this entertaining thread.
First I would like to share my own observation about nevermind. Clearly she manifested a selective memory in this thread. She seems inherently pessimistic and is probably channeling some form of depression. Everything she wrote has nothing to do with me or my life, but everything to do with her own outlook on life.
It appears that her mind is deciphering information I wrote in a very negative way. Essentially her mind's selectivity dismisses positivity, however apparent and however significant, and ultimately interprets everything else in a very negative light. Ultimately manifesting a very dark outlook and my posts were obviously the triggering factor.
I hope she doesn't take this personal, because I don't know her. But Cheeky and Aisha clearly saw positivity yet nevermind's frame of mind only saw darkness. This is purely an educated guess but I think her underlying issues are related to the subject matter of the posts I wrote. Which are basically about life and about being married and living in a new place. I would guess the underlying issues responsible for her selective memory are her current disposition most likely her marriage and the environment she's living in.
As for what I'm doing now. I'm looking into spice rack plans. Last time we went to Ikea we got about 30 glass spice jars and they need a rack. The stainless steel spice rack at Ikea was cool and it's certainly an option. All they would need are 3 spice racks, the metal horizontal bar and some drilling. I could also use a shorter bar and align two spice racks next to each other and two more on top of them. That way they would house as many spices as we need.
The other option is to actually make one. I'm definitely not a carpenter but with some blueprints, and the right tools, I know I can do it.
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: My wife is my life and I mean that literally.
Put it this way, as lovely as this condo is and as beautiful as this country is, I would feel empty if she weren't here.
I don't know what a perfect husband is nor do I aspire to be one but I do try my hardest to make her happy.
I was going crazy because I needed her, I was totally aimless ,
but coming home, each and every night it struck me.
When she flew back, I groomed myself to receive her like we were going on a honeymoon. This is all from a feelings aspect.
I promised her at the time that the next pearls she gets I would dive in the sea and get them for her.
I'm grateful each and every day that for the life I have.
I don't know what a “perfect husband is”,
yes you do exiled Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha:
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: My wife is my life and I mean that literally.
Put it this way, as lovely as this condo is and as beautiful as this country is, I would feel empty if she weren't here.
I don't know what a perfect husband is nor do I aspire to be one but I do try my hardest to make her happy.
I was going crazy because I needed her, I was totally aimless ,
but coming home, each and every night it struck me.
When she flew back, I groomed myself to receive her like we were going on a honeymoon. This is all from a feelings aspect.
I promised her at the time that the next pearls she gets I would dive in the sea and get them for her.
I'm grateful each and every day that for the life I have.
I don't know what a “perfect husband is”,
yes you do exiled
Thank you Aisha, and thanks for seeing the positivity in my posts. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Ah enough of all that boring crap. >>>>
Before you know it we will be discussing kettles!!! nuff said!
I have had an ACE night. Gossip galour, catch up heaven with a girl from my town (hobbits unite)
I cannot explain how impressed I am with the finished Fairmont, the service is marvellous. Much respect.
However, tosser white cab man with a fixed meter met Ferret with Tourettes I soon put him straight and got out AGAIN without paying! Seriously!!!!!!!!!! They must think we are stupid! Anyway...
We went for a beer or three and put the world to right and ISA I opened a few more business doors Han shoof.
I am now off to bed with heartburn as Kelloggs for breakfast doesn't seem to be enough food for an adult who had a few beers!!! (send in the clowns!)
Tomorrow is another day, and I have a few fab plans from start to end....
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAnd.... sleep.
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled:
Melancholy … you're talking about someone who gets excited about seeing a frog in the woods. My wife is my life and I mean that literally. We were both married young and her especially young and are basically growing up together. Put it this way, as lovely as this condo is and as beautiful as this country is, I would feel empty if she weren't here.
I don't know what a perfect husband is nor do I aspire to be one but I do try my hardest to make her happy. When her dad was passing away and she had to visit her family, I couldn't travel because of my studies. I was going crazy because I needed her, I was totally aimless and was looking for conversations to pass the time. I would take to restaurant owners, people in pubs and I managed to pass the time, but coming home, each and every night it struck me.
When she flew back, I groomed myself to receive her like we were going on a honeymoon. This is all from a feelings aspect. I know women here put a damn value on money and materialistic things but even in this regard I try to make my wife as happy as I can. Us moving here, I know this is a dream for here because we can buy things for the home and know that this will be home for a very long time. I don't want her to miss out on it this feeling. Because every couple at one point or another must go through this home building phase that we are going through.
Several years ago when I was disowned and cut off from my family. The money stopped and I was seriously stressed. My wife got her gold belt and even pearl necklace and said come on. She pawned her jewelry to buy us time. I promised her at the time that the next pearls she gets I would dive in the sea and get them for her. To this day that is like a rallying cry, and she'll use it on me on occasion.
As much as I love my wife, I can't even attempt to describe her love for me because I do not have to tell any of you ladies, the power of a woman's love.
It's clear that I am to be judged on ES and that's perfectly fine, I'm a big boy, I can handle it. I don't know what a “perfect husband is”, It might be that perfect character on TV. To the Gulf Arabs it might be a blue eyed Turk soap opera star. I do know each and every year I learn more. So comparing me to your ideals is really fruitless. I'm grateful each and every day that for the life I have. [/QB][/QUOTE]
Aww that was a lovely post Exiled. No sarcasm at all and I always read your posts too. I really enjoy them. I don't reply much because I just don't have the time to be online. Even facebook rarely gets visited these days In my past life (before I lived in Dubai)when I worked for Yahoo! I was never ever off the internet in fact I was paid to be on there 24/7. I'm lucky if I go online twice a week now! How things change
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Just got back from having lunch at the pool with my flying visitor... nom nom nom. Salmon on rye with a pot of Earl Grey. Sleepy powernap time and if I can stop the coughing I am off out tonight! But tbh, I don't bode well having a temperature in this heat. Sunbathing just sucks when you look like Rudolph!!!
Thursday already again tomorrow... this week has flown by. If I stand on my tippy toes I can see the weekend already Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Dubai Girl. I can understand as I know you are going through drastic change in your life. From UAE to UK and possibly even Cairo in the future. I like your posts too and I hope your diet and exercise are going well.
Cheeky you sure you only had 1 or 3 drinks last night Your last night post resembled a lot more than that. Have fun tonight with your homegirl from the Old Country
I'm watching the ending to species, Natasha Hensdridge kicked ass in this flick. The Malaysian Open kicked off this week, so might go to the quarterfinals this weekend.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Oh, I don't think it was the volume of alcohol but the lack of food. Yes, that old chestnut. I can't have been too bad as I was awake bright and breezy this morning.
My friend managed to get a free bottle of wine out of the hotel staff last night, she was rather squiffy today. Bur she loved it here. She has actually been here before too... she lived in alex in the early 90's and I never knew this so we had a great time talking about Egypt in the good ole days.
She has left now But it has been great catching up. I am supposed to be out again now but I think my body needs to just est and let the anti b's work!!!
So I am sitting on the sofa watching crap contemplating a cheese platter.
Ah the Egyptian Golf open starts end of Oct in the JWM and there is a big event this weekend for the lads I know involved.
I know you mean tennis though, it just reminded me.
I too like DG's posts, she is another optimistic soul with realistic views... with a gorgeous lil family
DG, I have smoking down to every 3rd or 4th day!!! No idea whay that works for me but I guess it is a start!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@Cheeky -Free wine, something free in Egypt!!!, only white chicks can achieve such a wonderous feat. Seriously I can't remember a single free thing in Cairo in all my years living there. Even my first invitation for dinner. This taxi dude that I had driving me around in the begining, invited me to dinner for an Egyptian home cooked meal, but then afterwards, he was telling me how much everything costed.
Well I finally home. Past two days have been rather busy. I'm relaxing now, will get ready in a couple of hours and head to the Malaysian Open soon. Initially we planned to watch the first two matches, the first of which started at noon, but instead we'll watch the two evening matches.
It's Friday afternoon, thunderstorms and traffic is mad but luckily the train stops near the Stadium. So hooray for public transport.
Another thing I wanted to share is I've finally started my blog. Yesterday I worked on the kitchen and felt like writing about it. The blog is new, with only 2 posts but I will definitely share it with you guys soon. Probably after coming home from the Open tonight.
Enjoy your weekends.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Sandstorm!
Ryder Cup today in Cairo too... clearly not big news as it isn't on ES!!!
I will tell you where I have been when I get back!
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
recovering from last nights wedding bash. SIL is finally married!! Yayyy Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
How nice Aysiha, I do like Egyptian weddings.
I have just returned from a memorial mass for the Father who passed away last week. It was a beautiful service. A true celebration.
I am now off to the cinema with the girls... then to the pub I reckon to meet the lads.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Mabrook to the SIL.
I also love Egyptian weddings, especially the balady ones. The Arab area was a short drive from where I lived in Maadi and they would always have street weddings there. The ones that I was invited too were awesome, once by my bango dealer .
They served rice, foosolya and I think camel meat, but hey you guys know how that go, when you are inviting the entire block, you go for the cheapest cuts. They were so much fun. I know Ayisha is a good gal, but at some of the weddings I attended in the street, the men were openly smoking and drinking stella. Women had a good time too, but as the night got much later they just watched us making fools of ourselves from their balconies.
I'm up, it's morning, birds are chirping, sky is 50-50, but we'll head to the deer park and If it rains no problem because there's a few museums in the same area. As I wrote previously here is my blog. It's nothing much because it's new, I might continue to build on it, or it may die. Who knows.
Drinking and smoking... in Egypt. NO WAY You do know that doesn't happen here right? It is all a falacy and we are liars!
I watched 'The Other Guys' yesterday and have to admit I think I peed while laughing lmao. such a funny funny film.
A deer park sounds right up my street... I do miss the UK for places like that.
I am sorry, the Ryder cup is the end of the month, it is the Egyptian open this weekend and my 2 friends have played shite lol...
I read your blog, my only complaint is I hate tennis! It bores me rigid... other than that, please continue
Well today is a day off nothing! I have a lil work to do but nothing taxing and then nothing!!! I hate having no plans. But the guys are golfing and the girls are swimming but I have a stoopid appointment in the middle of the day!
I have 24 series 1 and 2 on dvd though now to watch, never seen it before but a friend of mine know how hooked I get on some things and reckons 24 will be up my street... han shoof.
And now the weather. Cooler than yesterday thank god!
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
It was a balady do Exiled, in the street with music so loud my ears hurt and couldnt hear a word that was shouted in them.
I did see secret smokes being rolled and a stella label or 2 at the end of the night but I must have been tired and hallucinating as that doesnt happen in Egypt as ferret confirmed.
Today is our 6th Wedding anniversary 6 years of wedded..............marriage Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Happy wedded.... marriage lol.
You must have been eating the 10le mushrooms to see such things Ayisha!!! We have been told on numerous occasions there is no alcohol in T'Egypt and that hash is as rare as rocking horse crap!
I love Egyptian parties, they sure know how to have fun.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@cheeky – Malaysia aspires to be like England, I guess you guys left a good impression her, seriously Colonization seems to have had a positive effect here.
I'm surprised they don't have a Hyde Park. I actually drove through the deer park in London, and saw deers racings. We didn't go to deer park yesterday as we had a little difficulty finding it. So be settled on Butterfly park, which was awesome, forgetfully I left the SD memory card in my laptop after I uploaded the Open pics, so I was only able to take about 30 pics but some of them were close and great. I used my wife's phone camera (sucks) so will definitely have to go back and take my time taking pics of the many species of butterflies. They claim they have 6000.
You will love 24, it is an awesome show. I saw seasons 1 & 2 and haven't finished season 3. Kiefer Sutherland and Elisha Cuthbert are great and so is the dude that plays Tony. I make my wife crack up by imitating him, you'll know what's unique about him after watching the show.
@ Ayisha Congratulations on your 6th anniversary, and yes balady weddings are a raucous but definitely memorable.
Basically had an awesome saturday, it started early and lasted throughout the night. Also bought couple of Japanese DVDs, so will put them watch them today.
Now I am consoling my wife, she recieved news several hours ago that someone close to her passed away. It's not an immediate family member, but someone close to her, I think the impact of death lessens when someone important to you dies. She lost her father, that was devastating, so quite frankly I don't think it can get any worse. But I see the sadness on her face, and I am doing my part, and I guess Allah(God) is making it painfully obvious of how temporary life is.
This is the one part of the world that I don't like. It's such a beautiful world, but we all must eventually leave it. So for today, hungover and all, I am doing my part to lessen the impact for my wife. I made her favorite drink – fenugreek – also made a fushion noodle soup. Some hugs here and there, and also giving words of encouragement.
“bite the hair of the dog”, or whatever, I think I need a bloody mary right now. omg my hangover is hitting me hard right now, I live in such a muslim area it is not funny, freaking judgmental bastards, will take my ass to secular TGIF
I actually love my hood.
I'm off to TGIF.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
It worked, I'm not as discombobulated. Had a lush tall glass of blood mary. Lush. Did a little shopping too. Got a couple more DVDs, 6pk Guinness Stout and a few other things.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
The hair of the dog that bit you.
On Friday I found out my really good friends Father passeed away on here too and yesterday I found out a neighbour of mine in Englandhad also died on Friday! What a week!!!
I watched the first 4 episodes and really like the plot so far. I love getting into a series once I can watch them all in one go, I hate waiting!
mmmm Guinness! Roll on the Marriott Christmas Ball when I can have a glass!
I went to a Butterfly Park in Hong Kong. It was awesome, such a nice day out.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
just got done my first day back at work....jet lag sucks Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Aw, poor Lady... don't holidays fly by?
Did you even get time to relax?
Well, I have just had a major cleaning frenzy as the last sandstorm made me feel I was living in a sand dune... everything is all sparkly clean now
Time for supper and 24 me thinks...
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
yes they do...had so much fun with you and mama ferret...miss you already, and when we were leaving to go to the airport ,i experienced my first sand storm, Hani couldn't even see driving
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Yeah, they closed the Cairo - Alex road off on Thursday I think.. I love the build up to them as it is red hot winds whipping up and I love that intense heat... I hate the cleaning after!
Why oh why in such a dusty country do folk insist on datk wood and glass everything!!!
Ah we had a great time with you... I particularly enjoyed your non-existent hubby telling strangers he was my Dad!!!
I loved meeting the family too, it was nice of you to invite me Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
you are family now....we will meet again i am sure
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Woo hoo... I have been adopted!!! Ta mom. x
Well I have no plans leaving here so the sooner you come back the better... I owe you a beer lol.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
or many beers Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I am gonna get mine from the bottle shop. Can't beat cheap beer lol...
Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
just finished eating toast with peanut butter and jam lol and drinking nescafe.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
PB and jam... oh that sounds awful lol!
I just had a cuppa Earl Grey and am now off to the shops to get some stuff as I am going to attempt to make a curry!!
If I die from food poisoning I donate my ipod to Kalila and my debt to you all Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
dont die you still owe me 2 shots of jack and 2 beers from 4 seasons PMSL
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
micky, you home now? Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
You're having a laugh, do you know how much they are???
Ah! Stars like me don't die, we simply fade away.
Yes, she buggered off back home, how very dare she.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
yes unfortunately...but had a blast with all you and will see you again i hope...and yes i know how much they are...shall we say.....131.44 USD Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Yeah I would estimate around 750le
Holy crap!
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
thats ok you and mama ferret were worth every penny
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Standing in metro... For the record: oriental tomatoes are 11.25 and organic are 12.95 a kilo. Now, ffs... Build a bridge lol.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I CAN COOK!
I have never even cooked rice in my life let alone a curry and I have just made the best curry and rice I have eaten in ages!
So impressed with myself... and thanks to Google for assiting me!
So now I have a beer and am gonna get back into 24 while painting my nails ready for my beach trip Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Woke up at 4:30am or about an hour ago. My morning schedule will begin with lesson 2 of a Bahasa Melayu language book that I bought. It is marketed as helping a person master practical everyday communication in three weeks. Yesterday I devoted 3 hours and not sure how many hours I'll spend on Lesson 2 today. So shall see.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
I have no business being up this early. Going back to bed. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Posted by anthropos (Member # 9410) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: I have no business being up this early. Going back to bed. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz
so being lazy? of course that is entirely because you don't have a paid job, no backbone or character let alone self discipline Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by anthropos:
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: I have no business being up this early. Going back to bed. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz
so being lazy? of course that is entirely because you don't have a paid job, no backbone or character let alone self discipline
ahaha yeah. I just needed a couple more hours of sleep, always happens when I awake before sunrise.
Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
No it was good toast. Now watching reruns of er on fox series and and getting ready for my drs appt.
Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
(trying to join in a little )....have curry(butter chicken a l'peasant leftover spin) and rice plus salad for anyone who wants it and had a day reorganising my daughters room now the weather is warming up and she can migrate from the lounge. This was a huge task. Ive been putting off for weeks(amazing what u can do with a friend that has been a buddist nun for 7 years)....getting rid of younger toys for next stage...having a reward wine,and getting ready to draw something for next job.....very productive day....
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Nom nom nom, butter chicken. And I could watch fox series all day, just wish they'd change the adverts.
Just havin a cuppa tea catchin up on msn folk before I start packing for the beach.
Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
Yeah fox series is great but commercials on fox movies ridiculous.....Like 15 at a time. Finished at metro, and drs office. The traffic in road 9 crazy.
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
Tomatoes 8LE yesterday, souk not carrefour Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Going to bed. There's a big game tomorrow morning at 8:40am my time. Yankees vs Twins in the 1st game of the ALDS playoffs. It's whoever wins 3 out of 5. First game always vital as it sets the tone.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
The game has just begun. Live on my TV! This is awesome. The entire playoffs will be live. That's definitely cool for a baseball sports fan living near the edge of the world. Not looking good though after the first 3 batters, with 3 up and 3 down.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Yankees playing like assclowns. Trailing 3-0. This sucks, I'm off to jog for an hour, who knows, maybe I'll return to a more pleasing game.
Posted by Kalila : ) (Member # 14517) on :
Working out how to use my new Kindle Now i know where all my money is gonna go Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Kalila : ): Working out how to use my new Kindle Now i know where all my money is gonna go
Mabrook. The Kindle is great, especially with millions of e-books now. It's somewhere on my list of things to get. Atop the list is an Air Popper, I just found that such a thing exists and doesn't need oil. Posted by Kalila : ) (Member # 14517) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled:
quote:Originally posted by Kalila : ): Working out how to use my new Kindle Now i know where all my money is gonna go
Mabrook. The Kindle is great, especially with millions of e-books now. It's somewhere on my list of things to get. Atop the list is an Air Popper, I just found that such a thing exists and doesn't need oil.
Apologies for the girly question what is an AIR POPPER ? Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Kalila : ):
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled:
quote:Originally posted by Kalila : ): Working out how to use my new Kindle Now i know where all my money is gonna go
Mabrook. The Kindle is great, especially with millions of e-books now. It's somewhere on my list of things to get. Atop the list is an Air Popper, I just found that such a thing exists and doesn't need oil.
Apologies for the girly question what is an AIR POPPER ?
It makes popcorn without the need for oil.
Posted by Kalila : ) (Member # 14517) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled:
quote:Originally posted by Kalila : ):
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled:
quote:Originally posted by Kalila : ): Working out how to use my new Kindle Now i know where all my money is gonna go
Mabrook. The Kindle is great, especially with millions of e-books now. It's somewhere on my list of things to get. Atop the list is an Air Popper, I just found that such a thing exists and doesn't need oil.
Apologies for the girly question what is an AIR POPPER ?
It makes popcorn without the need for oil.
Aha Posted by Sashyra8 (Member # 14488) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled:
quote:Originally posted by Kalila : ): Working out how to use my new Kindle Now i know where all my money is gonna go
Mabrook. The Kindle is great, especially with millions of e-books now. It's somewhere on my list of things to get. Atop the list is an Air Popper, I just found that such a thing exists and doesn't need oil.
Exiled,dear..you still haven't got a kindle,or at least one on your mobile? Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Oh I'm very old fashioned Sash. I like flipping pages but I still want one. I know you love to read a lot of books, so I'm sure it's very handy.
I'm off to bed now, it's bedtime and I'm feeling rather tired. There's a game on at 6am, don't know If I'll be up for it.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
BEACH
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: BEACH
Oooh I am so jealous! It's raining cats and dogs here. As per usual. I am missing that Dubai Sunshine for the first time in a long time.
I am cleaning like a madwoman as my mother and father in law are coming next week and will be staying with us for a few weeks. I am really excited to see them as we didn't see them since January. Grace can get to know her tetou and Gedou. Fantastic! Babysitting on tap! I've told them to pack their thermals and bring me loads of aish balady....I really miss that bread. Can't get no middle eastern food here in the sticks Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I have just got back from 3 days in Ras Sudr... The beach and the sea were heaven.
We had a beautiful villa and it was much much much fun. We are all on a downer to be back so we are all off for a curry
I miss the sunshine when it goes behind a cloud so I do empathise DG Shove the rads on and just pretend.
OOO the In-laws will be cold!!! I don't envy them at all.
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Getting ready to watch the Scotland qualifier Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
quote:Originally posted by young at heart: Getting ready to watch the Scotland qualifier
The goal was an immediate response to that obvious hand ball inside the box..fair enough I guess. Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
The 6 4 0 formation failed miserably it has to be said. The team needed a map to find the opposition's goal! The arm ball was actually was just outside the box Anyway bring on the world champions on Tuesday to totally show us up !
Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
oh no...woken up to stiff neck and agony...that will teach me to work so hard!!! Luckily GF coming round that is a masseuse so will see if that helps....
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
6 4 0 formation???
GF... I wanna massage as I know it could help but that kinda stuff freaks me out. I am so not a tactile person!!!
Right now I am tipsy and feeling pretty damn thankful for all I have. Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
taking it easy...great massage over a few hours and sitting in the sun and hot water bottle on neck....has to be better than just painkillers...liking the idea of egypt and paying people to do the hard work again!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I am off to meet some friends for a coffee then I am off to have a Sunday Lunch (on a Sat) with other friends. Yorkshire puddings an all...
I feel like I have ran into a parked truck I ache so much... tonight I plan a hot bath and a chick flick followed by a big sleep!!
Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
oh Yorkshire puddings! Im going to go gooey over them...you can get a good roast and Yorkshire puddings in Egypt!!?....(they better have horseradish)....cant say I took to stuffed pidgeon all that well though I'd try...
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Ah yeah, you can get an ace roast... Even pork. But I'm a roast beef lass. Only thing missing is stuffing. Yes, there is horseradish . We even get apple pie and ice cream for afters
I live in a country that eats a bird that eats sick, that repulses me lol
Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
Is that spew from drunken tourists? Double yuk!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
My life past few days and probably until next weekend is revolving around my detox diet. My days pretty much include watching live postseason baseball as soon as I wake up in the morning, jogging, swimming, workouts, learning malay, chilling outside in the hood after sunset and coming home to watch a movie. Very simple and usually I don't like redundancy but I'm enjoying it. Helps that the Yankees swept the Twins today.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
but the Phillies are the best Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: but the Phillies are the best
You're a fiesty fan, aren't ya!
Yes they are the favored to win it all by everyone from sports analysts to Vegas bookies.
It's an awesome-awesome-awesome team.
BUT! Remember last year. Yankees beat 'em 4 games to 2.
Let's not get ahead of ourselves and jinx either team. They both still have to advance first. But good lucky, Micky. I wish Philly all the success until they play the Yankees. Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
waiting for ya ....you yankee fan Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Drunken tourists lol... you haven't seen the state some Egyptians get in have ?
Currently I am supping Nescafe and wasting my day watching more 24.
I love not working Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Drunken tourists lol... you haven't seen the state some Egyptians get in have ?
Currently I am supping Nescafe and wasting my day watching more 24.
I love not working
and i am sipping Turkish coffee wishing i was getting drunk with you Miss Ferret Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
You would have loved last night... I have friends in from the UK so we sat up till stupid 'o' clock drinking. Sambucca is damn evil...
I love it when friends are over
Most of my friends have had a 4 day holiday so there was a good big group of us saying a fond farewll to the holiday and planning the next one
Life's a beach
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
isnt it? got too love it
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
I'm off to gezeerit il'outn (cotton island) and when I awake, maybe, just maybe, one of you will have unraveled the word in this illusion pic. It's a tough one.
I cannot see a word at all! I have gone cross eyed trying to see something!!! HELP.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: I'm off to gezeerit il'outn (cotton island) and when I awake, maybe, just maybe, one of you will have unraveled the word in this illusion pic. It's a tough one.
Just ate cheesey beans on toast and am going to spend my day in my pjs as I am knackered!
Posted by advocate (Member # 13367) on :
Well it's just gone 1p.m, I'm still in my pjs and short dressing gown. I have had the sofa repair man here for over 3 and a half hours (Rocking Roy! who is all of 5ft I am sure!) repairing a defect on my 2 seater leather sofa, he completely took it apart bless him.
I am supposed to be working from home but have not done a stroke yet, I am sure Snowhite will have something to say on this matter at a later date (when she returns from work! lol)
Anyhow, I have to go out around 6p.m. to complete (I bloody hope so!) a fostering assessment!
So what's everyone else up to today?
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Standing in the melting sun waiting for my friends driver who is never on time. Negative, I am dying of thirst, positive, sun tan looks good
Off for coffee with a friend and tonight I am going nowhere and doing nothing. I spent last night watching x factor and eastenders till sunrise with a mate... And no, Eastenders last night was not sad!!! How bad is the acting???
Posted by advocate (Member # 13367) on :
Aw Eastenders was very sad last night fair play! You are a hard woman Ferret!!
Posted by metinoot (Member # 17031) on :
Trying very carefully to listen to the gubernatorial debates without getting caught at work.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
quote:Originally posted by advocate: Aw Eastenders was very sad last night fair play! You are a hard woman Ferret!!
It was shonk!
But I did love watching the Essex Girls thingy (chavs), it was SO bad it made me giggle!!! I loved the Beer and pizza show too and am loving X Factor. Few good acts I cannot choose between! However, there are several who should be shot at dawn!
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
Today I went for a meeting with my ex employer who I worked for before I moved to Dubai they have offered me my old job back starting in January.. fantastically I can do a 20 hour week until i feel comfortable to go back full time and they are going to pro rata my salary and they have let me choose my own hours/days so I am very happy with that!
Cleaning like a madwoman...inlaws are arriving tomorrow. I am really excited to see them
Calling round all the satellite installation companies to see who can give me hotbird and arabsat and whatever other channels I can get. Sam is having Zamalek withdrawal and his parents will need Egyptian TV so we need to get another dish ASAP.
Looking into getting a "bumwasher" installed. You know what I mean.
Cooking a leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary as well as making tomaot soup with juicy vine tomatoes that were grown by my stepdad. (he has a huge allotment so have been making soups with all the seasonal veggies for the last few weeks, am now sick of the site of leeks and tomatoes!)
bathing and feeding my daughter and hoping she will go to bed for 7pm according to our routine so I can have a well deserved glass of red Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Only in Scotland do you have to have Sky to be able to watch your National team play Spain. I only have freeview and have the option of watching the England match Hubby is watching our match on the computer, the moment I go to have a look Spain get and score a penalty Posted by Questionmarks (Member # 12336) on :
I am watching Holland _Sweden. It's 4-0 with a superb Holland. Funny to see players from the team I am supporting on both sides. It's finished, it stayed 4-0.
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Sounds like it was a great match QM! Well Scotland lost 2-3, so for us not a bad result Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Ferret I watched the Essex programme too, the scariest bit was in the nightclub, it was like the twilight zone or some kind of cloning experiment, they all looked the same with cuprinol spray tans, false hair, nails, breasts etc You can see where Jordan gets her fans from! DG have a lovely time when your inlaws arrive, they must be so excited to see their grandaughter Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I was laughing at the vajazzle!!!
I think the scariest part for me was the one girls perma-pout! The orange one... like that narrows it down lol!!!
DG, congrats on your job, sounds perfect. Have fun with the family. xx
Good to see the Villa line up for England Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Basically doing nothing, but will go out in a little while. Have some cool plans for the weekend though. Friday night will take my wife to the theater to watch Medea, an ancient Greek Tragedy. Saturday is still tentative but we might head out to Crab Island. It's two trains and a ferry away, really appreciate cheap and convenient public transport, although I foresee a new ride on the horizon.
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Watching sky news, rescue of the miners!!
22 miners out so far!!
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
WATCHING NIGELLA LAWSON AND EATING PRETZELS.... Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Nigella Lawson has mastered mixing soft porn with cookery shows... all men love her!
I just got back from a night of pizza, shopping and gossip. I am shattered now so I am going to boil some milk up and put Summer Heights High on... those who have ever worked in a western school should appreciate this humour I love it.
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Just off to bed now. Worked in the garden this afternoon putting garden furniture away and washing out the pots. Sad to think that's it over till Spring
My friend was round last night got to discussing who should star in the Chilean miners' film. We decided because it will ofcourse be made in Hollywood, Bruce Willis will be the leader of the miners with the mandatory white vest which gets ever more dirty as the film goes on, Meryl Streep will be one of the angst driven wives, Penelope Cruz will be the 'totty' for the men viewers and Antonio Banderas probably her husband What do you reckon? Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Blasting Offspring in the bedroom. Getting ready to shave, shower and dress and then head to the actor's studio to watch Medea. It's early but hey, like taking my time when the music is on, and it's not everyday that one can get dressed up in a tropical country. Which is cool but it's also nice to put on formal wear once in a while.
Enjoy your weekend.
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
Trying to get news on daughter # 1 who is in hospital and gave birth to grand daughter # 3 which is grandchild # 10
Nice surprise to what was starting to be a stressful day!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
quote:Originally posted by young at heart: Just off to bed now. Worked in the garden this afternoon putting garden furniture away and washing out the pots. Sad to think that's it over till Spring
My friend was round last night got to discussing who should star in the Chilean miners' film. We decided because it will ofcourse be made in Hollywood, Bruce Willis will be the leader of the miners with the mandatory white vest which gets ever more dirty as the film goes on, Meryl Streep will be one of the angst driven wives, Penelope Cruz will be the 'totty' for the men viewers and Antonio Banderas probably her husband What do you reckon?
Ecellent cast... I will put this question forward to the panel tonight to see their POV too The film will suck though I can assure you as despite however precision like the rescue went it was fecking boring to watch! The content of the film will need to be jazzed up... perhaps jealous fist fights underground and a few affairs above ground!!!
Congrats Ayisha... lovely news. x
Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
ok can i please ask ferret where do you watch eastenders in cairo? i havent watched it in forever.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
BBC iplayer. We have ITV.com too.
Around £5 a month to watch UK tv abroad.
I don't like watching the soaps but some of my friends do so I endure them Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Congratulations Ayisha, that's great news
Ofcourse the film will be bad. It'll involve at least one miner dying,one losing a leg while down there (probably it will be removed with a hacksaw) one wife having her baby in the camp another one having an affair with her hubby's best friend while in the camp (he was supposed to be down the mine but was delayed because of a meteor ) The cable on the pod will snap and that should fill up the rest of the film as they try to repair it and finally save the rest. Oh and there will be lots of shouting Have I missed anything? Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Mabrook Ayisha. 10 grandkids ... masha allah.
Had a lovely evening, but tomorrow's plans are out the window. I awoke late today, which means that I am nowhere near going to bed, on top of that ALCS (that's baseball semi-finals) will start 8PM EST which means 8am my time. It's 1:40am now, which means I'll stay up and watch the game and probably fall asleep tomorrow at 11am tomorrow and wake up maybe around 6-7pm. Long story short there is no way in hell we are going to Crab Island or even plan B Shah Alam.
My wife was just telling me that she should always come first, before anything and before any stupid game.
I'm so cleverly wicked, I changed the topic to motorcycle clubs. I asked her what she would do if I joined one. She asked what do they do, I told her some are family orientated, some are church orientated, some are military veterans, and some clubs have members from a specific occupations, such as cops, firemen, etc. Some are also outlaws not that such a club would interest me.
Anyway, I don't want to join a motorcycle club, but I am intrigued and found out there are several clubs near me. Again I've always been fascinated with motorcycle clubs, but I need to do more research, such as will I need a real deal motorcycle(chopper), and those can be pricey, for mere fascination, might not be worth it. Or can I just ride with them with a Honda or whatever.
To join a Mortorcycle club is actually not easy, first you have to hang around their club for about 6 months to 1 year and if they like you they will make you a prospect and that takes an additional 6 months to 1 year. After which they either vote you in or tell you to get lost.
Again I don't want to join a motorcycle club but won't mind riding with one on some once in a while or whatever. There are riding clubs that do just that, but I also want to experience the culture and lifestyle of motorcycle clubs.
Okay enough of a ramble. It's just something that I want to experience. I love the jackets too, but you can never wear one unless you're a member, that's like a cardinal sin.
Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
well i just got my voting ballet in the mail which i will vote democratic and then send it back..but i was so confused as to what a libetarian was i had to call the secratarys office and ask them what party that was lolol..
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Just had cheese n crackers for dinner followed by a hazlenut coffee... nom nom nom
I have spent my day watching Summer Heights High and cringing at how inappropriate it is but laughing as it reminds me of the school I used to work in!!! Hilarious comedy.
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club... now there's a band I stalk... (seriously) I love the music and I too would love to join an MC. It is all grungy and seedy and wow... I like the thought of me being a biker chick.
TK, you make me laugh Even I know who Libertarians are and I have no interest in US politics at all.
Fecking mosquitoes! I am sitting batting them off me! I am just their blood whore!
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
waiting for hubby to get home....we are going out on the town tonight...CF wish you were here to join us, we are going to Philadelphia for some mad beers, and maybe dancing a little Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I would love to join you... perhaps some day I may just pop on over and go grab a beer and do some dancing with you guys
Ah, my show has ended!!! Back to 24 I guess.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Waiting and waiting, at least time is moving slowly, it's nice to experience that once in a while. 2.5 hours left until my game begins. W00T!
What episode you on cheeky (24)? Aside from Jack, who's your favorite?
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I am on S1 E15 now... still early on in I know. I plan to finish S1 by the end of the night
I like David Palmer's character (the President) and his acting skills are damn good.
People keep leaking the story to me and I know who is dead before it has happened!!! Ma'alish.
Jack is lush eh??? Never looked at Keifer before and though that but in this he is totty Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: I am on S1 E15 now... still early on in I know. I plan to finish S1 by the end of the night
I like David Palmer's character (the President) and his acting skills are damn good.
People keep leaking the story to me and I know who is dead before it has happened!!! Ma'alish.
Jack is lush eh??? Never looked at Keifer before and though that but in this he is totty
Yeah David Palmer is great. Here's a little trivia fact ... 24 was Bill Clinton's favorite TV show (as well as Greg's Anatomy).
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled:
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: I am on S1 E15 now... still early on in I know. I plan to finish S1 by the end of the night
I like David Palmer's character (the President) and his acting skills are damn good.
People keep leaking the story to me and I know who is dead before it has happened!!! Ma'alish.
Jack is lush eh??? Never looked at Keifer before and though that but in this he is totty
Yeah David Palmer is great. Here's a little trivia fact ... 24 was Bill Clinton's favorite TV show (as well as Greg's Anatomy).
E16 now.
Here's a little trivia fact. When I worked for an African Princess I was one step away from meeting Bill clinton He along with some other big names would visit the project base regulalry and I missed him by minutes.
Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: TK, you make me laugh Even I know who Libertarians are and I have no interest in US politics at all.
lol shows how patroitic i am huh? i know nothin about politics..
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Strange coincidence... the band I mentioned few posts back.. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (BRMC) have just been on 24. I'm impressed.
Right, I have to sleep! It is after 3am and I have to be up and out in just a few hrs!
Damn insomnia!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Going to bed at 10:20am. Feel sick to my stomach with the way the game is being played. Just a very ugly game for NY, losing 5 to 0 in the bottom of the 6th.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
The Yankees rallied from 5-0 to comeback and win 6-5. An improbable win. Awesome friggin game, glad to have watched every second of it. Ugly Texas Rangers fans were literally in tears, dejection is a beautiful thing sometimes. W (Bush) was there too chatting with Nolan Ryan (Texas Legend), they were smiling, joking and that furious Rally wiped the smiles off their faces.
improbable win.
Ahahahahahahahahaha! Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Awoke and the first thing on my mind was the game. That's how awesome it was. Game 2 will begin in less than 9 hours from now and certainly ready for it. It's a best out of 7, so basically they need 3 more wins.
The matter at hand now is where to take my wife. It's evening now and day time activities are out. Need to find a place that is walking distance from a train station. The traffic can be mad during the weekends. Perfect place might have been indoor rock climbing but they close early on weekends, what's that about! I really dunno where to go. Guess better get ready first and think later.
Anyway. Here's an awesome pic found on the net with George W Bush and Nolan Ryan. Prior to this they were all giggly. It was a furious rally towards the end of the game, one that that literally wiped the smiles off their faces.
Home and chilling. Waiting for game 2 that should begin in little less than an hour. Had a great time with my chick earlier. My soul is pretty much baseball these days and decided to go to sports complex that has both baseball and softball batting cages. The atmosphere was great because it wasn't indoors but rather on the roof of a mega shopping complex. Was definitely cool batting balls on a roof. Great price, nice ambiance, was definitely a lot of fun. Those who don't know what a batting cage is, well it's basically a netted area where a machine throws baseballs at you. The speed of the ball varies and at this place they ranged from 40-70mph. So you put on a batting helmet, grab a baseball bat and swing at the pitches. It's challenging and you have to focus or else you'll miss everything. It can also sting a little especially when a ball hits the inside of the bat (closer to your grip) on a hard swing. It's like bowling, you got to focus and most importantly swing before the ball gets there, especially on faster balls.
You know when it comes to going out on dates with my wife. I enjoy these kinds of dates the most. I love to engage things and be active and I was doubtful that my wife would enjoy batting balls. But she absolutely loved it and got into it, when we finished our tokens, and had to get more, she wanted to bat first, and ended up batting more than I did for the night. She also wanted to show off a little because she made me take like 2 or so dozen pics so she can send to her family. Gave her some important pointers, because she was resting the bat on her shoulders and what that does is, it slows the swing down. You have to have the bat in position to react as quickly as possible to the coming ball.
Definitely in a zone now. Got my stock of tiger beer. Counting down the minutes. Love postseason baseball.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Yankees not doing too good. Losing 7-1 in the bottom of the 5th.
Not Good.
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Funny watching someone on a soap that you knew, can't see the the character only the person you remember from the pub on a Saturday night from years ago lol! X Factor night so that signalled getting a DVD out, can safely say never watched an episode, just manufactured, cheap TV Surely on a Saturday they could put something decent on!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Yankees lost. Series tied 1-1. It's gonna be war. Especially with Cliff Lee pitching after tomorrow.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
I will try to purge the negativity from my body. Sports does that. There's winning and then there's losing.
Being a Yankees' fan you're pretty much spoiled, it's a blessing actually. Many championships but it can also be a curse because you expect it each year. You guys remember doodlebug, she's a Red Sox fan, they hadn't won anything since 1918, and finally won in 2004, they also won 1 more title since then. Just saying how elusive/special it can be. Their 2004 parade had drew over 3 million ppl.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Oi... back off X Factor!!! I love it. I used to love Saturday nights in in the UK. I adore trash tv
Aston Villa drew 0 0 at Chelsea yesterday proving we are a good side and they are not as good as they think The whole bar were impressed by the Villa. And I wore my shirt with pride....
Just finished eating cold pizza and now I am off to meet few friends and grab a greasy fattening horrible but beautiful shwearma... nom nom nom
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Slept 12 hours straight. Awoke more horny than hungry but now starving and the only delivery past 11pm is McDonald's which I don't want. Wife made curry but she really doesn't make a great curry, nothing like the curry houses.
So will walk to the curry house... probably start with oxail soup ... and BTW a juicy fattening shawerma sounds friggin great.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Yankees lost. Series tied 1-1. It's gonna be war. Especially with Cliff Lee pitching after tomorrow.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Otlob sucks!!!
On episode 23 oooooooooo it's getting good.
Having a night in with pjs on drinking hot milk. I think I have been burning the candle a little too much.
After 24 I will put some comedy on and chillax
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Micky the Phillies lost too, so ha!ha! and to you too.
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Feeling comfortable right now. Ate some food and watching the classic “Carrie” at the moment.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Otlob sucks!!!
On episode 23 oooooooooo it's getting good.
Having a night in with pjs on drinking hot milk. I think I have been burning the candle a little too much.
After 24 I will put some comedy on and chillax
The final episodes are awesome. You're almost there just one more to go. When it's done rate the season. I gave it a 10/10 Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Micky the Phillies lost too, so ha!ha! and to you too.
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Feeling comfortable right now. Ate some food and watching the classic “Carrie” at the moment.
oh just bite me .....i know i know but they will win today i love you.... Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Carrie... top scary movie.
Episode 24 baby.... the ending to 23 was ace!
I would def give it a high rating as I am hooked.
Posted by My_Login_Name (Member # 16667) on :
listening to my Ipod!
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
had a great day just being lazyyyyyyyyyy.hubby went out and got a bucket of chicken, and we been laying on the couches watching tv all day...waiting for the Phillie's to kick some woop ass...hope they win tonight exiiled Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Did you see the Essex programme Ferret (this is my idea of trash TV ) The girl is massaging the guy in her salon with a barely there uniform and enough makeup to sink the Titanic and she says it's not a brothel! Could have fooled me love! Was shown the goal against Al Ahly (arm goal actually) and rammy resulting in a Tunisian player rolling around for ever having not been touched and then a sending off. Think the ref needs to go back to ref school Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: had a great day just being lazyyyyyyyyyy.hubby went out and got a bucket of chicken, and we been laying on the couches watching tv all day...waiting for the Phillie's to kick some woop ass...hope they win tonight exiiled
Watching them as I type, Roy Oswalt looked sharp . It's nice to hear that you're having a lovely lazy day with the hubby. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Not seen it yet YAH, I will get it later on tonight.
I'm in to season 2 already. My only conclusion is Frank Bauer does not have much luck...!!!
I woke up being bitten by ants, somehow there were 6 or so tiny little buggers eating me in my sleep!!! Yeah, feck nature, they are all dead!
Going to spend my day being a tour guide and taking some folk to visit a supermarket they ddn't know about! Oh what a glorious life we lead lol.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled:
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: had a great day just being lazyyyyyyyyyy.hubby went out and got a bucket of chicken, and we been laying on the couches watching tv all day...waiting for the Phillie's to kick some woop ass...hope they win tonight exiiled
Watching them as I type, Roy Oswalt looked sharp . It's nice to hear that you're having a lovely lazy day with the hubby.
Phillies 6, San Fran 1....yesssssssssssss Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Got butterflies in my stomach. Last time drowned them in beer and still ended up being dramatic after the loss.
4 more hours to go. Cliff Lee is as a big as they come when it comes to pitching. He is lights out and will take the mound for the Yankees' opponent.
Doesn't get any better than this. This is better than the World Cup. A lot tension and suspense in baseball. It's not as fast paced.
Wooooooot!!!!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
There's something I want to say. I'm not superstitious at all, but am very much so when it comes to sports. Past few games, whenever they were losing, such as the Twins game and the first Rangers game, I would come post on ES and say they were losing (which they were), but then after doing so, they would take the lead. I tried it last game again and it didn't work.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Episode 7 of 24 season 2... I could watch dvds for a living!!!
Cooked a curry that I wasn't too impressed with but mum went back in for a second platefull which is a compliment I guess.
Tonight is one of my detox nights, so I have earl grey only. And a nom nom bag of Malteasers!!!
I am determined to sleep before 1am for the first time in months tonight... so I will read ES to bore me Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Episode 7 of 24 season 2... I could watch dvds for a living!!!
Cooked a curry that I wasn't too impressed with but mum went back in for a second platefull which is a compliment I guess.
Tonight is one of my detox nights, so I have earl grey only. And a nom nom bag of Malteasers!!!
I am determined to sleep before 1am for the first time in months tonight... so I will read ES to bore me
Damn you're quick with the episodes - very impressive. Today no brew for me too, but I am so thinking about it. The beer is talking to me. Got that line from Chris Rock in “New Jack City” movie, but he was talking about crack.
You know you're worse than TV commercials because I want malteasers now.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I watched one in the bath just!!!
I never sleep, don't you know anything?
These Malteasers were the best, straight out the fridge and lush and nom and muhahahaha
I think I can hear a voddy calling, but only because I am sick of tea and need a sleeping aid!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Ya Exiiled. Did you notice in Season 2 that the spoken Arabic did not match the subtitles?
My Arabic is not the best but I know it was way of the mark. And I noticed there was a few swear words not subtitiled.
I enjoyed the first season more but at least in this one I can keep up with the two languages... in season 1 it was Russian and I can only say 'cheers' and 'monkey' in Russian!!!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Ya Exiiled. Did you notice in Season 2 that the spoken Arabic did not match the subtitles?
My Arabic is not the best but I know it was way of the mark. And I noticed there was a few swear words not subtitiled.
I enjoyed the first season more but at least in this one I can keep up with the two languages... in season 1 it was Russian and I can only say 'cheers' and 'monkey' in Russian!!!
What's the matter, can't sleep. Here let me sing you a lullaby.
Hush, little baby, don't say a word. Papa's gonna buy you a mockingbird And if that mockingbird won't sing, Papa's gonna buy you a diamond ring
And if that diamond ring turns brass, Papa's gonna buy you a looking glass
And if that looking glass gets broke, Papa's gonna buy you a billy goat
And if that billy goat won't pull, Papa's gonna buy you a cart and bull
And if that cart and bull fall down, You'll still be the sweetest little baby in town
Alright I'm getting silly. But yes I noticed those discrepancies as well as a few other goofs.
Season 1 episode 1 they show Kuala Lumpur twin towers but then show images from a Vietnam slum.
The Arabic is however fun. You'll enjoy it more in later episodes, but I don't want to say anymore.
Season 2 becomes more awesome as the plot thickens.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I have just watched a plane crash.. I will never sleep again!
In that lullaby we sing about a dog called rover, and if they dog called rover don't bark then momma will buy a horse and cart...
We never sing 'Papa' at all... I am watching way too many conspiracy theories!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Oh, and I have always had sleeping problems! I piss myself off as 90% of the time I am exhausted and still cannot settle.
I am now on episode 10
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Oh, and I have always had sleeping problems! I piss myself off as 90% of the time I am exhausted and still cannot settle.
I'm wth you on the sleeping problems Cheeky. I've suffered insomnia on and off since my teens. Since I've been back in England I have been sleeping like a log (but I think that's exhaustion ) When I was pregnant I had it really bad and could rarely sleep before dawn. I used to lie in bed in the dark tossing and turning but refusing to get up and then I would hear the dawn prayer and realise I had lain awake again for 6 hours straight. Awful. Even worse when you have work the next day
Right now I am watching Jeremy Kyle with my inlaws. They were asking this morning if the people who appeared were actors! I do wonder where they find some of these people??
Other than that I am having a lovely relaxing time as they adore Grace and want to do everything for her and spend all day singing and playing with her. I know all the words to Mama Zamana Ghaya now...! As always I have learned loads of new Arabic words. My mother in law always teaches me new stuff and Sam never does. Her English is good but not fluent she is fluent in French and if she doesn't know a word in English she will use the French. Yesterday we went to Asda and she mentioned she wanted some Persil. So I took her to the soap powder aisle and picked up a box of persil and she just looked at me like I was mental and said she didnt want any soap powder. It was only when we got back she said again she had forgot to buy Persil. She wanted Parsley which in French is Persil as she needed it for the Taameya she was making lol!. T
As soon as everyone's ready we are off to Tesco. They loved Asda and couldn't believe how cheap the kids clothes were and Grace has been bought a whole new wardrobe of things since they came. She is lucky to have two sets of grandparents that love her so much
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I was worse in thee uk, at least I have the heat to knock me out here now and then. The cold in the uk would keep me awake!!!
I get loads of one season clothes from Asda, the clothes are well cheap but don't last so long so ideal for holidays, growing kids and the ever changing fashion.
It is always nice when the grandfolk are involved... All kids love the grand folk.
Currently being asked by all and sundry 'who died?' As I am wearing navy trousers and a black top!!!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
The Yankees had a can of whoop ass unleashed on them. They are utterly lost out there. And you know what - khalas, it's making me sick, if this is what is meant to be, get this **** over with already.
Game 4 starts in 11 hours, and they are now down 2-1 games, what can I do to support them, nothing, I did everything short of conjecturing an evil spell on the friggin Texas Rangers.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Ok, since I last posted I think almost everyone I know has asked me 'who has died?' ... remind me to never stop wearing colour here lol!!! Morbid lot! I just thought they looked good together!
Anyhoo, just cooking a bolognaise for dinner then am going to settle in to 24 as I wanna finish the series I think I am tuning into the writers as the not so obvious is now real obvious.
Just been reading through the other threads, nothing going on at all on ES other than racism, predjudice and judgements! i may as well read the Daily Mail!
Posted by Dilemma (Member # 16672) on :
My friend just sent me this video. This made my day.
Dilemma, those guys are as camp as a row of tents! And were they dancing or fitting?
Cannot decide if they did this video as a joke or if they think they actually have a talent!
Posted by Dilemma (Member # 16672) on :
LOL. I honestly couldn't tell you, but the guy in the red shirt could move.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Sippin warm guinness out the bottle, and waiting for my game to come on. I'm a patient man, my guinness gets warm. Been patient all year following this team for 162 games, since April.
Little over an hour left and I have no idea how they will play. That's no good because usually successful postseason teams make a run and build momentum. Haven't seen that yet, with the exception of that furious rally in Game 1, Texas has dominated.
BTW. Micky's team is getting their asses kicked as well, it's 3-0 with game almost over. Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
surprise-surprise Yankees lost. waiting for pizza hut to arrive and chug it down with water, need to hydrate before I sleep.
All things considered, it was a good game to watch.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
You should watch some proper football
Get yourself onto UK tv and watch some UK premiership!
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Sippin warm guinness out the bottle, and waiting for my game to come on. I'm a patient man, my guinness gets warm. Been patient all year following this team for 162 games, since April.
Little over an hour left and I have no idea how they will play. That's no good because usually successful postseason teams make a run and build momentum. Haven't seen that yet, with the exception of that furious rally in Game 1, Texas has dominated. BTW. Micky's team is getting their asses kicked as well, it's 3-0 with game almost over.
shut it MR. Exiiled.....I KNOW I KNOW..3-0 Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
hey Mr. Exiiled, are ya watching? Yankees are winning 5-0 in the 3rd...keep ya posted Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: hey Mr. Exiiled, are ya watching? Yankees are winning 5-0 in the 3rd...keep ya posted
Yes I'm watching, gonna watch the Phillies game after this also. If the Yankees win today, they will be down 3 games to 2. Which means they can't lose again. So basically they'll have to win today and also Friday and Saturday. 1 Loss and it's goodbye. I BELIEVE!
FINGERS CROSSED and Wishing For History To Be Made.
back to the game.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
omg...I cant BELIEVE u r talking abpout a game...lol...tho I did go to a few Aussie Rulz games when a devotee realized after 20 odd years i hadnt been to a game and I must admit I had the best time....Ive just opened a bottle for (another) job well done.....and so the hell they shud be....I work for 1/3 of a bloody mechanic and in 100 years the commnt will stilll be there and the car will hopefully be in someones blood....umm better stop now as I just want my superiors to say...'it'll be alright chook"....lolol...whu didnt the Bible ever say and Jesus laughed?
Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
oh dear ....I shoud remember to read a post before I post it....yes I see all the errors before u do....wish u were all here and we created heaven on earth (and made a space ship...just in case....).....am getting very close to making the move to Egypt....mad as I Am...
Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
oh dear ....I should remember to read a post before I post it....yes I see all the errors before u do(God I can c the fault in the words there...and I dont know why I keep getting ewarded with wine)....wish u were all here and we created heaven on earth (and made a space ship...just in case....).....am getting very close to making the move to Egypt....mad as I Am...
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
@ glassflower....huh?
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
yay... I have a new found respect for GF I love it when people are just real and themselves
When are you making the move here?
I have spent all day throwing up I have had such a migraine.
I have however finished S2 of 24 now and I will be getting S3 on Saturday... So spent the day watching We could be heroes (Do you know this GF, it is Chris Lilley, my fave Aussie man).
I am currently listening to some Chris Moyles podcasts... I love the man but hate the morning show as some of his music sucks so podcasts are ace.
I was meant to be going to the Jazz Club tonight to watch Screwdriver but I am scared I will vomit so I am making some poorly girl mash and will find a film to watch.
The weekend is here folks.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I actually think I am going to pee glitter.
I have just found out that 2 of my favourite bands are playing TOGETHER... in Birmingham the week I am in the UK. OOOOOOOOOOO MMMMMMMMMM GGGGGGGGGG
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
The Yankees while on the brink of elimination survived to play another game. ALIVE! --- I BELIEVE! That's all I have to say. I found out that posting on ES while they were playing turned from being good-luck to being a Jinx.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Watching the Craft. When it first came out I liked all 4 chicks. Fairuza Balk is sexy in a creepy sort of way, with very beautiful eyes, but very big mouth and I mean that physically. Rachel True did not age so well. Robin Tunney basically looks the same now. Neve Campell looks so much prettier now and is downright gorgeous now.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Now... name dropping again
Neve Campbell lives in Birmingham (uk) and is married to my sis in law's cousin Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
oh dear....I was a bit smashed last night! Maybe I should stick to online scrabble! Thinking middle Nov for about 4 months at this stage CF....for the cooler months. Love 'We Could Be Heros'....Chris Lilley Rocks.... will be having a very quiet day methinks!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
OOO I play online Scrabble too. On FB.
November eh, just around the corner. The cooler months are nice but a little dull as it is too cold for the beach or the pool but it is nice to be relieved of the heat for a while. Good luck with the move.
Chris Lilley has had me in stitches this week. I cringe at his work as it is so not PC but he has mastered comedy. That woman who is rolling to Uluru had me in stitches.
As for getting smashed, be careful lol, you will be deemed an alcoholic by the resident cuckoos I loved your posts though... btw, I typed this quietly incase you have a sore head
Well, I am off to sleep, it is after 1am and some of the resident patronisers are in and I am not in the mood to have some jumped up weirdo insulting me I am too old for playgrounds.
Night all.
Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
Yep FB Scrabble...only a newbie ...I am hoping it might help with my spelling! As for last night(rather embarrassed) I dont usually drink a whole bottle!....and didnt even drink until about 4 years ago so dont think my tolerance is as good as some....still I have one of the few jobs where it can actually improve what Im doing!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Mother nature putting on a thunder show. It's pretty scary but also beautiful. Will soon go to bed and awake at night. My hours are so messed up (and I love it) revolving around MLB postseason schedule. It's a schedule that allows me to watch games live, some of which start 4:00AM.
Weekend Plans: Watch my team make history and make a comeback, take my wife to the movies and dinner tonight. And just take it from there. Win Yankees...Win!
It's been an awesome week, but in a way, i want my life back, because following my team is very stressful.
Posted by anthropos (Member # 9410) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Mother nature putting on a thunder show. It's pretty scary but also beautiful. Will soon go to bed and awake at night. My hours are so messed up (and I love it) revolving around MLB postseason schedule. It's a schedule that allows me to watch games live, some of which start 4:00AM.
Weekend Plans: Watch my team make history and make a comeback, take my wife to the movies and dinner tonight. And just take it from there. Win Yankees...Win!
It's been an awesome week, but in a way, i want my life back, because following my team is very stressful.
Yes it is very stressful to have to wake up and watch TV. Posted by Laura (Member # 879) on :
quote:Originally posted by anthropos:
Yes it is very stressful to have to wake up and watch TV.
Thank you anthropos for making me smile Posted by Sashyra8 (Member # 14488) on :
quote:Originally posted by Laura:
quote:Originally posted by anthropos:
Yes it is very stressful to have to wake up and watch TV.
Thank you anthropos for making me smile
Common girls,it has never been easy to decide which cable tv channel to watch, so some empathy,please. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I was on skype till 4am and waking up fullstop was a trauma.
Currently sitting at a bus stop sharing a bench with an Egyptian who is fast asleep!!! Don't ask!
Todays plan... Go be stuffed arouind by useless Etisalat and then go grab a beer with the boys.
GF if you wanna play scrabble PM me.
Posted by anthropos (Member # 9410) on :
CF are you taking the bus? I thought you only took taxis.
Posted by weirdkitty (Member # 15365) on :
Zain is napping, washing done (ish), so now I'm snuggled on the sofa watching Biggest Loser whilst sipping my oxo drink.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
quote:Originally posted by anthropos: CF are you taking the bus? I thought you only took taxis.
The bus, hell no!!! I was standing in a street with no name trying to get a driver to find me so I went and found a bus stop.
Posted by D_Oro (Member # 17954) on :
RANGERS WAVE!!!:„ø¤º°¨ ¨°º¤ WAVE!!! ¸„ø¤º°¨ ¨°º¤øº LETS GO RANGERS!!!¤¤º°¨¨°º¤øº¤ø„¸¸ø¤º°¨„ø¤º°¨ ¨°ºL-E-T-S G-O!!!„ø¤º°¨ ¨°º¤LET'S GO RANGERS!!!¸„ø¤º°¨¨°º¤øºL-E-T-S-G-O!!!¤¤º°¨ ¨°º¤øº¤ø„¸¸ø¤º°¨RANGERS WAVE!!!:„ø¤º°¨¨°º¤GO RANGERS!!! ¸„ø¤º°¨ ¨°º¤øº LETS GO RANGERS!!!¤¤YEA RANGERS!!! Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by anthropos:
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Mother nature putting on a thunder show. It's pretty scary but also beautiful. Will soon go to bed and awake at night. My hours are so messed up (and I love it) revolving around MLB postseason schedule. It's a schedule that allows me to watch games live, some of which start 4:00AM.
Weekend Plans: Watch my team make history and make a comeback, take my wife to the movies and dinner tonight. And just take it from there. Win Yankees...Win!
It's been an awesome week, but in a way, i want my life back, because following my team is very stressful.
Yes it is very stressful to have to wake up and watch TV.
Hint of sarcasm. Me like. Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by D_Oro: RANGERS WAVE!!!:„ø¤º°¨ ¨°º¤ WAVE!!! ¸„ø¤º°¨ ¨°º¤øº LETS GO RANGERS!!!¤¤º°¨¨°º¤øº¤ø„¸¸ø¤º°¨„ø¤º°¨ ¨°ºL-E-T-S G-O!!!„ø¤º°¨ ¨°º¤LET'S GO RANGERS!!!¸„ø¤º°¨¨°º¤øºL-E-T-S-G-O!!!¤¤º°¨ ¨°º¤øº¤ø„¸¸ø¤º°¨RANGERS WAVE!!!:„ø¤º°¨¨°º¤GO RANGERS!!! ¸„ø¤º°¨ ¨°º¤øº LETS GO RANGERS!!!¤¤YEA RANGERS!!!
Nice wave, but until Texas puts away the Yankees, there is nothing to be cheerful about. 1 Game at a time is all I got to say. I BELIEVE! Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Congrats to D_Oro and all Rangers' fans. It's not official yet but it's pretty close. The Yankees are out of contention and the Rangers will go to their very first World Series.
I'm ooooooot. My agenda for the day is to remain up and fix my hours. The good news is it's a lovely day, the weekend, and many things to do, so imokwiththis.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Came back from the perpustakaan negara (national library), forgot they close on Mondays. Had plans to spend a few hours there. Oh well.
Yesterday was nice, spent the entire day and night out with my wife. It was one of those days where a trip to the beach would have been cool. This is where a car would have been appreciated. So instead we spent the afternoon in Bangsar, an area of KL likened to Maadi in terms of expat population. Had lunch there, walked around the area which is difintely picturesque. Also visited their night market which actually began at 5 or 6. Then headed downtown and hung out there for the night, finally watching “Buried” before going home. Pretty cool day in the city.
BTW "Buried" was awesome. I mean totally awesome. When we chose it, we didn't know what to expect. Didn't read reviews or anything. Came home and wanted to read what people thought of it, because it was that great, and found out it's a 7.8 on IMDB, that is very-very high score for a movie. Watch it.
Sundays are usually great as traffic is at a minimum. My progression with learning Malay is going real well. Almost everyone speaks English though, there's even a marketing campaign encouraging people to speak Malay rather than English. But it is very handy to outside the city center and areas that are exposed to expats and tourists.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Congrats to D_Oro and all Rangers' fans. It's not official yet but it's pretty close. The Yankees are out of contention and the Rangers will go to their very first World Series.
I'm ooooooot. My agenda for the day is to remain up and fix my hours. The good news is it's a lovely day, the weekend, and many things to do, so imokwiththis.
we are out too...oh well next year... Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
I passed my business improvement techniques exam today, now my head can relax and enjoy the rest of the day.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Ah, well done Marydot, that is nice news to read
I have had an autumn clean today, getting ready for the door and window closure and wanna make sure things are all sparkly clean
Realised I own possible more make up than Boots the Chemist!!! I have box after box full! I also own the most creams and moisturisers etc! I swear they just multiply.
This evening I am going to help a friend with a Powerpoint presentation, I love PowerPoint! How sad am I lol Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Thank you cheekyferret
I love messing around with Powerpoint it can be quick amazing what you can do with it.
Have fun Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Ah, well done Marydot, that is nice news to read
I have had an autumn clean today, getting ready for the door and window closure and wanna make sure things are all sparkly clean
Realised I own possible more make up than Boots the Chemist!!! I have box after box full! I also own the most creams and moisturisers etc! I swear they just multiply.
This evening I am going to help a friend with a Powerpoint presentation, I love PowerPoint! How sad am I lol
wacko Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Aiwa, I am a big geek and you know it.
The best thing about being a geek is I am never bored.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
quote:Originally posted by marydot: Thank you cheekyferret
I love messing around with Powerpoint it can be quick amazing what you can do with it.
Have fun
You are welcome
My toy of the moment... I am loving an mp3 cutter. I am taking snippets of songs to use in a music quiz that I am writing.
PP is a fab tool and the girl I helped just sat there while I kinda took over lol. If she passes her presentation then I can satisfy myself that I could easily pass advanced English at the AUC Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Will soon head out to China Town to buy some undies and boxers Also a few t-shirts. Yeah China Town is cool it's all fake but 100% cotton and looks so authentic. I mean cotton is all I need, and as Run DMC once said “don't want nobody's name on my behind” , seriously I refuse to pay Calvin Klein or Ralph Lauren $25 for 1 underwear just because of the Brand. So I'll visit my Choo Young Fung or whichever Chinaman and get me a replicate that looks and feels like the real deal for $5 a piece.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I was watching CSI yesterday and the murder victim who was shot was a Chinese man withthe surname Bang!!!
I have been to a kid's Halloween party and now feel sick from all the junk food and Celine Dion (Seriously, why do people listen to this horror?) I will grab a quick sleep then go out to play with the big people and have a nice weekend beer.
What a week!!!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: I was watching CSI yesterday and the murder victim who was shot was a Chinese man withthe surname Bang!!!
I have been to a kid's Halloween party and now feel sick from all the junk food and Celine Dion (Seriously, why do people listen to this horror?) I will grab a quick sleep then go out to play with the big people and have a nice weekend beer.
What a week!!!
I was watching CSI yesterday and the murder victim who was shot was a Chinese man withthe surname Bang!!!
haha...funny. I actually like Chinese names, and always dissapointed to hear a Chinese named James, Andrew, Julia, Rebecca or whatever.
feel sick from all the junk food and Celine Dion (Seriously, why do people listen to this horror?
Celine Dion sucks, and will always suck and Yes her music is appalling. Egyptians think she's "classy" . I thinks her music sucks and she looks like an alien ... case in point: http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/7205/celinedion.jpg Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Getting ready to go to the photography festival. Think it should be cool, they'll have photo exhibition, seminars, booths with new products and even a model search. Also plan to take the wife to a South African restaurant for dinner. You guys have a nice weekend, and I'm sure the people in Egypt have a head start in that. Later.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Bryan Adams, Elton John, Shakira and Celine... There are so many Egyptians with the worst taste in music!
Classy??? Talentless noise! All of them should just go in Room 101.
I have a serious question. Why does the Quaran have to be sung? Why does it have to be mono-tone dude just talking fast? Can't it just be read out normally? Why!!!!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Bryan Adams, Elton John, Shakira and Celine... There are so many Egyptians with the worst taste in music!
Classy??? Talentless noise! All of them should just go in Room 101.
I have a serious question. Why does the Quaran have to be sung? Why does it have to be mono-tone dude just talking fast? Can't it just be read out normally? Why!!!!
The Quran isn't actually song when it's recited. The recitation you normally hear in Cairo is Hafz recitation (qiraet Hafz) and when modern reciters (the ones you hear including Abdel Basit) follow the Tajweed principals for this particular reading it should not sound like singing, poetry or prose. It's actually unique to the Quran. It's supposed to be pleasant and the reciters take pride in their ability to pronounce all the words in Tajweed style (the principals of Quranic recitation).
Personally I am very picky with the reciters and if it is one my ears are not easy with I simply turn it off, or ask that It be turned off.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Going to bed soon. Tomorrow night will be my free time and I will use it hang out on Jalan Alor, a street that comes alive at 7pm and remains alive until morning. There's this one place that I frequent from time to time, a 24/7 place mainly for locals. It's a semi open air restaurant/drinking place/cafe that locals go to eat, hang out, watch football matches and just talk. So it's like an all-in-one kind of place, and looking forward to that. It's a lovely place because great conversations always happen there, while studying here this place was like where I always hung out and met many friends from all over.
I'm especially happy today because our life here finally stabilized. It's been beautiful all week. Things have been improving with each day we lived here, but this week, and it's at the end of the month too, it just came all together. Like for once finally – finally – feeling at home and it feels great, this is an awesome city - one you can easily fall in love with. My wife even got with the program and introduced herself to some of the Arab women living in our condo. They have parties from time to time at night in the nursery and playing Arabic music. She's acts like she wants to be there, and I'm like “you have to make the first move to be their friends because they already know each other.” That's how it works, no ifs, ands or buts about it. The noob gotta make the first move.
So for me this is important, because I know it's important to my wife. She has friends here, but they always have to schedule things, so it's different when there are housewives friends from the same building. These women have activities and are just very neighborly, it shows. I wonder why Arabs are such shitholes in their countries but abroad they are very kind.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Going out. Plans for the evening changed. Woke up tired, add that to an long afternoon love making session and I'm not up to spending the night downtown. So will head out to a neighborhood joint, play some pool, drink some brew and come back home and just chill for the evening.
Don't even know why I woke up so tired, all I had were 4 budweisers last night, and that's some weak ass lager. The week probably caught up to me. Oh well.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Multi-Tasking. Typing this, listening to music and watching Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
Happy Halloween. The movie channels will play halloween theme/horror movies all day and night, and me just love it.
Definitely chill home for the day. I want some Guinness though and Sashimi. Ohhh ...Ohh I just realized I'm talking about food again, what a booboo
Today's Objective:
1- Go to shop get Guiness 2- Get Some Japanese Foooooooood (pronounce that like Mr. Mi-agi would foooooooood )
3- watch back2back2back2back movies
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Don't like dumb businesses. There's a Sushi joint that has 50% discount from 12pm-5pm on everything on the Sushi belt. BUT it's not valid for take-way. That's just plain stupid. Just don't understand these stupid business practices.
Anyway got what I wanted from the sushi section at supermarket. Fresh, just as delicious and enough to munch on for the day. Well maybe not, these suckers go pretty quick.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
What a weekend!!!
Shame it is over but the next one isn't far away
Today, I plan to do nothing other than let my body recover and rest!!!
Oh, and it is Derby day in the Footy so my team are facing the rivals ... COME ON THE VILLA BOYS.
And if anyone actually cares fro English footy in the Carling Cup 1/4 final draw we also drew the scum!
Off for a nap..
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
My night will consist of writing a quiz!!! Anyone got any unique quiz ideas???
Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Talking of EPL..Just noticed that Chelsea with 25 pts. AND in the lead (as usual ) actually has more points than both Brummies put together.. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Chelsea are on fire!!! and Man Utd are just cheating northern assholes. Did you see the dubious goal yesterday?
As long as we end up above Wolves, WBA, Newcastle, Stoke and Birmingham I will be happy.
Liverpool v Bolton playing now. I so want Liverpool to be relegated!
I am very happy that live football is back in Cairo!
Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Missed that yesterday, but watched that Tunisian Esperence team losing 5 nil to T.P. Mazembe in Kinshasa..I'm so happy they were taught a lesson never to cheat their way into the finals again. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Basically Nani is a cheat! He hand balled in the box, it was really obvious to anyone with eyes and the ref didn't flag it. as it was so obvious the goalie picked the ball up to take a free kick and Nani stood up from over acting on the ground and just put it in the net!
A) he should have been punished for the foul B) the goalie should have realised the ball was still in play C) the goal was initially dis-allowed, then the ref changed his mind proving Man Utd are just allowed to get away with anything they please!!!
AAARGh - it sparked such a great debae though.
I love how you said Brummies btw.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: What a weekend!!!
Shame it is over but the next one isn't far away
Today, I plan to do nothing other than let my body recover and rest!!!
Oh, and it is Derby day in the Footy so my team are facing the rivals ... COME ON THE VILLA BOYS.
And if anyone actually cares fro English footy in the Carling Cup 1/4 final draw we also drew the scum!
Off for a nap..
Off for a nap..
Great minds act and think alike. Took my nap around 4-5 and awoke at 9.
And if anyone actually cares fro English footy
You know I'm trying my hard to get into it. It's a national pastime here. People stay up chilling late and watching the matches, usually in over drinks halal and non-halal.
So I want to partake in that to some extent. Just haven't felt for it yet.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled:
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: What a weekend!!!
Shame it is over but the next one isn't far away
Today, I plan to do nothing other than let my body recover and rest!!!
Oh, and it is Derby day in the Footy so my team are facing the rivals ... COME ON THE VILLA BOYS.
And if anyone actually cares fro English footy in the Carling Cup 1/4 final draw we also drew the scum!
Off for a nap..
Off for a nap..
Great minds act and think alike. Took my nap around 4-5 and awoke at 9.
And if anyone actually cares fro English footy
You know I'm trying my hard to get into it. It's a national pastime here. People stay up chilling late and watching the matches, usually in over drinks halal and non-halal.
So I want to partake in that to some extent. Just haven't felt for it yet.
One reason I love being an expat so much is you get to meet fans of all the other clubs and the banter is great. I am the only Villa fan here so I get some stick, but I also give it
I am such a boy brain when it comes to football, I join in the conversations about old players and I recall results etc... and I love to wear my shirt to the club... PRIDE. My shirt has the number 7 on the back and the name 'ferret'
As for napping, it is lovely to nap in the day with a nice breeze running through the aprtment and some ace tunes playing in the background.
All my mates are int he bar watching the Liverpool v Bolton game (currently 0 - 0) but I think one more beer may actually make me go blind lol...
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Sweets and the bat biscuits I made yesterday are ready in case we get any guisers at the door. Decided to be organised this year as last year I think we had every child in the area at the door (probably it went round like wild fire that they were getting money as I had nothing in ) Mind you it's a school night so it might be quieter!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I was such a grinch in the UK this time of year. First kids knock your door dressed up for Halloween, then Guy Fawkes and then carol singers!!!
I used to tell them to pee off and go beg money off their own parents!!!
Sorry... I just totally disagree with begging. GRIIIIIINCH.
Some kids didn't even come with their parents!! HELLO!
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Oh what a shame Ferret, I've given them your address Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
futile lol... here I don't even bother opening the door I have a spy hole and if I don't know them I don't answer.
Bah humbug.
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
But they have been told that Aunty Ferret is waiting for them, otherwise they could get a bit annoying after a couple of days Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I actually went with a friend to a Halloween party in a kindy!!! Not quite sure some parents actually grasped what Halloween is about as they sent their kids dressed as things like angels or spiderman lol.
The kindy was decorated real nice though, I posted one pic on FB. The one that looked like the puppet Ahmed the Terrorist Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Loved to have seen the Ahmed the terrorist child Only a group of 3 so far lead by a skeleton, parents were in the background. Could be a bucket of sweets for us this evening Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Save them for bonfire night, or chobble them all down and stuff the kids
I did join in though, I wore all black, even my jewellery and hair accessories. I even had goth looking wye makeup, the taxi driver must have thought he was transporting an emo around!
Posted by Shanta Qadeama (Member # 9889) on :
But when did all that start in the UK - trick or treating - never had it when I were a nipper - all we got was a carved pumpkin and a turn or two at bobbing the apple down the church hall.
None of this sprogs being let loose on the streets knocking on the doors of folk who probably haven't been CRB checked or registered with the ISA - bloody ridiculous when if the same folk wanted to go and volunteer at a playgroup or afterschool club they'd be knee deep in criminal record checks before you could say 'hang em all'.
Given the assumption in British law that every adult over 18 is a pedo who simply hasn't been caught yet, what are people thinking?
Bah humbug ......
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Guising was around when I was wee, it has been around a lot longer than trick or treating. Everything in the UK gets Americanised. I was only allowed to go to a couple of neighbours houses as like Ferret my mum felt it was akin to begging. We had turnip lanterns (your mum had to scoop out all the insides as it was so tough!) pumpkins are so easy . Costumes were all home made apart from maybe a mask or a hat. Talking about bobbing for apples, another idiot ruling has decided it's dangerous in case a child pokes itself in the eye with the stalk I guess life was simpler then, or maybe it just seemed that way! Total of 5 now. So I guess a couple of sweets are in order Posted by Shanta Qadeama (Member # 9889) on :
you're right it was turnips not pumpkins - we probably hadn't even heard of pumpkins then.
Mind you we had all those 'penny for a guy' beggars before bonfire night and carol singers. Carol singers used to mug our house for obvious reasons best known to those who know me well but unfortunately for them, a family who spells Christ's Mass with two eses is not doing any Xmas celebrating before Xmas Eve. Tree went up Xmas eve - any sooner was 'gross commercialism'.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Yeah, I ust heard about the apples on a news podcast. Stupid people deserve to have a stalk in their eye!!! People with common sense would remove the damn stalk!
My neighbours loved us kids this time of year as they had a conker tree and we would clear up all the leaves to make a Guy Fawkes.
One year my brothers used me as Guy Fawkes!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
White Rabbits
Today I am going to go out walking and maximise the cold autumn air. I need to go TV hunting as we are looking for a 52inch (cannot find inch symbol) for the club so that the football is even better to watch. We have it on HD already but the TV is not big enough.
Hopefully it will wear me out as I only slept 2 hours in the night! Insomnia sucks when you know you have things to do the next day, it isn't so bad when you have a free day.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
November is here ...woot!
Several big holidays this month.
Eid Al-Adha around Nov 16 Deepavali (Festival of Lights Hindu Holiday) Nov 5 Thanksgiving (final Thursday of month)
Cheeky …. good luck finding the right HD TV. Keep in mind that LED is in, LCD is out so keep that in mind. The contrast, colors will be richer and the black will look awesome.
I'm off to enjoy one of my favorite hobbies –> Photography
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
All I know is they went flat screen, plasma HD blue ray blah blah blah. I am just pricing it up, we have to pass the info to the committee.
We just upgraded the surround sound and now can just pop films on pen drives and watch films this way which is a great way of sharing our dvd collections.
Ah, there is Eid coming up.. *sigh* another holiday I think I have volunteered to cat sit for this one!!! i cannot remember.
I am off to enjoy one of my fave hobbies too in a wee while... I am off to join the lads for a happy hour beer!!! they pester me and call me boring if I don't go then call me a pushover when I cave in! I cannot win.
You missed Bonfire Night off your November list. It is not a holiday but it is another reason to party Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Cooking up some sleep.
"you missed bonafire night..."
Duly noted
So what's Bonafire night, it sounds cool. Do people drink and dance round it?
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Cooking up some sleep.
"you missed bonafire night..."
Duly noted
So what's Bonafire night, it sounds cool. Do people drink and dance round it?
they sit around it and sing kumbya Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Sounds Good Micky
A big congrats to San Francisco Giants fans (if there's any on ES) for winning the World Series. Man that team hasn't tasted a championship in 54 years. The city itself never enjoyed a WS championship before as the team was previously the NY Giants before moving to San Fran in '57.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
We talk about blowing up Parliament over a cuppa tea and a jacket spud!!!
I loved Bonfire Night but hate fireworks!!! So I was one who would watch from a window.
Google Guy Fawkes and check out what he did and learn some British history... he was a dude Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Oh and right now, I am wondering if I have moved to a city of owls!!!
4am on a 'school night' I got home!!! Am knackered!
I also met a blue nose last night (Birmingham City fan aka arch enemy) and the banter was fun.
Plan today.... I gotta go Starbucks for some caffiene!!!
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: I loved Bonfire Night but hate fireworks!!! So I was one who would watch from a window.
When I was a kid I loved fireworks, but since the last 10 years or so I am terrified and now prefer to do the same as you...don't know where this fear came from but it's enough to keep me in the house on bonfire night. My inlaws were amazed at the amount of kids coming to our door trick or treating on Halloween. Stupid me forgot to buy sweets so ended giving out a fortune in pound coins!!!
Posted by Shanta Qadeama (Member # 9889) on :
Here's one I wrote earlier (2 years ago!)
Bonfire Night Posted by weirdkitty (Member # 15365) on :
I was working halloween in fancy dress, and then after I went to a gaynight in my local club where divafeva, or whatever they are called, were playing (band that got kicked off ex factor). Parents said we had no kids knocking anway. I don't see trick or treating as begging, it is just a fun thing for the children to do, and the whole neighborhood gets involved in. I can't wait to take Zain in a few years!
My town doesn't do it's big firework display until Sunday, so once again I'll be working. Bah! Christmas soon though, woo!
As for what I am doing right now. Sitting on the sofa, drinking my diet coke and watching project runway.
Posted by D_Oro (Member # 17954) on :
Congratulations to the San Francisco Giants!!!
Texans still are proud of our RANGERS for making it to the World Series! Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Unfortunately our town no longer has a bonfire night It was always such a good night. I think the cost and insurance made it not viable anymore.
Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Looking forward to UEFA champions tonite...I hope Bursaspor beat the $hit outa Man Utd. , Chelsea play tomorrow at Stamford Bridge VS Spartak Moscow...Blues rule. Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by D_Oro: Congratulations to the San Francisco Giants!!!
Texans still are proud of our RANGERS for making it to the World Series!
Oh yeah coming in 2nd is something to be proud of
Posted by D_Oro (Member # 17954) on :
First time to go to the World Series in 50 years and coming in second is...
We will be back!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I am not interested in UEFA... Am purely a Premiership Carling Cup kinda girl.
We will be having a BBQ for Bonfire Night.
I actually explained to a n Egyptian friend today what Bonfire Night is all about and she was so impressed by this tradition.
I am going to have a night at home with junk food and crap tv... perfect. Got jarmies on already Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
I've been helping my mother in law to make mashy. It is harder than it looks and very time consuming. Not that I mind, I haven't cooked a meal in three weeks.
Cheeky I love junk food. All of it. I have to really force myself not to eat it every day because I could quite easily. I have to close my eyes when I walk past the biscuit and sweets aisles at the supermarket. It's very hard!I wish I could be more like Sam. He never eats junk and he hates chocolate. He would rather eat fruit, but this explains why he never gets fat and I do Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I don't eat a right lot of junk tbh. I like the odd choc bar or brownie. I don't really like fizzy pop and I don't really like crisps. I miss things like Wotsits and Skips and I crave Monster Munch!!!
So a junk night for me is a rarity. But in contrast I really dislike fruit!
Every night I stay in though I love to drink boiled milk... that is my down fall in my diet.
For dinner I had home made Shepherds pie and mash.
I love how you are in England eating Egyptian food and I am in Egypt eating shepherds pie
AND... I am on a no smoking day so junk is acceptable.
Posted by Rashaaa (Member # 15206) on :
Right now... I am back on the ES after a long time away *waves* hi to everyone....
Hubby's actually in Cairo as we speak, he touched down last night, was just chatting to him [he went home to see the folks and take a mini break, while I am here at our home with the kids, school, work etc...]
I'm going out shortly to pick up some cold medicine for the 'lil one....
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
I really craved wotsits when I was living in Dubai...my mother posted me some over a few times. Since I came back to England I don't like them anymore. I'm certain they have changed the taste because they taste weird now. I got really into Hersheys chocolate products and their peanut butter bars mmmm I don't know if you can get them in the UK. Tim Tams are nice biscuits from Australia I used to to eat over there as well
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Hi Rashaaa
I have folk bringing me Monster Munch.. and before I could get them here I was getting Double Deckers in the post.
I love it when folk come over bearing gifts. The last ES person I met bought me a bottle of Vodka
And I do know my lil neice is making me a Christmas parcel which I cannot wait to get!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dubai Girl: I really craved wotsits when I was living in Dubai...my mother posted me some over a few times. Since I came back to England I don't like them anymore. I'm certain they have changed the taste because they taste weird now. I got really into Hersheys chocolate products and their peanut butter bars mmmm I don't know if you can get them in the UK. Tim Tams are nice biscuits from Australia I used to to eat over there as well
No it probably tastes the same but the mind is a tease. When you want something but can't have it you crave it. When it's there you don't want it as much.
By the way the best chocolate is American chocolate it's why Twix, Reeses', Hershey, Kit Kat, Snickers, etc taste best (when made in USA) because it's uses American cow milk and cocoa from South America.
Everything else is 2nd rate as it's merely licensed, the same way a Heineken (made in holland) tastes best in Amsterdam and a Budweiser(made in USA) tastes best in US. Egypt has Heineken and they do so here, it is not the same, because the water is not the same, and becuase of other metrics.
Just an observation.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
American chocolate??? What about Cadbury's man???
OOO you can't beat a good ole box of Milk Tray
Admittingly though Egyptian Cadburys tastes chalky to me and I prefer Galaxy.
Beer's beer... I am easily pleased.
Am now munching cheesey nibbles... so moreish.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Cadbury Schadbury, Galaxy, whatever my wife is into imitation chocolate Give me a hershey, twix, kit kat any day.
That's cool though, different tastes, but for me a beer is not a beer. I'm a beer connoisseur, actually circle beer tasting events on my calendar.
Watching a hilarious movie now (wildcats) with goldie hawn, woody harrelson. She's a coach of an all male football team. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Boo hiss... Cadbury is just proof that Birmingham has talent lol.
I have been to beer tasting events, I got pissed lol. You would hate drinking with me, I like warm beer!
Think I saw that film way back when... I like Goldie Hawn.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Actually tolerate warm beer especially pilsners and stouts. So to me a warm Stella is okay, a warm Sakara would be nasty.
Beer tasting events are awesome, and yes to get pissed.
Getting close to my bed time, have a steady schedule of late, sleep at dawn, awake afternoon (1-2pm) perfeccccct.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Chris Farley (rip) is AWESOME. Watching one of his movies, where he is being taught the Capital alphabet letter “A” and he understood it, then when taught the lowercase “a” he went all deranged and freaked out. Saying “you want my head to explode” ahahahahahahahhaha
I gotta change channels, and not watch comedy b4 going to bed. Hilarious.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I prefer warm sakara. I think the Stella here is camel piss!
Wine tasting, now there's a strange pastime! It would kill me to spit it in a bucket lol!
I am going to try and get an early sleep in.
I have no plans for tomorrow... a nice chillaxin day Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Studying and reading ES..Its so entertaining!!!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Can't sleep. Hungry too. I'm telling u guys I have a broken circadian cycle. \
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Can't sleep. Hungry too. I'm telling u guys I have a broken circadian cycle. \
im sorry Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick:
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Can't sleep. Hungry too. I'm telling u guys I have a broken circadian cycle. \
im sorry
Thanks boo. It's okay Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
oh and by the way just saw your post about Chris Farley....loved him Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: oh and by the way just saw your post about Chris Farley....loved him
oh yeah ... he is just hilarious...just awesome Posted by Shanta Qadeama (Member # 9889) on :
Waynes World - Chris Farley cameo Alice Cooper gig clip
This is the one with the 'we're not worthy' at the end hilarious love it.
Posted by *Dalia* (Member # 13012) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: By the way the best chocolate is American chocolate
American chocolate is crap imho.
I'm not a big chocolate fan by any means, I only like it in winter and only every few weeks / months or so. But if I buy chocolate it's either Swiss, German, Belgian or French. If I'm in Egypt and happen to get a craving for chocolate, I get Galaxy. Not great, but ok.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
here ya go BRIG......http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu46A69a1TE
Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
I'm addicted to chocolate..Swiss (Lindt or Suchard) and Belgian (Côte D'Or.)..only in winter.
Never heard of American Chocolate being renowned by anyone I've known throughout my 60 years of consuming the stuff, it could be tasty.. Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by *Dalia*:
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: By the way the best chocolate is American chocolate
American chocolate is crap imho.
I'm not a big chocolate fan by any means, I only like it in winter and only every few weeks / months or so. But if I buy chocolate it's either Swiss, German, Belgian or French. If I'm in Egypt and happen to get a craving for chocolate, I get Galaxy. Not great, but ok.
Matter of taste Dalia, and I hope were on the same page here. Like in paper wrapped chocolate ..galaxy bar, twix bar and not gourmet chocolate from the likes of Godiva, Galler, etc. That would be unfair.
Posted by *Dalia* (Member # 13012) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: Swiss (Lindt or Suchard) and Belgian (Côte D'Or.).
Lindt and Côte D'Or are very nice. Lindt makes a great chili chocolate, btw.
In general, I prefer the darker versions with a higher percentage of cocoa.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: I'm addicted to chocolate..Swiss (Lindt or Suchard) and Belgian (Côte D'Or.)..only in winter.
Never heard of American Chocolate being renowned by anyone I've known throughout my 60 years of consuming the stuff, it could be tasty..
You're definitely missing out. Try a Twix, Kit Kat, Butterfinger, Mars that are actually made in the US. The taste will be much better than the same products sold in Egypt and elsewhere.
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: We talk about blowing up Parliament over a cuppa tea and a jacket spud!!!
I loved Bonfire Night but hate fireworks!!! So I was one who would watch from a window.
Google Guy Fawkes and check out what he did and learn some British history... he was a dude
The ONLY man to ever enter parliament with good intentions.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
i just had a Twix today...love em, and a milkyway Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Can't sleep. Hungry too. I'm telling u guys I have a broken circadian cycle. \
What's one of those, maybe I might have one and not know
OMG this is a chocolate thread and i've been wasting time on the entertainment!
Galaxy rules! Unless there is a box of Black Magic around Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: i just had a Twix today...love em, and a milkyway
You tell 'em Micky Who also happens to live in the Chocolate Capital Of The World
Oh they don't know Micky Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
White chocolate with crispy biscuit, delicious Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled:
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: i just had a Twix today...love em, and a milkyway
You tell 'em Micky Who also happens to live in the Chocolate Capital Of The World
Oh they don't know Micky
Hershey's babyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy ;)almond joy bars
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha:
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Can't sleep. Hungry too. I'm telling u guys I have a broken circadian cycle. \
What's one of those, maybe I might have one and not know
OMG this is a chocolate thread and i've been wasting time on the entertainment!
Galaxy rules! Unless there is a box of Black Magic around
It used to be called “night owl syndrome”, and basically the internal clock of the person afflicted with this condition is their bodies does not recognize a 24 hour day. So for example if you awake at 8 am today, you would be expect to awake at 8am the next day. But people who suffer from a broken circadian rhythm will usually awake at 9am, then 10 am, then 11am and so on. So most people are on a 24hr clock but people with a broken circadian cycle are not.
Embrace it and you will love it. Just don't make concrete plans. Coz you might be sleeping at that time or two tired to be there.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick:
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled:
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: i just had a Twix today...love em, and a milkyway
You tell 'em Micky Who also happens to live in the Chocolate Capital Of The World
Oh they don't know Micky
Hershey's babyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy ;)almond joy bars
They do not know Micky
Almond joy .... what i would do for an almond joy right now. Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
i will send you a whole box of'em...send me your address Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: i will send you a whole box of'em...send me your address
OMG I believe you Thanks Micky, You are too sweet, I'll find those suckers. Shipping to the suburbs of Kuala Lumpur would be a hassle.
If I don't find them and get desperate, I hope the offer stands. Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled:
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha:
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Can't sleep. Hungry too. I'm telling u guys I have a broken circadian cycle. \
What's one of those, maybe I might have one and not know
OMG this is a chocolate thread and i've been wasting time on the entertainment!
Galaxy rules! Unless there is a box of Black Magic around
It used to be called “night owl syndrome”, and basically the internal clock of the person afflicted with this condition is their bodies does not recognize a 24 hour day. So for example if you awake at 8 am today, you would be expect to awake at 8am the next day. But people who suffer from a broken circadian rhythm will usually awake at 9am, then 10 am, then 11am and so on. So most people are on a 24hr clock but people with a broken circadian cycle are not.
Embrace it and you will love it. Just don't make concrete plans. Coz you might be sleeping at that time or two tired to be there.
aahh, I think I have a faulty one!
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled:
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: i will send you a whole box of'em...send me your address
OMG I believe you Thanks Micky, You are too sweet, I'll find those suckers. Shipping to the suburbs of Kuala Lumpur would be a hassle.
If I don't find them and get desperate, I hope the offer stands.
will always stand Posted by Sashyra8 (Member # 14488) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled:
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: I'm addicted to chocolate..Swiss (Lindt or Suchard) and Belgian (Côte D'Or.)..only in winter.
Never heard of American Chocolate being renowned by anyone I've known throughout my 60 years of consuming the stuff, it could be tasty..
You're definitely missing out. Try a Twix, Kit Kat, Butterfinger, Mars that are actually made in the US. The taste will be much better than the same products sold in Egypt and elsewhere.
Ewwwww,Exiled.Never would have thought of all here that You,with your exquisite taste for quality foods would prefer those common and rather boring American brand chocolates. Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Sashyra8:
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled:
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: I'm addicted to chocolate..Swiss (Lindt or Suchard) and Belgian (Côte D'Or.)..only in winter.
Never heard of American Chocolate being renowned by anyone I've known throughout my 60 years of consuming the stuff, it could be tasty..
You're definitely missing out. Try a Twix, Kit Kat, Butterfinger, Mars that are actually made in the US. The taste will be much better than the same products sold in Egypt and elsewhere.
Ewwwww,Exiled.Never would have thought of all here that You,with your exquisite taste for quality foods would prefer those common and rather boring American brand chocolates.
Taste buds, Sash, darn things have a mind of their own. My sweet tooth loves a butterfinger Posted by madderthanamonkey (Member # 17287) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha:
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: We talk about blowing up Parliament over a cuppa tea and a jacket spud!!!
I loved Bonfire Night but hate fireworks!!! So I was one who would watch from a window.
Google Guy Fawkes and check out what he did and learn some British history... he was a dude
The ONLY man to ever enter parliament with good intentions.
Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled:
quote:Originally posted by Sashyra8:
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled:
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: I'm addicted to chocolate..Swiss (Lindt or Suchard) and Belgian (Côte D'Or.)..only in winter.
Never heard of American Chocolate being renowned by anyone I've known throughout my 60 years of consuming the stuff, it could be tasty..
You're definitely missing out. Try a Twix, Kit Kat, Butterfinger, Mars that are actually made in the US. The taste will be much better than the same products sold in Egypt and elsewhere.
Ewwwww,Exiled.Never would have thought of all here that You,with your exquisite taste for quality foods would prefer those common and rather boring American brand chocolates.
Taste buds, Sash, darn things have a mind of their own. My sweet tooth loves a butterfinger
i wanted some after halloween but i opted for milkyways and 3 muskateers instead..
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
quote:Originally posted by madderthanamonkey:
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha:
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: We talk about blowing up Parliament over a cuppa tea and a jacket spud!!!
I loved Bonfire Night but hate fireworks!!! So I was one who would watch from a window.
Google Guy Fawkes and check out what he did and learn some British history... he was a dude
The ONLY man to ever enter parliament with good intentions.
Oh I dunno, Boris Johnson makes me smile too
I am just getting ready to go and play in Mohandiseen... I haven't been over that way in a while so looking forward to a nice change.
Posted by Rashaaa (Member # 15206) on :
I love Lindt period [dark, white etc...] and we have a Lindt outlet very close to us here, so the prices are at least 60% less what they sell in the regular stores! I got the kids some chocolate the day after Halloween, and the bags, which had been 7$ in the regular stores, were selling for 1.65$ crazy!!
quote:Originally posted by *Dalia*:
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: Swiss (Lindt or Suchard) and Belgian (Côte D'Or.).
Lindt and Côte D'Or are very nice. Lindt makes a great chili chocolate, btw.
In general, I prefer the darker versions with a higher percentage of cocoa.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Came home from local open air curry house/cafe, hung out with wifey, had dinner, watched Newcastle vs Arsenal, all under one roof, pretty cool.
Now watching the end of the New York City marathon.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Women's Results:
1. Kenya 2. USA 3. Kenya
Men should reach the finish line in about 15 minutes. Looks like Ethiopians will come in 1st & 2nd
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
Great weekend for me too, went to Beamish yesteray amd today I've had a lovely day at Alnwick Gardens in Northumberland and then we drove up to the the Scottish Borders and had a lovely Sunday lunch in a really really old pub in the middle of nowhere with my husband and inlaws.
The English and Scottish Countryside is amazing. I always forget just how beautiful it is until I see it. Hopefully will be going to Edinburgh another favourite place of mine next week. Depends if hubby can get some time off work. Han Shouf!
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
Been out to Sunday dinner with the girls, ate way too much, had a good laugh at the best place in Luxor to get a damned good Sunday dinner with ALL the trimmings and the best Yorkshire pud outside Yorkshire - The Regal, Medina St. above the Fortune Cookie Chinese Restaurant.
Good bit of advertizing there! Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Lazy Sunday as is the norm, Sunday papers, nice meal etc. @DG Have a lovely time in Edinburgh, I love the place. Was there last month with my friend staying with another friend, had a great time. @Crone, I love going out for a meal, great to catch up.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Going to bed. Spent the evening downtown in Little Arabia (Ain Arabia), listened to live music, dined Moroccan. Also saw a Chinese taxi driver park and make a fool out of himself. He was playing Arabic music and singing along to the songs. He knew the lyrics.
My wife asked, why is he doing it, he was at it for like 15 min. Asians are into serious karaoke is my guess. That was probably his tuneup, well whatever he'll end up on youtube as a dozen or so Arab tourists stood watching and recording the spectacle.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Am sitting in a stair well as Egyptians have no concept of effing timing!!! My butt is numb and there is a scary cat glaring at me! Reading ES as not to fall asleep but it is so dull it is having reverse effect!!!!!!
Posted by SherryBlueBerry (Member # 13867) on :
why are you sitting in a stairwell???? and I have one question....what is 'mash'??? You ate shepherds pie and mash...
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Am sitting in a stair well as Egyptians have no concept of effing timing!!! My butt is numb and there is a scary cat glaring at me! Reading ES as not to fall asleep but it is so dull it is having reverse effect!!!!!!
Got stood up waa3 waa3 waa3
Set your watch back an hour or 2 while in Egypt. Seriously they'll meet around Dhuhr, 3asrr, Magrib, Isha and all those durations with the exception of Magrib can be between 1-3 hours
Posted by advocate (Member # 13367) on :
I'm waiting for Snow White to call and say the eagle has landed! Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Don't think she'll need to call you for you to know when the eagle lands Posted by advocate (Member # 13367) on :
Poor bugger it's taken him forever what with the problems with bloody Easy Jet!
He is going to freeze his n*ts off when he gets here, around my way have had the gritters out tonight Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
will someone post it here so we know.
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Oh god he is going to feel a bit baltic! The gritters were out here too Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
youngster, you are in Scotland, the gritters are always out. Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by SherryBlueBerry: why are you sitting in a stairwell???? and I have one question....what is 'mash'??? You ate shepherds pie and mash...
mash = mashed potatoes.
The spuds here have been crap, haven't had any without horrible black middles Posted by advocate (Member # 13367) on :
Yes, I am texting her at the mo, waiting for him to land
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Crone, you are wrong! There is at least 2 weeks in July they're not Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by young at heart: Crone, you are wrong! There is at least 2 weeks in July they're not
oh sorry
You're not as far north as I thought you were. Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Well 30 miles North of me the road was blocked with snow on Sunday Posted by advocate (Member # 13367) on :
They are en route home and I have spoken to them both, they are both very happy Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Ah great news! Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
thank God Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
Yaaaayyyy
Keep him warm snowy, his temps just dropped by 30 degrees, poor bugger Posted by weirdkitty (Member # 15365) on :
I'm sure he'll love the snow it must be so exciting for them both, being able now to just settle down and get on with their lives together.
Right now I'm sitting outside my bedroom, desperately wanting to sleep but zain woke up and won't sleep when he knows im in there as he would demand to come into my bed. So I'm waiting it out in the hallway Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Stood up my ass!!!
Mash is the food of the Gods...
I cannot imagine how or why anybody would like to live in the land of the ice and snow...
Congrats and good luck to you both
Currently sitting on me ass debating moving but frankly cba!
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
playing a silly word game with strange people on ferrets FB Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I just saw the thread lol... they may be strange but you seem to get along well
PING Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
Took my four month old to get her passport photo taken in a photo booth. No mean feat, took about twenty attempts (and loads of money)because there were hands (mine) and heads (my FILs) in the shot. Sorted now though.
Once our passports are back I'm going to book flights to Cairo so we can see our finished apartment. The builders have been there since Feb and we have had to put in electric, plumbing, flooring, tiling, bathroom suites and a kitchen, even the bloody doors had to be bought.I've had all the walls painted magnolia in every room cos I want to choose the colour schemes myself when I am there. In fact I intend to take some wallpaper in my suitcase Posted by weirdkitty (Member # 15365) on :
Dg we had the same problem when getting zain his passport pics at the same age. We had two attempts (so six tries all in all), the second lot were free as photo booth coin collector guy was there so gave us a free go. We took photos to post office to see if any were good enough. None were so they gave us a refund (probably should have told them we only paid for the one lot lol). They said there was a studio round the corner who does passport photos, so went there instead. Only cost about £4 and so much easier!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I have just had this sent to my FB inbox
'I am Egyptian single man looking for a wife. I am living in Cairo.
If you are interested to my proposal , It will be my honor and my pleasure to receive a reply from you.
Waiting your reply. '
lmao... Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
mabruk ferret! Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Just had a guy over the back throwing pegs through my window, so I went and asked what his problem was and he said that he thinks that noisy sex is highly inappropriate in Cairo and that last night I was very noisy!
I wasn't home lol...
Talk about making stuff up to strike up a conversation!
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
sorry ferret, it was me. Didn't realize we were that noisy Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Ayisha... aka Lassie Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Drinking coffee and eating a chocolate Muffin, also have the TV on Mute!!
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
quote:Originally posted by weirdkitty: Dg we had the same problem when getting zain his passport pics at the same age. We had two attempts (so six tries all in all), the second lot were free as photo booth coin collector guy was there so gave us a free go. We took photos to post office to see if any were good enough. None were so they gave us a refund (probably should have told them we only paid for the one lot lol). They said there was a studio round the corner who does passport photos, so went there instead. Only cost about £4 and so much easier!
Oh my god! I hope the pics I sent pass. I didn't use the checking service I just stuck the two applications (my new passport as well) in the post.My mother and father in law will have a fit if we can't go at Christmas! We were supposed to go last month to Cairo except for the small matter that I hadn't gotten my finger out and got the passport pictures done. Ooops!
Random question...do you have to pay extra for taking a puschair abroad? Or is it included in your luggage allowance. I have no idea about these things.
As for what I'm doing now....nothing. Sat at my pc enjoying the quiet as Sam has taken my inlaws shopping to Sunderland and to Primark which they love. I am trying to resist eating the biscuits in the cupboard as I've just joined weightwatchers this week. Gotta lose that last 30lbs!!
Posted by weirdkitty (Member # 15365) on :
Nope you don't pay for the pushchair, doesn't even come out of luggage allowance. They'll put a sticker on it, then you keep it until you board. I'm on weight watchers, started June and have lost 47lb (gained 3lb whilst in Egypt for six weeks though, but quickly lost it). Good luck! I've still 50lb to go
Right now I'm about to clean up zain after his messy dinner.
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
WK 47lb is amazing. Well done. Losing weight is bloody hard. Breastfeeding has worked wonders for me as the pounds just kept falling off with zero effort on my part but I have stayed the same weight for the last few weeks so time to start the diet...Thanks for the advice about the puschair
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
We got our long term passes (residency) today. We were expecting them, but seeing is believing. A dream come true. The doors are wide open now. Posted by madderthanamonkey (Member # 17287) on :
Had a little old lady in front of me at the lights. Tiny thing could barely see over the steering wheel, awww. Driving a Golf. Hmm, quite impressive. Sped off like Nigel flipping Mansell. Doing what must've been knocking on 50 in a 30 zone.
Eeeee she could teach those boy racers a thing or two.
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
quote:Originally posted by madderthanamonkey: Eeeee she could teach those boy racers a thing or two.
Oh no. Madderthanamonkey has been afflicted by the eeeeeeees. Did you catch them from Ferret? Posted by madderthanamonkey (Member # 17287) on :
No. My fella says it a lot, oddly enough. I think it's in a different context but it always makes me chuckle.
I'm from Derbyshire originally so there tend to be a few eeeeeees in our 'ouse Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
EEEEEEEEEE, I am from the West Mids but influenced by a couple of mad Geordies
EEEE, the weather is beautiful and I am here drinking a nice lil beverage watching Friends. Top tv.
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by madderthanamonkey: No. My fella says it a lot, oddly enough. I think it's in a different context but it always makes me chuckle.
I'm from Derbyshire originally so there tend to be a few eeeeeees in our 'ouse
I so miss Derbyshire! We had a lot of 'eh up youth' and 'arr kid' round our way
Then in Nottm it was more 'me duck innit'
Posted by madderthanamonkey (Member # 17287) on :
I think we were more Nottingham borders. A friend of mine is from Bakewell (ooh, how posh!) and she sounds completely different - seems almost like a Lancashire twang.
Me duck is hilarious. Every time I hear my dad say that to my mum, you just know he's done something wrong and is trying to claw his way back into her good books
Friends was ace. Quite like Scrubs now but I think they axed it??
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
Bakewell is such a beautiful place! used to go up there on Sundays for a day out. Posted by madderthanamonkey (Member # 17287) on :
I loved Matlock but I hated the cable car! Been on once only - scared me to death. Once you get on it isn't like you can get off again til you get to the other end! Horrible!
But Matlock is gorgeous.
I don't remember going to Bakewell Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Out on my bike today after finally buying a helmet Hubby found out today he has got the job he went for He went for the interview the day before his current job finished so he has been so lucky. He starts a week on Monday.
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
Oh Matlock and Matlock Bath, sundays with all the motor bikes displayed, Fish Pond Pub, loved it!!
Went on the cable car as a kid, never again though!
Bakewell is like a picturesque postcard, quaint is probably the right word. Tiny little original Bakewell Pudding shop did a roaring trade too. Some nice craft shops I miss there too.
Got stuck in snow up there once, played in it, rolled in it, and froze all the way home in wet clothes Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by young at heart: Out on my bike today after finally buying a helmet Hubby found out today he has got the job he went for He went for the interview the day before his current job finished so he has been so lucky. He starts a week on Monday.
ooh Mabruk to hubby!!
Do you have to have helmets to ride tricycles up norf youngster? Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Thankyou I have a grown up bike crone, no stabilisers or anything Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
Has it got an engine or pedals, or both Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
I could have done with an engine going up the hill I'll tell you OK I admit it! It's a mobility scooter Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by young at heart: I could have done with an engine going up the hill I'll tell you OK I admit it! It's a mobility scooter
wish I had one Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Just watched the film Bolt... cute film.
Now deciding what to watch, trashy tv, chick flick or comedy.
You have the time it takes for a commercial break to decide!!!
Hills in Scotland should have Stanna stairlifts!!! There is no need for hills to be so steep
I think Bakewell, I think tarts! Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Eating chicken tikka masala with yellow rice!!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I chose a chick flick and am now ready for a sleep (ISA).
Nom nom nom to chicken tikka masala, one can never scoff too much curry!
Big day tomorrow, Aston Villa v Man Utd... come on the Villa boys... if anyone living in Egypt hears a mad woman hollering like a banshee it will mean the Villa have scored and I am screaming like a nutter Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
I am wondering what are these things in the sky floating about and making it go a bit dark, white kind of fluffy things. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I KNOW!!!
There were none yesterday, I have a lovely picture of the beautiful blue sky from my sunbathing patch.
I have heard they are called sheep with no legs. I may be wrong.
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
I am preparing food because today I am throwing a PARTY!! Well if it can be considered to be a party seeing as it's taking place during the day and there will be children present. There will be no vodka jellies. No house music.I do not expect the neighbours at the door telling us to keep it down or to go upstairs and find people making out under a pile of coats on my bed! Like what used to happen in my old party throwing days Most likely there will be 35 hyped up kids running riot around my house stamping pringles into my carpet. I suppose these will be the kind of "parties" I will be attending for the forseeable future! It's a bit of a belated housewarming/early christmas party meet the family and friends as Sam's parents are still here so may as well do it now. Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
OOh DG2 I am that kind of party expert. used to love doing the kids parties when they were young, cleaning up after wasn't such fun though Have fun!!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Oh I love kids parties too... great fun. Our family throw loads and I think the adults have more fun!
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
recovering from shopping! As well as the supermarket stuff:
silly man pulled all the dark green leaves off the cabbage so he had to get me another one, they are the best parts!!
Felt a bit like a donkey lugging that lot home and up 69 stairs so having a cuppa and sorting some good cleaning music.
Sheep without legs have gone now.
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
Music opted for: Gergory Isaacs loud dancing round with a damp cloth now Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha: Music opted for: Gergory Isaacs loud dancing round with a damp cloth now
I love Greory Isaacs, god rest his soul. My favourite has got to be Rumours. Sam really loves Reggae and we tried very hard to get a Reggae band to play at our wedding and we really struggled to find one in Cairo and when we did they wanted 15,000 LE so instead we got some Egyptian dude who was worse than bad. After he has murdered about half a dozen of our favourite songs we had to ask him to leave. Waste of money!
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dubai Girl:
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha: Music opted for: Gergory Isaacs loud dancing round with a damp cloth now
I love Greory Isaacs, god rest his soul. My favourite has got to be Rumours. Sam really loves Reggae and we tried very hard to get a Reggae band to play at our wedding and we really struggled to find one in Cairo and when we did they wanted 15,000 LE so instead we got some Egyptian dude who was worse than bad. After he has murdered about half a dozen of our favourite songs we had to ask him to leave. Waste of money!
Aww that's sad! I could have done you a great disco for a month with the music I have here!
Searching now for an oldie and can't for the life of me remember who it was or what it's called but part of it is playing in my head. Its a high pitched voice, like smokey or janet kay but not sure it's him or her, and it goes do DO do, (thats the tune not the words) then the rest eludes me bugging me cos I really like it but I have found loads more I forgot I had Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Having a very relaxing weekend. Mostly stayed in, but we'll head out to the beach in an hour or so.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Ah DG... Don't you just love the live entertainers here. I have endured many an hr listening to to folk who think they have talent and really don't lol... did you ever go to the Jazz Club? A haven for talentless crap. For a nation who love Bryan Adams, Elton John, Kylie and Celine what more can you expect!!!
To show another side to life here though, After Eight does attract the quality singers... ace night out if you can get in.
Anyway, today will consist of very little, I may not even bother to dress as once again... HOLIDAY.
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
Ferret you will never find that Arabian stallion if you don't go out, you will find many if you don't dress and go out though
I found the song I was looking for! Took me till the wee hours but more popped in my head to assist my search. Was by a group I have never heard of but seems I know most of their songs very odd.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Oh sweet naive Ayisha. I do go out... at night!!! All night
Vampires do more during the day than I do.
OBVIOUSLY, I am looking for an Arabian stallion but I think I would much prefer to groom and English stud
The Christmas Ball is just around the corner, perhaps my Prince Charming will be there!!!
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
oh CF goes out... I KNOW THAT FOR A FACT ...and we had a blast too...miss ya girly Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I do like to socialise now and then
It would be good for you to come back over to go out over the christmas period... now that would be messy!!
Why would I chase an Egyptian when there is so much Western eye candy??? some folk just have no idea about life here!
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
cant...busy time at work and they would miss me too much...hopefully soon thou, will you meet me at the airport again? YOU know that airplane ride makes me real thirsty Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Of course I will meet you at the airport again, and I know how travelling can make people real thirsty... I only have to go in a taxi and I feel a thirst coming on
Even felluccas bring on a thirst lol
I love this time of year, there is just so much to look forward to. And as everyone is off work for the holidays I have so many folk to play with. Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Of course I will meet you at the airport again, and I know how travelling can make people real thirsty... I only have to go in a taxi and I feel a thirst coming on
Even felluccas bring on a thirst lol
I love this time of year, there is just so much to look forward to. And as everyone is off work for the holidays I have so many folk to play with.
i wish i was there ;)running away crying from pure jealousy Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Did I teach you nothing!!! running away is not an option and jealousy is a wasted emotion for the emotionally insecure
Jeez!!!
Christmas and New Year are pretty quiet as most folk go home, I alternate between here and the UK for Xmas and this year I am staying... and tbh, I don't think I could ever go back to the UK in the winter again! I am simply not a happy ferret in the snow!!!
The stores here are selling tinsel and trees and some stores are decorated already for christmas... it is odd watching a plastic santa melting in the heat!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Love every minute here. Love Malaya. Love the cultures. Love the tolerance. Love the beauty of the land. Love the vibrant nighlife.
I am so proud to live here.
What am I doing n ow? Sharing some reflections and blessings. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
It is a great feeling to live in the exact place you want to be. You and I are very lucky people to be so content with what we have acheived
I am waiting to have a cat delivered to my house for me to look after for Eid. Cute lil kitty kitty.
then I am off to meet the boys in the bar for the football...
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: It is a great feeling to live in the exact place you want to be. You and I are very lucky people to be so content with what we have acheived
Yes it's a very beautiful feeling. Truly grateful.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Watching the last quarter of NE vs Pit. It's all but over now.
Want Chinese food for lunch. There's a halal joint with good reviews a short cab ride away. Would be cool if they have frog legs fried rice.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I am off to the pool with the gang. Pool and the Gang... genius lol.
Posted by Kalila : ) (Member # 14517) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: I am off to the pool with the gang. Pool and the Gang... genius lol.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Well the pool was freezing very refreshing. We all had such a lush lazy day that we are going to do it all again tomorrow
I am currently just chillaxin on the sofa in me pjs eating a Twix and supping an Earl Grey... the party animal is having a day off!
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Eating a bananna!!
Frost and fog is forecasted for London tomorrow morning..
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Drinking a large mug of coffee, large enough to satisfy any moca fiend. Yup I'm up with the birds this morning. Chirp-Chirp! Morning agenda -Either swim or treadmill, then watch the Eagles/Redskins game - Live!
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by marydot: Eating a bananna!!
Frost and fog is forecasted for London tomorrow morning..
we had that today.couldn't hardly see driving Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
Not had any frost or fog here yet. Not had the AC on though Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha: Not had any frost or fog here yet. Not had the AC on though
ahahahaha. Funny. They're a bunch of whiners.
I have the A/C on, with a light blankey covering me, lazily laying on the sofa. Chance of getting on the treadmill or going for a swim this morning dropped from 85% to less than 20%. Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled:
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha: Not had any frost or fog here yet. Not had the AC on though
ahahahaha. Funny. They're a bunch of whiners.
I have the A/C on, with a light blankey covering me, lazily laying on the sofa. Chance of getting on the treadmill or going for a swim this morning dropped from 85% to less than 20%.
hayyyyyyyyyyyyy you know how Philly is in the fall Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick:
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled:
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha: Not had any frost or fog here yet. Not had the AC on though
ahahahaha. Funny. They're a bunch of whiners.
I have the A/C on, with a light blankey covering me, lazily laying on the sofa. Chance of getting on the treadmill or going for a swim this morning dropped from 85% to less than 20%.
hayyyyyyyyyyyyy you know how Philly is in the fall
I'm teasing you Micky. I know driving conditions can get treacherous, and certainly hope you're safe when driving home/work.
Check this out the only frost here is an indoor winterland park. 15 below. Had flooding yesterday though. My crib is in the hills, so no worries.
Be safe. Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
thanks you too!!!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Chilling. My goal for the evening is to remain awake until midnight. I awoke at 5:30am, it's 7:30pm now and I need to remain awake.
Failing that and falling asleep too early, will result in waking up too early, which might potentially ruin Eid day. (eid begins 2morrow here)
It's much harder than most people think. After all "noum sultan."
Just need to hold on 4.5 hours.
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Less chilling and more chilly here Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
oh is that beads of sweat on my brow and top lip? better put the air con on for a bit Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
If beads of sweat appear on my brow they'll turn to icicles Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
If I sweat I will just leave this lounger and go dip in the pool Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
*throws electric hairdryer in pool*
Not that I am jealous of course, just to dry your hair after dear ferret Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
So tired. Flipping between Steven Segal's Lawman (real cop show) and Gene Simmon's reality show. Waiting for him to take a lie detector test to prove he slept with 4800 women. My wife was like how did he count.
Freakin' easy! He was a rockstar for 10 years. 1 year =365 days x 10yrs = 3650 chicks. I'm sure some days he had more than 1 lady. So that's 4800 right there. Makes sense right?!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
The final stretch and then it's Zzzzzzzzzzz .... looking 4ward 2 eid.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
woot!wOOt! 11:18pm ... kefaya. better get over myself before I catch 2nd wind
.........gudnite
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Eids plans, what Eid plans, the outdoorsy plans are out the window and simply going with the flow. As I mentioned previously on the Eid thread the first day of Eid here is today.
We went to a different Mosque this time. It was pretty cool because it had large screens with power point presentation that was in tune with the Imam's Khutbah. The Imam actually had a touch screen lcd and controlled the pace of the khutbah. What was awesome about that was it was mostly bi-lingual. That was impressive. Also the main parts of the sermon were highlighted. It was professionally done and used graphics with Mecca being the background.
Awesome.
After that we went for roti tosai for breakfast it was that or a McBreakfast My wife got invited to an Eid Hafla (party) for women and children in our complex. So with that in mind we did some candy shopping so she could take to the party. We got a kilogram of lollipops, kg of jelly beans and large container of Cadbury's Hazelnuts. That should keep the kids at the party happy. Although the Cadbury is for the women As for me I got me a box of Lindt Swiss Thins, save the best for last , just to see what the fuss is all about.
Now I might take a nap, although propbably too amped to do so, I'll give my wife her Eid gift (money) and let her shop to her heart's content. I'm feeling especially good because I got all my greetings out the way. Phoned/texted I'm done. Actually just a couple more. Take care that now.
Eid Mubarak Wa Kul 3am Wentum Bukhair
BTW The Lindt Swiss Thins Chocolat Suisse Au Lait is good but nothing compared to Galler Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I have just cooked brunch... my only advice to all living in Egypt is never buy kippers here. Rank!!! Vile!
I am just off to meet the Aussies in the bar to have pre-match drinks before the football
I cannot wait... I hope my friends get the result they want. I personally don't care as neither team mean anything to me but I do adore live football and I get such a kick out of the crowd
That's my day.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Eid AlAdha has been beautiful. I do miss the ‘feast’ aspect of it or at least the chunks of BBQ lamb on the bone. Miss fat tailed sheep period. Had none of that this year but that’s cool. What’s satisfying is making my wife happy, and ppl i care about happy, also taking part in our small Arab community and making Eid more festive.
Also being the first to SMS/Call, instead of the other way around and letting my wall down because I do have some cool friends.
Had such a great time at the mosque and know I’ve been missing out. Chilling now, and will head home in a few hours.
Cheeky ... enjoy the game. I tried to get into 'football' but unless it's the world cup or uefa euro cup, it's dead to me. There's simply no feelings there, as you also agree (no feelings 4ozzies/egypt). I'll take the most boring NBA/NFL game over a soccer/football game any day of the week. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Had a day of cooking and entertaining which I love as I am in my element when I am hostess, followed by a mini ES meet up which was just lovely. Great food, great company and ISA I am going for a great BIG sleep.
Egypt is just fricking awesome. Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Had a day of cooking and entertaining which I love as I am in my element when I am hostess, followed by a mini ES meet up which was just lovely. Great food, great company and ISA I am going for a great BIG sleep.
Egypt is just fricking awesome.
Sabah a ful, so how was the "great BIG sleep"
I thought you didn't know how to cook.
Just made a 2nd rate, maybe even a 3rd rate Tum Yum. Feck!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Feeling under the weather, just a little bit, not enough to have some homemade soup made for me. Watching tv (I am sam), surfing, and drinking a can of warm beer
Weather here wasn't too kind past couple of days. Got caught in a major thunderstorm, and walked a couple of flooded blocks. That could be the reason I doubt it though.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
The BIG sleep was interuppted by a nocturnal scary cat in the room!!!
Thing is Exiiled, I hate cooking for myself but really enjoy running around after others. I can cook but unless it is for a special occassion I see little reason to stand on my feet for 4 hours preparing and cooking food. It was worth it this weekend though.
Currently addicted to Glee... the 24 girl couldn't get me season 3 so I started something else while S£ comes down.
Feast over, holidays over, normality shall resume in the AM... but only until Christmas Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
I have just come back from seeing a friend's new puppy. A Jackapoo. Jack Russel/Poodle Mix(google it) Yet another hybrid breed created for puppy farms to churn out. I have to say the dog is cute, all puppies are but they just keep coming up with these cross breeds...really they're mongrels but because their parents are pure breeds they are registering them as new breeds. The woman my friend got her dog from also breeds Jackawawas! Jack Russel mixed with Chiuahua. Whatever bloody next? They already have labradoodle, which they bred because labs shed like crazy and poodles don't...then theres the labradinger...Actually I just googled hybrid dog breeds and there's whole bloody directory of them! http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/hybriddogs.htm
Anyone fancy a Chabrador? (chow chow x lab)
Or how about a Cockapoo!!!! (Cocker Spaniel x Poodle)
There is an alarmingly high number of dogs listed there ending in Poo
The world has gone mad!! I will just with my Kalba Baladi from Dubai thank you very much!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I Googled it... how damn cute!
What about a Bulldog crossed with a Shitsu You get a bullshit Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
DG, you have the same view as I do. Two different breeds breeding are Heinz 57 or mongrels. Bred on purpose they become designer My little terrier cross that I had before ASBO is listed as a cojack (corgi/jack russel) Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: I Googled it... how damn cute!
What about a Bulldog crossed with a Shitsu You get a bullshit
I want one!
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
quote:Originally posted by young at heart: DG, you have the same view as I do. Two different breeds breeding are Heinz 57 or mongrels. Bred on purpose they become designer My little terrier cross that I had before ASBO is listed as a cojack (corgi/jack russel)
Lol you had a designer dog and you didn't know! Just out of interest why is he an ASBO? He looks cute and sweet in his pics? ( I am a sucker for collies cos they're so cute and smart...number one in the world for intelligent dogs)
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Ha ha! Yes ASBO is a collie cross (no idea what he is crossed with, so can't pretend he is designer ) He escaped a couple of times a couple of years ago before the gate was fixed, so he was ASBO for a while! He's way to smart for his own good Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
What is with all the spam. If it isn't to do with Egypt then feck off you mundane assholes!!!
Anyway, dozens of us all have the day off today as the Government are worried for our safety... (yeah right). And we have next Sunday off too (illogical reasoning but hey )
SO... I am going to neck my anti b's as I am a poorly lass and then pop off to the pool and see if I can tan me white bits
The Christmas Ball is coming up and it would be lovely to have a tan in my new dress.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Hung over. Not doing to well with out my girl. Got thrown out of a bar last night. Don't even know why. That hasn't happened in ages. It's ok and as Brad Pitt once said, when told he's banned from China - “there's still 90% of the world.”
I think I need a leash too, because afterwards, at another place, and I don't recollect much, just tight jeans, tight ass, told me when she was finishing work. I'll use the Egyptian argument in this one, it was za ass, za sexy ass. ahahaha I'm such an ass. So what - nothing happened, I came home alone,to puke on the floor, that too hasn't happened in ages. Wasn't fun cleaning up that mess, i'll tell ya.
Headache, hungry, horny. Damn! I need one of those mechanical artifical pussies up in here. Some ibuprofen and a bowl of soup, because the salad I just had ain't cutting it.
Damn I miss my wife.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Gonna download Stephen King's favorite 2010 movies, beginning with Inception. Hi-rez versions, so I can watch 'em on TV. Out of the list I only saw “Takers.” I read “Let Me In” is a great movie, it's Swedish but apparently puts “Twilight” to shame. King thinks highly of of it, as he ranks it #1.
Stephen Kings Favorite 2010 Movies
10. Green Zone: "One Iraq war movie that puts story and suspense above shrill outrage."
9. Jackass 3D
8. Monsters
7. Splice
6. Kick-Ass
5. Takers: "This satisfyingly complex cops-'n'-robbers movie features great performances and the armored-car heist is the best action sequence I've seen this year."
4. The Social Network: "Succeeds where Michael Douglas' 'Wall Street' sequel fails."
3. Inception
2. The Town: "Bad title, fantastic movie. A strangely intimate film."
If I wasn't such chicken sh!t I would download Paranormal Activity 2. But no chance in hell I'm gonna watch that flick alone, especially at night.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
New day, new lease on life. Awoke earlier to a lovely text from wifey, did some cleaning, did some laundry, have a dude friendly washing machine, press on, normal, start, dassit. The agenda for today is very-very simple - Stay out of trouble. Lounging poolside is probably a safe bet.
Right now though I have more pressing matters. My Johnny Depp style goatee. It's nice, it's cool, still developing (getting thicker) but it's too hands on. The maintenance is a bummer. The problem is the stubble, which I normally have, but with this kind of goatee, you have to shave your face each and every day. Normally I would shave with a trimmer and just keep light stubble on my face. Now however I have to actually shave daily using razors and gel and that is an inconvenience.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
where is wifey?
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Just off to the bar to watch the Villa v WBA derby with a WBA fan... should be good fun. I am going to get me a Sunday roast too when I am in there.
I am also going to book my flight to Oman Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Studying. Bummer
Cheeky, I'm shocked. A Sunday roast on a Saturday? Whatever next? Everyone knows it's takeaway night. Fish and chips and cockles - and mushy peas of course, gotta get your 5 a day Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@Micky – visiting her ma, be back next week
@Cheeky – give my regards to Sultan Qaboos
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I'm still on the first movie on SK list. Fell asleep last night watching Inception. Fell asleep again tonight watching the same movie, awoke durning the closing credits. I'm in bed now, and where's the sleep? No where to be found, that's where. Me don't like when that happens.
Roast sounds good, haven't had meat in weeks, pepperoni pizza don't count.
Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Just got this from a friend..beware. Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: I am also going to book my flight to Oman
Cheeky if you want to know anything about Oman just give me a shout...I went there loads as it's not far from Dubai. (lots of brits living in UAE who don't have residence visas travel to Muscat so they can re enter UAE and get a their passport stamped for another 30 days. I went on a few day trips with friends to do this and also for weekends away. I also consider myself to be a bit of an expert on all 7 Arab Emirates having lived in 4(my advice is don't bother with 5 of them I also know lots about Qatar and also Bahrain but I only visited those places the once...but I did a fair bit of work with people based in those countries...along with Saudi Arabiozzza. (who I never visited cos they wouldn't let me in! gutted! I had loads of clients there but I was/still am the wrong gender to be permited entry! )
@ Exiled ....keep your goatee! They look great I think. My husband had one for a good six months...In fact he only shaved it when we moved to England and he got a job. He didn't think it was professional but I think they look really good. He also shaved his head to a grade 2 (then a grade 0 when I botched it after insisting I could save him money by doing it myself...how hard could it be??? Actually very, I made his head bleed quite badly when I took a bic to it on Christmas eve last year after I had totally messed up with the electric clippers...happy memories! Now he is back to having hair and he has that really really rough textured hair that will grow like an afro if left unchecked.
I am totally waffling...have just been out for a meal with friends. Had 4 drinks and can really feel it cos I'm not used to alcohol anymore. My lovely husband stayed in and babysat...he's taking me out next week to his works christmas party and I'm so excited as it will be our first night out together since having the baby and she is sleeping at my mothers for the first time so we are staying in a hotel which means we will be getting 12 hours of uninterrupted sleep. In fact I might skip the christmas party and go straight to the hotel to start on the sleep Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Roast was shite... really! Yorkshires are not rocket science and the peas could be used as ammo!
DG. Do I need an entrance Visa? That is my only Q I am happy to travel and explore as long as I can get in the country.
I have been to Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi and lived in Bahrain so I am pretty much expecting the same old... I could Google but Internet sucks ass today and if one more person tells me it is becasue of the weather I will shove a barometer up their arse!!!! Etisalat just sucks fullstop. (so need my business internet back and jack this dongle crap off!)
Other than my lil gripes and qs I am now lying in bed wrapped up all snug getting ready for my next installment of Glee Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
No they give you a stamp in your passport automatically in all of the countries you mentioned above so no worries. The joys of being Inglese I suppose. Oman is amazing for scuba diving etc...but apparently not as good as Sharm although I have never been to sharm so can't comment.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Off to have Japanese brunch. Also want to read a newspaper today and not online either, one with paper and ink.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Cheers DG, I was told us Ingilizi bunch were ok in Oman but then an Aussie girl said she wasn't and just confused us as she is Commonwealth!.
I am not a water baby tbh... but I am certain there is other stuff to be doing
Currently lying in bed giving my body a rest and trying to shift a cough I have had for 3 weeks!!! This weather sucks. I hate winter in Egypt, I may as well be in Wales it is so blowy and cold!
Exiiled, I go to hotels and pay ridiculous amounts of cash for a day old paper fresh off a uk flight I do love sitting witha coffee reading the news.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@Cheeky – always knew you were a romantic
Cooking up sleep. Don't think much effort is needed. Rented a ride today, twas nice, driving+music=fun. Also climbed 300 steps at batu caves, could care less for the Hindu significance, I like to visit to feed the monkeys.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Oh I am an old romantic... that is what I am most reknowned for
I have cooked up some more soup today and I am going to run me a hot bath and go out and play with the boys... I love it when the footy is on.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Yesterday felt inclined to organize the kitchen cupboards. Simply didn't like the organization, annoys me when things are placed/stacked in front/back of each other. Chaos.
So I initiated “operation organize”, meh, I took everything out the cupboards, laid 'em on the kitchen floor and also part of the dining area. Been there all day yesterday and so far today. Easy to take stuff out than to put back. Needs more work than I thought or it's back to square one. Maybe racks, maybe something else, or maybe they're meant to be disorganized.
Trying to give my wife a pleasant surprise when she returns. One of the things I'm looking forward to is her new hairstyle. She always sports a new style whenever she or I return from a prolonged trip abroad. Sexy is all I gotta say.
Doing nothing at moment but occasionally glancing at the eyesore on the kitchen/dinning area floor.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
I have come to accept the fact that organizing the kitchen cupboards to my liking will require something extraordinary. It seems like homes across the world have disorganized cupboards. They pack items in rows. Why they build cupboards in such a stupid way is beyond me. They could have at least built them thinner, that way one item can be stored and visible.
So in light of the "operation organize" failure, I have decided to order me a large pepperoni pizza, and put off the cupboard till tomorrow, where I will put everything back in, as is. Will soon begin watching all 6 episodes of The Walking Dead. I hear it's awesome, and sounds like a nice way to spend the evening in.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I like to have my fridge and cupboards organised in a certain way. but most of all MY WAY.
Today has felt 36hrs long and I am cream crackered... debating whether to go out and watch the pool tournament or stay home and sleep like some old lady!!!
The walking dead is ok... not worth the hype it got here! I watch it but don't mind missing an episode.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
The walking dead is ok... not worth the hype it got here! I watch it but don't mind missing an episode.
@Cheeky - You is buggin' as I can't wait to finish the rest of the episodes, 2 left.
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I think I'm going to watch “the town” or “wall street 2.” I'm not feeling sleepy whatsoever.
Worked a bit on the 2011 budget, have a major purchase in Jan/Feb (ride), so I had to get the numbers done, for peace of mind. I'm actually thinking a lot about 2011 lately. Like every day, thinking how it'll be. I don't like it too much when time flies by, and the past several months have been a blur. I also want to do something very productive and that's something I'm contemplating. I know I bug out when I'm lonely but hey it's cool to reflect once in a while.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I think it was just because there was like a 2 month run up. I just expected a little more.
I am not a reflector or a planner. I cba to even think about yesterday or tomorrow!!!
Right now I am sat in the bar waiting for the lads to finish pool, it is too cold to go and watch so I am just sitting here wasting time making the most of free highspeed wifi Much better than my Etisalat theivery piece of crap USB stick!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Decided to drive all the way down from Zamalek to Baghdad St. on Korba Heliopolis and fetch all sorts of hot fresh stuffed bakeries from VENUS..yummy. Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Sounds good Dzosser, care to share your bakeries ? Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: I am not a reflector or a planner. I cba to even think about yesterday or tomorrow!!!
Wouldn't expect anything else from Petra Pan.
“The Town” was kick ass, Affleck looked weird though, his face looked kinda sick, probably lost too much fat. If that was his body that was cut like that then he probably was around -12% body fat.
I'm off to Zzzzzzzz............
Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
quote:Originally posted by marydot: Sounds good Dzosser, care to share your bakeries ?
You're mostly welcome to do so, that's if you don't mind gaining extra calories..the ones filled with cheese are very hard to resist. Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser:
quote:Originally posted by marydot: Sounds good Dzosser, care to share your bakeries ?
You're mostly welcome to do so, that's if you don't mind gaining extra calories..the ones filled with cheese are very hard to resist.
I dont mind calories, I just burn the lot of at work. Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
I Just got home from work..
Theres white fluffy stuff falling from the sky..
Dont think it will settle, the grounds too wet. Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Guess this be the final post from me...Goodbye.
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
quote:Originally posted by marydot: Guess this will be the final post from me...Goodbye.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by marydot:
quote:Originally posted by marydot: Guess this will be the final post from me...Goodbye.
where are you going Mary.
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Just got back from the supermarket. It was hell. Why is it when someone wants to pick a row, it has to be the customer behind me and the one in front? "You lookin at me?" "Yeah, I been looking at you for the past 20 minutes while you've been ponsing about". Me, I'm not looking at anyone. My shoes are just too darned interesting.
Tis the season to be jolly... ho ho ho.
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
I am deciding whether I can be arsed to wade through the nike cheapies to find a thread worth reading, found it, posting in it.
Someone let me know if there is anything worth bothering with under the pile of crap nike SPAM everywhere otherwise I'm watching tv.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
i am making homemade peach ice cream and after that blueberry sorbet Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
I am drooling.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
well the peach in in the ice cream maker...almost done...then time for the good stuff blueberry sorbet,,,come on over monkey Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Ah, you're killing me. Peach icecream - I've never seen it before. Sounds goooooood.
Are home ice cream makers any good then or are you using a professional?
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
just a electric ice cream maker that you can buy in a department store...my bro gave it to my mom you never had Peach ice cream? what? have you ever had peaches and creme? its just frozen
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
No. I don't remember seeing it here ever... which is weird, because it makes perfect sense. Yep, peaches and cream is good
**scurries off to write a quick note to Santa**
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
*Note from Santa to Monkey: No chance lady, you've been naughty*
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Anyone ever lived in a tropical climate? I know temps vary somewhat in different regions, here in s.e.a you're literally one with the outdoors. You can leave the balcony doors wide and not fret about the temp outside affecting the inside of your home, the difference is insignificant.
Saw Tron today at the cinema, early bird special $3 . The regular price is $4, so whoopy doo. But don't those numbers look cute? 3-D would have cost a whooping $5, but it was only showing in the PM. I like it, liked it a lot. Not for everyone though. The visual effects were awesome, and read that they worked on that for several years.
2011 is practically here. I know new year resolutions are so played out, and really don't care about them anymore, I do however appreciate the freshness of a new year. The new challenges, new things to learn and most of all - things to accomplish. Atop my list is becoming a pescetarian (non meat/poultry eating), and doing so means a lot to me, it's been in the making for a few years. Deep down I know I'm not ready to become a vegetarian, and I accept that fact, tried it, fell flat on my face. I can however live off of select seafood.
Don't get me wrong, I have always loved meat, and remain so, think I've made that more than clear in the this thread and especially the food forum. Just disenchanted with meat in general, especially Australian/New Zealand and everything else that is mass farmed. Yes, sure it's tender but where's the taste. I know I've ate enough ribs, burgers, steaks in my life and it's time to embrace a healthier lifestyle. Becoming a pescetrian isn't easy, and you have to have access to quality/safe seafood or else you're better off eating meat. But I think I got that covered (mercury/PCBs/etc) . So basically I'm looking at a diet that consists of lentils/wheat for breakfast, salmon for lunch, sushi/sashami (which I eventually intend to learn how to make myself incl. procururing sushi grade fish) for dinner, fruits and veggies in between. I have tried it and no complaint and this diet has definitely subsided meat cravings.
All of that is not easy, research, and actually acquiring the food. To give you an idea, let's talk salmon, Norwegian salmon is praised but it's from the northern hemisphere (a polluted area of the world. almost as bad as Scottish salmon ), and simply put it's a great tasting salmon but New Zealand salmon is safer thus better. I'm realistic here and not talking about wild salmon. Becoming an vegetarian would be a lot more simpler if possible.
Now as in this very minute, just finished writing this post, listening to old school music and sipping a stout.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
just made homemade coconut ice cream Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
^Sounds good babe – sounds deeee-lish-ous..love coconut. I'm about to cook a salmon steak, salt, pepper, chilli pepper, coat with sunflower oil and pan sear it. Garnish it with honey, and the side dish is spicy dhal, which is already made, so just gonna heat that up and add some water.
Posted by metinoot (Member # 17031) on :
I had Salmon with carrots Saturday night.
Tonight I am at home getting lefse ready to make tomorrow and I am sitting here waiting for the third snow emergency in 1 week.
We got 17 inches, then 6 inches and now we are getting 8 inches tonight (possibly).
Glad I get to walk to work, but for the folks who drive into work well there has been alot of sick days for those folks and I am not buying it.
Posted by Questionmarks (Member # 12336) on :
I am listening Serious Request. It's a yearly event, working addictive, because they are live on air 24/7. The whole country is contributing to it. Serious Request is a project by Dutch radio station 3FM in which they collect money for projects of the Red Cross. Three DJs live in a house of glass for six days (5 days in 2004) and was located at the Neude in Utrecht the first years without anything to eat in this whole period. In 2007, the Glass house was located on 't Plein in The Hague. In 2008 the Glass House could be found on de Grote Markt in Breda. Meanwhile they play songs requested by people who listen to the radio and those who take time to visit the house. With the requests the listeners donate a certain amount of money that is reliable for the person(s) in question. Furthermore lots of notable Dutch people are helping the project outside the house. There is also an auction held every year. The project was held for the first time in 2004 and has been held every year since and takes place during the week prior to Christmas. Each year one track is adopted by the DJs as the "goed gevoel plaat" ("feel good track"). These tracks are seen as the unofficial theme songs and were not chosen before the project started, but were automatically created as the week progressed.
Serious Request 2010 ("Aids took away their parents, Give back their future") Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Serious request 2010
The 2010 location for Serious Request is Eindhoven. DJs Giel Beelen, Gerard Ekdom and Coen Swijnenberg populate the house. The theme of the 2010 edition is AIDS Orphans.
Studio Brussel Radio station Studio Brussel has located their Glass House in Ghent. DJ's this year are Siska Schoeters, Sam Debruyn and Sofie Lemaire. The result was: € 3,649,595 (1.300.000 from the federal & Flemish gouverments, 2,349.595 from the listeners)
Switzerland The actions in Switzerland (Jeder Rappen zählt) The result was: €5,251,835.92. Radio station DRS 3 has located their Glass House in Bern. DJ's this year were Nik Hartmann, Anic Lautenschlager and Tom Gisler.
Samih Sawiris added 20% of the final amount from the Sawiris Foundation
Kenya The 2010 Kenyan edition by Ghetto Radio is located opposite the Hilton Nairobi.
Sweden In Sweden (Musikhjälpen) are running from 2010-12-13 to 2010-12-19. The theme is 'Children are not for sale' and the money goes to project concerning trafficking, child labor and similar
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Presents are all wrapped now, having had to traipse to get more sellotape. Still in the ice age here, -13 tomorrow Will try to make more mince pies tomorrow, hopefully more successful than the last effort that were tasty but fell apart!
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: ^Sounds good babe – sounds deeee-lish-ous..love coconut. I'm about to cook a salmon steak, salt, pepper, chilli pepper, coat with sunflower oil and pan sear it. Garnish it with honey, and the side dish is spicy dhal, which is already made, so just gonna heat that up and add some water.
it turned out so nice and creamy...at the last minute before it was done , i added lime zest....wowwwwwwwwwwwwww ....amazing and so easy with my ice cream machine Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@metinoot - The carrots were a side or you cooked them with salmon? Getting quality salmon here is a challenge, and the selection is probably no where near the variety you probably get in MN. Having a climate that is ideal for salmon, you probably have some local salmon. Got my hands on some more salmon today, should last for next several days. Yeah been eating it every day, not a lot, just a small steak, enough though.
@Micky – How homemade ice cream compared to say Breyers and Haagen Daz, how would it compare? I know you can get creative with flavors, but how would you compare it to the brands I mentioned?
Reading – The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest, by Stieg Larrson. It's the third installment of the “millenium trilogy.” I saw the first two and decided to read the last.
The first part “ The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” is an awesome movie, and anyone would love it. Fortunately I found a version that was dubbed in English. Who ever wants to download it here is the link: *it's a torrent, so I hope you have a torrent program*. It's only 450MB, but looks and sounds great. The original title in Swedish literally translates to “Men Who Hate Women”
note: visit the link and click "download torrent"
Posted by Dawn-Bev* (Member # 15190) on :
when baking, just soak everything in either port or sherry and no one will care, it will taste good
when cooking, marinate in red wine or martini (great with chicken)
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Going to bed. Cooked lunch, well mostly all that remains is rice -just being effiecent . It's 9am here, beautiful cloudy skies after a night of downpour. Love it, love clouds, and the smell of the forest.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Slept to clouds, awoke to clouds. Magnificent. Have a 3 block walk to the Japanese market ahead of me, want sushi for breakfast, along with miso soup which I'll make. Reminds me, have to get tofu and spring onion.
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled:
The first part “ The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” is an awesome movie, and anyone would love it.
Watched this a few weeks ago, excellent film!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@Ayisha, yeah was great. Lisbeth Salander was awesome. If you got any movie recommendations share them because you obviously know whats good.
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I found something Iranians make aside from Persian rugs that's pretty good, non-alcoholic beer. You guys think the contrast in Arab society is huge. You haven't seen anything yet until you checked out Iranians. There's a good number of them in an area down town, the contrasting attire of family members walking side by side is striking. I'm talking from sandals to high heels, covered hair to Mrs Bundy, Spice Girls, Pussycat dolls hairstyles, covered clothing to skin tight capri pants, no skin to abs and other parts showing, all of this side by side and during the afternoon. Women here for example wear short shorts and tight t-shirts all the time, it's totally normal. But the contrast of Iranians is very noticeable and seemingly overkill, like going to a nightclub in the middle of the day.
People are people though and I think they want to feel free, be expressive, dress as they wish while on vacation or whatever. Probably enjoy their time away from the harsh laws of Shia theocracy. It's true what they say extremes can lead to other forms of extremes. A taxi driver once asked me if Iranians were muslims, I cracked up laughing because he had such a puzzled look on his face and nodded Yes. It doesn't help that they're always in the news, getting napped at the airport trying to smuggle in narcotics, and I mean a lot, sometimes as much as a dozen incidents a month.
...now I'm about to cook the clams I bought earlier. Also got couple of emerald fish out of the water tank, nothing like live seafood. There was a sign there stating they were rich in Omega 3, hope it's not just a marketing ploy, if so won't be the first or last time to be suckered. Anyhow think I'll make a variation of Cioppino with the clams, play a movie, and just take my time in kitchen.
Anyone buy fresh seafood in Cairo? The Red Sea catch is delicious, safe and healthy. There's a side street off Corniche-el-Nile before downtown. The fresh catch on pickup arrives from the Red Sea around noon. I became a regular there, and you guys know what they do to old fish? They sell 'em cheap to restaurants. I guess those establishment then sell 'em fried or either use them as fillet as those are two methods to mask the effects of old fish.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Large fresh clams are a chore. Sheesh, didn't know what I was getting myself into. You have to scrub 'em, soak them in a gallon of salted water for 20 minutes, rinse, repeat 2 more times. The Coppinio recipe is out, a much more simpler recipe is in:
Steamed Clams – This is a recipe that was given 5/5 stars and reviewers are raving about it. Have to find out what the fuss is all about.
Might substitute the wine with Apple Juice or may just use broth instead. Have time to decide as the clams are still soaking salt watter.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
@Micky – How homemade ice cream compared to say Breyers and Haagen Daz, how would it compare? I know you can get creative with flavors, but how would you compare it to the brands I mentioned?
i would say we only eat breyers in our house for 1 and 2 , i think the texture is a little different then breyers ,,,its like a soft serve ice cream...like a dairy queen .if you know what that is...soft and smooth and creamy...but both are delicious
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@Micky, ok thanks, I know exactly what you mean now.
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The clams recipe turned out OMG kind of delicious. Twas very simple but the broth from steaming the clams was amazing. Okay, I added no salt as soaking them in salt sufficed. The recipe on top calls for salt, just use it at the end if you want.
Made some basmati rice, poured some of the broth on top, had the rest as soup, and ate the clams one by one with delight. The only thing missing was a pearl. Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
well"A" i cant be everywhere i will try this recipe, but i will add the white wine, which gives it that extra good taste...sounds great, and lots of lemons
Posted by Momma_Dukez (Member # 16037) on :
mmmm lemons. one of my favorite snacks is lemon wedges with hot sauce on them. i dunno. i always have a yankerin for hot n sour foods.
Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
i love lemon rinds with salt.. mmmm
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Happy holidays to everyone celebrating Christmas. Those in the northern hemisphere enjoy the snow, if you got any. Enjoy your gifts as well (if you got any ), someone down the block, got a brand new Lamborghini, wrapped in bow and all. Pretty cool gift.
Spent the earlier part of the evening listening to live music and downing pints of Guinness. There's a month long Guinness Christmas promotion, so where the cheap is, is where I go or as they say here.
Christmas is really all commercial here. I think it's very successful because considering only 9% are Christians, with most ppl Muslims, Buddhist and Hindus, Christmas marketing was constantly in your face. Also helps that it coincides with the end of the year sales and school holidays.
Going to enjoy what remains of the night. There's something sublime and immaculate about it. Trivia question, which Egyptian Caliph ordered markets and business hours to be conducted at night, rather than day?
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Just awoke, it's 8pm and listening to george wassouf, yes laptop on my mattress, still w/o my love, plans changed, I take comfort in a week i'll taste her sweet tongue. “waa a3yoonha aalit, wa 3ni maalit, 3yoonha aalit, 3ni maalit, shaalit hati, hatitt shalit,, kuloh b'lafit nazar”
gonna order pizza and watch a movie, mqybe play xbox
I dont celebrate christmas, so its just a normal day here.
Will be messing around with some new software!!!
pinnacle studio12 Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Yesterday was fun, I spent it with family and friends... I skype'd home and spoke to my girlies, we ate average food, we drank local wine and then we all went to a party at my place and we partied till the small hours. Much fun and stuff the neighbours who complained about the noise! I am only noisy one night a year, they by nature are noisy all the fecking time.
Boxing Day.. .a time to watch crap films and finish off the chips, dips and Vino
Christmas in Egypt... not the same as home but just as joyeous Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Just ordered online shopping at sainburys Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
I just got home, had a lovely afternoon with my sister, went shopping and spent lots of money...
Last time my sister was in serbia which was a few weeks back,, my brother in law mother she had packed me a lovely scarf, which is so pretty.. Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Looking for Youtube Themes... Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
trying to dig my car out of the snow drift Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Vowing never to eat again.
Too... many... mince... pies... Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey: Vowing never to eat again.
Too... many... mince... pies...
fatso Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: trying to dig my car out of the snow drift
OMG, didn't you get those ciggies yet? If you're a smoker like I was a smoker, it must be reaching critical by now
I gave up smoking and got hooked on the gum. About two years ago now - oopsie. Nightmare to get hold of outside shopping hours, and a rip off to boot.
Good luck in your quest, Chef Mick.
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Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey:
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: trying to dig my car out of the snow drift
OMG, didn't you get those ciggies yet? If you're a smoker like I was a smoker, it must be reaching critical by now
I gave up smoking and got hooked on the gum. About two years ago now - oopsie. Nightmare to get hold of outside shopping hours, and a rip off to boot.
Good luck in your quest, Chef Mick.
got the cigs...but am still stuck in the driveway...bro just came home to rescue me...bless his heart. the wind is so bad that if you are in it for 1 minute ,your fingers feel frost bit
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Finished researching local fish, well not completely, there are still some species that I haven't found data on. My research is for personal reasons, as I mentioned in another post, I am a pescetarian (yes I'm announcing it to the world, and more than once ) and reliance on fish is more vital than ever. The research was primarily on the chemical composition of local fish, especially mercury levels. What helped me a lot was an abstract that had helpful statistics, unfortunately couldn't read the entire academic article as they are charging $40 to download it, might dish out the dough to get it, just not now. So feeling pretty good that I got that info, and I'll tell ya scientific names are too long to remember.
It's dawn now, waiting for 9am to arrive, when shops open up, want to do a little shopping, went yesterday hoping the holiday shoppers dispersed only to be majority disappointed, they were sill out in force, and on a weekday too, have a feeling I'm not the only one who doesn't work. Friggin Christmas decorations went down only to be replaced by friggin Chinese New Year decorations, which is predominated by ugly colors (red and gold, tacky). CNY is like 6 weeks away, maybe more, damn commercialization.
You guys know the story of Gog and Magog?! Of course you do. Well I found them, they're the Chinese, I kid you not, with their revenue increasing, they will use their money to eat everything in sight. 1.3 billion people who only ate 3 bowls of rice a decade or two ago, now want Ipods, cars, food, you name it.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Just finishing off year end work before commencing the mundane task of looking for bargain flights that won't take me via the moon!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Past few days been sleeping awful. Yesterday evened this out, slept from 5:30pm to 4:30am. Probably due to being crazy busy, made a couple of shopping trips, got some plants, a zebra and a zamioculcas, which is a remarkable plant, it was slanted yesterday and I thought I had to straighten it out, but when I awoke today it was straight. Now it appears I have to buy them pots and plates that go underneath the pots to make them look nicer, also some kind of water mechanism because water from the cup is a little messy and the water isn't spreading evenly. I'll tell I could easily fall in love with these plants, especially if they are as fascinating as the zami plant that straighten itself out. The other one has a torn leaf, so I have to find out if amputation is necessary.
The plants were just for starters, also finished up the cooking area for the outside kitchen, which was on hold for some time, so all heavy cooking will be done there. Thinking of getting a wooden bench for the smaller balcony, to sit, relax and just make it nicer. A few more other things like pictures, oud (arabic insense) and I'm done.
Also fought off a major meat crave yesterday, the solution was spanish mackerel steak, ate it pan fried, salt and peppered it, and it was fabulous, hit the spot. Off to shop again, if I'm done with everything before evening, I'm gonna make tonight a Guinness night.
Posted by Momma_Dukez (Member # 16037) on :
My dad was up from Florida this past week and stayed the whole time with me...my sister is pissed because now she thinks he favors me over her, which kept him more away from them. We spent the time paying guitar and getting drunk...he got me laughing and I haven't cracked a smile in a while. aleya got lots for christmas, but overall, IM GLAD CHRISTMAS IS OVER!!!!!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
A Guinness night... man alive I cannot wait to make that statement!!! And I will be at a gig on St Patrick's in an Irish Bar in England so ISA I will have the best Guinness sesh ever!
I am currently trying to debate and negotiate with a stroppy 4 year old. So difficult!
MD, it is good to drink, play guitar and laugh with people who can help you crack a smile. Sounds like my kinda thing.
Bring on NYE! SO excited.
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
Going to start packing now....off to Cairo tomorow. Doubt we will be doing anything exciting there this NY eve. Got to sort out the baby's baptism. So much to do so litle time. Even the people we were out with last new years in Cairo have now left. One couple have moved to California and another couple have gone to live in Oz. The majority of my husbands friends have all left Egypt. Every time we visit there seems to be less and less. These are all Egyptian/Egyptian couples as well.
I am so looking forward to some sunshine and being able to chill out on my balcony with a good book.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Good luck with the sunshine lol.. it has peed down all day I am informed though that the fine and dandy weather will return very soon though
Yeah, each year the expat circle goes through a shrink stage as teachers depart to experience new countries, contracts expire etc but soon as the lull hits a new influx of 'fresh meat' arrives.
If you wanna coffee some day so I can catch up with you and hubby let me know, I would love to meet mini DG.
I have just eaten some of my home made soup and am now slouched on the sofa with a Kit Kat and CSI. Life don't get much better than this
Oh, and I have the hot air on as it is freaking cold!!!
Have a safe flight DG and I hope the Baptism is a beautiful day for you.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@Cheeky Guinness has become my fav “drink.” Truly second to non but only draught. The foreign extra is good too but nothing like a true draught 20oz pint of Guinness. They brew it here, but it's still pricey outside promotions and happy hours. A few pubs now are selling them all day and night at $5 a pint. Guinness night didn't materialize last night as I was too spent after doing the housework, today though and very soon it is on. I'll drink a pint for ya.
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Well guys I'm done cleaning, tidying up, enhancing and readying the place for my wife who will be here this weekend. I can confidently say that today I have the cleanest home on the face of the earth. Cleaned everything past few days, even the vent which didn't really need to be cleaned. The only thing I haven't done is iron, as that is something that frustrates and stresses me out, so will take 'em down to the cleaners and have 'em ironed. Bought more plants and maybe should have waited but want the condo to have the a planty ambiance.
When I'm extra happy I sing the geekiest songs, like “lets twist and shout, like we did last summer, lets twist and shout like we did last year, do you remember, what we did last summer, ohhh baybeh what we did last year....” Yeah I'm very happy, ES was cool though, and was cool past few weeks, even got involved in religion forum, something usually avoided.
Will now get ready to go down town, will treat myself to an afternoon of Guinness and raw oysters. Kick it (converse) with Chinese folk, and I know it appears as though I knock 'em, but really I don't, they thing about them eating everything, they joke about that, they jokingly say that is all they are good for, consumption and nothing else. I guess humans have a tendency to always look upwards, they look at Japan, Korea, Europe and US and marvel, not giving enough credit to what they accomplished.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Happy New Year.
Yesterday was one of the happiest days of my life. My wife returned from her trip and yes I drooled all over her. Haha! Omg. Got some cool gifts too, nothing related to Christmas, just gifts that we usually get when traveling. Got a netbook, watch (from BIL), and basically a small suitcase full of things that I really like. I specifically told my wife, “don't get me anything, nothing, any left over money you have, save it, we will need every dollar when we buy a car.” What is a dude to do. Not complaining though.
The best treat was her. OMG. Hypnotized me. Serious.
Also saw videos of nephews and nieces, everyone is getting so big, gorgeous kids. The babies put on dance shows to clapping hands.
Now waiting for her to awake Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Slept on a bed last night, not a bed person, but now we have a platform bed and resigned to sleep on it. Have 2 cars scheduled to see today. Dealt with clowns yesterday, the car was immaculate, 2009, practically new, I was like DEAL, but first I'll bring my mechanic over to give it a thorough inspection, if all is well, I'll give you a deposit and upon transfer of car title immediately hand over a certified bank check for balance. Dude then said the car is still financed and first we must go to bank, pay that off first, a release claim will be issued and then car ownership transfer will commence. BS. I'm not asking for something out of the ordinary, the procedure here is the way I mentioned. Deposit + remainder paid at moment of car transfer at vehicle registration department, where seller and buyer must both be physically present. The best and safest car buying procedure is done in JO, the seller and buyer stand before a car transfer officer, the officer asks, “1- Mr. Seller you are transferring/selling car to Mr. Buyer?! 2- Mr.Seller did you receive full payment for car XXXXXX you are selling?! Upon answering affirmative, the car title/registration card is handed over to the buyer.
So I don't need this BS in my life, I will do what the locals do, nothing less and nothing more.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
good luck with that one Exiiled..stand your ground dude Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Thanks Micky. I'm keepin' strong, hun.
Admittedly stressin'. Think I grew a new white hair today. Omg, never knew there was so much drama to buying a car. I mean aaho, the cash is available, just sell me a damn car I want. My friends are utterly useless, as they only know the process of loans. If anything they're making me paranoid. I just took my frustration out on the AI in Xbox NBA Jam, slammed it, dunked it, ran up the score. My wife is utterly useless too, saying yalla just buy a car already. You know what baby I ain't getting conned. The thing is there is no true procedure, it's all arbitrary and any trust I had is out the window after my friends used words like “conned” and “reputable dealers.” Yeah, you know, whatever.
Got this new game called Alan Wake, will play that and just enjoy the peace and quiet.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Wanted to go out tonight, but by the time the day ended, ate dinner, the sofa was my destiny, no complaints, as I'm tired. I set out this morning, walked miles, spent a ton on taxis but by 7pm struck a deal for a car. This was literally in the final hour of the business day. It would have been a bummer if the search extended to the weekend, because this is something I want to close the chapter on.
Two hours of the evening were also spent talking to a friend from overseas. Didn't have the heart to say I was too tired to talk, and glad I didn't. He shared with me an absolutely great business idea, one that is service orientated. Really great idea, and told him I would think about it, but just got here, and too content, I mean I just signed off on a car earlier today. My wife just bought a bedroom set few days ago. But he was too excited and couldn't say no outright.
Will yawn some more and join my aroosa in bed. An ice cold guinness would have been great right about now.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Will soon head dowtown to drink some kool-aid. (pssssst... kool aid is code name for Guinness draught). Yes that's how I intend to spend the early evening, just chill, relax, take my netbook and check up on ES from there, write emails and chill.
Man was so stressed past few days but now in chill mode once again. For the record I am much more better in chill mode than I am in stress-mode. Yeah those are my plans, chill for few hours and then enjoy the rest of the evening home with my lady.
Later time a wastin'
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Chilling. The one thing I don’t like about downtown is pollution, like every major city. Guess we’re pretty spoiled living in the outskirts of the city with fresh air and lush mountains as a backdrop. When I lived in Cairo, I lived dowtown, heliopolis, mohandeseen and then settled in Maadi, first sakanat, then Digla, because of tranquility and less pollution.
I know others (for reasons) chose newer areas, but location was too important for me. Beauty too, as Maadi was beautiful. Maadi had it all, and Cairo was only minutes away (no traffic). Yeah so this is one of the principals of life, live in clean,pollution less areas that are a short distance from the heart of the city.
Maadi unfortunately deteriorated in the pollution category, there was actually a law that stated that Villas can’t be demolished to build new multi unit buildings. This law like so many others had a loophole (corruption).
So sakanat fell to multi unit buildings, degla too, a clear example are th building near maadi dewar (the first circle), roads 198,199,200 as gross as they are were not as blatant because most of that land was not in use, and land that couldn't be used in many ways.
It sucked witnessing it all.The English left one area in Cairo that was truly beautiful but modern greed ruined it. Now breathe the air in Maadi, some days I’m sure you'll smell exhaust, all day too.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Tis a gorgeous sunday. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co6WMzDOh1o (it's a beautiful day -U2) slightly hungover and all, it's a beautiful day. Don't know what to do today, I'm ok with doing nothing. Need a kickstart though, a brand kickstart, gotta love brands, maybe starbucks, maybe coffee bean, maybe a bloody mary from TGIF, maybe a Guinness, ahaha.
Posted by metinoot (Member # 17031) on :
Hate to burst your bubble Exiiled, bad news from your birth nation.
Gabrielle Gifford Congressperson from Arizona and 17 others were shot today at 3pm.
Sorry, I figured to tell you over the internet before a relative or friend back in the USA told you.
I just finished explaining to my ex husband what happened, and his intial response was "was it a muslim who did it".
Man that made me sick. I can't handle that even entering his mind, let alone anyone elses. I can't stand the concept it would be the first thing in any Muslim's mind.
Then I called my sister, the one who voted for Palin. She didn't have much to say.
Posted by metinoot (Member # 17031) on :
Dude are you okay?
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
This is real bad news. What is this? Right wing assassination attempt. The keyword seems to be “target.” Was this quote a premonition:
"For example, we're on Sarah Palin's targeted list, but the thing is, that the way that she has it depicted has the crosshairs of a gun sight over our district. When people do that, they have to realize that there are consequences to that action," Giffords said in an interview with MSNBC.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Just chobbled a beautiful falafel sandwich for an extortionate 1.25le. nom nom nom
Just about to go to the pharmacy and stock up on Anise Pectol as not only do I have bird flu but also as I think I am addicted to them.
Oh my, I AM addicted to OTC drugs Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Bird flu? Is that man flu, for women?
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Yes, I wouldn't have bloke flu would I???
I have an ear-infection and chest infection along with it
It is a sneezy flu though so I am sharing the germs!!!
I am just happy in the knowledge that most folk I know are ill and I can still go out to play.
On a plus side I haven't smoked for 3 days and atm have no intention to!
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Eek. Sounds horrible Chest infections are vile and ear infections are the pits. Can't imagine having both at once. You poor thing.
Hope it clears up soon.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I am better than I was the weekend, I did feel sorry for myself lol.. but now I have all my legal OTC addictive meds to top me up I am on cloud 9 (is cough syrup addictive?)
Hey ho... no smokes though, I have saved a grand £3 or so lol... but I can assure you if I quit now my UK trip will be cheap as chips!!!!
Staying home tonight, got cheese and onion pasty for tea and custard for pudding Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Smoking in the UK just ain't funny. I gave up when they hit a fiver a packet and that was a loooong time ago.
Love to say it was for the health benefits and to cut down my carbon footprint, blah-blah, but nah. I'm just a tightass Still waiting to recover this amazing sense of smell and taste I reportedly lost whilst smoking . I do feel better in general though. I used to get minging coughs and out of breath all the time. They told me I was allergic to nicotine - yer right. Then I whacked a patch on an got a hideous rash, so maybe... Still chew the gum to this day though.
Posted by Cosmogirl (Member # 8748) on :
For Cheeky;
What's the difference between the BIRD flu and the SWINE flu?
With one you just need "tweetment" for the other it takes an "oinkment"!
Cheers!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
hahahaha CG. Yes, that is the exact difference I like it... therefore I will steal it and pass it off as my own
I stopped smoking for 3 years... I started again foolishly!!!
I stopped in the UK when they banned it in pubs and clubs, damned if I was paying £20 to go in a club and stand outside all night!!!
I know last March at New Street I paid £7 for a pack... yeah right, like I will be paying that cos I too am a tightass!!!
When I stopped smoking my senses weren't heightened either... pretty lucky coming from my town... who the hell would wanna be able to sniff that place!
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
I HATE the fact that you can smoke anywhere in Egypt. Yesterday I was sat in Starbucks in Golf City Mall and I had my baby in her pushchair and there was a man came and sat next to us and he was chain smoking right in our faces. It really annoys me. Taxi drivers light up when I have my daughter in the car there too. I do everything I can to keep her away from cigarette smoke but it's so hard there. I smoked for years so I know what it's like but I think it's really ignorant when people smoke around children. What's really weird is that no one in my husband's extended family smokes, yet it seems like half of Egypt has the habit.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
What a day. The end result is - we are now car owners once again with the car parked in our own parking spot. It's a great feeling. Started everything at 9:00am and finished by 3:00pm but then took my wife out for a drive until sunset. The car transfer was cool and straightforward. Lost my mobile phone. When I realized it I asked the car dealer to call it for me and next thing he's having a conversation in Chinese with someone on my line. To everyone's amazement, it turned out I left it at the bank when I got the bank check. That was another stressful matter altogether, because I had to exchange the $ at an exchange agent and not bank because exchange agent rates are slightly better than bank rates but with the amount of cash, the difference was a lot. Walking around with lots of cash was however not cool.
The dealer also wanted me to use his brand bank for the check but thankfully everything went smoothly. I never thought we would be in this favorable position so soon. We've been here about 6mos and not only is our place fully furnished but tastefully and not only do we have a car but a great car. It's a sweet accomplishment and never would have been possible this soon if my wife hadn't helped out. Her reward, she got to chose the color This was a straight up full payment, so no car payments.
Tomorrow we celebrate. This weekend we'll take a very long drive somewhere. Just glad this is over with, no more taxis coming home from shopping, no more taxis telling us “oh road too jam, can not, can not” and won't take us to our destination. No more renting cars to go here and there and beefing with agents about every little dent that was there already. A car is frickin damn important, unless someone lives in the middle of the city and has no intention of leaving that area.
For the rest of the evening … maybe a night drive. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
DG... when I first moved here I worked in a KG and parents would walk in with cigaretts. After much complaining and highlighting to the owner that if she wanted an 'elite western style nursery' she had to try to conform to the western way of thinking. It is now no smoking.
And they smoke in hospitals too... crazy.
BUT.. day 4 is ok, I know I am getting narky as I seem to habe less tolerance towards stupidity and ignorance Especially stupid questions that make me answer in the most sarcastic of ways.
Anyhoo... I have no probs asking taxi drivers to stub their ciggies. I have one friend who used to ask before she got in if they smoked or not. (she was a nightmare, a very anti-smoker / vegan in Cairo).
Exiiled, mabrouk with the car... will you cut back on the Guinness now
I have had a very good day... I seem to have been motivated to do something I have been putting off for a long time... and ISA this will be a turning point in my Cairo Adventure Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@ Cheeky, Thanks We think alike (re;Guinness) and if I'm going to drink my fill I'll just take the train and comeback with cab. Asians are nothing like Arab/Egyptian (ass-kissers) so definitely don't want to be drinking and driving in their jurisdiction.
The smoking in Egypt sucks and it's just as worse if not more in Jordan/Syria. Your tip to DG about telling the cabbie no smoking beforehand sounds good.
Today battling allergies (pretty bad) the condition was bearable past few days, but today, I went through a box of Fine tissues. It's worse upon waking up. And isn't really an issue outdoors. My wife is hooking me up, making the place allergen free, took out rug she just bought for bedroom. But me thinks it could be the damn plants I bought. Meanwhile drinking lemu swarm or sweet warm lemon water. *sniff-sniff*
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I am lucky, I know my allergies. Remember when I went to see a Doc here and he told me I was allergic to Cairo... sound advice eh!!! I am going for scratch tests soon though as although I know a lot of my triggers there is something in food here my body reacts too.
Day 5 - smoke free. On the edge though!
I am currently listening to some old skool dance tunes that remind me of my hedonistic clubbing days...
WEEEEEEEEEEEKEND. I am going to stay home a lot I think and conquer this nicotine thing....
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@ Cheeky … how bout an update on nicotine, did you stay in and avoided smoking. I would imagine the weekends are the hardest time of week to restrict oneself from anything. So hopefully day 5 was a success and if not … then start another nicotine free run.
Today feeling much better, we moved plants to balcony, removed rug from bedroom and did other steps to make the condo allergen free. The plants could be innocent and if I am allergic to them it would be a shame because my wife loves them, and knows how to care for them. The Zebra plant is looking amazing and growing fast.
Made a car rule today, no driving anywhere on Friday afternoon or evening. OMG the traffic is horrendous. Like really OMG and not just 'omg', sheesh. Okay some areas are okay but nothing heading towards the city, irregardless of route. This evening plans are ... have no idea, we might go to the cinema and watch “faster” and have dinner, maybe not. To me that is like a lovely evening when it's hectic everywhere, the cinema is near us, so are a plethora of restaurants, literally every cuisine in the world. I do however want to hang out a bit in a pub later, drink a few pints of Guinness, so we'll see.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Day 6 in the Ferret house and no cigarettes have been smoked All's good. Don't feel too shabby either.
It is currently lashing down, proper storm. I hate the rains, Cairo is so not a pretty city in the grey and wet, bit like Birmingham!!!!
OMG and not omg... that is serious!
My plans, pjs and 90's indies tune to clean too before hopping off downtown to have a lovely meal with a lovely person Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
Rain? you have rain? That is SO not fair! We have the usual stunning blue sky, slight breeze, beautiful clear view of the west bank mountain from my postage stamp sized balcony and not a cloud in sight unless you count the odd whispy bit of cotton wool white that floats by.
God I love it here in winter! Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Dirty rain, grey skies, bowaabs freaking out (more than usual) ... I didn't order this.
I am considering Winter in Luxor next year!
Roll on July Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Dirty rain, grey skies, bowaabs freaking out (more than usual) ... I didn't order this.
I am considering Winter in Luxor next year!
Roll on July
This reminds of a time I called the bowab and told him to get me something from the souk. He arrived at my door dressed in two galabeya, winter coat and scarf. It was a little cold with a light drizzle, he rolled his eyes and said “shayif ig-go zay”, before turning around and walking away. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I officially have the laziest Bowaab in Heliopolis, it is not just my opinion but that of several friends who watch him. And it is also the opinion of my real good friend who lived in the street 8 years back and even then he had a reputation!
AND, he is always trying to scam cash outta me, he lied over 1le the other week and I found myself engaged in a debate over 1le lmfao. It wasn't the 1le.. .it was the point of principal! pah... I think nicotine withdrawal is coming out!
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret:
I am considering Winter in Luxor next year!
Winter is the best time here, that's when we get those stunning sunsets with the burnt oranges and reds Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha:
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret:
I am considering Winter in Luxor next year!
Winter is the best time here, that's when we get those stunning sunsets with the burnt oranges and reds
Oh hell yeah, I spent Winter in Aswan a few years back and the skies were awesome.
I posted a pic on FB a few weeks back of the low sun in Cairo, burnt orange and I was sitting on a tram track (in a car, not in a nutter kinda fashion) and caught the sun between the lines.
I love these images...
We went over to Maadi last week (where I got the pic of thenbig black cloud over the Saladin Mosque) and a friend who has been here a few years said even now he has to pinch himself to remember he is in Egypt. The view over the city from the Mosque is so picture perfect + the noise of the call to prayer entwined is just one of the few reasons I love Egypt...
I will def be down in Luxor soon... I was meant to come over Xmas but crap happens! And I am flying home for a month soon so not long after I wil be there mithering you Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
ooh will be great to see you, will be nice and HOT then
Might go and nick some of your pics and claim then as mine. Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
I'm out, see you guys later. Evening plans changed, no cinema, but still got my pub time. You know something guys … ES can be a real bummer at times. These damn problems that are appearing and replying to them. Sometimes I feel like WTF am I doing when I reply, because suppose they take the advice and act on them, there are consequences there we just don't know. I mean none of us are marriage counselors and this is people lives.
Anyway just rambling but serious ES can be a real bummer at times.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Well, people who don't want answers shouldn't ask questions
Advice and commands differ and folk should take responsibility for their own actions. chill the feck out dude.
I just at Ambrosia custard and I can honestly state if I was a cat I would purr right now!
I know for sure though if I had an issue in life you guys are the last people I would ask Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Don't you find on the big issues you don't even need to ask? You trust your gut and know instinctively what to do?
It's the little things that have me stumped. I have been known to take two hours just choosing a few groceries and dear lord, don't even get me started on shoes.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
hmmm... choosing between red and brown sauce on a full english is a toughy. Usually resulting in having both. I am the same with yellow and brown mustard too... man life is complex.
As for the stuff that really matters, logic and reason kick in and tbh, even if I make the wrong choice I still manipulate it to work in my favour Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Buying things - I swear to god, the more expensive an item is the easier it is to choose. Give me fresh fruit and veg and I'll root right down to the bottom, right up to the top, right to the bottom then end up going somewhere else. Then probably coming back again!!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
If it is too difficult to choose between things I just buy them both. I know if I buy the one I will only be going back for the other the next day.
As for fruit and veg... i just like to get that kinda stuff out the way and if I when I buy is crap it winds up in a soup.
Booking flights I take my time as the price difference is HUGE between airlines and days etc.. even down to times of flights!
Where you from again Monkey?
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Originally or currently? Currently Devon.
Flight wasn't so bad - maybe an evening? One suddenly popped up for £160 return - not going to argue with that!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
You coming to T'Egypt?
I was gonna say I am in the Uk in March if you fancy going veg shopping!!!
There will be a meet-up in Brighton, mostly folk who have left the site but I will be there playing the penny slots on the pier Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Yay! This time next week, all being well, I should be in t'Sinai
Will be back by March though. Brighton sounds good - like Brighton Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Let's meet up Brighton is my haven. I try to go every year.
ooo, if you pass through Cairo give me a shout.
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
No Cairo this time but maybe next. Would be nice.
Brighton it is Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Well, people who don't want answers shouldn't ask questions
Advice and commands differ and folk should take responsibility for their own actions. chill the feck out dude.
I just at Ambrosia custard and I can honestly state if I was a cat I would purr right now!
I know for sure though if I had an issue in life you guys are the last people I would ask
Advice and commands differ and folk should take responsibility for their own actions. chill the feck out dude.
No worries cheeky, i'm chilled. Yeah I was just like here I am giving out advice based on two bits of info. And that's the internet for ya. But I'm chilled It's not personal at all, but some people have some serious problems that should maybe discussed within an inner circle and and perhaps an outsider (mediator/professional) who is familiar with everything that is going on.
I just at Ambrosia custard and I can honestly state if I was a cat I would purr right now!
Haha... Damn I want a cat. Can't have one in this strict ass joint.
I know for sure though if I had an issue in life you guys are the last people I would ask
So true wise one. Thing is 90% of issues can actually be addressed here on ES. Like where can I buy an A/C in Cairo. My internet connection sucks what should I do. Can my finace sleep over in my flat without me looking like a slut. What is an Orfi paper. My partner doesn't do this or do that. Simple ****. Big things however … perhaps inner circle, maybe mediator, maybe professional help, and maybe all three.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey: Don't you find on the big issues you don't even need to ask? You trust your gut and know instinctively what to do?
It's the little things that have me stumped. I have been known to take two hours just choosing a few groceries and dear lord, don't even get me started on shoes.
That's me to a T monkey. The serious stuff I am so focused on and have no problems with. In a supermarket I'd struggle to pick the quickest check out lane, never get it right, I ask my wife.. which counter. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
The times I have asked questions about stuff only a couple of folk have actually even helped. I have had many FB links to old pages no longer in use!!!
Check out counters are the weirdest thing in the world... you can monitor one and it moves pretty well.. stand in it and BANG. It stops and the one next to you move. Fatal mistake is moving over though... just always stay where you are!
Just off to babysit for a couple of hours, I love this lil kid so it is more a pleasure than a chore.
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Ah check out counters are one of life's mysteries. I don't know how they do it. I just go in with a defeatest attitude - mine will be the longest, whatever happens. That way there's always the slight possibility I'll be pleasantly surprised, whilst if I am correct I'm there for 20 minutes, at least I get that little smug glow of satisfaction at being right. Win/win really
Almost every supermarket here now has self-service. It's the same principle. I know everyone else will sail through but I always get the red flashing light "wait for assistant" every single time. "Remove item from basket" "Place item in basket" "Remove item from basket" "Place item in basket" "Remove item from basket" "Place item in basket". You have to laugh or you'd go dolally Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
This was an incredible weekend, the Tunisia revolution and the NY Jets beat heavily favored arch-rival Patriots yesterday in NE to advance to the AFC conference championship, if they win they are in the super bowl. That would be something else.
Gave my wife driving tips earlier, she knows how to drive, has driver's license (actually 3). But never drove on the left side of the road before. Scared me a little because she would tilt towards the right, this is characteristic of drivers who drive on the right side of the road. All in all I gave her a “B+”, but it's good enough.
Our plants turned out not to be the problem with my allergies, and although my allergies subsided for a few days after initial symptoms, they returned yesterday, but not as bad, but still. The culprit is most likely dust mites, bastards! It's puzzling because everything we have is basically new, new mattress, new curtains, new sheets, new pillows, new, new, new. But I think the dust was coming from the AC vent, not totally sure, but it is on, hey I have a lot of free time on my hands! You guys think there is unrest in Tunisia, I am about to go all out on dust mites in the same manner I went all out on mosquitoes in Egypt.
In other news my goatee is now about 1 ½ inches long, 2 inches if I pull the hair. I told my wife if I can't be a biker and have a Harley then at the very least I look like 'em....ahahaha It's pointy shaped goatee. As for what I'll do the rest of evening … read a book.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Correction: Tilts towards the left side. Friggin left side, right side confusion.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I don't drive.. never have never will
Had a day where unexpected stories and news have unraveled. All in my favour! It's been a funny old day.
Currently watching Lucky Number Slevin... slow as hell and not overly interesting but I cba to go walk to the remote control
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Just got home after a 10 hour working day. Posted by AmbiBambi (Member # 18389) on :
Spending the day playing with the little one..Watching every Disney movie ever made I'm sure Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Freezing me cobs off!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@Cheeky. Good on you. But knowing how to drive might come in handy one day, that's if you don't know how. You just never know what kind of situation you might be propelled into one day. I read something the other day about African soldiers that were ambushed and abandoned their vehicle. They asked the lone survivor why they tried to retreat on foot. He answered they killed the driver and he was the only one who could drive. He said if they knew how to drive the rest wouldn't be dead. Just saying.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
If Heliopolis was ever ambushed all I would have to do is cross the roads and I would lose the perpetrators in the fricking one way system
I have never learned to drive, my ex let me drive his machine a few times and yeah, I can do it but just chose to never pursue it. I have never needed to drive I am not missing out on anything
I have just ran a HOT bath and I am going to take some candles, my ipod and a book in there and chill for half hour. Lush n luxury.
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
There's not much time for me to sit on ES these's day. I am working as much as possible.Which is a good thing.Take the money while you can Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
yup, me too... making the most of a golden opportunity and loving it.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Just came back from hanging out downtown. We went there after midnight, lovely ambiance, traffic a non-issue, brought home authentic Thai food, was all good. I awoke so late and thought oh man Friday done, but having a ride it's a new dimension, the entire city opens up at any hour. So that's definitely cool. The alternative would have been taxis, which charge so much more after midnight because the public transport ceases at 11:55pm.
My wife has a job well evolved into one Not a real job, but I'm supportive. She didn't initiate it. It started with one Arabian woman wanting my wife to tutor her in English several hours a week, now it's 2 women, and a third wants my wife to tutor her kids. I don't like to boast but my wife's English “drops down like a hammer”, well okay not in advanced way like teaching “O/A-Level/High School” kids but teaching Arabian women as well as elementary school kids (standard 1-6/elementary school) is no problem whatsoever, especially since she will be following their curriculum.
We have like a dozen Arab families in our condo who are all well off with many children in international schools, so there's potential there, and all indications are that several Arab moms are interested in my wife teaching their kids. Currently they mostly have Indian tutors. I think it's a good thing, there are 24hrs per day, she can feel good doing something she likes, make some extra cash, build stronger bonds with our neighbors and community, so all around it has merit. Best thing is that it is in our condo building and will be limited to our building so transportation/traffic is not an issue.
I think it's cool. It seems like they are comfortable with her and she knows that she has to be professional about it. So my 2 cents is “you know how arab are, they will pour coffee, tea, and all that courtesy and friendliness, but your responsibility is to improve their English, and that's what they ultimately expect.”
Now...chilling. Drank couple beers downtown, bought home 5*640ml bottles of beer I'm chilling.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Good for your wife
I am suffering from a hangover, I accidentally got tipsy on local red wine and aside from it being as foul as rat's piss it gives a killer headache!
So, plans for today, off to meet the boys in a few hours to watch the Villa match and drink pop...
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Thanks Cheeky.
I'm hungover too, no headache but definitely the blahh feeling. Fried calamari, yesterday's Tum Yum helped though. Coca Cola too.
Have fun and good luck to your team. I'll probably watch a movie, something not complex.
Posted by Becki22061979 (Member # 18383) on :
Just booked my flights back to Egypt. Yipppeeee.
Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Who are you ?? How did you get here ? Posted by Becki22061979 (Member # 18383) on :
Is this not an open forum?
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Ofcourse it's an open forum Becki! Good you have your flights booked. I'm so jealous as it is 2 years since I was there and the world seems to have been or is going Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
i am enjoying my day off after working a double yesterday...everything hurts, so i will relax and cook a wonderful meal for hubby today...something different...hmmmmmmmmmmm what shall it be Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Thank frogs today is nearly over, just a couple more hours to go before I am reunited with my pjs!!!
I wish you would come cook for me, I would order a roast beef dinner with yorkshire puddings
Yes Becki, it is an open forum, aka as an e-asylum!
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Thank frogs today is nearly over, just a couple more hours to go before I am reunited with my pjs!!!
I wish you would come cook for me, I would order a roast beef dinner with yorkshire puddings
Yes Becki, it is an open forum, aka as an e-asylum!
when i come back , i will diffidently cook for ya , Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
When you come back I will cook for you... Nutter!!! You will be on holiday.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
thats a deal...cant wait ill bring the beer Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Spent Sunday at Templer's Park. It's just outside the city and was once used by British officers as a retreat. Understandably as its beautiful with waterfalls, wildlife, etc. The British always had an eye for natural beauty, their colonization of some of the most scenic spots on earth is testimony of that. It felt great to be outdoors with nature. Something that we want to do with regularity, and with a ride it's doable.
Presently in wait mode. Less than 2 hours remaining until NFL conference championship games begin. Woot!!!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
For some reason my oomph and enthusiasm have been on over-drive since 4pm and I have done so many 'to do' things.
It seems I found my mojo.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@Cheeky finding mojo is a great feeling.
The Packers Vs Bears game will begin now. Some fans go over the top, a bar owner in Minnesota will roast a whole bear in a pig-roaster. There are so many wrong things with this, the Packers are from Wisconsin, but Minnesota hates Chicago Bears so much that this nutty bar owner will roast a bear to show support for the Packers.
They aren't even allowed to eat the roasted bear. The health department will allow them to roast it but not eat it. The owner said the bear will be eaten at a private party afterwards.
WTF??? I am so glad they aren't called the Chicago Penguins... or pandas!!!
Mojo is never too far away, but I seem to get motivated all the more by reading all the negativity on here, makes me realise my life is fricking ace
See... ES DOES have a a positive effect on some of us Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
So true Cheeky, and what Citizen wrote in the other thread made sense, about how some people are innately happy and others quite the opposite. So even if there are hiccups in life and there always are, happy people are able to move on and continue being happy.
Just be grateful, I know I am. It's a blessing.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Yup, when life throws you lemons slice em on up and throw them in some Vodka. Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
chilling Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
just got done dinner...had beef stew with Halah meat for the man...i learned something new ...i put a half of cup of coffee in the stew...made it richer tasting and dark brown gravy...was soooooooooo good.with a tossed salad ..hubby thought he was in heaven
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: just got done dinner...had beef stew with Halah meat for the man...i learned something new ...i put a half of cup of coffee in the stew...made it richer tasting and dark brown gravy...was soooooooooo good.with a tossed salad ..hubby thought he was in heaven
you know what you are, you're a tease and it's "halal" not "halah" ya mozza(babe), k, want me some tasty stew right about now! You spoil your husband. Lucky bastard It's all good Micky..cheers Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
i meant halal , sorry , my bad...and yes i do spoil the guy...and he loves it..we saved ya some stew..but you got to come back to philly for it Posted by mysticheart (Member # 6838) on :
What am i doing now.. sitting here checking in on facebook and here and watching my baby play ,, rather get into everything and sneak into kitchen with a dry erase marker and decorate my freezer with it while i was uploading new photos of him and i onto facebook .... smiles, life isnt much better than this, children are treasures
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
quote:Originally posted by mysticheart: smiles, life isnt much better than this, children are treasures
Couldn't agree with you more Mystic. I can't believe how much joy I get from my daughter on a daily basis. It's the little things that make you smile, things that would mean nothing to strangers. She is only six months but she makes me laugh every day. I really can't wait to have another baby. I go back to work in 2 weeks and I'm already planning how long I have to work before I can qualify for maternity leave. I want a year off. I have it all planned. The job I haven't even started yet!
I wish I was a bit younger than 31 because I know time is not really on my side for having more than one or two kids max. I feel as though I could have six. Can't believe how much having a baby has changed me. I wasn't even remotely interested in children before Grace...funny thing motherhood Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
made my first kofta....yummoooooooooooooo
Posted by mysticheart (Member # 6838) on :
making plans and preparations... if im called a bitch and abusive then someone very well gonna find out how much of a bitch i can be.... smiles
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Just had a coffee morning with my Egyptian friends, very interesting to hear their views on the protests in Egypt. I learned a fair amount
I went to pick up a paint brush from Jotun, they tried to add 10le on to the printed price... like I am a numpty. I wish I knew how to say in Arabic 'shove it up yer ass you thieving fecker'
Afternoon plans... cheese mash, and playing on FB Thursdays I by far one of my favourite days.
MH... if you are going to be called a bitch then you may as well act like one. Don't let the bastards grind you down.
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: I wish I knew how to say in Arabic 'shove it up yer ass you thieving fecker'
You could try "bos teezy ya harami" as not sure how to say "shove it up your" so substituted "kiss my"
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Yeah lol, I just struggled on the 'shove it up yer' bit as well.
I need to learn some new phrases... ya Exiiled, spill!!!
Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
oh this should be funny....geez its been good catching up on the last few weeks of ES. just love Ayisha's "Boz teezy ya harami"....Ill have to practice trying to say it! Oh how did I end up back here in Tas so soon? Oh...and my dog bloody drowned on Australia Day(Ustralya Day yesterday) so had the doggy funeral this mornnning. I should be in the sun in Egypt not floods and a drowned dog....
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Yeah lol, I just struggled on the 'shove it up yer' bit as well.
I need to learn some new phrases... ya Exiiled, spill!!!
huhtha fee teezak ya harami put it in your ass ya thief Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
OMG GF.... that is awful Gutted for you
My best friend here is an Australian lass and she sits in tears when the news is on as her home is under water
Cheers Exiiled for the Arabic though... I am certain I will be using this each time I enter a shop!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: OMG GF.... that is awful Gutted for you
My best friend here is an Australian lass and she sits in tears when the news is on as her home is under water
Cheers Exiiled for the Arabic though... I am certain I will be using this each time I enter a shop!
My pleasure Stay safe.
Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
Yes hope everyone thats in Egypt stays safe,exciting to see what happens....I think there's a teashirt in hyroglifics with that one Exiiled! If anyone works it out you can say you thought it said I went to egypt and all I got was this lousy tshirt.
Posted by mysticheart (Member # 6838) on :
just finished filling out divorce papers as my husband , after putting me in hospital for stitches in my head in october,in which i put him in jail for, and i stupidly let him back in house after he was released, decided to walk to town today and file false accusations of violence against me, scratched his own face apparently, said i did it and well, ultimately started arguing with detective and ended up getting himself arrested again instead,, violation of probation, disorderly conduct, false reporting and.. huge shock to me, while inventory was being done on his bag, felony drug charge for having Khat... that explains alot. well, ha, seems i didnt have to be a bitch, he did it all himself for me....hmm immigration informed and deportation to follow i believe....and i was asleep in bed
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by mysticheart: just finished filling out divorce papers as my husband , after putting me in hospital for stitches in my head in october,in which i put him in jail for, and i stupidly let him back in house after he was released, decided to walk to town today and file false accusations of violence against me, scratched his own face apparently, said i did it and well, ultimately started arguing with detective and ended up getting himself arrested again instead,, violation of probation, disorderly conduct, false reporting and.. huge shock to me, while inventory was being done on his bag, felony drug charge for having Khat... that explains alot. well, ha, seems i didnt have to be a bitch, he did it all himself for me....hmm immigration informed and deportation to follow i believe....and i was asleep in bed
I thought Khat was legal in UK.
Posted by mysticheart (Member # 6838) on :
I'm in USA not UK
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by mysticheart: I'm in USA not UK
Ohh! My bad. I mistook your for roseheart or something yellow rose heart or some ID like that. UK woman who married Alex dude. Yeah now I remember, you're the midwest chick. Good for you, and...Yeah, he's screwed.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
yorkshirerose, duhhh.
Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
quote:Originally posted by mysticheart: just finished filling out divorce papers as my husband , after putting me in hospital for stitches in my head in october,in which i put him in jail for, and i stupidly let him back in house after he was released, decided to walk to town today and file false accusations of violence against me, scratched his own face apparently, said i did it and well, ultimately started arguing with detective and ended up getting himself arrested again instead,, violation of probation, disorderly conduct, false reporting and.. huge shock to me, while inventory was being done on his bag, felony drug charge for having Khat... that explains alot. well, ha, seems i didnt have to be a bitch, he did it all himself for me....hmm immigration informed and deportation to follow i believe....and i was asleep in bed
ooo sweety u have such bad luck with men..lets hope u get free of this one safly
Posted by Sashyra8 (Member # 14488) on :
quote:Originally posted by mysticheart: just finished filling out divorce papers as my husband , after putting me in hospital for stitches in my head in october,in which i put him in jail for, and i stupidly let him back in house after he was released, decided to walk to town today and file false accusations of violence against me, scratched his own face apparently, said i did it and well, ultimately started arguing with detective and ended up getting himself arrested again instead,, violation of probation, disorderly conduct, false reporting and.. huge shock to me, while inventory was being done on his bag, felony drug charge for having Khat... that explains alot. well, ha, seems i didnt have to be a bitch, he did it all himself for me....hmm immigration informed and deportation to follow i believe....and i was asleep in bed
So this one is good ol' Ott??
Posted by mysticheart (Member # 6838) on :
court today, first hearing, bond denied due to investigator talking to judge personally saying that he is a huge danger to me and also has no place to stay in the state and isnt allowed to leave state so placed in jail until next hearing on Feb 17th, then it will be determined how long he will have to stay and what will happen... i know that he will have to serve the remainder of the conviction from the domestic violence that was a one year suspended sentence as long as no violations so that looks like jail until end of october for that, the other charges yet to be decided on, also no contact order issued for the term of 2 years, he was very directly told no calling, texting, emailing, messaging, if he saw me in streets after jail not a word and do not approach me and no sending messages through someone to me no coming near my home..... he asked to be released to return to egypt, the judge told him that he may let him go back to egypt but that will be decided at a much later time and i requested if he is released to return that it be under the condition that he is escorted out of the country due to his insistance to investigator and jail authorities that he cannot and will not return to egypt.... finally peace.. and NO MORE MEN, I AM MUCH BETTER ALONE WITH MY BABIES... havent actually felt this happy for quite sometime. I do feel badly for his family , they are so wonderful and i hope that they deal with his drug problem once he is back there.. that explains the huge difference in him from when i met him and then the change starting a year and half ago...
Posted by Sashyra8 (Member # 14488) on :
quote:Originally posted by mysticheart: court today, first hearing, bond denied due to investigator talking to judge personally saying that he is a huge danger to me and also has no place to stay in the state and isnt allowed to leave state so placed in jail until next hearing on Feb 17th, then it will be determined how long he will have to stay and what will happen... i know that he will have to serve the remainder of the conviction from the domestic violence that was a one year suspended sentence as long as no violations so that looks like jail until end of october for that, the other charges yet to be decided on, also no contact order issued for the term of 2 years, he was very directly told no calling, texting, emailing, messaging, if he saw me in streets after jail not a word and do not approach me and no sending messages through someone to me no coming near my home..... he asked to be released to return to egypt, the judge told him that he may let him go back to egypt but that will be decided at a much later time and i requested if he is released to return that it be under the condition that he is escorted out of the country due to his insistance to investigator and jail authorities that he cannot and will not return to egypt.... finally peace.. and NO MORE MEN, I AM MUCH BETTER ALONE WITH MY BABIES... havent actually felt this happy for quite sometime. I do feel badly for his family , they are so wonderful and i hope that they deal with his drug problem once he is back there.. that explains the huge difference in him from when i met him and then the change starting a year and half ago...
Enjoying a very relaxing, lovely Saturday afternoon, alfresco style, sipping a pint of Guinness draught and checking Egypt updates on my netbook.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Only thing making me feel better now is some cool music playing. Will head home soon, it's 8pm here, the Saturday night crowd making there presence.
Posted by mysticheart (Member # 6838) on :
woke up by kisses from my baby boy, wonderful start to my day, going to work in a couple hours, after work picking up my kids and off to buy a new living room set
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Been a roller coaster day but loving it. My goal now is to make my way to the kitchen, heat up, serve myself some thai food bought earlier. And then cuddle and feel up my girl in bed, grab some tit and buttcheek and i'm good until morning. Yeah I'm a romantic Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
glued to the TV
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Me too Micky!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Going to bed. I feel confident that the standoff in Cairo will not turn bloody. I am sure many of us were scared at one point when the lunatic sent jets over tahrir. When that event happened I feared the worst, and reminded me of Sadat's assassination video, once the jets flew overhead, he was killed. I truly thought they were a prelude to a massacre. I hope HM and his thugs burn in eternal hell for terrorizing an entire nation. The west might have the evilest of terrorists but their dogs in the middle east are just as vicious.
Posted by Mimmi (Member # 3606) on :
quote:Originally posted by mysticheart: court today, first hearing, bond denied due to investigator talking to judge personally saying that he is a huge danger to me and also has no place to stay in the state and isnt allowed to leave state so placed in jail until next hearing on Feb 17th, then it will be determined how long he will have to stay and what will happen... i know that he will have to serve the remainder of the conviction from the domestic violence that was a one year suspended sentence as long as no violations so that looks like jail until end of october for that, the other charges yet to be decided on, also no contact order issued for the term of 2 years, he was very directly told no calling, texting, emailing, messaging, if he saw me in streets after jail not a word and do not approach me and no sending messages through someone to me no coming near my home..... he asked to be released to return to egypt, the judge told him that he may let him go back to egypt but that will be decided at a much later time and i requested if he is released to return that it be under the condition that he is escorted out of the country due to his insistance to investigator and jail authorities that he cannot and will not return to egypt.... finally peace.. and NO MORE MEN, I AM MUCH BETTER ALONE WITH MY BABIES... havent actually felt this happy for quite sometime. I do feel badly for his family , they are so wonderful and i hope that they deal with his drug problem once he is back there.. that explains the huge difference in him from when i met him and then the change starting a year and half ago...
I thought this was the Indonesian guy, when did you marry an egyptian again?? Who is the bayby boy's father?? Confused and curious, sorry.
Posted by tigerlily_egypt (Member # 3567) on :
To Mimmi:
Egyptian grandmother Eveline Fadayel dies
Eveline Fadayel, an elderly Egyptian woman, whose struggle to remain with family members in Finland became a focus of debate on terms for residence permits in this country, died in the early hours of Tuesday. News of her death was made public by the Finnish Ecumenical Council. Fadayel, a member of the Egyptian Coptic Christian community, had been granted a one-year residence permit on December 21st.
Fadayel first arrived in Finland in 2008. She was travelling on a tourist visa and decided to remain in Finland with the family of her son Maher Gerges. The Finnish Immigration Service rejected a number of residence permit applications for Fadayel before relenting in December.
quote:Originally posted by tigerlily_egypt: To Mimmi:
Egyptian grandmother Eveline Fadayel dies
Eveline Fadayel, an elderly Egyptian woman, whose struggle to remain with family members in Finland became a focus of debate on terms for residence permits in this country, died in the early hours of Tuesday. News of her death was made public by the Finnish Ecumenical Council. Fadayel, a member of the Egyptian Coptic Christian community, had been granted a one-year residence permit on December 21st.
Fadayel first arrived in Finland in 2008. She was travelling on a tourist visa and decided to remain in Finland with the family of her son Maher Gerges. The Finnish Immigration Service rejected a number of residence permit applications for Fadayel before relenting in December.
Yes it was a very sad story!
Posted by mysticheart (Member # 6838) on :
quote:Originally posted by Mimmi:
quote:Originally posted by mysticheart: court today, first hearing, bond denied due to investigator talking to judge personally saying that he is a huge danger to me and also has no place to stay in the state and isnt allowed to leave state so placed in jail until next hearing on Feb 17th, then it will be determined how long he will have to stay and what will happen... i know that he will have to serve the remainder of the conviction from the domestic violence that was a one year suspended sentence as long as no violations so that looks like jail until end of october for that, the other charges yet to be decided on, also no contact order issued for the term of 2 years, he was very directly told no calling, texting, emailing, messaging, if he saw me in streets after jail not a word and do not approach me and no sending messages through someone to me no coming near my home..... he asked to be released to return to egypt, the judge told him that he may let him go back to egypt but that will be decided at a much later time and i requested if he is released to return that it be under the condition that he is escorted out of the country due to his insistance to investigator and jail authorities that he cannot and will not return to egypt.... finally peace.. and NO MORE MEN, I AM MUCH BETTER ALONE WITH MY BABIES... havent actually felt this happy for quite sometime. I do feel badly for his family , they are so wonderful and i hope that they deal with his drug problem once he is back there.. that explains the huge difference in him from when i met him and then the change starting a year and half ago...
I thought this was the Indonesian guy, when did you marry an egyptian again?? Who is the bayby boy's father?? Confused and curious, sorry.
Its ok mimmi, it is very confusing. The marriage to the indonesian was very short lived as after the marriage he started informing me that we were moving to indonesia, demanding i put all my money in his account so he could manage all the money, found out that he was not really muslim was using it as a cover for something else, and was hacking my email accounts, various things.It wasnt a marriage of love anyway so it was very easy to walk away, he has never asked to see the baby and never asks anything about him, just sends money each month and thats ok, i dont want him around at all. The divorce was filed in August of 2008, so the marriage was all of 2 months or so possibly 3 i met an egyptian through here in september, we met in person in february 2009, he was very sweet and loving and i had friends there in egypt that witnessed how he treated me back then. with family approval we married in june of 2009 shortly after my baby was born, i was pregnant at the time the divorce from indonesian was filed. It didnt take long after the marriage for this one to change either lol, long list of demands and even though i met 99% of them it wasnt good enough cause i didnt do everything perfect and when i did meet all the demands well here came new ones... his family told him he was wrong many times, then after arriving here he didnt have his family there between us telling him he was wrong anymore and really just lost it. unfortunately yes there were many signs before getting him here that he was mentally unstable however i ignored them being as in love as i was,, stupid me thought it would get better after arriving here and together all the time.... Yes it was my fault that it happened to me, but it is not my fault he did what he did. Got confirmation that he will be deported after the prosecution calls the number and requests a detainer. My life has been a mess cause i thought i needed a man in my life, well, i have a man in my life, my 22 month old baby boy, he is all the man i need in my life hahahahahahaha.
Posted by mysticheart (Member # 6838) on :
currently buried under ice and snow, chiseled 2 inch thick ice off of my windshield lastnight just in case i needed to take my kids somewhere if our electric went out, it was off and on. Woke up this morning with the layer of ice hiding under 4 inches of snow... hmm do i dare try driving to work since i live in the country and work is an hour drive???? smiles, could be interesting
Posted by mysticheart (Member # 6838) on :
Make that a big no as i just called work to see how business is and they have had 7 tables since 11 am and its now 130.... no way i am fighting my way through backroads to drive that long drive to be sent home when i arrive at 5 pm tonight see ya saturday work
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
I am now realizing how much time I waste online! Internet back on for 10 hours and sat here 10 hours and done NOTHING else!
Time to rearrange priorities I think.
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha: I am now realizing how much time I waste online! Internet back on for 10 hours and sat here 10 hours and done NOTHING else!
Time to rearrange priorities I think.
Welcome back Ayisha...Hope you have been ok ?
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by marydot:
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha: I am now realizing how much time I waste online! Internet back on for 10 hours and sat here 10 hours and done NOTHING else!
Time to rearrange priorities I think.
Welcome back Ayisha...Hope you have been ok ?
Thanks Mary, been fine here, quite exciting really and NOTHING like those in Cairo are experiencing at all.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Midnight. Will head downtown, craving some raw oysters and draught beer. I'll Take my netbook though Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Staying with a top chick being waited on hand and foot. Guinness and sausage have gone down a treat.
Looking at this trip as an unexpected holiday. Every cloud and all that.
I miss the buzz of Cairo but I have to admit, it is bloomin lovely up north
Family trip booked, I cannot wait to see my angels and be pampered even more.
Posted by miffmiss (Member # 14978) on :
Playing CSI on who killed the ferret and the fish
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I blame 'superdog' and I have the photo to prove it...
Posted by miffmiss (Member # 14978) on :
Finally she figures out it wasn't me.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
It is a conspiracy!
Posted by Supercalafragalistic (Member # 15631) on :
I killed the fish!!.... its what I do Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Going out. Wife treating me to dinner, I get to choose cuisine. Anything but Indian, been eating so much curry probably immune to Alzheimers.
Posted by mysticheart (Member # 6838) on :
sitting at home holding my little boy watching handy manny hiding from the 10F weather outside
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
mmmm curry..
Sitting typing with multi-coloured nails while waiting for Glee karaoke to commence.
Posted by miffmiss (Member # 14978) on :
Sat listening to sophie and cheeky ferret singing on the wii fighting about who's go it is next whilst the dog keeps jumping into join in
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Says MM who is currently singing 'Gold Digger' ... while laughing!
Posted by miffmiss (Member # 14978) on :
Ha ha ok now we have pushed my 7 year old off and we have taken over. Miffmiss and cheeky are the next britney and madonna
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
PUSH IT REAL GOOD...
Posted by miffmiss (Member # 14978) on :
Cheeky is apparently leaving on a jet plane. But yet she only just arrived
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
MM... will apparently stand by me...
Posted by miffmiss (Member # 14978) on :
I think I've proved I'll always do that
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
nursing a persistant banging head, trying to ignore Arabic discussion on TV, they must have interviewed everyone and their donkey by now!
Wondering wtf we are going to do here.
Need a good nights sleep as been managing on 4-5 hours a night for too many days now. All will be right in the morning, InshaAllah!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Finally after an ACE day I am off to sleep...
Got to bed to find a heartbreaking email all I can say is life is so precious.
Right now, Egypt feels a million miles away
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Finally after an ACE day I am off to sleep...
Got to bed to find a heartbreaking email all I can say is life is so precious.
Right now, Egypt feels a million miles away
Everything ok? Posted by Shanta Qadeama (Member # 9889) on :
@Ayisha - understand about the headaches too! Thank God I stocked up on British-strength aspirins last time I was there! (Egyptian ones are a quarter of the strength unless you pay a fortune).
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Trying to cool off after an extreme bout of queue rage. Deep breaths. Grrrrr.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
I don't understand why women who are stressed feel the need to do extra housework. My wife has a list of “things we need” hung on fridge, and all these things include some kind of house work. Things like “vacuum tube”, “shoe cabinet”, “key hanger”, “something for closet to organize”...
All of these things require manual effort. I asked last week for us to go to a mountain retreat. There's a lovely highland retreat here that is 4-5 hrs away by car. Lovely weather between 75f-55f. Said no. The good news is her tutoring hours increased and that's cool, keeps her from dwelling over matters she has no control of.
Right now deliberating between playing a new xbox game I bought or watching a movie. Probably watch a movie first. Damn games nowadays require an hour just to grasp the basics.
Posted by miffmiss (Member # 14978) on :
I deep clean when I am upset. It gives me time to think and tires me out so much I don't have the energy to cry. Also there is nothing like scrubbing to calm you temper and keep you hands busy ha ha
At the moment I am deliriously happy so my house is like a bomb site ha ha
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha:
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Finally after an ACE day I am off to sleep...
Got to bed to find a heartbreaking email all I can say is life is so precious.
Right now, Egypt feels a million miles away
Everything ok?
A friend of mine has died of a brain tumour... she was the same age as me Married with a lil boy... heartbreaking.
I clean all the time, I like things to be nice and tidy, I cannot settle and relax if my house is untidy...
MM... you are untidy! I cannot lie. But you are such a good hostess I cannot complain, you were born to look after folk!
As for meds in Egypt... I went to the pharmcacy with a super headache last week and the doctor offered me paracetamol 1000's. Blimey! I had to ask him if he thought I had had a limb amputated!!!
SQ, have you tried Advil? They work wonders for migraines and the such.
Posted by Supercalafragalistic (Member # 15631) on :
I'm feeling chuffed! got another assignment back and I passed! not just a pretty face after all Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
quote:Originally posted by Supercalafragalistic: I'm feeling chuffed! got another assignment back and I passed! not just a pretty face after all
Congrats... I always knew you were more than just a pretty face Posted by Shanta Qadeama (Member # 9889) on :
quote:Originally posted by miffmiss: I deep clean when I am upset. It gives me time to think and tires me out so much I don't have the energy to cry. Also there is nothing like scrubbing to calm you temper and keep you hands busy ha ha
At the moment I am deliriously happy so my house is like a bomb site ha ha
I find cleaning very therapeutic. A bit like you - if I'm stressed, it's cleaner I was cleaning the stairs of my block of flats for the past week as the cleaner didn't show up, but he turned up again since Sunday so even though he's doing a crap job, I can't possibly do them now. I think that lack of physical labour has helped contribute to my stress levels rocketing the past 3 days! Friend and I going to see if we can play tennis tomorrow to burn up the excess energy.
Posted by miffmiss (Member # 14978) on :
quote:Originally posted by Supercalafragalistic: I'm feeling chuffed! got another assignment back and I passed! not just a pretty face after all
Congratulations and great news. After all you said if you did well you would treat yourself ha ha Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
Mabruk superwotsit, knew you could do it. Posted by murray-mint77 (Member # 13080) on :
Is sitting watching Cbeebies with my little beauty.........Wondering how the hell Flowela benjamin looks so great?? i watched her on playschool when i was a baby ?? She looks absolutely amazing !!! Btw MH Good for you i wish u all the best and hope that moron don't get away with wat he did....I know u want him deported but i hope he pays and doesn't just return to MASR like nothing happened x x I saw a post re;Khat its also illegal here in UK x x JFYI Posted by Supercalafragalistic (Member # 15631) on :
quote:Originally posted by miffmiss:
quote:Originally posted by Supercalafragalistic: I'm feeling chuffed! got another assignment back and I passed! not just a pretty face after all
Congratulations and great news. After all you said if you did well you would treat yourself ha ha
I was talking about the assignments that I'm doing now Systems theory and literature review! Thrilling! If I get a good start on them we'll come x
Posted by Supercalafragalistic (Member # 15631) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha: Mabruk superwotsit, knew you could do it.
Thanks Ayisha... 4 assignments back got over 70% for all of them! can't believe it
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Guinness, sausages and family... heaven Posted by mysticheart (Member # 6838) on :
Praying that the people of egypt get what they so deserve and that they can now grow and improve the country since the president has resigned, Praying they stay safe and that they find that they transition to a good place.
Posted by Momma_Dukez (Member # 16037) on :
watching cnn live right now as mubarak just resigned....my phone is ringing off the hook with my egyptian friends in america having to brag lol...shame my friends in cairo cant get thru...
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I am looking after my neices tonight I love it when I am the babysitter, we have loadsa fun/
Looking forward to a night of chick-flicks and chocolate and catching up on the gossip.
Lots of make up and hairspray too Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Loving the fact that Sunday is a weekend day here and enjoying the fact I still have 8 more days holiday ahead.
Weather sucks though!
Currently lying in bed watching QI waiting for my neice to bring me tea n toast.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Loving the fact that Sunday is a weekend day here and enjoying the fact I still have 8 more days holiday ahead.
Weather sucks though!
Currently lying in bed watching QI waiting for my neice to bring me tea n toast.
spoiled brat...loving the fact you are have a great time.xx
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Oh I am spoiled And????
Man alive the xbox kinect is good fun!!!
What are your plans today CM?
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
spending some quality time with my hubby ..our 5th wedding anniversary is tomorrow so we are heading to the beach for a romantic getaway for a couple of days your next plane trip will be the USA right?
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
No, my next plane trip will be back to Cairo next week Then the next two will be to England and back as they are already paid for and then perhaps you are on the list. It all depends if I get whisked away in the mean time.
OOOO Happy Wedding Anniversary... heading to the beach; how lovely. I hope you both have a really amazing day and that you are not allergic to anything Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
hassasaya i will never forget that night...so funny and thank you..plan on just enjoying each other Posted by weirdkitty (Member # 15365) on :
Aw that's lovely cm! I would love a romantic few days away, oh well, when Sam is in Eng we will have a belatted honeymoon. We have only had one night away from zain and that was our wedding night, so don't know what I'll be like on a long weekend away without him! As said on fb, it is our first anniversary today, so we'll be hitting the streets of cairo. Right now though I'm watching simpsons as my boys nap Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
have a great anniversary WK
Posted by tina m (Member # 13845) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: No, my next plane trip will be back to Cairo next week Then the next two will be to England and back as they are already paid for and then perhaps you are on the list. It all depends if I get whisked away in the mean time.
OOOO Happy Wedding Anniversary... heading to the beach; how lovely. I hope you both have a really amazing day and that you are not allergic to anything
y a beach in winter?
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
What's a beach It is soooooooo long since I have seen one! Have a brilliant time Micky! ...and a very Happy Anniversary to you and your hubby WK.
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
Happy Anniversary WK and Micky. What a romantic time of year to be married! My two year anniversary is approaching and I can't believe how fast time goes.
Went to the beach today (in the rain) with husband and dog. We have a bit of a Sunday tradition in our house whereby we go to my mothers for Sunday Lunch. Kalba Baladi comes in the car with us, we drop off the baby with my mother and we go for an hours walk with the dog then we go back to my mothers for Sunday dinner with all the trimmings. Yumm! I also love Sundays because Sam always gets up with the baby makes her breakfast and then makes breakfast for the two of us. Don't believe it when you hear that Egyptian men don't get involved in childcare and housework because I know plenty of examples that prove otherwise. I am not the only woman here whose Egyptian husband does more than his fair share. Maybe some don't but I bet those are the same ones whose mothers ran up their backsides their whole lives and then they get married and expect their wives to pick up where their mothers left off.
I went back to work last week and I have been dreading the moment for months but it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. My mother and aunty are sharing the childcare. The baby adores them both and that particular aunty was my childhood favourite and I know she's in safe hands (plus I am really fortunate not to have to spend money on childcare...600GBP being the monthly cost for a fulltime nursery position)
My new job is cool I am working for one of the Sunday Times top 25 UK companies and it's nice to have my brain challenged again. I feel lucky to have landed such a good job in these hard times. The company I'm with have a fantastic benefits package and I'm planning on being here for the long haul, inshallah. I never had a pension so i really need to sort one out.
I really admire working women who manage jobs and families at the same time. Nobody talks about it they all just get on with it but it is a big challenge and the days require so much organisation to make sure everything happens as planned. For me getting up at 5.45am each day, preparing lunches (me), walking the dog (sam), getting the baby ready ontime (me). I've only done it for a week but hats off to the women doing it every day because it takes military precision to get everything organised. I have spent my entire afternoon ironing a mount everest sized pile of clothes because I just didnt get the time during the week. I'm going to bed now and will read a book for an hour before my self imposed 10pm bedtime. Got to be done otherwise I won't be able to get up.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by tina m:
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: No, my next plane trip will be back to Cairo next week Then the next two will be to England and back as they are already paid for and then perhaps you are on the list. It all depends if I get whisked away in the mean time.
OOOO Happy Wedding Anniversary... heading to the beach; how lovely. I hope you both have a really amazing day and that you are not allergic to anything
y a beach in winter?
its called romantic...just walking on the beach ..relaxing and then the hotel is all Victorian style, with hot tub in your room...hello Tina...just picture it and thanks girls for the wishes....
Posted by weirdkitty (Member # 15365) on :
DG- glad work wasn't too bad. Hats off to you ir getting back into it, nice to feel like something ther than 'mum' again isn't it I only do 16hr weeks, but it certainly helps keep me sane at times. Ft Childcare in my area is about £1k a month, so I don't think I'll be searching for full time work for a while. I too have heard the horror stories of Egy men and babies- but as we speak I'm on here/watching tv, whilst Sam is in the bedroom trying to get zain back to sleep, MWAHAHAHAHA Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Glad to know the job is going well DG. It is frightening when you hear the cost of child care! Women who state that Egyptian men do nothing obviously have been with hopeless men lol! In the majority of cases I know the men do more than their fair share.
Posted by tina m (Member # 13845) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick:
quote:Originally posted by tina m:
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: No, my next plane trip will be back to Cairo next week Then the next two will be to England and back as they are already paid for and then perhaps you are on the list. It all depends if I get whisked away in the mean time.
OOOO Happy Wedding Anniversary... heading to the beach; how lovely. I hope you both have a really amazing day and that you are not allergic to anything
y a beach in winter?
its called romantic...just walking on the beach ..relaxing and then the hotel is all Victorian style, with hot tub in your room...hello Tina...just picture it and thanks girls for the wishes....
soooooooo true at least yall will have a romantic time..nothin wrong with that... have a good time hun
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I was at the Red Sea only 10 days ago and on Saturday I was in Blackpool I love the beach no matter what the time of the year... Not just romantic but also serene and peaceful
Well done DG on getting your job... the joy of working is amazing eh, I love it. I have had 2 weeks off and have one to go (thanks revolution) and already I am bored senseless...
When the revolution did kick off I was looking for jobs back in England (you never know) and I was amazed to see how many jobs there are in my field. At least I know i always have a plan B.
Currently trying to summon the energy to take a hot bath before heading over to see my friends, finally. I haven't seen them for 14 months!!!
It will be a great day and a great evening, once I get out of bed and start the damn day.
Have a good day everyone... btw, if you partners can only highlight their love for you today then perhaps you should consider a divorce as love should be shown all year round
Fricking hallmark days...
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: on Saturday I was in Blackpool
I demand a stick of rock, aniseed, and 'cock on a stick', please. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
A 'cock on a stick' ... Isn't that a satay chicken? Posted by weirdkitty (Member # 15365) on :
The closest beach to me is southend, hmmm could there be a less romantic place?!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I will be in Southend in March, I am hoping it will be around 90 degrees and the water will be bluer than me mam's eyes Posted by weirdkitty (Member # 15365) on :
Don't forget the golden sand and fine dining. And as the sun sets, the musical sound of the boy racers. Bliss.
Posted by miffmiss (Member # 14978) on :
Watching Eastenders and I'm so confused
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Why are you confused????
Posted by miffmiss (Member # 14978) on :
cos i havent seen it since christmas
Posted by doodlebug (Member # 11649) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: spending some quality time with my hubby ..our 5th wedding anniversary is tomorrow so we are heading to the beach for a romantic getaway for a couple of days your next plane trip will be the USA right?
Congrats on the five years! It was four years for us this past December Enjoy the beach!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I have never understood Eastenders!
I had a great night last watching oodles of trash... stuff on Ice, Blind Date kinda thingy and Britains fattest folk... my mate bought us a curry and some fizzy bubbly and we chatted until stupid 'o' clock.
As for Gavin and Stacey, I missed how they met so watching the first few episodes was great too...
Todays plan... not a right lot. This holiday is excellent.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Chilling. Had a lovely day hanging out with my lady. Also took part in beer tasting earlier, Belgian beers, …...impressed is an understatement. Leffe Blonde ...6.6% alc is beyond awesome. Hoegaraaden is good, Leffe blonde is awesome. If by have access to it try it.
Weekend coming up, in the mood for some theatre but checked happenings and nothing good this weekend. I'm in the mood for something deep. It's not like it's the theatre capital of the world or anything and that's cool because when something good is showing it's appreciated. As for now, totally chilling, my wants that are on any dude's checklist are marked off:
Sex: got some already Food: ate already and some leftovers waiting Beer: Had some and lot more where that came from
Chilling., and totally in a jovial mood. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Freezing my cobs off!!! I am staying with folk who rarly put the heating on!!! WTF!
Hoegarden in the UK is served in 2 pint glasses It is a nice drink.
Tonight I have my last night with the family before I toddle of back up north to annoy Miffmiss Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Hoegarden in the UK is served in 2 pint glasses
That must be huge. They serve it here in ½ pint and full pint and full pint is a huge ass glass.
Okay Germany has like several beers that are worldly popular, so does Ireland, Belgium and Holland too, what about the UK? What's a great English beer?
Posted by Desertgirl (Member # 12450) on :
Belgian beer rocks! (that's what they say )
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Hoegarden in the UK is served in 2 pint glasses
That must be huge. They serve it here in ½ pint and full pint and full pint is a huge ass glass.
Okay Germany has like several beers that are worldly popular, so does Ireland, Belgium and Holland too, what about the UK? What's a great English beer?
Newcastle Brown Ale Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@Desertgirl – I'd have to agree and I'm not just kissing ass either, which I'm known to do on many occasions but yeah belgisch bier rocks
@Dubai Girl – Thanks for the recommendation, never heard of it, but now I'll look for it Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I like our real ales. I love bitter, and I particulalry like a nice pint of Pedigree. I am going to a beer festival i March down in Sussex so I will give some feedback DG x2
Newqy Brown ale is also one of my faves. Can't beat a bit of mad dog Posted by Tom Woznick (Member # 18601) on :
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At this point we are open to working with anyone at whatever level they are comfortable with to achieve success. Because of this, if you are interested, you would have a large impact on how the company is formed and where it goes. All of my ideas can be amended. There are some core principles that I would like to keep in tact but I am open to your suggestions. It would be great if you or someone you know would help me get a sponsor or an investor or at least a web designer, but I do not expect this. My hope is that you get the spirit of what I am trying to do and if you don't mind mention us while you are out at events. We would be open to any sort of help from you all the way up to partnership. We have had to use some cheaper resources and our website will need improvements. I know you are extremely busy, so could you at least check out my website and give me your opinion. Like Facebook brings together friends and family, snotu will bring together talented people, for example, like Arnel Pineda and Journey. Let's say there is a German band missing a singer, a songwriter, a guitarist, a drummer, a producer, etc and there happens to be one available in Japan. The German band signs up on Snotu and so does the person in Japan and once they find each other, music fans all over the world can download their music. Now let's say the person from Japan was also a model, this would be promoted too, and maybe a company in Brazil will hire them for a commercial. So maybe you have always wanted to write a book, now you can and you don't need to impress a publisher. Do you or someone you know ever dreamed of becoming a star. Maybe you wanted to be a singer or model. Some people strive to be actors or maybe write a book. You could be a dancer or fashion designer. We promote sports and entrepreneurs. As it grows there will be more diversity in music, politics, medical technologies, electronics, movies, books, etc. This website will promote anyone and everyone. If you like, you can check back in about 6 months to see the fresh new talents around the world. www.snotu.com will promote talent worldwide. Eventually it will be a self promoting website like Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, etc. I believe one day this website will be very big. Of course, I do not expect anything from you, I know you are very busy, but any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Also, could you please suggest someone who you know who may be interested? My website will do a lot of things. It will bring together, singers, songwriters, musicians, producers, directors, choreographers, dancers, movie makers, actors, authors, play writers, TV stars, actors, gamers, game designers, fashion designers, clothing manufacturers, models, customers, media, the general public, critics, athletes, pro, college, and high school coaches and scouts; etc. We will promote athletes. We will allow stats, videos, and profiles and keep their contact information private. The idea is to get all semi pro, high school, college, and minor league athletes together on one site with the scouts from amateur and professional leagues worldwide. This will apply to all sports such as football, hockey, soccer, basketball, baseball, tennis, volleyball, track, etc. For example, a football player in a semi pro league in Minnesota may be contacted by a team in the Canadian Football League, Arena Football League, NFL, another semi pro league, Australian Football teams, college teams (to be a coach or player), etc. We will invite scouts from all of these leagues and other sports as well. So this player in Minnesota may end up playing basketball in China or tennis in Germany, or in a rock band in Mexico, or maybe even as a sports announcer in Poland. In addition to this each sports team will have their events online which will eliminate one of the problems many sports programs face. For example, football teams will video tape their games at one or two different angles. They use these for review but also need to make it available for their upcoming opponents and other teams in their conference. What usually happens is they will mail a copy of the game or deliver it by driving, once in the hands of the other team some issues may occur. Not everyone has the same types of video recorders or playback devices and the format it is saved in is not always compatible with other teams’ equipment. Here is where we come in, each team would upload their game to our server and it would be converted to a format that works with our player and anyone with an account (coaches, scouts, parents, athletes, fans, alumni, etc.) can download our player and watch it from several angles. This will be a great undertaking for sure, but we know it will become popular quickly.
It is going to be the first social networking site to bring together talent worldwide. It is called snotu.com. This was named this for the following 3 reasons.
First it is catchy; no one will forget the snot part and will make jokes about it (free advertising). This is similar to the goo in Google.
Secondly it is a statement. Every struggling singer, songwriter, musician, actor, model, author, entrepreneur, etc., has gone to an audition, producer, agency, talent competition, bank, etc., and was told we have only one spot available (one loan to give) and out of the many who tried out: “It's not you” that was chosen. We are sorry, you are talented, but we have only so many slots available.
Lastly it is an acronym: Social Network Of Talent Undiscovered.
My brother was a cartoonist and a writer and really good but like many famous painters, he died poor. If only there was someone to promote him. This gives me so much motivation and I will succeed no matter what it takes.
The talent will not have to be subjected to a panel of so called expert judges as it narrows down the amount of people to 12 and then only one country can vote to keep an individual in the competition. As the contestants get eliminated it becomes a contest of how many teenage girls find a guy cute or how many men vote for the best looking women, it rarely comes down to the most talented. This is shown by the 9 seasons of American Idol, there is only Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood that have major success. Look at the way all of the competitions go, the got talent shows, next top model, last comic standing, next food network star, dancing shows, etc., they always have judges who cut down the number of contestants before anyone else has a say and the modeling and cooking shows never have anyone but judges decide. Now imagine every person who tries out is promoted, instead of judges, people from one country, people with a specific cell phone carrier; the world is their stage. If 100 thousand sign up they are all promoted and not just solo artists who are attractive, 16 to 28, and are singers. I will relentlessly promote each and every talent.
We need a little help in the beginning. Any investment or donation will be appreciated. Just think if you could have been an early investor with American Idol.
Another cool feature of this website will be the community or social network aspect. Here is what I mean:
Let's say you are singer but can not read, write, play, or produce music. This website will bring together singers, songwriters, musicians, directors, and producers. Now consider these people coming from different backgrounds, for example: A group could be developed with a singer from Canada, a songwriter from Jamaica, a lead guitarist from France, another guitarist from The Philippines, a drummer from Africa, a pianist from Mexico, a music producer from Portugal, a video director from the US, a choreographer from India, a fashion designer from Paris, some dancers from Hawaii and Peru, a rap singer from Poland, and a horn player from the UK. Imagine the music from such a group of people. Just think of all the new types of music that would come from this. Now apply this same thought of bringing together talent worldwide into other industries. There would be great stories created, movies and TV shows that would be new and unique, clothing and fashion, jewelry, sports, entrepreneurs, businesses, medical technologies, IT, electronic technologies, computers, and a whole lot more. Now imagine all of the researchers around the world coming together to cure some of the most challenging medical issues, economic issues, environmental issues, political concerns, etc. and much more, the possibilities are endless.
I have a business that can be started by anyone with no investment needed. This will include a website to promote your business. The website will have 100 MB space, 10 emails, domain name, web hosting, support and more. You can sell anything or it can be a personal website. There is no company offering all of this for so little. This will cover all of your advertising and will allow you to sell products if you wish.
Thank you for all of your time and consideration in this matter;
Tom Woznick CEO Snotu Bringing the world together one talent at a time.
Education:
I have an idea for affordable education. You could create several online schools for all levels of education. Teachers could then stay home making it easier for them. This will save a lot of money because you will not need a building, no rent or appreciation, no security, no books, no insurance, no utilities, etc. This could also have an open forum where students can talk to each other, tutors, teachers, people in the community, business owners, librarians, parents, etc. and students could study together. Because this would be online the expenses would be a lot less, therefore the fees could be a lot less, making it available to many more students. Once my business is profitable, I plan to help by supplying computers and other materials on a regular basis.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Going across town for brunch (seafood). Been saying that past hour. Procrastination sucks.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Chilling. Waiting for my oysters and pint of beer . Actually happy to be back online, free wi-fi went down, and now using hotel wi-fi, all good, just had to find a seat that was close to the hotel’s lobby entrance. I got like an hour before my lady picks me up. Ummmm I have no idea what else I was going to write, BUT this post qualifies as ’what are u doing now”
Posted by mysticheart (Member # 6838) on :
Is back in the real world after a wonderful weekend of hiding away in another state. Was a much needed break from reality... but back in the midst of it i am..... wish immigration would return my call to let me know if they will keep me informed on the process of removing him, gotta know where to send the final papers for the final hearing on divorce
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
waiting for Eastenders to finish downloading while listening to DH splitting lib seeds. Posted by Shanta Gdeeda (Member # 9889) on :
On my second coffee checking ES, FB and emails before scooting up to Dahab with mi amiga for the day.
Posted by miffmiss (Member # 14978) on :
Coughing up paint balls. I got a fab new paint sprayer to help me decorate the hotel but it wasnt until I had finished the second coat and came out of the room I realised that my teeth felt gritty. When I looked in the mirror my teeth were covered in paint, so was my tounge, my tonsils my nose etc. I then proceeded to cough up paint for the rest of the night. Guess what Billy came home with last night, nose and mouth covers. Talk about shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
hahahaha... excellent. Cheap way to whiten yer teeth though!
I remember a friend of mine went paintballing and got shot in the teeth, he had bleue teeth for days
I am currently trying to get the energy to go make the dinner and start clearing the remnants of the weekends weather... sand and wind!!! Pah.
I hate rugby so I won't be going to the bar today, the game bores me so I will stay home and do some work and plan my itinerary for T'England
BTW MM, somebody told that up your way is famous for doing the largest naan breads in Europe... how people know this is beyond me but I thought you might like this lil fact.
Posted by miffmiss (Member # 14978) on :
Ha ha yep biggest naans and biggest boobs. What a way to be famous hey ha ha. Also most curry houses per sq mile.
I got a paint balling session bought for my birthday and still not cashed it in. After the past two days I don't think I ever wanna see paint ever again. Well im knackered now so bath and pj night I think. Billy can deal with the customers
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
My town used to be known for the highest infant mortality rate per capita, most obese adults and the most heart attacks in unemployed people... not so sure now, don't really care as none of them apply to me and I no longer live there lol.
I must have some northern blood in me
I am having a pj night, pj and cuppa tea night! I am looking forward to staying with you again, Billy is ace at making the tea everso often
I am going paint shopping on Monday so no doubt by Wednesday I will empathise with you all the more.
Posted by Supercalafragalistic (Member # 15631) on :
last minute law revision........ shittttttttttttttttt!!
Posted by miffmiss (Member # 14978) on :
Get working super. Are you coming to visit me with CF when she's up next.
He is very well trained ain't he. I like the way that he doesn't realise he's whipped ha ha
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
FK, get yer ass in gear and quit whining
And I think FK should come and see us MM... especially if she likes being waited on hand and foot, seriously FK, MM is definately the hostess with the mostess!!!
Posted by Supercalafragalistic (Member # 15631) on :
Dude how long are you staying with me? We're visiting Charlotte on the monday and party sun, could go up if you come on sat though?
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
lmao... really? How many times have I sent you the dates lol.
I will send you my full itinerary showing my full whereabouts. In fact, I hear there is a dude on FB already telling folk m7 whereabouts lol. But hey, that's stalkers for ya
I will do it tonight, I have to pop out and see a man about a dog at the minute Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Slept good about 9 hours. Been doing nothing but following Libya on twitter and a plethora of news networks past week. Want to go out tonight though, maybe a hotel lobby, drinks, oysters and some soft piano music, if pianist there.
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Slept good about 9 hours. Been doing nothing but following Libya on twitter and a plethora of news networks past week. Want to go out tonight though, maybe a hotel lobby, drinks, oysters and some soft piano music, if pianist there.
oh Humphrey Bogart you are Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Have reservations for dinner @ one of finest Arab restaurants in the city, if not thee finest (according to critics), tasting is believing, so we'll see. Wife's treat , yeah her weekly tutoring hours are adding up to actual moolah. It's also to sample the food, we're expecting guests this Saturday, who will stay with us a week. Ahlan wa Sahlan, guest room is ready.
@Micky - nothing like the classics. Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Great location, great décor, great ambiance, great mezzes, okay main course.
B-
Posted by Supercalafragalistic (Member # 15631) on :
Bricking it!!!!!!
Law exam tomorrow! oh dear
Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Blues kicked the scumbags' azz..Yeah !
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Waiting for friday Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I am waiting for Friday too
I hate the Blues! Big footy match tonight though after last nights shock results.
Posted by mysticheart (Member # 6838) on :
Making calls to immigration and prosecution because the dumbass violated the no contact order.... since its a protective order that was put into place to keep me from harm it also constitutes deportation. Why in the world he would do that after the judge told him very directly he would put him in prison if he did it...... and to do it from the immigration detention center.. really?
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
Been catching up on my old school! Found it has an 'appreciation society' Posted by Supercalafragalistic (Member # 15631) on :
Nothing!!!! and loving it
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Supercalafragalistic: Nothing!!!! and loving it
me too Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Fixed my hours. Finally awoke in the A.M. Spent the past 20 minutes killing ants, have a bit of an ant problem. I used raid, vinegar on others and even burned some of them to make an example. I read about burning them on wisegeek, apparently they get the message by being burned. Or as the commenter put it “they know fire”
Will head out soon, weather permitting I'll play golf and if not something indoors.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I hate ants! I cannot explain actually how much... not sureI could ignite them though. I will get some ant stuff from the UK, the stuff they walk through and then take it back to the nests on the lil feet and it destroys all the ants out of sight... and therefore out of mind too
Just had an Otlob which came early... wonders will never cease and now I am watching some tat on MBC action before I don my paintbrush and brighten up the place!
Posted by Supercalafragalistic (Member # 15631) on :
yom! ants! i dropped abit of tuna on the floor when i lived in cairo, they were on it within 10 seconds! I love England, only insects I have to watch out for are spiders!
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Trying to recover from a surprise encounter with a pair of dentures.
It's been a somewhat random day.
Posted by mysticheart (Member # 6838) on :
Making preparations for surgery on my shoulder. Have to manage to find someone that can stay with me 24/7 for the first week. Doctor said this is a must as i will not be able to move that arm during that time and wont be able to tend to youssef for the most part.
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
All this talk of ants reminds me of when I was on holiday in Cyprus a few years back. I had left a plastic cup filled with lemonade on the bedside table. I woke up next morning feeling something weird on my skin and when I looked down I was covered in about 1000 ants who had came into the room and started crawling all over the bed and all over me to get to the lemonade glass and there was loads and loads of them floating dead in the lemonade so much so that it was totally black on the top. I never had a problem with ants and didn't really mind them until that happened and it still makes me cringe now at the thought. It was a holiday in Ayia Napa meaning I had overdone the sauce so was probably unconscious for hours with ants crawling all over me *shudders* Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
Listening to my husband snore lol
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by adelly: Listening to my husband snore lol
feeding my husband only 1 hour late tonight, no concept of time Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: I hate ants! I cannot explain actually how much... not sureI could ignite them though. I will get some ant stuff from the UK, the stuff they walk through and then take it back to the nests on the lil feet and it destroys all the ants out of sight... and therefore out of mind too
Just had an Otlob which came early... wonders will never cease and now I am watching some tat on MBC action before I don my paintbrush and brighten up the place!
Yeah about setting them on fire, well I don't think it worked, because they are back in that same area of the burned ants. I intentionally left the burnt ant carcasses to scare them away. So don't go down the same evil path that I took.
The poision you mentioned sounds promising, will see if they have it here.
Posted by Supercalafragalistic (Member # 15631) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick:
quote:Originally posted by adelly: Listening to my husband snore lol
feeding my husband only 1 hour late tonight, no concept of time
Sometimes I love my reading difficulty....I first thought that you said "feeling my husband" !!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Chilling. Will go home soon. Have a lot on mind, never mind the guests arriving tomorrow. More of vasectomy. My lady changed contraceptive methods, and I don’t like the result. Seeing moodiness never seen from her past couple of days and it‘s not PMS. I don’t even know what to say. I mean she forewarned me about the new method but ummmmmm, she actually started the new method 7 days before ending the old method, so maybe this will pass. I don’t know. Don’t like it.
Chilling otherwise, beer and oysters, two things that I love.
Posted by Shanta Gdeeda (Member # 9889) on :
If you don't want kids, and don't plan on getting divorced, have a vasectomy, then your lady need not continue to poison herself with hormones, or put unnatural objects up herself (IUDs) which can cause problems 30 years down the road. Much the best way.
PS Vasectomy is much simpler than female sterilization. Any husband who truly loves his wife and doesn't want more kids should do it rather than force her to ruin her own health. You can always freeze sperm for later use.
Posted by Laura (Member # 879) on :
Vasectomies can be reversed, can't they?
Posted by Shanta Gdeeda (Member # 9889) on :
Depends and it's not reliable. I think you can have the tubes 'tied' rather than cut but I'm not sure and not interested enough to google! They can also fail though it's very rare.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
The culprit was me. Not birth control. Had a heart to heart with my love. Basically blamed my insensitivity and “since the egyptian revolution you did nothing” Guilty as charged. Yeah I'm happy, that's my love.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Earlier on my way out, my wife says “so you're getting a vasectomyâ€, I'm like “what are you talking about†she replied â€yeah last night you said you were getting a vasectomy for meâ€, omg the things I say when intoxicated.
Hangover brekkie:
cantonese keow tuay liter of apple juice
Posted by metinoot (Member # 17031) on :
Please I understand this might be none of my business but you are openly discussing the subject anyhow.
Are you planning not to have any kids, and is your wife on board with the "no children" plan?
She might change her mind and switch you for a more fertile model.
If she's on board with the "no children" plan, the vasectomy is the way to go. Much better for both.
you can reverse a vasectomy, but.... the sperm count ends up being so low, that it takes extreme and expensive measures. Plus after shelling out literally a six figure cost there is an astronomically increase in birth defects mainly down syndrome.
Yes tying a woman's tubes is far less successful but its more easily reversed with less damage to the off spring.
The kind thing to do would be the vasectomy, with a few gallons of sperm frozen. The longer those guys are frozen the less viable they are.
Crap I have dated so many middle aged guys its doesn't even make me flench to regurtiate this.
Posted by metinoot (Member # 17031) on :
Not that this is part of your sexual life. I am not sure how strict you and your wife is about fluids from sex.
But once a guy gets a vasectomy there is far less sperm and ejaculation. So you'll have to take more time to get her moist, which I am sure she'll appreciate.
[grossness removed following complaints]
Major plus is you last alot longer because it takes you alot longer to blow your load.
More than you wanted to know I am sure. But I've covered alot of ground in the last four years and I can share that knowledge with you.
You'd be amazed how psychologically racked guys are when they learn "old faithful" doesn't drown his girlfriend during her weekly facial anymore.
If the guy who goes in for the "snip snip" in advance he can prepare for faithful no longer being such a wet and drenching spew.
[ 06. March 2011, 12:22 AM: Message edited by: Shanta Gdeeda ]
Posted by tina m (Member # 13845) on :
thats nasty as hell.
Posted by metinoot (Member # 17031) on :
quote:Originally posted by tina m: thats nasty as hell.
Aren't you glad you aren't a man, or a woman who enjoys orally devouring a man's intellectual center?
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
sick, psycho, gutter trash
Posted by metinoot (Member # 17031) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha: sick, psycho, gutter trash
Its 10am there, and you've spent more time on ES than with your love interest.
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
Don't you EVER read anything? we are 8 hours in front, not 7, 8. got it now? It is now 11.25, what is your obsession with MY time on the net?
It is now 3.25AM where you are, all lonely throwing venom and spite around the net, go to bed FFS.
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Home made chocolate cake anyone??? Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by young at heart: Home made chocolate cake anyone???
oooh pass it over here! Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
On it's way Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
How come those who thought GF was been grim for talking about her tongue think this bilge is acceptable. I am beginning to wonder if people are complaining just to make drama and leaving this utter nonsense to cause more drama. Sad, sad people!
Unless we just deduce the complainer was actually Sono and she obviously won't report her own post
Anyway... choc cake, no ta, I have home made broccoli soup for dinner
(Sorry CF accidentally pressed 'edit' instead of 'reply' have deleted what I wrote and made a new post).
[ 06. March 2011, 12:32 AM: Message edited by: Shanta Gdeeda ]
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
Oh shanta's box will be full when she gets home, I'm sure of that.
Broccoli soup will go nice before my choc cake Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Hands up who complained about Sono's grebby posts.
*raises hand*
I just don't want to be reading that over my brekkie.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Tell you what, that Sono sounds like a right catch, just the type of lady any respectable man would like to take home to meet his parents!
I personally am not the reporting type, life goes on and no one got injured but I do hope that those who were so easily offended by GF's passing remark are offended by that particular post.. That's all I am saying.
I am the soup dragon Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
I'm not normally a tell tale but... bleugh... that was just gross. If it isn't "The Explorer" having a paddy and throwing out every expletive and insult in the Politics section, it's Madam Whiplash here.
Do people say this stuff face to face? Say at a dinner party, do you reckon? I must move in sheltered little circles because me, I've never seen it.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
No they don't they are internet weirdos with no lives!!! They are trolls who just post for reactions!
You will find them scouring memorial threads on Facebook to make shock horror comments to cause a disturbance.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@metinoot – You sure know a lot more about vasectomies than I do, and having a child is a matter of when.
Posted by Shanta Gdeeda (Member # 9889) on :
It wasn't.
I had a day off the computer yesterday because my eye muscles were twitching badly.
(Sorry CF accidentally pressed the Edit button instead of the reply button - hence why I needed the time off the 'puter!)
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
Hope you had a good day off shanta, bet you feel you need another now
I went shopping yesterday and stopped for a coffee at the place I used to work, sat outside watching the world go by while this plonker driving a truck load of sand managed to demolish a wall due to him being unable to drive through the gate. Could have got a bus through there but hey, they don't quite get mirrors here. Wall fell on friends motor bike and broke bits off it, truck man picked up mangled gate and bricks to wall, threw them inside the playground (the wall he had demolished) and drove off. I realized then that if the future goes as planned a driving school might be a good business to go into
Came home and made curtains and cushions for my mate, turned up 5 pairs of trousers to fit my hobbit legs and went to bed before 11 a good day.
Posted by Supercalafragalistic (Member # 15631) on :
cooking curry!!! its 7.15am Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
Have my beautiful oldest daughter here from Sydney for a few days....cooked tofu stirfry for dinner as she's being a vege now. Any ideas for vege meals? Might have to be spinach and feta pie tomorrow.
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
veggie meal - beans on toast Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
Just off to my mothers to collect Grace. We had friends over for dinner last night so my mother kindly offered to have her stay over. It's the first time she has slept there and with all the wine we drank last night it was great to have a lie in this morning. Grandmas are the best. I want to buy her something lovely cos she does so much for me and Sam.
Posted by *Dalia* (Member # 13012) on :
quote:Originally posted by Glassflower: Any ideas for vege meals?
One of my all time favourites:
Palak Paneer (If you're too lazy to make the paneer, you can use tofu instead; consistency and taste are quite similar.)
I also like the vegetarian recipes from these blogs. Yummy and easy to make:
Spinach and feta sounds lush... For veggies I like to do my own soup and a pasta dish.
I could do eat curry for breakfast, lush.
Grandmas are handy sounds like you had a nice night.
Am currently packing to go on me jollies Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
just woke up drinking some coffee...its raining out so i guess i will stay in and watch some DVD'S ..letting my cardboard cut out of a husband sleep he worked late so if i am good and dont wake him, he will take me out tonight for a romantic dinner Posted by Supercalafragalistic (Member # 15631) on :
Feeling sorry for myself..... was so ill yesterday (not cause of the curry). Still feel weak but I've given the bug to nanny so I've got to put a face on to entertain Ameria.... Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
PACKING!
Just finishing off my packing for my trip, did I tell you about my trip? (so excited)
As I won't get pancakes tomorrow for pancake day I am just about to make some now and nom nom nom
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
have a safe trip CF...xx
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
If by 'safe' you mean loud, raucous and one long party then yes, I will stay safe Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: If by 'safe' you mean loud, raucous and one long party then yes, I will stay safe
exactly what i mean Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@Cheeky thanks for the suggestion. I bought something similar called “Family Ant Bait.” They don't just walk on it, they eat it, actually gobbling it up and then carrying some back to their nest. I think using these baits I can eradicate two colonies, one is huge, or one that enters from the outdoor portion of the kitchen. These ants are like “pharoah” ants, they are tiny and very annoying, they even go after toothpaste.
@Micky – nice to hear you had a wonderful day and evening with your sleepy head hubby I love those kinds of days the most. DVDs, dinner, love it.
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret:
As I won't get pancakes tomorrow for pancake day I am just about to make some now and nom nom nom
That was confusing as pancake day is normally always in Feb, you're right though, it's today, they keep moving Easter around Posted by snow white (Member # 15647) on :
Your right Ayisha... confused me to, now has any one got the recipe for a carb free pancake cos I'm on an Atkins diet lol xx Posted by ourluxor (Member # 15101) on :
Just finished a late breakfast and looking forward to my 248 pancakes. Like our little mate from the story book!
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
* 3 days of flu*
Back on my feet again... Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
Long drive to drop no1 daughter at airport. Got tears in my eyes at the news on the radio about Lybia. A couple of conversations today seemed to be around what we think is right(a booklet from a uni open day from 'socialist alliance'sparked it)and what happens in the world is not right or fair and how slow justice is if at all. We all seem to be of the belief democracies dont work atm. let alone the UN...
Posted by mysticheart (Member # 6838) on :
Smiling and being happy
Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Watching on Japan's quake/tsunami.. Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
‘Bout to leave this joint, enough happy hour Guinness draught pints. Need some oysters before I head home. Destination 3 blocks away Posted by Supercalafragalistic (Member # 15631) on :
Assignments!!! Need to finish before the Ferret arrives!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Intoxicated. But chilling. Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Going to prepare diner. tum yum soup, some other tgai dish. It;s all good. Gotta get my ass up from here to the kitchen. Man..........................
I;m so chilled. can't be heating **** up.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
I'm aight now. Im cool. Listening to pink. Need to make my way to the kitchen. Ill sneak this in...love asia. Love kl...love....malaysia. It's actually scary when you get everything you want, because it's like now what. I know it's mental.
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Hands up everyone who reckons exiiled isn't going to make it to the kitchen...
*raises hand*
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
*hand up*
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
gooooooooooooooo Exiiled Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
Watching replay arabs got talent. I dont like the ziad guy who ditched his friend
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
ha. ha.
I don't even know if i'm hungover, because you know the first hour or two the feeling of intoxication is still there.
In the mood for fried eggs and a swim.
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
Talking of eggs *WARNING YUK CONTENT*
I eat a lot of eggs, recently bought some eggs, fresh. Did 2 poached with my dinner the other night, no bad smell, looked fine, nice whites as they were cooking etc. Ate one, lovely, cut into the other one and the yolk was black! WTF is that?
Put me right off eggs now Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Looking out at more of the bloody white stuff Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha: Talking of eggs *WARNING YUK CONTENT*
I eat a lot of eggs, recently bought some eggs, fresh. Did 2 poached with my dinner the other night, no bad smell, looked fine, nice whites as they were cooking etc. Ate one, lovely, cut into the other one and the yolk was black! WTF is that?
Put me right off eggs now
YUCKY CONTENT TOO...
I've broken an egg before and it was full of blood. It does put you off! I was kind of traumatised by it for a while!
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey:
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha: Talking of eggs *WARNING YUK CONTENT*
I eat a lot of eggs, recently bought some eggs, fresh. Did 2 poached with my dinner the other night, no bad smell, looked fine, nice whites as they were cooking etc. Ate one, lovely, cut into the other one and the yolk was black! WTF is that?
Put me right off eggs now
YUCKY CONTENT TOO...
I've broken an egg before and it was full of blood. It does put you off! I was kind of traumatised by it for a while!
Sounds awful, that would make me pass out!!
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Worst thing about it was, I cracked it straight in a pan to fry it. I won't go into detail, but it was beyond disgusting Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey: Worst thing about it was, I cracked it straight in a pan to fry it. I won't go into detail, but it was beyond disgusting
LOL i would of got that frying pan and chucked it in the bin, then throw the rubbish out as fast, as i could.. Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Stuff like that happening to me, bugs me for days.
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
I felt violated, TBH. I didn't invite that into my home. It was like a scene from Carrie.
For a couple of months I'd walk down the homebaking aisle, see them sitting there in their boxes, trying to look all harmless and innocent... Well I wasn't falling for any of that...
My neighbour has his own chickens and those eggs are lush - loads have double yolks. Fresh eggs are ace - they fluff up in the pan. Nom nom.
Posted by snow white (Member # 15647) on :
So glad I don't do eggs!!! Well folks it's 1am british time and I am contemplating life again Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Chilling. Just left my friends. All good. Spoiled chick thinks she’’s going to do a year in china study mandarin (SP) . I parked my ride btw. Tale a taxi back home. Yeah so this chick, wants to take more $$$$$ from her mom and do a year or 2 in China.
My shilla’ growing up.
Chilling though. Oysters and beer.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Chilling. Just left my friends. All good. Spoiled chick thinks she’’s going to do a year in china study mandarin (SP) . I parked my ride btw. Tale a taxi back home. Yeah so this chick, wants to take more $$$$$ from her mom and do a year or 2 in China.
My shilla’ growing up.
Chilling though. Oysters and beer.
have a great day Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
About to watch Scotland, England rugby match.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
going to make a bowl [1/cup0 of rice. heat up tum yum from other day, all good. Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
The kitchen is a merry go round. Drives me crazy. I'm just saying important thing should never be moved.
Posted by mysticheart (Member # 6838) on :
Too very awake at 215 am as i am extremely nervous about surgery later today... ive been cleaning house for hours, ever since i got home from work this afternoon.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Ahhh the weekdays. The beautiful tranquil weekdays. Just awoke about an hour ago. 2pm. Drinking ice water. Laying on my long comfy sofa. Wiggling my toes in sheer content. Waiting for my order of nasi goreng udang with a portion of spicy calamari. Nasi = rice, goreng = fried, udang = shrimp. There.... that was my good deed for the day, teaching 3 words.
Today's plan – search for a good series, DL it, watch it. The hard part is the search, so any recommendations are welcome. Plan B - movies.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Use Vuze to run a search, it runs a multi search for you and saves loads of time. My film recommendation of the week is Farce of the penguins. Very funny.
Lying in bed with a cuppa tea wondering why the hell I sleep so little!!!!
In a very pretty part of the world though and am rather content Posted by Laura (Member # 879) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Ahhh the weekdays. The beautiful tranquil weekdays. Just awoke about an hour ago. 2pm. Drinking ice water. Laying on my long comfy sofa. Wiggling my toes in sheer content. Waiting for my order of nasi goreng udang with a portion of spicy calamari. Nasi = rice, goreng = fried, udang = shrimp. There.... that was my good deed for the day, teaching 3 words.
Today's plan – search for a good series, DL it, watch it. The hard part is the search, so any recommendations are welcome. Plan B - movies.
Good Korean tv series IRIS. It's on TPB 2 part download 1-10 and 11-20.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
^Thanks for the recommendation. I d/l the pilots for “the chicago code” and “the glades” and both weren't good enough to d/l the entire season.
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Eating a tin of slice peaches !!!
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
making homemade strawberry ice cream
Posted by Tareq (Member # 18033) on :
@ chef I like strawberry and vanillia ice cream. Do you make it by an ice cream machine or manually?
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
i make it with an ice cream machine... easy peasy...i add 2 cups of heavy cream 1 cup of whole milk 3/4 cups of sugar, and 1 cup of fresh strawberry's and strawberry topping.you need that to get the real strawberry flavor, and it is done in 25 minutes i like to make my own because i know its all natural with no added chemicals
Posted by Tareq (Member # 18033) on :
enjoy it, chef
I am at bed sleeping and dreaming.
Zzzzzz
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
thank you, we are as i type sweet dreams Tareq
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I'm currently using es as a sleep inducing aid
Night night
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Have a scuff mark on the side of my ride. Will take it to a detail/simoniz shop. The online advice is too varied and conflicting for a simple DIY solution. Feeling totally lazy too, probably need a double espresso. That's my agenda for the day, come back and continuing watching D/L.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Me ride, like new. Polished, waxed, 3-step whatever, a bit overkill but a least they removed the scuff mark.
When it really matters, I get things done! Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Laughing. Not only did our Olympic countdown clock stop, it's now started counting upwards!
Hope the stopwatches are more reliable... That's what you get when you buy stuff from the market Oh well, I guess times is hard.
Posted by weirdkitty (Member # 15365) on :
At work. Obviously not being very productive Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Waiting patiently to hear the outcome of the United Nations Security Council vote. Will make me a white tea, continue posting, and just enjoy my favorite time of the evening. The weekend is like tomorrow but just going to chill around the hood and condo with my lady. Like today, just chill, treated her to a 7-11 slurpee, hung out on Shisha street, yes Shisha is a big hit here now, we don't smoke, but walking around Shisha street is cool, and just smelling the fruity Shisha is ahhhhhhhh, second hand smoke, don't ya just love it. Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
you have 7-11 there?
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
^ They're all over the place. Two are walking distance from our home. I love 'em .... 60 cent slurpee, 60 cent coffee, 60 cent big gulp Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
i have one right down the street from my house too...love those slurpees Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
Cleaned kitchen, fed cats, checked on daughter whos sound asleep. Watching tv with hubby.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Lying in the bath after a heavy night partying. Off to my lil neices school later to sell cakes we mad to raise cash for red nose day Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
looking up airfares to America...cant find any cheap ones...had to look up San Andreas Fault too as developing earthquake phobia...
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Glassflower: looking up airfares to America...cant find any cheap ones...had to look up San Andreas Fault too as developing earthquake phobia...
are you planning on coming to the USA? and if so what part ?
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Hair and make up done by an 11 year old, homemade pizza chobbled and feet up time. Long day ahead tomorrow as I'm off to the footy life's pretty damn fine
Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
yes Chef. Los Angeles. Will be there about 3 months mumkin. Will be going to Vancouver,Mexico and everywhere in between. I hear internal flights are cheap so could go anywhere really.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
well Philadelphia will welcome you if ya want to visit there the flights are cheaper here, but thats just in the USA..southwest airlines are one of the cheapest
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Have to take out my lady. The plan was to hang out together and do stuff this weekend. But so far been glued to the news. Have no idea where to go but have from now until the ignition starts. It's evening, so something for a few hrs should be cool.
Posted by mysticheart (Member # 6838) on :
Sitting around nursing an operated shoulder, learning how to do everything left one handed as right arm is out of commision for next 2 months
Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
Yes, we are watching news 2. My husband is working from home. He is workaholic lol. I am planning outing with daughter for this week.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
ready to settle in for the night, just came home from a fab. dinner...stuffed shrimp with jumbo lump crabmeat... its cuddle time with a good movie
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Fizzy pink champers and silence. The whole household is asleep. Been to get some pics of the moon which suck but hey, I tried
i love long days when they are as fun as today.
Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
Ooh to cm i hate seafood, but my husband loves it. Theres a white soup here with crab and fish. He loves it, brought it home once to suprise me
Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
Very slow day here after Ladies only Supermoon evening.Kids movie as I catch up on news and heater on as Super moon seems to have chased away the sun...am thinking one gathering a month is all my body can manage...
Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
Just checked out where Philadelphia is...lol...looks like its about as far from LA as it could be Chef! Might be easier to meet in Egypt one day!
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Glassflower: Just checked out where Philadelphia is...lol...looks like its about as far from LA as it could be Chef! Might be easier to meet in Egypt one day!
yes , its a 7 hour flight and that would be cool to meet in Egypt.i try to go there as much as my bank account allows me,husbands account is even better... Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
I am starting to hate long haul flights Chef...but you get that living as far away from just about everywhere! Never wanted to go to US but now there is an opertunity starting to wonder what sort of things Id like to do - like see if I can find a Blues Brothers type Gospel Church,buy fireworks as we cant here,Getty Museum,take photos of really fat people,as well as fun park stuff.Any suggestions?
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
well if you are in California...go to the knotts berry farms..great rides for your daughter and nice shops...the best jelly you would put in your mouth' we also liked San Diego zoo. as far as the fireworks...dont think you can transport them back on a plane..not sure but do treat yourself to a frozen yogurt with M&M'S ON TOP...AWESOME. I had a coconut yogurt with M&Ms... did you say you will be going to Mexico ? Cancun is the way to go there is really alot to do in LA alone..just be safe and enjoy
Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
Id like to do a Burning Man festival...and Ill have to look up sacred Indian sites and things like that....Dont want to bring fireworks back- just want to share in the fun of July 4th!....and see if I can talk Metinoot into a Screaming Orgasm....
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Glassflower: Id like to do a Burning Man festival...and Ill have to look up sacred Indian sites and things like that....Dont want to bring fireworks back- just want to share in the fun of July 4th!....and see if I can talk Metinoot into a Screaming Orgasm....
oh snap @ the metinoot comment there are plenty of Indian sites around...i share in your interest of the Indians...love them Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Re: Yogurt and M&Ms
Just had fresh mangoes with yogurt..yummy. It's Mango season now. 1 kilogram of deliciously sweet local mango.............. $0.75 cents. )
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Re: Yogurt and M&Ms
Just had fresh mangoes with yogurt..yummy. It's Mango season now. 1 kilogram of deliciously sweet local mango.............. $0.75 cents. )
is it like ice cream? this yogart was just like frozen ...yours sound yummy too..and can you please answer my question in the food section...i know you would know what to do
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick:
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Re: Yogurt and M&Ms
Just had fresh mangoes with yogurt..yummy. It's Mango season now. 1 kilogram of deliciously sweet local mango.............. $0.75 cents. )
is it like ice cream? this yogart was just like frozen ...yours sound yummy too..and can you please answer my question in the food section...i know you would know what to do
Just like supermarket fruit yogurt but fresh. Simply empty plain yogurt into bowl, cut fresh mango into small pieces, mixed and Yummy ala Yummy. ')
I'll check out Food section now.
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Wondering what's next. Just had my hard drive replaced. Opened up the lid and the trim broke off in my hands. It always comes in threes...
Dumdedumdum - oh well. Sun is shining and spring has well and truly sprung so hey ho Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey: Wondering what's next. Just had my hard drive replaced. Opened up the lid and the trim broke off in my hands. It always comes in threes...
Dumdedumdum - oh well. Sun is shining and spring has well and truly sprung so hey ho
yessssssssssssss happy spring everyone Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Happy spring Isn't it gorgeous? Flowers popping up everywhere, buds on the trees, blue skies, sea calm as treacle...
Ok, so it's still fricking freezing but you can't have it all Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
and its raining cats and dogs here, but hey that makes the flowers bloom....my favorite time of year it is 61 degrees and going up this afternoon Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
the Quails are stuffed and in the oven...fingers crossed xxxxxxxxx
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Drinking coffee and eating blackcurrant Jelly Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
Ayisha I always have smooth radio on in my kitchen.
Back to cleaning now, i just took a break.
Sun is out, all windows open.
Nice day here in the uk.
No work today Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
oooo, I just left the East Mids... I met another fellow ES'er and had a lovely time walking around the shops chattering in the lovely weather
Currently waiting for my tea party to start, my wonderful family are throwing me a party for my birthday tomorrow so the BBQ is lit and the champagne is nearly ready to be popped Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Happy Birthday Cheekyferret for tomorrow.
Have a nice day and enjoy it.
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Sun is shining so let the seeding season begin Got quite a lot done and in the greenhouse. Away to watch Scotland v Brazil.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Recovering slowly from a night of drinking and dancing with my fab friends. Off for a cavery in a wee while before going out with my 2 best friends for a good ole gossip.
Weather sucks where I am, cold and grey!
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Hope your hair wasn't hurting after b/thday celebrations Scotland beaten quelle surprise! We were out at friends for a meal tonight, lovely company.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Just sooo tired what with having a 5am finish and them having a clock change. It isn't 11pm yet and I'm already in bed!!! Rock and roll lol.
I did hear about the scots. In the footy a villa player got motm for the England game, a proud time.
Tomorrows plan, walking and dining with a couple of my oldest mates.
Yah, it is nice spending time in good company.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Feeling totally refreshed after a very long nap. First things first, a happy belated b-day to Cheeky. Missed contributing to this nonchalant thread. Heading out now to the theatre, a Japanese play with English surtitles. Should be cool, and for a good cause too as it's also a fund raiser for the tsunami/quake victims. This is the first installment of pampering my wife, have to, been too pre-occupied with events unfolding in the Arab World. Ciao.
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
I know this is probably a stupid question, but how do you have subtitles at a play? Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@Monkey - They're basically the same thing, but while subtitles are displayed at the bottom of the screen, surtitles are displayed atop the stage. ________________________________________________________________________________________
On a whim we'll head to the nearby highlands soon, to chill or whatever. Miss wearing a hoodie, miss drinking hot coffee in cool weather, miss chilly weather, period.
Posted by Supercalafragalistic (Member # 15631) on :
Feeling sorry for myself!!!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Currently unwinding down. It's going on midnight at the edge of the world, not like I have any concept of time, but just saying. Tomorrow's plan > nothing ala nothing, as in literally nothing.
Posted by Supercalafragalistic (Member # 15631) on :
While CF was visiting I had to go into hospital, with gall stones, then got severe pancreatitis and had to have gall bladder removed. Still recovering and today hasn't been a great day CF is never visiting again if this is what she does to people! Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
watching the first baseball game of the season for the Phillie's... Posted by tina m (Member # 13845) on :
quote:Originally posted by Supercalafragalistic: While CF was visiting I had to go into hospital, with gall stones, then got severe pancreatitis and had to have gall bladder removed. Still recovering and today hasn't been a great day CF is never visiting again if this is what she does to people!
ooo god i feel for u i had gal stones when i was 19 and that was the worst feeling i could ever imagine. the pain is unbearable. worse than giving birth...good luck in yr recovery
Posted by Supercalafragalistic (Member # 15631) on :
Thank you Tina It was definitely worse than child birth! Thank god for morphine! Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Hey lady... How's the patient???
You were still a fab hostess and lovely company and I thought you really held up considering the outcome. If I'm still allowed to play out with you I will be back next year.
Currently just chillin with some good food, a nice glass of clever juice and 2 whole series of 24 to get through.
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
quote:Originally posted by Supercalafragalistic: While CF was visiting I had to go into hospital, with gall stones, then got severe pancreatitis and had to have gall bladder removed. Still recovering and today hasn't been a great day CF is never visiting again if this is what she does to people!
Hope you feel better soon.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Feeling totally refreshed after a very long nap. First things first, a happy belated b-day to Cheeky. Missed contributing to this nonchalant thread. Heading out now to the theatre, a Japanese play with English surtitles. Should be cool, and for a good cause too as it's also a fund raiser for the tsunami/quake victims. This is the first installment of pampering my wife, have to, been too pre-occupied with events unfolding in the Arab World. Ciao.
Thanks for your birthday message
As for subtitles, I went to watch an Italian play with Arabic subtitles. Talk about confusion They aren't rocket science to keep up with though... especially when the woman wails!!! That sounds the same in any language.
Posted by murray-mint77 (Member # 13080) on :
Arghhh my addicton is too strong to fight.....left FB for a break but now need a dose of ES .....WTF I just can't cure my net addiction x I'm off to bed for an early night to b ready to watch the boat race tmo in a fab pad on the river thames Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Hope you feel better soon, Super
Passed my exams, yaaaaaay
Studying for the next lot, boooooo Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey:
Passed my exams, yaaaaaay
Mabruk!! Posted by tina m (Member # 13845) on :
quote:Originally posted by Supercalafragalistic: Thank you Tina It was definitely worse than child birth! Thank god for morphine!
no doubt thats the sergury that made me addicted to demerol...and thank god for tenz units as well. it helped me with pain when they winged me off demerol
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha:
quote:Originally posted by Monkey:
Passed my exams, yaaaaaay
Mabruk!!
Shukran (Allah) Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey: Hope you feel better soon, Super
Passed my exams, yaaaaaay
Studying for the next lot, boooooo
congrats, girlie Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey:
Passed my exams, yaaaaaay
Congratulations to you Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Thank you, thank you.
After a bit of a ropey start it's shaping up to be quite a nice day. May even leave my coat at home for the first time this year
Off to find me mam something nice Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@Supra. Ummm... Was thinking something far less serious, such as having to work weekends or whatever. Get well soon.
@Irda congrats on passing your exam
@Micky, nothing like opening day win, Yanks won too on opening day. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Chilling. Hung out poolside earlier, napped, now posting on ES, soon will play X-Box.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Congrats Monkey...
Painting everything but the walls by the looks of myself!!! just having a quick break before I go at it again.
For some reason I have Marillion playing on my ipod! I feel so ashamed
Roast dinner this afternoon followed by a 24 session as I now have seasons 3 and 4 ready... 24 marathon will keep me out of trouble for a few days Posted by Supercalafragalistic (Member # 15631) on :
Congratulations Monkey!
My little toddler decided to jump on my stomach this morning. I was not amused!
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Congrats Monkey
I'm just trying to pluck up the motivation to do a 2000 word essay which was due about four weeks ago
I want to watch tv and snooze... Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOuch Super....
Seriously lacking in motivation myself, grey Egypt is no different from grey England!!!
I have just got back after a lovely suprise invite by my Egyptian lady friends to a nice restaurant to buy me a birthday ice cream painting pushed aside yet again!
Seriously feeling bloated and knackered!!! You wouldn't think I have had 9 weeks holiday... I need another one already Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Been out for a lovely meal and now settling in to watch a movie - maybe Jaws? Is a zillion times too many? Nah. God I love that film.
Ah, life is good Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
I am ashamed to say that today I visited Karnak Temple for the first time since 2002 I live a bus ride away *shame*
was still bloody hot Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: @Supra. Ummm... Was thinking something far less serious, such as having to work weekends or whatever. Get well soon.
@Irda congrats on passing your exam
@Micky, nothing like opening day win, Yanks won too on opening day. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Chilling. Hung out poolside earlier, napped, now posting on ES, soon will play X-Box.
well i will see what the phil's can do tonight with Cliff Lee back with us again Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Just awoke (8:30am), perfect timing as the NCAA final four game between UCONN and Kentucky will begin shortly.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I am awake at a ridiculously unsociable hour!
Got to see the pitch invasion at the Egyptian match though which was cool...
Just going to take a cuppa into the bath and have a soak until the world wakes up and entertains me. Mornings are very beautiful here but man alive are they boring
Plans for the afternoon, off to tell the dude who made my curtains he is a knobhead for making not only the wrong size curtains but also too many... gmafb!!!
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
My friend is coming round for a meal. Mr is cooking so man the smoke alarms (only kidding!) Muscles still sore after gardening yesterday, who needs a gym Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick:
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: @Supra. Ummm... Was thinking something far less serious, such as having to work weekends or whatever. Get well soon.
@Irda congrats on passing your exam
@Micky, nothing like opening day win, Yanks won too on opening day. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Chilling. Hung out poolside earlier, napped, now posting on ES, soon will play X-Box.
well i will see what the phil's can do tonight with Cliff Lee back with us again
well my Phils did it again Exiiled... ;)2 games in a row...hope they can keep this up all season Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Decorating nearly finished... all my muscles ached too as I had no ladders (do now!) so I was up and down off the bed to stretch up (with the roller on a pole). Why are Egyptian ceilings SO high!
Curtain debacle unresolved as it piddled it down and Heliopolis became a river!
'Big shop' done, fridge full, drinks cupboard full, ferret full and an early night on the cards as I think if I went to the airport anytime soon they would check the bags under my eyes in as excess luggage
CM.. you still got the hot dude on the field for me to look at?
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@Micky - all good. yanks 2-0 too. :-) I wish your team the best. Until they face my team :-)
Yeah, it's cool out here.
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Too much sticky toffee pudding Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Going to TGIF for a bloody mary.
Also want a greasy breakfast something like fried fish sandwich with fried egg on top, extra tartar sauce, extra ketcup too. Don't think TGIF can accomodate me, but fish & chip joint better.
Totally chilling,
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
No TGIF and No fish sandwich. Instead ordered a seafood xtracheese pizza from dominos. That and a heineken and what hangover.
Last night when I mentioned my love for Asia. I felt it. Home is where you make it. In the US/Arab world it's very easy. But living in an Asian society, it's not that easy, or impossible to blend in.
Yesterday, however, I realized how much it was home. Like our condo is home and our neighborhood is home too, our friends make us feel home, parts of the city are home. It's just a great feeling, I felt proud,
Love it. Literally had to learn Arabic before Egypt became home. Everyone speaks english here though, even parking tickets are in bahasa malay/english.
Just a cool feeling.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
phillies won 3 in a row.... Posted by Shanta Gdeeda (Member # 9889) on :
gotta get my rear into gear though the cold dampness outside is just not doing it for me...thinking i want to stay in the warm catching up on some tv Posted by Supercalafragalistic (Member # 15631) on :
First day back to uni after my "holiday". I'm fooking knackered, v interesting lecture on attachment theory, can definitely recognise which attachment I have... and others I know lol
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Hey Super... I am attached to my Blackberry, Itouch and my AV footy shirts
We need to gossip some time chica. xx
17 years ago today I was sunbathing around a pool lapping up the rays and basically spending my day like I still spend them I know this as Kurt Cobain killed himself and I was kinda obsessed!!! 17 years gone in a flash Time flies when you are having fun I guess!
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Why's it so cold here today?! I hate the wind!!
Having a lazy evening watching H'Oaks and sat with my wooly socks on. Now what junk food can I have?! Mini Dime bars!! Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Why is it cold.. you are int he UK lol.
Must admit there was some lush weather the first couple of weeks of my hol last month but the last week was just vile!
You asked about TV the other day, I forgot to mention you can get live uk tv and with a veiled IP you can get iplayer too.
I am SO tired, I had a late night so I am going to put me pjs on and get some hot milk on the go and go bed
I have a friend in from the UK tomorrow so I am off for a lush lush curry. I can taste it already!!!
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Ooh live UK TV, and iplayer
Have a good curry tomorrow, I'll have to wait till weekend for mine, or maybe a Thai?! Ooh you've got me thinking about food now x
Posted by Supercalafragalistic (Member # 15631) on :
A bath and harry potter and the deathly hallows playing.... what more could a gal ask for
Have made decision to have my tattoos removed!! ouchy
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Slept like a baby – 3am to noon. Had usual roti canai, teh tarik, dhal breakfast. Will go downstairs for a swim.
Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Watching Chelsea/ManUtd first leg in UEFA champs..all the best to Blues. Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
Reading up on hypothyroid and feeling like crap lol
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Going to bed soon. Kept awake last night by my ex ringing/texting into the early hours Posted by Supercalafragalistic (Member # 15631) on :
phone on silent or off the hook me thinks!
I can't believe I have only just found tesco's international calling cards! put £5 on, had a 20min call to egypt and I've still got £3 left!!! cheap as chips! love it
Going to bed soon after a long but lovely day
Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Blues deserve a penalty kick.. Hope they can score at old trafford. Barca are on their way.. Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by adelly: Reading up on hypothyroid and feeling like crap lol
Is that one of those things that makes you thin quick even if you eat loads of chocolate? Can I have one please? Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
panicking...going to pack today....so much to get done before Saturday! To top it all off have woken up with a rick in my neck....4 days of pain...grrr....very nervous about America for a few months....
Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
No u dont want this trust me. Feel so tired. Grr. Doc said when thyroid hormone gets going well, 2 weeks or so should begin to get some energy back
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Dzosser, I wyached the match. Yes, I think there sholud have been a penalty too but as much as it grieves me to say this Man Utd were damned good! Giggs and Rooney played exceptionally well and as a neutral, it was a good, fast paced game to watch. Very entertaining.
Just got back from having my curry (where the game was on wide screen) and now I feel I have a pregnant belly from eating WAY ro much food.
Very nice meal, lovely company and I do believe the weekend begins tomorrow
Super... erm! Next time can you please call me OOO that would be lovely. x
Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
The game was all in Chelsea's favour, Torres and Drogba could've easily finished it, strangely enough out've 2 shots on target all through the match the scumbags marked their winner.. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I have to disagree that it was all in Chelsea's favour but I do think chelsea defended very well.
Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
They were trying all through the game, but no luck, they're no more as they were last season, manutd. have a far more better chance. I'm counting on Barca from now on.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
An enjoyable game... not that I actually care who won either way
Right, sleepy sleep time!!! This is supposed to be my early night!
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Glassflower: panicking...going to pack today....so much to get done before Saturday! To top it all off have woken up with a rick in my neck....4 days of pain...grrr....very nervous about America for a few months....
call me when you get here Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Watching Masterchef Australia... I love how they dub the word pork for about 2/3 of the programme then clearly just give up!!!
I am going to pop to the supermarket and get me veg then I am going to make courgette and brie soup First time so I will let ya know if I bin it or eat it!
THURSDAY... ah, I love my weekends.
Posted by Supercalafragalistic (Member # 15631) on :
oh all these calls to egypt! what will people think! fb me your number. I thank you!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Hahaha.. They will think you haven't got skype. I will send you my number and you can call me sometime. That would be nice, it isn't expensive for me to call you either.
What are the cards called so I can tell my family Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
Yeah cf my daughter told me mummy they bleeped out word "pork"
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
quote:Originally posted by adelly: Yeah cf my daughter told me mummy they bleeped out word "pork"
Yeah... for the most part lol, but the pork dish won so I think the editor gave up
Also on the other side on MBC Max on Topgear they were discussing bacon air freshners in cars... no bleeping at all!
HOW long does Masterchef Australia go on for! My Aussie friend told me they bring folk back too so just as you think it is nearly over; it isn't! Awesome show though, really enjoying it.
Off to City Stars with me Mam. It is a lovely day now so we are going to go shopping and grab some lunch.
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Someone make me have an early night tonight!!
Too many bloomin things on my mind, too many problems and not enough time/money to solve them!!
Give me a good way to get to sleep... without having to whack myself over the head with a hammer Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
Watch angels and demons puts me right to sleep
Posted by Life is a journey (Member # 17655) on :
Trying to contain myself from killing my husband. Death is staring him in the face today let alone a divorce ! lol x
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
quote:Originally posted by adelly: Watch angels and demons puts me right to sleep
pmsl... now that's funny
Matrix does that to me everytime too.
Early night, what's one of those??? Every night I promose myslef an early night but never get one!
Liaj... if you kill him it would be one less person to pay for around the pool Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Early night, what's one of those??? Every night I promose myslef an early night but never get one!
Me too, every night... and then midnight strikes and I'm up at 6!!
Posted by Life is a journey (Member # 17655) on :
It is very tempting. I wouldnt even mind the inconvience of prison be like a holiday camp When they cross examine at court. In my defence I will simply say you try being married to Egyptian who thinks they are ill. Case dropped x
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
quote:Originally posted by Life is a journey: In my defence I will simply say you try being married to Egyptian who thinks they are ill. Case dropped x
Ooh is it a case of the man flu??
Posted by Life is a journey (Member # 17655) on :
quote:Ooh is it a case of the man flu?? [/QB]
yep ! and i have zero patience for it today at all x
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Ha, last time I visited my man he had cold. I kept telling him I would ring the air ambulance for him. Such a baby Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
Omg. My husband is the worst whiner ever when he doesnt feel well. The egyptian mommies baby em and as adults they expect their wives to do same
Posted by Supercalafragalistic (Member # 15631) on :
my ex used to whine full stop!.........see ya!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I don't think it is an Egyptian thing, men are whiners in general.
My ex wasn't so bad with his whining but he was so spoiled it was almost embarassing to watch. Even the Brits can be Mommies boys...
Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
Well i keep him cuz hes good too. Rubs my back when im sick, makes 2 am pharmacy run, has even cleaned my puke when i was really ill.(sorry to be gross)
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
quote:Originally posted by adelly: Well i keep him cuz hes good too. Rubs my back when im sick, makes 2 am pharmacy run, has even cleaned my puke when i was really ill.(sorry to be gross)
Ahhh you've got a good one there then Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
Yeah hes pretty ok lol
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Ok, this early night is not happening yet. When does early actually become late?!
Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
Why is it even though im exhausted all day, i have insomnia at night? This sux lol
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Welcome to my world Adelly, I spend all day yawning and when I settle in for the night I am wide awake! ALL MY LIFE lol.
I just figure my body only needs 4hrs sleep a night and I am trying to push it to get more!
I love the summer though as I love to power nap in the afternoons as the heat exhausts me I get more sleep in the summer
I am playing card games on Facebook to bore myeslf to sleep! Oh, and watching Masterchef AGAIN!
Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
They are playing that as much as possible lol. I have developed hypothyroid which has been making me feel like walking dead. Just started on thyroxicin hope energy level goes up soon
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
oooo, that's nasty Adelly. Take yer meds and I hope you improve soon, sure you will
My friend has same probs and she also tries to eat foods rich in iodine to help out. I recall Jaffa Cakes were on her list
I have always slept so very little so I have kinda just accepted it now. I get quite hyper too which doesn't help! My only saving grace is I do pass out perhaps once a month for a good 18 hrs!
Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
Thx i hope the meds kick in. The passing out lmao. Yeah im usually hyper person slept like 4 or 5 hrs. Thats why this particularly hard for me
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Shed sorted out and worryingly lawnmower is free for use tomorrow Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Still awake!! Argh... must... sleep... Zzzzzzzzzzzz
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I dropped off about 2pm and I woke about 8am, not too bad eh
Right, music up full, duster in hand, let's make this palace shine Have a fab Friday everyone.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
off to work i go...have a great one too CF, and everyone reading this Posted by Supercalafragalistic (Member # 15631) on :
about to throw printer out of the window!!!!
Posted by Life is a journey (Member # 17655) on :
Thinking about what i need to pack for Egypt next week need flip flops Although i got some from Downtown cairo last time and they were so nice - Decisions, decisions ?
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by Life is a journey: Thinking about what i need to pack for Egypt next week need flip flops Although i got some from Downtown cairo last time and they were so nice - Decisions, decisions ?
If you are going to Cairo you need wellies considering the weather they've been having. Posted by Life is a journey (Member # 17655) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha:
quote:Originally posted by Life is a journey: Thinking about what i need to pack for Egypt next week need flip flops Although i got some from Downtown cairo last time and they were so nice - Decisions, decisions ?
If you are going to Cairo you need wellies considering the weather they've been having.
It can rain all it likes i will be wearing flip flops lol
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Wanna borrow my printer Super?
Liaj, I checked the weather for next week, ALL CHANGE. It is supposed to be getting hotter and dryer again so shib shibs should be fine
Did you find a pool?
Posted by Supercalafragalistic (Member # 15631) on :
Sorted it! stupid tesco's ink cartridges weren't working! v annoying.
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Cat just did a Houdini from the garden. Heard next door's chickens squawking blue murder. Little bugger just sitting right outside their pen, smacking her chops. Tried to eviscerate me too. Do you get cat behavioural psychologists like you do for dogs, or do cats just do whatever the bejeepers they wanna?
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
I am now going to bang my head against a wall
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Soooo glad to be home after a busy week.
I intend to put my HUGE to-do list to one side and do Sweet FA all weekend Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Away out for a chinese with my friend for her birthday.
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Just changed the light bulb lol
Is it just me or does anyone else hate changing light bulbs Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Normallly i buy my light bulbs from supermarkets pre wrapped etc lol but this time i went to the elecrity shop in town,one of those's old fashioned stores pick up the light bulb in the single box 60W
I went to pay for it,the man took it out of the box and tested it, hehe that made me almost laugh.
Posted by Mo Ning Min E (Member # 681) on :
trying to decide whether to order one of those things that convert your old DVDs into RPGs or helicopters or whatever it is these spammers are cluttering up ES with. Boring.
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Quiet night in front of the tv tonight... alone
After a pants day with the news I have to sell my house
Tomorrow will be better, I'm sure Posted by Life is a journey (Member # 17655) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Wanna borrow my printer Super?
Liaj, I checked the weather for next week, ALL CHANGE. It is supposed to be getting hotter and dryer again so shib shibs should be fine
Did you find a pool?
No aint found a pool. Think we will just av to pay it,but only go a few times.So excited this time nxt week will b in cairo xx
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
quote:Originally posted by Life is a journey: [QUOTE]No aint found a pool. Think we will just av to pay it,but only go a few times.So excited this time nxt week will b in cairo xx
Argh!! so jealous Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Watching Legally Blonde 2... what a pile of crap! From reading Facebook though there are a lot of husbands and boyfriends currently enduring Mamma Mia!!!
Made courgett, red pepper and brie soup, painted the kitchen and have been to collect my curtains (curtain man is no longer known as 'the idiot') so I have had a productive day, my plans for the evening consist of dvds, m&ms and tea
Liaj, I will ask around but I know in my part of Cairo there isn't much to offer.
Sell your house!!! Ah dude, I wish you luck... selling mine was such a ball ache and sooo tedious. I don't envy you. Perhaps if you get a nice lil profit thouigh you can make a trip to T'Egypt Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Sell your house!!! Ah dude, I wish you luck... selling mine was such a ball ache and sooo tedious. I don't envy you. Perhaps if you get a nice lil profit thouigh you can make a trip to T'Egypt
Hmm. Not much chance of that, but at least it'll be a real fresh start for me. That's how I must think of it I guess Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Mmmmmm... I hear Cherry Garcia calling and it's getting too loud to resist. Mmmmmm...
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Having a lay in bed. Must get up before the headache starts!!!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Listening to Chris Moyles podcast having a nice spring clean after a lot of my decorating has been done.
Cooking a roast chicken dinner too and I am going to attempt yorkshires in my ropey old oven
Like I said, you can take the girl outta England Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: I am going to attempt yorkshires in my ropey old oven
Like I said, you can take the girl outta England
Ahhh you can't beat Yorkshire Puds with lovely gravy Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
My oven has no temperature control... well it does, it is either on or off! I have mastered many different things in there now but yorkshires I struggle with!
I love a good sunday roast... I may even make a rice pudding
I do love lazy days like this, when I can just potter around. Aston Villa match is on later so that is my day planned...
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Casual place, nice platters. Maybe a cafe afterwards.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Had a lovely evening. My plan for Sunday was to just chill home and do the usual nothing, but I awoke around 4 to a very annoyed wife. One of the families she tutors canceled a 3x1 hr session for today. 1 for the mother and 1 each for 2 children w/o any prior notice. Anyway so I awoke and she's cleaning the house, and I'm thinking what a nice surprise and then realized her schedule was full today. So treated her out, spoiled her a little, had a lovely time and now the late night is all mine. Don't know what I'll do first but probably watch more video tutorials of a damn video game I'm trying to learn. My goal is to stay up until 8am, so I can watch the Yankees/Red Sox game live on Astro. As for the inconsistent family, these things happen and my advice is to have a conversation and to tell them straight up that it's a inconvenience. It's inconvenient because with her tutoring our schedule is affected as we plan accordingly.
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
I just had rice pudding.. I forgot how filling it is Posted by murray-mint77 (Member # 13080) on :
rice pudding is chilling.....and i made a lovely hot cross bun pudding... (cheats bread pudding ) will i ever diet ??? doubt it LOL
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Well I decided the hell with the video tutorials and played 2K sports MLB - was winning up until the very end, but lost. Two hours of playing a single game and to lose like that ---->sucks! But this is what happens when a person doesn't know how to play it 100%, this is why tutorials are important. It's 4:30am now and that means.......Mickey D's breakfast is on. 24Hrs home delivery McD is agressive in Asia, the again they don't have to worry about their delivery people getting robbed at 3 in the morning. I'm tempted but nahh... make me a coffee, toast, mango and whatever. Maybe have the McD brekkie as a treat later if the Yankees win. I'm so happy baseball season is back. Just love it. It's a 162 game season, excluding the playoffs, but the must watch games are against Red Sox. Their owner also owns liverpool (I mean what kind of name is liver-pool )
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
well just watched my Phillies...they won 3-0, and won that series with the braves...they are 14 out of 15...what ya think Exiiled? they are looking good Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Yes. The Phillies are awesome, best pitching staff in all of baseball. They just have to keep it up, but everyone has picked them to win the NL. And they're 7-2 and not 14 out of 15. Halladay-Lee-Oswalt, that's a nasty rotation there. Offense is great too. Let's hope them and the Yankees meet in October. Would love to see the Yankees kick their ass again. You'll have a lot of fun watching your team this year.
Good morning! Another week of getting up at 6 o'clock
Off to the shower I go...
Have a great day all x
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Yes. The Phillies are awesome, best pitching staff in all of baseball. They just have to keep it up, but everyone has picked them to win the NL. And they're 7-2 and not 14 out of 15. Halladay-Lee-Oswalt, that's a nasty rotation there. Offense is great too. Let's hope them and the Yankees meet in October. Would love to see the Yankees kick their ass again. You'll have a lot of fun watching your team this year.
i am having fun watching them already..that game yesterday was awesome..Hamel pitched another shut out ..and we cant wait to kick the Yankees asses Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Villa won... rice pudding was lush...
Today is hot and windy, I LOVE this time of the year
Just goona pop and meet a friend for a nice latte and a gossip before I settle in for a night with the idiot abroad Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Off on holiday for a week. Just back from going to see the Ospreys. The scenery is beautiful and the day brightened as it went on. The Ospreys were actually at home which did help Tomorrow we are going to the Safari Park. It is years since I've been so looking forward to it.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
That sounds pretty damn good YAH, I am the nature queen so all that is right up my street.
I have just been to a friends to help her with her orphaned kittens... SO cute. And I taught her kids to name them so their Dad doesn't throw them on the street I think we are winning the battle as he has already been to the vet with them and paid £££ to ensure they are healthy.
On the way home I watched a cat literally beating a puppy up, all very playful and quite cute Give it a month or so and that dog is so gonna kick the cats ass. Not all nature and folk in Egypt is negative I have a very friendly stray who comes to me every morning for a stroke and a love before running off to do whatever. He always greets me after the pub when I go too... lovely thing Everyone in the street feeds him treats.
I cooked some chicken yesterday ut forgot to put it in the fridge after cooling and I am quite picky about meat so the doggy had a lovely supper
Ah, I need a pet! The neighbours birds are back on the balcony and are sound quite lovely Posted by murray-mint77 (Member # 13080) on :
Just settling down indoors waiting for the storm to come and wondering wat to cook......me thinks bamia and rice yum yums
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
Been out for Chinese with bessie mate who is leaving on Weds and has been visiting for 2 weeks. Felt so podged it hurt, relaxed upstairs in Regal lounge while the owner very kindly put Enrique concert on the big screen for us Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Going out for a drive and a CBTL coffee. Also check out a retail business, third business since I had my ride simonized last month, the simonizing place triggered my recent business research.
Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Finished watching Eden Lake a thriller about a bunch of junior hobbits and two helpless lovers on their unfortunate week-end. Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: On the way home I watched a cat literally beating a puppy up, all very playful and quite cute Give it a month or so and that dog is so gonna kick the cats ass.
Never going to happen. Our 6 stone dog regularly gets a whooping from the cat. One bop on the nose and she's jelly. She is a big cat though
Chilling. Thinking about thinking about doing some work, but it's a nice day. Can't decide whether to venture out to the zoo and get some piccies, but the schools have broken up... Decisions, decisions.
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
getting mighty sick to death of opening ES to find every forum SPAMMED to death!! Posted by Korvinos (Member # 18202) on :
I am watching Lord of the Rings...
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Had a nice surprise today. Related to Egypt – I'll get to that later. I set out today with one goal and one goal only – find the source or HQ of an importer of Arabi food products. They have an office but also a main branch in which they sell retail as well as taking wholesale orders. The place was impressive, and it felt like a large biqalah in any Arab country. It wasn't super packed but again impressive as everything there was truly Arabic, and yet very impressive for S.E.A. I was so impressed I momentarily forgot the reason I was there. The price of canned fuul was the culprit. You see we normally buy 1 can of Fuul for $1.50, these is true for hypermarkets and also true for small Middle Eastern shops with limited supplies. There they were selling a can for $0.65. The lower prices were across the board. The Tahina was $6 instead of $12. The Feta cheese was $4 instead of $7. So we have us a new shopping place for Arabi groceries. Oh and the Egypt related item -------------------> Aish Baladi Omg! Was the reaction. The same as Egypt, but without any pebbles.
I wished them well and told them they had an awesome store and they did the Arab community proud. This kind of business, while interesting is not my thing. It's logistics heavy (export/import/distribution), and requires a lot of start-up capital. Can be quite lucrative. My goal is the service industry, the start-up won't be substantial and the profit margin high. The only other rule I have is – Do Not Compete With The Local Market. What I'm thinking is setting up my wife with her own business. Two services worth further research are: a.) Nursery b.) Beauty Saloon
The market for these two businesses can be exclusively Arab. You don't need more than that and as the face of either business my wife has the look and allure to draw Arab families. The Nursery is fairly simple. Rent a villa, décor it, hire help, market it (which she'll have a head start as she already knows like a dozen families).
A beauty saloon on the other hand is less stressful, can make a good amount of money. The only prerequisite is a beauty school diploma, and of course she has to have some skills or it would be all for naught. Other than that, it's merely renting out a shop, buying equipment (styling chair, wash basin, etc), décor and of course marketing, marketing and marketing. Here also the women she knows can literally be a customer foundation and get the business out of the red in the early going. We know for a fact that women spend lots of money on hair, makeup and facial treatments. Arab women here love their curls, straight hair, dye hair, blemish concealers, etc. It's all high profit margin, like most service related businesses. It's also one of those businesses that can grow. She won't even need any help in the beginning, as she gets more customers, then she can hire. The easy road may seem to hire someone experienced and let them do the styling. But this kind of business is personal. She'll have to make it grow with her own effort. She has to build the reputation and build her Arab women clientèle. This is my take on it.
These are a couple of ideas I have for my wife. As for the type of business I have in mind for me to start, if I ever choose to, well that's a much more complicated topic. But it's cool to have my business mojo flowing again.
Now I will play Xbox and look for my first win. It's not like I'm a total loser and can't win my first game, because I could If the setting was on “Rookie”, but I'm playing it at “Pro” level. Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Tuesday night sitting in, having an early night. Waiting for the weekend.
Will go to London and smoke Shisha !!!
Hope the weather is good:) Posted by murray-mint77 (Member # 13080) on :
^^^^^^^LONDON when ? MD ^^^^^^
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
I'm still winless in my newest game. Actually turned it off before the game ended. It's not that easy, and my problem is pitching effectively. It's not like the good ol'days where you press X or B or whatever to throw the ball. The way to throw effectively you have to:
1.)First locate a spot with the left stick AND after doing so you have to delicately balance it at that spot there. So your left hand is occupied while -- see below:
2.)Then with the right hand - use the RS(right stick) and move it towards the direction of the type of ball you want to pitch e.g up/down/diagnoally/etc. WAIT that's just ½ of it, then you have to time a yellow circle that expands and detracts, once you find right optimal parameter you release the RS and point it towards the opposite side that you initially moved it to throw the ball.
All of this to throw the ball. AND the guy's arm gets tired so you have to be careful what kind of pitches you throw, it can't be fastball-fb-fb- have to mix it up.
High School sports were much easier that's for sure.
Now totally chilling. Drinking me a cold one. Not going near the Xbox for a day or two.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Without cheating (google or any other search engine):
How many unisex Arabic names can you name? Example: Nur (pronounced newr)
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Catching up on Hollyoaks after packing my Avon. Almost feel organised... Posted by Supercalafragalistic (Member # 15631) on :
Thinking that I really should be doing some uni coursework but I can't be arsed........
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
quote:Originally posted by Supercalafragalistic: Thinking that I really should be doing some uni coursework but I can't be arsed........
I'm with you on that... I'm now behind on two assignments and have another one to start. But I've no college till 25th May so I don't have to start just yet Posted by Supercalafragalistic (Member # 15631) on :
mine are due due the beginning of May, but I'm on holiday now. Can't do any work during the day and am too tired at night. Its not looking hopeful!
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
quote:Originally posted by Supercalafragalistic: mine are due due the beginning of May, but I'm on holiday now. Can't do any work during the day and am too tired at night. Its not looking hopeful!
There's always those few hours on the night before your class Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
quote:Originally posted by murray-mint77: ^^^^^^^LONDON when ? MD ^^^^^^
Maybe this saturday dont know what time yet.
Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Nihad, Reda, Suhad, Ragaa, Raafat, Effat, Walaa, Shams, Deyaa. Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Ustaz! You the man. I counted 9. I came up with 4:
salam, wafa, nur, ihsan
and salam is controversial, but I hope i get it. Posted by Life is a journey (Member # 17655) on :
quote:Originally posted by Supercalafragalistic: Thinking that I really should be doing some uni coursework but I can't be arsed........
I got do 3,000 words on teen pregnancy, due in may. To date i have precisly 0 words. x oopss
Posted by Supercalafragalistic (Member # 15631) on :
quote:Originally posted by Life is a journey:
quote:Originally posted by Supercalafragalistic: Thinking that I really should be doing some uni coursework but I can't be arsed........
I got do 3,000 words on teen pregnancy, due in may. To date i have precisly 0 words. x oopss
we get 3,000 ones next year! not looking forward to it, I've got a 2,000 word on life span (0 words so far) and a 2,500 reflective essay (1,700 words but not in a sensible order).
I hope you get yours done soon!
xx
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Going to a midnight market, they're cool. If lucky maybe find something inexpensive and collectible. I'll be happy with a fresh catch of crabs as well. Would rather go to the 3am night market, it's the best, but wifey can't last that long.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
No midnight market, right place, wrong night. If I'm upto it, maybe go to the later one.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
I'm out. Night market – take II. It's 3am but I don't care. The city is mine! A little wired too. Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Keeping an eye on the flight prices to Cairo... up and down like a yo-yo!!
Posted by Life is a journey (Member # 17655) on :
quote:Originally posted by Sponge: Keeping an eye on the flight prices to Cairo... up and down like a yo-yo!!
you found any cheap ones ?
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Cheapest today is about £390 from UK... Was £372 yesterday and £408 day before... but cheaper before then!! they're all over the place!
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
When are you off Sponge?
Posted by Shanta Gdeeda (Member # 9889) on :
Probably currency fluctuations. £ v $ and LE a bit of a yoyo at the moment. If various items eg landing taxes in Egypt (and these count for a huge proportion of the fare) are given in LE or $, then the amount shown in £ will vary.
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Hopefully end Aug/beginning Sept. Just waiting for the ok for time off from work.
Toying with the early/late booking now...
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
I've seen very very early booking for christmas for silly prices - like £160 return. Then got to three months before when I normally book and it had gone up to about £500 return, but only because it was Christmas I think. Got a return the following week for the £160, but as Cheeky pointed out that was down to Sharm.
I generally get the best prices if I wait until roughly 3 months before unless I were to book silly time ahead, but it may be different with Cairo. And it is holiday season I suppose.
Don't think I'll be booking from Luton or Standsted if what TL said was anything to go by. I think the Cairo ones go from the bigger airports though.
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Yeah I'm traveling from the North so nearest will be Manchester. I might hold out till June then and keep an eye on things.
I'm so impatient though, just want it booked so I can start my countdown Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
I normally start looking as soon as I get back - not so much this time though seeing as everything was all over the place. But three months... maybe it was two? You can generally sit and watch them dip lower and lower, level out then start getting booked up and rising again. But summer's bound to be busier, I'd have thought, but I guess it will be bouncing around for a bit as things are still up in the air.
Ooh - get it on your credit card (sure you know this already) so you're protected, just in case. If it did get cancelled you just get a drawback I think.
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Yeah, although I've just searched for Jan Feb and March and they're all about the same. So I guess as long as they don't go way over £400 I'll have to go with it.
Flights to Sharm are far cheaper but then any internal flight adds up anyway.
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Think mine cost over £400 last September.
Love going early in the year. Such a bargain. Reckon it was two months in advance I got my cheapy cheapo, but it was Easyjet.
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Yeah Feb was cheaper... about £360 I think.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Dis ap point ing! The night market turned out to be a huge wet market, a wholesale one at that. Shady part of town too. Drove around with my doors locked. Walked around and it was definitely not my thing. Tons of slaughtered pigs, tons of slabs of meat, live chickens. A chaotic scene. Not my thing, I think that's where restaurant owners get there produce and meats.
Literally over a hundred other night markets to check out. But this one was a loser. The neighborhood ones are better. This one sucked donkey meat.
1.5 hrs until the Yankee game starts, live on Astro.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Oh God! I NEVER go to those kids of markets!
The Idiot Abroad nailed Egypt when he said what we view as pet shops Egyptians view as lunch. I feel bad for the rabbits and chickens! And I cannot stand fish stalls... WAY too many eyes watching me, they freak me out.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: I cannot stand fish stalls... WAY too many eyes watching me, they freak me out.
Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
One thing i never got used to when i lived in australia was eating kangaroo. Couldnt fathom it
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
quote:Originally posted by adelly: One thing i never got used to when i lived in australia was eating kangaroo. Couldnt fathom it
One thing when I lived in Ghana I couldn't get used to was eating dogs Again, pets / lunch!
The only country I ever actually enjoyed the local cuisine was Nepal... nom nom Indian food Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
I couldn't eat dog. Beyond the cute bouncy labrador, man's best friend thing, dog's lick their own... Well everything. And everything else's everything too.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey: I couldn't eat dog. Beyond the cute bouncy labrador, man's best friend thing, dog's lick their own... Well everything. And everything else's everything too.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Cannot sleep! So up and at em already... gonna go out and see what is happening in dusty old Cairo today.
The weekend is here again already Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@Cheeky enjoy your weekend
I have no idea what the weekend plans will be. It's pretty much dictated by weather. It's been thundering and raining like crazy lately. If the weather improves maybe water world or the beach. Complicating matters there aren't any interesting performances this weekend. Well no good plays, I like theatre, I like Opera, but not into dance performances, well OK I like the ballet e.g nutcracker . There's a comedy show, so maybe that, better have western acts, because Asians aren't that funny! So everything is tentative. The good news is next week and the end of the month the happenings will be a lot more interesting.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Going out for a drive. It's 11pm but Noon as far as I'm concerned. Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Just had haggis for tea... so tasty... as long as I don't think of the offal!!
One more long day of work after this then weekend off. Estate agents coming to view house... will get a better idea of where my life is going then Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
Made fried chicken for dinner. Did the usual housework. Made a much needed trip to supermarket, and finished book i was reading.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
just got home from a long day at work...now i have to think of what to cook for my hubby for dinner....maybe we will go out...i cooked for 9 hours and dont feel like cooking tonight Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Sitting being bitten to death by mozzies... Frickin ninja mozzies at that!!!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@Micky - don't cook. Get a Philly cheeseteak or something can of coke, all good We ate out tonight, local malay food.
Drove around and had a lovely time. Love driving on the elevated city highway and passing along the city skyline. I love skylines – to me their romantic . Noticed a new Arab rooftop “kafe” downtown, they had live Arabic music that was heard on the streets. Now that's a great business, damn all the great spots are being taken.
Chilling home now, with one eye on the X-box. Yankee game in 5 hrs ...woot. Baseball just makes me happy.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: @Micky - don't cook. Get a Philly cheeseteak or something can of coke, all good We ate out tonight, local malay food.
Drove around and had a lovely time. Love driving on the elevated city highway and passing along the city skyline. I love skylines – to me their romantic . Noticed a new Arab rooftop “kafe” downtown, they had live Arabic music that was heard on the streets. Now that's a great business, damn all the great spots are being taken.
Chilling home now, with one eye on the X-box. Yankee game in 5 hrs ...woot. Baseball just makes me happy.
talked him right into going to philly..for some grubb Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick:
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: @Micky - don't cook. Get a Philly cheeseteak or something can of coke, all good We ate out tonight, local malay food.
Drove around and had a lovely time. Love driving on the elevated city highway and passing along the city skyline. I love skylines – to me their romantic . Noticed a new Arab rooftop “kafe” downtown, they had live Arabic music that was heard on the streets. Now that's a great business, damn all the great spots are being taken.
Chilling home now, with one eye on the X-box. Yankee game in 5 hrs ...woot. Baseball just makes me happy.
talked him right into going to philly..for some grubb
Alriiiight. Have fun. I'm gonna get me some Corona from 7-eleven. Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Gonna attempt an early night... lets see how far I get... or how long I lay in bed trying to sleep!
Night all Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Enjoying my time off very much. The Safari Park was an excellent day out. Lazy day yesterday and today was spent working in the garden.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Ok the Yankees are losing. But I'm seeing some great effort especially from the outfielders that saved a couple of runs so far, and also a tiny bit of progress from Hughes (he's a pitcher 25y/o) he lasted the 5th inning, oh....oh...Giradi just pulling him now!
Ok so they down 4-0 no problem the yankees nickname is ...........Bronx Bombers Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Bottom 9th
5-5 Posada just homered. Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Damn this game going extra innings (overtime). Tied 5-5. I wants me some candy and go to sleep. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
1st call to prayer been and gone and I am still up and wide awake!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Yankees win 6-5 Goodnight, and Cheeky - the first call to prayer, sweetie it's 10:25am here, tis'bahee'ala'khair Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Well the dude was singing something at 3.58am... trust me Perhaps he was just asking me to turn my tv down Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I just re-read your post lol.. Morning to you too!!!
Right, I have a breakfast date and it is now officially sunrise so I HAVE to try to sleep so I don't look like death warmed up!
Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
Jetlag,cant sleep either Ferret...looks like I wont be doing much cooking.Seems cheaper to eat out than in Egypt here!(but that might be because Im not being charged twice as much)....infact on first impressions things in LA so much cheaper than Aus which means I might be able to afford the outrageous price to get into Disneyland- over US$150 for moi and kiddy!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
4 hours sleep! I am a machine!!!
Breakfast was lovely, local prok bacon... not too bad and nom nom sausages from Leicestershire. Hobbit sausages
Just putting a picnic of sorts together and then off for a walk around the park as today is very lush... 34 degrees I have been told. Like a good ole English summers day Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
quote:Originally posted by Glassflower: Jetlag,cant sleep either Ferret...looks like I wont be doing much cooking.Seems cheaper to eat out than in Egypt here!(but that might be because Im not being charged twice as much)....infact on first impressions things in LA so much cheaper than Aus which means I might be able to afford the outrageous price to get into Disneyland- over US$150 for moi and kiddy!
Enjoy GF, I am very jealous of your trip, I would love to go to LA! Have much fun. x
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Ahhhhh.... work done for the week. Now to watch some naff TV and get prepared for the estate agent tomorrow.
Other than that - doing nothing
Happy weekend everyone Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Sitting with a White Russian... the drink not a tourist! Watching tat on tv and loving the warm air.
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
Got up at 5.30am and went running. I feel totally amazing. I am loving getting back into running after a good 18 months off. Tried a few months ago but could feel things movinng around inside where my C Section scar is..all seems to be ok now.
Did 5 miles today. My personal best so far, amazing to think when I started less than a month ago running two miles made me puke...literally!
It's not even 8am and I've got the whole day ahead of me. I really appreciate them weekends now I am back to work
Posted by Supercalafragalistic (Member # 15631) on :
DG... your motivation puts me to shame!! Although I wouldn't be able to go out running even if I wanted to
I've only had 4 hours sleep and I feel like crap! Car has got its service today, fingers crossed it goes ok.
On the up side....Monkey world tomorrow!!! yay!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Wow DG... good on ya. I used to go out power walking and running before work years back, it always made me feel amazing.
In Cairo it isn't so easy!!! I just have a step machine and stick to the walking around.
Super, walking round Monkey World is exercise, especially if one of the lil suckers gets out and chases you around
Good luck with your motor.
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
First weekend for ME in ages. No tourists (of mine) and hubby out the way. working up to doing a bit of cleaning, some puter housekeeping and inshaAllah some reading of the approx 50 new books I've acquired over the last month. and finally feet up with my new cross stitch kits
Would like to make a teeny weeny start on the spare bedroom, but 3 years dust is daunting Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
First valuation of the house done today. Not as low as it could have been but not enough to cover the mortgage
Looks like I might be paying back my life for a while. I'm sure there's a silver lining somewhere and I think it's got the name 'freedom' on it
TV catch up time, Glee, Desperate Housewives, Chuck... cheesy night for me Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
Was just asking about that?
Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Watching the 'Clasico', RM/Barca. Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@DG – 5 miles → that's awesome!
@Ayisha – Congrats on the weekend. All those books you acquire, you read and what? You got a cool library section in the crib or what. I'm actually working on that – a home library, L-corner actually.
@Dzosser for a minute looked up what you watched on IMDB but realized it was a football match.
Now chilling. Yankees won. I need to fix my hours though, there are things want to do during the day and by that I mean after 12pm noon. Also working on this week's plan, tomorrow going to the batting cage, definitely in the mood to hit some baseballs. You guys in Cairo, you do know they have softball league in Maadi. Anyway, here's their link, http://www.caslegypt.com/ Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Spent the whole day with my partner
Every day just gets better and better Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled:
@Ayisha – Congrats on the weekend. All those books you acquire, you read and what? You got a cool library section in the crib or what. I'm actually working on that – a home library, L-corner actually.
Can't resist books Exiiled, been given piles recently by 3 different people, problem is time
Have been thinking of having a new bookcase built as current one is collapsing under the weight. Someone bring me an Ikea flat pack please Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Sunday, nice lay in bed earlier. Catching up on Hellcats now then maybe some work.
Can't stop thinking about food though... I'm hoofing the weight on!! Why can't I be the type of person where stress STOPS me eating!!
Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
Enjoy ur weekend time!
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Sponge: Sunday, nice lay in bed earlier. Catching up on Hellcats now then maybe some work.
Can't stop thinking about food though... I'm hoofing the weight on!! Why can't I be the type of person where stress STOPS me eating!!
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Have plans to cut the grass today.
But I've been saying that for weeks.
But then again once 7abibi finish's work i 'll go and meet him.
Weather is good outside, but my garden is not. Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
quote:Originally posted by marydot: Weather is good outside, but my garden is not.
The garden will still be there when you get back and next week and the week after. Have the fun right now Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
quote:Originally posted by Sponge:
quote:Originally posted by marydot: Weather is good outside, but my garden is not.
The garden will still be there when you get back and next week and the week after. Have the fun right now
ha ha thats true enough sponge!!!
But I did manage to cut the grass!!!
Weather is so nice today.
It's a 4 day working week this week, i guess the garden will have to wait until then.
long weekend coming!!! WOOT. Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
quote:Originally posted by marydot: [QUOTE]It's a 4 day working week this week
long weekend coming!!! WOOT.
Woohoo!! I'd totally forgot... then only 3 days to work the week after and then another 4 day week (well apart from all the coursework I need to do but I'll fit that in somewhere!)
I think I might just manage to work without wanting to chew my own arm off with boredom this week Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
Just finished making dinner
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
This week and next week are 3 day weeks too for me Hard life eh!!
Listening to the 2nd FA Cup final.. so happy for Stoke Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Just watched Cemetery Junction. Nice feel good film, lovely quote in it which it said was an ancient Arab proverb.
"throw your heart out in front of you and run ahead to catch it" I like that thought Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
And now ordered a Chinese to sign the weekend off nicely Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
watching the Phillies win ...yet again Exiiled they are sure doing good so far...Cole Hamel did a great job today pitching they won 3-2 against the Marlins Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Well that is my week off nearly over It has been lovely. A good mix of things have been done. Today had a lazy day in the garden reading my book, followed by a BBQ.
Posted by Shanta Gdeeda (Member # 9889) on :
I went on a nanobus yesterday Rode from Zamalek to 6O in a small maroon 5-passenger nanobus. 3 guys in there for part of the journey, but most of the way just me! Comfortable and speedy as a taxi, and 2.50LE all the way
PS Don't know what they're really called, but as they are smaller than a microbus, nanobus seems to sum it up!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Well my first long weekend is over, it has been awesome for some great football matches.
Hot milk and an early night. Rock n roll!!!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@ Micky Yeah-yeah rub it in, what goes up, must come crashing down. The Yankee game will come on later. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Chilling now. Reaping the benefits of good neighborly housewives relations in our condo. The other day a khaleejeyeh returned from the Gulf and gave my wife Arabic coffee (the very light kind), perfect for making cardamom coffee. Today on the kitchen counter, a carrot cake. So having me some of that with light coffee. Keep up the good work ladies. Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Kicking around some ideas... 2011 is set to be a bit of a rollercoaster ride by the look of things, but this could be a good thing... Had a brainwave today for a business idea... Need a lie down now, I reckon - I'm zapped Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
Eating hot dogs with onions and wiping mustard and ketchup off front of shirt
I need a brainwave Monkey, got any spare?? Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha: Eating hot dogs with onions and wiping mustard and ketchup off front of shirt
I need a brainwave Monkey, got any spare??
hot dogs?how many did you eat? Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
No, all out of them now - that's why I need a lie down Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
I decided to have a do nothing, sit on my bum kind of day
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick:
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha: Eating hot dogs with onions and wiping mustard and ketchup off front of shirt
I need a brainwave Monkey, got any spare??
hot dogs?how many did you eat?
2
Are American hot dogs the same? Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by adelly: I decided to have a do nothing, sit on my bum kind of day
oooh I want one of them too, that and a brainwave would be great.
and a cleaner!
and a ground floor flat
with quiet neighbours Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
Me 2. Ill come live with u.
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by adelly: Me 2. Ill come live with u.
great, that's the cleaner sorted Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Quiet neighbours... I know how you feel! I have woman who is like a screaming banshee relentlessly screaming at her kids... I have had to tell her to stfu in the past!!!
I have brainwaves and ideas now and then. only to find I'm not the first person to have that idea!!! The times I think I've invented things.
Had a nice long soak in the bath and a cuppa tea and am off out to see a friend going for a walk aroiund the park later and tonight I have no plans which suits me as tomorrow will be a looooong day!
Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
@ayisha lmao
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha:
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick:
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha: Eating hot dogs with onions and wiping mustard and ketchup off front of shirt
I need a brainwave Monkey, got any spare??
hot dogs?how many did you eat?
2
Are American hot dogs the same?
i am not sure . never had a hot dog in Egypt...but i only eat the all beef hot dogs, and hey ill be your neighbor Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
We could get our own building lol
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by adelly: We could get our own building lol
lets do it...will that be Luxor or Cairo girls? Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
I vote for cairo!
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
I vote for any seaside
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha: I vote for any seaside
ok , well it looks like my village...i am right on the red sea...El Quseir it is Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
Yayy Micky's building us all a villa at the seaside! Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha: Yayy Micky's building us all a villa at the seaside!
Yayyyyyyyyyyyyy with your money...lol dont forget you are going to work in my restaurant too '''now i i have to do is convince Exiiled to come help me open it and cook with me Posted by Supercalafragalistic (Member # 15631) on :
going insane!
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Supercalafragalistic: going insane!
for heavens sake why? Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
Its 11am...daughter still fast asleep...want to go to Venice Beach but too scared of Miss Grumpy if I wake her. She's still on Aus time I think!
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Glassflower: Its 11am...daughter still fast asleep...want to go to Venice Beach but too scared of Miss Grumpy if I wake her. She's still on Aus time I think!
hope you have a great time...i need your calif. number if you have one Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha: Yayy Micky's building us all a villa at the seaside!
Can you build a pool too please?? I don't like the sand! I only need a little one... can't swim that far Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Sponge:
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha: Yayy Micky's building us all a villa at the seaside!
Can you build a pool too please?? I don't like the sand! I only need a little one... can't swim that far
you got it...a baby pool will be added Posted by Supercalafragalistic (Member # 15631) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick:
quote:Originally posted by Supercalafragalistic: going insane!
for heavens sake why?
because I still live with my mother dear........ need I say more Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Supercalafragalistic:
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick:
quote:Originally posted by Supercalafragalistic: going insane!
for heavens sake why?
because I still live with my mother dear........ need I say more
my mom still lives with hubby and i also...do know what ya mean
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
My mum and dad have offered me a room at theirs if I need one when I sell my house ... oooh, I just can't imagine that again!! Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
quote:Originally posted by Sponge: My mum and dad have offered me a room at theirs if I need one when I sell my house ... oooh, I just can't imagine that again!!
At least you won't be homeless
Thank god you have them to fall back on Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
quote:Originally posted by marydot: [QUOTE]At least you won't be homeless
Thank god you have them to fall back on
Ooh you made me feel bad now!! Yes you're right, they are lovely... but I do think we'd drive each other mad Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
I am sure my mum has OCD...she cant manage me for more than 3 days- reckons I only have to walk in a room and its a mess....she had a rug with perfectly splayed tassles that in the end Id have to walk around so as not to disturb! I once offered to look after her when she got old - the look on her face was like Id asked her to eat hot coals! Still at 77 she puts me to shame on how much she still does and achieves in her village. Can I help with the villa? Ill do you amazing stained glass windows!
Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
12.47pm and kiddie still asleep! Cancelling day trip. ... looks like I will do school work with her now. Will send u phone number soon Micky when I organise one.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Glassflower: I am sure my mum has OCD...she cant manage me for more than 3 days- reckons I only have to walk in a room and its a mess....she had a rug with perfectly splayed tassles that in the end Id have to walk around so as not to disturb! I once offered to look after her when she got old - the look on her face was like Id asked her to eat hot coals! Still at 77 she puts me to shame on how much she still does and achieves in her village. Can I help with the villa? Ill do you amazing stained glass windows!
stained glass windows you say? deal Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
A good morning, yes I have successfully fixed my hours and awoke in the A.M, the shangwu, pagi!
RE: ground floor apartment. They're not all that, well ok some are but Egypt unlike any other country sets the highest premium on ground floor apartments. Give me a top floor apartment with roof any day.
RE: Seaside villa. El-Quseir or any location on Egypt's eastern coast is cool. Saudi Arabia shields you from potentially devastating Tsunamis. Hey if Indonesia and Japan taught us anything – it's pick your spots carefully when it comes to the coast.
Now, simply waiting for sunrise (7am) so I can go down for a swim.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
so you will come cook with me? you could be the guest Chef on occasion !!!!!
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Can I just be chief food taster?! Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Sponge: Can I just be chief food taster?!
it will cost ya Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
Can we have maid service
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: so you will come cook with me? you could be the guest Chef on occasion !!!!!
@Micky If you ever have a Thai night, I'll cook some authentically delicious dishes. I also specialize in BBQ seafood. Ok I need to chill because I'm making myself hungry Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
Thai night it is and all the BBQ seafood you want...and @ Adelly its a restaurant not a flat Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Currently sat in a taxi with the most amount of crap hanging from the ceiling... A monkey, tissues, 2 magic trees and a hook!!! Not so bad but all the windows have black blinds!!! And that is what I am doing RIGHT now lol...
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Worked out that as I now have a fully functioning dongle and the weather is ace, I can move my office outside. Way Lunch on the beach too - aint too shabby. Could do without the grockels but you can't have it all Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Planning for the weekend Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Procrastinating... It's what I do best Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Ramadan is less than 4 months away. Have to make up several days from the last one due to travel. Planned today to be a makeup day but will try again tomorrow.
Now watching the Yankees/Toronto game. Feel really spoiled as most Yankee games are televised on Astro. Usually I'd watch 'em on laptop, streaming, nothing like TV though. Don't think will watch the rest of the game, going out soon.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Standing in Mogamma. It is still consistently inconsistent... Never known such a disorganised place. I am lucky, my passport is in my ass pocket but my friend... Well! They lost his!!!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Sat outside Libyan embassy...
Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
Had rough day yesterday, but much better today.
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Been to pick up my car. It's been making a funny noise . They said they can't find owt up with it. Noooo charge - flipping heck! Do feel a twit but a happy one, all the same Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
quote:Originally posted by adelly: Had rough day yesterday, but much better today.
Good to hear Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Watching the Copa del Ray Clasico.
Posted by Sashyra8 (Member # 14488) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: Watching the Copa del Ray Clasico.
Just saw and heard on Spain tv that the guy holding the Copa on his arms dropped it to the floor,got damaged and had to be sent for repair. Posted by Sashyra8 (Member # 14488) on :
quote:Originally posted by Sashyra8:
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: Watching the Copa del Ray Clasico.
Just saw and heard on Spain tv that the guy holding the Copa on his arms dropped it to the floor,got damaged and had to be sent for repair.
Sergio Ramos dropped it to the floor and it nearly got crushed under the bus wheels.
Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Well that's because they don't deserve it..2 more games in the UEFA champions will prove my point..
Look at the idiots here Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Dropping the trophy, golden moment!
Aston villa Manager is in hospital... it is really not our season!
Been back to Tahrir again today, it is filling up again. Nothing much to report though, all quite calm and sedate.
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Waiting for 7abibi to drive over..
Smoking the staf tonight at home Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Rough day today... at least I have four days off to wallow
Cmon silver lining... show yourself!!
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
quote:Originally posted by marydot: Smoking the staf tonight at home
What does it mean? I'm confused. Am I being thick?
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey:
quote:Originally posted by marydot: Smoking the staf tonight at home
What does it mean? I'm confused. Am I being thick?
It's a euphemism for oral sex Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Reeeeeeaally? MD you saucy minx...
Nah, you're yanking my chain DG. That's naughty. At least I think you are... Maybe I've led a very sheltered life Posted by weirdkitty (Member # 15365) on :
Lol!
Sam has gone to bed early so I have full control of the remote! Desperate housewives time me thinks Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dubai Girl:
quote:Originally posted by Monkey:
quote:Originally posted by marydot: Smoking the staf tonight at home
What does it mean? I'm confused. Am I being thick?
It's a euphemism for oral sex
Omg it a shisha hookah pipe .. you are all nuts haha Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Course it is, Marydot. Course it is
Only kidding. I'm pleased for you MD. You sound very happy Posted by Momma_Dukez (Member # 16037) on :
im trying to cool off. i worked a double shift today and was too tired to cook dinner so i took aleya to sonic. i wanted only a order of fried peppers and she her chicken poppers. then some jerk felt like screaming some sexual obscenity at me as we drove past the drive in lane. i am living in some hillbilly azaz town and i guess he never dealt with a philly chick cuz the look on his face when i slammed on my brakes and got out the car with a set of brass knuckles on was priceless....but i had an 8 yr old in my car and wasnt trying to get arrested in front of her for splitting his neck open, so i said a few things to him, had the whole restaruant laughing at him and left.
what a loser...an old azz man got saved by the presence of an 8 yr old little girl.
i hate people, i really do, and today wasnt the day to mess with me.
at work, i was cornered in the hallway by the mail room clerk, he grabbed my hand and kissed it telling me i make him have 'personal effects' on him. my boss went and cussed him out and know i feel really uncomfortable. my boss is a jersey guy so i can only imagine wtf he said to him. i just really had enough of people, especially men, today.
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Morning... well only just.
Can't shake this headache. Nearly three days now. Need something happy to happen this weekend or I'll implode I think.
Hope all you UK lot are enjoying the sunshine... will it last the four days though?! Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Had a morning of spring cleaning and listening to music to drown out my pikey neighbour screaming and shouting like a 2 bit fish wife!!! Seriously, I have already asked her to be quiet once today! She can rant at high volume for hours... I am impressed by her efforts but I lived with her I would boil her head!!!
Been to the shop to stock up on food, doors locked and I am in for 2 days focusing and catching up on all my paperwork and then I can continue to help my friend work on the ME side of his business
I LOVE how I have UK friends who do business here and pop over to see me quite often. Lush.
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Had a morning of spring cleaning
quote:Been to the shop to stock up on food, doors locked and I am in for 2 days focusing and catching up on all my paperwork
I wish I had your motivation and organisation! Well, I can organise, I just can't go through with the plans cos I put stuff off too much. Always something better to do, like catch up on TV Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
quote:Originally posted by Sponge:
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Had a morning of spring cleaning
quote:Been to the shop to stock up on food, doors locked and I am in for 2 days focusing and catching up on all my paperwork
I wish I had your motivation and organisation! Well, I can organise, I just can't go through with the plans cos I put stuff off too much. Always something better to do, like catch up on TV
I am solar powered Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret:
I am solar powered [/QUOTE] Awww now I see why I am always sat here doing nothing... bloomin UK weather!
I need to get my butt to Egypt for some energy then Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Haven't you got good weather there now?
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Yeah bit of sun but it needs to be over 20 degrees before I think of getting any flesh out or sitting out in the sun. The slightest breeze and I run indoors!!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Yeah I am like that... I wont even go in the sea here until June! I am a heat lover, if I wasn't I am in the bloody wrong country
One thing I am looking forward to this summer is a few of the lads are going to get a Villa share up in the Marriott Villas and they will have a HUGE garden with a BBQ and a pool, the plans are already being made that we all crash there and play tunes and have pool and BBQ parties Cannot wait... I don't have a garden and I really miss sitting outdoors.
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
A beautiful day here! Mowed the clover/dandelions, planted a few more seeds, done the housework and just taken the Easter cake (well chocolate sponge which will get cream icing on top with Cadbury's mini eggs and a couple of chickens ) out the oven. Think we'll eat outside tonight and make the most of it. Playing with my new lap top (early Birthday present) Missed not having my own for the past 5 months Sounds good Ferret. I love being able to dip in and out of the pool. Going to the pool at the local hotel is just not the same!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I love the summer!!!
Aw Cadbury mini eggs... nom nom nom
I really hope this weather holds out for you, especially for the wedding. I have friends who are going to street parties and I have friends holding wedding parties, it would be such a shame for it to pee down!
I am looking forward to the wedding Posted by Supercalafragalistic (Member # 15631) on :
Today I have taken Ameria to visit the animals, put up a house and built a cooker! Talk about independent woman!
Posted by Shanta Gdeeda (Member # 9889) on :
Testing out a "facebook wall cleaner" on a dummy account!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
The only reason we ask men to this kinda stuff for us is a) they will and b) we cba to do it ourselves... and they call us stupid
which animals did you go to see?
Posted by Supercalafragalistic (Member # 15631) on :
The ones we went to see before, went with Ameria's bf! photo on fb Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: One thing I am looking forward to this summer is a few of the lads are going to get a Villa share up in the Marriott Villas and they will have a HUGE garden with a BBQ and a pool, the plans are already being made that we all crash there and play tunes and have pool and BBQ parties Cannot wait... I don't have a garden and I really miss sitting outdoors.
Cheeky this sounds ace... I'm not gonna get a pool holiday until at least next year as my next holiday will be to visit bf in his village, therefore no sunbathing and no pool!!
Trying to persuade my mum that we need to go to Egypt for a week in Jan for my dad's b'day. the fact that they've never been abroad and hate any heat over about 15 degrees I might struggle!! But I'm trying my best Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Yay Super... I love that place. I will look at Ameria's bf now Does he have an older great uncle for me
Sponge, good luck getting the parents out their comfort zone.. but I can assure you oonce they leave it they will have more holidays abroad than Judith Chalmers!!! I know folk who have done this
Is there no rooftop you can sunbathe on, this is what I used to do as a teenager, no one could see me and I could see straight into Mubareks kitchen!
Doesn't it sound ace, and the best bit is it will be free! Well for me anyway lol. I'm alright Jack.
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Ah yes, there is a rooftop which I've escaped onto before, however it's a bit weird when his sisters want to come and watch me sunbathe, lol!
You'll have a great time then I bet. Maybe I could persuade the parents to rent a villa and then I could tell them it's just like a home from home Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
With the amount of air con units in Villas they would be warmer in the UK lol... I hope they will travel. My gran travelled to Cairo when she was 78, the first time she had ever been on a plane. She loved it here.
It is weird sunbathing here, especially when the young local girls have beem bleaching their skin to make it whiter, proves, no one is ever happy with what cards they are dealt!
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
You're right there. I'm naturally blonde and dye my hair black!!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
quote:Originally posted by Sponge: You're right there. I'm naturally blonde and dye my hair black!!
Artificial intelligence Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
My waking up in the A.M run is still alive. Will now head downtown for Arabic breakfast, hang out with wifey until noon, or in time for her to begin her lessons. She's approaching 30hrs per week, lot of hrs, but her definitely her rizq. Later.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Deciding on a pub to chill @ for the afternoon. In the mood for draft kool-aid and pool. Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Chilling. Chose an English joint. Have 4 hours to kill before I head home, and this joint will do. Excellent wi-fi, big screen Tvs, easy listening music (e.g. elvis/oasis ) and most importantly alfresco seating. A little pricey, but so what, English/Irish joints always are, but they do have good ambiance, great service, and the patrons more often than not are professionals.
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
writing a book Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha: writing a book
Cool. What is it about, if you don’t mind sharing.
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Hauling myself outa bed. Must tidy before the estate agent comes!!
Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
Husband is out with baby and dog so I'm enjoying the peace and quiet for half an hour. I am fasting for the first time ever this easter and because this one is so limited in what you can eat I have been eating crisps for breakfast, crisps for lunch and Koshary for dinner. I reckon I've just about destroyed all the hard work I have put in running over the last few weeks with my 60,000 grams of fat per day diet. But I do love Koshary and it was made by my husband who has never ever made it in his life until this last week but after getting detailed instructions from his mother it turns out he has a knack for making the whole thing and it tastes lush.
I am going to do a bit of shopping this afternoon I need some nice curtains and a matching bed set for my bedroom in Egypt and I have a Next outlet near me which has a sale on so I will have a look there
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled:
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha: writing a book
Cool. What is it about, if you don’t mind sharing.
Sorry, you will have to wait and see Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dubai Girl: Husband is out with baby and dog so I'm enjoying the peace and quiet for half an hour. I am fasting for the first time ever this easter and because this one is so limited in what you can eat I have been eating crisps for breakfast, crisps for lunch and Koshary for dinner. I reckon I've just about destroyed all the hard work I have put in running over the last few weeks with my 60,000 grams of fat per day diet. But I do love Koshary and it was made by my husband who has never ever made it in his life until this last week but after getting detailed instructions from his mother it turns out he has a knack for making the whole thing and it tastes lush.
I am going to do a bit of shopping this afternoon I need some nice curtains and a matching bed set for my bedroom in Egypt and I have a Next outlet near me which has a sale on so I will have a look there
I LOVE Koshary, share detailed instructions with me please!
I have now lost FB
oops, now it's back Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
There is a shop in Korba that does spectacular Koshari... i don't mind it as long as it there is plenty of spicy tomato sauce to mix in
I have slept for 11 hours... my insomnia catch up is now complete!!!
The girls I work with fast and I love it when they do as they make the most beautiful mushroom shwarmas, I love them!
I am just off to the supermarket to stock up for the week, my fridge and freezer look sorry for themselves! Then it is a day of football, Skyping home and generally catching up with any loose ends.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Re: Ayisha’s book - alright I’ll wait. Better be good!
Re: Koshary - Yes DG share the recipe, and really we are talking about the sauce. My wife can’t even get it right like Saleh’s koshary under the bridge (road 153 Maadi), her moms koshari is NOT the inexpensive tasting koshari that abounds on cairo streets. Excuses I have heard are :#1 tomatoes (need the ripest ones) and restaurants use MSG0maggi.
On a positive note she makes perfect mashi stuffed grapes. the real deal. Sorry I had to say something positive Out of habit!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Chilling. I changed places from the last joint I was at. They served fresh oysters and I was intrigued, but while walking to the restroom, I noticed large containers (fish TANKS) on the side with Live lobsters in one tank, clams in the other and oysters in others, I don’t know how many, but not enough for my comfort. The place I am in now, I personally know the manager, they order 700 oysters x 2 shipments per week from NZ, and it‘s obvious.
So I’m here. I don’t play around with my raw seafood. Just saying. The mother Shucker here knows what he's doing, experience, and Mother Shucker does not mean what you think it means.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Chilling. I changed places from the last joint I was at. They served fresh oysters and I was intrigued, but while walking to the restroom, I noticed large containers (fish TANKS) on the side with Live lobsters in one tank, clams in the other and oysters in others, I don’t know how many, but not enough for my comfort. The place I am in now, I personally know the manager, they order 700 oysters x 2 shipments per week from NZ, and it‘s obvious.
So I’m here. I don’t play around with my raw seafood. Just saying. The mother Shucker here knows what he's doing, experience, and Mother Shucker does not mean what you think it means.
shucking Oysters are we? lucky you Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
^ Schucking nothing, but enjoying the oysters. Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
oh shut it...rub it in why dont ya Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: oh shut it...tub it in why dont ya
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled:
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: oh shut it...tub it in why dont ya
have a great weekend though and a great holiday Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Went off to get the sun lounger it's taken me ages to pin down (everywhere has sold out ). Don't think I'll be getting to use it today though - got burnt on the way there
It's sooooooo nice out there, apart from the traffic - horrendous. Think I'm all set now though, no jam packed supermarkets for me. Gave up beer for lent and so looking forward to a cold one. Out for dinner later - life is sweeeeeeet Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Been to the hairdressers and still have the battle of Tescos to do Was hoping to be in the garden but it is raining so that's off the agenda. My friend is coming tonight so a few vinos will be had, haven't seen her since Boxing Day, a good catch up is in order Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Need to tackle Asda and Sainsburys yet today. Trying to put it off but closing time is looming...
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Lucky you Sponge! I thought it would be quieter today because people would be away. Not the case it was going like a fair! Good luck Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Argh!! I'm going to drag my niece with me and maybe send her into the shop for me Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Now that is a good idea! Then you only go home with what you need and not half the shop Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
You know what's one of the most beautiful things about marriage? The warm body that awaits you in bed. Tisbahu'ala'khair.
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: You know what's one of the most beautiful things about marriage? The warm body that awaits you in bed. Tisbahu'ala'khair.
Ahhh, that's lovely Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Tackled the shops... not busy at all, but empty shelves.
Have come home with 3 green bananas and the basics... but nothing more. Still cost me over fifty quid!! Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey: Course it is, Marydot. Course it is
Only kidding. I'm pleased for you MD. You sound very happy
yes i'm very happy .
I cant remember when the last time i felt this happy really
Inshallah i want this happy forever Posted by weirdkitty (Member # 15365) on :
quote:Originally posted by Sponge:
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: You know what's one of the most beautiful things about marriage? The warm body that awaits you in bed. Tisbahu'ala'khair.
Ahhh, that's lovely
When my husband comes into bed I attack him with my freezing feet MWAHAHAHA!
Right now in watching CSI miami, reminds me of being in Egypt with fox series lol.
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Hubby prefers the green ones, so they ripen later I had no problems with empty shelves today surprisingly enough. Even a basic shop seems to leave you with not very much left in the old purse it has to be said My friend and I are both daftys, we got our wires crossed about her coming tonight Enjoying a glass of vino and hoping tomorrow will be good weather wise.
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Sponge, pheweee... I had visions of you living on marshmallow and cola bottle kebabs for the next week, washed down with vimto and tizer Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey: Sponge, pheweee... I had visions of you living on marshmallow and cola bottle kebabs for the next week, washed down with vimto and tizer
Monkey... now you have me paranoid... do you have a secret camera watching me?! This is my typical stable diet... isn't that the basics you need to live on?! Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Ya otta fein il-recipe bitaa3 il-koshari! Okay I think I scared DG away. I am in the process of making koshari. Made the sauce and garlic vinegar condiment, now waiting for the rice and pasta to cook. I tasted the sauce and it tastes real good, but will refrain from judging the dish until everything is done.
I hope we can all share the way we cook koshari, this particular way is the first time. I have been craving good Koshari for a while, and with DG mentioning it last night and with the slight hangover today I simply wanted some. My wife should be home soon, so she can judge this recipe as well.
For the evening I want to watch dark thriller after dark thriller.
Sauce for the Koshari _____________________
1 can whole tomatoes (blended) 5-6 fresh tomatoes peeled Cumin-Ground Coriander-White Pepper- Salt- Dry nutmeg leaves (which I don't have) A good amount of blended garlic about 2 heads
Directions:
Boil blended raw tomatoes for about 30 minutes. Then add the can of blended whole tomatoes. Fry the crushed garlic until brown and add to the sauce (above) for about 10 minutes. It's okay to scoop a little bit of the oil from the deep fried garlic. You will need this oil later on for the shata. Add a good amount of ground coriander, cumin, a little white pepper, salt. Continue cooking sauce for an additional 10 minutes.
Add coriander, salt and cumin on top of blended garlic, then add vinegar and mix well, add some water and there ya go.
The Pasta ________________
Use anykind, I don't have Egyptian so I'm using italian, elbows, spaghetti, don't have sha3reyeh, and rice (don't have Egyptian) so I'm using Japanese.
Toppings __________
Fried Onion (deep fried) Cooked plain brown lentils (salted of course) Heated chickpeas
The Shatah ______________
Take a half cup of the the pasta sauce including the bit oil at the top (see sauce recipe above), add red pepper flakes, add red hot chilli powder and let simmer and let it dry out a bit.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I waited in 2 hrs for my supermarket delievery yesterday, none of the numbers on line or on the receipt would work. I was not a happy ferret!
Anyway, I am stocked up till after the May holiday now... I have enough food to feed an army I love being fully stocked, you never know when folk might just pop in and need feeding.
Nice day out yesterday, the ACE club was really quiet but the weather was really nice and the conversation was much fun.
Todays plan, well I guess not having ironed for 4 weeks I had better tackle that as I am running out of clean clothes! I am not a fan of ironing!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
The koshari recipe is kickass. Hit the spot. Using a can of tomatoes with freshly blended tomatoes made the difference. It's where we were always going wrong. The Japanese rice was also a great choice. In Egypt, the souks usually sell regular tomatoes and very ripe (bordering on going bad) tomatoes cheaply. Those tomatoes are the ones that koshari restaurants use, for cost effectiveness and also for taste. Those lucky enough to be there, there goes your solution, and don't have to spend money on canned tomatoes.
The shata was okay but not like the koshari joints.
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by Sponge:
quote:Originally posted by Monkey: Sponge, pheweee... I had visions of you living on marshmallow and cola bottle kebabs for the next week, washed down with vimto and tizer
Monkey... now you have me paranoid... do you have a secret camera watching me?! This is my typical stable diet... isn't that the basics you need to live on?!
I thought basics were coffee, cigs and chocolate Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Aye, but Sponge was thinking of sending her niece in. Would be alarmed if she came back with those Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
I think I am loosing weight in America!...the meals are so big and cheap at restaurants and takeaways that I share with my daughter and not having a kitchen seems to be doing wonders! Nearly feeling confident with the driving - hopefully will hit the open road in the next few days....San Diago zoo and mexico here we come! Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
love San Diego zoo you should try Knotts Berry Farms if you get a chance...good rides and great jellies and preserves, good shops
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Summer time in london is just great .
we went to the london eye yesterday and walked all around london, ate ice cream together.
Took lots of photo's, walked from london brigde and got lost and could'nt find the tube station haha.
Walking in a thunderstorm was just great..had a great time inshallah many more times to come yet.
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey: Aye, but Sponge was thinking of sending her niece in. Would be alarmed if she came back with those
My niece is 21 so I reckon she'd be able to get those stables... And of course the coffee and chocolate are part of mine. I'll let my niece keep the cigs
Bag of cheesy doritos and bag of Cadburys mini eggs for my Easter lunch today. Ooh I know how to live it up
Will be off out soon to collect my Avon and then I can eat more rubbish cos I've have done some exercise Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
I haven't disappeared I'm just time poor. I normally only get a few minutes per day to go online and facebook normally wins. I really should get myself some sort of smartphone but then I might start neglecting my child and husband while giving people virtual pokes
Now then Aisha and Exiled I am going to share the recipe. I have no idea how much it will differ to yours cos I haven't actually made it but it really is extra extra nice. FYI re Egyptian rice. I also thought you couldn't get it in the UK but you can. We use it as rice for making rice pudding which is a dessert dish. It's in the supermarket aisle where you find the flour and other stuff for baking. It's really expensive though in comparison to the long grain rice. We even managed to get the black lentils (3ads)in a health food shop.
Ok here goes
handful of pasta noodles (you can just break up dried spaghetti into small pieces) 1 cup of rice 1 cup of pasta 1 cup of black lentils (3ads) 1 onion
For the sauce 4 cloves of Garlic 1 tablespoon of vinegar tomato paste or fresh tomatoes Chilli Powder (amount depends on how spicy you want the sauce) Salt and Pepper
Firstly you cook the rice, don't use Ghee, instead put 2 tablespoons oil in a pan and fry the noodles until the become a reddy gold colour, add your pre soaked rice, stir for 5 seconds, add 1 cup of water and cover the rice and simmer it on low hea until it is soft and all the water has absorbed, you can add more water if need be but the trick to good rice is do not stir it once the water has been added or it will become sticky
To cook the lentils, chop half an onion add it to a pan with 1 tablespoon of oil, fry for about one minute but don't allow the onion to change colour next add one cup of water, stir and then add your lentils, make sure the water is totally covering the lentils, cover and put on low heat. Keep an eye on it until the lentils are nearly cooked then you add salt and pepper, (one teaspoon of salt), continue to simmer, its important that the water doesnt go below the lentils as they will turn hard so you need to keep watching and add more water in necessary.
Next boil a pan of water with salt added and then when it's boiling add your pasta, cook until it's soft.
Now for the salsa
add one and a half tablespoons of oil to a large frying pan, crush your 4 cloves of garlic and add then, frying the garlic in the oil, do not let the garlic change colour, add your vinegar, then add your tomato paste (approx two tablespoons) stir for a bit, then add two tablespoons of water, keep stirring, next add half a teaspoon of salt and then your chilli powder, keep stirring and season to taste...voila your sauce is ready
Finally chop your remaining half an onion into rings, half them again, sprinkle a little salt over them, now in order for these to turn out properly and not taste like blackened charr you must put enough oil in the pan to submerge them totally, and once the oil is hot add your onions and then turn down the heat, keep frying them until they become a crisp brown..
mix your rice and pasta and lentils together, serve in a bowl, pour the salsa over the top and garnish with fried onions and then serve!
This was the exact recipe my mother in law gave us and it is so nice really tasty.
We usually always have vine tomatoes in the house as I make a lot of soup but on both occasions we just used tomato paste and it was lovely, i added dried crushed chillies to my sauce as i like an extra kick Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Getting ready to go out walla Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
I love spending all my time with my 7abibi Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Well Easter Sunday was a bit of a disapointment as the weather was not particularly sunny or warm, so no garden or BBQ but still enjoyed the day and my white chocolate egg Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@DG – thanks for the recipe, thought you shied away, forgetting you have a tight schedule and a little one Will try your recipe when the koshari urge emerges again. As for differing from mine (which I got from a youtube video), it's all good, and that's one of the things I enjoyed about Koshari in Cairo. Many places had their own distinct koshari sauce as well as distinct shatah. Well I notice the difference, then again there are people who think there's no big difference (taste) between Coke and Pepsi. _______________________
I have the entire day ahead of me. My first order of business is to talk to condo management about our electric bill, which I looked at online last night. The consumption went from an average of 500-600 kWh per month to a whopping 2500 kWh this month - that is insane! Talking to management is actually the advice of my landlady who laughed when I called her last night, nothing personal, that's just her demeanor. Yeah, she said do that and if the meter turns out okay (not broken) then make a complaint at the electric company.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Condo people did jack “no lah, elektrik problem must go TNB lah.” Made a call to electric company, complaining about high bill, and the lady explained it to me. She said “oh you understand, thank you, thank you, many people say, wah, wah, wah” I know she was just glad that I rolled over so easily.
Okay here's how it goes and I think this problem is worldwide as some people in Egypt also notice anomalies in their bills. There are two kinds of readings → Estimate (E) and Manual
Jan 1, 2001 – April 1, 2011 the actual readings and costs were lower than they should be, so the 2500 kwh was not for April but rather for over-consumption for Jan-April 2011. Meaning our average consumption is not 500-600 but more like 900-1000 kwH per month. She asked “sir have you bought any new electric appliance from January 2011” - I was like NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! We did, clothes dryer and convection oven.
I accept this because truly our electric bills have been low. 500-600 kWh per month is really nothing with the the ACs and everything else. Next month if the computer estimates our bill, we will be screwed. So the solution is to apply for self-meter-reading access, for the next bill anyway.
Anyway back to doing nothing Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Last lay in bed this morning until next Friday... now do I stay a little longer to make the most of it?! Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Pool was cordoned off for a private Easter party... pah! I do dislike it when there is a lack of signage prior to such events notifying people of things like this.
Hey ho... off to CS for some scran before my stomach thinks my throat has been cut!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Looking up some info about driving a car to Singapore (causeway). Been to Singapore before but never drove own car there. It's maybe a 4-5 hour drive from here. Thinking of spending a few days down there with wifey. I want it to be special, not a surprise or anything like that but special. Maybe for May.
Tonight - might watch the movies didn't watch last night – went to bed early. Well it's 8pm here now, and I mention the time often because I know most of you are still in the morning hrs, this is literally the edge of the world. So may watch one movie → Double Indemnity, it's a classic from 1944 link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0036775/ Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
Celebrated Smelling the Breeze/Stinky Rotten Salted Fish day with about 50 other Egyptian families at a coptic monastry in Yorkshire. I even managed to eat a bit of Fisikh but it really is vile, I think you need a special gene to be able to digest it. It was weird to see so many Egyptians at once in the UK and as per usual I was the only non Egyptian there, but in the usual Egyptian style every one was really friendly and talkative and constantly exclaiming over my daughter's blue eyes and blonde hair. Great end to a long weekend Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Well we had hot smoked salmon with salad in the garden! Does that count Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Looking at photo's we took at crystal palace park yesterday
So tired tonight got in 12 am last night and had to get up at 6.30am this morning for work.Walla!!!
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Come on friday long weekend again Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I am looking forward to another long weekend too MD... 3 on the trot!!! I swear Egyptians should have a holiday to celebrate how many holidays they have.
Season 4 of 24 to commence, that should keep me busy.
It is a windy ole night tonight, I am back under 2 duvets!!! ROLL ON SUMMER!
Posted by Desi (Member # 18819) on :
Just surfin' on ebay...looking for a juke box for my sweetie for a house warming gift for his new house. Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
This is beyond a joke now, you open up ES and every forum looks the same coz every forum is spammed to death, only posting this to see something other than spam
@desi, a juke box? Like the old fashioned type?
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha: This is beyond a joke now, you open up ES and every forum looks the same coz every forum is spammed to death, only posting this to see something other than spam
At least they're tidy. Jinpp does wonders for my OCD Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
Annoying for sure. Maybe jnpp can get together with pvc cling film girl and they can post their dramas here lmao.
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
They could post a video of the wedding. I'm sure they know by now how to convert their avi files to video...
Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
And sell copies lmao
Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Just finished converting my flv files and considering another conversion (avi into FCP) just after lunch time. We had a wonderful time converting all our mpeg files to FCP yesterday evening, the kids wanted more files but we'd converted every single fvcking mpeg we've had.. We promised them more mpeg conversions once we get some by next monday.. Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Possible Spam Solutions:
1 – Make and exlusive Spam Forum titled “ES Spammers Please Spam Here → ” This probably won't be too effective as much of the spam generated on ES is via forum spambots (programs designed to register and spam forums *not human*)
2- Extend Shanta's moderating to all forums – but she will be overwhelmed and I'm sure she as a life.
3- Upgrade to newer software that has spambot prevention means.
4- No-Follow all links for new members until a member has been registered and active for 100 days.
Wishful thinking.
Off to play badminton, burn off calories from the sumptuous lunch, also preemption for the old fashioned pound cake that's baking in the oven.
And not on xbox! HA!HA! Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey: They could post a video of the wedding. I'm sure they know by now how to convert their avi files to video...
Thats a point, will there be videos of the wedding on youtube do you think? I will miss it otherwise Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
I'll take my camcorder with me. They let you take them into Westminster, right?
Only a day for this pesky invitation to turn up... damn, they are cutting it fine...
Can't you watch it on the bbc website? I'm sure they'll have a live stream.
I do know people who are travelling to London to watch it. You have to wonder what they're expecting to see, coz I'm thinking it won't be much bar the back of half a million heads. Personally, I wouldn't be there for toffee with the IRA kicking off again.
About the spam - just bump them off again.
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ayisha:
quote:Originally posted by Monkey: They could post a video of the wedding. I'm sure they know by now how to convert their avi files to video...
Thats a point, will there be videos of the wedding on youtube do you think? I will miss it otherwise
Exiiled... I wish I could find somewhere to play badminton in Cairo.. I did post a request before but we never had any success.
BBC stream live.. in Egypt! No such luck If I could do that I would watch 2 pints
Ayisha, CNN are showing the wedding on normal tv here... but I know I will be watching it on Sky News.
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Royal Channel on YouTube it says further down. Beautiful sunny day here. A bit of work and some gardening done. Time for a mug of tea and read a couple of chapters of my book outside (will I need sunscreen I wonder )
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Thanks YaH, I will pass that info to folks here who aren't able to get it on TV... let's hope seeing as it is a Friday that the internet doesn't keep dropping out so they can watch it without it buffering every 3.3 seconds
I went to lunch with my Syrian friend today who is overly excited about the wedding... her son made me smile though as he is in a German school here and his teacher told him the Queen died ages ago and that it is the Kings son who is marrying. Who said a paid for education necessarily means better lmao! I am just happy I could correct, and his 'teacher'.
Another cloudy day in Cairo... but the wind has died down tahnkfully, the clatter banging last night was grim, why don't folk lock their shutters properly I ask myself!!!
So, I am just eating a roast chicken and stuffing sandwich (nom) and am about to re-email the local hotels for their prices of conference rooms. Seriously, trying to do business here takes a lot of patience and time!
Enjoy your book; I have another Mitch Albom book to read... I love his work. I will try to read a few pages in the bath tonight before I slip into an exhaustion coma Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@ Cheeky – there has to be some place, I looked at Egyptian Badminton Federation for info and it's as informative as 2005 TV Guide. Their info is mainly for kids with aspirations of being Olympic stars . I'm sure some sporting clubs have facilities, I tried Heliopolis (your area) sporting club, no luck. I've tried facebook too, people are discussing it, yet when someone asks “where can I play badminton” no one replies, as if it's some super-secret sport. I detest unhelpful people. Shame, because it's a great and simple sport. I'm new to it, but so far loving it and the badminton arena is only a 1/2 KM away. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
We emailed the Clubs suggested last time but they wanted us to join the clubs as full members which is ridiculous... It is a shame as there are a couple of pro players working here as teachers who would love to play! I know I would love to play, i am quite good at it
The lads go to play 5-a-side footy and squash twice a week down by Tiba Rose which is great, but since they have gone regulalry the dude on the desk is trying to double the price. PLEASE!!!
I think it is a shame that in Egypt that sport venues and swimming pools etc aren't more available to the public and are either free or cheap. That is one thing I guess I never really appreciated about the UK. My brothers children can all swim for free daily unti they are 16... and so could I!!!
I would love to go for a nice swim in an olympic size pool, make use of free boards and not have to pay an annual membership fee...
Hey ho. There are a couple of us though who are going on hourly walks regulalry to try to either get in, or stay in shape.
Heliopolis Sporting Club btw is a royal pain in the ass... the tosspots who use that club should learn how to park properly! The times Merghany is at a standstill because although fit dudes use the place they are all too lazy to park 10 minutes away and walk up and all insist on parking directly outside the entrance on the main street... grrr. Honestly, the traffic caused by the place! Zift!
Posted by Shanta Gdeeda (Member # 9889) on :
I think one of the MBC Channels is showing 'the wedding' starting at midday KSA time so that's about 11am Egypt time I think maybe without checking?
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by Shanta Gdeeda: I think one of the MBC Channels is showing 'the wedding' starting at midday KSA time so that's about 11am Egypt time I think maybe without checking?
No good if I'm working 11 to 6 though will have to download the youtube of it, unless my favourite Eastenders supplier is taping it, I did put in a request Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Just took in my washing..It's been there for 4 days lol.
Neigbours might start thinking I've died or something haha!!!
Dont have much time for posting on ES too busy with my life
It's either work or go out with my partner Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Enjoying Lionel Messi's magic, now its confirmed Barca will take Man Utd down at Wembley.. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I missed the match but have loved the comments coming through on Facebook here are a few:
'Masterterchef has been so much better than the boredom of Spanish Football......'
'What a match !!!!!!'
'The more you watch other teams, the more you're glad you're a Saddler!'
'Now thats why hes the best player in the world, take a bow messi!!! ♥ x'
Difficult to gauge really if I would have enjoyed it or not lol.
Posted by Desi (Member # 18819) on :
Mmmm...just make peanut butter cup dessert...YUM....
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote: I think it is a shame that in Egypt that sport venues and swimming pools etc aren't more available to the public and are either free or cheap. That is one thing I guess I never really appreciated about the UK. My brothers children can all swim for free daily unti they are 16... and so could I!!!
I would love to go for a nice swim in an olympic size pool, make use of free boards and not have to pay an annual membership fee...
This is without a doubt one of the biggest issues I had with Cairo –> lack of free and open greenery where people can just chill. Eventually I succumbed to sporting club memberships, before that my only access was when accompanied by a member. Some clubs have temporary membership for foreigners, summer fees for example were $300 (family was double, not sure) @ Nadi Maadi.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I have been to several clubs though and really don't like them... Full of pompous tossers!
I'm lucky to live where I do, we have a very beautiful garden we can walk around, nice little haven. Currently sat in traffic with the taxi driver chatting away to me in Arabic about Prince Willoiam!!!
Posted by Shanta Gdeeda (Member # 9889) on :
I think you might find that free swimming for the under 16s in the UK is no more thanks to Cameron's Cuts! When I left Walthamstow, an annual subscription to the 25m pool was about £150 but you weren't allowed to go to 'sessions' like aquarobics or whatever. Otherwise you were nudged towards the monthly Wellness thing (where you could attend various classes and use the gym a little) for about £55 a month. I am so glad I got my club membership before I moved here in 2007 because I believe the joining fee is almost 4x as much now (and also when i joined you could buy a single-person membership and now you have to buy a family membership) and way beyond my pocket.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
William... Sorry, went in a pothole!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
My neices all still swim for me in their neck of the woods.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:I have been to several clubs though and really don't like them... Full of pompous tossers!
You're a blonde you should start out with at least a point or two higher than everyone else in gaining their acceptance. A lot of it is for show, the whole pompous thing, some are “nouvea riche” and are literally full of themselves. And really it's these folk that initially drove up club memberships, before the “nouvea riche” arrived, memberships were relatively inexpensive. There are many good people too though, once they get to know you, especially people who are old inhabitants of the area, or the original families that joined the club. That's my experience anyway.
Posted by Shanta Gdeeda (Member # 9889) on :
Go in the morning, never anyone there. My friend and I get a whole Olympic pool to ourselves (with occasionally someone comes along and does a few lengths and disappears again). We often joke with the minders that it is 'zahma awee, mafeesh makan'
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Just curious do the expats here pick up on the “noueva riche”, meaning are you able to spot them? If so who do you think is the worst of the bunch? There are difference, some are okay, but some flaunt it, are obnoxious and to some extent pigs, like almost literally and some even baltagy (thuggish) attitudes. Here's my list:
# 1 Egyptian Expats in Saudia Arabia/Kuwait who saved all their money, bought/run a business with Saudi/Kuwaiti partner in Saudi/kuwait, and send a good amount of money back to Egypt. There kids usually go to international schools, but not the prestigious ones. The have new club memberships, an expensive car, but not the type of home for the type of car they have. Meaning the home is usually the same price as the home or cheaper. They eat out often for show, while home they have aish baladi tomatoes. Some of these folks are zift ala zift. Some will act all cocky, bullish in Egypt, but while in Saudi Arabia behave like mice.
# 2 Same as above but from Bahrain
# 3 Well these guys/gals are not as obnoxious as the ones above, but they think they are super cool when they're not, and these are the ones who have migrated to wealthier European nations recently, meaning their children weren't born there.
Next I'll share the ones I have no problem with. Any observations from you guys, or are you like what the heck is Exiiled going about. As a disclaimer this is my personal observation.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I meant swim for free not swim for me!!! Seriously, I need to focus.
As it happens I am off to a club next Thursday... ISA it won't be zahma as kids will be in school
Exiiled, I just don't like people who click their fingers and speak to staff like they are shite. I don't care where they are from or how much cash they have. and I have to state I know a lot of expats who fall in to that category.
Posted by Shanta Gdeeda (Member # 9889) on :
Easy to spot nouveaus, they treat people like scum just because they have acquired bit of cash.
One time I was having a spot of lunch in the restaurant at the club I go to, and a party of women and kids came in. I noticed that one of the girls had been in a class I had taught at a summer school in 6th Oct the year before. She saw me, and after they had finished eating, she and her mother came over to me. Mother said "X wanted to come over and say hello" so we exchanged Hellos. Mother gave me what I call the Windsor Bitch look (for reasons relating to an old school of mine - put a slight sneer on your face and look the other person up and down slowly a few times like you don't know where they've been) and said "You are a member here?" "Yes, of course", I said. "Oh" she said. "You don't teach anymore then?" By then, the joining fee was more than double what I had paid and she knew I was single - must have stuck in her craw that a mere teacher earning a mere 50LE an hour was a member of her precious club. Never would have occurred to her that I was working for reasons not related to money!
I do find the attitude of some expats earning salaries which are probably middle management level in the UK suddenly think they are living in some Sub-Colonial Last Days of the Raj life referring to grown men as 'the boys' and saying you have to treat the staff like sh*t else they take advantage. So they might, because they need edjumacatin as well, no excuse though.
Saw a convo on Facebook a few weeks ago between some Egyptian women - "now we have the revolution, we are all equal except the Zebba and they will never be equal" well sorry lady, but the zebba are some of the most important people in this fair land! Imagine what a state we would be in if they didn't come round in their lorries every day or so taking the garbage!
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by Shanta Gdeeda: Sub-Colonial Last Days of the Raj
ROFL Posted by Shanta Gdeeda (Member # 9889) on :
Oh haha slightly amusing story (for me anyway!)
An Egyptian friend of mine who is very respectable 'middle class' - they live round my way and own their own apartment - has got a mean husband who flashes his (borrowed on credit card) cash around his friends and acquaintances, but won't give her any at all (but making it impossible for her to work - for reasons I won't share!).
Anyway, she wanted to go somewhere and he took the car and wouldn't let her have it. So she said to me very proudly: "I remembered what you told me about the microbus and the sign you make for Giza and after he went to work, I stood outside and got on a microbus. They were very helpful and friendly to me and explained what I had to do and how to make it stop, and another lady on the bus said to me 'Excuse me for asking but why are you using a microbus' and she replied "because I have no money and I must go to Giza so what choice do I have'".
Needless to say her husband was furious. "Why did you do that - they are for people with no money" so she told him "Well I have no money, and this transport the government provides for those with no money". (Don't ask me how microbuses are funded - I do know they need licences and are regulated and monitored but that's all I know).
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
The Brit Club in Abu Dhabi was full of vacuous women with nothing more to do than stand chatting very loudly in full makeup and pefect hair about their latest charity event or their next tennis game. That was when they were not shrieking across the pool at Tarquin who was half killing his sister! There was one couple, the husband worked with my ex and his wife was the daughter of a retired colonel. Apparently they could never afford trips back to UK because they didn't have two pennies to rub together as they were too busy 'keeping up with the Jones's. They were also banned from the club because one of their kids nearly drowned twice while they were drinking sundowners out of sight of the swimming pool Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
ohh good for her shanta!! Thats a middle finger in hubby's face for her lol.
ok, stepping away from ES now, closing ES tab NOW.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Just had a mini heart attack... my laptop has changed the time forward 1 hour and for that brief moment I was actually bewildered!
Money cannot buy class. Simple as that Posted by Shanta Gdeeda (Member # 9889) on :
Mine did that too! I thought my loss of time to the internet black hole was even worse than normal for a moment! Problem is everytime it resyncs with an internet time server it will change it again unless you take DST off.
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
You're not going ahead an hour now are you?? Didn't they decide not to??
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I have just unchecked my daylight saving option to save it changing again the end of September.
Yeah Sponge, happily we are keeping the 1hr gap... much better for me.
My Mum is flying in next week, it's a pain in the ass having to keep re-arranging things!
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Yeah, better for me too... means I don't have to get up extra early if I want to ring Egypt in a morning
Hope you and your mum have a great time Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Oh man alive and my Blackberry.. which oddly only let me change it to 12 or 2 am!!!
I love my BB but it does have strange glitches!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
quote:Originally posted by Sponge: Yeah, better for me too... means I don't have to get up extra early if I want to ring Egypt in a morning
Hope you and your mum have a great time
Oh Sponge... she lives here too. She is on her holidays at the minute. which reminds me I must go round and raid her fridge before she gets back lol... That's what mom's are for!
Sponge, she also reads ES so I have to say nice things about her
And yes, communication is better with a shorter time span. And it makes watching footy better too as you don't have to wait for so long for kick off... AND I don't lose my hours sleep Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
I found some of the attitudes of the Gulf Arabs a bit hard to handle at times. Often times you would see them pull up in their hummers outside a shop and beep the horn because they coudln't be arsed to get out/it was too hot for them, and the shop assistant would come running outside, take their order, go back in get whatever and fetch it back, then if it was a car full of young men you would often see drink cartons being thrown out of the window onto the pavement before they pull away. I witnessed this loads of times and also the rude way in which they would take to people they considered beneath them.Anyone who has been anywhere in the Gulf will know that in just about all of those countries (with the exception of Bahrain) you will find the people working in shops, petrol stations, driving taxis are Fillipinos, Pakistanis or Indians, and also Egyptians working in fast food restaurants. I say excluding Bahrain cos actually you will find Bahraini taxi drivers, but in somewhere like UAE, never in a million years would you see a local doing this job. A lot of these local families have maids who are often you fillipina or Ethiopian girls and I saw some of them being treated like crap and it used to make me so mad.
I think I've mentioned it on here before but I moved to Dubai because of a job and I was working for a well known publisher and the particular publication I worked on was an online business news portal. I used to manage the jobs section, which started with me selling advertising space to anyone who wanted to advertise their job and I would manage the whole process. I used to have to get the creative (job description) from the client then give it to our production team and one of the first jobs i ever handled was for a local Arab company. I still remember to this day what the advert said. " Wanted female marketing assistant with 2 years experience, to apply you must be attractive, under 30 and with a pleasant personality, no applications from indians please"!!!!!
The first thing I did when I got the advert was go to my boss and say look what they sent me!!! I can't print this!!! I had only been in Dubai about a fortnight and I was coming from Politically Correct England, where a recruiter most definitely was not allowed to state gender, age, nationality, or any other kind of personal preference on a job ad or they'd get in trouble. Well there is no such thing as PC in the Middle East. That was just the start, when i started apartment hunting, the amount of ads for apartments where they would only want a filipona, ot they only wanted westerners yadda yadda yadda was shocking! There is also a massive difference in salary depending on your nationality
Sorry to go a bit off topic but I just was reminded about that. I have also witnesed rude brits talking to the people serving them as if they are idiots and this also makes me angry, but i definitely think the gulf arabs are the worst, these are the people who rely on an influx of migrant workers to keep their country running smoothly because they either dont have the skills or ability to do it themselves and with the jobs like taxi drivers, shop assistants they deem themselves too good to do these jobs. Especially Saudis!!!! That's what I love about the UK we can do any job and don't have to rely on the exploitment of others (although I know it does happen, I watch UK border force )
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Job adverts here request pictures too... as a Business Manager in the UK you can imagine how difficult it was for me to break my UK PC regime. Saying that the UK does go OTT!
I just do not like anybody who thinks they are better than I am... sure you may have more cash in your pocket but you are still a grade a dick with no personality and your family are all rude and stupid I had one expat try to look down on me here as they earn £100k ++ ... I just pointed out he was sitting with me not the other way round and that he was free to eff off whenever suited!!!
We are all equal, just some are more equal than others!
Anyway, cannot wear my dress for the wedding as we are getting in a taxi to Ma'adi and it is a little too short for my comfort zone on a Friday in Cairo. I wear shorter shorts when going to the Hash but for some reason a dress seems and feels a little no no!
So, I am slumming it like a commoner (Kate is a commoner too ) and I will be in dossing clothes Hey, it's the thought that counte, I can save the dress for the Queen's birthday ball
Finally, I would like to thank all the folk who didn't know the clocks weren't changing (only been in discussion for 6 months) and called, text and BBM me this morning to tell me I was late! So I still lost my hours sleep!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Going bowling.
Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
Watched the lovely 'Balcony Appearance'... The Queen seemed as she was 'not amused' though. Posted by tina m (Member # 13845) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: Watched the lovely 'Balcony Appearance'... The Queen seemed as she was 'not amused' though.
the only smiling people were kate and her family and the prince.the rest were hard faced
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dzosser: Watched the lovely 'Balcony Appearance'... The Queen seemed as she was 'not amused' though.
Not surprised - did you see Princess Beatrice's hat?
People have been locked in the tower for less...
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Not watched any of it yet. Sky +'d it so I can fast forward to the interesting bits
Late lay in bed followed by a morning of direct debit shifting. Ahh I know how to live
Where's the sun gone?? Well it's out there but it's accompanied by a very cold breeze... brrrr...
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Chilling. Had a nice nothing planned friday evening in our hood. We went bowling first, then adjacent Arcade, xbox is cool, but picking up a plastic real size pump action shotgun and shooting zombies on house of dead II is cool! Yeah that, dinner out, a little shopping for her friend who just had a baby, it was a nice evening.
Now drinking an a budweiser. Typing this and watching CI (crime investigation).
Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
Monkey...could it be possible that there is a genetic reason behind the princesses choice? If people were saying Diana was there in spirit...I think Fergie was too!!
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Well, Fergie wasn't invited so maybe she put her up to it
Outfit was nice, excellent shoes, but... that bloody hat!
Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
yes...I liked the outfit too...loved the colour...was a bit underwhelmed by the wedding dress(and had stayed up til about 4am just to see it)...very 'safe'....funny thing was I was watching it on a widescreen TV which seemed to stretch everyone and make everyone except Kate look really fat!
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
hope it wasn't windy, pics would have been great if it was though.
Not seen any of it yet Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Ayisha - if you go to www.bbc.co.uk/news they've got stacks of pics.
Posted by Shanta Gdeeda (Member # 9889) on :
Didn't watch the wedding but got home to see the balcony scene. I thought Brenda looked nice in bright yellow! She didn't seem grumpy to me, ushering the kiddies about and obviously not wanting to detract from the newly-weds hour of glory.
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
One of the little bridesmaids put her finger up to her nose when they were on the balcony, and I thought "go on, I dare you". Would have been hilarious if she'd started having a good rummage around for the cameras - excellent backdrop for the kiss - but she didn't she looked well grumpy though The queen seemed ok - I thought I went off pretty well. Thought the bride looked nice (wasn't sure at first - maybe a bit too Grace Kelly - something a bit more original maybe)
Err... not that I was that interested, but there hasn't been much escape!
Posted by JessRobinson (Member # 18612) on :
I really liked Kates sisters dress. It looked gorgeous from the back! Simple but classy! Can't believe Victoria Beckham wore black!
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
^^ Ooh, I liked that too. Wasn't sure about the cowl neck though - it hung a bit funny.
VB looked like a bulldog chewing a wasp! She always looks miserable, I don't get it Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
quote:Originally posted by JessRobinson: Can't believe Victoria Beckham wore black!
Black's good for funerals, what's with that bell-boy hat ? Beckham deserves more than VB..he's very good looking. Posted by tina m (Member # 13845) on :
and did u see princess biatrices big frumpy ugly ass blue hat that was comic.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Ah what a great day yesterday. Pimms, cucumber and salmon sandwiches... surrounded by lots of friends... Really enjoyed myself. The Duschess of Cambridge looked stunning.
I loved the pomp, I am proud to be English
I heard a few folk say 'why watch strangers marry?', one dude replied 'why watch soap operas and films when strangers pretend to marry?' lol...
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: I meant swim for free not swim for me!!! Seriously, I need to focus.
As it happens I am off to a club next Thursday... ISA it won't be zahma as kids will be in school
Exiiled, I just don't like people who click their fingers and speak to staff like they are shite. I don't care where they are from or how much cash they have. and I have to state I know a lot of expats who fall in to that category.
And sorry SG, youare right. Free swimming came to an End in August for my brothers kids.
I also found out that in my town they are scrapping Meals on Wheels as it is too expensive yet the Mayor has 2 Daimlers with private reg's and my town is in uproar over what exactly is a priority in life!
Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
Well, my daughter and i did watch. I thought turned out well. My husband kept asking whens this going to finish lmao
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Settling in for the evening after having a great chillaxin day with friends.
Tomorrow is holiday so I am going to catch up on some 24 and have an early night as tomorrow is going to be a sunbathing day
Life is so tough Posted by vwwvv (Member # 18359) on :
Monkey see, monkey recall: Like humans, they can remember what they've seen, say scientists By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 8:01 AM on 29th April 2011 Comments (15) Add to My Stories Elephants never forget, so the saying goes, and monkeys have good memories too, suggests new research.
Monkeys can recollect what they've seen, according to the study which offers some of the first clear evidence that, like humans, they have the capacity for memory. Scientists found that rhesus monkeys can flexibly recall extremely simple shapes from memory, as evidenced by their ability to reproduce those shapes on a computer touch screen.
I see, I remember! Monkeys can recollect what they've seen, according to the study which offers some of the first clear evidence that, like humans, they have the capacity for memory They say the findings suggest that human and monkey memory is more similar than scientists knew. Unlike recognition, recall shows an ability to remember things that are not present in the moment, the researchers explained. Recall is necessary for planning and imagining and can increase the flexibility of navigation, social behaviour, and other cognitive skills. More...Return of the Red Kite: Bird back from brink of extinction after one of the most successful conservation programmes ever With the threat of rain looming over the Royal Wedding, is it possible to interfere with nature to ensure clear blue skies?
Benjamin Basile, of Emory University in the United States said: 'The ability of monkeys to recall these shapes flexibly suggests that they might be able to recollect other types of information that would be useful to them in the wild. 'It's exciting to speculate that they may be able to recollect the appearance of monkeys they know, what favourite foods look like, or the path they would have to take to get to a water source.' He said it's also possible that the monkeys use their recollection in very limited ways Basile added: 'Maybe it's often just easier to recognise the monkey, the food, or the landmark in front of you.
'What we do know is that they do seem to have the ability to recall information in the lab.' Earlier studies had shown that recall and recognition tests given to humans require different types of memory. However, it had been difficult to devise recall tests suitable for other primates, given that they don't draw or talk. In the new study, Basile and Robert Hampton trained five rhesus monkeys on a novel recall test in which they had to reproduce a simple figure on a touch screen from memory.
Those shapes included two or three boxes in a grid. After a delay, part of the shape appeared in a different location, and the monkeys had to 'draw' in the rest of the shape by touching where the other boxes should be. As in humans, the monkeys remembered less in recall than in recognition tests, even under matched conditions, and recall performance deteriorated more slowly over time. Importantly, the monkeys were able to transfer their memory skill to novel shapes; their recall ability wasn't limited only to the shapes they had seen during training. The researchers say that the ability of rhesus monkeys to recall what they've seen in the past suggests that the ability to recollect does not depend on language and may have been present in our common ancestor 30 million years ago. Basile said: 'Recollection and familiarity likely evolved because they solved functionally incompatible problems. 'For example, familiarity does not support detailed memory for context, but it is quick and resistant to distraction.
'Recollection is slower and more vulnerable to distraction but supports a more detailed and flexible use of memory.
'Familiarity might better allow rapid responses to foods and predators under distracting conditions, whereas recollection might be necessary to access knowledge of distant food locations or past social interactions for planning future behaviour.'
The report was published online in the journal Current Biology
Oh ffs... fuckwit is not only spouting relentlessly about religion but now we are subjected to the Daily Mail everywhere as well.
All I need now is for it to start posting Take That songs and the torture will be complete!
Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
She's high on something I presume..
@VW..go back to the Religion threads and stay there ffs. Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
I think I should feel insulted but I can't remember why...
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
If an animal gets beaten up I'm sure it remembers I would rather spend time with some animals or primates than with some humans! What has this to do with the original post subject Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
I think it's to do with the little joke I made about vw eating hamsters... In fairness, I only said it would make a good film plot, not that I actually wanted it to happen...
**Goes off to order Hamster Training for Dummies**
The residant twat is frantically trying to bring down ES single handedly... what a total loser! It is hilarious to watch someone have an online meltdown...
Right, I am off to sleep, I am sure numpty trying to bury anything of any relevance or joy will all be ressurected soon
Night peeps... night vw... mwah. Thanks for showing me what a complete and total arseclown you actually are Posted by Momma_Dukez (Member # 16037) on :
had a fun day with aleya. the evening we had beauty night and did nails...and i had to bleach my roots;)
i took a straight razor to her bushy egyptian eyebrows and did a professional makeup on her face...now i have a little brooke shields on my hands.
I can't wait till Ameria is old enough to want her eyebrows doing! I'll have the wax pot on straight away. Although are big eyebrows in?
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Ooh I love eyebrows. I did a course in February to do HD brows... got my first two clients coming today to practice on... love it!!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Big eyebrows, were they ever in? Brooke Sheilds looks like she is smuggling caterpillars!
Sponge you can do mine when you get here, they are pretty fair so even if you cock up no one will see lol... I never darken them either as don't like obvious eyebrows!
Just woke up after a night of no sleep and a morning of insane dreams!
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
CF I'd definitely give em a go!! I dye mine dark to go with my dyed black hair (is there anything natural about me?!... oh yes, by fat a** is pretty natural ha ha!)
After my two clients, big Avon stock take and then a thai take-away with the family... OOH and another day off tomorrow... WooHoo!
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Sponge: CF I'd definitely give em a go!! I dye mine dark to go with my dyed black hair (is there anything natural about me?!... oh yes, by fat a** is pretty natural ha ha!)
After my two clients, big Avon stock take and then a thai take-away with the family... OOH and another day off tomorrow... WooHoo!
you dont have a fat Azz... lies pure lies and i also am off tomorrow...yeahhhhhhhhhhhh Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Pah, tomorrow is not a holiday here... boooo, but hey, I will just have to sunbathe on me own
I don't dye my hair either... I am pretty much what ya see is what ya get lol. I am too busy to faff ... BUT... if I ever see a grey one I may reconsider!
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Working tomorrow afternoon so today surprise, surprise will be spent in the garden followed by a BBQ.
Posted by vwwvv (Member # 18359) on :
The Obama Conspiracy: President faces fresh questions over birthplace as author raise new doubts about his Hawaiian heritage
By Sharon Churcher And Peter Sheridan Last updated at 10:18 AM on 1st May 2011
But millions in the United States are still convinced their President is a fraud - and not even a true American
Just a few steps from the authoritative hush of the Oval Office lies a series of rooms bustling with frenetic activity. The sharp-suited men and women who work there command the most sophisticated news-gathering technology on the planet. At a moment's notice, they can summon the world's Press to the West Wing, command front-page headlines or interrupt regular TV programming. The officials in the Press centre of the White House like to say that they are the President's last line of defence - and they probably believe it. Certainly it can claim to be the most powerful media-affairs office on the planet. Right now, though, its embattled occupants might be praying for cruder forms of protection - landmines and barbed wire, say.
Proof: A handout released by the White House shows that US president Barack Obama was born in the state of Hawaii However sophisticated their operation, there seems to be nothing that the Press secretary, his two deputies and five assistants can do about the barrage of strange, frequently outlandish accusations levelled against the 44th President of the United States of America. Obama is already stretched by the fight for Libya, the interminable battle for his healthcare proposals and the US economy. Now he finds that ordinary Americans are obsessed not with the policies that affect their wellbeing at home and influence abroad, but with a series of personal attacks - on him. Most of the claims buffeting the President are so absurd as to defy rational debate. Obama has been described as Jewish, Muslim and a homosexual. It has been said that his influential memoir, Dreams From My Father, was largely fictitious and even that it was 'ghosted' by an urban terrorist. Bizarre as such allegations might seem, however, their sheer accumulated weight is having an effect. In place of the self-possessed church-going lawyer who was elected to the White House amid such celebration in 2008, a very different image of the President is starting to take hold among some sections of the American public - and that is of Obama as a 24-carat fraud. This is why, in a quite unprecedented act for a sitting President, he last week felt obliged to issue copies of his birth certificate to journalists. It shows that Barack Hussein Obama II was born August 4, 1961, at Kapiolani Maternity and Gynecological Hospital in Honolulu, to Barack Hussein Obama, a 25-year-old student, and Stanley Ann Dunham, 18, and includes the signature of the attending physician. The stamp indicates that it was received from Hawaiian officials on Monday. It is a belated and perhaps somewhat anxious attempt to head off a claim that has dogged his presidency even before his formal swearing-in: that Obama was not born in America and is therefore constitutionally barred from being president. In particular, though, it is aimed at what promises to be the most damaging intervention yet for his hopes of re-election next year: a book by Jerome Corsi called Where's The Birth Certificate?, which it is claimed will expose glaring holes in Obama's account of his past. The suggestion that, in the teeth of all the evidence, Obama was not born in Hawaii is far-fetched to say the least, and according to his supporters is no more than a politically motivated smear spread by those who cannot bear the thought of a black president. His detractors, however, are unlikely to be deterred by anything as simple as a piece of paper. Already the new certificate has been denounced as a forgery and the publishers of the Corsi book say that they will press ahead, apparently unconcerned. It seems they will not even change the title, and in a statement issued last week asserted that the White House intervention will only serve to sell more copies. Indeed, Corsi himself summed up their attitude when he told The Mail on Sunday: 'Public pressure finally forced Obama to do what he did today. Now the game begins.' There will certainly be an audience. A rising tide of fervent sceptics, known as 'birthers', has been gathering since Obama first emerged as a presidential candidate, and an industry has grown up attempting to prove that he was born not in the 50th state of the union, but in Kenya. A recent CNN poll found that more than 40 per cent of Republican voters believe Obama was not born in the United States. In some individual states, the figures are even more startling. In Iowa, for example, one of the first and therefore most strategically important states to select presidential candidates, a poll suggested that only 26 per cent of Republican supporters believe him to be a natural-born citizen. As many as one quarter of all voters across the country are said to share their doubts. At least 12 of the states have been debating legislation to require all presidential candidates to provide their long-form birth certificate before they can be placed on the state's ballot. It looks as though Obama will now prove acceptable on that score, at least. In April last year, the US Army court-martialled Lieutenant Colonel-Terrence Lee Lakin, a surgeon in the Medical Corps, for refusing to serve in Afghanistan after he claimed Obama was not legally the Commander-in-Chief, and so lacked the authority to send him. The truly remarkable thing is Lakin received public support from three retired generals. Under pressure: Obama, pictured with his wife Michelle, is finding it increasingly difficult to deal with the constant accusations being made against him Donald Trump, the self-aggrandising property tycoon who hosts America's version of The Apprentice, has taken a leading part in the furore. He has positioned himself to run for the White House next year with a campaign fuelled almost entirely by questions about Obama's place of birth. To Obama's chagrin and the horror of his rivals on both sides of the political divide, the tactic is working: after touring the studios to announce his conversion to the 'birther' cause, the businessman is now front-runner among potential Republican candidates. Now he is taking credit for Obama's decision to release the birth certificate. Obama should have no problem choosing a line of attack against Jerome Corsi, the author of the forthcoming book. The 64-yearold is a gifted conspiracy theorist who at various times has been accused of attacking Muslims, Roman Catholics and homosexuals. He could hardly claim to be an impartial observer. But Corsi and his books, much like the internet claims about Obama, have proved persistent and effective. He has written five alarmist bestsellers that struck a chord with popular fears, and he looks set to repeat the act with Where's The Birth Certificate? The White House will be more than mindful that a previous Corsi publication, Unfit For Command, changed the course of America's 2004 presidential election. That book derailed Democrat John Kerry's bid for the White House by accusing him of cowardice in the Vietnam War and of obtaining medals fraudulently - allegations that seemed quite absurd to many people, including former soldiers. Indeed, the 'Swift boat' scandal was dismissed as nonsense by veterans who had served alongside Kerry, and Corsi's claims were further undermined by official US Navy records. Yet Kerry proved unable to recover from the assault on his reputation - and the book went on to sell more than 1.2million copies. Corsi attacked Barack Obama on a previous occasion, too, during the successful presidential bid of 2008: his book Obama Nation: Leftist Politics And The Cult Of The Personality sought to claim that Obama was a radical Leftist with ties to militant Muslims in Africa who were membersof his ancestral Kenyan tribe. Once again, Corsi's allegations were comprehensively denied and attacked by a number of independent researchers. Once again, however, the book topped The New York Times bestseller list and Obama's reputation took a hit. Where's The Birth Certificate? - subtitled The Case That Barack Obama Is Not Eligible To Be President - already has advance sales of 150,000 copies and is likely to enter the market at the top of Amazon's sales list. Joseph Farah, founder and chief executive of the publishers WND, claims that it will be one of the biggest books of the year, with sales of at least 500,000 copies. Speculation about the contents is feverish. Farah says the author will not be conducting any interviews about the book until it is published on May 17. But fans of Corsi's methods believe that he may have found immigration documents proving that Obama's mother left the United States in the weeks before his birth. Doubts: Barack Obama (right) with his mother Ann Dunham, stepfather Lolo Soetoro and younger half-sister Maya Soetoro during the four years he lived in Jakarta, Indonesia
Hopeful: President of the Trump Organisation Donald Trump has been trying to prove that Obama has been lying about his past and is not worthy of being president Or, they speculate that Corsi has tracked down a copy of a different birth certificate from Kenya, the country of his father's birth, where he still has many relatives. (It should be said that a number of forgeries of this sort have been found - and discredited - in the past.) The publicity released so far claims that 'there are glaring inconsistencies, blackouts and outright fabrications in his life narrative'. It suggests that 'as a boy, Obama was officially registered in school as a Muslim and Indonesian citizen, another barrier to US natural-born citizenship'. And, in conclusion, it is alleged that Obama, aided by the White House Press office, 'has conducted one of the most audacious cover-ups ever perpetrated at the highest level of American politics'. Under mounting pressure, despite the questionable credibility of Obama's attackers, the White House Press office had already released a copy of Obama's birth announcement in a local newspaper, explaining that it was sent in by the local health department in 1961. Obama had also provided a Certification of Live Birth from the state of Hawaii, although it was a 'short-form' birth certificate that satisfied neither the legions of 'birthers' nor Corsi. It is curious that Obama had waited until now to publish the full ' longform' Certificate of Live Birth, which lists his birth doctor and hospital. Instead, he has attempted to laugh off the controversy. Nor has he given any explanation for this apparent reluctance - which has fuelled yet another, even more recherche form of conspiracy: that Obama secretly relishes being attacked over his birthplace because it distracts from the real issues he is struggling with and helps to paint his critics as wild extremists with no real policies of their own. It is also puzzling that, for all their expertise in the dark arts of media manipulation, the White House and Democrat leadership have failed to press home some obvious points about the reliability of his accusers.
More...'We won't let you be forgotten': Obama's pledge to people of Alabama as death toll across the South reaches 329 and becomes the deadliest storms since the Depression Liars! White House accused of hypocrisy after 'banning newspaper reporter who used cell phone to film protesters' Note to The Donald: The F word does not make you cool...Trump blasts Obama and Democrats in profanity-laced Vegas speech
Jerome Corsi, for example, believes that the US government has covered up details of the 9/11 terrorist attacks; claims that key American politicians support Iran's ambition to build nuclear weapons; and alleges that America plans a union with Canada and Mexico to create a super-nation. His personal story is unremarkable. The son of a railroad trade union executive, Corsi earned a BA at Case Western Reserve University in 1968 and a PhD in political science from Harvard in 1972, and later worked with banks developing financial services. His views, though, are anything but ordinary. In 1996 he seriously considered running for president under the far-Right Constitution Party banner, though he ultimately withdrew, and has made a number of wild and unsubstantiated claims, including suggestions that Hillary Rodham Clinton is a lesbian, and that Muslims worship Satan. Blogging on FreeRepublic.com, Corsi has written that the Pope endorses paedophilia, that Muslims are homosexual and misogynists, and that John Kerry is 'Anti-Christian, Anti-American'. He was arrested in Kenya in 2008 and deported while researching Obama's African past, having entered the country without a work permit. Obama's legitimacy has also been under relentless attack from Jack Cashill, a far-Right blogger and polemicist who has made a career exposing supposed Left-wing conspiracies. These include his ' revelation' that the Clinton White House covered up the real cause of the 1996 crash of TWA flight 800 in the Atlantic near New York to save his re-election bid. Clinton also covered up the Oklahoma City bombing and the Atlanta Olympics bombing, according to Cashill's documentary Mega Fix. American citizens were convicted of both bombings, but Cashill suggests that Islamic terrorists were the true perpetrators. In his latest book, Deconstructing Obama, Cashill claims that Obama's memoir Dreams From My Father shares striking similarities with the work of a Left-wing academic and former urban terrorist, Bill Ayers. White House Press secretary Jay Carney seemed almost to plead for a rational approach when he spoke last week. 'It is unfortunate that, for whatever reason, instead of focusing on our economy, on our continued joblessness in this country, on the need to reduce our deficits and get our fiscal house in order, on the need for an energy policy and for investments in clean energy technology, on the need for an education reform strategy that positions our children for the 21st century, that this is the subject . . . to get any kind of serious attention.' Family roots: Barack senior (left) was born in Kenya but his son was born in the American state of Hawaii
Optimistically, he called the question of Obama's birth a 'settled issue,' branding renewed allegations 'an unfortunate distraction from the issues that I think most Americans care about'. But that is wishful thinking, with or without the latest birth certificate. It is a sign that the White House can no longer afford to ignore Cashill or Corsi, nor the growing millions who find their unlikely claims eminently plausible, that Obama has sanctioned the release of yet another piece of seemingly conclusive evidence. In fact, releasing his longform birth certificate has only shifted the focus of those who are convinced that Obama has illegitimately claimed the presidency. Donald Trump has started turning the debate toward Obama's university records - another area the President has chosen not to publicly release. 'How does a bad student go to Columbia and then to Harvard?' he asks. 'I'm thinking about it, I'm certainly looking into it. Let him show his records.' Believing there are dark motives behind every success, Trump continues: 'There are a lot of questions that are unanswered about our President.' Millions of his fellow 'birthers' will concur.
'The terrorist ghostwriter' It was the book that took President Obama to the White House, a political masterpiece described by Time Magazine as 'the best-written memoir ever produced by an American politician'. Dreams From My Father charts Barack Obama's early life, from his childhood with a single mother up until his entry to Harvard Law School. In the course of its pages, he gives us a picture of his absent father and reflects with home-spun honesty on his experiences of race relations in the United States. A lucrative bestseller, it played a key part in introducing a little-known Chicago politician to the wider American audience that would eventually vote him President. But according to Right-wing polemicist Jack Cashill, the President's writing style suggests not merely that Dreams underwent a substantial editing process, but that large sections were crafted by someone else with a very different style. Worse still, the author claims that the possible candidates for the role of 'ghost' - if such a role really did exist - include a controversial academic with a past in urban terrorism called Bill Ayers. The accused: Mugshots of Bill Ayers in 1968, when he was arrested in Chicago. He was never convicted of terrorism It is typical of the allegations, many of them far-fetched, that are dogging Obama as he prepares to fight for reelection next year. The White House has comprehensively denied that Obama had any sort of association with Ayers other than a passing acquaintance - and no wonder. Ayers, based in Chicago, like Obama, was once a member of a Left-wing group called the Weather Underground, responsible for numerous bombings during the early Seventies. Although never prosecuted, Ayers later admitted his part. Cashill's theory is extensively outlined in his new book, Deconstructing Obama. Until recently, his claims were confined to the darker corners of the internet, but thanks to the book they have been picked up and exploited by Donald Trump, the flamboyant businessman who hopes to run as Republican candidate against Obama for 2012. Cashill says he has conducted a line-by-line examination of the books and subjected them to computer analysis to demonstrate not only that Dreams From My Father is substantially more polished than anything Obama had produced before, but that it bears curious and at times quite breathtaking similarities to a memoir, Fugitive Days - written by Bill Ayers. The number of references to the sea and seafaring is particularly telling, says Cashill: 'Although his experience with the sea was limited to body-surfing at Waikiki, Obama manages to infuse his land-locked memoir with the following terms, all of which appear in Ayers's books: fog, mist, ships, sinking ships, seas, sails boats, oceans, calms, captains, charts, first mates, floods, shores, storms, streams and wind.' The list goes on and on. The following examples are typical of Cashill's comparisons: in Fugitive Days the author finds the protest movement carries him along 'like a swollen river...carrying me along the cascading waters from room to room, hall to hall, bouncing off boulders'. Obama, meanwhile, while talking to Kenyan relatives about family history, hears 'the sound of three generations tumbling over each other like the currents of a slow-moving stream, my questions like rocks roiling the water, the breaks in memory separating the currents'. No one would claim them to be exactly the same; but Cashill says the similarity is evident and significant. There are plenty of dry-land references too. At a war protest in the Sixties, Ayers sees a photo of water buffalo with 'small boys with bamboo sticks perched upon their backs'. Curiously, in Dreams, Obama also remembers seeing a boy sitting 'on the back of a dumb-faced water buffalo, whipping its haunch with a stick of bamboo'. Both boys, notes Cashill, use not just sticks, but 'bamboo' sticks. There is room in both works for birds of paradise, yellow dogs, ducks and Cheshire cats and they share a description of an African boy's need to 'kill a lion' to prove himself a man. Perhaps most distinctively of all, there is the profusion of eyes and eye-related images. Ayers writes of 'sparkling' eyes, 'shining' eyes, 'laughing' eyes, 'twinkling' eyes and people who are 'wide-eyed' and ' darkeyed'. Obama, too, writes of 'sparkling' eyes, 'shining' eyes, 'laughing' eyes', 'twinkling' eyes and uses the phrases ' wideeyed' and 'dark-eyed'. There are no fewer than seven references to eyebrows in Dreams and six references to eyebrows in Fugitive Days. As Cashill puts it, this 'is aneyebrow-fixation that borders on fetish'. He is not the first to point out that Obama had never shown much form as a writer in his younger days. Before Dreams, published in 1995 when Obama was 33, Obama had only three articles in print, all of them leaden, often grammatically suspect. None, says Cashill, offers a hint of style or sophistication. Deconstructing Obama is published by Threshold Editions, the editor-inchief of which is Mary Matalin, a leading political consultant and former assistant to George W.Bush. Threshold, which specialises in conservative non-fiction, is a whollyowned-imprint of Simon & Schuster, which has published works by authors including Obama's Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former president Jimmy Carter and Bob Dylan. Obama is well used to criticism of Dreams, as well as the praise lavished upon it. Investigations by The Mail on Sunday have revealed, for example, that his father was not quite the saintly character that the book might lead readers to believe. In truth, he was a deeply flawed individual, an alcoholic, a bigamist and an egomaniac whose life was not ruined by racism or corruption - as Dreams suggests - but by his own weaknesses. But Cashill, too, has attracted controversy - he is known as a conspiracy theorist fond of picking fights with Democrats - and his thesis is not without its problems. No significant link has ever been proven between Obama and Ayers, for example. Ayers - although he likes to tease his questioners with ironic responses - appears to think the very suggestion is absurd. There is the question of why an unknown politician would pay good money for a ghostwriter, normally the preserve of the famous, and why, alternatively, Ayers would agree to do such a thing for free. Perhaps most awkward of all is the fact that the Ayers memoir, Fugitive Days, was published six years after Obama's book, not before. It is just about possible to imagine that, despite the denials and the lack of corroborating evidence, there was indeed a secret arrangement between the two men, and that this is betrayed in the style of Ayers's later writing. To most observers, such a possibility seems remote. But that is good enough for Donald Trump and the millions of Americans for whom no conspiracy theory about the President is too outrageous for them to believe.
Enjoying Labor Day weekend. I know Egypt is also celebrating, and an enjoyable one to you guys living there and those elsewhere celebrating. I believe a good number of countries are celebrating “International Labor Day.”
Posted by 'Shahrazat (Member # 12769) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Enjoying Labor Day weekend. I know Egypt is also celebrating, and an enjoyable one to you guys living there and those elsewhere celebrating. I believe a good number of countries are celebrating “International Labor Day.”
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: Enjoying Labor Day weekend. I know Egypt is also celebrating, and an enjoyable one to you guys living there and those elsewhere celebrating. I believe a good number of countries are celebrating “International Labor Day.”
Aye, it is a beautiful May Day here (Labour Day) there are many places around the world protesting about Labour Laws and minimum wages though... I thought the Egyptians would have been out en masse again tbh.
May Day in the UK is possibly my favourite Bank Holiday, so to all those who have tomorrow as May Day have a blast I will Skype home and catch all the family celebrating
Plans for the day, I have a friend coming round for coffee shortly and the rest of the evening I will spend possibly on a friends balcony with a bottle of wine Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@Shah – Nice pics, all the red, what is that, socialist party protesting? Some people appear protesting, others celebrating.
@Cheeky – Enjoy your evening :-)
As for me, my evening is over. Going bed. Don't want to, but don't want to mess with my current hours. Yankee game just started too, but resisting that temptation.
Posted by *Dalia* (Member # 13012) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Brooke Sheilds looks like she is smuggling caterpillars!
I always thought she looked great.
I hate over plucked eyebrows.
Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
Just finished fighting traffic. Came home and made chicken pané. Now seriously considering a snooze.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I don't like over-plucked either... but neither do I like caterpillars or mono-brows
And I really don't like drawn on ones, especially when they are drawn on so badly and the woman looks eternally shocked
And I am a fan of having the same colour eyebrows as your hair as well. I don't like the mis-matched looked.
I am always checking out eyebrows!!!
For the UK lot put your TV on mute and watch Dot Cotton when she talks, her eyebrows are always on the go lol...
Posted by *Dalia* (Member # 13012) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret:
And I really don't like drawn on ones, especially when they are drawn on so badly and the woman looks eternally shocked
Hate that too. Eeek!
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret:
And I am a fan of having the same colour eyebrows as your hair as well. I don't like the mis-matched looked.
I think it depends. Some people have naturally blond hair and dark eyebrows and it looks very nice.
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret:
I am always checking out eyebrows!!!
Me too. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I am the same with finger nails too, I always check them out as well!
I don't like false nails and I do like to see clean nails. I like a man who can look after his mails... and I don't mean having that long one on the little finger! That is just vile!
Evening adelly...
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Pondering the lack of spammers. I think they've all been scared away Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Ssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Monkey, they'll hear you Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Cheekyferret: I am the same with finger nails too, I always check them out as well![QUOTE]
Ooh mine are shocking at the moment! I don't bite them but they break and I chew the skin, it's the stress!!
[quote] I like a man who can look after his mails... and I don't mean having that long one on the little finger! That is just vile![QUOTE]
What is that long little fingernail thing?! And yes, nice clean but short nails on a man is very good Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
My are painted purple at the minute!
The little finger thing is meant to signify the dude isn't a manual worker. i only ever see taxi drivers with it and i think it is just used to rummage up their nose!!! It repulses me!
Don't chew your skin sweety, you will get coodies!
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
I know... looks horrible I will stop soon, promise
Not a manual worker eh?? Only time I've ever seen it before is on the films when they use it to sniff things from!!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Listen to Ferret!!!
Picasso had a long finger nail to stir paint but these dudes ain't no film stars or artists
I was told a long time back it is a dude's way of showing he is not poor. Still grim though!
Maybe others have been told different reasons, this is just the one I know Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Maybe we should start a thread...
how many reasons can a man have for having a long fingernail?!
Posted by Dzosser (Member # 9572) on :
A slim chance for Chelsea with the title in Old Trafford next week, thanks Gunners. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
The Man U chelsea game next week will be good to watch.
Crotch scratching Sponge, that happens more in this country than in any other country I have ever been to!
Posted by JessRobinson (Member # 18612) on :
LOL i always wondered why a few of the men have a long nail on his little finger!! That's just gross. I'm not a fan of when people have there toes and hand nails painted different colours... :-/
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Oh I agree Jess, you got have the same colour nails on hands and feet. I have
I cannot mix gold and silver jewellery either...
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Crotch scratching Sponge, that happens more in this country than in any other country I have ever been to!
Erm, please can you put a comma between those words and my name, looks like something that I'm well known for!! Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Oh I agree Jess, you got have the same colour nails on hands and feet. I have
I cannot mix gold and silver jewellery either...
Now I love to have really bright colours on my toes but my fingers can't carry it off so I'll disagree on that one...
But totally with you on the silver/gold jewellery. One or the other, definitely.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
quote:Originally posted by Sponge:
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Crotch scratching Sponge, that happens more in this country than in any other country I have ever been to!
Erm, please can you put a comma between those words and my name, looks like something that I'm well known for!!
pmsl... that made me chuckle.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Seriously wicked weather outside. Made it maybe 1 mile towards downtown before turning back. The worry is getting my car stuck in water.
Now chilling in the comfy of me hillside crib.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
stay there..and stay safe...be a good time to cook with your Chef Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Chef Mick: stay there..and stay safe...be a good time to cook with your Chef
Watcha cookin' tonight?
And I'm safe, the problem is mainly certain streets and intersections where water accumulates. This city is supposed to be flood-proof – HA! Tell mother nature that. Then again that might be true as I live in the suburbs.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
i will post it in the egy eating page.my hubbys favorite
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Sick of the wind here! Had a really sunny four days but too cold to sit outside cos it's so windy.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Chilling! 2am and all → I need a beer run and 2ndly something from the curry house before they start serving only BS naan/chapati BS!! If i don't come back online - it's cool. my internet has been going off an on all noght.
Posted by JessRobinson (Member # 18612) on :
Just got back from Ikea, Although the food isn't that great i still get satisfaction out of only paying 50p for a hot dog lol Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Ah Jess, the meatballs are great.
Only another year till IKEA Cairo opens (2nd 1/4 2012) ... I wonder if they will sell Absolut Vodka in the store lol...
It's been a hot dusty windy day here so I am chilling with a face mask to deep clean the shite out of my face that has been ingrained in it today!!!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
First things first – Cairo will have Ikea!!! I think I may have to move back to Cairo then. IKEA is so cool. You have to know what to buy. They have cheap stuff but some serious cool ass stuff too! And Jess take Cheeky's advice – Swedish Meatballs are everything Ikea has that is goooood.
anyway ….. got my beer. Didn't bother with curry house, so got me a can of Tuna (chunk with water, non of the flake with oil BS!), and jar of Mayo (just in case there was none home), all good! I make a good tuna sandwich. Yeah!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Yes Exiiled... and we will also be getting a Marks and Spencers too ... now I remember the days of cutting all the Marks and Spencers labels out of my clothes before packing to go travelling in case my luggage was searched as they carried the St Michael label and the obvious association with the Jews!!! (Bit of nonsense trivia)...
IKEA is ok, nice and trendy but a lot of it is so cheaply made. It will be interesting to see the mark up on items tbh... but it will definatley be worth a day out, even if to stock up on free pencils
I am detoxing for a few days, back into my 3rd day no smoking!!! So this also means no beer and as Easter has been and gone it also means no chocolate!!! pah.. but hey, things must!
Tuna, bleugh!
I had a good old home made Shepherd's Pie with baby carrots ... NOM!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
“free pencils” ahahaha – you won't be the only one – good luck with that in Misr. IKEA quality wise – I can vouch for the Sofa – the stalingrad or whatever the name is - its Tops – Get it! Serious it is very comfortable and two people can lay next to each other (without taking the back pillows). That's all I'll vouch for right now
Good luck with your detox, don't envy you
"Tuna bleugh" - Hmphh – dear, you haven't tasted my tuna-sandwich. I season it (s&p), I garnish it(lettuce), I twist a little lime in it, dice tomatoes, onion, celery and blend tuna with mayo. serve it on lightly toasted bread. with sweet red tea - Tuuhhfah!
Posted by JessRobinson (Member # 18612) on :
My sofas are from Ikea and they are mint!
Question: How do i do the 'quote' thingy?? Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Here's the sofa I mentioned - it's called the Karlstrad. Don't worry abouut the sides, they are padded, and you can also get your own padded pillows of your choice to compliment this sofa. It's pretty long too, especially if you get the longer length.
My word, you can shop online at Ikea now - this is new... (or perhaps not...)
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by JessRobinson: My sofas are from Ikea and they are mint!
Question: How do i do the 'quote' thingy??
Look below, look down, you see the Add Reply and the Preview Post? Below that is URL - EMAIL - BOLD- ITALICS - QUOTE (this is what you wnnt)
Click on QUOTE and you will get
quote:[/quote] whatever you want to quote place it inbetween the [quote]
example
quote: hi
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
I never even noticed that. I've always clicked on the quote marks above the person's post to "reply with quote"
Posted by JessRobinson (Member # 18612) on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey: I never even noticed that. I've always clicked on the quote marks above the person's post to "reply with quote"
oooo thanks Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey: I never even noticed that. I've always clicked on the quote marks above the person's post to "reply with quote"
Don't feel bad, I discovered this a week or two ago. Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
I still haven't worked out how you post pics though Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey: I still haven't worked out how you post pics though
My aren't we ask for much!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Monkey - There are a few forums you posts pics - egyptology/ancient/food/music easily
other methods ask the brothers they seem to know.
Edited:
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Trying to find the most appropriate cioppino recipe, it's a seafood stew. Will head out to procure the ingredients once I'm done. It's dark, pouring, thundering, beautiful, soothes me hangover. That and this song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXcXb_XnQIw
ha'kkit ma3ee min qaer tahkee ma3ee, ya3yoon 3ind-inaas ma-khalit wa3ee, wa reddit, wa-aalit, reddit wa-aalit ... aaalitt --> khali endeck khabar inoh albi hajer, yamamal3a bashair alla shajer bakkirr..... wa 3ayoonha allit, wa3ni maalit, 3aayoonha allit 3ni maalit... shaalit, hattit ...hattit shaalit, kuloh ba'lefit nuzzar.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Been out for a walk, boy I got hot today!!!
I had couple of car stalkers... ya know, the ones who park up ahead and wait for you to walk past before calling you over or shouting at you to get in... dickheads. Then they drive ahead and do it again! Seriously, do they really think kerb crawling is a good way of flirting lmao!
Posted by JessRobinson (Member # 18612) on :
Just got home from the Travel Agents, I am all booked and payed now, hotel for 2 weeks (until we find somewhere to live) flights, insurance etc... We are also in the process of making plans to visit Cairo for a week or two. I am not keen on a 8 hour bus journey so will more than likely be booking a Flight! Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
Lol@ferret. B4 i got my car. I had one follow behind me while i was walking for at least half km leaning out window. I had one last week rd 9 follow me from bank. When i went to kiosk he followed me and offered pay 4 my phone card. I had go nail place ditch him. Lmfao
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I have been followed too, I just turn around and walk the other way, they soon bugger off! Makes me laugh how they think they are inconspicuous though... spot em a mile off lol
Well, Mamma Ferret is back, I have just been to her place without her knowing as a nice suprise to greet her... yeah, I got there and caused a flood lol. She got back and I was drying her carpets over the balcony. WELCOME HOME
So now I will try to sleep... I have that feeling in my legs that means I am in for a good nights sleep as I have been out walking today for a good 90 mins and they are aching Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Watched Catfish. Don't know whether it was the fly on the wall it was cracked up to be, but it was ok... I think... A bit unsettling/sad though.
The world wide web is a weird place. Off to Bedfordshire - hopefully dream of a simpler time...
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Watching the Yankees getting their butts kicked, and eating leftover cioppino with orange juice.
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey: Off to Bedfordshire -
Hobbit Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Yeah, I THOUGHT I would get a good kip!
I lay awake for ages, I even read a Chat Magazine which usually bored me to death and I sleep but nah!!!
It is warm today eh??? I can see my pool days rising
Right, off to look at flights to get my brother's ass out here for the first time, SO excited at the thought of he and I painting Cairo red Posted by Dalia* (Member # 10593) on :
quote:Originally posted by adelly: Lol@ferret. B4 i got my car. I had one follow behind me while i was walking for at least half km leaning out window. I had one last week rd 9 follow me from bank. When i went to kiosk he followed me and offered pay 4 my phone card. I had go nail place ditch him. Lmfao
I usually yell at them and take a good kick at the car. Works every time.
Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
Lmao@dalia. Have to try that one.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Spent a nice afternoon tanning in Starbucks... I am nice and chilled out now.
My evening ahead consists of me, my sofa, lots of nibbles and a chick flick Cba to go out to play!
Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
Stupid woman from mogamma called and said she forgot to take passport copy. I raced there and just missed her. I found an officer who spoke good english. He apologized and took it. He said when i come back in 10 days, if i have any trouble go to him. Hopefully thats done. 3 trips there in 24 hours wtf?
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Lucky she rang... I have never heard Mogamma chasing folk before!
The guys there are good, I went to see the Commissioner the visa before last over an issue I had in the airport and he looked after me Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Thinking I really need to go to my bed. The Scottish election results programme is on and it brings back memories of my dad who would've been in his element!
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
I only went to vote on the voting reform thingy (voting on voting - this is new - I like it). At the last minute I found out I was also voting for the mayor and the local council.
Eenie meenie minie mo... I don't ruddy well know Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
Its hard to keep up with it all Monkey...that was a bit tricky to chuck in a couple of other elections...what was the voting on the vote?
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
AV voting always looks like Aston villa voting to me
I had a dream that I was on a KLM flight and they offered me £150 sterling to do their shredding during their flight! WTF!
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
They want to change the voting system.
I had a dream about my cat, opened my eyes and she fricking bit me Not proper biting, just kind of holding your hand - let you know it's breakfast time but... I like to be woken up gently - nice cup off coffee.
Cats need opposable thumbs.
Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
I just woke up from a dream where there was a nuclear accident on a beauty spot near where I live in Tas and my hearthob from when I was 19 turned up from London and was advising it all be incased in concrete...we had just watched superman tho!
Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
I will turn off the pc and go get ready to meet 7abibi.I just popped into ES to see what was happening lol.
I have not seen him all week, due to us both working silly hours!!!
Happy weekend everyone Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Watching a big, BIG storm. Get in Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey: Cats need opposable thumbs.
Monkey, have you seen the new add for Cravendale?! Ooh it absolutely cracks me up!!!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@Monkey “big storm” - nature? Real storm – if so I love 'em. Complain about 'em all the time but love me some hurricane/typhoon/or whatever! ahahaha
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Listening to Amy Whinehouse. 75% Finished making my dinner - @5am – crab meat (real – well I hope it's real ) cooked that, added diced onions, tomatoes, all is left is to wait until it's cold enough to add mayo, with some toasted bread → crab meat sandwhich - yummy!
Basically chilling.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
also chilling big time..cant wait till i am finished my shift saturday , cause this girl is off for 3 whole days...happy mothers day to me Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
My facebook is swamped with stories of thunderstorms etc... ah man I used to love them. I have a lovely memory of sitting on my doorstep during a storm with a dude who rocked my world Very happy memory
I have just made a cheese and potato pie for dinner tomorrow, it is late but I already know I have the wide awakes so I may as well be constructive.
Memoirs of a Geisha is on TV, I love this film and I adored the book. All round a pretty damn fine evening.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@Micky have a wonderful 3 day break and happy pre- mother's day. You deserve it. I love good news.
@Cheeky – You're a sun chick! Living in Egypt I awoke at 4pm (mostly). Egypt has the most amazing nighttime I used to the love 6pm-until maqrib(sundown) and everything afterwards. Beautiful and romantic.
Memoirs of a Ghesia was so awesome. A 10/10 movie. If you get the chance download “Game of Thrones” It's excellent, critics raved about it, it's a series based on novels. You'll love it. The season just started (episode 3).
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
I love cheese and tattie pie! Simple fare but delicious
Back to dreams I had a strange one about an ex friend (does that mean she'll get in touch?)
Enjoyed my Indian tonight (not the table lol)
Thinking an early night is in order.
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Sponge, I love that ad. Imagine, breakfast in bed every morning... Oh right, it's cat's - ah, I get it now. More like trip wires at the top of the stairs, ah the snooty buggers
Real storm - thought it was going to be a good one but it kind of fizzled out We used to have some humdingers down here when I was a kid. I remember the skies turning a bruised green and hailstones the sizes of cherries. And hanging on to the railings and letting the wind take our legs - ah, good stuff. I think this was the one where Michael Fish said "Hurricaine? What hurricaine?" Mwahahaha.
Memoirs of a Gheisha was ace. I loved that book - it was so visual. They did a good job on the film though. Did Speilberg do it? He was talking about it at one point.
Y@H - I've found that in the past. Had a weird one about my friend moving to a house two doors up - saw it clear as crystal. And she did, spooky. Had another that she was moving again. And she did. Spookier. Had one that we were all riding on the top of a camper van and it flipped over. That never happened, BTW.
Does anyone get that dream about driving to a place, over and over, and it seems so familiar, but it's nowhere you've been in real life? I've been getting it quite a bit. Annoying. It looks like a nice place!
What would Freud say Nah, I don't want to know.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: @Micky have a wonderful 3 day break and happy pre- mother's day. You deserve it. I love good news.
@Cheeky – You're a sun chick! Living in Egypt I awoke at 4pm (mostly). Egypt has the most amazing nighttime I used to the love 6pm-until maqrib(sundown) and everything afterwards. Beautiful and romantic.
Memoirs of a Ghesia was so awesome. A 10/10 movie. If you get the chance download “Game of Thrones” It's excellent, critics raved about it, it's a series based on novels. You'll love it. The season just started (episode 3).
thank you " A"..xx Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I am a sun chick, but it doesn't mean I don't appreciate a good storm
I love dream psychology, I enjoyed studying Freud and Jung... I feel however we would disturb them!
I will look at what you suggested Exiiled, I am always open to watching new things.
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
I want some proper sun!!
Please let next weekend be a sunny one and give me at least two hot hours to sit in the back garden Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
There is plenty of sunshine here
I just got home Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Wifey got a new hairstyle → and I hate it. Maybe have to get used to it. But I've been good so far at concealing my distaste. Will now go to a new cafe that they opened near our home, it's a Hainian place, open air, very nice, and during days they have open air cooling.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
The cafes belonged to Premiere League crowd. Very enthusiastic fans. Personally waiting for the Yankee game to begin.
Happy Mother's Day!
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
And again... more rain. Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Two things annoying me right now:
1.)Neighbor at 5am in morning doing something loud upstairs.
2.)Dryer! Just heard it spin. What kind of dryer spins 5 hours later! My wife put the clothes in before I put her to bed, around midnight! I turned the wall socket switch off. I bet this has something to do with higher electricity bills.
Ok, person upstairs stopped banging.
Chilling once again Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Waiting for my chick to return from the curry house. Awaiting malay indian pancakes called tosai with the works (dhal sauce, etc). Want to go to bed too, it's like 9am now. Not complainging - love it. I'm in this cycle now where i am waking up later and later. I don't care I let my hours flow like that. You know the hairstyle thing, it's different, it's too neat, to straight, i don't like style wise, but it's a turn on in a way.
Anyway - tisbahualakhair
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Watching Jackass 2... it does make me laugh and Johnny Knoxville is HOT.
I have an afternoon of chilling too, my only plan today is I have to go the airport of a Duty Free run
The weather is very nice today, I have a lovely cool breeze running through my apartment; a nice day to have nothing at all to do Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Three consecutive days without rain. While good news for most places. This is not so good for tropical areas as consistent rain is vital to cooling this climate, and it's been hot lately. Oh well more business for the slurpee folk.
Going now to Ace Hardware, damn bathroom light (MB) has a unique one, tried several places with no luck. And apparently I need to get on top of it. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Done some veg shopping, cooked a curry... and now time for my afternoon nap before pottering around doing boring housework!
Listening to TK radio to catch up and keep up to date on music.
Tonights plans, DVD and a very long hot bath! I ache.
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Ahhhhh soooo tired. 12hr day out of the house today and then more work.
Got an observation at work for my qualification and I haven't even got the paperwork done yet Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
Lazyyyyyyyyyyyyy day today.sunbathed , working on my 2011 tan , then made ranch burgers on the grill awesome lazy day Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Mine was a little too lazy. Didn't wake up til - 3.30pm - 14 hours sleep Still feel groggy.
Off crabbing tomorrow Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Enjoying my new job Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
Mabrouk on new job
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Cheers adelly! All is going well so far!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@Cheeky – hope your achy body feels better. Maybe a visit to the spa for a full body massage is in order. Also did you download Game of thrones episode 1 yet or not? I'm telling you - you'll love it!
@Micky – love reading the word “lazy” when you post as I know you work very hard. Hope your suntan builds nicely. You know you're bad for mentioning ranch burgers.
@Monkey – I believe you had what's called a “sleep hangover” – your body is simply not used to such sleep indulgence. And crabbing as in crabs? as in edible sea creatures (okay some are mud creatures) or is it some english term for something else – as you clever brits have a knack for concocting? If crabbing as I know it to be - then - wow. That is awesome, have a great time. I love crabs, can't emphasize it enough. I go to great lengths to procure crabs. I love 'em cooked all styles baltimore – seattle – fatty crab malaysia style (spicy, chilli) I love crabs so much, got a few yesterday morning, froze 'em, and will probably cook two in a little while. Again have a wonderful time.
@YAH – Congrats on the new job.
Totally chilling. Yankee game started 15 minutes ago, will tune in to that.
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Yes, the walking sideways kind Have my nice new collapsible pot to put through its paces. Kind of worried what happens if I do get one though... They're fiesty buggers and I rather like my fingers. Kind of attached to them : We've got some ace mussel beds so I'll come home with something, one way or another.
Congrats on the job youngster Posted by tigerlily_misr (Member # 3567) on :
Off to the Spring Fest now with hubby and our two younger children - this will be already our THIRD time!!!
Exiiled... I will DL as soon as I have cleared some space on my laptop
I just had a long soak in a hot bath and feel a million times better. I would never resort to a massage, especially here! Have you met pervy E7?
Crabbing, oh I hate that lol... aside from it boring the crap outta me the kids freak me out when they learn over the edge! I go crabbing every year and dread it!
Just off to learn to how to recycle my old jewellery and learn how to design and make my own. Should be a fun day.
One of the lessons we have to go to the Khan, it will be interesting to go with a group of Egyptian ladies so they can see how western lasses are spoken to.... I am positive they don't believe me lol.
Nice one YAH... I hope you really enjoy it. Remember, anyone who truely loves their job never has to work again Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Weather's duff. Bummer Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
'Remember, anyone who truely loves their job never has to work again ' I love some of your saying CF...thats one I need to remember!
Posted by Life is a journey (Member # 17655) on :
Is trying to write the second half of my assignment, but have lost all desire to do so, but it needs doing by tomorrow !!! To be fair there is only so much one person can research nhs finances yawn !!
Posted by murray-mint77 (Member # 13080) on :
Waiting for some lovely crispy jacket Potatoes to cook...........btw im on a diet ......And I LOVE IT !! x
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I made pretty earrings and recycled an old bracelet what a lovely afternoon.
NHS finances lol.. shall I ask my friends who work for the NHS to give you their views
Tonight I am going to have more curry... nom nom..
MM, dieting in Egypt is easy, I fill up on water as I dehydrate a lot and I am just not interested in food.
I should write a book about Egyptian Dieting! skinny bints in US and UK would fall for it!
Posted by Shanta Gdeeda (Member # 9889) on :
Do they still have capital charges in the NHS? I spent 7 years doing sodding building valuations and asset valuations to get that all set up thanks to Thatcher's determination to price London healthcare out of the 'market'. There was a job of work there - got the Inland revenue on my side from 7 different districts and saved our Trust £1m per annum Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Thanks all! Was off today and tomorrow but between my own work, housework and paperwork, doesn't feel much like time off My friend has given me a whole load of plants including even more tomoato plants to add to the collection. Having said that she's given me plum, cherry and yellow which I didn't have Happy as I have discovered all the jeans I couldn't get into now fit, must be all the extra walking I've been doing Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
Excited! - have to deliver a van to Vancouver so get a free camper and petrol and my air tickets back to LA..leaving tomorrow!...have 10 days to get it there...this will be good....wonder where I'll be for the End of the World on the 21st! Seeing its a Sat I hope there's a bloody good party somewhere!
Posted by Shanta Gdeeda (Member # 9889) on :
It's not the end of the world on 21st, it's Judgement Day - the Rapture when 150000 'good' people will be beamed up to heaven and the rest of us get to stay behind. Apocalypse is on October 21st 2011 - be sure to put in your diary!
2011 AD—On May 21st, Judgment Day will begin and the rapture (the taking up into heaven of God’s elect people) will occur at the end of the 23-year great tribulation. On October 21st, the world will be destroyed by fire (7000 years from the flood; 13,023 years from creation).
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by Shanta Gdeeda: It's not the end of the world on 21st, it's Judgement Day - the Rapture when 150000 'good' people will be beamed up to heaven and the rest of us get to stay behind. Apocalypse is on October 21st 2011 - be sure to put in your diary!
2011 AD—On May 21st, Judgment Day will begin and the rapture (the taking up into heaven of God’s elect people) will occur at the end of the 23-year great tribulation. On October 21st, the world will be destroyed by fire (7000 years from the flood; 13,023 years from creation).
So the dinosaurs where before creation?
I thought I'd got till 21st (or is it 23rd) Dec 2012? You mean I'm working my arse off for nothing?
Will someone please tell me which date is the END please so I can get ready. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
December 21st 2012... that will annoy my SIL, it is her birthday! Great excuse not to buy her a present though Posted by Shanta Gdeeda (Member # 9889) on :
tsk tsk Ayisha - you should know that the dinosaurs didn't really exist and God put the bones there as a curio for man to find and ponder over.
Weren't Waco, Jonestown and a few other tragedies based on 'end of the world' theories?
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Friday, ah... thank Crunchie. Today is the best day for me to catch up with all my friends in the UK I can email them all while they are at work I love gossip Fridays.
Plans this afternoon; off to meet a few friends for a nice lunch.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Reading FB updates about shootings downtown Posted by Shanta Gdeeda (Member # 9889) on :
According to the twitosphere, army are shooting into the air to try to disperse protest outside Israeli embassy.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
went into work @ 5am ...home for 1 hour then heading back...its Friday...( call out day ) so guess who has to go fill in? just 2 hours but come on!!!!!!!...anywho i wont mind that double time when the pay checks roll in Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
'Egyptian's protesting at the Israeli embassy......dumb shits. Sort your own damn country out you fools'
Was one I just read, his partner wrote someone was shot. They just passed there.
I will tell them to Twitter it to get folk away!!!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
In other News Dickinson's Real Deal is in my town today... which means nothing to me but there is a lil frenzy on my FB going on
I love people's FB status updates...
Posted by Shanta Gdeeda (Member # 9889) on :
Maybe we should continue this over on the Cairo Protests thread!
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
I've seen David Dickinson in real life...
Oh, yes... It's true. And he really is orange - I can vouch for that too Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
No it is ok, I don't discuss politics, I was simply just stating what I was currently doing.
Since then I have eaten me dinner and put a film on. Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey: I've seen David Dickinson in real life...
Oh, yes... It's true. And he really is orange - I can vouch for that too
Comes to something when a) folk in my town think this is a highlight and b) DD is only famous for looking orange lol.
FB update. 'Suzanne Mubarak now also in Sharm Hospital, she is a disgrace to Wales' I love how some minds think!
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Was he famous for something else He does do a very nice suit though.
The last comment... yeah, I wouldn't touch that with your'n Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I know of him going to prison and being on some kind of Family Tree show... I am not so up on daytime and teatime shows. Thankfully
BUT FB did notify me today that a lass won the biggy on deal or no deal. See, without FB I wouldn't know any of this pmsl.
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Oh, I think I saw that "Who Do You Think You Were" too. Can't beat Boris's "and this is what you could have won" where they showed you a big palace and explained how his ancester was Charles II's lovechild. Love that show
Is it possible to win the biggie on Deal or No Deal? Surely they were cheating like that guy on Millionaire? I betchya, somebody coughed and gave it away.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
When my Mom was in UK just she met a whole side of her family she never knew existed. One of the guys she met started a family tree and a new branch of the family opened up.
I know years ago I saw a family tree of mine and I am related to Sir Thomas Beecham 1796 was the farthest back I last knew too. I love that kind stuff
I have met many people with my surname on FB and we have connected and talked and I found a branch of the family I never too living in Birmingham!!! Amazing really.
It must be possible to win as it is only a game of statistics and balls.
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Mmm... It's been going so long and I've seen no one win yet, I've been figuring it was more balls than statistics Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I think the same of Poker, no point having the game going your way of you don't have the balls to continue.
I LOVE poker! And I am good at it! Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Ah, poker I am no good at. My nannie only taught me rummy and whist Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I like rummy too, my nan taught me too... I thought nan's baked cakes lol.. not mine!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Not really relevant to ES but I just read about the British women who was beheaded in a supermarket in Tenerife. WTF???
Awful story...
Posted by Shanta Gdeeda (Member # 9889) on :
That is just horrible! Guy who did it must be a mental case.
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
I know I just heard that. Sounds awful.
Posted by Momma_Dukez (Member # 16037) on :
aleya got a hold of one of my veils and begged me to let her do a number;)
Listening to pa'pa Americano. Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
About to fall asleep in my Mac Donalds coffe as I try to upload photos of todays trip to Yosemite on FB...is it my computer or does it take a long time to upload photos???
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
GF, I am loving your photos, persevere, they are being appreciated
Trying to master my own mint iced tea Casper and Gambini's do the lovliest iced teas and I want to copy them!
Todays plan finish watching this episode of 24, power nap, curry... and then wherever the wind takes me. Not bad for a TA eh Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Had a lovely lay in. Now trying to find energy to collect Avon. I think it's raining too... maybe tomorrow Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Had a lovely time with my 7abibi, I just got home no time for ES Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I could tell you what I have spent the night doing but then I would have to kill you!
Put it this way, my back and eyes hurt
Sleep time... and why the chuff is it so cold in mid May? harumph!
Posted by Glassflower (Member # 17950) on :
My mind boggles CF!...have you been planking under bright lights? Glad you like the photos...am lieing in back of van at MacDonalds and have just put some more photos on FB...todays uploading was quicker thank jebus....tried gold panning with a frying pan earlier. Am tossing up whether to have a nap or keep driving...about 300km to Portland...hopefully will be able to find a curry house....am sick of burgers....the Willy burger I had earlier may be my last for a while!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Yeah, I saw your pics. Is that snow????
Did you strike gold?
Nom, curry. I had a home made curry last night and nearly blew me bits off!!! Really good.
What have I been up to? Time will tell, time will tell
Right, I think I may go watch a DVD, my sleep pattern sucks on shift work Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
It's Buddha's b-day today (national holiday). Currently watching Yankees/Rays game and waiting for bowling alley to open @10am. Want to work on my bowling skills, preparing for a local amateur tournament. That's been my routine of late, basically bowling, golf and cafe chilling. BTW if someone wants pointers on cafe etiquette just let me know.
Damn!!! the Rays just took the lead. Baseball which is normally fun to watch has been god awful. The Yankees got swept by arch rival Boston over the weekend and have lost 9 of 12 games. I'm out, sick of watching these asshat professional millionaires play like raggamuffins.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
Phillies are loosing too Exiiled but it is early yet
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Masterchef Australia... loving it. I especially love how words that are banned on UK tv before the watershed are allowed at 3pm here but the word pork is dubbed... but badly dubbed and said several times lol.
I would SO sack the dubber for this show!!!
Made some home-made pizzas for lunch, got a cold beer cracked open and I am spending my afternoon doing nothing else! I may get off the sofa to get chocolate if I can be bothered Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@Micky – Philly does have a little losing streak of their own (3 games), but they're still best in the league. The Yankees have lost 6 straight games and 10 out of last 13. Losing is part of the game but the way they manage to lose is frustrating.
Buddha day was cool (Wesak), seen a procession – a mass of people walking behind an illuminated Buddha float, each person with their own candle. I like Buddhists, not the western nuts with their zen books and pamphlets, but more so the authentic folk.
Day just beginning, will go down for a swim.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: @Micky – Philly does have a little losing streak of their own (3 games), but they're still best in the league. The Yankees have lost 6 straight games and 10 out of last 13. Losing is part of the game but the way they manage to lose is frustrating.
Buddha day was cool (Wesak), seen a procession – a mass of people walking behind an illuminated Buddha float, each person with their own candle. I like Buddhists, not the western nuts with their zen books and pamphlets, but more so the authentic folk.
Day just beginning, will go down for a swim.
yes they lost again..just couldnt get a hit 3-2...oh well still love the baseball season...have a great day everyone , back to work today ...grrrrrrrrrrrrr Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@Micky - losing streak now 4 for your team. Fret not they’ll break out of it soon, they’re too good. Yanks finally broke 6 game losing streak. Which makes me happy. Long losing streaks are awful. Don’t work too hard
Chilling at a café, just put down - A doctor in the house (memoirs of dr M). Great man, and probably the greatest third world leader of modern era, quite frankly no one is even close.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Just about to watch P.S I Love you , hoping the film isn't as awful as the book as there is nothing else to watch!!!
Starvin marvin too... dinner is taking way too long!!!
Chillin in a cafe, what a lovely way to wile away the days I did that last week one day. all afternoon I sat outdoors at Starbucks with my laptop and skype'd home, very relaxing.
Posted by sherribaby (Member # 15378) on :
hey cheeky, i watched that the other night here in UK. such a good film...I am sittin here waiting for my takeaway.....mmmmmm hungry...its gettin late i need food..............
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I fell asleep about 20mins from the end!!! I'm quite certain it will repeat at least 10X by next week though. It is not as droll as the book, some really nice scenes and I loved the music
Internet down AGAIN... And no, not just me... Had phone calls off fellow suckers who pay for this crap. The plan for the weekend, wifi!!! I loathe paying for such a poor service, it is nigh-on theft!!! Rant rant rant.
Nice to see you here SB, this place is as bout as fun as the dentist only with less visitors so it is nice to see an old smiley face Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Can't believe I'm still awake!
Bloomin website I'm trying to order from is crashing and deadline is tonight Grrrr...
Need sleep now!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@Cheeky - Cafes are enjoyable. Managed to drink an ice-coffee in 30 minutes. That's a record for me. I usually drink 'em quick and order a 2nd right after, but all that caffeine interfers with my sleep.
My day is coming to an end and winding down now. And I want no part in the mess my wife got herself into. So I just shooed her away. She's selling her Iphone and in the process of “cleaning it” or deleting personal files, she somehow reset it and locked it. Meaning it has to be unlocked. And I may be a little tech savy, but not now as I'm unwinding down and sldo want no part of anything apple. Don't need the BS stress, I mean just take the damn thing to the mall and have some geek unlock it!
Anyway, I'm unwinding. Had a nice day today. Have weekend plans as well, taking wifey out tomorrow night to comedy club. Hanging out with friends on Saturday.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I had half hour in Starebucks today Exiiled... only left as I had a busy day.
i love to take a book or my laptop and sit and get a tan
Watching a film eating noodles. Noodles cost me like 1.5le and they are spicy and lush, proper cheap snack
Rare occassion to drink in the house but I fancied some red wine to keep me company, it tastes like crap and it is expensive crap too... 41 le for wine is madness, i can get 3 for a fiver back in England.
I am thinking while I was power napping a sandstorm must have gone through as I can taste the sahara!
Ah, locked phones are a ball ache! No matter what country you are in!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
^Egyptian wine does suck and is pricey. Arab governments can be such morons in this regard and irks me. Jordan and Palestinians make decent wines, enough to be recognized by several international wine bodies. They are good. Yet there isn't one single bottle of Jordanian wine in Egyptian market. Jordan imports all their Heineken from Holland, yet Egypt which is right next door brews and exports it. It's a given Jordanian wine for Egyptian Heineken.
As for drinking just drank a large Tiger beer The night is young, well it's almost night Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I like Tiger Beer, and Kobra and Elephant. I quite like Sakarra too but the Stella here is awful.
Much better than 20 years ago though when it either had sand or dead insects in!!!
That is why I do my Duty Free dealings, the local stuff is rank! And I only had a couple of glasses of the wine and I have such a bad head
I am off to the ACE today to go catch up with friends. Not a bad start to the weekend. Posted by xiaochun3612 (Member # 18924) on :
i am reading now and somking ! it is so relax...what are you doing ？
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: I like Tiger Beer, and Kobra and Elephant. I quite like Sakarra too but the Stella here is awful.
Much better than 20 years ago though when it either had sand or dead insects in!!!
That is why I do my Duty Free dealings, the local stuff is rank! And I only had a couple of glasses of the wine and I have such a bad head
I quite like Egyptian Stella, yet I would never drink beer in England although saying that whenever we visit Cairo we always go to duty free, not the airport but the shop in Heliopolis...we have a nice healthy stash of wine and spirits in our apartment over there. Cheeky where do you get three bottles of wine for a fiver in England? They do 3 bottles for 10 in Asda but I never saw it for a fiver? Unless you're talking about Lambrini?
When it comes to wine. I like the nice stuff. When it's red its got to be Malbec or Rioja and if its white then I love Pinot Gris or Pinot Noir. mmmmmm shame I am currently on a self imposed booze ban. Saving myself for a weekend in Dublin I have coming up Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@Cheeky – I actually like Stella, it seems so Egyptian. I like the smell actually. I think prior to 1994 or 1995 it was only 2.5% alcohol content, read that somewhere. You know what's a shame Egypt actually had a stout.
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Chilling in the old part of my town. It's such a lazy afternoon. Very slow paced and I like it. Earlier I filleted a tilapia, fried it, made two sandwiches topped with tarter sauce and hot sauce. Yummy. Left home with wifey to watch Pirates of the Caribbean 4 and not only was it sold out for the time but the entire day was sold out too. That is disgusting, what's even worse is why oh why do we put ourselves in this situation. We live literally a mere couple of blocks from the cinema, so such entertainment should be put on hold till the weekdays. And by the way the most romantic time to watch a movie at the cinema is either a tuesday or wednesday, preferably a late night one. Oh I'm full of blabber today.
Anyway chilling in the older part of town, wifey doing her shopping/browsing at the mall – meet up with her in few hours. Think might have to give my friends a raincheck for tonight. So not in the mood now. Just feel too relaxed. A classic sign of domestication – I guess. Which is okay. Gonna go drink another beer, finish my blabber later........
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Stella 20 years back Exiiled had no standard proof. You could go out one night and drink 7 and be fine and the next night drink 2 and be sloshed! It was the roulette beer.
I think I meant three for a tenner DG. Not the best wine but it is not vinegar! Wow, it is has been so long since I bought UK wine I cannot think of the name. It's bottle had a wide neck that my chavvy mate would also uses as a vase!
Mason something.
I like a nice red wine or cava... depends what I am eating.
My drinks cabinet always looks healthy too DG, you just never know when a nice little social gathering could just turn into a wild party
I have just woke up after a heavy day with the dudes, so I am just off to Starbucks to get some caffeine then round to me mams for an hr.
Oh, and I am waiting for rapture.
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Prosecco's nice. I think it's Italian It's a bit fruitier than cava or champers - only a bit - not supersweet like that Asti Spumante stuff.
Recouperating. I have a cold Came home yesterday with a really sore throat - it came on so quick. I never get sick, the last time I had a cold must be... I don't even know, years ago. It's very overrated.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I LOVE champagne, I always buy a nice bottle when I am in the UK My birthday champers was spiked with H'arack jelly shots which was fun... expensive fun!!!
Get yerself some lockets and man up monkey Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Doesn't manning up where colds are concerned consist of saying "I'm dying, I'm dying"?
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Are you just saying you got a cold so you aren't raptured?
And yes, sorry, manning up would mean whining and harping on lol. Just eat the lockets!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@Cheeky Yeah I heard Stella was unstable back in the day. An old timer told me some were even flat, and they still drank them anyway. Egypt should have a flourishing beer and wine market. 10% of the country is Christian and that alone is a big market. Not to mention the millions of Muslim sinners I don't know what it is, I mean Ethiopia which is poor as dirt has some very good local beer.
Totally chilling. Bought thai street food for dinner, my wife went from an Iphone to Nokia – iamsookwiththis.
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: Are you just saying you got a cold so you aren't raptured?
Ooh, ooh - do I get let off if I get a note from my mommee? Imagine, no queues at the supermarket, no parking tickets, no traffic jams. Could be kind of cool for a day or so. Or is the world itself supposed to end too? I'm not too read up on this stuff.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Left my headphones in the ride. Begging my wife to get 'em. About to blast some music. We're negotiating now..... My arguement is i don't want to be caught in the elevator with her student's families and obviously intoxicated. Really....I don't want to go all the way down there. Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Chick aint falling for it. I'm getting 'em. Damn!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Exiiled.. ya lazy sod!
Monkey, today was the first I heard of it when I woke up to jokes all over my FB. Also my bro posted rapture by blondie and monkeys gone to heaven by the pixies.
Been for mezzes today in a nice Egyptian Cafe in korba... VERY nice.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@Cheeky – mostly. But if the situation calls for it I Rise to the occasion! Ahahaha
Damn, thai dude gave me shrimp fried rice with pork slices. And people wonder why I'm all so specific. Too pungent can't eat it.
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Do they have monkeys in heaven?
[don't answer VW, it was rhetorical]
I tried the Chinese in Nuweiba last time. There was nothing Chinese about it. I think it was code for "we sell pork". It was sooooo bad. You walked in and it smelt like barbecued pig, it just took your breath away. Not to say I don't eat bacon and what not but I'm not a huge fan of regular pork, but this just smelt awful. I had a prawn and noodle thing and it was just weird - the noodles were like italian pasta. Spring rolls were ok though.
Thinking about whether to go for that bigmac... Have headache now... dying Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Curry. Chinese, blow your head off curry. That's what I need.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Monkey I thought I was at a dilemma. BTW have nothing against people who eat pork. I mean that with all sincerity. I actually eat at non-halal places sometimes, something that is a no-no to some muslims. Actually chilling at such a place earlier is what got me in this predicament.
Curry is cool for you, but I'm in curry land. So you're going to order in or make your own. I'm currently defrosting mussels, planning to saute onions and garlic with olive oil add mussles and add them to yellow rice I found in the fridge. Something like that - not sure may look at recipe online - i want flavor. If I had noodles it would have been better. Not in mood or condition to drive so I'm making do with what I have.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I'm from a few miles out of the 'Balti Belt' so I adore curry, I have a friend who left Cairo to go live in India, his food updates make my mouth water.
I am not a fan of chinese food at all. I have only been to one restaurant in the UK and I was repulsed and one here which was possibly the worst food I have ever seen or tasted!!!
As for pork, I don't mind sausage and I can eat bacon if I have cooked it but I would never eat a pork dinner ... we can get pork here easily but I never buy it, it is way too salty for me.
In fact a lot of food here in general is too salty for me, hence I cook a lot for myself...
Yes, Monkeys do go to heaven... Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Cheekyferret: I'm from a few miles out of the 'Balti Belt' so I adore curry, I have a friend who left Cairo to go live in India, his food updates make my mouth water.
I am not a fan of chinese food at all. I have only been to one restaurant in the UK and I was repulsed and one here which was possibly the worst food I have ever seen or tasted!!!
As for pork, I don't mind sausage and I can eat bacon if I have cooked it but I would never eat a pork dinner ... we can get pork here easily but I never buy it, it is way too salty for me.
In fact a lot of food here in general is too salty for me, hence I cook a lot for myself...
Yes, Monkeys do go to heaven...
@Cheeky You had very limited experience with Chinese food. It's an awesome cuisine 5000 dishes, even if you love 1% that's like 50 dishes you'll love. I'll post a very simple and delicious recipe to wet your appetite -not now-hehehehe. You're gonna get hooked.
I agree Monkeys do go to heaven and hopefully thee monkey is feeling better. :-)
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Save your effort dude... I cannot abide the taste of anything I have ever tried. I cannot even eat the chips that are made in a chinese, the tase is just awful!!!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@Cheeky - Hey can't argue with taste buds. Probably the soy sauce is the turn off. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
My dish is 90% ready, all that needs to be done is mixing the mussel sauce I made with yellow rice and heating 'em together. Still have few more beers to finish though. Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Yep, worked a treat ta
Cheeky, have you tried Thai? You get some crap stuff in the bars but real Thai is lush. Really fresh and clean flavours - I love it.
If it were me with the mussels reckon I'd boil some chicken stock with lemon grass and ginger for about 20 minutes. Strain and set to one side. Fry some chilli flakes and garlic in sunflower oil for a few seconds, saute the onion (if you use olive oil the onion won't brown), add the chicken stock and bring to the boil. If you have any kaffir lime leaves chuck a couple in. Drop in some glass noodles, chopped corriander, and a dash of lime juice. Add some sweetcorn, peas, diced mushroom, mange tout, asparagus - whatever you've got to hand. Then drop in the mussels at the last second. It's good stuff - works with chicken and prawns too. You can add a few drops of fish sauce but I don't like it.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Thai curry yes... but never a first choice.
You are rigt Exiiled... it is just my taste buds and no matter how many dishes I have tried they all have the same nasty taste.
Monkey, that meal sounds way better than a bigmac Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Yeah but not quite so convenient... Curry was goooooood though.
Maybe it's the MSGs you don't like. Some places do go loopy with them.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey: Yep, worked a treat ta
Cheeky, have you tried Thai? You get some crap stuff in the bars but real Thai is lush. Really fresh and clean flavours - I love it.
If it were me with the mussels reckon I'd boil some chicken stock with lemon grass and ginger for about 20 minutes. Strain and set to one side. Fry some chilli flakes and garlic in sunflower oil for a few seconds, saute the onion (if you use olive oil the onion won't brown), add the chicken stock and bring to the boil. If you have any kaffir lime leaves chuck a couple in. Drop in some glass noodles, chopped corriander, and a dash of lime juice. Add some sweetcorn, peas, diced mushroom, mange tout, asparagus - whatever you've got to hand. Then drop in the mussels at the last second. It's good stuff - works with chicken and prawns too. You can add a few drops of fish sauce but I don't like it.
Aren't we the monday morning quarterback (game played sunday) Where was this delicious recipe an hour ago. Sounds like a great recipe, and will try it sometime. Kaffir lime leaves and lemongrass are fresh and easily available here.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey: Yeah but not quite so convenient... Curry was goooooood though.
Maybe it's the MSGs you don't like. Some places do go loopy with them.
I think it is the MSGs...
Well, i just sat and scoffed some smartie ice cream and am seriously thinking of opening the mint areo ice cream tub as well Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Slept 6 hours, awoke for 2 and went back to sleep for another 5. Feeling totally rested. Going to drive down with the chick to Petaling Jaya, a neighboring city. Proximity wise, it's the equivalent of Giza/Cairo. Hang out there for a bit and watch TV shows all night long. That's my plan for Sunday. Could definitely use an ice coffee now.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
wondering why i wake up so early on my days off....gggrrrrrrrrrrrrr Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
A weekend of overtime... roll on next weekend... more overtime but days off either side.
Time to bottom the college work!!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
A successful day out and about... I think I had Tourettes at one point... man alive I hate shmucks who say stupid things in my ear... that THEY think are smart or sexy... which we all know are sleazy, generic and generally make my skin crawl!!!
Anyhoo, one guy got a mouthful of abuse from me and I flicked the bird in his face too But if anyone does wanna go home with him to f**k I can get you his number next time lmfao!!! EEEK
Other than that, lovely weather today and a nice atmostphere around here. Anyone passing down Mirghany will see the kids out painting the tram station platforms... not so sure where revolution pictures turns into graffiti but the kids are having a great time.
Gonna eat scran then my mission for the afternoon, clean my balcony Possibly the most vile job ever!!!!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@Micky because the anticipation of a day off gets the better of you.
Getting TV show line-up ready. Don't know how many I'll watch. The way I'm feeling think It'll be an early night. Don't matter, enjoyed the drive earlier and the few hours that I've been up.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
GET IN
Birmingham City have been relegated... YEEEEES
And yes, I was backing Wolves, as my beautiful nephew is a Wolves fan So double YEEEES
What an afternoon, to any football fans who listened to survival Sunday I have NEVER known things change so much in one afternoon!!! I am tired from just listening!
I am one seriously happy ferret... my team PRIDE OF THE MIDLANDS.
Posted by Shanta Gdeeda (Member # 9889) on :
Had a lovely day in the Fayoum, went with a couple of friends to a restaurant overlooking Lake Qarun and had freshly caught fish. Came back and got delicious icecream from a place near their home.
Posted by Chef Mick (Member # 11209) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiiled: @Micky because the anticipation of a day off gets the better of you.
Getting TV show line-up ready. Don't know how many I'll watch. The way I'm feeling think It'll be an early night. Don't matter, enjoyed the drive earlier and the few hours that I've been up.
i guess...but its all good , after my first coffee , i was glad i got up early, got alot done Posted by Dubai Girl (Member # 15488) on :
Been to a 4th birthday party, head is still ringing from all the screeching! Came home and me and hubby decided to take the dog and the baby out for a walk as it's a lovely evening and sun is shining til at least 9pm at this time of year. We live in a fairly rural area and we were walking down a narrow country lane when suddenly a random escaped horse came charging towards us, had to push the baby's pushchair into some long grass nettley stuff to move her out of the way of the crazy horse. Scary stuff!
All this talk of food is making my mouth water. Exiled I am a big chinese food fan. I love food from other countries and trying new stuff. My husband makes the most amazing fried rice. Normally Saturday is our day for tyring something different. I love the BBC Good Food website for finding recipes. Yesterday hubby made these amazing chicken kebabs which were marinated in soy sauce, honey and orange juice and in between the chicken pieces we speared them with vine ripened cherry tomatoes, mushrooms and peppers. We had it with rice and salad. It was amazing. One of the things I miss about living in a big city is that I don't get the opportunity to eat many cuisines. We used to eat a lot a vietnamese and japanese restaurants in Dubai. There's nothing like that where I live now. Kebab Shops are just not quite the same!
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Healthy day... fruit for brekkie, fruit for dinner and about 70 mins walking with me water bottle! Starving and knackered now but feel much better I needed to get rid of some energy!
I love walking on hot days... makes me feel like I am on holiday!!!
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@Dubai Girl – it's great you have an Egyptian hubby making various non-Egyptian recipes. Many Egyptians are so content with the basic fare. Chinese cuisine is beyond awesome, and like you I love different cuisines. Today for brunch had malay (nasi lemak), and waiting for me is Indian and Thai food for dinner. It's a luxury living in asian country where the fushion of Chinese, Malay, Thai and Indian come together effortlessly. There's also the English bit there as well as it was a british colony. As far as food goes, cuisines go, this is a mecca that is second to none.
@Cheeky – healthy day Eat and don't let the BS get to you. It's all about calorie deficit. You know this though. So have a big healthy breakfast, healthy lunch and dinner but at the end of the day may sure it is a deficit and 100 calorie deficit at the end of the day is cool. Fruit are basically water and sugar and a few vitamins in between. Find out what your daily intake of calories should be, eat as much as you want and cardio your way to a deficit.
Had a lovely day. Nothing healthy about it at all. You could say I extended my Saturday and enjoying tiger beer. I slept so long it was incredible, slept like crazy long hours and to put it in perspective about 20 out of 30 hrs from sat night/sun morning. And even napped today. The week just caught upto me. All the activities, golf, bowling,badminton, swimming, x-box and especially cafes took their toll.
I started hanging out more and more around my hood. It's an awesome place. Really awesome, being so cosmopolitan/international can actually suck because it does suck away close community. Anyway been chilling at this joint lately. Drinking coffee, drinking beer, enjoying wifi, etc. Feeling totally comfortable. Today though I think the daughter of the owner of the place hit on me. I'm not 100% sure but maybe. So I looked at her, she looked too, sue me, flog me, take me out back and beat the shiit out of me. I thought she was the wife of the son who owns the place. Felt bad actually. So when he's carrying this little girl, I said your daughter, making polite confo. He says no, it's my sister's.
Long story short this little girl runs back and forth getting my attention. It's normal kids love me, I got the symmetry face, it's welcoming to children. So I accommodate the little critter, I got nephews and nieces and I got facial skills. So anyway I start gathering my things, laptop, book, putting in my bag. And the chick and her daughter are right there near the entrance. So I looked down and told the little girl “good night” and her mom, said tell him good night as I walked away.
I like this place a lot. It's in my hood Open air.. Maybe I need to start wearing a ring. Maybe it's nothing. Just saying.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Flirting is fine. Flirting is good. I miss flirting somedays... here the guys I meet tell me the just wanna eff me and I don't flirt with guys here in case they assume I wanna eff them lol... I like to go to the UK and have some harmless fun. So Exiiled, no harm no foul eh
I get dieting, it is quite easy, I just prefer the wrong kinda food I am a cheese hound and I love my pasta and potatoes and stodge! So every now and then I do try to be healthy, as for the walking, I love that, especially while I get a good tan and have me ipod running.
Just watching Hot Fuzz... kinda humerous I guess, I don't get the whole big deal over it though.
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
I like that film
Better than Run Fatboy Run. Didn't touch Shaun of the Dead though.
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
Yeah, Run Fatboy Run wasn't the best either. Shaun of the Dead is fab though.
The night the locals ran amock with knives and guns at the start of the rev we all thought 'stuff the curfew' we locked ourselves in a bar that we renamed 'The Winchester' for the evening. Lots of Shaun of the Dead jokes...
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Sounds... Yes, that sounds rather scary actually... Yeah, we brits do have a pretty dark sense of humour!
Making my special soup. Forgot the spring onions when I posted the recipe, oopsie. See this is why I don't post recipes - I never have them written down and only remember as I go along.
Watching made in Chelsea. Completely fake but I kinda like it Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
I have a hot toddy to go to bed with as I have a ropey throat...
It was scary lol, but with the help of armed expats and beer I got home no probs, even had a laugh and joke on the way back to my apartment with a young lad that my friends knife was bigger than his. And yes, in the Crocodile Dundee styley
I might take a look at Made in Chelsea, a few of my friends have said it is funny. I am going to get Miranda as well as I heard an interview on the Daily Bacon with her and she was very funny... so much to watch, so much time to watch it Posted by adelly (Member # 14574) on :
I had a nice quiet day. Got all my housework finished. Spent time downloading more music to my new mobile, and chatting with a friend on yahoo. Now sitting close to the balcony in the reception enjoying the breeze.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
@Cheeky – Yes harmless flirting is fine. The dilemma is it's a place I started hanging out in. Not a passing by flirt. But I think I can avoid her but not being there in the later evening as that's the only time I saw her there.
Awake at sunrise and just in time for the first pitch of Yankee game. Want to take a little swim though, so may miss few innings. Need to determine the tempo of the game first. That's my morning plan.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Umm did this thread just become a sticky, if so cool, but everything above has to go.
Anyway chilling. Was so lethargic earlier, took an antihistamine for my allergies. Anyway, slept all afternoon. So I'm back to my natural hours ....night... Posted by Shanta Gdeeda (Member # 9889) on :
Making the last gazillion genuine threads stickys so the spam is forced down - easier than keeping up with the spammer!
Posted by Shanta Gdeeda (Member # 9889) on :
Having a 2 min break before resuming the housework so I have a clean home to start the next phase of major project to complete by midnight tonight!
Posted by Sponge (Member # 18715) on :
Start of a weekend of overtime and college work... thankful for an extra day off Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
I have the bank hoilday week off including weekends
I will be spending as much time here as possible with my 7abibi
We have 2 apartments here in the uk, so i think i go and stay there for a while
Happy hoildays everyone. Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
Too many 's in my post.
Posted by Shanta Gdeeda (Member # 9889) on :
Deleting spam - I know, I know, I feel like King Canut trying to turn back the tide, but at least if I can try and get rid of a day's worth to give peoples' eyes a break!
Posted by Monkey (Member # 17287) on :
Oh so sorry I feel bad for you Shanta.
Watching Equalibrium. I think - it's just come on. Hope it's not too scary. Gone off scary movies.
Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Shanta for president! Like the new stickys.
Going bowling and taking my netbook with me to watch bowling tips videos. You can say I have to improve my game. Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
See Spamalot is alive and kicking
Thanks Shanta for all you are doing. It does seem to be an impossible task with these idiots
Well just done my 7 day shift at work and going out for a meal with my friend tonight. Really looking forward to it with a nice vino or two Posted by Shanta Gdeeda (Member # 9889) on :
What? Nobody has done anything for 2 days?
I'm figuring out the best way of keeping it alive in here!
Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
Shanta I had to search to page 3 to find that divorce post, thank you for stickying it, but the spam is just too much to wade through and seems no one can be arsed. Even TL has given up and vw is struggling. seems sammy is letting it be smothered to death here.
Posted by Shanta Gdeeda (Member # 9889) on :
Maybe it suits his business model - I mean he is now getting nearly 1000 posts a day on the forum which may for now be improving his page ranking and hence income he gets from google ads or something so it may even be to his advantage? Who knows. It will have the counter effect eventually though.
Posted by young at heart (Member # 10365) on :
Well another beautiful and warm day here. The great advantage of finishing at one o'clock is you can enjoy the rest of the day doing whatever, in my case the garden as per usual! Portable grow beds have arrived so even more veggies being grown this year. Time for a cup of tea and a custard donught Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
quote:Originally posted by young at heart: Well another beautiful and warm day here. The great advantage of finishing at one o'clock is you can enjoy the rest of the day doing whatever, in my case the garden as per usual! Portable grow beds have arrived so even more veggies being grown this year. Time for a cup of tea and a custard donught
eeww no sorry, donuts have to be strawberry jam.
I could just eat one now, or 10. Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
We put a new TV in the kitchen Today
Now I can cook and watch TV at the same time
Maybe be boring for some, but its better than the radio blasting out tunes. Posted by marydot (Member # 15932) on :
quote:Originally posted by young at heart: Well another beautiful and warm day here. The great advantage of finishing at one o'clock is you can enjoy the rest of the day doing whatever, in my case the garden as per usual! Portable grow beds have arrived so even more veggies being grown this year. Time for a cup of tea and a custard donught
quote:custard donught
I have not had one of those's in years Hmmm
Posted by Cheekyferret (Member # 15263) on :
What happened to all the hackers??? When I first joined I was over PM'd saying ES was full of hackers and to be careful of private messages being published... if the hackers are still here then cant they hack the spammers accounts and delete them??
How difficult should it be... I am no PC expert but surely this even was considered, especially seeing as it has had spam since at least when I joined.
I dunno... just hardly a place to come anymore seeing as now it really is just spam and amalagamated News already available on the web.
Off out... I may bother to checj back at some point to see if anything relevant or interesting crops up, I may just paint me toenails instead Posted by Exiiled (Member # 17278) on :
Chilling. Will wake up wifey soon, need a chauffeur – going on 9am. Want to get live mud crabs, have those suckers waiting for me when I awake tonight.
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