Madam Medusa

yeah, but it's ok, he's not moving here...

MM, xx

MataHari

what a relief...

Squirty Cream

Have to agree there. If it's so awful here, then those that hate it can move on, and leave the place to those of us that love it inspite of it all - we're living in a country that's being created on a day to day basis. We live with the faults and the changes because that's how life is - it's crazy, manic and frustrating, but it's also exciting and we all get something out of living here on an individual level.

Moaners - sod off, for a day, you're a depressing bunch.

Have a nice day

MataHari

amen...

Charismatic

Nonsence, for instance I got stared at today in the local bakery today, I'm still very upset.

At lunch time I went in to purchase a ham sandwich.

There on the counter they appeared to have run out of Ham. They had a sign saying "Sorry, sold out of Ham".

I then had a look around and deduced I could indeed have a ham sandwich by asking loudly.

My request for ham sandwich was met with sarcasm, derision and repeated questions about the "sign" that I was ignoring.

Its not as if I was asking for the earth, I only wanted a ham sandwich.

I'm still shaking and so so angry I can hardly manage to type this.


Moaning is just what English people do, we find the hopeless despair of every day life much more tollerable if we confront it with low expectations. We are not being miserable, just dealing with life.

twinkle-star

What a state to get into over a ham sandwich???
Next time try cheese...Its very nice!
or turkey or tuna!

Charismatic

Settle for a lesser sandwich? What a novel idea, next I'll be letting the domestic help use the internet and going out with intolerable American clients for hamburgers.

admon

Just try 'insisting' on a ham sandwich in the average bakery over here.

You will find yourself in more trouble than you could ever wish for. Better still, bring a ham sandwich over here with you, and visit during Ramadan.
Take a trip to see Dubai Police Headquarters and while you relax outside, eat your sandwich.

And if you think you have low expectations of service, then you may as well shave your head before you come, as you will pull all your hair out within a week of being here.

Unfortunately your skills on teaching the socially inept how to 'pull' would also be lost over here. 500dhs in the right venue means anyone can pull.

Charismatic

Fair I suppose, seems a bit harsh just for asking. I'll just have to live on G&T's and cheesy wotsits (No change in diet then).

I'll get used to it eventually or save it and end up having an irate tirade at someone.

Excellent, I'll take it this is illegal though? I was intending to try and stay on the right side of the law...if only for a few weeks .

admon

Laws over here in general apply to differing degrees according to your nationality.

Charismatic

Useful! So what is the speed limit for Europeans? That seems to be the one that gets me most.

Patrick2976

OK. Come to Dubai - great weather for 8 months of the year, tax free earnings, the fastest growing city in the world, beautiful beaches and warm seas, beautiful hotels, loads to see and do, great nightlife, golden sand dunes, cheap gold, impressive indoor ski slope.....what more could you want?

Happy?

someone in al ain

lol

someone in al ain

you will like it here..and i am sure you will be able to find a job over here.., Dubai or Abu dhabi never finish from JOBs , you could also try to be in al ain , not lots of jobs oppritunity here but still is not as crazy as dubai.

in al ain is much a quiet place ..by 11 pm . ( ooops the streets is almost empty)..

Patrick2976

Totally agree. Al Ain is a beautiful place. Especially the views from that mountain you can drive up to the top of. Stunning...