View Poll Results: How long have u been in Dubai
Not there yet.
6
31.58%
been and gone.
1
5.26%
Less than a year
4
21.05%
1-2 years
4
21.05%
2-5 years
1
5.26%
5 - 10 years
0
0%
10+
2
10.53%
Born here
1
5.26%
Voters: 19. You may not vote on this poll
lets talk about us!!
Nov 6th 2004, 1:43 pm
#46
Look, the bar's open
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 102
Re: lets talk about us!!
Well, seems like a good oppurtunity to add my first post as a newbie.
I was just visiting and after reading a few posts had to scroll around looking to see if 'Eamon Andrews' was involved somewhere:-)
So, first, I am unable to add to your poll, as TA5 might have said, I am based across the pond .............. Doha
and the poll appears to be specific to Dubai.
After working overseas since leaving school for 50% of my life I eventually arrived in Doha 2001.
Since then settled quite nicely ............... just the standard of driving that spoils things and keeps the stress levels up ............ but I am sure that subject has been flogged to death here already
Otherwise, I understand UAE is somewhat more dynamic than sleepy Doha, so probably a lot to learn from you all here.
Otherwise, really happy and settled and enjoying all the good things on offer .. beaches, sun, etc etc.
Well, I will keep it short as it is only an intro and go see if I can find myself a classy avtar
PS can I ask the boss for a karma ........... I didnt mention maids once ......... ooops, forget that:-)
I was just visiting and after reading a few posts had to scroll around looking to see if 'Eamon Andrews' was involved somewhere:-)
So, first, I am unable to add to your poll, as TA5 might have said, I am based across the pond .............. Doha
and the poll appears to be specific to Dubai.After working overseas since leaving school for 50% of my life I eventually arrived in Doha 2001.
Since then settled quite nicely ............... just the standard of driving that spoils things and keeps the stress levels up ............ but I am sure that subject has been flogged to death here already
Otherwise, I understand UAE is somewhat more dynamic than sleepy Doha, so probably a lot to learn from you all here.
Otherwise, really happy and settled and enjoying all the good things on offer .. beaches, sun, etc etc.
Well, I will keep it short as it is only an intro and go see if I can find myself a classy avtar
PS can I ask the boss for a karma ........... I didnt mention maids once ......... ooops, forget that:-)
Nov 6th 2004, 1:47 pm
#47
semarang
Joined: Aug 2004
Location: sand dune
Posts: 7,763
Re: lets talk about us!!
Originally Posted by Truth Speak
I know him :scared:
Nov 6th 2004, 1:55 pm
#48
semarang
Joined: Aug 2004
Location: sand dune
Posts: 7,763
Re: lets talk about us!!
I had some stuff to deal with on expatmum a while back and gained an iron shield. Anyone wanting to let off their steam on me, that's fine, it will just bounce back.
This site is a whole new experience in life for me. Never participated on any chatboards before, I don't think you can call expatwoman a chatboard, and I find it interesting to read all the different wordings on here. Great experience to communicate with people who I haven't got a clue about. But with everyone chipping in a bit about themselves, it won't take long to be like old buddies.
.[/QUOTE]
I know what stuff u meant on expatmum. I follow the whole posts. I like this site better than expatmum (but i still go there now and again to have a look if there are things mention abt Doha). You can get to know ppl more here... don't have to watch every letter you type on ur posts.
This site is a whole new experience in life for me. Never participated on any chatboards before, I don't think you can call expatwoman a chatboard, and I find it interesting to read all the different wordings on here. Great experience to communicate with people who I haven't got a clue about. But with everyone chipping in a bit about themselves, it won't take long to be like old buddies.
.[/QUOTE]
I know what stuff u meant on expatmum. I follow the whole posts. I like this site better than expatmum (but i still go there now and again to have a look if there are things mention abt Doha). You can get to know ppl more here... don't have to watch every letter you type on ur posts.
Nov 6th 2004, 2:20 pm
#49
Premium Member
Thread Starter
Joined: Oct 2004
Location: Abu Dhabi soon
Posts: 4,123
Re: lets talk about us!!
Originally Posted by novita77
Who TS???? BB??? Would you like to join the club???
Nov 6th 2004, 2:33 pm
#50
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 927
Re: lets talk about us!!
Originally Posted by Truth Speak
What club and yes i know who BB was .
There is someone who holds a grudge! Lets run. :scared:
Nov 6th 2004, 2:35 pm
#51
Banned
Joined: Oct 2004
Location: Dubai
Posts: 10,998
Re: lets talk about us!!
Originally Posted by Palm Tree
There is someone who holds a grudge! Lets run. :scared:
Ha ha lots of 'em around here PT...how did it go 'run for the hills' lol
Nov 6th 2004, 2:36 pm
#52
semarang
Joined: Aug 2004
Location: sand dune
Posts: 7,763
Re: lets talk about us!!
Originally Posted by Jellybean
Ha ha lots of 'em around here PT...how did it go 'run for the hills' lol
Nov 6th 2004, 2:38 pm
#53
Banned
Joined: Oct 2004
Location: Dubai
Posts: 10,998
Re: lets talk about us!!
Originally Posted by novita77
How high the hills in UAE???
Good evening Novita
Dubai doesn't have any hills, there are no hills in UAE just little mountains compaired to Indonesia lol
Nov 6th 2004, 2:40 pm
#54
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 927
Re: lets talk about us!!
[QUOTE=Jellybean]Hey it's the BB fan club again. Me too PT I actually learnt a lot from BB from PM-ing him and asking questions about culture and stuff. He was actually very patient and understanding, I think he just found all this British humor and sarcasm to difficult so went a bit AWOL.
Oh, you lucky sod! Never got the pleasure to PM him.
One thing I am itching to know, if he really was a local. I think he was from Oman originally? I haven't figured out what British humour is all about. Have spent too much time with a mix of nationalities and enjoy all sorts of humour.
Oh, you lucky sod! Never got the pleasure to PM him.
One thing I am itching to know, if he really was a local. I think he was from Oman originally? I haven't figured out what British humour is all about. Have spent too much time with a mix of nationalities and enjoy all sorts of humour.
Nov 6th 2004, 2:40 pm
#55
semarang
Joined: Aug 2004
Location: sand dune
Posts: 7,763
Re: lets talk about us!!
Originally Posted by Jellybean
Good evening Novita Dubai doesn't have any hills, there are no hills in UAE just little mountains compaired to Indonesia lol
Dubai doesn't have any hills, there are no hills in UAE just little mountains compaired to Indonesia lol
Nov 6th 2004, 2:41 pm
#56
The Oracle
Joined: Sep 2004
Location: London, United Kingdom
Posts: 7,220
Re: lets talk about us!!
Originally Posted by china syndrome
Well, seems like a good oppurtunity to add my first post as a newbie.
I was just visiting and after reading a few posts had to scroll around looking to see if 'Eamon Andrews' was involved somewhere:-)
So, first, I am unable to add to your poll, as TA5 might have said, I am based across the pond .............. Doha and the poll appears to be specific to Dubai.
After working overseas since leaving school for 50% of my life I eventually arrived in Doha 2001.
Since then settled quite nicely ............... just the standard of driving that spoils things and keeps the stress levels up ............ but I am sure that subject has been flogged to death here already
Otherwise, I understand UAE is somewhat more dynamic than sleepy Doha, so probably a lot to learn from you all here.
Otherwise, really happy and settled and enjoying all the good things on offer .. beaches, sun, etc etc.
Well, I will keep it short as it is only an intro and go see if I can find myself a classy avtar
PS can I ask the boss for a karma ........... I didnt mention maids once ......... ooops, forget that:-)
I was just visiting and after reading a few posts had to scroll around looking to see if 'Eamon Andrews' was involved somewhere:-)
So, first, I am unable to add to your poll, as TA5 might have said, I am based across the pond .............. Doha
and the poll appears to be specific to Dubai.After working overseas since leaving school for 50% of my life I eventually arrived in Doha 2001.
Since then settled quite nicely ............... just the standard of driving that spoils things and keeps the stress levels up ............ but I am sure that subject has been flogged to death here already
Otherwise, I understand UAE is somewhat more dynamic than sleepy Doha, so probably a lot to learn from you all here.
Otherwise, really happy and settled and enjoying all the good things on offer .. beaches, sun, etc etc.
Well, I will keep it short as it is only an intro and go see if I can find myself a classy avtar
PS can I ask the boss for a karma ........... I didnt mention maids once ......... ooops, forget that:-)
Enjoy the somwot strange threads that we like to start!
Nov 6th 2004, 2:42 pm
#57
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 927
Re: lets talk about us!!
Originally Posted by Jellybean
Good evening Novita Dubai doesn't have any hills, there are no hills in UAE just little mountains compaired to Indonesia lol
Dubai doesn't have any hills, there are no hills in UAE just little mountains compaired to Indonesia lol Plenty of sand hills in front of my door JB. Ever driven pass The Greens?
Nov 6th 2004, 2:42 pm
#58
Premium Member
Thread Starter
Joined: Oct 2004
Location: Abu Dhabi soon
Posts: 4,123
Re: lets talk about us!!
Originally Posted by Palm Tree
There is someone who holds a grudge! Lets run. :scared:
PT... My family put a headstone up for my granny... we didn't hold a grudge against her though.... its a memorial....TS
Nov 6th 2004, 2:43 pm
#59
Banned
Joined: Oct 2004
Location: Dubai
Posts: 10,998
Re: lets talk about us!!
Originally Posted by novita77
I know that... suppose to be meant to be sarcastic. But I think you are immuned by now.
Your sarcasm is admirable Novita, you learn very quick from these people
but don't lose your genuine loveliness
Nov 6th 2004, 2:45 pm
#60
Banned
Joined: Oct 2004
Location: Dubai
Posts: 10,998
Re: lets talk about us!!
[QUOTE=Palm Tree]
Aahhh he used to PM me to tell me how lovely you were
Originally Posted by Jellybean
Hey it's the BB fan club again. Me too PT I actually learnt a lot from BB from PM-ing him and asking questions about culture and stuff. He was actually very patient and understanding, I think he just found all this British humor and sarcasm to difficult so went a bit AWOL.
Oh, you lucky sod! Never got the pleasure to PM him.
One thing I am itching to know, if he really was a local. I think he was from Oman originally? I haven't figured out what British humour is all about. Have spent too much time with a mix of nationalities and enjoy all sorts of humour.
Oh, you lucky sod! Never got the pleasure to PM him.
One thing I am itching to know, if he really was a local. I think he was from Oman originally? I haven't figured out what British humour is all about. Have spent too much time with a mix of nationalities and enjoy all sorts of humour.
Aahhh he used to PM me to tell me how lovely you were