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dmb
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| Don't you love it in the winter when it is a cold 20 degrees the kids wear ski jackets with their thobes. They just don't go together. Do they get up in the morning, look in a full length mirror and think 'yip, this looks good' ? |
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QatarChic
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| Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2005 4:58 am Post subject: |
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How about the Brits and other Europeans who wear socks with their sandals when it's well over 35 C outside?  |
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veiledsentiments
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| Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2005 2:28 pm Post subject: |
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| I just don't get this socks with sandals thing anyway. There are few things that look more ridiculous... |
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Anytime now
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| Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2005 2:05 am Post subject: Socks with sandals |
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| Having lived in Austria, Germany, & The Czech Republic for many years, one realizes that socks with sandals is something they grew up doing. I suppose many Brits did as well. It's one of those cultural things. |
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veiledsentiments
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| Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2005 2:35 pm Post subject: |
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You see it among certain groups of Amuricans too... and I will be nice and stop right here concerning any comment about who they are. 
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QatarChic
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| Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2005 7:10 am Post subject: |
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Ok, let me put this to you.... how about people who go to a Chinese/Japanese/Thai...etc restaurant and insist on eating noodles with a knife and fork!  |
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dmb
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| Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2005 7:22 am Post subject: |
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| I met up with a friend last night who is here(istanbul) on holiday from Qatar. Chatting about Doha and catching up with gossip made me realise I miss the place. |
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veiledsentiments
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| Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2005 2:17 pm Post subject: |
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| Well, you could probably go back? Or did you burn the bridges when you left? |
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QatarChic
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| Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2005 2:57 pm Post subject: |
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LOL dmb Yup there's definitely something about Doha..although what exactly I don't know....  |
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dmb
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| Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2005 9:17 pm Post subject: |
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| No burnt bridges VS. I prefer life here in Istanbul, but I do miss the people in Doha. However, my g/f and I are thinking about going to Doha next year. Oh boy, round 2. |
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veiledsentiments
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| Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2005 11:07 pm Post subject: |
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I'll warn the borderposts to keep a sharp eye out...
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dmb
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| Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2005 11:50 pm Post subject: |
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| I'm hoping to sneak back. SSShh keep it quiet. |
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QatarChic
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| Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2005 8:23 am Post subject: Not surprising............ |
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| Actually, Doha is becoming really popular now. I have heard of people moving from other Gulf countries to come and work here. It's very up and coming, safe, the people here are friendly, economy is booming and there are lots of opportunities for EFL teachers.... |
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veiledsentiments
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Actually I'd say that the number one reason EFL teachers are heading there is the expanded number of teaching jobs. The education city area is not hiring huge numbers of teachers, but they are offering some good pay and benefits. Unfortunately, the low population generally is going to limit the growth. But, it is sure better than it was 5-10 years ago. 
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QatarChic
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| Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2005 4:07 pm Post subject: |
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| veiledsentiments wrote: |
Actually I'd say that the number one reason EFL teachers are heading there is the expanded number of teaching jobs.
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......It's also a very nice city to live in- work aside 
But I agree with you, from what I have heard its changed a lot!! |
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