Archive for September, 2008

Did You Know?

September 24, 2008

Some time ago, I was shopping at the vegetables shop on 101. They had run out of mint and he suggested I go to the farm.  When I realised he wasn’t being sarcastic, I asked him for directions. He directed me to what is now block 3… I arrived in a small oasis that felt far away from anything to do with Kuwait. It looked like somewhere in Wafra. Even the traffic noise disappeared.

I went there again today to get a few photographs.  Hajji Haider and Mohammad Sadiq from Shiraz were very happy to be part of this little adventure.

Update 300908:  I’ve had two emails asking for directions…
Keep the fire station to the right and take the first right after the water tanker station… It’s on your left after about 800 metres… You will need to do a U-turn and go over the sand to enter.  

What’s the oldest building in Mangaf?

September 24, 2008

Every day, a new house/building/shop becomes the newest in Mangaf.

What I want to know is who has been here the longest?  What is the oldest building in Mangaf?  I found this old house in Block-3.  I think it’s still being used as storage for a catering company.

Photos of Mangaf Houses

September 12, 2008

Below are 3 links of photos taken by intlexpatr and posted last year.  Those who live here will already notice the differences.  I will post some of the huge building site near my house when I return to Kuwait.

Link1          Link2          Link3

It’s Working

September 8, 2008

I’m pleased to say that the initial reaction to the change has been great.  I’ve had many messages from people interested in submitting notices.  The statistics speak for themselves, the highest since I started Mangaf.net.

mangaf by you.

Source: WordPress.com statistics for Mangaf.net

Introduction to Kuwait 2008

September 7, 2008

The British Business Forum BBF is organising an exhibition about business, social and cultural life in Kuwait.

Traditional Bitish food (curry?) and a cafe are offered.  This is a great opportunity to see what Kuwait has to offer and to meet some potenital friends.

Tuesday 26th October 2008 1830-2200 at the Al Dorra Ballroom at the Hilton Resort – Mangaf

For more information, call: 6841114 or email: business@bbf.org.kw

See you there…

Under Re-construction

September 7, 2008

Sorry about the messy pages.  I have decided to make this a more interactive site with news and events from local media, a notice board for classifieds as well as a discussion area (Diwaniya).  I am working on the changes, and I’m afraid it has to look much worse before it gets better…

I appreciate your visit and your patience.