Archive for October, 2008

Something out of Nothing

October 27, 2008

After months of NOISE, dust and many other problems, associated with any large building site, I am finally able to share these photographs.  It’s a number of houses ready to hit the rent market here in Mangaf.  My guess is some time in December.  They’re located in Block 1 left after the petrol station.

I wish the owner was responsible for the roads in this area.  The pace of work was at times scary.  The speed and the number of men on the site are beyond the need of any project of this size.  I was thankful however, as it meant a relatively shorter period of concrete mixers and builders right in front of my face. Every day including Fridays starting as early as 5am since April!

 

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It’s not to my taste, but at least I’m able to say it’s not ugly.  They are putting the finishing touches on paint outside and in.  It won’t be long before they’re hooked up to the grid and are illuminating our street.  All this aside, I pray for good neighbors - now that the neighborhood has been completed.

Blue Elephant Blues

October 7, 2008

It seems the rumours of the Blue Elephant closing are true.  I hate to be the one who confirms this but the restaurant is changing!  It will remain “oriental” but will not be part of the same international chain.  I first tried this restaurant in Copenhagen, then in London.  My wife and I have eaten at this one on average twice a month for the past year.  They’ve even mastered our meals for take-away (Thanks Alex).  I’m surprised they’re not making enough money just out of the two of us.

The good news is that the great staff will be the same – which means we will still have delicious food and good service.

I will miss seeing this logo.

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