Archive for the 'Frustration' Category

Electricity

May 11, 2008
A few weeks ago, we lost power at the house…. The whole house.

I checked everything and it didn’t make sense…. Every time I switch the boxes on, they go off again. The thing that puzzled me even more was that the AC remained on throughout.

To cut a long story short, when we finally convinced the Ministry technician to come out, he confirmed that the earthing of the house has a current! This is not good.

The reason: They broke into the substation and stole a cable. The technician was not at all surprised saying it happens all the time! He smiled and said “Ali Baba had been there”. He showed me what they had done starting with the breaking of the padlock outside.

As a rule, I don’t wish bad things on people – but I make an exception here. It would be so wonderful if they get electrocuted next time they attempt this! I pray this happens soon.

Never as simple as 1 2 3

May 8, 2008

This photo was taken on the Mangaf/Sabahya exit from 30 heading East. The road that connects 30 with the coastal road (Al Sahel Sports Club) with the oil pipelines running in parallel.

This sign has been driving me nuts every time I drive past it.

Which road is 303?

And what about the poor coastal road? It’s labeled 209 at exit 209 in Fintas, then according to this sign, it’s 211 if you turn right, and in the distance 213 if you turn left!! Who decides this? Who puts up these signs? I want to shoot each one of them…. Twice!

Then to add to the confusion, they put these signs in Mangaf
(see below). The same road is now referred to as Al Sahil Road (nice) but the number 209 appears again. The road has 3 numbers within 200 metres.

WAKE UP PEOPLE! IT’S NOT THAT COMPLICATED!

 

 

Yes….

May 8, 2008

Keep Kuwait Clean

March 21, 2008
Throw your rubbish in Mangaf.

I’m sick an tired of seeing these piles of rubbish everywhere… I’ve called the council and they’ve done nothing – I’m going to call Kuwait Radio (Programme 2) who follow up people’s complaints…. Let’s see if that has a better result.

… And then there was 3.

February 10, 2008
This road is already getting very busy and not even half the people have moved in! I think making it into three lanes is good and it helps, but the whole area needs upgrading. Come on people WAKE UP!

I also hope some effort goes into the planting of flowers and shrubs. We need more green in this “new” town.

I was in Dubai yesterday and am writing this post in Muscat. Towns the size of Mangaf have come up since my last visit to Dubai a couple of months ago…. And Muscat – well it’s one big beautiful garden.

Again, WAKE UP whoever you are.

All I want to know… is When?

December 27, 2007
If anyone can help, please do so. All I want to know is when the roads will be constructed in Mangaf Blocks 1 & 2? Not to get them done faster nor prioritised over other works…. I just want to know when!

No one seems to know… The letter above found its way to me somehow through people locally. However, nothing has happened since. The Ministry of Works say ask The Housing people and vice versa.

To read the letter click here.