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Craftylorna

Craftylorna
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Latest post on 10 November 2015 - 21:54
I am like minded! Card making and sewing. Living in DIFC, no car. Have lived in Abu Dhabi and Qatar where I crafted with a small group of ladies I find a large group too much for crafting as too many different levels. Un fortunately due to family commitments in uk I am not here much at moment I leave on Thursday or I would have arranged to meet. I have been to Satwa buying fabric and seeing what's available there. Maybe on my next trip we could meet.
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Latest post on 08 September 2013 - 08:25
We moved to Doha from Abu Dhabi almost a year ago......yes things have been more difficult first being finding an apartment because of the cost really and realising we were not going to get what we had in Abu Dhabi. Pools in most buildings in west bay are indoors, in the shade or open to the wind!.........other costs compare to the emirates. Has taken me longer to settle here but sometimes I like the quieter pace. There are things to do just not as much and you need to look harder for them. Shopping is not as good, less variety but we survive. Social life is excellent with lots of good hotels and restaurants. It is not like Abu Dhabi/Dubai but it is not that bad!!
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Latest post on 08 September 2013 - 08:02
Not just a Manchester thing I recently flew from Glasgow and was not going to be allowed to leave because I was coming to Doha for 2 months........they wanted proof that I would have a flight leaving Doha within the 30 days.....took a long time, explanations and many phone calls at the check in desk before I was cleared to fly! Not the most enjoyable experience alone at the airport at 4.30am!
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Latest post on 09 May 2013 - 16:29
Think you can use Calrose rice in risotto......seems to more readily available not tried it yet but going to give it a go soon.
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Latest post on 19 April 2013 - 19:46
From 10am every Sunday
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Latest post on 19 April 2013 - 19:45
Have a visitor arriving soon from Uk.....can they use a uk debit card to pay for visa?
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Latest post on 11 March 2013 - 13:03
Also from Scotland......been in Doha on and off since November. Get yourself down to Jones the Grocer Gate Mall, West Bay on a Sunday at 10am a nice group of ladies meet there!
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Latest post on 05 March 2013 - 23:42
I have to say I had to compromise all the way! Came from a lovely big apartment in Abu Dhabi with a big heated pool on the roof where I was more often the only person using it. We came to Doha wanting balcony, outdoor pool etc......firstly apartments were more expensive than we thought they would be, then outdoor pools tended to be shaded most of the day and also unheated, also it has been far windier than Abu Dhabi so not always possible to use outdoor pool in winter......then summer is sometimes too hot.....so we compromised to have a good indoor pool we can use to excercise etc Also compromised over balcony...windy, sandy, shaded depending what way your apartment faces! In general if you are facing the city centre mall you will be on the sunny side of the building, if you are facing the pearl direction you have a lot of shade during day. We were temporarily in the Ascott lovely apartment but facing pearl and very dark, needed lights on daytime etc Ascott has an small indoor pool and a slightly larger outdoor unheated one on roof with only room for 4sunbeds in the sun which was limited. We liked Beverly Hills, ASas, Sara tower.....not so keen on Beach tower, Al areen, Al Dareen...definite no to Ezdan! There was no or limited availability in the ones we liked! Fed up waiting for a decent apartment to come on in the end we opted for the Kempinski serviced residences........love it! We got a good floor on the sunny side... Hope that helps a bit x
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Latest post on 05 March 2013 - 19:33
I think it is a bit of a personal decision in the end as to what suits you! What one person might like is not necessarily what another likes. Also dependent I think on where your husband works as traffic can be a nightmare. We opted for west bay because husbands office was there, also I liked being to walk to the mall and other eating places and hotels nearby. Husband has since moved office and because they are going in the opposite direction to most others it is working quite well. We must have been in every apartment block in west bay and had difficulty getting something available especially on a good side of the building and a decent floor. The pearl is lovely but I didn't want to rely on a driver etc every time I wanted to go out . I also believe there are roadworks planned which could make traffic worse for a while. I would take your time and have a really good look and hopefully it will help make your decision.
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Latest post on 25 February 2013 - 21:18
Managed to get wi Fi in cafe and downloaded all my missing books! Looks like it is the rubbish Internet signal in our apartment that has been the problem!
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Latest post on 18 February 2013 - 19:23
Sorry to hear you having problems too gailmcphail but glad too it is not just me! Looks like your problem is different form mine I can place an order just not download to my kindle ......seems they wern't long finding out where I was because as soon as I arrived problem started.
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Latest post on 18 February 2013 - 17:57
After numerous emails back and forth to amazon......their answer was that they are unable to send digital content to Qatar..........it does appear however that they can send it to kindle apps but not to actual kindle should be grateful for something annoying that I bought my kindle to read in the sun now can't download books whilst I am here.......will need to rely on stocking up when back in the Uk.
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Latest post on 18 February 2013 - 09:11
Not 3G......have disconnected and reconnected wifi still no joy!
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Latest post on 17 February 2013 - 22:16
Since arriving in Doha I have been unable to deliver books to my kindle. I can purchase ok, and books will deliver to my iPad but not to my actual kindle! I am connected to wifi with my kindle, but purchases say pending on my manage my kindle. I am going to be travelling back and forth between uk and Qatar. Whilst I can transfer them ok when I am in the uk, it is annoying if I a buy a book I want to read there and then when in Qatar, I don't seem able to do this. My amazon account is for uk and country setting is uk Any help in this matter would be appreciated I have emailed amazon but no answer yet!
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Latest post on 30 January 2013 - 02:09
Hi parkcark just to let you know I am returning to Doha on Friday. I plan to go to Jones coffee group on Sunday. Will you be there? Identifying features: sandy brown bobbed haircut, late 40's....not 6 foot blonde!
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Latest post on 24 January 2013 - 17:30
Hi Parkclark....lucky you getting your shipment soon.....I am making some last minute cards here in the uk where I have a small supply of craft stuff, but better than no supply in Doha at the moment. Not snowed in but snow about us, actually glad I wasn't travelling when there were snow disruptions hopefully it will be all gone when I will be coming back...soon!
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 22:45
Sorry to hear Tribe never had much. There are 2 good stores in Dubai Paperlane and Creative Hands. These are proper craft stores though prices are more than you would be used to but I always go with the fact that at least you can get things. There is a small craft store in Abu Dhabi Craft Corner doesn't have everything but a reasonable stock for the size of the shop. I tend to buy when I am in the UK and bring back, I do have a large stock of things so shouldn't need to look for too much. We didn't have a good mail delivery in Abu Dhabi so I tended not to mail order, not sure if we will be better in Doha. I will be back in Doha in a week or 2, will catch up then. If you need anything brought back let me know. X
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Latest post on 14 January 2013 - 14:59
Tribe bookstore looking like a place to visit on my return to Doha!
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Latest post on 10 January 2013 - 21:03
I only managed to be in Doha for 10days before my trip back to the UK, in that time I never really saw any cardmaking supplies. I don't think there are any. Came from Abu Dhabi where we had a couple of craft shops and visited the Dubai stores which stocked much more. I always managed to get some basics in the stationary shops in Abu Dhabi, but I have not located these yet in Doha. Once we get set up in apartment and my supplies arrive I won't be short of things!.......I usually manage with just picking up things when I am back in the UK. If anyone is looking for anything in particular I have loads of craft CDs and files on my computer. Can also cut things with my cricut machine.
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Latest post on 09 January 2013 - 10:42
I won't be back on the 10th, maybe a week later. Look fwdvto catching up soon though! X
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Latest post on 02 January 2013 - 12:30
Great!.......will catch up when I return. X
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Latest post on 02 January 2013 - 00:33
Hi there Good to hear there might be someone with similar interest to me! I mainly make cards but dabble in scrapbooking too. We have recently moved to Doha from Abu Dhabi where I met with a group of crafty ladies once a week. We are still on the flat hunt in Doha then my craft stuff can be delivered......woo hoo! Have been in UK for a month but back in Doha on 10th Jan, would love to meet up with you then? We will be living in West Bay.
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Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 20:50
Dolce Gusto capsules are available, not the full range though. Think a box is about £6 approx I can't remember exactly. It is fairly new that you can get them when we moved to middle east you coudn't get them at all and I left my machine in the UK. I think most people use the Nespresso machine as the capsules are more readily available.
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 18:40
Mamacool I went last week and was made most welcome after only arriving in Doha on Friday. From Scotland too, will try look out for you on Sunday!
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 18:23
Was great to meet some lovely ladies on Sunday after only arriving in Doha on Friday...will be there again on Sunday!
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 18:01
No availability in beach or asas........will try falcon we didn't know about that one thanks!
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 18:35
Yes we have looked there thanks. Nothing available at moment and ones coming available we can't get to see until people move out. They are looking for us to commit without seeing the furniture, view from apartment etc.....having trouble getting my head round that! Would like to know what I am getting for the money!
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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 15:53
Hi Ladies, I'm moving to Doha with my husband and a little nervous as we've never done anything like this before, so looking to get in touch with others in the same position. Coming out for pre-move visit on 11th October for 4 days then coming back end of December.I'm 46 and from Aberdeen Scotland and am Interested in meeting up for coffee/wine/cocktails and looking for useful advice. Thanks. A fellow Scot of similar age also moving to Doha!.........we should be moving from Abu Dhabi beginning of November. Plan to stay in West Bay, where husbands office will be. Look forward to meeting some ladies at Jones the Grocer.
 
 
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