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Latest post on 12 September 2012 - 18:21
Hi Minegirl! I brought many bottles of glass paint as well as liquid lead, no problem getting them through. It's not a particular talent, just something I wanted to have in case...
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Latest post on 30 August 2012 - 08:16
I second the recommendation for Future Medical. The ENT there is Canadian, really good, and the equipment is top notch.
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Latest post on 19 July 2012 - 17:11
Hi jdnz! Welcome! I have a son 14, and would love to touch base on our return mid August. What school are your children going to attend?
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Latest post on 11 July 2012 - 16:30
Hi Ali, I'm here for a few more days, Villa 189, Suzanne :)
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Latest post on 11 July 2012 - 16:29
okay, I took them back again today right at 10 am. They had a great time, had lunch there (it didn't close) and were ready to go by 2:30 when it was getting too hot. There were no lines at all until after lunch so they got non stop fun. Only downside to no lines is hot pavement so water walkers may be in order if they're allowed.
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Latest post on 10 July 2012 - 19:37
I went, it was open, BUT, Tuesday is Ladies Day so we couldnt get in! HA HA!! But until Ramadan 10-10 and 100 qar :\:
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Latest post on 10 July 2012 - 13:16
Thanks Dan Lou, you would make a great events coordinator, I couldn't find anything on it!!
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Latest post on 10 July 2012 - 13:15
I second the furniture store by Apollo, upstairs, they had many, and oddly just for interest sake they also had airport benches and theatre seats :)
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Latest post on 08 July 2012 - 22:40
I have used a guy named Noor on five different occasions including a move. He shows up on time and his english is not too bad He has a truck and I did not find him to overcharge. He was at 55458364 if he is here now. I used him as recently as May 1st. Good Luck!
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Latest post on 07 July 2012 - 23:22
Sorry, no idea, he just called it out and I was busy keeping them alive ;) , but you can go onto the Qatar government wbsite and link to the traffic violations and imput your licence number and it will tell you if you have been flashed. Maybe they aren't even live! That would be good! Good luck!
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Latest post on 07 July 2012 - 21:50
My understanding is that he does. It's the same 100 QAR, but a few tests. Its no problem to do.
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Latest post on 07 July 2012 - 21:48
True, bought mine at Giant and Hooked it up in minutes. No problems at all in the month I have had it.
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Latest post on 07 July 2012 - 21:14
Specifically, where does that phone number reach, as it does not look like a Hamad phone number. Do they have a blood donor department?
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Latest post on 07 July 2012 - 20:20
That's so funny! My son pointed one out to me last night leaving, after dinner at Carlucchio's, so it was between there and the turn to exit to the bridge.
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Latest post on 30 June 2012 - 17:30
Hi Marge; Yup, that's right, last job I had before coming over in October. Not planning on working here, too much else to do!!
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Latest post on 30 June 2012 - 11:32
Hi Marge! Im a former ATC from Canada,living here, with a 14 year old. My hubby is a pilot. Feel free to email me at info at suzannenewton dot com and I would be glad to give you reams of info! See you soon! Suzanne
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Latest post on 30 June 2012 - 11:27
For my son we went to future medical clinic on Al Waab across from Aspire Tower, it took 10 minutes, no problems. They just give you a letter with your type on it. I'm a blood donor in Canada and knew my type, and they just accepted that. The cost is minimal, maybe 100 QAR
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Latest post on 30 June 2012 - 11:25
Hi Rumers, Just from experience, we had friends in Al Khor, and from the very far side of Doha it took me way less than an hour to get to their house and from the North Road, (or D Ring ) I found it not to be an unpleasant drive. They shopped there mostly and seemed to have no problems getting all the good basics, and just came to Doha for the specialty items. It's definitely quieter there, which can be a plus, and although you would not walk, it's too spaced out, the licence bureau, post office and stores were a lot less busy than here, and when we bought our car we actually went to Al Khor to transfer ownership as it took 15 minutes instead of hours in a line up in Doha. If I lived there, I would be happy. Good luck
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Latest post on 23 June 2012 - 21:54
We are at Y Village and it checks all those boxes, and more! We love it! www.yvillage.qa :) . As for the price, just talk them down. Good luck!
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Latest post on 19 June 2012 - 11:51
Okay, I seriously have looked everywhere! Was this a hoax?:\:
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Latest post on 19 June 2012 - 11:31
Hi redwine! We live at Y Village (www.yvillage.qa) and my hubby is with Qatar Airways. There are lots of other pilots here, both First Officers and Captains, Mainline and Executive. I can do an airport run in 20 minutes on a good day. Some have no kids, and ours is older. It's a beautiful compound and the facilities are awesome! I'm glad to answer any questions you have! Suzanne
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Latest post on 06 June 2012 - 09:13
HI JA GIRL, I wouldn't think it would be as big an issue as you might think, there are lots of latinas and Lebanese women that have gorgeous really curly hair and stores carry relaxers I have seen. I happen to have flyaway fine hair so I can't personally help. I also think you should not have problems in customs with the food unless you have liquids like Vanilla extract that has alcohol in it. Our container wasn't opened except for a box containing Canadian maple syrup. :\: I have tried to find a source to get Ting, cuz oddly that's something I really miss. Good luck with the move, and if you want to meet or have any questions I'm glad to accommodate ;) . Suzanne
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Latest post on 05 June 2012 - 23:01
Hi JA GIRL, this is so off topic, but I wanted to tell you that there are no Caribbean restaurants here, and I have trouble finding jerk sauce, Jamaican curry, etc, so if you love Caribbean food like we do, bring lots with you! ;)
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Latest post on 24 May 2012 - 19:29
My daughter is doing it frequently from Montreal, so "same same, but different". She is happy with it, they have menus even in the back, and toothbrushes and lots of movies, and she says its very comfortable compared to many of the North American carriers she has been on.
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Latest post on 23 May 2012 - 22:32
Hi Guys! I'm in a book club that's great fun. Not too high brow, there's currently 8 or 10 of us, meeting once a month. For more info contact me at info at suzannenewton dot com and I will pass on the info to the bookclub head to fill you in. Its always at 10 am or so, but all over the city.
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Latest post on 23 May 2012 - 22:28
Hi Dan Lou, room for one more newbie? Email me at info at suzannenewton dot com if you do. Thanks!
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Latest post on 23 May 2012 - 22:15
derien, that's hysterical, thanks for that! :)
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Latest post on 23 May 2012 - 22:13
Alilaslett: That's great! come on over Villa 189 when you're here for a drink and if you have any questions too. Em: Don't get me started on internet!!!! I'm going to stop in during the next day or so to say hi. Are your kids in school yet? I'm Villa 189 if you're around my way.
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Latest post on 21 May 2012 - 18:52
I'd like my iced cap and a blueberry muffin.......... mmmmm, and a peanut butter cookie. Please everyone, report in any info or even rumours! A drive-thru would be great, but can you imagine a dozen landcruisers out front honking for car hop service!! ;)
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Latest post on 21 May 2012 - 18:46
maybe they quote by the inch? DH will love that! I just booked an appointment for him to re-investigate, will report back costs in June. Word from his doc was that it is indeed done routinely here, and by many different nationalities and cultures..... You may not want to quote the actual price unless it's quite high or your DH may be embarrassed...:\:
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Latest post on 21 May 2012 - 18:42
Hi lalala, no special pull at all ;) I just called, asked if there was availability, he wrote the test, and ta da. Another child started the same day and he too was expat. Mine was 13, the other a bit younger, but don't know. I see many many small expat children there. I wonder how much of the rumour about only taking Qatari kids is just a rumour. Or a rule for a short time only. You all know how the "new rule" changes frequently. I'm just encouraging those looking to not rule it out, it is a fantastic school, I'm so glad he is there, and we were not put on any sort of waiting list.
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Latest post on 21 May 2012 - 11:25
Just to throw in my 2 cents, my son was easily accepted to Qatar Academy this year and loves it. We are Canadian, so I`m not sure where the idea came from that they don`t accept expats anymore...
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Latest post on 29 April 2012 - 23:28
Hi! Welcome to Doha! What area do you live in? Maybe that would help people who may live near you, but don't like to travel far. I'm heading out on vacation, or I would love to have coffee with you!
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Latest post on 29 April 2012 - 23:25
Just pop in and go to reception. They give a great tour. I live there and did not use an agent, and I am very happy
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Latest post on 26 April 2012 - 20:15
For marycatherine; NORM!!! That's hysterical! Me too! Kitchens and, oddly office supplies- what's with that!!
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Latest post on 26 April 2012 - 20:13
Hi Lora, I'm Suzanne. Come by any time you see a car there, I'm sure I can find SOMETHING without alc*h*l in it for you !:)
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Latest post on 26 April 2012 - 09:18
And EmUK, are you there yet?
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Latest post on 26 April 2012 - 09:17
Hi Clairesut, I'm almost there, started the move yesterday to continue today and tomorrow. I will look for you by the pool, too bad about the kids pool, I hope that's fixed soon! My house is the one with the ridiculous number of plants out front ;) And for shellsuk, I agree with everything Clairesut said, it is one of the best compounds in Doha, and believe me I have seen them all! It is a very easy commute to Al Saad, just drive up Al Waab.
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Latest post on 24 April 2012 - 17:20
Thanks weekirst, I will have a go at it. I remember the good old days at home when things had addresses! ;)
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Latest post on 24 April 2012 - 10:07
Hi Lora! I'm villa one-eighty-nine. Pop by any time you see a car in the driveway, I would love to meet new people. That goes for Clairsut and EmUk too! :) Moving day is Wednesday and Thursday!
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Latest post on 18 April 2012 - 21:06
Hi Dan Lou; for sure I got a great one at a shop under the Mercure hotel. It was in a little store with the word "America" in the name on the ground floor. They had step up/step down transformers for continuous use, which is what you should get. I was thrilled to find it, as it has worked great for months so far, doesn't get hot with continuous use, and was a good price compared to the one I was supposed to get in Canada before coming, but forgot to get. I believe there were also letters of appreciation from the US Military base on the wall. That's all I remember, sorry, but it's worth looking for.
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Latest post on 28 March 2012 - 17:46
Hi Emma! That's awesome! We too have a 14 year old (son) who was hesitant to come, but has really taken to life here. Ask anything, and if your son/daughter have any questions just send them to my email and I will pass them along to Ben. Talk to you soon, Suzanne
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 10:28
Hi Emma, no problem, I remember all the questions people were so kind to answer before I got here, and many of those people are still friends. Talk to you soon! <em>edited by yyzdoh on 28/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 24 March 2012 - 10:27
It just occurred to me the opportunity to carpool. If anyone is in this situation I would love to do that, and we will be moving to Y Village in 5 weeks.
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Latest post on 24 March 2012 - 10:24
Hi Emma! Welcome to Doha! I will be in London trolling Ikea when you arrive, but hope to meet you soon after. I have decided furnishing an entire house in a country (where 90 % of the styles are WAY over the top) is not as fun as it sounds. I've been here since late October, so if you think of any questions before you come feel free to email me. Let me know and I will post it. See you soon! Suzanne
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Latest post on 23 March 2012 - 22:00
Done, good luck! ;)
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Latest post on 22 March 2012 - 22:43
Hi Clairesut; Sounds good! You talked me into it! ; ) Actually we have agreed on details to move there, but my husband works for the airline, so we just have to wait for the day he comes home to sign the paperwork. I'm from Canada by the way, and we move May 1st, so save me a spot by the pool! And for Alilaslett, the directions would be west on Al Waab, past Al Furousiya. Turn left at the first roundabout and go til you would run into the wall, so about 2 roundabouts, and turn right. It's about the third street on the right at the end of the road, (you would turn where the partialy built house is). I hope that house is never finished, or I won't know where to turn any more. Feel free to correct me or expand on that Clairesut! It is certainly the nicest compound I have seen for the price here yet.
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Latest post on 15 March 2012 - 11:20
Hi eflowers. To answer your question, I went there for my 14 year old's birthday in December, and it was fantastic! The food was grest, price was high as to be expected, the view was great, as you could see right into the stadium and the Arab games or some such thing was on. It does not spin as fast as advertised, as we were there about 2 hours and it went about 1/2 way around. The piano player was a nice addition, and they don't pack all the tables together so everyone gets a good view of the area. I will go again, maybe for my birthday, as the cake they brought out to him was the best I have had in Doha thus far.
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Latest post on 15 March 2012 - 09:22
Short answer is yes, that's what they should do! ;) Frustrating isn't it? I had someone tell me they used to put a map on the mail, so the delivery person would know where to do. Inevitably, with the construction, that too will not work as roads open and close more than my wallet does! Too funny though, sorry for your frustration, but you made ME laugh.
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Latest post on 15 March 2012 - 09:17
If anyone lives in a villa in Y compound I would love to hear feedback. We are serously considering a move there, and I would love to know how much you paid for your villa, how long a lease you signed, and your thoughts on the compound itself. I wonder how maintenance is and if anyone has has any problems. If you live in an apartment there I would love your thoughts on the place as well. Thanks so much! :)
 
 
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