If Qatar ever consulted OSHA, suffice it to say, havoc would be wreaked all over these fair lands. Scenes such as these are not rare in the least, but this one just consistently grabs my attention. I pass this rigged battery contraption scenario nearly everyday going towards D-Ring on Khafja Street. Yesterday, I was lucky enough for the traffic to be backed up (imagine that) and there it was striking a pose, daring me to take its picture. What the heck? As Ricky used to say (or not as I just found out!), "Lucy, you got some 'splainin' to do".
Hmmm...
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No need for Qatar's Lusail International Circuit, we have Khafji street right here in Duhail to accommodate those with a need for speed and showmanshipsuicidal tendencies.
This was not a one time event as we've seen these same three guys on this same street performing these same stunts on every straightaway between the roundabouts, while the traffic builds behind them. One of them has a really sweet hotpink bike...he can run, but he can't disguise that ride. You will find these guys and others at any given moment at Landmark outside of TGI Friday's where all the "cool" bikes congregate.
Update:Another friend sent me his blog post withSpiderman and Fendi bikes. Yes, the brand, FENDI. People around here go to all lengths to strut their stuff. On a side note, if I ever see one in Burberry, I will throw up. Check out @Kapilkb's blog at Earsplease.
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Hold the press, I, yours truly, have received a special invitation to a Doha fashion event featuring custom abayas by Qatar'sown designer, Waad Mohammed. Exciting and scary at the same time, as you don't have to remind me that I'm not a fashion aficionado. Oh, was I really wearing flip flops when you spotted me?Sorry, I am American, 'nuff said. Note, it did take an eight thousand mile move to tiny Qatar for me to become somewhat schooled in the areas of world class tennis, soccer (the other football), golf, kite boarding, symphonic orchestras, rally cars, power boating, etc, so now it's time for fashion. Looking forward to seeing what creativity and pizazz Waad brings to the region's traditional abaya. Did I mention that this special invitation also goes out to you?
Shhh, don't tell anyone...tell EVERYone!
Save the date:
Saturday, March 10, 2012 Don't forget to RSVP to waad.designs.events@gmail.com
Two things I'll never get tired of in this country, camel sightings and this man...
In the past you may have seen my posts about a mysterious local man driving his wildly decorated cars around the streets of Doha, or if you've been lucky, you may have spotted him yourself. The obvious great pride that this "Qatari cheerleader", as I call him, shows by the barrage of patriotic flags plastered all over his car brings a smile to my face AND my camera out of the bag. His auto response "thumbs up" is a sign of his upbeat positive attitude that, I for one, find so inspiring. A friend of mine sent me the following video that sheds some light about my local hero known in these parts as "the man in the mask".
Thanks for sharing, Naz!
Just a few pics I've captured around town... Note the "thumbs up" in the top two.
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If Qatar ever consulted OSHA, suffice it to say, havoc would be wreaked all over these fair lands. Scenes such as these are not rare in the least, but this one just consistently grabs my attention. I pass this rigged battery contraption scenario nearly everyday going towards D-Ring on Khafja Street. Yesterday, I was lucky enough for the traffic to be backed up (imagine that) and there it was striking a pose, daring me to take its picture. What the heck? As Ricky used to say (or not as I just found out!), "Lucy, you got some 'splainin' to do".
Hmmm...
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