I went to my first proper concert in Doha last night. We had a special showing for Education City only. Great stuff! There was such a variety of tempos and influences. Arabian, Latin, Oriential....blended together like smooth creamy ice cream at marble slab. I just thought I'd share some culture from the other side of the PM. I think I'm going to have that woman's dress made, but with a built in bra because my boobs are way to big to dance around without.
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04/28/2008 10:37 #44167
guy manoukianCategory: potpourri
04/23/2008 10:01 #44113
dunestock 08Category: about doha
So there's this wonderful event called Dunestock that I was able to attend this past weekend. It's a 12 hour music festival in the middle of the dunes. Fun!
Unfortunately the first half of the day was plagued by a sandstorm. Special. It's like the ONE day there's a big outdoor event, bam.
visibility was shit. it's not easy driving in the middle of nowhere when you can't really see
i don't know if you'll be able to see how hard the wind was blowing the sand...it hurt
one of the scottish bands i think
people playing on the dunes (this is one of the few places in the world where there is 'singing' sand)
people started getting a little loopy by nightfall (byob events produce many drunken monkeys)
the music got better at night too, lots of singing along and really bad stage diving- that guy attempted to back flip...
i was guilty of loopy behavior too. i think we were trying to imitate 'cyclops' from the x-men
cheese
Unfortunately the first half of the day was plagued by a sandstorm. Special. It's like the ONE day there's a big outdoor event, bam.
visibility was shit. it's not easy driving in the middle of nowhere when you can't really see
i don't know if you'll be able to see how hard the wind was blowing the sand...it hurt
one of the scottish bands i think
people playing on the dunes (this is one of the few places in the world where there is 'singing' sand)
people started getting a little loopy by nightfall (byob events produce many drunken monkeys)
the music got better at night too, lots of singing along and really bad stage diving- that guy attempted to back flip...
i was guilty of loopy behavior too. i think we were trying to imitate 'cyclops' from the x-men
cheese
libertad - 04/24/08 21:10
You look so happy.
You look so happy.
tinypliny - 04/23/08 21:11
BTW, what is that metallic blue thing that someone is dragging up the dune? A dunerocket?
BTW, what is that metallic blue thing that someone is dragging up the dune? A dunerocket?
tinypliny - 04/23/08 21:09
You have amazing teeth. Ever considered Crest/Colgate modeling? :)
You have amazing teeth. Ever considered Crest/Colgate modeling? :)
metalpeter - 04/23/08 18:17
Looks like a good time. Looks like people where sliding down the dunes. That reminds me Somewhere I have seen people do what was called Sandboarding, it looked like a harder version of snowboarding (not sure if it was snowboard/ski movie or jackass type movie), I don't know enough to know where it works and where it doesn't or what kind of board you would need but it could be something to look into. Glad you had a good time.
Looks like a good time. Looks like people where sliding down the dunes. That reminds me Somewhere I have seen people do what was called Sandboarding, it looked like a harder version of snowboarding (not sure if it was snowboard/ski movie or jackass type movie), I don't know enough to know where it works and where it doesn't or what kind of board you would need but it could be something to look into. Glad you had a good time.
theecarey - 04/23/08 14:06
that smile is in your eyes. amazing..
that smile is in your eyes. amazing..
jason - 04/23/08 13:02
I'll be damned, look at that smile! You still don't look very tan though....
I'll be damned, look at that smile! You still don't look very tan though....
joshua - 04/23/08 12:20
Awesome - is this some sort of bootleg underground booze party? I can't imagine this sort of hedonism is allowable under Sharia law.
Anyway - looking good. And looking happy!
Awesome - is this some sort of bootleg underground booze party? I can't imagine this sort of hedonism is allowable under Sharia law.
Anyway - looking good. And looking happy!
leetee - 04/23/08 11:47
cheese is good. ya'll look cute and happy. :O)
cheese is good. ya'll look cute and happy. :O)
paul - 04/23/08 10:06
We used to go to parties in the desert in Arizona. Which is less sandy by far and I think way more dusty. I remember, that with all the dancing it would create this gigantic dust cloud we were all stomping in and your boogers would be black in the morning.
We used to go to parties in the desert in Arizona. Which is less sandy by far and I think way more dusty. I remember, that with all the dancing it would create this gigantic dust cloud we were all stomping in and your boogers would be black in the morning.
04/19/2008 15:28 #44055
awesome weekendCategory: about doha
This weekend was full of more Doha firsts. I went to my first beach party at the intercon, I went to my first Dunestock, and I finally camped out in the desert for the first time. Here's a few from the beach party. More photos tomorrow. Right now I'm exhausted and really need to go to bed. Looooong day tomorrow.
it was like a baby rave
my friend wael
painting with the lights
rory....he's so sweet, i wish you could meet him
it was like a baby rave
my friend wael
painting with the lights
rory....he's so sweet, i wish you could meet him
paul - 04/22/08 19:56
I really like the painting with lights photo. I used to do that all the time with my one phone cam that had a delayed shutter. I miss it.
I really like the painting with lights photo. I used to do that all the time with my one phone cam that had a delayed shutter. I miss it.
metalpeter - 04/20/08 13:18
Glad you are having a great weekend and doing new stuff hope the rest of the weekend continues that way and I look forward to seeing more pictures.
Glad you are having a great weekend and doing new stuff hope the rest of the weekend continues that way and I look forward to seeing more pictures.
04/13/2008 11:48 #43997
opa diedCategory: death
Opa wasn't my grandfather. He's the father of my 'babysitter'. Sylvia was the babysitter for all us kids, and we used to live next door. It's one of those deals where you kind of become family with some folks. Hence, I called her parents Oma and Opa.
On Thanksgiving day they were in a bad car accident. He never recovered from his injuries. It's sad. Good-bye Opa.
On Thanksgiving day they were in a bad car accident. He never recovered from his injuries. It's sad. Good-bye Opa.
lizabeth - 04/16/08 12:31
I'd like to second what Felly said - we've all got people who, while not related to us by blood, are none the less our family. I'm sorry to hear about your Opa.
I'd like to second what Felly said - we've all got people who, while not related to us by blood, are none the less our family. I'm sorry to hear about your Opa.
mrmike - 04/15/08 07:35
What Lee said says it all. Sorry for your loss.
What Lee said says it all. Sorry for your loss.
libertad - 04/14/08 21:44
Sorry to hear that lady. That is cute that you call him Opa.
Sorry to hear that lady. That is cute that you call him Opa.
fellyconnelly - 04/14/08 07:45
blood relation or not, its still a tragic loss and i'm sorry for it.
blood relation or not, its still a tragic loss and i'm sorry for it.
metalpeter - 04/13/08 11:53
I don't really know what to say but I should say something so I'll just say I'm sorry.
I don't really know what to say but I should say something so I'll just say I'm sorry.
04/10/2008 11:30 #43971
i'd like you to meetCategory: relationships
Rory.
museumchick - 04/11/08 18:14
He's cute! You guys looke really happy.
He's cute! You guys looke really happy.
tinypliny - 04/10/08 21:09
\m/ Hellllllllooooo Rory and Ladycroft! \m/ :)
\m/ Hellllllllooooo Rory and Ladycroft! \m/ :)
mrmike - 04/10/08 20:56
Good for you
Good for you
jenks - 04/10/08 19:16
yay! :) (he's cute, too!)
yay! :) (he's cute, too!)
james - 04/10/08 13:48
In your position of great power you should totally pimp out estrip. ^_~
In your position of great power you should totally pimp out estrip. ^_~
fellyconnelly - 04/10/08 13:37
Hello!
Hello!
paul - 04/10/08 13:09
You guys look cute together.
You guys look cute together.
jason - 04/10/08 12:21
Hi Rory! =))))
Hi Rory! =))))
A. I like the music
B. Not sure what movie but there is a James Bond Movie theme it reminds me of
3. It kinda reminds me of some of The Tea Party's music
4. Even though you never see a full shot that dancer is is hottie or at least banging
5. In terms of the dress all you need to do is the Christan Agularia and others double tape thing or what ever they do, HA just kidding.