INFORMAL GET-TOGETHER, Smoke-Free, Alcohol-Free

bigmama
By bigmama

I was wondering if there is anyone interested in meeting new folk living in Doha in an informal setting where the environment is preferrably smoke-free (if there is such a place in Qatar) and alcohol-free.

Purpose: Just to chat and meet people in a non-threatening environment, such as a coffee shop - preferrably outdoors; to develop friendships and/or contacts.

Any age group welcome. Looking to see if anyone is interested in such a concept. When would be the best day, time and place to de-stress?

By bigmama• 15 Jan 2007 20:50
bigmama

All going well I will be there -Bennigan's - at 4:00 pm provided I don't come down with the bugs going around our workplace.

By novita77• 13 Jan 2007 21:58
novita77

Han already answer your question. Hard to explain the place if you don't know Doha very well. The best way is have alook at the map in Marhaba book.

By han19• 13 Jan 2007 21:04
Rating: 5/5
han19

oh bigmama i thought you figured out that rajeevs is a private house. they are alone and they were planning on dining together.

stick to places all know, commercial establishments.

bennigans is near al dana club, its the khalifa tennis court place where all the main tennis tournaments take place, near bukhara, near food ruckers. i dont know the name of the area.

happy heart

drive safe because someone is waiting for you at home

By bigmama• 13 Jan 2007 20:56
bigmama

Manubtl, are you now telling me that Rajeeve's was a private house not a commerical premises?

Btw - sorry to here s/he was ill.

By CHOMOLONGMA• 13 Jan 2007 20:33
CHOMOLONGMA

Rajev had a sore throat and taking antibiotics so had to cancel the plan.

Pls guys do lemme know where the BENNIGEN is.

By bigmama• 13 Jan 2007 17:17
bigmama

As it was your suggestion to go to Bennigen's please tell us where it is and how to get to it.

By bigmama• 13 Jan 2007 16:49
bigmama

Friday 19 January at Bennigens - 4:00pm till when you choose » edit | reply

Submitted by bigmama on Fri, 12/01/2007 - 8:32pm.

For those who wish to go

Place: BENNIGENS it is.

Date: Friday 19 January, 2007

Time: 4:00 pm until when you choose to leave.

Now I can only make it if someone tells me where it is. I am still finding my way around Doha.

By bigmama• 13 Jan 2007 16:45
bigmama

Manubtl, have you found out where Rajeev's place is? If I don't know by 5:00 pm I won't be able to make it. SORRY.

By CHOMOLONGMA• 13 Jan 2007 15:18
CHOMOLONGMA

Next friday 4 Pm where guys? Pls tel me exact location or else give me some of your numbers so that I can catch u all there.

Manu

By bigmama• 13 Jan 2007 09:15
bigmama

Looking forward to catching up with you Butterfly. Will you bring Heidi? Enjoy your day and week ahead.

By butterfly• 13 Jan 2007 08:22
butterfly

I cannot make it today. But I will be joining you guys next friday at 4 pm :)

By bigmama• 13 Jan 2007 07:46
bigmama

Thanks for asking. I am on top of the world flying with the eagles, leaving the turkeys to scratch about in the dirt and squabble.

I am not on here often as I don't get to pick up anything worthwhile to discuss and work has been keeping me fully occupied. That is sad isn't it. LOL

By han19• 12 Jan 2007 21:34
han19

bigmama i have not seen you here for quite some time....this is your thread after a long time, or did i miss something?

even if we dont meet, how are you doing?

happy heart

drive safe because someone is waiting for you at home

By CHOMOLONGMA• 12 Jan 2007 21:02
CHOMOLONGMA

what about butterfly? is she joinin? She seemed to be intrested too.

By bigmama• 12 Jan 2007 21:00
bigmama

Thank you Manubtl. 6:30 suits me better but still no promises.

By CHOMOLONGMA• 12 Jan 2007 20:57
Rating: 2/5
CHOMOLONGMA

I also dont know exactly where, tomorrow I ll confirm the exact location and menu and time. Evening around 6:30 .You may call me if you would like to join.He told it is in old airport area, I forgot street name.

By bigmama• 12 Jan 2007 20:56
bigmama

Silly me - just re-read the notes. Time is 7:00pm. I will try to make it but no quarantees. Now where is the place.

By bigmama• 12 Jan 2007 20:48
bigmama

Exactly where is Rajeevs Place? Street Name please and where is it next to? What time?

By CHOMOLONGMA• 12 Jan 2007 20:39
CHOMOLONGMA

Big Mama , will you join us tomorrow?

By CHOMOLONGMA• 12 Jan 2007 20:35
CHOMOLONGMA

Saturday 13th Jan, 7 PM at Rajeevs place, old air port area, do let me know who all are coming.

By bigmama• 12 Jan 2007 20:32
bigmama

For those who wish to go

Place: BENNIGENS it is.

Date: Friday 19 January, 2007

Time: 4:00 pm until when you choose to leave.

Now I can only make it if someone tells me where it is. I am still finding my way around Doha.

Also - will I need to book a table or do we just front up?

By dentist• 12 Jan 2007 19:39
dentist

Whatever your decision will be please be specific about it...for example avoid using words like "NEXT" or "TOMORROW" because it could get really confusing sometimes.

Just simple mention the date and time and place.

I go with Bennigens...they have a very nice children playground...there is no way we can go out on a Friday and leave our kids at home...you wouldn't like this to happen to you ;) lol

By CHOMOLONGMA• 12 Jan 2007 18:22
CHOMOLONGMA

Hi Chit Chat,

I live in Bin Omran.Wat bout U??

By chitchat• 12 Jan 2007 18:00
chitchat

Hi Manu

Could I know where is Manu's place.

By anonymous• 12 Jan 2007 16:59
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

well... just to voice out an opinion, Coffee Beanery is a nice place at the Ramada Junction, the only reason i recommended is coz of the time 4-6 it wouldnt be much crowded, or Costas at the Centre is good, or if ppl wana do sheesha or stuff, Grand Joud Cafe is an excellent place, we can book table in advance or how can we forget "Ras Al Nasah" at corniche, also known as Red Castle, excellent venue for hang out ..

You guys decide the place and i`ll try and join you guys for sure ...

Cheers !

By bigmama• 12 Jan 2007 15:47
bigmama

Let me know where Bennigans is please. How does 4:00-6:00 pm next Friday sound for a date and time? That allows for people to then go on and party or do what they please for the evening.

Just need to settle on a place now.

By anonymous• 12 Jan 2007 13:26
anonymous

RED POPE

As I know, in heaven wine is ok.

Earth is not heaven.

By novita77• 12 Jan 2007 11:13
novita77

Dont think i would go at night time to city centre too Butterfly. Hubby would be grumpy have to drive in the traffic and find a parking. lol.

By CHOMOLONGMA• 12 Jan 2007 11:11
CHOMOLONGMA

Hi guys ,if you are intrested in Indian veggie food then we can plan to meet at Rajeevs place 2moro evening. I will be going, pls do let me know if anyone is intrested.

By Charlene• 12 Jan 2007 10:09
Charlene

I used to as well. However, seems that it offends too many ppl so I stopped going for coffee there, lol

By chbck• 12 Jan 2007 09:47
chbck

It's only here on earth that the bleeding hearts whine enough to have it banned almost everywhere.

I wouldn't recommend going to starbucks in city center though...there are always people smoking there. Sometimes it's even me.

By anonymous• 12 Jan 2007 08:10
anonymous

Smoke free and alcohol free environment for meetingd, you could find it in a monastery, mosque, church or maybe heaven.

Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery

None but ourselves can free our minds..

By butterfly• 12 Jan 2007 07:44
Rating: 4/5
butterfly

Novita, nightime it's no good for me :( Early afternoon much better. You know what it's like for peple with kids...

Han, yes, I have been busy this week, back to work, by the time I get home I play with Heidi for a couple of hours,and then prepare dinner, bath her, put her to bed early etc, and then do some cleaning...by the time I go to bed I'm too exhausted. But I'm ok.

If you all can arrange a meeting on a weekend around four pm I will be happy to join.

By bajwaa• 12 Jan 2007 01:11
Rating: 4/5
bajwaa

hi all, lets meet tomorrow some where like in city centre at star bucks near the home center at evening like 8:00 P.M. if any one is coming please let me know at 5679346.

By novita77• 12 Jan 2007 00:20
novita77

you can take the kids and husband/wife too :-) But i think might be off putting for some people night out with the kids. lol.

By han19• 11 Jan 2007 23:04
han19

hi big mama, let us know the final place of meet and if i can make it, then sure why not.you are gith about affordable place of meet. oh are kids allowed or is it just for adults?

hey butterfly where have you been, i was going to mail youtoday but was having problems with my hotmail. are u doing fine?hows ur health?

happy heart

drive safe because someone is waiting for you at home

By bigmama• 11 Jan 2007 22:36
bigmama

Oops!! I forgot to mention. I would like the venue to be one that is affordable for the majority and no entry fee or memberhsip is required. Most of us don't have oil or gas fields to tap into for an income.

By CHOMOLONGMA• 11 Jan 2007 22:11
CHOMOLONGMA

fridays would be gr8.

By butterfly• 11 Jan 2007 22:07
Rating: 3/5
butterfly

I would be interested. I'm free on the weekends.

By CHOMOLONGMA• 11 Jan 2007 22:05
CHOMOLONGMA

if u arrange some day pls do inform me at 6653073.

By bigmama• 11 Jan 2007 22:01
bigmama

Thank you for your interest manubtl. If we can manage to get a group going that would be great.

By bigmama• 11 Jan 2007 22:01
bigmama

Thank you for your interest manubtl. If we can manage to get a group going that would be great.

By CHOMOLONGMA• 11 Jan 2007 21:52
Rating: 4/5
CHOMOLONGMA

I m always intrested to meet new friends, regardless of the environment.Wat do u say Bigmama

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