Absentees List..:)
Please report to QL before you travel, otherwise unauthorized absence will be noted and serious diciplinary action will be taken upon your return..:)
So who all are going and who all are here?
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some important tips before travelling out...
Vacations are supposed to be a time to relax and refresh. In order to make sure that your vacation is spent unwinding, and not worrying, here's a checklist of things to remember before you travel out..
Tell a neighbor you trust you're out of town, and consider giving them a key just in case, or at least have them keep an eye out on your house.
If you've got a spare key hidden somewhere outside your house, now's the time to remove it.
Close the curtains on any windows where people can see in to your house.
Set interior timers so that a lamp or two turns on at night.
Turn off your hot water heater-you might as well save some cash while you're away.
Make copies of your important documents, like your passport and credit cards, just in case something is stolen (you can either scan them or email them to yourself, or if you're reticent to have electronic files floating around, you can carry print versions).
Sift through your wallet and remove extra credit card bills and/or your social security card and anything else you don't want/need while traveling.
Triple-check to make sure every last door and window is locked. If you've got sliding doors, consider wedging a wood block or stick in the track for added security.
Pay all bills that are due while you're away.
Clear out the fridge, chucking anything that might spoil in your absence.
Sprinkle a little baking soda in toilets and down the sink drains to avoid coming home to the stench of stagnant water.
Unplug your toaster, computer, TV, coffeemaker and all other appliances.
Take out the garbage.
Make sure there are no wet clothes lurking in your washer or dryer.
Tinker LOL..on your 'insanity' comment.....u guyz r really too much, i agree now, lately ....hehehe
I do hope when I finally venture out of here the outcome will be in my favor..and yes I do need a break, pronto..Quite bored of being the one waving goodbye to others at the airport!
No worries.
We'll ship in a ton of sand and line one of the rooms in FS's neighbour's apartment.
Sun shades and parasols will be provided.
Rizks will act as lifeguard and do his Pamela Anderson in slow motion impersonation
all you need to do is bring the drinks and those cute little umbrellas for cocktails.
OMG no break for 5 years. Wondering how cool and sweet you will be if you take a break :)
Trust me I KNOW what you mean. Hopefully Insha Allah I'll go off somewhere soon. My wish list of places to go:
1)Saudi for Hajj/Umra
2)India to visit my beloved relatives,tour the country and shop!
3)SL so I can make my parents, aged auntie, cousins and friends happy, as they have all been insisting I come see em all soon .
4)Baharain,, to visit friends and relatives
Snessy...thanks & noted..:)
oh great, dont u know snessy 'Life guard' is my part time job ! :)
Rizks: I'm more of a beach and cocktails kinda girl...
Prism: have a fab time in London, and make sure you eat fish n chips while you're there. I'm not in London at the moment but will be going back for good next month...
So nice of you for the tips Formatted Soul!
Are you going or not?
Who wants to be sane in this insane world...insanity helps one be aligned to the insane people around..I say be insane to be happy...:)
Snessy...I am flying to London next week for a few days but guess u are already in that part of the world else I would have thought of it...:)
I do every now and then but too many commitments..miles to go before I sleep and all that!
ok snessy !
Come grab my hand and we shall fly to the dense forest of Amazon ! :)
I NEED a holiday, someone please take me with you!
Already sent ! :)
Note to Rizks: please send invite to FathimaH forthwith or better still fifthwith.
Habibi Tinker, Hope all is well :)
google it Fatima
As I have been for the last 5 years since the day I first landed in Doha. Still yet to see the inside of an airplane since then!
hello Habibis :)karak chaye?
Yup britey !
As i climb from the bathroom window meanwhile you just keep tat doberman busy near the gate...:(
and yea the party is still ON ! :)
A sterling idea. Rizks can climb from your bathroom window to theirs and open the door..
Rizks: The party may still be on :O)
lol FS, one can always pop-in with mask on, change of IDs ..:P
Painther..and Tinks...I have blocked pop ups ..so he cannot pop up in this thread..:)
Brit & Rizks..:) my neighbour is on vacation? will that help?..:)
me me me :)
ohh so 4th one is "he", ..and i was 'happy' dreaming of some1 else ..lol
lol tinker,
that makes 3 of us staying, tinker, more the merrier :P
Not yet !
but just made 10-15 calls only ! :(
We'll just have to delay the party till FS leaves..Hope you haven't printed the invitations already :O(
good FS, let every1 else go on vacation :)
Oh No ! :(
Wats the Plan B then britey ? :(
Damn!!
Rizks , she is staying :O(
Oh yea painther I forgot...:) I am here too... just taking only two weeks off including Eid Holidays in Aug..:)
FS, before asking others you should tell your absence first; anyway I'm here in these longggg beautiful summar days, to hold the fort :)
Prism, when I followed your advise on Battery, it wasn't possible to remove the battery lead/plug, atleast by hand.
PS: i wonder why even advises matches....same advise i got from somebody else too :P
A big check list prior moving on vacation, thanks FS :)
What about Car batteries?
Not yet planned, will inform soon.
No. We'll just call over a few friends - make a Biryaaani and have a good time..
Shall I bring my sleeping bag ?
I need a rent a car who can spare me their car when they go on leave.
August - Home sweet home
Lols OK britey !
are you gonna invite ur Cuban shotputter too ?
would be lovely we both can hav nice time...:)
since the day i was looted ! badly, real badly ! :(
Why do we feel that we must unplug toasters, computer, TV, coffeemaker etc , but leave fridges, freezers on ?
Rizks: PM me once you get the keys .. I am free for a get together..
Rizks..since when are you doing part time watchman job..:)
FS, so when can i get the keys for your apartment ? :)
TFS ... will b travelling in August
Nyc post FS ^_^
I will be going for 3-4 weeks in August and will probably try to meet my old friend hajmola.
MM..yea if you have a covered parking.. as Prism said... disconnect the battery and cover it before you leave..
Yea Compund villas are okay.. but stand alone villas need to be properly secured before leaving..
Good advice FS
Disconnect the battery of your car to save it from being discharged if you are going for more than 3 days.
BTW seems it is advantageous to stay in an Apt....not many things to bother except refrigerator and if I can empty that I can as well just switch off the mains. Shut the main door behind me and go...:)
to banana island :?
Cars ??
No Travel plans yet but good advice Formatted Soul..
Hey, Im traveling soon.. see you guys later :D