HELLOWORLD...YOU ROCK!!!

Thank you SO MUCH for all of the info you provided...just amazing!

Let me clarify a few points (and ask some follow-up questions):

a) I had never even heard of Skype until visiting Qatarliving - just looked into it and will most certainly sign up! Also good to know Doha is wireless! Forget this land-line idea...with wireless and skype, and acquiring a mobile, I doubt I'll need one.

b) Great feedback on the cash and banks - thanks! Do you know if there are ATM's in Doha that are equipped with the 'plus' symbol? I'd like to know if I'll be able to withdraw cash from my Canadian account back home...??

c) Are you familiar with the shows 'Lost' or 'Alias'? These are the ones I've become 'addicted' too!

d) I do have a DVD player...but my daughter has acquired this huge collection of VHS Disney movies and she would be most sad to have to part with them (and Mommy isn't equipped or capable technically to transfer them to DVD...yet anyhow). Sucks too about the Souq shops suspending activities....that could have helped me with this dilemna!

e) I'm guessing your a 'techie'? (or just way more technologically inclined than I am) :) I'll speak to a buddy of mine here to figure out this proxy stuff you mention...all chinese to me!

Your feedback was VERY helpful...and so thorough! Thanks so much!

Where are you from and how long have you been in Doha?

Take care and thanks again!