Category Archives: Kuwait

Another Wreck on the Roads of Kuwait

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Ian

I don’t know how this happened. But very often people cut in at the last second to make a turnoff and it is scary how close they come to crashing. Sad thing is you can see a baby stroller in … Continue reading →

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Amreeka

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Ian

This post was triggered after I watched a feature on new movies on CNN in the gym last Sunday. I can’t find any reference to it on the CNN website though. They had a feature on the new movie Amreeka … Continue reading →

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Soapy Football

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Ian

For soapy football you reserve a session on the pitch and then pay as a group. There is about 5 cm of soapy water on the ground and you play with a volleyball like ball. You won’t see me doing … Continue reading →

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Ladies Day Off

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Ian

I saw these ladies finishing their day off outing at Green Island. They look like they enjoyed the day together to offset their hard working weeks.

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Car on it’s side

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Ian

You can click here to see on Google Maps where it occurred. Driving here just wears you down. There are so many selfish, aggressive, non-attentive, distracted, dangerous drivers. You cannot make even the shortest journey without having to avoid at … Continue reading →

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Fintas Take Away Chicken Restaurant

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Ian

The chicken is quite tasty. It tastes better than the chicken from the Sultan Centre but the Sultan Centre chicken is a bit cheaper at 1 KD. And the staff is very friendly. If you want to see where the … Continue reading →

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Indian Bananas in Kuwait

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Ian

These bananas are available in the Sultan Centre and are not too ripe. They must be in season now in India. I’ve had these in south India and they are delicious. You don’t know what a banana should taste like … Continue reading →

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Hardware Stores of Kuwait

Posted on September 20, 2009 by Ian

Everybody needs to know where to get various hardware things. Well the new True Value is open near Avenues mall. They have some hardware things like bulk screws and bolts but I couldn’t find any plumbing materials like a pipe … Continue reading →

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Jet Engine Used to Extinguish Kuwait Oil Fires

Posted on August 8, 2009 by Ian

I’ve seen photos and there is a brief clip of it in the Imax movie here about the oil fires. The Hungarians replaced the turret from an old Russian tank with 2 turbines from a Mig 21. Water is injected … Continue reading →

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Kuwait – American Woman Abducted and Raped

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Ian

I found this important post on Intlxpatr It’s important not to get too complacent and be careful about crime of all types. I received this notification this morning from the American Women’s League of Kuwait, guidance from the US Embassy: … Continue reading →

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