Sunday, March 21, 2010
Photos of my garden
We finally got the maintenance to come and cut the grass.... and Jim installed the fountain in the front yard.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Jim to receive API Award
Jim recently received an email announcing that he was selected for the American Petroleum Institute (API) Citation for Service Award for his years of dedication to the Gaslift Task Group and service as the Chairman. This is a very distinct recognition and is one of the highest awards given by the API to the volunteers in the standards writing efforts.
This award will be presented at a special recognition luncheon at the API Annual Summer Standards Conference in June. The conference will be held in Washington, DC June 28th thru July 2nd at the Hyatt Regency.
I am so proud of Jim. He has worked hard in his field and finally gets some recognition for his work!
His dad received a similar award from API for his expertise in Petroleum Measurement in 1976.
This award will be presented at a special recognition luncheon at the API Annual Summer Standards Conference in June. The conference will be held in Washington, DC June 28th thru July 2nd at the Hyatt Regency.
I am so proud of Jim. He has worked hard in his field and finally gets some recognition for his work!
His dad received a similar award from API for his expertise in Petroleum Measurement in 1976.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
A Puppy
As some of you know, I have been looking for a small dog to adopt. I went to the Vets office the other day and they had a 3 month old puppy, which had been rescued. We adopted Sadie on March 1st. The vet thinks that she is half border collie with some Saluki. She is very sweet. She was a bit sick yesterday, so I took her back to the vet. He said her ears were a bit red, so he gave me some drops to put in her ears. What fun!
She follows me where ever I go. She is such a joy to have around.
She follows me where ever I go. She is such a joy to have around.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Shopping at the Souk on Saturday Evening
It is good to be back home again. I enjoyed my visit with family in friends while I was in the US. Three weeks of winter was definitely enough for me!
There is always new adventures in Doha. Jim and I went to the Souk last weekend. As we approach the parking lot, there is a man at the ticket machine that presses the button and hands me a ticket for parking. The man is wearing a FBI cap! It had to be a knock off, or at least I hope so.
We were looking around at furniture and found this little table, which we were thinking we could use for an end table in our living room. After very little bargaining, we walked away with this table for 150 QR ($41.00)! It is solid wood and very heavy, it looks like mahogany. It is hand carved with brass inlays. When the guy in the market pulled the table all the way out, we discovered that it had an extended piece with 3 holes in it. It completely comes apart and is held together with wooden screws. I think maybe it was probably a tea caddy, but the very bottom piece is missing, which is why he sold it so cheap. However, it is a beautiful table and it definitely will serve our purpose. I will take photos of it and post them soon.
We also went to the pet section to get a pump for a fountain. The pet section is interesting, but also a bit depressing. I saw a Qatari woman pick up a cockatiel and the bird totally loved this woman. She held it close to herself and the bird rested it's head on her chest. I think she bought the bird! Smart bird!
It is always interesting to visit the souk, especially on the weekend. The Qataris love the souk. It is interesting to watch them and how they interact with other people, especially the women.
There is always new adventures in Doha. Jim and I went to the Souk last weekend. As we approach the parking lot, there is a man at the ticket machine that presses the button and hands me a ticket for parking. The man is wearing a FBI cap! It had to be a knock off, or at least I hope so.
We were looking around at furniture and found this little table, which we were thinking we could use for an end table in our living room. After very little bargaining, we walked away with this table for 150 QR ($41.00)! It is solid wood and very heavy, it looks like mahogany. It is hand carved with brass inlays. When the guy in the market pulled the table all the way out, we discovered that it had an extended piece with 3 holes in it. It completely comes apart and is held together with wooden screws. I think maybe it was probably a tea caddy, but the very bottom piece is missing, which is why he sold it so cheap. However, it is a beautiful table and it definitely will serve our purpose. I will take photos of it and post them soon.
We also went to the pet section to get a pump for a fountain. The pet section is interesting, but also a bit depressing. I saw a Qatari woman pick up a cockatiel and the bird totally loved this woman. She held it close to herself and the bird rested it's head on her chest. I think she bought the bird! Smart bird!
It is always interesting to visit the souk, especially on the weekend. The Qataris love the souk. It is interesting to watch them and how they interact with other people, especially the women.
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