Al Fardan Gardens 4
Erin Swimming with Friend
Was held on Saturday, April 18. I was the organizer this year, and we had a pool party at a local compound (not ours - our pool is too small). About 110 people attended. When planning this event last fall we were worried that mid-April would be too hot, and we have had some very hot days this April (today, April 20, is one of them). But, as it turned out, we were worried about rain on party day! It was overcast and warm (in the 80's) and we felt a few drops of rain but nothing to spoil the party. Overall it was a good event.
Planning events like this is challenging even in the US. But here we are dealing with different cultures (meaning - people who like to "haggle") and people who don't speak English very well. Had to really haggle for this party - the first price quoted me for the food (not drinks) and lifeguard was 50 QR per person (about $13.75). Was I told could bring a different food vendor if I wished - so I got a quote from a restaurant (that has catered for the school) for 25QR per person (about $6.85). After I shared that bid with the orginial bidder he came down to 30 QR per person and we settled on that - whew!
Am starting to think about moving now! Just added it up - this will be our 11th move in 27 years of marriage. (For those that are interested: Akron to Oklahoma, Oklahoma to Germany, once while in Germany, Germany to Denver, Denver to Boulder, Boulder to Burke, Burke to Israel, Israel to Burke, a move within Burke, Burke to Doha, Doha to Burke.) Can you top that (would you want to?)
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You must be getting very good at it!
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