Matt: With the imminent arrival of our beloved friend Alison, I thought I'd get a good book to read, she's really dull and it will make the long silences less awkward if I'm reading. So I picked up "The Da Vinci Code" by Dan Brown! So far an excellent read - gets you wondering from the word go. Andy? You'd like it!!
Also reading "The Magicians' Guild" by Trudi Canavan upon Garry and Michelle's recommendation - again good so far on a fantasy theme. Will Sonea go to the thieves? or will the Magicians' Guild find her???
I trust you are all well and happy? What are you reading?
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Monday, June 27, 2005
Film stuff
new beginings
Matt: Forgot to say I went to see Batman Begins the other day, it was actually pretty good. It was nice and gritty and had a dark more realistic feel to it, along the lines of The Crow in it's gritty edge. I would say it was better than the original and also ties in nicely to it. Christopher Nolan has done the series the justice it deserved.
Next movie I'm looking to see is War of the Worlds can't wait to hear the Ooouuula's!!!
Sunday, June 26, 2005
Car Trouble
Matt: Well the most essential part of the car failed us, no not the engine, not the axle or steering - but the air conditioning, damn it gets hot without it. We temporarily fixed it by having the gas refilled, but that was due to run down pretty quick. We were heading to Abu Dhabi for the weekend so we decided to book the car in down there as we wouldn't really need it whilst there and Taxi's are so cheap down in the capital.
All was good, we had the call saying it was ready for collection and after being convinced that it should leak that much water when the air-con is being efficient we drove her away. Only to have the thing stall at every set of lights or junction. Hmmm not impressed. So we took her straight back and have had to leave her there for the time being. Fortunately we were able to use Ann and Mick's car to get home and they will use ours when it's fixed. I hate cars!!!
But other than that we had a noce weekend. Relaxing by the pool and shopping.
Kelly's doing a feature in the paper about peoples favourite film quotes? What's your favourite and what film is it from??? Comments please!!
All was good, we had the call saying it was ready for collection and after being convinced that it should leak that much water when the air-con is being efficient we drove her away. Only to have the thing stall at every set of lights or junction. Hmmm not impressed. So we took her straight back and have had to leave her there for the time being. Fortunately we were able to use Ann and Mick's car to get home and they will use ours when it's fixed. I hate cars!!!
But other than that we had a noce weekend. Relaxing by the pool and shopping.
Kelly's doing a feature in the paper about peoples favourite film quotes? What's your favourite and what film is it from??? Comments please!!
Monday, June 20, 2005
Relaxing at the club
Matt: The rest of the weekend was spent shopping and relaxing. We went to the beach, the Mecarto Mall, Al Karama, The Ibm Battuta Mall and generally had a nice time. I took Chris and James to the Emirate Golf Club to relax by the pool on Sunday and Kelly joined us after work - Here are some pics of the boys relaxing in the posh club.
James - The running bomb
Chris - Spinning Mayhem
The Ibm Battuta Mall never fails to impress us, proof?? here are some pics...
Junk Boat - Ibm Battuta
Tunisia - Ibm Battuta
Yes these are inside the shopping Mall.
James - The running bomb
Chris - Spinning Mayhem
The Ibm Battuta Mall never fails to impress us, proof?? here are some pics...
Junk Boat - Ibm Battuta
Tunisia - Ibm Battuta
Yes these are inside the shopping Mall.
Water works
Matt: A few guests visited this weekend and so a day out to Wild Wadi was the order of the day. If you haven't been there then please take a look at the site and you'll want to come visit us even more. It's an amazing water park in Dubai - not only is it great fun but you also get amazing views of the Burj al Arab from the park too.
Kelly took the crew there for the day - which included Ann, Mick, Jo, Chris, James, Haley, Merv and little Harvey. They all had a great day while I was at the office working hard. Booo!! That being said we all did spend the evening together and the first class restaurant Spectrum on One - with 6 cuisine choices from around the world, all under 1 roof, there is something to please everyone's tastes.
Enjoy some pics.
Wild Wadi
The Titanic's Aftermath
Kelly took the crew there for the day - which included Ann, Mick, Jo, Chris, James, Haley, Merv and little Harvey. They all had a great day while I was at the office working hard. Booo!! That being said we all did spend the evening together and the first class restaurant Spectrum on One - with 6 cuisine choices from around the world, all under 1 roof, there is something to please everyone's tastes.
Enjoy some pics.
Wild Wadi
The Titanic's Aftermath
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Come see us, come hear us
Matt: We have setup the computer now so that you can all see and hear us on MSN Messenger. If you have messenger we can chat for free and with the webcam too you can have the added joy of seeing us.
If you don't have MSN Messenger head on over and pick up version 7 from here. It's free... Click Here
See you soon...Virtually.
If you don't have MSN Messenger head on over and pick up version 7 from here. It's free... Click Here
See you soon...Virtually.
Monday, June 13, 2005
Visitors from a Strange land
We've just spent a lovely weekend entertaining, Ann and Mick came to visit with Haley, Merve and little Harvey. We had a lovely bar-b prepared by Michael on Thursday night, Shrimps, Steak, Chicken Skewers and Salad - very nice indeed. Then Friday we went to Brunch at the Dubai Creek Yatch and Golf Club, to a lovely restaurant called Aquarium - and yes it's central attraction is a huge aquarium in the very heart of the dining area.
After a little shopping and haggling in Al Karama, we headed to the Madinat an amazing hotel complex with shopping boulevards and walkways all themed in a ancient Arabic style. Enjoy the photo's:
The Madinat
One of the Madinat boulevards
Burj Al Arab, view from the Madinat
After a little shopping and haggling in Al Karama, we headed to the Madinat an amazing hotel complex with shopping boulevards and walkways all themed in a ancient Arabic style. Enjoy the photo's:
The Madinat
One of the Madinat boulevards
Burj Al Arab, view from the Madinat
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
Biffday Wishes
Kelly Ann Crane: Just want to say a huge big fat yummy HAPPY BIFFDAY to my bestest buddy Ali Wee Methven! Have a great day turning 26 oldie McGoldie!!!! (at least you’re not 31 like someone we know).
I wish I could be there but we’ll do some celebrating of our own when you get that skinny (cos of all the weight loss) butt out here.
Have a beaker of red for your buddy at Yarton Tandoori this evely…and enjoy your pressie popalartachocalartamelonmarta!
Love ya
Bestest Buddies
I wish I could be there but we’ll do some celebrating of our own when you get that skinny (cos of all the weight loss) butt out here.
Have a beaker of red for your buddy at Yarton Tandoori this evely…and enjoy your pressie popalartachocalartamelonmarta!
Love ya
Bestest Buddies
Monday, June 06, 2005
Join the club
Kelly Ann Crane: Ok, ok….enough with the pressure people. I know I never write on this thing – that’s mainly because I’m really computer stupid and forget what to do!!!
But a little update from KAC.
Matt and I have finally joined a swanky gym. After losing 2 stone by walking around 50 thousand (slight exaggeration) gyms….we have decided on the Emirates Golf Club darling!
There is a gym, pool, squash courts, tennis courts, lots of nice restaurants and really posh changing rooms with a giant screen TV.
It’s really nice and visitors can come with us for a day by the pool and use of the facilities for just 30 dhs – that’s like 4.50squid!!!
It’s yummy.
Here’s to getting fit in style.
Enjoy the piccies!!
Emirates Golf Club
One of the restaurants
Arial view of the pool
But a little update from KAC.
Matt and I have finally joined a swanky gym. After losing 2 stone by walking around 50 thousand (slight exaggeration) gyms….we have decided on the Emirates Golf Club darling!
There is a gym, pool, squash courts, tennis courts, lots of nice restaurants and really posh changing rooms with a giant screen TV.
It’s really nice and visitors can come with us for a day by the pool and use of the facilities for just 30 dhs – that’s like 4.50squid!!!
It’s yummy.
Here’s to getting fit in style.
Enjoy the piccies!!
Emirates Golf Club
One of the restaurants
Arial view of the pool
I name this Villa....
Matt: Ok people, I'm getting sick of calling the villa 'The Villa' - so naming suggestions on a postcard please (or as a comment even). Something fitting and the sarcastic names will be ignored Michael!!!!
I'm quite partial to 'Wilson Royal Plaza' but getting that past the KCC (Kelly Crane committee) might be a problem..
I'm quite partial to 'Wilson Royal Plaza' but getting that past the KCC (Kelly Crane committee) might be a problem..
Saturday, June 04, 2005
Wired
Matt: The Internet has finally landed at our Villa, yes this is the first post that I am coming to you directly from home, Home? yeah this does feel like our little home away from home now, especially as more and more we are getting things sorted. With our internet connection came the TV subscription (with hundreds of strange and foriegn channels) and a phone.
There is no excuse not to get in touch now, we can even browse the web and pick up mail on the TV. We got a wireless keyboard with it. Modern!!
There is no excuse not to get in touch now, we can even browse the web and pick up mail on the TV. We got a wireless keyboard with it. Modern!!
Thursday, June 02, 2005
Friends
Matt: Kelly and I had some friends over last night for a social evening. It was really nice, there were eight of us in all for an impromptu gathering, a few drinks and pizza.
And Yes! The Villa is suitable for guests. Although the sand pit needs work still. We sat out in the garden (sand pit) till late chatting and it was still too hot out there really. But walking into the beautifully air conditioned villa was a lovely relief!!
On that subject; The air-con upstairs was feeling a bit weak. So we had some gadgies round to fix it. Which seemed to work initially, by morning DAMN we knew it was working - I was freezing and the curtains were blowing all night.. Icy!!!
And Yes! The Villa is suitable for guests. Although the sand pit needs work still. We sat out in the garden (sand pit) till late chatting and it was still too hot out there really. But walking into the beautifully air conditioned villa was a lovely relief!!
On that subject; The air-con upstairs was feeling a bit weak. So we had some gadgies round to fix it. Which seemed to work initially, by morning DAMN we knew it was working - I was freezing and the curtains were blowing all night.. Icy!!!
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