16 Hours from Home

Keeping the people I love and others who are just plain curious, up to date on ex-pat life in Dubai. Home is where the heart is, and I'm 16 hours (Delta 7) from home. Love you M and J! Your DubaiDaddy.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Tiger and the Nanny

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Was sitting around work the other day when one of my Emarati friends showed me a photo in the local Arabic language paper. The photo showed...

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Dog Days of August

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As you can see by the title, this draft has been sitting around for awhile--I have sort of gotten away from the blog since so much winds up ...

Saturday, September 19, 2009

Kiev

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The genesis of this trip was formed enroute between ATL and DXB. The flight almost always passes over Ukraine and alot of other places and ...

Friday, September 18, 2009

Be the first in your neighborhood!

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This billboard appeared a few days ago along the road as I exit the airport parking. I can have my own Mosque erected for as little as $750...

Monday, September 14, 2009

Pilgrimage to Scotland

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It started with playing golf in 45C (114F) weather last week and a sudden urge to get out of the heat for a few days, as well as an excuse t...

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Saturday, August 29, 2009

Ramadan

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Ramadan started last week. I was gone to England so I dropped back into a slightly changed culture. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islami...

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

What's in your wallet?

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I have had alot of turnover in my wallet this past year. Clockwise from the top right: Emirates Golf Federation Card: Used for handicap an...

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DubaiDaddy: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Father of the two most terrific kids on the planet. Retired FAA Air Traffic Controller...mostly around the Atlanta Area. Will be spending the next 3 yrs plying my talents at Dubai Int'l Tower.

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