MONDAY 8th Sept- WEAR SOMETHING YELLOW.
With regard to the tragedy in Hastings UK, recently, we are planning to use this Monday to show our sympathy for the family of the Qatari boy who died, and also make a stand against this kind of meaningless violence. Hopefully the UK government (and others around the world) will take note and give this kind of behaviour 'zero tolerance'.
We will go to the Corniche on the Monday, exactly one week after the original stand made in the UK.
Because of the Ramadan timings, and the heat, it seems best to arrange for a silent stand at 4.45pm until 5.00pm. Thus allowing those who need to leave quickly for the Iftar period time to drive back home again. There will be no particular time of silence, except during the 15 minute period mentioned above.
To be recognised, we will BRING SOMETHING YELLOW. It can be a flower, a balloon, an armband, or even an item of clothing, anything that will distinguish the stand you are making.
There is not going to be any formal spot for meeting, other than on the actual Corniche itself, that way we don't have to ask for permits etc. We will not be forming a 'crowd' in any particular place, so a permit will not be required. Only that we will quietly walk or stand on the Corniche area, with our YELLOW distinguishing marker.
IF YOU CANNOT COME ON MONDAY, PLEASE WEAR OR SHOW SOMETHING YELLOW DURING THE DAY, TO SHOW YOUR SOLIDARITY WITH US. THE TIMING ISN'T IMPORTANT, BUT THE COLOUR WILL SHOW YOU'RE WITH US, AND THE BOY'S FAMILY, THAT DAY.
Thanks,
Angelwings.
A sincere thank to Angel wings for arranging such a meaningful event and to Speed for informing me about this event; my heartfelt appreciations to Qatar Living, I love Qatar and other websites those helped in making the walk a success; it was really a great feeling to stand by the victim’s family and empathizing their pain.
“We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.”
Sir Winston Churchill
to all of those who were at various points along the Corniche - separate to the Sheraton area, and those who wore the yellow in their places of work and at home. This is a big thank you on behalf of the family, for all playing your part.
Thanks for all those who turned up, and the yellow ribbons, and armbands were great, as well as all the yellow clothing ! I don't know how many heard the 'speech' that the family made, expressing their heartfelt thanks for standing with them during this time. They said it was encouraging, and they were grateful for our show of kindness!! What a humbling thing to be told such a thing - they in their loss, thanking us for such a small gesture.
Thank you again, to everyone.
Angelwings.
If the grass is greener on the other side, its sure the water bill is higher !
SUPER NURSE .. SMILE
SENSE OF HUMOUR... SMILE
Hope all went fine as planned !
I was not able to come due to my medical situation but I sent 'Khannan' and 'Casanova' to represent QLVG along with other QL volunteers.
It was for a good cause, and sure one day in return Allah(God) will reward you all who supported this cause :-)
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Sorry, wasn't able to go to corniche, but I wore my yellow scrubsuit at work. My condolences to the family.
It was good to see the people there, especially the Majed family.. I hope this gesture helps a little in their grieving..
Thank you to the people who showed up. It was greatly appreciated.
I also thank the Al Majed family for being strong and being great neighbours of ours for many generations.
Thanks to QL members and ILQ members.
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...and i look yellow as well from the flu ;o)
hope that counts!
If you're looking for a problem, you're probably gonna find one.
am sick and can't join u guyz, but i swear i wore yellow when i went to the doc today! :o)
my heart is with u.
If you're looking for a problem, you're probably gonna find one.
members and I have received many confirmations thru email and on my phone :-)
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I never look at the front page :P Always go straight to Recent posts. My bad.
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@gypsy, it's on the front page of ILQ in a huge banner :P and also on QL's front page
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I don't think Gypsy meant self-promotion!
Gypsy - you gotta take your eye off the hot topics sometimes :-) It's been on QL frontpage for a while - first with this http://www.qatarliving.com/node/184203 and then the march announcement :
http://www.qatarliving.com/node/192184
Actually it is at 4:45 pm today.
As per usual in this country I find out things after they happen. People really need to learn how to promote these better.
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andysand, actually no not from Essex.....calm down lad........who said I'm a nurse eh?
THAT MESSAGE WAS MEANT FOR SUPER NURSE ..WATER ,,ARE YOU TRYING TO ADD INSULT TO INJURY..WHAT KIND OF NURSE ARE YOU..ONE FROM THE CARRY ON FILMS
I see you are from U.K (probably essex) 15 minutes in the sun. What you dont like the sun (why on earth are you here) Or do you just have to be so THICK
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Just being there will be enough. If you find a single yellow flower in next-doors garden, ask if you can borrow it !! LOL. Its for a good cause.
Angelwings
If the grass is greener on the other side, its sure the water bill is higher !
This is an unfortunate cheap shot at selling newpapers, and yes I will convey my disappointment with their tactics. Its a shame, as Gulf Times is an otherwise good newspaper generally.
Qatari: There will be plenty of folks to take pictures, so no worries about having something for QL's to look at it they didn't make it.
Angelwings
If the grass is greener on the other side, its sure the water bill is higher !
i will be there with my family but presently i dont have any thing in YELLOW color...
Agreed angelwings. Very irresponsible considering a verdict hasn't been reached yet. Are you able to convey this to them?
The Peninsula gave the initiative some coverage too :
http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/Display_news.asp?section=Local_News&subsection=Qatar+News&month=September2008&file=Local_News200809083310.xml
Can someone take photos that we can post to QL after? For those who can't make it
Bad Headlines in Gulf Times...
The unfortunate use of the word 'murdered' in today's Gulf Times is very sad - in that the newspapers would capitilise on such an event to add provocation to the issue. I totally disassociate myself from this headline... and feel it is a tacky way of selling newspapers.
It won't put me off showing my sympathy for the family however, or the need to stand agains this sensless behaviour.
G.
If the grass is greener on the other side, its sure the water bill is higher !
In this case, we stand against violence of this nature. Uncalled for, abused, unmotivated, unbalanced, mindless violence.
There was a song many years ago called 'Tie a yellow ribbon round the old oak tree'.... which was meant to denote the homecoming of someone safely. That of course wasn't the case for Mohammed... and its also just a way of identifying those who are interested to make such a stand, as well as showing their sympathy.
A.W.
If the grass is greener on the other side, its sure the water bill is higher !
Can I ask the significance of yellow??
I may be blonde but I am wise
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she that she cannot walk as she needs to go to loo .... LOL ;-)
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...in late afternoon heat shouldn't be too much of a problem for you. Just drink plenty before you get there. Lots of folks come out at that time anyway, so no biggy.
I take it you're going to be there after all that advice on what and how to drink?
A.
If the grass is greener on the other side, its sure the water bill is higher !
draggie..wake up early tom...let support them...i have been a bum for a while...so im bored...lets go out...
I can't even find a modeling kit around here in this place...
"Everything in this book may be wrong." Illusions: The Adventures of The Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach
aha!!Now theres a thought!!lol
...unless the Gatorade's halal-approved, that is.
"Everything in this book may be wrong." Illusions: The Adventures of The Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach
waterpump bottle which you can keep in your pocket and pull the small pipe through your clothes till your mouth ;-)
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well, come on.....lets get real...people hanging around and walking along the corniche and not being able to drink?? Make sure theres some first aiders around thats what I say!
It's you who should join the twat group. *wink*
"Everything in this book may be wrong." Illusions: The Adventures of The Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach
yep, I'd love to walk along the corniche in the heat and humidity and not be able to rehydrate myself! I take it water will be allowed to be consumed?
Is it ok?
"Everything in this book may be wrong." Illusions: The Adventures of The Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach
SHERATON END OF THE CORNICHE WILL BE THE STARTING POINT FOR THE 'WALK'.
THE FAMILY OF MOHAMMED MAJED WILL BE THERE, SO IT IS IMPORTANT THAT WE SHOW OUR FULL SUPPORT AND SYMPATHY. don't forget -bring something Yellow!
THANKS,
angelwings.
If the grass is greener on the other side, its sure the water bill is higher !
SHERATON END OF THE CORNICHE WILL BE THE STARTING POINT FOR THE 'WALK'.
THE FAMILY OF MOHAMMED MAJED WILL BE THERE, SO IT IS IMPORTANT THAT WE SHOW OUR FULL SUPPORT AND SYMPATHY. don't forget - Yellow!
THANKS,
angelwings.
If the grass is greener on the other side, its sure the water bill is higher !
Its gaining momentum, but we need everyone to pass the word along, with sms and emails, so do your best to let everyone know.
Don't worry about 'being there'... the colour yellow will produce enough to highlight the 'topic'. Tie a yellow ribbon on your car aerial too...... just some more ideas.
Thanks,
Angelwings.
If the grass is greener on the other side, its sure the water bill is higher !
angelwings ... thats very creative idea .. will try my best to be there wearing something yellow
if i can wake up early i will support this for sure.
Everybody is right everybody is wrong, it depend where you stand
We shall be wearing something yellow for sure but we will do our best to be in corniche, not sure.
hmm.....y informin the media....just pray for that poor guy
Ammm.... Good idea! but I think we should attract media to tell the world about our feeling... doesn't seem sound if we tell some journalists about it ??? please tell me your opinion
Life is sweet ( :
So talk later when you're home.
Ang...
I take it that today is off then....
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I won't be able to be there on monday for I have duty,but then in my heart I pray & stand for the justice,I will wear yellow to symbolize my attention & awareness.
But great idea for the family. I prefer to have families where possible, as this is a 'family' issue.
See you there, and please text, sms, and pass the word on folks.
thanks.
Angelwings.
If the grass is greener on the other side, its sure the water bill is higher !
I am going to try to make, family in tow.
It may seems a silly question, but would it be offensive if my dog walked too?
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I will not be able to make it Monday. But I will wear yellow.
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