It goes on across Canada amongst alcoholic communities. This practice is not restricted to specific ethnic groups or communities, just a dependancy on alcohol no matter the form in comes in.
Wonder which is the preferred brew, Blue Stratos, Brut or Old Spice? I guess the cheapest since they are drinking it. Would it be possible to ever get a taste for it? The people who drink it must have the best smelling pee ever.
I am from Canada and to the poster who mentioned home brew - that is tightly controlled for spirits as well. Brewing beer and wine from kits is allowed in the home, anything stronger is banned.
You don't need to import anything to brew your own, it's all here.@Britexpat I also lived in Saudi and drank the home brew,it knocked your head off for sure.lol
Is it legal to brew your own here? I guess that it would be OK to import the gear and ingredients needed. It would not be like you are importing booze itself and it would still be in your villa bubbling away creating alcohol - just like my fruit bowl on the table.
Strange in Canada also they resort to drinking cheap cologne when liquor shops are on strike. I know many who prefer Home brew which is dirt cheap and better.
Ryan it's a fairly common practice worldwide. Whenever the liquor outlet employees in my province went on strike all the local shops that carried cheap cologne would take it off the shelves and put it behind the counter to prevent the alcoholics who were desperate from buying it to drink.
Yeah exactly Krisp - Its more or less like the apartheid system they had in South Africa. Funny how some guys can have it and others just cannot though they want it sooooooo much
I want to get the license I ask my company admin they said they do for the big position people only.. I think he will be happy or proud to do that because he can manage to hold on to his chair and not to lose the job by kiss the boss ass.
Do they have something called "Happy Hours" at the QDC where guys without a permit can get in and get a few bottles for the weekend by showing his local id or perhaps wait by the side of the road and expect a kind and understanding permit holder to pass them a few of the bottles for a consideration.
They tried to open one at The Pearl last year, but it was only opened for 20 minutes before being shut down, never to reopen.
I might write to the council and mention that there is a large vacant lot just down the road from my place in which a QDC would be perfect. Then when I run out of beer I could just ride my 3-wheeler bicycle down to pick up some more. I think I could fit at least five boxes in the back basket.
It is always a struggle to get to the current QDC and back on it. Especially when riding along the express way in the emergency lane. But people are very friendly and understanding because they always toot and wave (some type of Arabic wave) to me. On the way home if I am thirsty, I just reach back and crack open a beer, and again the nice people of Doha react with the friendliness we have all come to expect, tooting, waving and yelling out hello in Arabic - at least I think it's hello.
Or they could try something a bit different and let the supermarkets sell beer. They could put it in a seperate section with a curtain so people who are not supposed to drink do not get tempted.
you have to get a NOC from your company, stating your basic salary and allowances. You will have a limit for the monthly alcohol purchase, 10% of your basic salary.
Just wondering if drinks and beers are available at QDC then why do the poor guys at the industrial area have to make do with drinking cologne, lotion, etc to see their fridays and holidays through or is it that it is okay for some guys to drink and not for the others
QR 1000.00 deposit, returned when you hand in your card. I just had to have a letter from my employer. There is a limit on how much you can spend in a month, but I don't know anyone who can drink QR7,500 worth of grog in 30 days!
well you can not purchase the pass and I think if I remember right its free. you will need some deposite that you get back once you return the card or leave
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Cologne is in Germany.
I suppose thursday evening is the day when most of this stuff disappears from the shelves at the local hypermarkets out here
Hmmm...how much is the cheapest bottle of cologne at Lulu?
Doesn't Cologne have more alcohol content than normal beer ?
It's not in the far north.
It goes on across Canada amongst alcoholic communities. This practice is not restricted to specific ethnic groups or communities, just a dependancy on alcohol no matter the form in comes in.
Wonder which is the preferred brew, Blue Stratos, Brut or Old Spice? I guess the cheapest since they are drinking it. Would it be possible to ever get a taste for it? The people who drink it must have the best smelling pee ever.
Never heard of people in canada drinking cologne, I'm curious to know as well. In which province do they resort to this....
yeah RC, and also in Yukon and Northwest Territories.. :)
^In what part of Canada are people opting to drink cologne on a regular basis? Nunavut?
I am from Canada and to the poster who mentioned home brew - that is tightly controlled for spirits as well. Brewing beer and wine from kits is allowed in the home, anything stronger is banned.
:) I was thinking beer :)
Yeah that's true i was thinking wine!
Hops are not available here
You don't need to import anything to brew your own, it's all here.@Britexpat I also lived in Saudi and drank the home brew,it knocked your head off for sure.lol
I'm surprised more people don't brew their own. It is the norm in Saudi. Mind you, whilst it's cheap, it can also be lethal :O(
Mary, what country are you from?
Is it legal to brew your own here? I guess that it would be OK to import the gear and ingredients needed. It would not be like you are importing booze itself and it would still be in your villa bubbling away creating alcohol - just like my fruit bowl on the table.
Strange in Canada also they resort to drinking cheap cologne when liquor shops are on strike. I know many who prefer Home brew which is dirt cheap and better.
Ryan it's a fairly common practice worldwide. Whenever the liquor outlet employees in my province went on strike all the local shops that carried cheap cologne would take it off the shelves and put it behind the counter to prevent the alcoholics who were desperate from buying it to drink.
^How do you know this?
@ RyanCanuck >>I doubt many are drinking cologne.
singing and dancing and drinking as if there is no tomorrow. considering it's still a working week.
Yeah exactly Krisp - Its more or less like the apartheid system they had in South Africa. Funny how some guys can have it and others just cannot though they want it sooooooo much
All one needs is a salary certificate. No need of NOC from Company.
I want to get the license I ask my company admin they said they do for the big position people only.. I think he will be happy or proud to do that because he can manage to hold on to his chair and not to lose the job by kiss the boss ass.
That is illegal what you suggest but many Qataris send their drivers in to get their booze.
Do they have something called "Happy Hours" at the QDC where guys without a permit can get in and get a few bottles for the weekend by showing his local id or perhaps wait by the side of the road and expect a kind and understanding permit holder to pass them a few of the bottles for a consideration.
they're a lot of fun when they are naked and drunk.
How can you have fun with Germans?
for the Octoberfest... it was sooo much fun with the Germans!
Ohhh, what I would do for some crispy bacon....
Ohhh, what I would do for some crispy bacon....
You should cook your bacon in guiness before putting in some bread. Great taste.
He doesn't eat pork either. GREAT, now I feel like having a BLT... Thanks a bunch Bachus :)))
They tried to open one at The Pearl last year, but it was only opened for 20 minutes before being shut down, never to reopen.
I might write to the council and mention that there is a large vacant lot just down the road from my place in which a QDC would be perfect. Then when I run out of beer I could just ride my 3-wheeler bicycle down to pick up some more. I think I could fit at least five boxes in the back basket.
It is always a struggle to get to the current QDC and back on it. Especially when riding along the express way in the emergency lane. But people are very friendly and understanding because they always toot and wave (some type of Arabic wave) to me. On the way home if I am thirsty, I just reach back and crack open a beer, and again the nice people of Doha react with the friendliness we have all come to expect, tooting, waving and yelling out hello in Arabic - at least I think it's hello.
Or they could try something a bit different and let the supermarkets sell beer. They could put it in a seperate section with a curtain so people who are not supposed to drink do not get tempted.
^Maybe it's time for a second to open?
QDC is a place of worship and only the faithful are allowed in. It is the holy or holy places so much more so than the temple on the mount.
Let the amber nectar flow but I wish they would stop handing out so many cards it is too busy now.
The QDC is also the only legal source for pork. Try telling your hubbie that you will make him a bacon sandwich if he gets a license.
Don't have a license...and my husband will not apply for one. He's not a drinker. I enjoy a drink occasionally.
lost-in-qatar, what stops you from having one?
you have to get a NOC from your company, stating your basic salary and allowances. You will have a limit for the monthly alcohol purchase, 10% of your basic salary.
You will have to make a deposit of QAR.1000.
^I heard they have managers who get them cheap liquor from Qdc, but who knows. I doubt many are drinking cologne.
Just wondering if drinks and beers are available at QDC then why do the poor guys at the industrial area have to make do with drinking cologne, lotion, etc to see their fridays and holidays through or is it that it is okay for some guys to drink and not for the others
It would have been nice to have one....feeling the blues.
Hehe several beers deep in the RC pad ;)
I want a beer.
Haha I want to meet the person arguing that limit is too low lol!!
QR 1000.00 deposit, returned when you hand in your card. I just had to have a letter from my employer. There is a limit on how much you can spend in a month, but I don't know anyone who can drink QR7,500 worth of grog in 30 days!
Ok, thanks. I've heard it is a pretty busy place lol
well you can not purchase the pass and I think if I remember right its free. you will need some deposite that you get back once you return the card or leave