Go away for Christmas. It is a complete non event here and quite lonely. Take a week off and go somewhere cold with a big fire and your children and loved ones around you. I was here last Christmas. It sucked. I spent the day in the office as usual missing my family and friends. Sooooo lonely!
Victory attained by violence is tantamount to a defeat, for it is momentary. Mahatma Gandhi
don't have idea how christmas would be here...but one thing is for sure, it will be totally blue for me, my first christmas outside my country...away from my love ones..
but looking forward, how would it be here in Qatar..:)
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Sounds good. I asked my hubby what we are going to do for x-mas. He wanted to stay at the Sealine Resort so can do his 4wd everyday. Sounds fun but for 5 days hmmmm.
I heard good things about RITZ Calton, This is probably my choice too.
we spend the last 6 christmas in Doha. This is my son's first christmas going away from Doha.
Last year we had a christmas dinner in Four Season with another friend. It was good.
Previous years we had some friends around and hubby cooked turkey dinner.
Ritz Carlton very famous for their xmas dinner ... but BOOK EARLY !!! They also have Teddy Bear party around December for kiddies.
Most hotels will have their own version of Ginger Bread House and Chrismas Carol. Last year we went to Ritz Carlton to listen their xmas carol by the hotel staffs.
Few years back American School of Doha performed in Marriot for Christmas Carol.
According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually late November to mid-December. Female reindeer retain their antlers till after they give birth in the spring.
Therefore, according to EVERY historical rendition depicting Santa's reindeer, EVERY single one of them, from Rudolph to Blitzen, had to be a girl.
We should've known... ONLY women would be able to drag a fat-ass man in a red velvet suit all around the world in one night and not get lost.
^>*^>*^>*^>*^>*^>*^>*
If you never did, you should. These things are fun, and fun is good. - Dr Seuss
I'm happy to inform you that the company Christmas Party will take place on December 23, starting at noon in the private function room at the Grill House. There will be a cash bar and plenty of drinks! We'll have a small band playing traditional carols...feel free to sing along. And don't be surprised if our CEO shows up dressed as Santa Claus! A Christmas tree will be lit at 1:00pm. Exchange of gifts among employees can be done at that time; however, no gift should be over $10.00 to make the giving of gifts easy for everyone's pockets. This gathering is only for employees! Our CEO will make a special announcement at that time!
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Patty
_____________
FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director
TO: All Employees
DATE: October 02, 2003
RE: Holiday Party
In no way was yesterday's memo intended to exclude our Jewish employees. We recognize that Chanukah is an important holiday, which often coincides with Christmas, though unfortunately not this year. However, from now on we're calling it our "Holiday Party." The same policy applies to any other employees who are not Christians or those still celebrating Reconciliation Day. There will be no Christmas tree present. No Christmas carols sung. We will have other types of music for your enjoyment.
Happy now?
Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Patty
_____________
FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director
TO: All Employees
DATE: October 03, 2003
RE: Holiday Party
Regarding the note I received from a member of Alcoholics Anonymous requesting a non-drinking table ... you didn't sign your name. I'm happy to accommodate this request, but if I put a sign on a table that reads, "AA Only"; you wouldn't be anonymous anymore. How am I supposed to handle this?
Somebody?
Forget about the gifts exchange, no gifts exchange are allowed since the union members feel that $10.00 is too much money and executives believe $10.00 is a little chintzy.
NO GIFTS EXCHANGE WILL BE ALLOWED.
_____________
FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director
To: All Employees
DATE: October 04, 2003
RE: Holiday Party
What a diverse group we are! I had no idea that December 20 begins the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which forbids eating and drinking during daylight hours. There goes the party! Seriously, we can appreciate how a luncheon at this time of year does not accommodate our Muslim employees' beliefs. Perhaps the Grill House can hold off on serving your meal until the end of the party- or else package everything for you to take it home in little foil doggy baggy. Will that work? Meanwhile, I've arranged for members of Weight Watchers to sit farthest from the dessert buffet and pregnant women will get the table closest to the restrooms. Gays are allowed to sit with each other. Lesbians do not have to sit with Gay men, each will have their own table. Yes, there will be flower arrangement for the Gay men's table. To the person asking permission to cross dress, no cross-dressing allowed though. We will have booster seats for short people. Low-fat food will be available for those on a diet. We cannot control the salt used in the food we suggest for those people with high blood pressure to taste first. There will be fresh fruits as dessert for Diabetics, the restaurant cannot supply "No Sugar" desserts. Sorry!
Did I miss anything?!?!?
Patty
_____________
FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director
TO: All F*ucking Employees
DATE: October 05, 2003
RE: The F*ucking Holiday Party
Vegetarian pr*icks I've had it with you people!!! We're going to keep this party at the Grill House whether you like it or not, so you can sit quietly at the table furthest from the "grill of death," as you so quaintly put it, and you'll get your fu*cking salad bar, including organic tomatoes. But you know, tomatoes have feelings, too. They scream when you slice them. I've heard them scream. I'm hearing them scream right NOW! I hope you all have a rotten holiday! Drive drunk and die,
The Bi*tch from H*ELL!!!!!!!!
_____________
FROM: Joan Bishop, Acting Human Resources Director
DATE: October 06, 2003
RE: Patty Lewis and Holiday Party
I'm sure I speak for all of us in wishing Patty Lewis a speedy recovery and I'll continue to forward your cards to her. In the meantime, management has decided to cancel our Holiday Party and give everyone the afternoon of the 23rd off with full pay.
Happy Holidays!
^>*^>*^>*^>*^>*^>*^>*
If you never did, you should. These things are fun, and fun is good. - Dr Seuss
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Richard why lonely. You have Ramada to drown your sorrow listening to Red_Pope's sermons :)
Go away for Christmas. It is a complete non event here and quite lonely. Take a week off and go somewhere cold with a big fire and your children and loved ones around you. I was here last Christmas. It sucked. I spent the day in the office as usual missing my family and friends. Sooooo lonely!
Victory attained by violence is tantamount to a defeat, for it is momentary. Mahatma Gandhi
senti - why you want dress up your boss as santa:)
Hello Owen
I know what you mean. I wish I could spend x-mas with my family too.
LOL charan we have to stay 24 hours in office during XMAS.
"Drink Beer Save Water"
Last chrismas spent in the office working this chirsmas going away from Doha form 17Dec. to 1st Jan
last year it was heavy snowing and the cornish road was blocked. so I spent the Christmas evening at home. this year still don't know how :(
don't have idea how christmas would be here...but one thing is for sure, it will be totally blue for me, my first christmas outside my country...away from my love ones..
but looking forward, how would it be here in Qatar..:)
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Sounds good. I asked my hubby what we are going to do for x-mas. He wanted to stay at the Sealine Resort so can do his 4wd everyday. Sounds fun but for 5 days hmmmm.
I heard good things about RITZ Calton, This is probably my choice too.
usually, i like to date a few friends shopping and walking on Mall.I don't know how about it in Doha. My company will give all employee 5 days off.
anyway we will have a good rest then:)
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share your life with me as we are different:)
we spend the last 6 christmas in Doha. This is my son's first christmas going away from Doha.
Last year we had a christmas dinner in Four Season with another friend. It was good.
Previous years we had some friends around and hubby cooked turkey dinner.
Ritz Carlton very famous for their xmas dinner ... but BOOK EARLY !!! They also have Teddy Bear party around December for kiddies.
Most hotels will have their own version of Ginger Bread House and Chrismas Carol. Last year we went to Ritz Carlton to listen their xmas carol by the hotel staffs.
Few years back American School of Doha performed in Marriot for Christmas Carol.
REMEMBER THIS AT CHRISTMAS TIME
According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually late November to mid-December. Female reindeer retain their antlers till after they give birth in the spring.
Therefore, according to EVERY historical rendition depicting Santa's reindeer, EVERY single one of them, from Rudolph to Blitzen, had to be a girl.
We should've known... ONLY women would be able to drag a fat-ass man in a red velvet suit all around the world in one night and not get lost.
^>*^>*^>*^>*^>*^>*^>*
If you never did, you should. These things are fun, and fun is good. - Dr Seuss
FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director
TO: All Employees
DATE: October 01, 2003
RE: Christmas Party
I'm happy to inform you that the company Christmas Party will take place on December 23, starting at noon in the private function room at the Grill House. There will be a cash bar and plenty of drinks! We'll have a small band playing traditional carols...feel free to sing along. And don't be surprised if our CEO shows up dressed as Santa Claus! A Christmas tree will be lit at 1:00pm. Exchange of gifts among employees can be done at that time; however, no gift should be over $10.00 to make the giving of gifts easy for everyone's pockets. This gathering is only for employees! Our CEO will make a special announcement at that time!
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Patty
_____________
FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director
TO: All Employees
DATE: October 02, 2003
RE: Holiday Party
In no way was yesterday's memo intended to exclude our Jewish employees. We recognize that Chanukah is an important holiday, which often coincides with Christmas, though unfortunately not this year. However, from now on we're calling it our "Holiday Party." The same policy applies to any other employees who are not Christians or those still celebrating Reconciliation Day. There will be no Christmas tree present. No Christmas carols sung. We will have other types of music for your enjoyment.
Happy now?
Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Patty
_____________
FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director
TO: All Employees
DATE: October 03, 2003
RE: Holiday Party
Regarding the note I received from a member of Alcoholics Anonymous requesting a non-drinking table ... you didn't sign your name. I'm happy to accommodate this request, but if I put a sign on a table that reads, "AA Only"; you wouldn't be anonymous anymore. How am I supposed to handle this?
Somebody?
Forget about the gifts exchange, no gifts exchange are allowed since the union members feel that $10.00 is too much money and executives believe $10.00 is a little chintzy.
NO GIFTS EXCHANGE WILL BE ALLOWED.
_____________
FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director
To: All Employees
DATE: October 04, 2003
RE: Holiday Party
What a diverse group we are! I had no idea that December 20 begins the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which forbids eating and drinking during daylight hours. There goes the party! Seriously, we can appreciate how a luncheon at this time of year does not accommodate our Muslim employees' beliefs. Perhaps the Grill House can hold off on serving your meal until the end of the party- or else package everything for you to take it home in little foil doggy baggy. Will that work? Meanwhile, I've arranged for members of Weight Watchers to sit farthest from the dessert buffet and pregnant women will get the table closest to the restrooms. Gays are allowed to sit with each other. Lesbians do not have to sit with Gay men, each will have their own table. Yes, there will be flower arrangement for the Gay men's table. To the person asking permission to cross dress, no cross-dressing allowed though. We will have booster seats for short people. Low-fat food will be available for those on a diet. We cannot control the salt used in the food we suggest for those people with high blood pressure to taste first. There will be fresh fruits as dessert for Diabetics, the restaurant cannot supply "No Sugar" desserts. Sorry!
Did I miss anything?!?!?
Patty
_____________
FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director
TO: All F*ucking Employees
DATE: October 05, 2003
RE: The F*ucking Holiday Party
Vegetarian pr*icks I've had it with you people!!! We're going to keep this party at the Grill House whether you like it or not, so you can sit quietly at the table furthest from the "grill of death," as you so quaintly put it, and you'll get your fu*cking salad bar, including organic tomatoes. But you know, tomatoes have feelings, too. They scream when you slice them. I've heard them scream. I'm hearing them scream right NOW! I hope you all have a rotten holiday! Drive drunk and die,
The Bi*tch from H*ELL!!!!!!!!
_____________
FROM: Joan Bishop, Acting Human Resources Director
DATE: October 06, 2003
RE: Patty Lewis and Holiday Party
I'm sure I speak for all of us in wishing Patty Lewis a speedy recovery and I'll continue to forward your cards to her. In the meantime, management has decided to cancel our Holiday Party and give everyone the afternoon of the 23rd off with full pay.
Happy Holidays!
^>*^>*^>*^>*^>*^>*^>*
If you never did, you should. These things are fun, and fun is good. - Dr Seuss
or his sponsor :-)
He will be skiing with his reindeers on the sand dunes in the Khor Uded desret coz he (and the reindeers) did not manage to get an exit permit
:-)
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we're meeting them in Germany,and going skiing.... then back to Doha for a week. this is our first Christmas here so we are kinda winging it.
If its open...try the Ritz for dinner...nice atmosphere and good food(love their buffets)..especially at the Italian restaurant.