We went to Dubai a few weeks ago (during Ramadan). It was one of the best holidays I've ever had and loved the place and the people, who are all so proud of the city and so welcoming to westeners.
One thing you are obviously aware of is that it is a Muselim country and a dry state. As a tourist I was aware that I would not want to offend someone but my behavior in their country and we were cafeful to abide by their laws especially as it was during a religious festival. In the same way I would expect the same from anyone visiting this country.
I think this couple got off pretty lightly really considering they were warned once by a policeman and the fact that just being drunk in public is an offence.
They quite clearly knew the laws and chose to ignore them.
Actually Tune I hope that this thread is allowed to run as I think there is an interesting debate to be had on this sort of subject.
We all know that forums, by nature, wax and wain, and with different influxes of people will always change. Change is not a bad thing but often nostalgia takes over.
One thing I have noticed lately (and was considering posting about) is that there is very much a 'new' group of people in the forums, and whilst they are very welcoming to new members, old members seem to get ignored a little. It is almost like people think 'oh well they've been about for ages so they've got all their own mates and there's no reason for me to speak to them' and therefore the 'old' member gets sort of ignored.
I'm not sure if I'm really putting my point across that well but I just feel that this forum thrived on the fact that people felt part of it and now so many people no longer feel part of it.
Now my normal reaction to something like that would be to tell them to post more and get back to being part of things but in reality I can see that actually it is very difficult to re-integrate into something that has moved on so far from what it first was.
I guess I'm just rambling now and I don't have any answers for it but I think this could become an interesting debate.
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I'm second today so far :bounce:
woo hoo
I got 8/10 !!!!
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I'm pretty chuffed with that......for once I'm not at the bottom of the table!
Now bring on tomorrows quiz......CELEBRITIES !!!
Now that is something I know about!
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Please can you confirm me and Easy please.....I wonder if I can persuade Easy to dress up as a school girl :lol2:
is there really a need for another thread about this??
I don't get it badly but I get a bit tetchy/teary a few days before I'm due on plus I always get a spot on my chin a few days before!