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Last activity 07 August 2010 by choco-muchacha

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NicoleB

I thought this might be an interesting one for the ones that are looking to move to Kuwait or for us to  compare different parts of Kuwait :)

July 31st, Mangaf
Humid & Hot
(at 10 am around 40% humidity and 43C)

nicoleb.org/b2/media/blogs/NicoleB/2010/kuwait/07july/.evocache/beach%20jul%2031st%20mangaf.jpg/fit-520x390.jpg

August 1st, Mangaf
Humid (around 30%), cloud cover and around 40C

Add your own :)
(with or without photos)

choco-muchacha

this is good idea Nicole :) thanks for the pictures :)

i'm near to al " mangaf" .. so it's the same

NicoleB

I saw that you have Ahmadi in your profile.
Been there only once :)

choco-muchacha

no dear .. al ahmady is like a "state" or "district"

it contains many areas ... like
almangaf - abu hulaifa - riqqa - hadiya - al fontaas - ...etc

i'm i'm riqqa area :) .. less than 10 min between us ;)

kuwaiti girl

Dear NicoleB,
How about some tips for staying cool during this weather:
1-Wear cool clothing: See that the person is dressed in light-weight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing, preferably of natural fabrics like cotton. Use hats and umbrellas outside.

2-Use air conditioning: Keep the air conditioning on below 80 degrees F. If you don't have air conditioning, invest in a room air conditioner or use room fans to circulate inside air.

3-Cover windows: During the day, pull the curtains on all windows that are in direct sunlight. Open windows at night and use fans or cross-ventilation to circulate cooler air. (An open, uncovered window during the day will simply make the inside temperature the same as outside.)

4-Avoid direct sun: Stay indoors during the hottest hours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drive as close to the door of destinations as possible, but don't leave the person in the car where temperatures can soar quickly. If the person wants to be outside, make sure it's during cooler hours and that he or she is in the shade, on a covered porch, or under an umbrella. Also check the news for information about temperatures, humidity levels and air pollution alerts.

5-Drink plenty of fluids: Give the person plenty of water and fruit or vegetable juice even if they say they're not thirsty. No alcohol, coffee or tea. Seek medical help if you suspect dehydration.

6-Take cool showers: Help the person take a cooling shower or bath. Lay a cool, moistened towel over the forehead or back of the neck and replace often.

7-Be alert: Remember that a cognitively-impaired person may not be able to tell you when he or she is feeling hot or ill. Also, older people tend to feel colder than younger people so they may not sense the danger of hotter weather.

Thank you and Take care,,,

NicoleB

choco-muchacha wrote:

no dear .. al ahmady is like a "state" or "district"

it contains many areas ... like
almangaf - abu hulaifa - riqqa - hadiya - al fontaas - ...etc

i'm i'm riqqa area :) .. less than 10 min between us ;)


Ah, thanks, I sort of knew but forgot ;)

But there is a place called Ahmadi too, no?
Where the main Ahmadi police station is at. Or does that area have a different name? (It's been 3 years, so my brain forgot ;) )

NicoleB

Good tips, but tell me where I get cold water for the shower :D!

kuwaiti girl wrote:

6-Take cool showers


;)

NicoleB

August 2nd, Mangaf
7.00am


Around 36C, a bit humid and hazy (but much more pleasant than the last few days)

weather @ 16.00
a nice sweaty 40C, partly cloudy, with a breeze, but also a nasty Petroleum smell in the air. uck,....!

kuwaiti girl

NicoleB wrote:
choco-muchacha wrote:

no dear .. al ahmady is like a "state" or "district"

it contains many areas ... like
almangaf - abu hulaifa - riqqa - hadiya - al fontaas - ...etc

i'm i'm riqqa area :) .. less than 10 min between us ;)


Ah, thanks, I sort of knew but forgot ;)

But there is a place called Ahmadi too, no?
Where the main Ahmadi police station is at. Or does that area have a different name? (It's been 3 years, so my brain forgot ;) )


Yes it called Ahmadi too.

choco-muchacha

sure

my freind is living there :) .. it's 15 min far away


i'll tell something good ... ahmadi is the first area that western lived in once they came to work in kuwait since forever .. it was safe place .. and still :)
that was for foreign " US and british " who worked in the oil company "KOC"

so you still can see some of the western style in some houses in there

http://www.q8ow.com/up/uploads/3d8aae0770.jpg

http://www.q8ow.com/up/uploads/fb207b3bba.jpg

http://www.q8ow.com/up/uploads/edb30d29dd.jpg

http://www.q8ow.com/up/uploads/d227510f41.jpg

http://www.q8ow.com/up/uploads/261082ef46.jpg

http://www.q8ow.com/up/uploads/2ed6c324a5.jpg

http://www.q8ow.com/up/uploads/bb33f29b26.jpg

http://www.q8ow.com/up/uploads/e78cbd1f07.jpg

http://www.q8ow.com/up/uploads/8991a3a267.jpg

http://www.q8ow.com/up/uploads/8546883588.jpg


but now the western company see the it would be safer if foreign "workers" to live in a complex which is been rented just for them .. and i think this is better too :) cause living with arabs is a little comlecated


so going back to the main subject hehe

i thik it is 43 degree now .. it's sunny stright on my head :\

NicoleB

My friend showed me those houses.
They look a bit different now, but some still look like above.
I thought it a beautiful place :)
Thanks for sharing the pics :)!

Mangaf @ 16.00
a nice sweaty 40C, partly cloudy, with a breeze, but also a nasty Petroleum smell in the air. uck,....!

NicoleB

My friend showed me those houses.
They look a bit different now, but some still look like above.
I thought it a beautiful place :)
Thanks for sharing the pics :)!

I knew I had posted something about Ahmadi > nicoleb.org/b2/index.php/ahamdi-aamp-fahaheel<  :)
But only the park, not the houses :(

Mangaf @ 16.00
a nice sweaty 40C, partly cloudy, with a breeze, but also a nasty Petroleum smell in the air. uck,....!

choco-muchacha

i saw your blog

the pictures are amazing :)

thank you hun

NicoleB

August 4th, Mangaf
Nice and not humid, approx. 36C at 7am, overcast
nicoleb.org/b2/media/blogs/NicoleB/2010/kuwait/08august/sun%20clouds%20mangaf%20aug%204th.jpg

choco-muchacha

wow

36C  in this time is very good

choco-muchacha

nicole .. no updates ?? :)

NicoleB

Nope, not sure if anyone besides you cares ;)

Plus, all I got the last few days was oil spill, blaeh,... :(

choco-muchacha

mmmmm i think they care but not showing or posting :)

Plus, all I got the last few days was oil spill, blaeh,...


isn't it stopped ?? i think it would be removed by tomorrow or the few next days

thanks niki

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