Q8 Celebrates

One of the most bizarre traditions in this country is the driving up and down the main road (Gulf Road) and sticking your head out the car window (or sunroof) and waving a flag. Or decorating your car/pickup like you're in a parade. Up until this year, you could also shoot silly string or shaving cream at people but they've put a stop to that (bummer, it always seemed harmless to me). We walked home last night along the Gulf Road and I was the crazy photographer running up to people and taking pictures. It was quite entertaining.

Kuwaiti Kuties

One thing for sure-- Kuwait Children are Darling! Here's a couple of recent pics from the Celebration event.

Operation Bird Poop

David and I participated in an attempt to set a Guiness Book of World Records for the most doves released. It was successful (over 5000 were released at one time). It was definately an...interesting event. Here's a few of the pictures. Our yacht is just offshore waiting to take us back home ;-)

The crew from AIS: the brave and mighty.

One of our owners on left who was involved in the effort, the produced and the Official guy from the Guiness Book. It's official!

A few of the 5000 doves (pigeons) that were in the air at the time.

Rock On Kuwait!

This weekend, Kuwait is celebrating the 50/20/5 which is the 50th year of Independence, the 20th year anniversary of the Liberation and the 5th year of the current Amir's reign. David and I hope to get out and see a few of the activities. We'll keep you posted.

Our Chance to Make History

During the occasion of Kuwait's National day Golden Jubilee, 20 years since Liberation and 5 years for HRH The Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah. Al-Sayer Group will extend a message of peace from Kuwait to the world and place Kuwait in the Guinness book of records.An historical event when the world will witness the releasing of 5000 doves into the sky at Marina Crescent on February 24, 2011 at 3.30PM and fireworks in the evening.

David and I will be a part of the Dove Release team along with our AIS colleagues. Will give you more details after the event!

"Family Matters"

All of these beautiful people I consider family. However, some of them aren't related to me by blood, others are related by blood but I've never met them. Living away from blood family (except my spouse and daughter) makes me lonesome for my real family. Which is sort of odd because they actually live in Angola, Alaska, North Dakota, Minnesota, England, Colorado, Wyoming,New Hampshire so it's not like I see them daily.

Recently I was blessed with the birth of my 7th great nephew. This brings my GREAT AUNTI status to: 3 Nephews , 6 Nieces , 9 Great Nieces , 7 Great Nephews , 9 Great-Great Nieces and 5 Great-Great Nephews.

As mentioned, there are a couple in this batch that I've never seen but I hope to remedy that this summer.

I am also aquiring quite a lil group of honor neices and nephews here in the desert. They keep me smiling and fill the aunti urge for the moment. Some are pictured here too. The other day one of the moms said "if there's a baby present, Nadine is there". Guilty as charged.

My blood family has started a chain letter email attempting to keep in touch even if a short sentence or two about life. We don't have family reunions very often. Much like other families, we dont' gather unless someone dies ...sad isn't it? But the love is still there.

SO to all family --blood and sand, I love you and am proud of you! Cheers from your favorite aunti :-)

Phellow Phantastic Photographers

DU in Petra

ME at AIS: TK

DU in Petra

DU in Petra

Here's a couple shots NOT taken by me but I think they are pretty darn PHANTASTIC! Thanks to ME and DU for posting these on your facebook. Coffee comin' your way soon for letting me "snark" these photos for KKDTM.