tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617652323643666421.post8753577062754156187..comments2024-03-20T08:08:22.122+02:00Comments on memorable meanders: Shopping in KhartoumJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11666316882168582862noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617652323643666421.post-89176067032714873032016-06-22T03:25:27.586+02:002016-06-22T03:25:27.586+02:00Please can you tell me how I can purchase the Oran... Please can you tell me how I can purchase the Orange dish rack <br />I want one so bad I'm in the USAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02873732708321719604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617652323643666421.post-62682094257632216952011-02-25T08:48:18.371+02:002011-02-25T08:48:18.371+02:00Nice blog created by blog owner it’s very easy to ...Nice blog created by blog owner it’s very easy to understand I would like to come on it again and again. I want to say you good job dear. <a href="http://adequatesteel.com/slotted-angle-racks.htm" rel="nofollow">slotted angle racks</a>, <a href="http://adequatesteel.com/slotted-angle-racks.htm" rel="nofollow">slotted angles racks supplier</a>ADEQUATE STEEL FABRICATORShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135816746332230980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617652323643666421.post-19443986894242151902009-09-10T03:43:49.665+02:002009-09-10T03:43:49.665+02:00That towel looks so nice. Wonderful.That towel looks so nice. Wonderful.SandyCarlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10752798823532580733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617652323643666421.post-55901746565734050212009-09-09T10:59:11.370+02:002009-09-09T10:59:11.370+02:00Absolutely Betsy;) I remember the changes I brough...Absolutely Betsy;) I remember the changes I brought about when I joined Grant in Guinea. He'd been quite happy with the arrangements but admitted it was so much more homely after I arrived! Here we have to use A/c's because of the intense heat. However, I'm learning to make do with the fan and ceiling fan. (((Hugs))) Jo<br /><br />LOL, Gaelyn;) I tried to remember your department stores in the US. Thanks - I imagine this store is very much like that. Very smart this one, and very expensive, but we got everything there, which was convenient. <br /><br />Hi Sunny, I only realise now how bright that dish rack is. But it helps to cheer me up when I have to wash dishes - I'm used to a dishwasher back home...<br /><br />Hi Wil, good to see you again. Ha, I laughed at your expressions while in Egypt. I'm serious about learning this language...<br /><br />Hi Brenda;) yes, it was a real surprise to me as well. Handy too...<br /><br />Hi Eleanor, good to see you! We bargain with the stall holders on the streets. However, in a store such as this, you pay the price. Thanks for visiting me. Enjoy your beautiful city of Pretoria! <br /><br />Hi Lynda, thanks - it's interesting how quickly we learn the currency of a country. I convert it back into US$ and later I may think, Oh I paid "such and such" in ZA Rands. Hope it's all going well on the farm. <br /><br />Thanks Pat, yes, it's feeling much more homely. I also love the veg stand. (((Hugs))) Jo<br /><br />Hi Janie, thanks, I realised that I have no interpreter as I had in West Africa so I have to know what is being said and what to say! <br /><br />Hi Peggy, good to see you. I loved your family wedding last weekend. Yes, at least we have a home together here in a foreign city. <br /><br />Hi diane;) I also gasp at the heat. Thanks for popping in!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11666316882168582862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617652323643666421.post-34184196203904713472009-09-09T05:54:11.387+02:002009-09-09T05:54:11.387+02:0042C !! That's awfully hot. You are clever lear...42C !! That's awfully hot. You are clever learning the language and a good idea for getting better service. Your wares look practical and charming.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617652323643666421.post-54960181395076093372009-09-09T00:03:33.915+02:002009-09-09T00:03:33.915+02:00Hi Jo, the woman's touch is always needed even...Hi Jo, the woman's touch is always needed even in 'state of the art'apartments.It looks like you are settling in for a while and making a home for the two of you.Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16336168195436906219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617652323643666421.post-69288934219752840092009-09-08T22:52:23.339+02:002009-09-08T22:52:23.339+02:00Looks like you made some great choices. A few com...Looks like you made some great choices. A few comfort items can make a huge difference. <br />How wise of you to learn a few words of the language. I'm sure that makes a big difference in the response you get from shopkeepers, etc.Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617652323643666421.post-1549683444771284862009-09-08T16:00:05.003+02:002009-09-08T16:00:05.003+02:00A last it's feeling more like your home, not j...A last it's feeling more like your home, not just an apartment you're staying in temporarily. I hope the electricity stays on consistently so that your ran work!<br /><br />I, too, particularly liked the veggie stand.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04587300140099806425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617652323643666421.post-57315468532924115192009-09-08T15:48:06.678+02:002009-09-08T15:48:06.678+02:00What lovely, cheerfully bright items you bought, J...What lovely, cheerfully bright items you bought, Jo - thanks for another interesting post - I loved learning about/seeing the local currency, too :)<br />xxDiary From Africahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15191543533838372003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617652323643666421.post-783529920574406762009-09-08T14:52:00.391+02:002009-09-08T14:52:00.391+02:00Shopping in Khartoum sounds so romantic. Do you ha...Shopping in Khartoum sounds so romantic. Do you have to bargain for everything like in Istanbul? I will think of you while I do the rounds at Checkers in Brooklyn Mall, Pretoria this afternoon!Eleanorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05185383497671795758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617652323643666421.post-26250914416443801342009-09-08T08:29:19.225+02:002009-09-08T08:29:19.225+02:00Hi Jo, thanks for visiting my blog and giving me t...Hi Jo, thanks for visiting my blog and giving me the opportunity to visit yours. Very nice post and you are right to learn some of the language. When I was in Egypt I only used "No,thanks" and"Good morning, good afternoon".Reader Wilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06384603525251159272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617652323643666421.post-44042206075568715382009-09-08T07:35:03.955+02:002009-09-08T07:35:03.955+02:00Not the way I imagined your present part of the wo...Not the way I imagined your present part of the world! Shops with a 'Tot's Department' for instance!Rinkly Rimeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07890344869337115307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617652323643666421.post-42483746055590502042009-09-08T06:32:47.940+02:002009-09-08T06:32:47.940+02:00Jo,
Thanks for sharing your shopping trip. I love...Jo, <br />Thanks for sharing your shopping trip. I love your veggie stand and cheerful dish drainer. Actually I liked everything you bought.<br />Hope you will stay cool with your new fan.<br />Sunny :)Sunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743103444717771768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617652323643666421.post-41042670527300588442009-09-08T05:57:59.292+02:002009-09-08T05:57:59.292+02:00Ah, I believe you are nesting. Everything looks so...Ah, I believe you are nesting. Everything looks so Wal-Mart like. Nice to get settled in and comfortable.Gaelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05784162697113288888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-617652323643666421.post-34447717774799813712009-09-08T04:50:35.523+02:002009-09-08T04:50:35.523+02:00Of course, a 'man's' apartment/flat ne...Of course, a 'man's' apartment/flat needs a woman's touch.... Love that bright orange dish drainer... Like your veggie rack.... Looks like you all did well getting some simple things which would make life easier for you... I'm sure that hubby is thrilled to have you there!!!!! <br /><br />Since we don't use our air conditioning much, we do have lots of fans in our home--moving the air around. That helps SO much.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.com