Things are Changing...

This week I set a new personal record. Previously my all time high temperature I had experienced was 115 degrees set in 1973 during the summer I spent in Texas. May 28, 2008 The temperature got to 117. I fully expect that be be shattered in the next month or so. The weather has also been extremely humid for the last several days, usually its around 12%, but today its been nearly 50% at KWI (Kuwait International) and you can certainly feel it. I think it rained last night as all the patio's had water on them this morning.

Today I got my Kuwait civil ID card. WOO HOO!! The next step will be to get my Kuwait Drivers license and start looking for a car to lease. My co-worker Greg and I have a plan to split the cost of the auto lease and share the vehicle and expenses. We live a block apart so that would make it convenient. Unfortunately Greg did not get his civil ID due to a SNAFU in his paper work but the new paper work was resubmitted and he should get his next Wednesday. A whole new world opens up with the civil ID and base privileges. I will keep you posted. TTYL

May 23, 2008

Today is my dad's birthday. He would have been 89 today. Happy Birthday Dad!

I may have some news about my civil ID status. It is possible that I may have it next week! Yeah!!
Then possibly I will be able to get a drivers license and actually do something around here besides watch TV.
The landlord added some carports to the front of the apartment. They are an absolute necessity here in the summer. Inside car temps could reach over 150 degrees when you park in the direct sunlight, so shade is essential. here are a few pictures. My only critique is that they look homemade, which they were. Most of the other buildings in the area have commercially made decorative carports, and they look so much nicer. The last 2 pix are of the alley way entrance into my apartment. You can see the privacy fence that the landlord put up. Actually, all I wanted was a security gate on the patio door, but he had a full enclosure put up, and by the workmanship I would guess by the same people that did the carports.

Hot Day in the Desert..

Today is hot again, and with the heat comes the dust devils. I saw several at one time today and was able to get one at least on the camera. This one was being very photogenic as it just remained stationary while I shot pictures.

I also took a shot of the electrical towers which are everywhere in the desert. Hundreds upon Hundreds of them. Per Ashleigh's request I moved the big 3 seat couch into the new TV room I have set up. When She and Kim come to visit in June it will double as her bed since it is as big as a single bed and very comfortable.

Another Week Gone By... but Wait!

Here we are again, its Thursday, my last workday for the week.
During this week after work on Wednesday, we took a trip into Kuwait city and did some shopping at a mall very near the Liberation Tower. Liberation Tower is really LARGE! This shot was taken from quite a distance and zoomed in as well.

Kuwait is very keen on malls and Souks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Souk . They are everywhere. This mall has a marina attached to it, but I understand that the slips are all leased out so you cannot just boat in to the mall to do some shopping. Strange, but true. Look at all of the Boats. Anyway, I did manage to pick up a few grocery items from "The Sultan Center".

Finally, today at work I had my Passport returned to me with my permanent VISA Stamp in it. It has my Civil ID number on it BUT, I do not have the civil ID yet, So I can not do anything like get a drivers license or a permanent base pass, I believe I will finish my time in Kuwait before I get issued it. But at least I feel "One Step Closer"