Monday Monday

[brnidokiegurl 1]

MK: Is that the Dome of the Rock or another mosque in your sig photo?

Yes it is

i had heard about it some time ago, and then when I started reading the Left Behind Series, there is mention of it several times. I asked Omar about it but he doesn't seem to understand what I am talking about in English. Any hints in arabic or further info on it? I understand it to be one of the most sacred places for Muslims, located where a Jewish Temple once stood.

if it keeps raining i'm gonna have to build an ark!

I've got some spare wood if you need it.

i think brnid built one a few months ago, i'll just borrow hers

Since she's leaving town soon I'm sure she won't mind.

nope keeping mine handy, rained again with storms last night

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

what is the significance of the red and white checkered cloth that the men wear on their heads? When I was in the airport in Cairo there were a ton of people going to Saudi and all the men wore these. (I don't know what they're called).

It's called a keffiyeh in Palestine, also ghutra or shmagh (spellings vary.) It's simply the traditional head-cloth worn by men throughout the region, including the Gulf. The red-and-white checked version (like in my current siggy) is especially popular in Jordan, but it is very common in Palestine, Iraq, Lebanon and Saudia as well.

Yasser Arafat made the black-and-white checked one into a recognizable trademark, so this style is often associated with Palestine -- even though it is also worn in other countries. There is also an all-white version that is very popular in the Gulf countries.

[maggieNomar 0]

i had heard about it some time ago, and then when I started reading the Left Behind Series, there is mention of it several times. I asked Omar about it but he doesn't seem to understand what I am talking about in English. Any hints in arabic or further info on it? I understand it to be one of the most sacred places for Muslims, located where a Jewish Temple once stood.

Tell him its the Masjid Qubbat As-Sakhrah or the place there the Prophet ascended into heaven from for one night. He will know that story- when the Prophet visited Heaven.

Happy Monday everyone!

I hope you guys had a good weekend. I was busy with a big golf tournament this weekend- and I won!

Have a good day!

Whatcha win?????

$450!!!

YAY Drinks on Sarah!

Thanks MBP: I remember that story about Mohammed.

[♥JP♥ 5]

what is the significance of the red and white checkered cloth that the men wear on their heads? When I was in the airport in Cairo there were a ton of people going to Saudi and all the men wore these. (I don't know what they're called).

It's called a keffiyeh in Palestine, also ghutra or shmagh (spellings vary.) It's simply the traditional head-cloth worn by men throughout the region, including the Gulf. The red-and-white checked version (like in my current siggy) is especially popular in Jordan, but it is very common in Palestine, Iraq, Lebanon and Saudia as well.

Yasser Arafat made the black-and-white checked one into a recognizable trademark, so this style is often associated with Palestine -- even though it is also worn in other countries. There is also an all-white version that is very popular in the Gulf countries.

Also nowadays, its rare to see a Palistianian wearing a red/white scarf since it has become so heavily associated with Jordan. Its not uncommon at Soccer games to see one side of the stadium wearing red/white scarves and the other side wearing black/white scarves.

At our wedding reception, my husband busted out with a red/white scarf and started dancing with it and wearing it around his shoulders. It was a big hit!

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

what is the significance of the red and white checkered cloth that the men wear on their heads? When I was in the airport in Cairo there were a ton of people going to Saudi and all the men wore these. (I don't know what they're called).

It's called a keffiyeh in Palestine, also ghutra or shmagh (spellings vary.) It's simply the traditional head-cloth worn by men throughout the region, including the Gulf. The red-and-white checked version (like in my current siggy) is especially popular in Jordan, but it is very common in Palestine, Iraq, Lebanon and Saudia as well.

Yasser Arafat made the black-and-white checked one into a recognizable trademark, so this style is often associated with Palestine -- even though it is also worn in other countries. There is also an all-white version that is very popular in the Gulf countries.

Also nowadays, its rare to see a Palistianian wearing a red/white scarf since it has become so heavily associated with Jordan. Its not uncommon at Soccer games to see one side of the stadium wearing red/white scarves and the other side wearing black/white scarves.

At our wedding reception, my husband busted out with a red/white scarf and started dancing with it and wearing it around his shoulders. It was a big hit!

Actually, it's not rare at all to see the red-and-white ones in Palestine -- they're quite common. Had 4 of them at my wedding

[♥JP♥ 5]

what is the significance of the red and white checkered cloth that the men wear on their heads? When I was in the airport in Cairo there were a ton of people going to Saudi and all the men wore these. (I don't know what they're called).

It's called a keffiyeh in Palestine, also ghutra or shmagh (spellings vary.) It's simply the traditional head-cloth worn by men throughout the region, including the Gulf. The red-and-white checked version (like in my current siggy) is especially popular in Jordan, but it is very common in Palestine, Iraq, Lebanon and Saudia as well.

Yasser Arafat made the black-and-white checked one into a recognizable trademark, so this style is often associated with Palestine -- even though it is also worn in other countries. There is also an all-white version that is very popular in the Gulf countries.

Also nowadays, its rare to see a Palistianian wearing a red/white scarf since it has become so heavily associated with Jordan. Its not uncommon at Soccer games to see one side of the stadium wearing red/white scarves and the other side wearing black/white scarves.

At our wedding reception, my husband busted out with a red/white scarf and started dancing with it and wearing it around his shoulders. It was a big hit!

Actually, it's not rare at all to see the red-and-white ones in Palestine -- they're quite common. Had 4 of them at my wedding

You wouldnt find that in Jordan at all! More rivalry there I guess.

[~Jackie~ 30]

Happy happy joy joy I am back in Illinois!

There is no place like home.

Jackie

(since last Thursday, I have had 15 total hours of sleep, never more than 4 hrs at a time )

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

You wouldnt find that in Jordan at all! More rivalry there I guess.

Maybe.

But you'll see Palestinians rocking all 3 styles, often interchangeably -- the well-known black-and-white, the red-and-white, and the classic white.

Happy happy joy joy I am back in Illinois!

There is no place like home.

Jackie

(since last Thursday, I have had 15 total hours of sleep, never more than 4 hrs at a time )

Welcome home again ! Hope you had a good time visiting Texas...

-MK

[Jasman0717 9]

Went to work like normal and started getting sick so came home. Time to go to bed

you musta got that credit card bill from claudeth's latest shopping trip

Started feeling like I was getting the flu. Took a nap and feel better but still have bad headache.

[Ban Hammer 14,567]

Happy happy joy joy I am back in Illinois!

There is no place like home.

Jackie

(since last Thursday, I have had 15 total hours of sleep, never more than 4 hrs at a time )

sounds like quite a party happy you made it back home

[amal 4]

good to be back, aye jackie!!??!! I miss ya already. Sorry you didn't get much sleep whilst here but at least a lot was accomplished and I think we even had a little time for some fun.'

amal

[~Jackie~ 30]

omg I can barely stay awake at my desk.....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

1 1/2 more hours and I can go home and sleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep. Will post pics tommorrow inshallah, right now it is all I can do to stay awake to drive home. Coffee injections would not help what I am feeling.

Jaklen

already planning my next trip

[amal 4]

I'm seriously a zombie at this point. My eyes wanna shut but I have to stay awake until supper is done at least. Most of today is a total blur. I walked around (we don't get to sit all day except at lunch) with that "i need to sleep" warm half-drunk feeling allllll dayyyyyyyyy. I'm sure I'll look back on it as a very "constructive" experience. I can't wait to see what ur boss says about our new items Jaklen. I really hope he likes them !! I'm making that dutch apple pie 2nite that I bought when we went out!! I can't wait!! That vanilla ice cream should make it perfect! *drool* I can't wait to roll my butt into bed!

If anyone else wants to come visit...I now have a midnight curfew on work nights!! :lol:lol!!!

(but my door is always open)

amal

[monnik 0]

Wow, Amal! I like your new kitten avatar.

I have a new crush...... Move over Rock!!

His name is Travis McCoy, he's funny, talented, and tall!!! He is in the group GYM CLASS HEROES.

Sorry if this is old news. I am in Egypt, for Pete's sake! But, he is adorable! He reminds me of my old crush, Method Man. And their songs are fun & cute. I love their videos on Youtube.

If you like the Roots or Fall Out Boys or Gwen Stefani, you will like them. It's a hip hop band but with live instruments & drums. AWESOME!!

2 cute videos for you all to check out if you want to

I am tempted to let Mina's hair grow out (he's always saying he wants to grow it longer)....so he can have Travis's curly look.....

[amal 4]

Wow, Amal! I like your new kitten avatar.

Thanks I fell in love with that face...I just had to share it