tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2850425236602015299.post631368632729924417..comments2023-09-26T12:37:14.380+04:00Comments on Flowers in the Sand, Abu Dhabi: Ma as-salaamah Abu DhabiFrances Gunnisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05123786746948232271noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2850425236602015299.post-12943339495690577952014-02-07T19:14:30.265+04:002014-02-07T19:14:30.265+04:00To those who left comments while I was (probably) ...To those who left comments while I was (probably) hiding from snow, mud, or black flies (not fair to New Hampshire - they haven't too bad recently) thank you! Julian, great to hear from someone on the Corniche as it is so beautiful. Amanda, you're probably an expert by now on what to bring when moving to AD, but my view of it is to bring as little as possible :)Frances Gunnisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05123786746948232271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2850425236602015299.post-62429874552836456502014-02-07T19:10:05.084+04:002014-02-07T19:10:05.084+04:00Dear Rosh, I can't believe I missed your comme...Dear Rosh, I can't believe I missed your comment in 2010(!). Thank you and I'm honored because you are such a wonderful writer.Frances Gunnisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05123786746948232271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2850425236602015299.post-38728701810742926242014-02-07T19:08:20.318+04:002014-02-07T19:08:20.318+04:00Thank you. I agree with you wholeheartedly. I wish...Thank you. I agree with you wholeheartedly. I wish everyone could cross the globe and connect with people from another place. It does amazing things to a person.Frances Gunnisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05123786746948232271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2850425236602015299.post-15975271926900566042013-11-08T00:06:08.762+04:002013-11-08T00:06:08.762+04:00Great post. Working abroad is one of the most enli...Great post. Working abroad is one of the most enlightening experiences out there and the lasting impact it has cannot be overstated.AIDC INChttp://www.aidcinc.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2850425236602015299.post-33428402257007720102012-05-22T21:03:48.847+04:002012-05-22T21:03:48.847+04:00Hello,
I have been reading your blogs to get insi...Hello,<br /><br />I have been reading your blogs to get insight on teaching abroad in Abu Dhabi. In August I will be moving there. Boy am I nervous. I was just wondering if you have any suggestions on what I should pack that I may not think about. Please let me know what you think.<br /><br />Thank you,<br /><br />AmandaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2850425236602015299.post-6908102804507377102012-03-13T19:48:57.603+04:002012-03-13T19:48:57.603+04:00Greetings from near the Corniche in Abu Dhabi ... ...Greetings from near the Corniche in Abu Dhabi ... Its wonderful to read about your experiences here :-)<br /><br />All the best back in the US!Julian Sihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032358874891125944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2850425236602015299.post-6887989427972989582012-01-04T01:00:33.724+04:002012-01-04T01:00:33.724+04:00WOW, amazingWOW, amazingLoLyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02512685796785327623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2850425236602015299.post-60660997312051664432010-09-01T19:25:59.660+04:002010-09-01T19:25:59.660+04:00Ocassionally, I still come back to read this blog....Ocassionally, I still come back to read this blog. It captures beautifully the sentiments I share.<br />I hope things are well with you Francis.roshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03271894997251528158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2850425236602015299.post-8281705194905869622010-08-04T16:36:08.756+04:002010-08-04T16:36:08.756+04:00The skyline of Abu Dhabi... just impressive. That&...The skyline of Abu Dhabi... just impressive. That's a beautiful city I can understand if you feel sad about leave the island. Actually I was there enjoying these <br /><a href="http://www.isango.com/uae-tours/abu-dhabi-tours/romantic-dhow-dinner-cruise-from-abu-dhabi_2934" rel="nofollow">cruises in Abu Dhabi</a> and I can tell I'm starting to think to spend some years there, I just felt in love with the city.<br /><br />Good luck and I wish you all the best!SEOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11247599777430715540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2850425236602015299.post-63910904294523087772010-07-22T14:15:47.947+04:002010-07-22T14:15:47.947+04:00Nice effort, very informative, this will help me t...Nice effort, very informative, this will help me to complete my task.Canada flower shopshttp://www.flower-canada.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2850425236602015299.post-74012926035377011392010-05-04T00:02:06.674+04:002010-05-04T00:02:06.674+04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Hanzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209822255369303109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2850425236602015299.post-48610418643582778692009-12-20T06:28:23.389+04:002009-12-20T06:28:23.389+04:00Dear Flowers,
Thank you very much. It was a lovely...Dear Flowers,<br />Thank you very much. It was a lovely experience to live in AD.<br />Regards,<br />F.Frances Gunnisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05123786746948232271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2850425236602015299.post-42714852121560771292009-12-05T07:58:34.207+04:002009-12-05T07:58:34.207+04:00Dear All Abu Dhabi,
Thanks for posting my last pos...Dear All Abu Dhabi,<br />Thanks for posting my last post on your blog, that was quite something for me to see it there! (I wanted to leave you a comment but couldn't figure out how.)<br />In any case, I think your blog is very beautiful;I hope you write more often and post more photos because the blog world would benefit from both. <br />I wish you all the very best in all your endeavors. <br />Sincerely,<br />F.Frances Gunnisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05123786746948232271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2850425236602015299.post-15589967944497493252009-12-01T18:32:49.892+04:002009-12-01T18:32:49.892+04:00Your post here really inspired me, I hope it's...Your post here really inspired me, I hope it's okay that I re-posted it here in my blog :)<br /><br />http://allabudhabi.blogspot.com/2009/12/all-abu-dhabi-taking-things-personally.htmlAll Abu Dhabihttp://allabudhabi.blogspot.com/2009/12/all-abu-dhabi-taking-things-personally.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2850425236602015299.post-63889861172516969552009-09-12T10:18:36.579+04:002009-09-12T10:18:36.579+04:00Your blog is interesting. It seems that you had a ...Your blog is interesting. It seems that you had a wonderful tour at abu dhabi. It was nice going through your blog. Keep it up the good work.Flowershttp://www.iflorist.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2850425236602015299.post-844827438173256752009-01-26T05:50:00.000+04:002009-01-26T05:50:00.000+04:00Dear Salihah,Thanks for visiting, and I'm happy yo...Dear Salihah,<BR/>Thanks for visiting, and I'm happy you liked my blog. I just looked at your blog and enjoyed many of your posts. <BR/>All Good Wishes,<BR/>FrancesFrances Gunnisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05123786746948232271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2850425236602015299.post-87554425273952471682009-01-25T00:01:00.000+04:002009-01-25T00:01:00.000+04:00Beautiful blog! I just found it. Welcome home. H...Beautiful blog! I just found it. Welcome home. Happy travels always!<BR/><BR/>~SalihahSalihahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10809233887247676936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2850425236602015299.post-29884643609710635632008-11-26T18:43:00.000+04:002008-11-26T18:43:00.000+04:00Dear American Muslima,Thank you so much for writin...Dear American Muslima,<BR/>Thank you so much for writing! I do miss AD and I also miss writing this blog. Your idea about keeping a journal is great, thanks, I think I will do it. <BR/>Last night I found myself in a video shop, perusing the foreign films section.<BR/>"Looking for something?" the owner said. <BR/>"I don't know, I just want to go far, far away," I said. Very telling I suppose. <BR/>Really, it is very beau here now: this morning white frost covered our lawn and made a lovely contrast with the green holly bushes and their cheery red berries that have just come out. <BR/>American Muslima I wish you all the best, keep up your great blog that I continue to enjoy. You offer a unique perspective on Islam and cross cultural marriage and more.<BR/>Sincerely,<BR/>F.Frances Gunnisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05123786746948232271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2850425236602015299.post-31816886275798023502008-11-26T05:53:00.000+04:002008-11-26T05:53:00.000+04:00Hello and Goodbye to you. i really enjoyed your w...Hello and Goodbye to you. i really enjoyed your writting and pictures. I could always count on a very unique view of AbuDhabi and UAE whenI came to your blog. I will miss it. I hope you fondly keep the good memories you made here in your heart and let them heal your sadness in leaving. The desert IS such a beautiful place. If you never come to UAE again but remain in USA you might check out Arizona, it feels a lot like UAE minus the massive dunes (though there are small ones). I think if you give yourself a good writting spell to tell yourself almost journal style how sad you are that it will help. Acknowledging our pain helps us to move past it. You're a great writer and I hope that you continue to share your life with others.<BR/>Ma'Salama to you as well.American Muslima Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17494763839971976761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2850425236602015299.post-11896814259116568362008-11-02T15:41:00.000+04:002008-11-02T15:41:00.000+04:00Dear Cheryl,Maybe you missed my last post bec it t...Dear Cheryl,<BR/>Maybe you missed my last post bec it took me so long to write it!<BR/>Your blog (Al Ain Notebook) is very beautiful! A must read.<BR/>We visited Al Ain, but your photos make me wish I could go there again and see all the sites you've highlighted. <BR/>It sounds as though you are settling in really well. I wish you all the best in your time in the UAE. <BR/>Write any time. <BR/>Warm Regards,<BR/>F.Frances Gunnisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05123786746948232271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2850425236602015299.post-36539023763576509512008-11-02T11:10:00.000+04:002008-11-02T11:10:00.000+04:00Hi Frances,Somehow I missed your last post! It ha...Hi Frances,<BR/><BR/>Somehow I missed your last post! It has been wonderful reading your blog and corresponding with you. I am sure you will see another email here or there pestering you for visiting ideas :) We are continuing to settle nicely in Al Ain and enjoying getting to know the UAE. Hopefully we'll be making a trip to Abu Dhabi soon.<BR/><BR/>Best, CherylCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13678995152526618877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2850425236602015299.post-70913799133717191322008-10-21T14:37:00.000+04:002008-10-21T14:37:00.000+04:00Dear Lorrie,Thank you for writing. My email addres...Dear Lorrie,<BR/>Thank you for writing. My email address is flowersinthesand@hotmail.com. Write any time. <BR/>Good luck with your search for info on Abu Dhabi and Dubai. A good online source are the major UAE newspapers:The National, the Gulf News, and the Khaleej Times. And of course blogs, which are great. <BR/>My husband, too, was the one who thought of moving to Abu Dhabi. I often think I benefitted at least as much as he did from our time there.<BR/>I look forward to hearing from you.<BR/>Sincerely,<BR/>F.Frances Gunnisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05123786746948232271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2850425236602015299.post-78886201668323222722008-10-20T20:25:00.000+04:002008-10-20T20:25:00.000+04:00Francis:I just discovered your blog and look forwa...Francis:<BR/><BR/>I just discovered your blog and look forward to reading your posts (I hope I can get through them all before you potentially "turn off" your blog since you posted a goodbye). I do not see a button to select to contact you directly so I am leaving this comment.<BR/><BR/>Your posts may answer all my questions but just in case I wanted to contact you while your blog was still up and running. I may be jumping the gun but do not want to lose a contact to an ex-pat who lived in the UAE. <BR/><BR/>My husband is dreaming about a move to Abu Dhabi or Dubai and I am trying to catch up on the enthusiaiasm for this. <BR/><BR/>If you don't mind being an advisor of sorts, please contact me!<BR/><BR/>Lorrie/lbbazzi@verizon.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2850425236602015299.post-36417038944817662252008-10-09T08:01:00.000+04:002008-10-09T08:01:00.000+04:00Ilka,Thanks for writing. I always liked it when yo...Ilka,<BR/>Thanks for writing. I always liked it when you added your thoughts to my blog, thank you for that. I wish you all the very best. I will really miss this blog.<BR/>Sincerely,<BR/>F.<BR/>Dear Michele,<BR/>Sounds like you're happy with your decision not to relocate, at least for now. Will pass along your nice comment about the pictures to M. Re the desert, it's so completely different from anything I'd ever seen before, but it gave me a sense of peace that the mountains out west (in Colorado, Utah, etc,) gave me. All the best to you in Montreal. <BR/>Kind Regards,<BR/>F.Frances Gunnisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05123786746948232271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2850425236602015299.post-59496473814062880682008-10-09T05:08:00.000+04:002008-10-09T05:08:00.000+04:00Hi Francis,I started following your blog back in m...Hi Francis,<BR/><BR/>I started following your blog back in march when I was considering moving to AD. I did visit in April and although ultimately decided not to relocate [though may still do some art consulting in the Emirates] i continued following your interesting blog to the end [all good things...]<BR/><BR/>Your recent [lovely] pics ignited some good memories and I totally agree with your sentiments regarding the desert.<BR/><BR/>btw, hope your arm has healed completely<BR/>glad too you are continuing to focus on the positive aspects of the Middle East.<BR/><BR/>Kind regards from Montreal,<BR/><BR/>Michele MurphyMichele L. Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17117855318593566007noreply@blogger.com