1) The sales and promos have not been cancelled. Only the events and all reference to DSF. Go into any store, lets say Carrefour, they have their specials like mobile phones at "cost"...
2) No more faith in Brisbane??? Beleive me it takes more than a stupid event to make people lose faith in this great city. A great visionary has passed (womanizer or not) and we can't go on with business as normal ASAP, people have to understand that. If they don't then they have no heart and we don't need them here. There are enough heartless people in Brisbane.
3) Is it just me or it is warmer outside these days?
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Its actually very chilly in brisbane right now.
Cheers,
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At night at 2:39am for sure. But daytime its been on the warmer side. But still quite nice!
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Brisbane Wrote:2) No more faith in Brisbane??? Beleive me it takes more than a stupid event to make people lose faith in this great city. A great visionary has passed (womanizer or not) and we can't go on with business as normal ASAP, people have to understand that. If they don't then they have no heart and we don't need them here. There are enough heartless people in Brisbane.
Nothing heartless about it. No doubt a great leader has passed and its really sad, agreed. But he has died a natural death. All of us have to one day
and I am not against mourning but canceling big events such as DSF? (they couldve postponed for few days) doesnt make sense cause its a country were talking about, its economy and thousands of people who are being affected by such a decision.
Its their territory, their rules, they dont care for the loss but from a true economist point of view it is the government who should make decisions for their people. Be it tourist, or traders, people will face huge losses cause they have stocked alot. You and I, being the employees in some firm are not affected much and people do nothing but sleep, relax during those holidays.
have you thought, why are the bars open? One thing I really like it here is that radio's are put off, and recitation of the Holy Quran is broadcasted for the soul. THAT MAKES SENCE.
I believe in Karma what you give is what you get in return.
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Each of these rulers stays in power for a couple of decades at least, is it too much to ask for a "festival" to be postponed/cancelled?
It's not like this kind of thing happens every few months.
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Linda_Stuiv Wrote:Each of these rulers stays in power for a couple of decades at least, is it too much to ask for a "festival" to be postponed/cancelled?
It's not like this kind of thing happens every few months.
I dont participate even 10% during the festival. Not dying for the event .... been here all these years. Good riddence as goes for the traffic! Just made a point as to 'heartless' comment made.
I believe in Karma what you give is what you get in return.
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Regarding Brisbane's posting, calling people heartless that don't agree to the cancellation of all festivals (and not only festivals - see further below) is not worth a comment. Everyone has his own way of mourning. In my opinion it does not really need a government to restrict certain activities.
Well anyhow, I respect the actions taken as I am only an expat and this is not 'my' country. I really don't want to be disrespectful.
It is just somehow weird for me and for what I am used to.
Maybe some of you heard, that the German soccer team is here for some training at the moment.
They are allowed to do training during evening time, but they are not allowed to use the floodlight!
I don't understand this.
Sorry Brisbane, I do not mean to be rude!
And yes, it is somehow hotter, also the UV radiation seems to be a bit stronger - I've gotten my first sunburn in 2006 yesterday ;-)
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Ben
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Question:
Is everything back to normal tomorrow? Or some firms/shops will still be closed??? :?:
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May God bless his soul ,we must respect such a good leader ... ameen
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