Archive for the ‘signs’ Category

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Grocery Adventure

April 29, 2012

Posted by Kanga.

grocery store aisle sign stating "shoes polish insect killer"

It is sometimes fun to see what irrelevant items are lumped together in the grocery store.

ethnic food sections - japanese, thai, mexican, russian

What constitutes “ethnic foods” in a French supermarket in an Arab country? Japanese, Thai, Mexican, and Russian. I was just glad they had fat-free refried beans. Yeah!

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Because We Can

April 23, 2012

Posted by Kanga.

skyscraper that makes a full 90 degree twist

Why build a twisted skyscraper? Because we can.

sign for StrongPlant Dewatering

One might think there would be little need of “dewatering” in a desert climate, but apparently not.

sign stating "safety is no accident"

“Safety is No Accident.” That’s pithy.

sign "think sustainable transport"

What is “sustainable transport” in a desert Opec country? Desperately needed, that’s what.

business signs for Hot Bread bakery and Mr Copy

Hot Bread – Bread Line and Mr. Copy.

sign boasting that the cupcakes are probably the most delicious

Hot Bread’s cupcakes may be the most delicious, but only probably.

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Evening Stroll in Fujairah

February 12, 2012

Posted by Kanga.

Here are a few sites from our evening stroll through one of Fujairah’s busy night scenes.

Decorative Fishes and Flower World store

Decorative Fishes and Flower World

Silky Mart store

Silky Mart and Electronics Sales, Repairing & Cassette Recording shops

Smart Garments shop

Smart Garments

New Vegetable Store sign

New Vegetable Store and Al Falah Hair Cutting Saloon

Sufi Bicycle Selling Shop sign

The Sufi Bicycle Selling Shop has a lovely row of touring style bikes all equipped with bells.

Regal Vegetarian Restaurant and Sweets sign

Regal Vegetarian Restaurant & Sweets

Mars Trading sign

Mars Trading

Nicy Roastery

Nicy Roastery

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Get Your Beasts Here

February 6, 2012

Posted by Kanga.

pet store sign

This sign caught my eye. That orange tabby looks like quite the beast.

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Exploring Fujairah: Part 2

August 30, 2011

Posted by Kanga.

Here are the signs we saw on our road trip.

road sign warning of camels

Surprisingly, we see more actual camels than these signs.

road sign with one red car and one black car

Hmm… red cars stay to the left? Red trucks, too?

road sign with a red truck and a black truck

speed bump warning sign

There are a wide variety of speed bump warning signs. There are also a wide variety (and plethora) of speed bumps.

speed bump warning sign with only a silhouette of bumps

And the opposite of humps –

road sign warning of dips in the road

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Signs and Other Sights

July 23, 2011

Posted by Kanga.

sign on a truck advertizing aroma blankets

Aroma Blankets – Surprisingly soft and warm, but how do they smell?

camel brand broad beans snack

Camel broad beans

electrical beauty section in the pharmacy

The electrical beauty section of the pharmacy.

a truck hauling another truck bed

Truck on truck

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Ikea, How We Love Thee

July 11, 2011

Posted by Kanga.

sign on restroom stall door regarding furniture assembly services

There’s nothing quite like signs inside restroom stalls involving power tools.

hanging lamp that looks like a sea urchin

Sea Urchin Lamp, that’s not it’s name, of course, but it is what it looks like.

office chairs that look like they are wearing Star Trek uniforms

Star Trek, The Next Generation chairs! The price is astronomical. 895AED/$244.00 on sale.

sign in which the name of the item is more prominent than the picture

I found it interesting that the name of this product (and we all love Ikea product names, don’t we?) is more prominent than the picture of the product.

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Diesel Tanker For Rent

July 9, 2011

Posted by Kanga.

Time for some signs, don’t you think?

tanker with "diesel tanker for rent" painted on it

Four all your diesel transport needs, you can rent a tanker.

freight container with a sign "caution nine feet six inches high"

I’m glad they warned me about this one. I’m afraid of heights.

Sky Sparkles Tiles Fixing

Some signs speak for themselves.

gate sign "stop for check up"

We stopped for our check up. (The building framed by the gateway is next to our apartment building which is obscured by the gate.)

tanker spelled tankar

And to go with your rented diesel tanker, here is a water tankar.

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One of These Things is not Like the Others

July 3, 2011

Posted by Kanga.

Let’s play a game.

grocery fruit section with sign for "kaka fruit"

Can you find the Kaka Fruit?

I think, by elimination, I narrowed it down to the persimmons.

(If you don’t see any humor in “kaka fruit,” allow me to explain that “kaka” in some countries is slang for poop.)

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Appetizing Fare

July 2, 2011

Posted by Kanga.

Tonight’s dinner:

labeled Chic Garlic and Butt

Who can resist? Sounds so yummy.

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