I am Somali,African therefore free of that kind of consciousness . It's creamy and tasty, who cares what black folks like? This is UK, we dont discriminate against tasty cookies.

Damn who ever introduced Oreo's to the UK. They are sooooooo addictive.

Does anyone remember this? Back when being a size 14 was still ‘slim’ …

I guess ignorant folks can't differentiate between what is/sounds Islamic and what is mimicing Arab culture.

I guess it must be the physical labour Malika

Aren't hand massages a bit too intimate? The most delicious thing is a face massage… if you’re still awake that is when the massage is over. Off topic, do black ppl need sunscreen?

^^Eating toast , not fast or anything, just felt like an effort... I'm technically 'working'. You?

Hello folks *out of breath* lovely day out...

Yes but Ngonge, it wouldn't be the first time that the same word has different meanings in other languages. Are you debating that xarbi means to strive in Somali?

Xarbi, I think the Salan business is over the top. It's like someone commented on it before, how many times can you say you're fine? Doesn’t it annoy you when people don’t get to the point? Alhamdullilah, Wan fiicanahay Wa liiska roonyahay Wax dhibaato ah ma jirto. Khayr Equally annoying are phrases like 'Warka keen & Maxa isku dhacayo etc. which invite the person to go into tirade of small talk. And when you say not much, they go on to say 'Haye, maxaa kale' and by now you're thinking F offfffffffff The above of course applies to people you don't know well

Perhaps people don't feel knowledgeable enough to comment on certain issues?

Ibti thanks but I think my jeans will tell me that . You can get a scale from Argos for about £4, a simple one, it saves you going back and forth AND you can weigh your luggage when you go on holiday.

Xarbi means to strive, and I think it is Somali. p.s. why does it have to belong to them? Ever thought that perhaps the Arabs have pinched a few words from us? didn't think of that did you now?

Fiican Xarbi, who are/were you and maxa xarbinee? People changing their names like underwear, goodness, can't keep up.

^^^LooooL, just dance along...

can't...stop...eating

^^^LoooL, DD that’s so sweet and not funny at all…

At the Four Seasons Hotel, Langkawi, Malaysia, licking Pastiche ice cream and sipping iced tea :cool: http://www.fourseasons.com/langkawi/?source=gawlan03S&kw=four+seasons+langkawi&adgroup=Brand.Langkaw i&KW_ID=p101972300 http://www.fourseasons.com/langkawi/photo_gallery/

Ibti, I would like to keep my skin on my face dear, so no UAE until after Ramadan. I suggest you get a doctor's note for an extension and get rested. Legend, isn't that the Somali solution to everything? From a cold to mental illness to brain damage?

Ibtisam, are you very stressed? Your immune system doesn't work as well when you're run down. Get well soon. Faheema, I was going to suggest Greece, the Barbados of Europe but it's run over by British tourists this time of year and you don't want to feel like you're in Liverpool. How about South France? Or the Italian Lakes? Less touristy for sure. Hi Legend

^^LoL, you have a shop?That sells diracs? Can I come

^^Erm, yes, I could say more but DD has said we should drop it .

That it is inappropriate, since the culture we live in has seeped into our unconsciousness, it would seem wrong to buy a see through garment for anyone you weren’t very close to. He sounds old fashioned, poor sod but and I’m sure must have had good intentions to get the favour of lovely Ms DD.

Miss D&D, experiences are very cool, like tkts for events, and it guarantees you HAVE to spend that time/gift together Everything I was gonna say about Dirac's has already been said. Who is around to distract me from working ?

Ibti they do? How come I dont know about these sort of things. Marx, good on you guys. The community leaders are a waste of time but I guess you'll have to work around them.