^ta, that was a quick response! I am perving at the Mall of the Emirates website and the ski slopes.

Guys, what's Madinat Jumeirah?

^all I can say is my neighbour who leaves the house after fajr when I'm usually trying to get back to sleep was mercifully quieter this morning. Normally I wonder if she's wearing steel blocks on her heels and she sometimes even breaks into song. Sure was peaceful today though. I worry about girly talk taking over if I stay over at the mosque. Does it?

^works for me!

another hunger-pang killer. Ta.

OOuuCC!! Thank you.

I stayed home and did some spiritual work. I then woke up at 3:30 and prayed and read Quran. I feel really weird today. Can't explain it, lighter than ordinary Sheh.

Long duas help me remember matters I don't normally consider. However they can get tiring for those less able. I love them.

Biibiile, lool, you'll terrorise the neighbourhood!

The great thing about this food thread is that it's one that's NOT going to get you hungry. Any other uffilicious suggestions?

An Investment Banker's Response: Dear Pers-431649184: 'I read your posting with great interest and have thought meaningfully about your dilemma. I offer the following analysis of your predicament. Firstly, I’m not wasting your time. I qualify as a guy who fits your bill - that is, I make more than $500K per year. That said, here’s how I see it: Your offer, from the prospective of a guy like me, is a plain and simple crappy business deal. Here’s why. Cutting through all the B.S., what you suggest is a simple trade: you bring your looks to the party and I bring my money. Fine, simple. But here’s the rub, your looks will fade and my money will likely continue into perpetuity - in fact, it is very likely that my income will increase, but it is an absolute certainty that you won’t be getting any more beautiful! So, in economic terms, you are a depreciating asset. Not only are you a depreciating asset, however, your depreciation accelerates! Let me explain - you’re 25 now and will likely remain pretty hot for the next 5 years, but less so each year. Then the fade begins in earnest. By 35 - stick a fork in you! So, in Wall Street terms, we'd call you a trading position - not a buy and hold…hence the rub…marriage. It doesn’t make good business sense to 'buy you' (which is what you’re asking) - so I’d rather lease. In case you think I’m being cruel, I would say the following: if my money were to go away, so would you - so when your beauty fades I need an out too. It’s as simple as that. So the deal that makes sense for me is dating, not marriage. Separately, I was taught early in my career about efficient markets. So, I wonder why a girl as 'articulate, classy and spectacularly beautiful' as you has been unable to find your sugar daddy. I find it hard to believe that, if you are as gorgeous as you say you are, your $500K man hasn’t found you - if only for a tryout. By the way, you could always find a way to make your own money - and then we wouldn’t need to have this difficult conversation. With all that said, I must say you’re going about it the right way. Classic 'pump and dump'. I hope this is helpful, and if you want to enter into some sort of lease, please let me know'.

From Craig's list. Original Post 'What am I doing wrong? Okay, I’m tired of beating around the bush. I’m a beautiful (spectacularly beautiful) 25 year old girl. I’m articulate and classy. I’m not from New York. I’m looking to get married to a guy who makes at least half a million a year. I know how that sounds, but keep in mind that a million a year is middle class in New York City, so I don’t think I’m overreaching at all. Are there any guys who make 500K or more on this board ? Any wives ? Could you send me some tips ? I dated a business man who made an average of around 200 - 250K. But that’s where I seem to hit a roadblock. $250,000 won’t get me to Central Park West. I know a woman in my yoga class who was married to an investment banker, and lives in Tribeca. She’s not as pretty as I am, nor is she a great genius. So what is she doing right ? How do I get to her level ? Here are my questions specifically: - Where do you single rich men hang out ? Give me specifics - bars, restaurants, gyms - What are you looking for in a mate? Be honest guys, you won’t hurt my feelings - Is there an age range I should be targeting ? - Why are some of the women living lavish lifestyles on the Upper East Side so plain? I’ve seen really ‘Plain Jane’ boring types, who have nothing to offer incredibly wealthy guys. Then I’ve seen drop dead gorgeous girls in singles bars in the East Village. What’s the story there ? - Lawyers, investment bankers, doctors. How much do those guys really make ? And where do the hedge fund guys hang out ? - How do you rich guys decide on marriage vs. just a girlfriend ? I am looking for MARRIAGE ONLY. Please hold your insults - I’m putting myself out there in an honest way. Most beautiful women are superficial - at least I’m being up front about it. I wouldn’t be searching for these kind of guys if I wasn’t able to match them - in looks, culture, sophistication, and keeping a nice hearth and home'.

ya khasara. Just look at the number of men that can fit around it at any one time. Why don't they just make a donut shaped dish with a big middle hole and stuff the food around and along the edges. Voila, feed many at one sitting and keep it dignified.

^lol How to kill a thread 101. Gather round greedy gits, u've spread foodie topics left, right and centre. Halkan ku dhareera.

^where have u been!!!?? Zenobia, I tasted your mother's cadriyad recently. It rocked. My mother uses butter. Indians also make sweet dishes out of vermicelli.

It's Vermicelli. Reminds me of childhood. Don't make it while you're fasting; the sugar and butter combo is a sure fire drool trigger.

then I watched the video and snorted.

Originally posted by Nephthys: No, Thanks. OMG, I laughed so hard I coughed.

well if one lets the garden overgrow one will have to deal with the resulting hay fever symptoms.

every action has an equal and opposite reaction. If you're lucky.

Originally posted by Caano Geel: Valenteenah i'll be honest with you, i may or may not of been studying the moustache grooming techniques of these masters :rolleyes: shehehehehehehe Just imagine all the fun in the creative nose ticking these guys offer So long as they don't mind a face full of snot in return. Hachu.

sanakaa i cuncuney just thinking about it. The garden looks like it could do with a mow.

^we won't. We'll leave the attacking to you.

^No, he grew into his suit and the socks have greyed since. Mwahaha.

don't they have a garden to tend to? Ick.