The Cairo Club

[PO'D 1]

Yeah... ok... so what's up with those sideburns?

I actually like them on my guy.

Here's a question for ya.......I keep asking Usama why he does not want to grow a beard. Religious reasons aside, when he does not shave for like three days lemme tell ya I almost have to shut the video cam off because he's HOT with a beard!!! He told me that he'll explain why the next time I visit....he couldn't talk about it over the internet.

Anyone know the answer to this mysterious question? Or is he just pulling my leg and he'll just say, "i don't wanna'. lol

My husband has a beard, he shaved it once because of the army.. and I told NEVER EVER to do it again...he had no upper lip ... he looks sooooo much better with it.

Maybe the reason why he can't keep it is a political one. I know they give people problems there for having a beard too.

[doodlebug 3]

Maybe the reason why he can't keep it is a political one. I know they give people problems there for having a beard too.

That's so whacked since it's an Islamic country and especially since Cairo is like the city of mosques right? I'd think they'd give people problems without it.

Anyone know what those sweet hollow sticks are that taste like the inside of a heathbar? They are sticks about 5 inches long or so and come in packs of about twenty. I need MORE!!!!

[PO'D 1]

Maybe the reason why he can't keep it is a political one. I know they give people problems there for having a beard too.

That's so whacked since it's an Islamic country and especially since Cairo is like the city of mosques right? I'd think they'd give people problems without it.

Anyone know what those sweet hollow sticks are that taste like the inside of a heathbar? They are sticks about 5 inches long or so and come in packs of about twenty. I need MORE!!!!

lol, i love reading ur posts by the way...soooo funny!! youre so cool wallahy.

[ya falaha! 0]

Om Kolsoum? She has some loooooong songs. Also, Fayroz is very popular there and I think she's dead. Om Kolsoum is the most famous Egyptian singer by far.

There was a song that he listened to constantly on the radio by this woman who I think has since died. I have no idea the name of it or even if it was different songs that sounded the same or what but it was really really really long. She kept repeating the word "habibi" a lot if that helps. He said she was very famous and loved and that she performed the longest songs.

Anyone know who I'm talking about? I really didnt' care for it but I'd give anything to be able to download it now when I miss him.

[doodlebug 3]

Maybe the reason why he can't keep it is a political one. I know they give people problems there for having a beard too.

That's so whacked since it's an Islamic country and especially since Cairo is like the city of mosques right? I'd think they'd give people problems without it.

Anyone know what those sweet hollow sticks are that taste like the inside of a heathbar? They are sticks about 5 inches long or so and come in packs of about twenty. I need MORE!!!!

lol, i love reading ur posts by the way...soooo funny!! youre so cool wallahy.

HA!!! Tell that to my kids!!! Last night I was browsing Henia's hijab pics and my kids asked, "whatcha doin?" and I said, "looking at fashion styles" and they said, "YOU...looking at FASHION????"

[deemabrouk 0]

I get a BIG cheesy Smile very time I see my husband on the cam and he hasnt shaved... I love it! wicked hot!.. And he too says in Egypt it is hard to have a beard.. inshallah some day..

[UmmSqueakster 54]

Om Kolsoum? She has some loooooong songs. Also, Fayroz is very popular there and I think she's dead. Om Kolsoum is the most famous Egyptian singer by far.

I was going to say Umm Kulthum as well. Different spelling, same person.

[PO'D 1]

Maybe the reason why he can't keep it is a political one. I know they give people problems there for having a beard too.

That's so whacked since it's an Islamic country and especially since Cairo is like the city of mosques right? I'd think they'd give people problems without it.

Anyone know what those sweet hollow sticks are that taste like the inside of a heathbar? They are sticks about 5 inches long or so and come in packs of about twenty. I need MORE!!!!

lol, i love reading ur posts by the way...soooo funny!! youre so cool wallahy.

HA!!! Tell that to my kids!!! Last night I was browsing Henia's hijab pics and my kids asked, "whatcha doin?" and I said, "looking at fashion styles" and they said, "YOU...looking at FASHION????"

see what i mean

[jordanianprincess 0]

Om Kolsoum? She has some loooooong songs. Also, Fayroz is very popular there and I think she's dead. Om Kolsoum is the most famous Egyptian singer by far.

There was a song that he listened to constantly on the radio by this woman who I think has since died. I have no idea the name of it or even if it was different songs that sounded the same or what but it was really really really long. She kept repeating the word "habibi" a lot if that helps. He said she was very famous and loved and that she performed the longest songs.

Anyone know who I'm talking about? I really didnt' care for it but I'd give anything to be able to download it now when I miss him.

Sorry...lol but its Om Kalthoum, if you try to google it the other wya you may not find songs. Oh and Moody she is not only th most famous Egyptian singer but she is a legend in all arab countries. She rocks!

[doodlebug 3]

Om Kolsoum? She has some loooooong songs. Also, Fayroz is very popular there and I think she's dead. Om Kolsoum is the most famous Egyptian singer by far.

There was a song that he listened to constantly on the radio by this woman who I think has since died. I have no idea the name of it or even if it was different songs that sounded the same or what but it was really really really long. She kept repeating the word "habibi" a lot if that helps. He said she was very famous and loved and that she performed the longest songs.

Anyone know who I'm talking about? I really didnt' care for it but I'd give anything to be able to download it now when I miss him.

I'll have to ask him tonight and now that I've written it down here I might actually remember!! lol We've gotten to the point where we both have to write ourselves little notes throughout the day so we'll remember what we wanted to talk about at night.

[doodlebug 3]

I get a BIG cheesy Smile very time I see my husband on the cam and he hasnt shaved... I love it! wicked hot!.. And he too says in Egypt it is hard to have a beard.. inshallah some day..

That reminds me......is it just in Egypt or is this an overall ME/NA thing? Every other word out of his mouth is inshaAllah. To the point where I was like...... For example, we'd be in a cab and the driver would ask what way to go and he'd be like, "inshaAllah right (in arabic)", then "insha Allah left". lol. I mean I can see saying "inshaAllah I'll be there next summer" but I have a 95% expectation that the dude's gonna make the right turn.

Edited February 7, 2007 by doodlebug

[UmmSqueakster 54]

That's so whacked since it's an Islamic country and especially since Cairo is like the city of mosques right? I'd think they'd give people problems without it.

Definately look into the history of modern egypt, and the interplay between Islamist groups (especially the muslim brotherhood and the violent offshouts like al-gama'a al-islamiyya). Each of the modern rulers of egypt (except Naguib) have been essentially dictators. Islamists offer an alternative political system, and as such, are a threat to the establishment. Visible signs of Islamism, especially the beard, are frowned upon.

Although I think I remember talking about this with DH that the brotherhood doesn't wear beards anymore, but apolitical islamist groups do.

I highly recommend Mobilizing Islam for a primer on Islam and islamism in egypt.

Edited February 7, 2007 by rahma

[ya falaha! 0]

Ah well I tried, lol. Whatever way you spell it she's awesome. I have a few of her CDs. The first time I spoke with Moh online he talked about her and I held up one of the CDs for him to see in the cam. He was shocked! He told me he knew from that point I was a keeper

Om Kolsoum? She has some loooooong songs. Also, Fayroz is very popular there and I think she's dead. Om Kolsoum is the most famous Egyptian singer by far.

There was a song that he listened to constantly on the radio by this woman who I think has since died. I have no idea the name of it or even if it was different songs that sounded the same or what but it was really really really long. She kept repeating the word "habibi" a lot if that helps. He said she was very famous and loved and that she performed the longest songs.

Anyone know who I'm talking about? I really didnt' care for it but I'd give anything to be able to download it now when I miss him.

Sorry...lol but its Om Kalthoum, if you try to google it the other wya you may not find songs. Oh and Moody she is not only th most famous Egyptian singer but she is a legend in all arab countries. She rocks!

[ya falaha! 0]

It's a MENA thing. My ex says it constantly, too.

I get a BIG cheesy Smile very time I see my husband on the cam and he hasnt shaved... I love it! wicked hot!.. And he too says in Egypt it is hard to have a beard.. inshallah some day..

That reminds me......is it just in Egypt or is this an overall ME/NA thing? Every other word out of his mouth is inshaAllah. To the point where I was like...... For example, we'd be in a cab and the driver would ask what way to go and he'd be like, "inshaAllah right (in arabic)", then "insha Allah left". lol. I mean I can see saying "inshaAllah I'll be there next summer" but I have a 95% expectation that the dude's gonna make the right turn.

[jordanianprincess 0]

Yeah I'm a big fan of the classics!

Ah well I tried, lol. Whatever way you spell it she's awesome. I have a few of her CDs. The first time I spoke with Moh online he talked about her and I held up one of the CDs for him to see in the cam. He was shocked! He told me he knew from that point I was a keeper

Om Kolsoum? She has some loooooong songs. Also, Fayroz is very popular there and I think she's dead. Om Kolsoum is the most famous Egyptian singer by far.

There was a song that he listened to constantly on the radio by this woman who I think has since died. I have no idea the name of it or even if it was different songs that sounded the same or what but it was really really really long. She kept repeating the word "habibi" a lot if that helps. He said she was very famous and loved and that she performed the longest songs.

Anyone know who I'm talking about? I really didnt' care for it but I'd give anything to be able to download it now when I miss him.

Sorry...lol but its Om Kalthoum, if you try to google it the other wya you may not find songs. Oh and Moody she is not only th most famous Egyptian singer but she is a legend in all arab countries. She rocks!