JP October/Ramadan Meet-Up
I think that everyone who attended this meeting would agree that it was far from typical and that it was a lot of fun. Ramadan spirit was surrounding us and we shared a nice Iftar in this holy month with people we like, admire and respect. Not only it was a gathering of friends, but it was also a meeting for great minds who think and act differently.
We started the meeting at the Belle View Hotel, where we were greeted and met with great respect and a high level of professionalism and hospitality. I went a little earlier before Iftar time to make sure that all was arranged, and when I reached the room that was arranged for our meeting, I found the General Manager and the Food and Beverage Manager supervising the arrangement themselves and that they took care of all details.
I really like this hotel a lot; their service is highly personalized and they do care about their clients; they are keen on getting feedback regarding everything they do which is something that I admire in any organization.
The food was very good; they have provided us with a good variety to meet different tastes. We had soups, salads, main dishes, sweets and beverages; just check the pictures below and you will know what I am talking about.
We had some new comers this time and missed other regulars, we wished that everyone could have made it to the meeting but it is expected that some were previously engaged especially on a Thursday evening.
After we finished our Iftar, Jad suggested that we go to the Old View Café to sit together and get a chance to get to know each other especially for the new comers; I really have to thank Jad for this suggestion because we had so much fun and discussed many issues like the censorship over Skype website from TRC in Jordan and what we can do to make a difference; Isam was leading this very important discussion and our thanks go to him.
We also had a chance to remember some of our childhood cartoon and even sang a few of their songs.
I have to say that we talked about Qwaider a lot and it seemed that there were many among us who had confrontations and/or arguments with him; he even wrote dedicated posts about some and it was finally suggested that we should have a Qwaider Victims Club; Be careful Qwaider, the members are increasing 
I will leave you with some of the pictures taken tonight … enjoy!
October 12th, 2006 at 6:20 pm
it’s seems that you had so much fun, I wished if I could be there with you, but I’ve got stuck with some major issues, you know a typical thursday, you should get stuck and get some work done
October 12th, 2006 at 6:36 pm
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October 12th, 2006 at 7:37 pm
Salam,
I personaly wanna thank you Khalidah for the pictures of food, anyone who knows me know that I value food ALOT, specially back home food *sigh* Where was I?
Yes, About Qwaider Club, I think you guys need to register QVC in Amman and make it an official Club, no one can join unless Qwaider wrote a post about them. LOL
This is so funny, Qwaider is a great blogger, I’m sure he is cracking up right now about this.
I really wish I was there(knowing me if I was in Amman I would propably shy from those meetings anyways). But I am planning a quick visit to the M.E if I ever graduate .LOL
Nice post,
Thanks,
Khaled
October 12th, 2006 at 9:52 pm
:’
Although I’m so glad to see you all there, having fun but I can’t help but feel envy …
I am honored that you guys remembered me there, and appreciate the fact that I’m in your thoughts
As for Qwaider
hatevictims club … what can I say other than thank you really, I’m honored. My real feelings really are love to everyone, but my version of tough-honest love might not appeal to all tastes… Point taken Khalidah … Thank youOctober 12th, 2006 at 10:25 pm
I really wish I could’ve stayed longer… Old View’s roof is a wonderful place to sit and have lovely discussions with this great group of people.
October 12th, 2006 at 10:54 pm
Palforce, when you come then we should plan some family included BBQ…take a photo of “The Kids of Jordan Planet”.
thanks Khalidah, it was VERY fun! I must have missed the part about QVC.
October 12th, 2006 at 11:26 pm
thanks for organizing this. i had a great time. and thanks for introducing me to “um ‘aali”. : )
October 13th, 2006 at 1:13 am
khalida
7eloooooooo kteer..
il akel..;)
w ento kolkom 7elween
3anjadd ia m always happy to see u all together having fun..7akaito 3anni? 7ada jab seerti? (2olili ma ba2ool.w meen howeh aw heyeh a sho raqamha il wa6ani)
kol saneh w into salmeen {hugs} w alla ydeem il ma7abbeh {kman hugs ma3 taf3ees} ya mowa6neen il JP
October 13th, 2006 at 3:17 am
ana hasa fhmt leesh rou7ti 2wal wa7deh, 3ashan tsawri el akel haa?
tayeb tayeb
Thanks for arranging hal if6ar 7ajeh, lets think of s7oor now
October 13th, 2006 at 3:17 am
Ala’a,
You were really missed … I hope you can make it next time
Palforce,
I wished that everyone could have been there wallah … but eh .. what to do? Maybe next time
Qwaider,
You had a good share of our talks .. and we had a good laugh about it
Wished you were there to at least share this with us
Lina,
Next time you must stay longer and I am waiting for that promised meeting
Kinzi,
Thank you for coming … we were so happy that you could make it after all
Sam,
It was wonderful to have you with us and I am glad you enjoyed it and enjoyed Um Ali
Mala2e6,
Habibty … of course we talked about you .. you can even ask Isam
you know what I mean and it is happening soon .. promise 
October 13th, 2006 at 4:22 am
October 13th, 2006 at 9:22 am
I had fun with you all, wished i could stay more at old view
D laish tayeb!!
i discovered that there is no picture for me
Moey, its a pleasure meeting you
October 13th, 2006 at 10:24 am
Khalidah,
As always, great pictures, great coverage of the sequence of events. You guys ought to invite the press to your meetings to take some shots of your gatherings and interview some of the attendants and furnish quotes and comments to the media about blogging and the bogsphere in Jordan.Think about it, it will add another dynamic dimension to Jordan fledgling blgging industry, it may even hasten the chances of proselytizing others.
Memo to 7ala,
Please gid rid of those spectacles of yours, they make you look like zoro in the picture. I mean don’t take me wrong I’m only exercising my rights to freedom of speech. Your entire attire looks great on you, you have well coordinated colors, very modest and everything, the outfit is elegant but those spectacles peril everything else.I know I might catch a lot of wrath for saying that but I couldn’t help myslef, someone had to say it and it happened to be me. It is all my meaculpa.
October 13th, 2006 at 11:00 am
Asalam 3alaykom,
maleesh da3waaaaaa..ana 3ayza agy ana kaman..
khalidah..thanks dear for teasing non jordanians;)
look..i wanted to know who is who and see them all..do u have other pictures with names
* about Q..i can disagree with him but i love him and i can’t imagine that anyone wouldn’t..so..wallah 7aram hal club..aslan bokra bejy 3a 3amman oo kolkom 7atshofooh oo t7ebooh aktar oo aktar..sal7ooh ba2a
October 13th, 2006 at 12:41 pm
Neyyalkom,
I really wish I could come, but university, damit !
nshallah next semester i will try to come..
nice picture khalidah
October 13th, 2006 at 2:27 pm
Dear Khalidah,
Thank you for everything, I really enjoyed it v. much, specially i was a first-timer, inshallah it will not the last
although i was a little shy
God bless you bloggers
October 13th, 2006 at 6:02 pm
i also liked the observer and wedad
October 14th, 2006 at 12:13 am
Thanks Khokha for organizing this lovely Iftar , we had fun and we enjoyed every thing .
It was nice to see you all guys
October 14th, 2006 at 12:16 am
3ala fekra hai awal marra atsawwar fi elnadar … wallah mish ba6aleh elsora
very nice photos khokha
October 14th, 2006 at 12:26 am
heheheheh Hatem I have just read your comment hehehe I cant stop laughing
Actually yeh I look like Zoro here although I like my spectacles hehehe raheeb inta
By the way my mother hates my spectacles but I love them very much. She preferes my other spectacles becoz they make me look more (rakzeh) heheh but these are more modern and stylish and i dont use them with all the clothes becoz ma belba2o 3ala kl shi
Its ok Hatem I really respect your opinion and dont worry you are not the only one who doesnt like them
October 28th, 2006 at 3:01 am
[...] Yesterday – Thursday, had managed to pop round JP’s iftoor event, – and a good move it was. First and foremost a big THANK YOU goes out to Khalida for a good choice of venue, and a good marketing blog about the event documenting it and proof with photos that all had attended.
)) Another thank you goes out to Roba, for her quick moves in helping out 
It was a pleasure meeting all, and placing faces to names with the real-life gathering. Bumping into an old-school mate dating back to ‘93, Laith was a nice surprise. Hala of RamblingHal is a notorious person that drew a smile on my face, kudos to her on the Aramex story, and if she needs support in the Aramex meeting on Sunday, I’ll gladly join. Naturally without saying, all her blogging-contributions have been GREAT and hopefully will continue to be so to better 
RedRose, Shaden, Tamara, Eyad, 3adoola, Grace, Isam, Moey, Kinzi, & Sam were there chilling as well with a good laugh to all. Jad – I’ll surely be following your steps to being 100% microsoft free, it was good meeting you.Cheers to all… [...]
December 25th, 2007 at 7:31 pm
[...] JP’s iftoor event, – and a good move it was. First and foremost a big THANK YOU goes out to Khalida for a good choice of venue, and a good marketing blog about the event documenting it and proof with [...]