The Missionaries

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Strolling out Mankhool Road the other day, Paraglider was surprised to see a mixed collection of bods literally sprinting into town on the other side of the street. There seemed no obvious explanation, so he dismissed it from his mind. Later, somewhere between Sky News and Helga's new hair colour, it came to him in a flash - of course! They were the bloggers, racing to be first to catch the latest edition of the local papers - to be first to be second to publish. Another Stella, please.

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  1. Anonymous16 March 2007 at 22:46

    Hi

    What is Helga's new hair colour?

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  2. Para Glider17 March 2007 at 06:02

    Still blonde but with pinkish streaks. Something like a garlic bulb.

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  3. Anonymous17 March 2007 at 19:14

    Hi

    How often does she go to Paranormal?

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  4. Para Glider18 March 2007 at 10:00

    Greetings -
    About once per visit! But of course, like everyone else who features here, Helga is not her real name (though it's close!)

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  5. Anonymous19 March 2007 at 04:29

    like the pimp said to his hoes..'keep em cumming'..well done paraglider..you write a great blog!

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  6. Para Glider19 March 2007 at 16:08

    Thanks Malgani - the aim is to entertain - there's more than enough doom & gloom out there!

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  7. Anonymous19 March 2007 at 19:38

    Hi

    This is a good website keep it up. I went to this chalky's four years ago when I stayed at the Golden Sands Hotel Apartments. I found it by accident and ever since I come back very year even though I stay in the Memberah Beach Hotel near the Bruj and say hello to Helga for me. I know her well

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  8. Para Glider20 March 2007 at 05:06

    Anonymous -
    That's the same time I first happened on the place. In fact I stayed in Paranormal for 4 months and lived to tell the tale. Since then, it's drifted further East and Helga's less dominant than the China contingent. On the upside, the afternoons which used to be quiet can be quite lively too now.

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  9. i*maginate20 March 2007 at 07:26

    Still trying to figure out who Helga is; what you were supposedly strolling on Mankhool Road for, and how this part of Dubai could be considered "town". Am enjoying the confusion. A Stella would definitely be in order.

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  10. Para Glider20 March 2007 at 15:29

    There are two reasons for strolling - 1, to stroll, 2, to get somewhere. On this occasion no. 2 applied. Somewhere was Paranormal. 'Town' is the fourth seagull from the left above the abbra closest to the middle of the Creek. Buildings don't feature in the greater scheme of things. Artificial islands, even less so.

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  11. Anonymous20 March 2007 at 19:24

    Hi Paraglider

    I am the anoyomous who starts with 'Hi'. Is the paranormal still as good as ever because one of the things I liked about it compared to the Pork International or Byclone is the fact it is more of a pub atmosphere where you meet women and not like a nightclub atmosphere like the other two. I shall be making a return visit soon even though I dont stay there when I am in town and as well as the infamous Helga are there still a lot of Soviet birds there?

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  12. Anonymous20 March 2007 at 19:29

    Hi

    Is the paranormal closing down or is it being refurbished. I am asking due to the title on your homepage.

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  13. Para Glider21 March 2007 at 05:04

    Hi Emperor -
    It still has the pub atmosphere coupled with the old craziness that makes it fun. I get very bored with the uncrazy expat bars like Old Vets across the road. Yes, the Paranormal is still far more civilised than Pork International. Haven't been to Whyclone for years: nothing I've heard tempts me back. In the Para, afternoons are fairly Chonese but evenings tend to the ex-Soviets.
    Thanks for dropping by!

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  14. Anonymous21 March 2007 at 06:27

    lately a russian bird, brunette and about 4ft2 has been frequenting para...she wears gold boots and is a bit cute...thought id add that to the mix...you dont mention imperial mints hotel in your blog anywhere..not a fan?

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  15. Para Glider21 March 2007 at 17:13

    With reddish wavy hair and slightly 'chubby'? She was there on my recent visit. But 4'2" is poetic licence. Under 5', though, certainly.

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  16. i*maginate21 March 2007 at 21:13

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  17. i*maginate21 March 2007 at 21:14

    Wait, why can't the female population have its equivalent of the Para to frequent? You guys keep talking about Whyclone and Pork International (wherever that is) but what about us lonely ladies, where can we find our male Helga?

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  18. Para Glider22 March 2007 at 05:52

    Well, there's an opening for somebody!

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  19. Anonymous22 March 2007 at 11:39

    on expatriates.com women cant even post on the 'women seeking men' section..its blocked for some reason....that must blow.

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  20. i*maginate22 March 2007 at 17:37

    LOL @ Malgani.. I see.. is that where you spend your free time HEHEHE ^_^

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