Comments on: Jordanian Snow Rumors

By: Dr. JTaylorBasker, Amman

Dr. JTaylorBasker, Amman — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:20:05 +0000

As a university professor newly arrived from NYC, I have noted the delight my students take in bad weather, or the prediction of bad weather, including just rain. This provides an opportunity for them to leave class early, or not to come to class. There is a delicious tension in the air, going beyond the normal gossip and complaining about life on normal days. Therefore I don’t trust info about weather from students - cab drivers are the most reliable source for me. The online weather sites must be by the Dead Sea or airport, which is always tropical in comparison to Amman. The inclination to cease normal life, responsibilities and of course school or work is infectious. I used to teach in 10 feet of snow in New Hampshire as no big deal, but here my students can convice me to end class if it just rains hard. Maybe Jordanians expect life to be perfect, and when it’s not, they won’t play. Or, they are so used to imperfection. problems, and difficulties they give in easily, resigned to their fate - with glee!

By: Romeros

Romeros — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:40:54 +0000

Yes Snow brings happiness ………FREE Happiness when no one can afford anything nearly anywhere .
The warmth and the high spirit that comes with snow storms have indeed a postive effect on Jordanian –Better known as the Moody Nation —

Neverthless , Snow and Snowing and Snow Storms are becoming comfort pills that comes along.
Just take the pill and enjoy the rest of the storm

By: mo

mo — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:29:38 +0000

how could it be meant as an insult?

it was just an observation … calm down …

By: An American in Jordan » Blog Archive » Where’s the Snow?

An American in Jordan » Blog Archive » Where’s the Snow? — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:10:43 +0000

[…] some snippets of Nas’ opinion on the impending meteorological disaster: I think the only thing possibly worse than that chaos […]

By: Nas

Nas — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:23:45 +0000

mo: i was momentarily confused as to whether that was meant as an insult or as a clever observation. then of course i realised it was probably neither. but thanks for the input

By: mo

mo — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:03:23 +0000

also .. every jordanian blogger has had at least one snow / snowman post in the past month ..

By: Nas

Nas — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 16:42:00 +0000

UmmFarouq: for a moment I considered leaving that hasty typo as is, simply because the double meaning tickled me

By: UmmFarouq

UmmFarouq — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:27:27 +0000

Not that Tawjihi is a public service, but you get my drift.

By: UmmFarouq

UmmFarouq — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:25:38 +0000

“…developed faucet of Jordan’s public services”
Did you mean, perhaps, ‘facet,’ instead of ‘faucet?’ Somehow the word ‘faucet’ is just not synonymous with anything in Jordan. When I think of a faucet here, I think of either a trickle of water, or no water at all. However, I do think that Jordan has some catching up to do in developing its public service ‘facets.’ Meteorology is a good place to begin. Next on my list would be the eradication of Tawjihi, the most dreaded ‘faucet’ of all.

By: Qwaider قويدر

Qwaider قويدر — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 10:47:56 +0000

This guy is brilliant! I’m so proud of young folks that make a difference like that.

By: Verbal Alchemy

Verbal Alchemy — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 10:18:48 +0000

“Also, every snow storm is the biggest to hit Jordan in 50 years. Every one”

LOOOL so true! w LOOL at hajjaj “w sharaf u5ti sayakun il jaw gha2eman juz2iyan ila gha2em” lol ta5ayal such conversations going on in real..

By: mala2e6

mala2e6 — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 09:04:57 +0000

boredom..thats why

people are bored they even love it when an earthquake hits the land.

routine is killing people and they welcome anything that can make their days differant

and you cannot deny that the last storm gave birth to many snow artists

By: ola

ola — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 07:03:34 +0000

I always wondered why do we call rainy and snowy weather “bad weather”? The only reason it’s bad I suppose is that some people don’t have the means of keeping warm. But in fact, if we don’t have “bad weather” we’ll have a “bad year”. Think of all the snow being absorbed by the soil and resurfacing in form of spring…

Sadly, for a country where many people can’t get warm enough and where the government seems to choose to be blind to that fact and continues with the prices frenzy, I’d say let’s all join hands and sing: blame it on the weatherman.

[Sorry for turning this into a shoo-betgool-like drama, couldn’t resist it]

By: kinzi

kinzi — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 06:43:10 +0000

We even bought a real snow shovel, and the kids can’t wait to make money off us and the neighbors clearing driveways.

By: secratea

secratea — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 01:09:49 +0000

“And for some funny reason, it seems people take pleasure in bad weather. “… it’s all about the day off; that’s the pleasure bad weather brings to the hearts of Jordanians! lol

By: Moey

Moey — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:59:51 +0000

It won’t snow and shouldn’t on the days I’m planning to arrive to amman! this stinks literally

By: Lina

Lina — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:27:47 +0000

Very true!! The few days before a predicted snowfall are just plain crazy… since I don’t have major deadlines like I did the last time it snowed, I’m trying to chill and maybe enjoy it. My birthday is Monday though, and while my parents keep telling me we had snow for 8 days in a row when I was born, I would very much like my birthday to be sunny. Any chances Mohammad is mistaken this time?? I guess I’ll have to wait and see.

Ah the suspense of living in Amman

By: Simon Columbus

Simon Columbus — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:14:23 +0000

Mwahahaha, we’re already here!

So you’ve got all our snow - but beware, we’ll get it back!

By: Diala

Diala — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 23:32:03 +0000

loool good one! touché