Dear Mr President

[Maireadhoey]

The elections are finally over, phew, i wish all Egyptians well in what is sure to be a rocky road ahead. Now it's time to get down to the nitty gritty, what does Morsi's victory mean to us expats?

Having spent the last day or so perusing the chat forums and talking to some seriously concerned people I have a list of questions I would like to put to the new president.*

Dear Mr President,

What are your plans for increasing the frequency of the delivery of weetabix? *Recently we have had periods of only having the "minibix fruit and nut" variety, which quite frankly is not the same for a purist fan such as myself.

Your opponent Mr Shafiq promised to sort out Cairo's traffic problems within 24hours of being elected, what is your timeframe? It's vital to know as I have an appointment for a cut, blow dry, manicure and pedicure on the 29th June and will be traveling to Dokki from Katemaya via the ring road. Will you have eradicated all microbuses by this date?

There are rumors circulating that you will be introducing a new fashion line for this Autumn/fall. I am keen to stay ahead of the pack, and whilst Paris and New York are running with a continuation of the zangy Citrus colors of this season could you confirm that you will be launching *a "black is the new black" line?*

There have been mentions in the media that you will be undertaking a review of the drinks industry. Could I just say that it's not before time, if I could be so bold as to suggest that you prioritize "Gin" the local Butlers variety is very poor. My personal preference is for Bombay Sapphire but being restricted to 4 bottles per month from duty free is obviously not enough. The Egyptians are excellent at copying imported products if they turned their attention to Gin it would undoubtedly create much needed jobs.

Sorry to ask a second fashion related question, but my maid has just mentioned that hemlines will be "maxi" for the coming season, not that I take fashion advice from my maid you understand, but she can read the fashion supplement in the local press. I'm heading to London shortly to purchase my autumn collection so I'm assuming that black, and maxi length are the way to go?

*Will you be going with a plunging neck line, or a bare back to off set, what would otherwise, be a column of black.? I may buy some of each variety as I don't want to look like those strange people I see daily travelling on the micro buses, hopefully they will disappear too once the traffic problem is worked out.

With regards to the men, my husband has some concerns regarding appropriate beard length. He has (rather fortunately in my opinion) not been endowed with hair follicles that generate much growth. He appreciates that this season he will not be his usual trend setting self so could you give me a heads up as to what you have in mind for your Spring styles?

I know you will be moving into your palace shortly but I should point out that I am a neighbor of yours on road 90. Your opponent Mr Shafiq hailed from Katemaya, rather over rated in my opinion, so last year, so it's good to see that you share my thoughts. I am hoping that your presidential guard will still be around once you move? I feel they set the proper tone for the neighborhood with their rather fetching red berets. Could I suggest you add a few females to the ranks as they have taken to lying on the grass together in what is surely a display of sexual frustration.

Can you advise on the opening date for Cairo Festival City? It's ridiculous that we have to survive without M&S ready meals and their underwear department. I realize that Cairo does have an over supply of underwear shops, and whilst I have ample supplies of corsets, and other items from their raunchier collections (their whip selection is second to none) I am in need of some decent "holder inners" that M&S do so well.

Kind Regards

Mairead (your neighbor)

PS maybe we can get together for a BBQ, I have an excellent suckling pig I have been saving for just such an occasion, you don't need to bring a bottle i have plenty, but now you are in power maybe you can pull some strings and improve the supply of Dorito's and dips as my book club experience serious difficulties when we are asked to "bring some nibbles"

[Maireadhoey]

I havent Sent it yet, do you have any further questions I have missed?

[DeadGuy]

[DeadGuy]

Originally Posted by Maireadhoey

I havent Sent it yet, do you have any further questions I have missed?

Girlie dress code started being implemented already by "good" volunteers

So just like you asked about beard length for guys............Will there be a dress code for guys? The Bin Laden look maybe?

That was brilliant by the way, thank you for sharing

[Maireadhoey]

Thank you,

Regarding the question of male dress code, I have some insider information that confirms it will be 3/4 length trousers combined with some rather fetching black socks and brown sandals!

[DeadGuy]

Originally Posted by Maireadhoey

Thank you,

Regarding the question of male dress code, I have some insider information that confirms it will be 3/4 length trousers combined with some rather fetching black socks and brown sandals!

So it is the Bin Laden look after all

[expatagogo]

Originally Posted by Maireadhoey

Thank you,

Regarding the question of male dress code, I have some insider information that confirms it will be 3/4 length trousers combined with some rather fetching black socks and brown sandals!

"That guy in the galabaya looks so manly," said no woman ever.

[aykalam]

Originally Posted by expatagogo

"That guy in the galabaya looks so manly," said no woman ever.

galabaya 1000x better than 3/4 length trousers

[Whitedesert]

I am o/k with the satire, really I am...but...the piggie thingy...mnnnn...dont know...that will be seen as seriously insulting...satire has a fine line...maybe you dont sent it.

[Maireadhoey]

[QUOTE=Whitedesert;824682]I am o/k with the satire, really I am...but...the piggie thingy...mnnnn...dont know...that will be seen as seriously insulting...satire has a fine line...maybe you dont sent it.[/

I have no intention of sending it, just some light relief.

I have just had to deal with my maid who was upset as she was chased on her way home yesterday for not being veiled, and my driver who was in tears as he witnessed a car accident were the first reaction of the people was to rush over, steal the victims shopping, wallet and phone, the victim was dead.

I think the most insulting thing is that some expats actually think like the lady I was impersonating in the letter and ccontinue to live in their expat bubble.