R.I.P. MIREE NEW 15.6.1959 - 16.2.2011

When WhatsNewJakarta.com were looking for a 'Jakarta expert' to answer questions in our 'Ask' blog, we had to look no further than Miree. If there was one person in Jakarta who knew 'how to', 'where' etc to answer any question - it was Miree. No questions was unanswerable. Jakarta has been her home since 2000 and she fell in love with Indonesia and its people. Sadly Miree passed away on 16 Feb 2011 due to pneumonia and other complications. See will be sadly missed by all. RIP Miree. For your information we have set up a blogsite in her memory - http://mireenew.blogspot.com

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Minces pie at Jakarta

(Keith) Question for Miree

Hi wonder if you can help me ? I am arriving in Jakarta on 24th December so have very little time for pre-Christmas shopping.

Can you tell me where I can buy a Christmas (fruit) cake in Jakarta ? Mince pies would also be nice if I can get them in Jakarta ! Thanks

(Miree) Dear Keith,

You can buy the Christmas fruit cake in Ranch Market, Kempchick and maybe in Carrefour.

And you can also send an request by email to - mary.a.wiley@gmail.com, Mary Ann Wiley at The Upper Crust ( American lady's catering)

The Upper Crust

Sekolah Duta I, No. 15-A

Pondok Indah

Tel: 7654476

Hp: 0818 168710

Merry Christmas!

Miree

Furniture rental in Jakarta

(Nadia) Hi Miree, I am in a quandary, I have been looking for furniture rentals in Jakarta. Do you have any other references aside from the two choices I found on the net which are arbor and troy and aneka meubel?

Thank you and I really appreciate any help you can give me.

(Miree) Dear Nadia,

Too bad there are not many choice for furniture rental in Jakarta but I would recommend to use Arbor and Troy - www.arborandtroy.com . Their services are great!

Cheers,Miree

Furniture rental in Jakarta

(Nadia) Hi Miree, I am in a quandary, I have been looking for furniture rentals in Jakarta. Do you have any other references aside from the two choices I found on the net which are arbor and troy and aneka meubel?

Thank you and I really appreciate any help you can give me.

(Miree) Dear Nadia,

Too bad there are not many choice for furniture rental in Jakarta but I would recommend to use Arbor and Troy - www.arborandtroy.com . Their services are great!

Cheers,Miree

Intan Row

(Ella) Hi,

I would like to knew where to find row intan and how to buy and transport?

(Miree) Dear Ella,

Not sure I could help you on this but you can try to visit some upcoming bazaar events : you can visit http://www.whatsnewjakarta.com/web3/event/EventList.php?cboGroup=27

maybe from these events you can find the source.

Or visit http://opalstoneruby.com/?p=56

Cheers, Miree

Holiday Getaway From Jakarta

(Maria) Hi, Miree. I've just found out about your awesome blog!

Since you seem to know a lot about everything, you may be able to help me. My mother in law is coming from Brazil for Christmas and my husband and I would like to make a trip somewhere close to Jakarta (could be by plane) with her and our son who is 5 months old.
We've been living here for only a month and we don't have a clue where to go. We would love to spend some quite time at a beach, but we need an affordable baby friendly place. Do you have any tip? Thank you.

(Miree) Dear Maria,

Apologize for took me awhile to reply your questions.

Travelling with baby and your mother... I would suggest you to visit WhatsNewJakarta.com on their holiday getaway - normally they listed few recomendations.

I would suggest you to go :

Without plane : Pelabuhan Ratu or Anyer

With plane : Yogyakarta, Lombok or Bali.

Goodluck!

Miree

Thanksgiving and Veterinary Clinic

( Sonia ) Hi Miree, My husband and I, with our young dog, relocated to Jakarta in early October. We have been living between Jakarta and Puncak for 1 month, we spend most time in Puncak due to the climate. I would like to have someone cater our Thanksgiving Dinner to our home in Jakarta. Back in the States, I always cook the complete meal myself. Here, I don't have the kitchen nor the equipment to do that. I came across a contact from your 2008 blog about Thanksgiving Dinner....

Mary Ann Wiley

The Upper Crust

Sekolah Duta I, No. 15-A Pondok Indah Jakarta

765-4476 , 0818-168-710

mary.a.wiley@gmail.com

Is this contact still good?

Also will you please tell me more places to do American grocery besides Kem Chicks, Ranch Market and Carrefour. I am an avid cook and baker so would like to know more places that sell ingredients for cooking and baking. Also do you know of a good veterinary Clinic in Jakarta?

Thank you beforehand and I have added your blog in to my favorite.

( Miree ) Dear Sonia,

You can check Thanksgiving listing in WhatsNewJakarta.com - http://www.whatsnewjakarta.com/web3/event/EventList.php?cboGroup=65 or contact Mary Ann Wiley.

You can contact http://www.groovy.co.id about veterinary clinics.

Unfortunately, I couldn't suggest more about the supermarket but will keep you update!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Renting Tuxedos

Hi Miree , i have to congratulate you for the insightfulness of your site. I do have alot of clients who arent aware that we rent out tuxedos for various events.

Could you perhaps add this information to your site.

Regards

Bharat

Laxmi Tailors

Kemang raya no 6d

Jakarta selatan

Tel 7198789 or 0811987111

Tips For Garage Sale

(Jesmin) Hi Miree,

I am leaving Jakarta soon. Need to sale many items especially electronics and household. Kindly send me some tips where to start. Is there any Yayasan or orphanges where I can donate some of these items? I need a yayasan who will collect those from my house. Thanks!

(Miree) Dear Jesmin,

You can submit your garage sale by email to info@whatsnewjakarta.com , they will submit into their listing for free

and mary.a.wiley@gmail.com - she is American lady that running homemade catering for years and get quite a big database, normally she send out email with full of garage sale listing.

Goodluck!

New in Jakarta and need networking

( Daniel) Hi Miree,

I am Daniel C from east europe-Romania .I arrived to Jakarta one month ago. I need new friends ,meeting points ,places. I stay to hotel Raden Saleh street but is very difficult for me because I do not know someone expat here. I am applying for some jobs /Iam petroleum engineer with rich experience maintenance downstream. Soon I find up this site and hurry I sent you this email. I kindly ask your help. Thank you ! Best Regards

(Miree) Dear Daniel,

Welcome to Jakarta! You can check the upcoming events in www.whatsnewjakarta.com - special the business events, you can attend some the networking events and get some networks.

WhatsNewJakarta.com was created since 2006 by PT. INFO MEDIA KREATIF and intended to provide lifestyle guide for expatriates and Jakartans.

I hope this information help.