Andy Mail
@mailman13
English 暗网禁区 in the USA
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27
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About me
English
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English and some Korean
Registration: 07 September 2010
Activity
Iqama palava
Hey guys it's been a while ;) Hope you're all well and looking forward to your breaks (if you're lucky enough to get one)! I'm into my 10th week in the country now and I'm STILL waiting for my iqama! I heard that there is often delays in issuing ... Read More
British Imports by godsavetheking
Does anybody know of any stores in Oslo or anywhere in Norway that I can buy imported British stuff? I've looked into shipping it myself but there is so much paperwork involved in shipping food.
Hi All, Just jumped on this page to check out what the craic is in Norway. I've got some friends over there (all natives) and I'm thinking of coming over next summer for a few months. Been a regular on the Saudi boards over the last few months. ... Read More
Riyadh Road Runners - is anyone here a member? by gowiththeflowUK
Hi guys & gals - thought to check with you - I am thinking of joining Riyadh Road Runners as Ian & I run regularly. He is an experienced runner, as with a lot of South African's, able to run incredible distances. But little old me is simply a 5 - ...
Oh and Gowiththeflow, My friend from Al Yamamah compound is a member. If you need any info gimme a PM and I'll get in touch with him :) Read More
Riyadh Road Runners - is anyone here a member? by gowiththeflowUK
Hi guys & gals - thought to check with you - I am thinking of joining Riyadh Road Runners as Ian & I run regularly. He is an experienced runner, as with a lot of South African's, able to run incredible distances. But little old me is simply a 5 - ...
I'd also like to know if its ok for a guy to jog in a pair of shorts on a public street or is it going to attract a lot of unwanted attraction?You know what bud, I asked my students in class whether it was okay - they are devout Muslim's with a ... Read More
Can I Vent? by CivEngr
I'm not a cry baby but a crappy day is a crappy day. The ?$%& hit the fan at work, my company is jerking me around, and nothing like a 6-inch piece of #3 rebar finding its way into the center of your tire. Gosh I love changing flats on a dusty, ...
Don't inflate his ego more than necessary - his luggage allowance is only 30 kilos!!! Read More
Can I Vent? by CivEngr
I'm not a cry baby but a crappy day is a crappy day. The ?$%& hit the fan at work, my company is jerking me around, and nothing like a 6-inch piece of #3 rebar finding its way into the center of your tire. Gosh I love changing flats on a dusty, ...
I think many of us were hoping it was a typo rather than an intentional gag! Which, by the way, it made me! LOLThe only thing funny about it is YOUR response, mailman13 :lol::lol::lol:LOL Cheers Allie! Just warming up for when he FINALLY gets here! ... Read More
Can I Vent? by CivEngr
I'm not a cry baby but a crappy day is a crappy day. The ?$%& hit the fan at work, my company is jerking me around, and nothing like a 6-inch piece of #3 rebar finding its way into the center of your tire. Gosh I love changing flats on a dusty, ...
Personally, Im looking forward to my feet not being freezing cold as a normal state of affairs. Needless to say, foot temperature played a big part in my decision to leave the UK. Though it was not the sole consideration :cool:Am I going to be the ... Read More
Can I Vent? by CivEngr
I'm not a cry baby but a crappy day is a crappy day. The ?$%& hit the fan at work, my company is jerking me around, and nothing like a 6-inch piece of #3 rebar finding its way into the center of your tire. Gosh I love changing flats on a dusty, ...
Well, I would love the honour to actually be there to have such a crappy day ;)Awww Saq you'll be here soon enough pal! LOL Just make the most of Mama's home cooking cos you'll more thank likely be savoring the delights of Uncle Ronald and his ... Read More
New here by blue7ind
Hi there, came to Saudi couple of weeks back. Trying to familiarize myself with everything here. Got to keep my sanity until my family comes here. Following this forum for a while. Your guys are doing a great job here!!
Blue7ind Welcome pal, I just touched down myself. Hope you're having as good a time as I am! Take care and see you around. Mailman13 Read More
You say Hello and we say Goodbye by Ioanna
Dear 暗网禁区-Blog friends It is with great sadness that we bid you farewell from Riyadh. While we were away on our vacation to Greece, Bill was sent 17,000km back to Australia to renew his visa which expired in the middle of Eid. After he arrived,his ...
Hi Ioanna, New to this board so never had the pleasure of meeting you both. That's horrific news. I hope that you can get back to Melbourne to be with your family soon. One thing that's been proven to me in my time so far as an 暗网禁区 is that ... Read More
Introduction by blumartin
Hello everyone. Thanks for all the great info I have seen on here so far. People seem very friendly so hopefully I can join in. So then, I have read the forum a fair few times, accepted the job and read the forum some more. Now I am playing the ...
I watch football, although I don't support a media-friendly team.Hey Martin, Hmmm intersting... Judging by the fact that you're listed as from London, I'd hazzard a guess that you're a fellow Man Yoo fan!;) Glad to hear your first week has gone ... Read More
Business visas - Your verdict please! by Saq-81
Hi everyone, A *FRIEND* of mine is being badly let down by his employer. They are failing to get him the visa for his teaching job. In fact he is already late in arriving for work. It seems as if his employers are going to get him into the country ...
MWAHAHAHAHAH!!!!:lol::lol::lol: My evil plan is about to hatch! You know that old saying, 'Never go into business with friends'? Well what happens if your 'friends' are your business? :P I wonder what other 'opportunities' lie in wait.... Read More
Need advice on a Offer received from a Saudi Firm by aryanmd
Hi All, Looking out for help to decide upon a offer i have received from a Saudi firm Based in Riyadh . I'm a Electronic Design Engineer with 2 years of Experience in India. i have been offered a Basic of 6k SR with other benefits like house ...
zb_kh: Thanks for the info on rough living costs, as a newbie about to come over that's a massive help. Aryanmd: Hope it all works out for you. Sorry I can't help out as yet. Read More
Business visas - Your verdict please! by Saq-81
Hi everyone, A *FRIEND* of mine is being badly let down by his employer. They are failing to get him the visa for his teaching job. In fact he is already late in arriving for work. It seems as if his employers are going to get him into the country ...
Yeah this is all good to know. I wouldn't worry Saq mate, if it all plays out I can rent the place under my name and you can all just pay me 1/4 each.... ...plus interest of course!!! ;) Read More
Any King Saud Uni / Obeikan Teacher's on here??? by mailman13
Hi Guys, I did have a good search through the threads before starting a new one off. Apologies if I've missed something. I guess there's going to be quite a few new Teachers arriving in the next month, and some that have just arrived. I thought ...
Hell Yeah!!! We're gonna bring a touch of class to proceedings my friends ;) Read More