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Forum: The Sand Pit
Nov 12th 2015, 8:18 am
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Posted By scrubbedexpat141

Re: Newbies....Introduce yourselves to the ME crowd

Sorry Pa.



Technically it's above Oxford, which means it's Northern and people are raising whippets, calling each other duck and festering in their own mess.

That name is fantastic. I...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Nov 12th 2015, 7:35 am
Replies: 2,276
Views: 348,756
Posted By scrubbedexpat141

Re: Newbies....Introduce yourselves to the ME crowd

Who wouldn't? They're Northern.

I like you already.
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jan 18th 2014, 2:38 am
Replies: 2,276
Views: 348,756
Posted By scrubbedexpat141

Re: Newbies....Introduce yourselves to the ME crowd

Qatar is therefore and improvement...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jan 13th 2014, 11:30 am
Forum: The Sand Pit
Dec 30th 2013, 11:01 am
Replies: 2,276
Views: 348,756
Posted By scrubbedexpat141

Re: Newbies....Introduce yourselves to the ME crowd

Alright...there'll be something to replace it with.
Forum: The Sand Pit
Dec 30th 2013, 10:47 am
Replies: 2,276
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Forum: The Sand Pit
Dec 30th 2013, 10:42 am
Replies: 2,276
Views: 348,756
Posted By scrubbedexpat141

Re: Newbies....Introduce yourselves to the ME crowd

A lot? It's like being in an episode of auf wiedersehen pet at times.

There's ****ing loads of you. You, the Scots and the Irish.
Forum: The Sand Pit
May 7th 2013, 3:51 pm
Replies: 2,276
Views: 348,756
Posted By scrubbedexpat141

Re: Newbies....Introduce yourselves to the ME crowd

I did when I first got here but just never followed it up.

I remember driving to Devon for the swell from hurricane Charlie in the states. 4hr drive, quick tent pitch, beers, surf all day the...
Forum: The Sand Pit
May 7th 2013, 10:09 am
Forum: The Sand Pit
May 5th 2013, 9:28 am
Replies: 2,276
Views: 348,756
Posted By scrubbedexpat141

Re: Newbies....Introduce yourselves to the ME crowd

No, but I will...thanks

I sold my board before moving here because it seemed a non starter :(
Forum: The Sand Pit
May 5th 2013, 9:18 am
Replies: 2,276
Views: 348,756
Posted By scrubbedexpat141

Re: Newbies....Introduce yourselves to the ME crowd

As far as I can tell, I've never seen a swell good enough to warrant surfing. The beaches don't seem have the ability to regulate the waves so they come in in nice sets. It's normally just a crash of...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Apr 18th 2013, 5:07 am
Replies: 2,276
Views: 348,756
Posted By scrubbedexpat141

Re: Newbies....Introduce yourselves to the ME crowd

Yeah, it must be.

Drove back along the 611 because apparently that bypasses potential Sharjah issues...although other people say Sharjah can't do anything. Don't know who to believe.

Downside...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Mar 25th 2013, 1:20 pm
Replies: 2,276
Views: 348,756
Posted By scrubbedexpat141

Re: Newbies....Introduce yourselves to the ME crowd

Not legally (at least in Dubai)...although there are ways...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Mar 25th 2013, 1:14 pm
Replies: 2,276
Views: 348,756
Posted By scrubbedexpat141

Re: Newbies....Introduce yourselves to the ME crowd

Not without an alcohol license and it's ****ing expensive.

Crate of 330ml cans of heineken = 140 AED + 30% tax = 182 = 30 quid
Forum: The Sand Pit
Mar 25th 2013, 1:03 pm
Replies: 2,276
Views: 348,756
Posted By scrubbedexpat141

Re: Newbies....Introduce yourselves to the ME crowd

Lots.

Qatar is more expensive than Dubai I believe....here it's average of 30-35 a pint (5-6 quid).

SOme places cheaper, some more. But I know I don't drink Guinness in the Yacht club because...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Mar 25th 2013, 12:49 pm
Replies: 2,276
Views: 348,756
Posted By scrubbedexpat141

Forum: The Sand Pit
Feb 26th 2013, 10:46 am
Replies: 2,276
Views: 348,756
Posted By scrubbedexpat141

Re: Newbies....Introduce yourselves to the ME crowd

Get a VPN and you can look at more than just facebook
Forum: The Sand Pit
Feb 18th 2013, 11:21 am
Replies: 2,276
Views: 348,756
Posted By scrubbedexpat141

Re: Newbies....Introduce yourselves to the ME crowd

The only enjoyable thing about Pompey is seeing signposts on the M27 saying Southampton.



**** off. :rofl:
Forum: The Sand Pit
Feb 18th 2013, 11:12 am
Forum: The Sand Pit
Feb 17th 2013, 5:48 am
Replies: 2,276
Views: 348,756
Posted By scrubbedexpat141

Re: Newbies....Introduce yourselves to the ME crowd

:rofl:

I only asked about schooling because I care. It's not cheap.

Still, cheap is relative, you may well be getting paid an absolute fortune, you may not be...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Feb 17th 2013, 4:00 am
Replies: 2,276
Views: 348,756
Posted By scrubbedexpat141

Re: Newbies....Introduce yourselves to the ME crowd

So you are having to pay for 4 lots?

Are the others older and able to work? Or younger and still loving the simple poo-yourself life?
Forum: The Sand Pit
Feb 17th 2013, 3:56 am
Replies: 2,276
Views: 348,756
Posted By scrubbedexpat141

Re: Newbies....Introduce yourselves to the ME crowd

Sorry, 9 kids?

Are you getting school fees covered?
Forum: The Sand Pit
Aug 28th 2012, 8:55 am
Replies: 2,276
Views: 348,756
Posted By scrubbedexpat141

Re: Newbies....Introduce yourselves to the ME crowd

Fair enough mate, I understand the better safe than sorry thing, but think you'll be fine.
Forum: The Sand Pit
Aug 28th 2012, 8:44 am
Replies: 2,276
Views: 348,756
Posted By scrubbedexpat141

Re: Newbies....Introduce yourselves to the ME crowd

Don't go crazy on the marriage front.

You'll be fine co-habiting, just don't piss off your neighbours and always act as though you are married.
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jul 28th 2011, 5:56 am
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