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Forum: The Sand Pit
Jun 22nd 2015, 9:27 am
Replies: 18
Views: 21,639
Posted By rosario

Re: Tailor - Riyadh, KSA - trying again

I loved the tailors shops in Riyadh when I was there. I used one in Olaya which was part of laundry for shirts etc. When I was going on cruise I just bought material from the many and fantastic...
Forum: Africa
Mar 12th 2014, 5:05 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 9,773
Posted By rosario

Re: Northern Rhodesia/Zambia

Sorry only just saw your letter. I was in Zambia from 1966 to 1980 and still have many friends there who seem to live very normal lives in the copperbelt and also in Lusaka. I understand that Lusaka...
Forum: The Sand Pit
May 23rd 2013, 8:51 am
Replies: 443
Views: 25,846
Posted By rosario

Re: Machete attack in London

I have not seen or heard any report of his colour at all and of course people would still be outraged whatever his colour. What a strange question!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 22nd 2013, 8:28 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 3,261
Posted By rosario

Re: Urgent assistance please - 76 year old mom has to return to UK - don't know what

There are quite a number of British people returning to the Uk from South Africa, I personally know of several and through them of others. Some with funds some without. If she returns to the area...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 29th 2013, 4:08 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,953
Posted By rosario

Re: Rent before you buy

Me Too!
Forum: USA
Apr 21st 2013, 10:14 am
Replies: 54
Views: 4,532
Posted By rosario

Re: Question for the ladies - mammograms

I quite agree. What harm can it do. I had the xray regularly but am too old now although I can still ask doctor to have it done again. A bit uncomfortable but that is all. Perhaps arrange to have...
Forum: South Africa
Mar 25th 2013, 9:04 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,426
Posted By rosario

Re: Holiday Home in S Africa

Why don't you get in touch with Pam Golding or any of the main estate agents in South Africa. They sell many properties to British and will be able to advise you. I am sure the last time we were...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 21st 2013, 5:51 pm
Replies: 46
Views: 5,301
Posted By rosario

Re: Single Father with kids in Saudi

Is there any reason why you could not have a female relative move to Saudi with you? Mother, sister or aunt?

Would be nice for the children too.
Forum: Africa
Mar 5th 2013, 12:54 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,230
Posted By rosario

Re: Availability of Medicine in Africa

I spent some time in Uganda and most medicines were available. It may cost you rather a lot. Your own doctor in the UK may be able to give you a much longer prescription to start you off if you...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 10th 2013, 12:37 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 2,091
Posted By rosario

Re: Beauty Salons in Riyadh ??

Of course I am talking about when I was there 1990 to 1997, could be different now.
Forum: Middle East
Feb 10th 2013, 12:29 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 2,091
Posted By rosario

Re: Beauty Salons in Riyadh ??

Normally you find hairdressers etc by word of mouth. Just ask around. When I was there there were no lady hairdressers etc that you could see from the road unlike the gents where there seem to be...
Forum: South Africa
Feb 8th 2013, 3:51 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 6,029
Posted By rosario

Re: Where is best to live in South Africa and take 2 dogs?

Excellent post Tegwyn.
Forum: Middle East
Feb 8th 2013, 3:34 pm
Replies: 46
Views: 12,491
Posted By rosario

Re: Taking my wife to Saudi - Good Idea?

To Graduate QS As you are not yet fully qualified are you aware that you can continue your studies and examinations in Saudi. Check with your Institute as you may be able to take further exams. at...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 8th 2013, 3:24 pm
Replies: 46
Views: 12,491
Posted By rosario

Re: Taking my wife to Saudi - Good Idea?

Yes we never lived in one of the fancy compounds. Our first one was only 24 villas in Olaya very handy and we are still friends with people we met there in 1990. My friend ran a stitch and bitch...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Feb 7th 2013, 4:19 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 12,146
Posted By rosario

Re: Good offer for Qatar? Opinions please!

What was your reason for looking for job or were you head hunted? Is it all about money or were you wanting a change from having to travel so much.
Forum: Middle East
Feb 7th 2013, 3:47 pm
Replies: 46
Views: 12,491
Posted By rosario

Re: Taking my wife to Saudi - Good Idea?

Wow That looks like a really good site.
Forum: South Africa
Feb 7th 2013, 2:41 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 2,176
Posted By rosario

Re: Thinking of setting up a business in south africa - help!

That,s good to know perhaps I got confused with the disabled and 3% bit. Pleased to know talent can be recognised.
Forum: Middle East
Feb 7th 2013, 2:06 pm
Replies: 46
Views: 12,491
Posted By rosario

Re: Taking my wife to Saudi - Good Idea?

I am sure the British School have a pre school class and there are also private nurseries although not always legal. Compound living will be better. It is over 10 years since I was there so many of...
Forum: South Africa
Feb 7th 2013, 10:23 am
Replies: 14
Views: 2,176
Posted By rosario

Re: Thinking of setting up a business in south africa - help!

Bit sad Ed that there is no person of colour or Merit on your board. How do judge merit? Is it by experience which of course many blacks will not have.
Our universities and hospitals in the UK have...
Forum: Africa
Feb 6th 2013, 4:23 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 1,142
Posted By rosario

Re: Potential Re-locate from US to Africa

I see that someone has posted about Dar on another question which should help you. If you have not been to an African country then all the countries would be an adventure! I have only been to...
Forum: Portugal
Jan 25th 2013, 3:28 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 701
Posted By rosario

Re: Aljesur to Fatima

Many Thanks
Forum: Portugal
Jan 25th 2013, 12:34 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 701
Posted By rosario

Aljesur to Fatima

Thinking of having holiday in May in Vale de Talha, Aljezur. As we have been a number of times before and visited most places nearby would like to travel further afield this time. I see it is about...
Forum: South Africa
Jan 21st 2013, 4:11 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 870
Posted By rosario

Re: How long can you stay

Thanks Pablo I think 3 months will be enough for her as she does not have old age pension but receives benefit etc and would not be able to leave the country for longer than that without losing...
Forum: South Africa
Jan 19th 2013, 12:09 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 870
Posted By rosario

How long can you stay

My friend who lived in SA from 1973 to 2003 ( now in UK) has to return because her son in Joburg has had serious road accident. He is now out of hospital but still unwell and she wants to help nurse...
Forum: Africa
Jan 13th 2013, 6:46 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 36,697
Posted By rosario

Re: Harare experiences please!

Well they have found Gold in Karamoja, Uganda. Perhaps there will be opportunities there.
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