we're going to brunei
Sep 24th 2011, 7:33 pm
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we're going to brunei
hi folks, fit like!?! my husband, son & i are relocating from scotland to KB, brunei in the not so distant future...hopefully! i'm finding it really hard to find useful info on all aspects & would be delighted if anyone would be gracious enough to share their hints, tips & experiences with me. hope to hear from lots of you soon. ty
Sep 25th 2011, 2:59 am
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Re: we're going to brunei
Hi again! I've never been to Brunei but my OH worked there intermittently (just short trips) for a while. He didn't like it much but that was probably more to do with the fact that he enjoys a pint of beer... and Brunei was a "dry" state. I really don't know if that is still the case.
Hopefully someone will come along and give you some more positive info. Also try doing a search on here for some other threads (top right corner).
all the best with your planning
Hopefully someone will come along and give you some more positive info. Also try doing a search on here for some other threads (top right corner).
all the best with your planning
Sep 25th 2011, 5:18 am
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I assume he'll be working for Shell?
Anyway the Panagar Club is the hub of everything ex pat although plenty of locals there as well. Last time I was there they had a yard of ale contest and then a 50 m sprint to the gents. Fun but not my favourite pass time.
Rugby is the big sport at the club and they have a nice pool and other facilities.
Mind you I'm talking about 1980 ish.
In those days a 4 wheel drive over no roads and a ferry across to Malaysia and Miri was a nice weekend getaway.
There's a road and bridge now so all the romance has gorn.
Anyway the Panagar Club is the hub of everything ex pat although plenty of locals there as well. Last time I was there they had a yard of ale contest and then a 50 m sprint to the gents. Fun but not my favourite pass time.
Rugby is the big sport at the club and they have a nice pool and other facilities.
Mind you I'm talking about 1980 ish.
In those days a 4 wheel drive over no roads and a ferry across to Malaysia and Miri was a nice weekend getaway.
There's a road and bridge now so all the romance has gorn.
Sep 25th 2011, 7:09 am
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Re: we're going to brunei
Hi again! I've never been to Brunei but my OH worked there intermittently (just short trips) for a while. He didn't like it much but that was probably more to do with the fact that he enjoys a pint of beer... and Brunei was a "dry" state. I really don't know if that is still the case.
Hopefully someone will come along and give you some more positive info. Also try doing a search on here for some other threads (top right corner).
all the best with your planning
Hopefully someone will come along and give you some more positive info. Also try doing a search on here for some other threads (top right corner).
all the best with your planning
Sep 25th 2011, 7:15 am
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I assume he'll be working for Shell?
Anyway the Panagar Club is the hub of everything ex pat although plenty of locals there as well. Last time I was there they had a yard of ale contest and then a 50 m sprint to the gents. Fun but not my favourite pass time.
Rugby is the big sport at the club and they have a nice pool and other facilities.
Mind you I'm talking about 1980 ish.
In those days a 4 wheel drive over no roads and a ferry across to Malaysia and Miri was a nice weekend getaway.
There's a road and bridge now so all the romance has gorn.
Anyway the Panagar Club is the hub of everything ex pat although plenty of locals there as well. Last time I was there they had a yard of ale contest and then a 50 m sprint to the gents. Fun but not my favourite pass time.
Rugby is the big sport at the club and they have a nice pool and other facilities.
Mind you I'm talking about 1980 ish.
In those days a 4 wheel drive over no roads and a ferry across to Malaysia and Miri was a nice weekend getaway.
There's a road and bridge now so all the romance has gorn.
Oct 17th 2011, 9:47 am
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Re: we're going to brunei
Just wondered how the plans are going? I guess it's a bit of an unusual destination to be researching. We don't get too many folks on here talking about Brunei.
Oct 17th 2011, 5:09 pm
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Oct 19th 2011, 8:49 pm
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Re: we're going to brunei
I assume he'll be working for Shell?
Anyway the Panagar Club is the hub of everything ex pat although plenty of locals there as well. Last time I was there they had a yard of ale contest and then a 50 m sprint to the gents. Fun but not my favourite pass time.
Rugby is the big sport at the club and they have a nice pool and other facilities.
Mind you I'm talking about 1980 ish.
In those days a 4 wheel drive over no roads and a ferry across to Malaysia and Miri was a nice weekend getaway.
There's a road and bridge now so all the romance has gorn.
Anyway the Panagar Club is the hub of everything ex pat although plenty of locals there as well. Last time I was there they had a yard of ale contest and then a 50 m sprint to the gents. Fun but not my favourite pass time.
Rugby is the big sport at the club and they have a nice pool and other facilities.
Mind you I'm talking about 1980 ish.
In those days a 4 wheel drive over no roads and a ferry across to Malaysia and Miri was a nice weekend getaway.
There's a road and bridge now so all the romance has gorn.
Can you pick up the 6 Nations Rugby out there? My husband gets miffed when he cannot see the Rugby whilst we are in Goa for the winter.
Oct 20th 2011, 2:19 am
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Not sure about Brunei, but we saw some of the 6 Nations here in Malaysia which was nice. In Thailand they don't seem to have an interest in rugby unfortunately. You can get all the footie games in Thailand but usually with Thai commentary which is interesting. Occasionally get a UK Sky feed with English commentary.
Nov 16th 2011, 3:26 am
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Hi juneeici 
Are you living in Brunei? We have very few posters on BE in Brunei. It'd be nice to hear a bit more about it. I guess you must like it there.
Are you living in Brunei? We have very few posters on BE in Brunei. It'd be nice to hear a bit more about it. I guess you must like it there.
May 19th 2012, 11:36 am
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Hi are you in Brunei yet? If so can you tell me how you are finding life out there as my husband has been offered a job there
May 20th 2012, 9:51 am
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Hey Joan, just to say to the forum. Happy planning.
to the forum. Happy planning.
May 20th 2012, 11:31 am
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Thanks for the welcome, are you in Brunei?
May 21st 2012, 9:22 am
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Nope. You can see my location under my name... Penang.
May 21st 2012, 9:42 am
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Yes i noticed that after i sent message. im new to this sort of thing