Counting down the days...

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Oct 27th 2005, 8:38 am

NorthernLad

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Counting down the days...

Whilst most of you can/are enjoying a cold beer after dark in Dubai, spare a thought for those of us in Bahrain....

http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/arc_A...&IssueID=28213

Seems that some people in government here want a total ban: "...we hope alcohol will one day be banned permanently,"

Oct 27th 2005, 9:44 am

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i remember going into one of the booze shops in bahrain when i was about 5, buying a cask of wine for my mum who was waiting in the car! how times change!

Oct 27th 2005, 9:50 am

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Unlucky Craig !
I know a few places in Riyadh where you can get a drink if your still at STC !

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Oct 27th 2005, 5:14 pm

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Unlucky Craig !
I know a few places in Riyadh where you can get a drink if your still at STC !

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JD

Cheers, but back to Bahrain. Luckily the missus had the foresight to stock up before Ramadan so getting through that at moment. Got a week to go, if desperate will hop over to Dubai