Now its JD's turn.....
Nov 24th 2004, 1:59 pm
#31
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Re: Now its JD's turn.....
Originally Posted by Jammy_Dodgers
When its our time its our time.
I could get knocked down by a bus or choke on a peanut...not gonna worry about things too much.
Actually i take these contract because i love the excitement...adrenalin junkie !. I love to travel.....the money..well thats just a bonus really
I could get knocked down by a bus or choke on a peanut...not gonna worry about things too much.
Actually i take these contract because i love the excitement...adrenalin junkie !. I love to travel.....the money..well thats just a bonus really
Nov 24th 2004, 2:08 pm
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Re: Now its JD's turn.....
Originally Posted by Palm Tree
When I first arrived in Bournemouth in 1991, I fell in love instantly. It was the most dreadful day in February. Foggy and cold but it still made a lasting impression. I was so amazed to see Palm Tree's, so the place had to be good.
Little did I know that it would become my home for nearly a lifetime, would my heart not have suddenly desired a different place to bring up my kids. Schools and doctors are appauling but during my less responsible years, I could have not imagined to live anywhere else. So understand your sentiments. No hard feelings, right? Everyone in Bournemouth seems to know about Dubai and we might suddenly end up having a little crazy community in Dubai itself. I shall call my friend shortly, who is preparing her move to Dubai too and catch up with her what the latest gossips are. Miss the place too, kind of.
Little did I know that it would become my home for nearly a lifetime, would my heart not have suddenly desired a different place to bring up my kids. Schools and doctors are appauling but during my less responsible years, I could have not imagined to live anywhere else. So understand your sentiments. No hard feelings, right? Everyone in Bournemouth seems to know about Dubai and we might suddenly end up having a little crazy community in Dubai itself. I shall call my friend shortly, who is preparing her move to Dubai too and catch up with her what the latest gossips are. Miss the place too, kind of.
the best weather in the UK, Blue flag beaches, the New Forest,etc etc etc.
but like you,..i need a change
Nov 24th 2004, 2:16 pm
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Re: Now its JD's turn.....
Originally Posted by Jammy_Dodgers
IMHO it is the nicest part of England.
the best weather in the UK, Blue flag beaches, the New Forest,etc etc etc.
but like you,..i need a change
the best weather in the UK, Blue flag beaches, the New Forest,etc etc etc.
but like you,..i need a change
Nov 24th 2004, 2:18 pm
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Re: Now its JD's turn.....
Originally Posted by novita77
Jammy... have asked my hubby... he don't know what/where/who is IMHO???
In My Humble Opinion
Nov 24th 2004, 2:21 pm
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Re: Now its JD's turn.....
Originally Posted by Jammy_Dodgers
No Problem Nov,
In My Humble Opinion
In My Humble Opinion
Nov 24th 2004, 3:30 pm
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Re: Now its JD's turn.....
Originally Posted by novita77
lolol... i c... now hubby asked do poeple here made those acronym up??? Or there is a guidbook somewhere???
Nov 24th 2004, 3:46 pm
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Re: Now its JD's turn.....
Originally Posted by novita77
Thank you...
Nov 24th 2004, 4:27 pm
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Re: Now its JD's turn.....
Originally Posted by kristy
Enough of these 'Hooray I'm coming Dubai' threads, I'm going to start a 'Hooray I'm leaving Dubai' thread soon!
Ahh, back to a land that has heard of fashion, customer service, quiet local pubs, common sense and courtesy. A land where I can get something other than complete cheese on the radio and where my films and magazines are not censored. A land where people not only understand what I say, they understand my sense of humour and where I do not get followed/harassed in the shopping mall.
In case you hadn't noticed, I'm on Dubai-enthusiasm overload at the moment!!!
Ahh, back to a land that has heard of fashion, customer service, quiet local pubs, common sense and courtesy. A land where I can get something other than complete cheese on the radio and where my films and magazines are not censored. A land where people not only understand what I say, they understand my sense of humour and where I do not get followed/harassed in the shopping mall.
In case you hadn't noticed, I'm on Dubai-enthusiasm overload at the moment!!!
will have to start one up one of those myself once everything is 110% confirmed. Ur second paragraph describes the sort of things I am looking for and have already had a taste of in the oh so cliche 'West'. lol
Nov 24th 2004, 4:37 pm
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Re: Now its JD's turn.....
Originally Posted by Jammy_Dodgers
No problem, anything to help !!
Nov 24th 2004, 4:44 pm
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Re: Now its JD's turn.....
Originally Posted by Face81
hows that plan to fly on friday working out?
Nov 24th 2004, 5:04 pm
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Re: Now its JD's turn.....
Originally Posted by Jammy_Dodgers
It is a done deal my friend.!
so which one of these will u be on?
hehe
Nov 25th 2004, 1:53 am
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Re: Now its JD's turn.....
Originally Posted by Jammy_Dodgers
I will be Regional manager for a company called EMC (big in the IT circles).
I will be working for them but alot of their clients are banks.
I will be going to Jeddah for a week in dec for a saudi bank, just to provide consultancy.
I will be working for them but alot of their clients are banks.
I will be going to Jeddah for a week in dec for a saudi bank, just to provide consultancy.
Jeddah is interesting at the mo - lots of guns and roadblocks.
Nov 25th 2004, 1:56 am
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Re: Now its JD's turn.....
Originally Posted by Papillon
Prepare for a shock my friend, its carnage in Jeddah, I had eight months there a couple of years ago and came home shellshocked.
The city centre isn't too bad, heavy traffic slow down the Kamikaze element but beware of Low flying Saudi's on the circular highways, they are shockingly aggresive, and will happily try to force you off the road if you can't get out of their way quickly enough.
The city centre isn't too bad, heavy traffic slow down the Kamikaze element but beware of Low flying Saudi's on the circular highways, they are shockingly aggresive, and will happily try to force you off the road if you can't get out of their way quickly enough.
One compound was recently shot up by armed terrosrists - nowt on the enws though!!
Nov 25th 2004, 2:01 am
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Re: Now its JD's turn.....
Originally Posted by Truth Speak
One of the tricks at the mo is marking cars with sticky tape that americans and europeans use frequently - the political and religious kidnappers use these marks to select their victims.
One compound was recently shot up by armed terrosrists - nowt on the enws though!!
One compound was recently shot up by armed terrosrists - nowt on the enws though!!
no probs.....Jeddah is not too bad as long as common sense prevails.....alternate car and alternate routes to work, and varying your working hours has worked for me.... saved my arse on two occasions !!