kingsbury100

Hi all , Just wanted to say a massive thank you for all your help and advice over the last 6 months from questions i have asked , to reading your replies to others. I am finally about to move , job sorted , flight booked, accommodation done deal , so as long as i don't have TB or any other dissaproved nasties lurking within me i should be a Doha newbie by the end of August.

In the words of Columbo "theres just one more thing"
I was wondering if there was any further advice you could give me based on your previous experience, any things i need to do before i leave the UK (don't worry , in regards to pubs, Cornish pasties and dancing in the rain , im on it)

Basically anything with hindsight that you wished you knew before upping sticks and feel that might be relevant to me it would be very much appreciated.

If not thanks once again , and i hope to meet some of you in Doha next time you organise a get together

cheers

Bob

Good luck! And it's nice to see someone come back and thank those who helped out, I'm sure they appreciate it

Patsy Stoned

Make sure you have skype loaded.Enjoy the experience and keep your self grounded Good luck xxx

kingsbury100

ahhh , didnt think of the old internet , are many sites blocked (not those sort of ones ) ones like iplayer , facebook ?

I have skype already up and running at the moment

Millhouse

Wasabi crackers and Sharwoods Chilli powder.

Patsy Stoned

I'm not sure about Doha, but I am sure skype and or facetime will be blocked....somebody else can help you there

scrubbedexpat141

Buy booze at the airport when you land

kingsbury100

do i need to stash them in the case out of sight i presume, rather than clinking about like Men Behaving badly ? The reason for me asking is that my suitcase is going to be pretty much chocka block

Meow

Good luck and thanks for reporting back. We do like to know how people are getting on.

Try and bring a few things to make your new place feel homely. Some photos and bits and pieces.

OleJanx

Piss poor advice for someone going to Gutter....

weasel decentral

Good luck with the job, hope it works out.

No tips except try not to get too frustrated with the local work ethos and red tape in the ME

kittycat1

I got my booze confiscated off me at Doha airport, isn't it home brew and certain bars only?

weasel decentral

you can't bring it into the airport from outside but you can buy it in the airport from the duty free there. not so much an idealogical issue more of a financial one with the qataris

kittycat1

Weasal- Nope I bought a bottle of vodka in the airport there and they wouldn't let me bring it through. (although this was 3 years ago now I spose)

weasel decentral

I don't know the score on that, I must be confused but I am sure I bought alcohol in Doha but now I am trying to remember if I was only transiting or did I go into Doha.