Things you miss when you leave the ME
Jul 24th 2012, 12:57 pm
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Things you miss when you leave the ME
After a not so great deal of thought, i thought i would write down my list of things i miss so you can take an extra bit of time to appreciate what you have.
Things you miss
Cheap cigs - everyone should take up smoking in the ME because in the developed world everyone is being priced off my favorite habit
House maids - having to clean our own place and masturbate now
Things you don't miss.
Abayas, nokias in belt clips, Saudis, ramada Dan, up themselves Arabs, shit driving, humidity, Mosques calling to prayer, maloos, smoggies, wasta, having Iran on yer doorstep, shit pork, having the word pork blanked out of movies whilst allowing the C word that rhymes with munt.
Things you miss
Cheap cigs - everyone should take up smoking in the ME because in the developed world everyone is being priced off my favorite habit
House maids - having to clean our own place and masturbate now
Things you don't miss.
Abayas, nokias in belt clips, Saudis, ramada Dan, up themselves Arabs, shit driving, humidity, Mosques calling to prayer, maloos, smoggies, wasta, having Iran on yer doorstep, shit pork, having the word pork blanked out of movies whilst allowing the C word that rhymes with munt.
Jul 24th 2012, 1:09 pm
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Re: Things you miss when you leave the ME
Have I missed something? When did you had leave and where have you decided to escape to?
Jul 24th 2012, 1:36 pm
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Re: Things you miss when you leave the ME
To your list, I'd like to add succulent baby camel and shwarmas for 700 fills. Oh, and particular to Bahrain, I do miss the Jan Burger joint...mmm
Jul 24th 2012, 2:17 pm
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Re: Things you miss when you leave the ME
Cheap petrol.
Jul 24th 2012, 5:00 pm
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Re: Things you miss when you leave the ME
That end-of-the-month SMS advising you that a shed load of tax-free goodness has just landed in your bank account. 
Jul 24th 2012, 5:06 pm
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Re: Things you miss when you leave the ME
Waking up on a Friday morning knowing that the weather outside will be okay for cycling.
Jul 24th 2012, 11:33 pm
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Re: Things you miss when you leave the ME
Driving at night with windows down and feeling the warm middle-eastern air.
Jul 25th 2012, 8:23 am
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Jul 25th 2012, 12:11 pm
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Jul 25th 2012, 12:37 pm
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Re: Things you miss when you leave the ME
A few of our friends have escaped to Aus too but report that the taxes are high but I know what you mean about getting your life back. Good luck!
Jul 26th 2012, 12:37 pm
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Re: Things you miss when you leave the ME
Haven't felt so contented, ever
And kangaroo is really tasty, seriously. Like gamey beef with a hint of livery iron
Jul 26th 2012, 3:24 pm
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Re: Things you miss when you leave the ME
Are taxes extortionate from a ME perspective or UK perspective? I was under impression they are generally lower than in Europe.