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Forum: Italy
Oct 4th 2010, 9:56 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,151
Posted By Mardy

Re: Canoe/kayak/sit-on paddle board?

Yes, I looked at Decathlon, and at inflatibles. I would have to launch of a rough patch of ground near the house so I imagine it wouldn't be long before it burst. Plus I don't really want to be...
Forum: Italy
Oct 2nd 2010, 12:26 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,151
Posted By Mardy

Canoe/kayak/sit-on paddle board?

I would like to buy one if anyone knows of one lying about that could be had cheap (basically, anything I can sit in/on and paddle). Needs to be light enough for me to carry on my own up and down a...
Forum: Italy
Sep 4th 2010, 8:17 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 5,105
Posted By Mardy

Re: Anyone in or near como?

Will do, Bellaitalia. I will be out here minimum 6 months I think.
And Peter, yep Monza next weekend would have been great, I've really been into the GP this year, more thrills 'n' spills than for...
Forum: Italy
Sep 4th 2010, 6:16 am
Replies: 24
Views: 5,105
Posted By Mardy

Re: Anyone in or near como?

Hey all.
I am moving to Argengo on Lake Como this weekend.
I'll be trying to learn Italian and looking for work while I caretake my sister's house there.
Up for any social or sporting activites...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Jun 15th 2010, 12:47 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,092
Posted By Mardy

Re: Freelance in KSA?

Don't know.
I have my passport with my multiple entry/exit visa in it, so I think I can move in & out of the country for a while..
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Jun 15th 2010, 12:06 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,092
Posted By Mardy

Freelance in KSA?

Hi all
Just been told out of the blue that in a couple of weeks (which will be 89 days into my 90 day probation) I will be suddenly surplus to requirements. :huh:
So, here's my question. Since I am...
Forum: Middle East
May 30th 2010, 1:36 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,134
Posted By Mardy

Re: Living off compound in Riyadh

I know of Westerners happily living off compound (and saving a fortune). BUT they are people who have been here a while and have already built up a social network through work, or compound living....
Forum: Middle East
May 23rd 2010, 2:11 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 5,460
Posted By Mardy

Re: Attack at Kingdom tower.

I work across the road, and I've heard nothing either (which may mean booger all). Seems odd there is no date on this nor name of compound.

They are VERY picky about letting youths anywhere near...
Forum: Middle East
May 22nd 2010, 11:02 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,467
Posted By Mardy

Re: First day in Riyadh - Any help appreciated

Not exactly close, but the commuting isn't like trying to get into central London.
The prices were good IIRC, and they will quote you over the phone.
Forum: Middle East
May 18th 2010, 2:17 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,467
Posted By Mardy

Re: First day in Riyadh - Any help appreciated

Hi
I've been here 2 months and before I lucked on to my compound the ONLY place I called whilst hunting that had any apartments free was the Rotunda. http://www.expatrealty.com/main.htm
Good luck.
Forum: Middle East
May 6th 2010, 6:03 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,919
Posted By Mardy

Re: On my way to Riyadh

Like a lot of things here Mick, the answers often begins with 'it depends'.

Re:1. I've been here just over a month, I got my iqama in 8 days and my driving licence in 20 minutes. That's not...
Forum: Middle East
May 5th 2010, 6:50 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,503
Posted By Mardy

Re: Riyadh 'Hash' walk

Will send you names by PM, and yes it is.
Forum: Middle East
Apr 22nd 2010, 11:02 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 39,036
Posted By Mardy

Re: Medical Test for KSA Visa

Thing is, there ARE no hard/fast rules here.
I came out on a work visa 2 weeks ago thru a highly efficient UK agent, and did no medical tests atall in the UK.
Then my company HR sent me for a "fit...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Apr 18th 2010, 11:43 am
Replies: 45
Views: 3,501
Posted By Mardy

Re: why?

Is that some kind of euphamism for something?
Forum: Middle East
Mar 31st 2010, 9:43 am
Replies: 13
Views: 881
Posted By Mardy

Re: Vanilla Ice

Are the attendees unconcerned about the risks involved?

There is a chance Jedward will make a guest appearance...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Mar 30th 2010, 8:58 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,529
Posted By Mardy

Re: Sex scandal

Orly? Were you close?
Forum: The Sand Pit
Mar 30th 2010, 8:42 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,529
Posted By Mardy

Re: Sex scandal

If you like this kind of thing, this is a list of names taken from an online petition to the UK prime minister to lower the age of male homosexual consent (since sadly edited for the funny ones)....
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Mar 29th 2010, 9:38 am
Replies: 22
Views: 3,874
Posted By Mardy

Re: Travelling for Interview in Riyahd

I've been looking for up to date Riyadh prices too and the housing allowance you quote would need to more than doubled to get a 3-bed place on one of the 'top' Western compounds - IF you could get...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 17th 2010, 10:54 am
Replies: 1
Views: 546
Posted By Mardy

Best time to call people in Riyadh??

I am due to relo in a couple of weeks and I am trying to work through the compound list. I am having little success getting a phone anwered. :banghead:
Am I right in thinking I should avoid noon and...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Mar 15th 2010, 1:02 pm
Replies: 2,276
Views: 348,505
Posted By Mardy

Re: Newbies....Introduce yourselves to the ME crowd

Think it's time for me to introduce myself. I've been getting some useful info on here in the past few weeks, so thanks for that. I will be moving to Riyadh in the next couple of weeks on a 2-year...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Mar 15th 2010, 9:36 am
Replies: 32
Views: 1,967
Posted By Mardy

Re: gyms that warn women not to lift heavy weights....

"Stolly sweety", never gin.
Forum: The Sand Pit
Mar 15th 2010, 9:31 am
Replies: 12
Views: 627
Posted By Mardy

Re: Man U, Arsenal or Chelsea?

I think Chelsea. As a Liverpool fan I am of course a bit biased against MU. :D
If you compare form of the two, Chelsea have the edge overall and a slightly easier run-in.
Forum: The Sand Pit
Mar 11th 2010, 7:26 am
Replies: 2,276
Views: 348,505
Posted By Mardy

Re: Newbies....Introduce yourselves to the ME crowd

He's getting out soon, apparently.
Forum: Middle East
Mar 10th 2010, 2:03 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,183
Posted By Mardy

Re: Need help on call costs

Yep, I had a PM with a site where it is only 2p/min.
Thanks
Forum: Middle East
Mar 10th 2010, 10:30 am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,183
Posted By Mardy

Re: Need help on call costs

At a bit of a tangent, does anyone have experience of low-cost ways to call to KSA from the UK?
Looks like I need to start calling the numbers on the long compound list.:frown:
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