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Forum: Middle East
Jul 22nd 2011, 2:27 am
Replies: 8
Views: 3,504
Posted By desertmum

Re: FAL COMPOUND

I have a friend who lives on Fal and she was complaining last week of someone shaving their legs in the swimming pool . . . yukky yuk not good!
Forum: The Sand Pit
May 7th 2011, 6:24 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 712
Posted By desertmum

Re: Brit in Saudi, can I drive into UAE ok?

Hi, we did this a couple of years ago. Loooooooooooooooooooooong drive, but not busy traffic wise. Easy to cross the border, took us about an hour in all - including getting the insurance.

On...
Forum: The Sand Pit
May 7th 2011, 3:00 am
Replies: 33
Views: 4,147
Posted By desertmum

Re: Things to do in the UAE before you leave

:rofl::thumbup:
Forum: Middle East
May 4th 2011, 4:25 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,876
Posted By desertmum

Re: PlsSaveMySoul- Moving to Jeddah

As long term ex-pats we shipped all our belongings when we went to KSA. We got the compound peole to take away the furniture of theirs we didn't need. No problems.
Forum: The Sand Pit
Apr 29th 2011, 4:25 am
Replies: 135
Views: 17,228
Posted By desertmum

Re: The Royal Wedding

I laughed at the dumping the train on the ground too ! Loved some of the hats and some of them were truly awful. Now waiting with glee to watch Fashion Police with Joan Rivers which will no doubt...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Apr 29th 2011, 3:14 am
Replies: 135
Views: 17,228
Posted By desertmum

Re: The Royal Wedding

Only saw the last five minutes of the wedding - thought the dress was lovely but why had they given her pointy boobs ? Have to agree about the military dress - looked very frumpy I thought.
Forum: Middle East
Apr 5th 2011, 9:34 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,274
Posted By desertmum

Re: Thinking of moving to Saudi

If you are used to leading a busy life, working, with no kids you will go stark raving bonkers in Riyadh . . . unless you can find a job. I managed to get a job when I was there and it saved my...
Forum: Cyprus
Mar 28th 2011, 11:43 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 11,597
Posted By desertmum

Re: We want to move to Cyprus...advice pls

It was because of the crash where a pilot died. The Mayor said he didn't think it was safe to have a display here.

I think it's cos they are jealous of the Red Arrows awesomeness ;)
Forum: Cyprus
Mar 28th 2011, 10:47 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 11,597
Posted By desertmum

Re: We want to move to Cyprus...advice pls

Not a lot of obvious activity from the bases - I go to and fro twice a week due to kids involvements down there - doesn't appear to be any additional security. The Red Arrows are here just now and...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Mar 26th 2011, 7:21 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,446
Posted By desertmum

Re: Hotels in Salalah

We drove to Salalah with two young children - we listened to Harry Potter on the way there and back - long drive but easy as it's straight and flat. Our kids loved Salalah - the difference from...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Mar 26th 2011, 5:54 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,446
Posted By desertmum

Re: Hotels in Salalah

We stayed at the Crowne Plaza - not Dubai-style luxury but a really interesting place to visit. Best to go July/August during/after the rains - it's stunning.
Forum: Middle East
Mar 2nd 2011, 4:10 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,894
Posted By desertmum

Re: Possible move to jeddah from London

I would say the relocation allowance is very low too. That wouldn't even cover my excess baggage fee when I first left UK.

I agree, push for family status and school fees are a must.
Forum: Middle East
Mar 1st 2011, 8:02 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,344
Posted By desertmum

Re: Moving from Jeddah to Dubai !

It could go downhill . . . .


;)
Forum: Middle East
Mar 1st 2011, 7:54 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,344
Posted By desertmum

Re: Moving from Jeddah to Dubai !

I guess at that rate you were buying the real stuff ? Much cheaper to make your own! LOL That is a huge sum for Saudi - we didn't spend anywhere near that much!
Forum: The Sand Pit
Mar 1st 2011, 5:12 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 680
Posted By desertmum

Re: Coup in Qatar (?)

a case of what goes around comes around maybe ? lucky he was in the country . . .
Forum: Cyprus
Feb 7th 2011, 8:33 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,611
Posted By desertmum

Re: Residents permit expired

i've been here for allmost two years and don't have a residence permit - I am British. I haven't come across any occasion where it has been an issue - if I need to show ID I use my passport or...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 3rd 2011, 4:35 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 3,561
Posted By desertmum

Re: Abaya information

When i was there I had a plan all black abaya for going to and from work in, slightly more sparkly for shopping etc; but not over the top, and quite elaborate sparkly ones for going out in. My local...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 28th 2011, 9:17 pm
Replies: 110
Views: 15,138
Posted By desertmum

Re: Which Car?

God no, not a Pathfinder . . . . a proper Nissan Patrol - the ac was fine. As EM says the locals love Patrols - and look at what the police drive . .
Forum: Middle East
Jan 28th 2011, 5:59 pm
Replies: 110
Views: 15,138
Posted By desertmum

Re: Which Car?

A Nissan Patrol is the way to go - the best off road you can get. They are like tanks - we had two (one each) and you can drive them anywhere. My husband had an old style one and was constantly...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jan 26th 2011, 3:20 pm
Replies: 129
Views: 10,002
Posted By desertmum

Re: Events in Egypt

full of money perhaps ?
Forum: Cyprus
Jan 26th 2011, 3:17 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 3,952
Posted By desertmum

Re: paphos wedding

Hi, this year summer stayed late, and November was beautiful. I think you'd be safer with regards to rain - much less likely to get caught with rain in November.

We are almost floating away...
Forum: Cyprus
Jan 26th 2011, 5:11 am
Replies: 17
Views: 6,468
Posted By desertmum

Re: moving to cyprus plss help

Agree re other posters try to get a job for at least one of you before you arrive. Re Paphos - yes it has a high number of British ex-pats, but that means more people scrabbling for fewer jobs. It...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jan 23rd 2011, 7:50 pm
Replies: 222
Views: 22,120
Posted By desertmum

Re: Interesting thread on expatwoman

I reckon the dad was at the maid to tbh. Not got time to read the 5 or 6 pages that have been posted since I last looked, and have to go out so hope it doesn't get deleted in the next few hours.
...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jan 23rd 2011, 4:40 am
Replies: 29
Views: 3,398
Posted By desertmum

Re: So then...Istanbul

very envious - my favourite city in the world - some of the best seafood in the world - enjoy
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jan 23rd 2011, 2:27 am
Replies: 58
Views: 4,545
Posted By desertmum

Re: Describe your first

he was 12 years older than me - should my parents have video'd us and put him on a plane to Australia ? :ohmy:
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