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Forum: The Sand Pit
Feb 21st 2012, 9:35 pm
Replies: 2,276
Views: 385,603
Posted By worcesterhippo

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

Welcome to Dubai. I have been here for about a month now and love it. Visa takes the time it takes. My husband's company sort of helped with his and now with mine. Must be difficult leaving your...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jan 23rd 2012, 4:47 pm
Replies: 2,276
Views: 385,603
Posted By worcesterhippo

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

Hi

I have been in Dubai a week - so still very much a new newbie.:D

I will not be working and am looking forward to practicing early retirement in a warmer climate than the UK. I'm based in...
Forum: Australia
Jun 23rd 2011, 11:30 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 8,245
Posted By worcesterhippo

Re: PNG not Australia

No it was definately after we were born. It would still be worth asking the question though wouldn't it?
Forum: Australia
Jun 23rd 2011, 7:56 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 8,245
Posted By worcesterhippo

Re: PNG not Australia

I'm not entirely sure. I know that we emigrated in 1963 and dad worked in Aus and then went to PNG to work in the Police Force. He stayed working in PNG which was then under Aus rule until 1983...
Forum: Australia
Jun 22nd 2011, 7:47 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 8,245
Posted By worcesterhippo

Re: PNG not Australia

My dad had dual citizenship with Aus/UK. We emigrated in 1963 and lived out there for 5 years, and mum hated Aus and we (mum and kids) came home briefly before moving out to PNG to join dad who went...
Forum: Australia
Jun 21st 2011, 7:54 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 8,245
Posted By worcesterhippo

PNG not Australia

No we were not naturalised. My dad had dual Aus/British citizenship but unfortunately my mum blocked us getting the same. We had a fantastic time growing up there, but I know things have become...
Forum: Australia
Jun 21st 2011, 10:25 am
Replies: 23
Views: 8,245
Posted By worcesterhippo

Re: PNG not Australia

Thanks for answering. I lived in Moresby and Rabaul in the 70s and my dad lived on Bouganville into the 80s and loved it. It would be myself and husband moving out should a job vacany come to...
Forum: Australia
Jun 21st 2011, 12:06 am
Replies: 23
Views: 8,245
Posted By worcesterhippo

PNG not Australia

Does anyone have any current information about conditions in Lae? I understand that PNG has gone native after obtainin its independance several years ago. Any information on current conditions...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 6th 2011, 2:21 am
Replies: 15
Views: 5,700
Posted By worcesterhippo

Re: Sewing Machines

Hi Kittycat
you are quite right. I have a 4 thread and don't often think of the alternatives. I might take mine. I have a Husqvana Sewing Machine and Brother overlocker. I know what they do and...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 3rd 2011, 8:57 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 3,563
Posted By worcesterhippo

Re: Abaya information

I am quite happy to wear an abaya - when in Rome etc. Just gathering as much information as I can to be as prepared for the "culture shock" as I can be.

Good points on the dressing up abayas...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 3rd 2011, 8:38 am
Replies: 8
Views: 3,563
Posted By worcesterhippo

Re: Abaya information

Thanks for that. Presumably wives will turn up without an abaya (which would be the foreigner with the long sleeves and trousers) and have to get one? or do you advocate getting an abaya in the UK...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 3rd 2011, 1:07 am
Replies: 8
Views: 3,563
Posted By worcesterhippo

Abaya information

I am wondering about abaya protocol in Riyadh. I know that foreigners can get away with wearing long stuff, shirts and trousers or dresses etc, but if one is going to be in the country for a while...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 2nd 2011, 12:36 am
Replies: 15
Views: 5,700
Posted By worcesterhippo

Re: Sewing Machines

Thank you for your replies.

lockers? :lol: The overlocker is the machine that sews with 4 threads at one time two zig zag (you still awake:thumbup: ) and two straight stitches. so it puts a...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 1st 2011, 8:49 am
Replies: 15
Views: 5,700
Posted By worcesterhippo

Sewing Machines

Hi, I may be moving to Riyadh if my husband goes ahead with the job offer. I love to make my own clothes and understand that there is a good supply of quality fabric available. Does anyone know if...
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