Steve Seargent
@sabadgeman
South African expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
17
Contacts
5
About me
South African
Lives in Jeddah
Speaks English Afrikaans
Registration: 23 February 2014
Activity
Where can I get Marmite in Jeddah? by sabadgeman
Good morning all, I have finally landed in Chaotic and vibrant Jeddah. Thanks to all who have passed tips and have given me assistance before I arrived. Can any one tell me where I can buy Marmite in Jeddah please? Also Pecks Anchovette or Redro ...
Thank you again, I will be Riyadh all tomorrow but I will check on Thursday :) Thanks again for taking the time to answer my question. :top: Read More
Where can I get Marmite in Jeddah? by sabadgeman
Good morning all, I have finally landed in Chaotic and vibrant Jeddah. Thanks to all who have passed tips and have given me assistance before I arrived. Can any one tell me where I can buy Marmite in Jeddah please? Also Pecks Anchovette or Redro ...
Thanks for your help! Read More
Where can I get Marmite in Jeddah? by sabadgeman
Good morning all, I have finally landed in Chaotic and vibrant Jeddah. Thanks to all who have passed tips and have given me assistance before I arrived. Can any one tell me where I can buy Marmite in Jeddah please? Also Pecks Anchovette or Redro ...
Thanks Trapezius, I have checked two Hyper Panda's the one near Sharbatly and the one in Azziz mall and the Carrefour in Flamingo mall but could not see it there nor could the customer services help?? Thanks for the post though. I appreciate you ... Read More
Where can I get Marmite in Jeddah?
Good morning all, I have finally landed in Chaotic and vibrant Jeddah. Thanks to all who have passed tips and have given me assistance before I arrived. Can any one tell me where I can buy Marmite in Jeddah please? Also Pecks Anchovette or Redro ... Read More
Some more questions for the old hands in Jeddah by sabadgeman
Morning all Can those of you who have lived in Jeddah and are wise :thanks: What kind of electric plugs (sockets) are in use in Saudi, is the tap water safe to drink? Is it worthwhile trying to learn Arabic? I was told when in Dubai that it was ...
Thanks Mabella I like the idea of low sodium content Regards Steve Read More
Some more questions for the old hands in Jeddah by sabadgeman
Morning all Can those of you who have lived in Jeddah and are wise :thanks: What kind of electric plugs (sockets) are in use in Saudi, is the tap water safe to drink? Is it worthwhile trying to learn Arabic? I was told when in Dubai that it was ...
Just a quick thanks to all those kind souls who contacted me on and off forum with tips and advice all heeded and all gratefully received!! Read More
Some more questions for the old hands in Jeddah by sabadgeman
Morning all Can those of you who have lived in Jeddah and are wise :thanks: What kind of electric plugs (sockets) are in use in Saudi, is the tap water safe to drink? Is it worthwhile trying to learn Arabic? I was told when in Dubai that it was ...
Thanks again for a very informative set of answers , its good to be able to get an idea of what you need to think about before we get to Saudi!!! :top: Read More
Mrs. Balls Chutney Peach Sauce....... by j.echo
I tried this sauce from my south african friend a few years ago, and i liked it. So far, i have only seen this at the Star Grocery in Sultan mall,.... but i don't know what foods to prepare that would match .... any ideas? :/ :whistle:
Thanks :) Read More
Some more questions for the old hands in Jeddah by sabadgeman
Morning all Can those of you who have lived in Jeddah and are wise :thanks: What kind of electric plugs (sockets) are in use in Saudi, is the tap water safe to drink? Is it worthwhile trying to learn Arabic? I was told when in Dubai that it was ...
Ha ha vehement answer thanks another thing to note in my cost calculations :D I sthe socket the same as American ones? Read More
Some more questions for the old hands in Jeddah
Morning all Can those of you who have lived in Jeddah and are wise :thanks: What kind of electric plugs (sockets) are in use in Saudi, is the tap water safe to drink? Is it worthwhile trying to learn Arabic? I was told when in Dubai that it was ... Read More
arriving in Jeddah by sabadgeman
Hi Everyone, I will be arriving in Jeddah (Sharbatly) in April, living in a unit rented for me by my company, I am married and in my 50's but for the moment my wife will not be joining me but will come out next year in likelihood. I am hoping to ...
Thanks again stressedmom Read More
Mrs. Balls Chutney Peach Sauce....... by j.echo
I tried this sauce from my south african friend a few years ago, and i liked it. So far, i have only seen this at the Star Grocery in Sultan mall,.... but i don't know what foods to prepare that would match .... any ideas? :/ :whistle:
Morning j.echo Mrs Balls is a great chutney. The original is to my mind the best but that is probably because that is what I grew up with in South Africa :) I use a teaspoon mixed into Bolognese sauce and I use it in casseroles, and in braai ... Read More
arriving in Jeddah by sabadgeman
Hi Everyone, I will be arriving in Jeddah (Sharbatly) in April, living in a unit rented for me by my company, I am married and in my 50's but for the moment my wife will not be joining me but will come out next year in likelihood. I am hoping to ...
Morning Adamb123 Thanks for the tips greatly appreciated, good to see that the consensus of opinion is that music and books are not a problem. My other great passion scuba diving seems to be well catered for. The earliest that Helen can get out ... Read More
arriving in Jeddah by sabadgeman
Hi Everyone, I will be arriving in Jeddah (Sharbatly) in April, living in a unit rented for me by my company, I am married and in my 50's but for the moment my wife will not be joining me but will come out next year in likelihood. I am hoping to ...
Hi I do like your nom de plume hahaha I can identify with the 5 & 2 syndrome, we plan on Helen coming out around December time and yes she will go back to Scotland in the high summer so she gets both worlds 9the joys of being a lady of leisure) ... Read More
arriving in Jeddah by sabadgeman
Hi Everyone, I will be arriving in Jeddah (Sharbatly) in April, living in a unit rented for me by my company, I am married and in my 50's but for the moment my wife will not be joining me but will come out next year in likelihood. I am hoping to ...
Hi June88, Hasnaa and Huyam Thanks for replying great to see that I can bring my muzak! :D My iPad has loads of books to keep me happy so that is great as well. I have started to browse the blogs Hasnaa and I am also trying to contact people who ... Read More