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hornerjona

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Australian expat in Saudi Arabia

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Lives in Riyadh

Registration: 25 February 2010

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hornerjona created a thread
13 years ago

DQ map

Hey does anyone know of a link to a map of the DQ with all the embassies on it? in Riyadh. I've been hunting for the last hour for one on the net and no luck. Read More

hornerjona replied to a thread
13 years ago
Fidgety Soul

How Riyadh has effected you and your life? by Fidgety Soul

I do not mean it financially at all,its about the indirect effects of Riyadh,,,which may have improve disturb your life.

hornerjona

Riyadh for me is like a swansong to developing countries (and yes I view Saudi still as very much a developing country). I have lived in Kenya and Ethiopia but Riyadh basically in no kind words broke me. If I didn't have 3 monthly visa runs and ... Read More

hornerjona replied to a thread
13 years ago
hornerjona

Shipping from Riyadh to London by hornerjona

Hi guys. Was contemplating a move from Riyadh to London (Saudi has just got too much for me - all work , no play) :(. Was wondering if anyone could recommend a reliable shipping company to move some of my stuff to London?

hornerjona

Hey this is great - many thanks everyone for this! :) Read More

hornerjona replied to a thread
13 years ago
kamiii

House warming party by kamiii

All, I am throwing a small party on the 3rd of May, Tuesday. You are all invited to an evening of unlimited sheesha, snacks, ,bbq cuisine dinner,drinks ( a purely halal bar ), poker n blackjack. Venue: My place.. I live in a small compound behind ...

hornerjona

Hey, sorry to see that there are a lot of negative comments here. I know you are trying which is such an effort especially in Saudi, to get something happening. I hope tonight goes well for you! I'd be keen, but don't want it to be a sausage fest, ... Read More

hornerjona replied to a thread
13 years ago
hornerjona

Best of luck here. Make sure you have a multiple so you can leave on the weekends, especially when you're living in Riyadh. 6 months is an ideal time to spend here though, anymore and you slowly start to get cabin fever. Think it'll be a good ... Read More

hornerjona replied to a thread
13 years ago
Xtrem

Can't take it anymore by Xtrem

this is too much , i feel like am wasting my life , going back to leb is useless , it doesnt feel like home , and here it feels like am spending my life, i always wanted to leave middle east , there is nothing more for me here. and no i am not ...

hornerjona

Hey. I feel a bit like you actually so can sypathise. Only so many dinners I can have by myself and work through till midnight. When people on here say that get a hobby - how actually do you get hobbies in this country? Any sites that could help? Read More

hornerjona replied to a thread
13 years ago
keanuuu

Talking to Saudi Ladies by keanuuu

Hi all. I'm new to Riyadh and have gone shopping in the mall a few times since I've come here. I generally avoid eye contact with Saudi ladies when I'm there. Last time I was there I went to buy a coffee at one of the stands. This girl (in full ...

hornerjona

Hey. Have had this happen to me on 3 occassions as well. All three times they were being very flirty, but my game is sorely lacking at the best of times and also, beyond that, if you don't speak to anyone for months at a time and all of a sudden ... Read More

hornerjona replied to a thread
13 years ago
MovinglifetoSaudi

Got only 3 days to find an apartment in Riyadh. by MovinglifetoSaudi

Hello Everyone: My Company has decided to give me only 3 days hotel stay after which I have to find my own accommodation in Riyadh. Guys - Do you think its possible to find an apartment in those many days in Riyadh? Please assist if you know of any ...

hornerjona

Ashame you're not coming in a month or two month's time. I am on the verge of handing ion my notice but means I will be here for at least another month or maybe a bit more. My place is I think like 28,000 a year and is in a normal building but ... Read More

hornerjona created a thread
13 years ago

Shipping from Riyadh to London

Hi guys. Was contemplating a move from Riyadh to London (Saudi has just got too much for me - all work , no play) :(. Was wondering if anyone could recommend a reliable shipping company to move some of my stuff to London? Read More