shenry
American expat in Saudi Arabia
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American
Lives in Jubail
Registration: 06 January 2010
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Spinning Bike / Exercise Bike by shenry
Hello! My wife is looking for a spinning bike to purchase. We looked at SACO (poor quality) and Sun & Sand Sport (high, high prices). Does anyone know of a store where we could get one? ~Sean
SUCCESS FOUND IN JUBAIL! Had some great luck with the help of a fellow Íæż½ã½ã last night. If anyone is ever interested, there is a great sports store on Jeddah St. just across the street from Jubail Center. It had 5-6 different spin bike models and ... Read More
Spinning Bike / Exercise Bike by shenry
Hello! My wife is looking for a spinning bike to purchase. We looked at SACO (poor quality) and Sun & Sand Sport (high, high prices). Does anyone know of a store where we could get one? ~Sean
Forgot to mention we're looking in the Dammam/Jubail area! Read More
Spinning Bike / Exercise Bike
Hello! My wife is looking for a spinning bike to purchase. We looked at SACO (poor quality) and Sun & Sand Sport (high, high prices). Does anyone know of a store where we could get one? ~Sean Read More
Going to Bahrain, do I need an entry-exit visa? by shenry
I'm going to Dammam on buisness for the next 10 days and was thinking of taking a day trip to Bahrain. My question is do I travel with my iqama or my passport? If passport do I need an entry-exit visa?
Thanks Musicman! Read More
Going to Bahrain, do I need an entry-exit visa?
I'm going to Dammam on buisness for the next 10 days and was thinking of taking a day trip to Bahrain. My question is do I travel with my iqama or my passport? If passport do I need an entry-exit visa? Read More
Anyone even been to Rabigh?
The company I'm working for is pushing HARD to get a big contract in Rabigh and if we get it I would be hoping to travel there. Has anyone here ever spent time in Rabigh? Comments? Tips? Thanks! Shenry Read More
What Book Are You Reading? by Alliecat
I've just finished 'The Things They Carried' by Tim O'Brian. It's a very intense depiction of a man's memories of Vietbnam. Excellent book. I highly recommend it. Almost impossible to put down. Sudden idea: maybe we could arrange a 'book ...
MisterStretch, are you a fan of Koontz? I've only read one of his book's "Icebound" but I thought it was good, very suspenceful. I'm big into this guy Greg Iles, anyone read anything from him? Read More
What Book Are You Reading? by Alliecat
I've just finished 'The Things They Carried' by Tim O'Brian. It's a very intense depiction of a man's memories of Vietbnam. Excellent book. I highly recommend it. Almost impossible to put down. Sudden idea: maybe we could arrange a 'book ...
Wow Alliecat, how weird, I JUST finished that book maybe a week ago. Agreed, it was very intense but I loved it. Read it on a whim and couldn't put it down. Highly recomended if into stories of human nature/Vietnam/ war stories. Very moving. Read More
Get Out! Save Your Sanity! by MisterStretch
As a long-term expat I know the value of changing one's environment when living in a difficult and/or restrictive culture. Many of my friends who have lived and worked here in the ME agree that getting out of KSA two or three times a year is ...
Couldn't agree with you more MisterStretch!!! I am lucky enough to get 18days vacation for every 91 that I spend in this beautiful country!!! In the next year i'll be going to the Bahamas in may, and Australia in October. I am desperatly trying to ... Read More
what happens if Saudi Govt relax the current strict rules??? by sweetchoice
If Saudi Govt Relax the rules like Dubai or Bahrain. Open to all like No restriction, Theaters allowed,women driving, Clubs are accepted except No Alchacol and No flush business ( No tourist women allowed for long stay) This will reduce the ...
I think for the ppl that don't like it in Saudi enough to complain there is a great saying that my mother would use... "you don't have to go home, but you can't stay here"!!! sounds about right! haha :D Read More
Are expats in KSA often kinda weird? by Alliecat
I have noticed a trend--among western expats, anyway! I'm trying to decide if they were weird when they came here or if they got weird after being here for a while. Opinions? Theories?
An observation: There is no doubt that there are some "wierd" people in my camp but not in the way you speak of. I guess i'm lucky. It seems to me at everyone I meet is friendly and accepting. When I first got here ppl were more than happy to make ... Read More
Golf in Saudi by shenry
Does anyone play? I love the game and was excited to find out there is a "course" near by. desertlakesgolfcourse.com/ Has anyone seen/played this course? Or any course like it in Saudi for that matter?
Thanks! I've never seen a "desert" course before, it's very interesting. I like that they call the "greens" "browns" haha. I'm looking forward to trying my luck at this place. I'll give an up date when I do. Till then, swing away my friends! Read More
Golf in Saudi
Does anyone play? I love the game and was excited to find out there is a "course" near by. desertlakesgolfcourse.com/ Has anyone seen/played this course? Or any course like it in Saudi for that matter? Read More
Beautiful Day! by Alliecat
What's everybody doing today? Give me some ideas lol
Working till 6, tennis match with a few co-workers @ 7, followed by dinner and a few beers (non-alch ofcourse). Tomorrow: BEACH!!! Read More
Are expats in KSA often kinda weird? by Alliecat
I have noticed a trend--among western expats, anyway! I'm trying to decide if they were weird when they came here or if they got weird after being here for a while. Opinions? Theories?
Give me some examples so I can keep an eye out for this "wierd" behaviour. I work on a camp with about 3000 other expats so i'll have a lot of observing to do.. Read More