"Bob"
@Mudman
English expat in Algeria
Forum posts
893
Contacts
12
About me
English
Lives in Hassi Messaoud
Registration: 14 September 2009
Activity
San Patrick's Day by ManuelGomez
What are you planning today? Beers, parties, friends... Which one is your plan?
Going Down to the Irish Bar, it's 2 for 1 on draught Guiness all night. Read More
Will you be the first to answer by imraan007
Collective Nouns fill in the blank A SWARM of bees A FLOCK of birds A ..... of Baboons (needs your answer) (clue: so suitable for politicians, lol)
Flange Read More
Running- Hashing and Tennis by karmafire24
Hello Everyone, I would like to get involved in the Hash House Harriers but I can't find a website or time or someone to email. Does anyone have any ideas about that? Also looking for tennis...I play in USTA 4.5 league in the states...want to ...
Better you don't post it publicly. The hash remains low key for good reasons. Read More
Cost of living update (2011) by Beenee
Hi I know this subject has been discussed on the blog before, but could someone give me an updated (2011) idea of the cost of living for 2 people. We enjoy an active social life, the company will be paying for the house and car. Tx B
Wel you'll save a bunch on your social life .:D Read More
Thai /Asian supermarket by Mudman
Are there any shops selling thai/asian foodstuffs ? I know the supermarkets sell very limited ingredients, but I'm after lime leaves, lemon grass, Pla Slid, luk chin pla etc.
There is a Thai restaurant and next door is a Thai shop. I think it's down towards the bottom of 4th street but I'll have to check my sat nav to be sure. Anyway it has a good selection of fresh Thai herbs and fruits. Now all I need is for my wife ... Read More
Running in Saudi and Life in Al Hofuf by bombero36
I am leaving to a job in Al Hofuf in KSA and wondering if anyone has any ideas about the town and also if there are places you can freely run for exercise. I am not real thrilled to do treadmill running so wonder if there are issues doing long runs ...
I run in shorts/t shirt, no problems. But then I run at 5 am, so not many people around to see me. edit: didn't notice you're female.... that's a bit different. I certainly wouldn't let Mrs Mudman run on her own and if she was running with me she'd ... Read More
New Khobar expat citizen by ManuelGomez
This is Manuel, single guy, 31 y/o, from Spain. I am thinking about living in Khobar because I have received a job offer. I would like to know how is the live there after the daily work time. Is possible to practice sports as surf, soccer, etc? Is ...
If you like a bit of adventure then go for it, if it'll be your first overseas posting and you want everything to be like home, then don't. Maybe you won't be able to do all the things you currently enjoy, so you'll have to find new things. There ... Read More
Seeking a companion to explore by andys70
I have been here for 10 days and am struggling a bit. I would love to go for dinner and explore the city with a female companion. I British and 41 yrs old, good sense of humor. Andy
Struggling after 10 days ?! Read More
Can husband on business visa bring wife? by cajsa
My husband will be going to Saudi for several short periods (appr 2 weeks) on a multiple entry business visa. He will work for a Saudi company. Does anyone know if there is any possibility for me - his wife - to accompany him on some of these trips? ...
No, a business visa is supposed to be for "meetings", as opposed to coming in to work, it's a grey area that has to be exploited to get a job done ! Read More
Can husband on business visa bring wife? by cajsa
My husband will be going to Saudi for several short periods (appr 2 weeks) on a multiple entry business visa. He will work for a Saudi company. Does anyone know if there is any possibility for me - his wife - to accompany him on some of these trips? ...
If he's on a business visa, he's not allowed to work, it will be stamped on the visa. Of course that doesn't stop people.... Read More
Restaurants in Khobar by RedGoblin
Food is a large part of the "entertainment/social life" here in the Kingdom. And thankfully there are some really good joints to grab a quick bite or have a relaxing good meal. I see that this forum has a lot of people from a lot of places around ...
is possible to get a beer at any of these places?No. Hth. Read More
it seems very quiet in khobar by R80GS'er
been looking here every day and it seems very quiet in khobar is there really nothing happening or are you all too busy working?
It's all out of sight.... Read More
TV Series: Need Something to watch by seeker of truth
Does anyone watch Game of Thrones? Or Spartacus? How could you rate them? What is your favorite tv series (old or new doesn't matter)? Maybe you could give me idea what to watch...:):):):) P.S. In english please!!! :D:D:D Thanks
If it's quality over quantity: "Sherlock" from the BBC is 3 x 90 mins of pure gold. "Life on Mars" and "Ashes to Ashes" prove yet again that the BBC can do it right when they pull their finger out. "Angry Boys" is an excellent comedy series from ... Read More
Compounds by Scabcat
Hi Guys We finally have our dates and are packing in-between reading posts. Can anyone tell me what's included in compound accommodation and what I need to bring, my husband is staying in a hotel for 4 weeks while searching for accommodation but ...
It varies from place to place, I looked at 6 different compounds, some had nothing in at all, others had some shabby old furniture. I got lucky, found a brand new house, all furniture, white goods, tv, kitchen stuff, bedding & towels. I just walked ... Read More
mall hours during Ramadan by Tmaesalle
anyone knows what time the malls (Dharan and Rashid) opens during the Ramadan?
Evenings I think, after Iftar, but they stay open later. Read More