GreatLaker
American expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
American
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English
Registration: 09 April 2010
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want to buy 2nd hand cheap car by champychamp
hello! ive been browsing for almost a week, searching for 2nd hand cars likely to be concept car but not the kind of car that was driven on a sci-fi movies. i need something like Mr. Bean car if you happen to know him. lol well does anyone know if ...
You're wife is right. That's a good indication she loves you! I've had motorcycles for 3 decades, yet I refuse to ride one in KSA. Too many unskilled, reckless, and inconsiderate drivers. Read More
want to buy 2nd hand cheap car by champychamp
hello! ive been browsing for almost a week, searching for 2nd hand cars likely to be concept car but not the kind of car that was driven on a sci-fi movies. i need something like Mr. Bean car if you happen to know him. lol well does anyone know if ...
One of my Syrian employees in Riyadh is moving to Sweden, and selling his little Beemer. It's old, and not too pretty, but I'm sure he'll part with it for super cheap. If interested, PM me and I'll let him know. Read More
Libraries in Riyadh by Allons-y
Are there public (or even private) libraries in Riyadh? If so, are there any that have English, Spanish, and French books? I am still waiting for my iqama but hope to have it soon. What are the regulations for non-Saudis? Could I get a library card ...
Has anyone physically, been inside either of these libraries? If yes, have you actually checked out an English-language title, taken it home, read it, and returned it? (You know...like a library?) If so, I'd be interested in any details you can ... Read More
How to obtain a drivers liecense by choudhers
Dear All, I am new to Riyadh only been here 5 months i would like to know how to apply for a driving license please? i have never owned a license before but i can drive ! what is the correct process do i need to take lessons etc... book a test ...
Thanks for the endorsement, AC. I'd rather work in KSA, however, than take on the job of POTUS. I don't suffer fools lightly. D.C. would be the end of me! :/ On topic: I just got an int'l drivers permit w/ a motorcycle endorsement. I didn't ... Read More
How to obtain a drivers liecense by choudhers
Dear All, I am new to Riyadh only been here 5 months i would like to know how to apply for a driving license please? i have never owned a license before but i can drive ! what is the correct process do i need to take lessons etc... book a test ...
1. Users purchase EB Tokens (SR 1/each). 2. User who asks a question is debited one token. 3. User who answers is credited one token. 4. After a user accumulates 2020 tokens, s/he clicks the EB Rewards Console to redeem them for a round-trip Saudia ... Read More
Big & Tall Men in and around Riyadh? I've got new/new-ish duds. by GreatLaker
I'm 6'3" (190.5 cm), and used to weigh 255 lbs. (115 kg). Now I weigh 199 lbs. (90 kg). No, it's not cancer, but a special diet I do every 5 years or so). Anyhoo, 11 months ago I bought scores of nice, professional, conservative, long sleeve, ...
Have you considered having the clothing altered? Lots of good tailors around and they are quite reasonable!Yes, I considered that. Two bad experiences w/ KSA tailors so far. Cheap, but unskilled--partly my fault for not speaking Arabic. If you ... Read More
Big & Tall Men in and around Riyadh? I've got new/new-ish duds. by GreatLaker
I'm 6'3" (190.5 cm), and used to weigh 255 lbs. (115 kg). Now I weigh 199 lbs. (90 kg). No, it's not cancer, but a special diet I do every 5 years or so). Anyhoo, 11 months ago I bought scores of nice, professional, conservative, long sleeve, ...
Where is your location ? What times can i pass by ?I've sold about 25% of it already. (Don't worry--it wasn't all the good stuff.) I need to inventory what's left. I'll PM you w/ my mobile # and times tonight. Thx! Read More
Big & Tall Men in and around Riyadh? I've got new/new-ish duds.
I'm 6'3" (190.5 cm), and used to weigh 255 lbs. (115 kg). Now I weigh 199 lbs. (90 kg). No, it's not cancer, but a special diet I do every 5 years or so). Anyhoo, 11 months ago I bought scores of nice, professional, conservative, long sleeve, ... Read More
Re; Japanese food by Ruby Sterling
Looking for a great place to have Japanese food. Any suggestions?
I've been to Sushi Yoshi and Furosato's on Tahlia. Furosato's is my fav'. Fresh salmon shipped in every 2-3 days. Friendly Filipino staff working behind the sushi bar. I take my managers there every month, or so. Read More
American man marrying a non muslim Saudi woman by corazon02
I am a 52 year old American man working in Riyadh. I met the most beautiful Saudi woman and have fallen madly in love with her. She is 25 and non muslim. What should I anticipate in order to marry her?
[Moderated: Rude] Read More
Riyadh international bookfair by ibrahim1407
hi good morning Today is the opning day of Riyadh book Fair which extends to the middle of the current month.. but today just for people they have invitation... for me i'll be there on Thursday morning... anyone want to join me... send a ...
riyadhbookfair.org.sa/sites/english/Pages/Home.aspx (I know, "...the lowest form of wit.") Read More
Dirab Motorsports park open drifting day by Freshlikesushi
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=479247525464847&set=a.295532770502991.69061.100001388111959&type=1 DIRAB Park announces the kick off the weekly Drifting activities in the Drifting Track under the supervision of Saudi Champion Captain ...
Good! Maybe it'll keep those newly postpubescent little princesses from drifting down Tahlia Street at 3 a.m., for the love of Wotan. (Hopefully, changes to the Dirab Golf & CC commute is nada. It's always something..."but the beat goes on dada ... Read More
Anyone know of someone looking for an Administrative job? by GreatLaker
I'm looking to immediately fill a position for a receptionist and general office administrator. It is an engineering and design company--a Saudi and American joint venture. Qualifications: PC literate; speaks native Arabic and excellent English. ...
Hello GreatLaker. Your job offer should go in the Jobs in Riyadh section, not in the Classifeds section. Can you please post an advert there? ;)eRoger. Wilco. Thx Aurélie! Read More
Anyone know of someone looking for an Administrative job?
I'm looking to immediately fill a position for a receptionist and general office administrator. It is an engineering and design company--a Saudi and American joint venture. Qualifications: PC literate; speaks native Arabic and excellent English. ... Read More
Any Bikers Here by Mohsin82
Hi, I just wanted to know if there are any bikers here with whom I can join in the evenings.
I'm bikeless, and haven't been riding in many, many years. I would be interested, however, in renting bikes. Some shops in the U.S.A. will rent motorcycles by the day or by the week. A two to three day road trip through the desert to a coast, or ... Read More