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
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
Leather/Shoe Repair by GreatLaker
This is a dying industry in the U.S., thanks to Made in China's disposable footwear. That said, and although it's a longshot, I'm looking for a shoe repair shop in Riyadh. I have a nice Tommy Bahama belt and some perfectly broken-in pairs of Ecco ...
For expat posterity, and future denizens of this website who will use its search function, there is a small leather repair shop in front of Al Jazeera grocery store: http://goo.gl/maps/oPp2j It's a small shop along the storefront façade, near the ... Read More
Leather/Shoe Repair by GreatLaker
This is a dying industry in the U.S., thanks to Made in China's disposable footwear. That said, and although it's a longshot, I'm looking for a shoe repair shop in Riyadh. I have a nice Tommy Bahama belt and some perfectly broken-in pairs of Ecco ...
EuromarcheThanks, AC. Is this the place: http://goo.gl/maps/kaG05 ? (8028 At Takhassusi Street, Al Ma'thar Alshamali, Riyadh) Read More
Leather/Shoe Repair
This is a dying industry in the U.S., thanks to Made in China's disposable footwear. That said, and although it's a longshot, I'm looking for a shoe repair shop in Riyadh. I have a nice Tommy Bahama belt and some perfectly broken-in pairs of Ecco ... Read More
Prayer times by eveningstar
I think there are 6 prayer times here. Yet I thought Muslims only have to pray 5 times a day. Or am I wrong here? Also how are these prayer times worked out? I know 2 of them are sunrise and sunset and one noon but the others? Evening Star
It's also handy to know when the doors get locked/unlocked: 1. If the midday Dhuhr prayer call is at 12:05 p.m., businesses will lock their doors between 11:55 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. 2. If the midday Dhuhr prayer call is at 12:05 p.m., businesses ... Read More
Global Food Festival by GreatLaker
Starting tomorrow: http://www.riyadhfoodfestival.com/en/Default.aspx Int'l cuisine staggered across a dozen sites. Starts January 16th. Ends January 31st. Could be a tasty little diversion for those daring souls willing to venture out into ...
"These pretzels are making me thirsty!" (And Mabella26's picture is making me hungry.) Read More