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@DesertDog

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Welsh expat in Saudi Arabia

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Welsh

Lives in Riyadh

Speaks English, Welsh

Registration: 01 September 2010

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DesertDog replied to a thread
14 years ago
funkydelicguy

best burger in town by funkydelicguy

where can you find the best burger in Riyadh? what's on your top list? Is it Johnny rockets? ketchup? in Buffalo's?..or simple McDonald's? express your views!!!!

DesertDog

thanks sparrow ;) do i get a pressy too? Read More

DesertDog replied to a thread
14 years ago
CivEngr

Katy Perry Fan by CivEngr

My 21 yr old daughter loaded onto my Ipod before I headed across the pond. Turned into fan. Can you even buy here CD's here?

DesertDog

GWTF what's the advantage of an ipad over a netbook that makes such a price difference? I am a linux user (ubuntu) and use banshee with my ipod, windows is just the best virus detector in the world :lol: And yes, any music you want - just download ... Read More

DesertDog replied to a thread
14 years ago
CivEngr

Driving Range this Friday - Arizona by CivEngr

I'm gonna hit the driving range at 10 AM this Fri at the Arizona (I suck at golf too, just like darts). For non-members like me a bucket of balls is 10 Riyal, one club (if you have none) is 3 Riyal each, and the use fee is 35 Riyal. If you are a ...

DesertDog

Would they do me a shampoo and de-louse? oh and trim my claws too? Golf? why spoil a good walk :lol: Read More

DesertDog replied to a thread
14 years ago
funkydelicguy

best burger in town by funkydelicguy

where can you find the best burger in Riyadh? what's on your top list? Is it Johnny rockets? ketchup? in Buffalo's?..or simple McDonald's? express your views!!!!

DesertDog

DESERTDOG!! not penguin PLEEEEAZZ! :odon't worry sparrow, they don't use penguin meat its just the name of the burger shop with a picture of a penguin on it. Nice tasty beefy burgers, better than any others i've tried round here. Read More

DesertDog replied to a thread
14 years ago
funkydelicguy

best burger in town by funkydelicguy

where can you find the best burger in Riyadh? what's on your top list? Is it Johnny rockets? ketchup? in Buffalo's?..or simple McDonald's? express your views!!!!

DesertDog

Penguin burgers are the best i've tasted Read More

DesertDog replied to a thread
14 years ago
jswwjw

Bringing my "guard dogs" (lol 3 pound Maltese's) by jswwjw

Ok, any of you out there brought your "guard dogs"? I have 4 small Maltese's (the largest is 13 pounds, others are real small) that we want to bring. I have read a few areas that indicate a health certificate signed my a USA vet addresses to ...

DesertDog

yes please contact openpaws from that link Read More

DesertDog replied to a thread
14 years ago
ziad08

Manchester United...... by ziad08

Looking to find any manchester united fans here..... any idea if you have a group to meet up and watch the footy or do you pretty much just watch it at home... In dubai we created a supporters group and had well over 200 fans but only about 20 ...

DesertDog

Liverpool FC YNWA yea its tough being a reds fan right now but hope to be in anfield for the blackburn game :) Read More

DesertDog replied to a thread
14 years ago
jswwjw

Bringing my "guard dogs" (lol 3 pound Maltese's) by jswwjw

Ok, any of you out there brought your "guard dogs"? I have 4 small Maltese's (the largest is 13 pounds, others are real small) that we want to bring. I have read a few areas that indicate a health certificate signed my a USA vet addresses to ...

DesertDog

I've seen lots of Yorkshire Terriers here and many small breeds I can't name, I doubt the accuracy of that list to be honest? Or how else did the dogs get here? For people with animals or wanting animals and living in Riyadh, this is a very helpful ... Read More

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14 years ago
DesertDog

2 weeks by DesertDog

In 2 weeks I get to feel cold water again In 2 weeks I get to pack my own shopping again In 2 weeks I have to fuel my car at over10x the cost to save the planet again In 2 weeks I am off work again In 2 weeks I see rain and cold wind again In 2 ...

DesertDog

cheers bud ;) Read More

DesertDog replied to a thread
14 years ago
CivEngr

Darts Anyone? I live near Granda Shopping Mall by CivEngr

Just got a dart board. Got lots of room to party; 2 living rooms, kitchen, 1-1/2 bath, 2 bedrooms. Waste of space. Great party house but no peeps to party with. I suck at darts but it is something to do. Any interset? I live near the Granda ...

DesertDog

Welcome to Riyadh CivEngr, good darts ;) Read More

DesertDog replied to a thread
14 years ago
gowiththeflowUK

Embassy functions - what's the deal here? by gowiththeflowUK

I was told to register with my Embassy when I got here and as and when they hold functions or there was anything of interest going on, they would let me know / invite me. Well, I am still waiting.... What's the deal with the Embassy functions ...

DesertDog

It's only my view gowiththeflow - many attend the embassy do's and have a great time, I think the aussie embassy is the most popular and least formal, if you get the chance - take it and go then you can tell us all about it yea :) Read More

DesertDog replied to a thread
14 years ago
lostvegas

After being a silent stalker... officially joining the forum by lostvegas

Hi All, I have had the pleasure of being a regular visitor to the forum for the last few months as I made plans to move to Riyadh. It has been tremendously helpful. I am moving to Riyadh later this week from Las Vegas.... yes.... quite the change. ...

DesertDog

Hiya lostvegas and welcome to sunny riyadh ;) Read More

DesertDog replied to a thread
14 years ago
nzpounamu

Hello by nzpounamu

I'm a newbie to the forum. Have been in Riyadh since early this year and still getting used to the place and it's....uniqueness. Am very interested in meeting new friends while in Riyadh.

DesertDog

Welcome nz ;) Read More

DesertDog replied to a thread
14 years ago
gowiththeflowUK

Embassy functions - what's the deal here? by gowiththeflowUK

I was told to register with my Embassy when I got here and as and when they hold functions or there was anything of interest going on, they would let me know / invite me. Well, I am still waiting.... What's the deal with the Embassy functions ...

DesertDog

D'ya know I've been here for a couple of years, got invited to embassy do's once or twice but not for me thanks. Over priced and not as good as a weekend in Bahrain/Abu Dhabi/Dubai to name some preferred options, suppose it depends on what you want ... Read More

DesertDog replied to a thread
14 years ago
CAF

Kingdom Compound Coffee Morning by CAF

Ladies (And Gents) For those of you not working during the day, Kingdom Compound is hosting a Coffee morning, but its really a huge Market, tomorrow, Monday from 9-1130am. All of the Expat women can attend, not so sure about the men, but I have ...

DesertDog

My wife has been there lots of times, you'll probably meet up with her soon when she's back if you haven't already met? She enjoys going there with the other ladies from our compound. Read More