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Registration: 06 July 2009

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flipfinger replied to a thread
13 years ago
ode2libya

Libya wants freedom by ode2libya

Since there aren't any expats left in Libya i assume it would not be too taxing to say something total irrelevant to expat life in Libya...all you guys that have been living in Libya and got to know the country and its people and I'm not talking ...

flipfinger

Umm... Douglas... did you miss the bit about Mancunian actually being Libyan? Meant in the nicest possible way... it's all very well to tell people what your opinion is, but surely it's a bit ridiculous to tell a person who is actually Libyan what ... Read More

flipfinger replied to a thread
13 years ago
ode2libya

Libya wants freedom by ode2libya

Since there aren't any expats left in Libya i assume it would not be too taxing to say something total irrelevant to expat life in Libya...all you guys that have been living in Libya and got to know the country and its people and I'm not talking ...

flipfinger

LOL :) I'm a perfectly nice person. I have no idea what you're talking about. :cool: Had an email telling me my stuff has apparently been packed up by Waha.. how true that is I don't know. I won't hold my breath, if it's gone its gone. Such is ... Read More

flipfinger replied to a thread
13 years ago
ode2libya

Libya wants freedom by ode2libya

Since there aren't any expats left in Libya i assume it would not be too taxing to say something total irrelevant to expat life in Libya...all you guys that have been living in Libya and got to know the country and its people and I'm not talking ...

flipfinger

Oh good grief... surely it's time for this thread to go? While i'm all for healthy debate, it has now descended into name-calling and shouting (albeit the quiet kind, not in my earhole, just in caps) not to mention re-quoting of entire posts and ... Read More

flipfinger replied to a thread
13 years ago
ode2libya

Libya wants freedom by ode2libya

Since there aren't any expats left in Libya i assume it would not be too taxing to say something total irrelevant to expat life in Libya...all you guys that have been living in Libya and got to know the country and its people and I'm not talking ...

flipfinger

Nice to see the Libya blog hasn't changed... all we need is for Sandman and MoEl to come join in and then everyone can get REALLY arsey... :) Douglas1969, as someone who personally knows just how much work OB did to get expats out of Libya (he ... Read More

flipfinger replied to a thread
13 years ago
waqas

Letters from NOC by waqas

hi I have heard that NOC is trying to issue letters to expats to come back to work. But the biggest question is: how they are going to reach all expats when all sorts of communications are down.... and even the letters reach people, how on the earth ...

flipfinger

Cheers lovely. I'm absolutely gutted. My entire life was in that apartment, and knowing i've lost everything is just soul destroying. To be blunt, Waha was the first job where I could actually buy myself stuff without worrying about whether I ... Read More

flipfinger replied to a thread
13 years ago
saifizlhr

Where Is Everyone? by saifizlhr

Hi Guys, Where is everyone? No replies as before...

flipfinger

In London and enjoying legal alcohol :) Read More

flipfinger replied to a thread
13 years ago
waqas

Letters from NOC by waqas

hi I have heard that NOC is trying to issue letters to expats to come back to work. But the biggest question is: how they are going to reach all expats when all sorts of communications are down.... and even the letters reach people, how on the earth ...

flipfinger

What exactly are we supposed to go back to? Been informed that everything from my apartment has been taken, so i've lost everything I owned. NOC and Waha can go screw themselves. Read More

flipfinger replied to a thread
13 years ago
officeboy

Help getting belongings out, Tripoli & Benghazi, House clearance. by officeboy

Hey guy's Send me a PM with your e-mail address and a colleague will contact you regarding packing up of houses and shipping stuff out. I'll be in Benghazi next week for a few days, will update on situation when I return. OB

flipfinger

Have just been informed that my apartment in Regatta was stripped bare, even down to the wardrobes, so that's everything I own, including sentimental items and family photos gone. Personally, I hope whoever took it all trips on the electrical ... Read More

flipfinger replied to a thread
13 years ago
officeboy

Help getting belongings out, Tripoli & Benghazi, House clearance. by officeboy

Hey guy's Send me a PM with your e-mail address and a colleague will contact you regarding packing up of houses and shipping stuff out. I'll be in Benghazi next week for a few days, will update on situation when I return. OB

flipfinger

Does anyone have any info on getting stuff out of Regatta, or is that a complete impossibility at the mo? I'd like to get my stuff back... Read More

flipfinger replied to a thread
13 years ago
threk456

Tripoli Airport: Evacuees Be Careful (Eventually U Hv No Way) by threk456

Libyan Officials at Airport and Other places like Check point (legal and illegal) check points created by "pro" and all border posts on Libya are robbing the passengers. 1st they can't carry all luggage, Only 5KG is allowed (in case of most of ...

flipfinger

That's a good Birthday party :/Oh yeah. Especially after spending 24 hours actually waiting at TIP before getting thru, not to mention another 8 1/2 hours in Malta, 3 hour flight, and the fun at Gatwick..:/ Moan over. I got home safely, and ... Read More

flipfinger replied to a thread
13 years ago
threk456

Tripoli Airport: Evacuees Be Careful (Eventually U Hv No Way) by threk456

Libyan Officials at Airport and Other places like Check point (legal and illegal) check points created by "pro" and all border posts on Libya are robbing the passengers. 1st they can't carry all luggage, Only 5KG is allowed (in case of most of ...

flipfinger

I got thru on 24th feb without my baggage being opened, with a laptop bag FULL of crap (and I really do mean full, laptop, jewellery, makeup, bank cards etc) and actually once we got into the terminal everyone was very respectful and helpful. Sorry ... Read More

flipfinger replied to a thread
13 years ago
Fifer

Problems registering O2 SIM cards on Libyana? by Fifer

Since yesterday, my O2 SIM has refused to register on Libyana. Was working fine before. Tried another phone just in case - but same same. Anyone else have issues, or know if this is going to be an on-going problem?

flipfinger

Yeah have a dual sim phone running my o2 and almadar sims.. My family have been calling both of my numbers but neither are working. Local calls and texts are ok, but nothing international working. Read More

flipfinger replied to a thread
13 years ago
Fifer

Problems registering O2 SIM cards on Libyana? by Fifer

Since yesterday, my O2 SIM has refused to register on Libyana. Was working fine before. Tried another phone just in case - but same same. Anyone else have issues, or know if this is going to be an on-going problem?

flipfinger

Mine registers, but no incoming texts and the dial back service won't work.. poss something to do with all the kerfuffle yesterday... Read More

flipfinger replied to a thread
13 years ago
Clansman

Safety Warning by Clansman

This morning whilst walking into work (Dahra) I had my laptop bag (no laptop in it) grabbed by a passing car, now I am 6 feet tall and weigh about 85 kilos, the car took me off my feet and dragged me along the road until the bags strap snapped. I ...

flipfinger

As if MOI would ever be pedantic.. Never was good at those fairground 'guess your weight' thingies tho!! Actually it's prob a good thing Boyo wasn't there, you'd both have ended up in jail somewhere making new 'friends' ;-p Read More

flipfinger replied to a thread
13 years ago
ExpatLibyan

The "elephant in the room" - staying safe by ExpatLibyan

I am sure everyone is concerned about thursday and the romours of a possible uprising. Maybe we should all share advice on ways to stay safe....

flipfinger

I am actually concerned, but I try not to make decisions based on rumours. Does anyone have any CONFIRMED information regarding the protest on Thursday? Not chinese whispers please, actual facts. Read More