@jillndave
English expat in Saudi Arabia
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English
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English, gibberish
Registration: 19 March 2010
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Help - Gluten free bread by jillndave
I have been advised to eat Gluten free bread. But I have not been able to find it in Riyadh. Any suggestions please.
Thanks to all who have contributed. I have somewhere to search for now. Dave Read More
Help - Gluten free bread by jillndave
I have been advised to eat Gluten free bread. But I have not been able to find it in Riyadh. Any suggestions please.
We have a Lulu supermarket, I'll have a look. Thank you I hope that you have more interesting roads to ride than we have in the Riyadh area. I dream of N Yorkshire. Dave Read More
Help - Gluten free bread
I have been advised to eat Gluten free bread. But I have not been able to find it in Riyadh. Any suggestions please. Read More
hello!spanish. i´m new in Riyadh!! by joaquinix
Hello! I am new in Riyadh. I am Spanish and i do not know anyone here. I arrived 10 days ago and I will be one year. Im working in a consulting company to develop the sport in Saudi Arabia. We work with the Ministry of Education. I'd like to ...
Beunos dias, Welcome to the sand pit. There is information on compounds on the blog. Guide, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, accomodation. Buena suerte. Dave Read More
Playing naughty keeps One young by oraclefusions
I feel that when we talk about being naughty...it doesn't mean to be unfaithful but ...in fact it means.. to spice up you life with some extra. I know some of my very close friends who are like over 40 but still very joyous personalities....I asked ...
It's just a state of mind. I joined the Scout association when I was in Singapore at the age of 8. I left Scouting at the age of 45. During that time I grew then later on enjoyed helping the youngsters enjoy experiencing growing up and accepting ... Read More
Without too much thought - WHAT ARE YOU MISSING THE MOST, RIGHT NOW! by gowiththeflowUK
OK, here is a sharp and snappy post for the day - quick responses only please ...
I am missing my wife. I can't be bothered to change the sheets and there isn't a clean plate in the house. :( :( :( :( Read More
Back to France with a 4x4 trip by david@riyadh
Hello to everyone, I have been living now for about 2 years in Riyadh and I am preparing my final exit in the most adventurous way possible. I am considering to come back to Paris with a 4x4, at the end of april. I am planning to go through ...
My wife and I did think of buying a bike and riding it here from the UK. Good luck. Read More
Unsolicited mail
I have had three PMs saying "I need your help". Two are from Saudi Nationals asking to be friends the other is a Muslim woman asking about advise on how to get a visa to visit the country. I have politely rebuffed all three and suggested that the ... Read More
Being a lady living in Riyadh by alina_comanici
Hello everyone, My name is Alina, I am new in Riyadh. Coming from an open country, is very difficult for me to be here. Please if anyone can help me with some information about at least a compound where i can kill my free time...i am so depressed, ...
yazi, the best way to ensure that you get to a pool party is to organise one yourself. Because I can only invite 10 people onto my compound at once I would rather invite the people that I have met. Enjoy. Read More
New in Riyadh by seandrummer
Hi everyone, I am new in Riyadh. Used to work in UK for three years and expected to come for the new job in middle Feb. I am a big fan of Jazz and started learning drumming. Also interested rock climbing. Just wondered if there are any related ...
Generally the strata here is not solid enough for rock climbing. It's a fairly new rock and it does not rain often enough to wash the loose stuff off the surface. Memories of Llanberis pass, Cenotaph corner. :top: Welcome to the blog (and Saudi) Read More
Riyadh to Dubai by oraclefusions
Has any one driven from Riyadh to dubai by car? Any suggestions? Cheers
Jill and I did a tour of UAE and Oman last Feb. I drove to Bahrain then to Abu Dhabi to meet Jill. We travelled to Seeb and down the empty quarter to Salalah then back via Nizwa. I left Jill at Abu Dhabi at 7am, arriving back at Riyadh at 7pm and I ... Read More
New in KSA by radmou78
Good evening Everybody, I just moved to KSA. I like it pretty much, i loooove desert. I've just found that place to play bowling, if you're interrested just let me know. Am also a photograph-beginner and am looking for new landscapes to catch. If ...
Bonjour radmou, I hope that you enjoy the site and you join in with activities. I lived in the Cherante area for a year. Wonderful time. Welcome. Read More
Sleeping Issues by Amontilladow
Guys, Since I am in Riyadh I couldn't sleep healthy, Actually this is a new issue for me which I never been through. A friend of mine brought some Valium pills for me and it works well, but am trying to find a healthier solution for that. Does ...
Yep, yep, yep. Hit the gym, shower, meal around 7 ish, dishes, blogging. Later if I have trouble getting to sleep I get my training notes out. They are so boring that usually after 5 - 15 mins the book falls away and good night Vienna. Let your mind ... Read More
HI by Dinosv
I am Greek leaving in Riyadh for the last 30 years
Hi Dinosv, where have you been hiding for 30 years, I'm sure that you meant living rather than leaving. :D You must get in touch with Musicman he has been here since time began and you can reminisce. :lol: :lol: :lol: welcome to the blog Read More
Entry and exit visa by Alisan
Hello guys, Do all exit & entry visas to ksa expire within 6 months, or they have some that expires within 4 months? are there any new rules regarding the EEV? and if someone left the kingdom & their visa expired is it difficult to get it renewed? ...
Please ensure that you convert the Islamic date on the visa to Gregorian. The Islamic 6 months is 5 days shorter. Others have been caught out before and fined. Read More