Hallelujah! Shady villa here I come

Ioanna · 2010-07-13T09:27:59+02:00

After 2 months of living in a 3 star hotel with jackhammers chattering outside my bedroom window, I have secured a villa.. no, not in a compound..life's too short to wait till 'h*ll freezes over' and all I care is that it has a lovely garden with several giant palm trees and a landlady that speaks English and has contracted to install a swimming pool for us :) I came into contact with a Saudi real estate agent who speaks English and offered excellent customer service..so impressed am I, that I am leaving his contact details in the Guide (located to the left of this screen) so others in need don't have to become a desperado - like I did !:P

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jillndave Serial expat

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jillndaveSerial expat18 July 2010 17:56:27

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Nonz said:-
I am the one who gave u hard time and made u drive back to way back home to get my Iqama

Nonz, don't remind me. I had tried to forget all about that.

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Salman OmraniVIP Member18 July 2010 18:06:12

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Trouble wrote:
I am the one who gave u hard time and made u drive back to way back home to get my Iqama

is that suppose to win you some credit?

But I have to admit, your good company its wasn't as boring as I expected.

Salman

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Fidgety SoulViP18 July 2010 18:30:16

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jillndave wrote:
Nonz, don't remind me. I had tried to forget all about that.

I was guilty but not anymore

and yeah Salu u r right,we were not quite even for a minute

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shahab.aliViP18 July 2010 21:24:11

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salman...time for u to shave!

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Salman OmraniVIP Member19 July 2010 03:46:29

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shahab.ali wrote:
salman...time for u to shave!

Shacrazy .. time for you to behave!

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AlliecatViP19 July 2010 03:58:54

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Salman Omrani wrote:
Shacrazy .. time for you to behave!

I agree!

lol

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shahab.aliViP19 July 2010 06:20:28

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lol...thats wat i wanted to say

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Fidgety SoulViP19 July 2010 14:24:28

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1950

Salman Omrani wrote:
shahab.ali wrote:
salman...time for u to shave!

Shacrazy .. time for you to behave!

hehehehehe

Fidgety Soul ViP

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Fidgety SoulViP19 July 2010 14:25:24

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1950

HAHAHAHAHAHHA Dave's new pic

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Salman OmraniVIP Member19 July 2010 18:09:06

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Now I dont need to post cartoons for dave.

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jillndaveSerial expat19 July 2010 18:49:27

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I was having a pit stop in France and was being fed a Hoola Hoop. What's funny about that.

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Fidgety SoulViP20 July 2010 21:54:27

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Salman Omrani wrote:
Now I dont need to post cartoons for dave.

hahahaha,,,u r right:lol:

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CAFSerial expat21 July 2010 04:46:30

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Great pic Dave!

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Salman OmraniVIP Member21 July 2010 06:45:39

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lol, Dave, who said anything about funny? its just that you look so good, cartoons will not do you just. so your pic is sufficiant .. (hehehehahahahhaa ... ahm ahm..) huh? wha?

but seriously, your talented. in taking pics that is.
looking great.

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AlliecatViP21 July 2010 08:08:27

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but seriously, your talented. in taking pics that is.

You forget that he is a talented CHEF, too!!

yummy yum yum

jillndave Serial expat

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jillndaveSerial expat21 July 2010 08:49:12

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Jill takes most of the piccies, I just pose and look good.

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Salman OmraniVIP Member21 July 2010 09:13:48

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so when is the next gatherin? im hungery

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musicmanViP22 July 2010 10:38:54

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Try Budapest, Salman?

Ioanna Contributor

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IoannaContributor27 July 2010 20:08:43

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Salman Omrani wrote:
so why is it that Ioanna is not in her discussion? lol

Salman

Yes...I see you guys have hijacked my post:P

I'm too busy writing my blog which I hope you are all reading here at expat-blog lol

and its all such a slow process re getting into the villa...contract fine print, pool construction, getting 3 quotes from a shipping company to import our furniture, then waiting the 30 days to sail it over the high seas,pondering the mystery of what will be left intact once the local customs agents sift through it, setting up house with what's left of it...then the best part...THROWING A HOUSE WARMING PARTY!

So, you all need to be nice to Nonz and on your best behaviour if you'd like an invite:D

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Salman OmraniVIP Member27 July 2010 22:00:31

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lol. im always "" on nonz's good side.

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musicmanViP28 July 2010 05:24:20

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Hey there, Miss Helen, hijacking posts on expat-blog is part of the process that we have been enjoying here elsew e would possibly end up with more than we can manage. No harm done since its done in good faith, I am sure?

Give us a shout if you need any help with the villa.

Good luck and dont stop working on the "warming" party.

Fidgety Soul ViP

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Fidgety SoulViP28 July 2010 06:18:33

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1950

So, you all need to be nice to Nonz and on your best behavior if you'd like an invite:D

Now u all need to be nice to me..i m gonna be bit show off:whistle:

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