TexasPilot
Thai expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
Thai
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English
Registration: 17 September 2010
Wii or Xbox Kinect? by seeker of truth
guys, which interactive video game console is better? Wii or Xbox Kinect? mmmmm..... Which one?
Having used both I must preface this by saying I'm not a gamer. I only use it to exercise. I used the wii at my sister's house for over a month. Having to hold something while doing kickboxing or jumping jacks or aerobics is not normal. I could also ... Read More
Tennis match + Meetup by TexasPilot
I work here in Riyadh 6 weeks on then go home for 6 weeks then repeat. I just got here yesterday so I only have 41 days left before I go back home, anyone who lives on a compound want to play tennis? I fly the air ambulance helicopter usually 2 days ...
Let me know when you find it. Read More
Weekend Movie Nights by kamiii
Hey All !! I am planning on having a movie night on weekends at my place. Not that I have a fancy theater or anything .. just thought it would be more fun than watching alone... Title would be decided by the general consensus of the attendees... ...
@Kamii: and dude, My bad.. think my comment triggered the closing of your post.. Mr. heartmusicnoteclubsunshine was arguing too much and too loud..It wasn't you. It was a simple case of the moderators doing the easy thing and punishing the entire ... Read More
Tennis match + Meetup by TexasPilot
I work here in Riyadh 6 weeks on then go home for 6 weeks then repeat. I just got here yesterday so I only have 41 days left before I go back home, anyone who lives on a compound want to play tennis? I fly the air ambulance helicopter usually 2 days ...
If you have access to a tennis court in Riyadh I'll teach you how to play. Read More
Weekend Movie Nights by kamiii
Hey All !! I am planning on having a movie night on weekends at my place. Not that I have a fancy theater or anything .. just thought it would be more fun than watching alone... Title would be decided by the general consensus of the attendees... ...
3d LED? hmmm.. Well A friend of mine installed it here, but the problem is we dont get the 3d content, so it doesnt make mcuh of a difference, and also, It hurts your head your eyes, etc.. he bought another one just for daily use!!Thanks for that ... Read More
[Just for Fun] What do hate the most about Riyadh by kamiii
Okie.. I have nothing better to do right now, so just starting a baseless discussion to kill some time.. and too see how many ppl are actually up at this hour.. So lets have it .. what do you hate the most about Riyadh .. please keep it to ...
No worries Red, he won't engage your remarks. I've noticed a pattern here. He's going after my replies in other threads too. It seems like he has an ax to grind and is trying to use me but this Texan doesn't back down from a wanna-be bully. Read More
Weekend Movie Nights by kamiii
Hey All !! I am planning on having a movie night on weekends at my place. Not that I have a fancy theater or anything .. just thought it would be more fun than watching alone... Title would be decided by the general consensus of the attendees... ...
But what he said, is it true?Since I don't beat around the bush and answer questions directly when I'm asked, he left for a reason, because he knew he wasn't right. He just said something negative without any proof, then when confronted he ran away. ... Read More
[Just for Fun] What do hate the most about Riyadh by kamiii
Okie.. I have nothing better to do right now, so just starting a baseless discussion to kill some time.. and too see how many ppl are actually up at this hour.. So lets have it .. what do you hate the most about Riyadh .. please keep it to ...
It looks like its just a pi*sing contest for you. i do advise you to carry on what ever it was you were about to do, you might put your time to better use. i tried to answer you as best as i can out of respect, but excuse me i cant waste any more ... Read More
[Just for Fun] What do hate the most about Riyadh by kamiii
Okie.. I have nothing better to do right now, so just starting a baseless discussion to kill some time.. and too see how many ppl are actually up at this hour.. So lets have it .. what do you hate the most about Riyadh .. please keep it to ...
there are a lot of points and its not really something i can direct you in regards or anybody else for that matter, lets just say you have to understand them on your own. as for the terms and condition issues i think the moderator can figure it out ... Read More
[Just for Fun] What do hate the most about Riyadh by kamiii
Okie.. I have nothing better to do right now, so just starting a baseless discussion to kill some time.. and too see how many ppl are actually up at this hour.. So lets have it .. what do you hate the most about Riyadh .. please keep it to ...
I don't see where I missed the point. You came to the thread directing your anger toward me without even knowing me. You said I might be naive or that I didn't know the meaning of the word hate but it was you who decided to use the most negative and ... Read More
[Just for Fun] What do hate the most about Riyadh by kamiii
Okie.. I have nothing better to do right now, so just starting a baseless discussion to kill some time.. and too see how many ppl are actually up at this hour.. So lets have it .. what do you hate the most about Riyadh .. please keep it to ...
Interesting that you're a new member and you have been posting on every thread that Mr Negativity was against. Coincidence? Maybe or maybe not. If so you have a soulmate out there. Anyway if you would have kept reading the definition in the ... Read More
Weekend Movie Nights by kamiii
Hey All !! I am planning on having a movie night on weekends at my place. Not that I have a fancy theater or anything .. just thought it would be more fun than watching alone... Title would be decided by the general consensus of the attendees... ...
Seems like Arbab got the message and deleted all of his posts. We really need positive happy people here, it's hard enough living away from home to then have someone being so negative about anything we say here. Read More
Weekend Movie Nights by kamiii
Hey All !! I am planning on having a movie night on weekends at my place. Not that I have a fancy theater or anything .. just thought it would be more fun than watching alone... Title would be decided by the general consensus of the attendees... ...
So much negativity. Must be tough being a masochist, you know, when a person knows something bothers them but they still do something anyway. Sort of like when a person knows this is a horrible useless thread but they still come here and click on it ... Read More
Weekend Movie Nights by kamiii
Hey All !! I am planning on having a movie night on weekends at my place. Not that I have a fancy theater or anything .. just thought it would be more fun than watching alone... Title would be decided by the general consensus of the attendees... ...
That's actually the first thing I thought, go figure.... Read More
Weekend Movie Nights by kamiii
Hey All !! I am planning on having a movie night on weekends at my place. Not that I have a fancy theater or anything .. just thought it would be more fun than watching alone... Title would be decided by the general consensus of the attendees... ...
well, to be frank I don't see anything like movie nights happening. Plain old beating around the bush, nothing more. I just wonder, what is the use of posting topics like meet ups, movie nights, day outs and yada yada when no one actually is serious ... Read More
Weekend Movie Nights by kamiii
Hey All !! I am planning on having a movie night on weekends at my place. Not that I have a fancy theater or anything .. just thought it would be more fun than watching alone... Title would be decided by the general consensus of the attendees... ...
If I'm not flying and I'm invited I'm in, just let me know what you want me to bring. Read More
[Just for Fun] What do hate the most about Riyadh by kamiii
Okie.. I have nothing better to do right now, so just starting a baseless discussion to kill some time.. and too see how many ppl are actually up at this hour.. So lets have it .. what do you hate the most about Riyadh .. please keep it to ...
I think we're all doing a good job of keeping it civilized and on track. Read More
[Just for Fun] What do hate the most about Riyadh by kamiii
Okie.. I have nothing better to do right now, so just starting a baseless discussion to kill some time.. and too see how many ppl are actually up at this hour.. So lets have it .. what do you hate the most about Riyadh .. please keep it to ...
I guess only talking about hates, but not LIKEs only can impose some sort of negativism to the discussion and into people's mind. Once hate is a like for others and vice versa. If we would need to talk, we need to talk about both likes and hates. ... Read More
[Just for Fun] What do hate the most about Riyadh by kamiii
Okie.. I have nothing better to do right now, so just starting a baseless discussion to kill some time.. and too see how many ppl are actually up at this hour.. So lets have it .. what do you hate the most about Riyadh .. please keep it to ...
I thank you and your colleagues for not bowing to the pressure and for not closing the thread. That would be putting some people's interest over the majority and that in essence would be unnecessary censorship. We see what's happening in other ... Read More
[Just for Fun] What do hate the most about Riyadh by kamiii
Okie.. I have nothing better to do right now, so just starting a baseless discussion to kill some time.. and too see how many ppl are actually up at this hour.. So lets have it .. what do you hate the most about Riyadh .. please keep it to ...
Hi Yud and thank you for your work on this forum. I am only a new member of this forum and don't make any rules but I would like to ask why change from hate to dislike? Who are we trying to please? That's exactly what I meant by trying to be ... Read More
Emergency Services in Riyadh by WTENGEL
Because of an earlier conversation, I thought it might be helpful to post a bit of information about how the Emergency Services work here in Riyadh. I am a paramedic from America and i work for the Red Crescent, which is the public ambulance ...
Although there's always the possibility that you could get some family members who might get upset about a man treating a woman the reality is that everybody just wants their family or friends to be taken care of and when we land at a car crash ... Read More
Exchanging Riyals for U.S. Dollars by TexasPilot
When I lived in Jeddah I had this all worked out but now I'm in Riyadh and have to start all over again. Where do I get a good haircut, where do I buy food, etc... Most important right now, does anyone know where I can exchange Riyals for U.S. ...
Thank you RCMedina. Is that close to Al Uruba street? That's where I live. 3.75 is the rate that governments trade but when you go to a bank they will pay you less to buy it from you and charge you more to sell it to you. As much as people around ... Read More
Emergency Services in Riyadh by WTENGEL
Because of an earlier conversation, I thought it might be helpful to post a bit of information about how the Emergency Services work here in Riyadh. I am a paramedic from America and i work for the Red Crescent, which is the public ambulance ...
Our medics and doctors don't really care if the patient is man or woman, they just treat a patient. Of course with all the respectful treatment that both men and woman deserve but don't stop treating them due to their sex. Read More
Exchanging Riyals for U.S. Dollars by TexasPilot
When I lived in Jeddah I had this all worked out but now I'm in Riyadh and have to start all over again. Where do I get a good haircut, where do I buy food, etc... Most important right now, does anyone know where I can exchange Riyals for U.S. ...
Yeah behind Queens in the Corniche, that's where I always went in Jeddah and used the same guys which were great but if you say Al Rajhi is better then that's where I'll go. Is there one close to the Kingdom tower? That's the closest big building I ... Read More
Emergency Services in Riyadh by WTENGEL
Because of an earlier conversation, I thought it might be helpful to post a bit of information about how the Emergency Services work here in Riyadh. I am a paramedic from America and i work for the Red Crescent, which is the public ambulance ...
Sure. Regarding the medics or doctors touching female patients your idea is correct but in reality when you're hurt the majority of people just want help. All the religious feeling go out the window and they're glad anyone is helping them! Besides ... Read More
American in Riyadh by Klara1
Hi, I am American, just moved in Riyadh. I am looking to meet other American expat. Any association you could recommend? Thanks Klara
Hi guys, if you have a tennis court in your compound and need someone to play with, let me know. From Texas flying here in Riyadh. Read More
Tennis match + Meetup by TexasPilot
I work here in Riyadh 6 weeks on then go home for 6 weeks then repeat. I just got here yesterday so I only have 41 days left before I go back home, anyone who lives on a compound want to play tennis? I fly the air ambulance helicopter usually 2 days ...
Thank you. I almost missed your reply because I wasn't subscribed to the new topic, lol ! Can't wait to find someone who wants to play tennis and has the place to do it. Read More
Exchanging Riyals for U.S. Dollars by TexasPilot
When I lived in Jeddah I had this all worked out but now I'm in Riyadh and have to start all over again. Where do I get a good haircut, where do I buy food, etc... Most important right now, does anyone know where I can exchange Riyals for U.S. ...
Thank you, I'll go check them out. Can you believe that I have an account with Emirates NBD in Dubai but their branch here in Riyadh won't even give me the time of day unless I have an account with them locally? Ridiculous but oh well... I ... Read More
Emergency Services in Riyadh by WTENGEL
Because of an earlier conversation, I thought it might be helpful to post a bit of information about how the Emergency Services work here in Riyadh. I am a paramedic from America and i work for the Red Crescent, which is the public ambulance ...
Just to update this a little. Since August of 2010 Red Crescent has air ambulance helicopters fully equipped in Riyadh and Jeddah full time 24/7 and during Hajj and a couple weeks before and after there are helicopters stationed on the main ... Read More
Exchanging Riyals for U.S. Dollars
When I lived in Jeddah I had this all worked out but now I'm in Riyadh and have to start all over again. Where do I get a good haircut, where do I buy food, etc... Most important right now, does anyone know where I can exchange Riyals for U.S. ... Read More
Moving to DQ by 993
Hi everyone, new here :cool: I am currently living in a large villa in Al Hamra compound but would like to move out to DQ with my family into a 3BR+ appartment or villa. Sorry I know this topic has been beaten to death, and I understand the ...
I'm glad someone cleared that up. I'm from Texas and DQ means Dairy Queen where you get great burgers and milkshakes!! Read More
[Just for Fun] What do hate the most about Riyadh by kamiii
Okie.. I have nothing better to do right now, so just starting a baseless discussion to kill some time.. and too see how many ppl are actually up at this hour.. So lets have it .. what do you hate the most about Riyadh .. please keep it to ...
I hate the fact that people are so sensitive and afraid to express themselves. No matter where we go to live we are always going to find things we don't like. Being so politically correct is what has the world going backwards instead of forward. ... Read More
Tennis match + Meetup
I work here in Riyadh 6 weeks on then go home for 6 weeks then repeat. I just got here yesterday so I only have 41 days left before I go back home, anyone who lives on a compound want to play tennis? I fly the air ambulance helicopter usually 2 days ... Read More
New in KSA by SeaDimis
Hallo to everybody I'm waiting for my visa and then i will be at Jeddah, probably next month. I read the forum in the last two months in order to collect information's about KSA and it is very useful. Keep the good job (and be happy) I have some ...
I forgot to address your other questions. I don't know how prices compare with Europe but when I compared them with the USA most things were cheaper here BUT only if you haggle prices. If you just go up and ask how much for this? they'll give you a ... Read More
New in KSA by SeaDimis
Hallo to everybody I'm waiting for my visa and then i will be at Jeddah, probably next month. I read the forum in the last two months in order to collect information's about KSA and it is very useful. Keep the good job (and be happy) I have some ...
Dimitris, it all depends on where you're going to live. I lived in a hotel (Holiday Inn) until a couple of months ago and it's all 110 volts AC. The country is old so you'll find everything and anything depending on when the building was ... Read More
Tennis anyone? by TexasPilot
I'm a pilot flying the newly formed emergency air ambulance helicopter for Saudi Red Crescent and love to play tennis but can't find a court not even from the air !! I've heard of some courts in the compounds but don't even know where to start ...
Damn, now that they transferred me to fly at a new base in Riyadh everybody plays tennis in Jeddah!! LOL. Well if anyone is in Riyadh I'm available. I still haven't gone but I'm US Air Force retired and heard there are tennis courts at the US ... Read More
What are the most popular weekend travel destinations? by mtwilson
As I understand it, short trips to nearby countries are quite popular with the expat community in Saudi. I hope to be joining you soon and I was wondering what some of the more popular destinations are for two to four day trips. What can be done and ...
Yes. That's where Saudis go to relax and have fun. My boss here is a Saudi national and told me many places to go in Bahrain. Read More
got my plane ticket by Miss Saudi Arabia
Hi guys... will be flying to Jeddah in a matter of 2 days, ohmygosh! I wonder if they have wifi in the airport... :-)
The airport, at least the international terminal, has very cheap wifi. It's like SR10 for a couple of hours. Read More
Tennis anyone? by TexasPilot
I'm a pilot flying the newly formed emergency air ambulance helicopter for Saudi Red Crescent and love to play tennis but can't find a court not even from the air !! I've heard of some courts in the compounds but don't even know where to start ...
Thanks Miss SA. Good places to start looking. I'm sure working for the SRCA I can find someone in the hospital that will give me permission. I thought the compounds were not regulated like outside where men and woman do everything separately? ... Read More
What are the most popular weekend travel destinations? by mtwilson
As I understand it, short trips to nearby countries are quite popular with the expat community in Saudi. I hope to be joining you soon and I was wondering what some of the more popular destinations are for two to four day trips. What can be done and ...
I don't think it's easy for the expats to travel around the gulf. I think you have to get a Visa or something like that! That's what my teacher said so! Best wishes. Ramon,Depends on what passport you have. I have a blue passport from the USA and ... Read More
Tennis anyone?
I'm a pilot flying the newly formed emergency air ambulance helicopter for Saudi Red Crescent and love to play tennis but can't find a court not even from the air !! I've heard of some courts in the compounds but don't even know where to start ... Read More
Motorcycles in Jeddah by p4tr1k
I have read several posts about renting and buying cars in Saudi. Is it easy to find motorcycle dealers and secure finance? I understand that the traffic is supposedly mad, but I have owned 4 bikes while in Indonesia and I am still alive - just - ...
Well I'm an avid rider back home but here in Jeddah? I'm here flying the new helicopter air ambulance emergency service and after what I've been seeing regarding accidents and the hospital system here during the last 4 months, I'll NEVER ride a ... Read More