Not sure if I will like Qatar

JBH,

you got it in one, a little bewildered again last night, mind you our friend the prof's a "cunning linguist".

Privet!

As absolutely nee idea where ye get decent pie, but a can mak pastry.

Up for it you old talliwacker!

car is a necessity otherwise you would be at the mercy of your friends who could give you a lift and getting driver's license is not quick. as everyone said if you would love your job and have a lot of friends as you can then you would be fine.

Make it a pleasant day!

You've been at the meths again haven't you.

It dun't really matter.

If you miss it that much then make some. It's pretty simple.

... JBH

As for my suggestion that I was really not going with the double entendres,

I can see you didn't take it lying down.

But not all of us can be as good as you as a cunning, I mean, a clever, er, langauge specialist.

As for me, sad to say (although I suppose at least it marks me as someone safe and boring enough to help the Doha nice guy quotient), I really want to know where I can get some actual pie, which I've been craving ever since I chanced upon this thread. I'm not looking for anything, er, organic, just something other than the apple pie I've seen at Megamart or the pecan cake at the One. Anyone know anyplace?

I suppose when Paul opens at Villagio, perhaps, they'll have chausson aux pommes, at which point I'll be there, helping to chase away the people trying to take inappropriate photos of folks like Gypsy (keep your lenscaps on, guys).

"Sorry if I'm hurting the spirit of this thread by not joining in on the double entendres, but..."

Double entendres and not important to this thread.

Just share your point of view.

As long as you come accross with a nice firm one.

You give it to us all hard if you want.

Or go for the more gentle approach.

Some even prefer a post with a bit of spunk as the Americans say.

Personally I find it hard to swallow.

As for pies, the chice is vast but I really like a nice pair, oops pear, most of all.

It dun't really matter.

Sorry if I'm hurting the spirit of this thread by not joining in on the double entendres, but...

... is there actually a good place in Doha to get pie, whether it be apple, cherry, rhubarb, or anyone else's favorite flavor. I love Arabic sweets, but it's been a long time since apple or cherry pie.

Avid,

when I get the word I will be coming out to Doha, I hear what people are saying but I've dealt with boredom, travelling to London waiting in traffic jams for hours Monday morning and returning home Friday is boredom, Guest houses in Aberdeen is boredom, fact is I'm bored shitless tonight.

Feelings are mixed, same the world over, I've heard enough now. New subject, "have you been to any good house parties", tell us about that, dare I ask?

Privet.

In the end I just did it. Privet I am late to this conversation, Most people have said. I would just do it. I don't regret moving here one bit. I lived in London and was sick of the tube and the weather and the routine.

Ok so now I have a routine but I also have more money, more time to myself a fiancee (who I met here its not that hard).

Two cars

Loads of great friends

If you like your job, make friends you will be fine.

The Club used to be called "The British Club" but now is open to all.

To the right of Port Zaid Road and can just about be seen from the Abu Dhabi Mall.

Beer is cheap (don't know about now but it never cost more than AED 9 for a pint of Boddies, John Smiths or Guinnessin 2002 (AED 7 on Fridays).

Excellent food, especially the Bistro on Thursday evenings.

Great beach, tennis etc.

Cheapest for draught beer was the Corniche Club (attached to the Corniche Hospital)

Well my neighbours hate me here so I may as well carry on the trend.

It dun't really matter.

House Parties, I suppose it's the norm, under the circumcision in Qatar

I will certainly be having them.

But we will have to take turns, it's only fair.

And football watching nights for when there is a big game on.

You don't have to like football, but it will be a focal point.

It dun't really matter.

My feeling is it could depend on your situation. I think it might be good for families there.

Some of you are saying that you come to Doha for money,for me No,I will come to Doha for freedom & enjoying my life,I think you can make your own life in Doha,of course the most important thing are having good friends & I can see there are al ot of you out there in Doha,so Doha is not only for money,for me,I can enjoy my life there.

Dweller,

what is "The Club" I visited Abu Dhabi two years back, seemd OK. Can see the monotinous factor as they are small places, don't look too much into my routine business, to an extent that's life. I live in a small village, so not too much going on here, nowadays I move about a lot more into the city's it's more interesting, however everywhere has a down side. Work days of course it dosen't pay to go OTT, although I often do.

The community sounds good there though!

Alexa,

if I ever get there, and things are moving slow at the moment, normal for the region, you will be invited to my house party!

Drake, letting off a bit of steam does the world of good.......

Gypsy, I could say I'm warming to her, smart and fiesty, but then tomorrow I may shot down with both barrels.

Privet

Routine, I agree with.

Golf courses there is one grass and two sand courses. The sand courses are in my opinion friendlier, certainly cheaper and as enjoyable as the grass course.

You haven't travelled much if you have only found 4 decent beaches.

House parties were the only way before the bars opened.

Abu Dhabi is better but can get just as "boring" although they have "The Club"

Don't mind Gypsy, she's on birth control pills that make her moody.

Believe it or not, she actually sounds like she's in a good mood today.

Dont forget to invite me too

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Thanks for the honest opinions, I've got the picture!

I've been to worse places then. But the only way to find out if I can maintain a life out there is to come and try, like you people did. And every time you get bored to extreme say the famous contractor words, "just think of the money" pick yourself up, dust yourself down and smile, it's why your all there!

Nothing wrong with house parties, great fun

Cheers Privet.

I totally agree with you.

In all seriousness Privet, coming here isn't so bad, but it isn't so great either. There's loads of money and you can live a pretty sweet life style that you get used to pretty quickly. Hanging out at 5 star hotels does grow on you, and you can travel to a lot of different places from here.

That being said, the social life is awful. Take a vow of chasity before you come here, no insult to you, but the chances of you actually finding a women here are slim to none, most are either married or (like myself) very very wary of the men here and don't tend to frequent the bars are any other social place without bodyguards, and are liable to be pretty snotty to you if you try and approach us at a bar.

Also, if you are in Oil and Gas you'll more than likely be travelling between Doha and Ras Laffan everyday. I've been in Ras Laffan in 50 degree heat watching the camel spiders skitter around. I don't want to go back.

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haha i agree if you put it that way.

Ive been here 5 years now. And I would pack it in if i could find something better. lol

Just out of curiosity what is your living allowance??

Privet, your last words "who does tend to get bored of routine" well you pretty sure to get a routine here i'm afraid. I skipped most of the posts so apoloies if somebody already said this.

There is 1 good golf-course, 3 night clubs (of sorts), 95% male dominated social gatherings, 4 good beachs, a few different malls with the same shops most of the time, very few independant resturants (non of which sell alcohol or our pink friend)..... need i go on. House parties is the way forward here.

Adu Dhabi is way better, and if you get bored Dubai or Oman is a drive away.

Somebody said teenagers like Doha???? Reality check needed there.

Cheers,

Absolutrossk,

How long have you been out there, and are you packing it in?

If I came I would have a hefty living allowance that would more than cover the living arrangements, and any social activity + a damn good salary too.

Too much heat there for a spell, too much cold and wind here, nothing to do here, nothing to do there, so I'm thinking better to be bored and loaded than bored and skint.

Privet.

I cant do it any more.

Liverpool the other night.

Man U last night.

I'm in work but I would be more usefull if I had stayed off.

One of my workers has just gone home sick and she is off next week so my nearly under control workload has just gone through the roof.

Roll on the long weekend. Especially Sunday night.

Come on people. Unless you make a fair amount of money, have a car and accomodation paid for life here would be unbearable.

The cost of living is through the roof! Housing, golf & other recreational activities, food, eating/drink out is all expensive as hell and getting worse.

Oh yeah and when I said recreational activities i couldnt actually think of any others apart from golf as there really is a lack of things to do here.

Oh...did I mention the heat?

Verdict: Stay away!

JBH I like it mate,

certainly brings tears to my eyss!

Of course Chelsea, bottled it in the shoot out. My head is a bit clouded today after a little over indulgence of the beverages last night.

Glad to hear it Gypsy:)

If u like S'pore airlines air hostess uniform you can buy it here in 3 different colours. I bought one recently.

Doha's full of em.....allegedly

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I really love the look Gypsy Gal. Especially if I get one in a nice dark colour I can wear it to some of the business things I get invited too, one of those nice Veitnamese styles for the warmer months. yup I have to go to Bombay silk this weekend I reckon.

Privet, I'm fine as always. A bit busier at work, but fine nonetheless. :)

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Until I move out any way.

Liverpool mate, though if I end up bitter and twisted after moving to Qatar I may have to become an Evertonian.

(It was Chelsea we stuffed on penalties)

Tell you what, it will be embarrising if a Brit gets invited to a traditional dress event.

We would have to go as Morris Dancers.

Hmmm...sounds like Gypsy's got an admirer ;)

Hey,

life dosen't sound that boring in Doha, you people are always going out somewhere, how are you today Gypsy?

Privet

You can go to Bombay silks or Fashion Corner you will get ready to ware Indian traditional clothes. …maybe you need to do a bit altering to fit your size....that they will do for you.

hmmm Gypsy you will look sexy in sari....go for it.

souks on a thursday and maybe alone ? hmmm...I'll take my chances at Villagio, speaking about thursday...u going to the outing thingy ?

They may. Or down at the souks if you want to venture into no mans land.

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Damnit! I should've thought about it from before but I was so busy with work didn't have time to go anywhere...hmmm...I'm thinking maybe Villagio might have chinese type dresses ?

Hmmm. I was actually thinking of going down to Bombay silk and picking out some fabric to have a nice sari or Veitnamese style outfit made. But I suppose that won't be done by Saturday, so I'm not sure. Sorry.

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Use the pole on the streets, on second thought we don't need anymore accidents in Qatar, we've got more than enough. Speaking about Qatar, do u know where I can find oriental type dress ? I've got this international event on saturday and I'm supposed to be dressed in traditional clothes...and I like the oriental clothes :)

Ya I saw Privet's profile. Very funny. :P I'm kind of curious to see where I would find a pole in Qatar though???

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Yep u missed the discussion about pie...see what happens when u leave QL :P

Hey did u check out Privet's profile ? lol, I'll be waiting with my camera in hand to watch that pole dance...We both know since ur a western woman u can't control urself :P

"Nemo Mortalium Omnibus Horis Sapit"

JBH,

over the moon about the promotion for next season, who's your team Liverpool or Everton, enjoyed watching Liv stuff Manu on penalties the other night.

Trade in the volvo!

back to the original topic, living in qatar. tehre are good days and then, there are baaaaaaaad boooooooring days when you want to bang your head against the wall and take the next plane home. I think that's why they're very reluctant on giving exit permits :))

hm, but there are some good pies out here ;) cherry pie...mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

LOL! Man I go away for a night and I miss two pages of conversation about pie! Dammit people! Personally I like cherry and apple.

Privet you want to watch a thirteen and a half year old pole dance! Sick Ba$tard. :P

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'that is what we call Chinese people in Britain'

I agree with Serendipity... count me out on that one privet... 'WE' do not!!

Don't worry Privet you will lots of like minded folk.

And I vote for the 'Qatar is What you make of it'

My son is addicted to rhubarb pie.

Do they do rhubarb in Qatar?

BTW Man United just got stuffed 3 - 0 by AC Milan.

Privet,

I am sick that I didn't think of having a avatar like yours.

Got to change that Volvo.

Guys,

So you found it funny,

Good!

Privet.

"Nemo Mortalium Omnibus Horis Sapit"

"No Man Is at all hours Wise"

Hey I just read ur profile too...even though it was funny, I hope u guys weren't seriously fighting!

The cool thing over here is u can disagree with people and fight and argue and then joke around the next minute :)

And yes pie is great topic! I mean who can argue about pie ???

Garveys i heard is racially abusive...

There are a lot of delicious pies here in Doha, will you now decide to come? If you couldn’t find a girl, you could give your self in emotionally eating…not bad, believe. Than you could go to Garvey’s…

Privet

About Privet

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Job Title

Work For A Living

Tell us about yourself

I am contemplating working in Qatar for one of the Oil Companies and want to find out what life is like there. Then I came here to QL and corresponded with Gypsy.

I then decided not to come to Qatar!

{Eeks, Privet, isnt that taking things a bit too far? is your resolve so easy to break just because you had a difference of opinion with someone? I wouldnt advice that!}

Hi Guys,

great subject, I'm fond of apple pie and ice cream too with a bit of cinamon in the pie, delish. Some one mentioned Garvey's and I think Oasis, but not having been to Qatar I don't know what their pie is like?

"Nemo Mortalium Omnibus Horis Sapit"

Translated: No Man is at all Hours Wise........

Alexa...ur my new best friend!haha, my favorite are chocolate mousse cake and rasberry cheese cake.

cheesy pie, yummy!

thats a fine pie you have landed yourself into!

Maybe we should try a pie made of desert sand...

Thinking of which takes me back in time, when i was a little kid, we used to make mud pies. Have anybody made a mud pie? Its the best game in the world, i swear. My mom wouldnt agree, though...

I honestly don't care what the definition of a pie is, all I care about is that it's delicious! hehe, I love how we go always seem to go off track and talk about something completely irrelevant to the main topic lol. But since the thread is about Qatar...Have u guys tried good pie over here ? if so, where ? :)

A pie is a baked food, with a baked shell usually made of pastry that covers or completely contains a filling of meat, fish, vegetables, fruit, cheeses, creams, chocolate, custards, nuts, or other sweet or savoury ingredients. Pies can be either "one-crust," where the filling is placed in a dish and covered with a pastry/potato mash top before baking, or "two-crust," with the filling completely enclosed in the pastry shell. Some pies have only a bottom crust, generally if they have a sweet filling that does not require cooking. These bottom-crust-only pies may be known as tarts or tartlets. An example of a bottom-crust-only pie that is savoury rather than sweet is a quiche. Tarte Tatin is a one-crust fruit pie that is served upside-down, with the crust underneath. Blind-baking is used to develop a crust's crispiness, and keep it from becoming soggy under the burden of a very liquid filling. If the crust of the pie requires much more cooking than the chosen filling, it may also be blind-baked before the filling is added and then only briefly cooked or refrigerated. Pie fillings range in size from tiny bite-size party pies or small tartlets, to single-serve pies (e.g. a pasty) and larger pies baked in a dish and eaten by the slice. The type of pastry used depends on the filling. It may be either a butter-rich flaky or puff pastry, a sturdy shortcrust pastry, or, in the case of savoury pies, a hot water crust pastry.

ah now u reminded me of rasberry cheesy cake *drools*

Where's my pie damnit ?!

Why cant people just agree to another's viewpoint?

On second thoughts, where's that damned shotgun?

hmmm...I like pie, what kind of pie ? :)

don't stop! i just made a pie, and bring it here to eat and enjoy discussion!

"Fan dabbi dosi"

Up the Mackams!

I've got a signed Sunderland shirt at home.

I'm made up they are going up.

OK, Yawn, why not bore some other thread I am just kidding here, and being kidded with, some seem to be enjoying it.

I'm sure I've heard Diahorrea like yours somewhere before too, but I can't quite recall.

Do we know each other as I have only ever met a few people with absolutely no no sense of humour?

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Howdy JBH,

I'm not a Yorkshireman, just mentioned that a Yorskshireman one said that phrase, at least he did on the Harry Enfield show......... I'm from the Mackam district of the UK!

"Nemo Mortalium Omnibus Horis Sapit"

I love to hear what we get called.

The French call us "roast beef" as an insult!!!!

I've never heard anything so funny.

So Privet is a Yorkshireman?

azilana7037, a word of advice, if you go out with him make sure you take your purse.

Shamow!!

Like I said, it's getting warmer and warmer by the day. It won't matter though if you stay indoors the whole day.

Hope to catch you soon when you land here...

Azilana,

hi how are you,

the Ozzies call us English "Whinging Poms" because we are allegedly always talking about the weather and complaining, maybe they got their wires crossed...... All in good humour!

So, how is the weather in Doha, it absolutely terrible here in the UK I'm flamen fed up!

BTW, when are you landing in "getting warmer by the day" Doha?

Lets not turn the entertainment into a boring racism debate, from what I read the ladies are enjoying the banter. Shame sharky wasn't here firing on all cylinders-when she arrives no doubt the heat will turn up in QL.

I say what I like and I like what I bloody well say! A Yorkshireman once said......

I often hear it amongst the westerners calling their English (or is it Bristish?) friends "POMs". Anyone care to explain?

Some call my countrymen "monkeys with no tail"? Well, THAT's derogatory and offensive.

"In Britain the term "Chinky" is derogatory and offensive."

Not that I would go around calling anyone such a generic name.

Nor would I speak about "that bunch of Jocks" but I wouldn't feel guilty calling a Scotsman a Jock either.

Damn it i missed all the action earlier ... but i guess its just gonna get better heheehe :P Good ol QL more action than AXN or MBC Action put together :P Where would V b without u ol Quick draw Mc Gypsy !!!

Privet said: "I wasn't being intensionally offensive, and I apologise to Chinese people if they were offended, however a fact is, that is what we call Chinese people in Britain, I don't care what they call us Brits in China or in Qatar."

Erm, Privet, when you say that is what "we" call Chinese people in Britain, you're wrong. That's what ignorant, overtly or covertly racist people call Chinese people in Britain.

In Britain the term "Chinky" is derogatory and offensive.

you are trying to get ur hands in Shark mouth :P

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Gypsy, I'm a mature guy with a son older than your preverbial 13.5 yrs of age, when you write what comes out could quite pass in mentality however, maybe it's being in Qatar that affects you that way?

I'll do you a favour, when I get there I'll "escort you" to a bar, buy you a drink, try and engage you in some intelligent conversation.

And,....you can even come back for a coffee, and just to make you feel at home, you can put on one of those mini skirts you boast of and give me a pole dance!

Now how's that for hospitality? it be just like being at home!

Imagine how much better you'll feel!

Now, I'm not such a bad guy after all......Privet.

She is gona get her gun and court marshal you :p with 24 bullets damn

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own you, sounds like a bad experience to me. I've only heard of owning and taming animals, your not suggesting.......

then I have so much to teach u little grasshoper...listen to the Master and she will lead u to the light :P

I have that golden rule too! But I'm a very poor judge of character or they are very good actors. :(

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and that's why I have a golden rule :

STAY AWAY FROM IMMATURE JERKS :-)

Well then once they get you, they realize they don't want a commitment, and they disappear. :P Boys.

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yeah I agree, u appear as a challenge and so they become all testosterone driven and decide that they're such big macho guys that they can tame u and make u theirs or some crap...I dont know...beats me!

Don't get me started on this one Cornellian, I've been discussing it with my friend lately. We've decided that I'm so outspoken that I appear as a "challenge" so a$$holes like that, to see if they can, you know, "tap that", whereas I just intimidate the nice ones.:P

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LOL well ur a very outspoken 13 year old (sorry 13 and a half!), well maybe it's the vibe u give out it just attracts sex crazed men and scares off good guys...I don't know.

Corenllian for your information I'm 13 and a half. :P Shovel! Christ I'd need a bulldozer just to push them to the side!

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guys how old are u ? lol, I think u guys are actually enjoying the argument...I know I enjoy having silly arguments like this when I'm all bored and got nothing better to do lol. Gypsy, yes there are good guys here, u just need to toss out the bad one with a shovel first.

I honestly don't know.

I suppose it is in the intention.

Are there any Chinese people here who can enlighten me.

I'm not having a laugh here, I really don't know.

Is that actually a retort Privet? Come on, try harder then that. :P

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Poking fun at silly little boys like you is just part of my day

Just about sums you up.

Where!?!? No I think I am a jerk magnet, unfortunatly, if there are decent guys I can't see them cuase I'm surrounded by jerks flexing their muscles and trying to act tough.

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I don't look for insult at all your opinion about women was obvious from your first post. I hang out here cause I have too much time on my hands at work. Poking fun at silly little boys like you is just part of my day. And I don't need to see the requirements, I've seen the engineers. :P

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joann I just adore ur baby!!

ok back to the topic...hmmm...ok u guys go back to arguing I'll just bring the popcorn and watch :D

Privet, if u were a girl living in Qatar u wouldn't blame Gypsy for her opinion. But Gypsy, sometimes u do sound really cycinal (but can't blame u), maybe ur like a jerk magnet or something, cause there are some really good guys here.

I can read, and since posting here noticed that you hang onto every word of every post looking for offense, then return by insult. Slightly paranoid disorder with a dislike of the male gender.

You certainly have a low opinion of the men out in Qatar and me, although you don't know me.

As for middle aged fat men who can't make it in their own country whom you suggest go to Qatar, I disagree. Have you ever seen the criteria for engineering professionals in Qatar, obviously not!

12 weeks! wow...

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LOL Cornellian, Privet was having a b*tch about Western girls, so I told him not to worry, there are plenty of Chinese pros here. :D

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Damnit why dont I just quit everything and spend all day on QL ? I leave for 2 hours, come back and so much has happened ! so what's wrong now ? what's this about chinese and western pros ?

Learn to read Privet instead of just trying to insult me, I specifically said the CHinese pros, not all the Chinese girls. As for where they hang out, everyone knows where the pros hang out, you aren't here yet but I'm sure it will be the place you make a beeline too since you're so desperate for women. As for western pros, haven't come across any yet, not really popular here I guess, but since you think so lowly of Western women I can't see why you would care.

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I wasn't being intensionally offensive, and I apologise to Chinese people if they were offended, however a fact is, that is what we call Chinese people in Britain, I don't care what they call us Brits in China or in Qatar.

To suggest that the Chinese ladies in Qatar are all prostitutes is insulting. And yes, I do like Chinese ladies but would not be prepared to pay for them. Not nearly as brash ladies.

I find it suspicious that you know where all the pros hang out, especially the Chinese you mention. I wonder where the western pros hang out, I guess you'll know!

Privet

I wasn't being intensionally offensive, and I apologise to Chinese people if they were offended, however a fact is, that is what we call Chinese people in Britain, I don't care what they call us Brits in China or in Qatar.

To suggest that the Chinese ladies in Qatar are all prostitutes is insulting. And yes, I do like Chinese ladies but would not be prepared to pay for them. Not nearly as brash ladies.

I find it suspicious that you know where all the pros hang out, especially the Chinese you mention. I wonder where the western pros hang out, I guess you'll know!

Privet

I wasn't being intensionally offensive, and I apologise to Chinese people if they were offended, however a fact is, that is what we call Chinese people in Britain, I don't care what they call us Brits in China or in Qatar.

To suggest that the Chinese ladies in Qatar are all prostitutes is insulting. And yes, I do like Chinese ladies but would not be prepared to pay for them. Not near as brash as you.

I find it suspicious that you know where all the pros hang out, especially the Chinese you mention. I wonder where the western pros hang out, I guess you'll know!

Privet

Is using a commonly used ryming slang for a nationality worse than suggesting someone would use prostitutes?

Excellent use of the derogatory term chinks. You will fit in here, with the rest of the overweight middle aged men who couldn't make it in their own country. There's a place called Garvey's you should look into, and of course the Oasis where you'll find your chinks.

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on that note seeing how you know how I'll fit in.

But, I hope they don't whinge like some of the jumped up arrogant western women out there.

Some of whom would like to change the country to be like where they come from to accommodate their needs, but whom wouldn't dream of going home where they can be queen, because they are on too much of a good thing, and yet still complain endlessly, and often contradict themselves.

God I couldn't cope with that, again!

Bring on the chinks!

ROFL Privet, you'll fit in perfectly here. The Chinese pros will love you!

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And by the sounds of it the sarcastic ones as well, I feel the scorn and reject it

New subject, "Are western women ever happy with their lot"?

Faint hearts never *can't remember the clean version* fair maidens.

Nah the people on this forum are the nice people.

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before I get there, I hope this forum dosen't represent the true majority factor out in Qatar.

Dasvidanya

I also am a mechanical engineer from the UK who will be coming over soon.

There is a good chance we may have met up on a job somewhere.

Where have you worked and for what companies, in the UK that is?

If you feel daring send me your name privately, we might know eachother.

2004, although I did a visa trip from Abu Dhabi last year

I keep in touch with friends (and family)

when was the last time you came to Qatar?

Agreed!

Unless you bite the bullet and try it you will never know.

At least these days you can suss out what a place is likely to be like.

Give it a try as rndr88 said and stop this dithering!

Hi mate,

I agree it's good to just give it a shot, only hesitant as my last few encounters with work have not worked out, not because of the place but becasue of EPC firms not getting the work they told me they had, or not being organised. I wouldn't think twice but there are other irons in the fire and only the rotation which is 12/2 puts me off Qatar. The alternative is in the field in Kaz 4/4. Swings and roundabouts, I'm more tempted now though, cos I heard youi say you love it, there may be a whole new world beneath the surface, possibly!

Privet!

I agree with randr88, just give a shot, what's life without some risks ? ;)

Privet-

Give it a shot. You can always pull the plug if you don't like it.

It won't be your first mistake or your last. I worked in Saudi for 11 years and I love it here.

do you not like men Gypsy, you are very critical when guys generally state some facts. It is entirely true what I said, I was not making that statement personally- the women in Kazakhstan who have boyfriends out there nearly all get helped out by them, and it is they who say the money goes to help save for their mothers operation - its a favourite but very true.

Of course they are usually poor and the guys don't mind helping them however to buy clothes etc which is what the money really goes on, some of the guys have married out there, I was not being arrogant or otherwise it's just the way life is there, they are often treat much better than their own guys treat them, yet again what they say! Yet another culture. Lighten up!

I have a lot of respect for women because I know there are many good ones out there, and I have a long story that I won't go into having been walked all over in my western marriage, and financially one of the reasons I may have to come to qatar. But that's life.

Privet!

You can walk the streets without any fear of getting mugged. There are bars/clubs (yeah, right) that you can pass the time with. Like I said, you'll eventually meet people here that will make it worthwhile.

But no matter what we tell you about Doha, it's still your perception of it will prevail. Cheep up...QL will keep you informed.

Cheers

With the attitude you seem to have towards women Privet you should fit in just fine with the rest of the losers who can't get a date. Sorry no girls with mothers who need leg operations here. :P

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I forgot to add, the roads are terible here in the UK also, try the M62, or the M25 ring road in rush hour. Lets face it in most small UK communities what is there to do, I go to work, come home, not much else, then do the same all over again the next day? On a week end go for a night out, shopping golf whatever etc.

Is it not easily possible to go to Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Bahrain on a weekend for a change? The place cannot be that bad surely.

I have been to Kazakhstan and yes there are women, but you cannot walk the streets, it aint safe, and there is nothing to do but drink - no golf courses, I mean nothing! There are lots of women, most of whom want helping out for a mothers leg operation! maybe a few genuine if your lucky. If the place is safe thats a bonus, the UK aint. In Kaz to go for a walk is a luxury.

Surely how bad can Doha be? Privet.

To be honest where I live aint much fun, but there are women aint that normal to have women around in society too, I need them around for sanity!

Every one sounds so depressed there!

It is better than I thought it was going to be, but that isn't saying much. I had no idea there were so many men here. I have given up on meeting any women while I am here. Going to any bars or clubs is too much of a hassle and when you get there the place is crowded and the drinks are expensive. If you come, just get it in your mind that it really isn't going to be much fun. I disagree to a point that "Qatar is what you make it", the traffic and lack of things to do make Qatar what it is. Traffic flow and people with some sense on the roads sure would help. I am about tired of sitting in traffic for hours. Hurry up September, I am ready to go. LOL I am not trying to be negative and understand that Qatar is growing and changing. I respect the different people and different cultures. I do think being here has been a positive life experience. It just hasn't been much fun. This is just my opinion.

At first, you might get a shock (just a little bit) because it's a totally different place than what you're used to in UK. But, nevertheless, there are a lot of expats around that you'll happen to meet as you settle in.

Just watch the posts (sane and crazy ones...lol) here in Ql so you would know what's happening....

Where can we find single expat gals out here?

Well I suppose if thats the way women are treat out there no wonder they are reluctant to go out socialising, but that kills the place for any genuine bloke who is looking for a good lady to share the time with.

I won't be writing any books, they bore me - I don't enjoy boredom - if that is Qatar then I am having second thoughts, OK the money might be good but why waste a few years of actually living to earn a few quid more?

A ratio iof 28-1, how strange. Ok where do you look? I was told it is a boring place, is that really thr case?

Privet.

Come on, after being constantly harrassed for the mere fact that they're girls...who can blame them.

There are a few, but they are a wiley bunch and not prone to actually talking to the single men.

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There are single girls here, he just has to know where to look.

My beloved Qatar is versatile, it has its own identity

good place for teenagers (this place is blessing for moms) but not really for corrupted souls.

If you are coming in summer you will be really bored

howeverl you will have plenty of time to finish those novels u always wanted to if ur bookish.

One of the best Golf club is here, even fine dining

I am certain this place will bring you closer to your loved ones.

To enjoy Qatar you must get into Qatari culture....do not dwell into colonies like we do, we have Inidan colony, filipina colony, european colonies What for?

What are you talking about Cornellian? There are hardly any single girls in Qatar! Don't give the poor guy the wrong idea.

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Well thanks for that you lot, the place I come from in the UK is quite bring in actual fact, it's a small village where nothing happens so being in Doha can't be worse. Being in my thirties I have matured to the point where I don't act like a jerk, I like a few drinks yes but good company and a laugh is enough without going OTT. Good to know the potential is there to pair up, I find its makes life more interesting and easy to share some company.

Where do you suggest, I'm not into the loud banging ear bursting stuff?

Privet.

As Qatari said Qatar is really what u make of it, it has the potential to be a miserable place but if u've got good friends and a job u like, this place isn't that bad after all. Don't worry u'll find a gf, there are alot of single girls, just try not be a complete jerk and u wont be single for more than a month.

Thanks,

seems like some pretty straight forward advise there. I suppose your right, a big thing I have found is the people you are around, you can be anywhere with good guys and have a good time, the opposite is also true.

Thanks, Privet.

I always respect the cultures of the places I visit, I don't think my post insinuated the contrary. I cannot consider quitting something I have not yet started. I visisted Abu Dhabi and have never seen so many young nationals cavorting with the youing Russian ladies, I was actually quite surprised.

Privet.

The porta cabin shouldn't be a problem - they are normally air conditioned.

Going home every 12 weeks is actually pretty often I think so don't worry too much on that front.

The golf course is PGA rated so no worries there.

Qatar is what you make of it....

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Dude its time u also have plans to quit coz this is not the kinda place u expect to open like the west, there are cultures to be respected everywhere....