After being a silent stalker... officially joining the forum
I have had the pleasure of being a regular visitor to the forum for the last few months as I made plans to move to Riyadh. It has been tremendously helpful.
I am moving to Riyadh later this week from Las Vegas.... yes.... quite the change. I actually spent time here as a kid in the '80's so not totally unaware of what it's like.
Anyway, moving to the Danah Compound off Khurais Rd.... have no idea what its like and how close shopping is....so any tips would be well appreciated.
Hope to be a regular member of the forum and thanks again for making this such a great resource.
Cheers!
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Good luck!
Khurais road (or along it) is a great place to be - everything in a heartbeat, shopping mall, hospitals, Jarir bookstores.
Beam in when you arrive in Riyadh.
Sparrow wrote:Welcome to the Kingdom.
Khurais road (or along it) is a great place to be - everything in a heartbeat, shopping mall, hospitals, Jarir bookstores.
Beam in when you arrive in Riyadh.
yeah u r right,it even has Khurais Mall and Hyper Panda...go to ALshurfa the jungle theme Restaurant.I love it

nonz wrote:yeah u r right,it even has Khurais Mall and Hyper Panda...go to ALshurfa the jungle theme Restaurant.I love it
Oh wow, the jungle themed restaurant.. now I know where he's talking about!
If you go to google earth, Lostvegas, you can find your location and see where you'll be in relation to the center of the city, the Diplomatic Quarter, etc.
Look forward to seeing you.
lostvegas wrote:Thanks for the replies .. appreciate it. Any idea how the Danah compound is as far as compounds go?
Welcome Lostvegas, I have asked a few peeps but can't find anyone who has been to Danah?聽 Can anyone else help with knowledge of Danah?
I fly in tomorrow so should be interesting... left Riyadh 23 years ago as a former SAIS British Section student thinking I would never see Riyadh again. Had a terrific time back then and still meet up with friends from those days in the UK and the US. Optimistic that will be the case this time too....
Cheers!
lostvegas wrote:Thanks for all the messages. I will give everyone an update regarding Danah Compound after I move in (and get internet!).
I fly in tomorrow so should be interesting... left Riyadh 23 years ago as a former SAIS British Section student thinking I would never see Riyadh again. Had a terrific time back then and still meet up with friends from those days in the UK and the US. Optimistic that will be the case this time too....
Cheers!
Well travel safe, you will be very surprised by all the development and changes in Riyadh - those who also knew the place years ago are quite taken aback on their return.聽 Will you be here on your own or with family (or family to follow)?
Welcome to Riyadh (again)!
@Nonz - we should all meet up at that Alshurfa 'jungle resturant' as you mention you wanted to go when we took the last trip across town.
@Nonz - we should all meet up at that Alshurfa 'jungle resturant' as you mention you wanted to go when we took the last trip across town.
I like the Idea...I been thinking this,I even want to go Wooden Bakery

nonz wrote:Yeah sparrow(with the big bum animal's avatar)
I like the Idea...I been thinking this,I even want to go Wooden Bakery
Me, too !!!!!!!!!!!!聽 We can pretend we're at the Moulin Rouge!!![]()
Wooden Bakery, below.聽 See the similarity? 

Can you image what a great party a 'Moulin Rouge' party could turn out like! Trust Allie to think of this one. Now you need to design us outfits聽


Sparrow wrote:Now you need to design us outfits聽
In your favorite 'fabric' -- fishnet???


Courtesy of Toulousse Latrec.
Oh, and the woman on the right end who looks like she has a mutawa beard?聽 I think it's probably a boa

For the puddytat, a Sylvester style cat suit
Sparrow, you better get somehing that looks like your profile pic, please
Salman, would look great in a Batman outfit, beard et al, the Arabian Bat...
Nonz, hmmm how about a barrel like what Obelisk wears in Asterix comics?
Dave, Leather, leather, and more leather
Maxine & Ian, could come as Wilma & Fred Flintstone, what with the 50 year anniversary of their comic strip yesterdat et al
LostVegas, Bunny suit without a doubt
Ramon, George W Bush
Zara, A Barista without any doubts, whatsoever
Nelson, HP Blade Server
MisterStretch, Cowboy
any more?
musicman wrote:No problemo, (Walang Problema in Ragalog for those who work with Phillys)
For the puddytat, a Sylvester style cat suit
Sparrow, you better get somehing that looks like your profile pic, please
Salman, would look great in a Batman outfit, beard et al, the Arabian Bat...
Nonz, hmmm how about a barrel like what Obelisk wears in Asterix comics?
Dave, Leather, leather, and more leather
Maxine & Ian, could come as Wilma & Fred Flintstone, what with the 50 year anniversary of their comic strip yesterdat et al
LostVegas, Bunny suit without a doubt
Ramon, George W Bush
Zara, A Barista without any doubts, whatsoever
Nelson, HP Blade Server
MisterStretch, Cowboy
any more?
LOL - love it!聽 I have a club I use quite often!聽 but what about you!聽 The Pied Piper?
musicman wrote:I have my Manikin already designed by the famous Allie "Puddy Tat" Giordino
Damn, dude--you're really getting off on that mankini! 

musicman wrote:No problemo, (Walang Problema in Ragalog for those who work with Phillys)
For the puddytat, a Sylvester style cat suit
Sparrow, you better get somehing that looks like your profile pic, please
Salman, would look great in a Batman outfit, beard et al, the Arabian Bat...
Nonz, hmmm how about a barrel like what Obelisk wears in Asterix comics?
Dave, Leather, leather, and more leather
Maxine & Ian, could come as Wilma & Fred Flintstone, what with the 50 year anniversary of their comic strip yesterdat et al
LostVegas, Bunny suit without a doubt
Ramon, George W Bush
Zara, A Barista without any doubts, whatsoever
Nelson, HP Blade Server
MisterStretch, Cowboy
any more?
Fantastic!! Although I think that someone should be wearing a burkhini to match your聽 mankini!! 
Nonz, hmmm how about a barrel like what Obelisk wears in Asterix comics?
Can I exactly know,what I have done to u
??? what a brutal revenge just because I forgot my Iqama once(infact twice;))



I thought u would say"something like Pamela Anderson used to wear in Bay watch"


Alliecat wrote:yep, I knew that barrel thing was going to get mm into trouble!聽 Don't blame ya, nonzie!
so u r the only one who understand my pain,Allie:rolleyes:
nonz wrote:Alliecat wrote:yep, I knew that barrel thing was going to get mm into trouble!聽 Don't blame ya, nonzie!
so u r the only one who understand my pain,Allie:rolleyes:
Yep, cause I'm sensitive like that!
nonz wrote:Nonz, hmmm how about a barrel like what Obelisk wears in Asterix comics?
Can I exactly know,what I have done to u??? what a brutal revenge just because I forgot my Iqama once(infact twice;))
I thought u would say"something like Pamela Anderson used to wear in Bay watch"
on second thoughts that may go very well with my mankini, why didnt i think of it before?
I never would have thunk it!
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