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Bindair Dundat
Joined: 04 Feb 2003
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 Posted: Sun May 02, 2004 1:11 pm Post subject: Re: Saudi TV 2 |
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I left the country because I found myself slipping into a deep, dark place coming home and going to work facing heavy machine guns, shoulder slung sub machine guns and 22mm cannons. |
From what you posted in these boards, Mr. Man, It sounded as though you left the country because you got fired from your job. My misunderstanding?
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scot47
Joined: 10 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sun May 02, 2004 2:17 pm Post subject: |
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But not all of us have left !
"We few, we gallant few, we band of brothers...................." |
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johnslat
Joined: 21 Jan 2003
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Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
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| Posted: Sun May 02, 2004 2:33 pm Post subject: Thinking it over |
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Dear scot47,
". . . we lucre-loving diehards . . .", perhaps?
I'm reminded of the classic Jack Benny skit. Mr. Benny is confronted by an armed robber, who demands, "Your money or your life". There's a long pause while Mr. Benny considers the choice, chin in hand. The would-be robber finally asks impatiently:
"Well?".
And Mr. Benny, with equal impatience, replies:
" I'm thinking, I'm thinking".
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Bindair Dundat
Joined: 04 Feb 2003
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| Posted: Sun May 02, 2004 2:56 pm Post subject: Re: Appointments in Samarra |
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| And yes - I'm absolutely sure all these incidents were intentional and not caused by the usual lousy driving. I was the only pedestrian on the otherwise traffic-less back streets and the drivers had to sharply turn their wheels to "aim" at me. |
Really, Mr. Slat, you were walking? Well, the dear man probably thought you were one of the poor people and wanted to use you for a diverting little game of Ped Chase; or perhaps he was trying to get your attention so you would run into the nearest store and snare him a pack of cigarettes.
One must always be sensitive to cultural differences and never take offense unduly.
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johnslat
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Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
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| Posted: Sun May 02, 2004 3:10 pm Post subject: |
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Dear Bindair,
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| Well, the dear man . . . |
Ah, that should have been "men", actually. And, although I did (rather foolishly) wave at them to return after each "incident" (though, upon more mature reflection, I'm rather glad they didn't take me up on the invitation), I suppose it was "all in fun" more or less. Boys will be boys, after all. So, yes - I should have been more aware of those "cultural differences" you mentioned. However, perhaps they should have been also aware of the same on my side. For, I confess that if I'd had a 357 Magnum on me, I'd have yelled out, "Make my day", and put a few rounds through their respective windshields. Ah, missed opportunities.
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Bindair Dundat
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| Posted: Sun May 02, 2004 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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| And, although I did (rather foolishly) wave at them to return after each "incident" (though, upon more mature reflection, I'm rather glad they didn't take me up on the invitation), I suppose it was "all in fun" more or less. |
I would not ever want to encourage confrontational behavior, Mr. Slat, but, for what it's worth, I've found that inviting that particular type --dare I say "breed"?-- of gentleman to step out of his vehicle and discuss things in a more focused manner usually returns them to relatively sane behavior rather quickly. The effect is not as lasting as a double-tap to the head from a .357 magnum, but the sense of gratification is immediate.
"No problem, no problem, yanni..."
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Pilot in Command
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Mark100
Joined: 05 Feb 2003
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| Posted: Mon May 03, 2004 4:59 am Post subject: |
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As a result of the events this week i am going over to Bahrain to look for an appartment this weekend and do the commute.
It will cost me a bit more and i suppose i am taking a risk driving two hours a day but enough is enough. |
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Albulbul
Joined: 08 Feb 2003
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| Posted: Mon May 03, 2004 5:22 am Post subject: |
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I cannot see how commuting from Bahrain to Saudi will make you safer.
There has ben some speculation that the Bahrain Causeway would be a good traget for an outrage by the terrorists.
By commuting you are increasing your exposure to uncertainty.
I think every day about my continuing daily decision to stay, and I think most people here feel the same way. |
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ohman
Joined: 09 Sep 2003
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Location: B' Um Fouk, Egypt
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| Posted: Mon May 03, 2004 8:09 am Post subject: |
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| It sounded as though you left the country because you got fired from your job. My misunderstanding |
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Resigning meant no ticket, no shipment of personal effects.
Being fired meant a ticket and shipment paid for.
One can get oneself fired Al without walking into class wearing a John 3:16 t-shirt while eating a ham sandwich.
Sadly, it took my three months to get myself fired. They wouldn't take the hint. What finally did it was circulating my blog among a few snitches. |
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Bindair Dundat
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| Posted: Mon May 03, 2004 2:15 pm Post subject: |
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| Sadly, it took my three months to get myself fired. They wouldn't take the hint. What finally did it was circulating my blog among a few snitches. |
Ah, that clears that up. BTW, if you're trying to preserve your anonymity, that link from your profile to your blog makes you very easy to identify.
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ohman
Joined: 09 Sep 2003
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Location: B' Um Fouk, Egypt
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| Posted: Mon May 03, 2004 6:37 pm Post subject: Assholics Anonymous |
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| I don't mind breaking anonymity. I'm a recovering A-hole trying to carry the message to other A-holes who are still suffering. |
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