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trapezius · Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 7:03 pm Post subject:

I hope they can enforce it... good luck to them!

Grendal · Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 5:34 pm Post subject:

Hypocrisy should be banned in Saudi Arabia and all the rest of the countries on our tiny planet!

Grendal

johnslat · Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 7:03 pm Post subject:

Dear Grendal,

"Hypocrisy should be banned in Saudi Arabia and all the rest of the countries on our tiny planet!"

Umm, just who would constitute the hypocrisy-free enforcers? Very Happy

Regards,
John

now in ksa · Joined: 20 Mar 2012 Posts: 35 Location: KSA

I'm sure as with everything else that's banned in the kingdom it will still be available for the rich.

Sweaty Ted · Joined: 17 Mar 2012 Posts: 54 Location: USA

I was told that smoking is one of the few vices permitted. This is news to me. Anyway, I am not a smoker, although I would like to visit some hookah bars and enjoy some of Arabia's finest.

Grendal · Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 9:32 pm Post subject:

johnslat · Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 9:50 pm Post subject:

Dear Grendel,

"Some Arabs find other combustibles to put in the hubly bubbly."

Dried fruit's pretty popular - but you may be referring to still "other combustibles." Very Happy

Regards,
John

Grendal · Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 10:50 pm Post subject:

2buckets · Joined: 14 Dec 2010 Posts: 515 Location: Middle East

There was never a shortage of "other combustibles" in my time there.

It came in cargo container loads of other stuff, brought by a "prince" who did not have to go through customs. It was then distributed by westerners.

It was also smuggled in from Kuwait hidden inside of huge rolls of newsprint.

Some small time operators also would go to Pakistan and chance it coming back. One associate got caught with "other combustibles", and the customs police were so thrilled, they overlooked the "dragon chasing" materials that he also had.

Go directly to jail. When Fahd died, there was an amnesty for non-violent offenders, and he got out.

wavelength · Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 2:02 pm Post subject: Between classes

I need a cigarette between every class.

Crap.

Is it possible on a military base... can you simply sneak out back?

nomad soul · Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world

wavelength · Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 2:23 pm Post subject:

I exaggerated a bit. I can get by on two or three in an 8 hour period.

I know what Ramadan is, but I think I might start a thread asking what happens there and what daily life is like.

Some of the outfits that have interviewed me have suggested I take my holiday during that month.

nomad soul · Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world

MuscatGary · Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 2:49 pm Post subject:

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