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veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

Oh that was a given from the get-go. That is the system... which is why that sense of humor is such an asset. Cool

VS

johnslat · Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 2:59 pm Post subject: The Wasta Way

Dear matthew 156,

"We can do this the easy way or the hard way."

The ONLY "easy way" in the Kingdom is the "wasta way." But beware - wasta received is a debt owed. There's no such thing as "free wasta."

Regards,
John

matthew156 · Joined: 30 Jan 2009 Posts: 140 Location: The Majik Kindom

Hi guys and gals.

I just recieved news from the Saudi Embassy. My visa has been approved but the system is down and today is Thursday. You know what that means. Shocked

Regards.

Matt

johnslat · Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 3:35 pm Post subject: The Lost Weekend

Dear Matthew,
What a wonderful opportunity to tune up your patience. Have a great weekend.

Regards,
John

matthew156 · Joined: 30 Jan 2009 Posts: 140 Location: The Majik Kindom

This is it folks, I've got my visa in my hands and I'm off to see the......

Well you know what I mean.

Keep you posted and thank you for all the advice.

Matt

Mia Xanthi · Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 1:08 pm Post subject:

Mabrook, Matt. Have one last cold "beverage" and have a good trip over the causeway. See you on the other side! Very Happy

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

... as the kitty treads cautiously over the causeway...

I second Mia's mabruk!!

VS

johnslat · Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 3:46 pm Post subject:

Dear matthew156,
And pay no attention to that billboard that says:

"Abandon Hope, All Ye That Enter Here."

It was put up by NCTBA on his way out.

Regards,
John

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 5:04 pm Post subject:

Are you saying that it's STILL UP??? Cool

NCTBA

johnslat · Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 5:07 pm Post subject: Signs of the times

Dear NCTBA,
Why, of course. ALthough I think the

"YOU ARE ALMOST WELCOME"

sign has been taken down.

Regards,
John

Arab Strap · Joined: 25 Feb 2004 Posts: 246 Location: under your bed

No stop signs, speed limit - nobody's gonna slow me down
Let the wheel go on spinin' - nobody's gonna mess me around
Hey, Satan, paid my dues - hey, I'm in a rockin' band
Hey, momma, look at me - I'm on my way to the Promised Land (of Humanity)

I'm on the Causeway to Hail
Causeway to Hail
I'm on the Causeway to Hail
Causeway to Hail

Don't stop me...........

It really does help to keep your sense of humour by the way......

Noor8556 · Joined: 27 Feb 2009 Posts: 3 Location: Riyadh

They are learning English in order to be competitive in the job market. I am in Riyadh, and it is a booming economic wonder. They have their own style. It will take time to understand how to reach them. They need fresh teaching styles, and can be difficult at times. Keep attention grabbers handy.

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 6:56 pm Post subject:

matthew156 · Joined: 30 Jan 2009 Posts: 140 Location: The Majik Kindom

Today is the first day of the rest of my life. It all seems like a dream. Tomorrow I'm going to observe my first class here and then co-teach the second. The DOS has it all planned out and everything is a weekly sylibus where I get to present the grammar, reading, writing, speaking and listening the way that I feel is best. Finally a real test of my abilities.

There's more so stay tuned to the same cat channel, same cat time......

Matt

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

NCTBA

We left your sign up to keep undesirables and TEFL-bums out. We have enough here already.