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2 hours ago, Farmer Saint said:

So I spoke to one of my friends, who was a senior VP at a large retail company. He joined in April, and has unfortunately lost his job 2 weeks ago as part of a huge re-structure. His home that was part of his package has been taken away, because as you can probably imagine labour rights are non-existent out there. Apparently there are massive issues out there currently as the number of ex-pats outweigh the number of jobs, and people are moving without properly understanding the cost of living and all the additional costs with regards accomodation. Heat in the Summer is unbearable, and where his wife and newborn are over there on maternity she was pretty much housebound for 4 months last year.

With regards how Dubai is right now, he said it's just really odd. Nobody knows what to really do so they're staying inside for the time-being. Loads of noise constantly overhead, but nothing too bad as of yet.

He's coming back as soon as he can, unsurprisingly.

Hope he kept his place in the UK

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8 hours ago, iansums said:

More a case of me being too quick, something Mrs Sums often complains about!

Been reading Andrew Lownie’s Entitled book about Andrew and Fergie (Sarah, not Sir Alex) which is currently 99p on Kindle. Apparently when Fergie first started sleeping with Andrew, Koo Stark taught him to count to ten (which it’s claimed he did out loud) before he fired off the royal caviar from his cannon. 

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Posted
6 hours ago, Lighthouse said:

Petrol stations are already getting ‘fun’. Get ready for the photos of people with jerrycans in the Daily Mail.

In a few weeks there will be shortages of various things in the UK, and prices will rise. 

Get your bog rolls in now.

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1 hour ago, Gloucester Saint said:

Been reading Andrew Lownie’s Entitled book about Andrew and Fergie (Sarah, not Sir Alex) which is currently 99p on Kindle. Apparently when Fergie first started sleeping with Andrew, apparently Koo Stark taught him to count to ten (which it’s claimed he did out loud) before he fired off the royal caviar from his cannon. 

‘Royal caviar’ 😆 brilliant!! Did you make that one up, I’ve never heard it before?

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Just now, Gloucester Saint said:

Yes, it was made up on the moment of posting 😀

Good work Sir, I hope you don’t mind if I borrow it.

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9 hours ago, whelk said:

That is very sad indeed Sheaf. Hope it settles down soon

My brother reports that it has been much quieter today. Over the weekend they could hear the drones flying overhead but there's been none today.

Still no confirmation of what's happening with the funeral though 😥

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From the BBC;

"Conservative US commentator Tucker Carlson has urged the US to "get [Benjamin Netanyahu] under control".

"Sorry, it's not antisemitism. This is a head of state whose decisions are getting Americans killed and affecting the history of the world and the fortunes, but also the future of the United States," Carlson said in his latest podcast on Tucker Carlson Network.

The former Fox News host added: "The United States has to say to the government of Israel, 'You are not in charge.' ...No administration has paid a higher price for going along than the current administration."

Carlson, a Trump ally, had lobbied against military action and even met with Trump at the White House several times to dissuade him from an attack, according to the New York Times."

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There was a great quote recently from a Congresswoman. She said that Netanyahu has been trying for years to persuade American presidents to attack Iran. He has now found one dumb enough to actually do it.

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46 minutes ago, sadoldgit said:

There was a great quote recently from a Congresswoman. She said that Netanyahu has been trying for years to persuade American presidents to attack Iran. He has now found one dumb enough to actually do it.

Quick, blame Israel over the islamo-facist regime.

those damn Jews!!!

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19 hours ago, Gloucester Saint said:

Been reading Andrew Lownie’s Entitled book about Andrew and Fergie (Sarah, not Sir Alex) which is currently 99p on Kindle. Apparently when Fergie first started sleeping with Andrew, Koo Stark taught him to count to ten (which it’s claimed he did out loud) before he fired off the royal caviar from his cannon. 

I am reading that book on Kindle and paid £6. Only bought a couple of weeks ago. Bugger. (and he probably did). 

Posted
2 hours ago, sadoldgit said:

There was a great quote recently from a Congresswoman. She said that Netanyahu has been trying for years to persuade American presidents to attack Iran. He has now found one dumb enough to actually do it.

Are you allowed to post when you are observing 40 days mourning for the Supreme Leader?

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1 hour ago, whelk said:

Are you allowed to post when you are observing 40 days mourning for the Supreme Leader?

Bit harsh to single him out, I bet Nic is banging underage virgins in solidarity with the Supreme Leaders ascension to the promised land.

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On 02/03/2026 at 10:53, east-stand-nic said:

I can't speak for those in the Middle East so much, although I did spells there. However, I have been in Thailand for 2 Coups, plus the red shirt riots and protests of 2010. Like most people, we just get on with life, as you all do in the UK even though you have the constant threat of being stabbed (or raped if you are white and under 16). 

I hate to be the bearer of bad news Nic, but perhaps your adopted country isn't quite the peaceful paradise you think it is...

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I genuinely do feel sorry for those getting connecting flights through Dubai and Doha, having their travel plans ruined. I was nearly in the same boat last year.

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On 02/03/2026 at 10:53, east-stand-nic said:

I can't speak for those in the Middle East so much, although I did spells there. However, I have been in Thailand for 2 Coups, plus the red shirt riots and protests of 2010. Like most people, we just get on with life, as you all do in the UK even though you have the constant threat of being stabbed (or raped if you are white and under 16). 

Edit. Good friend of mine was coming to see me next Sunday, but his flight was cancelled. Shit happens. 

 

25 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said:

I hate to be the bearer of bad news Nic, but perhaps your adopted country isn't quite the peaceful paradise you think it is...

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Poor old niccy the nutter made to look stupid yet again

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