I might be moving...

Pinky · Post by **Pinky** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:54 am

...to Dubai!!!!

The other half has been offered a job out there and we're just waiting on the details. Depending on salary (it's got to be good to be worth it) we could be out there pretty soon. :guitarist

I'm thinking how nice it would be to study all the things that I want to full-time and not have to work...especially studying in the sunshine!!!:-6

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 4:05 am

Holy crap Pinky!! Dubai???!! Wow!

They have some interesting things there.

When do you think you'll know?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 4:09 am

It is now 3:09 pm in Dubai.

Pinky · Post by **Pinky** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 4:12 am

RedGlitter;955584 wrote: Holy crap Pinky!! Dubai???!! Wow!

They have some interesting things there.

When do you think you'll know?

Hopefully in the next couple of days! He's asking for more details at the mo, but the offer has come from a friend that he worked with in London that now lives out there, so it sounds fairly solid. I'm getting so excited!!! Must stop myself from bouncing around too much in case it doesn't happen. I really hope it does though!!!:-6

Pinky · Post by **Pinky** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 4:13 am

Nomad;955585 wrote: It is now 3:09 pm in Dubai.

Great!!! I'll have been up and got everything done hours ago, lol!:D

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 4:16 am

Whats Dubai all about ?

Do women wear Burkas ?

Whats their sentiment towards westerners ?

Do they harbor terrorists ?

Is this the old other half or a new other half ?

Will you be able to bring your motorcycle ?

Whats the food like ?

Is it really hot there ?

Whats he do ?

Pinky · Post by **Pinky** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 4:22 am

Nomad;955592 wrote: Whats Dubai all about ?

Do women wear Burkas ?

Whats their sentiment towards westerners ?

Do they harbor terrorists ?

Is this the old other half or a new other half ?

Will you be able to bring your motorcycle ?

Whats the food like ?

Is it really hot there ?

Whats he do ?

It is a muslim country, but Dubai is very westernised, so you don't have to wear anything you don't want to. Obviously you might if you go out into the sticks, but then if you move somewhere different, you honour their ways, which is fair enough.

Terrorists are everywhere, so are weird people, lunatics and so on...d'ya think someone should give them some warning before I get there?:wah:

It's the old other half...we've really sorted ourselves out and things are great these days!

I probably can ship my bike over - I'll be shipping my car over at any rate, it's too nice to leave behind!

He designs and advises stores...plans extensions, inprovements and says where everything goes. Kinda handy if you can't find the eggs!:D

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 4:27 am

Pinky;955595 wrote: It is a muslim country, but Dubai is very westernised, so you don't have to wear anything you don't want to. Obviously you might if you go out into the sticks, but then if you move somewhere different, you honour their ways, which is fair enough.

Terrorists are everywhere, so are weird people, lunatics and so on...d'ya think someone should give them some warning before I get there?:wah:

It's the old other half...we've really sorted ourselves out and things are great these days!

I probably can ship my bike over - I'll be shipping my car over at any rate, it's too nice to leave behind!

He designs and advises stores...plans extensions, inprovements and says where everything goes. Kinda handy if you can't find the eggs!:D

Oh thats actually interesting. Ive read about how shelf space is make or break and how competitors will pay a premium for shelf space at just the right heighth and location in the store.

And yea I was actually more worried for them than for you.

Pinky · Post by **Pinky** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 4:30 am

Nomad;955599 wrote: Oh thats actually interesting. Ive read about how shelf space is make or break and how competitors will pay a premium for shelf space at just the right heighth and location in the store.

And yea I was actually more worried for them than for you.

:wah::wah:

I'm expecting that from anyone that knows me fairly well, hehe!

Trunk Monkey · Post by **Trunk Monkey** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 4:31 am

This is very exciting news Pinky and please keep us updated.

Pinky · Post by **Pinky** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 4:34 am

Trunk Monkey;955601 wrote: This is very exciting news Pinky and please keep us updated.

Thanks Trunky, I'll let you know what's going on as I get the news!

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 4:48 am

Hello Pinky:-4

Wow Dubai.....how exciting for you. What will you be studying?

Pinky · Post by **Pinky** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 4:59 am

Kathy Ellen;955615 wrote: Hello Pinky:-4

Wow Dubai.....how exciting for you. What will you be studying?

It's just something I'm thinking of if it works out that way - I'd like to do a bit more with classical/ancient history and get as far as I can with it. If I didn't have to work then I'd like to get my MA and then PhD. Of course, if we stay put, then I probably won't!

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 5:04 am

Pinky;955626 wrote: It's just something I'm thinking of if it works out that way - I'd like to do a bit more with classical/ancient history and get as far as I can with it. If I didn't have to work then I'd like to get my MA and then PhD. Of course, if we stay put, then I probably won't!

That would be great Pinky....Are you still signed up to go back to teaching....

Hope all goes well:-6

Pinky · Post by **Pinky** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:44 am

Kathy Ellen;955631 wrote: That would be great Pinky....Are you still signed up to go back to teaching....

Hope all goes well:-6

Yeah, I'm still at it! I'm still on hols for another two weeks yet though and then it's back to the grindstone!

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:50 am

HI Pinky My sister lived in Dubai for about a year and she loved it:-6 make sure you dont fall fowl of the law ther though:sneaky:dont think they are as lenient as ours:wah: My sis husband went out to get milk, came back about 4 hours later my sis was livid,, then he explained he had been in the cells while they checked on who he was and who he worked for cos he had parked his car outside of some sort of Embassy building!:wah: poor thing was terrified:-3 sorry dont want to scare you ,, they actually loved it there and felt quite safe:D

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:52 am

Pinky;955783 wrote: Yeah, I'm still at it! I'm still on hols for another two weeks yet though and then it's back to the grindstone!

Me too Pinky...summer went by toooooo fast.....have to go in all this week to set up the classroom.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:54 am

kazalala;955794 wrote: HI Pinky My sister lived in Dubai for about a year and she loved itmake sure you dont fall fowl of the law ther though:sneaky:dont think they are as lenient as ours:wah: My sis husband went out to get milk, came back about 4 hours later my sis was livid,, then he explained he had been in the cells while they checked on who he was and who he worked for cos he had parked his car outside of some sort of Embassy building!:wah: poor thing was terrified:-3 sorry dont want to scare you ,, they actually loved it there and felt quite safe:D

Hi Kaz,

That's scary Kaz

Pinky · Post by **Pinky** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:55 am

kazalala;955794 wrote: HI Pinky My sister lived in Dubai for about a year and she loved it:-6 make sure you dont fall fowl of the law ther though:sneaky:dont think they are as lenient as ours:wah: My sis husband went out to get milk, came back about 4 hours later my sis was livid,, then he explained he had been in the cells while they checked on who he was and who he worked for cos he had parked his car outside of some sort of Embassy building!:wah: poor thing was terrified sorry dont want to scare you ,, they actually loved it there and felt quite safe:D

Ooh, blimey!!!

I think I might stick to walking then, lol! I know there are certain laws which have to be adhered to, but I think I'll be alright! I know you can't have alchohol at home or walk home a bit squiffed up, but that's probably going to be a good thing! As long as I can still smoke, I'll be happy. I have to keep one vice going after all!:wah:

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:59 am

Pinky;955803 wrote: Ooh, blimey!!!

I think I might stick to walking then, lol! I know there are certain laws which have to be adhered to, but I think I'll be alright! I know you can't have alchohol at home or walk home a bit squiffed up, but that's probably going to be a good thing! As long as I can still smoke, I'll be happy. I have to keep one vice going after all!:wah:

you will have a great time im sure ,,, hope it comes off for you

its so exciting,, a new adventure!!:guitarist

Pinky · Post by **Pinky** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:05 am

Kathy Ellen;955796 wrote: Me too Pinky...summer went by toooooo fast.....have to go in all this week to set up the classroom.

Oh bless...I'm lucky, everything I need is already there and all the prep is on my USB drive ready to go! We get a 'training day' first day back too, which is a good excuse to sort out any bits and pieces!

Pinky · Post by **Pinky** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:06 am

kazalala;955808 wrote: you will have a great time im sure ,,, hope it comes off for you

its so exciting,, a new adventure!!:guitarist

Keep your fingers crossed for me Kaz...I do love an adventure!!:guitarist

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:08 am

best wishes, that sounds exciting! :-6

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 9:39 am

Don't flash anyone over there Pinks, they tend to frown on public nudity.

G-man · Post by **G-man** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 9:54 am

Congratulations Pinky! Dubai is a wonderful city... I'm sure that you will love it if you end up moving there.

An old university buddy of mine works for the firm that designed Burj Dubai... which is already the tallest free-standing structure in the world and is still under construction.

Pinky · Post by **Pinky** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 9:57 am

YZGI;955932 wrote: Don't flash anyone over there Pinks, they tend to frown on public nudity.

I might shock 'em by getting an ankle out for a laugh!:wah::wah:

Pinky · Post by **Pinky** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 9:59 am

G-man;955952 wrote: Congratulations Pinky! Dubai is a wonderful city... I'm sure that you will love it if you end up moving there.

Thanks G! It looks and sounds nice from my research. Rental seems astronomical, but I think I'll push for an accommodation allowance too. You don't get unless you're a cheeky bugger like me, eh?:D

Pinky · Post by **Pinky** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 10:16 am

JAB;955916 wrote: Wow Pinky, that's quite a move. Sounds nervously exciting though.

Hiya Jab! I love excitement, in fact I can't sit still at the mo!:D

Pinky · Post by **Pinky** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:24 am

JAB;955978 wrote: It's that 'can't have alcohol in the house' part that gets me!

Wow, the stories you'll be able to tell us. Pretty darn cool!

Yeah, I guess it will seem a bit strange at first as you tend to offer people booze when they visit, but if no-one drinks, I suppose it will just become the norm after a while. Just think, no more posts from me that make no sense at weekends...lmao!!!:wah::wah:

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:41 am

Good luck if you go babe and you deserve the happiness you seem to have....dont lose contact madam ok;):-4

Pinky · Post by **Pinky** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:44 am

Carolly;956043 wrote: Good luck if you go babe and you deserve the happiness you seem to have....dont lose contact madam ok;):-4

Thanks mate:-4

I certainly wouldn't lose contact, the internet is the first thing I'd sort out!

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:49 am

Pinky;956049 wrote: Thanks mate:-4

I certainly wouldn't lose contact, the internet is the first thing I'd sort out!To true..........sod the cooking and housework:D;)

Pinky · Post by **Pinky** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:52 am

Carolly;956052 wrote: To true..........sod the cooking and housework:D;)

Too right, lmao!!!

Actually, I might not have to do any...depending on where you rent, you sometimes get a maid thrown in, how cool is that? :-6

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:54 am

Pinky;956027 wrote: Yeah, I guess it will seem a bit strange at first as you tend to offer people booze when they visit, but if no-one drinks, I suppose it will just become the norm after a while. Just think, no more posts from me that make no sense at weekends...lmao!!!:wah::wah:

That's the one redeeming factor in all this - at least they're wired up over there and you'll still be able to post.

Have a ball - it'll be the experience of a lifetime so make the most of it

Good to hear that you and Si have sorted life out - long may it continue :-6

Pinky · Post by **Pinky** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:56 am

Bryn Mawr;956057 wrote: That's the one redeeming factor in all this - at least they're wired up over there and you'll still be able to post.

Have a ball - it'll be the experience of a lifetime so make the most of it

Good to hear that you and Si have sorted life out - long may it continue :-6

Thanks Bryn:-4

Chookie · Post by **Chookie** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:05 pm

Does Dubai have sufficient insurance coverage?

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:08 pm

Pinky;956054 wrote: Too right, lmao!!!

Actually, I might not have to do any...depending on where you rent, you sometimes get a maid thrown in, how cool is that? :-6Blimey get you:rolleyes: ere make sure shes not to glam fgs girl....maybe they have male ones;):D

Pinky · Post by **Pinky** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:10 pm

Chookie;956072 wrote: Does Dubai have sufficient insurance coverage?

:wah::wah:

Let's hope so!!

Pinky · Post by **Pinky** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:15 pm

Carolly;956073 wrote: Blimey get you:rolleyes: ere make sure shes not to glam fgs girl....maybe they have male ones;):D

I'll be nasty and make her wear a dorky pinny:sneaky:

If I can get a guy, then he's wearing nothing but the dorky pinny, hehehe!:wah:

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:20 pm

Pinky;956077 wrote: I'll be nasty and make her wear a dorky pinny:sneaky:

If I can get a guy, then he's wearing nothing but the dorky pinny, hehehe!:wah::wah:So when will you know for sure babe if yer going:-3

Pinky · Post by **Pinky** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:32 pm

Carolly;956080 wrote: :wah:So when will you know for sure babe if yer going:-3

As soon as we hear back about what the salary will be!

If it's not enough, then it's not worth doing, as a two bed apartment costs over a grand a month, so it's got to be a fair whack. Put it this way, I'm not moving into anything resembling the proverbial sh1thole, lol!

However, if we're offered a decent whack and accommodation allowance, then I'll be off faster than a whippet after a sausage!:wah:

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:35 pm

Pinky;956091 wrote: As soon as we hear back about what the salary will be!

If it's not enough, then it's not worth doing, as a two bed apartment costs over a grand a month, so it's got to be a fair whack. Put it this way, I'm not moving into anything resembling the proverbial sh1thole, lol!

However, if we're offered a decent whack and accommodation allowance, then I'll be off faster than a whippet after a sausage!:wah:lol dont blame yer babe;)looking forward to hearing the outcome;)

Pinky · Post by **Pinky** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:38 pm

Carolly;956096 wrote: lol dont blame yer babe;)looking forward to hearing the outcome;)

Hopefully we'll hear something tonight or tomorrow morning, but I'll keep you posted!

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:41 pm

Pinky;956101 wrote: Hopefully we'll hear something tonight or tomorrow morning, but I'll keep you posted!Great:-4

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 1:10 pm

Good luck, Pinky.

Pinky · Post by **Pinky** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 2:31 pm

chonsigirl;956130 wrote: Good luck, Pinky.

Thanks Chonsi!:-4

TheNewDG · Post by **TheNewDG** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 2:47 pm

Pinky;956091 wrote: As soon as we hear back about what the salary will be!

If it's not enough, then it's not worth doing, as a two bed apartment costs over a grand a month, so it's got to be a fair whack. Put it this way, I'm not moving into anything resembling the proverbial sh1thole, lol!

However, if we're offered a decent whack and accommodation allowance, then I'll be off faster than a whippet after a sausage!:wah:

So you wont be buying/living on the isle of palms?

TheNewDG · Post by **TheNewDG** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 2:49 pm

TheNewDG;956275 wrote: So you wont be buying/living on the isle of palms?

Sorry The Palm Islands...