Confessions of a lurker
Hi everyone
After lurking for a couple of months I've decided to come clean! Hubby was offered a job in a university in Riyadh several months ago and I had a heart attack immediately jumped on the computer to find out all I could to convince him it wasn't a good idea so we could make an informed decision. Quite honestly I think I found out more from this forum than from any other I've lurked on consulted, and I'm saying a big "Thank you" to all of you for the questions and answers that I've found so helpful.
I only lurked initially because the move was just a possibility, however there is now a signed contract and a starting date (Sept 2010), and since you have all contributed to allaying my fears and even building up some enthusiasm for this upcoming adventure, I have taken the plunge and signed on as a member. (I also have heaps of questions still but that is just a minor reason for signing up...
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VERY funny post, Janric 
You're going to be a great addition to the forum so STOP LURKING and git to postin' !!
Janric
Welcome to the Forum! Your going to LOVE it here! Looking forward to seeing you in Sep! InShaAllah 
proof of the puddin' is in the eatin'
Another cryptic musicman post! Is he saying he wants to eat her?? 
Alliecat, you can't say that here - it's a family show.
I'll have to castigate you next time.
Alliecat wrote:if he eats her, he'll probably masticate (GASP!), too !!
and there is a huge risk of indigestion too
and lady,i m so happy for u,u r lucky enough to find a most appropriate forum,some how i couldnt find any for my satifaction so plzzz keep lurking ang blogging
Thank you all for making me feel welcome
I didn't realise how vulnerable I'd feel after actually writing a post - very new-girl-in-school-ish actually (don't laugh - I DID!!) But the first day is over and I've got some friends
Musicman, pay no attention to their teasing, I understood you perfectly (I think...I'm pretty sure...) Just kidding! I think you're saying that once I actually get to Saudi I'll know what it's like... and enjoy it! Right?
And I'm sure I will! Like I said, most of my initial fears have been laid to rest and I'm looking forward to getting to know a new country, but there's no denying it's a hugely different culture and life is going to be very different. I want to do all I can to prepare myself - and my family - for it so that we can enjoy it and come away from it better people.
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