kevinwood
English citizen
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40
Contacts
2
About me
English
Lives in Luton, England
Registration: 14 June 2020
About
Occupation
I am Job seeker.
My expat journey
Luton, England, England
Unfortunately Luton has been voted the worse city to live in the UK, not by me but I do agree.
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Installed the Intelligent Transport System in the Dubai Emirate
Project Manager
Lots of things to do and see, visiting other emirates
A bit too glitzy and has lost some of its true identity and heratage
Doha, Baladīyat ad Dawḩah, Qatar
Project Manager that helped develop Lusail City
Worked on port systems at New Doha Port project
Met my Wife in Doha
Project Manager
Not so commercial as UAE
Only 1 bacon/Liquor store in the whole Country
Sharjah, Ash Shāriqah, United Arab Emirates
Lived in Sharjah with my Wife and 5 children
Application Engineer for mobile platforms
At this time Dubai was evolving at a great pace.
Driving accross the desert to beat the traffic jam between Sharjah and Dubai, whilst taking the kids to school.
Going camping on the deserted beaches and driving in the mountains and wadis.
New traffic diversions on a regular basis.
London, England, England
Activity
Neave Brit
Long story, cut short, but had my own house about 30 years ago, just bult and sold a beach front in the Philippines lived in the middle east for over 10 years, and wanted to come back to the UK to buy my own house near the sea and retire. Almost ... Read More
Peeling Paint by kevinwood
I know this is probably a really boring subject, but just wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience and if so, what the solution was to the issue.I recently painted the storm drain covers with 2 coats of BOYSEN® Red Oxide Metal ...
@bigpearlPhotohttps://link.shutterfly.com/jmtfTlrlDMb Read More
Rome or Barcelona by t_dass
I have been given the opportunity to accept a role in either Rome or Barcelona. Both are beautiful cities. From people that have experienced both cities, what's your opinion and preference - people, cost of living, professional experience.Any ...
Do your research and go and spend a few days in each city Read More
Peeling Paint by kevinwood
I know this is probably a really boring subject, but just wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience and if so, what the solution was to the issue.I recently painted the storm drain covers with 2 coats of BOYSEN® Red Oxide Metal ...
@Moon DogThanks, I have never seen anything like this before and think I would agree with you. Any recommendations for an alternative paint?CheersKevin Read More
Peeling Paint by kevinwood
I know this is probably a really boring subject, but just wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience and if so, what the solution was to the issue.I recently painted the storm drain covers with 2 coats of BOYSEN® Red Oxide Metal ...
@bigpearlHi Steve,Yes we should catch up. I tried to add a pic, but its steel Read More
Peeling Paint
I know this is probably a really boring subject, but just wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience and if so, what the solution was to the issue.I recently painted the storm drain covers with 2 coats of BOYSEN® Red Oxide Metal ... Read More
Paying import duty by Tefmentax
Hello, I am British and for the past few years I have been regularly sending boxes to my Filipino daughter in law, I am sending stuff like clothes and toys and books for my grandchildren. She was never required to pay import duty before now. The ...
@TefmentaxIn the past we have used LBC to ship many boxes from the middle east back to Philippines with no issues. They are a specialist Balikbayan shipping company and have an office in the UK, try giving them a call, link below.Good luck ... Read More
Low Maint Grass by kevinwood
Hi, I have a lot about 10m x 30 and want to have a low maintenance landscape solution I've seen some fake grass and just wanted to see if anyone has any experience of procuring and laying it. Is it worth importing?ThanksKevin
@bigpearlI missed the tanker, send me a PM and we can catch up off-line sometime. Cheers,Kevin Read More
Low Maint Grass by kevinwood
Hi, I have a lot about 10m x 30 and want to have a low maintenance landscape solution I've seen some fake grass and just wanted to see if anyone has any experience of procuring and laying it. Is it worth importing?ThanksKevin
@bigpearlNext time your out this way give me a shout. CheersKevin Read More
Low Maint Grass by kevinwood
Hi, I have a lot about 10m x 30 and want to have a low maintenance landscape solution I've seen some fake grass and just wanted to see if anyone has any experience of procuring and laying it. Is it worth importing?ThanksKevin
@bigpearlHi Steve,Sorry for the late reply, I think we must have garbage faries!!!I was really lucky the other day, I saw someone in the street and they were picking up plastic bottles so I off loaded all my plastics and tins.The glass bottles are ... Read More
Low Maint Grass by kevinwood
Hi, I have a lot about 10m x 30 and want to have a low maintenance landscape solution I've seen some fake grass and just wanted to see if anyone has any experience of procuring and laying it. Is it worth importing?ThanksKevin
@mugteckSounds like a win win situationCheersKevin Read More
Low Maint Grass by kevinwood
Hi, I have a lot about 10m x 30 and want to have a low maintenance landscape solution I've seen some fake grass and just wanted to see if anyone has any experience of procuring and laying it. Is it worth importing?ThanksKevin
@Larry FisherNow that sounds like a plan Read More
Low Maint Grass by kevinwood
Hi, I have a lot about 10m x 30 and want to have a low maintenance landscape solution I've seen some fake grass and just wanted to see if anyone has any experience of procuring and laying it. Is it worth importing?ThanksKevin
@bigpearlWe went along to the Barangay office and they said they would send someone if we gave them some money for petrol, so will give that a try soon and see how it goes, but not holding out too much hope. Read More
Low Maint Grass by kevinwood
Hi, I have a lot about 10m x 30 and want to have a low maintenance landscape solution I've seen some fake grass and just wanted to see if anyone has any experience of procuring and laying it. Is it worth importing?ThanksKevin
@bigpearlHi Steve,Yep I'm told he is a Supreme judge - one of a few here. We are next door…My Wife is Philopena and we bought here about 8 years ago, but only just built here. All good, just adjusting to a new way of doing thingsCheersKevin Read More
Low Maint Grass by kevinwood
Hi, I have a lot about 10m x 30 and want to have a low maintenance landscape solution I've seen some fake grass and just wanted to see if anyone has any experience of procuring and laying it. Is it worth importing?ThanksKevin
@bigpearlHi Steve,I wish I knew my address!!!I'm ocean side just next door to Natalna a new ... Read More