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Samhand

Sam

@Samhand

Serial expat

Scottish expat in Indonesia

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222

Contacts

38

About me

Scottish

Lives in Jakarta

Speaks English and French (Not much Bahassa yet!)

Registration: 10 August 2012

Samhand
Samhand created a thread
11 years ago

who said expats needed to be white

There is a piece doing the rounds on facebook at the moment, so I guess some of you have seen it :http://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionals-network/2015/mar/13/white-people-expats-immigrants-migration migration Basically the piece ... Read More

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Samhand replied to a thread
11 years ago
kanchan grover

Garuda golf centre by kanchan grover

GARUDA GOLF CENTRE

Samhand

Sounds like a great shop fred, maybe you could stock headless golf clubs and invisible golf balls too Read More

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11 years ago
Samhand

Risks of working without a visa by Samhand

I know this has been covered before and there is an excellent piece by mas Fred in the do's and don't section, but I came across this article the other ...

Samhand

Karma kickback can pack quite a punch sometimes... Sadly this entitlement also shows back in the home countries too, Read More

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Samhand replied to a thread
11 years ago
Samhand

Risks of working without a visa by Samhand

I know this has been covered before and there is an excellent piece by mas Fred in the do's and don't section, but I came across this article the other ...

Samhand

Total agree Just hope there are not other people stupid enough to think they can get away with breaking the immigration regulations. Sadly, from the number of threads on the blog, there seem to be a lot of hopeful surfers looking to get a job ... Read More

Samhand
Samhand created a thread
11 years ago

Risks of working without a visa

I know this has been covered before and there is an excellent piece by mas Fred in the do's and don't section, but I came across this article the other ... Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
11 years ago
londonchelsea

visit jakarta for our restaurant conference october 7-11 by londonchelsea

It will be my first time in Jakarta Are there any events or parties during my stay beginning of October? We will stay at the Kempinski Hotel Are there any great night places nearby? Dieter

Samhand

Hi Deiter Skye is OK, there is also Cloud in the top of Plaza tower (Plaz Indonesia mall) which has a better bar There is a nightclub called Immigrant in the 6th floor of Plaza Indo, just reopened, nice place but the music seems better after ... Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
11 years ago
Mnayoan

Hi, new in jakarta pusat by Mnayoan

Greetings All :) Im Rya. I just moved to Jakarta Pusat for a new job. Ive lived in Bandung for 7 years. So if anyone wants to visit Bandung feel free to shoot out any questions :) Any recommendation what to do in Jakarta Pusat in the weekend ...

Samhand

Hi Rya Welcome to Jakarta :) Depends where you are in Jakarta Pusat. I like Taman Suropati in Menteng and the pasar ikan (tropical fish market) near Taman Lawang. There is a great little coffee shop down an alley next to cali deli on Jl Surabaya ... Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
candyfixie

love by candyfixie

why western dudes like indonesian girls? :/

Samhand

Not all Western men are like that! Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
Fred

Indonesian food. by Fred

As a greedy, fat slob, I have to declare a keen interest in food so I decided to start a thread on the subject. Over time, I intend to post photos and videos of the wonderful nosh in this country. I made this little thing back in 2011 and I hope ...

Samhand

Hi Fred, can we all post food photos here? I'm sure we have many... Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
Epicuriousannie

Indonesian food cooking club/ group. Interested? by Epicuriousannie

Hey guys, Suddenly I just came up with this idea. Anyone here have passion for food? Indonesian especially. Or want to start learning how to cook but dont know how? You can join me in this group and we can have a cooking party together once or ...

Samhand

Galangal/Kencur Kaffir lime leaves Lemon grass Ginger Gresh tumeric Tamarind Dried shrimp paste Chillies Are the ones that spring to mind Also Indonesian palm sugar /Gula merah I'm sure others can chip.in on this... Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
DamianoMi

Indonesia, im coming! by DamianoMi

Hello! i will move to Jakarta soon. i would like to have a good trip, and i dont need to work for the moment there. i read that with VISA i only stay 1 or 2 months... if i wanna stay in Indonesia for 6 months i must fly away everytime and come ...

Samhand

Hi D You'll see from the other threads that it is quite difficult to get a work permit without a company to sponsor you and a pile of cash. You can get a visa om arrival, but that does mean you need to pop out of the country every 60 days to ... Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
I-Christian-I

Looking for friends in Jakarta by I-Christian-I

Hello, I am new to Expat.com and like to give it a try. I've been living in Jajarta for two months now and there are ten more to come. I'd like to expand my hitherto rather limited circle of friends here. So if you are interested in discovering ...

Samhand

My belly circle is expanding, does that help? Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
deuter

Proposition of date and place to gather! by deuter

As many discussions have been started with a gathering, I think it would be easier if everybody suggests a date and place in this unique discussionÂ… ? I'm free whenever you want and I don't have a preference for the place. :)

Samhand

Sorry Wid, out of town. Back on the 9th Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago

Where to buy hiking boots in Jakarta

I don't know what you define as affordable, but there is a reasonably priced outdoor gear shop in STC mall next to Plaza Senayan. Good luck Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
feligreen

Jakarta is raining by feligreen

I'm just looking out of my office window from 17th floor. Amazing Jakarta in raining season like this. Full of traffic, can't find yummy food, still doing list of works. Lol. Anybody can invite me for dining entertain? =D Have a nice weekend ...

Samhand

Umm, I use a 4x4, But I prefer my bicycle, fuel economy seems worse than a Sepeda Moto, (1 pocari sweat every 20km) but it is less polluting, you get to see more and it stops my belly getting too big. Still the 4x4 is much nicer in the rain Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
oldfashionedjames

Philippines disaster by oldfashionedjames

My heart goes out to everyone in/ from the Philippines during this difficult time. Don't know what to make of it. It's just terrible.

Samhand

I'll add my heartfelt best wishes as well As Luke says tough tough times, big storm blew communities away. Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
thamia

if love is blind by thamia

being bored at work so I entertained myself by listening to the song "if love is blind" People say that you're no good for me People say it constantly I hear it said so much I repeat it in my sleep Maybe I am just a fool for you Maybe you're no ...

Samhand

You might be happier if you don't.Considering the lyrics Above, I'm in no rush. Some mysteries best left unsolved ! Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
thamia

if love is blind by thamia

being bored at work so I entertained myself by listening to the song "if love is blind" People say that you're no good for me People say it constantly I hear it said so much I repeat it in my sleep Maybe I am just a fool for you Maybe you're no ...

Samhand

Who is tiffany anyway, should I look up him/her/it on you tube? Read More

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Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
thamia

if love is blind by thamia

being bored at work so I entertained myself by listening to the song "if love is blind" People say that you're no good for me People say it constantly I hear it said so much I repeat it in my sleep Maybe I am just a fool for you Maybe you're no ...

Samhand

Some people are shallow, looks are more important than personality Some people look deeper and fall for the inner beauty Some people just go with what's available, fair skinned or wool covered Once you're in love, you're blind no matter what, long ... Read More

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Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
candyfixie

love by candyfixie

why western dudes like indonesian girls? :/

Samhand

This thread is interesting, if a bit worrying. Keep an open mind and some respect :) Read More

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Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
candyfixie

love by candyfixie

why western dudes like indonesian girls? :/

Samhand

I just read that the other day - not that exact site, but something pretty much the same. The thing with male privilege is that most people don't even recognize that it exists.The trick is to recognise it, as a tall white male with blue eyes I am ... Read More

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Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
Julien

Top hiring sectors in Jakarta by Julien

Hi, letÂ’s talk about job opportunities in Jakarta. What are the top hiring sectors? And according to you, what are the most promising job sectors, which will keep creating jobs in Jakarta? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...

Samhand

Do we have to? I'd rather have a conversation with Giorgio about italian courting habits. Read More

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Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
Nneena

Is salary of US$ 10,000 enough to live well in jakarta by Nneena

Hi I may shift to Jakarta as an expat so how much in US dollars will be best offer from the company ????for a good standard of living there as an expat??your replies are highly appreciated.

Samhand

This thread on money has 12,000 views whilst the thread on love has 2,000. Thats a little bit sad I think. Read More

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Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
candyfixie

love by candyfixie

why western dudes like indonesian girls? :/

Samhand

Sadly some western men are like that as well. Not most thankfully. Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
candyfixie

love by candyfixie

why western dudes like indonesian girls? :/

Samhand

The first question was: But the reverse question "why Indonesian girls like western dudes?" is also interesting I think As a Western dude I still don't understand it, (but I'm fairly sure it has nothing to do with my blue eyes and expanding ... Read More

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Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
candyfixie

love by candyfixie

why western dudes like indonesian girls? :/

Samhand

Hi Mal, since this thread is about why Expat's like Indonesians and Indonesians like Expats it would be interesting if you share your views on the forum. Understand if you want to keep it personal, but I'd be interested anyway so just drop me/Fred ... Read More

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Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
candyfixie

love by candyfixie

why western dudes like indonesian girls? :/

Samhand

Male expats in this country are unaturally happy. Apart from that, seems a good summary Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
thamia

if love is blind by thamia

being bored at work so I entertained myself by listening to the song "if love is blind" People say that you're no good for me People say it constantly I hear it said so much I repeat it in my sleep Maybe I am just a fool for you Maybe you're no ...

Samhand

Haha i think you might be right Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
thamia

if love is blind by thamia

being bored at work so I entertained myself by listening to the song "if love is blind" People say that you're no good for me People say it constantly I hear it said so much I repeat it in my sleep Maybe I am just a fool for you Maybe you're no ...

Samhand

Are we off topic yet? Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
thamia

if love is blind by thamia

being bored at work so I entertained myself by listening to the song "if love is blind" People say that you're no good for me People say it constantly I hear it said so much I repeat it in my sleep Maybe I am just a fool for you Maybe you're no ...

Samhand

Car love is often blind for it sees advertising emotion rather than the decrepid piece of steel Read More

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Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
candyfixie

love by candyfixie

why western dudes like indonesian girls? :/

Samhand

Seems like no one is reading the Anarchist Polemic, so this one is a bit easier what Google autocomplete returns Good morning everyone Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
candyfixie

love by candyfixie

why western dudes like indonesian girls? :/

Samhand

"I will never never never subscribe to anything again. Damned trap!!!" Don't take the chat back the wrong way, it's an interesting discussion and if you don't subscribe you miss the fun. Sadly the sniffing dog analogy doesn't translate well, then ... Read More

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Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
candyfixie

love by candyfixie

why western dudes like indonesian girls? :/

Samhand

And if any of you still have the energy for some light reading An anarchist analysis of Privilege theory :) I found this one interesting I hope the link works Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
candyfixie

love by candyfixie

why western dudes like indonesian girls? :/

Samhand

There is a quote I once read, on facebook, so of dubious veracity and I won't grace it with a source. "I don't respect any laws except those that make people happier and old people warmer in winter." I kind of feel that way about this thread, we ... Read More

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Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
candyfixie

love by candyfixie

why western dudes like indonesian girls? :/

Samhand

Cheers Roy, Sounds like a sensible working solution to the age old problem. Sadly I suspect it's not as enlightened across Indonesia. Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
candyfixie

love by candyfixie

why western dudes like indonesian girls? :/

Samhand

Not sure thatcher has mutch relevance in Indonesia, except perhaps as an example of how to negotiate with unruly unions. Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
candyfixie

love by candyfixie

why western dudes like indonesian girls? :/

Samhand

Thatcher also had the biggest swinging dick in europe at one time, Still ÂŁ10m was a shockin waste of money! Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
candyfixie

love by candyfixie

why western dudes like indonesian girls? :/

Samhand

BTW interesting thread and we're not really off topic yet. I expect someone will delete it anyway... Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
candyfixie

love by candyfixie

why western dudes like indonesian girls? :/

Samhand

Hey Georgio, thanks for taking the time to explain your thinking. Of course no black and white here, so I'lltry to explain my perspective rather than answer your question. I work in an industry where around half the people are women, both in UK and ... Read More

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Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
candyfixie

love by candyfixie

why western dudes like indonesian girls? :/

Samhand

They laugh at our jokes even when they don't understand Read More

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Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
candyfixie

love by candyfixie

why western dudes like indonesian girls? :/

Samhand

No old english? I thought it was in the oxford english dictionary. Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
candyfixie

love by candyfixie

why western dudes like indonesian girls? :/

Samhand

I'm so lost in this thread I don't think I can even begin to decipher Giorgios comments, so all I'll say is. Roy, spot on, women rule from the ground up. Lads, Dworza especially, for fucks sake use a condom if you're not married. It's ... Read More

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Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
Samhand

Happy Weekend Everyone by Samhand

I know it's still Friday morning and I happen to be stuck in traffic, but hey, it is Friday and the weekend starts tonight, so YAY :) Hope you all have a good one

Samhand

Hey PD, Hope you're enjoying the food over there, looks good :) Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
candyfixie

love by candyfixie

why western dudes like indonesian girls? :/

Samhand

There is certainly no shortage of wasted indonesian people in the clubs and bars, drunk as often as other things. I guess the need to push the limits of self control is not limited to western cultures. that having been said there is a lot more ... Read More

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Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
Samhand

Happy Weekend Everyone by Samhand

I know it's still Friday morning and I happen to be stuck in traffic, but hey, it is Friday and the weekend starts tonight, so YAY :) Hope you all have a good one

Samhand

Does it involve french bread pizzas? Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
susbun

Male Dance Partner Needed by susbun

Hello, I have been taking classes on Latin & Standard Dance and would like to continue dancing. I plan to take a private class once a week and hope I can also practice with a partner since taking private lesson all the time is very expensive. ...

Samhand

I'm quite advanced at jumping around like an idiot Read More

Samhand
Samhand created a thread
12 years ago

Happy Weekend Everyone

I know it's still Friday morning and I happen to be stuck in traffic, but hey, it is Friday and the weekend starts tonight, so YAY :) Hope you all have a good one Read More

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Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
candyfixie

love by candyfixie

why western dudes like indonesian girls? :/

Samhand

I'm with Hailey on this thread. Bule men in indonesia are unnaturally lucky, so I'll just say thank you to all the people who give me a smile in the day. Read More

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Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago

Updated Events or Festivals

To be honest I have not worked out how to find out whats going on myself. Maybe whatsnewinjakarta as Luke says, or just read the Jakarta Post :) Let me know what you find out. I'd be interested to know :) Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago

Updated Events or Festivals

Hi Maria Rajakarcis is a good site to see what big bands and DJs are coming up (they sell tickets) Otherwise there are a few free magazines, you can usually pick up copies in Arcadia near Plaza Senayan After that try 100 best bars in Jakarta, it ... Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
lukereg

Off Topic by lukereg

Lets see how long this thread can remain off topic as any topic here is welcome and they can only be off topic, mainly because there is no topic to be off of....

Samhand

So I heard they use inverted pork rectums (and other sphincters) as squid substitute in calamari. Seems like a lot of work to me, just go catch a squid in the supermarket :) Oh, and rectums are mostly bone free unless you've had an unfortunate ... Read More

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Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
gavy girl

I am looking for somewhere to live close by gavy girl

Just got here in Jakarta, I spent 6 months here last year, then 8 months in Beijing and now I am back. I am originally born in Hong kong, lived most of my life in Australia, I guess I am a bit of both identity and open to meeting other ...

Samhand

Hi Gavy Girl As you'll see from the other housing threads on this forum, the most important thing is to live somewhere with an easy commute. Kota BNI seems to be in Menteng/Cikini area, is that right? If it is then the Thamrin residence would be a ... Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
lukereg

Ghosts and all things spooky by lukereg

This being Indonesia, and the majority of people in this land believing in such things as Pocongs and Kuntilanks, I though it is about time that these are shared and I am sure there are many stories to be told. For me, this is the first house I ...

Samhand

This is without a doubt the best pickup line I've ever seen on this site.Aw shucks :) Thanks Hailey Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
lukereg

Off Topic by lukereg

Lets see how long this thread can remain off topic as any topic here is welcome and they can only be off topic, mainly because there is no topic to be off of....

Samhand

Abbie, you OK? You seem to have turned into a sheep. Maybe you should go see Fred :) Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
Epicuriousannie

Indonesian food cooking club/ group. Interested? by Epicuriousannie

Hey guys, Suddenly I just came up with this idea. Anyone here have passion for food? Indonesian especially. Or want to start learning how to cook but dont know how? You can join me in this group and we can have a cooking party together once or ...

Samhand

I know it's not really Indonesian, but I can show you how to make bread at the same time, it's not much work, but there is lots of waiting involved.... Time to do other stuff Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
Epicuriousannie

Indonesian food cooking club/ group. Interested? by Epicuriousannie

Hey guys, Suddenly I just came up with this idea. Anyone here have passion for food? Indonesian especially. Or want to start learning how to cook but dont know how? You can join me in this group and we can have a cooking party together once or ...

Samhand

Open to suggestions of course, could be a rotating theme :) Sumatra food festival sounds good, though I wanted someone to teach me to make Pempek :( I'd settle for green sambal and Rendeng... :D S Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
Epicuriousannie

Indonesian food cooking club/ group. Interested? by Epicuriousannie

Hey guys, Suddenly I just came up with this idea. Anyone here have passion for food? Indonesian especially. Or want to start learning how to cook but dont know how? You can join me in this group and we can have a cooking party together once or ...

Samhand

Anyone who makes a good sambal is welcome, especially if it is the green one from Padang :) Annie's username is Sophie Fisher, Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
Epicuriousannie

Indonesian food cooking club/ group. Interested? by Epicuriousannie

Hey guys, Suddenly I just came up with this idea. Anyone here have passion for food? Indonesian especially. Or want to start learning how to cook but dont know how? You can join me in this group and we can have a cooking party together once or ...

Samhand

Hi All, Probably best to set a limit of 8 people if we all want to do some cooking. Though I guess there is space for other people to come along and eat/ offer moral support/ mix cocktails :D I'd like to add Green tomato sambal and Pempek to the ... Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
lukereg

Ghosts and all things spooky by lukereg

This being Indonesia, and the majority of people in this land believing in such things as Pocongs and Kuntilanks, I though it is about time that these are shared and I am sure there are many stories to be told. For me, this is the first house I ...

Samhand

It might be because I'm a godless heathen, or maybe just because I'm an engineer, but I have never been able to sense a spirit, even when other people do. So I could live in a haunted house and just not know about it. Anyone want to come round for ... Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
Epicuriousannie

Indonesian food cooking club/ group. Interested? by Epicuriousannie

Hey guys, Suddenly I just came up with this idea. Anyone here have passion for food? Indonesian especially. Or want to start learning how to cook but dont know how? You can join me in this group and we can have a cooking party together once or ...

Samhand

Let's see, we can be flexible... Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
Epicuriousannie

Indonesian food cooking club/ group. Interested? by Epicuriousannie

Hey guys, Suddenly I just came up with this idea. Anyone here have passion for food? Indonesian especially. Or want to start learning how to cook but dont know how? You can join me in this group and we can have a cooking party together once or ...

Samhand

:) so sambal is on the menu. Maybe gorengan to go with it? Is the most indonesian food I know ;) Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
Epicuriousannie

Indonesian food cooking club/ group. Interested? by Epicuriousannie

Hey guys, Suddenly I just came up with this idea. Anyone here have passion for food? Indonesian especially. Or want to start learning how to cook but dont know how? You can join me in this group and we can have a cooking party together once or ...

Samhand

"I think you can make padang's green sambal with the usual way you cook the red sambal dish, and all you need to do is to switch the chillies from red ones to green ones." It tastes sweeter fresher with less prawn/seafood or something as I ... Read More

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Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
lukereg

Off Topic by lukereg

Lets see how long this thread can remain off topic as any topic here is welcome and they can only be off topic, mainly because there is no topic to be off of....

Samhand

Was that a film with Humphrey Bogart? Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
lukereg

Off Topic by lukereg

Lets see how long this thread can remain off topic as any topic here is welcome and they can only be off topic, mainly because there is no topic to be off of....

Samhand

Fair point. I think there must be some special ingredient that makes the legs go to jelly Read More

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Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
Epicuriousannie

Indonesian food cooking club/ group. Interested? by Epicuriousannie

Hey guys, Suddenly I just came up with this idea. Anyone here have passion for food? Indonesian especially. Or want to start learning how to cook but dont know how? You can join me in this group and we can have a cooking party together once or ...

Samhand

I'd prefer the Saturday if that's OK with people. Happy to have it in my house, I'm not aware of any ghosts here :) Does anyone know the recipe for the green sambal you get in Padang? Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
lukereg

Off Topic by lukereg

Lets see how long this thread can remain off topic as any topic here is welcome and they can only be off topic, mainly because there is no topic to be off of....

Samhand

I hear that! Not met any who can handle a long Island either ;) (That's not a challenge BTW) Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
jennyyu

Let's gather together fellows living near by taman rasuna by jennyyu

Hello. :) As i know there are many expats in Taman Rasuna but until now i don't have many friends at apartment. So why don't we make a friends in same area? it must be easy to hang out together anytime and will be good. How about have a coffee ...

Samhand

Hi, welcome to Jakarta As you'll see from other threads living close to work is important so best to look on a map. Most expats get by in English for a while while learning Bahasa Indonesia, so I wouldn't worry if you live central Jakarta then you ... Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
lukereg

Off Topic by lukereg

Lets see how long this thread can remain off topic as any topic here is welcome and they can only be off topic, mainly because there is no topic to be off of....

Samhand

Hahaha yes, I've been trying to ignore tham Read More

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Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
lukereg

Off Topic by lukereg

Lets see how long this thread can remain off topic as any topic here is welcome and they can only be off topic, mainly because there is no topic to be off of....

Samhand

It was certainly exciting and interesting .... :) Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
lukereg

Off Topic by lukereg

Lets see how long this thread can remain off topic as any topic here is welcome and they can only be off topic, mainly because there is no topic to be off of....

Samhand

Whilst standing in a fire pit burning your savings.... oh dear, I'm sounding a bit Jaded. Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
lukereg

Off Topic by lukereg

Lets see how long this thread can remain off topic as any topic here is welcome and they can only be off topic, mainly because there is no topic to be off of....

Samhand

So a great relationship is like shooting yourself in the head with a rubber bullet at point blank range.... Sounds like my marriage Read More

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Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
lukereg

Posts by lukereg

Why do you like posting on here? What make this forum different to the others? Anyone care to share

Samhand

Thanks Roy How about if you were there for a week and had a mind bending experience, changed your world view or even if the earth just moved a little bit for you late on night :) I'll go with anything over 6 months, all the rest is just tourism Read More

Samhand
Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
lukereg

Posts by lukereg

Why do you like posting on here? What make this forum different to the others? Anyone care to share

Samhand

How do you get so many flags as a new member? I could list all the countries that I went to before Indonesia, but that just reinforces Roys point. I've been around the world and around the world and now delighted to have come to Indonesia. Wish I'd ... Read More

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Samhand replied to a thread
12 years ago
Epicuriousannie

Indonesian food cooking club/ group. Interested? by Epicuriousannie

Hey guys, Suddenly I just came up with this idea. Anyone here have passion for food? Indonesian especially. Or want to start learning how to cook but dont know how? You can join me in this group and we can have a cooking party together once or ...

Samhand

Hi all, I got lost in all the Sinta Santa chat, so where are we? If we don't have a date yet can I suggest the end of October I guess sat 26th. We can use my place or any one else's that works. Annie can you let me know the date and thd address if ... Read More

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Epicuriousannie

Indonesian food cooking club/ group. Interested? by Epicuriousannie

Hey guys, Suddenly I just came up with this idea. Anyone here have passion for food? Indonesian especially. Or want to start learning how to cook but dont know how? You can join me in this group and we can have a cooking party together once or ...

Samhand

But if Santa is alive and living with Ian and sinta in kemang I think we should all go there for dinner :) Read More

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12 years ago
Epicuriousannie

Indonesian food cooking club/ group. Interested? by Epicuriousannie

Hey guys, Suddenly I just came up with this idea. Anyone here have passion for food? Indonesian especially. Or want to start learning how to cook but dont know how? You can join me in this group and we can have a cooking party together once or ...

Samhand

Santa was my spell check correction Ooops :) Read More

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Epicuriousannie

Indonesian food cooking club/ group. Interested? by Epicuriousannie

Hey guys, Suddenly I just came up with this idea. Anyone here have passion for food? Indonesian especially. Or want to start learning how to cook but dont know how? You can join me in this group and we can have a cooking party together once or ...

Samhand

Ummm You thought Santa was a guy? Or was it Ian posting photos of Santa Or did Santa have a change of heart and a lot of surgery? I'm confused ;( do I need to get all gender ambiguous to carry on with this thread? Ian and/or Santa please post a ... Read More

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12 years ago
Epicuriousannie

Indonesian food cooking club/ group. Interested? by Epicuriousannie

Hey guys, Suddenly I just came up with this idea. Anyone here have passion for food? Indonesian especially. Or want to start learning how to cook but dont know how? You can join me in this group and we can have a cooking party together once or ...

Samhand

Sinta Sinta appears as Iain Lawrie who is "a handsome guy with thousand talents, i am Arjuna chasing for Shinta" What does that mean? Read More

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Epicuriousannie

Indonesian food cooking club/ group. Interested? by Epicuriousannie

Hey guys, Suddenly I just came up with this idea. Anyone here have passion for food? Indonesian especially. Or want to start learning how to cook but dont know how? You can join me in this group and we can have a cooking party together once or ...

Samhand

maybe that's the one called "urap"Aabie is probably right. Its Urap, mixed of steamed veggies with spicy shredded coconut dressing? As for sinta_sinta, the profile is banned, how can s(he) still be active here??Thanks Abbie and Annie, I'll try to ... Read More

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12 years ago
lukereg

Posts by lukereg

Why do you like posting on here? What make this forum different to the others? Anyone care to share

Samhand

Its addictive (making fun of some threads :D )Yup :P :P :P Read More

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lukereg

Posts by lukereg

Why do you like posting on here? What make this forum different to the others? Anyone care to share

Samhand

People seem to have a lot of spare time on this forum ;) me included Read More

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12 years ago
lukereg

Posts by lukereg

Why do you like posting on here? What make this forum different to the others? Anyone care to share

Samhand

okay... 4,5 deal?Deal :D Though not sure about the jockeys luke Read More

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12 years ago
lukereg

Posts by lukereg

Why do you like posting on here? What make this forum different to the others? Anyone care to share

Samhand

I agree with Hailey, is interesting people chatting about important things like the correct use of Bahasas. And I have met a lot of nice people through this forum, maybe not 1 free friend for every 5 posts, but close to that :) Read More

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12 years ago
Ubudian

YO, Hailey in HKÂ…Keep Your Head Down! by Ubudian

Good Grief, that is one heck of a monster storm heading your way! Batten down the hatches, and be safe this weekend!

Samhand

Better an anticlimax in this case at least. Glad you're OK Hailey :) Read More

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12 years ago
Epicuriousannie

Indonesian food cooking club/ group. Interested? by Epicuriousannie

Hey guys, Suddenly I just came up with this idea. Anyone here have passion for food? Indonesian especially. Or want to start learning how to cook but dont know how? You can join me in this group and we can have a cooking party together once or ...

Samhand

what is the spicy bean and salad thing you get with nasi kuning? Read More

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12 years ago
Epicuriousannie

Indonesian food cooking club/ group. Interested? by Epicuriousannie

Hey guys, Suddenly I just came up with this idea. Anyone here have passion for food? Indonesian especially. Or want to start learning how to cook but dont know how? You can join me in this group and we can have a cooking party together once or ...

Samhand

Given the thread topic let's start with Indonesian ;) Bit if you want to try German we could buy some sausage skins and pickle some cabbage. Wait, that sounds English as well :P Read More

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12 years ago
Epicuriousannie

Indonesian food cooking club/ group. Interested? by Epicuriousannie

Hey guys, Suddenly I just came up with this idea. Anyone here have passion for food? Indonesian especially. Or want to start learning how to cook but dont know how? You can join me in this group and we can have a cooking party together once or ...

Samhand

Sure thing, I will let you know when we have the date :-)How about the Sunday on the last weekend in October. 27th maybe Read More

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12 years ago
wee0wee

New in Jakarta and will like to make some new friends here! by wee0wee

Hi everyone, I'm from Singapore and currently working in Jakarta now. Will like to look for new friends to hang out over the weekend. Anyone having any suggestion for gathering event?

Samhand

Hmm, an invitation to knife throwing.. does that involve getting strapped to a spinning target?. I'm not tempted myself ;) People play cricket, football, hockey, basketball, pool, darts and all kinds of less extreme sports too :D Read More

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12 years ago
Samhand

Baking Bread in Indonesia by Samhand

I have to admit I have a weakness for fresh baked bread, so I make my own, which is contributing to my happiness and my waistline. White bread flour is easy enough to find, but does anyone know where I could find wholemeal or Rye flour in ...

Samhand

Not tried deep frying (let me know how that works for you) But flat breads quite successful on the stove stop. Can roll out thin for Pitta Or make flat hambuger sized pieces for english muffins let them rise about 20 mins before dry frying, turn ... Read More

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12 years ago
Samhand

Baking Bread in Indonesia by Samhand

I have to admit I have a weakness for fresh baked bread, so I make my own, which is contributing to my happiness and my waistline. White bread flour is easy enough to find, but does anyone know where I could find wholemeal or Rye flour in ...

Samhand

Thanks Lottie, I found wholemeal flour in the Titan bakery in Fatmawati, they have everything from cup cake decorations to commercial sized mixers, but rye still eludes me. Still can't get my sourdough right, ho him... Annie, you'll have to judge ... Read More

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12 years ago
wee0wee

New in Jakarta and will like to make some new friends here! by wee0wee

Hi everyone, I'm from Singapore and currently working in Jakarta now. Will like to look for new friends to hang out over the weekend. Anyone having any suggestion for gathering event?

Samhand

Hi Wee0wee welcome to the forum :) What kind of things do you like doing? If u look on. Other threads in the forum, there are a couple of gatherings planned next montg Read More

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12 years ago
Samhand

Baking Bread in Indonesia by Samhand

I have to admit I have a weakness for fresh baked bread, so I make my own, which is contributing to my happiness and my waistline. White bread flour is easy enough to find, but does anyone know where I could find wholemeal or Rye flour in ...

Samhand

Once it baked a yummy big fish too :pIt has seen a few fish since then and I can make Sate now as well (Yay!) Read More

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12 years ago
chantisa

Executive Assistant job opportunity by chantisa

Job opportunity for anyone who is interested to be executive assistant for an international company located in Jakarta. My name is Chantisa, i'm a recruiter in Thailand. My client is looking for executive assistant that can speak fluent Bahasa and ...

Samhand

This discussion would stop faster if we stopped posting on it ;) I've only been here a year, so don't know much other than I don't want to rent a villa in Bali, but language should be about communication, feel free to vent your pet peeves, but ... Read More

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12 years ago
Jem131126

hi everyone by Jem131126

Hi everyone im new here

Samhand

I'm hot :rolleyes: (as in sweaty, not as in sexy BTW) Read More

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12 years ago
Samhand

Baking Bread in Indonesia by Samhand

I have to admit I have a weakness for fresh baked bread, so I make my own, which is contributing to my happiness and my waistline. White bread flour is easy enough to find, but does anyone know where I could find wholemeal or Rye flour in ...

Samhand

o it's a big toaster oven ;) Read More

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Epicuriousannie

Indonesian food cooking club/ group. Interested? by Epicuriousannie

Hey guys, Suddenly I just came up with this idea. Anyone here have passion for food? Indonesian especially. Or want to start learning how to cook but dont know how? You can join me in this group and we can have a cooking party together once or ...

Samhand

I make that as well :P Read More

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Epicuriousannie

Indonesian food cooking club/ group. Interested? by Epicuriousannie

Hey guys, Suddenly I just came up with this idea. Anyone here have passion for food? Indonesian especially. Or want to start learning how to cook but dont know how? You can join me in this group and we can have a cooking party together once or ...

Samhand

Can use my place of course My Rendeng is getting better :D Read More

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Jem131126

hi everyone by Jem131126

Hi everyone im new here

Samhand

Hi Putri Yes a photo of you would be nice Photo with a Guitars OK as well, photo with clothes on even better ;) Read More

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Andrew Jordan

construction Manager by Andrew Jordan

How to get a job in indonesia or singapore ?

Samhand

The world is a better place with strong minded women in it :D Read More