Okay, I'm back and believe it or not, it's good to be back because my trip home was an unmitigated disaster (if it could go wrong, it did).
Howevever, I did have an idea while away. What I've decided is to host a 'girl party' here at my apt. so that some of us, at least, can meet. I'll provide food--you bring the wine (typical Saudi joke). We can chat, play cards, watch a video, whatever.
Any of you interested?