Sunday, 13 April 2008

And so it begins.

Being that this is my first blog, my first posting and my not so first time in Saudi Arabia, I thought it best to just write something about this site. Basically it is an attempt to explain the thoughts and observations of an old guy with the heart of a child, a always renewed sense of adventure and a love for what life has to offer.

A little background. This is the forth time that I have been in Saudi Arabia (The big sandbox). First is was a short spell in Khamis Mushayt on the west coast in 1986-1987, then back again in 1987 to 1987 in Riyadh, the third time in Dammam in Desert Storm, 1990 to 1991. Now I am back in Riyadh since late 2006. I plan on returning to home in Florida in September 2008.

So much for now. I write some more later, possible tomorrow.

4 comments:

yaetmo said...

Welcome to Blogging!

I'm awaiting another issue of your gazette!

Al

plattja said...

Hi John! I am new to blogs so I will just say keep us up to date on all the happenings there. JP

mary prieth said...

i wondered what happened to you since your last visit back to geri . we didn't go as i wanted her to have quality time with you . somebody from boca rouge fl has benn trying to call me. was that you? so you're still in ryiad . how's it going ? i've missed you . i'm new to blogs so help me out here . love , your sis mary

Pete said...

Hi John,
Just got back after 9 days from Kerrville, TX. Completed the National Training Course for Rifle Instruction. I can now teach people to be Certified Rifle Instructors. More later...
Pete