I read the previous post from toldyaso with a bit of concern.
I hope what he was told was not from a reliable person that has any knowledge of the situation here in Jed.
We are still in a compound with 50 cal guns humvees and sand bags.
The US government is still putting out for us to leave.
Last message dated Oct 27 2004.
The French company working here refuses to come back and complete their work due to the risk and the last shooting.
The only change is no expat has been shot to my knowledge in the past 2 weeks.
The calm before the storm, who knows?
Storm in a teacup?
Who ever is putting out this information is obviously, number one, not here, number two does not care.
I think who ever put out this information went to way too many peace demonstrations back in the 60's and did far too many drugs, Cheap ones.
If you come to Jed you have to be extremely careful.
Read the latest advisories, If the hotel or compound does not comply, ask to be moved elsewhere or leave.
Also check your life insurance policy, mine is not valid anymore from the USA if something happens here, all companies have different terms and conditions, so check with them.
If their were other decent jobs available I would be gone untill the security and political climate improved if ever.
With the recent news from the fanatics on TV, its not a time to be relaxed.
Last edited by Earl; 1st Nov 2004 at 17:31.