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Search: Posts Made By: TAF Oscar
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Forum: Middle East
12th Feb 2013, 14:55
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,592,720
Posted By TAF Oscar

Goodbye Bahrain Air... leaves the field clear for...

Goodbye Bahrain Air... leaves the field clear for GF :rolleyes:
Forum: Middle East
9th Feb 2013, 05:55
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,592,720
Posted By TAF Oscar

EOS

Not his Canon SLR then? Thought I saw Corporate Comms using one to take pics of the strategic removal of chairs from the Sales & Marketing Social Club (canteen patio) :E
Forum: Middle East
28th Jul 2009, 08:02
Replies: 49
Views: 6,964
Posted By TAF Oscar

Your clerk missed the funniest one: "gain...

Your clerk missed the funniest one: "gain excess"... presumably he meant "gain access"... then again, he was talking about Saudi!
Forum: Middle East
26th May 2007, 05:52
Replies: 8
Views: 1,887
Posted By TAF Oscar

Because

What a great rant. Just substitute "cricket" or "baseball" or any number of other pointless so-called sports and it's spot on.

I always said "why" is the only word you need to learn in any...
Forum: Middle East
31st Jul 2006, 17:42
Replies: 443
Views: 155,330
Posted By TAF Oscar

Yes! We are all individuals!

Yes! We are all individuals!
Forum: Middle East
29th Jul 2006, 14:53
Replies: 443
Views: 155,330
Posted By TAF Oscar

Oh I'm sorry, just one moment. Is this a five...

Oh I'm sorry, just one moment. Is this a five minute argument, or the full half hour?
Forum: Middle East
29th Jul 2006, 10:43
Replies: 443
Views: 155,330
Posted By TAF Oscar

I've never seen so many bleedin' aerials.

I've never seen so many bleedin' aerials.
Forum: Middle East
12th Jun 2006, 04:01
Replies: 3
Views: 4,089
Posted By TAF Oscar

Nearest are Qatar and Dubai. Personally I go to...

Nearest are Qatar and Dubai. Personally I go to Cyprus which is only a couple of hours away, is JAA and has almost ideal WX. Downside is limited areas to fly, Theletra is a bit boring once you've...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
4th Jan 2006, 17:56
Replies: 9
Views: 843
Posted By TAF Oscar

Re: Task Manager

My only other suggestion is a virus infection, there are several which target Task Manager and kill it as soon as it is run (eg Mytob, Petch, Erkez, etc).

Have you run a full virus scan on this...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
4th Jan 2006, 05:51
Replies: 9
Views: 843
Posted By TAF Oscar

Re: Task Manager

Minimised sounds most obvious to me too.

A little known feature of Task Manager I stumbled over last week is "Tiny Footprint" mode. If you run Task Manager via the usual three finger salute and...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
30th Oct 2005, 09:07
Replies: 8
Views: 1,064
Posted By TAF Oscar

This link reveals how to set up most email...

This link reveals how to set up most email clients to access yahoo.co.uk via POP:

http://help.yahoo.com/help/uk/mail/pop/index.html
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
30th Oct 2005, 05:53
Replies: 8
Views: 1,064
Posted By TAF Oscar

AFAIK gmail from google offers free POP3 access,...

AFAIK gmail from google offers free POP3 access, although I haven't tried it personally.

Oddly you have to pay for POP3 on yahoo.com addresses, but on yahoo.co.uk addresses it's free and works...
Forum: Middle East
28th Oct 2005, 16:29
Replies: 1
Views: 1,238
Posted By TAF Oscar

http://www.emiratesaviationservices.com/ ...

http://www.emiratesaviationservices.com/

email - [email protected]

+971 4299 5155/62
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
26th Sep 2005, 16:53
Replies: 17
Views: 1,873
Posted By TAF Oscar

I regularly run a bit of freeware called Crap...

I regularly run a bit of freeware called Crap Cleaner which gets rid of these files and a ton of others besides.

http://www.ccleaner.com/
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
8th Aug 2005, 17:24
Replies: 7
Views: 708
Posted By TAF Oscar

The "Air Traffice Services & Technology" font is...

The "Air Traffice Services & Technology" font is Futura.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
26th Jun 2005, 15:37
Replies: 7
Views: 565
Posted By TAF Oscar

I've been using MP3 Scissors for years: ...

I've been using MP3 Scissors for years:

http://www.sonicspot.com/mpegaudioscissors/mpegaudioscissors.html

and it's free!
Forum: Middle East
8th Jun 2005, 15:46
Replies: 38
Views: 5,961
Posted By TAF Oscar

Executives appointed by airline

From the Gulf Daily News, June 8:

http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/arc_Articles.asp?Article=114059&Sn=BUSI&IssueID=28080

Executives appointed by airline

MANAMA: Gulf Air yesterday announced...
Forum: Middle East
23rd Apr 2005, 09:40
Replies: 27
Views: 6,906
Posted By TAF Oscar

Thanks for all the answers! So getting booze...

Thanks for all the answers! So getting booze should not be a problem. I had so many conflicting stories on that, thanks for clarifying it. And now for my next question...

Negotiations are...
Forum: Middle East
16th Apr 2005, 11:16
Replies: 27
Views: 6,906
Posted By TAF Oscar

Question I'm living in Bahrain where we have outlets to...

I'm living in Bahrain where we have outlets to buy beer, wine and spirits for home consumption, limited selection and expensive for sure but at least it's there. I've been told there are no such...
Forum: Middle East
12th Mar 2005, 13:47
Replies: 5
Views: 1,700
Posted By TAF Oscar

Hey Nightrider! Good to hear from you, what are...

Hey Nightrider! Good to hear from you, what are you up to since leaving Fantasy Island? I'm still here, and so's the Country Club ready for that pint! :cool:
Forum: Middle East
5th Mar 2005, 05:14
Replies: 5
Views: 1,700
Posted By TAF Oscar

There are several Satellite packages ranging from...

There are several Satellite packages ranging from $25 to $100 per month depending what channels you want, all the usual stuff available. Some compounds & apartments have free satellite.

Schooling:...
Forum: Middle East
4th Mar 2005, 13:15
Replies: 5
Views: 1,700
Posted By TAF Oscar

1. yep, 230v with British 3-pin plug, although...

1. yep, 230v with British 3-pin plug, although most appliances are sold with Euro or US plugs, so adapters are cheap and plentiful!
2. both large & small supermarkets, choice isn't quite what you'd...
Forum: Middle East
20th Feb 2005, 14:53
Replies: 3
Views: 1,268
Posted By TAF Oscar

Qatar vs Bahrain

I have Searched and I am not interested in debating the pros and cons of QR... There, that out of the way...

I am based in Bahrain the last few years and only made the odd day trip to Doha. I now...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Feb 2005, 17:12
Replies: 2
Views: 1,765
Posted By TAF Oscar

Contact the Dubai Flying Association (Tel: +971 4...

Contact the Dubai Flying Association (Tel: +971 4 351 9691) for more information.

You could also contact:

* Emirates Flying School (Tel: +971 4 299 5155)
* Fujairah Aviation Centre:...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
3rd Feb 2005, 17:00
Replies: 5
Views: 574
Posted By TAF Oscar

At the top of the calendar next to the month...

At the top of the calendar next to the month there's a left arrow which you can use to go back. Mine goes back to November 2004.
Forum: Middle East
25th Oct 2004, 15:57
Replies: 168
Views: 30,548
Posted By TAF Oscar

My Batelco ADSL is BD 15 pm (approx USD 40) with...

My Batelco ADSL is BD 15 pm (approx USD 40) with 128 kbps & 500 MB traffic threshold, BD 0.030 per MB pm after that.

I very rarely go over the 500 MB, but for those who would the next package is...
Forum: Middle East
22nd Sep 2004, 16:46
Replies: 10
Views: 1,278
Posted By TAF Oscar

Gulf Daily News September 9, 2004 Gulf Air...

Gulf Daily News September 9, 2004

Gulf Air drops jet plan
GULF Air has scrapped plans to order around 25 regional jets from two manufacturers, at a cost of around $625 million (BD236.25m).
...
Forum: Middle East
31st Aug 2004, 16:13
Replies: 168
Views: 30,548
Posted By TAF Oscar

As far as salaries goes the income tax is a lot...

As far as salaries goes the income tax is a lot cheaper (like zero) and with the exception of maintaining shiny Germans cars aren't too bad, at least we don't have road tax based on weight (so it's...
Forum: Middle East
30th Aug 2004, 19:00
Replies: 168
Views: 30,548
Posted By TAF Oscar

Have to agree with EuroATC this time, very good...

Have to agree with EuroATC this time, very good advice. We did have his 'n' hers German cars, not because they're shiny or flash but because back in Europe we were used to them being totally...
Forum: Middle East
11th Jul 2004, 16:15
Replies: 3
Views: 998
Posted By TAF Oscar

DHL Bahrain +973 17723636

DHL Bahrain +973 17723636
Forum: Middle East
7th Jul 2004, 17:06
Replies: 27
Views: 3,325
Posted By TAF Oscar

We are 'actually in Bahrain' with our two young...

We are 'actually in Bahrain' with our two young kids and have never felt the slightest concern about safety, other than on the roads.

I agree it comes down to personal and comfort levels, I will...
Forum: Middle East
6th Jul 2004, 18:38
Replies: 27
Views: 3,325
Posted By TAF Oscar

Well said Bahrain lad and Captain Sensible. Note...

Well said Bahrain lad and Captain Sensible. Note that none of the Embassy warnings posted above even advises to consider leaving the island, far from instructing people to depart immediately.

The...
Forum: Middle East
4th Jul 2004, 19:14
Replies: 27
Views: 3,325
Posted By TAF Oscar

The Americans are making sure they don't get sued...

The Americans are making sure they don't get sued in case anything do happen, they can say 'we told you so'.

We're staying put.
Forum: Middle East
4th Jul 2004, 19:02
Replies: 17
Views: 2,837
Posted By TAF Oscar

Ah yes, Iran... according to the statistics one...

Ah yes, Iran... according to the statistics one person is killed on the roads every 28 minutes in Tehran, and 20,000+ countrywide every year.

Anyhow, a typical day on the roads (and pavements) in...
Forum: Middle East
1st Jul 2004, 18:06
Replies: 17
Views: 2,837
Posted By TAF Oscar

Agree with Boilermaker, SA by a mile. Roads in...

Agree with Boilermaker, SA by a mile. Roads in Bahrain are like demolition derbys at the best of times, but weekends or SA holidays they come over the causeway and make it ten times worse.

Oman...
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