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Old 01-07-2005, 02:16 AM   #1
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What’s up everybody I’m the newbie to the site.

A little about me, I’m from Texas, no I did not vote for Bush, but I work in Algeria. My work schedule is pretty cool because I work for 6 weeks and then I have 4 weeks off to do whatever.

In my days off, I’m usually running around S. America and Europe seeing the sights, partying and whathaveyou. Currently I am looking for a place in Europe to situate myself but the Euro is killing me. I get paid in USD. Maids make more than me these days.

Anyway, I am heading to Barcelona in a couple of days to check out the area and maybe hang my hat there for awhile….anyway, we’ll see.

Well, feel free to drop me a line anyone.

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Hey Fred,

What is it that you do in Algeria? Sounds pretty damn cool, though!

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Old 01-07-2005, 10:57 PM   #5
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well shit, you have our interests peaked. do tell us more.

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You guys are hilarious.

Anyway, I’m working in the oil fields right now for a drilling company. I don’t want to bore you with the details of my job but I get to hang in the beautiful Sahara with all the camels and stuff. It’s way cool, especially the days off. Not too many people can collect a wage and not work.

Anyway, me, I’m 26, love to party and ready to run around the world. I think we all share that same quality. Another cool thing is I’m currently homeless and looking to get an apartment in Spain; however I don’t want to pay for it. I really like not having any bills or responsibilities. Anyway, I am visiting in a couple of days so we’ll see what happens with that.

My company also got a villa in Algiers that’s freaking unbelievable. I asked my boss if I could park my stuff there if I don’t want to go to Spain…he was cool with it so that’s another option. I’m in and out of there so much with work it would almost feel like being home. It’s also free and they have flights out of Algiers to all parts of Europe.

Well, that’s about it for now.

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Sounds like you have a good deal going on! How did you get into that?
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I got out of college and went to work for and international drilling company as an engineer and then got shipped overseas. It's pretty standard in the oil business.

Also, everyone rotates out of here because it's unlivable. And since you work 7 days a week, 12 hours days, you get time off to clear your head while your back to back fills in for you.

It's not a bad gig.
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So, with that schedule, no real opportunity to interact with the ordinary Algerians?

It seems that country has calmed down a bit in the past year or two. It wasn't too long ago they were cutting up people in villages right and left!

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Another cool thing is I’m currently homeless and looking to get an apartment in Spain; however I don’t want to pay for it. I really like not having any bills or responsibilities.*

you could use sqautters rights
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sweet ass man, Well welcome too the boards stick around you'll love it here
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i actually think he's cute....
Who? Bush?
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