Leaving for the UAE Wednesday-- Ask me Anything

[JCMach1]

Yep, the big day is Wednesday evening. We get on a KLM flight and about 22 hrs. later we will be in the United Arab Emirates.



I will be taking a University position teaching Writing and Literature with the American University of Sharjah (pictured above).

I have mixed feelings about becoming an economic expat, but I will always vote (if they count it in Florida) and will always be a faithful DUer. I have been lurking here since day 1 and have been a poster since March of 2001...

The move will force me to be offline until I get setup with my new computer in Sharjah. The good news is I will have a T1 line in my villa... :) The campus is also completely setup for wifi access.

I look forward to be back with DU within about 2 weeks.

I will also be editing my own BLOG about my (and my family's) experiences in the UAE. That URL is

http://www.usa2uae.com/

[Crewleader]

1. As one DUer from the first days.....

I am so very proud of you and your family. This is a great opportunity to enrich your lives for better. I can't wait for you to tell us everything...what an experience this will be.

They are very lucky to have you friend...stay safe in traveling and I look forward hearing from you...check your inbox...also!

Take good care...:hi:

on edit..ask you anything...
I got it figured out I looked around your site it will be nice to check it and see how you all are...try to relax I know it's exciting and the waiting is a killer but not long now! ...:-)

[JCMach1]

3. Thanks Crew

I hope your son gets through the wisdom teeth thing...

It makes me squirm to think about it... OUCH!

[Crewleader]

4. Oh yes he's done with the wisdom surgery

just the bottom braces next...this week was bands couldn't do it yet, the braces get put in this Wednesday!

It's been a soft diet. Check question on first post! :hi:

[KG]

2. good luck!

:)

[Robbien]

5. I do so enjoy blogs of people traveling to other countries

Was feeling a little lost now that Sean is back from his Silk Road trip. Got you bookmarked. You take care over there and hope you find the country enjoyable.