khaleel

Hi,

I have an opportunity to go to Istanbul on an official trip during July 2nd week. I have planned to go with my wife and our 3 yr old son. My wife is conceived now and she will be 27 weeks during travel. The travel time will be 4 hours straight. Is it okay to go ahead with travel or are we taking some stupid risks here?

As of now the pregnancy is normal although during first trimester she experienced some bleeding due to vigorous vomitting. Our son’s delivery was normal and had no complications. Dr has said that she can give a go ahead only after an ultra sound scan three days before the date of travel and she cannot give any opinion now. Also I have to purchase the ticket and confirm the hotel booking maximum by tomorrow (involves heavy penalty should there be a cancellation).

I know yahoo answers is not the perfect forum to discuss a sensitive case like this. But any advise would be appreciated

Hi,

I have an opportunity to go to Istanbul on an official trip during July 2nd week. I have planned to go with my wife and our 3 yr old son. My wife is conceived now and she will be 27 weeks during travel. The travel time will be 4 hours straight. Is it okay to go ahead with travel or are we taking some stupid risks here?

As of now the pregnancy is normal although during first trimester she experienced some bleeding due to vigorous vomitting. Our son’s delivery was normal and had no complications. Dr has said that she can give a go ahead only after an ultra sound scan three days before the date of travel and she cannot give any opinion now. Also I have to purchase the ticket and confirm the hotel booking maximum by tomorrow (involves heavy penalty should there be a cancellation).

I know yahoo answers is not the perfect forum to discuss a sensitive case like this. But any advise would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Hi,

Couple of questions

1. I have been using Castrol edge synthetic 5w 40 for my Toyota rav 4 (2010). The manual recommends 5w 30 only. When I checked with service station(not a Toyota one but a locally renowned station) they said it doesn’t make much of a difference and its fine to use 5w 40. This synthetic oil requires changing at 10,000 kms. However when I checked the oil at 7,500 kms it was damn black in colour and was very thick. Now I am a bit worried whether using 5w 40 was a right decision. I have used it twice so far.

And does it make really sense to spend money on synthetic oil which costs me almost double that of normal oil.

2. Secondly my car has ran around 44,000 kms. On a recent service check the mechanic said that the tyres are not in good condition and need to be changed. There are small cracks (lines) between the treads. I have checked with Toyota and couple of other stations and they all said the same. My city (Riyadh) has a very hot and dry weather with summer temperature easily reaching 45c to 50c with no rain throughout the year. I have taken a 2000 km trip to Jeddah(to and fro) seven times during last couple of years with speeds ranging from 100 – 170 km / hr. The roads are little rough (and sometimes potholed) with poor grip. As for me I don’t do rash driving, avoid or go slow on potholes and take good care of my car and tyre as much as possible. I was expecting the life of the tyre should be atleast 70- 80,000 kms and was disappointed with such a low mileage on tyres. Is it okay to run on this tyres for another 10,000 kms or so.

Could you guys advise me on the above two issues.

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I have been on the lookout for some quality super natural or horror movies with no gore.

I enjoyed watching drag me to hell, Insidious and Don’t be afraid of the dark. Could you guys suggest some movies on similar lines.

Suggestions on sci fi movies (preferably on parallel universe) are also welcome.

thanks

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I am travelling next week to London from Middle east. Its peak of summer here. There is nowhere i can get some winter clothes here at this period of time and i absolutely have no rain coat or water proof jacket with me. Where can I get some these clothes in London?

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Me and my wife will be travelling to London for a week long tour. Is it a good idea to buy travelcard for the week. As I understand the travel card gives us unlimited travel across the zones selected. And where I can buy the paper ticket to avail the 2 for 1 offer. I read in the website that I can buy in central stations. Can I buy it in waterloo or Victoria. Replies would be appreciated.

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me and my family (wife and kid) have to travel from heathrow to bow road (near station). we will be having one big luggage with wheel, one medium size trolley and one bag. we are thinking of changing tube in south kensington to take the line that takes us to bowroad. but bow road station doesnt seems to have escalators or lifts.

is bus is a good option? or any other train service available? how much would a bus or taxi would cost?

suggestions would be very much appreciated.

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There is so much news about them. Is there any information available for a layman to understand.

I have booked a hotel near east croydon railway station. Oyster card is accepted there for travel to london?

Plus this oyster card covers all the zones or do i have to select the zone?

if i wish to travel in zones where there are most london attractions which zone do i have to select.

responses would be greatly appreciated.

thanks.

i am travelling to london next month with my wife and my kid. i have booked a hotel in croydon near may day hospital. is croydon a good place to stay? rates are comparatively cheaper compared to the main city.

whatever i have read in internet it seems to be a place for thugs and dangerous to stay there. is is true or is it exaggerated.

london guys - advise would be very much appreciated.

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I am planning a long road trip (around 10 or 12 hrs). is it safe for my wife or kid(1 yr old) to sleep in the car while driving? I mean folding the back seat and then lying down. My car is a RAV 4. Any safety precautions need to be taken?

I have some company training program to attend in Amsterdam during first week of august (5 days). The training will get over by 2.30 in the afternoon. Could you guys out there please advise what are the good places to visit in the remaining time available. (with family so no red light and weed things). I was told that most shops, museums will be closed by 5 pm.

Anything will be available after 5 pm till midnight?? We are ready to spend till midnight or whatever time to see the places.

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I will be travelling to Amsterdam between July 29- Aug 8. Could you guys please advise what are the best cities (preferably in other countries like Switzerland) that I can travel to and come back in the same day. I would like to travel for 2 or 3 days like that. And what could be the cost of train ticket also? Thanks a lot.

I am from Riyadh. Thanks.

Its like eew to me. how anybody could do that? Mother, Father, Son , daughter all sitting together without any clothes? wont it be embarrassing? guys if any of you out there has done like that do reply .thanks.

i am in riyadh for the past two months and i have been tryin g in vain to find some good course. In dubai these are available in abundance though there is no need for arabic there. Here arabic is so much important but there are hardly any such institutions. Please letme know. Thanks

They all will be in the same home or different home? when he goes out he will take them all together or individually only? Or if there are any saudi men out there can you please tell me whether you and your spouse are happy with this?

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i will be travelling with my wife and kid (1yr old) during 1st week of August to AMS.

Could anybody out there please guide me on the

1. cost of hotel stay (near to a tram station. my budget : around 1500USD for 10 days stay).

2. food expenses per day for our family (any indian / asian restaurants available there?)

3. tourist places to visit in and around the city (for 5 full days)

4. any battery operated two wheelers are available other than bikes for a couple?

5. do we need schengen visa to travel to any nearby cities by train?

i dont smoke or drink and hopefully will not visit the redlight area but god forbid if i have to visit one how much would it cost?

is the city is safe? any kind of organized crime is there?

Thanks.

I am getting frequent shocks (from water tap, Car Door etc). My friend is saying it is to do with blood group (B+). Is that correct? I dont think so. Can anyone clarify? Thanks

Hi i have been trying to find a martial arts (any martial arts for that matter) in Riyadh for weeks now but could not find any. If anybody in riyadh could help me out ?