Anybody ever been to Doha, Qatar

[yankeefan98121]

I have an opportunity to move there for a 5-7 year project and wanted to see if anyone has ever been there. Trying to see what it's like coming from someone first hand.

[airborneranger]

I spent 3 days there for an R&R back in 07. As a matter of fact I am heading there this summer for 12 months.

What do you want to know?

[Sharpienads]

I haven't been to Doha, but I've spent more time than I would have cared to in Qatar. I like to describe that place as the Devil's Asshole. Ridiculously hot and ridiculously humid. I hate that place with a passion. I'm getting mad just thinking about it.

[airborneranger]

I haven't been to Doha, but I've spent more time than I would have cared to in Qatar. I like to describe that place as the Devil's Asshole. Ridiculously hot and ridiculously humid. I hate that place with a passion. I'm getting mad just thinking about it.

LOL - it is better than Afghanistan or Iraq

[Ronin13]

LOL - it is better than Afghanistan or Iraq

In terms of climate? I dunno, where I was in the 'Stan was actually quite comparable to CO, well except for the complete and total lack of vegetation.

Then again... anywhere in that entire region pretty much sucks. I've heard Qatar is like Kuwait, and seriously, phuck Kuwait, even 3 days there was too long for me.

[airborneranger]

In terms of climate? I dunno, where I was in the 'Stan was actually quite comparable to CO, well except for the complete and total lack of vegetation.

Then again... anywhere in that entire region pretty much sucks. I've heard Qatar is like Kuwait, and seriously, phuck Kuwait, even 3 days there was too long for me.

In terms of not getting my ass blown-up by an IED.

[Ronin13]

In terms of not getting my ass blown-up by an IED.

Ah that is very true... and let's not forget mortar/rocket attacks while you're trying to enjoy some downtime on base. If earth was to be hit by a meteor (not a life ending apocalyptic one) I pray it strikes in that region the day after the last of our troops pull out.

[airborneranger]

Ah that is very true... and let's not forget mortar/rocket attacks while you're trying to enjoy some downtime on base. If earth was to be hit by a meteor (not a life ending apocalyptic one) I pray it strikes in that region the day after the last of our troops pull out.

Agreed.

[Sharpienads]

LOL - it is better than Afghanistan or Iraq

I would whole-heartedly disagree. If I'm going to be in that part of the world, I would rather be in Iraq or Asskrackistan.

[airborneranger]

I would whole-heartedly disagree. If I'm going to be in that part of the world, I would rather be in Iraq or Asskrackistan.

Umm....OK.

I would rather drink beer