Saudi Road Warrior

Nic Name · 10-26-2002, 11:57 AM

Practicing a centuries-old service, Abdullah, a young Saudi writer for hire, squats before the modern tools of his trade, a typewriter and a mobile phone, in downtown Riyadh on October 26, 2002.

Abdullah writes out petitions, reports and letters for Saudis both literate and illiterate who want to ensure their requests are couched in the best official style.

Can you hear me now?

That Guy · 10-26-2002, 02:47 PM

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Originally posted by Nic Name
Abdullah, a young Saudi writer

He doesn't look it.

MaggieL · 10-26-2002, 04:49 PM

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Originally posted by Nic Name
[IMG] Abdullah, a young Saudi writer for hire, squats before the modern tools of his trade, a typewriter and a mobile phone...

The cell is cool. But what's modern about a typewriter?

That Guy · 10-29-2002, 11:34 PM

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Originally posted by MaggieL

The cell is cool. But what's modern about a typewriter?

That it's not parchment and a quill. You know those middle easterners -- they're all kinds of prehistoric.

10-26-2002, 11:57 AM	#1
Nic Name retired Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,930	Saudi Road Warrior Practicing a centuries-old service, Abdullah, a young Saudi writer for hire, squats before the modern tools of his trade, a typewriter and a mobile phone, in downtown Riyadh on October 26, 2002. Abdullah writes out petitions, reports and letters for Saudis both literate and illiterate who want to ensure their requests are couched in the best official style. Can you hear me now?

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