The post about energy drinks and space travel. . .

Hey there,

Long time no blog.

One of my favorite things about Saudi Arabia are the wacky knock-offs of popular products.

Take Red Bull for example.  For those of you who have never experienced a frat party. . .

Red Bull claims to

• Increase performance
• Increase concentration and focus
• Increase reaction speed
• Improve vigilance
• Improve emotional status
• Stimulate metabolis

I also think it makes you better at doing push-ups.

It has becoming wildly popular with people who are into extreme sports (increased performance), long-haul truckers (increased focus) and security guards at shopping malls (improved vigilance).

I frequently drink Red Bull in the morning, but it's expensive so I've resorted to sampling cheaper alternatives.  

#1 Alternative:  Power Horse (http://www.power-horse.com/)

I don't know what a Power Horse is.  

I don't know if "power" is an adjective.  

I don't know why I get the meat sweats when I drink it.

But I do know it's cheap, it's tasty and it makes me feel manly.  The other day I gave Jack a  sip and he immediately tore his shirt off, grabbed a hammer and started building a garage in the back yard.  

#2 Alternative:  Bison (http://www.bison.com.sa/)

If the store is all out of "The Horse".  My backup plan is usually Bison.

Bison tastes like crushed up smarties, and makes my ears burn.  I found this on the website:

It has been said that Bison, more so than any other animal or bird, is a unique symbol of the strength and determination.

It is one of the only few animals who can face into storms and that can run thirty-five miles per hour inspite of its massive built. Typically the word Bison associated with forceful, powerful and robust - all perfect words to describe who we are and what we do at Bison Energy Drink.


#3 Pocari Sweat (www.pocarisweat.com)

Because "the amount we sweat is greater than we imagine".

 I'm not sure what a pocari is, but its sweat tastes like watered-down grape fruit juice.

In non-energy drink related news. . .

Heads up NASA!  

Al Khobar-where dreams of commercial space travel are realized!

That's all for now!
Rob