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Latest post on 06 January 2018 - 20:27
I have two regular guests who do not have much in the way of manners when it comes to staying at someone's home for a few days.. There are a number of issues but the one I am concerned with today is their toilet etiquette. Every time they leave us after a few days' stay, their ensuite toilet is left in a state which is, let's say, 'well used'. I then have the unenviable task of clearing up the mess inside the toilet bowl and this makes me feel at times disgusted at other times completely furious! They have been doing this for about nine years, ever since they had an ensuite joined to the room in which they stay. It feels like some sort of pronouncement on the quality of their stay, as if we have not looked after them enough and they are saying in a nasty way that our performance wasn't up to scratch. Perhaps a sort of 'this is what we thought of our stay' or 'here's something to clean up'. It makes me so cross! I have nearly plucked up the courage to ask the female guest (politely, quietly, away from the others so as to minimize any subsequent embarrassment) to check the toilet before leaving us but this morning I mentioned my intention to my husband and he asked me not to do so in case it spoiled the last bit of time they had with us before their onward holiday... What on earth should I do?! I thought about making a pretty sign and putting it in a frame on the wall, saying 'please leave as you would wish to find' or similar... But isn't that just too ridiculous after nine years of them soiling and leaving? Is it a case of me being overly fussy and I just need to put up and shut up? Should I just pay a cleaner to come in and sort it out once they've left (actually I'd be too embarrassed about the mess and probably end up cleaning it beforehand anyway!!) If it was up to me I would never want these guests to return (I've been feeling like that for years!) but they are really guests of my husband and so it is not my place to refuse them. My husband has offered to clear the mess but I haven't the heart to make him! Sorry a lot of fuss over nothing (?) just feeling a bit fed up this morning! Any suggestions on how to deal with this with minimal fuss, but without having to get my hands dirty, so to speak! Thank you! Hi sassy, Just to let you know the ‘ toilet light’ you can find in dragon mart 1 , got one for my son for Christmas for a laugh , cost about 35 aed ?
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Latest post on 28 December 2017 - 21:27
I have two regular guests who do not have much in the way of manners when it comes to staying at someone's home for a few days.. There are a number of issues but the one I am concerned with today is their toilet etiquette. Every time they leave us after a few days' stay, their ensuite toilet is left in a state which is, let's say, 'well used'. I then have the unenviable task of clearing up the mess inside the toilet bowl and this makes me feel at times disgusted at other times completely furious! They have been doing this for about nine years, ever since they had an ensuite joined to the room in which they stay. It feels like some sort of pronouncement on the quality of their stay, as if we have not looked after them enough and they are saying in a nasty way that our performance wasn't up to scratch. Perhaps a sort of 'this is what we thought of our stay' or 'here's something to clean up'. It makes me so cross! I have nearly plucked up the courage to ask the female guest (politely, quietly, away from the others so as to minimize any subsequent embarrassment) to check the toilet before leaving us but this morning I mentioned my intention to my husband and he asked me not to do so in case it spoiled the last bit of time they had with us before their onward holiday... What on earth should I do?! I thought about making a pretty sign and putting it in a frame on the wall, saying 'please leave as you would wish to find' or similar... But isn't that just too ridiculous after nine years of them soiling and leaving? Is it a case of me being overly fussy and I just need to put up and shut up? Should I just pay a cleaner to come in and sort it out once they've left (actually I'd be too embarrassed about the mess and probably end up cleaning it beforehand anyway!!) If it was up to me I would never want these guests to return (I've been feeling like that for years!) but they are really guests of my husband and so it is not my place to refuse them. My husband has offered to clear the mess but I haven't the heart to make him! Sorry a lot of fuss over nothing (?) just feeling a bit fed up this morning! Any suggestions on how to deal with this with minimal fuss, but without having to get my hands dirty, so to speak! Thank you! Good Lord Sweetheart, i have just read your other post about the duvet cover!!!!!! DO NOT HAVE THEM BACK , simple , disgusting people , your house, your rules, no no no, let them check into a hotel and pay for their stay. Sending you hugs
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Latest post on 22 March 2017 - 09:00
Morning ! Are you in AR ? When we lived there our gardener did ours
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Latest post on 16 March 2017 - 08:57
We have been through the same thing 3 times! You need to be super strict with the estate agents that call you, remember this is your home and you have paid to enjoy it as you home for you and your family. Like everyone said on here, work out a viewing time that works for you and your family, not them ,and don't change it, if they can talk you around once they won't stop. I was the same as you running around keeping the house like a showhome for visits, don't do it, it's not a showhome it's your home. For visits in our allocated time and day I asked for 24 hr notice of how many visits were planned, again when they showed up late simple no entry! I also made it clear that agent and viewers were to take their shoes off at the front door and do the visit barefoot! Good luck and just be strict and stand your ground !
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Latest post on 03 February 2017 - 10:39
Morning ladies, ' A new Licence ' what does that mean ? Our dog has her passport and is municipality tagged etc all above board , is there A Licence to get ? If so, where and how do I get it ? Stressed now !!!
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Latest post on 13 December 2016 - 09:38
Morning! Hallmark card shops sell nice ones, I think about 50aed. ?
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Latest post on 27 November 2016 - 11:05
Hi Sleepy, I saw one yesterday at dubaimall mediclinic pharmacy. As you walk in to the pharmacy (from inside the mall) it is on the very bottom shelf on your right next to the counter (next to foot baths etc) 300 dirhams. ?
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Latest post on 22 November 2016 - 17:22
Hi Chaneethai, Welcome to Dubai ! If you click on main page expatwoman , then click Dubai, scroll all the way down and you will find expatwoman coffee mornings, click on that and there you will find a list of where and when.
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Latest post on 11 October 2016 - 10:11
Hi had ISS last year for a move within Dubai. Was not impressed, television was in the back of the lorry uncovered with all our garden plants etc. Never again.
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Latest post on 15 September 2016 - 09:53
Ohhh, I tell the taxi drivers that I'm pregnant and if they don't slow down I will vomit everywhere, there is a look of horror and then the drive is actually enjoyable ?
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Latest post on 13 September 2016 - 18:06
Hi, I too recommend Dr Nazeer in mirdiff, Dr Joy clinic. Both my teens have beautiful straight teeth, he is very professional, polite and will always see you in case of an emergency.
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Latest post on 07 September 2016 - 19:45
Hi from one Irish girl to another ? Bumping up hoping someone can help you, I have 2 teens and don't live near the springs . Anyone ?
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Latest post on 07 September 2016 - 17:28
Hi there, Our 16 yr old daughter rides at Emirates Equestrian Centre next to Bab Al Shams , yes it's a drive out there but it's amazing! They have lots of livery horses and ponies as well as the riding school horses, we leased a riding school horse last year for 1 week as our daughters Christmas present ! They have an international jumping arena , a fantastic cross country course , beautiful desert rides, it's really a place I recommend. I pass 4 other equestrian centers on the road to this one! Safety for my daughter was my priority and this one ticks all the boxes. If you google EEC you will find their office telephone number and ask to speak to Jennifer she will let you know if any liveries or school horses are available for half lease. If you decide to visit and need help getting there , let me know me and my daughter spend most of our free time out there ! Good luck Hope this helps?
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Latest post on 31 August 2016 - 17:38
Hi, I have seen some for sale on dubizzle, ( sorry I have no idea how to give you the link!!)if you go on classifieds, garden and outdoor and search bamboo, you will find the advert, hope this helps! Oh and congratulations on your wedding ?
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Latest post on 22 August 2016 - 17:26
We stayed here also all summer ( 10 days holiday exploring Sri Lanka ) in July , hubby is working and this is our home. Love it ?
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Latest post on 22 August 2016 - 17:20
There is a butcher shop in motor city , I think it's called Meat One,if you google I'm sure you can find a number to give them a ring and find out first if they can help.
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Latest post on 20 August 2016 - 15:01
Hi there, and welcome to sunny Dubai ! ( no rain here ?) There is a huge new polo club opening in Dubailand, check out habtoorpolo.com, left side of the home page there is a really good interview with lots of information, also you can sign up for e mail information. We can see this complex from our house and Wow! They are working day and night ! There is also poloclubdubai.com close to Arabian ranches/ studio city. Hope this helps?
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Latest post on 15 August 2016 - 22:04
Hi, You can find the silver type ones in the Home centre, small or larger ones ,I think the small one is about 150 aed
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Latest post on 10 August 2016 - 08:13
Hi, If our 16 year old daughter needs to get a taxi alone, she is not allowed to flag one down anywhere! She has to stand in Q ( no matter how long ! ) Then before sitting in she takes a picture of the taxi number and the reg ( making sure the taxi driver can see her ) then sends it to me. When on the road I ring her and she repeats the taxi number ,color , reg and whereabouts she is on the road.
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Latest post on 02 April 2016 - 22:29
Got it ! Thank you ?
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Latest post on 02 April 2016 - 19:03
That has started a pet sitting business? I know I saw something a while ago on here,but I can't remember the name? We have 1 dog and 1 cat and they usually go to kennels but I would prefer to have them looked after at home. Can you let me know. Thanks
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Latest post on 07 March 2016 - 11:16
Hi, Yes, it's definitely closed, there is now E max in its place .
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Latest post on 03 March 2016 - 13:14
And what about the ladies that have the coil, take the pill, have had a hysterectomy, a medical condition and don't have any periods at all!!! Then some that have a period for 8 days nothing for 2 weeks then starts again !!!!! Hmmm ,there may be trouble ahead!
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Latest post on 25 February 2016 - 22:01
Mediclinic Arabian Ranches.
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Latest post on 13 January 2016 - 19:08
Hi, I have just seen them in Geant Arabian ranches, with the sweeping brushes , mops etc, 35 aed. HTH ;)
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Latest post on 13 January 2016 - 13:04
Bumping for Genie
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Latest post on 27 December 2015 - 13:18
Not sure about blueberries, but we have recently moved villas and the garden in the new villa was overgrown and a mess, so of course I rolled my sleeves up and did a huge clean up much to the gardeners horror. He told me I was wrong to have tidied the banana trees, they would die, stay small etc etc I felt really really bad. One of trees I trimmed has now got 5 huge bunches of bananas holding 20 bananas in each !!! I took great pleasure showing them to our gardener :biggrin:
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Latest post on 16 November 2015 - 11:54
Ok Thank you fairydust :hug: I'll try the 2 week quarantine, this is a cat with a big attitude I don't think he would tolerate a harness! :biggrin:
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Latest post on 13 November 2015 - 22:44
Hi, We have just moved and had a fantastic guy for the day, Hanging pictures, shelving, helping us lift heavy furniture etc On his card he says plumbing, electrical,painting etc Super nice guy, speaks and understands English Huge smile all day ( 10 to 7 pm , we asked him to stop and have lunch with us) His name is Jashim 0529665877 We will definitely call him again ?
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Latest post on 13 November 2015 - 06:51
Hi, The little Kodak shop in AR can do it,(so I assume all the little Kodak shops can ) but they can't check what's on the tape beforehand. ?
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Latest post on 28 October 2015 - 17:00
Hi, I think the shop is called ' Clas Olsen' in midriff city centre, next to the bbq stuff as you walk in on the left they have some giant garden games. :)
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Latest post on 27 October 2015 - 18:16
No luck I'm afraid, they have everything but the one you want. Sorry
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Latest post on 25 October 2015 - 15:20
Hi Mom :biggrin: I know the chemist in Arabian Ranches sells this brand, I saw it this morning, let me know which oil you are looking for and I'll pop in and have a check and confirm to you they have it. I'm full of cold at the moment so I'm in there a lot!
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Latest post on 16 October 2015 - 18:46
Thank you so much Geordie expat, I couldn't wait so I begged at Geant in AR, I wanted to get started and the relocation company is bringing me some more on Sunday. I really appreciate your help:hug:
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Latest post on 06 October 2015 - 14:36
Our school has also sent the letter, again compulsory , unless we provide a medical cert proving otherwise. Our children have had their 2 doses and I'm not prepared to give them a third. We rang our family doctor and she said she can provide a letter to attach to the form saying they have had 2 doses, I think it's going to be useless ,' compulsory regardless of doses given 'says it all really. No one seems to be able to give any information on what the side effects are on a third dose!! Is it good, eg a booster? Or are we doing harm giving them 3 doses. I am confused, fed up and I don't know what to do.
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Latest post on 27 September 2015 - 17:49
Thank you everyone, beach next weekend then :cool:
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Latest post on 14 September 2015 - 14:52
Sending you loads of hugs :hug: Do you have a friend that will come and sit with you? My sister had her best bud with her and she said it helped a lot. If you need a ' hairdresser bud ' let me know :hug:
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Latest post on 19 August 2015 - 10:14
I'm not sure what's happening ladies, I asked this question last April :confused: Competition is well and truly over:confused: and costume sorted, used and sold since Thanks anyway :confused:
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Latest post on 28 June 2015 - 07:32
Spinneys motor city next to salad sauces and Mayo.
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Latest post on 27 June 2015 - 10:47
All that I can say is God bless all the families of the victims in Tunisia and Kuwait. My brother and sister in law and their 3 small boys are currently locked in a hotel room in Tunisia. May they stay safe.
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Latest post on 26 June 2015 - 09:36
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Latest post on 26 June 2015 - 09:07
Meant to say glutes , sorry autocorrect :lol:
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Latest post on 26 June 2015 - 09:03
My exercise routine: 6.30am stretch one leg at a time to heave myself out of bed ( legs and abs done) Run downstairs before children get up ( cardio done ) Run around the house like a headless chicken preparing lunches, finding uniforms , lost shoes etc ( more cardio, abs) Run up and downstairs at least 500 times in the day, dragging hoovers up and down,washing baskets etc Jumping jacks every time I enter the kitchen to avoid the cat who seems to be going senile and thinks every time I enter the kitchen he needs to be fed!!! Running around the supermarket with a very heavy trolley with wonky wheels ( more cardio ) Heaving heavy bags in and out of car ( weights done ) Put shopping away ( stretching done ) Attack gardening ( sauna done) Jump in the car to get children from school ,1 hour of bottom clenching ( gluteus done ) Prepare dinner( jumping jacks at a mighty speed now ) Note, dog has also joined the cat to make the assult course more difficult. Continue the run up and downstairs, to check homework is being done and not playing on iPad etc All the time returning to kitchen to check dinner isn't burning ( jumping jacks) 7.30 pm sit down to dinner. All in a day's work :biggrin:
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Latest post on 26 June 2015 - 08:01
Hi, We have had the same gardener now for 2 years, no issues, his name is Ghulam 0557874898 Our pool is maintained by ' those pool guys ' sorry I don't have their number and I have no idea how much they charge as the landlord has a contract with them. Good luck with your move and welcome to The Ranches :)
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Latest post on 23 June 2015 - 12:50
Feed your baby where and when you feel the need to, a baby needs to be fed. I am gobsmacked people even approached you for this! In MOE on Sunday, me and my daughter saw a family, 2 adults and 2 teenagers happily munching a packet of biscuits strolling in and out of shops , no mall security said anything! And as for the amount of people walking around in skimpy shorts and hardly there tops....... I need to shut up now.:evil:
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Latest post on 11 June 2015 - 16:44
Hi lilypad, I bought a pizza stone about 2 months ago , the pizza peel I bought at crate and barrel in midriff city centre, sorry I cant remember how much it was but I bought the metal one, I thought the wooden one was a bit thick and heavy. I put the stone in the oven and let it heat slowly, I have not seasoned it and our pizzas are fab!:biggrin: I sprinkle a good handful of flour on the pizza peel before laying on the dough ( I call mine ' the snow shovel' ):lol: Have fun !
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Latest post on 28 May 2015 - 07:24
Urban tails, but you need to book now,kennels in Dubai are usually full to the brim for summer. ( I booked them in December for July!!) Good luck :)
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Latest post on 25 May 2015 - 07:05
If you go in the main 'Dragon' entrance,there is a huge shop on your left ( second or third shop) you should find them there. Sorry I can't remember the name.
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Latest post on 10 May 2015 - 11:48
Yes, that's the brand, it does smell strong, but you do need to keep flushing clean water through until the water tastes clean.
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Latest post on 10 May 2015 - 07:09
Good morning, There is a shop at the outlet mall selling them, next to the big sun and sand sports shop upstairs.
 
 
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