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Latest post on 05 April 2012 - 17:03
lol, thanks Jacky- that is EXACTLY what i was thinking! I will send over passport copy and see what happens :)
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Latest post on 05 April 2012 - 16:56
thanks Jacky! How long ago was it that you did the cancel and transfers? Maybe things have changed recently...?
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Latest post on 05 April 2012 - 16:55
it's taken both my friends under 6 months to get there DH residency. You can still live in canada with DH while waiting for the approval.
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Latest post on 05 April 2012 - 16:50
agh, that is what i thought! What about to transfer her visa to someone else, can that be done while abroad? Or at least my passport be there, with someone else to cancel/transfer? Thanks a bunch <em>edited by tdale on 05/04/2012</em>
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Latest post on 05 April 2012 - 16:34
Hi, [i'>Long story[/i'> short, I am out of Dubai (UAE) and need to cancel my maids visa. Will not be returning to Dubai, and her visa is good until July. Is there a way to cancel her visa from abroad?
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 20:12
tells me everyday how he doesn't like it here and misses our old home (in Canada). wow, your DS sounds just like me, except im 26 and scream and cry everyday how i miss Canada to DH.... thank-fully im moving back next week after 2 years of being here!!! (i know that was un-helpful, but want you to realize that what he is feeling is REAL, and not just about being a young and new person to this country- as me being the age i am feel the exact same way as your young son!) Best of luck to your little one!! <em>edited by tdale on 03/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 14:45
temperature change from 25 here to around minus 5 or minus 10... thats what i call a normal weather change in canada... in a matter of one night!!! lol :D <em>edited by tdale on 03/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 02 October 2011 - 18:01
Hi, I'm trying to find a 4 or 5 drawer plastic storage unit that can be wheeled around (to keep makeup, jewlrey, hair stuff and be able to move it from bedroom mirror back to bathroom easily). I have seen something close to what I want at C4 for 300 AED, wondering if anyone had come across something similar at a lower price elsewhere? Just one of the many reasons I miss Target! Wouldn't ikea sell something like this?
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Latest post on 02 October 2011 - 17:59
What size dog is it? I got mine through amazon BUT find the comfy cone a much better product (also through amazon) my dog had to wear this for a good 6 months due to many many problems...
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Latest post on 02 October 2011 - 11:57
got- sending you an email :)
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Latest post on 01 October 2011 - 22:01
Yes- plz post ur email and I'll get back to you in the morning about a few places to avoid!
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Latest post on 01 October 2011 - 18:00
1) yes 2) ALWAYS haggle here ;) 3) yes, i had to choose fabric to get quote (they sometimes have books of fabic you can borrow and take home to pick through) 4)yes, deposit then remainder (but remainder fee is VERY small compared to total amount). 5)1 month is plenty of time- it usually takes most places (that i have used) 1 to 2 weeks (unless the fabic is out of stock) 6)all my curtains are on tracks :) all that being said.... im sticking to ikea next time (but for personal reasons :)
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Latest post on 01 October 2011 - 17:55
not illegal if the pub has a licence not to go off topic.... But how many of you ladies actually have a liquor license, AND carry it with you out to the pub each time?
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 19:22
yup! i even tried hot sauce on all my furniture pieces that he really loved to chew.... sadly he liked the hot sauce and would just want to bite at it all the more.... haha
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 19:19
omg 200dhs!!! I cut my own dogs hair (miniature schnauzer) its free!!!! if any of you are actually willing to learn, id show you free of charge.... ;)
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 12:24
tdale, was that in the UK? yes it is- i attend a clinic in London :) When push comes to shove- find a Dr. that will listen to you, so you can get treated sooner, rather then later! (saves a lot of headache!!)
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 19:17
I know in the UK, they only really consider a couple to have issues after 2 years of active trying. sorry i had to comment, as this is incorrect. DH and I have been diagnosed as "infertile" after only 9 months of TTC, as we had 3 different things working against us which we were lucky enough to find out "early" on. If you EVER suspect something could be wrong, or treatments are not working, then PLEASE see your Dr. or find a new one who will listen! Happy to say i get to start IVF in December, now that i have saved $$ for it, after what will be 19 months of TTC! best of luck Zeynab! Hmmm, sorry. just what I've been told. thats okay :) live and learn.... <em>edited by tdale on 18/09/2011</em>
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 16:01
I know in the UK, they only really consider a couple to have issues after 2 years of active trying. sorry i had to comment, as this is incorrect. DH and I have been diagnosed as "infertile" after only 9 months of TTC, as we had 3 different things working against us which we were lucky enough to find out "early" on. If you EVER suspect something could be wrong, or treatments are not working, then PLEASE see your Dr. or find a new one who will listen! Happy to say i get to start IVF in December, now that i have saved $$ for it, after what will be 19 months of TTC! best of luck Zeynab!
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 15:46
I started a year after marriage.... and now that was 2 years ago and still no baby! as pp said "Making babies should always be fun and the element of surprise is the best bit ever! " sadly many of us women dont get to have a family this way, as they get to see that starting a family goes from: fun, to clockwork, to visiting the dr. every few weeks. Im moving onto IVF this December :) and i suggest that if you think you are ready, go and see you Dr. to discuss what lies ahead!
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Latest post on 17 September 2011 - 08:17
Just get a multi-region dvd player - problem solved :) thats what i did too ;)
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Latest post on 16 September 2011 - 19:03
what!?! what company did you use?! hahaha
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Latest post on 16 September 2011 - 18:59
this happens for me where my dogs go pee ;) could be a friendly dog saying "hello"
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Latest post on 16 September 2011 - 18:56
i *think* it takes 3/ 4 weeks
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Latest post on 16 September 2011 - 18:49
ive also adopted from them- but what is it you need to know exactly?
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Latest post on 15 September 2011 - 20:11
we always have workers (not our workers) coming and sitting on our front lawn, so i made it a point today to take the dogs out front and pee all over where they had just been sitting (while they were watching) it was great to see the looks on their face :)
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Latest post on 15 September 2011 - 20:07
I am an expat myself and I can never call UAE a racist country... wtf??? seriously??? come shopping with my husband and I any day of the week and see how we get treated in this F* racist country... i being a white person and him being Indian ;) then you can tell me if you still think its [b'>not [/b'>a racist country Hahah! I am white, DH is from the subcontinent, i know exactly what you mean. Everything gets sorted out so much faster when i`m around. He once was called ''a driver'' and myself ''the madame'' by a sales staff in Debs! LOL! We keep the copy of our marriage certificate in the car, just in case of a police check up or anything, because nobody believes that we are a couple! edited by Wild Mint on 15/09/2011 OMG THANK-YOU!! My DH gets called the Driver ALL the time. And anytime he answers the door- they dont believe he owns the house!!! omg.... i could go on and on.... (but will save the rant for when i move out of this country :) )
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Latest post on 15 September 2011 - 19:56
I am an expat myself and I can never call UAE a racist country... wtf??? seriously??? come shopping with my husband and I any day of the week and see how we get treated in this F* racist country... i being a white person and him being Indian ;) then you can tell me if you still think its [b'>not [/b'>a racist country
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Latest post on 14 September 2011 - 11:30
thanks a million! plz let me know if you see it again :D
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Latest post on 14 September 2011 - 11:16
my dogs understand mostly sign language.... its easier then trying to yell at them over the barking ;)
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Latest post on 14 September 2011 - 08:06
Thanks for the replies (only just saw them-had to step out for a bit). @tdale - thanks had forgotten about Crate & Barrel - will check it out! OK, local [i'>pampered chef [/i'>supplier - is pampered chef the name of a store? or am I missing something. And have discovered Home Sense - my favorite so far as well. I know the others, Walmart etc. sell kitchen-ware - but not quite the same as a specialised store. google pampered chef, its easy enough to find. and the website helps you find a local sales person. HLH!
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Latest post on 14 September 2011 - 08:05
just out of curiosity sake.... do you think the chicken sold at the organic stores here are also being frozen, shipped over, and added full of stuff?
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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 20:49
Perhaps for some of us Tims lovers its the memories that go along with your Tea (not a coffee drinker) and tim bit or bagel. ..... or stopping at timmies for a much needed pee break! gosh how i miss that..... ;)
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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 20:40
They have Crate and Barrel in Toronto, or.... i always bought my houseware stuff at: walmart, costco, the bay, sears, and home sense (my favourite!) or find your local pampered chef supplier (that stuff really is THE BEST!)
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Latest post on 10 September 2011 - 20:23
im so hungry...... im gonna sleep early so i can get up and go to timmies! Think they open at like 5am like back home!!??
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Latest post on 10 September 2011 - 20:21
Door Bell rings at our Villa DH: yes? can i help you? Visitor: i want to speak to Boss DH: i live here visitor: boss, boss DH:okay one minute .... i then come to the door. Me: Yes? Visitor then starts speaking to me, as i guess i am the boss??? Apparently an Indian man shouldnt be the boss of such a nice home ;) That makes me laugh everytime......
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Latest post on 10 September 2011 - 20:07
i think it will go down like this me: "id like a double double" .... response: "sorry maaaaaam, we dont have that" me: "triple triple?"........ responce: "mumble mumble mumble" me: "forget it.....i just want a Canadian maple donut." hahahahaha
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Latest post on 10 September 2011 - 19:36
OMG- (runs out door and jumps in car) here i come!!!!!!
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Latest post on 09 September 2011 - 18:49
this might not be the answer you want, but based on over a 1 year period of business with the company- AVOID under one roof at all cost!!!!
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Latest post on 07 September 2011 - 21:43
yup- i got both through shop and ship just fine :)
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Latest post on 07 September 2011 - 21:33
Quite sad that so many innocents people had to die to aid the US pursuit of oil that does not belong to them! Wow? REALLY???? Then should i now expect the US to go to war with Canada, who is second place in the world with the amount of oil they hold? *rolls eyes*
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Latest post on 22 August 2011 - 09:29
i moved mine over from Montreal (close enough to NY airport) and yes, it cost about 4000 for each of my two dogs.
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Latest post on 22 August 2011 - 09:26
sniffmonster- so very sorry, but as mentioned this is a rescue being set up for Northern Breed Dogs (eg. Husky, Malamute, etc..). It will hopefully begin along with the new pet travel scheme to the UK, which starts January 1st. I will post again a link to the website, as soon as it is up and running. Thanks ladies!
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Latest post on 14 August 2011 - 16:20
no problem :)
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Latest post on 14 August 2011 - 10:53
I need to be clear about something, but dont want to start a mini-war :) Drivers in Canada so NOT all drive like they do in Toronto!!! haha... Actually it is greatly known in other areas of the country (i.e Ottawa, Montreal) of how BAD the drivers in Toronto are, compared to those other areas. I have lived 24+ years of my life in Canada and so speaking from experience.... Toronto drivers SUCK. Though, on the other hand, Ottawa drivers are so NOT aggressive, that sometimes you actually wish they were just so traffic could "move along" a little faster.... But anyway, as other posters have mentioned, you MUST learn to merge! :)
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Latest post on 14 August 2011 - 10:48
Thanks Ladies! Im in the process of opening a small kennel/ shelter in the UK for Northern Breed dogs. So, the idea is to send any northern breed rescue from Dubai to that kennel and then from there off to a good home :) Im currently the owner of 2 Siberians..... and am so sad/ devastated each day i keep them here in Dubai (thank-fully they are moving with me to the UK in a few months time) :) (i rescued one of the 2 while living here) I will post the web address to the rescue site, as soon as it is in working order over the next few months!
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Latest post on 13 August 2011 - 22:13
Could not agree more!! I will actually be starting a Northern Breed rescue here in Dubai; which will relocate rescued northern breed dogs to the UK / free of charge (and hopefully find them some homes ) I hope to have this set up by Janurary when the new travel scheme comes into play!
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Latest post on 13 August 2011 - 11:26
you can also get a numbing cream to put on your gums/ teeth- you wont feel a thing after! :) its what i use everytime i had a tooth removed
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Latest post on 12 August 2011 - 12:35
Hi All I will be in Singapore for the next weekend- any ideas of MUST DO or MUST SEE while there? Thanks!
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Latest post on 12 August 2011 - 12:32
glad you like the pics!
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Latest post on 12 August 2011 - 12:25
as far as i know *i could be wrong* when you have legall things like a will done here in UAE it is according to Sharia. Meaning, everything you have will go to your son (if you were to pass away) as in Sharia law it always goes to the eldest son. HOWEVER, you can have this changed, and things can go to other children/ family members- but it is a [b'>lot[/b'> of paperwork.... i know as i just had to do some for FIL :)
 
 
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