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Latest post on 19 June 2012 - 12:04
Thank you everyone for replying. I am 100% sure he is telling me everything -not often I can say that!!! It was at the final meeting with the ministry of labour that it was decided that it should go further as they decided they couldn't deal with it. It is a small company,local company and I wish I could explain a bit more about them but due to obvious reasons I can't!! I am so cross on my sons behalf as if they really thought he was to blame for this missing money,then why ask him to stay on!!!! To be honest though after reading what was written by Shell(thank you by the way) I very much doubt we will proceed further as we don't not have that amount of money available. Arghhhhhh......
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 13:41
AnonDubai I went to cheeky Monkeys this morning and have already recommended this place to my friends!! In my opinion it is MUCH better than Mini Monsters especially as no one can walk in off the street!! And I didn't have to go up a flight of stairs for my 4 year old DS to use the toilet!! <em>edited by Purple31 on 04/04/2012</em>
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Latest post on 13 February 2012 - 10:56
Have just had visitors arrive from the UK and they brought me over two large bottles(they couldn't understand why I got so excited when they gave it to me) Have never seen it for sale over here either but am more than willing to share if you want!! :)
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Latest post on 01 February 2012 - 21:39
Thanks for posting this-have now printed out 4 copies and have posted them around the house!!! :)
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Latest post on 01 February 2012 - 19:08
Good evening!! I looked everywhere here for a portable scanner but couldn't find one. Ended up buying from the UK when I was over last month and have to say it was money well spent!! The make I have is ION and it cost me £130 which after scanning the 100's of photos I have, probably worked out much cheaper than going somewhere to have them scanned. You are more than welcome to use mine if you want to!! :)
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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 11:26
Great-now means I can free up some cupboard space if I can get rid of them!!! My email is kdmorti AT aol DOT com( no spaces ) Will let you know what he wants for each pack when you email me :)
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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 11:08
I have about 20 packs left over from last year!!!! My DH had this idea of bringing them back from the UK to sell over here but never got round to actually selling any(think he was hoping I would do it for him!) Let me know if you are still interested.
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Latest post on 09 November 2011 - 11:14
I know that Virgin store had some a few months back if that's any help!!
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 11:59
Born in London(Paddington) but grew up in Buckinghamshire.Father is Irish and my lovely mum was English. Both set of grandparents were Irish and I moved here with my DH and children just over two years ago.
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Latest post on 09 October 2011 - 11:43
Love Elemis!! I always use the skin bliss capsules but will not buy from here-always make sure someone who is coming over for a visit brings me some!! I try to buy from the UK online store but ONLY when they have special promotions.
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Latest post on 06 October 2011 - 13:31
Got it!! You can remove it now :)
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Latest post on 06 October 2011 - 12:43
The only answer I can give is that all the work I have seen of his has been done from his laptop. If you want to leave your email on here for me then I will give him your details.
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Latest post on 06 October 2011 - 12:24
School leaver definitely, she will be so keen....Purple31, have you seen the thread asking for volunteer graphic designer? Maybe your son could help???Just a thought! Thanks,just posted on there!!!!
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Latest post on 06 October 2011 - 12:23
Hi! My son could help out if you are interested!!! He has just left school and is actually looking for work in graphic designing so he has lots of time to spare at the moment!! He does not have formal qualifications or any work based experience but I have seen his work and I personally think it is great!!!:)
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Latest post on 06 October 2011 - 10:59
School leaver for def!!;) My son has just left school and wants to be a graphic designer.He has sent CV's to people but they are not interested as he is too young and does not have the necessary qualification.He has even offered to work for free for a few months just to get some experience!!! I think you should take this girl on-give her the opportunity to prove herself worthwhile and you can give yourself a pat on the back for giving her this small step into what could turn into a future career for her!!
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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 13:24
Just looked it up and realised my 7 yr old DD suffers from this!! Never knew it had a name,just thought she was suffering from dry,bumpy skin and was given emollient Cream to put on!! IAMVP,thanks for posting the link!! :)
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 20:22
Been here two years and have only seen it once in all that time. Every time someone from UK comes over for a visit,they know they HAVE to pack my favourite soup!! :) Another thing I missed was Birds Eye chicken lattice.Went to Spinneys the other day and I actually found some(made sure I stocked up!)
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 11:42
Another DBS mum!! Been doing the school run for the past two years now and I have to admit that some of these lady drivers still scare me!!! I even make sure I get to the school half an hour before it starts so I am safely parked up before I get shouted at by these mad women!! ;) The woman who shouted at you for doing something that you were unaware was wrong was probably the same woman who parked her 4x4 on the pavement in the carpark so she didn't have to walk too far!!
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Latest post on 26 July 2011 - 16:34
I called Helping Hands today as I have exactly the same to give away!! They will be picking my bags up on Thursday and by then,I am sure I will have sorted out more bits to give to them!! If you google Helping Hands UAE I am sure you will find a contact number.
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Latest post on 08 July 2011 - 20:52
Along with many of the others listed below,my son loves Duck in the Truck by Jez Alborough.
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Latest post on 04 July 2011 - 13:20
My nephew arrived here last week from the UK and brought me 4 packs of their cheese and onion rolls.I was having big cravings for them,so that was a lovely surprise!! :)
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Latest post on 27 June 2011 - 21:31
We rent our property.Have lived in it for two years and have seen the bl**dy DEWA bill gradually go up!! We moved here due to my hubby's work and we did not think to ask about putting the bills into his contract as stupid us did not consider for one minute we would be paying out the equivilent to what we would be paying a mortgage back home!! The kids(all 4 of them) love living here on the Palm as do I and DH. But we can not justify throwing money down the drain each month. ;)
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Latest post on 27 June 2011 - 20:42
Am another one who lives in a villa on the Palm and our DEWA bill is about 8000 each month too!!! Told hubby that as much as i love our home,i think it will be time to look elsewhere to live when our tenancy ends.(We pay,not DH's compnay) :(
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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 11:55
I can also highly recommend Dr Ashfaq! I am a VERY nervous patient and was in a lot of pain for over a year as I was too scared to have surgery.Dr Ashfaq put me at ease and answered all questions that I asked. One week after my consultation in January this year,I was operated on to remove the hardware in my foot and he was there as soon as I was awake to make sure I was ok! I have to thank a particular lady on here for recommending him to me after she had surgery on her ankle last year. ;)
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Latest post on 29 May 2011 - 16:34
I also thought they look gorgeous! Actually made my hubby go to the plant souk and buy two of these trees last weekend-fingers crossed that my LL renews the contract so i can see my trees in full bloom next year!
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 16:00
Going to Al Hambra, so no cooking for me!!!! Same here!!! ;)
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Latest post on 16 May 2011 - 17:30
Also depends on who the Landlord is.We got our signature villa for ALOT less than what it was advertised for! A couple of months ago there were lots of empty villas in the frond i live on,but now people are gradually moving in.
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Latest post on 13 May 2011 - 19:30
They were excellent! I had a great time joining in singing-oh,my kids enjoyed it too!!
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Latest post on 25 April 2011 - 08:20
Good morning! I have a 16 year old DS and he has quite a few friends of similar age who also live on the Palm. We live on one of the fronds,where do you live?
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Latest post on 15 April 2011 - 00:04
TOTALLY, TOTALLY, TOTALLY AWESOME!!!!!!!! Sound - fabulous band - fabulous WESTLIFE - fabulous Brilliant show, brilliant VOICES! Lovely fireworks! aaaaaaaah, SOOOOO good! Brilliantly done! Have to agree!! Had a brilliant night and i swear Shane winked at me!!
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Latest post on 07 April 2011 - 18:22
Went to the Maldives for our 10th which also doubled up as a VERY belated honeymoon(couldn't afford to go away when we got married). Had a lovely time- even if we did take the kids with us!
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Latest post on 07 April 2011 - 17:31
The Twilight DVD's I have. My DH won't watch them with me either so now i know what to put on when i want the sitting room to myself!! ;)
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Latest post on 06 April 2011 - 22:17
Sorry Mokkapala, i can't see your email. When did you send it?
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Latest post on 04 April 2011 - 15:14
American Idol is probably the only thing i watch on tv and even then it was only because DH started to watch it!! Anyway,love the show now and my top 3 are....... James Casey Pia For some reason,DH thinks Pia is the ONLY decent singer on there-nothing to do with how stunning she looks obviously!;)
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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 23:02
Make sure there are some A-ha ones on there!!!!;)
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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 12:32
How often does he contact me? Too much when he is away! Think i speak more to him when he is working away than i do when he is home.
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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 07:40
I think any song from A-ha would go down well!! ;) You are more than welcome to use my cd's to copy if you need to!
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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 21:20
;)
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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 21:10
When i was younger(many years ago!!) i wanted to be either a librarian or a nun!!! Met my husband when i was 18 and we now have 4 children - so bang went one of those ideas!!
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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 13:06
Yep!!! Have a look on their websites because for extra cost,they can send gifts too(giftcards,flowers etc)
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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 11:22
Hi Sham!! The card will be posted to the address of the recipient - so yes,its an actual card. You can type whatever message you want in the card as the inside is blank. I found there are lots of cards to choose from with both the websites i used and with some of the cards,you can upload a picture from your computer if you want to add that personal touch!!
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Latest post on 27 March 2011 - 20:01
Hi Mokkapala!! I also think it will be a lovely idea as it will be a strange environment for them to start with!! Having some faces there that they already know will(hopefully)make it easier for them!! <em>edited by Purple31 on 07/04/2011</em>
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Latest post on 26 March 2011 - 16:32
Very dusty on the Palm - Atlantis has disappeared!!!!!
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Latest post on 25 March 2011 - 23:41
Moonpig is the one that i use,or did use until tonight!!! Sage,had a look at the link and i have to say that the cards are beautiful - have saved it for future use!!! What i liked about the funkypigeon site was the giftcards that you could buy which could be sent with the cards..........MIL will soon have a Monsoon giftcard which is because of me and my generousity course!! ;)
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Latest post on 25 March 2011 - 23:21
I understand what your saying as i would much prefer a handwritten card(am lucky my children are here in Dubai with me) BUT.....i did use this site to send my MIL a card on behalf of my DH - if it was left to him he wouldn't be bothered to send anything at all ;)
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Latest post on 25 March 2011 - 11:15
Sent you an email!!!
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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 17:38
Hi, I heard that Debenhams have a 3 day sale on which started today(25% off) Am going to the mall later to have a look myself!!! :)
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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 15:17
And i think there are some apps that will work only on the ipad and not on the iphone - and of course they will be the ones you REALLY need!! ;)
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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 14:59
Getting them together would be great as the poor child doesn't really know other children of the same age!!! I already have a child going to DBS but she didn't start there until year 1 so i have no idea how that side of the school works! Look forward to meeting up with you!!
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Latest post on 22 March 2011 - 16:19
Thanks for replying KT, Yep,have accepted!! Just finished filling in the paperwork and will hand it into the school tomorrow. The poor boy thought he was starting school that day he had his assessment and was so excited!!
 
 
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