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Latest post on 01 February 2015 - 06:39
I go to Polly at Ted Morgan in Motor City and she is great! HTH
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Latest post on 28 January 2015 - 07:02
Thanks for the suggestions! It looks like the easiest thing may just be to bring them with us as excess baggage. i looked at sky cargo that was suggested on another thread, but they only fly into Toronto and we are flying to Victoria. Thanks again
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Latest post on 27 January 2015 - 16:14
I might be able to help. You can send me an email on my user name at g mail or post yours. HTH
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Latest post on 13 December 2014 - 14:31
I saw some in C4 motor city last week in the Christmas section. HTH
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Latest post on 12 December 2014 - 13:36
Thanks everyone! Ended up buying one at Park n' Shop in TECOM. 7ft one from the US for 600. They have two left if anyone else is looking!
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Latest post on 11 December 2014 - 12:47
Just wanted to bump this up to see if anyone knows if there are still trees at either ACE or Spinney's before I begin my search tomorrow. TIA!
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Latest post on 31 October 2014 - 07:47
I have bought it at Geant in the past. We received a Geant advert yesterday and it was advertised for around AED 5, so presuming they may have some! HTH
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Latest post on 30 October 2014 - 13:23
we are moving to a new villa in November/December that will require some modification, eg an additional internal wall and doors, enclosing the porch, 2 pagodas, and a few other small building jobs. Can anybody recommend a good, reliable and reasonably priced builder? I am happy to discuss and walk through the process with you if you would like. You can send me an email to my user name at g mail. HTH
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Latest post on 19 October 2014 - 06:50
Meggsy is right, they are adding an additional level at the C4 end which requires reinforcing of the current structure. They are also renovating the Kempinski as well as doing seismic upgrades which is causing a lot of the disruption in the carpark.
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Latest post on 02 October 2014 - 16:57
I can help with flooring if you would like. You can send me an email to my user name at gee mail. Let me know either way and I will delete my email!
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Latest post on 19 September 2014 - 08:27
A friend of mine has two lovely kittens that need homes. She rescued them and their mum in Jumeirah Park, but sadly the mum had to be put down due to a severe eye infection. They are on the bin kitty website, or you can email me on my user name here at g mail and I can send you photos. Please do not buy a kitten when there are so many in need! <em>edited by 4sidekicks on 19/09/2014</em>
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Latest post on 27 August 2014 - 07:41
It sounds like a scam to me, but....7 years ago I completed an EW survey online and sent it off. A few months later, I had a call from a woman asking if I had seen her email about the cruise!? I had no idea what she was talking about and was very skeptical. Anyway, it turns out I had won the grand prize for filling out the EW survey and went on a cruise that was worth $5000. We were the youngest people by about 500 years and wouldn't go on a cruise again, but that's an entirely different story! It does happen, but I don't think it is legitimate in your case.
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Latest post on 07 July 2014 - 09:53
Hello - my husband and I are new to Dubai from Vancouver and we are both looking for a family doctor. I am aware of the govt website of physician database in UAE but would appreciate a recommendation on a good family doctor male and female that you can provide. Location is not a problem. Cheers Mara. Hi and welcome to Dubai. We are from Victoria and will be back in Vancouver then Victoria this weekend!! DS and I see Sue Norton at Dubai Physiotherapy Clinic 04 349 6333. She is from Vancouver and is fantastic; very Canadian! HTH
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Latest post on 08 June 2014 - 11:20
8:30-3:30 for DS in grade 1
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Latest post on 12 May 2014 - 14:27
I can recommend someone as well. Send me an email to my user name at g mail. HTH
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Latest post on 27 March 2014 - 15:59
I think you need to post more! Keep replying to everything. :D Admin, pleeeeeease can we have more smileys. We definitely need the eating popcorn one. Haha apparently I need to post more! I remember reading the forum from Canada before we moved and before I registered and laughing at all the TNT's!
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Latest post on 27 March 2014 - 15:52
I now have to add a reply in order to check my status!?! Ok have now checked and how am I an "explorer" after 6/7 years!? <em>edited by 4sidekicks on 27/03/2014</em>
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Latest post on 12 February 2014 - 19:03
I am happy to chat with you offline. You can email me at 4sidekicks at G mail. HTH
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Latest post on 12 February 2014 - 18:23
Could you please email me at 4sidekicks at g mail? She sounds like exactly what we are looking for! TIA
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Latest post on 15 January 2014 - 06:58
BUMP for celticcavegirl.
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Latest post on 14 January 2014 - 12:02
You can try nabbesh odesk elance 99designs If you just want a basic site with a few pages that looks nice, I can do you on in wix or moonfruit in a couple of days. celticcavegirl can you send me an email on my user name at gmai? TIA
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Latest post on 14 January 2014 - 12:00
Hi plum, just left a message for you with the receptionist, but I am not entirely convinced that she wrote down all the correct details! You can email me on my user name at gmail if you don't get the other message! The Rashid Paediatric Therapy Centre need volunteers to help small groups of children enjoy riding at Hoofbeatz on Tuesday and Thursday mornings (about 9.45 to 11am). Hoofbeatz is now opposite the outlet mall on the Al Ain Rd. If you are able to volunteer one (or two) morning(s) a week please call the Rashid Centre on 04 340 0005 and leave your name and number for Pauline. Thank you :)
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Latest post on 30 September 2013 - 17:08
Hi JIT646, I just tried emailing your friend on the address you provided, but it bounced back! Can you double check the email address for me? Thanks!
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Latest post on 18 September 2013 - 17:08
We are more than happy to help with that. Let me know what your email is and I will contact you. DS could use a massive clearing out of toys!
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Latest post on 18 September 2013 - 16:22
The only place that I have found rugby boots is at the Canterbury store in festival City. Not sure if they have ones with removable studs though.... HTH
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Latest post on 27 August 2013 - 07:18
Well, the new one on Sheikh Zayed wouldn't do test pots... just got back from there. Such a bummer, all the little projects I see on blogs and pinterest and they always talk about just buying test pots. Oh well, I'll just have to limit my colour choices! I have some left over paint in colours that would on work projects from pinterest etc. I also have supplies to make chalk/Annie Sloan paint, and liming stain if you are interested as well. Send me an email at 4 side kicks (all one word) at g mail dot com and you are more than welcome to come over and help yourself to my paint supply! HTH <em>edited by 4sidekicks on 27/08/2013</em>
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Latest post on 24 June 2013 - 11:42
Hi Jax, We have one that might work for you. Let me know when you have the required dimensions and I can let you know if ours will work. You are welcome to borrow it as long as you PROMISE to return it. HTH
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Latest post on 16 June 2013 - 10:05
Hi! I'm looking for an interior decorator who would be willing to come in and help me to organize and maximize what we do have and also suggest sources, help to purchase where we need things, hire painters etc.. I don't want to have the house 'done' , more sort of gone through by someone who can give us ideas on how to work with what we have... Thanks! edited by berrie on 13/06/2013 I posted my contact details but they seemed to have disappeared!? You can email me on 4 side kicks at g mail dot com (all one word). Let me know once you have emailed me, so I can erase mine. HTH
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 12:23
You can send me an email on my user name at gmail if you would like. I may be able to help with some suggestions, but won't have to time to check back on the forum today. Please let me know if you are/have emailed me and I can then remove my email. HTH Thanks I sent you an email earlier as above... Hi, haven't received anything. 4sidekicks at gmail. Let me know when you send it and I will delete my email. Hi all, We are currently in the process of moving to Dubai from the UK (hoping to be there in August) and are frantically trying to find a good school for our twin 6 year old boys for September 2013. One of our boys is due to have an assessment by an educational psychologist this month at his current school in UK as he has some concentration issues and we anticipate he will need some individual/ special needs /learning support in the classroom. I've contacted a few schools in Dubai and they have hinted at having a limited Individual needs dept! :( So as well as the first issue that its almost impossible to get a place in most good schools; I'm also at my wits end about finding a school that will accommodate his needs and on top of this I really need to get them both into the same school as splitting them with make things much worse with too much change for them! Please please could anyone provide ANY tips, advice or guidance as to which schools have good provision for individual/ special needs? And how to best approach this and the schools? Any help and advice will be much appreciated :) Thanks Tjas
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 11:49
You can send me an email on my user name at gmail if you would like. I may be able to help with some suggestions, but won't have to time to check back on the forum today. Please let me know if you are/have emailed me and I can then remove my email. HTH Hi all, We are currently in the process of moving to Dubai from the UK (hoping to be there in August) and are frantically trying to find a good school for our twin 6 year old boys for September 2013. One of our boys is due to have an assessment by an educational psychologist this month at his current school in UK as he has some concentration issues and we anticipate he will need some individual/ special needs /learning support in the classroom. I've contacted a few schools in Dubai and they have hinted at having a limited Individual needs dept! :( So as well as the first issue that its almost impossible to get a place in most good schools; I'm also at my wits end about finding a school that will accommodate his needs and on top of this I really need to get them both into the same school as splitting them with make things much worse with too much change for them! Please please could anyone provide ANY tips, advice or guidance as to which schools have good provision for individual/ special needs? And how to best approach this and the schools? Any help and advice will be much appreciated :) Thanks Tjas
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Latest post on 14 May 2013 - 09:36
You can try GT Automotive in Al Quoz (behind the garden Centre). I have used the numerous times and they are always good! Call and ask for Phil and explain it is urgent 043237106. HTH!
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Latest post on 27 March 2013 - 11:19
I'd be interested in knowing where we can take DS and our two dogs to camp overnight. Any suggestions are greatly welcomed! TIA
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Latest post on 18 March 2013 - 11:27
Hi BellaUK, Please send me an email on my user name at g mail, as I have loads of things for you! HTH
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Latest post on 12 March 2013 - 09:27
We are from Victoria and have flown back and forth many times over the past 6 years we have been here. In my opinion, the best flights by far are with KLM. You fly Dubai to Amsterdam and then Amsterdam to Vancouver. Once you arrive in Vancouver, I would book a hotel near the airport and stay the night. You can then fly to Victoria, which is only about 15-20 minutes, but can be very expensive as there is a great deal of travel between Van and Vic for business. You can rent a car, take a taxi, a shuttle bus or regular BC transit to the ferry. The ferry ride between Van and Vic is an hour and thirty five minutes and stunningly beautiful. Once you arrive in Victoria, it will take you about 45 minutes minutes to get to UVic. If you have any more questions about Victoria or UVic, you can email me on my user name at gmail. I grew up there and my husband, myself and both of my parents all went to UVic. HTH. <em>edited by 4sidekicks on 12/03/2013</em>
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Latest post on 12 February 2013 - 16:22
The management of Bradenton has changed since last year and I think that have made some very positive changes. My son has been there since September and I am incredibly happy with the school. He had a HORRIBLE year last year at another American school, and I have to say that our experience this year has been the complete opposite. He has a great teacher, the Elementary principal is fantastic, and his PE teacher is also wonderful. We have met a number of very nice parents that I now consider friends outside of school. Also, it is a small school and has a great sense of community. Of course everyone has different opinions and experiences, so I thought I would share mine! I think that it is worth giving them a call and having a tour of the school and decide from there. HTH
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Latest post on 08 February 2013 - 08:00
Does anyone or presumably their DH have a circular saw that I can borrow for a couple of hours today? I am trying to re-finish a table I am working on and want to cut the ugly notches off the sides. I almost killed the jigsaw attempting it yesterday.... I know I can rent one from ACE, but thought I would check here first and see if I could borrow one :-) TIA
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Latest post on 03 February 2013 - 16:32
I have never seen them (real ones) in Dubai and my DS lives in his! I get a few pairs whenever I'm home and bring them back. They do have fake ones in Karama, DS friend got a pair the other week apparently. Thanks Neat-Freak. I think I will just go ahead and order them online. :-)
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Latest post on 03 February 2013 - 14:58
I think I saw some at Dragonmart when we took visitors there 2 weeks ago. Whether they were genuine or not is another question... Thanks. I am looking for the real ones and not sure I can face a trip to Dragon Mart!!
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Latest post on 03 February 2013 - 14:48
Dubai_City_Chick, Apparently they charge 250 and offer advice on how to negotiate on price as well. If you need anymore info, you can send me an email on my user name at g mail. <em>edited by 4sidekicks on 03/02/2013</em>
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Latest post on 03 February 2013 - 14:40
I will check and get back to you as soon as I know anything :-)
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Latest post on 03 February 2013 - 14:11
You couldn't get through because I typed the number in wrong!! Sorry!! It is 04 323 7106. Not sure how much the service is...if you can't get through, let me know and I can find out for you... HTH
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Latest post on 03 February 2013 - 11:29
I can recommend GT Automotive in Al Quoz (just behind the Dubai Garden Centre). It is western owned and run. 04 323 7106 and ask for Phil. HTH <em>edited by 4sidekicks on 03/02/2013</em>
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Latest post on 30 January 2013 - 13:58
Oh Tara, I feel for you! I keep saying to DH that I cannot imagine what is like for those living next to the construction. We are in the centre of Palmera 2 and I can hear the noise in the mornings if we sleep with the door open!!
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Latest post on 30 January 2013 - 11:39
There is a tailor now in Motor City. If you do a search on here the details should come up. We have used them numerous times and they have been great! HTH
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Latest post on 27 January 2013 - 09:20
Give Noor a call on 0552929731. I have used him several times now and he is fantastic. We had him move 2 sofas and a chair for us yesterday. Sent him the address, he collected, wrapped everything carefully and then delivered to us with no problems. HTH
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Latest post on 23 January 2013 - 15:18
The vets at Al Safa Vets in Um Sequim are fantastic. We don't live in that area any longer, but I still take both of my dogs there!
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 16:51
I have a full costume including a hat if you would like to borrow it. We are in Arabian Ranches. You can email me on my user name at g mail. HTH
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Latest post on 11 December 2012 - 12:22
Masafi Mama and Roysie, you can email me as well and I can help. It is my user name at g mail. HTH
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Latest post on 17 November 2012 - 16:53
Safa vets on al wasl I think are open every day. Always find them helpful but not tried in emergency. Agree with Kathyt, call Safa, they really are the best! 043483799 HTH
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Latest post on 09 November 2012 - 15:38
Does anyone know what time the fireworks are at? TIA
 
 
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