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Desert Doodle

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Latest post on 25 October 2012 - 21:11
Many years ago I worked for a mortgage company and any outstanding payments on leasehold properties would be debited to the customers mortgage if they were in arrears. It's in the terms and conditions that they keep these up to date. Not sure if it's still the same but I suspect it is. Find out who the mortgage is with and just send an invoice asking for payment. Bet they pay it.
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Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 16:33
I have a local bank account and have never been charged for anything other than using someone else's ATM machine 2dhs, which I find totally acceptable. I'd move your bank account. Try NBAD in the Meadows.
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Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 16:30
[url=http://www.yellowpages.com.au/qld/eagle-farm/jetta-express-excess-baggage-13173729-listing.html?context=businessTypeSearch&referredBy=www.yellowpages.com.au'>link[/url'> We used these guys when we first moved here 4 years ago, just on the way out of the city to airport on the old Kingsford Smith Drive. thanks that looks fab - very cost effective too.
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Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 11:57
I used a guy who came measured up and made wonderful covers/pads for sofa chairs and sunbeds. Justin on 0556425932
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Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 11:52
You could try the salvos or lifeline! Thats about the best I can think of. Thanks - yes the salvation army said they would take everything and just found a form online to request. I would definitely say the Salvos, also. They can sell things in their op shops and the money goes where it needs to for relief. thanks - have filled in the online form and will wait to hear. Now i just need to bring back a small amount of personal items that would be a bit to much for excess luggage - pictures/clothes/shoes - any suggestions for freight?
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Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 11:43
You could try the salvos or lifeline! Thats about the best I can think of. Thanks - yes the salvation army said they would take everything and just found a form online to request.
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Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 11:37
anyone?
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Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 08:53
Sorry to change the theme but wonder if anyone has any good idea's of where I can donate some furniture and household stuff to in Brisbane CBD? I need to clear the contents of a 1 bed apartment (all in good condition but I don't have the time or inclination to sell) normal stuff - bed sofa telly kitchen stuff washing machine etc. I would love to let a struggling family or battered wives hostel take it all? Any suggestions?
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Latest post on 27 May 2012 - 13:29
MJ's every time! We went to the Ivy a few weeks ago and the food was very ordinary, service was rubbish and then got charged twice on my credit card!
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Latest post on 22 May 2012 - 11:25
I am cancelling my maids visa and putting her on a flight back to the Phillippines. she is under my husbands sponsorship but he is out of the country - can I do all this with his passport copy or does he need to be physically present? TIA
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 10:33
We shipped our contents over here from the UK without the insurance - decided it wasn't worth the money and just the lid of my bin got dented. Maybe luck but I love taking risks!
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 10:20
its for a new retail outlet in the springs/meadows area - sorry can't say what at this moment just to let people know they are there.
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 10:14
Thanks for all the suggestions - fridge magnet sounds good and I like the car sunshield Any more idea's?
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 09:37
Fridge magnet like
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 09:33
I have used Dr Katrina at Drs Nicholas and Asp in the Marina - she is fab 04 360 9977
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 09:15
Need some inspiration? If I get a leaflet dropped at my villa, the ones in the clear plastic bags I normally throw it straight away - what type of freebie would you not throw away and take notice of? a useful item perhaps Not got a creative mind I'm afraid. any suggestions warmly welcomed
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Latest post on 03 January 2012 - 13:21
I just bought a double inflatable bed from carrefore which has a built in headboard - slept on it NYE and slept like a baby!
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 13:12
National Bank of Abu Dhabi starting at 7.75% for expats - not sure how competitive this is though?
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Latest post on 29 December 2011 - 08:09
Me! I hear ticket sales are very low though.
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Latest post on 17 December 2011 - 22:52
If you are a nbad platinum card holder they offer the re registration service free (you just pay the registration) they collect and drop back your car
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Latest post on 16 December 2011 - 21:51
I applied for a L and D job last year. Had a telephone interview and never heard again! A couple of people I know have had the same experience with emirates recruitment.
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Latest post on 02 November 2011 - 14:29
I am an end of August birthday and went through the British system albeit many moons ago! I can't remember it being a disadvantage ever - there has to be a cut off somewhere!
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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 13:51
thanks ladies Wafi was great we went there in April. Think i'm going to look at the Amwaj Rotana and the Murooj Rotana
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Latest post on 20 July 2011 - 14:10
https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/1094/~/do-i-need-to-apply-for-esta Found it now - and he is travelling on the purpose of his visa so all is well. Thanks for your help
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Latest post on 20 July 2011 - 14:07
Hi SuzyDuzy, I'm sure CP won't take offense - I will certainly check with immigration. the horse's mouth in the USA i'm sure is much more reliable than here I would imagine! I take nothing seriously from officials here! Dear Desert Doodle, no offense to Cornish Pixie but with such issues I would check directly with immigration. I am a travel agent and it is ALWAYS best to hear it from the horse's mouth with immigration/visa issues for non-tourist visas. She is probably right, but if it were me, I would want to be 100% sure...
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Latest post on 20 July 2011 - 08:11
thanks, yes he only just got the visa and its valid for 4 years.
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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 09:08
have a look at this website http://www.clydeco.com/recruit/ I am currently thinking of relocating to dubai as my sister lives there but I am looking for something in the law department like a paralegal or legal assistant to start with, or even a trainee position. I have been looking for a legal position (as a legal adviser or law consultant) for some time now but havnt been able to secure a position, I dont have years of legal experience since I only graduated a year ago, but I have 6 years of working in debt recovery/credit control, administration and customer service. I have been on every single website but still no luck at the moment, and I am thinking it is because I am not already in Dubai. Maybe it would be easier for me to just move there for a couple of months and search on the ground. Any advice? I have friends and family that live there so I wouldnt be totally on my own, I just didnt want to leave my current position without finding one first. PS: As anyone heard of the CBL International Dubai Law School? wanted to enrol on the course to get basic knowledge on UAE laws, but is it worth it? or valuable? Would you have any pointers of where i should start looking and regarding the salaries as well? Negociations? etc... Thank you
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Latest post on 14 July 2011 - 21:06
If so are you looking for fish? Have a pond but moving and need to rehome a tame bunch of lively fish!
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Latest post on 02 July 2011 - 12:10
thanks! will give them a ring
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 14:54
WHOOO! IM OFF THERE NOW
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 13:23
I have an HSBC debit card and get an SMS every time its used. Not long ago I went to Sharif at Times Square and purchased an item for 95 AED. I'm standing at the checkout and get an SMS that 950 AED has come out of my acct. The clerk then passes me the slip to sign for 95 - I said but you just took 950 out of my acct - where's that slip? "Oh no, Madam, it didn't go through, I made a mistake and cancelled it". After a brief argument, I called the duty manager who managed to contact the bank and get it reversed. If I wouldn't have had the SMS, I can't imagine the process I'd have to go through to get my money back. Be careful. Same thing happened to me in DG Sharif - the cashier put a tumble dryer through twice on my credit card 2295 and of course i got two text but he didn't admit it I had to point it out as I got two texts! he said don't worry I've done the refund. I know it takes ages for refunds to go through - such a pain in the b*m
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 13:19
I have one packet - in Satwa if anyone's interested! Banana - I am just waiting to hear if I have a delivery from a visitor otherwise can I have your email and will call by to collect? thanks
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Latest post on 28 June 2011 - 11:59
I know what a nightmare! I have got 5 days supply left and can't find any in the whole of Dubai! what to do?
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Latest post on 23 June 2011 - 15:35
see..... another case of someone stating exactly what they are looking for (Europeans only)!!! makes sense to me - why waste peoples time in applying if thats not what they want? you see job adverts all the time "UAE Nationals only" or even I have seen "must be good looking!"
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Latest post on 23 June 2011 - 08:52
http://www.dpsoftware.co.uk/airlines/ Tells you all the airlines Thanks for all the info. I am flying from Dubai to London then after 5 days from London to New York then an 8 day break and then from Pittsburg to Orlando then back again! Not worried about the weight allowance on the way back as all the baggage will be gone by then!! unless I go mad in Walmart!
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Latest post on 14 June 2011 - 22:49
I would love to live in a meadows 3 bedroom with a private pool anyone who can help please let me know. Not fussy about which meadows!
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Latest post on 14 June 2011 - 22:45
http://www.jetblue.com/wherewejet/ Oh i like that! Very useful Shame they dont fly direct on the dates i need. Only via new york or boston. Thanks anyway
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Latest post on 14 June 2011 - 22:31
http://www.jetblue.com/wherewejet/ Oh i like that! Very useful
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Latest post on 14 June 2011 - 22:26
Thanks mrs moochie Went direct to the website as expedia cant do this!
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Latest post on 14 June 2011 - 15:49
thanks - googling now! sorry I don't know the area and searching has taken me ages!
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Latest post on 14 June 2011 - 15:01
put his number on here and we can all ring him! see how he likes it!
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Latest post on 13 June 2011 - 12:48
I thought I would get away with it but they sent it off for repair and it came back with an unrepairable due to water damage! ooppss they asked did you spill anything on it? I said I might have splashed a little coffee on the keyboard? Didn't work so now I need to replace. I was at work when it happened though you'd think they would be more understanding? Souk.com sounds good - not bothered about it being top totty
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Latest post on 08 June 2011 - 13:38
Hi I have been looking up at VH too at it looks really lovely. My only concern was the access roads to springs area where kids goes to school. does anyone know if there is going to be a quicker route to springs with all the new roads going in? And on another note - any swimming pool experts out there? there is a pool with equipment to activate chiller/heater - how much would that cost? TIA
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Latest post on 21 March 2011 - 14:09
Like most industries here in Dubai, nothing is regulated so anyone can write a will for you and charge the earth. You will also find most lawyers out here haven't got a clue about will writing except if the specialize it that particular area. I come from a financially regulated background and gasp most of the time at what people can do out here without any real form of training. Even down to beauty salons, in the UK all beauticians undergo training and certification just to be let loose on your toe nails. Whilst between jobs a few years ago I did a course on will writing in the UAE and a simple test at the end allowed me to take instructions for wills. I haven't used it as I got another job really quickly. You will find most will writing services in the UAE will be run by people who have no legal background. I have met Patricia at Holbourn Assets, she is a real lawyer who specializes in will writing and inheritance laws in the UAE. However, like everything here you will only know when it happens to you and as they seem to make the rules up as they go along I don't think one case will ever be the same as the next! Good luck!
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Latest post on 15 March 2011 - 15:37
Hi Got it, you can remove your email address. It will be on it's way to you within the next 5 minutes. Kaydee Thanks!
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Latest post on 15 March 2011 - 15:20
I did a search on dubizzle and bought one from a shop at the mazaya centre that was closing down.
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Latest post on 15 March 2011 - 14:53
Yours son's school should do this for him, as all senior students that transfer to Uni or school in the US require it. Basically a transcription shows all subjects that he has learned since Year 9 (English Curriculum), his grades are entered and then it shows what the year credit (hours taught) is for each subject. It must be signed and stamped by the school headteacher. If he is in an English Curriculum school which has not completed one of these before, I can provide you with a blank transcription form for the school to complete. Let me know if you need this and post your email address and I can send to you. Kaydee Kaydee Thanks can you email me the form Let me know when you have got this and I will delete my email. <em>edited by Desert Doodle on 15/03/2011</em>
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Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 18:51
i did some on a website and they delivered - good quality and reasonable prices www.photosonshow.com
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 15:54
Tips and toes have increased their prices again and I find it hard to justify now my monthly treat of a manicure and pedicure. Does anyone else have any cheaper recommendations in the new dubai area? Shame as the girls in the meadows village are lovely.
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Latest post on 22 January 2011 - 20:33
I was looking for it too the other day - haven't seen one anywhere else.
 
 
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