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Latest post on 25 February 2015 - 22:04
The S6 is not out yet...or is it? But too late now. Hubby surprised me by going out and getting the iphone...
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Latest post on 25 February 2015 - 21:17
Jumping into the deep end now...Getting the iphone after being a lifelong samsung user....wish me luck as I am not good with technology...
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Latest post on 23 February 2015 - 21:34
My ds's school had their first lock down drill the other week and told me they were all told where to hide(within the classroom different kids in different areas) and I am happy to know they are practising...Does worry me a lot tho that this has now become necessary the world over...
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Latest post on 09 February 2015 - 15:20
Jumeirah College
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Latest post on 22 December 2014 - 16:13
Yep. Not a roumour. Big line up in dubai mall. Hubby somewhere in there...Fingers crossed...
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Latest post on 22 December 2014 - 13:33
Need man ones. Got the woman's ones sorted...Didn't want to pay 200 dhs at M&S but might have to now...Hubby is looking at Matalan,George and Splash today....
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Latest post on 22 December 2014 - 13:30
They are not available at Virgin. Hubby was there and asked. Was a rumour. Let's hope the ones at Emirates shop wasn't a rumour...fingers crossed
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Latest post on 21 December 2014 - 21:52
Thank you. Will have a look tomorrow.
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Latest post on 05 December 2014 - 22:19
Thank you. Have just been searching on the subject and heared about Essentials...Am in between them,Slam,or cut and shape...they had the most recommendations....??
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Latest post on 05 December 2014 - 21:59
I would settle for kind of good right now...was hoping to go tomorrow...What about the big names like Tony and Guy or similar...
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Latest post on 05 December 2014 - 21:38
Same here. We wanted to but never got around to buy and now it is sold out....not happy...
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Latest post on 08 November 2014 - 00:50
We had a company come in and deep clean our kitchen which included steam cleaning the oven, washing machine etc...Maybe give them a call and ask. The company is called Mangrove and found the number on google. Was 700dhs for the kitchen...
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Latest post on 08 November 2014 - 00:45
But which shelf and where??? Has anybody seen one of those in Dubai.? Would love to get one and can't order from amazon as we have no shop and ship account...
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Latest post on 05 November 2014 - 20:48
Hi Maltese. I sent you an email. You will make my son's xmas....
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Latest post on 05 November 2014 - 09:29
I am also desperately looking for tickets...my 7 year old all of a sudden is the biggest fan....
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Latest post on 08 October 2014 - 13:05
Dr John McEwan. He has been doing the same op for my son a few times now. Wouldn't want anybody else doing it. He is great. And city hospital operating staff are great and mum or dad can stay with the children until they fall asleep with the gas mask, no needles are used until the children sleep...
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Latest post on 07 June 2014 - 20:47
Thank you so much for the reply. We wanted a french bulldog but decided against it as they don't fly well and we will move away eventually so need a breed that flies. Looking at jack russel or pomeranian or yorkie or chihuahua... my hubby stays here most summer so he will take care of the dog but thought it might be nicer to take him to Europe as it is much more dog friendly...Looking into getting the puppy at the end of August onwards so lots of time to think about all the options before next summer.... <em>edited by mareike76 on 07/06/2014</em>
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Latest post on 05 June 2014 - 16:59
We will. But have some limitations because it has to be small (cat size) Those are the apartment rules. We adopted an older dog before who then bit my son so it will have to be a puppy. Dog is well and my dog trainer rehomed him...So we are looking into our options...
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Latest post on 05 June 2014 - 15:30
That's exactely why we are not getting one until we move back to Europe permanently...Shame, we really love them. Been looking into other small dogs for 6 month now...We want to get one at the end of august...Now hubby, son and me all want a different one..lol
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Latest post on 05 June 2014 - 14:58
Aparently some airlines completely banned them now...somebody said that 1 out of every 2 bulldogs die during flight so was wondering why/how so many are here with no breeders etc...We wanted to get a frenchie but now can't as we would like to take the dog home with us over every summer...
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Latest post on 05 June 2014 - 14:56
We usually go home for 2 month so boarding or flying would be the same price...plus wouldn't want to leave dog for so long...
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Latest post on 05 June 2014 - 14:39
Hi again, The other question I have is...Would it be possible to fly a dog home over the summer (Europe) every summer? We as a family would like to get a puppy after the summer holidays but are wondering if we could take him home with us every summer....Any ideas???
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Latest post on 19 April 2014 - 11:19
I always like (not) the comment...Madame, you have such a beautiful face followed by shame you are so fat...And at a hairdressers once (one of those very cheap salon type ones) I explained how I wanted my hair cut, she cuts it totally different and says she couldn't cut it how I wanted as my face is too fat and it would make me look even fatter...Nothing like a trip to a salon to make you feel better...lol
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Latest post on 07 March 2014 - 22:44
We just got back from the 9pm show and it was amazing. We took our 6 year old son and he was totally absorbed in the story. The actors were fab. We all loved it. If you get the chance, go and see it!!!
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Latest post on 20 February 2014 - 14:29
Dewa usually accept a payment of 75 percent of the outstanding amount. If however you get cut off they will ask for full payment before reconnecting you, so careful with how much exactely you have to pay...
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Latest post on 27 January 2014 - 17:08
There is a woman who does silver jewellery like keychains, cufflinks etc with your childs handprints on them. They are lovely. I think it's called smallprints dubai...
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Latest post on 26 January 2014 - 02:36
How long do the symptoms for either last?? Had it 3 days, been to hospital yesterday, was put on a drip for the dehydration. Got meds and all but the fever is going up, pain is getting worse and my visits to the bathroom don't decrease either...Can't even keep water down. I never had such a severe case of gastro so wanted to ask you ladies how long it can last or should I go back to the hospital???
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Latest post on 24 December 2013 - 23:51
Thanx...If I can't shift it at all I might resort to that...(family of non smokers...) Hubby is off buying nail polish remover....
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Latest post on 24 December 2013 - 23:33
I knew about the vaseline but wanted to save time...lol I used the colouring foam and thought it will surely not get on my skin. How wrong I was.. Neck,hands,arm and ears(in and out) and face...it came off the face ok,but stuck firm on my neck and ears... And I am going out for Xmas lunch tomorrow...
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Latest post on 04 December 2013 - 06:05
I like Emirates. I am scared to death by flying but do it every summer...Flew lots of different airlines but cabin crew on Emirates (and on one occasion on Lufthansa) are just the best. Last summer I had to fly alone with my 5 year old and the staff were amazing. I was close to tears at check in and they kept talking to me the whole time...On the plane they kept coming to me and explained every little movement and noise and when we hit mild turbulence they made sure someone was always by my side,talking me through without letting my son notice. It meant the world to me and I know they are more expensive but I will gladly pay that for the service!!!
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Latest post on 28 November 2013 - 09:36
Al Ain airshow Al Ain Zoo Al Ain Oasis Jebal Hafeet and hot springs so that is the day in Al Ain covered trip to the toyshop beach wafi xmas tree lighting and santas grotto
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Latest post on 26 November 2013 - 20:16
I will get the air but just not sure Mini or normal size....
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Latest post on 25 November 2013 - 17:12
Crate and Barrel have beautiful ones. Started our collection a few years ago and they last-unless the cats jump into the tree....again... Saw some nice ones in Homecentre...
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Latest post on 25 November 2013 - 17:09
I haven't seen proper mini burger buns with sesame seeds but in spinneys they sell mini buns in a pack of 10. We always use those for kids burgers...Or little snackbox sandwiches....
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Latest post on 25 November 2013 - 14:49
My son is 6 now and can't wait for Santa. We let Santa bring one of the big gifts that he really wants and some of the smaller ones. And then we make sure he also knows what came from grandparents,friends etc so he can say/write a little thank you note...
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Latest post on 21 November 2013 - 12:28
But in Europe people usually know how to drive in rain and other bad weather. Here some people can't drive in perfect condition....
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Latest post on 23 October 2013 - 07:05
We went last weekend. Took our visitor there in the evening so we got to watch some shows,the fountains and fireworks. We really enjoyed it. Some of the pavillions are not worth a look but we found lots of little thing we didn't know we needed (as every year ). Also one of the shows,The lords of lighning, were one of the most amazing show ever. They use high voltage electricity and pass/shoot it between them....Awesome. They are there until Saturday I think.
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 10:19
Maybe try the Red Lobster restaurant in Dubai Mall. They might sell them. I know they have the live ones there and they also have the Maine Lobsters...Good luck
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Latest post on 29 June 2013 - 14:50
I am thinking along the lines if any of the hotels...For example at xmas all the hotels offer food packages....something like that...
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Latest post on 28 May 2013 - 21:00
Thank you. Will check out Ace and Virgin...Oh dear,if it takes a while I guess we will be sitting on the floor in the new apartment...wasn't planning on taking the old sofa...Fingers crossed...
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Latest post on 28 May 2013 - 19:52
Thank you..Will order if I can't find them in the shops...Just hoped to try out if one is enough or if we need two....
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Latest post on 21 May 2013 - 17:43
Sorry,he is 5 years old.
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Latest post on 02 May 2013 - 09:49
Breteuil-we would be intrested in a sofa...Is it an Lshape one???
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Latest post on 13 April 2013 - 22:44
We got an appointment with Dr Nicholas Asp Pediatrics on Beach Rd. They were very nice,ds got to push buttons to operate some equipment,got to choose a DVD to watch on the ceiling tv screen...Dr Marie was lovely. Needless to say he is already asking if he can go again soon and he told his daddy he loves the dentist...Perfect...Oh,the teeth were absolutely fine!!!
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Latest post on 13 April 2013 - 22:37
Thank you. I found one in Magrudy on Beach Rd today...Wanted to get a complete set but no luck. Ds found a cars bag which he loved and wanted. They also sold those small ice packs which will fit in and the bag is big enough to fit normal (our old lol) tupperware boxes...For a bottle he chose a camelback with planets on from a sportsshop and we will use one of his many backpacks to put the lunchbag in...sorted...In August I will make sure to bulk buy school lunch bags and boxes to save the running around....Last year I saw those nice colourful boxes everywhere and now nobody seems to have them...
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Latest post on 13 April 2013 - 22:28
Thank you all for your advice. I.am not that far off thinking to start making apointments from mid June. We keep looking online and the one always coming up is Icon-is there something wrong with it?? We will check out the ones you mentioned... Am not too concerned yet about the finish,just have to be on a low floor-below 10...All we see is high floor... Thank you for offering to put me in touch with your friend but we are looking for a 2+ bedroom unfurnished...But thanx...Good luck with renting it out. We will keep our eyes open and seriously look in June-not long now and I better start packing...yikes
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Latest post on 11 April 2013 - 16:33
Hi,my son is 5 and we are starting with Hamilton Aquatics on Monday(assessment) I am not sure which age they start from. They are in Dubai British School and Emirates Int School in Springs/Measows....They were most efficient with emailing back and answering questions. There is also active sports and they are in DIA near Springs and they also do baby swimming and mother and child swimming...Good luck!!!
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Latest post on 11 April 2013 - 15:25
Hi, could you ladies please recommend a dentist where I can take my 5 year old today? He started complaining of a toothache and is now refusing to eat as it hurts him...We hav'nt been to a Dentist here yet so I don't know where to start... Thank you
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Latest post on 17 January 2013 - 15:30
Hi. Nurseries do offer FS1 classes which are for children who are 3 before September 1st... So 3 going to turn four. I think you might want to look into that option as lots of schools will not take non english speaking child. And then there is the problem of finding FS2 places if you have not already been with the school in FS1... Maybe start your child on english lessons right away and good luck!!!
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Latest post on 17 January 2013 - 15:24
We are so extremely happy with JPS. My son is in FS2 and loves it. The teachers are great and each child is catered for individually. They have different groups within the class for more specific learning. I only ever wanted JPS and I am happy we got in. Saying all that mu friends daughter is at Dess and they r very happy there. Others are at Horizon and are loving it for the more authentic british country school feel....
 
 
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