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Latest post on 09 June 2016 - 09:55
Not sure if this brand is on the shelves in Dubai but in just in case it is or anyone has brought them over from the U.S. The FDA has ordered a recall of various Nature Made brand vitamins due to staph contamination risk. Batch numbers listed on their website http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm505706.htm http://edition.cnn.com/2016/06/08/health/nature-made-vitamin-recall/
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Latest post on 02 May 2016 - 09:29
Yes you are right, back in 2012 there weren't any soap making classes, but there are classes available nowadays, try this link http://www.addictedtosoap.com/class-descriptions/ No idea how much the course charges but it looks pretty comprehensive. Best of luck with your new hobby!
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Latest post on 29 April 2016 - 14:20
I buy the seeded pomegranates regularly in the UK, mainly from Waitrose or Sainsbury's I once tried the Tesco ready seeded ones and did not find them as good, although I think the problem was freshness rather than quality, in my experience in general I find all fruit in the UK better quality, price and freshness than in Dubai and a much wider variety and more ready availability of product choice. I always felt guilty paying the exorbitant prices they charge in Dubai for a punnet of blackberries and they are not even the same as the blackberries we have at home, and the regional choices of English strawberries in the UK is amazing. I would not bother bringing pomegranates over to the UK personally, but if its the Indian pomegranates she prefers she could look in Waitrose as most of theirs are sourced from India.
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Latest post on 07 April 2016 - 19:37
I use Party Savvy, they deliver faster than Amazon, and have a fabulous range of products. You can get next day shipping usually, I have been to their warehouse personally many times too as its near my home and they are super efficient and helpful. https://partysavvy.co.uk/
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Latest post on 10 March 2016 - 15:40
Well ... a stick of butter makes perfect sense if your dairies make butter in sticks instead of these stupid grams!!! And I have several cookbooks I cannot use because they ask for grams. How exactly does one measure grams? I have a cup measure that I bought for nothing but now I need to invest in a scale for my food? I agree the frustration can work both ways, that's why I think there's a need for a universal standard in cookbooks. The conversion table in the link at the end of the article in my previous post converts from cups to grams and vice versa and should help you to use your recipe books that give the measures in cups. As you say you are going to have a problem with recipes that use sticks to measure butter rather than grams just as I do since I don't find butter sold in sticks either, so I have no idea how much of the 500 gram block of butter I have in front of me equals a 'stick', whereas a recipe in grams would tell me exactly how much to use and leave no room for error if I use a scale. As the article says most of us have no idea how much a "stick" of butter weighs. You may as well ask me how how long is a piece of string! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERAyGfCuZD8
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Latest post on 10 March 2016 - 12:39
I don't often use recipes but when I do I still get confused when recipes call for 'cups of flour' and 'sticks of butter', can never instantly recall what that converts to in grams. So intending to experiment with an exciting new recipe today that's given in "cups and sticks" I was hunting for an at a glance easy calculator to print out. I came across this amusing article and it seems to be a widely shared frustration, so thought I would share! There's a link to the conversion table at the end too. But if only there was a global uniform recipe measurement it would be so much easier. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/food-and-drink/equipment/dear-americans-im-fed-up-with-your-stupid-cup-measurements/#
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Latest post on 06 March 2016 - 22:19
If anyone, on blacklist or not, tries to leave on a passport that bears no entry stamp they will not get through as CP says But when a person bounces a cheque, depending on whether they have defaulted a bank or the like or just another private person, makes a huge difference in how quickly they will be subject to the law, at least in my experience with someone who owes us money. We had someone bounce a cheque and owe us a significant amount of money, we went to the police and filed a case while we knew he was still in the country. We were told he would have his name put out at every port, so we assumed he would not be able to leave. But he managed to slip out a few hours later after we had filed, as the system, we later discovered, apparently takes time to click in. So this person defrauded us and was able to leave with our money. We were told that when a person defrauds an institution the process of getting the ban effected is much quicker but it takes longer for a personal complaint to be processed. There is a window of opportunity if the debtor decides to take off even when you have filed the bounced cheque with the police. What happened in our case was the police called the debtor to come to the station and as soon as he got wind that we had filed he ran to the airport. I hope you move quickly to have him apprehended to avoid the same happening to you.
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Latest post on 10 December 2015 - 10:12
One thing that made me really sad is how air quality drastically worsened over the last decade in Dubai, the cheerful clear blues skies of before are hardly ever visible in the city these days, now replaced with a constant shroud of dull haze. The index here shows parts of Dubai in the 'Red and Yellow Zones' indicating air is "Unhealthy" Even Zabeel Park, where you would expect better air quality, is in the red zone today with a rating on a par with some Chinese cities. http://aqicn.org/map/uae/#@g/25.0446/55.5882/10z
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Latest post on 07 December 2015 - 10:57
I agree Dubai definitely feels safe Having lived over 3 decades in Dubai and 3 decades in the UK the OP's question brought me to compare how safe I have really been in each place while I lived there. Interesting results! [b'>Dubai Incidents [/b'> House broken into while I was sleeping, nothing stolen but it appeared to be an intruder with other intent who was scared away before he could do anything. Car attacked in car park when another car was taking up two spaces- I merely asked politely if he would re position his car to allow me to park resulting in him getting out and beating my car with his shoe and attempting to open my driver door which was locked thankfully Harassed by stranger who used an insurance company to look up my personal detail from my car registration Followed while driving by stranger who pursued me signalling his interest until I drove into a police station to avoid him Deliberately forced off road on the desert highway by car full of youths who drove off after getting me stuck in the sand Inappropriately approached by stranger who fondled me as I was looking at products on a supermarket shelf Shopping stolen from trolley as I sat in a cafe with trolley a couple of feet away [b'>UK Incidents[/b'> None Yet somehow the perception is different.
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Latest post on 03 December 2015 - 10:53
I thought this would make a really nice gift so I bought one recently, its described as genuine 999.9 Credit Suisse solid gold ingot on solid stainless steel. The watch is not as described at all, after only a few months of occasional wear the "solid" stainless steel began to wear off from the watch casing and bracelet exposing a cheap base metal not included in the description. I feel ripped off at having paid AED1,275 for a worthless watch and so embarrassed at having given this fake as a gift. I had it inspected at a specialist watch maker in the UK and its not solid stainless steel at all, only plated with a very thin layer of it. The materials do not match the price or description. Very disappointing that Emirates would sell such an item when Dubai is doing so much to stamp out knock offs and phony goods. Its less than two years old so I wrote to Emirates to complain but two weeks later I still have had no reply at all. This is the description from the in-flight Duty Free catalogue. [i'>This exquisite limited edition gents watch is adorned with a stunning 1 gram 999.9 certified solid gold ingot. Each carries the Credit Suisse stamp and is individually numbered and authenticated for an additional touch of elegance and exclusivity. In solid stainless steel case and bracelet with gold plating. Water resistant to 5ATM. This watch comes with a two year international warranty.[/i'> content.emirates.com/downloads/ek/pdfs/duty_free_collection/201301_ek_duty_free_collection.pdf its on page 48 Buyer beware!
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Latest post on 01 December 2015 - 12:06
"The personal information of almost 5 million parents and more than 200,000 kids was exposed earlier this month after a hacker broke into the servers of a Chinese company that sells kids toys and gadgets, Motherboard has learned. The hacked data includes names, email addresses, passwords, and home addresses of 4,833,678 parents who have bought products sold by VTech, which has almost $2 billion in revenue. The dump also includes the first names, genders and birthdays of more than 200,000 kids. What’s worse, it’s possible to link the children to their parents, exposing the kids’ full identities and where they live, according to an expert who reviewed the breach for Motherboard." If your children use their online sites you can check if your account has been compromised here, it also checks all known data hacks https://haveibeenpwned.com/ http://motherboard.vice.com/read/one-of-the-largest-hacks-yet-exposes-data-on-hundreds-of-thousands-of-kids
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Latest post on 17 November 2015 - 14:28
The UAE is extremely vigilant and news just in today shows a Dubai terror attack was thwarted very recently. [i'>"Their intention was to overthrow the government, kill people, attack shopping malls and hotels and declare a Daesh-style caliphate in the UAE." [/i'> http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/courts/group-smuggled-weapons-into-uae-1.1620936
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Latest post on 16 November 2015 - 12:06
Given the FCO travel advisory for the UAE has not been updated since July of this year there does not appear to be any greater imminent threat now beyond the general advice given here that pre-existed the latest events. I think if there were any sudden escalation of concerns for British citizens in the UAE there would be an update If you are concerned best keep a watch on the bulletins. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates/terrorism
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Latest post on 09 November 2015 - 12:03
Not used any but these may help https://www.facebook.com/whitesandlighting/ http://www.houzz.co.uk/pro/nexus54/custommade-uae This thread could be useful too http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic167321-having-lampshades-custom-made-forum23.aspx
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Latest post on 30 October 2015 - 11:58
There's an online marketplace for local artisans at Little Majlis where you could set up a store and list your products. Its free to register and very cost effective to list. http://www.littlemajlis.com/home
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Latest post on 29 October 2015 - 10:49
After reading the spectacular reviews here for Dr Madhu, I decided to visit him for my first ever tooth extraction aka root canal for my tooth. I called the clinic- fixed an appointment with him - it was very difficult to get one - I had to wait a week. By the time of the appointment I was getting used to the constant ache which was growing in severity with every day. I'm glad I found the place, no thanks to the incompetent/ rude nurse who was at reception and gave me incorrect directions. Yes Yes Dr Madhu was really nice, I told him I don't like dentists in general, he didn't seem to take offense. He quickly pointed out the problem tooth and told me I would have to get it removed- he was helpful and kind. He seemed amused that I didn't want to do fillings, cos of mercury. He also told me the root canal was being done by his colleague a Mr Christopher. By the time of the scheduled root canal, the ache in the tooth had turned to a shattering throb in the ear and in the tooth. Ouchy doesnt even cover it. And the Dr M even though I pleaded that the pain was getting really bad now- had given me a prescription of period pain medication. -___________-* BOOOO! When noone called me to confirm the appointment to remove the tooth - I called and the female nurse informed me Dr Chistopher is free for the appointment but the root canal would have to take place later as they had another appointment after mine. I don't know how I kept my composure from 1. walking into oncoming traffic 2. telling her since I work on literally the opposite side of dubai, why would I drive through rush hour traffic from one side of dubai to the other - somehow without killing myself meet a doctor for another consultation- driving through rush hour traffic for another round of x rays when they had done this before. I had explained all of this when she fixed the appointment the first time. I tried though, I told her I had to cancel and reshedule it for the weekend. And when I say she seemed rude- I mean really rude. She didnt seem to know anything honestly, she kept back tracking on dates and times he was available- no appointments were present till 7th then when I asked for a appointment during the weekend, something opened up. In the process of waiting for the next appointment. I cant afford to wait more for another consultation and then another appointment to remove the parasite in my mouth. At this point I think the pain has driven me a bit insane. I'll do anything to remove the tooth - I've been thinking of Tom Hanks a lot lately- including visiting the Mankool clinic. But only this last time. Dentists can't be blamed for mistakes nurses make- but considering the entire experience I wouldn't go there again. OK fan club members I'm ready for ya. :) The account of your experience is confusing, going by the chain of events in the order you relate them does not make sense. You first say you were having an "extraction aka root canal " Which was it, an extraction or a root canal? On your first appointment you say Dr M said the tooth needed to be "removed", then you say "he was amused you did not want fillings" , but he would not be filling a tooth he had removed surely? Then you say Dr M said the "root canal would have to be done by Mr Christopher after having said Dr M said the tooth needed to be removed. How would a tooth that had been either removed or filled then have a root canal afterwards? Then you say you were waiting for an appointment to "remove the tooth but were told the root canal would be later" and finally you say you cannot wait more to "remove" it. How did you have an extraction, followed by fillings, followed by a root canal on your tooth? If a tooth is going to be removed it is not given root canal or filled first either. Confused.
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Latest post on 27 October 2015 - 14:27
In a different writing style, Richard Malpass who counters Alex Proud's article in his above referenced "well written response", manages to present all the same topics elsewhere tongue in cheek in his series "What I Miss About Dubai" where he hilariously describes the challenges of living in Dubai. Although he describes locals and customs and even the weather in quite an unflattering way, the main difference is he makes us laugh so no one can possibly take offence. Had he written what he says in plain language it could be seen to be equally offensive. Its not what you say its the way that you say it. http://lovelanguageloveliterature.com/2014/10/02/the-little-things-i-miss-about-dubai-part-3/
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Latest post on 25 October 2015 - 12:51
Anyone seen it around...need to use for hair loss. TIA I used to find it at the Hemani oil kiosk in Oasis centre, its up on level two if I recall correctly, they have a whole range of essential oils and much less expensive than Organic F and Cafe shop next door to the mall where you may also find the Tisserand peppermint EO. Its a bit confusing as they have two products marked as Mint oil, the larger bottle is Mint Oil and small vial is the Peppermint although its also marked Mint. I was happy with the peppermint oil from this outlet, but some of their EO's are not the quality of the more expensive brands such as Tisserand. This is the one that is peppermint http://shop.hemaniherbal.us/Mint-Oil-10ml_p_207.html not this http://shop.hemaniherbal.us/Mint-Oil-30ml_p_279.html
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Latest post on 24 October 2015 - 13:28
The Change initiative and Organic Foods Cafe used to have them. Also Holland and Barrett I think.
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Latest post on 23 October 2015 - 11:35
Well here's an idea  Perhaps HQ will hear What’s needed is a Forum for FUN On separate tab from the rest Those who prefer the mundane Can stay with the boring and plain And have no cause for distress Then the seekers of thrills Will suffer no ills If they ever so slightly digress Are the chances so slim Could this be just a whim And a vain useless request HQ consider it please for its clear as can be the Forum is needy of zest.
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Latest post on 22 October 2015 - 23:17
New rules make it compulsory for all resident visa applicants to provide their and their sponsor's personal bank account details and IBAN numbers together with original supporting documents according to GDRFA. Although this syncing of Immigration dept services to expats banking info does not seem to be linked to payment processing of visa applications at this time the article does not explain the reason for the new requirement. "It also asked residents to bring Emirates Identity card of the applicant and sponsor’s bank account details when submitting an application. “It’s important to note that the Emirates ID of the sponsor and applicant, and the International Bank Account Number (IBAN), should be presented when applying." http://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/originals-only-for-uae-residency-visa-2015-10-18-1.607083
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Latest post on 20 September 2015 - 11:02
Hi, having lived in Dubai for 20 years now I am increasingly missing UK, however am worried that the grass may not always be greener at 'home', or in UK! Maybe I have got rose coloured spectacles on!! Anyone been through the experience of leaving Dubai after living here a while? How has it gone, any regrets? (PS I have never been a brunch/cocktails/coffee morning person in Dubai, so that doesn't come into play with my thoughts!) After many decades of feeling happy and settled in Dubai, I began to feel homesick, I ignored it for a while but it persisted, I wondered if my growing feeling towards returning home was based on rosy recollections of life at home as it had been long ago. I worried that i would find it difficult to readjust to life at home after so long in Dubai. But i began to be increasingly pulled towards going home in the last few years. It got to the point where i realised i had to return. I missed family, the green of nature and simple things like fresh air, spring flowers, falling leaves and walks in open countryside. In fact I realised i needed everything Dubai did not have to offer in spite of it being the amazing place it is. Dubai for me was a rare experience, I am grateful to have lived through the most changing decades of its development, i knew the old and the new Dubai, i have to say i preferred the former in many ways to the fast paced glitzy metropolis it has become, but i am not a city person either. So now a year later after picking up the courage to make the move back i am happy to say i know i did the right thing, no regrets at all. Yes the UK has changed in many ways, not all for the better, but so did Dubai over the years. Nowhere is static. A lot depends on location in the UK. But here I have things i will never have in Dubai, and even to my surprise I have not missed anything or wished for anything Dubai had to offer. Every day the simple pleasures of greenery and nature, the ease of communicating to people without difficulty, seeing my family, a sense of belonging, equality, stability and knowing that I will not have to leave when a residence visa expires all serve to remind me that I made the right decision in leaving. These and other freedoms are things beyond value. Dubai was a unique experience but for me can never compare to living at home. I guess your decision will depend on your personal outlook and priorities, it sounds to me you know what they are. Wishing you the best.
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Latest post on 14 September 2015 - 02:09
Chezmoi I am so sorry to hear about your mum, bless her. I remember my mother saying her father who died of cancer (a long time ago when she was a young girl, long before I was born) was bedridden and unresponsive for months before he died, but one day he got out of the bed and walked to the window and was really lucid for a while, chattering away which he hadn't done for months. He then got back into his bed and died shortly afterwards. I am glad you got those extra precious moments with your mum which you will treasure forever. Thinking about you. x Thank you Alismum. That's a very similar incident indeed, it seemed miraculous. I really appreciate you sharing your mother's personal experience, I find it very moving to hear of an identical case, I'm sure she felt as I do that it was such a blessing to have that short precious time. i will surely treasure those hours as a final happy memory after all the lost years. Many thanks for your kind thoughts. x
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Latest post on 14 September 2015 - 01:59
Thanks for sharing your experience chezmoi. It was 3 years in May since I lost my Mom to this thief of a disease. Unfortunately I was not able to make it to her bedside before slipped away, you were so fortunate to have those few hours. Sending prayers and best wishes your way. Nomad, it must have been be hard for you to miss seeing your Mom, when I missed my father's passing while I was in Dubai a few years ago I was very torn for some time, but now I think sometimes we are not fated to be near our loved ones at that time for some reason and I try to comfort myself that perhaps it would have been harder for him or for me if I had made it in time. I know my Dad would not want me to feel bad as I'm sure your dear Mom would not have wanted for you either. I hope and pray a breakthrough cure Is not too distant.. Thank you so much for your kind sentiments.
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Latest post on 13 September 2015 - 22:17
Thinking of you at this sad time, but so pleased you had those special couple of hours just before the end. xx Thanks so much GE xx
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Latest post on 03 September 2015 - 08:59
Reading everyone's' experiences it seems being new to a place increases the possibility of things going wrong. In my first month, a taxi rear ended my brand new car the day I got it. When I first tried the electric oven it exploded, blowing me physically right across the kitchen, I called the agent and he suggested I had turned it on wrongly! Then it rained so hard the living room turned into a paddling pool as the balcony doors did not close to the floor, all my new furniture was ruined, a few days later the building caught fire in the middle of the night leaving us sitting on the pavement watching the place turn into an inferno, what was left of our things from the flood was lost to smoke damage! But after that nothing too drastic happened in terms of house and belongings disasters for the next few decades!
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Latest post on 01 September 2015 - 12:18
No, in the end I did not make them, as I left Dubai, but know of others who have used that company and been happy with the results.
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Latest post on 01 September 2015 - 09:25
The store in Dragonmart is called Wealth in the Company, its towards the end of the mall in the household section IBF04. They are cheaper than Avenue and probably the most cost effective overall. There may be other shutter companies in that section of DM too, worth exploring. http://mrusta.com/usta/detail/wealth-in-company/806123556910
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Latest post on 24 August 2015 - 16:06
The US Embassy has a list on their website of recommended lawyers for all types of legal matters, there are some family law ones listed http://photos.state.gov/libraries/uae/231771/PDFs/list_of_lawyers_april_17_2012.pdf http://abudhabi.usembassy.gov/mobile//attorney_list.html hth
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Latest post on 24 August 2015 - 12:48
I don't have a drama to tell or a tale of maid antics **** for I never availed of that joy but here oft has been told should one dare as much as to scold a host of misfortune unfolds from time taken off work on a pretext to shirk while you slave over the sink as you see through her ploy and her endless annoy don't be angry or given to shout for while you are out she'll be right in the mode with a rendezvous at your abode try as you may draw the line you'll see your dresses online all modeled by your sweet DM do you say its a no no or tell her to go or vainly hope for the best But if comfort be had Things could really be bad Like a dinner with special add ins its really the pits this battle of wits I admire those who try when things go awry to resolve to put matters aright but so often the gain is nothing but pain for as soon as its said she's gone from her bed and done a runner at night
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Latest post on 13 August 2015 - 12:50
This is where it needs to begin Has anyone ever seen one of these in Dubai? http://www.ecoz.co.uk/Trio60LitreBrushedStainlessSteelKitchenRecyclingBin.htm
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Latest post on 13 August 2015 - 12:30
Dubai has a dilemma, while announcing eco initiatives its still building un eco friendly projects like a chilled beach and artificial ski runs, massive malls etc. even Earth Day is celebrated with events that cause thousands of extra vehicles to come out on the roads to view the candle lit displays of toxic petroleum made candles that actually give off more CFC's than an electric lightbulb. If strategy fails to accommodate the needs of the planet over the drive to build and attract business the planet will continue to lose out. There is a lot more individuals can do of course too but as much as many want, the infrastructure has not been set up sufficiently for the general population. It is difficult to find proper recycling options for most people. Towers blocks should have them by law and homes provided with appropriate sorted bins like most first world countries. What is needed is refuse collection recycling programmes where trash is sorted at consumer level by providing houses with dedicated bins for paper, glass or plastic then taken to recycle facilities rather than the mass taken to landfills where toxic polyethylene gas, which could instead be converted into energy, is allowed to slowly leach out, as is the case in Dubai, where not surprisingly along with the biggest everything else, there is the biggest landfill in the region.
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Latest post on 13 August 2015 - 01:31
Unfortunately for you it seems as I thought your husband is controlled by his mother and torn between you and her dictates, so he gives you future dates that come and go without resolution that prolong the status quo and gives you no hope,. He needs to stand up for his wife and children. The impact he is allowing his family to wreak on your marriage is not acceptable and he needs to get his priorities right. If his mother has her daughter living with her it would seem she is not in any physical need of your presence. You need to make a decision with your husband and stand firm in your resolve however much emotional pressure they attempt to exert. Hope you can work things out.
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Latest post on 13 August 2015 - 00:00
My and my husband along with 2 kids live in a joint family with my mother in law and sister in law. Both of us feel that we can't stay with them any more. They both rule our life's, our relations, our parenting, our money, our rooms and our plans. U name any aspect of life and they feel they have rights on everything. I have a very harsh past with them in the start of my marriage after which it has been displayed by them many times that they hate me. Although recently it has not been said but crossing the privacy and personal space lines is common these days. Also the more my husband is getting involved with his kids and me the more they demand that he spends time with them and that he has changed. My mother in law does nt approve of any thing I do in the house. I can't even move a decoration price according to my own will. We don't get extra storage space in the house with increasing family members. The storage space is still occupied by her as she used to when I was only her in this house. She does not even like it when I go out and socialise as frequently as twice a month. She makes bad moods with me after that. There are many other things that we experience due to them that I can't keep on writing about it. But all of this uses my pateince and tolerance to the extent that I am left with no tolerance for my kids. I stay depressed and feel edgy all the time. When my mother in law annoys me with these habits, in my brain I imagine myself pushing and hitting her. We want to seperate but are scared of thier drama and whole family blaming that we left them on thier own! What do u ladies out there think? Without knowing whose idea it was that you live with your inlaws or why this arrangement exists its hard to judge but it seems obvious though since its not a harmonious coexistence you need to move to your own separate place where you will be free to care for your home and children without interference. Have you not suggested this to your husband? You say he has changed but not explained how or towards whom, Is he happy with this state of affairs or is he intimidated by his family and unable to stand up for you or take a decision that opposes their wishes? If so it should be fairly easy to move out and live your own lives, if not you will need to solve a bigger issue than just interfering inlaws. Maybe this has been the reason for the situation you describe since the start of your marriage. Why should you be blamed for leaving them, are they dependant on you and your husband in some way? If so did you marry him under these circumstances? Sorry for all the questions, but it would be helpful if the whole picture was a little clearer.
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Latest post on 11 August 2015 - 21:53
I DON'T need to explain myself to you but I do it so as to clear things: I asked OP to contact me about the hair extensions because I wanted to give her a hand. And since you brought up the subject of diamonds, you must have dug long through the threads to find this, I also said I can help and to contact me because this is my business: I design bespoke jewellery! And if I say this is my business I am faulted for promoting my business here. If I offer to be contacted in order to offer the same service like Cara for example (a place you all know and promote freely) I am again faulted. I chose once to withdraw from this forum because some unsavory comments, I cam back and now I definitely will just say good bye to this place! Play nice ladies, and hope the newcomer will not be scared off by certain users here! Sorry to disappoint your ego but I have not dug out your old threads at all, its a little thing called memory! You have done it so many times its hard not to remember! I have better things to do than read your posts, but clearly you have been "digging long and hard" yourself! Talk about 'people in glass houses!!!'! However, in response to your remark over my name, when I changed my user name I announced it on here and made it very clear to all who I was when I started using the new name and of the reasons for the transition, so your attempted insinuations of some kind of deceit regarding that is completely unwarranted and irrelevant! Of course my style is the same because I am not hiding anything, while you on the other hand now admit to have surreptitiously promoted your own business on here. The deceit is yours, your denial of "no hidden agenda" in your offers of "help" completely untrue. You have clandestinely used this forum as a tool to sell your services, and you talk about "fair play" ! You compare your business to Cara, are you a legally registered retail outlet? Even if you are you still are breaking the rules of this forum by touting for customers on here. There is a difference between an impartial recommendation and self advertising. As for the past so called "unsavory comments" there was nothing said but a description of an incident that caused someone a great deal of loss and inconvenience, but its good to know you find your own actions unpleasant, perhaps you would like to explain the exact circumstances of how you came in for severe criticism on here before, the comments you object to that many members posted then were a result of your behaviour towards another member of this forum. I am not going to embarrass you with the details unless you would like to rehash the whole thing again. And yes you are right, you should be faulted for promoting your own business. That's a little thing called advertising!
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Latest post on 11 August 2015 - 21:07
As Cowboy says the shop upstairs in Beach Centre has real hairpieces. and as saralou mentioned there are many salons too that sell them. Take care with posters who ask to contact you by email to tell you where to find something when they could easily just openly post the name of the shop where they bought the item. It does not make sense for you to have to contact a third person personally to know the name of a store. I do not get the need for the secrecy, there's nothing to stop anyone recommending retail stores by name directly on here and others could find the info useful too. OMG...I feel that you're referring to me in this post! The reason I asked her to contact me is because I have bought my extensions not from a shop but from a lady that brings them. I don't apologize for NOT posting the lady's number or name here, I did that for obvious reasons. I am a member of this forum for 6 years, not posting too much unless I can give a useful info or advice or asking for same. So, she's safe contacting me, no hidden agenda and no monsters lurking in the shadows....:) :) Wherever did I suggest you should post a lady's private number?????? Did you actually read what I said! Quite the opposite! The whole point of my post was a warning about NOT posting contact details on here. Obviously my comment was an opportune warning to the OP but since you elect to take it personally, which was not my aim, as a matter of fact it is something you tend to do all too often often when someone asks a question about finding an item, so while we are on the subject of your posting habits why do you so frequently make a suggestion for an OP to contact yourself directly "because you can help personally" rather than give the name of a shop, be it diamonds or hair extensions etc, etc.? If all the items you can "help with" are not found in stores as you now say but via your personal contacts why have you not been clear about that? Easy enough to say without giving out the private contact details. Presumably these contacts of yours who sell all the things you refer to have business contact .addresses in Dubai unless they are trading illegally. As for your length of time anyone has been on here, how does that make anyone know anything about anyone else online? Many of us have been members for way longer than you but don't frequently post our emails up here asking for personal contacts over things that can be readily found in the shops. There is good reason why the rules say don't put contacts up on the forum and while I think it sometimes appropriate in the case of an emergency or personal difficulty to reach out with help, hair extensions dont fall into that category imo.
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Latest post on 11 August 2015 - 01:43
As Cowboy says the shop upstairs in Beach Centre has real hairpieces. and as saralou mentioned there are many salons too that sell them. Take care with posters who ask to contact you by email to tell you where to find something when they could easily just openly post the name of the shop where they bought the item. It does not make sense for you to have to contact a third person personally to know the name of a store. I do not get the need for the secrecy, there's nothing to stop anyone recommending retail stores by name directly on here and others could find the info useful too.
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Latest post on 06 August 2015 - 14:04
@Chezmoi thank you for the link, have you used the supplier? Are they reliable? I'm looking for boxes as well as paper. I have'nt used that supplier, but have bought smaller quantities of paper boxes and similar supplies from other factories before so it should be possible to buy from them, they seem to have a good selection of useful items.
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Latest post on 06 August 2015 - 10:38
I used to hunt for plain brown wrapping paper everywhere too, sometimes can be found at bookstores but pricey if you need lots of it. I have to confess I have even begged a few sheets off the tills at Homes R Us, they have perfect plain brown paper in large sheets for wrapping customers delicate purchases! You could try this paper supplier if you need a large roll http://www.alainplastic.com/wrapping_postal.html
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Latest post on 05 August 2015 - 10:08
Thanks everyone for the advice. Looking at her page its full of photos of herself her child and husband and details of everywhere they go, their whole life is an open document so obviously the concept of privacy does not concern her at all and she clearly thinks nothing of putting other peoples private lives out there too. As Nomad says this sort of situation can turn into a huge drama and I don't want it all to go sour, so since I don't use FB myself if I tell her directly to take the photos down she would know someone else had told me. I had an opportunity later in the day to drop a mention about geotagging while I was shopping for a new phone, I hope that registered and today I am inviting the other friend over for tea and she is going to mention she saw her page, and she will quietly tell her I would not really like my private life on public view. Hopefully this has the desired result and we avoid any unpleasantness. It would be good if FB had some kind of notice when making an upload to remind people that they should take permission before posting personal content without other peoples knowledge. They could put it in the upload box so no one would miss it and perhaps a lot of these situations be avoided.
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Latest post on 04 August 2015 - 15:30
I am looking through her photo uploads, I see lots of photos of the house from inside and out, the garden with the children playing, although there are quite distant shots but her child is in the photos too. I think I will drop a mention about geotagging and the way it can be used if its not off and suggest her page be private if she is going to post family content. I do think I should have been told beforehand at least.
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Latest post on 04 August 2015 - 15:20
Not yet, I only was told of it a few minutes ago and still a bit in shock wondering what to do. The photos have been there for a week now apparently.
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Latest post on 04 August 2015 - 12:10
Sorry I thought you meant in the UK. Have you tried this one in Dubai http://www.carfax-dubai.ae/en/
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Latest post on 04 August 2015 - 10:45
Try Kip MacGrath, they have tutoring centres all over the UK, we used them when we moved back last year. They were excellent. http://kipmcgrath.co.uk
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Latest post on 02 August 2015 - 00:56
Dubai Art centre has evening courses http://www.artdubai.com/courses/jewellery-making#.Vb0w3XB4WrU And DUCTAC has worshops too in the evenings http://www.ductac.org/download/Courses/Art/Adults/Lia_Staelin_Jewelry_Design_A.pdf hth
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Latest post on 27 July 2015 - 12:18
These are the costs to consider for living in a 'tax free' region. It's called the "Expat Tax" ... the extra money we all pay when we get ripped off trying to live overseas. But I think we are all beginning to wonder if it's worth it anymore! Paying taxes back home means I get free schooling for my children, a legal system that is fair - and if I get an unfair speeding ticket, I can feel like I have a chance to overturn it - and decent weather! I totally understand why some people are willing to put up with the extra costs of living in Dubai. If I were from a dangerous country like South Africa or a developing country like India or Pakistan, I'd find Dubai attractive as well ... Do you have any idea how arrogant that is? Seriously can you read that again? How insulting can you be? Oh those poor people from those undeveloped and dangerous countries might like it here but us from superior parts of the world are too good for this place. Please by all means why don't you leave? I don't think there was any offence, realistically its fair comment to suggest that anyone's perspective of Dubai is formed by a comparison to where they are from, that's unavoidable really, so if someone is unfortunately from a deprived, underdeveloped or war torn area their impression of Dubai is naturally going to be many times more positive than that of someone who came from a first world infrastructure. Its all a matter of perspective upon which opinion is framed rather than arrogance, maybe that opinion is offensive to you, but to deny the right of anyone to express their opinion is more disturbing than the opinion itself Imo, presuming I am permitted one. No offence intended. Of course you are entitled to your opinion just like I am. But the post shows a sense of superiority. Which happens a lot on this forum. The problem with the wrtten word as opposed to the spoken one is that we can only guess at the tone. I read it again trying to see your point of view but to me It doesnt come across as being surperior or offensive. Maybe I tend to look at things differently and of course my personal perspective is purely subjective to my outlook. Clearly it has struck a nerve but perhaps it would help if you tried to see it more as factual comment.
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Latest post on 27 July 2015 - 11:34
These are the costs to consider for living in a 'tax free' region. It's called the "Expat Tax" ... the extra money we all pay when we get ripped off trying to live overseas. But I think we are all beginning to wonder if it's worth it anymore! Paying taxes back home means I get free schooling for my children, a legal system that is fair - and if I get an unfair speeding ticket, I can feel like I have a chance to overturn it - and decent weather! I totally understand why some people are willing to put up with the extra costs of living in Dubai. If I were from a dangerous country like South Africa or a developing country like India or Pakistan, I'd find Dubai attractive as well ... Do you have any idea how arrogant that is? Seriously can you read that again? How insulting can you be? Oh those poor people from those undeveloped and dangerous countries might like it here but us from superior parts of the world are too good for this place. Please by all means why don't you leave? I don't think there was any offence, realistically its fair comment to suggest that anyone's perspective of Dubai is formed by a comparison to where they are from, that's unavoidable really, so if someone is unfortunately from a deprived, underdeveloped or war torn area their impression of Dubai is naturally going to be many times more positive than that of someone who came from a first world infrastructure. Its all a matter of perspective upon which opinion is framed rather than arrogance, maybe that opinion is offensive to you, but to deny the right of anyone to express their opinion is more disturbing than the opinion itself Imo, presuming I am permitted one. No offence intended.
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Latest post on 27 July 2015 - 09:58
And for anyone who thinks carpooling will be the solution, take care, that's illegal unless they register, otherwise they stand to be fined 4k! Car owners cannot charge passengers either. [i'>The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) requires all individuals involved in carpooling to register by visiting www.sharekni.ae or the Sharekni app. The RTA upgraded the website and introduced a smart app ‘Sharekni’ this year to make the registration process easier. An RTA official said earlier that the “illegal passenger transfer” violation carries a fine of Dh4,000. The fine is increased to Dh5,000 if not paid within 15 days.[/i'>
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Latest post on 27 July 2015 - 09:00
Technically Tax Free but in reality there are so many 'fees' to pay at every turn of life in Dubai its more or less a form of taxation. At least in countries where we pay tax there is some chance of relief or concessions depending on our circumstances whereas these endless "Fees" are non negotiable and non deductible no matter what a person's salary or needs are.
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Latest post on 23 July 2015 - 09:59
I boycotted the place ever since I was agressively confronted by a security guard for giving a diabetic child a drink in Ramadan. The lack of seating did not help either! You could have just ignored him, he surely did not have the authority to do anything beyond confronting. And some guards come from a background where they act more strict that what our religion says, as its cultural on their end...... I tried to" reason" with him, that was my mistake! Obviously these "security" guards need to be properly trained and able to use a modicom of common sense depending on the circumstances when someone has a valid reason to need to sit down and rest or eat. But as long as they do not invest into raising the standard beyond the existing level we cannot expect to get anywhere in dealing with them.
 
 
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