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Latest post on 16 July 2014 - 15:00
I have just spoke to passport office to renew my sons passport, and you need to get an appointment at an office to do the 7days service, and the appointments can take three weeks, I was lucky I got an appointment for next week.
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Latest post on 23 June 2014 - 18:14
I was also told surgery was my only option, but I have so far lost 45kg with diet and exercise. I also have PCOS and an under active thyroid which is why Dr's said I could not loose the weight.....nice. To prove the Dr's wrong.
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Latest post on 29 March 2014 - 09:55
Average in British schools is 4500-5000dhs per month I must be working in the wrong school! I don't get that much
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Latest post on 26 March 2014 - 05:14
I'm a fairly big girl with very little motivation to work out alone. I also find it slightly challenging to work out with those at a much better fitness (skinny folk) level than me, hence most classes at the gym/circuit factory seem a bit daunting. I hear that's motivating to some people, unfortunately it just seems disheartening to me....I live in the Jebel Ali Village and was wondering if there were any like minded ladies around the area who would maybe want to meet up and work out together... I also work full time so can only find time early mornings or late evenings. I was very big and would never have dreamt of working out in a group class, but somehow I did get the courage to try circuit factory, and it works :-) but if that is not for you, I am in GVV if you even fancy meeting up for a brisk walk .... Not too great at running
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Latest post on 24 March 2014 - 18:57
Another vote for circuit factory!!! It has turned my life around!
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Latest post on 24 February 2014 - 16:52
I have also got bad PCOS and struggled with my weight all my adult life but have managed to lose 80lbs to date with circuit factory, it's well worth a try <em>edited by Sharry on 24/02/2014</em>
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Latest post on 02 February 2014 - 21:33
I also have really bad PCOS but managed to lose weight and get a normal cycle with diet and exercise, so don't give up!!
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Latest post on 31 October 2013 - 15:17
The one off charge for office charges comment is wrong. It is one off per term of your contract ours was initially for two years but when our initial contract was due for renewal they were looking for this again and they wanted 4000 AED to renew for each year, as they would only issue one year contracts. When we questioned this they told us we had to pay it, so in the end we sent the maid back as this extra annual charge made Howdra very expensive!
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Latest post on 18 October 2013 - 07:58
I tried M&S sports and they are not doing them anymore.
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Latest post on 19 September 2013 - 05:41
DH and I have been with AXA for six years. They have four plans to choose from and it is advisable to have any treatment within their network of GP's, hospitals, etc. but the list is quite extensive. You can go outside it, but if you do, they will only pay 'what is usual and customary' and you have to pay the difference. Using their network you will be on direct billing, but outside it you will have to pay up front and claim the money back. DD and her family are with Inter Global and you are free to go wherever you wish but they don't have the facility of direct billing. Don't know if you have renewed recently but our AXA policy has almost doubled in cost this year, we renewed this month.
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Latest post on 17 September 2013 - 16:43
I can also recommend Circuit factory as a cheaper alternative to a PT
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Latest post on 17 September 2013 - 16:42
Your also assuming that tea/coffee is provided for staff, In many schools the staff have to bring in their own tea and coffee, so it might not be readily available!!
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Latest post on 26 August 2013 - 12:36
It is also possible to hire one here if that is any help
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Latest post on 26 August 2013 - 12:35
Buying one in Scotland would be the best idea, but if like me you have to buy it online there guides and videos online that help make sure you get the sizing right.
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Latest post on 26 August 2013 - 11:43
I used buyakilt.com they were really helpful as you can chat to them online so they can help alot if needed. They also delivered on time and the kilt was great.
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Latest post on 23 August 2013 - 05:44
The reason for taking it in early pregnancy is too thin the blood as it help with implantation and development of the placenta, most fertility clinics prescribe it for this reason, HTH.
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Latest post on 22 August 2013 - 19:40
That's why I took it too good luck <em>edited by Sharry on 22/08/2013</em>
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Latest post on 22 August 2013 - 16:45
The brand I buy is jusapirin and most pharmacy's stock it. It is called baby aspirin due to its low dose and is not necessarily for babies.
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Latest post on 04 July 2013 - 17:05
In the end of the day, teacher is having all responsibility, and TA are just helping. Ouch!!!!!! Glad not all teachers think like that! Well, I am not an egocentric, but in the end of the day, if the child get hurt or there is some problem, I never saw that parents are asking for an explanation from TA, they would always ask the teacher. Or am I wrong? I highly respect my teaching assistants, and they are very competent and among the children they are having the same status as I do, but I am having more responsibility that they do. I have personally find that I spent more time with the children than the teacher, as the teacher does not take them out for recess, accompany them to specialist classes etc and I am deemed responsible enough to take the class when the teacher is in meetings, off sick or on holiday.
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Latest post on 04 July 2013 - 16:32
In the end of the day, teacher is having all responsibility, and TA are just helping. Ouch!!!!!! Glad not all teachers think like that!
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Latest post on 20 June 2013 - 12:56
Near Ibn Batutta
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Latest post on 20 June 2013 - 12:46
I have some you can have if your really stuck :-)
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 06:24
Well that's my Tuesday night trip to the marina stopped, as I refuse to pay for rip off parking! Best bet now parking at Marina mall and get a 2 dirham water taxi to the marina when we do go
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Latest post on 10 June 2013 - 10:56
Surely there must away of getting a tour, if not they are not very accommodating and is that the sort of school you want to deal with? If they won't help you I would stick with Safa, which I seems to be very friendly and helpful, my son is starting there in September.
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Latest post on 09 June 2013 - 10:41
is someone allergic or you just bored of your pet? That's a bit nasty!
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Latest post on 07 June 2013 - 08:47
Some nursery's are now approved by the KHDA to teach up to a level of FS2 Blossom ( British curriculum) is just starting to do it, taking children until they are 6. As for the age thing it might just be that nursery, my son will be going into FS2 next year at 4 years and 11 months as he just misses the cut off date, he is going to FS1 this year 3 weeks before his 4th birthday. <em>edited by Sharry on 07/06/2013</em>
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Latest post on 02 June 2013 - 09:15
I use it on myself and little one and it works for us :-) but I think there are a few different ones I use the green bottle.
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Latest post on 01 June 2013 - 16:33
You need to get a VPN
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Latest post on 01 June 2013 - 12:46
Yes my son goes to Blossom Village, also when the class is busy for thing like water play they split the class into two groups to make things more manageable. But I don't think I have seen a day when everybody is actually in.
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Latest post on 01 June 2013 - 11:56
22 is the maximum number, but many of the kids don't go 5 days a week so it is not very often you have a full class.
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Latest post on 30 May 2013 - 08:12
Presume DRIVE and not Dive ........ although underwater movies could be unique experience... :D It is actually DIVE in, as it is movies at/in the pool, although I have not been.
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Latest post on 29 May 2013 - 11:20
I was thinking the same when I got my tickets!
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Latest post on 22 May 2013 - 23:20
I bought some last month so hopefully you should be okay <em>edited by Sharry on 22/05/2013</em>
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Latest post on 22 May 2013 - 21:41
I have never been asked for prescription to buy my thyroxin, and not yet found a pharmacy that does not stock it :-)
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Latest post on 22 May 2013 - 17:14
2nd of December street is at the big flag pole at the end of Jumierah beach/ Al Wasl road
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Latest post on 22 May 2013 - 14:42
There is a shop in the same mall as Mr Bens fancy dress shop
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 21:40
Tara you need to let me know how you get on!
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 09:53
You can get it at a pharmacy, just ask they all have it. I did not know it could be used to treat molluscum as my son has it too and last week to Dr was trying to convince me to let him scrape it off , but I am not a brave mummy so would not let him do it!! <em>edited by Sharry on 19/05/2013</em>
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Latest post on 18 May 2013 - 12:39
Hi I will sign up as soon as I get my contract for a job, hopefully this week, let me know if you my email to help keep in touch a study buddy would be great!!
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Latest post on 16 May 2013 - 14:20
Most housemaids in Dubai work a 6 day week with just 1 day off. not most - only housemaids working for westerners..... What do you mean by that?
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Latest post on 15 May 2013 - 16:33
Nakheel are making it harder to transfer as there is quite a big penalty to cancel early even if you have somebody to take over the lease.
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Latest post on 13 May 2013 - 16:03
Miss home, I think I will be doing it too ;-)
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Latest post on 07 May 2013 - 11:15
I would also recommend TKD they are really helpful. I have found that M&S and Debenhams only stock the large back sizes but not large back & cup size bras.
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Latest post on 05 May 2013 - 12:44
I never said that I had a hearing! Please ready carefully. I have discussed with them. But which 'story' did you tell them? The one where the contract is in you name, or the other version where you are just a 'guest' sharing the villa????? There is only 1 story, maybe you did not understand or my English was not good enough. So what is the correct story? Do you even know??? Or maybe you just don't wish to admit your in the wrong and breaking the law?
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Latest post on 05 May 2013 - 11:49
I never said that I had a hearing! Please ready carefully. I have discussed with them. But which 'story' did you tell them? The one where the contract is in you name, or the other version where you are just a 'guest' sharing the villa?????
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Latest post on 05 May 2013 - 11:46
We had this problem about a month ago with the Grande Intenso. Apparently they were having problems with the importers, we asked in Lulu and they called us when they were back in stock. I am now keeping a months worth of stock at home all the time. If you call them on 800 348786 they should be able to tell you when they will be back in stock. We struggled to find this too, but happened to see the sales rep when in Waitrose and he claimed there was not shortage just that the stores had stopped ordering it.
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Latest post on 05 May 2013 - 11:40
no I think is just a split personality. One is staying with friends the other rents a villa :P I knew that there had to be some logical reason behind this nonsense :P
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Latest post on 05 May 2013 - 11:34
I am NOT renting, am I am staying with friends there. And yes for sure I told them as I wanted to hear their advice. Then you say the contract is in your name, if the contract is in your name then you ARE renting the property You really must be at the wind up!
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Latest post on 30 April 2013 - 12:15
Not just places ...... People too ;-)
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Latest post on 23 April 2013 - 15:27
We had to do this last year, for the medical we had to redo the bloods, but not the X-rays, and emirates ID we just submitted our old cards and issued with new ones quite quickly.
 
 
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