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Latest post on 02 November 2013 - 11:06
What was the reason for giving you notice? Your LL has to state a reason as to why he's asking you to leave i.e. he or a member of his family are moving in. He did. His Mum is moving back to Dubai and it's a 12 month notice in any case. He might just want to raise the rent but tbh he has been really nice and only raised it once by the legal 5% in the last 3 yrs. I would probably do the same if I was him. :-(
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Latest post on 30 April 2013 - 09:28
Have you tried Homely Petz? They have a dog walking service. Not the cheapest but they are good and have a good reputation.
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Latest post on 29 April 2013 - 09:19
media, media, 7 days.... , and others. That's a great idea but for a life of me I can not work out how to write to 7Days. What others would you recommend? Express?
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Latest post on 29 April 2013 - 09:18
Not sure if much will happen but you could try reporting to Dubai Municipality or (if anyone knows if they do anything about this sort of thing) Al Ameen? After all it is a criminal behaviour and could lead to crimes against people... Unfortunately I have not much fate in Al Ameen as good as they are with many issues as I reported stuff regarding animals before (been approached by a guy who kind of forcefully wanted to buy my rescue saluki mix for "dog competition")
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Latest post on 28 April 2013 - 10:57
Are you saying that the person decapitated the cats and tossed them out of the car or happened to hit three cats in three separate incidents? Yes, that's what it looks like to me
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Latest post on 23 January 2013 - 16:34
Not me, but could have been if we lived in the UK Funny post from an other Mum forum [i'>I must stress that I am not normally an incompetent and pathetic female. I can change a fuse, put up shelves, turn the stop cock off, etc. But for some reason when it comes to filling the car up with petrol it just has a habit of all going horribly wrong. I have previously got the petrol nozzle stuck in the car. Completely stuck so that the man had to come out of the kiosk to help with everyone watching. I haven't just done that once. I've done it twice. Today I am driving dh's car. I rarely drive it and I rarely fill up because I tend to walk everywhere, but I need the car for this afternoon and noticed yesterday that the light was on so I thought I'd do some shopping and fill up afterwards. So far so good. I do my shopping and then drive round to the petrol station to find it closed. Shut with a big sign saying they are improving it. My **** they are! Anyway so that means I have to drive 2 miles to the one at Morrisons. It's busy, probably because the other one is closed. I get out and look at the petrol flap. I then get back in to see if there is a button I need to press to get it open. I look on the dashboard, I look under the dashboard. I look on the door. I try the key fob. I go up to it and start pressing it. Nothing. Now there is a queue behind me and I can see people starting to look impatient. I look again in the car but can't spot anything with a sodding petrol pump symbol on it. I take out my phone and, hiding behind my car door I start to phone dh. Just as it rings I spot the ****** button. It was at the side of the seat - what a stupid place to put it! I quickly hang up then nochalantly pull the lever and return to the petrol flap. Smiling at those behind me I try to unscrew the cap. Then I try again. I push it in and try. Now my phone is ringing, sweat is forming and people are staring. I push it and squeeze it and eventually it gives. I can almost hear the collective sigh of the drivers behind me. I then triumphantly get the hose down and stand waiting for the petrol to come flowing out. Nothing. Perhaps he hasn't seen me, so I jump around a little trying to catch his eye whilst wiggling the petrol hose. He does see me and starts to point at the petrol pump. Yes, I nod, yes I am here waiting for petrol. Still nothing. A voice comes over the tannoy "Could the lady in the red coat waiting by her car please press the button on the keypad to choose either pay by car or pay at the kiosk" Oops. I now feel like the stupidest person in the world with all eyes on me as I climb over the hose to reach the keypad and enter my card. You know what they did when I had finished? They clapped. I am never leaving the house again. Never.[/i'>
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 11:50
I really hate to say this but I suspect these ladies will face some comeback from the agency. I was with a "nice" agency too who said one thing to the customer and something different to the maid. You should mention it to them this afternoon so they know there's no point hiding what they break. I had agency cleaners who would admit to obvious things they knew I would find e.g burnt ironing but hid other things that I would be less likely to discover quickly. Thanks Renaissance, I was planning to talk to them and explain that it's OK for accidents to happen and they should always tell me, no matter what. I will never get angry or say anything but they have to tell me! Well, let's see... The agency owner is really nice and all the ladies like him and speak about him with respect and care. I really hope/ trust that will be nothing else but a few words with the lady and reminding her that it's better to tell than hide stuff.
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 11:34
Thanks Ladies for the answers. I think I just needed a little encouragement. I just got off the phone with the owner and he was very nice and confirmed that nothing will be taken from the ladies salary. I will take the watch to see if it can be repaired and he will pay for the bill. The ladies are coming this afternoon. I will not ask them what happened (or shall I?) but will tell them to make sure they tell me whatever happens and not be scared as accidents do happen and I really don't bite. huh, huge weight off my shoulder!
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 11:24
By asking her she will indeed think you're accusing her. Most people would. But you seem 100% sure she did it, so basically you are accusing her. The agency may be covered by insurance, but you can count on it they will take the money out of her salary as well. So it's really up to you how you handle this, what would you like to see happen? edited by Oopsiedaisy on 28/11/2012 Yes, unfortunately I am sure (it's only 3 of us in the house and if it's got knocked down by one of us or by accident it won't be in it's box) It will be expensive to fix it and to be honest I don't have the cash to spare. On the other hand I do not want someone coming into my house who I can't trust. (the same 2 lady has been coming for 2 years now and just recently I gave the agency a key so they can come in when we are not home)
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 11:15
You need to speak to the agency ASAP; they must have insurance to cover things like this, but the longer you leave it the less likely your story becomes. so you recon I shouldn't wait to see what she says?
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Latest post on 15 October 2012 - 19:38
Hi angel joy, as everyone said before do not worry! as long as he is EBF he CAN NOT be obese. I think we all had our fair share of "compliments" or right out rude comments from certain health "professionals" My little guy is/ was on the heavier side and I never blinked an eye when they commented on is weight/ look. I know it runs in the family (both my Dad and and husband were and are big, tall guys) However it is worth considering having the little guy get as much exercise as possible. Mine loved swimming and his Jumperoo was awesome both for to keeping him entertained and it also keep him moving. :-) Sleeping was a BIG issue for us too but as the ones before me said:It will get better! I promise! I gradually reduced night feeds once he started solids at 6 month and by 8 month it was a 30-50ml "last resort" BM from bottle only! but all this gradually, not all at once. Teething/ illness can upset it all. I did notice though that soon he realized it was just me or DH and no food He went back to sleep after a bit of susshhing, back rubbing, etc. He will sleep through one day and than you can start getting ready for more teething and terrible twos. Now that cheered you up, isn't it? :-D
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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 14:37
we've been living on one income for years.......... Ditto-and not a very big one either! I thought the test was if you could survive on welfare rates if the income earner became sick and had to resign, or on one income (in the case of dual income families). Big difference between surviving on one income and surviving on welfare though-doubt you could do the latter without down-sizing considerably-moving to a smaller house etc-which would be pretty hard to do in a trial That's why it's kind of struck me. On a trial basis I would just see if I get the absolute essentials for the 3 of us for a few weeks. We don't live high life with LO and for fun go to the pool, walk the dog, play dates, etc. But just came back from C4 and after buying formula, nappies, fruits, veggies, toilet paper and toothpaste, etc. to last a few days (no meat!!! or fancy stuff) I'm down to aed 230 from the aed 510. I was just wondering if I could make the "essentials" only from that much (no bills).
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Latest post on 21 May 2012 - 11:21
I know, let's do the other way. When men comes up/ close on beach/ pool/ in sea when jet ski/ etc. all we need to do is slow down and look at them from top to bottom and do a wolf whistle-when they happily come closer look at them again and say "oh, that's a pity, from the distance you looked much better, Sorry!" I don't understand why would 7 Days publish stuff like that. There must be really nothing happening so they need to find some rubbish to stir up a bit of sh...oepolish
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Latest post on 26 February 2012 - 20:18
I agree with TB, it makes me a bit sad when I hear parents describing themselves as "naughty" for comforting an upset child, as though rocking, or cuddling (or even co-sleeping) are somehow bad parenting. Its a shame that culture has made us feel that way about what is totally normal mothering. I see your point and don't agree that it is by any means a bad thing. It is however something I have decided to do. We (DH or I) hold him every night and have a big cuddle and put him down only once he is drowsy. We stay with him with a hand on his back or gently patting him until he completely asleep. He is a happy little chap and I would never do anything to make him upset (don't believe in letting a poor little one crying) BUT I do want to have a life after bedtime ;)
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Latest post on 26 February 2012 - 09:31
Hi Kie, Sorry for not replying. By then I was back to his room doing some more back patting and lullabys. He is 11 and half month and I think its more to the fact that he can now crawl to the side of his cot and pull himself up. So he just wants to keep practicing his new found skill day and night. We also been a bit naught when he was teething by letting him fall asleep while holding him...Naughty I know and now I have my punishment, I guess . :\:
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Latest post on 25 February 2012 - 22:32
Sorry can't write comprehensibly. Too tired. 10 min. now. He is bubbling to himself, streches of silence and than Amamamamam... heart is breaking, DH is loosing whatever hair he has left. Come on what's going on tonight??? Is it full moon?
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Latest post on 25 February 2012 - 22:29
HELP!!! I tried, DH tried, broke all the rules, picked him up, rocked him, sang to him...resulted to "cry it out" It's been 8 min and he is bubbling away but no sight of sleep :-(
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Latest post on 25 October 2011 - 22:57
Hi DebsDebs, I can not help you with a professional but have a simple recommendation; I made the same for my little guy with my Mac. iPhoto is brilliant for doing little home movies like that. The end result is very professional with a nice slideshow of pictures and movies and whatever you chose as a background music. Mine was a big hit with family and friends and none of them wanted to believe I made it...(swells with pride) Anyhow, if you can't find a professional I'm happy to do it for you and we can make it a play-date ;-)
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Latest post on 25 October 2011 - 22:44
OK, shall I put it in prospective for you?! My 7 month old is not a squealer. He is a screamer. He thinks is utterly funny to scream on the top of his voice for like 10-20 seconds non stop and then have a good old giggle when Mummy is all over the place with worry/ embarrassment/ annoyed. How is that for a shopping trip/ lunch with the girls/ visit to the pediatrician's office in the waiting room???
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Latest post on 25 October 2011 - 22:35
I would say, yep. I have no first hand experience in Dubai but that how it used to work back home...
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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 20:37
HI JS, Unfortunately I can't take him as we already "full" (have a rescued cat & dog and a baby (baby is not rescued-all mine :-D) I just wanted to say a big thank you and well done for all you done for Petro and hopefully by adding a reply keeping your post on the front page. Hope you find poor little guy a loving family!
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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 20:06
Hi March Mums & Babs. What a cute idea OP! Our little guy has 2 teeth-1st popped out just over a month ago! (we are 6 month 2weeks now) He loves jumping in his Jumperoo, standing up with support and now started to sit without support but absolutely no interest in rolling or crawling. He showed us a couple of time that he can do it- rolling back to front and back again-but nothing more. LOVES his food and gobbled up all his purees so far (apple, pear, sweet potato, carrot and we now started to add broccoli, leeks and potato) He is very giggly and smily. Luckily not afraid of strangers and 4 out of 5 times smiles back if someone smiles at him. He now discovered our dog and cat and shrikes with joy when they around. Gosh, really could go on forever :-)
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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 20:41
Huh, cool! Thanks for that. I thought it should be OK but new Mum nerves are always there when doing something new, LOL
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Latest post on 30 July 2011 - 13:18
first of all, in the hospital they wont do more than a shower and a suppository... my baby had it once and he cried the **** of his lungs there... since then, i learnt to do it myself at home, put him in the shower with some toys and let him play with the cups and water for 10 mins, then put him in his pj... i give him the calpol or sappository (depends on his temp) and monitor him... never give medicine again in less than 4 hours... our GP is so anti-medication and he doesnt like any antibiotic for kids under 2 unless highly needed.... i hope ur baby gets well soon and u wont need to do any.. it is too bad to see ur baby sick with no energy, not in mood for anything :-( bring tears to my eyes... Sorry to change the subject... Ziiii, can you please tell me who is your doc? I can't seem to find one who is not "trigger" happy with antibiotics. knowing how unnecessary they are most of the time I would feel much happier to have a doc. with the same oppinion.
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Latest post on 08 July 2011 - 21:29
Hi, I have one but need to get it back from a friend I lent it to. Send me a mail on twiny001 at yahoo dot co dot uk. I remember how excited I was and how nerve-racking it is before you feel them move. ;-)
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Latest post on 27 June 2011 - 21:01
Hi CoCoLoco, Are you the one with the post on dubizzle too? I would love the wooden trains pls. How much would u like for them?Do you have the tracks for them as well?
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Latest post on 18 May 2011 - 14:51
Hi Fretty and OlimpiaT, I'm also in the Greens and would love to make some new mum friends! My ds is 2 and he has plenty of play dates, so I am thinking it's about time I had some friends of my own nearby... So if u fancy a coffee sometime... :) Hi Mockingbird, coffee sounds lovely :-) Drop me a line whenever u free! twiny001 at yahoo dot co dot uk
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Latest post on 18 May 2011 - 14:48
hi, I can really feel for you. I'm a first time Mum of a 2 month old baby (so mum-confidence is still a bit shaky) & little one screams his head off when he is tired & only falls asleep when rocked by hand or in the buggy. Sometimes I get such disapproving looks when we are out & I'm GENTLY rocking the buggy. People just assume that he is crying because of that :-(
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Latest post on 18 May 2011 - 14:35
have you tried The Fairy Godmother club dubai or facebook? That sounds good! Do u have any contact details pls.?
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Latest post on 18 May 2011 - 14:26
Great article... I have noticed from your other post that you live in the Greens, I also live in the greens. We have a 10 week old boy that is just amazing... We should have a coffee soon, I am sure we will have lots to talk about... Hi Olimpia :-) Sorry for the late answer, I haven't been on-line for a while (little one kept me busy, lol) Would love to meet up! We are around all the time really, so whenever you free. Drop me a line on twiny001 at yahoo dot co dot uk Look fw to meeting u & ur little one! :)
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Latest post on 15 May 2011 - 21:39
I highly recommend Mr. Siddique and his team. They do carpet, sofa, curtains, etc. I used them a few times and they always done a good job and cleaned up after themselves. I don't know the company name, but his number is 050 5186879
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Latest post on 15 May 2011 - 21:35
Hi, Welcome to Dubai! New baby, new country; How exciting for you (and of course a bit nerve racking :0) Do you know where will you live? I'm in The Greens with a 9 weeks old little chap and we would love a new friend and a play date
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 21:54
Hi, I just want to say I feel for you! My DS is 8weeks now and we had our rough (sleep) patches too. Have you heard about the EASY routine? We have been following it (as a sort of guideline, he is still to small for routine) since last week and his sleep has improved so much! He used to be screaming the minute I wanted to put him down (day & night) It still takes time, swaddling, swinging, cuddling to get him to sleep but he does sleep & is much happier. In short, his days are more predictable so he sort of expects sleep time (or so I think) I also gave bedtime over to DH, so DS does not keep looking for b**b and settles quicker. It's also nice for the two of them bond. Best of luck and hope it will get better soon!
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 21:32
Thanks so much Ladies! Just knowing that I'm not alone with it makes such a difference. (typing with one hand, other is holding the peacefully napping DS after his feed-boob only ;-)
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Latest post on 10 April 2011 - 00:59
Well, it took me 2 days to come back with an update, so guess if it worked... So we tried the swaddle and it sort of worked the 1st time but he screamed his head off at the 2nd. I tried it again the next day and it worked a bit better but we "relapsed" by the evening, lol Thanks for The tip in any case. I think it's a bit hit& miss with my little guy but will keep trying time to time...
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Latest post on 09 April 2011 - 14:12
exotoc/ wild animals escaping are nothing new. I also live in jumeriah and remember when a cheetah escaped about 3 years ago. They are usally caught. 2 years ago on the Palm a monkey came after me when I was walking on the beach. I was very frightened because I was 5 months pregnant and the animal was flashing me his teeth. We called the police and the houseboy insisted he was just being friendly. Isn't it a sign of agression when monkeys show their teeth? Might have had a lucky escape! It is a sign of agression when Anything shows its teeth! (including me, lol)
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Latest post on 07 April 2011 - 11:37
Thanks Ladies! I'll try the swaddle and the dummy today and let u know how we got on. I had no idea about the hands and arms moving when tired. Thought the right opposite: that he wants to Be up! Gosh, this is trickier than I ever thought!
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 18:41
errrr, and this is a chick you want for a god mother? I see nothing wrong with rescinding the offer. Of course I do but only after I ask DHs old mate to be the Godfather. LOL In all honesty, she is not a bad person and she is family after all. Has her faults just like me but I'm trying to be the bigger person and instead stirring up the "youknowwhat" I hope this will help her feel loved and wanted so she won't be butting in on almost strangers family occasions.
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 17:16
I agree with Appletiser. Be the bigger person. You got the prize - you married her brother! And now you're having babies together. The ex is irrelevant. By the sounds of it, the SIL is a pain in the butt nyway, so let the ex have her! Having said that, I understand your angst about the Godparent role. We mothers can get very shirty when we feel our kids aren't being treated right. Unfortunately you can't really rescind the offer now though. I think both you and Appletiser are 100% right. I did feel like that from the beginning but couldn't help to give in and have a little whine, LOL She is silly and I feel sorry for her at times. Unfortunately she is not very balanced, haven't got that many friends and that is probably why she is trying to be friendly with people she doesn't know that well. Thanks for the shoulder :-D
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 16:32
oh...so you see this scenario as the same thing... if you don't want to see who she is friends with on facebook why don't you block her ? could do, but I'm already p***ed off, LOL I feel like rubbing her nose in it and giving her the same bl**dy speech about family and loyalty. But in all truth I don't want to go there and find it very silly that she HAS to be friends with DHs ex.
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 16:22
Sorry, forgot the most important bit! She had a massive blow out a few month ago when DH sent a birthday message to one of his old mates on facebook who dated and dumped his sister when they were at uni over 10 years ago.
 
 
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