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Latest post on 06 March 2012 - 11:57
Thanks Chocobella, I liked the first option of IKEA but my DH doesn't like to have IKEA furniture :( The table size we are looking for is about 2 x 1 meters and shouldn't really be more than AED 2500 I have a solid wood table that I need to sell. Not sure of the dimensions as I am not at home right now, but can let you know later on this evening. It does need to be refinished, but is a lovely solid (and heavy!) table. Email me on 4sidekicks at g mail if you would like more info. Let me know either way so I can remove my email id. HTH
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Latest post on 03 March 2012 - 16:26
Have been through this recently (well, ongoing for the past 9 months!). Would rather not discuss here but you can email me on HTH Just emailed you back ;-) <em>edited by 4sidekicks on 03/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 15:17
We would be interested in viewing and discussing further. Can you email me on Thanks! <em>edited by 4sidekicks on 29/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 14 February 2012 - 11:40
I have one as well. You can email me on 4sidekicks at g mail if you would like!
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Latest post on 07 February 2012 - 17:33
Ladies, can you help me!! I'm new to this process and have a few questions... We are looking to sponsor a maid whose Visa expires in about 12 days. She was sponsored by a family who is moving away, she found another job so her sponsor cancelled her visa. Her new employers never processed her visa and then backed out of sponsoring her. So my question is, for how long is she able to legally be in the country. If I read through everything correctly, our first step is taking her to have a medical test done and get the results back before we can start processing her Visa. I'm assuming this could take a few days or are results given immediately? Kaba, Out of curiosity, can you tell me where she is from and how old she is? You can email me on 4sidekicks at g mail as well if you would prefer. TIA I understand it will take between 10-15 days to complete the visa stamping process. Can anyone shed any light on this for me? Thank you so much!! <em>edited by 4sidekicks on 07/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 15:28
I know someone looking for a job, he lives in The Lakes with his wife (who is a family maid). Lovely chap and very reliable. Leave your email address if you want me to pass on his number to you. CP, could you please email me as well on 4sidekicks at gmail dot com. TIA!
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 11:24
Hi.. I live very close to B6 and am a very nice neighbour!!!! B road is def the road to be in.. in my opinion the best out of B & C. The pool is hardly ever busy even at weekends :-) The road noise is not really bothersome and in B6 would be even better as it in the side area and not flat onto road, in anycase we are only on the slip road and not on the main bypass... Maintenance are great... come at the drop of a hat. Any more questions mail me.... amintoft at yahoo dot co dot uk Just emailed you so you can remove your email id! :)
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 10:54
Roysie/ anyone How do you get into Layan/Waha if you are coming from the Ranches towards 611? Will email you with any other questions. Thanks!
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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 12:55
The White Company's Super King sheets are 2 x 2 as well.
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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 11:34
Let me know how it works out and if you need the t-shirt you are more than welcome to have it as it is too small for DS now. In terms of food, we made "Nanaimo Bars" but that was before Tim Horton's arrived; you could always send timbits! Thread derailment... where did you shop to get the supplies for nanaimo bars? I went to C4 and choithrams this past xmas looking for the stuff to make it and I couldn't find what I needed. The timbits idea it a good one. Ok, searching my brain here as it was the first time I have ever made them......we bought the semi-sweet chocolate from C4 or Spinney's and melted it with the coconut etc., and bought the custard powder for the yellow part (lol) from Spinney's as well. I used the recipe from the City of Nanaimo website (we are from the Island, so thought that was funny!) http://www.nanaimo.ca/EN/main/visitors/NanaimoBars.html. I didn't add the almonds as my mom always made them without. HTH
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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 11:21
4sidekicks, you are brilliant! Of course I will go for Timbits, I Am a terrible baker could never make anything edible even if my life depended on it! Is there a Tim Hortons in Mirdif City Centre? :) I did hint I am lazy :) There is the one on SZR and one at the Outlet Mall....not sure of any other locations, but maybe someone else can help!
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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 10:09
Let me know how it works out and if you need the t-shirt you are more than welcome to have it as it is too small for DS now. In terms of food, we made "Nanaimo Bars" but that was before Tim Horton's arrived; you could always send timbits!
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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 09:56
I have a tuque, I have a tuque! Thanks 4sidekicks! ...Now fo a maple leaf shirt... You can borrow the "Courtenay BC" t-shirt if you would like!!
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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 09:45
Haha, that's a good one! Last year DS wore a "Courtenay BC" t-shirt with a maple leaf on it, a Montreal Canadian's helmet-style toque and a pair of rubber boots, lol! Not terribly helpful, but we didn't have any other ideas!
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Latest post on 12 January 2012 - 11:10
Sue, We have the black and white guy, so it is not him! Hi Ladies, I am still in Canada and wont be home until late tomorrow night. My friend at the other end has been trying to catch a black cat that she thinks might have an injured leg. If the cats are friendly chances are they have chips??? well, that could be too optomistic. Someone has been dumping cats in the area lately. I have been gone a month so have no idea. But....someone dumped a family and all were black exceptfor one....a neighbour took them in and rehomed so hopefully it is not one of those. Red I would be happy to help but I am not there. She needs to do the usual. Posters up at all vets...the list is on pets somewhere under Vet something, cant remember....go out at night....have her go to FF page and there is a checklist to help find. Call ff and reprt the cat missing...check dubizzle and also go to Al Wasl park....put up posters in the area etc.
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Latest post on 07 January 2012 - 18:21
You're welcome and enjoy!
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Latest post on 07 January 2012 - 16:51
Take Beach road towards Dubai, go through Al Manara, take the first U-turn, and then turn right at Saga World Mall (which is the last right before you get back to Al Manara), go to the end of the road, turn right and then park where you can. If you walk past the volleyball nets etc., you will see the kayaks on the beach and there will be someone sitting at a table close by. HTH <em>edited by 4sidekicks on 07/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 07 January 2012 - 10:22
You can rent them at Kite Beach in Umm Sequim 1 for AED 25 per hour. Let me know if you need directions. HTH
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Latest post on 18 December 2011 - 21:25
Hi, we took the black and white one home tonight. There is one black kitten left and she is beautiful!! <em>edited by 4sidekicks on 18/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 16:59
Sue, Just emailed you so you can remove your email id.
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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 15:59
Sue, responded on the main forum thread as well. Can we arrange for a visit tomorrow or thursday?
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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 15:55
I doubt the kittens have been exposed to dogs so it would be a learning experience :) patience and done the right way should produce loving or tolerant kitties and dogs lol... Thanks Debc....hopefully you will find them gone but....I doubt it..so keep checking. I will do my best to keep this thread going while away :) Hi Sue, Just saw this now, so apologies for the late reply. Any chance we could arrange for a visit tomorrow or Thursday? <em>edited by 4sidekicks on 06/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 05 December 2011 - 15:38
Sue, Any idea how they are with dogs? Where are they right now? Will discuss with DH tonight and get back to you in the morning.
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Latest post on 28 November 2011 - 09:52
Laura/Kristina, Can you post a pic? I might be able to help with a permanent home. HTH
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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 09:42
Just checked my email and haven't received one from you...do you want to try re-sending? I know of a couple of villas. You can email me on 4sidekicks at g mail dot com. Please let me know when/if you have and I will remove my email. Thanks so much! you can remove your email address now :)
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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 07:33
I know of a couple of villas. You can email me on 4sidekicks at g mail dot com. Please let me know when/if you have and I will remove my email.
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Latest post on 16 November 2011 - 13:45
There are a HUGE range of properties available in the Ranches, hence the price range. If you provide more details, such as number of bedrooms, budget etc., then I am sure that the ladies that live there can give you loads of advice/suggestions! HTH
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Latest post on 25 October 2011 - 09:47
Hi Sue, Have sent you an email, so you can remove your email id now. Thanks!
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Latest post on 25 October 2011 - 08:05
I have posted this on the maids forum as well and have placed an ad in the classifieds that have not been updated for the past couple of days, so re-posting here.... Hopefully someone can help........ We have just spent the last month waiting for our new maid to start as her current family is leaving Dubai. She has now decided she wants to go back to the Philippine’s leaving us in a really difficult situation as my husband and I both work full time and our son finishes school at 2:30. We are a Canadian family of 3 (plus a small dog and a rescue kitten) living in a villa in Umm Sequim 1. We are looking for someone who is honest and reliable with good references. I am trying to organize agency maids for the short term, but any recommendations are greatly appreciated by an increasingly desperate working mom!
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Latest post on 24 October 2011 - 12:58
Email sent! Thank you :-)
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Latest post on 24 October 2011 - 11:18
Hopefully someone can help........ We have just spent the last month waiting for our new maid to start as her current family is leaving Dubai. She has now decided she wants to go back to the Philippine’s leaving us in a really difficult situation as my husband and I both work full time and our son finishes school at 2:30. We are a Canadian family of 3 (plus a small dog and a rescue kitten) living in a villa in Umm Sequim 1. We are looking for someone who is honest and reliable with good references. I am trying to organize agency maids for the short term, but any recommendations are greatly appreciated by an increasingly desperate working mom!
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Latest post on 18 October 2011 - 16:41
The Polo Club is always full of kids running around and there is a voucher in the entertainer.
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Latest post on 18 October 2011 - 16:38
Faces used to carry it, but haven't bought any for a few years now. There is one across from Carrefore in MOE if that helps.
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 12:45
I have some items as well including a baby cot that is good condition, a quinny buzz, a large rug, and some clothing as well. When are you having the garage sale? May need until the weekend to get everything organised as I work full time. I will ask my neighbour as well if she has anything. I will email you with my contact details. HTH That would be perfect, i will be storing everything in my guest room, when we see that we have a fare amount of items we can do the sale! No rush for now! THANK YOU!! Just emailed you. Can also ask DH to email the link to this thread to the lovely ladies he works with and see if they have any items. <em>edited by 4sidekicks on 16/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 12:40
I have some items as well including a baby cot that is good condition, a quinny buzz, a large rug, and some clothing as well. When are you having the garage sale? May need until the weekend to get everything organised as I work full time. I will ask my neighbour as well if she has anything. I will email you with my contact details. HTH
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 09:47
We rescued a kitten about 12 days ago. Took her to Safa last week and they think she is about 6 weeks old. She needed the de-worming shot and some antibiotics as she has a cut on her leg and a general check up. It was in the range of AED 300. Will be taking her and our dog back the middle of next month for all of their shots. Safa really are the best!
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 10:53
Dorma makes operable walls, but the bulk of their work is project based, so they won't be cheap! Google them for contact details. You can also try a hunting down a glass manufacturer in Sharjah and see if they can do a one off for you, but may be more hassle than it is worth. I can look around for some contacts for you but have a really busy couple of days so may not be until the weekend/early next week.
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Latest post on 07 September 2011 - 15:45
Agree 100%. Now off to my next meeting..... Being a mum is the best job in the world, but it's also very hard work. If you are at home all day, it's tough. If you are out all day, it is also tough having to make up for the time that you weren't there. If you work, you feel guilty because you work. If you don't work, you feel like you are losing your work skills or that you are not doing enough with your LO etc. At the end of the day you have to do what works for you and your family. Nobody else has the right to criticise your decision, nobody knows why you have made it, and absolutely nobody has the right to make you feel guilty about it. Your LO loves you more than anyone else in the world, no matter what your decision is.
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Latest post on 07 September 2011 - 15:43
I am from and grew up Victoria, lived in Toronto and Calgary and been to Winnepeg once in the winter (never again) and once in the summer (never again). We are pretty spoilt on the west coast with our weather and the fact that we can do everything year round. It is not a place that I would ever consider as I hate the cold weather and mosquitos love me so that rules out the summer. That being said, when I lived in TO I met a lot of people from Winnepeg and for the most part are really nice friendly people. It all depends on what you are used to and looking for. I am sure it is a lovely place for families and you can actually afford a house there, unlike Victoria and Vancouver!
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Latest post on 07 September 2011 - 15:37
Excellent post arohadxb and far better than my ramblings :) Agreed Sarah80, much better than my post. Feeling a little tense today as I am struggling to get it all done and organised.....the joys of being a mom in general.....
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Latest post on 07 September 2011 - 14:56
Wow, was looking at this thread this morning before I went to my first meeting of the day, and it has now gone completely crazy! I have a DS who is 5 and I work full time in the construction industry and travel throughout the GCC on a regular basis. I work longer hours but have more flexibility in my schedule than DH. It has been MY job that has brought us and kept us here, not DH's. When I travel DH makes sure that he is home by 5:30 to be with DS. I often schedule flights back so they can collect me at the airport before DS goes to bed. DH is in Abu Dhabi all day tomorrow and will not be back until after 8. I on the other hand will finish my last meeting at 4:30 and will head home to be with DS after that. Lady Luck, I have no idea what planet you are living on. God forbid something happens and YOU may have to go to work…. <em>edited by 4sidekicks on 07/09/2011</em>
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Latest post on 07 September 2011 - 12:41
Looks like DS will be going into KG2 there next week as our first choice has not come back to us and the orientation is tomorrow. Just emailed CAS about uniforms, so will post any info I receive here.
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Latest post on 07 September 2011 - 09:51
Me, DS, DH and our dog are the "four side kicks". My first one was my first and last name....soon realised that wasn't such a great idea...
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Latest post on 03 September 2011 - 10:18
DS will be starting KG2 at Raffles south. We will take turns dropping him in the morning and our maid will collect him at 2:30 0r 3:30 (if he is taking part in an after school activity). We live just around the corner, so it is less than a 5 minute drive to get there in the mornings. In the afternoon the maid will take a taxi to collect him. We looked into the school bus, but it is very expensive and based on the driving we have seen by school bus drivers and everyone in general over the past 4 years, we are not comfortable with that option for our family. DH finishes at 5 and is home by 5:30, so that only leaves DS with the maid for 2-3 hours per day. I have more flexibility with my schedule, but also work longer hours. There will be days when I am able to collect him as well. If there was ever an emergency, DH can leave the office at any time and I can as well (depending on where I am as I travel to Abu Dhabi and throughout the GCC regularly). This will take some coordinating and organising, but should hopefully work! Let us know if you have any other questions. HTH <em>edited by 4sidekicks on 03/09/2011</em>
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Latest post on 01 September 2011 - 17:47
Lol. I have to admit I was wondering why there were so many threads about "Magic Oil" this afternoon ;-)
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Latest post on 30 August 2011 - 15:48
To clarify, DS does not take pony lessons, he takes horseback riding lessons. Mind you, he has no fear of anything, so maybe a pony is a better way to go with other kids ;-)
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 15:18
Kelly Caleche by Hermes.
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 14:21
043587622. Dh was there this morning as we have had to change maids (that's a different thread altogether though ;-). I believe they only have one girl who is available right now, so I would call them quick! HTH Edited to add this is the number for Explorer <em>edited by 4sidekicks on 28/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 25 August 2011 - 12:50
Not sure if the Polo Club will let them take lessons at that age. DS started his lessons at 4 at Mushrif Equestrian Centre. <em>edited by 4sidekicks on 25/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 18 August 2011 - 10:09
I had this with my last employer and they told me it was "company policy" never had it before and my current employer did not request that information. I asked my old boss if we could do this as I had never actually received a pay slip with my salary! They just made one, back dated it to my last month of employment and stamped and signed it. I still have a very strong relationship with my old boss and the company so it was not an issue.
 
 
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