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Latest post on 06 September 2011 - 19:28
It's an annual motorcycle road race that is usually beg of June each year and they have the roads on the course closed on and off for 2 weeks really pain if u can't get access to your house!
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Latest post on 06 September 2011 - 18:59
First of all I would contact schools list is here http://www.gov.im/education/ Then choose area to live nowhere is that fat from Douglas , Onchan is a nice area and very close to Douglas. One question to make sure to ask is the property on TT course as you do not want to be there! Houses and apartments to rent will post estate agents to try in a min http://www.gov.im/isleofman/housing.xml <em>edited by angela on 06/09/2011</em>
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Latest post on 06 September 2011 - 14:11
Hi I was born and brought up there and have family still there so visit each year. There are only 2 private schools one primary and one secondary and the state schools all work on catchment areas so you really need to plan where u live. There is not a huge amount of entertainment but depends what u are looking for? Lots of nice parks and glens and of course the beaches. I presume u already know it's a top cap of 20% tax so that's a bonus! Shopping can be a little limited but again depends what you need. Any specific questions please don't hesitate to ask
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Latest post on 02 September 2011 - 11:32
http://www.timeoutdubai.com/mobile/restaurants/map/641-smiling-bkk
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Latest post on 30 August 2011 - 14:54
My daughter has just had the imupro 300 test done at medcare via the dermatologist there. Altogether it cost about 4000 dhs which included consultation imupro test and subsequent report and eating plan as well as other medical related blood tests. It flagged up wheat oats etc eggs and all dairy except soya as the main probs and 20 oe so other random things!! Imagine trying to enforce this with a 14 yr old!!
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Latest post on 21 August 2011 - 09:50
I am in semmer villas and we have a contractor who comes round each sun morning to remove bulky waste from beside your bin. Must be in black garbage bags. In fact they've just been! Not sure if this was something EK organised??
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Latest post on 29 July 2011 - 14:52
I always use Enterprise never had any prob with UAE licence last time was march http://www.enterprise.co.uk/car_rental/worldLocationSearch.do;jsessionid=nGP9TyQRXyFlKhyYhp83CnTSnG1pZ467LS5hhKpKhvkkL71hsVQn!-352857138
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Latest post on 18 July 2011 - 20:40
Boots and Lifestyle both sell Revlon
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Latest post on 10 July 2011 - 16:32
If u know someone in uk with sky package they are allowed one remote sky connection that you can use and watch independently via internet. If your broadband connection is good enough it works well
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Latest post on 17 June 2011 - 10:05
Depends on whether your laptop has an HDMI port though, if not you need a different type of cable. We bought an apple macmini and have it permanently attached to tv. This makes downloading and watching so much easier. Also the tv now doubles as family computer.
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Latest post on 15 June 2011 - 07:32
Brilliant thks I remember it was on the child benefit form now :)
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Latest post on 15 June 2011 - 07:20
SM I remember a while ago (think it was you?) saying how to go about getting a National Insurance number? Can you please repost if so. Thks
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Latest post on 12 June 2011 - 17:34
That's outrageous for a 5/6 year old IMO
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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 16:51
Well here is the link http://www.jess.sch.ae/Introducingjess/schoolfees/entranceandschoolfees.aspx
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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 16:41
Jess AR website states that GCSE and IB examination are additional costs
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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 16:31
Taken from the DESC website:- EXAMINATION ENTRY FEES • Exam fees are set by the awarding bodies. Entry fees are charged for each unit test or subject entry. These fees vary per subject and generally increase every year. Parents will be notified by letter of the exam fees for the relevant examination series.
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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 15:58
DESC charge not sure how much yet though
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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 14:40
Service package on 4dr lwb pajero is worth 10k (that's how much I was quoted by service centre 3 weeks ago) saving approx 5k on full servicing pricing over same km. Worth knowing if you are going to negotiate it to be included
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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 09:26
Just thought I'd add to this as just come back from Mirimar in Fujairah. Stayed for 2 nights and had a great time ( usually stay at meridian) room was very nice and food was excellent. Admittedly we didn't have evening buffet but both Asian and Italian restaurant evening meals were superb. Would definitely recommend to just adults or families with older children. Very good for a relaxing break
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 09:11
Ours is approx 10m x 4 and is in sun abt same time we lose approx 1 small tile per day. Here is an answer I found on wiki the other day http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_much_water_evaporates_from_a_pool
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Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 10:37
I was quoted around that 4 years ago
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Latest post on 12 May 2011 - 14:55
Firstly where is she moving from? If UK they will be looking at a secondary school place if they are 11. <em>edited by angela on 12/05/2011</em>
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 19:10
@ Irooni Profit share is not for the public domain, neither are the staff travel policies! <em>edited by angela on 10/05/2011</em>
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 18:56
The ones who fly with us, gave us a profit of over 5 BILLION dirhams last year, giving us a 12 week bonus!!! [url=http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php'>[img'>http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing001.gif[/img'>[/url'> edited by Irooni on 10/05/2011 edited by Irooni on 10/05/2011 Uncalled for and unnecessary comments on a public forum remember not everyone is as fortunate as you!
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 07:49
As with most things cheaper is not always best make sure u check dates on the tyres before purchase. We found out the hard way when one of our newish tyres blew and caused huge damage to the car
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 07:45
Depends on whether you've got a gas or electric oven and how often u use it!! With a gas oven we probably refilled every 2 months now with elec/gas hob we haven't refilled for 6 months. <em>edited by angela on 10/05/2011</em>
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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 16:37
Pretty sure I read that for your first order your credit card address must be same as delivery address
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Latest post on 03 May 2011 - 17:22
Here is an old thread on it which had good advice http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=67461
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 06:49
If your childs doesn't turn 3 until 1 sept or later you would be looking at fs1 place for sept 2012
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Latest post on 09 April 2011 - 10:09
Just give them what they want....why be miserable? Absolutely it's the way forward :)
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Latest post on 07 April 2011 - 17:59
I saw an electronic one in home centre MCC yesterday they were by the checkouts about 80dhs
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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 22:39
Thanks everyone for the replies will get onto it on Sunday
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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 19:05
Are you mad?????????????????? Ha ha it has been said!! What I'm looking for is an a/c I pay so much into a month and she has a card but can't go over the limit - she's 13 so no student ID. Don't know if I fancy the idea of giving her an additional card on our a/c knowing how efficient the banks are here !!
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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 15:16
Ok have sent u can delete now
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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 14:51
I'd better not as it's part of a residents only forum if you put your email add I'll send you the contact number
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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 14:07
No not as far as I know the community centre at semmer villas is supposedly for Emirates staff only not sure how strictly its enforced for gym and classes though! If you go to www.siliconoasis.org you will see that a lady offers yoga classes - maybe contact her and ask
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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 13:55
It depends which building you are in as to the facilities available. The 2 villa compounds have community pools
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Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 19:41
When do Dess/Desc break up for the summer? 30 june
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Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 19:30
DESS and DESC finish tomorrow and go back the 25th. Actually DESS and DESC don't finish until next thurs 7th April
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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 16:00
Ok I give up what's 'u' 25/ 26. Pretty cool. U stands for Unilever Aaghhh thanks been annoying me what that was
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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 15:02
Ok I give up what's 'u'
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Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 21:03
For the iPhone you need to download a program to disable edge. Think I got this info from google load onto phone and then when you check under setting general profile it should say disabled edge or similar. I just use wifi now
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 16:42
I also withdrew my daughter after 4 terms, although this was when the school was new <em>edited by angela on 26/01/2011</em>
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Latest post on 06 January 2011 - 13:23
Yes probably abt a 3 min drive don't think gems is open yet though? Lots of parents use dess as primary as start times are 20 mins later than Desc I thought DESC was just secondary ? as im looking for a good secondary and fs1? Dess is the primary school Desc is secondary. Dess is in oud metha near Wafi But only starts from fs2
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Latest post on 06 January 2011 - 08:01
Yes probably abt a 3 min drive don't think gems is open yet though? Lots of parents use dess as primary as start times are 20 mins later than Desc
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Latest post on 04 January 2011 - 15:11
I had same prob with hollister US couldn't get any answer I was trying to order a bikini for about $50 and normal postage to UAE was $40 so just canx in the end. If you do find out please post back thks
 
 
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