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Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 10:38
thanks fairycakeyumm and AnonDubai am in fact looking for companies like Howdra or Explorer where the maid is on their sponsorship rather than mine. Both have maids only from Philipine. Alternatively are there any agencies with Indian part time maids? or in fact any other nationality(other than Srilankan) Sorry to sound demanding but does anyone know if one can hire cooks from agaencies??!! thanks!! I don't think you'll find what you are looking for. These part-time or no sponsorship agencies are targeted to Westerners who seem to prefer Philippino maids. If you're willing to pay an agency like Explorer 24,000 for one year, you might as well just go ahead and sponsor someone. It will work out cheaper and at least you can pay the maid a worthy salary. ETA: Through an agency, you can also specify that you want an Indian maid who is good at cooking. <em>edited by AnonDubai on 30/03/2011</em>
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Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 10:32
ah right, wondered why just the new communities would have been singled out. and this is a regular dubai past time? I think it goes on equally in most developed countries, although I doubt Muslims would swap out their wives even if they'd enjoy someone else's.unfortunately you are wrong. Oh no! I am very naive then!
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Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 09:59
ah right, wondered why just the new communities would have been singled out. and this is a regular dubai past time? I think it goes on equally in most developed countries, although I doubt Muslims would swap out their wives even if they'd enjoy someone else's.
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Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 09:51
umm, am new to Dubai, 'wife swapping in new communities' fact or fiction? fiction - It goes on all over and not just in the new communities.
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Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 09:34
Why do you all want to get rid of the bottle so eagerly? It is recommended to breastfeed a baby for two years. If you are not doing that, then at least let them have the sucking satisfaction at the bottle teat. Such small babies need that, don't they? That is my understanding. Would love to know what other mothers feel about it. As long as proper hygiene is maintained and the kid is not lingering on or falling asleep with the milk bottle in their mouth, what harm does it do? I tend to agree with you, Sunsa. I don't know why there is so much fuss about giving up a bottle at 12 months. The same goes for breastfeeding. I am still breastfeeding my 2 year-old and many people find that shocking and I actually don't care.
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Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 09:21
Just to let you know: My DD had a bottle every night before bedtime until 23 months. We went on vacation to France and I actually brought Al Marai milk boxes from here so she'd feel comfortable in her new environment. The first night at the hotel at bedtime, I tried to give her the bottle and she refused it. I never gave it to her again and that was it. So sometimes these things can just happen overnight.
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Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 09:10
Funny but these descriptions have been circulating for years...
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Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 08:13
Thanks for these recommendations. I think I will buy one now. Should I get the basic Cloud Nine Iron? <em>edited by AnonDubai on 30/03/2011</em>
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Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 06:50
I just renew my annual WASEL, and according to a previous SMS I was supposed to get 25dhs credit, but when I check my balance I see no credit....Any ideas? I was wondering the same thing. I renewed my WASEL in August and I never felt that I got the 25 dirhams.
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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 21:02
lady of leisure because I am lazy
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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 20:31
I feel that I know 80s music really well but I only scored 57.
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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 17:04
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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 16:59
This reminds me of my father's wife who used to instant message me although I hadn't seen nor spoken to my father in years. Then she asked if she could come to my college graduation. I felt so uncomfortable. I was also confronted by my father's girlfriend at the time at a family funeral. It was very upsetting. These women were up to no good. I don't trust this woman contacting your DS.
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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 14:09
Thanks anondubai, can her husband invite her? How long does it take/does it cost him anything? Thanks. Hi. I have no idea. There are probably a lot of stipulations for her husband, one being his salary. You should call that 8005111 number again and ask them this.
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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 13:24
Finally got through on 8005111. Turns out it's 30 days. Not sure why two maids have told me 21 days... He also claimed that I could cancel her visa and have her go to Kish, and she could come back as a tourist. I sure hope this guy gave me the right info- can anyone confirm? She can come back as a tourist but she needs to have an invitation from someone.
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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 13:03
Be sure to let us all know how it turns out.
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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 13:01
It sure has faded in me! I have no desire whatsoever!
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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 12:59
I'm not sure of the ins and outs but had heard that rules had changed and she may have to be out of the country for 6 months That's only if she has been banned. Why don't you ask to see her passport? Sorry but this maid sounds a bit fishy to me.
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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 10:45
In this case, honesty would have been the best policy since she told you she wanted to go home and was at the end of her contract.
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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 10:39
I know what you mean - yesterday, I booked a new one for 10 am and she knocked on my door at 9.30, so I'm afraid I told her to come back at 10 because that was when I'd asked for her to come. The agency told me that she was in the area from 7.30 am, but I certainly didn't want her to come to work that early! As I understand it, the agency buses them all in to the area early in the morning for the first appointment and the other girls have to hang around and wait for the time the client has asked for. If I were you, I would complain to the agency. You might have been out all morning, so then what would she have done? She would have just waited outside the door all morning.
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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 10:31
When I used to have an agency maid, I would clear either the whole morning or the whole afternoon because I knew they'd never come at the scheduled time. They come when the driver drops them off.
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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 09:44
Isn't it legal in California in small quantities as a pain reliever?
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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 09:41
There is a municipal waste number. Does anyone have it?
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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 09:39
But if her visa was canceled by her previous sponsor, how is she remaining in the country?
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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 09:37
Wow! How cheeky! She will really learn a lesson from this one. Do not let on anything at all.
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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 09:32
Did you ban her?
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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 21:17
Perhaps Chocs01 could answer on behalf of JulesinDxb...:)
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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 14:29
I'd be surprised if he were executed.
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Latest post on 27 March 2011 - 21:25
So I called my homeopath today to see whether I really need the 4th session of colonics, and she insists I do. She said you normally need a minimum treatment of 4, depending on the issue. 3 are for proper cleansing and the 4th starts to rejuvenate. I'm gonna go for it. I've gone this far, might aswell finish the course and judge. She is saying that all the gaz etc... is because things are moving and being cleaned and eventually will settle down. She insists there is nothing to worry about...going tomorrow for a checkup with her. Hogwash!
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Latest post on 27 March 2011 - 21:22
I was thinking the same thing about Buy me a pony.
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Latest post on 27 March 2011 - 21:07
Wow! What amazing news! Congratulations!
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Latest post on 27 March 2011 - 20:42
oh the two pack of thomas were AED45 They must have been on sale then!
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Latest post on 27 March 2011 - 20:42
This is also pretty much the only use I've found for the little showers beside the loos! Ha ha! My family and I use those everyday!
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Latest post on 27 March 2011 - 20:34
I know a family that has had several maids through them. One didn't work out so well and the maid actually asked to leave. She was then placed with another family in Dubai and is very happy there (I keep in touch with her... Although the family I know does most certainly not!) The next maid they got from explorer has been with thrum since then with no issues. From what I understand, you pay 2200 aed to the agency, they pay the maid 750 aed and the agency pays fir the visa, medical, flights etc. Gosh. What a shame that the maid only gets 750. :( I know! I could never do it. I would feel absolutely terrible knowing that was all she was getting. and especially that the Explorer agency is making so much profit off of you and the maid! <em>edited by AnonDubai on 27/03/2011</em>
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Latest post on 27 March 2011 - 17:35
It is definitely much more expensive here, as are most things. I am looking at mine right now. It says: Outer: 100% cotton, Lining - 80% cotton, 20% polyester They are machine washable. Just so you know, they don't hold pee well and it is a real mess to clean up your child when they poop in them.
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Latest post on 27 March 2011 - 17:13
Yes, you can get them at Mothercare. oh ok I didnt realize that. just saw the normal undies I hope we are talking about the same thing. I got "In the Night Garden" and "Fifi" ones for about 100 dirhams for two.
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Latest post on 27 March 2011 - 16:52
Yes, you can get them at Mothercare.
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Latest post on 27 March 2011 - 16:32
I deal with this about twice a year when I go to the USA with my kids. It is either 8 or 9 hours behind Dubai. It is really horrible but you just need to be patient. I have two children and on our last trip back to Dubai, I found it took about two weeks for both of them to fully adapt but that was by my doing constant wake-ups in the morning and [b'>using antihistamines [/b'>to get them to sleep an hour earlier each night. They started off going to bed at 7 am (for the night) and I put them to bed an hour earlier each day! edited by AnonDubai on 27/03/2011 blimey, i'm quite shocked by this... is it common for ppl to give drugs to children for no reason ? when my youngest suffered an allergic reaction i had to give him anti-histamines but i wished i didn't have to...can't imagine dispensing them by [i'>choice[/i'>. It is not common for me but I won't deny that I did it.
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Latest post on 27 March 2011 - 16:11
I deal with this about twice a year when I go to the USA with my kids. It is either 8 or 9 hours behind Dubai. It is really horrible but you just need to be patient. I have two children and on our last trip back to Dubai, I found it took about two weeks for both of them to fully adapt but that was by my doing constant wake-ups in the morning and using antihistamines to get them to sleep an hour earlier each night. They started off going to bed at 7 am (for the night) and I put them to bed an hour earlier each day! <em>edited by AnonDubai on 27/03/2011</em>
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Latest post on 27 March 2011 - 14:33
swim at schools? Not that I don't want my DD to learn but is it part of their PE class? Wouldn't be in the Uk would it? If the school here has a pool, most likely the students would be expected to swim in it.
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Latest post on 25 March 2011 - 20:44
I'm not sure.. the one I'm after is made of a sort of mesh material. I was wanting to see if anyone was selling theirs before I decide to buy it brand new.. :) I'm assuming mesh means net. Mine is not made out of netting in any way. It is solid and sturdy.
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Latest post on 25 March 2011 - 20:24
We bought two tubs of ice cream (on different days) from Ch--thr-m- and they had both clearly melted and been refrozen. I hate it when that happens. Ice cream is so expensive here so it is upsetting after you've paid 35 dirhams for a tub and you have to chuck it. <em>edited by AnonDubai on 25/03/2011</em>
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Latest post on 25 March 2011 - 15:12
I have one just laying around that I'd sell. Let me know if you are interested. Thanks AnonDubai... which type Baby Bjorn do you have? I think I just have the standard one. It is black. I bought it in the USA in 2007 for $80, I believe. Perhaps you could tell me which one I have from the price I paid for it? Or does it say it somewhere?
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Latest post on 25 March 2011 - 06:08
I have one just laying around that I'd sell. Let me know if you are interested.
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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 17:58
In regards to Snitches post, how do you seriously get to know locals here? Ask Snitch that question. She seems to have interacted with lots of Emiratis.
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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 17:50
"Yes, which has resulted in ME nationals believing they are superior. This in turn has produced a nation of lazy, ignorant racists. Nothing to be proud of." - said by Snitch I am not bored anymore. I am sick of hearing these kinds of statements. Some Emiratis are lazy, ignorant, and racist, but I bet there are a bunch of Brits who are too. Emiratis have things to be proud of. I don't know why someone would choose to live in a country when they have such disdain for the people.
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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 17:45
This discussion about what constitutes boredom is boring me. you know what to do then flossy...don't click on it :D Flossy? What is that supposed to mean? a term of endearment. Sorry all, but I am rather enjoying a discussion for once. Beats maids and schools, thats for sure! Oh ok! :) Can't we all just accept that some people think this city is boring and others do not? But to be honest, I don't know how anyone with children could be bored. Don't kids keep you busy all day and all night?
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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 17:32
This discussion about what constitutes boredom is boring me. you know what to do then flossy...don't click on it :D Flossy? What is that supposed to mean?
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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 17:27
This discussion about what constitutes boredom is boring me.
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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 17:14
Putting alcohol in a Coke can or whatever is a common teenage thing the world over. I don't know how anyone could be shocked over this.
 
 
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