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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 09:35
I believe that cockroaches in this country travel alone. Just because you see one does not mean you have many here. If it persists, then get your place fumigated. However, with fumigation, it doesn't stop cockroaches from coming in. It only kills them once they enter, which means you'll find dying cockroaches near your entry door.
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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 09:15
We managed to catch a mouse humanely last summer. You need two people, a flashlight, a broomstick, and a box. First we located the mouse and shone the flashlight in his face. He got very scared and stood still. Then we pushed him along the wall with the broomstick right into the box. Then we released him into the wild. I hope you are as lucky as we were.
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 20:59
The one that irks me is paining..... again pain is a noun and not a verb..... . Whenever i hear that, it makes me want to inflict pain on whoever says it... :) But it is correct to say "It pains me to admit that I was wrong etc. etc.", right? edited by Sugarbeach on 15/02/2011 Yes, in this case, pain is a verb.
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 20:56
expedia.com ? jinx!
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 20:53
One thing I did notice is that expedia.com has better prices than what you'd pay directly. However, if you need to change or cancel your booking, expedia is complicated because you have to call them in the USA and stay on hold for a long time. If you are sure of your booking, then you should check out expedia.
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 12:06
I think pain can be used as a verb but not in the sense of physical pain. However, if words are said or used incorrectly for long enough, they will enter into the language and be perceived as normal.
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 11:41
Something to be aware of, in DXB they give the oral polio vacination where as in other country's this has been long time discontinued as if baby poo's in pool the vacine which contains live polio is transmitted into the pool. Now many parents will take precautions against baby poo in pool but not 100%. Polio is now given in needle type vacinations ask your doctors. Is this just after they've been given the vaccination?
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 10:59
I wouldn't care if someone took my trash. I live in an apartment where we have a communal trash chute. Sometimes I notice stuff that I have thrown away (toys, appliances, etc.) downstairs. What bothers me, though, is if the maid takes my trash and keeps it in her room. I like my trash off my property and not just cluttering another room in my home.
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 10:55
I hate this too. I have heard of regifting as a verb, but never gifting.
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 10:44
There is one at the Areesh Club near the Festival City. If you'd like more information, let me know and I'll give you more.
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 08:33
I was just there last week. It's definitely worth a trip in the winter. I will make a point of going there once a year from now on as it is a nice experience. They offer the gourmet cuisine of Pizza Hut, Hardee's, and KFC.
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 08:28
This never worries me either. As long as my kids are fully dressed in the pictures, it does not bother me. Sometimes strangers kiss them and that also doesn't worry me. They have an obligatory bath every night and they aren't constantly sick so an odd kiss every once in a while doesn't bother me. As someone stated, we put pictures of our kids on Facebook and we do not know where they ultimately end up.
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 17:43
Hooters has a good point. My mother could not ever come visit me because she has no money and my father is somewhere I don't even know so be grateful that you have parents who can afford to visit and who have not abandoned you.
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 17:42
Tea and pudding? Is that all you give your kids for dinner? tea as in "dinner" Tonight they had chicken soup but tomrrow it will be gruel Are we speaking the same language here? What is gruel?
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 17:39
Tea and pudding? Is that all you give your kids for dinner?
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 16:44
Yes, why not? Algeria is the next country to have protests so Syria is safe for a while.
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 16:39
I guess we all have Playhouse Disney!
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 16:35
This is not the first thread we have had on this subject.
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 16:26
That's ok. Mickey Mouse can do that to you!
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 16:20
And you called it House Club when it is clubhouse. You are losing your mind!
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 15:44
Oops! Thanks!
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 14:24
That is disappointing.
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Latest post on 12 February 2011 - 20:07
I just watched the video. Why is this woman famous?
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Latest post on 12 February 2011 - 19:59
Try this: [email protected]
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Latest post on 12 February 2011 - 19:50
You have to e-mail the moderators.
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Latest post on 12 February 2011 - 13:05
I really don't think nationality matters. Good and bad maids come in all nationalities and races. In most cases, you will have to train a maid to do things as you want.
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Latest post on 12 February 2011 - 10:23
I also had some light spotting in the first trimester. I never went to a doctor and nothing ever came of it.
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Latest post on 11 February 2011 - 20:46
My Egyptian neighbor just stopped by to distribute chocolates. Obviously this is huge news!
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Latest post on 11 February 2011 - 10:51
The only way I have found is to play it through the Ipod, using one of the world radio apps. Have found nothing on normal radio channels. I dont put it on very often but sometimes if I think she could do with a cheer up I put it on loud for whilst she does the cleaning. Anyway probably not the most helpful reply as I assume she would like to listen to it in her room. I have put sattilite in my helpers room that picks up a couple of Sri Lankan channels. Thanks for your reply. I am pretty sure we don't have an Ipod and unfortunately, there is no TV connection in my maid's room. Oh well, I tried! Perhaps some reading material?
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Latest post on 10 February 2011 - 21:45
At the same time, it's a bit scary...
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Latest post on 10 February 2011 - 21:34
Wow! That's progress.
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Latest post on 10 February 2011 - 06:34
When my maid left, she only took some of our towels. I don't know if towels are considered special in their country (Indonesia).
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 07:03
I don't understand your response, what does pampas grass have to do with location of E life service? Etisalat likes alternative lifestyles? <em>edited by AnonDubai on 09/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 07:00
Maybe the sun hasn't come out yet?
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 16:17
Thanks Sue62 - think I'm gonna need all the luck I can get!! hee hee!! I'm only very new to this forum so I haven't spoke to anyone, is Buy Me a Pony a 'specialist' in this kind of thing? Thanks :D Check out her posts. She has done similar research on your questions.
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 16:13
Have you spoken to Buy Me a Pony?
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 15:14
I *may* be over-reacting but i'm starting to get really worried/panicky about this. Can't bear the thought of summer without having had a deluge now! That excuse for rain the other day does not cut it. And also for the plants/desert etc, it can't be good for the country to go in to the summer without having had rain. It really needs a good soaking. Is there nothing we can do??! We are running out of time!!!!!!!!!! Do the desert or the non-man-watered plants here need rain? <em>edited by AnonDubai on 08/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 15:01
I read your story. Do you think your maid is still in the country?
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 14:16
S-bag - Disposable Dust Bag FC 8021 http://www.alghandielectronics.com/ProductListing.asp?SubCategoryID=87&BrandID=18&DivisionID=53&CategoryID=20 I love some of these products. Thanks for the link!
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 14:14
ooh - there is also a place on Al dhiyafa street, if you post the product number will go and see if they have any. Philips 4.8 V Wet & Dry I hope it is not a hassle for you.
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 14:14
ooooh wait, that bag does not look right. are you sure it comes with a bag? Yes, definitely. The bag has so much hair stuck in it that I can no longer get it all out.
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 14:11
Phew! I thought I was the only one.
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 13:43
Thanks for the tips. I will try Ace Hardware first since my dustbuster is a Phillips.
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 06:55
no chance?
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 15:46
Will's record was nine days with no poo. But when he did eventually poo, boy, did he poo. Thankfully his dad arrived in the UK that morning. I'd say the same. My breastfed DD was 4 months old and went 10 days without pooping. When she finally did poop, it was like explosion after explosion and it lasted for a few days. It was also the runny type that'd go up her back so carry a few spare outfits with you in the next few days and lots of diapers if you go out!:)
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 15:27
Has the girl's mother witnessed her DD's mean behavior? If neither of you have yet punished the 4 year-old for being mean to the toddler, then it is time to do it.
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 14:26
bump - Does no one here have a dustbuster?
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Latest post on 05 February 2011 - 07:39
i just moved my 2 Ds from there to Building Blocks in Motor City. They were happy though at Step by Step, we decided to move them for 2 main reasons - 1. class sizes and child/teacher ratios - classes too big and not enough staff to children, and 2nd, we need a true all year all day facility which this is not. Step by Step's new director Helen is superb though, and if she is given enough leeway will do a great job. Building Blocks has much smaller classes with lower ratios, and has a great enrichment centre for all day children....the only thing missing is a big outdoor play area which is scheduled to be built over the summer. So to answer your post, I would go and see both and see what you think. These posts always catch my interest.... there is actually a law/standard with regards to the child adult ratio in a nursery or pre school setting( depending on age), Im just wondering if it is actually 'real' out here, I know in the UK & other European countries that it is a standard that must be honoured. I just see way too many posts where people comment on this topic so its got me wondering.......Sorry to the OP, dosent help you at all, Im just curious! :) I don't think there is any law about that here. If there is, it is definitely not enforced.
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Latest post on 05 February 2011 - 06:49
I'd say you need two cars. It will be a real hassle to bring the kids out with you to pick up your DH from work and also a real hassle if you can't do anything during the day because you have no car. Get two cars. One could be nice and the other one could be a used Yaris or Tiida, for example.
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 19:36
So many posters have requested time and time again a separate forum for maids. Now you've got it!
 
 
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