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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 20:07
Thank you, Buttercup! I am clueless about gardening but now that the weather is cool, I'd like to do some gardening just to test the waters. I will try with some flower seeds and do what you said and see if I can get those to grow. I think the first step is buying some soil and a shovel. I will let you know if I'm successful as the winter progresses.
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 19:13
Thanks RT! IMHO, your 17 month-old is too young to understand what you are trying to do. They may never get along. My sister and I are four years apart and we never got along growing up. But we are now very close although we are like night and day.
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 19:06
My two girls are 18 months apart. I'd say that they fight half of the time and love each other the other half.
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 11:41
Personally, I think it's good, as long as your family are not huge spenders.
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 11:39
I had that too and turning over in bed as well as crossing my legs was painful. The only reassurance I can give you is that my DS is now 5 months old and that pain went away as soon as he was born. I had actually totally forgotten about it until I read this thread!
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 19:45
Hi! I have a big plot of sand that I'd like to try to grow some vegetables on as a start. So does anyone know what is the first step? I am totally clueless but eager to learn!
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 18:53
I was refused entry at Global Village with my husband and oldest son because I had shorts on. (The shorts weren't even that short or tight and I had on a baggy t shirt, flip flops and baseball hat... So it's not like I was dressed like some of these women y'all are speaking of) I'm personally more concerned with the inappropriate language blaring from the radio everywhere I go. My son is able to listen and repeat the un censored lyrics. My husband and I will hear something then look at each other and then look around to see if anyone else is in as much shock and it seems nobody blinks an eye. Why is there never a thread about that? I'm guessing it is because the people who enforce the rules do not understand the lyrics. Shorts are visual so no language is required.
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 13:42
Are you taking him to a private clinic and do they charge for these analyses? Very expensive renowned private clinic! My DS was 6.2 kilograms at 4 months, so not much more than yours at 3 months. The government clinic marked his growth as average. Do you pay for every assessment?
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 13:38
Are you taking him to a private clinic and do they charge for these analyses?
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 13:18
I am now on my third child and they have all been growing well and I really never knew if they gained 200 grams or not. My DS is also 5 months old and he has not been weighed since his 4 month check-up. Why do you worry so much?
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 13:15
It will never get easier. Motherhood is a challenge and you will never stop worrying until the day they put you under. Every age brings with it challenges.
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 11:17
Dr babita shetty and NMC hospital al nahda Dubai I went to her for both my pregnancies and she was winderful I had a little bit of a difficult pregnancy but she managed it all well. I second that. She is very good and thorough and always available in the ER if you need her. My only gripe is that she will insist on an episiotomy if it is your first child.
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 11:13
I personally am not offended by skimpy clothing. However, after being a Muslim for many years, I wonder why women want to show so much of their private parts when I see them dressed like that. have to say i've never actually seen anyone showing their "private parts" :\: :D Remember that for Muslims, private parts are more than just nipples and the female organ. edited by AnonDubai on 20/11/2012 and in the UK "private parts" only refers to the actual s*x organs... I'm glad I'm not in the UK. what i meant was, that is the name given to them - as children we were brought up to call them that... Yes, you are right. I was also brought up to view only those three things as private parts. Showing everything else was acceptable. I have changed a lot since then! you have three ???? blimey...you should be in the circus !!! lol.... Butt, boobs, and the v-word, right? Don't you like the staircase that you and I have formed by quoting each other?
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 11:12
I personally am not offended by skimpy clothing. However, after being a Muslim for many years, I wonder why women want to show so much of their private parts when I see them dressed like that. have to say i've never actually seen anyone showing their "private parts" :\: :D Remember that for Muslims, private parts are more than just nipples and the female organ. edited by AnonDubai on 20/11/2012 and in the UK "private parts" only refers to the actual s*x organs... I'm glad I'm not in the UK. what i meant was, that is the name given to them - as children we were brought up to call them that... Yes, you are right. I was also brought up to view only those three things as private parts. Showing everything else was acceptable. I have changed a lot since then! you have three ???? blimey...you should be in the circus !!! lol.... Butt, boobs, and the v-word, right?
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 11:06
I personally am not offended by skimpy clothing. However, after being a Muslim for many years, I wonder why women want to show so much of their private parts when I see them dressed like that. have to say i've never actually seen anyone showing their "private parts" :\: :D Remember that for Muslims, private parts are more than just nipples and the female organ. edited by AnonDubai on 20/11/2012 and in the UK "private parts" only refers to the actual s*x organs... I'm glad I'm not in the UK. what i meant was, that is the name given to them - as children we were brought up to call them that... Yes, you are right. I was also brought up to view only those three things as private parts. Showing everything else was acceptable. I have changed a lot since then!
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 11:00
I personally am not offended by skimpy clothing. However, after being a Muslim for many years, I wonder why women want to show so much of their private parts when I see them dressed like that. have to say i've never actually seen anyone showing their "private parts" :\: :D Remember that for Muslims, private parts are more than just nipples and the female organ. edited by AnonDubai on 20/11/2012 and in the UK "private parts" only refers to the actual s*x organs... I'm glad I'm not in the UK.
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 10:51
I personally am not offended by skimpy clothing. However, after being a Muslim for many years, I wonder why women want to show so much of their private parts when I see them dressed like that. have to say i've never actually seen anyone showing their "private parts" :\: :D Remember that for Muslims, private parts are more than just nipples and the female organ. <em>edited by AnonDubai on 20/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 09:46
I don't think any amount of fires will stop people from dropping butts from balconies. I think the only way you can really feel somewhat safe is to live on the first floor. Living in a building, you are only as safe as the most careless tenant is...
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 09:40
I personally am not offended by skimpy clothing. However, after being a Muslim for many years, I wonder why women want to show so much of their private parts when I see them dressed like that.
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 09:30
I did it many years ago and it cost me $400 but that included the FedEx fee back to Dubai. Let me know if you need the name of the company that I used.
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 20:21
Don't be nervous. Just be honest with her about her job duties.
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 20:19
We chose our maid through an agency and brought her here from her country. IMO, that is the best way to do it.
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 20:15
We had to do this too but I asked the agent to do it because I was not confident in my ability to speak Arabic. I think they do this to make sure the maid is aware of what she is getting herself into because it is a huge hassle for the agency if the maid changes her mind once she's here. In our case, the agent explained to the maid that I was just about to have a baby, we have two other children, a big house, and another maid and that she'd have to do some cooking. She accepted all those conditions before coming.
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 20:07
Usually people dismantle things. I'm not sure if your aware of that. I am aware of that, but the pieces are probably too long to fit into your average taxi trunk.
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 20:02
How were you planning to put a crib in a taxi?
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 16:06
Gorobattie, do you really need to stop using EW just because of a few unpleasant answers? You've been on here for a long time. Is it really worth getting upset over?
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 16:05
How many of you would have maids or careers in your own home back in country of origin? Have said it before and I will say it again..... These guys are programmed. Even on EW we have threads and threads regarding these [b'>parasites[/b'>! There are good ones and bad ones but to ensure you don't have bad experiences just don't employ any! [b'>Lets see how the timeline works[/b'> Employ them All is well 3 or 4 months and a sick relative needs help for hospital bills Or Sick family and must return but can you help with travel expenses and maybe an advance! If you pay then 2 more months and they ask for more If you didn't pay then they run away. I could go on! Not worth the hassle Your entire post was to slug maids, but you tried to hook your foot on the safer side by saying "there are good ones and bad ones", which was then contradicted with the timeline comment which did not differentiate, it generalized. I don't have a maid, it doesn't suit me, AT THIS TIME, but someday soon ill have to get home help, and I have to have faith that they aren't all bad. In fact, if we judged the entire world based on what we read on forums (especially this forum!) then we would be short changing ourselves. You say don't try as you run the risk, but when you drive you risk crashing, when you fly you risk the plane falling... Everything has risks. Don't risk, don't live. Yes, and why would Super Reds call maids parasites? They are people just like everyone else who have good and bad days.
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 15:23
Sorry, I just realised that I made a typo that changed the meaning of what I was trying to say. The amnesty allows people who have been working Illegally, usually for very long periods of time, to go home.
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 15:12
Hi I'm sorry to hear about what you're going through, Gorobattie. It sounds awful. Unfortunately I can't advise you as I have zero exp of employing maids. But I'd like to thank you for posting this as yet another reminder *not* to enter that minefield. Super Reds is right - they're simply not worth it. Good luck x Looking around my spotless house, with an empty washing basket, empty ironing board and the possibility of going out any evening I choose at the drop of a hat and without having to think about baby sitting.....I have to disagree with you. Totally worth it. Yes, and you have to remember that we only hear the bad stories on EW. For every rogue maid, there are many, many more who are very good!
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 13:40
I used mine for three years on average.
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 10:04
Bumping this up for myself Has anyone seen one recently? Bump
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Latest post on 18 November 2012 - 20:18
thanks Kooky, do you know the name of the clinic so that I can find out if it is on my insurance list Healthbay Polyclinic
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Latest post on 17 November 2012 - 21:21
You did the best you could and the cat is not suffering any more. RIP
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Latest post on 17 November 2012 - 19:58
Thanks for all your responses. I am trying to educate myself as much as possible about this topic.
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Latest post on 17 November 2012 - 19:44
No, I disagree. Maids abscond to make more money working illegally. The amnesty allows those who are working illegally to go home. <em>edited by AnonDubai on 19/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 17 November 2012 - 14:09
Bumping this up for myself Has anyone seen one recently?
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Latest post on 16 November 2012 - 17:55
i ended up getting Cloud9 as they were on my route home that day :) - no complaints so far! Make sure you keep your receipt!
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Latest post on 16 November 2012 - 17:46
Hi! I have a few questions to ask of my fellow American EWers. Does anyone know what happens to you in the USA when you are elderly and very poor? What benefits would an elderly single person be entitled to? Do any of you have parents who have no assets besides their homes? My mom just sold her home, bought a much cheaper one and is living off the proceeds. I get that, but that means that she owned her home! I am specifically looking for info about elderly Americans living in poverty. Ah, right. Your OP said "Do you have parents who have no assets besides their homes." It's probably just a matter of time for my mom, though, to be living in poverty - and America is not the place you want to be when the money runs out, unfortunately. Sorry. What I was trying to ask is can an elderly person still qualify for benefits if the only asset she has is her home? Will the government say that you need to sell your home before they'll let you get food stamps and Medicare?
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Latest post on 16 November 2012 - 17:02
Could you take them back to where they came from?
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Latest post on 16 November 2012 - 16:58
Hi! I have a few questions to ask of my fellow American EWers. Does anyone know what happens to you in the USA when you are elderly and very poor? What benefits would an elderly single person be entitled to? Do any of you have parents who have no assets besides their homes? My mom just sold her home, bought a much cheaper one and is living off the proceeds. I get that, but that means that she owned her home! I am specifically looking for info about elderly Americans living in poverty.
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Latest post on 16 November 2012 - 16:34
Hi DBuffin! I will email you once I have some specific questions. It all seems too complex right now! Thanks.
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Latest post on 16 November 2012 - 16:32
Same thing happened to me. I decided to go for Cloud 9 this time and I have to say they are superb! I love that the temperature can be controlled. I bought them at Salon ink. 795aed. I second that. However, the Cloud 9 has a much shorter life span than the GHD.
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Latest post on 16 November 2012 - 12:13
Is this the thread with the most views and responses ever?
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Latest post on 15 November 2012 - 20:50
Hi DBuffin. I have so many questions that I don't even know where to start! I will update this thread periodically when I have a question for you. Thank you all for your replies. All of these issues have made me wonder how I'll be protected if I ever get really old!
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Latest post on 15 November 2012 - 19:21
I thought it wasn't like that in the USA but it seems that it is! Only the wealthy elderly can have good healthcare. I'm getting worried for someone in particular. I'm just wondering if it is better to have zilch as an elderly American and live in elderly housing or to have a little. If you have nothing, you get some benefits, right? The person I am referring to is not married and was never in the military.
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Latest post on 15 November 2012 - 18:55
Hi Beebers! How did your grandmother afford all the medication? I have been told that if you are on Medicare and can't afford your medication, that you just can't get it, even if the lack of it kills you. Is this true?
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Latest post on 15 November 2012 - 17:23
I always think it's funny when men try to get into women's only places here. There are scantily-clad women here for all to see so why do they need to go to those places? I suppose what is forbidden seems more interesting...
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Latest post on 15 November 2012 - 14:24
No, I feel like the odd one out all the time.
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Latest post on 15 November 2012 - 14:23
They will most likely start getting busy around 4 pm.
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Latest post on 15 November 2012 - 14:14
My hometown is called Southbridge, Massachusetts, in the USA. It is so different to here that I can't even compare the two.
 
 
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