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Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 18:19
Have only been going to this school for ECA for the past month and the facilities are fabulous . It is right on the border of Dubai and Sharjah .takes about 5 min from MCC. The students are very well behaved and would recommend this school to anyone looking for a new school Only 5 minutes from the MCC? May I please know where this school is located?
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Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 18:17
I think all women are a bit too sensitive, why do we really care if one woman gives us a snide remark at school one day? As long as you can be cordial, there is no reason to take offense or be bothered by random women's behavior. Maybe so, but the OP sounds like she is trying to forge friendships with other women here and dealing with a jekyll hyde type and she's confused. I wouldn't necessarily that's being over sensitive. OP all you can do is try to talk to her and maybe ask if you have done something wrong. That approach will not put her on the defensive, even if you doubt you have done something wrong, and give her a chance to tell you what's going on, if anything. She may just be flaky and nothing more. There are what, hundreds of mom's at school, and this particular one is not interested. Is it really worth it to sit and ponder why or is it better to forge ahead and try befriending others? It's just seems so childish and petty to give it more thought. We're all adults, we aren't all going to like other or be in the most cheerful mood every day, not worth it to dwell on while possibly passing up other meaningful friendships. I agree with you.
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Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 18:14
Which doctor do you go to to get your Vitamin D levels checked?
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Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 16:45
Your DH sounds horrible. Do you have children?
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Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 16:39
Hi Marroosh. Do you know what the Vitamin D recommendations are for women who live here?
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Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 16:38
You shouldn't be friends with her then, but you can be civil.
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Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 16:33
If it is just that one mother, I would not be too concerned.
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Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 16:29
This is normal at the government hospital. I don't think it is normal in private hospitals. I had a very straightforward delivery and I was allowed to leave after 24 hours at the government hospital. At the private hospital, I was forced to stay two nights even though I begged to leave. I think that has to do with insurance billing, though. I really loved how my son never left my sight at the government hospital.
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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 20:51
I was hoping to have one before Eid but I don't think that is going to happen. Thanks for the recommendations.
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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 20:44
Thanks for all these suggestions. I will decide soon what course of action I should take.
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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 18:44
Hi! I am looking for a plastic outdoor playground for my kids. Does anyone have any recommendations as to where I can get this? I know about the Dragon Mart. I remember there used to be a place that advertised on the back of supermarket receipts. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 16:22
Cough cough alot it was 4k but I'm claiming it back on insurance they have all the forms there so they fill it all out and do a picture and a report for insurance. Just took bandage off this morning and it looks normal apart from a few sores around the edge. The hassle and the pain I went through for years it was well worth it. 4000 dirhams? First I had better check if my insurance covers it.
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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 16:21
Thanks for the info, but I may try the podiatry center because I don't usually have 10 minutes per day when I can sit down uninterrupted.
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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 16:09
Go to Dubai podiatry centre on dh zayed rd, u will only need 1 trip there to sort it out in 1 hour. I asked last week and a lady recommended it for me on here. I have been dealing with mine for years and enough was enough. She numbed the whole toe cut out both sides of the nail then destroyed the root. So now I have a smaller nail and 99.9 % sure it will never come back. Done in 1 hour by a lovely Scottish lady :-) How much did that cost and how does your toe look now?
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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 16:08
Thanks for this advice, but does your toenail continue to grow into your toe?
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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 15:06
Thanks for the offer. That is very kind of you, but I would feel horrible having you come to my house and do that. I will give Sohail a call. You would be able to feed me in return :) I hope Sohail can help you.....he sounds like a promising lad. How about the 29th for lunch and then moving the bed? It is an IKEA one so hopefully not too hard to figure out.
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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 13:47
Don't you have some maids or the like to do it? How hard can it be? Sorry, not pre-judging, but there must be some 'heavies' in the hood that wouldn't mind Dh20. LMFAO... some heavies in the hood? LOL Lol, I'm sure one of them would be happy to help me, but I would be too embarrassed to approach them on the street, especially because I don't speak Urdu.
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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 13:45
Thanks for the offer. That is very kind of you, but I would feel horrible having you come to my house and do that. I will give Sohail a call.
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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 13:31
Don't you have some maids or the like to do it? How hard can it be? Sorry, not pre-judging, but there must be some 'heavies' in the hood that wouldn't mind Dh20. I know, but it has to be disassembled and reassembled. I cannot ask the maids to do that because I don't know how to do it myself. ahhh, so it is not a mover that you require...but an I K E A man? Is that what it's called? Yes, that's what I need. Any ideas?
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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 13:11
Don't you have some maids or the like to do it? How hard can it be? Sorry, not pre-judging, but there must be some 'heavies' in the hood that wouldn't mind Dh20. I know, but it has to be disassembled and reassembled. I cannot ask the maids to do that because I don't know how to do it myself.
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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 13:07
Thanks for your replies!
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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 10:38
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Latest post on 20 October 2012 - 21:11
Marks and Spencer
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Latest post on 20 October 2012 - 02:23
Yay! That's great news! I had a feeling that you'd get it back. Most of the taxi drivers here are devout Muslim men who would not dream of stealing. It is good to hear of good, honest people!
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Latest post on 19 October 2012 - 18:29
Hi Marroosh! You said that you have an XL. Would that fit someone with a big stomach and butt? Anon! You don't have a big stomach and butt.......Sheeeeesh.....that would make me an XXXXXXXL and ultra sad! Perhaps Marroosh can tell you her pant size? Hi Mashkara! I'm actually buying this for someone else. I bought an XL one a few years ago for myself and I thought it seemed quite small on me and I gave it to a person who would normally wear a small and it looked perfect on her. That is why I am asking. I'd like to get the size right before I spend all that money.
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Latest post on 19 October 2012 - 18:02
Hi Marroosh! You said that you have an XL. Would that fit someone with a big stomach and butt?
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Latest post on 19 October 2012 - 17:43
Thanks for being on the look-out for me, Marroosh. I will buy one or two of these shortly!
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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 11:49
I used to live in a building and the fire alarm was constantly going off. I only ever went in the hallway to check if it lasted more than a minute or two. I complained many times to the building management, but nothing was ever done. Fortunately, I lived on the first floor. That made me feel a bit safer.
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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 11:46
I know that pedophiles are teeming amongst us so that is why I like the offender registry in the USA. I wish they could do that here.
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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 11:11
What about Spur in the Festival Center?
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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 11:03
Your best bet would be having it sent by DHL or FedEx. I don't think registered mail will work when sending a letter abroad since it is out of the USPS's hands to collect a signature.
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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 10:58
If you were sponsoring her, I would tell you to try to resolve the situation. But since you are not, it will cost you nothing to send her back to the agency and get a new one so you might as well do that. You are paying a lot of money to this agency so they need to provide you with a maid who works well with your family.
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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 10:34
Who lost the first check? Do you suspect that they are lying?
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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 10:23
From my experience, letters can either come really quickly (4 days) or take a very long time (6 weeks). There is no rhyme or reason to it. One thing I am sure of, though, is that they always do arrive.
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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 09:32
Ace Hardware is selling some Halloween stuff and that is also in the Festival City.
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Latest post on 17 October 2012 - 16:08
I flew all the way to the USA via London when my son was 5 weeks old. It is so easy to travel when they are that young!
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 20:34
Ooh, I have the perfect answer for this because in my fantasies I've considered this, too. It's the farthest Princess Island in Istanbul, Turkey. :) There aren't even cars there because the roads can't accommodate it and the island's too small for it. There are honest to God horse carriages (really for tourism, but still) actively going around the island. Restaurants facing the sea, large seagulls, cats, beautiful nature, pleasant weather, barnacles, fantastic views. It's like the place is suspended in time. God, I miss it so much. There was even a stereotypical British cat lady who had bought a property there, not even kidding! We met her sitting in her recliner surrounded by cats in front of her house, and she said how she'd take in any stray cats and nurse them to health / take care of them. The island has a high point upon which is a church as I recall. The houses are modest and full of character. Children on bikes, people going about their business on tiny strips of lawn. If there is somewhere like this I would love to go but that is something I've seen for myself and I highly recommend it. The ferry that goes out to it I think journeys twice a day? Takes about two hours, I believe, though I am not not known for my accurate memory, haha. I went there a few years ago. I loved it. Thanks for the memories.
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 20:29
Big fountains and marble foyers... Lol
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 20:24
This made me laugh though.... “If this is the case, I’ll have to sack him. My maid won’t clean the car so going to the petrol station for a car wash is the only option that I have,” complained a Emaar resident. Same here, I was cracked up... some people have seriously lost themselves in Dubai! lol edited by Wendopia on 16/10/2012 Yes, why can't she get her car washed while she's at the mall?
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 20:19
My DD is 3 and does FS 1 in a school. She finishes at 12:15, which is an earlier finish than when she was at nursery! Personally, I see it as an overpriced nursery and see very little difference between FS 1 in a school or FS 1 in a nursery.
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 16:47
Erm, are you sure it was a soggy seat from the beach???? :\::\::\: You have a good point.
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 11:36
Yip confirmed. Its Thurday 25 October Eid. http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/dubais-grand-mufti-reveals-when-eid-holidays-will-start You mean Arafat Day.
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Latest post on 15 October 2012 - 10:28
Why did you agree to leave all of that to come here in the first place? Did you ever put your DD in nursery?
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Latest post on 15 October 2012 - 09:50
I kind of agree with the business owners, though. If someone has a criminal complaint with a business, they can go to the police. If it is just negative feedback, they can talk to the manager. If the manager does not listen, they can take their business elsewhere. We have all seen on this forum how many new users come on to rant about certain businesses and people and it is hard to know if that poster has a certain agenda.
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Latest post on 15 October 2012 - 09:45
Iyet they won't allow their own people to leave the country unless someone has forked over more than 1000 US $ for them! Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't that money go towards some national fund set up in the Phillipines for their benefit? I don't know. Where did you hear that?
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Latest post on 15 October 2012 - 09:44
If the agency finds the maid for you, it will cost you at the least 7000 dirhams. So 4000 dirhams is actually a bargain of a finder's fee!
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Latest post on 15 October 2012 - 09:37
ladies thank you so much for your responses. I really needed them today after being told by a family member that I shouldn't give in to him. I'm 5 months prego with #3 and really can't lose a nights sleep because I didn't give him something at bedtime. Don't feel bad. I deal with this too from my family members in the USA about my shortcomings as a mother. A lot of times I just feel like getting a good night's sleep is more important than fighting with my child. I know that they will eventually grow out of all the things that they shouldn't be doing now!
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Latest post on 15 October 2012 - 09:18
Yes, Phillipino maids need to go through an agency, even if you have found one yourself. I learned this the hard way when a maid we found over there was not allowed to board her flight. We lost a lot of money! Ironically, they say they do this to prevent human trafficking, yet they won't allow their own people to leave the country unless someone has forked over more than 1000 US $ for them!
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Latest post on 14 October 2012 - 17:14
I think it depends on where your house faces etc. We only get sun in the morning between 8am and 10am, which is great in the Summer, but in the Winter our house is completely BALTIC (and I'm Scottish so I know what baltic is :D ) - i've already started getting under the wool blanket of an evening. :-P We have to wear socks/jumpers/etc indoors in ours in the Winter. When we first moved in, because the building had been empty for so long, we had to buy an electric heater and keep it running all the time to try and get some heat in. :\: Try living in North Germany -21 one year brrrrr the onzie will out in November haha Yes, I am also from a very cold place. It is often below zero in New England (USA) in the wintertime and that is in Fahrenheit, not Celsius! I would love to visit New England in Autumn it looks amazing! Yes, it is.
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Latest post on 14 October 2012 - 17:09
Yes, that is the time when expat mothers pick up their kids from school. :) Why single out the expat mothers specifically? It's also the time (at my children's school at least) that the local mothers pick up their children from school. Actually the majority of mothers picking up from school are expat. Most local mothers use drivers and buses, very few drive themselves. I live in a predominantly local community and it would be a rare thing to see any of the Moms driving their kids to school. I was going to say the same thing. I want a driver too! <em>edited by AnonDubai on 14/10/2012</em>
 
 
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