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Latest post on 01 October 2011 - 17:40
@ spongmonkey .. your right!!! I have seen more hookers here then anywhere in the USA !!! even Bangkok. Where are you hanging out? I know that they exist here, but I have never come across one! <em>edited by AnonDubai on 01/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 01 October 2011 - 17:38
I was amazed (but not) when I walked in to an opticians' here and asked to buy contact lenses... they didn't know me from Adam, never asked to check my sight, nor to see an up-to-date prescription, nor to check the health of my eyes to see if the lenses I was requesting were correct for me. I really, really do have to question what planet the opticians, pharmacists and some of the doctors here qualified on... if at all. I am surprised that you need a prescription to buy contact lenses in the UK. I used to wear contacts, and I bought them in three different countries (USA, France, and Taiwan), and I never needed a prescription to buy them.
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Latest post on 01 October 2011 - 09:57
For example, I recently requested that some threads be deleted, not because they offended me but because people had quoted my e-mail address and I could not delete that.
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Latest post on 01 October 2011 - 09:13
If you are talking about the Mirdif City Center, yes...
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Latest post on 01 October 2011 - 09:12
You should have reported them to Al Ameen.
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Latest post on 01 October 2011 - 07:06
I have to agree with you Anon that schools here are not at all geared up for working mums. What are you doing up so early? edited by Sugarbeach on 01/10/2011 Good morning, Sugarbeach. I am usually up at 6 every morning, even on the weekends.
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Latest post on 01 October 2011 - 06:46
Thanks for all your responses. Annabelle, I get the feeling that the schools here, or at least my DD's school, assume that all mothers are SAHMs and that they all have a lot of free time...
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Latest post on 01 October 2011 - 06:44
Thanks for your response, Apricot.
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Latest post on 30 September 2011 - 14:47
Went to cinema at moe this morning and there was only 1 other person in who was an English lady and it was blissfully quiet!! Yay! My only moan is that recently I have noticed films starting slightly earl, we got there on time but missed the first few minutes?! How do you know she was English?
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Latest post on 30 September 2011 - 14:22
I have mixed feelings about it. I thought going to 50% of my children's events would be fair, but it was my mother who told me that there should be at least one family member at each event.
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Latest post on 30 September 2011 - 13:53
Hello. I would just like to ask those of you on here who have full-time jobs how you balance being there for the children and work. Specifically, I'd like to know what you do about all the assemblies and events that take place in your child's school during the day. Do you go to them? If so, does that time get taken off as a vacation day? If not, do your children feel sad that you are never there? Thanks in advance to anyone who can answer. I just muddle through. I'm not able to make all the school events -last year we managed to make sports day, xmas play but not the assemblies. I'm fortunate in that, so far, I've been able to take days off as unpaid absence. Also, I only have one - so have less events to miss. I try not to feel guilty about it. It is not an issue with DD, she's very understanding....so I don't want to make it an issue by beating myself up over it and over analysing it. Why are you asking Anon? edited by Sugarbeach on 30/09/2011 I am asking because I would eventually like to go back to work (next year). My DD's school holds a lot of parent participation events throughout the school year during the day and I am wondering how I could work yet not miss all those events times two children.
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Latest post on 30 September 2011 - 13:51
I always feel so sorry for the kids whose Moms do not make the special assemblies and sports days. They are always the same kids, and the same reason, working mothers. I once had to miss an event as I was in hospital and DD told me afterwards that it was ok as another Mom had helped her with her stuff. I made a point of thanking that Mom and telling her why I was not there. Yes, I feel the same way too.
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Latest post on 30 September 2011 - 11:07
Sometimes a thread can be removed if only one person finds it offensive and requests it to be deleted. Just like that? Seriously? Reading the rules, this could lead to the ban of a users only because one single user repeadetly marks her as offensive. Can you please clarify? (just to understand the spirit of this forum and consequently what is expected and what to expect). Thank you! If I ask for a thread to be deleted because there is something I don't like on it (whatever it may be), it will be deleted. It doesn't necessarily have to be something offensive. It could be that someone wrote something personal that she cannot delete because someone quoted her. I wouldn't think an individual user could be banned just because one person gets offended. I think it is the moderators who have the final word in that matter.
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Latest post on 30 September 2011 - 10:50
Hi! How do I get rid of vegetable oil that has been used for cooking? And how long do I reuse it? Thanks!
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Latest post on 30 September 2011 - 08:30
Thanks.... what about computers and laptops? Those are usually dual voltage.
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Latest post on 30 September 2011 - 08:07
Check out the thread "Forum Rules" for more information. Advertising, meet-ups, and offensive threads are usually removed. Sometimes a thread can be removed if only one person finds it offensive and requests it to be deleted.
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Latest post on 30 September 2011 - 08:04
Arabic-style home dresses are perfect for breastfeeding. If you are interested in getting some, let me know and I will tell you where to go. <em>edited by AnonDubai on 30/09/2011</em>
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Latest post on 30 September 2011 - 08:03
I had a maid once who arrived speaking no English. After a year, she understood everything I said to her! Living with your family will be total immersion for her, which is a great thing... You need to be very patient and model everything to her yourself. Never expect her to understand anything you say unless you have modeled it. Repeat things many time. It also helps to write out directions in simple English and go over them with her. After a few months, she will probably have a good understanding of English and you will be happy you persisted!
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Latest post on 30 September 2011 - 07:56
I flew with them this month to Geneva and Qatar Airways in itself is good but the airport situation is pretty unpleasant. You have to take two long bus rides on transfers and the Doha airport is crowded with not enough food court space nor bathroom space. My DH and I agreed that QA is only worth it if the fare is really, really cheap...
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 21:06
isn't that like walking around in your underwear in front of a houseboy? or the gardener....... could you imagine how times he's knock then? Is this English? lol how many times he'd knock.... (there was a thread the other day about gardeners knocking constantly for water, juice etc) oh ok, now I understand...
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 21:01
isn't that like walking around in your underwear in front of a houseboy? or the gardener....... could you imagine how times he's knock then? Is this English? lol
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 21:00
Maybe she's waking up excessively because she wants to feed in the middle of the night? Possibly... Babies at that age still need to be fed on demand. Parenting is not easy!
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 20:17
Finally someone worth seeing in concert here! Ok, my tea just went everywhere - lol you have to be joking right? No, I'm totally serious. I'll take him any day over some factory-produced starlet.. He has got a great voice.
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 19:52
Finally someone worth seeing in concert here!
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 19:09
No.
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 16:55
The local produce (ie from this region / Pakistan / Iran etc) generally seems to be at least half the price of the stuff that's imported from Europe etc. I've always tried to buy as local food as possible (just like I did in the UK). If you stick to local / seasonal stuff, it's much cheaper. I agree. I do the same.
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 16:39
Usually you can see where your produce is from. It always says it on the sign above the produce.
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 16:03
At that rate, your house had better be spotless!!!
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 16:02
My DD is in FS 2. She does not get homework but they do send a book home weekly that the parent should read to the child. There are occasional easy projects to do but they are for the parents and not the child. As for pick-up, the teacher does not tell me how the day went. I don't think she should. She is too busy with other things.
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 08:31
I think this has a lot to do with the amount of uninsured women. It is too expensive to have pre-natal and post-natal care when you have to pay for it all yourself!
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Latest post on 27 September 2011 - 17:30
Why don't you see who your insurance covers?
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Latest post on 27 September 2011 - 17:29
Also interested...
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Latest post on 27 September 2011 - 17:00
The Crystal Valley Nursery in the Arabian Center in Mizhar does hourly nursery rates. All they ask is that you inform them the day before that you are coming.
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 20:53
pls tell me you ladies do not open the door wearing shorts and/or tops with *cleavage* showing. if so...THAT is the reason they knock and seek your attention. ;);););) lmao!!! Think legs that havent been "aired" since i was a child - just as well given the time it would take me to cut back amazon jungle that cover them. My hair (on my head) makes me look like ive been dragged through a hedge backwards as no time to straighten it properly. im usually dressed in something (might still be pjs at lunchtime though). I normally have at least one puke stain down whatever ive got on. and if i am exposing cleavage its purely accidental - DD pulling at my top! hmmm i paint a good picture of myself, anyway just to quash the rumour - he doesnt want my attention for my looks! hahahaha ;-) To a Pakistani gardener, you may be much more appealing than you think! :)
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 20:49
I recently had a birthday party in a mall for my DD. It was a morning party so I did not think it was appropriate to put out food for the adults. But I asked the party coordinator to take orders from the parents for coffee and tea as they arrived. After 30 minutes, the man placed the orders and the drinks were delivered soon afterwards, which I paid for. I thought that was really great and convenient and perhaps you could try that.
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 20:14
I suppose you could go ask any pharmacist and they can tell you if it is available here.
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 20:09
Domino's
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 20:08
Can you ask the doctor who wrote the prescription?
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 10:32
Have you gotten a health card yet?
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 10:13
In response to your second question, yes. Why don't you go to the government clinic for vaccinations? They are free until 2 years of age.
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 09:47
I am in better health here. When I am in my home country, I tend to require allergy medicine to stop constant sneezing. My children's health is equally good wherever we go.
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 09:44
One time my washing machine broke so I just gave the contents of my hamper to the dry cleaning guy. It was nice to have everything dry cleaned!
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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 20:27
She has no reason to feel bad for looking at his phone. That is her right. She needs to confront him ASAP. If he confesses, then she can then forgive him. It's her right to check his phone? If someone has to do that, then they have serious trust issues. Why keep secrets in a marriage? What's mine is yours and vice versa.... I stand by my belief that she has the right to do spot checks on his phone.
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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 20:24
She has no reason to feel bad for looking at his phone. That is her right. She needs to confront him ASAP. If he confesses, then she can then forgive him.
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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 17:13
Always thought it looked like Haloomi and wondered if it may be a little tasteless. I absolutely love paneer but you have to eat it with some type of sauce. It can be used as a substitute for meat or poultry. It is similar to tofu.
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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 09:24
Why don't you regift it?
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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 06:59
Hasn't everybody realized that salaries are generally very low in this country? If you won't work for that salary, someone else will.
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Latest post on 24 September 2011 - 17:54
Lol
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Latest post on 24 September 2011 - 14:22
I don't know anything about the nursery but I have to say I didn't like the strange sales pitch that I got at the Jebel Ali play group from one of the owner/managers. She was kind of masquerading as a helper and didn't come clean about who she was for ages. Kept asking me leading questions about my childcare arrangements and telling me about a fantastic new local nursery, that kind of thing. Weird. That's what someone on EW did too. Some poster just kept on posting about how great the CC nursery was.
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Latest post on 24 September 2011 - 14:12
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