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Latest post on 26 May 2011 - 13:19
What about seeing a GP then?
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 20:32
Anyway, let's hope she is ok.
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 20:25
I'm not saying that this is Driftingsandy's case but I strongly dislike it when a poster comes on here, gets all of us worried about her situation, whatever it may be, and then not bothering to update us again. A lot of posters do this, although I am not saying this is Driftingsandy's case.... She asked for advice, not involvement...........and certainly didn't invite any of us into the rest of her life. This is a forum, not a soap opera. I am sure she has other things on her mind than worrying about her ratings. Firstly, I was not referring to her. Secondly, it would be common courtesy of any poster who comes on here with a crisis situation to update us all if possible. In crises, manners tend to go out of the window. And this is a public and anonymous forum, not a cosy flatshare. Besides, shouldn't we be giving our help and advice freely, without wanting payback? That's your opinion and that is fine. But some posters have spoken about going to her house, so surely an update from her, if possible, would be good.
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 20:20
If you booked two separate tickets, you would have to reclaim your luggage. Did you book two separate tickets?
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 20:11
I'm not saying that this is Driftingsandy's case but I strongly dislike it when a poster comes on here, gets all of us worried about her situation, whatever it may be, and then not bothering to update us again. A lot of posters do this, although I am not saying this is Driftingsandy's case.... She asked for advice, not involvement...........and certainly didn't invite any of us into the rest of her life. This is a forum, not a soap opera. I am sure she has other things on her mind than worrying about her ratings. Firstly, I was not referring to her. Secondly, it would be common courtesy of any poster who comes on here with a crisis situation to update us all if possible.
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 19:35
I'm not saying that this is Driftingsandy's case but I strongly dislike it when a poster comes on here, gets all of us worried about her situation, whatever it may be, and then not bothering to update us again. A lot of posters do this, although I am not saying this is Driftingsandy's case....
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 11:10
I did That's good. Let's see if they'll listen.
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 11:08
So why didn't you write this to Radio One?
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 11:06
It is funny because I have noticed that it is now posted on the receptionist's window at the government clinics that appointments are now necessary. However, I was there on Monday and they saw me without an appointment and did not mention it at all.
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 09:00
It's not a Dubai thing. It's just a very, very rude thing provided there is really no good reason. I am really sorry for your DS. If I were you, I'd take him and two or three of his best friends out for an activity of their choice to make it up to him. As for next year's party, invite the whole class, assume 5 will show, and invite 10 children that you think would definitely show, and hope for the best!
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Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 15:53
An update, I met with a maid last night, who asked for part-time work, despite me clearly stating that I am looking for a full-time live-in maid, to sponsor. She said that her madam is allowing her to work part-time. Are there really sponsors out there that encourage maids to break the law or just turn a blind eye to it or does the sponsor really not know? She's probably just lying to you.
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Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 15:33
What is that market ? Have no idea about it Is it with tickets? And 9-12 am or pm ? Thanks They are selling used and new children's clothes and items. There will also be a bouncy castle and a henna stand and other family activities. No tickets are required. It is from 9 am to 12 pm.
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Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 13:03
2 for me
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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 19:48
I don't understand anything y'all are talking about. I hope my kids' feet will be ok!!
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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 14:48
Being a Brit, we kinda have it easy with visas..... But seriously wanting to know names of siblings when they are not travelling...... Yes, I remember how difficult that was to figure out! We had to ask each of DH's 9 siblings when their birthdays were. lol Oh yes - doing for my boss.... so that's fun trying to find out DOB for his siblings and parents as well as the same for his wife!!!! Let's hope he doesn't have 14 siblings. You might have to call each one up!
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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 14:41
do i need a tourist visa as a brit visiting canada? No.
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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 14:38
Being a Brit, we kinda have it easy with visas..... But seriously wanting to know names of siblings when they are not travelling...... Yes, I remember how difficult that was to figure out! We had to ask each of DH's 9 siblings when their birthdays were. lol
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 16:45
never
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 13:44
I have only ever gotten maids through agencies.
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 13:35
Hi thanks for your quick reply.I assume Aroha is from NZ?So am I(well kind of)and I really miss the kiwi support system:( Yes, she is. Aroha, where are you?
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 13:32
I think ArohaDXB has information on this. Hopefully she'll be on soon.
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Latest post on 21 May 2011 - 08:29
a screw in my pizza
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Latest post on 21 May 2011 - 08:29
This thread reminded me of one ages ago where someone posted in disgust at finding a cockroach in food they'd had delivered from a well-known establishment. It turned out to be a cardamom pod LOL! I remember that thread. It caused quite a scandal on this board.
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Latest post on 21 May 2011 - 05:58
Oh ok. There are a few cheap options for gift wrapping in my area, but that is too far from your area. And what area would that be? I need [b'>A LOT[/b'> of tissue, so wouldn't mind going a bit far if it makes a huge difference in price. In Al Nahda 2, I know of two shops where they do cheap gift wrapping. However, I am talking about gift wrapping. I'm not sure if you can get tissue paper for a better price here.
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Latest post on 20 May 2011 - 17:34
I don't particularly like it but I don't think it's done maliciously here, especially by tourists.
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Latest post on 20 May 2011 - 12:18
Anon: I'm in JLT Thanks girls, I'll take a look at Lulu. Oh ok. There are a few cheap options for gift wrapping in my area, but that is too far from your area.
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Latest post on 19 May 2011 - 21:24
snoring on the sofa
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Latest post on 19 May 2011 - 18:38
How about going to one of the places that does gift wrapping. For instance? Most malls have a gift wrapping place, but they are overpriced. Whereabouts in Dubai are you?
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Latest post on 19 May 2011 - 15:58
we stayed in Chatham too in these lovely cabins, with real live raccoons raiding the bins, it was so great. In Maine we stayed in a lovely guest house, but can't remember names, sorry x You like raccoons raiding the bins??
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Latest post on 19 May 2011 - 15:21
reading EW
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Latest post on 18 May 2011 - 20:14
as the mummy of a very nosey kidlet, at 8 weeks we were attending our local play group...as much for her to bounce around on my lap excited at all the littles playing (like potaoes...if they aint in your house being peeled, other small people are quite stimulating!) i have to say we when we arrived here, there was nothing...(and anne at the wafi playgroup btw was a nasty piece of work.;..jolly good if your child lay around on the floor goo-ing at the ceiling, good luck if they got mobile or over the age of 1.) Oh really? I went once when my DD was walking and she was very friendly to us. Fill us in!
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Latest post on 18 May 2011 - 19:36
It's the stuff in the gaps between the tiles. My place doesn't appear to have that but that seems too good to be true!
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Latest post on 18 May 2011 - 19:35
Hi Emma. When my first one was that age, I just continued my normal life with her. Fortunately I like shopping so I would just put her in the stroller and walk through stores. For grocery shopping, I'd clip her car seat onto the baby seat area of the shopping cart. She'd usually fall asleep while I shopped!! When the weather was nice, I'd go for long walks with her in the stroller. She came with me everywhere I went and that kept us busy. You can also try to make some mom friends for home playdates and that should be enough.
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Latest post on 18 May 2011 - 19:23
does the steam mop get the grout clean? I am fed up with dirty grout and don't know what to do to keep it clean. I like to know too ..hate grout.. Sorry. What is grout? I probably have that in my house since I don't even know what it is!
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Latest post on 18 May 2011 - 19:21
Wouldn't it be better to keep them in Mirdif so you don't have to drive to Silicon Oasis everyday?
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Latest post on 18 May 2011 - 17:29
Anon, remind me of this next time you come to my house and I will teach you (and the maid if you like, lol) . edited by Purple on 18/05/2011 I need to come to your house for a maid training session.
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Latest post on 18 May 2011 - 11:39
Dip mop into bucket ...wring...and mop floor....hehe :D Have u thought about getting a steam mop.... i read on here they bring the floors up much better and cleaner... Is she using hot water ? as i know some dont and the floors dont get clean when they dont. A steam mop sounds like a good option, although I have no idea what it is. I will check it out. I don't know if she is using hot water. That is something I need to check. I don't believe mopping is as simple as you say. I have done that before and my floor never dries. My maid mopped the bathroom floor over an hour ago and it is all wet. Do I need to dry the floor with a towel?
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Latest post on 18 May 2011 - 10:37
It makes me very disappointed to hear that anyone using a Buckle Up sticker is not practising what they are preaching. I never hesitate to ask someone why they don't buckle up their child ESPECIALLY if they have a sticker. It doesn't need to be confrontational. I carry leaflets and if I think it could be a sensitive conversation then I hand them that and ask them to read it. I always compliment them on their beautiful child and tell them they need to protect them otherwise that child could die - I don't see anything wrong in telling the facts. Please don't walk away - I could never forgive myself if I let someone drive off without at least knowing I'd tried to change their mind. So how do I get some of these leaflets in Arabic?
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Latest post on 18 May 2011 - 10:02
Hi SQ: I saw ad. In DD school (lycee francais georges pompidou in oud metha) looking for english teachers. May be you should call them and see if you can apply. School stars at 8am & finishes at 1pm. You CAN send your 3yo there in english/french section as well. Btw, i don't Know how works the english school system but is there any scolarship That you could get from the ministry of UK education for yr children? I Know in the french system if one can't afford for chilfdren and then school is free. Good luck That sounds like a great idea!!
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Latest post on 18 May 2011 - 09:26
My experience with nursery jobs is that they pay very little (-4000 dirhams) and it might not justify going back to work unless they'd let your son do KG 1 for free.
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Latest post on 18 May 2011 - 09:21
The Dubai Ladies Club has a nursery.
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Latest post on 18 May 2011 - 09:19
When you can't afford to send your children to school you really need to sit back down and work out where you should be or what radical life changes you can make to re juggle your finances. Yes, that is true. Schooling will only get more expensive. Would you consider moving back to the UK? Or could your DH look for a job where at least part of the school fees are included?
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Latest post on 18 May 2011 - 09:16
Actually, why should child beauty pageants even be allowed to take place? Like most things it probably started very simple and has now become a multi million dollar industry and to compete you need to go to extremes. Mothers who subject their children to BP are missing something in their own personalities and values. It's not just the mothers who are to blame though is it? It's a whole industry making money, i wonder how many companies would stop supporting BP on morals when they are making easy money? I suppose it's like anything that we deem wrong but that is allowed to go on. It would be easy to name 10 things that should be illegal but aren't. I guess we just have to accept it.
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Latest post on 18 May 2011 - 09:07
Get a job in some form at the school in which your children go. Is that possible?
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Latest post on 18 May 2011 - 09:04
I know this sounds horrible on my part but I would not get involved at all. I would not confront a mother whose child is not buckled up. Anon, this is something I feel so strongly about and yet I see it so many times every day at nursery and school and on the road while driving, and yet I've never said anything to another parent not using seatbelts. So I'm the same as you. I know I'd like to say something but I want to do it in an effective way. You are very brave and I commend you. It's good to have people who try to make a change rather than just complain about it. Why don't you say to the Mom you see at school: "I'm sorry to bother you but I noticed your kids weren't buckled up. That is really dangerous..." and add whatever info you have. You could also give her a brochure from Buckle Up. I suppose that's all you can do.
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Latest post on 18 May 2011 - 08:59
Actually, why should child beauty pageants even be allowed to take place?
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Latest post on 18 May 2011 - 08:56
I know this sounds horrible on my part but I would not get involved at all. I would not confront a mother whose child is not buckled up.
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Latest post on 17 May 2011 - 15:56
Thanks do you know a wild estimate of how much a consultation is? It costs 190 dirhams to see a doctor at either of these hospitals.
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Latest post on 17 May 2011 - 15:53
Personally, I think it is wrong. However, I don't judge those who do marry their cousins because if someone has always known that to be normal, how can you blame them? I do think, though, that governments should try to discourage this among their people and educate them about the risks.
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Latest post on 17 May 2011 - 15:42
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