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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 17:57
It's common for Carribean and Africans preparing meals to wash meat and fish and often with the use of lime too. It gets rid of any residual bits from the fish market like scales and blood clots and stuff... not a meat eater myself but still wash most of the meat I prepare
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 17:51
I have tickets for the Opera Gala and I would like to know how smart one needs to dress. My mother is coming from the UK and Dh and I are taking her so she wants to know what to pack! Has anyone been in previous years and can shed some light? TIA
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Latest post on 10 February 2011 - 15:23
Off with her head! No seriously if that is the attitude before the visa is stamped, imagine after? I don't believe in giving second chances anymore! I did it with 2 maids because I felt sorry for them but I am the one out of pocket now. completely agree... We are out of pocket and suffering as a result. No more kind madam!
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Latest post on 10 February 2011 - 14:58
I had a lovely maid who cleaned well and was great with the kids but just after all visa stuff sorted the attitude i got a glimpse of earlier (that i thought had been dealt with), came out in full force, to the point that she told me i need to control my children more (they are well behave IMHO) - cut a long story short, we had a meeting to resolve attitude and at the point that whilst my DH was talking and she sat with her back to him flicking through a mag, she was booked on the nxt flight to Manila - Halas. I would be worried. it's an expensive mistake - believe me!
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 20:47
completely agree - they were very good at taking blood, I have 'good veins' but very painless, quick and lovely staff. I did end up waiting around for most of the morning as the lady who was meant to call me on my mobile for the doctor's appointment later admitted to me she dialed 050 rather than 055 so I never got her calls! Just made it in time to get my DS from school but all good and it was refreshing someone admitting their mistake - she was lovely too. On another note!! Who would you recommend for a dentist for adults? Thank you again x
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 19:56
London Diabetes Centre is covered by our insurance so going there - thank you v much
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 17:58
thanks busybee2! Re: doc I want a blood test as i am excessively tired all the time and want to check iron and vit D levels... I have been to al Noor airport road for paed and opthalmic and it was great but not sure for General Medicine stuff.... Gulf Diagnostic was not great when I went for dermatologist. Do you mean the imperial college london Diabetic clinic? Is it the Al Noor in Khalifa st? I have looked at their directory and can't find Dr Mccollough... am I looking in the right place? Thanks heaps (esp for optician stuff)
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 15:59
anyone - please?
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 11:59
you could go for momotaro and get veggie(vegan) sushi... not so flash but wagamama has good vegan options.. Nandos (!) you can get roasted veg in pitta, just tell them to hold mayo and cheese... look online at menus if in doubt Ethiopian food is often vegan as they fast as vegan but the only restaurants I know are v basic and nr cournishe in Dubai and hard to find.... Good luck
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 11:41
through playgroup mainly, two through this forum and a couple from school and DH's office but the playgroup friends are friends for life and feel very blessed to have met them :)
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 09:54
am sure someone said Dragonmart too???? Not sure but do tell when you find somewhere!
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 11:54
I think it's all about boundaries... tough work. Perhaps you could read up on it or spk to a counsellor? Good luck - you are not being bad IMHO but being torn between what feels ok for you and want you mother wants/demands/needs of/from you. Good luck x
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 11:23
very windy now in AD with strong gusts. Sand everywhere at home... given up sweeping for a bit!
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Latest post on 23 January 2011 - 10:34
http://www.dm.gov.ae/DMEGOV/customer/dm-dos-servicesDisplay?service_id=485&service_name_e=Renting%20Al%20Mamzar%20Park%20Chalets here you go, had it saved in an email
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Latest post on 23 January 2011 - 10:33
i know you need to drive down there to book and the closer to the summer the more booked up they get so get in early. they open something like 7am till 12am ... i did find something last year so will have a look again and post if I find it.
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Latest post on 22 January 2011 - 22:41
my DS started at Canadian in KG1A and I am very impressed so far and he LOVES it. Just my two pence worth. HTH
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Latest post on 22 January 2011 - 21:47
are there sales on at MCC PBK?
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 10:00
saw an ad on the classified y day for indonesian maid
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 08:56
editor?
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Latest post on 17 January 2011 - 22:44
sorry I edited it so it didn't mislead anyone. I don't ha;ve a maid, I was just suggesting Indonesian to Xia as i wondered if there were any similarities to Chinese food. Sorry, I am still on the look out for myself but being in Abu Dhabi seems to put most maids off :(
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Latest post on 17 January 2011 - 22:42
they are cute Frances! Did you get it on sale?
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Latest post on 17 January 2011 - 21:19
get one of those magic sponges from Ace or Daiso and try that with water.. they are great on s steel. Good luck x PS perhaps she used scouring powder or s'thing??
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Latest post on 17 January 2011 - 21:01
if meat beef bourginon veggie loaf pears in red wine edited to say I can't spell and no apologies ! <em>edited by caduku on 17/01/2011</em>
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Latest post on 17 January 2011 - 20:58
although xia she may not be able to cook at all... you could consider a maid from indonesia? edited as it sounded like I had a maid i could suggest <em>edited by caduku on 17/01/2011</em>
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Latest post on 17 January 2011 - 20:57
if she is demanding more than I would lay down the law a bit... or get rid. Fed up with hearing about maids getting pushy. It sounds like you are being very generous esp boyfriend bit which personally I wouldn't like.
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Latest post on 17 January 2011 - 18:10
I just get DH to spk to whom ever it may be and it never happens again from that person... they have slowly stopped occurring, but when I first bought the SIM it was quite often.. v strange. Embassy idea is classic!
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Latest post on 17 January 2011 - 18:05
i think you have 30 days grace but not sure.. someone will know on here for def. Good luck
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Latest post on 17 January 2011 - 15:46
I look anything from 18-26 apparently and am actually 31 and am still waiting to appreciate it. I too have to have ID for clubs etc v annoying but I am sure come 40 I will be happier! My brother is a year younger and upon answering the door at his house he was asked if his mother was in!!!! His daughter soon told them what was what!
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Latest post on 17 January 2011 - 08:57
bump for morning crew
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Latest post on 16 January 2011 - 21:30
Good osteo in Mirdif (uptown)
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Latest post on 13 January 2011 - 13:58
As A Rancher says, same thing happens in our compound in AD. Something to be said for being in an semi independent like we were when in Dxb. The gossip and comparing seems to turn into bi@tching and everything is a drama and blown out of proportion
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Latest post on 13 January 2011 - 09:37
I have friends whose children go to Greenfields and they live in Al Waha/Layan community which is near Motorcity, villas there. Slightly out of the way and in the desert but lovely community feel with a small shop to open soon and there's a playground and swimming pool I thhink... HTH
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Latest post on 13 January 2011 - 09:35
confiscate until break times for personal calls if she can't respect your wishes. I preferred my maid to have her mobile with her so that I could contact her easily and personal calls were few and far between, that said we had other attitude issues and sent her packing so prob not the best person to hand out advice?!
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Latest post on 11 January 2011 - 19:22
think I heard there is a new class taking place at Aloft hotel as of 10th Jan and you can use their facilities too, was advertised in AD Week and on radio 1 http://25723.zumba.com/ HTH
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Latest post on 11 January 2011 - 19:20
I moved to AD as my DH's job changed. Similarly to Bella I was in DXB for nearly 2 yrs and made lovely friends who I think will be life long and was blessed that this happened relatively easily and early on. I loved the area we lived in in Dxb and had found a great school for my DS. Moving to AD has been a mixed bag. I like the proximity but again like Bella doctors and dentists I found harder to locate recommended ones. I also struggle with the malls and need to trapse to a number to get what I need and with kids in tow can mean a week activity from one mall to the next. I do love where we live but have been slow and slack making friends.... overall it's good tho and at least DH is half awake at the end of the day rather than being a zombie!!!!
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Latest post on 11 January 2011 - 12:08
my husband went to mina bazaar but not sure exactly where...
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Latest post on 11 January 2011 - 11:53
And then you have nursery staff who are in that profession and yet be cruel and/or abusive... yet they should be the protecting, nurturing type...
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Latest post on 11 January 2011 - 11:47
BB sending you lots of hugs and support. Trust your GUT instinct. I bet it's there telling you something whilst all these other pressures are going on around you from his family.
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Latest post on 11 January 2011 - 11:33
my friend brought her maid over from Singapore and another friend brought hers over from Kuwait, both maids were Philipino. It can be paper heavy but if you have a good maid then I would say it's worth it, finding a good maid seems hard and a matter of luck too IMHO. Good luck
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Latest post on 11 January 2011 - 11:31
captainjacky, why did you have to mention hot, buttery toast with marmite??? Why??? mmm delicious when the better melts and the marmite is soaking into the toast....go on..you know you want to... And scooping the remnants of butter and marmite of the knife with your thumb and forefinger....... Mmmm... Sorry...Getting a bit carried away now...And maybe thats not something that i should admit to on a pubic forum.... P U B I C ???? ROFL
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Latest post on 11 January 2011 - 08:42
GAP had some on sale when I was there yday
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Latest post on 11 January 2011 - 08:40
highly recommend having a Doula too. Had one in Dubai when I delivered my second baby and it was the best decision I made.
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Latest post on 10 January 2011 - 09:34
feeling charged just reading the updates. just pulled my shoulder y'day but once healed am keen to give this a go!! keep Going Ladies!!
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Latest post on 09 January 2011 - 18:39
World mart has them too
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Latest post on 09 January 2011 - 18:34
she's moved to Oz :( but still comes on here now and then... will let here know you're asking a qu. HTH
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Latest post on 09 January 2011 - 13:56
Dr Rihab Awad at Mitera clinic is good
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Latest post on 09 January 2011 - 09:43
DH is also champion snorer (sp?!) and some of the extra noises are v unusual. I too have videoed him to make my 'case', however shocking as it is to my family I sleep through all the commotion most of the time as so knackered but there have been times when a good kick gives me just enough of a window to fall asleep. The snoring literally starts as his head touches the pillow and eyes are shut and annoyingly he can fall asleep in 1 minute whilst it can take me 15-20 mins.. therefore best to get to bed before him!!! Can't believe so many of us with snoring Dh's!
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Latest post on 08 January 2011 - 14:55
if dealing with Landlord/lady direct we found actually emailing similar properties and their prices on dubizzle as evidence. We were in Dxb when the rents were stupid high but nevertheless we were pleasantly surprised that Landlady dropped it by 46% when we renewed the following yr!!!! no. of cheques is also a big incentive for LL to drop price <em>edited by caduku on 08/01/2011</em>
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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 00:17
i know welcare clinic in uptown does it... not sure anywhere in FCity does
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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 00:06
found loads of brown rice in LuLu's including short grain brown rice which is good for veggie sushi.. and brown jasmine rice, there was also brown risotto rice. Not cheap tho, about 18 dhs for 500g I think. spinneys sometimes has two types and worldmart too in the organic section HTH
 
 
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