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Catherine Abigail

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Latest post on 25 January 2013 - 09:59
Just bought one yesterday on sale at C4. Will try out today. Can't wait.
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Latest post on 23 January 2013 - 09:20
How is it going Soy? Can you give us an update?
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Latest post on 23 January 2013 - 08:48
Having learned how to do my own hair and nails has saved me thousands over the years. Occasionally, however, I do get a pedicure/manicure or highlights as a treat to keep myself motivated. I find that eating out is the biggest budget drain.
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Latest post on 23 January 2013 - 07:36
Thank you AmyAus82, can't wait to try it.
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Latest post on 23 January 2013 - 06:59
Ok, ladies, I will give you a little tip for items you can't find on large supermarket shelves. Pop into the little shops like Al Madina or neiborhood shops. You can usually find easier items like stock cubes etc because they don't sell in such quantity like larger chains. This is what I do when I can't find everyday type items which are out of stock. My secret is blown. Thanks norak, will try this. Haven't been able to find beef stock cubes for weeks.
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Latest post on 23 January 2013 - 06:32
OK, I now think I must get one. I had not heard of an Air Fryer before. Is Philips the best brand? Where would you buy it? How much does it cost?
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 07:32
Where is the Glamour Salon located?
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Latest post on 21 January 2013 - 17:43
There was an old World War II poster in the US urging people to reduce waste: Use it Up Wear it Out Make it Do or Do Without
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Latest post on 21 January 2013 - 09:05
Tried variations of the spelling: macdonalds, macdononald, macdonald's, mcdonalds, etc...
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Latest post on 21 January 2013 - 08:55
only here - not if she goes to her home country... That is precisely my point. She is currently not in her home country, she is here, and at any time he could file for divorce. He would then get the kids and she would have to leave, unless she found someone to sponsor her. I just would not take the risk. A friend of mine is in this situation. She came out here after being married for eons, her husband had an affair, divorced her, she had to leave the UAE and has not seen their daughter for years. Wow, LaLaLayla, good point, didn't even think of that.
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Latest post on 21 January 2013 - 06:23
Here they are: Part I http://www.expatwoman.com/abudhabi/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=48332 Part II http://www.expatwoman.com/abudhabi/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=145194
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Latest post on 21 January 2013 - 06:12
Hi SoyLatte, you are an amazing woman and being able to plan as you are doing and keep your wits about you... my hat off to you. I would not have handled this so well, I'm sure. It probably feels awful just knowing about what he is doing, but have you considered that this might be a passing thing? A lot of men go through midlife crisis and do foolish things. People make mistakes. In a few months he may come to his senses and this could pass. Of course, you won't be able to trust him. Can you live with that? I don't think a confrontation is a good idea because of the children. And you are absolutely right about not letting your life be dictated by his affair. Good luck to you and I hope you find a solution that is best for the children and for you.
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Latest post on 16 January 2013 - 11:19
Wow, never heard that one!
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Latest post on 16 January 2013 - 11:13
It seems, however, that only page 1 of the old threads that come up in a search is accessible; for threads with more pages I get "topic not found" when I try to access page 2 and beyond <em>edited by Catherine Abigail on 16/01/2013</em>
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Latest post on 14 January 2013 - 15:44
This is incredible! Saw all 9 parts, but there appears to be another part that shows some of these children/young adults after they have had some proper care and I can't find it!
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Latest post on 14 January 2013 - 11:13
Thanks for sharing your experiences. I will certainly be extra careful henceforth. I wonder how these people manage to hold such high positions in their professional life when they lack basic ethics and manners! Worst part is they use this very high position for all their wrong-doings :( Well, they [i'>say[/i'> they hold high positions. You don't know who or [i'>what[/i'> they are! I agree, just block him and move on.
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Latest post on 06 January 2013 - 20:30
Thank you for your advice. I am new at this and appreciate the insight.
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Latest post on 14 November 2012 - 11:48
Maybe the CEO is just testing you to see just how serious you are and whether you are willing to put up a fight to show how much your work means to you. It couldn't hurt to project a positive attitude and articulate how much you like your work and how you have made provisions for everything. <em>edited by Catherine Abigail on 14/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 14 November 2012 - 11:32
Hi DB, you say you've been told "at work" that you are no longer a serious contender for promotion etc... Was it your boss who told you that? Or was it some co-workers who may be envious of you and your work and are just trying to discourage you, now that they have something to sink their claws into? Take some time to calm down; think things over and have a talk with your boss (the person who makes the decisions). Be sure to be very calm and confident when you talk about your past accomplishments and assert that you have made provisions and will make sure that your work will not only continue as before, but will also improve.
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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 14:05
I've heard of lemon juice rinse to lighten blond hair somewhat, but have never tried it myself.
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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 16:19
Teenagers can be quite devious, I know some who had one FB identity which their parents had complete access to and a second one in a different name for "private" use. In the end, you have to develop a good relationship with your child and talk so that when something comes up he/she is not afraid to come to you. You'll never be able to control them all the time. Also don't underestimate your kids' computer skills. Some kids can disable a parental control so fast it can make your head spin.
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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 15:54
I think you did the right thing emmsie. A lot of my friends are doing the same with their teenagers.
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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 15:42
I permed my hair for years (in the 80s) and then gave up. It is best to work with what you have and a really good cut will work wonders. Keep in mind that some people pay lots of money to make their hair straight.
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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 13:49
I dont understand why you have to proceed in a way that prevents the bloke from knowing that he's been sussed. The girl has a family as dysfunctional as it may be, and I think its time now for you to go to the family and let what will be, be. I would be very peed off indeed if someone knew this about my child and they were going about trying to sort things themself - and you never know, this may just be a situation that the family will manage to handle despite their dysfunction. I think your role in this is over apart from telling the parents or the police. edited by DesertRose1958 on 18/10/2012 Absolutely agree. Tell the parents AND the police.
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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 12:13
Thank you so much for your suggestions. We don't have kids living with us (all grown and moved out :( ) . She has already cleaned the entire house from top to bottom, as well as the backyard, windows and everything else. She is really a gem! I really like the suggestion for trying out new recipes. I'll find some for things that can be made ahead of time and frozen. Also the suggestion for washing the glasses, serving bowls etc. that haven't been used for awile. Thanks again. This really is a great forum!
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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 10:24
No suggestions so far. I can't think of anything either.
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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 07:30
We've hired a lovely Ethiopian housekeeper and she has been with us for about a month now. She is a good worker and very conscientious, she has already cleaned the house from top to bottom better than I could even dream of doing myself. We are going to be away for about a week sometime in the near future. Any suggestions for things I can have her doing while we are away so she doesn’t get bored?
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Latest post on 17 October 2012 - 11:24
For a good fesenjoon, you need walnuts to be grinded very, very finely. You might need a new food processor. I have been using my braun for 7 years now and it is still going strong. P.S. if you like Persian recipes with walnuts and would like some more. I have a couple of lovely ones from the north of Iran. Let me know if you would like them. Please share!
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Latest post on 17 October 2012 - 11:10
I was wondering what happened. Thank you all for posting.
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Latest post on 17 October 2012 - 11:03
It was obvious with BH-you could hear him stop breathing for a prolonged period-then the snoring resumed-louder than ever This is one of the signs of sleep apnea. I understand that it may be difficult to convince your DH to get the sleep test done or get treatment., but have you ever tried recording his snoring and then playing it back to him? <em>edited by Catherine Abigail on 17/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 15 October 2012 - 10:57
OP, you could write a book or learn Arabic, if you don't already speak it, or catch up on all the books you meant to read once you got some time on your hands.
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Latest post on 14 October 2012 - 17:04
Here is some information from the US State Department: http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/living/overseas_voting/overseas_voting_4754.html
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Latest post on 14 October 2012 - 15:02
Over the years I have found that the best if not the only way to deal with rude people is to completely ignore them.
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Latest post on 14 October 2012 - 14:38
In your place I would go to another doctor and get a second opinion.
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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 15:28
Hi mrswhippy, just put yourself in your friend's shoes. If you were interviewing someone and your friend had observed the behavior you describe, would you want to be told? You can start with "It is probably none of my business and I may be mistaken because everyone has his/her bad day, but here is what I observed..." and then describe the situation as objectively as you can. If I were this friend of yours, I would very much like to be told. Some people know how to interview well to get the job and their true personality does not come through until later. edited by Catherine Abigail on 07/10/2012 <em>edited by Catherine Abigail on 07/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 06 October 2012 - 12:15
Check also this: http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/living/overseas_voting/overseas_voting_4754.html
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Latest post on 05 October 2012 - 08:55
It takes some time to get used to it. It took me about one year. You have to learn not to "fill up", but be aware when you are no longer hungry. To avoid going crazy I used to eat a piece of fruit or a cucumber, or something like that, but the goal is to learn to stop eating before you feel full.
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Latest post on 05 October 2012 - 08:42
The only way to lose weight and keep it off is to eat less, exercise more and drink plenty of water !! Absolutely agree. There is no easy way, unfortunately. Need to learn to eat very small portions of anything you normally eat, like two tablespoons of rice or potatoes, 100 g of meat, tiny sliver of cake-- all very hard to do, but in the end you do get used to it and it is the only thing that works, or at least, has worked for me. I lost about 10 kgs 14 years ago and have kept it off, just by eating smaller portions. I would like to lose more, but it doesn't seem to be happening and I'm "normal" (whatever that is) weight according to my doctor's chart. I try to exercise, but oh well.... can't always stick to it, just do as much walking as I can. What helps a lot is to keep busy.
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Latest post on 09 September 2012 - 12:27
Good luck on your job interview; let us know how it turns out.
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Latest post on 09 September 2012 - 12:20
It may be for practical reasons. The husband's last name may be long and difficult to pronounce and spell and he might be tired of spelling/explaining it and enduring insensitive jokes.
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Latest post on 09 September 2012 - 11:09
Make sure you are comfortable. You don't want to go to a job interview and feel uncomfortable in your clothes.
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Latest post on 09 September 2012 - 09:07
After I had the baby I used to wear a plain dress with a black or navy blue jacket on top (from a suit you already have; you can wear it unbuttoned) for such occasions.
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Latest post on 14 August 2012 - 13:34
Try Tbilisi, Georgia. Great wine, food, lots of great places to visit. Not too expensive. No visa required for citizens of US and most EU countries.
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Latest post on 29 June 2012 - 15:50
They got several right: skirts will disappear (almost); we'll move in an atmosphere of the right temperature (air conditioning); be equipped with a phone and radio (mobile)... wow
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Latest post on 28 June 2012 - 11:26
I used to do highlights/lowlights in the salon. But for the past year I've gone with a single color (in my case dark brown) to enrich the color and to cover the greys. I've been doing it at home using Loreal Preference, and I'm 100% happy with it. Costs less that AED 40, is easy to do, and between the conditioner that comes in the kit and good quality shampoo and conditioner all the time, my hair feels is in fine condition. For what you are describing I'd think you'd be fine to do it at home. My hair went grey very early, in my twenties, so over the years I've tried semipermanent dyes and probably every other dye there is. My experience has been similar to RachelA's. Also I want to add that even if you make a mistake, it can be corrected and it may take a few tries before you find a color that you like and become skilled at doing it yourself. Keep in mind that it is well worth it, in the end as you will save a fortune over time. I get my hair professionally colored/highlighted/condiitoned every 3-4 months, but do my own in between. Start with a shade that is slightly lighter than the shade you like. Some types of hair absorb color more readily and you may end up with a shade darker than what you intended; you just need to experiment. <em>edited by Catherine Abigail on 28/06/2012</em>
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Latest post on 22 June 2012 - 21:34
Sad story all around. Nevertheless it got me to EW and I love it!
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Latest post on 22 June 2012 - 19:44
Did a Google search and found EW; then lurked for the longest time (found an amazing thread about a maid getting involved with the poster’s DH, thread has been removed) then decided to ask some questions and then answer some. It’s a great forum. OMG i was only thinking about that thread recently. It was gripping stuff!! Poor womans story unfolded before our very eyes. One minute just complaining about a stroppy maid and then the maid started to act all weird and made a move on the Dh and then police were called. It was CRAZY. Was that the same maid whos Fb photos showed the maid in her EW's bikini and posing in their house? Poor woman .... eish No, don't believe it was that one; it has been removed, unfortunately. It was a very long thread, over more than a year. The poster was first complaining about the maid being "too comfy" and having a bad attitude, then found out that the maid was "interested" in her husband, then they deported the maid, and later the maid had a baby and claimed the OP's husband was the father, and all the other posters went on speculating whether the husband was the father or not; apparently he initially denied it, but about a year or so later OP posted that her husband confessed etc. etc... and she was divorcing him. I was spellbound reading the whole thing. It was a long time ago.
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Latest post on 22 June 2012 - 18:22
Did a Google search and found EW; then lurked for the longest time (found an amazing thread about a maid getting involved with the poster’s DH, thread has been removed) then decided to ask some questions and then answer some. It’s a great forum.
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Latest post on 11 June 2012 - 19:32
Sounds great; thanks for sharing.
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Latest post on 11 June 2012 - 10:06
There's a word for people who do this sort of thing for money. On the other hand, apparently there's no shortage of people willing to endure the heat, crowds, wait, etc. etc. and pay a lot of money to watch. <em>edited by Catherine Abigail on 11/06/2012</em>
 
 
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