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Latest post on 06 November 2013 - 17:09
ANother thing that might be useful, is that granted certain questions come up so many times - why not make them sticky threads? So the information is readily available and easy to find and posters can just add new info as and when it changes. Save the same thing being asked a bazillion times. Because if everything that was ever asked a hundred times became a sticky thread, there would be hardly any new threads on this forum. And many of the questions I've posted lately seem to go unanswered anyways ... Perhaps they could have a whole "sticky" section, like a maids or school one... could may be something like a "Common Questions" section...? what, like this you mean ?? http://www.expatwoman.com/dubai/monthly_faqs.aspx No. That's lovely, very useful, I knew it was there but if you have a query on a particular piece of information then you have to post on the forum anyway.... creating the problem first raised. If it was on a sticky you could post a question, specifically on that posted information. So any new poster could read the info, then read through the replies and maybe get their questions answered without having to resort to doing a seach and then trawling through loads of posts about the same subject but that still didn't answer their question.
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Latest post on 06 November 2013 - 12:04
This is why there is an order of events, marriage, children. And that is the law according to who? :D
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Latest post on 06 November 2013 - 11:12
ANother thing that might be useful, is that granted certain questions come up so many times - why not make them sticky threads? So the information is readily available and easy to find and posters can just add new info as and when it changes. Save the same thing being asked a bazillion times. Because if everything that was ever asked a hundred times became a sticky thread, there would be hardly any new threads on this forum. And many of the questions I've posted lately seem to go unanswered anyways ... Perhaps they could have a whole "sticky" section, like a maids or school one... could may be something like a "Common Questions" section...?
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Latest post on 05 November 2013 - 19:41
Just out of curiosity, how did you find out she would "only" eat plain pasta for the last three weeks? Every time you gave her something else and she refused it, did you then just go and make her some pasta? In which case, she's a bright girl that knows exactly how to work Mummy into getting what she wants. Pasta today, iPod tomorrow! :D I'm a mean old-fashioned Mummy, if DD doesn't want what I give her, then tough, nothing else is served. It has always been that way and she is 5 now. I am not a servant, I refuse to make different meals every night. I don't serve anything poisonous (although DH might disagree...). Saturday nights she can choose what she wants and perhaps another night if we are having curry, which is the one thing she doesn't like and that's okay as it's quite a strong flavour. I learnt my lesson from my lovely sister who has 3 children. They started getting fussy and she now makes 5 different meals EVERY night (she also has a fussy DH). Sorry, but NO, just NO!!! That's just my humble opnion though and I'm no expert, if your chid is healthy then who is anyone to tell you what you should or shouldn't do with them?
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Latest post on 08 October 2013 - 23:18
I get your point since the UAE is an Arabic speaking country, however, I believe (but may be incorrect) and rightly or wrongly that the business language is English (i.e. if you apply for most jobs in Dubai you usually need to be able to speak English, but not necessarily Arabic). I guess M&S is the same... it's a shame, but I think you would find the same in many shops, restaurants etc.
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Latest post on 08 October 2013 - 23:11
Just to clarify, are you looking for a job or a haircut as it isn't really clear from your post? Might help people point you in the right direction :)
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Latest post on 02 October 2013 - 11:33
She keeps insisting she wants to learn how to write and read. I would not worry if I did not feel she was ready for this. She wants/needs more than this school is willing to give her because of 15 days. Can't you guys spend 20 minutes together afternoon or early evening working on learning to read? My parents taught me to read at age 4 not my school and they taught me because I wanted to learn. Also agree with Meagle, at this age, most of the learning is done at home I find. The basics are touched at school and then I help my LO practice and improve. If your DD is very keen to learn then this will be the way forward and she will be in a good position when she starts learning in earnest at school!
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Latest post on 02 October 2013 - 11:21
For what it's worth, being a September baby can actually be an advantage in the long run as she will be one of the oldest in the class and therefore mentally maturer and more ready to concentrate and understand the work. My daughter has the opposite problem, her birthday is the end of June so she is one of the youngest in the class - almost a year younger than some of her classmates... and at that age it's quite a difference!
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Latest post on 30 September 2013 - 17:49
Was it an arranged marriage? Otherwise it seems odd that your friend would not know that her husband didn't want children. Isn't that the kind of thing that comes up in a relationship? My DH married me even though he knew I didn't want children as he didn't mind either way. However, as it happens we now have a DD, maybe he knew me better than I knew myself, haha! If your friends DH always made out that he wanted them then she needs to really sit down with him and discuss why he wants to wait 5 years. If however he has always said he doesn't want kids then it's not fair to try and push children on him. He may find out that a child is wonderful, he may also run a mile leaving her holding the baby.
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Latest post on 21 September 2013 - 18:15
Cheeky monkey thanks, do you think it would be ok for him to sit and play in the bassinet for a short while? Also if I urgently have to use the rest room what do moms with lap babies do? He is 75 cm tall already so I don't really expect him to sleep in it It's not too good for playing in, in my humble opinion. It depends on if he's a wriggler... they are quite high up really, so if he's likely to climb out it might not be too good, but if he's happy to sit and play he may be okay. If I remember correctly I think at 75 cm's you will struggle to cram him in. As for needing a toilet break, that's a bit difficult. Crew aren't actually supposed to help with children, but many often will, also, there is often a helpful other parent around that is willing to hold onto LO for a moment or two. Failing that it is a juggling act in the toilet - not fun! On that front I would just make sure you go before you get on the plane! ;) At least three hours isn't too long to manage. Unfortunately, if you have already booked a bassinet seat, it is very unlikely there will be a spare seat next to you as they are quite sought after seats because of the decent leg room. :( Good luck, sending "stay sane" wishes...
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Latest post on 21 September 2013 - 18:02
Thank you ladies....It's a short three day trip. And for some reason his ticket costs only 200 dhs less than mine! Doesn't seem very feasible. It's a 3 hour flight and I was hoping I could manage. [b'>Flying emirates so the bassinet weight limit is fine[/b'> but I can't imagine my lil man being happy in it for too long. What can I do to make things easy for him and me? Just to warn you - even though he may be okay weight wise, as he is so close to the weight limit he may be too LONG for it, they are not that generous. My LO was way too long for it way before she got to 10kgs...
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Latest post on 25 July 2013 - 02:09
A few years ago I witnessed a worker being run over. I ran to him, no-one else bothered and kept him still, kept the sun off him the best I could (with a lovely, pristine white kandoora that a wonderful local gentleman gave me out of the back of his car!), talked to him, just random rubbish to keep him awake and stroked his face. The ambulance took nearly an hour to arrive.... He was bleeding quite badly from his head and incoherent, even to a lady who kindly stopped and spoke his language. Loads of people caused a huge traffic jam just stopping to stare (and no doubt holding up the ambulance until a couple of off-duty CID guys stoppped and started yelling at the idiots!! :) ) and several people shouted at me to sit him up and give him some water... so in some ways, unless you know at least some first aid (luckily I did), it's possibly better to not get involved - sitting him up and giving him water might possibly have killed him. But even knowing I could be put behind bars if he had died would not have stopped me helping him. Luckily through a friend of a friend I found out he survived :)
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Latest post on 20 June 2013 - 10:58
Pip as it's short for Pipsqueak (and an orphan who gets adopted, like Pip from Great Expectations). Aw, Pip is what I was going to suggest too!! We named our rescue puppy Pip as she was a little, runt of the litter Pipsqueak! :)
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Latest post on 18 June 2013 - 12:02
Ladies Thanks for your below replies I couldn't write all details not to make the topic huge. I couldn't wakeup unfortunately because I was locking my bedroom door (for some issues with kids) and my phone was on silent since morning. It was't my intention to sleep actually b'coz I wont sleep with the door locked. And he tried to call several times but I didn't hear. As for the invitation I sent him an email just to be a funny surprise for him and he obviously liked it its not that we re talking in a formal way but it was just a new idea for inviting him that's it. For the flowers I sent him flowers to his office before so whats the weird in that ? Thanks ladies Hang on, are you saying that you had arranged to meet him OUT somewhere and not a romantic meal at home? So he was sat somewhere waiting for you whilst you slept?! Oh my word, no wonder he was angry. And you were asleep in a locked bedroom with kids alone some where else in the house? How old are they? What would have happened if there was a fire and your kids couldn't get out or get your help, or rescue you if they are a bit older and didn't need your help to get out? Also, you say it wasn't your intention to sleep, but I presume you laid down on your bed, (unless you sleep upright?) and as you knew you were tired don't you think you should have set your alarm, just in case, since this meal was so important to you? I'm sorry, but I'm really not surprised your husband is mad with you.
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Latest post on 18 June 2013 - 11:24
I'm sorry to be harsh, but if my husband had organised a meal and then was "so tired nothing could wake him" I'd be furious, not just angry. Unless he was really ill, in which case I would call an ambulance if nothing could really wake him... If he wasn't seriously ill then it would just be that I didn't interest him enough for him to make the effort to get up. If the thought of a reconcilliation meal with your husband could not get you awake and interested then there is a serious problem you need to address. If you were really so tired but genuinely interested in making up with your husband, you could have had a quick power nap, set your alarm, jumped in the shower and be raring to go to get things back on the right track. I would suggest perhaps a marriage councillor (I am sure one of the lovely ladies on here will be able to point you in the right direction), to help you work through your issues. Good luck and all the best.
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Latest post on 16 May 2013 - 19:47
Cheeky Monkey & Derien, Thanks for your replies but we have already looked into those options and they are not viable :( And it would not be considered fraud as we have already looked into this.... Hi, have you checked with Bupa themselves or just your broker? When I joined a Bupa group scheme (when I got married and went on to my DH's scheme) I had to declare any existing conditions... I am almost certain I had to sign something to say that if I didn't declare something that I later tried to claim for that I would be "in trouble". I can't remember the exact wording but am almost certain it said something about a possible prosecution. I may be wrong, but I am sure what your broker is telling you to do is not quite right. You may get away with it if someone was willing to risk lying for you on their buisness policy, saying you were an employee or relative but that would risk all their own genuine staff's policies if they were found out. I am not sure how Bupa would allow someone to join their scheme with pre-existing conditions with no penalties or exclusions just because they join a group policy, but not an individual policy... how does your broker explain how it can work that way? (Not saying it doesn't, just VERY confused...?!) Don't want to come across as picky or argumentative, but would hate to think you got caught out and dumped with a huge bill due to bad advice and not checking into every angle.
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Latest post on 16 May 2013 - 11:08
Sorry I can't help you directly, but who were you insured with when you were working? Have you approached them to see if you can transfer your company policy to the same one, just in your own name, thus continuing your cover of your pre-existing condition? This is what we did with DH's company when we moved country to one where no health insurance cover was provided. Failing that, contact Bupa themselves and see if they can offer you cover, possibly at a higher premium though. If you have a pre-existing condition, go onto someones group insurance, transfer out (as yor broker advised you to do) and then claim for your condition and they find out, sadly you HAVE committed fraud as someone else said. And believe me, they may well find out.... Edited as I meant to add: Good luck and all the very best. I hope you get the cover sorted, not a nice situation to find yourself in. <em>edited by Cheeky Monkey on 16/05/2013</em>
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Latest post on 14 May 2013 - 20:12
Hello lovely ladies! Does anyone know if the contraceptive pill, Tri-Novum is available over the counter in Dubai? And if so, anywhere specific or is it widely available? I am currently not living in Dubai and our prescriptions here are £22 ( approx Dhs 110!) but I will be coming to Dubai in July so plan to stock up if it's available! Just trying to get organised... ;) Many, many thanks, CM I cannot get my preferred pill here in Dubai, so I order online from a UK Pharmacy website who deliver international, you can order 3 or 6 months supply. You just go in, register, do an on-line consultation, they have a Dr who checks and approves and then it's posted out to you Royal Mail registered. For me it is an absolute godsend. I have checked using my own account and they do stock Trinovum and the cost is £28.90 for 3 months and £32.80 for 6 months + postage (which is about £7 I think). Absolutely no problem with customs and it usually takes a week to arrive. The website is pharmadoctor.co.uk. HTH Thanks very much Kezzler for checking for me, you are very kind! Unfortunately I don't live in Dubai, I'll just be passing through and getting anything sent to me where I currently live is a nightmare. It can take up to 6 weeks and I dread to think what heat they would be sitting around in before they get here. Not something I really want to risk with the pill..! But thank you again!
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Latest post on 14 May 2013 - 16:59
Thanks for taking the time to reply cymraes.... looks like I shall just have to keep paying the high fees :(
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Latest post on 14 May 2013 - 16:25
Bump... anyone? Please?
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Latest post on 03 May 2013 - 11:44
We rented a property in the UK where the previous tenants had racked up debts and then left. It's a real nuisance, trust me!! Might have been his personal debt but the address was where the trouble came to...
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Latest post on 02 May 2013 - 17:03
You would need to set up a proper export license and speak to the product distributors, altho I'm not sure why you would want to buy from here - surely you should have them shipped from the US where most of hte major brands are based and sent directly to your cousin. Like someone else has said, what you're doing is blackmarket (if unlicensed) or grey market (if licensed) I dont know why you guys are referring to black or grey market. It is just like I am shopping for myself. The only concern to start this thread was to know that from where I can get cheap, if online is cheaper then we will do online, but my cousin wanted to save her shipping costs. So now we will decide what to do after listening to you all I thinks its not a good idea. But the point is - you are NOT shopping for yourself! Will your sister be doing this for zero profit, out of the goodness of her heart or does she plan to make a bit of money from doing it..?
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Latest post on 23 April 2013 - 11:25
For what it's worth, I'm ex-crew and would just say that when you get on board and into your seat, look for a friendly looking crew member and tell them! You would not believe how many nervous flyers there are, you are NOT alone by a long shot!! The crew member can then just keep an eye on you (service commitments permitting of course!). But even a friendly smile of calm encouragement in passing can help you. Also, try and get buried in films as soon as you get on board to distract you and think about all your family / friends who are excited to be seeing you at the other end and what you plan to do with them and all the good times you have had in the past. Anything to move your mind in to a more positive state! I won't recommend a drinkie, simply because it makes some people calmer and some more nervous - but if you know it works for you, then I say have a couple and sleep the flight away!! ;) Hugs to all you nervous flyers, must be horrid!
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Latest post on 18 April 2013 - 11:41
I stopped a taxi last evening and the driver rudely asked me where i wanted to go.Knowing very well that he will refuse to take me if i had told him the location as it was less than a AED 20 trip-i tried to open the door and found it was locked.I said 'can you open the door pls'-again in a rude manner he asked me where i wanted to go and then i asked him whether it was a new rule that we have to tell them where before we get into the taxi and then he just took off( did something with his hand as if to say 'get lost') Furious i was after standing outside for 30min but managed to take a note of the taxi number.Called and complained awhile ago but not sure whether they would take any action and what it would be.. still very furious Just curious, why didn't you give the driver a chance and tell him where you wanted to go? Not all taxi drivers will refuse, but you automatically presumed he would... I have always told the taxi driver where I wanted to go as soon as I got in or they have asked if I haven't. I'm not really surprised he was a bit rude - I would be if I were a taxi driver and someone stopped me, got in, refused to say where they wanted to go when I asked them (irrespective of tone, hard to tell from "Where do you want to go?)and then got out again... what a waste of my time! Maybe give them a chance next time, there are lots and lots of lovely drivers out there who know it is there job to do whatever journey they are asked to do and are happy to do them, you never know, your taxi driver may have been one of them if given the chance. If he had refused then you would of course have had a right to complain... Just my humble thoughts on the other side of the coin... er; he refused to let them in without knowing where they wanted to go..... ie, if you're not going where i want to go i am not letting you in attitude. As I read it, she got in the taxi, refused to tell him where she wanted to go and then tried to get out. My mistake, sorry I think I've read it wrong!
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Latest post on 18 April 2013 - 11:23
I stopped a taxi last evening and the driver rudely asked me where i wanted to go.Knowing very well that he will refuse to take me if i had told him the location as it was less than a AED 20 trip-i tried to open the door and found it was locked.I said 'can you open the door pls'-again in a rude manner he asked me where i wanted to go and then i asked him whether it was a new rule that we have to tell them where before we get into the taxi and then he just took off( did something with his hand as if to say 'get lost') Furious i was after standing outside for 30min but managed to take a note of the taxi number.Called and complained awhile ago but not sure whether they would take any action and what it would be.. still very furious Just curious, why didn't you give the driver a chance and tell him where you wanted to go? Not all taxi drivers will refuse, but you automatically presumed he would... I have always told the taxi driver where I wanted to go as soon as I got in or they have asked if I haven't. I'm not really surprised he was a bit rude - I would be if I were a taxi driver and someone stopped me, got in, refused to say where they wanted to go when I asked them (irrespective of tone, hard to tell from "Where do you want to go?)and then got out again... what a waste of my time! Maybe give them a chance next time, there are lots and lots of lovely drivers out there who know it is there job to do whatever journey they are asked to do and are happy to do them, you never know, your taxi driver may have been one of them if given the chance. If he had refused then you would of course have had a right to complain... Just my humble thoughts on the other side of the coin...
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Latest post on 14 March 2013 - 11:30
I don't think this post has anything to do with a 4 year old being able to dress him/herself or not. We all know that kids are prone to tantrums. They were running late, the OP asked her husband to dress the DD and he turned it into an example of what OP should be doing. Not the time nor the place. Like I always say to my DH, if you care about something that much, make it happen or take responsibility for it with the kids. Sometimes, men treat their wives like their employees. They give an instruction then expect it to be done and then they swoop in for a quality control at various intervals like they were managing a project. Sorry but I don't dance to that tune! edited by derien on 14/03/2013 Sorry for the deviation Derien, that was my fault. I was just really curious. I only have one child and really don't know many others of a similar age so genuinely have no clue what is normal. I know it wasn't anything to do with the OP's post, so sorry to the OP as well for digressing away from her topic. :(
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Latest post on 14 March 2013 - 10:59
Wow, I'm amazed and stunned that you would even contemplate your 4 year-old getting herself dressed for school without help! Congratulations! Just out of pure curiosity, is this not normal? In our house, DH is off to work very early so DD and I have breakfast together then we go our separate ways and get dressed... She is four and has been doing it solo for a loooong time! She gets her step, gets her clothes out of the wardrobe, underwear out of the drawer, gets dressed, brushes her teeth then comes into my room with her hairband / hairslides to have her hair done (hasn't mastered that yet, haha!). I never thought about it being unusual...!
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Latest post on 12 February 2013 - 19:45
My DD is 4 (5 in June) and can do simple adding up using her fingers. Sums that go beyond ten are therefore a bit tricky... but under ten is no problem ;)
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Latest post on 07 February 2013 - 18:20
Actually, I think i prefer it to the other extreme of "all must have prizes....and it's the taking part that's important....and there is no winner/ competition is bad, because we mustn't upset those who haven't won..." culture. There you go....a TNT fodder... I agree totally, they give reward stickers out like candy at DD's school, everything they do has a "terrific" or "fantastic" sticker plastered on it and sometimes the work she has done doesn't even warrant a "could try harder". I praise where praise is due, regardless of result, it's the EFFORT that counts - that way she knows when she has tried hard and strives to do her best and doesn't think that any old rubbish that she hasn't tried at is okay. That kind of empty praise I think is just asking for trouble when they grow up and they get upset when they put no effort in and get exactly nothing for it in return...!
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Latest post on 07 February 2013 - 17:36
Not sure I agreee with that 100%. I kind of know what she means as I have some friends with extremely clever, althletic and popular kids and some of them (not all by any means) are always posting that they have won this, that or the other which can get a bit boring, but then they are proud Mummy's, why shouldn't they brag? And I'm pleased for them! My DD is [i'>fairly[/i'> clever, [i'>fairly[/i'> popular and [i'>fairly[/i'> well behaved but rarely gets "awards" and never ever wins anything sporting! However, if she does something amazing then why shouldn't I tell my friends? The other day she swam three feet without her arm bands before sinking and yes I bragged about it, haha, other kids of her age are swimming totally without armbands, but that three feet was an achievement for my girl and I am not aiming to make friends who have kids who can't even get in the pool feel bad, I am just so proud of MY girl and I would hope that my friends are as chuffed as I am... Every child does something to brag about if you are a proud Mummy, winning awards or contests are neither better nor worse than ANY achievement! I say brag away!! :D
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Latest post on 07 February 2013 - 14:34
Seriously "nn123"... why would you dig up a post from 2010 that you dug up in July (as "ziiiii") last year, did you not get the hint then? Any chance you work for "Feel Pink"?..... Not a cool way to advertise!! <em>edited by Cheeky Monkey on 07/02/2013</em>
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Latest post on 20 January 2013 - 13:25
Ps. Do a serach on here for "myfitnesspal.com" there are a load of threads about it... :)
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Latest post on 20 January 2013 - 13:23
If I were you, I would join myfitnesspal.com, it's a free site. You input your stats and it gives you what calories / exercise you should be doing. You then log the food you eat, (it's really quick and easy) and it's quite an eye opener, helped me LOADS. There is also a forum a bit like EW but will answer just about any query you have and put you on the right track. It's been brilliant for me, very user friendly and the forum is inspirational, there are different sections for food / motivation / success stories which are all very encouraging. Give it a go, you really have nothing to lose since it's free! I think there are a few people on here that use it... Oh, and I've just re-read that and it sounds likt I'm something to do with the site, but I'm NOT, haha, just love it! :D
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Latest post on 17 January 2013 - 22:31
i know a good babysitter once you try her you will never stop..she loves children. she is fluent in french english and arabic she have a working visa.. Which agency does she work for?
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Latest post on 03 January 2013 - 14:55
I'm on both sides of the fence here... In this day and age I'd be a bit worried about my kids knocking on strangers doors, but on the whole, I think it's FAB that there are kids in Dubai that are willing to go out and try and make a bit of pocket money. Ever since I can remember (and definitely since about 5 years old) I cleaned my Mum's and Dad's cars, helped with housework / gardening, whatever needed doing. I didn't get pocket money - I got a wage, haha. Didn't do me any harm, taught me the value of money! I know technically they shouldn't work without a permit, but...!
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Latest post on 28 December 2012 - 13:48
I'm with Lolacat on this one, it has been nice of you to offer a bit of freedom to this girl but she has taken it way too far and your husband must now sit her down and put and end to it. I would be really upset and pretty furious to be honest if I found my daughter, whom I am strict with (rightly or wrongly, but my daughter, my rules) had been allowed, by my own brother, to fraternise with men (in Dubai, that's not a good idea for any single girl of any nationality or religion!), stay out until all hours (even overnight at unknown locations!) and dress in a way that I would not approve of! And even if your DH thinks that all these shenanigans are ok usually, they are now not appropriate with your new baby in the house and he must tell her so, it is NOT your job to speak to HIS sister!! If she comes to stay with you for a break from home then okay but she must help with the housework / cooking and must not go out until all hours causing you unecessary worry and possibly bringing trouble down on your house, if not from the Police, then from the girls father..! Your DH's responsibility is now the welfare of his wife and new baby. Good luck, be strong, bite the bullet with your DH, make him sort this out and then sit back and enjoy the joys of being new parents in peace!
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Latest post on 28 December 2012 - 13:37
I can cry at anything (In fact, I just looked up "The Notebook" as I had heard of the title but knew nothing about it and my eyes filled up just reading the Wiki description...!), but "The Green Mile" has me in floods and I watched "Marley & Me" on the plane and got some very odd looks sobbing away! "I am Sam" and "Turner & Hooch" also have me cying my eyes out...
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Latest post on 27 December 2012 - 13:18
Have a look at this link, it has loads of old kids films on it, might jog a memory...http://www.tvcream.co.uk/?p=9252 Good luck and let us know if you find out what it is, drives me mad if I can't think of a song or film title...! :D
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Latest post on 24 December 2012 - 12:58
malibumandy, thanks for your kind offer and lou86 for the info. Late last night DH decided to book Vijjit, he just couldn't wait to get something else ticked off his to-do list! Hope you have a fab holiday, please do let us know what Serenity is like, there is always another year to plan... ;)
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Latest post on 23 December 2012 - 14:40
Thank you for that malibumandy, will have a look!
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Latest post on 23 December 2012 - 14:15
Bumping again as there are more ladies on the board... anyone?
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Latest post on 21 December 2012 - 19:18
Hi maryxmas, thanks for the link, DH is a Trip Advisor junkie so has been there, but we have done a couple of places rated highly by TA in the past and been sorely disappointed! (Mind you, we have found some gems the same way too...). I was hoping some of the EW ladies might have been there and could give their opinion... Thanks though! :)
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Latest post on 21 December 2012 - 12:57
Bumping... anyone?
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Latest post on 19 December 2012 - 15:46
Ps. Just make sure it has a memory card in it too! :D
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Latest post on 19 December 2012 - 15:45
I have bought someone a camera and we are all going to be on holiday together at Christmas so I know the person will want to use it as I have known for a while they have wanted a nice little digital camera. I don't know how much or little it is charged so I don't want them to be disappointed if they can't use it for a few hours!! Then I would definitely charge it. If someone did that for me I would be thrilled at the thoughtfulness!
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Latest post on 16 December 2012 - 22:26
If you go to any pet shop, they will probably have Christmas stockings for cats and dogs. They usually have an appropriate toy and a few treats in them. Failing that, you could do the same thing, buy a few treats and a toy and wrap them up together. What a lovely, understanding friend you are! :)
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Latest post on 14 December 2012 - 23:44
Good luck, will be worth it in the end! xx
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Latest post on 14 December 2012 - 23:43
Words cannot express the utter horror of this event, may all those killed rest in peace and their families find the strength to cope.
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Latest post on 08 December 2012 - 13:57
I can open the site and have been able to go to random pages if that's any help to you... I'm not in the UAE though and don't have an account with them though so can't help with that.
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Latest post on 08 December 2012 - 13:51
There is a gift shop at Atlantis and they have soft toy turtles, can't remember how much but they are gorgeous and soft, my little one, who was also three at the time (earlier this year) loves hers! They are "realistic" colours, greeny/brown.
 
 
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