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Latest post on 08 August 2012 - 13:17
Ah, that makes more sense AmyAus! However, unless it doesn't always work the same in every case, when you get a message from PayPal to say that the seller has paid, you would check your account to check the amount has been credited and only then send an item out... Paypal releases the money as soon as the buyer has paid and then if the buyer doesn't receive the item he opens a case to get his money back, it doesn't go into a "holding" account until the buyer confirms he has received the item. At least it doesn't when you buy / sell with PayPal on ebay. Very strange!
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Latest post on 08 August 2012 - 11:56
Hi All! Just wanted to share that be cautious while shopping online. Specially when u r to sell somethng. Its being noticed that fake paypal ids are created by scammers when u place an add to sell something online. Scammers generally contact u placing the higher amount than demanded by u and ask u to send it through courrier to them along with tracking number. When u do that they send e-mail (Service@PayPal) which is fake that user account (the one for buyer) has been debited and u r required to send the shipping details to them. When u do that as well, [b'>u will get further notifiication that "we appologize as there is some charges left to be paid to complete the transaction and buyers account has already been debited for this, hence u pay by Western Union urgently to so and so person[/b'>." Even when u do this they want to eat more and more money. Ladies please be aware DON'T Respond to such mails NEITHER the wire transfers as they are SCAMS! Wanted to share this info so that anyone should not be a victim. I am also confused! If the buyer's account has already been debited, why would you pay any extra? If there were any charges that hadn't been covered, surely that is for the buyer to cover and not the seller?! Also, if you are selling something and the person wants to pay with PaylPal, why would you then pay something via Western Union?! If there was some problem, wouldn't you just contact PayPal and ask them how to sort it out...? Perhaps MotherF you could clarify?
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Latest post on 07 August 2012 - 11:19
Could you put the older children at a dining table, maybe covered with a big disposable table cloth? If not, the coffee table and crayons will be fine, just tell the children not to let the babies get the crayons. 4-5 year olds are quite capable of understanding that. Also, if a baby does get hold of a crayon it won't be as bad as a sharp pencil. Just be vigilant. But after all, how do families with children of different ages cope...?! Having said all that, not sure that colouring in will keep the kids busy for very long, my 4 year old will colour for a short while but still gets bored. Could you maybe get some craft stuff and they could make masks or something? Might keep them busy for a little while longer! For Winnie The Pooh colouring pages, this site is quite nice: [url=http://www.coloring-pages-kids.com/coloring-pages/disney-coloring-pages/winnie-the-pooh-coloring-pages/winnie-the-pooh-coloring-pages-gallery1.php'>link[/url'>. Good luck ;)
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Latest post on 04 August 2012 - 20:15
Before you try medication, why don't you try a few days of getting them up at 7am, irrespective of how grumpy they are? If you let them sleep until 2pm then of course they will be up until the wee hours. If I were you I'd get them up at 7am, then out and about and active, then put them to bed at their usual bedtime, maybe around 8pm and after a couple of days they should be back to a normal pattern. However, a dose of Calpol won't harm them but I just don't think it will help that much!
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Latest post on 01 August 2012 - 13:30
Never ever had a problem texting my mum and for some reason my mum is not receiving any of my texts - I am getting hers though. She always has full credit so no problem there. Anyone else had a problem or know why this is happening? Very distressing as we like texting each other. Hope you can shed some light on this? Can't answer your problem, but in the meantime until someone on here can help, do you have s.k.y.p.e? You could use it to text to her phone and she could text to your mobile as normal. Just a thought to get you by.
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Latest post on 01 August 2012 - 13:14
It's been doing the same with me for last few days. It tells me for eg that there are 4 properties but then it doesn't list them. I've just been googling the JustRentals site directly and it works there. That's what happened to me the other day. Just tried it again and it is the same - no listing details although it said 41 properties... I'm on internet explorer but not in Dubai.
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Latest post on 29 July 2012 - 18:26
yeah true i am guilty with not caring at all,but i just wonder ist only during ramadan we cannot wear even a sleeveless or it goes even after ramadan?i wonder because the last time i was here was in [b'>2009[/b'>,everything seemed relaxed.they must have changed alot tho. mafmaf, may I ask why you don't care? Genuine question, not trying to provoke an argument, I am just very curious what makes you want to knowingly flaunt the decency laws of the country you are living in when you know how offensive some of your hosts find it? Also, I was first in Dubai in [b'>2001[/b'> and I found many more people were considerate and knew to cover shoulders, especially on Fridays and in Ramadan...
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Latest post on 26 July 2012 - 12:03
Mmmm, I second Chocodates, yumyum, droooool!
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Latest post on 25 July 2012 - 15:10
Also made me cry! And I know from friends who are nurses that they are so very busy and understaffed that they can't spend the time they would wish to with certain patients and find themselves rushing. And I am also sure that the nurse who wrote that poem is a wonderful person who genuinely cares. Unfortunately, there are some, in the smallest minority I know, that do treat patients, especially old and seemingly infirm, as almost invisible nuisances. It costs nothing and takes not a single second to smile and talk whilst meds are being taken, a bed being changed or a bed bath being done... And that is what the "good" nurses do as they know it makes all the difference. A friends mother was in hospital, very old and very frail and almost died, simply due to the fact that no-one actually made sure she drank some water, there was always water on her side table, but she simply wasn't drinking it. She was delirious, confused and unable to speak. She was put into a private nursing home to spend her "last few days" in comfort, and made a seemingly miraculous recovery - all for a few glasses of water. I believe in the UK a young man has just died for the same reason, so very, very sad and totally avoidable.
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Latest post on 25 July 2012 - 14:13
My sister had this on her page (our Nana is 98) and I openly admit was in tears when I read it, so very sad yet sadly so true...
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Latest post on 25 July 2012 - 12:15
I'm not sure what size they go up to but for support and comfort, cannot recommend highly enough the wonderbra strapless bras (I have them in an F cup and they hold everything in place!). They are the ones with the 'hands' inside if you know what I mean... amazing bras! I got mine in the UK but Debenhams should stock them... definitely give them a try! I was just about the suggest the same! Nothing moves in this bad boy! Great support and the bra stays where it's supposed to (must be the helping 'hands'!!) Ha! Me too, ugliest thing ever (especially in the nude colour!) and a bit awkward to get on, but once it's on... Fab!!! And very comfy. Just a shame it's a bit of a passion killer...
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Latest post on 25 July 2012 - 11:56
Thanks all for your prayers she surely need them... sorry but wondering what is the LO in full form. [b'>L[/b'>ittle [b'>O[/b'>ne
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Latest post on 25 July 2012 - 11:20
Poor little soul, my thoughts are with her and her family.
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Latest post on 23 July 2012 - 23:38
My DD was the same, one eye always seemed a bit squinty, however, she was checked when we were in the UK and the Doctor said the same thing too about the skin at the top of the nose which makes the eyes look as though one of them is squinting. Sure enough, she is now just turned 4 and it has almost gone.
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Latest post on 22 July 2012 - 18:53
Haha, think that might have been me and my butter fingers!! Trying again: [url=https://www.facebook.com/BuckleUpInTheBack'>link[/url'> - Buckle up in the Back facebook page. Did it work though...? Ps. Keep up the excellent work, new page "liked", old page "unliked"! Edited to add what the link was, Doh! <em>edited by Cheeky Monkey on 22/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 20 July 2012 - 21:30
Oh poor you! Sending you mental strength, patience and strong knees! Oh and really hoping there are spare seats for you and a nice strong tail wind! I thought you may be going to Oz due to your name - that would have been even more horrendous!!
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Latest post on 20 July 2012 - 19:35
sydneygal, a bit off topic, but does your son not have his own seat booked on the plane? How long will your flight be? What will happen if it's a busy flight and there are no spare seats next to you to put him on? I cannot imagine how awful any flight, no matter how short will be with a 12.2kg child on your knee... I assume he is quite tall as well? Neither of you will have any room to breath! Or have I read your last post totally wrong, in which case, sorry - I shall get my coat! :D
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Latest post on 20 July 2012 - 15:18
I have been in Build-a-Bear in Dubai and South Africa and have NEVER seen staff taking photos of children - very odd! I would have to go back to the shop and speak to the manager and if they say it is not normal then I would want the staff member spoken to, in front of me to find out if it is a camera belonging to the shop or the staff member's personal one and why they took photos. If it is the staff members own camera then I would be wanting an investigation.
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Latest post on 20 July 2012 - 14:41
You should be able to get contraceptives over the counter! What sort are they? Are they specialist? If you mention the make, someone on here may be able to tell you what they are called here. Failing that, try another pharmacy - they are not all equal if you know what I mean!
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Latest post on 20 July 2012 - 14:30
I may be wrong, but I think that the way it is fixed would mean that the strap would go straight across the TV screen of the person behind... so unless you were in the last row or had no-one behind you, I don't think you could really use one. Might be wrong though, am sure someone who knows for sure will be along shortly! :) edited due to bad spelling! <em>edited by Cheeky Monkey on 20/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 19 July 2012 - 22:57
Okay ladies, let's see if you can help... A colleague used to wear a perfume and I can't remember the name... I think it may have been an Estee Lauder one, but not sure... it was very light and clean, kind of a cucumber and grass smell with maybe some fresh linen thrown in if you know what I mean... any ideas?!? Didn't Estee Lauder used to make a perfume called "White Linen"? No idea what it smelt like, though, or whether it's still on the market. Ah, thanks for the suggestion but no, that's about the only Estee lauder one that I know, and It's not that one, :( thanks though!
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Latest post on 19 July 2012 - 18:18
Maybe try contacting them through their facebook page? Search for Centaurus Int. Don't know if they are on Twitter - that's a bit modern for me, lol!
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Latest post on 19 July 2012 - 15:32
As a landlord of a property in the Ranches who has paid all their dues promptly every year as soon as we receive notification of the year's fees it makes me furious that the value of my property will go down due to the bad landlords that don't pay! I shall be so sad if my tenants move out because houses near them don't have their rubbish removed... :( BMAP, good on you for trying to do something, I hope you succeed! And to those owners who haven't paid, may the fleas of a thousand camels infest your underpants! '>:)
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Latest post on 19 July 2012 - 15:32
Okay ladies, let's see if you can help... A colleague used to wear a perfume and I can't remember the name... I think it may have been an Estee Lauder one, but not sure... it was very light and clean, kind of a cucumber and grass smell with maybe some fresh linen thrown in if you know what I mean... any ideas?!? This sounds like elizabeth arden blue grass - could it be?! http://www.amazon.com/Elizabeth-Arden-Women-Parfum-Ounces/dp/B000C1VW3G Oooh, might be!! Next time I'm passing through Duty Free I shall try and have a sniff!! Thank you so much for your reply! it might be eliz arden tea tree Thank you, I shall sniff that one too! :)
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Latest post on 19 July 2012 - 15:19
Okay ladies, let's see if you can help... A colleague used to wear a perfume and I can't remember the name... I think it may have been an Estee Lauder one, but not sure... it was very light and clean, kind of a cucumber and grass smell with maybe some fresh linen thrown in if you know what I mean... any ideas?!? This sounds like elizabeth arden blue grass - could it be?! http://www.amazon.com/Elizabeth-Arden-Women-Parfum-Ounces/dp/B000C1VW3G Oooh, might be!! Next time I'm passing through Duty Free I shall try and have a sniff!! Thank you so much for your reply!
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Latest post on 19 July 2012 - 14:32
Okay ladies, let's see if you can help... A colleague used to wear a perfume and I can't remember the name... I think it may have been an Estee Lauder one, but not sure... it was very light and clean, kind of a cucumber and grass smell with maybe some fresh linen thrown in if you know what I mean... any ideas?!? Check the Estee Lauder website, it describes all the perfumes and its ingredients. http://www.esteelauder-me.com/?q=en/website_admin/node/124/&menu=311|312|338| Hi Marroosh, Thanks for that, good idea, but I did look there, didn't help... No idea what goes into a grass and linen smell :( Was hoping someone might have an "ah-ha" moment for me with something they wear! Might not have even been Estee Lauder to be fair...!
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Latest post on 19 July 2012 - 14:17
Okay ladies, let's see if you can help... A colleague used to wear a perfume and I can't remember the name... I think it may have been an Estee Lauder one, but not sure... it was very light and clean, kind of a cucumber and grass smell with maybe some fresh linen thrown in if you know what I mean... any ideas?!?
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Latest post on 19 July 2012 - 14:09
As I am not a Stepmum and my LO is only 4, I can't comment on what you should do too much, but I wanted to say that I hate Skype. I use it because my Mum likes to "see" me and I am 40, so understand what it means to her. An 8 year old won't have that same understanding of her father's need to "see" her. I find talking on skype hard work and distracting with all the breaking up and picture freezing. If the girl is happy to talk on the phone then go with that for now, it's the regular contact that's important. Ask her to email some photos on a regular basis, that way she can control how she looks and your DH will have something to keep and look at whenever he is missing her and resentment on both sides over "skype-gate" won't escalate to the point where she won't speak to him on the phone either... Good luck, and good on you for trying to help the situation.
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Latest post on 19 July 2012 - 11:30
He seems to like quite "light / fresh" smells, you could try Clinique Happy for men... Mmmmm Mmmmmm!
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Latest post on 18 July 2012 - 11:58
This is with the caveat that it's an outdoor track. Warning OP, I'm getting on my hobby horse! I smoke. I'm considerate- I don't stand next to groups of non smokers and smoke, I don't expect to smoke in other's homes, if I go out with someone who I know hates it I move away. And yet I get treated like some sort of social pariah. [b'>I hate when people drink, but I don't demand they do it elsewhere[/b'>, and there are any number of behaviours I thoroughly dislike, but everyone jumps on me because it's acceptable to tell off a smoker for their bad habit. People glare at me if I smoke on the pavement, my own ****** hen's party wouldn't sit outside so I could smoke- people tell me off for doing it in my own house. Well EXCUSE ME. Rant over :) I kind of understand where you are coming from, everyone has habits annoying to others, and to be honest, I couldn't care less if people smoke, as long as I can't get even a whiff of smoke, inside or outside. The thing is, the fumes from someones drink / perfume / bad deo problem are not going to possibly give you lung cancer... If you choose to take the risk for yourself, that is fine, but I dislike people taking that chance for me - I have enough health problems without someone choosing to add another, thank you!
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Latest post on 16 July 2012 - 19:00
Oh Cheekymonkey, thats the voice of reality. I've travelled for months on a 'backpackers' budget in India, so I know I know how the country will work me over, but I can 't resist. I will never run a marathon, or climb a mountain or be an ironlady, but i can do this. No I can't garrantee that I will be cheerful the whole trip ( i think we're looking at 12 to 15 hour days in the tuk tuk) and then theres delhi bellie, and mats on floor to sleep on and broken rickshaws and and and...i so want to do this The you know what you must do..! Enjoy the challenge ;)
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Latest post on 16 July 2012 - 18:38
I would love to do something like that, how fabulous! But be honest with yourself, if you know you are a bit of a princess, then think about the actual reality, rather than what seems like a fab chance to do something unusual. Are you going to be truly miserable (it will be hot, sweaty, stinky, full of bugs, uncomfortable and possibly painful) and more importantly, are you going to moan and make the rest of the team miserable..? If you think you can keep up a brave, happy, non-moaning face for the [i'>entire[/i'> trip, and really dig into the challenge, then go for it! If not, go for that luxury break! Good luck with your decision!
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Latest post on 16 July 2012 - 18:26
From the website (for a UK passport): http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg/groups/dg_digitalassets/@dg/@en/@travel/documents/digitalasset/dg_174925.pdf [b'>The photos you send us with the application must: [u'>not[/u'> be altered by using Photoshop or other software[/b'> Hope that helps! Sorry, looks like you shall have to look your age if you are applying for a British passport! ;)
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Latest post on 14 July 2012 - 22:10
Can't help with the doctor recommendations, but my niece was the same with infections etc and had the grommet op done. Really was a minor thing, very little pain after which was easily managed with kids paracetamol and the anaesthetic was fine too. And she is a REAL drama queen...! They did come out though and she had them re-done, but again, in and out within the day and little pain after. She has been so much better health wise and her hearing has been much better since. Hope that helps to ease your fears a little.
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Latest post on 14 July 2012 - 14:19
We got one for our DD as she had the same "floppy head" in the car. We bought a "yondi" animal one from Amazon (just looked and they don't seem to do them anymore...) However after the initial interest in it, she actually found it very uncomfortable as they seem to push their head forward. If I was to get another one I would go for a plain beany type one that just rests on their shoulder and their head squishes into, the cushion ones seem to have the same effext of pushing the head forward. Maybe get one in her favourite colour (pink if she's anything like mine! ;) ) to make it more appealing. Hope you find something, I hated seeing her look so uncomfortable, although she never seemed to bother!
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Latest post on 09 July 2012 - 21:35
Don't want to sound mean Patty, but it did rather come across that YOU were the hairdresser and didn't like your boss... not saying it's true but it did seem an odd first post! You will notice many dodgy "advertising / self promoting" first posts in the guise of "hey girls, I found this great service" if you stay around a while...
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Latest post on 09 July 2012 - 20:29
Thank you ladies for you honesty. Dangerous Blonde- I too wondered when everyone told me that pregnancy was the best time ever and about the beautiful glow!! I never enjoyed it, but missed it after I gave birth coz now the baby was out and I had to share him with everyone!! CheekyMonkey- I know its a tough choice coz im not a natural mother either, but the magnetic pull that that wee little child on me is overwhelming! Which is why I am thinking of quitting work. So much to consider and a DH to convince! ladies: every women has a different experience in pregnancy and child care my first pregnancy was a bit difficult but the second one was so easy i didn't feel I was pregnant all through my delivery even my delivery was so fast that I dont remember the pain I went through. I still feel inside of me that i am not a person who lives to be a mother [b'>but that feeling towards your child to sacrifice your time and energy to them is so natural[/b'>. that does not mean taking care of children plus home plus husband is so nice and easy.. I was so depressed for quite some time due to all of this. edited by loranaji on 09/07/2012 edited by loranaji on 09/07/2012 I'm really glad that it is natural for you, as it is for many, but for me, there was nothing natural about being depended on 24/7, I felt (and still do, as my child at 4 still needs me a lot and will continue to do so for the forseeable future) claustrophobic and overwhelmed at the responsibility. That sacrifice is not natural for me, I'm sorry. If I knew then what I know now, I am not sure that I would have gone down the path I did... Having said that, I do love my little girl and after a miscarriage last year I know I am blessed and very lucky to have her, I know many women would love to be in my place. She is a funny little sausage, who does bring me joy and proud moments but I just can't help but resent her sometimes for the life I am now living. My irish friend had her own company and was high-flying when she had 2 kids in row and then the recession happened, and now she just cant get out of the house as no job and cost of childcare is too high. She is very unhappy and desperate for adult professional company, and finds it hard to tell others how she feels. But Cm , I wonder if your little one is old enough now for a creche or nursery ? She will get to socialise with other kids and you can get back to something at work. Four seems old enough to be left with a nanny or childcarer. Best of luck to you! Aw, hilsbils, thank you for your kind words and hugs to your friend, I know just how she feels. My LO does go to nursery now, but there are still afternoons, evenings, weekends and school holidays to deal with and unfortunately, where we currently live, I am not allowed to work unless I can get a visa and as I don't really have any qualifications no-one would pay for one to employ me... When she starts school full days in September I plan to do some voluntary work, but that won't give me the financial independance I was used to and still, LO needs me out of school time. The mental pressure is always there, even when she isn't if that makes any sense? Probably doesn't...
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Latest post on 09 July 2012 - 14:14
Thank you ladies for you honesty. Dangerous Blonde- I too wondered when everyone told me that pregnancy was the best time ever and about the beautiful glow!! I never enjoyed it, but missed it after I gave birth coz now the baby was out and I had to share him with everyone!! CheekyMonkey- I know its a tough choice coz im not a natural mother either, but the magnetic pull that that wee little child on me is overwhelming! Which is why I am thinking of quitting work. So much to consider and a DH to convince! ladies: every women has a different experience in pregnancy and child care my first pregnancy was a bit difficult but the second one was so easy i didn't feel I was pregnant all through my delivery even my delivery was so fast that I dont remember the pain I went through. I still feel inside of me that i am not a person who lives to be a mother [b'>but that feeling towards your child to sacrifice your time and energy to them is so natural[/b'>. that does not mean taking care of children plus home plus husband is so nice and easy.. I was so depressed for quite some time due to all of this. edited by loranaji on 09/07/2012 edited by loranaji on 09/07/2012 I'm really glad that it is natural for you, as it is for many, but for me, there was nothing natural about being depended on 24/7, I felt (and still do, as my child at 4 still needs me a lot and will continue to do so for the forseeable future) claustrophobic and overwhelmed at the responsibility. That sacrifice is not natural for me, I'm sorry. If I knew then what I know now, I am not sure that I would have gone down the path I did... Having said that, I do love my little girl and after a miscarriage last year I know I am blessed and very lucky to have her, I know many women would love to be in my place. She is a funny little sausage, who does bring me joy and proud moments but I just can't help but resent her sometimes for the life I am now living.
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Latest post on 09 July 2012 - 14:04
You will easily get all that in a 20 footer if you pack neatly. Off the top of my head, when we moved we got the following in a 20ft container: 4 poster superking bed & massive side tables, double bed & small side tables, single bed, 2 v large sofas, 8 seater dining table and chairs, 2 large wooden trunks and 1 small trunk, huge solid wood coffee table, TV & DVD player & surround sound system, fridge, dishwasher, several shelf units, contents of kitchen, pans (lots), 12 place setting crockery & cutlery, tons of plastic tubs, serving dishes etc, clothes for 2 adults and one child and a ton of toys, cuddlies, books etc. Oh and a trampoline, a play house and a slide. (And more I'm sure, all the other "stuff" you have hanging around a house... You'll be fine ;)
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Latest post on 09 July 2012 - 12:12
To the ladies who had worked and now SAHM, after a corporate life, I know you love your babies dearly etc, but does it drive you up the wall to be with babies 24/7 caring, loving and being with them plus looking after the home, DH etc? How do you manage yourself? I have never done it, can't imagine what its like, but that's what I am thinking of but can't imagine what its life! To answer this, (I am probably going to get shouted down and slated, but it's just my personal opinion...), yes, I had a decent job (not high flying career or anything but full time and busy) and gave it up when I had my little one. I have now moved country 3 times with DH and LO in four years and although I love the travelling and I love my Dh and I love my LO - I HATE, HATE, HATE being a SAHM / housewife. I am still always busy even though LO is in nursery so am not bored as I cook (hate cooking, rubbish at it!), clean / iron (hate cleaning and ironing with a passion) and shop in the mornings and I help LO read, play etc in the afternoons but I miss going out to work, having work colleagues and being financially independant. I have made a few friends and have recently started playing sport, but to be honest I struggle with my new role. I never really wanted children and am not a natural Mummy and sometimes I resent being "so-and-so's wife" or "so-and-so's mum", sometimes I want to scream "Hey, I have a name you know!!". Also, where we currently live we are known as "trailing spouses".... says it all really! Sorry, my little rant over, not sure where that bubbled out from - but just wanted OP to know that there is another side to loving being at home with Bubs and being fulfilled! And I know I am lucky to be able to afford (just) to stay at home and watch LO grow and many women would love to be in my position and I should shut up and count my lucky stars... but that's just how I feel, lucky or not!
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Latest post on 07 July 2012 - 22:33
If I were you I would send her with some Dirhams to last a couple of days. If she is coming as crew (or even as certain other staff) then she may well be met at the gate with anyone else that is joining at the same time so may get whisked through and out to join the bus and may not have time to go to a cash machine. Also, after a long flight, the last thing she wants to be worrying about is finding a cash machine or exchange place.
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Latest post on 06 July 2012 - 20:57
Oh Mellie I feel your pain. Like cymraes I also have the T-shirt, well worn. And her advice is sound. My sister, who has also done a course about this said that you can try sitting with your LO whilst he eats and describe what he eats, such as "ooh look at that lovely crunchy orange carrot, doesn't it look yummy?" and "how many peas can you scoop up?" and such like. It takes a while but apparently can help! I tried praise, punishment, timers... and nothing worked. She is 4 now and with persistance is pretty good. The only thing I would really stress is to NOT GIVE IN!! It can be hard to take the food away and then end up giving in an hour or so later as your LO is saying how hungry they are... stay strong!
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Latest post on 05 July 2012 - 19:24
I had to reply to this. There is what is called "treatment plan", where the dentist explains everything in steps, including the cost. He/she also gives alternatives and the cost. In the UK the treatment plan and cost estimate should be written and signed by both the dentist and patient. There is nothing called "on spot" implant. They definitely can't say its covered then say its not, and it is not your problem to check if it is covered or not. Insurance paper is sent for approval before the procedure, this is the duty of the practice. If they say its covered then it is. You have every right to refuse payment. This sounds like a scam. Just tell them you want to file a complaint to the DOH and see their reaction. But Dubai is NOT the UK so the same rules do not apply. Hardly anything gets put in writing... And as all insurance policies are different then it is not up to the dentist to know who is covered for what (although I agree he should not have said it was covered if he was not 100% sure of the OP's insurance, that was naughty). And a lot of insurance companies do not approve first, so not necessarily the duty of the practice to submit anything to anybody. We were with BUPA and you got what you wanted doing, paid for it and then claimed back so it was our responsibility to check what we could claim for... Unfortunate and a bit unfair though it is, as the OP says, it is an expensive lesson on the way some things work.
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Latest post on 03 July 2012 - 18:18
If you are eating a normal, fairly healthy diet then I really wouldn't worry. I'm not even really sure you can MAKE a baby inside put on weight (I have had overweight friends have little thin babies and skinny friends great big chunky monkey babies). Just because you start eating loads doesn't mean the baby will take it as such, it just means you will put on weight! Of course, if you are barely eating then it's not too good, so if you personally feel you should be eating more then try eating little and often if you can't face lots in one go. Have something small with you at all times and just keep nibbling. As Glengarioch said, eggs are good, you could also try bananas, peanut butter on toast and a nice thick homemade veg soup. Hugs to you and enjoy the rest of your pregnancy.
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Latest post on 26 June 2012 - 01:39
I couldn't care what my DD's teacher wore, I want a teacher who knows her stuff, can teach it to my child in the best way possible and to be firm but kind. She could be wearing a clown outfit with a big red nose for all I care! (actually that might be quite fun.... but sorry, that's an entirely different topic!). I would say if they are so bothered about a head scarf in a MUSLIM country then you are best not working for them as I am sure they would cause you a lot of headaches over other issues. There is a job out there for you where you will be judged on your skills, not your clothes! Good luck and lucky escape I say.
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Latest post on 25 June 2012 - 17:05
the driver would get unfairly reprimanded. What should the driver have done, rightfully? He should have stopped the car in a safe place and threatened to inform the parents of their appalling behaviour either in person or through the firm he was working with if he wasn't a regular driver. Then he should have sternly told the little brats to sit in their seats and buckle up. Ah, but Joyce, you've been around the country long enough to know that if the driver did what you said a) the parents wouldn't believe him and report him to his company for reprimanding their precious, butter-wouldn't-melt-in-their-mouth children and he would lose his job, or b) the kids wouldn't pay any attention and say the driver hit/touched them and his company and the parents would believe the kids and he would lose his job... Poor guy wouldn't be able to win and probably has to put up with the little brats everyday but is too scared to do anything but grit his teeth and pray the school run is over...
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Latest post on 24 June 2012 - 15:15
My friend told me about the shop and this expat woman.com... i am italian and i believe the food is amazing and it tastes just like the food back home Viva Italia!!! Are you and yoga love one and the same...... Or do you both work there? :\: I think our new Italian is actually an old poster, come to take the mickey! ;)
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Latest post on 24 June 2012 - 15:04
I agree with the others, your DD is doing just fine, please don't worry! I think at that age my DD could sometimes name her colours and sometimes count, but the counting was by rote, i.e she really had no idea what she was saying it was just words. She often missed the odd one out or said them in the wrong order, it is quite normal and nothing to worry about. I think she could recognise her name but had no idea what the letters were, she just recognised the combination of shapes... As for games, with the colours, you could just name things as you go around, so something like "look at that lovely green tree", "ooh, isn't that pink flower pretty?", "wow isn't that big white car going fast?" (had to throw a Dubai apprpriate example in there, haha!), so it doesn't even really make your DD aware she is learning and doesn't have to interact if she doesn't want to. You could try "Oh, can you spot a yellow flower now?" and she may point one out, if not, after a few seconds, just say "Oh, there is one" and move on... eventually she will join in. As for numbers, count things as you go around, at home or out shopping. Such as "Hmm, now how many carrots does mummy need for tea? Three I think, let's see, one, two, three, perfect" as you pick them up or count whilst she picks them up and puts them in a bag. And with the letters, if you spot something with the first letter of her name on it, say it, so if her name was Fay and you picked up some flour, you could point it out and say "Oh look, F for flour, just like F for Fay..." and then move on to her favourite toy "Oh look, M for Milk, like M for monkey...". Good luck and really, don't stress, point out to the teacher that your DD is fluent in two languages, how many of the other children can say the same....?!
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Latest post on 24 June 2012 - 14:42
are you sure you went to the same place?? I have gone to iltaglio in the greens 4 times already since they opened from how amazing their food is! their pasta and pizzas are EXTREMELY fresh and honestly best italian food i had in Dubai. I had a chat with the owner (who is super nice!!) he came to our table to check on the food and we spoke about the restaurant, he even showed us that everything comes fresh from Italy even their water! Oregano was good when they first opened but their portions became very small and tasteless so Im going to stick to Iltaglio :):) i loved it alot and actually this is making me hungry for their pasta now I'm surprised no-one has jumped on you yet! You might want to read: http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=183246 and decide if you fall into the same category and may be doing more harm than good. Ps. I am not saying you do or you do not fall into this category, and quite honestly don't care, but you may want to consider that you do appear to be doing the same since you only have two posts...
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Latest post on 19 June 2012 - 15:33
Just to add another view - my daughter went to nursery for a few hours a couple of times a week when she was just over 1 year old. I was a stay at home Mum, but (rightly or wrongly and maybe it makes me a bad Mum) I needed just a few hours to myself. I got a little break and so did my LO, socialising with her peers. It did us both a world of good. Although she is still an only child she plays wonderfully with other kids and is also good with adults, she is confident and never clingy. She did pick up the odd bug, but kids will pick stuff up from play dates, play gyms, even from the supermarket shopping trolley... She is now very healthy and rarely ill! Just to give another side... :)
 
 
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