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Latest post on 09 December 2011 - 14:32
frenchy, whereabouts are you in the UK? Maybe if you mention the area someone on here maybe from there are can tell you a hidden gem or favourite for you to go to that might cheer you up a little. I agree with Sue, make the most of the cold weather, stay inside, put the Christmas music on, put loads of decorations up and make silly things with the kids. Wrap up warm and go to a Christmas market and sample the Gluwhein / mulled wine and other Christmas goodies. Where are you going to when you move? Start making a list of all the things you can buy in the UK that you won't get there and make the most of the sales that are on and go and buy them... Failing that, eat lots of mince pies and drink larges glasses of warming mulled wine and things will soon seem cheerier! :)
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Latest post on 05 December 2011 - 15:43
It sounds like you are doing all the right things, lots of no-nappy time etc. I would therefore seek a different doctor's opinion, one cream is NOT the same as another... a doctor could give you a prescription for something other than just E45 or sudacrem, maybe some pain relief so she can get some sleep... poor little thing, nappy rash is such a nasty thing to put up with!
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Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 20:56
Just to add another thought - it's possible she is being too clean, might sound silly, but if she is using a lot of soap shower gel / bubble bath to make sure she is clean, and not rinsing it properly that could make her itchy. Even if she is rinsing well, she may be having a mild reaction to whatever soap / gel she is using. Also, being too clean 'down there' can be a problem in itself as the body needs a certain amount of good bacteria to stay healthy, if she is cleaning too thoroughly that may be causing a problem.
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Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 18:31
I am on the depoprovera shot- once every three months, and am really enjoying no period. Your Doctor can advise you on side effects, but if you go that route do [b'>be aware that it takes 9-10 months for your fertility to return to normal, and on average, most women don't fall pregnant until a year later[/b'>. It works for me, but it really depends on what you want. Be warned though, after 6 years on depo, I got pregnant 4 months after coming off the depo, haha...!
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Latest post on 29 November 2011 - 21:48
When I was at primary school (40 or so years ago) birthdays were celebrated with a plaster of paris (I think) painted cake on a plate with a candle. Anyone who's birthday it was was called up to the front of assembly (you could substitute class here), sung to and was allowed to blow the candle out. If your birthday was in the holidays you were called up the last day of term. So everyone got to celebrate in the same way. Now THAT is a good idea (and sweet too!) :)
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Latest post on 29 November 2011 - 14:11
There should have specialized schools just for children facing the allergies pb. They should have specialized schools for people without empathy or common sense exactly... the one that you have specified will the one where cakes and celebrations will be allowed without any complains. wow, you seriously are something else... what my dad would classify as one with a few screws loose... Just hope for your sake that your child never has life threatening allergies... cause I seriously believe in karma. If my child has life threatening allergies, I would be pleased to send her to one of the specialised school. At least I will feel more secured for her life. In addition, [b'>why other children have to suffer by not having a piece of cake?? [/b'>because of my child's allergies?? Oh and on the quotes Wendopia, JoyceB and IAMVP, your comments aren't better than mines. Keila, what child ever "suffered" because they didn't have a piece of cake?!? What a silly thing to say! No-one is saying that children who don't have allergies can't ever have cake... they can have as much as their parents want to stuff them with at home. How on earth would they "suffer" because they couldn't have it at school?l!!
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Latest post on 28 November 2011 - 18:42
Oh no! I'm in the camp that thinks that's really sad. I sent in a lovely chocolate cake last week for my little girls birthday and each child came over and thanked me - they loved it. I have a friend who has a child with serious allergies but she makes sure that the teacher has a little supply of treats that her little one can have if treats are sent in. He goes to all the parties but takes his own little pack of food. he's only little but is very aware that he has to be careful and for him - it's perfectly normal for him to have a different treat. I accept that nuts in a school is an absolute no no but a birthday sponge cake for them all to sing happy birthday to the birthday child is special and I'd be really sad if our school banned that. I would make sure that the cake is given after lunch break - not before! But the problem is, not everyone knows as much about allergies as you do and is as careful. A mum may make a beautiful batch of cupcakes that she hasn't put nuts in, buuuutttt, just before she did, she made the kids peanut butter sandwhiches or had some nuts herself that she didn't wash off properly before she handles the chocolate chips that went in those lovely cupcakes she made and if even just a small amount of cross contamination occurred - so could a child's death. Not intentional, and maybe an extreme example, but still fatal to a child with a severe allergy. So what is the school to do? They can't examine everyone's kitchen and they can't trust everyone to be so knowledgeable and careful... better to ban all than run the risk. I'm not being funny but seriously how do people with these severe allegies get through life? Surely everywhere you go there must be risks? how can you go out?, or eat in resturants, have playdates ect? That's the problem - some have such severe allergies they [i'>can't [/i'>go out and eat in restaurants, or have playdates unless the other parent is fully understanding of the problem, and sadly some [i'>don't[/i'> get through life due to accidental contact... :( That's what makes me sad that some people genuinely don't see a problem with a bit of cake... it's not really 'a bit of cake' that's the problem it's what it [i'>could, might, possibly [/i'>do that is.
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Latest post on 28 November 2011 - 17:54
Oh no! I'm in the camp that thinks that's really sad. I sent in a lovely chocolate cake last week for my little girls birthday and each child came over and thanked me - they loved it. I have a friend who has a child with serious allergies but she makes sure that the teacher has a little supply of treats that her little one can have if treats are sent in. He goes to all the parties but takes his own little pack of food. he's only little but is very aware that he has to be careful and for him - it's perfectly normal for him to have a different treat. I accept that nuts in a school is an absolute no no but a birthday sponge cake for them all to sing happy birthday to the birthday child is special and I'd be really sad if our school banned that. I would make sure that the cake is given after lunch break - not before! But the problem is, not everyone knows as much about allergies as you do and is as careful. A mum may make a beautiful batch of cupcakes that she hasn't put nuts in, buuuutttt, just before she did, she made the kids peanut butter sandwhiches or had some nuts herself that she didn't wash off properly before she handles the chocolate chips that went in those lovely cupcakes she made and if even just a small amount of cross contamination occurred - so could a child's death. Not intentional, and maybe an extreme example, but still fatal to a child with a severe allergy. So what is the school to do? They can't examine everyone's kitchen and they can't trust everyone to be so knowledgeable and careful... better to ban all than run the risk.
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Latest post on 28 November 2011 - 17:46
I am not sure when the trend for cakes started ... but when I was a kid about 20 yrs back, children did bring in little toffees and chocolates as birthday treats. And IMO there is absolutely no harm in a little treat once in a while! As about children with allergies, dont you think it would be too much to ask 25 children to adjust for one child? DS is restricted from things like cold drinks and swimming, as he suffers from severe case of tonsilitis and everytime he catches a sniffle he ends up with white pus filled patches on his tonsils leaving the little fellow in severe pain. They have a weekly pool day in nursery and he is the only child who has to sit in the class while other kids enjoy their time in the pool (and DS loves swimming). I wish they banned swimming in the nursery ... not. I would be selfish if I wished that! Whilst I feel really do feel sorry for your LO missing out, you could choose a different nursery that doesn't have pool time on their curriculum if he suffers so badly from missing out, however, I think it's a bit different if a child could die or become severely ill from accidental exposure to something that has nothing to do with their education. Their parents can't really choose not to send them to school (I suppose they could home school, but that is not really practical for everyone) so I think it responsible for a school to ban such items, even just on the off chance. I don't mind if my LO doesn't get 'extras' at school if it might save another childs life. I would hope all parents would agree.
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Latest post on 28 November 2011 - 13:27
When it was my LO's birthday at nursery (in the UK) I asked if I could take something in and was told only if it was pre-packaged and healthy. I took in those little boxes of raisins and some Goodies flapjack type bars as being the nearest healthy thing to cake. I was a bit cynical at first, saying "what harm can a bit of cake do?" etc, however, I do understand why they don't allow it now - there is a little girl who has a peanut allergy and if she had a bit of homemade cake that might have been in contact with nuts, it could kill her... and trying to keep her away from all the other kids whilst they eat cake and get washed up is not practical. Also, there are lots of kids these days with e-number allergies and although it probably wouldn't kill them it could make them quite sick or even just extremely hyper which isn't good for them. You also cannot guarantee the hygeine of everyone's kitchen, so possibly run the risk of illness from something homemade. It may sem a bit extreme, given that when most of us were young we had homemade cake at school with no ill effects, but in this day and age it just isn't worth the hassle for schools. Better just to say no.
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Latest post on 26 November 2011 - 00:43
How about the Polo club at Arabian Ranches? We had our wedding there 5 years ago and it was wonderful and not too expensive. We had more people so had our do outside in the courtyard, but if I remember correctly, you can hire one of their restaurants for yourself. If it is still the same it is a very smart venue and both of the rooms are very nice. I think they may even have a room upstairs as well...
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Latest post on 25 November 2011 - 15:48
I love my Ford Escape and it's not mega expensive. Very solid, good to drive and high up which makes you feel safer. It's now 3 years old and still drives as well as the day I left Al Tayer. DC Funnily enough I almost suggested looking at an Escape as well as I had one for a couple of years and loved it, but I did find the AC wasn't as good as DH's Prado and also it was 4 door so not overly 'sporty' looking, but it was an excellent car which I loved driving (never tried it off road though, always took that Prado!!) so maybe worth a look...
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Latest post on 25 November 2011 - 14:55
I would also recommend the Prado, fab 4x4's, off road and on road, easy and smooth to drive, good solid vehicles, reliable and good AC. Also if you go for the short wheel base one (two door) they aren't too big and unwieldy, look quite sporty and personally if (god forbid) I was going to be in an accident, I would like my chances in a Prado...
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 22:03
I think the Entertainer complained to the site admin about people swapping on here which is probably why it was deleted...
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 21:57
BTW: Apologies for the late reply, I am still a newbie in the "Expat Women Forum" so I didn't realize I would get so many replys in just a week’s time - sorry to have kept you ladies waiting (must've been nerve wracking, because you actually can't find the key online)! If any of you found this activity interesting or worthwhile, [b'>note that I will be posting similar things every month! Feedback for each is appreciated [/b'>:)! May I ask why...? Are you doing research or something?
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Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 15:57
Aw, boo! Typical! :( Hopefully someone can help with shop n ship then!
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Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 15:38
Don't forget to take the VAT off though! That tends to offset the courier costs.
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Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 15:25
In case you don't get any offers, you can order from UK Amazon and they will courier it to you, no need for Shop and Ship! :)
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Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 15:24
If your son knows and can read the alphabet at 2 then, as you know, he is very bright. I suspect he is bored in his current environment and a change of school may be the best for him. If the teachers at this nursery do not know how to stimulate / control him then he is not in the right environment and for his sake and the other children in his current class I would look for somewhere that can help him to grow in a controlled way. To be honest, I would not be happy if a child in my LO's nursery was throwing things and pushing her, that is a discipline issue that must be addressed for his sake as well as the other children's otherwise imagine what he will be like at 5, 10, 15... Different school, different teacher could well mean a different happy, clever, well mannered child! Good luck, it's not easy.
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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 14:39
Haha fairwater, great minds think alike - just cut that bloomin thing out eh?! :D
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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 14:38
I feel your pain, been there and just to let you know - there will come a time when you are back in the jeans you have now. But in answer to your thread title... Right NOW, time to put the yoga clothes away! The label in the back of your jeans is just that, a label! Cut it out if you don't like what it says. Trying to fit into jeans that are too small is uncomfortable and unflattering. Farm the kids out and go on a lovely spending spree for clothes for your 'interim curvy' period and have a massage at the same time. Not only will it be good for you to pamper yourself but the right sized clothes are more flattering than a pair that squeezes a muffin top out! Then you can tackle all the other stuff because you will be looking and feeling good! Big hugs to you.
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Latest post on 19 November 2011 - 22:43
Honestly, 5 hours is not too much for a 3 year old, they don't do anything particularly strenuous, just playing, painting etc, just as they would at home, but with other children there. They also have quiet times when they have a story read to them. My LO loves her sleep and has a little nap in the afternoon after she has come home.
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Latest post on 19 November 2011 - 21:33
Do you have any friends with kids the same / similar age? You could leave him with them for say half an hour, then an hour and get him used to playing with others without you around as he will naturally gravitate to you if you are there and if he is used to being with just you. I am in the UK and my little one (also 3) goes to nursery, she is there for 5 hours and loves, loves, loves it! I suspect that you have more seperation anxiety than him. Yes, it may take him a few minutes after you leave to get over you, but trust me, he will! :) The nursery staff are used to dealing with this and at first you can stay a little while with him until he gets to know the staff and then leave him for half a session say and before you know it he will not want to leave with you! I know it's hard to watch him cry as you leave, but honestly, it will be good for him to interact with others of the same age in the long run and he will soon be distracted. Good luck.
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Latest post on 18 November 2011 - 21:41
I would say about 25 weeks. 1kg a week is do-able if you are determined but you need to take it easy as you are breast feeding and there will be the odd temptation along the way, so give yourself at least those 5 extra weeks. Good luck to you, I know that 'baby-fat-frumpy' feeling, I had 25 kg's to lose and it took two and a half years, but then I wasn't really trying very hard!
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Latest post on 18 November 2011 - 20:05
You are right, she wasn't killed because she was having an affair, buuuut that doesn't matter - if she hadn't chosen to go out to have that affair then she wouldn't have encountered the mad man, and I suspect if she was already having an affair then she would have left the castle when she knew her husband was going to be out for the day whether or not he told her not to leave... That's why they use these kinds of things for personality tests, there is no real right or wrong, just people's perceptions of any given situation! Interesting... ;)
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Latest post on 18 November 2011 - 19:34
It wasn't as a result of her having an affair though - she could have gone to visit her mother in a neighbouring town - it was because she defied her husband. It's the "given orders by her husband" bit that gets my dander up. :) Oh yeah, I forgot about the other places, but if I blame one person it doesn't really matter to me what role they others may or may not have played. edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 18/11/2011 Ah, but that's the thing - she specifically left the castle to see her 'bit on the side', not her mother... "[i'>she could not resist such a perfect opportunity to spend the day with him[/i'>." If he had gone to see her mother then I may have thought differently! :)
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Latest post on 18 November 2011 - 18:42
Don't care what the personality test reveals or what 'they' perceive to be the correct order or what my thoughts say about me... There is only one person to blame for her death - herself! There are no 2 - 6 places, only number one - the baroness, if she hadn't had the affair and chosen to leave the castle she wouldn't be dead. She is the only one responsble for her actions irrespective of what the others did or how they may have acted to provoke her into have an affair / leaving the castle in the first place. Well, that's my opinion anyway!! :D
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Latest post on 10 November 2011 - 16:40
I understand your point cheeky monkey and I understand them as well. Having said this, its not a five star spa where you can expect that relaxation. Even the prices are quite high. They are so busy and noisy, even a crying baby would not make a difference. t least in Ibn Battuta and Dubai Mall branche. Also they have so many staff there are always girls around the baby. Mine cried once after one eyebrow done. I took her out of her pushchair and she was quite. There was another girl coming and helping with holding the eyebrow. That's not a point. even if you have first manicure and then eyebrows there are 2 girls around you. But what is the alternative? Because there is a baby, life is finish? No more pampering? Maybe you could leave baby with DH in the evening and get pampering done then. Or ask a friend to mind them for the ten minutes you are in the salon, they could push baby in the pram round the mall, then you could go and have a coffee together! :) No life doesn't end because you have a baby, and of course you deserve a bit of pampering, probably even more so, lol, but it DOES change, and something has to give... Even if the salon isn't the most relaxing place, a crying baby is upsetting to some (myself included and I have one of my own!) and it isn't [i'>their[/i'> fault you have a child, why should they suffer?
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Latest post on 10 November 2011 - 16:11
I haven't been there so can't give an opinion on the place itself, but... I do understand a salon not allowing children, especially under about the age of 5. I have a child so can sympathise with your problem, especially if it is a new rule, but on the other hand, I would hate to be in a salon, trying to have a little relax when someone has brought their crying baby in or they are letting a toddler run around. I know you say your baby sleeps whilst you have it done, but not everyone's would and their are plenty of mum's who would allow their child to run riot around everyone else and think it was 'cute'. And just a thought - if perhaps you had one eyebrow done and your babe started crying, would you immediately take them out of the salon, even with your odd eyebrows, to avoid upsetting anyone else... or would you think, oh, it will only be another minute or so, that's not too bad is it? Someone else might have made arrangements to leave their LO with someone and be taking advantage of a few minutes peace and quiet only to be disturbed by someone else's little darling! It would be lovely of them to offer "mum's and babies" times, but I doubt it would be financially viable for them, but if you have been going so long you must have a good rapport with them, why don't you try and get them to do a trial run of a "Mum's and Babies" morning. If they agree, round up as many people with kids as you can and get them to go - it may catch on if it's worth it for them.
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Latest post on 10 November 2011 - 12:41
Thanks Molly, will check that one out! Enjoy your holiday! You too SalsB! Bumping for the Thursday crew...
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Latest post on 10 November 2011 - 12:37
Yes, I did, but it was 3 years ago. They defintely do tours so you can have a look round. I found the place lovely, more like a hotel than a hospital, haha. There were even those little complimentary toiletries in the bathroom and a TV (I'm easily impressed). The care was good, nurses nice although their English wasn't fab, but with sign language it was fine. I had an emergency C-section so was in for a few days in the end and I had no complaints. I believe it has got much busier since so hopefully my post will bump your question up and ladies with more recent experience will be able to give you a newer review.
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Latest post on 02 November 2011 - 00:37
If she likes horses then the Silver Brumby series by Elyne Mitchell is wonderful. Although they are probably seen as a bit old fashioned now, The Faraway Tree / The Enchanted Woods (about a group of odd friends, elves etc who visit magical lands that come to the top of the tree), The Twins at St Clare's and Malory Towers (both about girls at boarding schools, think lots of gentle mischief and midnight feasts), all by Enid Blyton are gentle, delightful reads.
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 20:27
Have you tried the crystal ones for him? I know opinions are divided but I find they really work for me and I'm not a ladylike perspirer if you know what I mean! I have bought them from Organic Foofdand cafe place and the pharmacy in the Magrudy centre on Beach Road. Edited to add: My DH uses them as well but he doesn't sweat as badly as me! :D <em>edited by Cheeky Monkey on 01/11/2011</em>
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 14:26
I kind of wish that our school would ban all photography by parents at shows and events....can never see the show properly because little johnnys and jennys entire extended family are in the way recording the entire thing for prosperity. School should film it and then sell the dvd, and take good still shots of all participants and sell those too. Excellent way to fund the next production if you ask me. Not that anyone did, but.... Now THAT is an excellent idea!
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 14:25
It is true about the UK, can't even take pictures of the nativity if your kids are in it, you have to take your own children away to where there are no other kids before you can take pics! At my LO's nursery you sign to say they can take photos of your child. I don't really have a problem, I know there are perverts out there, but honestly, sometimes "protection" gets a bit too over the top. But it is not only protection, it is also a matter of respect of the person (I think). If they took pictures of me publishing them without my consent I would not be pleased, even for the most innocent of purposes. If someone took photos of me at say an event and then published them without asking me it wouldn't bother me either... some things are just not on my list of things to even think about unless they pop up somehow, like on EW! :) Think of all the people who are in photos of the Rugby 7's or the Racing, can you imagine trying to get their permission to publish?
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 13:59
It is true about the UK, can't even take pictures of the nativity if your kids are in it, you have to take your own children away to where there are no other kids before you can take pics! At my LO's nursery you sign to say they can take photos of your child. I don't really have a problem, I know there are perverts out there, but honestly, sometimes "protection" gets a bit too over the top.
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 13:51
Don't know those two books, but maybe if you could tell us her age and what kind of things she likes we could offer some suggestions?
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 13:50
It is an interesting question. Our daughter was born in Dubai (which we are unlikely to return to except maybe passing through) but we left to go to another job when she was just 10 weeks old, then she spent the next 10 months in another country and then we moved again to the UK which is my birthplace but not my husbands, two years later we are planning to move again... We have a map and we point out where she was born and where she lived and now lives. As she grows up I plan to tell her more about all the interesting places she has lived, she can then choose where she calls "home".
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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 14:29
My all time favourite has to be the Shining, absolute classic and a must see with the lights off and sound up full blast.... red rum red rum red rum! More recently I saw The Strangers and Eden Park and loved both of those!! Do you have a favourite scary movie? Ooh, love the Shining too! But one of the movies that really stuck with me for ages was Candyman (the first one). I'm not superstitious at all really but could NOT make myself look in the mirror and say "Candyman" five times, haha!
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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 14:24
I love the idea of cucumber sandwiches, especially with the crusts cust off! But if you want a sweet dish I would go with the scones, very easy to make and very British! You could put chopped dates in instead of sultanas and supply proper butter, jam and cream to go with them, yumyum! butter and cream? To give everyone a choice haha, didn't mean to put them all on at the same time, should have explained a little better! :D I love them with just butter on but DH likes cream and strawberry jam...
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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 14:18
Haven't really noticed to be honest, however, speaking for myself, if I happen to be carrying a handbag then the chances are I'll still be holding it if I have my photo taken and my handbag is from Tesco's so no posing there, haha... for one, the same reason as Shamat says, if you put it down out of reach it could get stolen and two, if you stick it on the floor, who knows what you are putting it down in!
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Latest post on 30 October 2011 - 23:46
I love the idea of cucumber sandwiches, especially with the crusts cust off! But if you want a sweet dish I would go with the scones, very easy to make and very British! You could put chopped dates in instead of sultanas and supply proper butter, jam and cream to go with them, yumyum!
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Latest post on 30 October 2011 - 21:55
Don't see a problem... but then I like cold curry and cold pizza for breakfast so perhaps my opinion isn't worth too much! ;)
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Latest post on 30 October 2011 - 16:38
I know I'm in the wrong, but as a newbie to JLT and after seeing many of the same cars ALWAYS parked in the handicapped parking spaces, one boiling day in August, I parked in a handicapped park as I couldn't find a park in the shade as I have a newborn baby. Within 12 hours, I had a 1000 dhs parking fine. I'm wondering why are the same people always parking in these spaces? Surely they can't be getting fined every day? Was I just unlucky?! I live in Group C, so there are a lot of offices here.. can I contend my fine? If they are parking there everyday then maybe they have a permit? Not sure how you can contend your fine - you parked in a disabled bay without a permit, what's to contend? Lots of people (including myself) have had to deal with newborns in a Dubai summer and I never parked in the disabled bays... If everyone who had a newborn thought they were entitled to park in a disabled bay because of the heat, there would be no disabled bays left. I sympathise with your problem and some covered parent and child would be wonderful, but... Also, if you get a speeding ticket on Shk Zayed road, do you also think you should you be let off because lot's of other people do it everyday and maybe your newborn is crying and you want to get home to tend to them? Sorry to sound harsh, but it annoys me when people park in disabled bays - a baby is not a disability!
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Latest post on 24 October 2011 - 19:14
Cheeky monkey is that tablets and what dosage and where do you get them, mine are like paper! Yes it's tablets, you should be able to get them from any pharmacy or even supermarkets that sell supplements, just says Vitamin D on the jar. They are one-a-days and mine are 10 µg (micrograms). they are also a fraction of the price of Perfectil or all the other 'specialist' nail formulas (all of which I have also tried to no effect!) Hope it helps!
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Latest post on 24 October 2011 - 18:12
Plain old vitamin D tablets did the trick for my nails, a lifetime of soft, split, peeling nails and a month or so of taking a regular old one-a-day vitamin D tablet and my nails are definitely much much better. My mum told me about it and I was rather sceptical seeing as how bad my nails have always been, but there you go, proof of the pudding is in my much better nails, so to speak! :)
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Latest post on 22 October 2011 - 17:32
Does having a crush on Louis Walsh count as a midlife crisis :\: Nah, that just means you need an opticians appointment... :D
Cheeky Monkey
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Latest post on 21 October 2011 - 23:08
My friend had a lumpectomy some years ago and she is still going strong, and if anything, is waaaay stronger than she was before (mentally and physically). She is in her mid-forties and is currently working her way through the karate belts... oh and she started ice skating with her son too.. :D Trust the doctors, they know what they are talking about - Chin up kid, you'll be grand!
Cheeky Monkey
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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 14:43
Mine was a blue garter my Mum wore, so it was my something old, something borrowed and something blue too!
Cheeky Monkey
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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 14:13
Not sure where to buy them in Duabi, but DH has been using these things for a couple of years and loves them! I think they look really funny and when he went out running in the snow last year I have to wonder what the rest of the street thought when they saw 'bare-foot' footprints in the snow going down the road!
 
 
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