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Latest post on 29 August 2012 - 18:18
just about to send you an email :-)
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Latest post on 29 August 2012 - 16:28
Thank you SO MUCH ladies! All sorted and document collected already, due to be brought to me tomorrow morning (cheaper option, and I'm not in a tearing hurry). I used Century Express in the end, explained the problem, and in minutes they had arrived in Media City and had the document in their mitts. BUT I will now set up an account with one of the suggestions below, for future emergency use. Thanks again for the tips :-)
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Latest post on 29 August 2012 - 10:33
your child's school might have a policy about what goes into packed lunches, eg no nuts or peanut butter incase of students with severe allergies (my son's school has this in place) and a strict healthy eating policy, etc. Some schools also offer a packed lunch delivery service which can mean a prepared meal (hot or cold) delivered to the school in time for lunch/snack time. My son has marmite rolls, fruit, a juice drink or smoothie, yoghurt and sometimes some breadsticks, raisins, and a treat on Thursdays. They also have a water bottle to keep with them in the classroom.
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Latest post on 28 August 2012 - 09:39
as a mum of a DS who had a severe speech delay, I'd say definitely don't worry yet. Signs to reassure you - does your child seem to understand some of the things you say? have you any reason to think there's an issue with hearing? Does he point things out to you and generally interact although it might still be non verbal at this very young age? If all of this seems ok to you (and you are the expert on your child) then I would just enjoy, keep chatting and reading and playing together, and by the time children are two they usually have around 50 words and just starting to put them together into 3-word phrases (just been checking back in my health visitor record book and that was the requirement in Uk in 2008 when my son was turning 2). The age between 2 and 3 is when speech just rockets along... Boys are generally later to speak than girls, as they concentrate on all things physical.
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Latest post on 28 August 2012 - 08:05
DS usually wakes us at 6am. DH and DS go downstairs and have breakfast while I shower. Then DS and DH have their shower while I get dressed and come downstairs and pack all the school bags, swim kit, packed lunch etc. While they are getting dressed I feed the cat and water the plants and put a load of washing in the machine and change kitchen bin. Out the door around 7.20am. On days when DH not here, DS and I are up at 6am, I make him breakfast. While he eats, I shower and dress, then come downstairs and do all of the above, DS gets dressed and all ready to go. Phew!
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Latest post on 24 August 2012 - 08:04
We used Vikki from ****** Group, very helpful, efficient and straightforward. She has been helping us out with pensions and savings, and so far we're pleased. Tel 050 2428721.
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Latest post on 20 August 2012 - 16:54
we were at aquaventure yesterday and it was roasting hot, but it was ok as long as we were in the water. We had regular breaks for water/drinks. don't forget to take residents id with you to get the discounted entry rates. If you're going during Eid, expect it to be very busy and you wouldn't be able to use the entertainer vouchers during public holidays, but outside of eid you can of course! In the family entertainer book there's kaleidescope buffet inside Atlantis, or shark attacks which is actually inside Aquaventure itself. Also cold stone creamery for ice creams inside atlantis, too, and vouchers in the entertainer book. Definitely flip flops or pool shoes as the ground is hot as soon as you step out of the water, and go early in the day or later in the afternoon...
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Latest post on 19 August 2012 - 11:44
definitely... I'd say about 20-30k more for same property this year compared to last. Agencies only showing me poor standard rubbish compared to what was offered last year for the same money, or even sometimes a lot more money, so we're staying put because our rent has stayed the same, thank goodness! I wonder if prices generally have gone up for rentals in Dubai or if it's demand in Mirdif itself? Anyway, happy house hunting... There's bound to be something out there ;-)
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Latest post on 18 August 2012 - 21:45
it sounds lovely, but we've run out of time now and have re-signed our lease for a further year where we are now, also just off 15 street. Had hoped to find somewhere quieter and double glazed but prices have shot up since last year (around 30k) and we were shown such tatty places, some with no pool for 30k more than we currently pay, so we will live with the noise and appreciate our space. Luckily our LL hasn't put the price up as we've been here just 1 year, so here's hoping things settle down by next year - can't see it carrying on as people won't be prepared to pay what LLs are askign for utter rubbish, poorly maintained and neglected boxes they call villas.
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Latest post on 18 August 2012 - 21:41
It will just go on its own, but this can take a long time, maybe even a year, but no more than that. It's viral so it won't be budged by anything you try and put on it, but GP recommended a steroid-based cream, but to be honest it'll go when it wants to. Unless any of the spots are 'open' like if they have been scratched, it's unlikely to spread, but stopping cotagion is easier said than done, if there's no treatment and it takes such a long time to go of its own accord. If your kiddies aren't bothered by it, I wouldn't go down the surgical route of having them removed as it's common for them to just pop straight back up again, and it scars apparently. But if it's bothersome and isn't budging then there might be a case for it.
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Latest post on 14 August 2012 - 09:22
http://www.timeoutdubai.com/summer/features/24825-time-out-baku-guide
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Latest post on 14 August 2012 - 09:20
we visited Sri lanka in April and would definitely advise on having a driver for excursions or transfers. The roads are small, busy, not signposted, traffic eratic, navigating almost impossible. hotels etc can usually arrange an airport transfer to start off with, you may only need a driver on days when you're out and about... We had a driver/tour guide for two day trips and we had airport transfers in between, not too unreasonable a cost, definitely easier than attempting to do it ourselves and ending up lost/in trouble/shaken bones!
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Latest post on 14 August 2012 - 09:17
could be... can you give any more info? In mirdif, keen to escape the noisy area of mirdif we're in if the right thing came along. Recent house hunt with agent yielded nothing in our price range, seems a different scenario from this time last year...
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Latest post on 14 August 2012 - 09:14
we recently drove to Muscat, we drove to Hatta Fort hotel and stayed overnight there first (nice offers over the summer). Takes about an hour to get there without going like the clappers. Then you are close to the border crossing and checkpoints. It took us about 25 mins at the border to get visas and queue etc, we were not stopped or delayed there for long as it was early in the morning, can imagine it would take longer at different times of day or on busy days like eid holidays. Then a straight road for about 3 hours to Muscat, quite a pleasant drive, no need for navigating as it's a straight road to Muscat. You can probably do the drive more quickly if you have the car to do it, we quite enjoyed pootling along. We left at 10am and were in barr Al jissah by 1.30pm, which is past Muscat (and we took a few wrong turns). I'd definitely do it again over flying, but then again I didn't have a nice discount voucher for flights, so I guess it depends on whether you enjoy a longish drive or prefer to just GET there. Might take about the same amount of time!
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Latest post on 14 August 2012 - 09:06
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Latest post on 14 August 2012 - 09:06
www.craftstudiodubai.com.
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Latest post on 13 August 2012 - 11:22
using bunches.co.uk for the first time to send flowers to SIL, will see how that works. chose them primarily because they accept payment by paypal as well as usual cards, and I had some balance left in my paypal account that could be put to good use. They use royal mail although you can pay for an upgrade to a courier, and options to add balloons, chocolates, greetings cards, etc.
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Latest post on 01 August 2012 - 08:00
wow, well done on such a bargain purchase! I bought one at the start of the year and used my first voucher in Fujairah very successfully, which recouped the cost of the book back, and still made a huge saving. I think you'll have a wonderful time. The deal is based on the best available rate of each hotel, which sometimes includes breakfast sometimes not. The way to book is to phone each hotel directly, and explain you have entertainer voucher and they will quote you the rate, and the second night is free. I'm just about to go to Oman for a week and I am using three different vouchers on a road trip, so I am very excited. I emailed each of the hotels and made my booking over email, and it was all very straightforward. Happy holidays!
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Latest post on 18 July 2012 - 17:36
http://www.timeoutdubai.com/kids/features/33758-101-summer-family-activities also this month's time out kids magazine has several handy 2-for-1 vouchers for kiddie-friendly things to do.
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Latest post on 18 July 2012 - 14:17
the rotana group has a ramadan special sale on, until 6pm tonight if you book via their website www.rotana.com/ramadan and also the hilton group have 40% off for weekend getaways
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Latest post on 18 July 2012 - 14:16
if you are looking for a holiday rental for that period, you could try www.airbnb.com and enter your search options, and then when the list of search results comes up, filter by ticking the 'entire apartment' box. Also villas for holiday rent through villarenters or homeaway or holidaylettings websites... There are a few on the palm. Good luck!
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Latest post on 15 July 2012 - 18:22
try Minutes at Deira city centre? they fixed a cracked screen for my friend. It cost half as much as a new one, but still better than paying the full amount all over again. If you can't get to the DCC branch, take it to any branch of Minutes - it will take longer as they take it to the deira branch anyway, from what I gather.
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Latest post on 15 July 2012 - 18:18
there was a similar thread along these lines last summer, and the upshot was - I think - that some of the places in the entertainer did allow you to use the buffet vouchers for Iftar - my memory isn't very good, perhaps if you did a search, but I have a feeling it was Channels in media city that let some posters use their entertainer vouchers. Often, Time Out magazine will do some 2-for-1 vouchers - they did it for Raffles at Wafi last year, which we enjoyed
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Latest post on 15 July 2012 - 18:15
it's a superb place for kiddies of all ages, we go frequently, DS seems to enjoy revisiting his favourite bits, and it's good value, good cafe, never busy, and we went earlier in July and they had a big bouncy castle in the foyer which all the kids were enjoying
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Latest post on 15 July 2012 - 18:13
last year, Paul in MCC was open for takeaway, one of the few places over this neck of the woods, so let's hope it's open again this year?
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Latest post on 15 July 2012 - 18:12
Dr Maki at Dubai London Clinic was my son's surgeon (also aged 4 at the time) for grommets and adenoids, and everything went brilliantly, and he recovered really quickly, no complications and it stopped the constant ear infections, illness in general, and so it was a huge success.
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Latest post on 02 June 2012 - 10:07
http://www.theaddress.com/en/special/live-it-up-summer-2012 lots of special packages that include attraction entrance in with the hotel rates at the moment, for all the hotels in the downtown area that you mention in your post...
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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 16:33
if you book through www.sasafari.com you can get advise on the best family friendly resorts, and help with excursions, ideas for keeping kiddies entertained etc. Run by a friend of mine who has kids so she knows what would work and where to avoid ;-)
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Latest post on 08 May 2012 - 09:47
Might not be your nearest option, but Hamilton Aquatics at Wafi do classes and are very good, and good value, they might have some spaces. Also Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club have classes run by Kati, they also sounded good, nearly went with them, they do an assessment and then put the child in the appropriate class or do one-to-one lessons. Good luck!
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Latest post on 03 May 2012 - 08:06
Wanting to take my Mum out to see the city by night - which ladies nights offer a good view of the skyline? Coming from Mirdif so unfortunately won't be heading out to the Marina or Jumeirah side, but can easily manage Bur Dubai, downtown, Deira, etc. Thank you!
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Latest post on 02 May 2012 - 19:26
I wouldn't have thought they'd let you use the Entertainer vouchers at the same time as the family mornings deal - I'd check first - they don't usually like to use two discounts at the same time ("not to be used in conjunction with any other discount or offer", etc etc)
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Latest post on 02 May 2012 - 17:00
try Bedouin Oasis in RAK - it's a desert camp run by Arabian Incentives (cultural education outfit based in Deira). You don't get the 4x4 pick ups but you do get a very authentic experience, either for a bbq dinner with lots to entertain you, or the overnight camping in igloo tents :-) they run camel safaris from there too.
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Latest post on 02 May 2012 - 11:04
just been sent their promotional email about the family mornings, and they say you can stay all day, they also give you discount vouchers to use at Beachcombers family brunch. The info is on the wild wadi facebook page.
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Latest post on 02 May 2012 - 08:48
The best thing to do is to check the big hotel chain websites: rotana, hilton, etc etc ... as they normally do rates for GCC residents during a specific period over the summer, often on a room-only basis. Also places like Hatta Fort, Jebel Ali etc have regular resident rates deals, not just over the summer. Plus if you have an Entertainer book you can go to the Entertainer website, register your book, and there are some 2-for-1 hotel deals you can print vouchers for. Time Out magazine every week lists hotel deals in the travel page - on their website too.
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Latest post on 30 April 2012 - 09:44
desert palm has equestrian facilities, which I understand are very good
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Latest post on 29 April 2012 - 09:19
thanks so much, this all looks really helpful, I have passed this on. Keep 'em coming, ladies! :-)
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Latest post on 23 April 2012 - 08:01
Have you looked at the Barr Al Jissa resort? It's part of the Shangri La group. Three different styles of hotel in one resort, one for kids/families, one for adults, and one in the middle. It's in the Entertainer travel book, too. Also there's a newish Millennium Resort in Mussanah if you wanted something a little out of the way of Muscat itself.
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Latest post on 19 April 2012 - 13:42
or camping overnight at Bedouin Oasis (it's in the Enertainer family book)
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Latest post on 19 April 2012 - 11:25
I'm not sure it's selfishness, more like self-preservation! The last time we went home for 2 weeks we stayed in 8 different places (family spread far and wide, involving an internal flight and an airport stopover) with a 5 yr old in tow. The money it cost for the flights, car hire, groceries to take everywhere we went, paying for meals out for family, stocking up mum's booze for her 60th birthday party, extortionate petrol costs to zoom around the country seeing people who have no concept of what it's like to travel 30,000 miles and be TIRED, don't even bother to ask you how things are going, MIL doesn't even put anything to eat in her fridge for grandson (we bought everything) that she hadn't seen for a year. Friends we stayed with were very kind and it was nice to see everyone, had a few good days out, but we came back EXHAUSTED and still paying off the credit card bill. So this year we are staying here, using our annual leave for family holidays closer to here, and have saved up to fly mum over for 10 days as a surprise in July. While it's nice to see everyone, it was far from a relaxed break for recharging batteries. Though big thanks to my Dad who did some washing for us and I woke up one morning and he had ironed it all for us (ex-military - he can't help himself). It's working out better for us to have people to visit us and spoil them while they visit - MIL had 2 weeks here last November and we pulled out all the stops - still cheaper than 3 of us flying home and all the expense it entails.
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Latest post on 03 April 2012 - 17:00
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Latest post on 03 April 2012 - 16:37
Hi, I also have rosacea and found using an anti biotic cream for a short time calmed down the redness considerably. But if you've tried it and it didn't work, there are a few things that I have found to help with the sensitivity. I'm sure you know all this anyway but it might help someone else - extremes of temperature affect the blood vessels and cause them to get irritated so only use lukewarm water on your face. I actually avoid a skincare regime as all those lotions, no matter how mild, are all irritating. I just use water and then a tiny blob of Dove beauty cream or Nivea. If I wear makeup I make sure it's non perfumed like clarins or clinique - the clinique city block also has spf in it which is good for rosacea as sun/wind can really set my skin off. It sometimes helps me if I do wear foundation or tinted moisturiser because it provides a protective layer on my face from the elements. Recently I found a cream by clarins for sensitive skin which is calming, there's a night and day cream, and a serum version. The sales lady in debenhams gave me a sample as I told her that if it worked I would come and buy 4 pots!! Stay out of the sun and wear a hat rather than suncream for protection, avoid chlorinated water. Diet can play a part -red wine sets mine off, hot spicy food, too, sadly. Stress definitely a MAJOR factor. Have a nice facial (clarins? Elemis?) as the circulation is improved. No saunas or steam rooms! HTH
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Latest post on 02 April 2012 - 19:15
try looking up these independent B&Bs which are all tried and tested and personally reviewed by the staff of Alistair Sawday, who publishes B&B guide books called 'Special Places to Stay'. Check out www.sawdays.com and use the map search for B&Bs in the area you want to visit, or type in key words. Always used these myself as you get a more personal and charming experience, and many are family homes on farms which is great for the kiddies :-)
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Latest post on 02 April 2012 - 08:18
I was advised by the travel vaccine nurse at the Dubai London clinic that when we go to Sri Lanka in April, we don't need malaria tablets as we'll be by the coast but to protect yourself well from bites nevertheless. She said if we were going into the more leafy northern regions then the advice may have been different. We're not taking anything for malaria but have got a shop full of sprays/plug in devices/incense sticks/citronella candles/bite creams and ointments, and long linen trousers for evenings. Our beds in the villa have mossie nets over them. Hoping not to have too many bites as I react badly to them (taking anti histamines with me) but fully expecting to provide a few mossies with a snack every so often!
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Latest post on 31 March 2012 - 11:33
Ace sells pet stuff - not sure of prices
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Latest post on 29 March 2012 - 12:28
we bought ours in Ace at DFC
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Latest post on 23 March 2012 - 18:21
Taken from Time Out Kids Jan 2012 issue: The International Baccalaureate What is it? The International Baccalaureate is the curriculum that most parents are talking about when it comes to choosing their child’s school right now. The programme, which runs from FS1 (three years old) right through to sixth form, aims to encourage students to have enquiring minds and a knowledgeable and caring attitude. The Primary Years Program (PYP), for students up to Grade 6, offers an integrated curriculum enabling children to learn through guided exploration and structured inquiry. The emphasis is on the education of the whole child: emotionally, physically and intellectually. Children take an active approach to learning, taking part in team projects that require them to use a number of skills from an early age, including things like public speaking and putting together Power Point presentations. Click here to find out more! ‘These programmes of study offer a well-rounded, rigorous course of study at each level from Elementary School through Secondary School. All three programmes reflect the IB’s commitment to internationalism and to producing open-minded, informed, global citizens for today’s rapidly changing world. In all programmes an emphasis is placed on intercultural awareness, problem solving and applying knowledge gained in the classroom to real life situations.’ Poonam Bhojani, Director of Dubai International Academy Exams taken: Assessments are run continuously throughout the programme. Students complete tasks in the school, which are either initially marked by teachers and then moderated by external moderators or sent directly to external examiners. The process is rigorous and standards are recognized as being very high. The Middle Years Program (MYP), for students aged from 11 through 16, builds on from the knowledge, skills and attitudes to learning developed during the PYP. The program consists of eight subject groups integrated through five areas of interaction that provide a framework for learning within and across the subjects. Pros: Offers a fully rounded and carefully monitored, holistic approach to education. It focuses on developing personal skills students will require for life after school, rather than just academic achievement. Cons: It’s not a walk in the park. Standards are high and students must prove they can keep up with the workload. Many find it tough going, especially in the later years. The English National Curriculum What is it? Students are encouraged to explore the world around them, think for themselves, form opinions, relate to others, develop fitness through sports programmes and gain experience in taking responsibility. The English National Curriculum strives for academic excellence, but also aims to encourage students to develop their own personality, take responsibility for their learning and think for themselves. It is divided into a number of year blocks, which are called ‘key stages’, as well as the Early Years Foundation Stage, which covers pre-schoolers. The term ‘British School’ does not necessarily mean the school is following the English National Curriculum. Click here to find out more! ‘It’s a broad, balanced, internationally recognised curriculum that develops intellectual curiosity and equips students with the skills for 21st century learning and to compete in the global market.’ Mark Ford, Principal, Dubai British School Exams taken: At Key Stages 1 and 2 (the primary school years up to Grade 6), there are a number of core, compulsory subjects that all students study, including English, maths, science, design and technology, IT, history, geography, art and design, music and PE. Preparations for GCSE begin in Grade 7 (the first year of high school) and the examinations are taken in Grade 10 and 11. A Levels are taken in sixth form. Pros: Recognized and respected worldwide as a carefully regulated education system and GCSE’s, IGCSE’s and A Levels are accepted on most international university courses. Cons: It’s carefully structured and some parents might consider it too inflexible. Some reports suggest that overall marking standards have fallen in recent years. A Levels might also be considered too restrictive, allowing a maximum of three to four subjects of study only.
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Latest post on 17 March 2012 - 11:07
Minutes mended the screen for a friend whose son managed to crack the screen of his iphone. Minutes branches next to most supermarkets but they usually send it then to their Deira City Centre branch so might get done quicker if you take it straigh there. Costs about half as much as buying a brand new phone, but came back good as new.
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Latest post on 14 March 2012 - 19:45
Ace might have something cheap and cheerful, or failing slide/swing set, those pop up tunnels and mini tents are great fun and collapse away when not in use, can get them in Toys R Us or Ikea toy section...
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Latest post on 14 March 2012 - 17:45
good news! thank goodness for that. hope the cat will be just fine now
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Latest post on 14 March 2012 - 16:46
would suggest there's a strong case for police involvement, given that parting with an animal for money is illegal, cat must be microchipped and registered with municipality otherwise is classed as stray and can be held by municipality (not good outcome for the cat) and abandoning a cat is also illegal I think. I understand it's hard enough when you're leaving the country and your life may be turning itself upside down, but he had time for a bidding war on dubizzle...??
 
 
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