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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 28 May 2015 - 17:51
There's nothing to fear, you have done no wrong (apart from writing your post as though it's a song) I am deeply worried about the status of Daz I fear she has fallen, alas, alas Daz is the one who does not have dairy and the others too are silent, it's so scary Who will you be on your next time with EW? We once had a Geordie, more famous than you And those are tales of EW legend, folklore when one approached EW with worry and awe
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 28 May 2015 - 17:36
How many of us do you think they can ban in one fell swoop ;) umm, about 20, if Christmas Eve 2009 is anything to go by. <wistfully thinking of the fallen ones>
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 28 May 2015 - 17:22
Roll call. Daza? Chezmoi? Made in Sheffield? Sheikh & Bake? Sourskittleashnut? Please confirm your presence.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 28 May 2015 - 15:34
My friend took her nanny of 8 years to the UK on holiday. The nanny got on a train to go to the shops and was never seen again. Well, not quite, they have station CCTV footage which showed her meeting a man and getting into his car. Clearly pre-arranged. I think that it's very common for that to happen: one friend of mine went to Sweden with her maid and the maid disappeared within 24 hours. Another friend took her maid to Paris for the summer and the maid 'fell in with a bad crowd' whilst they were there and would meet with gentlemen in hotel rooms for an hour at a time... The worst though was another friend who moved back to the UK and was able to take her maid with her permanently: the maid hung around for about a year before disappearing with much of the contents of the house, and was wanted by both immigration and the police. Apparently she is now back in dubai :angry: ETA I think the cost is entirely justified, and am kind of surprised it's that low... (Can't you quote just part of a post any more????????) Anyway - that's very worryng that this person is now in Dubai again and potentially working with another family!
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 27 May 2015 - 19:19
When I declined a new loyalty card at MMI because I'm leaving permanently next month, the guy who works there said, "Oh, we'll miss your good custom" I don't buy THAT much! :( ha!!! good one... it conjours up mental images of them reorganising their stock ordering system to compensate, after you leave :lol: :win:
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 27 May 2015 - 19:09
so, apparently my hair is going grey and I need to start colouring it. And am looking tired today. <sigh>
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Latest post on 27 May 2015 - 19:05
it's not just the length of time on the bus, you also need to consider the roads the bus will use on that route. It's not just an hour but it's an hour on roads that are possibly unnecessary? I guess it depends on your situation and reasons for doing this trip but that is a long daily journey for a child if it is not a necessity.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 27 May 2015 - 18:41
You can buy rolls of sticky plastic and cut it to the right size, I think you get it in Ace and C4, I asked about it on here before. It looks good if you can get it on without bubbles! We ended up not doing it as the white colour was too white but if that was ok for you (or you can find somewhere that does different colours of it!) then it's such a good affordable way to change your whole kitchen. It would only cost you about 500 AED for a whole kitchen Though if you are talking about actual wood rather than laminate then this may not be best.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 27 May 2015 - 17:56
You can also just take a picture to a tshirt shop like festival city/mercato/kodak etc and have it printed
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 27 May 2015 - 17:49
Hammour is on the UAE's list of endangered fish.. http://www.thenational.ae/uae/environment/rating-system-for-hotels-aims-to-protect-endangered-fish
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 27 May 2015 - 17:45
Once you enter on your entry visa, you or whoever is processing your visa will have done the typing for your Emirates ID card and your Medical. This printed paper for Emirates ID has a bar code on it and you can use this (make copies of it) to process your Driving License etc, once your visa comes through. You don't need to wait for the physical ID card, but you will need to wait for your UAE visa (which will not take long now that your entry permit is already processed).
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 27 May 2015 - 17:41
Hi, I have a question regarding expired visa. Let's say your visa expired in Jan, you left the country without cancelling it, can you enter Emirates after 4 months again? or will you face some difficulties...? It was under husband"s sponsorship. husband managed to cancel his and left, but she was out of the country already when it happened.. TIA Husband can't cancel his without cancelling his dependents - so chances are it is actually cancelled. You can call Immigration and give the passport/visa number to check.
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Latest post on 27 May 2015 - 17:40
If you stay out of the UAE for more than 6 months, your visa expires automatically. This is not correct. It may not be valid any more but you will have problems re-entering next time you enter. The best thing to do is to courier your passport to UAE and have it cancelled properly to ensure no entry problems next time.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 27 May 2015 - 17:39
I choose Kcal based on the fact that you don't need an initial consultation and can get going on it quickly.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 25 May 2015 - 16:41
a park would be your best option (free or v cheap entry) however it's a bit hot unless it is in the evening
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 25 May 2015 - 16:39
Daza I thought you had to do something extra to it to get the texture (like use an ice cream mixer or something?) - please can you tell us how you make them thanks :)
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 24 May 2015 - 19:10
Dr Madhu will never do any unnecessary treatment on your teeth. He is great. :shy:
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 24 May 2015 - 18:28
If any of you are Michael Jackson fans the MJ Musical is fantastic.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 24 May 2015 - 17:26
There was a hen, we called her Pru, she looked quite sad one day Her owner said 'what shall we do?' with quite some dismay Never fear, EWers said, we have a way to solve Just put and egg under her feathers, and see what will evolve So the OP went to Pru, and gave her the little pressie Yet little did the OP know, inside was a small Nessie When the egg began to hatch, Pru was all excited with a ruffle of her feathers, she pranced around delighted but when the cracks appeared, little Ness emerged with scales Pru was never seen again, as she ran across the dales And so dear OP when considering this action Be sure what is inside the egg, in case you may cause factions
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 24 May 2015 - 16:45
But won't she be even more confused if she has a chick without having a boyfriend? :quite:
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 24 May 2015 - 16:24
Does she have a boyfriend? <confused>
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 24 May 2015 - 16:22
The Rotanas all do 'brunches' every evening. It probably depends if you are asking about a nice dinner that has an entertainer offer, or a dinner inc alcohol. Have you had a look on the entertainer site?
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 24 May 2015 - 16:20
One of the brunches I go to I know all the staff involved in the brunch sit down after everyone has gone and have something to eat and discuss how the afternoon went.. That must be a very entertaining conversation, after some brunches!! :lol:
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 23 May 2015 - 15:36
It is the same anywhere in the world with living next to an underground station or under a flight path somewhere - after a week you don't hear it. It's amazing in Mirdif with people living directly under the landing flight path as the planes are SO low and noisy but people genuinely say they can't hear it after a week or two. Some of the Imams have a really nice tone as well so even if it is loud it may just blend in to your everyday life!
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 23 May 2015 - 15:30
The mind boggles!!
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 23 May 2015 - 15:12
VictoriaM, maid taking huge amounts of luggage, salary advances to pay for the luggage & not bothered about how much it is going to cost her, and her cat????!!!!!!! I'd be smelling a huge rat if I were you, of the maid-not-returning variety!! Haven't you already had problems with this maid? Be watchful from now until leave-time.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 22 May 2015 - 18:37
:lol:
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Latest post on 22 May 2015 - 16:00
Burj Khalifa lego. That's a brilliant idea.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 19 May 2015 - 17:30
This thread is on the 'scroll' at the top :lol: someone had better add some more funnies. <waiting>
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 19 May 2015 - 16:23
<drooling>
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 19 May 2015 - 16:14
You could make a full roast as well and have it all ready to go in the micro. Your DH is very lucky. :love:
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 19 May 2015 - 16:10
Have you tried just an olive oil spread? Also be careful of the Nuttelex brand as some contain soy http://www.nuttelex.com.au/nuttelex-pulse/ (as does the NKD pizza base apparently?!)
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 19 May 2015 - 08:22
Teacher supply/craft shops/the ones in the malls on Beach Rd would be a good option, otherwise Daiso?
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Latest post on 19 May 2015 - 05:23
Joc, I'd report this to Al Ameen. It could all be perfectly innocent, but then again it may not. The police will have CCTV of the area and be able to see what this guy is up to.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 18 May 2015 - 15:15
What about The Scam Threads where loads of EWers collected food and things and dropped them off at the reception of a building, can't remember the story now. It got shadier and shadier until it all unravelled.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 17 May 2015 - 20:25
Oh please retell it Daza <bored> (football)
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 17 May 2015 - 19:58
aha. We need to relive some EW legends. Cucumber-Seller-Gate Maid/bikini/Hot Tub Photo Gate
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 17 May 2015 - 19:46
Tiger lady thread ;) which one was that? <topping up glass>
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 17 May 2015 - 19:23
and Throw-Away-Meat-Gate where the madam had thrown meat away, dear maid had retrieved it and EW was 50% divided between 'maid was entitled to it' and' how dare she'.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 17 May 2015 - 19:12
What's your all time favourite EW thread? I liked the one where the maid stamped on the meat.
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Latest post on 17 May 2015 - 19:11
Butterfingers where did the maid work previously? Did you check her references? She has already reverted to type after a talking- to, and it seems that she has no respect for you or your belongings.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 14 May 2015 - 13:22
These are brilliant!! :lol: The real boss :lol:
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Latest post on 13 May 2015 - 10:25
How FABULOUS!!! Can't wait til we all have one of these!! Can you imagine. Nipping to Satwa would be soooo much easier.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 13 May 2015 - 10:21
Are you sure it is not the Indonesian one in DUne Centre?
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Latest post on 13 May 2015 - 10:20
I don't like the way the 'person who has last posted' is in miniscule writing! On the recent threads page. What's that all about?! Also. while we are at it. It *really* winds me up that some smileys are big and some are small. :lol:
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 13 May 2015 - 08:22
Yaaaaaaay the Creme Egg is normal!!!!! :party::balloon:
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Latest post on 12 May 2015 - 18:39
Sharjah has lots of nice things too: the aquarium, wildlife centre, museum etc. (10/15 AED) Dubai Museum (2 AED) Posh Paws on an early morning or late afternoon (10 AED for a bucket to feed the animals)
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 12 May 2015 - 18:15
It's really dreadful.
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Latest post on 12 May 2015 - 18:12
Your shoes squelch when you walk
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 11 May 2015 - 10:18
no, you must be there. You can renew them in 10 minutes. Pop down to DNATA after 9am today or tomorrow.
 
 
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