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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 14:19
I've never done the false nail thing for similar reasons, one girl in a salon told me that they totally destroy your real nails and I'd be mad to do it, dunno if others here have had that experience? Haven't done false nails but a few months of Gellish wrecked my toenails. So brittle and dry.
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 14:17
Just wanted to add, no matter what your nationality trying to find a maid that is the right fit for your family can be so hard. A few years ago I spent months trying to find the right person. After interviewing I hired someone who never turned up then one who stored all her stuff at my house for a few days then picked up her things and went to work somewhere else! One of the interviews I did the woman turned up with three relatives in tow who sat all in a line and bombarded me with questions. Good luck!
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 14:02
You are right ahassan, nationality doesn't ensure anything but I think the vast majority of people generalise about nationalities to some degree. It can be based on stereotypes, past experiences or nothing at all. There is definitely the view among maids here that western families are easier to work for than non western families. I'm not saying that is right, I'm just saying how it is. Maybe when you are interviewing you could start off by saying you will ask questions first then they can ask you whatever they like after that?
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 13:43
....then don't buy any of their new Pana Chocolate bars unless you want to stuff your face with the whole bar in one sitting. Just polished off a nut one, hand on heart it's the best chocolate I've ever eaten (and I've eaten a lot of chocolate).
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 13:37
It's a two way street, a lot of people employing a maid want to know their nationality first too. With the questions, it might not be the best idea in an interview to bombard a potential employer with questions immediately but if someone is going to be living in your home, under your sponsorship then of course they are going to want to know about you before deciding if they want to put their life in your hands. With the current ban on Filipina maids reducing the number of maids available they can afford to be a bit more picky with who they work for. I'd do the same, no one wants to work in a job that doesn't suit them if they don't have to.
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 13:21
They felt weird, not hairlike but like you have applied too much mascara. Good analogy, that is exactly what they feel like!
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 13:19
Hi Daza, I am planning to get laser hair removal too and this is quite the closest or most convenient location for me as I always do my shopping in MOE. Would you mind sharing how much is it? I am doing my Lycon waxing at Sisters Salon at MOE, and it's becoming more expensive now >.< I'm sorry itchysole, I can't remember what I paid. I got a six session deal from Groupon which made it a lot cheaper. After I had used all the sessions they sold me another package for the same price. If you give them a call they should be able to tell you if they have any deals on. It's really worth doing, so nice to always be beach ready! Also much cheaper in the long run than waxing.
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Latest post on 05 April 2015 - 21:05
I had them done once and loved how they looked but hated how they felt. I really missed that post shower and cleanse fresh faced feeling as it felt like I hadn't taken my make up off properly. I wouldn't get it done again.
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Latest post on 05 April 2015 - 15:58
Thank you Daza but I have decided not to bake it as I will be making the savoury for both adults and kids, so decided to get help for the cake. Hence the reason for not wanting to order more than necessary - [b'>to be honest fondant-covered cake is nice on the day of the birthday party but afterwards it just seems too rich[/b'>. Sivstet, so if there are 20 kids you would order a 2-kg cake to feed the accompanying adults too? I didn't think of that, not a cake eater! Good luck with the cake and enjoy the party :)
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Latest post on 05 April 2015 - 15:42
according to the daily fail there was a brouhaha with pushing from silver to gold and band left the stage for 1/2hr half way through the show? Yep, unsafe barrier. It wasn't nearly as dramatic as the Daily Mail is making out (no surprise there) but made for an even later night after the late start.
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Latest post on 05 April 2015 - 15:40
Meet up at a coffee morning via EW I can't imagine a coffee morning would be very suitable if you were working. Does EW ever do weekend or evening meet ups?
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Latest post on 05 April 2015 - 14:16
Everyone is talking about him on Facebook. He went up on the stage. Who is he? So confused. Was he the crew member they sang Happy Birthday too? Yes! Harry raffled him off and tried to take his shirt off. Definitely fit :biggrin: ETA: And it's a pretty big ask to stand next to Harry and still look so good. <em>edited by Daza on 05/04/2015</em>
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Latest post on 05 April 2015 - 14:00
Of course we can expect more. It would not have been difficult to have toilets in several locations. I do expect it to take less than forty five minutes to get a burger. The Diamond car park was allowed to empty first before anyone from gold could even move their cars. And it was so dangerous with cars pushing out amongst pPoole walking down the road. It must be disappointing to not have a good time after spending so much money Scaralex :( Compared to some experiences I've had getting out of concerts I honestly don't think last night was too bad. It was smooth sailing compared to when I saw Eminem in 2003.
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Latest post on 05 April 2015 - 09:52
Rather than risk not having enough I always make waaaaaay too much. No problem though as you can cut it in to portions, freeze it on cake cooling racks, keep it in ziplock freezer bags then defrost as needed. Saves on baking later :)
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Latest post on 05 April 2015 - 09:46
I thought they were fantastic and put on a great show. A bit late on given the young age of a lot of the crowd though. Agree with you about getting out FairyDust, you really can't expect anything but a long wait with that number of people leaving all at once. The wait to get out was quite peaceful after all the screaming!
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Latest post on 04 April 2015 - 16:05
Just arrived, came the Jebel Ali Lahbab road, traffic no problem at all.
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Latest post on 04 April 2015 - 13:38
The digital clocks on my cooker and microwave run fast and the ikea digital clocks in my bedroom run slow, it drives me bonkers too! I'm forever resetting them.
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Latest post on 04 April 2015 - 13:35
We're going the same time as you VictoriaM, see you in the queue!
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Latest post on 02 April 2015 - 14:20
Did you see him at Redfest? He was so good. It seems to be lifting and the view is clearer from my window Yep, Redfest. Was so impressed. Fingers crossed the sand continues to lift!
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Latest post on 02 April 2015 - 13:53
It's getting yellower by the minute and all I can taste is sand. Yuck, better try to mask it with chocolate :) Not good for John Newman tonight at d3, hope it still goes ahead. He was amazing last time he played here.
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Latest post on 01 April 2015 - 20:45
They actually charged you! thought that was a threat that was never actually carried out I thought so too! How much notice did you give them ccdoha? I've had to cancel last minute a couple of times and never been charged.
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Latest post on 01 April 2015 - 14:22
Thank you for posting this Sarahlou, I will be down there with a boot load on Friday.
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Latest post on 31 March 2015 - 16:01
They do the square ones in Choitrhams Greens. They are near the olives etc We have just had a delivery of Quorn mince, chicken pieces, sausages etc as i bought some mince last night Thanks Sarahlou, will check it out next time I'm over there. <em>edited by Daza on 31/03/2015</em>
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Latest post on 31 March 2015 - 15:47
Has anyone else noticed the particularly sporadic supply of vegetarian products recently? Haven't been able to get decent tofu for months.
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Latest post on 30 March 2015 - 16:03
They are on the road that Lulu is on but on the opposite side, closer to the mall end of the road. There is paid parking on the street outside which is normally fine unless it's prayer time as it's opposite a mosque. I think there is also off street parking by the mosque or you can park in the Carrefour end of the mall and walk across.
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Latest post on 30 March 2015 - 15:42
There's an offer on Groupon for Belle De Jour in Barsha, anyone tried them? Any comments? I go to Belle De Jour for laser hair removal, highly recommend them :)
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Latest post on 30 March 2015 - 14:02
I always go at 4pm when it opens and leave around 7pm before it gets really busy. There are crazy amounts of people there on weekend evenings so going early or during the week is easier. I never bother with the pavilions selling stuff, there is loads to do to fill a few hours without buying a thing. There is a military pavilion which is quite interesting, camels to check out, lots of shows on and a big funfair area. We normally watch a couple of shows, go on a few rides, have something to eat and enjoy the people watching. The shows this year are really good and there is a great falafel place. My children love it, I used to dread going but it's improved so much in recent years that I actually quite enjoy going now. It's well worth the 15 dirham entry.
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Latest post on 26 March 2015 - 19:45
Yes, 125 dirhams for a large bag of NPK fertiliser, it lasts for ages. Re-check with him how much sand he means, you need quite a lot and one bag wouldn't do anything unless your garden is the size of a beach towel! Maybe he does mean a truckload and it got lost in translation. The garden center on SZR is quite expensive but bags of sand at the Plant Souk out by Academic City are 5-10 dirhams each depending on which sand you buy. I find you always need more sand than you think.
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Latest post on 26 March 2015 - 17:05
A big bag of sand is not 500 dirhams, that is the cost for a small truck of sand. How much is asking for fertiliser? I pay 125 dirhams a bag.
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Latest post on 26 March 2015 - 16:27
At 350 a ticket, i for one will not go and see them. I paid that when they were back up for Rod Stewart here. :) Ouch! That is a lot.
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Latest post on 26 March 2015 - 16:25
I can't stop thinking about this, it's so awful. I've been imagining the eight minute descent and how unbearable it must have been but from this report it sounds like at least the passengers weren't aware until the last moments. RIP.
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Latest post on 26 March 2015 - 15:47
exactly - completely bizare that this is brought up on a forum for women...... Just seen that Spandau Ballet is playing here is September, is that more acceptable for us old trouts on here ;) ?
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Latest post on 26 March 2015 - 15:41
I remember going through this when Robbie left Take That. All it meant to me was more expense, two concerts to pay for instead of one :cry: It's a rite of passage to wail in despair over the break up of your favourite band! Watching my children I'm so in awe of their passion and enthusiasm for things. And I love the idealism of youth. They've got the rest of their lives to be old cynical and blase.
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Latest post on 26 March 2015 - 15:23
This is not meant a negative comment I'm genuinely interested to know... Are there grown up ladies here who are attending the 1D concert? I thought they were of a tween sensation. I know a few people who are taking 4 and 5 year olds to the concert... the mind boggles! Well at least mine does anyway... Why does your mind boggle Genie? I have taken my children that age (and younger) to concerts. It's something we really enjoy doing as a family, my children always have a great time (we would leave if they didn't) and it increases their appreciation of music to see it live. I only take them to age appropriate concerts and for festivals we all go together during the day, then we take them home and put them to bed and head back once they are asleep. For a concert like 1D it will be a late night for them but it's a special treat, not something we do all the time. And they will still be in bed a lot earlier than the numerous children wandering around the mall with their parents until closing.
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Latest post on 24 March 2015 - 14:10
Fresh day panty liner and talabot.com on virgin radio........I change the station the moment I hear it come on :angry: Just heard the panty liners one for the first time. Good grief what were they thinking, it is [i'>awful[/i'>.
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Latest post on 24 March 2015 - 14:08
Gold and Diamond park one has closed down, Mall of the Emirates has closed but re-opening in the new extension. Not sure about the others.
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Latest post on 24 March 2015 - 12:50
I don't need tickets but good for you for not hiking the price like some others seem to be trying on. There seem to be a few tickets around for sale, I hope the greedy price raising touts get stuck with theirs. Hope someone snaps yours up quickly :)
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Latest post on 24 March 2015 - 12:39
We've never done one of their camps but my boys play football with Elite which they love: http://elite-fc.ae/school-holiday-camps.html
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Latest post on 23 March 2015 - 20:13
Pottery Barn Kids has lovely things for children's rooms.
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Latest post on 23 March 2015 - 10:13
We love the beach this time of year, the temperature is perfect. Lots to do at The Beach by JBR.
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Latest post on 22 March 2015 - 15:17
I'm doing laser hair removal at Belle de Jour by MOE and am thrilled with the results.
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Latest post on 22 March 2015 - 12:09
I think there's something quite wrong when British expats vote for a party who plans to hike taxes on British citizens resident in the UK, yet they themselves have chosen to opt out of paying UK tax by living in Dubai. Not cricket. Not at all. Sorry but I can't resist [strike'>smugly[/strike'> patriotically digressing here for a moment, [i'>this[/i'> is cricket (and I don't even like cricket). http://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup/videos/media/id/4991/vettori-leaps-and-grabs-a-beauty
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Latest post on 22 March 2015 - 12:02
do you think its ethically correct to vote in an election for a country that you DO NOT LIVE in or PAY TAXES in? I'm eligible to vote in NZ and consider it ethically correct to vote there because I plan on returning and decisions made will affect my life when I return. I wouldn't consider it correct to vote if I planned on never going back. <em>edited by Daza on 22/03/2015</em>
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Latest post on 22 March 2015 - 08:55
Most people in the UK are a bit miserable this time of year, I always was. Lack of sunshine over winter, seasonal affective disorder in full swing. As soon as they have their first 23 degree sunshiny blue skies scorcher moods will lift.
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Latest post on 22 March 2015 - 08:50
As Beebers has said I don't wish to take away from what others have said either but I'm closer to 60 and we decided before we were 30 years old that we really didn't think that we'd make good parents. The thing is, you see, that unlike a suit or a skirt you can't take 'it' back to the shop if you decide you don't really want 'it' or you don't feel 'it' suits you after all. I'm not being derogatory by saying 'it', I'm just trying to say that we really didn't feel that we'd ever be comfortable being parents, being people responsible for another person's life. [b'> Perhaps some will feel that we are selfish, perhaps that is true. [/b'> However we are more than happy with the decision we took nearly thirty years ago and neither of us has any regrets at all. On a lighter note - I'm approaching 60 but I really don't feel that I've entered "old age" yet ? I don't think it's selfish in the slightest to choose not to have children. What I do find extremely selfish is people who choose to have children then don't give them the love and support they deserve. Smartee, I have a number of friends who at 30 were undecided or thought they might not want children. 35 was a turning point and many of them started trying for children then. The only couple I know who were always 100 % adamant they didn't want children are now in their mid forties, child free and very happy.
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Latest post on 21 March 2015 - 14:17
DT - You are right to be concerned. Your instincts are correct. You should tell the Mother. Anyone posting anything about someone's children online needs to have that Parent's permission. If she does than so be it. Nobody should post pictures of children online without a Parents' concern regardless of wether they are a coach, teacher or housekeeper - simple. I can appreciate you being concerned about what is fair and unfair to the account holder but we are talking about children and an online presence. I for one am fanatical about my children's online presence. I know I would appreciate the opportunity to properly address the situation if someone were to post photos of my children online without my permission. ;) What about other parents? I post photos of my children's teams at sports tournaments etc and have never asked permission of the other parents. I've never had permission asked of me either but know others have posted similar photos with my children in them. I agree that if someone is employed in a role that brings them in to contact with children they should not put photos of them online without permission but where do you draw the line?
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Latest post on 19 March 2015 - 10:51
I dont know if they count as 'free-range' since they are kept in tiny cages. If they are kept in tiny cages then no, they are not free range :(
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Latest post on 19 March 2015 - 09:45
I will head to the Organic Food & Cafe on Sunday and get a couple - it says on their web site that the 59 Dirhams offer is only on Sundays. That is a good saving, I bought one from there yesterday and it was over 100 dhs.
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Latest post on 19 March 2015 - 09:44
I think women generally are used to multi tasking more Very true. It starts young as anyone who has watched a mixed gender class of six year olds having a skipping race will be able to confirm.
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Latest post on 18 March 2015 - 11:06
My current least favourite ad is for Lacnor 100% fruit no added sugar. I'll repeat, 100% fruit, no added sugar. Argh!
 
 
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