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Latest post on 09 June 2011 - 10:58
ghastly LOL such a sweet old man ;)
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Latest post on 08 June 2011 - 15:16
happy birthday little speed (king) LOL
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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 13:58
weeeeeeeeeeeeeeinerrrrrrrrrrrr :D
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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 12:24
that's a very good price. do they pack and unpack too? help with hanging of curtains, tv etc? all of that should be included, if you want them to do that.
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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 10:46
clarins multi-active range, with the super restorative decollette and neck cream
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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 10:13
and after all that, once you're back in dubai, the first thing we always hear is "when will we see you again?" ffs, do you think our flights are for free? do you think it's cheaper to fly from here to there, than it is flying from there to here? we save for those flights, i suggest you do the same. arghhhhh
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Latest post on 06 June 2011 - 13:25
sue62, i totally get what you are saying. however, we go through the same every year and end up returning from our annual "leave" utterly exhausted. for the past 6yrs or so we have decided enough is enough. dh works loooong hours (so do i) and we want to ENJOY our annual leave. we now fly parents out & assist with siblings airfare - that's it - because for them dubai is a vacation. our annual leave is now spent travelling the world. our true friends are not offended by this at all, in fact, they fly out and meet us at different destinations and we have the best vacations. the times we do go home, we send a mass email to say we'll be at X restaurant on such and such a date, if you're there it'll be great to see you, if not, we understand everyone's busy. good luck meals & try to have a good vacation x
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Latest post on 06 June 2011 - 10:48
thanks, we'll try that.
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Latest post on 02 June 2011 - 13:26
congrats to P109 too!
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Latest post on 02 June 2011 - 09:56
Recently went to Toshi Grand Mellenium, they have 2 seperate areas, we had 16 in ours but maybe they could fit more. Buffet, delicious Asian food, wine/beer included. Great views. They were very helpful. can second toshi - the views are lovely and the food is gooood
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Latest post on 02 June 2011 - 09:54
enrique! i couldnt wait to tint my car windows so i can sing to my heart's content :D (not that 30% helps a lot, but i believe it does LOL)
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Latest post on 02 June 2011 - 09:28
congratulations!
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Latest post on 01 June 2011 - 13:24
chicken mayo sandwiches
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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 14:33
tick tock 7 o clock! good luck!
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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 14:25
the sales guy at SZR branch that helped us is FADI. he was lovely and went out of his way to please us.
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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 14:22
I can understand the need for a degree for many positions, however, I saw an advertisement for a lawyers receptionist that required applicants to have a degree. I was a police officer for thirty years and held a responsible/supervisory position prior to leaving. I find it frustrating that I can't even apply for a job answering phones and directing people to their appointments. It's difficult trying to find work but I guess we just need to keep looking!! i would apply for the job nonetheless. a good friend of ours is quite high up in HR and he recruits from all over the world. the stories are unbelievable. guys submit cvs with a list of 'degrees' as long as my arm, when they are asked to elaborate on their thesis or subjects majored in etc (not a difficult question if what you have is worth something) he gets blank stares. some 'degrees' are not worth the paper its written on, and some companies ask for 'degrees' because in some countries it is the equivalent to having finished high school. good luck to all of you!
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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 14:15
sorry fr!zzybusy, wanted to add - the last baby shower i attended, i bought lotions, shampoos, vaseline, q tips, and 'older' toys as i knew that mums usually get more than enough baby clothes etc. HTH
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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 14:14
abby n christina ... do you have an update for us? ;)
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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 14:12
dr saab at cosmesurge specializes in rhinoplasty. that's all he does.
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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 14:03
i have the 4 door LWB pajero and get just under 500kms out of a tank petrol. when my dh drives it's less coz he guns it!
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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 11:20
any news abby n christina? did you poas? ;)
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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 09:09
i'm a pajero fan. - services are cheap & easy and they guys at the service centre are usually very accommodating. - when you sign the papers at the bank, all costs, interest, admin fees etc are included. you buy a car for 100k (example) but sign hp papers for 127k (example) - which means everything's included. - all showrooms are on SZR - some in rashidiya i think. cars you cant haggle on. the price you see is the price you pay. perhaps you can negotiate a cd changer or something like that but usually nothing on the price. - driving an fj cruiser is like walking around with a bad haircut :D <em>edited by dikane on 30/05/2011</em>
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Latest post on 29 May 2011 - 16:07
my OB didnt even take family history details. i've had several miscarriages, the first in the family, and only after the 2nd one did my OB start doing tests. we've exhausted all avenues, been for second opinions etc, but after several more miscarriages absolutely nothing can be found 'wrong'. it's life and certainly not part of MY family history. get yourself onto folic acid immediately and eat healthy. no smoking or drinking - obviously - but in general just listen to your body. and if you still feel uncomfortable, find another doctor. your health and peace of mind is most important. congratulations with your pregnancy!
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Latest post on 29 May 2011 - 13:32
LOL spongemonkey! when that ladyboy turned around my dh cringed and, for the first time in the uae, was happy to see a black strip
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Latest post on 29 May 2011 - 11:39
good luck to you!
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Latest post on 29 May 2011 - 09:29
very funny, we enjoyed it. only adults in the cinema that we were in & everyone on the same wave-length which was fun.
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Latest post on 26 May 2011 - 14:45
i'm so disappointed in this whole thing. my heart goes out to maria shriver. f'ing b@stard
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Latest post on 26 May 2011 - 14:03
..the school doesn't know they are missing out on a gem of a child .. that's the spirit!
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Latest post on 26 May 2011 - 13:55
WOW! well done on 25kgs!
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Latest post on 26 May 2011 - 13:44
i agree. these things arent healthy. put yourself on portion control, cut out sugar and simple carbs - eat only complex carbs - stop with fizzy drinks and you'll see a difference. and get off that couch! LOL good luck, you CAN do it without 'magic' pills x
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Latest post on 26 May 2011 - 12:24
http://www.wildpeeta.com/locate/ this?
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Latest post on 26 May 2011 - 12:21
there's that ferrari store (?) next to costa coffee in ibn battuta - china court. they have toy cars but suspect you'll pay a fortune
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Latest post on 26 May 2011 - 11:53
we usually love tribes, but were very disappointed with our breakfasts. pq's? there's one at jbr and moe ... their pastries are lovely.
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Latest post on 26 May 2011 - 09:40
I am so fed up of house-hunting and I've been doing it for all of two days. And DH is driving me up the wall. He saw you can get a 4-bed in JVC for 95k so now he thinks anything above this is ludicrous money, never mind the fact that JVC appears to be a row of houses in the middle of a construction site. Anyone live in Waha or Layan? Any good? Maybe I should do a search. there are really nice places in JVC. there's a white 'complex' with big blue glass windows - amazing - with your own private pool - i think it's called westar properties or something like that. really worth looking at. the diamond view VILLAS (not apartments) are gorgeous! and you can get a 3 bed with a massive family room + huge terrace for 90k. and the gardens are just big enough for a little one to play in but small enough to cope with gardening. gate 10 entrance is really not that bad. once you know where you're going, you're set. there are 2 sets of supermarkets and laundries at opp. ends of the development. access to dubai is pretty easy with the d611 road (bridge into tecom) and i know they are working on another entrance via emirates rd.
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 15:24
Marmite and Vegemite are similar arent they!!!! NO they are not... Marmite is yummy Vegemite not.
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 15:15
no cooking tonight ... will prepare: cordon blue, French fries, Caesar salad and that's it ... i love how you say "and that's it" like you've just thrown a couple of things in a pan LOL (it's a compliment!)
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 14:45
:\: thanks for clarifying
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 14:41
quoted from the first article: "Also banned in Denmark are Rice Crispies, Shreddies, Horlicks and Ovaltine." Rice Crispies? What on earth for?
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 12:51
i know there are a lot of ladies complaining about H S B C but in 9 years i've had not ONE problem with them. i am a very happy client.
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 12:19
oh i wouldnt go to an apartment though ... much to dodgy. some stores have trap door things that takes you into the ceiling, much better imo
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 12:17
*pom poms* M.A.R.M.I.T.E. :P
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 12:07
hot toast, a LOT of butter & marmite .... mmmmmmmm
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Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 16:10
there were loads of kids around 6+ in the cinema. i dont think there were too many blood & gore scenes and cant remember any nudity (perhaps that's why i was sleeping) :D
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Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 15:56
thanks simpleasabc. i have also been unable to carry full term, we're trying one more time though ;) I do hope it turns out well for you in the end. I think what got to me most was the nonchalance with which other women could decide to have a child, have a successful pregnancy and plan to have another one whenever they wanted to! It is such a privilege and not to be taken for granted! spot on. thanks x
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Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 15:53
thank you jewelsmiddle, we hope so too
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Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 15:40
thanks simpleasabc. i have also been unable to carry full term, we're trying one more time though ;)
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Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 15:28
for a very long time i've been very envious and very jealous of people with 1, 2 or more kids because of my own fertility issues. did that make me ungrateful for being (virtually) baron?
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Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 11:34
is the ARTE market on every friday?
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Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 10:41
OSN advertised "idols 2hr finale on thursday 26th may"
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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 16:12
apparently it's the highest grossing movie of all times, even over-taking harry potter. dont really know why. it was too long imo. and yes, a lot of the times i took my 3d glasses off as there werent many scenes in 3d and those glasses makes me dizzy.
 
 
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