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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 14:23
Big pants, big pants, big pants. I knew DH was the one for me when he said, "What's wrong with big pants? Wear what's comfortable!" *Applauds wildly* I could show home movies on mine. :\: My ex-DH used to refer to them as apple-catchers. I'm pretty sure these days melon-catchers would be more appropriate :D.
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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 13:57
Big pants, big pants, big pants. I knew DH was the one for me when he said, "What's wrong with big pants? Wear what's comfortable!" Having said that, I do wear a thong/G-string when I'm going out and wearing jeans. For some ridiculous reason it makes me feel more dressed up! :D
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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 13:42
Is it their premium economy, same as BA and Virgin? If so and it's affordable, why not? BA and Virgin premium economy cabins have a little more room and a few other extra perks.
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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 13:24
I thought it was just me! Mine was awful when I was still BF but since I stopped, it seems to have eased a bit. I'm still super-cranky before a period, though, and get upset really easily and have no patience whatsoever. I found taking St John's Wort helped when it was really bad, but I haven't tried anything else yet. Exercise also helps make me feel more positive, too.
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Latest post on 17 February 2011 - 19:18
Just been over to have my nails done so I'll be Shredding in half an hour or so once they're fully dry :D.
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Latest post on 17 February 2011 - 10:08
I called them up yesterday and they said they would be closed today Thanks :). Welcare at Ibn Battuta are open and can see us this afternoon. Welcare Ambulatory Centre over in Knowledge Village aren't answering their phone - great service when they're meant to have an A&E!
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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 22:59
When we were trying to get DS to sleep through the night we reduced the amount we gave him at this feed until he just didn't bother waking up. We initially planned to reduce by 5ml every 5 days, but I accidentally dropped the bottle one night so we ended up reducing it by 30ml in one night and from there, it was only about two or three more days before he stopped waking up.
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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 22:48
Don't you worry, by the time you get back you'll see me up there on the screen having booted Natalie out of the way. Anita will be eating my dust.
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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 21:17
Bettyswallocks................god how original. ...or Ivor Biggun, Maballsa Richie, Mixe Oxlong and so on :D. A friend of mine once commandeered the PA system on one of those ferries that go from Dover to Calais. Had the rest of the stag do crowd in stitches asking Mr Mike Hunt to make himself known to one of the crew. I must ask my brother to remind me of the rest of the names.
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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 20:22
Day 2 level 2 just done and I'm amazed to report it was ever so slightly easier than yesterday! The evil Jillian still kicked my butt, but not quite as squarely as she did yesterday :D. Shame about your op, CT. Can you still do a bed-bound version of the Shred? ETA: I think it might have been slightly easier due to me visualising bashing the Du man over the head repeatedly with my little pink weights. <em>edited by DubaiCat on 16/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 19:38
Apparently what's all the rage in the UK right now for your face is... Waitrose Baby Bottom Butter. I kid you not. There's a waiting list! :D
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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 19:26
Are they skint?! I have just had a call from them telling me the billing section say I do owe them 1199dhs. So the other two staff who told me - separately - that I didn't owe them anything were wrong. If they want paying for that, they'll be getting a bill for DH's time when he had to come home and look after DS today so I could go to Du. <em>edited by DubaiCat on 16/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 16:28
Awww, ladies, after the day I've had you've brought a tear to my eye :). Thank you for your kind words. I have yet to Shred today - loooong story involving Du, or Don't - but I will be doing it with renewed vigour when Will goes to bed!
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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 13:15
I just checked BA out of interest as I planned to book with them in January when they had a sale. I forgot, and ended up booking the day after the sale finished and paying 1000dhs more. The guy on the phone told me prices wouldn't go down again. Same route, same dates is now back down to the price I would have paid had I booked in the sale. Book Emirates - I hope BA goes bust!
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 23:06
Both times I called them they agreed there were no outstanding charges on my current account, and none on my previous account - which was from 2006 - and they even said they wouldn't have closed the account if there had been any outstanding charges. And today the lady said I should never have received the text and she apologised. If they change their tune tomorrow you'll all be able to hear it!
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 22:58
You are a gem. I also hate exercise with a passion, but I hate the shapoe I'm in even more. I'm away for the weekend so will see Cyclone T on Mon and then get going - I promise. If you need anything from the shops tomorrow - let me know and I'll drop it in. That's the way I feel exactly. I can't stand having to make the effort, but I can't stand the way I look even more! I was thinking about it the other day and it's so unfair (can anyone hear the world's smallest violin playing just for me?!). When I got to Dubai ten years ago I used to go to Scarlett's every week, drink like a fish, eat a whole plate of nachos for starters then quesadillas for main course and I weighed 14kg less than I do now. I did no exercise and I ate what I liked even when I wasn't in Scarlett's. Now, I'm exercising every day, out walking the dogs every day, lugging ten kgs of baby around every day, eating low-GI and I've never felt so fat, unattractive and invisible in my life. Thanks so much for the offer but DH is due back in the early hours of the morning so I'll be OK :). edited by DubaiCat on 15/02/2011 <em>edited by DubaiCat on 15/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 20:31
Good luck with the Shred then! I am the worst at exercise and I hate, hate, hate having to make the effort but I've only been doing it ten days and as I said earlier, my friend told me today she can see the difference. So there's a bit of inspiration for you! Re the Quality Street, they are a lifesaver today. DH is still away so I can't just pop out to the shops, so I had leftover chicken casserole from the freezer and it was like roadkill. A nice cup of tea and a couple (just a couple, honest) of QS will sort me right out. Just let me know when backside-kicking is required!
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 20:20
Sending a special hug to DC. Please note that the special hug comes with a kick up the ar$e because you are stronger and tougher than you think. [i'>You will do this. You will feel better for it. You will see changes.[/i'> Thank you. Both hug and kick up ar$e gratefully received :D.
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 20:19
Oooops, I was thinking about trying this, and the first thing I notice is that DC is trying to lose weight and get fit - sorry for getting the chocs yesterday. Can I buy the DVD in Dubai? If so, whereabouts. TIA Please DO NOT apologise! I am exercising my willpower as well as my backside and I've only had a couple! And besides, we all need a little reward every now and again ;). Everything in moderation! You can download it from www.exercisetv.tv or you can pop back 'round to my house for a cup of tea and see if it accidentally falls off my laptop onto your flashstick :D.
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 20:06
I had a call from Du earlier telling me I owed them money. Unfortunately the 'gentleman' refused to give me any details as to why I owed them money or for what address but insisted I had to co-operate with him and visit a service centre in person. When I said I refused to visit anywhere without being told why it was thought I owed money he told me "I am getting angry with you". Lucky it was a phone conversation otherwise he may have been digesting teeth. edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 15/02/2011 Hmmm, interesting. I had an SMS from a company called Al Wasl International on Saturday telling me I owed Du 1199dhs and I had to pay within three days or face legal action. I've called Du twice and both times they've said I don't owe them anything, and the account number mentioned on the text was one I closed years ago. They said they wouldn't have closed it if there was a balance outstanding. I'm waiting for this Al Wasl outfit to call me back tomorrow. Something tells me I haven't heard the end of it but are they just trying to dredge up every last fil they can at the moment?
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 19:05
I expect it's crawled off somewhere. Let me know if you see it again - 05 zero 759 three 75 six.
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 19:04
I'm in Springs 1. Just waiting to see if I have a babysitter.
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 18:48
I have a cat box we can put it in but I'm by myself as DH is in Saudi. Hang on a sec and I'll see if I can get someone to come round and babysit.
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 18:44
Do you think it was hit by a car? Was it able to move OK or clearly injured?
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 16:51
I shall bring him round with knee and elbow pads and a boxing helmet. Then let him loose! He has no fear whatsoever and I have to watch him like a hawk. Apparently, he's just like his Uncle Iain and God only knows how my mother had any more kids after him.
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 16:21
Oh, thank heavens for that! Thanks so much for posting :). I was so disappointed, because just before I did it today a friend told me she thought I'd lost weight and looked more toned, and I was so pleased! Then I got my period (which is yet another thing I loathe since DS was born) and I did my Shred and felt like rubbish. There is hope! :D
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 16:18
I worked for EK as cabin crew a few years ago. When I had my interview, we were told to wait six weeks to find out if we'd been successful. Eight weeks later I hadn't heard so I called them. I'd got the job, but they'd forgotten to tell me. That might give you some kind of idea! :D
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 14:56
:( Big hugs for you xx My MIL had the option of coming in the July after DS was born, or coming in April when I was 8 months pregnant. She came in April so she could have a proper holiday. Grrrrrrr! As you say, it's their loss, but it doesn't make it any easier. We would love to come and meet Jackson though :). A couple of hours of Will tearing up your house should make you feel better! edited by DubaiCat on 15/02/2011 <em>edited by DubaiCat on 15/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 14:33
Day 1 level 2 and I have never felt so unfit in my life. I was really enjoying level 1 - well, as much as I'd probably enjoy having my eyes gouged out with a blunt spoon, given that I have a pathological loathing of exercise - but I absolutely hated today. It was so hard and I gave up on more exercises than I finished. I feel fat, unfit and ugly and I am sorely tempted to go and buy a fat person wardrobe and just sit on the sofa and wallow. *skulks off to have a shower and bawl* <em>edited by DubaiCat on 15/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 22:24
Next it'll be the 'Mummy, I stood up and now I can't get back down' screaming! Enjoy! :D
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 20:20
How about the UAE team football kit instead?
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 20:15
Very much so and again, heartfelt thanks.x
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 19:13
I really hope my baby belly firms up and slims down. Right now it looks like somebody overfilled the cake tray and it spilled over the side. And when I sit forward it looks like I melted.
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 19:08
You are welcome DC, sorry I didn't actually meet you. If Oscar ever goes walkabout I just hope and pray someone like you would find him and look after him till I could collect him - although I'd be there in minutes not days! Sorry, I had to pop out. If Oscar ever turned up here he'd have bed and board for as long as he needed. And a space on the sofa ;). DH says thanks for the QS and I'm in trouble if there's none left when he gets home from Saudi!
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 19:07
jillp, you are an angel. Thank you so much for your kindness. When I have some credit I'll text you a thank you too! You made my day :).x Did she clean your car? Next best thing! :D
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 17:29
jillp, you are an angel. Thank you so much for your kindness. When I have some credit I'll text you a thank you too! You made my day :).x
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 14:06
Level 2 day 3 complete. I really worked hard today and can now feel all the muscles in my back when i move! I too see changes around the tummy, but I am still concerned that although the tummy seems to be toning, this is making the baby belly stick out even further. Does anyone else have this problem, or is it just me? I thought this when I first started doing it. I spoke to a friend who is a trainer and she said not to do too much of the lower ab stuff, as these muscles need to stay soft until they close together again. I'm waiting for a referral to a physio as I have diastasis from my pregnancy and I don't want to screw things up further, but I'm carrying on with the upper abs for now. I wish the baby belly would just beggar off :(.
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 14:00
I always feel like that when someone makes that kind of comment, especially when I think I've actually lost some. I guess they just don't think about how their comments will affect you, or maybe it's just not rude in their culture. I wonder if we could argue that a smack upside the head isn't rude in ours.
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 13:58
Response from the ref (who, rather charmingly, calls me Chunk): Wow Chunk that is some classic golf rules terminology from you, so I guess it's not really you asking that!!! haha However in equity (rule 1-4), saliva (gob!!) may be treated as either an abnormal ground condition (rule 25-1) or a loose impediment (rule 23-1), at the option of the player therefore entitling the player to relief without penalty!
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 13:52
I've used them too and they were lovely. Good service, lovely staff and a great job of my toes!
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 13:52
Is she old? It seems to be only geriatric canines on the loose at the moment!
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 13:50
You do not have a fat belly. I have the 30 Day Shred on the Mac, and apparently you can save it to a flashstick but we might need some help from a Mac expert to do this as I am a Mac idiot. Or you can download it from www.exercisetv.tv for $10. You do a 30-minute workout every day for 30 days. That's it. It's hard work (for me) but I really, really love the way I feel afterwards and I think it's starting to make a difference. I'm on day 10 level 1. Check the fitness board, there's a February Shred Heads thread on there :D.
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 13:48
Do you think she was delighted to see him? Did you ask her where she had put up her 'lost dog' flyers? I am afraid he may go missing again. Honestly? No. And no, but the lady who called me first asked her and she hadn't. I'm just about to call K9 and DARC to say he's been found, and I'll pass on his address in case he's found again. Awww, jillp, you don't have to do that! I live in Springs 1 but I'm just pleased he's gone home. And thank you for thinking of me. That's enough for me! :D x ETA: Sorry, no credit on mobile! edited by DubaiCat on 14/02/2011 <em>edited by DubaiCat on 14/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 13:08
Day 10 level one, and I feel great! I forgot to measure myself at the beginning so I'm going to try and find a tape measure today before I start level 2 tomorrow. I do think I'm ready for a change but I'm ever so slightly nervous...
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 13:06
Let's just say I'll be footing the bill for the car and there are no Quality Streets in sight! Never mind. I didn't expect anything, just wanted to get him home (and out from under my feet). I hope they might consider getting him chipped or at least tagged, but I'm not optimistic. I couldn't get Tippex to stay on the inside of his collar, either :(.
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 12:31
We live in 1 so I'll keep my eyes peeled when we're out and about. Will only lake view do or is park view any good? I'm sure I saw a removal truck at one of the park view ones last week.
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 12:30
But will he be fined because it's bad manners - maybe bringing the game into disrepute? - or because he could have altered the lie of another player's ball?
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 12:19
I'm just about to order an AirWrap for DS's cot as he has developed a habit of headbutting the bars and chucking his cot friends out. Will it fit a standard cot bed size? It's 140cmx70cm. Ta :).
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 12:14
I can't answer the why, but just wanted to say I'm so sorry and am keeping my fingers crossed for you that it's a mistake. Take care of yourself.
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 12:12
Cecile has just helped us get DS from waking anything up to every 45 minutes at night to sleeping through with a dream feed, in the space of less than a month. I can honestly say she has saved my sanity so I can wholeheartedly recommend her.
 
 
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