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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 19:31
tee hee egg! Hence your user name I guess :D :-)
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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 18:27
What NOT to do :D Years ago when DD2 was about 3/4 (she's now 15 and still alive and kicking and driving me nuts lol much as I love her) I'd been on a school trip with DD1 who was about 7/8 (Bronze Age history thing, lots of smelly smoke from a Bronze Age fire). I'd got home stinking of smoke, DDs were happy playing or so I thought so I snuck a quick bath. DD2 found me and ranty tantied as by this time she was tired and hungry. After some persuasion (ie. shouting from me!) she left me be and I finished my bath and came downstairs to cook supper and she carried on ranting at me (and boy could she rant as a littley). In the kitchen, I filled a saucepan of ICY COLD water from the kitchen tap to boil for pasta and something in my head went ping and mid ranty tanty I tipped it on DD2s little curly head! It was bliss - the quiet, the peace the calm - for a split second and then she started screaming even louder. So, whilst it worked, it wasn't by any means a long lasting solution - and I had all the mess to clear up and sort her out too. It's been a joke in our house for a long time now that if you mess with mum in the bath you get a pot of cold water poured on you afterwards!! I did something similar to my teen only involved an egg splattered on the head Lol needless to say it resulted in hysterical fits of laughter and the moaning of how unfair life is and how its pants being a teen dissapeared. :-)
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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 18:24
I went to Juans and was not impressed, didnt seem remotely bothered in what i wanted and didnt cut it how i requested, i wouldnt go there again. I tried the Beauty Lab in MotorCity - awful experience. I started recently going to Cut Above in Jumeirah Beach Plaza British Girl called Vicky does it shes in her mid 20's id say about 25 had it done twice there now and my hair always looks and feels amazing trained in UK too.
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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 17:45
I flew with them to Sri Lanka, they were fine, nothing fancy but plane was clean, staff were fine and flight was cheap. Thats the only issue i had with the Maldives, could find very cheap flights, reasonable hotel, sea plane transfer - astronomical cost more than the flights and a few days in the hotel. HTH
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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 17:40
Go and see Dr Mazen at the EHL Clinic in the Dubai Mall. My husband was told he has IBS and lived with it for years avoiding spicy and rich food but the symptoms were still there. He was diagnosed in the UK. We went to see Dr Mazen and he performed a colonoscopy ( wasnt done on the NHS in the UK ) and he found that he is suffering from Collitis. Second this, Dr Mazen is my saviour, i was told i had IBS and have been suffering for almost 3 years, i have seen Dr Mazen had tests and a proper diagnosis and its not IBS, its very easy for a Dr to mistake the symptons without investigating. Im getting there its a slow process but have felt better than i have in years, im not 100% but still. Please get fully checked out first as you may be dealing with something completely different. Dr Mazen will see you right. Many intestinal disorders have similar symptoms, which can make diagnosis difficult. [u'>Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (which includes both Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, collectively known as IBD) in particular have several symptoms in common[/u'>. The differences between IBD and IBS are actually significant, although it might not seem that way on the surface. IBS and Ulcerative Colitis Are Different IBS is often confused with ulcerative colitis or colitis, but they are not the same condition. IBS is a syndrome, not a disease, it does not lead to colon cancer, and it does not cause bleeding. Ulcerative colitis, however, is a disease, can put patients at risk for colon cancer, and bleeding is a common symptom. Differences in Treatments for IBD and IBS Therapy and medications for IBS vary hugely from those for IBD. An incorrect diagnosis and treatment plan can not only be ineffective but in some cases also be dangerous. :-) <em>edited by egg on 05/02/2013</em>
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Latest post on 03 February 2013 - 06:57
Highly recommend Vet Care near the arabian ranches polo club. All 3 doctors are lovely and what is really fantastic about them is the fact that they do not believe in over medicating like a lot of vets in Dubai. Also compared to other vets, they are the most reasonably priced. 04 430 9797 http://www.vetcaredubai.com/home.html Agree we saw Dr Lucas he was brilliant and the price was great, we were expecting a huge bill but it was 350 AED for everything. And agree with the not overmedicating the animals they are really very good.
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Latest post on 03 February 2013 - 06:54
I usually use word of mouth for stuff like that, go on peoples past experiences. Never eard of Silla before. We just have our Doctors at Arabian Ranches as they have pretty much all types of Doctors and if they cant treat you they refer you to Dubai Mall Medicentre.
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Latest post on 03 February 2013 - 06:51
There are a few choices Amazon.co.uk they deliver books and some items but not electrical stuff - delivery is not free though Asos.com they deliver here and last time i used it was free delivery Strawberry.net make up and other beauty products Souq.com sell everything bit like Ebay (kind of) Sportsdirect.com sport type clothing kids stuff character clothing etc Cant really think of any others but if i do ill let you know.
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Latest post on 31 January 2013 - 11:12
My 11 year old gets 100 per month at the minute, but we buy him other stuff, he saves it and buys a game or whatever he wants, he usually has something in mind so will save it up until he has enough for what he wants.
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Latest post on 30 January 2013 - 16:55
Sorry thanks :)
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Latest post on 30 January 2013 - 16:49
No sorry i think you misunderstood me. Im flying to a European destination via Cairo. Ill be flying Dubai - Cairo (transfer to another plane 2 hour layover before the next flight leaves) Fly to european Destination. I'm not leaving the airport at all and have no intention of doing so.
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Latest post on 30 January 2013 - 16:43
I will only be in the airport not actually leaving it?
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Latest post on 30 January 2013 - 15:04
When my DS was small (baby) i was always running around in a mad state of hurry and i lost count of the times i accidentally bashed his head on the door frame whilst he was attached the my hip running around. When he was stronger, he used to lurch backwards and literally jumped out of my arms. Always felt terrible , dont worry we all do things and hindsight is a great thing, if only i hadnt left him / her on the bed, if only i hadnt rushed through the door and bashed poor DS head. As others said we are all human and were not born perfect Mums. :-) X <em>edited by egg on 30/01/2013</em>
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Latest post on 23 January 2013 - 23:01
Jason Statham :-) Adam Levine :-)
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Latest post on 23 January 2013 - 22:59
My DS (11) has been at Raffles World Academy for 4 years now and has come on absolute leaps and bounds. Had an issue part way though Grade 3 when the teacher left and they substituted for months on end but other than that no issues. He gets up everyday looking forward to going to school.
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Latest post on 21 January 2013 - 06:53
Ok from a child who went through this let me tell you what happened! My parents relationship growing up was always a little off, as kids we knew something wasnt right and we knew my Mum was severley unhappy. There were lots of arguments, shouting, walking out, slamming doors, suitcases by the door almost every week, but no one said why My Mum stayed with my Dad until i reached 17 years old, she stayed in an unhappy situation for us. When i asked her about it, she knew when i was 8 that they shouldnt be togehter anymore but she was worried what effect it would have on us. Needless to say she spent the next 9 years unhappy, lost, alone and sad, we saw this as children but we never really knew why as no one told us and tried to "hide" the issues. My Mum finally left just after i turned 17 im 35 now, she is still lonley and sad because she spent 9 years living a lie in a pretend relationship. She is with someone now but i think its only out of fear of growing old alone, not for any other reason. Dont get me wrong im not damaged by this, but knowing now that my Mum stayed for us makes me wish she had the courage to make the changes she needed to as im sure having a happy contented Mum would have made a difference, instead of a sad lonely Mum growing up, she took a lot out on us, shouting screaming banning things etc whenever she had a "spat" with Dad, because she didnt know what else to do. Just my side but seriously think about it. Good luck. Egg x
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Latest post on 20 January 2013 - 19:56
Dr Mazin at Dubai Mall Clinic (English) absolutely fantastic, really lovely guy and finally managed to sort me out after years of issues, diagnosed Chrones and im on meds and have not felt this good in 3 years, been seeing him now for 6 months he did the colonoscopy under mild sedation, i barely remember a thing and i was absolutely fine afterwards. He really is amazing explains everything very clear and simple, is happy to answer any queries / questions you have and is also available on Saturdays for those that work. :-)
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Latest post on 18 January 2013 - 17:20
Thanks, i did have a second go but still my sewing is dreadful poor kid ha ha. Thanks ill get some iron on stuff :-)
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Latest post on 18 January 2013 - 15:23
Definitely something doing the rounds ive been the same on and off for a few weeks now so have tohers in the family :-(
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Latest post on 12 January 2013 - 10:56
Debenhams yesterday extra 20% off on sales items for 3 days I got all this for 310 aed 2 pairs jasper Conran jeans 2 Ben de lisi jumpers 1 Henry holland t shirt 1 red herring top 1 red herring jumper 1 designer at debenhams snood Very happy :-) <em>edited by egg on 12/01/2013</em>
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Latest post on 12 January 2013 - 10:51
Thanks ladies . I'll change it here I think as I know for a fact to get pounds it's better here. Last time I went home I changed 3000 aed here and got 520 pounds when I changed the same amount of aed in uk I only got 456 robbery. As for using ATM there is a charge every time you use it so I like to change the money before I go, that way I'm not tempted to overspend and I stick to my budget. Thanks for the advice. Egg
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Latest post on 11 January 2013 - 16:03
Hi I saw some in Decathalon in Mirdiff City Centre and then yesterday in Go Sport in Dubai Mall. Was a little tempted to grab a pair :-) ETA - Mirdiff not Mordoff (sounds like it belongs in the Hobbit :-) <em>edited by egg on 11/01/2013</em>
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Latest post on 07 January 2013 - 07:01
Definitiely not enough if the companies are expecting you to pay for your own housing, you really should push for a housing allowance and schooling too as that will eat pretty much all of your salary. Yes most rent is paid up front in advance, some landlords may allow you to pay in 4 cheques but the lesser number of cheques you pay in the less the rent. For the 2 of you i would expect that for a 2 bedroom in MArina area you willbe looking at about 100,000 aed per annum for rent. My son is in Grade 5 and his annual school fee is approx 40,000 aed. You then have to think about school transport as you will be working your daughter will probably need to get the school bus which is about 750 AED per month. All the little things add up so if you can get housing and school allowance then thats the best thing to do. Good luck. Egg.,
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Latest post on 07 January 2013 - 06:56
A new camera in E Max should have been 1499 got it for 999, i know it was 1499 as i saw it before Christmas and thought id wait and see if it came down :-) Also two jumpers from H & M for 60 AED for both :-) Going to go and give the sales a real good checking out this weekend as i didnt really spend much time just went in and out :-)
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Latest post on 02 January 2013 - 18:06
Dont know how useful but maybe they know someone who lost one or how to trace the owner? This is Dubai Pigeon Racing Club 009714 - 3987474
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Latest post on 02 January 2013 - 18:04
Thank you Mohandissa. Thanks Egg. I have tried calling them and was directed to the Ministry of Water and Environment but cannot get them to understand - even in Arabic. Arghhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!! Driving me truly crazy! Cant understand why the ministry of water and evironment unless im missing something :O (which is quite possible) Ill ask around and let you know.
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Latest post on 02 January 2013 - 18:03
Thanks Fiat travelling to Germany so ill double check their requirements, should be ok with dead on 6 months on the date entering back into UAE :\: hopefully :-)
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Latest post on 01 January 2013 - 20:50
I didnt see RI today but a few shops like Dorothy P and Wallis had sales, all will star on 3rd Jan for DSF i suspect.
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Latest post on 01 January 2013 - 20:38
I dont know of who to contact maybe try Nad Al Sheba, they specialise in birds i think ? 04 323 4412 or Emergency number 050 881 7048 HTH
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Latest post on 01 January 2013 - 20:35
I find the trick with what i call my "posh shoes" is to not go for the thin stiletto heel ones, i opt for really pretty ones that have a larger wider heel and also the front sole of the shoe needs a bit of tread like a small wedge the thin ones just hurt the balls of your feet too much. Plenty of places sell some nice sparkly fashionable wider heeled thicker soled shoes try places like Naturaliser (hit and miss with fashionable sometimes but ive a few gorgeous pairs from there) also new look and H & M sell the types im talking about with a thicker front sole and wider heel. Hope that helps, im a huuuuuge shoe and handbag fanatic but once i had my DS the stilettos were out the window Lol :-) ETA - wedges i love them perfect for me :-)
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Latest post on 01 January 2013 - 20:07
Thanks, Problem is im here in Dubai and it has to go to Germany for renewal. Website says allow up to 4 weeks, but i have the worst luck with stuff like this and know that it will end up chaos. He will have exactly 6 months to the date on his passport the day we fly back to UAE. ETA no one at home who would be able to do it for me :-( and then get it to me here in time. edited by egg on 01/01/2013 nah you dont really need 6 months left they only look at the residency visa when you come back in, thats the important piece of information. and yes here it has to go to germany which can take a long time now so there is no point in saying it only takes 9 days as we do not live in the uk. we have come back in with 4 months without even a raised eyebrow Thanks im sure it will be fine :-) Egg
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Latest post on 01 January 2013 - 19:27
Thanks, Problem is im here in Dubai and it has to go to Germany for renewal. Website says allow up to 4 weeks, but i have the worst luck with stuff like this and know that it will end up chaos. He will have exactly 6 months to the date on his passport the day we fly back to UAE. ETA no one at home who would be able to do it for me :-( and then get it to me here in time. <em>edited by egg on 01/01/2013</em>
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Latest post on 01 January 2013 - 12:06
I know i probably should renew, but knowing my luck it wont get back in time im scared and we will have to cancel trip :-( Ill speak to DNRD Thank you :_)
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Latest post on 01 January 2013 - 11:12
Happy New Year Ladies hope 2013 is fab for you all. I have a quick question regards passports UK issued. We are travelling out of the country on 1st March returning 8th March. DS passport expires 8 Sept 2013 will he be allowed entry back in UAE with only just 6 months on his passport? Im worried about sending it off now incase it doesnt come back in time for travel? TIA Egg If he has residence it should not be an issue at all, I have entered with way less than that on mine. Great thank you, yes he has residency valid until 2014 :-)
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Latest post on 30 December 2012 - 20:10
Thanks, think ill be saying no she chose not to go this year and we paid her for it. Thank you ladies :-)
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Latest post on 27 December 2012 - 13:31
Thanks Beebers
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Latest post on 26 December 2012 - 20:14
Thank you i will have a look at those :-)
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Latest post on 26 December 2012 - 19:40
Wowser, my DS paid AED 6002 with Emirates flew on 21st back on 4th Jan :-(
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Latest post on 12 December 2012 - 13:12
Great thanks :)
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Latest post on 12 December 2012 - 13:04
So per day how much is the fine? Wondering why i paid AED 200 ? Wasnt more than a few days over the month grace period
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Latest post on 12 December 2012 - 12:56
Great thanks :)
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Latest post on 12 December 2012 - 12:53
You can order from Spinneys egg. Obviously they won't deliver but you can go into the p*** section and order a ready made, ready glazed or baked ham now and collect on a suitable date to you nearer to Xmas. Or you can order a big gammon and make it yourself which is what I'm doing. :) Think ill order a big gammon and do it myself. Thanks ladies :)
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Latest post on 12 December 2012 - 12:42
You should be ok last time we renewed last year we should have done it in September we didnt do it until October we got 200AED fine i think.
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Latest post on 12 December 2012 - 12:42
:-( might just cook it myself and get the rest delivered Lol :)
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 09:57
Thank you Yorky :)
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 09:08
Hi ladies I need some help please my DS is 10 and i know places i can take him but can you help me with a reccomendation for a resteraunt with a 2 year old somewhere nice maybe at Madinat or somewhere with a bit of a wow factor? Its for visitors? TIA
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 09:08
Raffles is full and so is the waiting list they wouldnt even take our names :(
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 06:26
Duck for cover you may get bombarded later when everyone wakes Lol I use hollywood tans on beach road in beach plaza (big blue building) Only other i know of is megasunlounge i think its media city (they have a website) Dont bother with gold salon in Al Attar tower they dont change the tubes and its rubbish they only have 1 stand up. Hollywood tans is by far the cleanest and nicest i have been to you can buy a book of sessions but its pricey here i got a nice base tan with 5 sessions. Egg X
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Latest post on 18 November 2012 - 09:14
Oh yeah TGI never thought of there. Thank you
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Latest post on 18 November 2012 - 08:40
It is to some people amazing, personally i thoroughly enjoyed the books but you will never get everything in the book in the film, there were parts missed out etc. I preferred the books but enjoyed the movies too, is it not personal choice what one person likes another wont, everyones is entitled to their opinions some people will think its amazing simply because its a franchise and they have watched them all as they have been released. As for part 2 i liked it. :)
 
 
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