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Latest post on 09 November 2012 - 21:57
I never pushed DS to have professional lessons, he plays around with it at the moment, once hes a little more used to it and not so full on with after school activities i will get him proper lessons. Youtube has some great videos, but i think if hes serious about learning it and seems to really enjoy it, its worth investing in some lessons i have a number if you want it whom comes reccomended (not me or anyone i know no plugging here, he was reccomended on here i believe) 0556413509. I often think that there is nothing more rewarding than haivng a talent i wish my parents had offered me to learn an instrument :(
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Latest post on 09 November 2012 - 21:33
You can buy kids guitars from the Virgin Megastore in Dubai Mall and MOE paid about 250 AED i think for my DS one its Green and he loves it :)
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Latest post on 09 November 2012 - 21:27
Thanks everyone! Would a 100dhs gift be considered a nice gift? Should I do it for Toy Store or Early Learning....? edited by disney2008 on 09/11/2012 I would go for Toy Store at grade 3. :)
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Latest post on 09 November 2012 - 21:26
If DS is invited to a party then 100 AED if its no party but someones birthday nothing unless they are his close friends then the same.
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Latest post on 09 November 2012 - 20:39
Decathalon in Mirdif City Centre :) Men, Womens and Childrens all available.
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Latest post on 09 November 2012 - 20:38
Im not suprised i wasnt keen when i went too small and chips were dodgy :( they were just huge and i mean the actual chip size and looked like they had been cut with a ruler; just odd Lol :-)
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Latest post on 09 November 2012 - 20:34
I miss market days in manchester grabbing a cone of chips with salt and vinegar whilst browsing the stalls :-(
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Latest post on 09 November 2012 - 20:33
Definitely Bobs is the best F&C i have had here tried the one on ebach road and the one at JBR not impressed Bobs though is awesome. I too have an actifry and its amazing we love it. one on beach road has closed - the fish was good; teh chips were odd. I miss chip shop chips - slightly soggy and very vinagary.... :( Im not suprised i wasnt keen when i went too small and chips were dodgy :(
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Latest post on 09 November 2012 - 20:25
Definitely Bobs is the best F&C i have had here tried the one on ebach road and the one at JBR not impressed Bobs though is awesome. I too have an actifry and its amazing we love it.
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Latest post on 09 November 2012 - 11:39
I had a 4000 sq foot apartment painted for 2500 and they provided the paint which i thought was awesome they did a brilliant job :)
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Latest post on 09 November 2012 - 11:39
Ok thats great thank you :)
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Latest post on 09 November 2012 - 11:32
You want to do it cheaply so as not to cost you much i just used this guy to paint mine he did a great job very reasonable priced give him a call he will give you a quote, remember to barter with him i knocked 1000 AED off his quote but they were very good. oh five five seven seven four two four two six Mr Anil
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Latest post on 07 November 2012 - 22:03
You could aslo try outlet mall lots of shops in there if you cant find any in the main malls.
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Latest post on 07 November 2012 - 22:03
Definitely cup cakes they always go and all kids love them :-) Always sell out at DS school.
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Latest post on 03 November 2012 - 07:42
Hi Jax 1) maid needs medical before going to immigration, she will need, copy of passport, 2 photo's and its all here what you ned and where you ca go and prices http://www.dha.gov.ae/EN/Pages/default.aspx 2) you need tenancy contract, floor plan of house/apartment and title deeds and register with Ejari 3) maid will need to sign the employee contract so best take her with you just in case 4) sponsor does not have to go so long you get dh to sign the contract you can do it which is usually quicker as you can go to ladies section
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Latest post on 02 November 2012 - 22:02
Yeah never thought of that actually, i dont know ill see what these churchill guys say when they get here. But dh reckons its just a steamer anyway and so if we just got one it would do same job ? Maybe spray the fabric side with some fabric cleaner first then steam them?
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Latest post on 02 November 2012 - 21:50
There is no one i have tried everything just told dh im going to jet wash them he laughed at me Lol :-) Im not going to attempt to do them myself but did think if all they do is steam them maybe i could get a steamer myself??
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Latest post on 02 November 2012 - 21:36
Im going to cry they are too big and heavy to be handwashed i'd do myself an injury even attempting to wash them by hand. Looks like the only alternative is to buy new ones but a cheaper version and throw them :(
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Latest post on 02 November 2012 - 21:36
What if i tried jet washing them Lol ??
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Latest post on 02 November 2012 - 21:31
O blinkin eck really? I hope not they are coming round next week, they will be out of luck for any fabric sofas or carpets in my house as there arent any i told them i have blackouts in the bedrooms but lounge and dining room are normal :( Im losing patience with trying to get these curtains cleaned its a nightmare i dont know what to do now :(
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Latest post on 02 November 2012 - 21:24
I posted a few threads on blackout cleaning and couldnt find what i knew i had read somewhere anyway the company come round and clean them whilst they are up theya re churchill cleaners. Yeah finally i can get them cleaned :-) I know there were some other ladies looking so posted FYI
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Latest post on 02 November 2012 - 13:42
Joseph is fab myself and friends use him all the time 050 252 9870
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Latest post on 01 November 2012 - 22:32
Only had 1 set very dissapointing like seeing the effort the little ones make seems as though my 10 year old says he is too old for it Lol. Anyway they said thank you and wanted to know if my DS wanted to go round the block with themm (he ran off lol) spoke to the parents they were with :)
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Latest post on 01 November 2012 - 21:55
For me i know its just pure laziness im about 86kg and only 5ft2 so dont carry it too well, its the excuses i know i make, im working all day come home cant be bothered making anything so eat rubbish dont go to the gym eat canteen food at work as i dont have time to make anything in the morning. All excuses i make and i know i do make them. I just need to get my backside off the lazy chair and actually do something about it, i havent always been big, my own fault stuffed my face when pregnant and struggled to shift it afterwards, managed to lose quite a bit then moved here and stuffed my face again with work dinners drinks brunches. Silly egg will start a healthy lifestyle regime. It is a choice and does take hardwork but you have to have the willpower to stick to it. Wow i feel better for admitting that :-) Egg x
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Latest post on 31 October 2012 - 17:22
Thanks tried tog et it today they said they will call me tomorrow so we will see whatthey come up with. If i rent from a property company would they already be registered with Ejari?? Its Union Properties who built and own our apartment?
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Latest post on 31 October 2012 - 17:18
Im confused are you s aying you only eat bread, yoghurt and cucumber all day? As much as you want? Cant be good for you that? :-)
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Latest post on 31 October 2012 - 17:15
Definitely have them in Virgin but i think the price was 799 or 899 AED cant remember which :(
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Latest post on 31 October 2012 - 17:12
Definitely Debenhams i got a stunning black long one with matching bolero jacket in there debut range love it, just wish i had the opportunity to wear it again :(
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Latest post on 31 October 2012 - 17:11
To Egg, I went to Enrique concert last week, yes I agree, it was a complete chaos, a veeeeeery looooooooong queue just to enter the place, but perhaps its all because it was indoor concert. To be honest I don't feel secure inside since it's very dark, exit sign....not very clear. I also went to Atelier music festival in Meydan, no trouble at all, in or out (well apart from those drunken people). I believe the stage set up is similar to Atelier so there will be some chair for you to sit down. Totally agree it had a very seedy feel to the whole place and some cocky girls tried to give me a gob full they got what for right back Lol. As for the standing i agree i prefer it as you can dance if its that type of act you are seeing, my main point was standing for a little one but OP is best to judge whether or not she will be able to stand for long periods of time whilst in the midst of a crowd. Personally my 10 yr old wouldnt and would want to sit down whilst nothing that interested him was happening. I was tempted to go to this concert myself until i saw the price its about 75 GBP wowsers thats expensive unless thats the current UK going rate for a gig :(
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Latest post on 31 October 2012 - 06:59
Yeah thank you sounds like i can still have the whole visa renewal under my control ha ha. Thanks have a great day. Egg x
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Latest post on 31 October 2012 - 06:53
Ok great, so my original copy of attested marriage certificate when i moved here in 2009 will be ok? TIA Egg x
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Latest post on 31 October 2012 - 06:51
FYI i was at Enrique last week it was complete chaos, there were children under 10 there who were getting pushed around as it was standing in silver, lots of under 21 kids (15 / 16) drinking their own stash of beer they brought in. Personally standing for that amount of time with a young one would be a no no for me, plus probably not likely to see anything unless you get there early and queue to get near the front. Just my opinion the thought would fill me with dread i know my 10 year old would be bored and tired of standing after an hour.
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Latest post on 25 October 2012 - 13:19
Thank you for the advice and info we will give them both a call To Deeva we pay as you go a lump sum paid up front then a monthly maintenance fee of 300 aed for tightening etc.
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Latest post on 25 September 2012 - 21:37
Thank goodness its not just me. My Dad has not been receiving any of my messages for over a week now im on Etisalat he is vodaphone i think in UK. Cant get him to get whatsapp hes just about got the hang of texting Lol. However, my friend and i use it and there is always a delay when she sends messages on whatsapp i get them hours later :(
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Latest post on 04 September 2012 - 20:18
Hi JST Most schools offer a school transport i.e. bus service from home to school and vice versa, they usually serve most areas as there will be several children on a route pick up and drop off each day. My DS has used the school bus since we moved here and we have had no issues, but he goes to a different school. Check the school website it should have a section for student services and under there the bus information should be there. I would love to take and pick DS up but working full time does not allow me to and the bus is the only option, like i said we have had no issues and its the same bus driver and bus monitor everyday for him. Good luck and welcome, glad the little ones are settling, best to get them straight into it rather than give them time to think about it all Lol. X
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Latest post on 22 August 2012 - 22:09
I thought it was soooo funny but can you imagine the ear bashing gran will give him when he gets back Lol x
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Latest post on 22 August 2012 - 22:07
Well i used to go to T & T at ranches but gor fed up with the below par service. Moved over to Nail SPa at Golf Club and what a difference my nails have grown lovely and i had my brows done by a lovely lady (she does it in the room not in the chairs) cant remember her name but my brows have never looked so lovely, she also did a bikinin wax and it really didnt hurt and again fabulous job. I think shes the regular waxer / hair remover who works in the room, lovely experience there. Good luck.
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Latest post on 17 August 2012 - 12:43
Oh am craving one now ha ha We went to Raffles Azur (i think its called) for xmas dinner and apparently they do a regular roast but not sure if its buffet type? It was by far the best roast spread i have ever eaten i came out of there completely unable to move for a few hours anfter i indulged in all the meats and trimmings, they had giant roast potatoes mash huuuuuuuge yorky puds the whole lot and about 12 different types of meat. I am definitely going there for christmas this year :) Right off to get ingredients for roast dinner :P
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Latest post on 15 August 2012 - 19:35
http://www.brastop.com/deliveries.aspx Try these have had stuff from them before very good also if you need to stock up on bras free delivery on orders over 100 gbp.
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Latest post on 15 August 2012 - 19:33
Catching up on missed sleep and clearing out my wardrobes how exciting Lol :)
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Latest post on 10 August 2012 - 19:35
Definitely in Decathalon about 25 AED i think if i remember correctly.
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Latest post on 10 August 2012 - 19:27
Definitely, i tried lots and the one i had before was an orthopedic one and was by far the worst mattress i have ever hadi, i woke up everyday with terrible backache, switched to Ikea alas no more backache heavenly nights sleep :)
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Latest post on 10 August 2012 - 19:21
Yeah when we were looking we did seperate flights used Cibu Pacific for internal flights just be careful about luggage weight as our maid ended up with excess baggae (flew emirates 30kg allowance) but its not as much on Cebu so might be worth checking.
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Latest post on 10 August 2012 - 19:18
We are off to SL in a few weeks, we have been before and stayed in Hikkaduwa the drive was a nightmare :( Have to say though DH and i loved it it rained every day we were there but not for long and mainly at night (November) not been in August but taking the Little ones this time, i checked the weather here: http://www.worldweatheronline.com/Sri-Lanka-weather.aspx Mozzies there are lots there but we used a good repellant Dr Bens or something like that and didnt get any bites, grab some spray from local shop to spray your room just in case they get in and just keep the doors closed as much as possible. <em>edited by egg on 10/08/2012</em>
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Latest post on 10 August 2012 - 19:16
Definitely Joseph hes really good all my friends used him too hes the most reasonable quote i've ever had for curtains and they were up and done in no time. Good quality too.
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Latest post on 10 August 2012 - 19:14
Have to say that my DS has a Ikea mattress and it is by far the most comfortable bed ever so much so that i actually went out and got one, i love it. You will have to check sizes though as im not sure if they fit other makes of bed frames but i always have a fab nights sleep so does my DS. Good luck.
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 07:24
You are all very adventurous im such a terrible eater, i definitely eat with my eyes, it could be the tastiest thing in the world but if it looks odd it wont be eaten by me. I tried Shark once and thats about it ha ha thats very lame on the adventurous scale Lol :\:
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 06:40
The one in Ibn Battuta is still there its further down near the large elephant towards the cinema, i was there last night and saw it.
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Latest post on 08 August 2012 - 17:51
Thanks all! No hes not a Falcon, i am not that brave hes an adopted Grey adult bit feisty i need to get into his cage and clear it out etc hes still wary and has an enormous beak so dont fancy annoying him too much just yet but need to get in there to clean properly a quick flick over wont do so need a glove to be able to do so. Ill have a look at heavy duty gardening ones see if they'll do the trick. Failing that i will just go for it and hope for the best he is not showing any signs of biting just screaming if you get too close inside his cage, hes ok when you dont open his door Lol.
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Latest post on 08 August 2012 - 14:52
Thanks Amelia, i will have a look. Egg
 
 
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