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Latest post on 06 April 2011 - 11:21
thanks brilliant info. :)
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Latest post on 06 April 2011 - 10:35
thank you everyone.
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Latest post on 06 April 2011 - 10:33
the girls are so samey samey boring this year and sooooooooo sick of the bland ballads - so glad that annoying naima was voted off last week - she got on my last nerve! the guys are much much more talented, i love Paul mcd. his smile makes me so happy and i love his quirkiness. casey is amazing when he played and sang in the earlier rounds - wow! jacob lusk is good but recently been sounding more like a cruise ship singer, he should stick with his own style. i wish steve tyler was more like the earlier rounds he was so funny. you know what i'me saying dog! :)
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Latest post on 06 April 2011 - 10:00
what would 235k year give you in AR ( at the moment we are in a 5 bed 4,000sq ft villa ) are there any comparable / similar thanks. my son is also looking for a 2 bed of reasonablely cheapish rent where would they be. walking distance to shops would be nice but not essential, no children so no need to be near the school and no need to visit the mosque , are there any nurseries in AR thanks.
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Latest post on 06 April 2011 - 09:24
are some areas of arabian ranches more desirable than others and why, thanks.
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Latest post on 06 April 2011 - 09:23
how easy is it to get taxis living in arabian ranches - all areas. ie 6.45am of a morning - 10.30am - midnight - 7.30pm for example. and how long from booking an immediate taxi do they actually take to get to you. also will taxis bring you back and do they know arabian ranches areas. thanks everyone who can help.
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Latest post on 04 April 2011 - 08:28
thanks so much for the brilliant info. really appreciate the time you spent answering, have a good day, :)
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Latest post on 03 April 2011 - 19:14
does anyone live here can you tell me what its like. i know it has no facilities but whats it like re maintenance if renting, where do you rent or have you bought are the fees extortionate. how easy is it to get in and out of, how far off is driving to airport, dubai mall, mall of emirates etc. where are nearest shops. are there any childrens nurseries nearby and junior schools. can you get taxis to and from - how easy is it to get one. of impossible. what internet and phone connections do you have there. is it dewa or other cooling. where is nearest places for dinner/drinking - hw far etc. i am particularily interested in the marbella/ valencia/ grenada with the central internal courtyard. would u recommend. thanks ladies. <em>edited by fairwater on 03/04/2011</em>
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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 20:13
thanks will pass on recommendations, ta ta for now. :)
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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 19:57
what do you recommend for first time show for late twenties married couple nothing miserable like blood brothers or le mis. thanks ladies.
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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 17:55
thanks ladies.
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Latest post on 23 March 2011 - 13:30
hi i planted a yellow creeper on a recommendation that it would a cover car port very quickly, its only grown about 6 -8 feet and doesnt seem to be doing any more - sorry cant remember name of it. its a yellow bell type flower on glossy leaves. i wonder if i bought the wrong one now. can anyone recommend a creeper that will cover a big car port roof slats. thank you.
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Latest post on 23 March 2011 - 13:20
cos its boring! horse racing like watching paint dry. yaaaawwwwwn.
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Latest post on 23 March 2011 - 12:32
thank you both, both ways delete on my kindle. :)
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Latest post on 16 March 2011 - 11:33
Hi, I am looking for someone to come and fit a non permanent door so that I can block off an area in my house. Does anyone know someone who can do this?. thanks edited by fairwater on 16/03/2011 anyone any ideas thank you
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Latest post on 16 March 2011 - 11:20
Hi, I am looking for someone to come and fit a non permanent door so that I can block off an area in my house. Does anyone know someone who can do this?. thanks <em>edited by fairwater on 16/03/2011</em>
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Latest post on 09 March 2011 - 11:46
angelology by danielle trussoni
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Latest post on 09 March 2011 - 11:40
i too have 2 red-ear sliders maybe slightly bigger than yours. We had our tank custom made through a pet shop in abu dhabi. Good news is, we purchased a turtle tub from USA and we're waiting for shipment to finally arrive in about 2 weeks time. If you can hang on for 2-3 weeks, maybe my husband will be willing to sell our existing tank. It's all glass, about 2m long and a mesh top lid so we put the UVB and heating dome lights on top. We used it for 3 years. Can post again the actual measurement if you're keen. yes please measurements would be great and if you do sell you can let me know the price, thanks very much.
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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 14:52
my flabby stomach after 2 c sections. i hate it, its the thing i dislike the most.
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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 14:11
ANYONE?
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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 13:42
ends 20th feb.
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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 13:40
went on thursday last week, wouldnt go again on a thursday night as that is the night the bikers all turn up and take over the garden ( which looks very pretty from what i could see as i went inside - theres no where to sit with them all outside. ) inside the duo were really good, but my oh my it was empty, its certainly fallen from grace since i last went there a few months ago.
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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 13:36
columbia beach resort ( not hotel ) cyprus, any comments thanks.
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Latest post on 10 February 2011 - 10:25
Any help appriciated thanks. Also is the night zoo any good? I am looking to go tonight any recommendations please
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Latest post on 10 February 2011 - 10:03
Any help appriciated thanks. Also is the night zoo any good? edited by fairwater on 10/02/2011 I am looking to go tonight any recommendations please <em>edited by fairwater on 10/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 11:12
cleaning, decluttering and staying calm in a crisis - sounds fun doesnt it!!! :)
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 10:43
we had a downpour in garhoud, i love that wet earth smell after a long dry spell reminds me of kenya. i dont like it dark tho and having to put lights on
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 10:29
i wouldnt go there again -but there is a 5 star in colombo called cinnamon grand and its really lovely but wouldnt want to stay in colombo. apart from that hotel the hotels are pretty much tatty and run down. we have the same problem with april and dry weather holidays and we are looking at kenya game park and cyprus.
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 10:24
give waitrose dubai mall a call and ask what they have in now. my grandson was here 2 months ago and got from there then, but of course depends on stock. good luck
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 09:51
its horrible here in garhoud my lights are on inside. yuk i dont like it like this.
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 09:50
thank you all for your suggestions - will dig into it all some more tomorrow. @ Sanddy-Dogg - I am still waiting to hear from Emirates Holidays as we have asked them for info/quote - 4 days later.... we recently got a quote for this month and it was around 17,500 - 20,500 as we were thinking of spending an extra night in nairobi. their mara special thats on at the moment 1 night nairobi and 3 nights in mara both fairmont hotel chain. thats for 2 persons for the big cat special 5 days 4 nights. but its only valid till end of march. 1 free night in norfolk fairmont nairobi the night you land in kenya. 3 nights in mara safari club ( which is in the wet lands bordering the mara not actually in it. i have been told its in a conservation area outside the mara.) its fly in and fly out. apparently game drives are by 4x4 but in the brochure it says micro bus
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 09:40
we've stayed at kichwa tembo tented camp it was amazing but its not in the emirates brochure. try to find a holiday that takes you out in a 4x4 as you cant view game in a micro/mini bus. also try to find one that flies you into the camp, dont drive its scary and takes hours and hours on very bad roads.
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 09:37
thank you all for your suggestions - will dig into it all some more tomorrow. @ Sanddy-Dogg - I am still waiting to hear from Emirates Holidays as we have asked them for info/quote - 4 days later.... we recently got a quote for this month and it was around 17,500 - 20,500 as we were thinking of spending an extra night in nairobi. their mara special thats on at the moment 1 night nairobi and 3 nights in mara both fairmont hotel chain.
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 09:35
We stayed at the Mara Club as well a couple of years ago and can also recommend it. Reading Court's post brought back some happy memories of waking up and seeing the hippos in the river:-) You also see lots of baboons on the drive to the Club from the airstrip and the drivers from the Club are very good and know the trails insdie out. The tents are fantastic - we went in winter and a hot water bottle was put in the bed every night. We spent a night in Nairobi - can't recall the name of the hotel but it had also just been taken over by the Fairmont and then went to the Mara Club, we were only intending to stay 2 nights but we liked it so much we stayed longer. the hotel in nairobi is the norfolk fairmont.
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 09:33
Recently stayed at Mara Safari Club which is a Fairmont property -- it was absolutely amazing. Beautiful location right on Mara River, hippoes swimming outside your tent, saw all of the big 5 animals including black rhinos and leopard, lovely swimming pool and luxurious tents. Fig Tree Camp in the Mara is a more affordable option as well. we were looking to go here but found out its not in the game reserve but in the wet lands outside the park. did you go into the mara at all and was the entry fee in the cost of your holiday? as at 75 us dollars per person per visit its expensive if not. does it include game drives in 4x4's? did you book with emirates? thanks
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 09:28
There are a few really nice 5 star hotels Elysium Paphos beautiful hotel ( google it ) Amatheus Paphos but different area - again lovely hotel There is a lot to see and a nice time to go ...... thank u pepps
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 09:27
been to the coast went to taj exotica horrible tatty hotel. beach is lovely but sea is so very very dangerous and rough. if it rains its so boring as there is absolutely nothing to do. all guests we chatted from around the world complained about this hotel its just so not to the standard that its made out to be. very poor.
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Latest post on 02 February 2011 - 08:28
got one to sell. contact me on [email protected] i emailed re the treadmill are you still selling can you give me details, many thanks.
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Latest post on 02 February 2011 - 08:27
i have one for sale if you want to call me o5o 5536868. thanks are you still selling if so can you give me details, many thanks.
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Latest post on 02 February 2011 - 08:26
we looked to move here last year, i am so glad we didnt, seems to be one thing after another with regard services, lifts, kids, pets etc.
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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 13:16
i would take the shrimp out and reheat the sauce then add shrimp at last minute to re heat. i wouldnt cook rice in advance tho. cook when needed and cook only how much is needed. you cant be so challenged if you made thai curry and soup, they are not soooooooooo easy. well done, i love both yum yum.
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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 13:13
i enjoyed reading this today it was interesting and so true of me and my husband - we are both first born. for me interesting to see if my kids fitted into the research. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1351567/First-born-Piggy-middle-Or-baby-How-place-family-rules-life.html
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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 13:05
i am looking to buy a motorised/electric treadmill with incline and foldable under 1,000 has anyone seen one, i looked on classified here and nothing. looked in carrefour and sports shops in mcc and they are over 2,300 dirhams. thanks
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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 09:28
i saw some pw quilts in lifestyle. zara home kids section. pottery barn kids.
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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 09:21
14th is a dry night, the cellar sent out their offer and it said it was a dry night from 6pm. you could do a valentines lunch if you wish to drink and arent working of course. you cant go wrong with irish village for a seat outside and relaxed atmosphere ( altho it is pubby ) the board walk is a lovely venue and relaxed overlooking the creek. the warehouse outside is lovely esp with the weather being so nice at the moment. madinat jumerah left bank outside. all are fine with kids. where ever you decide to go have a lovely time.
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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 09:37
as a short person i find shopping difficult here - clothes are far tooooo long. the styles are so frumpy in places like m&s and debenhams and the cheaper shops are for string bean type figures. i do attempt to shop but often come home feeling very frustrated and fed up at finding nothing as nothing ever seems to look good. i do hit the shops in uk when i am there and come back with a nice load of things to wear. dont you feel sometimes you go out with the best of intentions, do the make up , wear nice undies and still come back feeling like something the cat dragged in and no bags. arrgh.
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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 09:29
what is a quantum laser?
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Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 10:43
yes we take ours all the time, as long as you use designated bbq areas - enjoy
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Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 10:40
hi there, be aware that its not clean or hygenic in sri lanka as you are taking 3 year old roads one way each way/traffic and distances are time consuming. everywhere takes forever to get to. elephant orphanges, do not go to the government one its dreadful and very sad. they have no interest in rehabilitating or re introducing elephants to the wild, it is a sad sad place. tea plantations are interesting but not for a 3 year old. you say you have no interest in beach - its a good job as the coast is not very nice. we stayed in colombo in the cinnamon grand hotel and its really lovely, it lives up to its 5 stars unlike many others, cant comment on the taj tho in colombo. cant comment on driver as our tour was part of emirates holiday. good luck with your plans an have a nice time.
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Latest post on 27 January 2011 - 09:09
done a runner maybe, still sleeping, researching what spa treatment to have today and where, researching where to slap the cash or swipe the cards today, berating the poor maid for waking them up. at the gym, at work and working, ah, the possibilities are endless. :)
 
 
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