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Latest post on 25 October 2011 - 06:54
our lovely dog gave birth one hour ago to a pup, all well so far, no sign of placenta as yet, shes panting again, so am assuming anothers on the way soon. oh the pups sooooooooo cute and just like his dad. she is white/cream and he is black and tan.
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Latest post on 24 October 2011 - 22:00
thank you sandfly
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Latest post on 24 October 2011 - 21:48
does anyone know of any emergency vets that make house calls.?
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Latest post on 24 October 2011 - 21:31
Have a look at http://www.dog-world.com.au/dog-giving-birth.htm - or google a bit more - sounds to me like things could be starting to happen, this tells you what to expect (and when you might need to call a vet) - though can't help you on the vet bit, I can cross my fingers for you that you won't need one :) thanks its her first birth at nearly 3 so i hope she will be fine.
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Latest post on 24 October 2011 - 21:09
shes panting, which she doesnt do. shes so restless up and down on the sofa and around the house. shes scratching the sofa, like digging a hole. should i take her to my bedroom when i go to bed. as i am worried if she goes into labour i wont know if shes down stairs that she needs help. hence the question about vet or 24 emergency vet who can come out to the house. thanks.
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Latest post on 24 October 2011 - 20:51
any ideas. do you know how you know if your dog has gone into labour?
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Latest post on 24 October 2011 - 18:45
do you know of vets with 24 hour and emergency service in or near to garhoud. thank you. not further than defence roundabout if poss. we usually go to evc on sheikh z. road but they dont offer these services.
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Latest post on 24 October 2011 - 17:05
we will be in dubai, will probably walk to the airport meridien or over to irish village. we used to enjoy going to oscars when we lived on sheikh zayed road. the hastle with taxis just isnt worth travelling too far unless you are staying over. be prepared to spend a small fortune for your nye eve in dubai, the prices are usually eye poppingly rediculous!
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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 17:56
loretta lynn - coal miners daugher - when i sing on my own kiki dee and elton john - dont go breaking my heart - when singing with my husband. :)
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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 17:42
Three abortive attempte to land in Sri Lanka due to torrential rain, the third time shooting back up at 45 degrees seconds before landing. 4th attempt successful, justbefore the fuel ran out!! Only time ever I've been afraid in flight. OMG !
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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 15:52
Fairwater I've seen pictures taken from the air where you can see the sharks swimming right off the coast in SA. Not sure if it was in Durban, but that put me off swimming in the sea (and sea!) for a while :D edited by muurtje on 23/10/2011 all along the coastline particularily amanzimtoti have lots of sharks, we were there around the time of jaws movie. !
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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 15:47
pissouri, colombia beach hotel. not so touristy as the other resorts in cyprus, more on the smaller side. and def. a chill place. we totalled relaxed there. just check temps now tho. as it it october. sri lanka touring the sights is def. not relaxing. its hard work. driving everywhere takes hours and traffic is awful as is driving. altho i have to say the sights are good. but again you are hastled to have someone hold your hand to climb this rock or that step. u just cant relax and enjoy the sights at all. the coast, didnt like at all, grey seas and very very rough. a tourist from our hotel drowned in the sea when we were there. stick a toe on the beach and you are not left alone for a minute, they just dont take no for an answer, no matter where u go. after the first couple days we just stayed within the grounds of hotel as we just got sick of it. we have been to patong beach hotel in phuket a number of times and altho it is touristy, we manage to chill no end on our beach bed. we come back totally chilled from thailand. where ever you go hope you have a great time.
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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 15:31
does any remember the shark alarms in durban. used to put me right off going in the water.
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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 15:29
mina seyahi has lovley beach and loads of pools the infinity on has a swim up bar with a snack rest. next to it. lots of grassy areas to play on sunbeds. shaded pool for the kids too.
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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 15:24
IF they played first half like they did second half they just might have won.!
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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 15:12
Josh is the best one, been consistent throughout all the auditions! Kick Ass Voice!! agree !
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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 15:08
I'm dissapointed I haven't found any fall decorations, but maybe I'm not looking in the right places.. Does anyone know where I can dining table decor for thanksgiving? pottery barn in mcc have fall stuff. and theres a sale on at the moment.
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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 15:04
we didnt enjoy sri lanka at all. the coast is horrible. some of the sights were nice enough. people hastle you to death. i wouldnt go back. dont go to taj exotica on coast if you do go. blah!!!!!!!!!
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Latest post on 22 October 2011 - 12:28
friend of mines SIL is mid 40's and has an almost obssessional crush and infatuation with a singer of about 20, who is gay, so its not like hes going to run off with her. they havent met or will ever. but shes now running up huge phone bills ringing his hotline, down loading everying on computer about him, doing nothing in house etc just this kid all the time. her husbands at his wits end and doesnt know what to do. their kids are older so not really an issue regards her leaving or anything like that. but whats to do about it any advice anyone. thank you so much.
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Latest post on 22 October 2011 - 11:08
that my son, dil and 3 grandchildren lived here in dubai.
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Latest post on 22 October 2011 - 10:54
yes ME TOO, after saying no more christmas decorations, i caved in and bought 4 stocking holders from home centre.!
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Latest post on 22 October 2011 - 10:24
to mcc around 40 dirhams
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Latest post on 22 October 2011 - 10:23
u could try photo shop in mirdiff city centre, mall of emirates - they do key rings etc. they maybe able to fit your pic into the key ring.
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Latest post on 22 October 2011 - 08:41
this lady comes to collect books from you, or you can drop off to her, i recently gave her a load of books and this is what she does. I sell used books to make up care packs for the workers. Please contact me on [email protected]
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Latest post on 22 October 2011 - 08:38
theres a little haberdashery and tailors in dubai mall, its near the car park waitrose end.
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Latest post on 21 October 2011 - 15:37
Went to see The Change Up, it was okay but every second word was the "F" word and that was just too much for me. It wasn't necessary and I'm hardly a prude but who actually swears that much in real life? i will skip that one then, i cant stand it when there is just swearing and cursing in a film when theres no reason.
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Latest post on 21 October 2011 - 15:20
walk up and downstairs in my house, oh and raise my right arm more than i should. :)
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Latest post on 21 October 2011 - 11:23
oh ouch, i had the same with underarms and i changed the brand of razor i was using. that worked for me. aloe vera is very good. stop shaving for a few days to let your skin settle down dont use any scented product on them. it might be your shaving cream?
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Latest post on 21 October 2011 - 11:19
morning ladies, just want to know how many of you (working mothers) are willing to leave the country you love and decent salary to move with husand with potential no short term financial independence just to keep your family together? Thanks, without a doubt would always keep family together as best i could and if i could.
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Latest post on 21 October 2011 - 11:15
al jabers tourist gift shop in dubai mall have them, large and small ones.
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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 14:24
Yes, but not Al Hamra, although I am there several times a week. The RB towers look lovely. It's a shame there's no convenience store within walking distance - a little Spinneys would have been fantastic, but it's nice that you're within walking distance of the yacht club and a few restaurants fronting onto the marina. Also walking distance to A&E if you like to partake :) I Didnt realise that there were restaurants in walking distance, wow thats great, and a yacht club, not that we are sailors.. i saw signs for a&e, where abouts is it, i know where mmi is. yes they could do with a store for sure.thank you <em>edited by fairwater on 20/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 12:42
we stayed at a tented camp when we left kenya after living there for 2 years, it is called KICHWA TEMBO, wonderful. the other times we went to the mara we stayed in the mara serena lodge, thats also lovely and cheaper than a tented camp. you can find both on tripadvisor. dont go by mini van/bus from nairobi to mara its a long trip and driving leaves a lot to be desired and roads not great. flying is quick and easy from wilson airport. take care in nairobi, taxi door to door is best esp. after dark. the market is great but expect to be hastled. take anti malarials - you need to start before you go on holiday, take sprays for your body and make sure you get room spray as well and the anti malarial coils to burn in your room. try not to expose too much skin. kenya is wonderful and kenyans such lovely people. have a great time ps if you get to go to the coast go to watamu bay, its fantastic ( ocean sports for mega chilling or hemmingways next door ) <em>edited by fairwater on 20/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 11:56
Know the feeling with DH and adult DS yelling at the TV. Was kinda pleased when our home country Scotland was knocked out but as DH had a half English half Welsh mum and Scots dad, he is still yelling at the TV!! I just go round to my sisters and get the brandy out :D he he he :)
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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 11:32
have you seen one for sale anywhere here, now the weather is cooling i will be opening the french doors and dont want ours to fly away. thanks
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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 19:04
thanks so much birchy and pn for great info. so so helpful. i have copied and pasted to my documents. where do we buy harrisons? can we give him the dried fruit from bakery or nut section in carrfour for example? how do we know if hes eating enough? at the moment we have some food from vet as well as parrot food - trill. we give him blanched mixed veg twice a day, some chopped fresh fruit and the occasional sun flower seed( noted not to many) and occasional nut. he loves blueberries. we give him some chopped cheese and some sliced chicken which hes not too keep on at the moment. its a bit of trial and error at the mo. where is the nad al sheba vet? his name ( we dont know if hes male or female ) so we have gone with a male african name as he is an african grey - hes named after shaka zulu, the famous king of the zulus - ZULU. ( yes we lived in natal - richards bay ) hes a lovely little thing and so chatty. he is always listening to us chatting to him and singing. hes already learned to come and sit on our arms and on the back of the dinning room chair. but my worry is how do you or can you toilet train them to some extent, as i dont fancy getting poop on me all the time. thanks again for the info.
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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 17:48
i love lush products, they smell, well, so lush! i love it when the christmas products come out especially the ones with glitter or sheen in / on them, feels lovely and festive. but i have to say body shop festive vanilla spice with sheen is devine. the hair products are good and last forever, buts its a while since i used them as i now use label m. so i am not up to date with the latest ones. the one minus with the bar shampoos are its hard to get them out of the tin. my mum keeps buying me bath bombs even tho i dont like to bath, ( I shower !) but they make great foot soaks and you dont need to use much to get a great smell.
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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 17:41
I know of some good pet/house sitters email me at [email protected] for their details. Cheers. thank you i have emailed you.
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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 13:21
MORE cafe, carrefour
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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 13:17
have y9u looked at expat travel or something like that its called, my husband just booked to go with them to nz for the last 2 rugby games. they were advertising in 7 days. dnatta have a brochure for eid in their branch mall of em. <em>edited by fairwater on 19/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 13:08
Just stumbled upon this delicacy in Spinney's!!! Pre-packaged, Franschoek Valley Smoked Snoek! Guess what I am having for lunch - think I may just give my Gran's Smoked Snoek smoortjie a try :D Havent had that in years, what is smoortjie?
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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 13:02
hi sorry forget to say he is an african grey. he seems quite chatty, we are talking to him all the time, hopefully he will talk in time.
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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 12:40
There's a place called Maison Chic. If you leave Al Hamra towards RAK city, go straight over the roundabout and it's about 3km on the left. It's a single story flat-roofed building, brown with orange writing. It's right next door (shares the building) to a bright green tyre place. The prices are reasonable but I've seen a "To Rent" sing on the windows so not sure if they're closing. They did have a warehouse in the industrial area opposite Al Hamra but I don't know if it's still there. A lot of their stuff is imported from Indonesia. Taxis are easy to get, there's a rank at Al Hamra mall so they don't have to come far to RB. The umber us 800 1700 and that covers a couple of taxi companies. thanks for that sanddy dogg - are you living there? we went down to inspect our apt. last weekend, cant beleive how they have come on and the facilities, we were very pleased after such a long delay.
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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 11:15
hi there any advice what to feed a 4-5 month old parrot and what quantities and how often a day. we have been advised bottle water only, seeds but not too many sunflower seeds. fresh fruit and veg, blanched first. how do you know if hes not eating enough. how long should we be feeding the powder mixed with water stuff. thanks for any help with feeding and anything really. many thanks.
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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 11:10
is there anywhere there that sells nice furniture, shabby chic - white washed - malaysian/thai/indian style - , how easy is it to get taxis to and from the al hamra royal breeze, thanks.
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Latest post on 18 October 2011 - 12:13
I had a fish pedicure in thailand, it was fun, but after reading this today i def wont do it again, put me right off.
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Latest post on 18 October 2011 - 12:02
Josh and Stacey!!! Although I have a soft spot for Dexter I really do. dexter makes me quite emotional as he wants it so badly but his song in the judges house did him no favours, such a shame he was so upset afterwards.
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Latest post on 18 October 2011 - 12:00
i like The Anser, stereo hogzz, LeRoy, chris, josh, elaine and stacy - these last two woman have huge voices. tiah annoys me as does rachel. rap is just so boring, so not enjoying brian.
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Latest post on 18 October 2011 - 10:01
craft land 1st floor atrium, town centre mall, jumeirah is holding a 24 hour sewing event on fri 21st and sat 22nd oct for breast cancer group brest friends. you can go for an hour or more from 10am to 10pm. you can machine sew if you can or cut or stuff or support. visit them at the store to volunteer, or email your name and number to [email protected] someone was recently asking about where to go for sewing etc. hope this is helpful. they also do other sewing classes and group meetings for quilters etc.
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Latest post on 18 October 2011 - 09:52
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