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Latest post on 08 September 2013 - 16:47
Hi ShellAR, Thanks and I'll definitley join next month for the Barbie hash- it all sounds great! Are you going tonight? Glad its a bit later so I can make it hopefully work permitting :) Hopefully meet you later!
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Latest post on 08 September 2013 - 16:34
have a look at airbnb- have used them myself all over Sydney and my parents found some gorgeous accomodation in Cremorne through it when they came to visit me there. Would definitley recommend Cremorne, my parents loved it and views of the harbour and bridge are fab! I used to live in Milsons Point and Kirribili, which are great areas and in walking distance of the bridge (literally 2 mins away)- I know you can walk down to Luna Park to watch teh fireworks from there for free but people start heading down there at lunchtime, thats how busy it gets! McMahons point is also fantastic views but a lot of buildings in that area require guest passes aswell.
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Latest post on 08 September 2013 - 16:20
I went to Vietnam in 2010 and just got back from Cambodia a couple of weeks ago and didn't take malaria tablets and am abseloutley fine :) I had to have Yellow Fever to go to Tanzania a while ago so was covered for that already but I wasn't asked for any documentation for it in either Vietnam or Cambodia. Unless you're heading to the rural/delta areas, as some of teh otehr ladies have said I don't believe they are high risk. Both amazing countries- enjoy your trip :)
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Latest post on 08 September 2013 - 16:16
Hi Sunandstars, Try Snoopy Pets the pet relocator- I saw their FB page the other day and believe can take care of everything for you, so they should be able to help. Good Luck and enjoy Switzerland!
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Latest post on 07 September 2013 - 12:09
Thanks for your replies- much appreciated :) Geordie1, great- I'll have a look on there see whats coming up. Hi ShellAR, that sounds perfect, exactly what I'm looking for and I love keeping fit :) I'd love to join you- the barbie hash and parties sound fun too and seems a great way to meet new people, which I've been finding hard :) Only problem is I don't finish until 5.30 on a Sunday so will be free from 5.45? I'll have a look on the site but Can you still go to things like Barbie hash if can't make the Sunday? Thanks!
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Latest post on 07 September 2013 - 12:04
Haha Iveranodxb, That's what i was thinking seeing how the driving is over here! Did you have a male or female instructor? Think I'll go for Emirates, seems quite expensive but one of these things that once its done its done :)
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Latest post on 06 September 2013 - 19:38
Hi Jess, How are you finding it? I've been working here for 3 months and am 23 soon but unfortunately cant make a lot of the coffee mornings due to work! I love Dubai but finding it quite hard to meet people of a similar age- I'd love to try and organise something if you and anyone else is keen? Geordie1, Ive heard of Meet up- I used it in Australia and it was great and met some really great lifelong friends from there, have you been to any in Dubai?
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Latest post on 06 September 2013 - 19:30
Thanks for the replies and congratulations on passing poojak. Geordie1, maybe it is a geordie thing as I'm also from Newcastle! sorry to hear about back home but fingers crossed you'll get passed soon- Sounds like Emirates is the best option? I've heard it takes 40 (1/2 hour) sessions before your test?!
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Latest post on 06 September 2013 - 19:28
Hi Ladies, Have you looked on GulfTalent.com? I was really lucky and managed to get something within 3-4 weeks of coming in May through putting my CV on GulfTalent and a recruiter contacting me through there. There's some good ones on EW Jobs site too! Good Luck- I'm hope you'll get something soon :)
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Latest post on 04 September 2013 - 08:04
Morning, I know I may be crazy but looking to learn to drive here in Dubai in the next couple of weeks. Just wondering if anyone has done it and can recommend any driving schools? I've heard the main ones are Emirates Driving School and Belhasa?? Any tips appreciated :) Thanks!
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Latest post on 16 August 2013 - 19:02
Hey Britexpat, Welcome to Dubai! How are you finding it? I'm in a similar boat to you- also English and nearly 23 :) Have you got an email address? I'm looking to meet new people too so would love to meet up with you!
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Latest post on 16 August 2013 - 18:29
Hey Salsnchips- I know The Studio in Al Wasl Sqaure used to do it? Their schedule changes weekly :)
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Latest post on 16 August 2013 - 18:22
Can't comment on Coventry either, but have a lot of friends who studied at Northumbria and loved it- Newcastle's a great city for students :)
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Latest post on 16 August 2013 - 18:21
Why not try Allied Pickfords? They've got an office in Doha now and based on my experience are fantastic and similarly priced to Crown. Haven't heard of Writer though
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Latest post on 16 August 2013 - 18:13
Hi Kewlzany, If you are still looking to foster a cat we have 2 abandoned kittens that we are looking after while we look for a permanent loving home for them- they're very cute and playful- one boy, one girl, black and white, about 1 month- 5 weeks old now and coming along really well :) Let me know if you'd be interested- we're keen to find a cat lover to give them a good home :)
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Latest post on 04 August 2013 - 16:21
Have you tried Sy studios?
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Latest post on 04 August 2013 - 16:18
Hey Laura- hope you got my reply, we found some non-clumping litter so will see how they get on with that, thanks again for all the tips and help :) Hi Sue, no worries- hope youre enjoying Canada-would you mind passing on your email address and i'll drop you a line on there with some pics etc? :)
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Latest post on 03 August 2013 - 18:41
Thanks for all the replies ladies- it was lovely to meet Laura today and so glad we've managed to get someone to help these babies :) Sue, we're in the first block of the Al Bada'a villas which is not Emirates, so I can't get onto the Facebook page unfortunately! If you know any of the Emirates ladies who are cat lovers can help, please pass on the message :)
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Latest post on 03 August 2013 - 18:36
Highly recommend Allied Pickfords- they can relocate your cats aswell :)
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Latest post on 01 August 2013 - 14:28
Hi Laura74, Thank you so so much! It sounds like you're just up the road- will give you an email as soon as I get home this afternoon :)
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Latest post on 01 August 2013 - 14:18
Hi Fee, Thanks for the suggestion. Got an appeal already on Snoopy Pets, but will post on all of those as soon as I have facebook access later today. Hopefully someone somewhere will be willing to help for 3 days!!
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Latest post on 01 August 2013 - 14:14
Thanks- thats what I thought! Don't think a cattery will take them as been advised by a vet they are too light at the minute to have their injections. Just need someone to come in for 3 days while we're away as don't want to leave them :( Do you know any fellow animal lovers who would be willing to do this? Any suggestions at all are much appreciated. <em>edited by fran22 on 01/08/2013</em>
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Latest post on 01 August 2013 - 14:03
Hi Splinter, I've never heard of them- can you just get them at a pet store? As I say, never had cats before so just running off advice! Do you think they'd be ok considering the kittens are only around 2-3 weeks old?
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Latest post on 01 August 2013 - 13:19
Hi Sarahjane01, Thanks- Sorry for the late reply- unfortunately not :( We're happy to keep them after Eid until we find a full time home for them, but all we need is someone to come into our garage and feed them Fri, Sat, Sun next week? We'll provide food and water, literally all someone would have to do is top up their bowls, will take 5 mins each day and we're willing to cover any transport costs to Al Bada'a (near Al Wasl Park, Jumeirah 1/also near Satwa Road) Is there anyone willing to help??? :(
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Latest post on 31 July 2013 - 20:56
Hi Sarahjane01, Thanks for the reply. We've never had cats before so simply going off the advice off others- any tips are much appreciated. I've had no luck with Feline Friends (don't even answer the phone as they're so full its just an automated message) or 38 smiles, but will try Bin Kitty see if they can help. They're still tiny and seem to be playing together fine, but the lady at 38 smiles just estimated they're about 3 weeks old. Does anyone know of anyone who can pop by to feed them for 3 days? We don't want to leave them on their own.
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Latest post on 31 July 2013 - 19:09
Assisi, perhaps you could pass on the details of the others who were interested in Blue as they may be interested in the abandoned kittens ? :)
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Latest post on 31 July 2013 - 19:08
Great news that you were able to help Blue OzFamily and I hope it works out with your dog (we have a male maltese so am interested in how they adapt to each other) :) I've put an advert on the forum as I've found two abandoned kittens in our garage a couple of days ago (very cute, black and white only a couple of weeks old) am looking for a new home for them too if anyone is reading this and able to help like OzFamily was?
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Latest post on 31 July 2013 - 18:57
Ps- we will of course provide the food and water!
 
 
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