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Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 09:19
Thanks for your replies. I've just tracked the package on DHL website and it was delivered on the 18th but I've had no credit card transaction go through. Will wait a few more days and then try to contact them.
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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 18:27
Yes I used DHL to courier the application, but have not received a text. I'll track it with DHL first then. Thank you
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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 18:23
Hi, If anyone has recently renewed their passport through Dusseldorf could you tell me if receipt of your application was acknowledged in any way? Or perhaps I'm being thick and can't see a tracking system on the website, is there one? Thank you
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 11:45
Sorry Izzy, meant to add it's 130 per box
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 11:39
1 lettuce Approx 400 g baby tomatoes 8 cucumbers 16 tomatoes 6 peppers 1 onion 6 potatoes Approx 2 handfuls green beans 1 basil plant 2 sweet potatoes I've just made the list so I can try to compare with organic supermarket!
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 11:33
I was there and they were quite busy. Got a box just to try it but I do think it's expensive for what you get.
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Latest post on 21 May 2011 - 09:46
Have not felt any tremors but we have a quite a large new crack running from floor to ceiling in one of the bedrooms on the external wall! We're in JBR.
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Latest post on 19 May 2011 - 21:28
A live worm in my salad eewwww
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Latest post on 19 May 2011 - 21:27
Still working!
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Latest post on 18 May 2011 - 09:01
I know this sounds horrible on my part but I would not get involved at all. I would not confront a mother whose child is not buckled up. Anon, this is something I feel so strongly about and yet I see it so many times every day at nursery and school and on the road while driving, and yet I've never said anything to another parent not using seatbelts. So I'm the same as you. I know I'd like to say something but I want to do it in an effective way.
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Latest post on 16 May 2011 - 18:47
I've not been able to find the information on the school websites to compare, hence my original post. What did you do in the end to compare the US / British or find the information for your chosen curriculum?
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Latest post on 16 May 2011 - 17:47
Prime Medical Centre, I think Deira is the branch my DH went to. Excellent treatment at a fraction of the cost of some of the dentists he'd being seeing on Beach Road. I have used Dr Madhu myself in an emergency and he fantastic. Search on here for his number as I don't have to hand at the moment but if you can't find it just post back here if you need it. Neither of us have had any problems relating to our treatments.
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 20:37
Thank you so much plum2!
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 20:12
thanks for you replies! Plum2, would you be able to email me on [email protected]? Thank you!
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 11:05
For a 5 and a half year old? My child has quite a severe open bite (not over bite) from thumb sucking. The pediatric othordontist has advised speech therapy while we wait for the permanent teeth to come in before orthodontic intervention. He obviously can't make any of the sounds that requires closing the front teeth together and people who don't know him say he is quite difficult to understand. Thanks
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 10:42
Thanks for your replies. I've just mailed Dr McEwan (as I'm a patient of his). Aroha, I did a google search on the natural remedy you mentioned but couldn't find much info. Was it suggested to you by a doctor and have you tried it? Has anyone tried a homeopathic approach to treating recurring tonsillitis?
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 10:30
and maybe melatonin but the last time I looked it wasnt available over the counter in Dubai - it is oman though. I give it to my son and its used in the Uk for people with sleep issues. I've tried it when we went to NZ and slept like a log. Yes I forgot about Melatonin. I have bought it over the counter in Dubai and it did work. Unfortunately it game me blinding headaches which the doctor said is very rare so maybe that would work for dh.
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 10:28
I saw the BabyDan play pen at toys r us Times square last week for around 550dhs.
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 10:24
Obviously some things work better for different people and there are varying degrees of insomnia, unfortunately I've had them all. If you're not heading straight for the sleeping pills you do have to commit to making some changes and expect it to take at least a couple of days to be effective. Try this No tv, computers 2 hours before bed Warm bath Warm milk Burn lavendar incense or oils in the rooms you're in Read a book Valerian root supplements did work for me during a mild case of insomnia. You could research it. I used the Solgar brand. If this doesn't work for dh there are antihistamines he could try Which induce sleep as a side effect or a mild sleeping tablet to break the cycle. Both of these should be discussed with a doctor. The antihistamines made me feel like a bit of a zombie after a while and the sleeping tabs could be habit forming so it really is a short term solution but might work for him.
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Latest post on 03 May 2011 - 16:43
I called 9 different agents this morning and have managed to speak to ...... 2 of them! Prices between 160/170k with no negotiating as the landlords have already dropped their prices! I'm amazed at the prices, and even more amazed at the agents!
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Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 15:05
Thanks everyone, your posts are really useful!
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Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 11:48
I know.... I spent the best part of a weekend with a short list of 3 pages of ads off dubizzle and property finder trying to find a 3 bed with maids. A lot of the adverts did say the property had a maids room and when you call it's an "error". Agents have a lot of villa's without maids rooms. I have found 1 in springs for 170k, and 2 in Ranches at the same price. I'm really surprised at the rentals being asked!
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Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 11:29
Thanks aroha, I do need a maids room though as there would not be bathroom facilities downstairs if the study was used as a maids room. I'll do a drive around anyway to get numbers but would still like to hear from those who've recently rented a villa with maids room.
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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 16:27
I stayed there about 4 years ago. It was a really great hotel, we stayed in the new part of the hotel. Check out trip advisor for more up to date reviews.
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 10:44
2 advil cold and sinus tabs and if more needed add one voltaren tab, works for me!
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 10:43
Make sure someone videos the highlights for BH too well that's the valentines gift idea sorted he he!
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 10:41
Omran Qassim ALi Park supervisor Public parks and Horticulture Dept. (: 0504202892 6: 043340684 * : [email protected] Email him for permission, together with all your party details. <em>edited by gemm3210 on 07/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 10:38
Thank you ladies, feel better for just getting it off my chest and not having it out with BH!
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 10:36
So so happy for you! Fantastic news!
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 10:30
wuffles - he actually would be a great help to have around. Very organised (did I just say that?!?) and hands on and I do understand his disappointment but I just think it will be a great big mess if I try to change it now, especially with the holidays coming up next week. Can he compromise and work a partial day? Go in early-change the time of his meeting if he has one etc??? Worl late after the party? Nope - it's a huge audit. There is no way he cannot be at work. I suppose I'm just really cross because if I don't change it there is going to be a bad feeling about the party instead of it being fun and exciting leading up to the party.I don't think he will make me feel bad but I will anyway because I know he was looking forward to it and wanted to be there. Well, the decision on my part is made, party plans will not change but I'm really disappointed because this situation was avoidable.
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 10:19
sorry...but 50 kids?? Are you mad? Most of the time yes! Freckles it's a joint party for 2 kids and I'm sure in Dubai fashion not everyone will make it. Closer to 40 actually attending.
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 10:16
wuffles - he actually would be a great help to have around. Very organised (did I just say that?!?) and hands on and I do understand his disappointment but I just think it will be a great big mess if I try to change it now, especially with the holidays coming up next week.
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 10:12
Totally agree janesul, but of course I'm being unreasonable. Sometimes I think men forget that wives are not staff members and we do say no to them! Izzy, it's a big deal that's why everyone needs to be available on a Saturday so no he can't swap or call in sick. Aaargh, I know they're his children and the party is for our kids and they would want their dad there but I'm not changing it. He says we should give it some thought and discuss it later!
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 10:00
So we've taken 3 weeks to decide on a birthday party date for our children, invited 50 kids for this Saturday and DH has just realised he needs to be at work. Something he knew about for ages but had forgotten about. I just received the phone call asking me to change the date. Not to mention it's the only weekend date granny will be in town for the birthday party. I think he should just deal with it! Just realised maybe this is in the wrong section but haven't seen a rant forum and too peeved to care.
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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 11:07
Kellsbells, if your passport is expiring anytime son just be aware I'm talking about the SA embassy! And you cannot apply for a schengen visa or travel to the UK (and many more countries) on a temporary passport!
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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 11:02
Go to Wolfi's Bike Shop of Sh Zayed road. They've fixed mine a few times. They'll do it while you wait.
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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 11:00
Absolutely freaking nowhere that counts until I get a new passport. When I applied embassy said 2 months, week later they called to say 4 months. Now it is estimated SIX months. So upset all holidays booked and paid for are out the window. Right rant over.......... Everyone else's plans sounds great! Enjoy them and appreciate them!
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Latest post on 27 January 2011 - 21:23
Not sure if they offer all inclusive or half board but these are not loud and trashy The Elysium, Paphos Columbia Beach Hotel and resort, Pisourri The Intercontinental, Aphrodite Hills The Anassa HTH
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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 13:11
Day 6 done! Was hoping to be with Natalie by now but defo still with Anita. Heaven help me when I get to level 2!
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Latest post on 23 January 2011 - 22:52
140 dhs for private half hour lessons
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Latest post on 23 January 2011 - 19:44
Hi Sundevil, Is your blog still available to read?
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Latest post on 23 January 2011 - 11:45
My 5 just 5 year old seems to have gone deaf overnight and I feel like I reprimand him all day long! can't be nice for him and it exhausts me. So I'm trying to work out which 3 or 4 things I can reward him for daily, without it being too difficult for him to achieve and link it to something he can be rewarded for daily ie. tv / ipad time etc. This shouldn't be too hard for me to work out but I feel like I don't have a clear head at the moment and am so frustrated with the constant ignoring, not listening, whinging and tantrums! He used to be such a pleasure!
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Latest post on 23 January 2011 - 11:38
When I had my baby there 2 years ago they seemed to put nearly every baby in NICU. I had a problem free pregnancy and a scheduled C-section so assumed that I would be shown my baby upon delivery start to feed asap. This was not the case and my baby did have several genuine issues when she was born. She was taken straight to NICU without me seeing her and DH went with her. I was stitched up and taken to recovery where I remained for 4 hours because there was no available room in the maternity suites. Thereafter I was taken to the general ward and only 8 hours after delivery was taken to my private room. At this point I had still not seen my baby and DH was with her. I had an idea in my head that everything would go as planned and was so disappointed and down when it didn't. In the end baby was absolutely fine, she was exclusively breastfed but I had to fight tooth and nail for that to happen and there was no issue of not bonding because she was not with me. So it all worked out fine but it was not a fairytale story!
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Latest post on 23 January 2011 - 10:53
Skipped yesterday, so Day 5 done today. HATED EVERY SECOND OF IT!!!
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Latest post on 21 January 2011 - 15:11
Day 4 done! With 2 kids and birthday balloons bouncing all around me, it was a pleasure doing it today!
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Latest post on 20 January 2011 - 07:17
The restaurant in the upstairs lobby. Both of min e have been a few times (visiting guests treating our family) and we had a wonderful time. I don't think you pay for small kids (toddlers). HTH
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 09:52
Also know someone who did that Freckles. In addition to maxing out loans and credit cards they renewed their lease days before leaving, cashed the rent bank loan and took the rent money too. No one has even tried to find them yet!
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 09:48
Day 3 done! Cyclone T, I'm interested to hear where you've seen / felt the biggest difference. Have you been measuring or weighing yourself or going by the fit of your clothes? PS well done for keeping it up, you're inspiring me to see it through too!
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Latest post on 18 January 2011 - 10:08
Well done cycloneT! Day 2 done for me!
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Latest post on 17 January 2011 - 10:48
Miss Balamory, I'm interested to know what made you seek treatment from an osteopath for your son. Was it specifically related to sleeping issues? Thanks Gemm
 
 
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