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Latest post on 31 March 2014 - 15:31

I think FF was being sarcastic. We sometimes have a maid who comes but mostly do everything ourselves. She doesn't always get it right but I don't log onto a forum to start threads moaning about how stupid and incompetent these maids are - I just do whatever she didn't do myself. It really isn't a big deal. Meanwhile in the South Indian ocean... Maybe - it is not the fist time I have seen her post such comments though - hence mine. Without being sarcastic - I find it possible to dwell on more then one subject at a time - both the serious and the frivolous. Discussing one does not block out any thoughts or discussion of the other. I get that - but at the same time, I don't know what the purpose of this thread is other than to ridicule and b!tch about a part time maid, which seems nasty and unnecessary. What is the point? If you don't like it, do it yourself or get another cleaner. yet we seem to have a weekly commentary about how this maid didn't do this or didn't do that, or messed this up to the point of bragging because the OP made the last maid cry. I'm sorry but that doesn't sit well with me. I would be able to respond much more positively to someone who posted "I've had a few cr@ppy maids can anyone recommend a decent company". [b'> It really is very trivial. [/b'>If my hubby can iron his own shirts wearing his boxers every morning then I think most people here can do it! A lot of the threads on here are so trivial as to induce rigor mortis - why pick on this one ;)

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Latest post on 31 March 2014 - 15:22

still as clueless as ever! :( Google the initials of vee pee en. Sorry not good to discuss these things on a public forum as they end up blocked. ETA Sorry if you Googling N not E <em>edited by Genie on 31/03/2014</em>

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Latest post on 31 March 2014 - 15:21

I think FF was being sarcastic. We sometimes have a maid who comes but mostly do everything ourselves. She doesn't always get it right but I don't log onto a forum to start threads moaning about how stupid and incompetent these maids are - I just do whatever she didn't do myself. It really isn't a big deal. Meanwhile in the South Indian ocean... Maybe - it is not the fist time I have seen her post such comments though - hence mine. Without being sarcastic - I find it possible to dwell on more then one subject at a time - both the serious and the frivolous. Discussing one does not block out any thoughts or discussion of the other.

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Latest post on 31 March 2014 - 15:14

sounds like an interesting prog.. Registered on iTV and tried playing it but it is giving the error that "this video not available in your region", even tough i registered a UK postcode. How did you girls manage to watch it? its not there on youtube! ITV player - [u'>[b'>via you know what[/b'>[/u'> - then UK postcode. nopes.....i am an IT dumbo! That which must never be mentioned... a vee pee en

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Latest post on 31 March 2014 - 15:10

sounds like an interesting prog.. Registered on iTV and tried playing it but it is giving the error that "this video not available in your region", even tough i registered a UK postcode. How did you girls manage to watch it? its not there on youtube! ITV player - via you know what - then UK postcode.

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Latest post on 31 March 2014 - 15:09

Here is a very useful tip !!! If the Maid did NOT do all the ironing, it actually is possible to do it yourself ! If you don't know how, then go to youtube and type in "how to iron". There are surely many instructional videos which can be very helpful Oh and by the way this also works for "how to push my baby's stroller around the Mall", "How to mop a floor" and many more things. I hope this helped. My friend sometimes takes her maid to the mall - not to do anything but just because the maid likes to go as it breaks her routine and gets her out of the house for an hour or two. I have been with them on such occasions and the maid though not asked or expected to push the stroller will nearly break your wrist in order to do so ;) - she is determined to do it even though not required to. So you see things are not always as they seem. Try to be less judgmental and life in general will seem pleasanter. I do not have a maid but am not at all bitter or resentful of those that do. Different horses for different courses.

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Latest post on 31 March 2014 - 13:16

I remember the "accident" very well, it happened on the same road where I'd skidded on black ice and crashed a couple of years before. What is so terrifying is that he would have completely got away with it if he hadn't tried it again. And if there hadn't been a random meeting between a Scottish policeman and a relative of his second victim. He truly is a sociopath, he has even tormented the family of his dead wife by going to court for the right to be buried in the same plot. Hopefully he will never be released. That is so sick wanted to be buried in the same plot - hopefully the courts refused. He should never be released because as you say he is a true sociopath and capable, I am sure of doing it all again. Scary that he worked in the NHS for so long - the HR departments must have never done a CRB on him as he had previous convictions for arson. He also was convicted (tho later successfully appealed) for burning down the storage company where his marital belongings were held in order to make an inflated insurance claim. Not sure how that case fell apart but it was very strange that the building in question had stood for many years without incident until the night after he had visited it. My poor niece had all her belongings destroyed in the blaze. edited by Livelytrish on 31/03/2014 Your poor niece :( The lengths he went to get his hands on money were extraordinary - murder, arson, faking cancer etc Money must have surely been his only true love in life.

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Latest post on 31 March 2014 - 13:06

No need to watch the final part tonight then !! Well for me I knew the ending as I read about the real life story plus watching it on ITV player they gave a preview of this weeks episode which showed where it was all heading. <em>edited by Genie on 31/03/2014</em>

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Latest post on 31 March 2014 - 13:05

I remember the "accident" very well, it happened on the same road where I'd skidded on black ice and crashed a couple of years before. What is so terrifying is that he would have completely got away with it if he hadn't tried it again. And if there hadn't been a random meeting between a Scottish policeman and a relative of his second victim. He truly is a sociopath, he has even tormented the family of his dead wife by going to court for the right to be buried in the same plot. Hopefully he will never be released. That is so sick wanted to be buried in the same plot - hopefully the courts refused. He should never be released because as you say he is a true sociopath and capable, I am sure of doing it all again. Scary that he worked in the NHS for so long - the HR departments must have never done a CRB on him as he had previous convictions for arson.

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Latest post on 31 March 2014 - 12:28

Based on a true story Very good 3 parter and 2 parts aired already Yes me - I can't wait for the 3rd part tonight :) Isn't he creepy? Totally - and the thought of him being a nurse all those years really freaks me out! His poor first wife :( I saw an article in the paper from her brother - he thought the actress who portrays her did an excellent job. ( reading the article is what made me look for the programme).

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Latest post on 31 March 2014 - 12:19

Based on a true story Very good 3 parter and 2 parts aired already Yes me - I can't wait for the 3rd part tonight :)

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Latest post on 31 March 2014 - 12:18

Thank you everyone for your replies - much appreciated.

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Latest post on 30 March 2014 - 15:22

Is there any point in the e-gate card anymore? Last time I came through T3 I was able to register my passport for free and can now use the same machines reserved for e-gates. Took 2 mins. All they needed to do was take a photo of my eyes. Could you give a bit more info about this please? Was it on the way out of Dubai or as you come back in and is there a sign or anything to show where to do this. TIA

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Latest post on 28 March 2014 - 00:27

This is so sad - poor man I hope he gets the help he needs soon. Mostly posting to keep this at the top of the board. :( <em>edited by Genie on 28/03/2014</em>

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Latest post on 16 March 2014 - 16:54

I use a brand that is made in Thailand - it is the Thai Choice brand. It comes in a plastic squeezy bottle ( bit dangerous actually for squirting too much out ;) ) I found it in Spinneys.

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Latest post on 12 March 2014 - 17:58

This is a great website - just type in your ingredients and it spits back some recipes http://www.supercook.com/ Thanks for this link - it's great. I typed in 5 ingredients I have in the fridge and it came back with over 200 recipes - I added one more store cupboard ingredient and it came back with over 350 recipes. Some of them are great and ones I would not have thought of ... I can see I am going to spend a lot of time on that site ;)

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Latest post on 04 March 2014 - 16:34

Mushypeas - I have a spare ticket but it is for the front pit if you are still interested

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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 13:12

To answer the original question: A lazy, stupid, careless one who should be charged with child neglect ( if the times in the story are correct).

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Latest post on 26 January 2014 - 19:46

DS's nursery will not let him go for the next 15 days because his sister has chickenpox. DS doesn't have chickenpox (yet!), is it normal for a nursery to do this? They are behaving in a totally responsible manner. Your outrage shows that you are not. Chicken pox can be extremely serious, and is at its most infectious before the rash appears. And I sincerely hope for your work colleagues and adult friends that you have had it already and are not incubating the virus. It can be fatal in adults. edited by Livelytrish on 26/01/2014 It can be fatal in adults which is why the majority of people would prefer their children to catch chickenpox whilst they are children. There are millions of every day diseases which can occasionally prove fatal do you suggest that every sibling of every child with the common cold should be kept home in case somebody with a weakened immune system comes into contact with them? My elder daughter's school is aware that my younger daughter has chickenpox and they have not suggested that she stay off in case she is carrying the virus dormantly. I spoke to my paediatrician and explained the situation she thought it was ridiculous and was adamant they could not do this. Please don't be ridiculous, I thought we talking about chicken pox, a potentially serious illness, not a cold. And I suggest you change your paediatrician to one who has a better concept of communicable disease. And perhaps it might have been wiser to ensure that your children had been vaccinated. [b'>A cold has potential to kill, in someone with a weakened immune system it can turn into strep, flu, etc so what's the difference? Yes chicken pox can turn into a very nasty disease but so can countless other illnesses. [/b'> . A cold cannot turn into flu as they are caused by different viruses.Neither can it turn into strep throat as that is a bacterial infection. In my experience parents of children with a weak immune system and adults with weak immune systems take great care to avoid coming into contact with infectious diseases as it is often life threatening for them - they don't just go around hoping they wont catch something. It is more likely the unsuspecting, un-vaccinated who are at risk. Not according to [b'>google and NHS online.[/b'> I think we're getting away from the point here, which is should siblings be forced to stay off school and nursery simply because they MIGHT carry a dormant illness? Really? http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Flu/Pages/Introduction.aspx do not rely on Google for medical information - there is a lot of rubbish out there.

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Latest post on 26 January 2014 - 19:34

DS's nursery will not let him go for the next 15 days because his sister has chickenpox. DS doesn't have chickenpox (yet!), is it normal for a nursery to do this? They are behaving in a totally responsible manner. Your outrage shows that you are not. Chicken pox can be extremely serious, and is at its most infectious before the rash appears. And I sincerely hope for your work colleagues and adult friends that you have had it already and are not incubating the virus. It can be fatal in adults. edited by Livelytrish on 26/01/2014 It can be fatal in adults which is why the majority of people would prefer their children to catch chickenpox whilst they are children. There are millions of every day diseases which can occasionally prove fatal do you suggest that every sibling of every child with the common cold should be kept home in case somebody with a weakened immune system comes into contact with them? My elder daughter's school is aware that my younger daughter has chickenpox and they have not suggested that she stay off in case she is carrying the virus dormantly. I spoke to my paediatrician and explained the situation she thought it was ridiculous and was adamant they could not do this. Please don't be ridiculous, I thought we talking about chicken pox, a potentially serious illness, not a cold. And I suggest you change your paediatrician to one who has a better concept of communicable disease. And perhaps it might have been wiser to ensure that your children had been vaccinated. [b'>A cold has potential to kill, in someone with a weakened immune system it can turn into strep, flu, etc so what's the difference? Yes chicken pox can turn into a very nasty disease but so can countless other illnesses. [/b'> . A cold cannot turn into flu as they are caused by different viruses.Neither can it turn into strep throat as that is a bacterial infection. In my experience parents of children with a weak immune system and adults with weak immune systems take great care to avoid coming into contact with infectious diseases as it is often life threatening for them - they don't just go around hoping they wont catch something. It is more likely the unsuspecting, un-vaccinated who are at risk.

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Latest post on 26 January 2014 - 18:40

Chicken pox has the potential to be very serious, Before the recent widespread uptake of the vaccine it used to cause death - in the USA it used to cause around 150 deaths a year. In my career as a nurse I have nursed adults with Varicella ( Chicken pox) encephalitis ( they often died) and neonates who contracted it from their mothers; the ones who contacted it early in pregnancy were left with quite bad congenital malformations. For the un-vaccinated the risk is still there. edited for typos edited by Genie on 26/01/2014 <em>edited by Genie on 26/01/2014</em>

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Latest post on 24 January 2014 - 21:25

Sorry - never having had driving lessons here I don't know anybody. Hopefully some of the posters who have had driving lessons here will be able to answer. Good luck I hope you overcome this fear.

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Latest post on 24 January 2014 - 16:28

I think some sort of refresher course is a great idea. I did the same in the UK; after passing my test I did not drive for 4 years as travelling the world and working in cities where no car required... then I came to live here, took one look at the mad driving and thought no way can I drive here..( in Al Ain over 20 years ago - not too much traffic but almost daily serious crashes and crazy driving). On my first holiday back to the UK I booked 4 driving lessons with a great instructor (older, calm, kind retired policeman) After 2 lessons he told me I was fine and didn't need any more; that the only way to get my confidence back was to drive on my own. So I hired a car for 2 weeks and had no problems. When I got back to the UAE I stuck to quiet roads at first and then never looked back, I have driven to all parts of the UAE as well as Dubai on a daily basis since then. Give it a go - I think you need to get back on the "horse" - so to speak- as the longer you leave it the bigger this issue will become in your head. But you need to find a good instructor here that you can trust. <em>edited by Genie on 24/01/2014</em>

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Latest post on 15 January 2014 - 00:34

Im more inclined to think there's been some confusion and its mascara streaks on the towels. I'm inclined to agree...

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Latest post on 14 January 2014 - 14:38

The male flight attendant refused to serve my son any fizzy drink as he said “it drives kids crazy and is also bad for their skin pores.” Skin pores? lol [b'>And many scientific experiments have been done to prove that party food high in sugar has zero effect on normal children, it's an urban myth.[/b'> Hope the steward gets disciplined for stepping over the line. So true - all the "sugar high" stuff drives me crazy. Parents often refuse to give chocolate or similar but instead give fruit juice ( loaded with sugar) and / or a box of raisins or dried apricots ( both loaded with sugar). The thing is the "fruit juice" that the flight attendant insisted the child have probably had as much if not more sugar than the Pepsi. So he was wrong on both counts; both in refusing to serve it ( none of his business) and in his "facts".

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Latest post on 12 January 2014 - 13:27

A friend of mine ( i am a veggie) has been searching for months and told me it has been removed because it is not halal, so you may find it in the pork section. My recommendation if you can't find it is use marmite - it gives that umami taste and is the right colour. I cooked a load of meat dishes for a friend who was ill and used marmite as stock ( as I forgot to buy meat stock)..obviously I did not taste it ( I made her be the taster as I was cooking it) but she said it was delicious.. There are one or two meat dishes I miss - Chilli and Cottage pie and I make a veggie version using marmite as stock and it does give them that umami taste. <em>edited by Genie on 12/01/2014</em>

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Latest post on 09 January 2014 - 17:09

Does the husband not equally have the right to refuse children though? Did he not say he didn't want them when they got together? . Of course he has the right - as I said in my post marriage is about what 2 people want and need - not just one. But if that is the case he needs to man up and let his wife know that fact so that she can make some informed choices - whatever they are they are hers to make and not be forced into by just being strung along. <em>edited by Genie on 09/01/2014</em>

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Latest post on 09 January 2014 - 14:40

OP - your husband should be made to see that you have every right to both want a child and to discuss the issue of when / if this will happen. You cannot be fobbed off with " I don't want to discuss this" as though you are a child asking for a some expensive toy for Christmas or an employee asking for a rise. It is your right to have a full discussion with your husband about this and if he does not want to discuss it now he needs to agree a date in the near future when you will discuss this not just push you away. If in fact he does not want / cannot have a child then you need to know this now so that you can decide on [b'>your[/b'> choices. Do not make the mistake of just drifting along to his timetable until it becomes too late. I say this because I know of two couples who did this; both the women wanted children but their husbands did not ( but only revealed this after marriage). In the one case the wife just kept getting fobbed off and distracted ( a new house, a horse, expensive holidays - all of which meant that financially they could not commit to a child as they needed her income and her job was not compatible with childcare). They are now in a souless,loveless, childless marriage - too late for her to have children now- and they are tied together because of complex finances and she is deeply depressed. The other was far, far more tragic and the wife ended up committing suicide. Not that I am suggesting at all that this will happen but in both cases the wives went along with being fobbed off and distracted from their need for a child, both with sad and tragic outcomes. Do not fall into that trap - set a time now when your husband will sit and talk seriously with you about this and then make your decisions accordingly - after all a marriage is about what two people need and want - and if you cannot agree on this life changing decision then you need to consider your options.

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Latest post on 09 January 2014 - 12:39

Just logically is it possible to sack and ban a qualified teacher that easily, also in a very short time frame, over xmas and New year? I have been thinking that ever since that information was posted - something about the sequence of the posts in relation to inquiries from other posters has struck me as contrived. I know I could be wrong but it is just my gut feeling about the whole thing and no doubt I will be flamed for voicing it.

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Latest post on 08 January 2014 - 17:25

Hi OP - whilst it is true that every child is different and some are a leaner build than others the two key points from your post that stand out for me are: No weight gain for 8 months Iron deficiency Iron deficiency suggests that either his nutritional intake has been sub-optimal or he has an absorption problem. Even if a child is on the lower end of the growth scales weight gain should be consistent, with the occasional growth spurt. No weight gain for 8 months in this age group is not normal or desirable and you are rightly concerned. See a good pediatrician first - the one recommended to you is excellent- and take their advice on seeing someone who specializes in paediatric nutrition. There are a lot of charlatans out there who advertise nutritional counselling with only the flimsiest of qualifications / experience. I would take the paediatrician's recommendation on who to see for nutritional input but see a paediatrician first.

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Latest post on 07 January 2014 - 15:08

You actually have 10 days extra on your visa after the expiry date before you will get a fine - so 40 days in total, so the actual expiry will be the 25th of Jan. Why not wait until nearer the time to see if the visa comes through to save yourself the extra expense and hassle.

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Latest post on 07 January 2014 - 12:38

Just soak your feet in hot vinegar for 30 minutes, the dry skin and calluses will peel off like butter. I have been doing this for years after my mother told me about it - works like a charm better than any pedicure I ever had.

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Latest post on 22 December 2013 - 16:54

http://www.jacquielawson.com/ I've used this site for years and i love the message facility and cards. Excellent value for money! I agree they are the best online cards. You pay a small fee to join but then can send unlimited amounts of cards and there are some really lovely ones, much better than any other site I have seen.

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Latest post on 22 December 2013 - 16:47

I am not excusing my dh in any of this but I don't want to goto the authorities as this will ultimately impact me and my DD. and I don't believe I should confront him now as this would all blow up and he most likely would not let me on the plane with DD if I confront him from before. I also need some time away and to sit with my family and discuss what to do - should I forgive him and work on this, should I move back, should I stay in Dubai but be separated, this is a lot to think about. I came onthis forum initially to ask for advice so I don't understand why individuals are giving me grief over this - the whole point of this forum is to seek advice about issues. If you are referring to my post then I did not post to give you grief - I am not that kind of poster. It is my opinion as your posts seem to be focusing on the how to make the woman resign rather than the real cause of your problems - your husband. I was trying to point that out to you as it seemed to me a case of focusing on the symptoms rather than the disease. I would still reiterate that I would forget about her for now and concentrate your thoughts and energies on what you are going to do about your marriage.She is just a side issue really.

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Latest post on 22 December 2013 - 16:21

thanks I think I might do that..ill confront her and ask her to resign otherwise I will approach the school. im thinking its best I not approach the school because [b'>I don't want the authorities involved causing issues for my dh or our family.[/b'> the messages weren't just flirtations they were meeting very regularly from what I had read, I might have been to get through it if it was JUST messages but that's far from the case. I understand that you are shocked but why are you focusing on confronting the woman and not your husband? As horrible as her behavior was she is not your problem - he is. I am not excusing her in anyway but he is the one who broke his wedding vows to you and betrayed you and for all you know she could be just one of any number. Certainly there is the potential for her to be one of any number in the future - yet you are taking the approach that this is all her fault and whilst you want to cause problems for her you don't want to "cause any issues for your dh". Unless you change your way of thinking about this I fear she will not be the only one you have to worry about in future. Start looking at the real cause of this problem - your husband.

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Latest post on 19 December 2013 - 12:24

I saw these just the other day in a shop in the Village Mall in Jumeirah.. it is a shop that sells "luxury" items and is adjacent to the post office at the back. I am not sure of the range of these brushes that they sell but they did have a few boxes of them in their window display. What can I say? Genie: you are a GENIE .. and a genius. That is just fantastic. I'm fairly sure they might be a bit more expensive than Amazon, but I really want to feel the brush before I buy and they're SO expensive as it is ... this will prevent my risking a bad buy. THANK YOU! You are welcome.. I do not know the name of the shop but if you go in the side entrance where the post office is it is the shop just next to the doors into the main part of the mall. Hope you find one you like.

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Latest post on 19 December 2013 - 12:04

I saw these just the other day in a shop in the Village Mall in Jumeirah.. it is a shop that sells "luxury" items and is adjacent to the post office at the back. I am not sure of the range of these brushes that they sell but they did have a few boxes of them in their window display.

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Latest post on 18 December 2013 - 11:26

My opinion is that it is not just being friendly. If it was you would have already known about it.. as in "oh by the way I asked X out for a coffee". I am not saying that married men can't have single friends and see them .. but that is usually friendships that were established before the marriage or are with close work colleagues. To approach a single woman who is not an existing part of your social circle and ask her out (even if it is just for coffee) without your knowledge, seems like something else all together to me. You need to sit down and confront him with this. <em>edited by Genie on 18/12/2013</em>

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Latest post on 05 December 2013 - 18:26

Thank you pollydxb and doodlemun ;) I have to pick up visitors there tomorrow morning and again on Saturday so that has made it easier -at least I know where I am going now..

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Latest post on 03 December 2013 - 11:08

I am not easily fooled and generally have my wits about me and this would have struck me as genuine rather than a scam. I would think that the one child went inside to collect the food; the father walked down the road ( maybe out of embarrassment) and the other child followed him. <em>edited by Genie on 03/12/2013</em>

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Latest post on 29 November 2013 - 16:52

I saw it in Spinneys at Mercato 2 days ago

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Latest post on 27 November 2013 - 01:39

At GOSH I would suggest either Peter Cuckow or Imran Mushtaq both of whom are highly experienced and respected internationally in this specialty. <em>edited by Genie on 27/11/2013</em>

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Latest post on 13 November 2013 - 18:12

There is no pic in the link but I know that car you mean - would love one and would happily drive it.

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Latest post on 11 November 2013 - 13:38

i don't think that the road to Salalah from Muscat is as bad as Genie makes it sound. But it is a long and quite boring drive. I wouldn't rush to do it again but it was nice to have the car to visit all the various sights once we were down there. We did the trip about 8 years ago and generally the roads throughout Oman have been improved in recent years but I could be wrong. There are about 3 guest houses along the way (and not a lot else) where people break the trip. We left Muscat late afternoon and drove for about 5 hours till we stopped at a guest house about 9pm, had dinner and went to bed. It was basic but clean and adequate. We got up, had breakfast and left and were then in Salalah by lunchtime the next day. I can't remember the name of the place we stayed. I would have to look at a map. I dont remember thinking it was a dangerous drive - just tedious. We had small children at the time and got heartily sick of the two tapes of kids songs we had with us! Here is an article from last year about it - it is titled "Driving down the highway of Horror" http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/tourism/dubai-salalah-driving-down-the-highway-of-horror-1.1071544

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Latest post on 11 November 2013 - 13:02

The trip from Muscat to Salalah takes around 8-10 hours. There is nowhere large for a break after Nizwah. The road is pretty bad, potholed, unfenced and unlit. It is considered a dangerous drive due to the road conditions, crazy drivers and long, long stretches of just desert. You have to be well provisioned and make sure your car is in excellent condition. You should also make sure you have mobile phone coverage or at least make sure someone knows when you should arrive in Salalah in case you do not arrive due to a breakdown etc.

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Latest post on 11 November 2013 - 12:50

If it were me and I could leave the airport I would get myself down to The Chedi - it is not too far the airport and is fabulous. I would love to while away a few hours there - I am sure if you sat in the coffee lounge there would be free wifi. http://www.ghmhotels.com/en/chedi-muscat-oman/home/#home <em>edited by Genie on 11/11/2013</em>

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Latest post on 11 November 2013 - 10:38

please check this link http://www.rappler.com/move-ph/issues/disasters/43300-reliefph-victims-typhoon-yolanda-help In behalf of all the Filipinos around the world, our warmest gratitude! Maraming Salamat po! Thanks - that is very useful as it provides links to NGO's who have already set up appeals for this. I usually donate to the DEC but they, apparently, are still trying to decide whether to set up an appeal. Thanks also to those who provided information on local initiatives. <em>edited by Genie on 11/11/2013</em>

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Latest post on 10 November 2013 - 20:52

Just read the papers for the first time today and cannot believe how many have died .. estimates of 10,000 people.. maybe more. I am sure some of the local Filipino organisations must be organizing collections of essential items but I cannot find any news on this. If anyone knows of anything can they put it on here. RIP all those poor souls.

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Latest post on 05 November 2013 - 11:09

That is just so horrible - poor dogs and the families whose pets they are. Sadly it is nothing new here, it had been happening for years. I know of two families whose dogs were killed like this years ago - one was fed something with ground glass in it and one poisoned, a lovely golden retriever and a Labrador . Both dogs were in their own yards at the time and in both cases the food was put under the gate. I know a dog trainer who trains his dogs to accept nothing from anybody. They only eat food that he gives them, a good idea if you have a puppy to train but maybe a bit hard to retrain older dogs.

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Latest post on 04 November 2013 - 14:05

Hi - I cannot comment specifically on using a gastrostomy button (mic-key button) in children with autism but I do have experience of children with mic-key buttons. In general, once you have been trained how to care for them, they are fairly straightforward and easier to manage and less visible/ obvious than a gastrostomy tube. You will need to be specially trained in what to do and how to replace the button if it accidentally gets pulled out. The problem here is in obtaining supplies - replacement buttons and feeding sets. Up until about 18 months ago all the children I know that had them had to obtain their spares in the UK or overseas. Even that was not easy as they are not something that are sold in retail shops. However if there is a surgeon who is performing the insertion of them here now then perhaps he has also established a supply network - but you really need to check this out before any surgery. I don't know if you have already seen this but this is a guide to using / caring for mic-key buttons that may help you decide if this is something your child could tolerate and you could manage. http://www.mic-key.com/media/40679/r8201b_mic-key_care_guide_english.pdf

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