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Latest post on 01 November 2013 - 12:51
The municipality used to do this - not sure if they still do but you could check with them. In Al Ain years ago the local honey shop used to come and remove them if they were honey bees..
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Latest post on 19 October 2013 - 00:21
I am not surprised - it was something new and fresh when it started off but has been nothing but tat now for years. <em>edited by Genie on 19/10/2013</em>
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Latest post on 17 October 2013 - 14:03
This would be the one situation where I would not advocate speaking to them but reporting it to the building management directly. It is extremely stupid and risky behavior that puts the building and peoples lives at risk. There was someone in the building I live in doing this - a notice from the management company was posted in the lifts warning of the dangers and also that whoever was found to be doing this would have their tenancy contract cancelled immediately. I see men in offices in the next building doing this all the time - they go out on the balcony for a smoke break and then toss the lighted cigarettes over the balcony -such morons. I once sat at a pavement cafe and a lighted cigarette butt landed on my head - tossed from the balconies above. I find it hard to credit that such levels of stupidity exist. Report it to the building management now - I would not bother with the watchman, their responses are often hit and miss. ETA - More to the point I forgot to add that several years ago an apartment on my floor had a balcony fire that was caused by a cigarette. The balcony was well ablaze at 3am but was luckily spotted by a passerby who alerted the watchman. As I live on the same floor at it is quite high up I dread to think of the consequences if it had not been spotted. <em>edited by Genie on 17/10/2013</em>
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Latest post on 10 October 2013 - 23:37
I have slavishly followed Delia Smith's recipe for perfect rice ever since I first tried it in the early 90's. Works like a charm everytime - with long grain, American style or Basmati rice: For 2 Rice measured upto the 150ml mark in a measuring jug 275ml of boiling water - measured using the same jug 1 tsp of butter or oil Over a low heat melt butter / heat oil is wide saucepan Add rice and stir to coat all the grains of rice Add the measured boiling water and salt bring to the boil then immediately turn down to the lowest heat possible and cover with a lid Cook for 14 minutes Stir to fluff up and serve or cover with a clean tea towel and the lid if not serving immediately When feeding more I just double or triple all the measurements I do not have the room in my kitchen for one more gadget and find with this recipe no need for a rice cooker.
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Latest post on 10 October 2013 - 12:22
As an ex NICU nurse I was glad to read that you finally agreed to the delivery when you did. Doctors do not tell you these things to stress or scare you but rather because it is the truth. Also a baby with severe IUGR and in a breech position would have been an extremely high risk for normal delivery especially with a primigravida mother(first birth). Babies are not kept in NICU when there is no need for them to be there- the pressure on bed spaces is always too high for that. IUGR babies often have problems with temperature control, feeding and low blood sugar and are at risk for infections and they need careful monitoring because of this. You really would do well to educate yourself regarding the risks of IUGR ( especially severe IUGR) if you plan any future pregnancies.
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Latest post on 07 October 2013 - 15:30
This should be made into a sticky by admin as the topic comes up every time there is a public holiday. To cover the range of opinions It should go something like this: - You do not have to give your maid the day off, time off or money in lieu - that is what the law says - But you know, well, it would be nice if you did but it is up to you - Some families need their maid to work as it is a busy time with 100's of visitors, but you know they will make the equivalent their whole years salary in Eid money / tips from grateful guests - Some families give the maid a week off with breakfast in bed every morning to assuage their guilt at actually employing someone - If you actually do employ someone you should do the above as a penance for giving someone a job - Most people just work it out - whatever works for them as a family and seems fair That just about covers the range of opinions in answer to this frequent question. <em>edited by Genie on 07/10/2013</em>
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Latest post on 06 October 2013 - 19:41
I second it sliced really thinly in a salad - delicious.. I also make a fennel gratin. Cut into wedges - parboil for for 5 mins in salted water then put in a casserole with cream, garlic and parmesan cheese and bake for about 20mins.
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Latest post on 03 October 2013 - 22:22
Try the Rotana group some of their hotels are dry - the Rose Rahyan and the Villa both on SZR are dry and I think one or two others as well. They all have restaurants - I have not tried them but I expect they will be on a par with their restaurants in their other hotels.
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Latest post on 03 October 2013 - 13:39
jeez, what happened to women's solidarity??? stop being such witches to each other, seriously! i agree with the OP, there is nothign more wearing and soul-destroying than inconsiderate neighbours - no matter what the cause. trikes, etc should not be ridden inside. kids running up and down the landings/hallways in apartments is a no-no. and nobody should have to wear ear plugs in their own home, as a result, surely? try talking to her, send her a note - and when all else fails, call the police. i have done it, it works. we are all entitled to some peace and quiet in our own homes. I couldn't agree more. You know it is such a shame. Just becuse I got woken up early this morning by the above apt, I then post on here and as direct resut women are now insulting or making mass assumptions about and against each other. I wonder if my neighbours late night sh@g was really worth all this stress!!?? I just hope you did not send her the snippy little note someone suggested implying that her behavior is illegal...if you have not met her it is entirely possible she is a married woman. having late nights, wearing high heels and the odd **** does not rule out that possibility - even though you be hard pressed to believe it reading this thread. Having lived in apartments for years now I take a live and live approach.. There is a reasonable amount of noise you can expect at certain times.. in does not include children rampaging through the halls all day or late night hammering and loud parties.. All those living with children in apartments are not automatically to be excused just as all single woman are not all party loving, drunk, sluts. The best solution is always the kindest approach first.. speak to them before sending snippy notes implying they are breaking the law or calling the police.
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Latest post on 28 September 2013 - 16:50
You are probably better to see a doctor first for several reasons but namely because you may find that if you have an x- ray first it may not be the correct view the doctor needs to see depending on the location of the injury. i.e. They may want a lateral / anterior / plantar view etc. Which means you would end up paying for more x-rays.
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Latest post on 25 September 2013 - 14:52
OK thanks ladies - the sleeping thing is the worst of it. I need to sleep! Consequently I am going to bed at 8:30pm most nights as I am just so exhausted with the pregnancy and work. He is very overprotective but to our DD's detriment I feel. I was smothered and my mother was so overprotective and it is stifling so I want to let our little girl do her own thing. Is there any way at this stage we can undo this habit of going in to her room to put the dummy back in, or letting her CIO? Perhaps controlled crying? [b'>She has a habit of flipping onto her belly then getting upset as she's stuck on her front so we have to flip her over like a turtle[/b'>. Shall I call in Cecile? Is it possible to go through say, 3 days of awfulness, and come out the other side with a baby who sleeps through? I know he is just being loving and he loves her to pieces but I am getting that eye twitchy thing from 9mos of no sleep! This would concern me, a 9 month old baby should be able to roll from front to back. It is one of the first rolling developments with rolling back to front coming later, by 6-7 months babies should be able to do both. Rolling from front to back usually starts at 4 months. Is there something with her bedding / nightwear that is stopping her? Yes she can roll both ways Genie. She is just in a sleeping bag and likes to stick her legs through the bars of the cot. Also she's half asleep and usually has turned around 90 degrees so she's sort of wedged in. Cots should be bigger and round! Good.. Sorry just the way I read it sounded like she could not roll from front to back - glad that is not the case :)
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Latest post on 25 September 2013 - 14:43
OK thanks ladies - the sleeping thing is the worst of it. I need to sleep! Consequently I am going to bed at 8:30pm most nights as I am just so exhausted with the pregnancy and work. He is very overprotective but to our DD's detriment I feel. I was smothered and my mother was so overprotective and it is stifling so I want to let our little girl do her own thing. Is there any way at this stage we can undo this habit of going in to her room to put the dummy back in, or letting her CIO? Perhaps controlled crying? [b'>She has a habit of flipping onto her belly then getting upset as she's stuck on her front so we have to flip her over like a turtle[/b'>. Shall I call in Cecile? Is it possible to go through say, 3 days of awfulness, and come out the other side with a baby who sleeps through? I know he is just being loving and he loves her to pieces but I am getting that eye twitchy thing from 9mos of no sleep! This would concern me, a 9 month old baby should be able to roll from front to back. It is one of the first rolling developments with rolling back to front coming later, by 6-7 months babies should be able to do both. Rolling from front to back usually starts at 4 months. Is there something with her bedding / nightwear that is stopping her?
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Latest post on 19 September 2013 - 12:45
Wild Wadi and Ski Dubai are both in the Family Entertainer Book. Depending on how many people will be going to various places, these coupons alone should make it worthwhile buying it (3 x coupons for all day admission to Wild Wadi, i.e. 6 people, and 2 x 2hr slope passes and one snowpark entrance for Ski Dubai). There are also coupons for things like dhow cruises and Adventure HQ, yacht charters, desert safaris, etc, etc, and of course tons of coupons for family style cafes. Keep in mind though that this year's book is only valid through to 30th December (and can't be used on Christmas Day) so you won't be able to use it in the New Year. I'd suggest you go to your local Entertainer retailer and have a flick through the sample booklet there, to see if it contains the sorts of vouchers you and your visitors are likely to use. Many thanks Sam7 - it definitely sounds worth buying even for the limited time - as it surely will save money.
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Latest post on 19 September 2013 - 11:46
I have family coming over for a visit, 2 adults 2 children, for a week in early December and then again for a few days over New year. I know they want to do Wild Wadi and Ski Dubai etc and as we will be out most days will probably eat out in family friendly venues. Is it worth buying the entertainer - is Wild Wadi and Ski Dubai etc in there - and if it is worth it which book should I get - is it the family one? Thanks!
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Latest post on 11 September 2013 - 10:25
it's not possible to read it all - there's too much lol but loads of people who use the site have still never bothered with the forum.. most people I know don't use it. When I went to one of their own coffee mornings none of the ladies knew what it was and even the host reckoned she only had a vague recollection... Did you believe them? Even in the days when this site was buzzing ( with plenty of catfights etc) nobody admitted to being on it - but they all had a strong opinion about it :D yes I know that, i'm not stupid, and yes they did seem genuinely blank...although at least 2 of them were new to Dubai and by the end one of them said she'd look it up !! lol Not accusing you of being stupid -it was a lighthearted post as it just crossed my mind that some of them may not have wanted to "out" themselves <em>edited by Genie on 11/09/2013</em>
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Latest post on 11 September 2013 - 10:19
it's not possible to read it all - there's too much lol but loads of people who use the site have still never bothered with the forum.. most people I know don't use it. When I went to one of their own coffee mornings none of the ladies knew what it was and even the host reckoned she only had a vague recollection... Did you believe them? Even in the days when this site was buzzing ( with plenty of catfights etc) nobody admitted to being on it - but they all had a strong opinion about it :D
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Latest post on 11 September 2013 - 09:23
Fruit juice is not really "good" for anyone, it is like drinking liquid candy as it is packed with sugar ( fructose). Even a small serving can have as much as 5 teaspoons of sugar in it. Some people think 100% fruit juice with "no added sugar" is OK. The thing is there is no need to add sugar as it is full of it already from the natural sugars in the fruit, but you get a huge dose of them with fruit juice, a small glass can be the equivalent of eating five oranges. No-one would eat five oranges in one go but plenty drink the equivalent. It is far better to get the benefits of fruit by eating the whole fruit rather than drinking just the sugar from it. <em>edited by Genie on 11/09/2013</em>
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Latest post on 11 September 2013 - 08:55
this will be my first christmas here on my own - as my husband of two years died last year :-( pity party for one, i guess.... Rhubarb - how awful, I am so sorry for your loss. Christmas is hard on your own but especially when grieving. Please be kind to yourself and do something that will make it a little easier for you. Even if that means going home to be with family or old friends. The first Christmas after my mother died, I tried to ignore and spent it on my own working.. it did not work ..I was so upset. Try and arrange to be in the company of close friends or relatives, it will be better than being on your own. <em>edited by Genie on 11/09/2013</em>
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Latest post on 10 September 2013 - 20:40
Is it the striped canvas type? My friend had a small canopy recovered by a shop in Satwa.. I will ask her the name of it (if it is the same type of material)
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Latest post on 30 August 2013 - 13:25
I know that the Hairworks salon in JBR is open on a Friday so perhaps their salon in Jumeirah on beach rd is as well? I don't know the phone number but they are listed on the beauty section on here.
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Latest post on 28 August 2013 - 18:08
Holland & Barratt on the lower ground floor of Dubai Mall - I saw they had packs of this in the 'fridge last week
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Latest post on 27 August 2013 - 13:30
Very sorry to hear about your bad experience; sadly it is not that uncommon here. In the long time I have been here I have seen quite a few women treated like this or worse. Cut your losses, move on and importantly have no further contact with your ex or the landlord - it is not your problem and he should not be involving you - he also sounds like a another piece of work. Change your number if necessary. Just stay out of everything - I think it will only get worse
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Latest post on 27 August 2013 - 13:24
The oils in all nuts and seeds become rancid with heat / age. You can store them for 3-4 months at room temperature but with the temperatures here I would think it might be less and that they are far more likely to become rancid if left at room temperature. As tahini is made from sesame seeds I always keep mine in the 'fridge once opened - as someone said it does become a bit thick but a good stir usually fixes that. You can keep it for 6 months in the 'fridge
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Latest post on 27 August 2013 - 12:28
The only thing I would say is that lots of woman's legs swell in the heat - including mine. I have an aunt whose legs looks she has elephantitis when she is in hot climate. Also heat causes vasodilation - veins become larger and more prominent. As you say this is in the last 4 months it could just be the heat of summer. As for the rest it is too non-specific to pinpoint any cause. A good GP who listens would be your best bet.
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Latest post on 25 August 2013 - 13:27
Try searching on trip advisor as a starting point. Canary wharf is a good option -like these apartments [url=http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g186338-d610914-r131245051-Marlin_Apartments_Canary_Wharf-London_England.html'>link[/url'> <em>edited by Genie on 25/08/2013</em>
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Latest post on 22 August 2013 - 16:23
Hi Ludo 77 - are you aware that asprin should not be given to children because of the risk of developing Reye's syndrome? This is not new advice - it was issued in the mid 80's - that it should not be given to children under 12yrs of age and it was revised in 2002 to include those up to age 16 years. Of course there may be some exceptional reason why your baby has been prescribed it - so forgive me if that is the case - but I have to say I am racking my brains to think of one. Edited to ad: Oops - sorry misread it thinking you wanted it for a baby! so called baby asprin is low dose 75mg -81mg and ordinary pharmacies usually stock it. Perhaps if you ask for it by dose you may have more luck - as they may think what I thought - that it is for a child and that is why they say they don't have that! edited by Genie on 22/08/2013 <em>edited by Genie on 22/08/2013</em>
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Latest post on 22 August 2013 - 12:25
Hello ARZ - I don't know if you realise but you have posted this in the Maids forum in the Dubai board. I think if you repost on the Abu Dhabi main board you will get some replies.
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Latest post on 19 August 2013 - 12:08
Not really - it smelt slightly nutty but not overpowering. I used it as an all over after shower oil and you could smell it slightly when you put it on but it soon faded. I also hate products with strong smells so could not have used it if it was like that.
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Latest post on 19 August 2013 - 11:57
Is it to do with the "Movember" movement - you know the mens prostate cancer awareness campaign? That is what I presumed anyway but I could be completely out of touch! <em>edited by Genie on 19/08/2013</em>
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Latest post on 19 August 2013 - 11:53
where do they sell the pure oil though, that I haven't found outside Global Village. The ladies beach club in Jumeirah - that is where I got mine from. I bought it a year ago though and have not been back as a visitor brought me a load back from Morocco, but I suspect they still sell it as they always had it there.
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Latest post on 19 August 2013 - 10:39
Oh so if your DH is not working, he will have to rely upon you for monetary assistance - think how that must make HIM feel? Works both ways IMHO edited by bblue on 19/08/2013 Actually he'd like that quite alot! The point is, if you go on spending left, right and centre and never put anything away, then you never get a respite or have money on the side for when you REALLY need it. The sad fact is, some people are just rubbish with finances and many never get better at it and I fully understand OP's hubby's point of view and so far on here, no one has seen his side of it - I do. I could see it, maybe, if the OP had carried on being a spendthrift- but she has not done so for the last 3 years. Even prisoners get pardoned and given a second chance. Where is the trust in the relationship? A relationship without trust is a pretty toxic one IMO. The OP has demonstrated over the last 3 years that she has controlled her spending so to me this is not about money - it is all about control. <em>edited by Genie on 19/08/2013</em>
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Latest post on 19 August 2013 - 00:48
I used to work in that area and a lot of the new builds (apartments) used to have to signs saying for sale/ rent/ Mind you the last time I was in that area was a year ago so I don't know if they are still there - worth a drive around the area though to look. The new builds were at the end of Oud Metha by the Wafi across the other side of the flyover (on the Movenpick side if that makes sense).
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Latest post on 18 August 2013 - 23:28
Why not take your dh's offer of a small allowance and demonstrate your fiscal responsibility? You were (previously) a self proclaimed spendthrift - show you are able to live within a self managed budget. Because it is an insult to his life partner who is raising his child and running their home. A small allowance - like it is pocket money if she is "good". Is it still the 50's? Put in the context of any other negative trait someone had previously - say being a party girl or a tendency to overeat and gain weight - how would it be if the husband tried to control every aspect of the wife's behaviour that related to that previous trait? policing her every move or every mouthful she ate - how would that sit with you? The key word here is [i'>previous [/i'>[b'>[/b'>
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Latest post on 18 August 2013 - 23:11
WOW - I think you have had some harsh responses on here - in some cases verging on the nasty; it must be the mood on here tonight. I think on another night you might have heard more of the - it's both of your money - you are doing an equally important job raising your child running the household etc. So what if 3 YEARS AGO you were a spendthrift - with money you earned yourself or from your family- if you have been careful for the last 3 years it has no relevance. Who amongst us has not changed some negative traits over the years as we mature and our circumstances change. Why should you still be "punished" for this? As for going our to work for 5K or less I can't tell you how many times on this forum I have seen woman advise others that it is not worth it once childcare costs are factored in and that they would be better being a SAHM. I think your husbands behaviour is appalling and controlling to the extreme - he is treating you like a child or a recalcitrant employee not his partner in life. If you cannot make him see this I would suggest marriage counselling - as I fear this is just a symptom of a deeper controlling nature as your spending behaviour in the last 3 years has done nothing to warrant it. <em>edited by Genie on 18/08/2013</em>
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Latest post on 16 August 2013 - 11:00
Holland & Barratt - I know because I was looking for magnesium citrate and all they had was the combined calcium / magnesium citrate which I did not want. This was in the branch in Dubai mall.
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Latest post on 09 August 2013 - 21:40
As everyone else has said she needs to go to be checked at a hospital ASAP. Vomiting like that leads to loss of essential electrolytes and hyponatremia (low salt) - this along with the dehydration is very dangerous in anyone but especially children.
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Latest post on 09 August 2013 - 21:36
Genie and OP, after looking at the pairs in this article... thank you flipboard! They can be nice. http://m.vogue.com/vogue-daily/article/pretty-ugly-why-vogue-girls-have-fallen-for-the-birkenstock/ The ones my friend was wearing were like the silver pair only a very pretty turquoise colour and slightly shinier - the effect was nice. Might have to investigate these :)
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Latest post on 09 August 2013 - 13:38
I shocked myself yesterday by seeing a pair of Birkenstocks and thinking they looked pretty! I have always thought they were ugly - especially the sandy/ beige coloured ones that are all straps and buckles. I met a friend yesterday who was wearing a turquoise, patent leather (or something like)pair of the style that goes between the toes ( a la fit flop / flip flops) her toes nails were painted the same colour and the look was pretty. Previously I have always thought that even if they feel like you are walking on clouds and angels wings I would not wear them, not so sure now though... What is it about Canadians and ugly shoes. I have a friend who wears the ugliest pair of shoes I have EVER seen. They are huge black leather clog - very clumpy and ugly and she wears them with dresses.!!! They were very expensive, some kind of specialist brand and she swears they are the best thing she has ever worn. But as much as I love my comfort I would not even have them sitting discarded at the bottom of the wardrobe never mind on my feet.
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Latest post on 09 August 2013 - 12:37
Hi OP - I am very much a "reading between the lines" and giving people the benefit of the doubt kind of person. I have to say that the thought that crossed my mind when I read your post is that I wonder is she is the victim of a very controlling (i.e. abusive) spouse. It was the fact that she said [b'>she[/b'> did not delete you and would tell you the "whole sordid story" that made me think that. I have, sadly, known several people married to those kind of controlling, abusive men and isolating their wives and not allowing them contact - even to the point of taking away the mobile phone in one case, is a hallmark of their behaviour. Anyway that could just be me reading too much into it. The point is don't take it personally as you never know what is going on in some people's lives - especially someone you have just met. I have lived here a long time and yes you do come across the odd flaky person or user but in my experience the vast majority are normal - so go out there and meet new people and do no dwell on this. Your opening paragraph was my thought, too. I once knew a girl, in Australia, who I could have written your post about. She became really good at playing around it, to divert attention from her fiancée being a control freak, it embarrassed her but she was in it. Yes one of best friends from home is married to a man like this. He tried his best to break our friendship by his behaviour towards me in the hope of isolating his wife. It did not work though( we have been friends since we were 11yrs old) as I knew what he was up too so just ignored his horrible behaviour to me. He would not let her even do simple things like a yoga class once a week with me and my mother! He then changed tactics and decided I was his best friend also - so that my friend and I never have time alone. If we go on a girls day out - shopping, lunch, etc he insists on tagging along as "he misses me and wants to spend time with me as well" - even though we always have dinner/ nights out together- he just wants to make sure we don't get the chance to really talk. If only he knew that in my mind he the furthest thing from being my friend that it is possible to be.
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Latest post on 09 August 2013 - 12:05
Hi OP - I am very much a "reading between the lines" and giving people the benefit of the doubt kind of person. I have to say that the thought that crossed my mind when I read your post is that I wonder is she is the victim of a very controlling (i.e. abusive) spouse. It was the fact that she said [b'>she[/b'> did not delete you and would tell you the "whole sordid story" that made me think that. I have, sadly, known several people married to those kind of controlling, abusive men and isolating their wives and not allowing them contact - even to the point of taking away the mobile phone in one case, is a hallmark of their behaviour. Anyway that could just be me reading too much into it. The point is don't take it personally as you never know what is going on in some people's lives - especially someone you have just met. I have lived here a long time and yes you do come across the odd flaky person or user but in my experience the vast majority are normal - so go out there and meet new people and do no dwell on this.
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Latest post on 26 July 2013 - 00:02
Genie, I'm afraid I was just saying to my husband that when something like this happens, and to pilgrims, no less, I cannot believe in a good, just and kind God. Just evil. There is no sense in heaven or on earth for this. I hear what you are saying and can understand it, however I feel in this day and age our perspective gets skewed by the 24 hour rolling news culture. We are fed a constant diet of all the tragedy and evil (war/ murder etc) in the world. Very rarely do the myriad of good things that happen everyday in the world get reported - they are not deemed newsworthy. When they do - like the recent royal arrival - they generate a feel-good factor but the constant reporting all the bad must generate the opposite without us being aware of its effect. I try and keep my head turned to the good - without ignoring the other - but to remind myself that the one outweighs the other (IMHO)
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Latest post on 25 July 2013 - 18:58
Heart breaking, such a terrible tragedy, so many people killed and injured. I was on that very same train service in May after walking the Camino and caught the train back from Santiago to Madrid. It just makes it all the more sad to me. My heart goes out to all those killed and injured especially as many were probably going to Santiago to celebrate the festival of St James which should have been today - a time of celebration turned into one of grief and mourning. RIP <em>edited by Genie on 25/07/2013</em>
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Latest post on 23 April 2013 - 14:47
You could try contacting one of the air ambulance services here in the UAE. To use the air ambulance service itself comes at pretty eye watering prices, but because transporting patients is their business they may have contacts of people who do freelance escort work. Two you could try are Royal Jet in Abu Dhabi and AAI in Dubai. There are others - a google of air ambulance UAE should find them. Good Luck I hope you find someone.
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Latest post on 18 April 2013 - 08:25
According to the BBC it is going to rain on Saturday [url='>http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/292223[/url'>. mInd you yesterday they were forcasting three days of rain now it's down to one - it was my excuse for not washing the windows ... that excuse looks like it's disappearing.. edited by Genie on 18/04/2013 ugh! I can never get the hyperlink to work on here http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/292223 <em>edited by Genie on 18/04/2013</em>
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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 13:00
thanks again, can you reccomend a good cook book, went around but havent found one that really i like.... I have a lot of vegetarian cookbooks; some are for specific cuisines like real vegetarian Thai or Italian etc and some on specific ingredients like Rose Elliot's bean book. I think the most useful one for someone who is starting to become vegetarian is Delia Smiths vegetarian collection. It has 250 recipes and a lot of these are "crossover" recipes- i.e. recipes that are familiar and similar to meat based recipes so using them you would not feel like it's too big of a leap to becoming a vegetarian. Most of them (the ones I have tried anyway) are, as usual with Delia recipes, delicious and foolproof and there are some great recipes for entertaining.
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EW GURU
Latest post on 16 April 2013 - 20:59
I found some in Lakeland in MCC - mind you it was a while ago.
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EW GURU
Latest post on 16 April 2013 - 20:57
starting to worry about my impending doom oops sorry marriage :\: Please don't! Have known my DH since [b'>1875 and married 36 years[/b'>. Wouldn't change a thing and we are still crazy about each other, even although we DRIVE each other crazy at times! :) You were together 102 years before you gave in and married him? Wow JoyceB - respect!! ;)
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EW GURU
Latest post on 15 April 2013 - 21:45
Thank you busybee2 for giving me more options :)
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EW GURU
Latest post on 15 April 2013 - 16:05
Many thanks again for another option - I am bound to find something as this rate :)
Genie
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Latest post on 15 April 2013 - 14:59
Thank you everyone! I thought it might be a hopeless quest - I should have known I could rely on EWers to come up with the information. This has made things a lot easier for me : )
 
 
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