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Latest post on 21 October 2014 - 10:54
Probably no good to you, but I saw a battery recycle box in Spinneys at The Springs yesterday.
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Latest post on 20 October 2014 - 16:17
Hello, I'm looking to use aramex shop n ship service. Does anyone have any experience with it please ? Thanks I use it far too much :-( I don't buy any clothes in Dubai only online ( UK) and use S n S to ship it In 2 years no problems at all and I love the fact that you can track it and have it delivered to your workplace within a week. I have saved a fortune in clothes shopping And got some of us into so much trouble ;) But, yes it works really well Don't blame me GE haha I got a dress last week for 8 quid in the sale. Its 300 here. Best bargain so far ;-) I'm barred, till the New Yaar, although I did cheat and got a lovely pair of trousers from the UK and our friends are bringing them out at the weekend. He did only say I couldn't use shop n ship ;)
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Latest post on 20 October 2014 - 16:13
Hello, I'm looking to use aramex shop n ship service. Does anyone have any experience with it please ? Thanks I use it far too much :-( I don't buy any clothes in Dubai only online ( UK) and use S n S to ship it In 2 years no problems at all and I love the fact that you can track it and have it delivered to your workplace within a week. I have saved a fortune in clothes shopping And got some of us into so much trouble ;) But, yes it works really well
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Latest post on 20 October 2014 - 15:57
I would start with a General Practitioner.
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Latest post on 20 October 2014 - 15:49
Me tooo
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Latest post on 20 October 2014 - 11:25
So sad. I've just been reading the DM article too and she was really hoping to get one last Christmas with her family. RIP
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Latest post on 20 October 2014 - 11:01
I recently went home and in the shops, restaurants, pubs etc they were all happy as larry and couldn't be more helpful. More than 2 people queuing a new till opens up, cant find something on the shelves they ring around for you , bar staff serving people in order, doors being held open for you, people helping my Sister and I carry a pram down steps the list was endless. It was joy to be there. omg - where is this parallel universe of which you speak ?? lol Chester Liverpool Manchester :-) Guess I need to move north then !! lol Definitely, and it gets better the further North you go ;)
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Latest post on 20 October 2014 - 09:46
I recently went home and in the shops, restaurants, pubs etc they were all happy as larry and couldn't be more helpful. More than 2 people queuing a new till opens up, cant find something on the shelves they ring around for you , bar staff serving people in order, doors being held open for you, people helping my Sister and I carry a pram down steps the list was endless. It was joy to be there. I trust you were also given seats on public transport if you had to stand. That is of my main gripes here, women are supposed to be respected, but how many men and most of them young, ever give up their seats for you on the Metro. As for the driving, been back from two weeks hols and it seems so much worse than I remember :( I only got the bus twice and the old men waiting at the bus stop said "After you" it was so sweer. Thankfully our buses aren't busy in the morning however I am more likely to give up my seat Did you have a good time? We had a fab time thanks, just went over far too quickly. Hope you did too? :)
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Latest post on 20 October 2014 - 09:39
I recently went home and in the shops, restaurants, pubs etc they were all happy as larry and couldn't be more helpful. More than 2 people queuing a new till opens up, cant find something on the shelves they ring around for you , bar staff serving people in order, doors being held open for you, people helping my Sister and I carry a pram down steps the list was endless. It was joy to be there. I trust you were also given seats on public transport if you had to stand. That is of my main gripes here, women are supposed to be respected, but how many men and most of them young, ever give up their seats for you on the Metro. As for the driving, been back from two weeks hols and it seems so much worse than I remember :(
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Latest post on 19 October 2014 - 11:12
Hey, Geordie, polly, sarahlou, would you mind posting the names of your hairdressers? My fave one just returned to Australia so would appreciate a heads up - no pun intended! Essentials on Al Wasl. Meghan for cutting and Holly for colouring. Sorry, I'm not sure what colouring products they use, but I have no complaints.
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Latest post on 19 October 2014 - 10:37
I too have a couple of brilliant hairdressers here and the same back home. It has always taken me a while to settle with a new hairdresser though. What one person may hate about a hairdresser, another person may love, so if you're looking for a new hairdresser, it can be trial and error for the first few times.
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Latest post on 19 October 2014 - 10:32
We've used the large Park n Shop at Green Community. Just tell the butcher what you want, there meat has always been good
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Latest post on 19 October 2014 - 10:27
If you can get to The Green Community, there is a lovely little picture framers next to Park n Shop. I think it's called Picasso. We've had a number of pictures framed there and been very pleased with them and the price :)
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Latest post on 02 October 2014 - 10:41
I have my little fitbit that I wear everywhere just a little motivation to get off my bum really x I've just put MyFitnessPal on my phone and am using the step counter. I can't believe how little I walk around during the day at work, it's scary!!
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Latest post on 02 October 2014 - 10:37
Educated guess...... previous form.... ;) One of these days I will surprise you ! :) One day camels will fly too ;) Hmph If I had the thumbs option I would red thumb you for this. I'm already planning next years hols :)
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Latest post on 02 October 2014 - 10:11
Educated guess...... previous form.... ;) One of these days I will surprise you ! :)
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Latest post on 02 October 2014 - 09:33
Cyprus by any chance? How did you guess ;)
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Latest post on 02 October 2014 - 09:30
Less than five hours to go to my two weeks holiday :) :)
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Latest post on 02 October 2014 - 09:26
DCC and MoE has always been packed with obvious tourists, even before they were connected to the Metro. Not sure what these two malls offer that is not available in others, so I cant understand what makes them especially popular with tourists. Dubai Mall has lot of must-see attractions so that's understandable. Not sure about what DCC has to offer, but I would think for some, tourists espeically, the indoor ski slope in MoE would be a draw.
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Latest post on 01 October 2014 - 15:31
A colleague goes here regularly and she says they are excellent
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Latest post on 01 October 2014 - 12:57
It was mainly confidentiality when it was explained to me, pretty much the same as you get in all PA roles. To be honest it didn't seem a lot different.
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Latest post on 01 October 2014 - 12:48
I had one a couple of years ago and it was pretty much the same as any PA interview. They had all my details and just asked the usual questions along with other specific to the role and the school policies on confidentially etc. They also asked if I would be prepared to muck in and help with others roles if necessary, such as reception.
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Latest post on 30 September 2014 - 17:37
Unfortunately not. If you have any friends going you could always ask if they would give you their wristband, if they don't want to see the concert. Highly illegal of course, but I've seen numerous people do this over the last few years.
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Latest post on 30 September 2014 - 17:32
Sorry but am I missing something ?? "new, must see hotels, malls"
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Latest post on 30 September 2014 - 13:53
Are pizzas even italian? Haven't a clue, but the best one's I've ever had have been cooked in Italy :)
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Latest post on 30 September 2014 - 13:27
I'm not proud they can borrow both :)
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Latest post on 30 September 2014 - 12:47
If I was you I would turn your water off asap, as you will be liable for all that runs out. You will have to call a maintenance company yourself unless your LL has a contract with anyone. If he doesn't you could always try this guy http://musthavemaintenance.com/
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Latest post on 30 September 2014 - 12:39
Dr Neil Mitchel, Nicholas & Asp, Al Manzil Mall. Lovely guy and ever such a good dentist
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Latest post on 30 September 2014 - 12:30
The Who = YESSSSSS! with or without zimmers? Don't care they'll be brill and they can always borrow mine if they're desperate ;)
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Latest post on 30 September 2014 - 12:18
[b'>Asado at The Palace [/b'>- is amazing, you sit so close to the fountains, you can actually get wet! Fab views and great steaks! For desert view, not 100% but you could head out to Al Maha Sorry to hijack, but I don't suppose Asado is in the Fine Diner book is it? It was last year, not 100% sure this year as we didn't get one :) Cheers, I'll have a look tonight before I book for DH and me.
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Latest post on 30 September 2014 - 12:07
[b'>Asado at The Palace [/b'>- is amazing, you sit so close to the fountains, you can actually get wet! Fab views and great steaks! For desert view, not 100% but you could head out to Al Maha Sorry to hijack, but I don't suppose Asado is in the Fine Diner book is it?
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Latest post on 30 September 2014 - 12:00
I cans second Al Hadeerah, especially now the evenings are starting to cool off. For the fountains we are boring and just do the Rivington. <em>edited by Geordie expat on 30/09/2014</em>
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Latest post on 30 September 2014 - 11:55
Bump for a friend please
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Latest post on 30 September 2014 - 11:38
Dr Nojoomi at Mediclinic AR and The Meadows is excellent
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Latest post on 30 September 2014 - 09:14
I sometimes wish we could go home tomorrow, but unfortunately we're here for the next 4/5 years at least!
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Latest post on 29 September 2014 - 17:06
Thanks again. Sounds pretty much like what have already, everything is a drive away, even a short one.
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Latest post on 29 September 2014 - 16:06
Try Positive Paws in Al Quoz http://www.positivepaws.ae/ 04 379 0996
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Latest post on 29 September 2014 - 15:57
Thanks for this. Even less than we have at the moment then :(
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Latest post on 29 September 2014 - 14:19
I called this company today for my balconies. Rates were really reasonable, and hoping to get an appointment this week. Don't have feedback yet, but they seem very professional. http://www.thecleanteam.ae/window-cleaning/residential-services/ That's them. A few of us in JVT arranged for them to come and do a number of villas on the same day and they gave us a discount. Very professional and an excellent job :)
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Latest post on 29 September 2014 - 12:35
If you can wait until tonigt I have the name of a great company that did ours and a lot of our neighbours recently.
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Latest post on 29 September 2014 - 10:18
Bump anyone please?
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Latest post on 28 September 2014 - 17:19
If you let us know what type of role you are looking for perhaps some of us could help you.
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Latest post on 28 September 2014 - 16:44
Apart from Torrent and FilmOn V** is the only way I know of. Unless you want to try and catch up on Youtube
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Latest post on 28 September 2014 - 16:24
We bought my step-son an Acer a good few years ago and it is still going strong. He uses it mainly for games, music and films and he's not exactly gentle with it
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Latest post on 28 September 2014 - 14:35
Dr Neil Mitchel, Nicholas & Asp at Al Manzil Mall. Can't recommend him highly enouhg.
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Latest post on 28 September 2014 - 12:48
Same happened to my Mum only she was 60 at the time. One month nightmare the next nothing and I mean nothing, no hot sweats, nothing. They do say that it could very well happen to you at the same age as your mother. I only hope I'm the same, although feeling like I do now I very much doubt it :( <em>edited by Geordie expat on 28/09/2014</em>
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Latest post on 28 September 2014 - 12:12
Bump anyone???
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Latest post on 28 September 2014 - 11:35
Very true Beebers. Red is difficult to get to stick anywhere. If the OP lets us know what she is trying to achieve, perhaps we could help her a bit more. I am naturally red, but after being here for over two years, am almost blonde. I now have no choice but to go to a salon as I could not manage this colour on my own.
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Latest post on 28 September 2014 - 11:03
I've had to stop doing it at home since I moved out here.If you are doing it this way, perhaps you need to change to a salon.
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Latest post on 28 September 2014 - 11:01
No not that I'm aware of <em>edited by Geordie expat on 28/09/2014</em>
 
 
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