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Latest post on 03 July 2014 - 11:21
Poor Gerodie, with her gammy arm and having to work till midnight... And to make matters worse, woke up to a text from the eldest DD starting 'don't panic but.....' She's in hospital attached to an IV with gastroenteritis !!!
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Latest post on 03 July 2014 - 11:16
Can anyone suggest someone for me please. I'm off for an MRI tomorrow as my current doctor says I have rotator/cuff problems and an impingement. He thinks that there could also be a spurr of bone catching the tendon!!! my colleague has a Slap Tear and rotator cuff problem which impinges on the tendon He had 2 detatched tendons which they cut out and screwed something He had the op with DR Harold and now with the physio Thanks a million, just what I wanted to hear - not :(
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Latest post on 03 July 2014 - 11:13
The Rocks is lovely, but it's also a very busy casino and in my opinion way overpriced! If the OP wants peace and quiet Bellapais or the panhandle is the place to be. Also I have just found the card for the driver who picks us up in Larnaca, so I can give you his number if you would like it.
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Latest post on 03 July 2014 - 10:47
How come I've got the longest day :( no need to brag love ;) hahahaha are you in a free zone? techinically you are not allowed to work more than 6 hours in ramadan unless you're in a freezone i guess.. DIFC 09:00 - 18:00 :(
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Latest post on 03 July 2014 - 10:36
Hi Geordie Expat, How did you like Dr Andreas? Hope you're feeling better :) Haven't seen anyone yet, just had the MRI and will get the results on Saturday. To be honest I may try and see Dr Njoomi then too as he is based at the same clinic. I will keep you informed though.
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Latest post on 03 July 2014 - 10:29
How come I've got the longest day :(
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Latest post on 03 July 2014 - 10:23
7 and a half :(
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Latest post on 03 July 2014 - 10:01
The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding is a great one, totally unique experience to anything else in Dubai! I can highly recommend the Iftar here. It was the first one we ever did during our first Ramadan here.
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Latest post on 03 July 2014 - 09:52
i would go for the strongest ones and [b'>go to bed[/b'>..... hopefully it will be ok. Unfortunately it's worse in bed :(
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Latest post on 03 July 2014 - 09:46
that bad? Did they give you pain killers? Maybe ask for some stronger ones... I'm taking the strongest ones I can without falling asleep, it's only certain movements that hurt or when I've slept for a while. I've got a list of exercises from the physio along with using an ice pack as often as I can. <em>edited by Geordie expat on 03/07/2014</em>
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Latest post on 03 July 2014 - 09:39
Worst case scenario will be surgery, which to be honest, right at this very moment I would let them carry out without any anaesthetic. Either that or I cut my arm off myself !!!
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Latest post on 03 July 2014 - 09:33
Drs for MRI results !!!
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Latest post on 02 July 2014 - 21:16
You definitely can't cross the border in a hire car now. We had to either walk or go with friends in their car.
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Latest post on 02 July 2014 - 19:19
If you want to stay in Bellapais try either of these two places www.bellapaisgardens.com. and www.bellaview.net Bear in mind if you want to get around you will need to hire a car, but it's reasonably cheap to do so and they drive on the left, same as the UK. If you want beaches, you're better off at the Famagusta area as they have gorgeous beaches and very quiet. The harbour in Girne (Kyrenia) is lovely to spend a few hours, just sitting people watching and relaxing. And of course, trying some Effes, if you are drinkers. Anything else fire away.
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Latest post on 02 July 2014 - 17:39
Or you can do what DH did and just try one ;) At least I got a laugh
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Latest post on 02 July 2014 - 17:30
If you search on here, there are a number of threads on this topic, explaining why you can't use your UK licence once you are resident here and have a current driving licence. We use our UAE ones wherever we hire cars now.
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Latest post on 02 July 2014 - 17:14
No. If you're resident here you must use your UAE licence, or any insurance will be invalid.
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Latest post on 02 July 2014 - 15:11
That was what I would have said. The one we're going to offers that as well :)
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Latest post on 02 July 2014 - 15:03
I didn't think authentic Iftars offered alcohol?
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Latest post on 02 July 2014 - 14:20
Firstly, don't hold your breath! In all seriousness, a lot of it depends on what you do, or want to do. Get your LinkedIn profile up to date, contact as many recruitment agents and websites as you can. There are other on her who will be able to help you further, once you let us know what it is you're looking for.
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Latest post on 02 July 2014 - 14:10
I honestly don't think they could have taken Only Fools and Horses any further even if John Sullivan hadn't died. Mind I did like him in the one off episode of Open All Hours and love his Inspector Frost :)
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Latest post on 02 July 2014 - 14:04
David Jason's autobiography
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Latest post on 02 July 2014 - 13:58
How is the book going? Loving it. Can Mr GE read it after me please? I keep getting wrong for laughing out loud ;) <em>edited by Geordie expat on 02/07/2014</em>
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Latest post on 02 July 2014 - 12:30
I haven't a clue. Someone just mentioned that they had heard an almighty bang and seen flames.
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Latest post on 02 July 2014 - 12:25
Apparently there was a tanker caught fire on the Hessa Street flyover of Al Khail Road at the weekend too!
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Latest post on 02 July 2014 - 12:12
We go twice a year, it's gorgeous and the locals are so friendly. We fly with Emirates direct to Larnaca and then arrange for a car company to pick us up and drive us over the border. You can't drive a hire car over the border. The drive takes about 40-45 mins but is easier than going via Turkey, directly into Ercan, as you have to spend around one hour on the ground there! Where you stay very much depends on what type of holiday you're looking for. If you have a look at what's available, or let me know what you'd like, I'll be more than happy to answer any questions.
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Latest post on 02 July 2014 - 10:41
Definitely worth a check on there
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Latest post on 01 July 2014 - 17:54
I would double check, but I'm sure the baby is covered by your insurance until you get the passport etc. <em>edited by Geordie expat on 01/07/2014</em>
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Latest post on 01 July 2014 - 15:27
Ramadan or not I've been working in DIFC since last September and some of the outfits I've seen women wearing, I wouldn't even expect to see in a non Muslim country!
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Latest post on 01 July 2014 - 11:58
Of course I will. At the moment, if he offered to stick a hugh needle in my shoulder, even without anaesthetic, to make the pain go away I would happily say yes!
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Latest post on 01 July 2014 - 11:46
The reason I asked is that the only time I have my phone in the bedroom is when DH is away and I always end up sleeping very badly then. I'm sure there is something in this.
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Latest post on 01 July 2014 - 11:40
Do you still sleep with electronics like the laptop in your bedroom? <em>edited by Geordie expat on 01/07/2014</em>
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Latest post on 01 July 2014 - 11:28
I see Dr Andreas at Mediclinic Dubai Mall and I highly recommend him, he has a very nice manner about him and was spot on with his diagnosis of my flat foot, shoulder pain and minor scoliosis. He also did a chiropractic adjustment for me and was fantastic. That's where I'm off to in the morning for the MRI. Thanks.
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Latest post on 01 July 2014 - 11:26
This is from The Cure. They're at Media City and The Green Community EYELASH EXTENSIONS Semi-Permanent, new set 120min 500 Semi-Permanent, refill in 2-3 weeks 75min 350 Eyelash Perming 45min 200
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Latest post on 01 July 2014 - 11:11
Thanks. I'll see what tomorrow brings and then take it from there. Not a happy bunny at the thought of an MRI and then perhaps surgery, but hey that's what comes of getting old :( <em>edited by Geordie expat on 01/07/2014</em>
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Latest post on 01 July 2014 - 10:33
who does your Dr recommend? Dr Nojoomi at Meadows Mediclinic. Quote from their website - Dr. Nojoomi is an Iranian board certified orthopaedic surgeon who graduated from the Iran University of Medical Sciences in 1998. He has worked in Dubai since 2004. He specialises in treating shoulder problems and prior to joining Mediclinic Middle East, he built up the shoulder unit within the orthopaedic department of Dubai Hospital. He trained in shoulder surgery under the eminent shoulder surgeon Dr. Dominique Gazielly in Dubai, Paris and Geneva. He regularly presents findings of shoulder studies in his patients at national and international medical conferences. It would just be nice to speak to someone who has dealt with a specific surgeon, as if I'm going to have to have surgery I'd prefer it to be done by a doctor someone else has used. <em>edited by Geordie expat on 01/07/2014</em>
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Latest post on 01 July 2014 - 10:27
Cheers. I'll be doing some research.
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Latest post on 01 July 2014 - 10:24
Thanks, that's one to contact. Any other suggestions?
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Latest post on 01 July 2014 - 09:58
Can anyone suggest someone for me please. I'm off for an MRI tomorrow as my current doctor says I have rotator/cuff problems and an impingement. He thinks that there could also be a spurr of bone catching the tendon!!!
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Latest post on 01 July 2014 - 09:39
As I said my friend wouldn't cook meat for anyone because of her personal beliefs and not one of her friends worried about it. We all knew what she was about and she also didn't push it down our throats.
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Latest post on 01 July 2014 - 09:36
And even if you apply and then find the job has gone, you never know what will happen to your CV once the company sees it!!
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Latest post on 01 July 2014 - 09:31
You could always redeliver ;)
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Latest post on 30 June 2014 - 17:10
Same as when your car goes in for service. How many places offer a replacement car for the duration?
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Latest post on 30 June 2014 - 17:09
But when you have guests coming for dinner, do you not cook them food you love? Why would you cook someone something to eat that you wont eat? Why would i cook you tripe when i wont eat it? I wouldn't expect you to and same goes for here. I wouldn't offer you h*m and pease pudding stotties ;)
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Latest post on 30 June 2014 - 17:08
It can depend on your guests I think. I had a friend who was a very strict vegan, no leather that sort of thing and she wouldn't cook anything else on principal, which I totally agreed with. It did sometimes make her unpopular when, if she invited friends of her friends, they couldn't/wouldn't eat what she had prepared. I think some people will just cook what they eat and sometimes keep something else on standby. I suppose there are people in this world who aren't even prepared to give veggie food a try.
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Latest post on 30 June 2014 - 16:54
For most people I would think that it would depend on why they are vegetarian
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Latest post on 30 June 2014 - 14:06
if you're near The Green Community, Park n Shop there isn't too bad on price and the quality is fab. Also there is a small C4 which has good fruit and veg, but the meat selection isn't that big, although the guy there will do what he can to help.
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Latest post on 30 June 2014 - 13:53
We bought our TV, laptop, original hoover, phones and a small TV plus DVD player from there and all apart from the hoover are still going strong. The hoover issue was my fault :(
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Latest post on 30 June 2014 - 11:50
To get someone like that you'd have to go through an agency, that's if they do those hours. And AED35 an hour is the going rate.
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Latest post on 30 June 2014 - 11:41
I'll rephrase that Izzy. KEEP them out, no try about it. Hopefully this way you can keep all three. Just a thought. Has it only started since you put the cat flap in? nah - it kinda started the time i got sindi..... he sleeps curled into my back..... it's so sweet So sweet, but making you ill. Please keep him out and hopefully that will mean you can keep him
 
 
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