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Latest post on 05 June 2014 - 16:28
So pleased I'm not bothered :)
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Latest post on 05 June 2014 - 15:32
Before others jump on you and suggest this. Why don't you look for a puppy out here from one of the rescue centres?
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Latest post on 05 June 2014 - 15:06
Why not use the pool on the bypass road?
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Latest post on 05 June 2014 - 15:03
Some airlines may still fly them during certain months still, but I certainly wouldn't want to put one through flying during the summer, or any time really, since that breed has issues breathing anyway.
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Latest post on 05 June 2014 - 14:47
If you can afford it and get through all the paperwork every time, I wouldn't say you can't.
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Latest post on 05 June 2014 - 14:38
I think that they are only banned during the summer months for flying.
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Latest post on 05 June 2014 - 14:37
Hi all do they do roller blading indoors anywhere...that would be good too I want a roller disco to come here, like the ones in the UK Back to my youth :-) Sorry, but my coffee has just hit the deck :)
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Latest post on 05 June 2014 - 13:05
She's at the Polyclinic in Mirdif
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Latest post on 05 June 2014 - 12:26
Toys R us sell a chair that attaches to a regular dining chair and buckles in - maybe your LO would prefer that since it makes it seem like they are sitting at the table with everyone else? My kids used something similar, many moons ago and it was much easier, especially when going out. No need to worry about high chairs
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Latest post on 05 June 2014 - 12:16
Sandella if there's one near you
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Latest post on 05 June 2014 - 10:03
And finish the roads off :(
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Latest post on 04 June 2014 - 15:41
If it's anything like JVT there were a number of underground leaks, which no one knew about until they received astronomical bills - which they had to pay :( Something you can do right now is make sure everything is turned off and then go and watch your meter for a bit. <em>edited by Geordie expat on 04/06/2014</em>
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Latest post on 04 June 2014 - 15:19
If I was you I would check for a leak somewhere first.
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Latest post on 04 June 2014 - 11:07
Have they included the tax - whatever it's called - sorry I can't remember. It's a % of your rent paid monthly. housing fees Thank you :)
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Latest post on 04 June 2014 - 11:04
Have they included the tax - whatever it's called - sorry I can't remember. It's a % of your rent paid monthly.
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Latest post on 04 June 2014 - 10:55
We had similar issues in JVT a couple of years ago. Really weird and high first couple of bills and then it settled down. Two of us and five pets in a two bed stand alone, no grass, just a few plants in pots and this months bill was just over AED1000. Also one AC is on all day at 26 for the pets.
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Latest post on 04 June 2014 - 09:15
Thank you for this Oopsiedaisy. Sounds as if the Vault may just become the new Atmosphere for some of us. I only hope it doesn't make them start to hike up their prices too :(
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Latest post on 03 June 2014 - 16:57
Try Careem 04 440 5222 Very reliable :)
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Latest post on 03 June 2014 - 15:54
Ours just has one of his staff threaten you with the fact that it will be sold to a family member and you have 12 months notice!! Haha In one and out the other DH is at screaming point. He could have had the cheques at the right time if the contracts and contact hadn't been so ridiculous. We're now without a current contract and he's off to Erbil next week. Would have preferred it all sorted before then.
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Latest post on 03 June 2014 - 15:48
Ours just has one of his staff threaten you with the fact that it will be sold to a family member and you have 12 months notice!!
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Latest post on 03 June 2014 - 15:40
It seems to be happening more to people who've been in the same property for a few years. We're paying exactly what RERA says, but obviously not what new tenants are paying, so all these little things are just to try and get more money out of us.
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Latest post on 03 June 2014 - 15:06
I think a lot of LL are now using one of the tenancy clauses which says that if a cheque bounces they can charge you an extra 10% to replace it. They are using missmatched sigantures as a way of getting more money! Ours has tried to put an extra two clauses in our new contract, one which says that if we don't have the receipt for the deposit we won't get it back and another that says if we have any sort of problems with a cheque he can charge us 1% of the value of the cheque. Haven't a clue what that means. We also have the standard 10% extra to pay if a cheque "bounces". edited by Geordie expat on 03/06/2014 I wouldn't sign it. Tell him if it bounces ( which it wont) you will send it through the bank as I did. Cheeky so and so Don't worry it's gone back to him - yet again! At least he'd taken the non-renewable clause out this time. We thought he would be sensible this time as we've decreased the number of cheques, but no. If we don't hear anything by the end of the month the cheques are going to RERA and then it's out of our hands.
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Latest post on 03 June 2014 - 14:53
I think a lot of LL are now using one of the tenancy clauses which says that if a cheque bounces they can charge you an extra 10% to replace it. They are using missmatched sigantures as a way of getting more money! Ours has tried to put an extra two clauses in our new contract, one which says that if we don't have the receipt for the deposit we won't get it back and another that says if we have any sort of problems with a cheque he can charge us 1% of the value of the cheque. Haven't a clue what that means. We also have the standard 10% extra to pay if a cheque "bounces". <em>edited by Geordie expat on 03/06/2014</em>
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Latest post on 03 June 2014 - 13:27
We use Currency Index in Rickmansworth, UK. The more you transfer and the more often you transfer, the better rate they can give you.
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Latest post on 03 June 2014 - 13:12
Which is fine if yo can afford it, but so many people here now get *no* help with rent and it's a genuine and stressful problem trying to pay such large lump sums. It's insane that rent isn't paid monthly here. We don't get any help at all with our rent, but have managed to save just enough to pay the first three months. As I said I have seen a number of people stuck with having to find the extra % when the cheques are refused due to a slight difference in the signature etc
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Latest post on 03 June 2014 - 11:17
We've just changed from six to four at our own request. I've heard so many people recently having cheques returned due to problems with signatures and then having to pay ane extra % we thought it safer.
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Latest post on 03 June 2014 - 10:51
why people are giving so many thumbs down to Sara & Izzy? I didnt find any thing wrong in this thread (OR am I missing something) may be people dont want these ladies to get more STARs? :) Could be 'cause we're just chatting :)
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Latest post on 03 June 2014 - 10:41
Geordie if you can get it watch Orange is the new black. Season 1 has finished. You will laugh and cry at that OK I'll try and get that instead. Greys can wait till another day.
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Latest post on 03 June 2014 - 10:32
have you not watchd it before? Yes but it's been so long since I've seen any, thought I may as well start from the beginning again.
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Latest post on 03 June 2014 - 10:28
a couple of seasons if you back to back them.... Sounds good, think I'll give it a try
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Latest post on 03 June 2014 - 10:17
i had to watch some bubble gum tv before i went to bed..... I have started watching Greys from the beginning. I forgot how good for 1st season was Wonder how much of Greys I can get watched over seven free evenings :)
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Latest post on 03 June 2014 - 09:51
i wish.... i checked yesterday and nearly had a heart attack. Thought you behaved yourself on the roads ;) apparently the x amount of fines and 4 black points says differently.... not sure what the black points are for but hey ho.... Ooooops Mr GE got a fine from AD a while ago and we still haven't a clue what it was for??
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Latest post on 03 June 2014 - 09:47
i wish.... i checked yesterday and nearly had a heart attack. Thought you behaved yourself on the roads ;)
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Latest post on 03 June 2014 - 09:42
Northern Cyprus
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Latest post on 02 June 2014 - 14:56
nah - EW and DLL are the only places i post on line Oh and FB of course :) shame on both of you, can't you recognise my writing style by now? edited by IzzyOnTheSeat on 02/06/2014 I thought it was your style ;)
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Latest post on 02 June 2014 - 14:50
14 days leave....wow!!!! I know i guess that's a month every two years.... Did you comment in 7 Days on the "Maid locked in story"? someone called Izzy has upset the apple cart with her remarks I wondered the same??
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Latest post on 02 June 2014 - 09:25
Just about to post a new message, I got a text last night too.
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Latest post on 01 June 2014 - 17:18
Is there ever a time when somewhere doesn't have a sale on?
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Latest post on 01 June 2014 - 16:49
I keep getting three for two messages on my phone, but not sure which department. I didn't get any this time Isnt the Summer Surprises or whatever they call it now starting soon Probably, but there's always something on sale in Debenhams, no matter what time of year :)
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Latest post on 01 June 2014 - 16:44
I keep getting three for two messages on my phone, but not sure which department.
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Latest post on 01 June 2014 - 16:30
Not Your Daughters Jeans. Love the fit they give and they're comfy :) edited by Geordie expat on 01/06/2014 <em>edited by Geordie expat on 01/06/2014</em>
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Latest post on 29 May 2014 - 13:02
oh bless..... At least we have a TNT....... We certainly do..............well off the wall. a nut job indeed...... maybe even "a dumb" I'm not understanding the posters messages so i must be a dumb. Me three. Just come back from a meeting to find a TNT
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Latest post on 29 May 2014 - 12:29
Friend in the UK says they're now being persued as racists as one was heard to use the "N" word that Jeremy Clarkson got into trouble over.
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Latest post on 29 May 2014 - 09:56
Did you manage to get your car out and in last weekend? edited by Oopsiedaisy on 29/05/2014 Didn't risk it - got some expert advise telling me that if they noticed i woudl be stopped, so didn't try it. What have you done? I can't go away for a holiday without something happening am in the grace period of my registration and i dont want to renew until end of isurance period.... am being tight. That's ok then. I thought you had done something illegal ;)
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Latest post on 29 May 2014 - 09:55
I'll interested to hear what you think before we go back for tea, if you don't mind
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Latest post on 29 May 2014 - 09:48
Did you manage to get your car out and in last weekend? edited by Oopsiedaisy on 29/05/2014 Didn't risk it - got some expert advise telling me that if they noticed i woudl be stopped, so didn't try it. What have you done? I can't go away for a holiday without something happening
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Latest post on 29 May 2014 - 09:43
That is why we now do afternoon tea. Fed and watered for less :)
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Latest post on 29 May 2014 - 09:42
Out tonight :) and off to a neighbours over the weekend to celebrate the birth of their gorgeous new baby :)
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Latest post on 29 May 2014 - 09:23
Probably not, as you'll still get people having to leave early for their own reasons. School, parking etc And I've just read the bit about banning school minibuses. Nightmare, even more cars on the road <em>edited by Geordie expat on 29/05/2014</em>
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Latest post on 28 May 2014 - 17:54
www.careem.com instead of taxi problems! Totally agree, especially if you have to be somewhere for a certain time.
 
 
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