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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 11:10
i think i am going for stappling mouth shut....... Sitting on hands at this remark ;)
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 11:07
GE you (and i) may still feel like a teenager but let's face it we aren't - we cannot function on 3 hours sleep, can't eat the contents of the fridge and pantry and still fit into our size 10 jeans, can't party until 5 am, have a shower and go to work, cant' pull all nighters to cram for a test, cant run up and down 10 flights of stairs etc .... Yes, all well and good that we feel great in our grey haired heads but the fact is we are middle aged. It is what it is. **********YOU Can't do these things??**************** i went out for thai last night and [b'>put on a kilo[/b'> ankles hurt if i run up and down stairs (arthritis a middle aged disease) lucky if i can stay awake past 10 pm haven't drunk for years but last time i got drunk i mearged with the sofa for days I can however run half marathons which i couldn't when i was a teenager....... edited by IzzyOnTheSeat on 16/04/2014 So that's where the kilo I've lost since our visitors left, has gone ;) Please - come take it back. Sorry not a chance. Got about one and half more to go, then I need to stick at that weight - somehow !!!!!
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 10:57
GE you (and i) may still feel like a teenager but let's face it we aren't - we cannot function on 3 hours sleep, can't eat the contents of the fridge and pantry and still fit into our size 10 jeans, can't party until 5 am, have a shower and go to work, cant' pull all nighters to cram for a test, cant run up and down 10 flights of stairs etc .... Yes, all well and good that we feel great in our grey haired heads but the fact is we are middle aged. It is what it is. **********YOU Can't do these things??**************** i went out for thai last night and [b'>put on a kilo[/b'> ankles hurt if i run up and down stairs (arthritis a middle aged disease) lucky if i can stay awake past 10 pm haven't drunk for years but last time i got drunk i mearged with the sofa for days I can however run half marathons which i couldn't when i was a teenager....... edited by IzzyOnTheSeat on 16/04/2014 So that's where the kilo I've lost since our visitors left, has gone ;)
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 10:41
GE you (and i) may still feel like a teenager but let's face it we aren't - we cannot function on 3 hours sleep, can't eat the contents of the fridge and pantry and still fit into our size 10 jeans, can't party until 5 am, have a shower and go to work, cant' pull all nighters to cram for a test, cant run up and down 10 flights of stairs etc .... Yes, all well and good that we feel great in our grey haired heads but the fact is we are middle aged. It is what it is. Thank you thank you thank you. Middle aged at my age wonderful :) And yes I agree with what you've said, unfortunately you are right :( <em>edited by Geordie expat on 16/04/2014</em>
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 10:34
OK then, age is very relevant in certain situations, and you know I've been through that here Izzy. I just hate being compartmentalised because I'm over a certain age. In other ways I don't think I've changed that much and majority of the time I'm still up for a night out with the best of them, only don't expect to see me for a couple of days after ;) Yes age IS a number, but I still think it's how you feel and act that counts. Leson over for the day :)
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 10:21
I know it's an old saying but "age IS just a number". Most of the time I still don't feel even middle aged, never mind old. Unless you lot remind me of it ;)
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 10:16
She rejects the idea that her parenting style is lazy. I think her parenting is lazy and here is a great place to witness the results of parents who never say no. Of course she does, she reckons it's the right way to go so they can make their own minds up. If that's not the lazy way I don't know what it, apart from seeing it in practice out here.
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 10:09
Just in the middle of reading this and I don't quite know what to think. I would hate to meet her children in a few years time and as for saying that the marriage didn't break up because of this. Well...................
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 09:59
Could someone pls. tell me how old is it to be "OLD".... in my dictionary you could be an young 70yr old or an old 25yr ... the bottom-line is the way you look at life. I completely agree with you on this Redrec Tangle.... Old is 40 is 40 not middle aged? 55+ old? Can some one please thumb this down for me at least 55 times :)
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 09:57
I now feel ancient and I was fine when I got up this morning :(
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 09:47
logically it would be posters with more stars, but does anyone really care, it's all quite farcical anyway. I'm now thumbing everyone, well nearly lol So you're on a mission to give everyone five stars? Then they will need to zero it out and start again to make it have any purpose :) And what exactly does 5 stars mean? Really one has to be careful not to take this all too seriously. What on earth do you mean? It is the reason to get up in the morning..... Today i will achieve myfifth star!!! Then no one will speak to you, you'll most probably get barred and have to start all over again ;) ;)
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 09:35
I never turned mine off, does not anyone else do this? Just bumped up the thermostat to a higher temp during the cooler months. edited by Redrec Tangle on 15/04/2014 Me too it never goes off, just up a bit. Same here, cannot sleep with it off No wonder you wear pj's
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 09:25
Just started putting ours on during the day for the dogs. Couldn't live with it on all year round.
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 15:44
abaya / naked ? Pyjamas incase of burglaries ;-) Why so formal? I thought it was customary in these parts to be wearing a push-up bra and lacy knickers. LOOL Sorry SarahLou
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 15:22
Do we need to Purple rinse our posts for you love? That was expected.... they always do ;) Definitley need the Purple rinsed posts and I wasn't sure as they reckon Christian Horner is being groomed to be the next Bernie :(
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 15:15
Hang on just a mo !!!!! How did we get to this from asking about a hair cut ??? keep up love I'm getting on remember and I'm also reading up on F1. Red Bull have lost their appeal :)
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 15:03
Hang on just a mo !!!!! How did we get to this from asking about a hair cut ???
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 14:57
Thanks I knew it was some sort of washing powder :) is this a confession GE? Definitely not !!!!
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 14:53
You two are not painting a very pretty picture ;)
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 14:51
An upside down pineapple in your trolley either means you're a swinger laying an invite or an EW poster… Or both... Well I never knew that. I'll be more careful with my pineapples from now on. Any other grocery items that I need to be aware of? I thought it was Tide Washing powder outside the front door? Was that not an old Army thing and I thought it was Tide or Daz in the kitchen window :) OMO on the window sill (Old Man Out) lol Thanks I knew it was some sort of washing powder :)
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 14:46
And I only went for a lunchtime coffee. You guys can't be left alone for 5 minutes ;) Well there is your error. Lunch breaks are never a good idea. Yep all the fun happens then ;) Note to self - no more lunch breaks eat at desk.... hey, i thought you were on Nil by Mouth? Can't eat at desk :( and I forgot my coffee this morning so went and had one instead of lunch :)
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 14:43
And I only went for a lunchtime coffee. You guys can't be left alone for 5 minutes ;) Well there is your error. Lunch breaks are never a good idea. Yep all the fun happens then ;) Note to self - no more lunch breaks
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 14:41
An upside down pineapple in your trolley either means you're a swinger laying an invite or an EW poster… Or both... Well I never knew that. I'll be more careful with my pineapples from now on. Any other grocery items that I need to be aware of? I thought it was Tide Washing powder outside the front door? Was that not an old Army thing and I thought it was Tide or Daz in the kitchen window :)
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 14:39
And I only went for a lunchtime coffee. You guys can't be left alone for 5 minutes ;)
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 12:21
Try Propertyfinder.ae you may get some more relaible details from there.
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 12:06
I agree with this too. Sorry, but why should you expect to get something for nothing when you haven't paid into the system, for any length of time. We told our GP when we left what we were doing and he said he would keep us on his books as we still have a house in the local area, although we would only be able to use him for minor problems if needed when we are back. Anything major would have to be paid for as we are now classed as non resident. And it doesn't matter how much or how long you've paid into the system. <em>edited by Geordie expat on 15/04/2014</em>
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 11:50
Will have to try next week, looks YUM Forgot you were going back. You'll have to let us know what it's like.
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 11:47
Yep I would have to try it at least once :)
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 11:28
OK so now I can't make my mind up ;) Think I'll try the first book and see how I get on. <em>edited by Geordie expat on 15/04/2014</em>
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 11:22
What a lovely story, that girl has the best smile, it made me smile. Yes wasn't it. That last picture of her and the eagle was something else :)
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 11:16
so.... who dunnit? i reckon it was the "old Avenger" edited by IzzyOnTheSeat on 15/04/2014 I've read the books so don't want to give anything away! The surprises keep on coming though ? So is it worth me reading the books first, or just ploughing through the series on TV ?
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 11:14
never had to give that either...... just waited for my key :) Probably would have been the same, but braved C4 while it was being cut
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 11:08
Me neither. Only ever left a phone number and name.
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 10:39
So who is still on their first username and for how long? I am. About 5 years I think, it's testament to my utter boringness. I am too, about 2,5 years. Am guilty of participating in "nonsense threads" every now and then, but apparently not bitchy or provocative enough. Changed from my first one, as I caused my first or second thread to be deleted !!! I had only asked about the best place to buy furniture and when I came back a day later poof it had all gone ;)
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 10:36
There was a jam this morning about half eight just before Business Bay which was well backed up towards Sharjah, but I would have thought that was long cleared.
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 09:52
Yes our Bengal is very gorgeous, but not very bright at times. The other two are just rescue mogs we've had since '06 and typical cats, eat, sleep and have the odd scrap. We don't really allow any of them out when we're not at home so it's evenings and weekend only. Although I am getting a little better about going away for a while and leaving them on a weekend.
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 09:39
We had one of those Sure Flap ones back in the UK which read their microchips. Saved us having the neighbours cats come and visit. I don't think I'd like the cats to have the freedom here that they had back there, especially the Bengal, who's gorgeous but........ <em>edited by Geordie expat on 15/04/2014</em>
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 09:29
breaking story.... http://www.formula1.com/default.html but he has "resigned" Yes I love the term "resigned" In other words before he was pushed. Spoilt cats :) One of ours wouldn't come in last night, turned up at the door this morning and gave me a look as if to say "I've been sitting here for ages, why didn't you come and let me in" Yes well he had his chance before bed so tough !!!
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 09:08
i nee a 1 masterclass He's taken one year off, after he was sort of forced out of Mercedes. Supposedly to go fishing, but knowing him if the carrot is big enough he'll come back 'soon as'. PS buy your poor cat some toys ;) <em>edited by Geordie expat on 15/04/2014</em>
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Latest post on 14 April 2014 - 17:40
All I would suggest is have a drive around. You'll get a good idea of the number of planes and where they pass over. Also you'll probably see a number of 'for rent' signs hanging outside villas and it's often easier to ring the LLs directly.
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Latest post on 14 April 2014 - 15:52
Awww.... and there was me thinking it was EW trying to get people posting again after this place became a bit of a ghost town.... I think it has kinda done that. ;)
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Latest post on 14 April 2014 - 15:34
Oh thats rubbish - I did the forgotten password thing, they sent me something that I clearly cant remember and thats why I am stuck like this lol I just did that and saved it.
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Latest post on 14 April 2014 - 15:19
Team Prinicipal the only one they could get rid of. How many reckon they'll ask Ross Brawn back ???
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Latest post on 14 April 2014 - 15:15
You'll have to go down the forgotten password route and they'll send you a new one. I have to do this regularly.
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Latest post on 14 April 2014 - 14:00
oooh.... why? just over poor performance or another reason? Poor performance.
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Latest post on 14 April 2014 - 13:51
Not sure how true it is - yet - but Stefano Domenicali has left Ferrari !!!!! I knew someone's head was about to roll, but didn't think it would be his.
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Latest post on 14 April 2014 - 13:42
I knew someone would pick up on that. You been watching too much Frankie Howard :)
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Latest post on 14 April 2014 - 13:41
That would be so good. The meal deal for two and some of the Tesco Finest range :)
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Latest post on 14 April 2014 - 13:39
I'm assuming in all this that you can give yourself a red or green thumb?
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Latest post on 14 April 2014 - 13:38
Any news on her husband, he is about the only doc my DH will ever see! If your DH is happy to try another Dr and will go to Mirdif, Dr Gordon Bland is really good, both DH and I see him. <em>edited by Geordie expat on 14/04/2014</em>
 
 
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