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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 10:52
In the climate in the UAE, bougainvillea flower best when barely watered (let them get completely dry between waterings) and using a low nitrogen fertiliser very sparingly. Lol...mine sat in pots for almost 5 yrs and I think I fed them once or twice! I'd throw a spoon of epsom salts at them every now and then. They look to us that they are thriving when they are actually most stressed. When they have lots of food, water and space for the roots, they grow lots of luscious green foliage but very few flowers. When they are pot bound, starved of nutrients and dehydrated they go into panic, flower production. Treat 'em mean, keep 'em less-green! lol.
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 10:37
I never found one that was any good so my handy husband built one. We used timber that was on a pile to be burnt, but you could get some at ACE. He just knocked together a box...four sides almost 1mx1m, no top, no base. You need roughly a cubic metre to get composting happening so it was the ideal size. Not too heavy so I could pull it off the finished compost and move it to the next spot to start again. I always kept a big plastic sheet over the top to keep moisture and heat in.
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 10:33
I want to start off by saying I lived in NZ for 7 years and loved it! I love the haka, see video clip if you don't know what I am talking about! But, I do think it gives the Tram a huge advantage goi g onto the pitch with all that adrenaline? Saturdays haka was THE most aggressive I have ever seen! I love the haka, but is it fair? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSGTK9f3yWc How can it give them an advantage ?[b'> It's just an entertaining tradition[/b'>... would never have occured to me to imagine it as anything else... Yikes Sue...way to upset the Kiwi's. ;) Those boys take their Haka very seriously! It's steeped in tribal tradition and is always performed with fierce pride. which is what i meant... would never have considered whether it gives them any advantage.... I'm sure they like to think it does give them an advantage. :D It basically says, "Look what tough and scary warriors we are. We dare you to take us on." ...but yes, it's just a fabulous tradition and all part of the 'show' that is men, testosterone and sport.
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 10:30
So kind of you to give them a home Kiwisavvy. :D If you call the vets they will be able to tell you exactly what it will cost for standard procedures according to the weight of the kittens. Of course, there could be underlying illness or injury that would need treatment. Can I also suggest you research the cost of getting them home when it comes time to leave? They'll live for at least 12-13 years, inshallah, so it's wise to start a little 'kitty relocation fund' now. It will cost many 1000's of dhs, no matter where you move them to. If you know where your next move is likely to be, now is the time to research and prepare paperwork for quarantine etc as appropriate. DKC ( http://www.dkc.ae/ ) are always happy to give rough estimates and information on export/import requirements. <em>edited by Green-ish on 29/09/2011</em>
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 01:39
I want to start off by saying I lived in NZ for 7 years and loved it! I love the haka, see video clip if you don't know what I am talking about! But, I do think it gives the Tram a huge advantage goi g onto the pitch with all that adrenaline? Saturdays haka was THE most aggressive I have ever seen! I love the haka, but is it fair? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSGTK9f3yWc How can it give them an advantage ?[b'> It's just an entertaining tradition[/b'>... would never have occured to me to imagine it as anything else... Yikes Sue...way to upset the Kiwi's. ;) Those boys take their Haka very seriously! It's steeped in tribal tradition and is always performed with fierce pride.
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 13:21
How are you getting on Yazy?
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 13:20
:( So sorry KB.
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 13:19
I guess you all have a point.. but to me really.. [b'>the superstition thing is ridicilous and stupid[/b'>.. I think black cats are very cute and I hate the idea that some people dont like them because of their color.. I don't know that I'd say superstitions are 'stupid'...but a little like genuine phobias really. In most cases, completely illogical, but very real to the sufferer. Fear of flying? Fear of open spaces? Dislike black cats? Really?? ;) When I worked at K9 friends, I was a teeny bit mortified that I very quickly developed favourites amongst the dogs. I went in there thinking, "I love dogs", not "I love some dogs." I wanted every one of those dogs to find their new homes ASAP, but of I will admit to having a slightly bigger spring in my step when one of my 'favourites' went off to a wonderful new home. :D
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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 17:10
If I could have bought rear-facing seats that my very tall children could safely and comfortably fit in, then yes. Absolutely. I haven't looked very recently, but even a year ago the rear-facing weight limit was about 12kg for any car seats available here in Aus. My children all hit 12kg at about 12-14 months old. In fact, my 'little' one is not 2 until November and she's almost at the weight limit for the 5 point harness in her Safe n Sound Maxi Rider!
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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 14:19
Thanks a lot ladies for your helpful replies. I read lots of other treads regarding this topic on the net too. However having another child will increase all the work & expences. On the other hand can't predict the advantages of having more than one like siblings get along & give some free time to parents; My mom has 6 siblings & they've been flighting for their whole childhood & adulthood for everything... now it's for their parent's propeties, who should look after the parents etc etc . My dad has 4 & they're the same. They talk, get together on family events but problems are more more than their relationships. [b'>So, what I think is I should have another only if I really love to have one... Not bc. of Pros of having another.[/b'> There you go. Only you know what is right for your family. My friends with 'only' one child are very happy with their 'only' one child. In those cases, the children are gorgeous, healthy, social, intelligent little people. If you "really love to have one", then that just might be the answer for you. :)
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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 11:49
Any luck finding someone Cathie? If not, do you have a good GP or pead who might be able to point you in the right direction? Our GP was Dr Carol Smylie at Dubai London Clinic in DFC. She's wonderful and always seems to know just the right specialist.
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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 11:44
... Thanks appletiser. Both of my cousins're having a girl & a boy. May be opp gender won't make the bond ? I have one boy and two girls. My three are still very young (6, 4, almost 2) but for now they are all best mates. They look out for each other and play beautifully (75% of the time!). I know there will be tough times ahead as they all get older, but a I wouldn't have it any other way. I have a couple of friends with only one child and I take my hat off to them. Those Mums get NO time to themselves while the child is awake. As long as my children are well-rested, well-fed and healthy, I get the odd cup of tea in peace. :D My friends with only one child don't ever get that. ;) The other day, my friend said, "I'm really lucky with Miss X. She's very easy for me to entertain." There is the issue...I don't have to entertain mine every waking minute of the day because they entertain each other. :D
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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 11:20
There were plenty of plain fabrics when I looked at Dragonmart...fair enough a while ago now! The thing is, the non-bling fabrics are both unpopular and cheap. They don't make money from them so they are hidden. I asked and they brought them all out from behind other fabrics. :)
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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 11:18
I'm afraid this is the downside of apartment living. No, you can't ask them not to cook their breakfast at a time that suits them, any more than they can ask you to cook your dinner according to their schedule. Perhaps ask management/maintenance to look into the problem. Sometimes it's a construction problem and a gap in the wall forcing air through the ceiling space between apartments/villas.
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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 11:15
ha ha ha, ya, I guess with the little ones taking time for hamam isn't in the cards. Next time!! I've been looking for hotels and think we have it narrowed down. Still looking for those smaller Mom and Pop type places though! Went to Venice last spring and the same thing applies....when the tourists turn right, you turn left. We found some fabulous spots to eat and stay. Did you look at the place I recommended on the other thread? It was a really lovely, family run hotel. The family room is up the back, away from the main hotel. Basic, but very clean, comfortable and quiet. Their terrace breakfast, overlooking the water, is fabulous. Eat, eat, eat and you're good to go for the climb up the hill to all of the sites. It's literally two blocks from Küçuk Ayasofya Camii (little Sofia) where there is a fab local artisans market and gorgeous, QUIET tea house. *sigh* ( http://www.saruhanhotel.com/ ). The staff/family are super friendly and helpful.
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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 11:11
Hi DC. :D Any of the textiles guys at Dragonmart could have some ready for you on the day if you only need a couple...sometimes within an hour. :) Take your measurements, choose your fabric, be REALLY specific about what you need, go shopping, come back and collect your 'ready made' curtains. :D (for a house-full, you get a better discount if you can wait a couple of days)
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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 05:03
Hi Yazy and congratulations on your pregnancy. :) I've been away from Dubai for a while now and it's almost 2 yrs since my little girl was born at Al Wasl. I'll tell you what I think is still the case and someone with more recent experience will no doubt come along to reassure you. For a long time, the gov't system has not started seeing pregnant women until 16 weeks. What many women do is stay under the care of a private GP or OB for the first few months and arrange the NT scan through them. Many GP clinics can do the NT scan for you or there are clinics like the Fetal Medicine Centre in Health Care City who specialise in this. FMC is not cheap, but just about the best in the business. Your GP/OB will also be able to arrange the tests to see if you have GD again and monitor your BP if this is an issue for this pregnancy. Try not to be disheartened with your experience at the gov't clinic. They are hugely (!!) busy and tend to lack bedside manner somewhat, but most of the Dr's really are wonderful. If it turns out you do have GD and or high BP, you will feel a little more special. :D 'High' risk pregnancies are really looked after. On that...I had GD during my first pregnancy but not with the next two; high BP first and third, but not so much the 2nd. It's a bit of a lottery really. :) If you don't have a GP, Carol Smylie at the DFC Dubai London Clinic is wonderful. :D
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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 04:52
A lady called me for an AD I placed for a cat for adoption and after some phone calls, she added me to her facebook. I thought that she is a very nice person specially that we both share the love for cats. Since the cat I have for adoption is not suitable for her since she is not friendly with other cats and the lady already has a cat at home, I was trying to help her in fiding a cat who is friendly with other cats. We were talking on the phone today and when I mentioned black cats, she told me:[b'> Sorry, but I dont like black cats[/b'>, I know that some people dont mind them, but I cannot take a black cat.. even if he is black with some white colors.. She said that she works in healing and it is something psychological but she doesnt like black cats at all.. To be honest, I know of people who are not cat lovers and who hate black cats, that's I understand becoz they are not cat lovers anyway, [b'>but can you seriously love cats and hates the black ones[/b'>? edited by JS on 22/09/2011 Like Cheeky Monkey said, there's a big difference between "don't like" and "hate." I agree with those who've said that for many people it's normal to have preferences in colour, breed, size etc. After all, we don't all find every other human attractive do we? I 'love' all animals and am teaching my children to 'love' and respect all living things. That said, I don't really want a pet snake, a grey horse, a white cat or a chihuahua. Doesn't mean I "hate" those things. ;)
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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 04:31
ahh, thanks so much everyone for your advice and links. I'm hoping to go in the fall for the weather and then maybe again in the winter...for the weather. I'm very excited now more than ever. [b'>Did anyone go to a hamam?[/b'> Nope :( , but with three little ones in tow that was hard to find the time for. lol The staff at our hotel were fantastic...recommended awesome little, local, child-friendly, cheap restaurants and off the beaten track sites etc. They also had hamam recommendations. I'm sure once you choose your accommodation (the small, family-run ones are brilliant) the staff there will help you out with the best of your very local area. In Istanbul, there's something to be said for making the most of your immediate area, rather than sticking to the (still awesome) tourist trail.
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Latest post on 24 September 2011 - 12:33
Have you tried all the other vets to see if they have the chip registered? Someone must have records of it somewhere? In theory, DM should have the registered owners' info.
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Latest post on 24 September 2011 - 08:10
http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com - great site. :D
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Latest post on 24 September 2011 - 08:09
dc...if you stay anywhere in Sultanahmet or very nearby, you'll either walk everywhere or catch the tram or ferries. It's an amazingly easy city to get around. We were there with children 5, 3 & under 1 and never needed a taxi.
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Latest post on 24 September 2011 - 07:59
I didn't know there were wild ducks here!!! I want some ducks! How cuuuute! Lol...I'm in Australia now Adaddon. ;)
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Latest post on 22 September 2011 - 12:21
I have a culprit - DUCKS! Lol...our gorgeous, wild ducks who now have wee ducklings toddling along behind them. I have no problem sharing my crops, I just think the little blighters were greedy! Am going to try fencing the vege patch since they don't touch my neighbour's veggies on the other side of a very low fence.
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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 14:43
There's a 6yr old blue on Dubizzle. ;) http://tiny.cc/ii0zx
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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 14:40
I have tried to show her kids how to be around my animals, I have showed her kids by asking them to copy my children, I have tried to show them but... the friend's children don't want to stroke or pet they want to hold, hold tight so the cat is struggling to get away & I have told them to not hold the cats tight but to let them go etc etc etc but the kids just scream KITTY & eventually full on temper tantrums & running & pinching my cats etc trying to pick them up & yes I have locked animals away & then the mother will hear the cats meowing & then just open for the cats. I have done all of this - but it doesn't work. So I now she wants to come over to see the newest addition & I have just ignored the question. We live in such a small complex that I don't want to rock the boat. Problem: my friend thinks her kids are so cute no matter what / who they are hurting & it is making me crazy. [b'>So I guess I just have to be straight & tell her what how I expect her kids to cat & she'll have to deal with it.[/b'> There you go. You've hit the nail on the head. Either she and her children follow your house rules or they just can't be around your animals.
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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 14:37
I've just recently discovered teh 30 day shred, I've been at it since last sunday, so far so good-eerh well no my body is aching like ****, but I like it. Now what I wanted to know is how much weight have those of you that have done it lost? [b'>And do you do the dvd every single day?[/b'> My understanding is that the DVD is designed to be used every single day for thirty days. There are three levels of intensity so every ten days you work harder and work your muscles differently for fast results. A couple of friends here had AMAZING results by sticking to it for the 30 days. How are you going with it now? Seeing and feeling results?? <em>edited by Green-ish on 20/09/2011</em>
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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 14:30
Lol...it was always going to be a long shot I! :)
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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 14:06
Lol...where are you JulesLC? How are you feeling about getting a puppy now? ;)
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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 14:01
So is it possible to take on an older puppy and get them crate trained - after moving this will be my next 'job' - and am wondering if it's possible - guess it partly depends on the dog and possibly a bit of being 'cruel' (in a nice way before someone jumps on my head lol) to be kind. We crate trained our lab and had her from 13 weeks, but how about an older puppy say 6 months old? Does anyone have any experience of this? I successfully crate trained a 12 month old terrier mix...I forgot about him before. He was such a bad chewer of children's toys that we nicknamed him "Destructo". :D He was super smart (hence the boredom chewing) so took to the crate really quickly and loved having his own safe space to go to. Very soon after giving him the crate and increasing his exercise, no more chewing. :)
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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 13:58
aww Greenish!!! I would have said put the family out of the way and let the animals stay... LOL! Exactly why I started with "...if you want to keep having the family over..." ;) Anyone who can't treat my animals with respect is not welcome in our home. ;)
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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 13:56
IKEA, Carrefour, Worldmart. Is worldmart still there? Think I read it was now a Lulus... You're right...sorry! :)
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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 13:12
IKEA, Carrefour, Worldmart.
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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 13:11
I too dislike the materialistic aspect of reward but also feel sorry for the teacher if she/he has to resort to these tactics of bribery that will in all reality only work for a short period of time anyway. I think the parents are also alot to blame here - we've all seen the behaviour of Arabic children at one time or another and it leaves alot to be desired. Only a few weeks ago I (Brit) along with several other people (local) witnessed a girl aged approx 7/8 yrs old, beating her nanny with a cane ! I will admit I did watch her do this a few times just because I wasn't sure if it was actually happening or she was playing ! She wasn't playing ! The poor nanny was terrified and this child continued to beat her with no intervention from her elders ! It was actually myself that took the cane from the girl and told her off - the girls mother just looked on ! If these children are being allowed to grow up behaving like this it's not suprising they are disruptive and difficult to control in school. A good teacher in a school with a decent behaviour management policy will have no trouble, even with children such as you describe. There is no excuse for the bribery the OP describes (assuming of course that her child's version is accurate ;) ). Even saying, 'that's the way the teachers were taught...so it's a vicious cycle' is an excuse. The problem is probably more likely to be that many of the Arabic 'teachers' have no education qualifications at all.
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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 12:43
I've had good Australian avocados from the Carrefour Market in Oasis Mall in the past 2 months. DH has been thrilled. They should be good at the moment...peak season here (Aus) for them. :)
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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 12:41
Flowers? Pendant? Diary or Address Book? Bracelet? Gift cert for massage/facial/manicure?
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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 12:39
Appalling, lazy 'discipline'...but some would say if the class is behaving badly (due to teacher's complete lack of management), whatever it takes to get the job done. At least if they all sit and listen quietly, hoping to win the toy, some of the kids who actually want to learn will be able to do so. Assuming of course Arabic teacher can actually teach! My thoughts Greenish, i hate the materialistic aspect of reward in this case. Yep...extrinsic motivation at its worst. Offering it to sit and 'be good', not even for academic progress.
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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 12:26
Appalling, lazy 'discipline'...but some would say if the class is behaving badly (due to teacher's complete lack of management), whatever it takes to get the job done. At least if they all sit and listen quietly, hoping to win the toy, some of the kids who actually want to learn will be able to do so. Assuming of course Arabic teacher can actually teach!
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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 09:47
Assuming there is no health emergency and that she's under your sponsorship, she can't just "leave today." Perhaps you can negotiate with her so she'll be happy to stay until you've had time to find a trustworthy replacement?
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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 09:45
I completely agree...the children may well really enjoy being taught how to handle the animals. Of course, if you want to keep having the family over and the mother is not supportive of their 'education', you may just have to put the animals out of harms way. Their safety is in your hands.
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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 03:36
A good saying is a bored dog is a bad dog. We gave and continue to give our dogs time, attention and plenty of meaty raw bones. This included turkey and chicken (never cooked but raw is easily digested). Lamb bones are strong but gave ours upset tummies. No furniture or clothing damage! lol...if only it was that simple! Well...clearly it is for you :D but it ain't always so. ;)
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 17:06
Thanks all for your replies. I will take the advice given on board. I am not pressuring him becuase I don't want him to be resentful but cannot wait forever when this is something we discussed and agreed before marriage and he has been postponeing since the agreed time came about. Manu congrats. I'm a few years past 28... I'm so sorry...it sounds like this is really upsetting you. Understandably so. With apologies for being brutal, either he wants a child with you or he doesn't. Once you're in a committed relationship with someone who agreed to have children with you, there is no "right time" to get started. If you haven't already, talk to him. Tell him exactly how you are feeling and find out where his head is. You might be worried about pressuring him but he also made a commitment to you and he's letting you down. Good luck.
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 16:44
Are you re-thinking your decision not to get a pup now, Jules? :)
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 16:42
My sister once came to visit. She doesn't particularly like dogs. My dog was an 'outside dog' as is common in Aus. One day he snuck in the back door and stole one shoe of every pair my sister had with her. He chewed them all...just one from each pair. (Smart dog?) Another pup I had was confined indoors after eye surgery. She chewed through the door frame and plasterboard in under an hour...yep, daylight coming through the hole. A Dubai friend confined her pup to the kitchen area while the family was out. The pup chewed the corner of the fridge and through one of the cupboard doors. Do puppies chew through your house? YES! :D
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 14:24
OK, my new veggie patch is a complete disaster. :( Last night something ate every single one of my seedlings, except the corn and this morning I found the neighbour's cat munching on the corn!! FFS!! Wish I could afford a net/mesh/screen enclosure. :( I'll start again with seed tomorrow before the weather gets too hot...but this time I'll have a good chilli & garlic spray on hand to keep the little blighters away.
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 14:20
Yes and it will happen again - you can guarantee that. There are plenty of people up their own @rses here!:) LOL! I find it a little bit hilarious that some think it's ever ok to shout and scream at someone in public. Really? So civilised. I think you’ve been back home too long Greenish, you’ve forgotten what it’s like in Dubai LOL :D I don't think I'll EVER forget what Dubai is like. I just honestly don't understand grown adults screaming at each other. I find it amusing. Screaming at someone does nothing more than get people's blood pressure up and give onlookers a good giggle.
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 12:46
Yes and it will happen again - you can guarantee that. There are plenty of people up their own @rses here!:) LOL! I find it a little bit hilarious that some think it's ever ok to shout and scream at someone in public. Really? So civilised. What a welcome to your new school JS. So sorry you came up against such a grub on Day One.
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 07:32
I once had a shocking digger! Unfortunately, once they have developed the 'habit' it seems hard to break. If you know why he's digging (bored, under-exercised, too hot, anxious etc) it may be easier to fix. The only thing I tried that worked for my over-anxious GSD was to give him his own digging box...we made a sandpit and hid toys and snacks in it so he learnt it was ok to dig there. There's probably a downside in teaching him it was ok to dig at all, but my thinking was that digging and burying is normal doggie behaviour so I was happy for it to continue, in a place I controlled. I was lucky that as soon as he had his own spot, he just stopped digging everywhere else.
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 07:24
Why not call the Consulate General? +971 4 5087 100 I always found them to be very helpful. ETA - get onto it immediately. Sometimes it can take weeks to get an appointment depending on how many applications they have then up to two weeks to get the passport back. <em>edited by Green-ish on 19/09/2011</em>
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 07:19
second Dr. Khan at Cooper Clinic too!! Third! :) ETA: As well as being very thorough, warm, patient and caring...the man gives vaccinations like no-one else! My needle-phobic 4yr old didn't even notice he'd had the jab! :D <em>edited by Green-ish on 19/09/2011</em>
 
 
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