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JulesLC

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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 14:46
thanks ladies. the problem with a taxi driver that i can think of, is what if the job he is on prior to school pick up overruns, and he cant make it to you in time?
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 14:45
Thanks Kaydee, i wonder how well it has been maintained.....
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 14:06
Hi greenish, hope you're doing well! Yes we had thought about taxis, but how do you find a good one? and how can you rely on them to be there as I understood they were not allowed to be privately hired? yes we do have a maid and she would go with the driver in any case as 2 small ones are a lot to handle! Sweetsugar - i will keep the thread posted in case we find a good solution!
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 13:56
thanks, you have mail!
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 13:54
anyone?? thanks
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 13:53
been to Soneva fushi, absolutely gorgeous, huge island, beautiful. went as a couple though so not sure how it would be with children - i wasnt even remotely in that frame of mind then!!!
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 13:51
ie the spiderman, batman ones etx...where have you found replacement bulbs? Have checked supermarkets and ACE, cannot find one that is only 7W and that fits....TIA (have asked in the shop and they had no idea)
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Latest post on 25 February 2012 - 19:55
So sorry to hear of this terrible tragedy, my condolences to you and your family
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Latest post on 25 February 2012 - 19:54
Thanks for the feedback ladies! <em>edited by JulesLC on 25/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 14:35
thanks, sounds interesting. might go and do a demo and see what i think
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 14:27
thanks Diamante, yes their stuff looks good! Can i ask you about Bare Minerals foundation - i checked it out also, its a powder right that becomes a foundation? does it give enough cover? used to liquids or creams! thanks
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 16:05
thanks ladies, yes the one in KK. Fianna - where did you stay?
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 14:56
anyone been? we would be with 2 young children as well....thanks
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 08:39
thanks ladies for your feedback. Beebers, thanks for reminding me about spirulina, i used to take it in tablet form a few years ago, i might start again. how do you take yours? and yes, mariana, would love to hear more about your recommendation as to where you find it! Thanks
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Latest post on 19 February 2012 - 15:08
yeah i hear you!! i drink plenty of water, but am constantly running, i work full time (not out of choice!!) and have 2 young children, so i dont think that is helping!!!
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Latest post on 19 February 2012 - 14:03
thanks for the suggestions!
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Latest post on 19 February 2012 - 11:23
wow, it all sounds amazing! thanks
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Latest post on 19 February 2012 - 11:05
thanks. was thinking about staying at a beach resort as kids love beach, def a bit of orangutan and turtle action, it looks so beautiful!
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Latest post on 19 February 2012 - 10:39
hi, they're too little for the school bus - big one will start big school in sep. they are both at nursery at the moment, DH picks them up at the moment, but its putting a strain on his job so we were thinking of starting from now...
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Latest post on 16 February 2012 - 09:59
yes its strange that you are referring to an assessment, am pretty sure that they are just play sessions, more for you and your LO to see what's what. we got accepted without them having even seen my DS! we are not going to take up the place in the end as we decided on another option in the end looks a nice facility though, and if you do the play session dont worry about it, we did it at 2 other schools and neither was anything traumatic...there are usually so many toys laid out that your LO won't even be aware of anything, she will just want to play! good luck!
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Latest post on 15 February 2012 - 13:44
i was accessing through ipad and iphone, maybe that was it? had no problems all day...
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Latest post on 15 February 2012 - 10:09
hi - mine is ok
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Latest post on 14 February 2012 - 15:34
Bump I hope she turns up soon, keep us posted.
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Latest post on 14 February 2012 - 15:11
i presume you have had a good walk around all over the place, asked security etc? sorry to hear that though, hope you find it
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Latest post on 09 February 2012 - 08:50
yes i was going to suggest the same, try GEMS silicon oasis. and as fairycakeyumm suggested, does your nursery do fs1? some nurseries are affiliated with schools as well so if she does fs1 there, then she stands abetter chance of getting into fs2
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Latest post on 09 February 2012 - 08:46
having posted the original thread, have to say that i am still very happy with Chi so they do still seem to be keeping up their standards. they also have a fantastic waxing/threading lady there now who moved from T&T AR - shazia i think her name is. for the first time ever, threading actually doesnt hurt! plus having ted morgan next door now means you can do a full on pamper all in the same place!
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Latest post on 08 February 2012 - 21:00
Thanks a lot, she was extremely helpful!
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Latest post on 07 February 2012 - 20:27
Thanks for all your feedback., i was just surprised at the disparity. If you asked the same question about filipinas you would be told 1500 as min, 1800+ for someone with experience. This lady has worked for the same family in dubai for 6 yrs and is extremely capable, so have no problem with the level, i was just surprised at the range! Thanks
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Latest post on 07 February 2012 - 12:51
Thanks mushypeas. I called the agencies who told me that the going rate is 750 for an experienced maid (shockingly low!) , this lady is saying she was paid 2000 which is a massive difference. What do you think, is this what she should expect? This is more than we pay our current lovely lady from the philippines (not by much admitedly)
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Latest post on 07 February 2012 - 08:48
Morning Ladynomadica, yes we chatted about her family/home situation, she sounds very dedicated, she has a very positive attitude it seems. we would love to meet her as soon as possible, weds evening is fine (today even better! :) I would like her to meet our current helper as well who has been with us for over 3 years, but has decided that at 52, it's time to retire and go back to her family in the phillipines...thanks (and sorry that you will be losing someone you obviously rely on - i know the feeling as well as i also work and have 2 young boys)
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Latest post on 06 February 2012 - 22:16
I just spoke with her...i think she will tell you.....hopefully we can meet her soon! Thanks
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Latest post on 06 February 2012 - 21:54
Hi, we are looking for exactly someone like that please! We're an expat family in arabian ranches with 2 young boys, would she consider working in AR i guess is the first question? If yes please let me know and i will call her.....thanks!
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Latest post on 06 February 2012 - 21:50
Hi, what's the going rate please? We have just interviewed a lovely lday, but were surprised at her salary ie high! Any guidance would be appreciated please. Thanks
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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 21:26
I have yet to visit, firstly because i work in difc and it would feel like going back to work, and second because i have been to the original Nice one, which was out of this world! Partly because ingredients you can get in S of F in june are far better than you can get here...my plan is to take a client for lunch instead :) <em>edited by JulesLC on 02/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 01 February 2012 - 20:05
Hey alimart.....would be interested, will give you a buzz tomorrow...
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Latest post on 01 February 2012 - 19:58
Our supposedly all year round nursery has decided to close which i am less than happy about as both dh and i work, and it is most clearly not a public holiday!
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 14:02
i use 0.5 tog the most, then 1.0 (we dont make the AC too cold), i also have 2.5 for when we travel, and for the first time, used this year in the UAE!!! best thing you can ever get - if you buy grobag, it comes with a what to wear for each temp guide which i find spot on....
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 14:01
thanks ladies. Cornishpixie - thanks, my email ad is jules dot ward at hotmail dot com thank you
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 09:27
it was the Abu Dhabi direction, it was backed up past the Ranches R/A, and consequently Umm suqueim St was also a nightmare. Hope they answer soon, I know reception around that area is sometimes patchy and the signal disappears completely
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 19:30
Bump for the evening crowd....anyone?
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 19:30
Bump for the evening crowd....anyone?
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 19:30
Not sure why it posted twice!!
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Latest post on 23 January 2012 - 10:26
Ur welcome! our home is now officially a MAD one!!!! :)
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Latest post on 23 January 2012 - 10:02
yes she used to post a lot!!!
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Latest post on 23 January 2012 - 10:01
we just adopted on of Luna's pups from Animal Action - check out their FB page. There are a few more from her litter as well as lots of others up for adoption....we also met Dexter on there, he is gorgeous as well but our very young children were a bit intimidated so we opted for small pup instead...but if it was just DH and I, we would have love to have adopted Dexter....like a lovely fluffy GSD mix... so anyone thinking of adopting, please consider AA, their rely on foster homes as they don't have a shleter like K9...
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Latest post on 23 January 2012 - 09:58
thanks a lot...super speedy EPW help!!!! :)
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Latest post on 23 January 2012 - 09:55
wonderful thanks <em>edited by JulesLC on 23/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 22 January 2012 - 19:59
Thanks muurtje! The cycling optioin seems a good one!
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Latest post on 22 January 2012 - 19:57
Yes kristina, and he even came downstairs to check things out for a minute...pup was busy chewing on his toy so didnt notice him.....all quite entertaining to watch!! Pup doing great :)
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Latest post on 22 January 2012 - 16:28
thanks for this, i pay online as often as i can (the window is quite short between the amt popping up as being able to pay and them leaving for the delivery). Have you reported the driver? that's very sneaky...
 
 
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