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Latest post on 01 June 2011 - 18:36
is the antiques warehouse pram friendly? Or toddler friendly?
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Latest post on 31 May 2011 - 09:35
Yay! Congrats janesul, I hope the move goes smoothly. Sing out if you need a hand, I'm here all the time (m107) and have lots of coffee :) Otherwise see you at our next get together, looking forward to meeting you and your family :)
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Latest post on 28 May 2011 - 19:15
I run on my treadmill 4 days a week for 10km's each time, do 2 pump classes and 1 combat class per week both inside classes.
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Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 18:07
thanks for all of your suggestions. I think you are right Tallybalt we will try and see just one thing and get back to the airport.
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Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 12:59
I have 4 children and LOVE having 4. I have no home help and I don't think that this is really that inspiring since at "home" I wouldn't have help so why would I have here? My DH and I continue to do as we did at "home", everything by ourselves with our 4 beautiful children. I wouldn't have it any other way.
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Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 11:58
Just thought. Is it you by yourself with 4 young kids??? Maybe the underground is a bit ambitious then. No me and DH
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Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 11:54
with 4 young kids in the middle of December during the day.......what would you do??
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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 14:36
I have a 17mnth old and we love to hit the beach early, as in 7:30amish. They're normally up early anyway so why not get out. We take drinks, snacks and shelter and stay for a few hours then head home for nap time. Its great and I look forward to it every weekend and the water is heavenly at this time of the year.
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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 14:25
i'm very satisfied with my husband's package ;) That's exactly what I was thinking......*getting mind out of the gutter*
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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 13:38
Did you get your money back without any dramas? Yes, no dramas and they were very apologetic. However, they did say they had a huge problem with the codes on the oranges that day because they had heaps of people coming back. If you bought Egyptian Navel Oranges from Carrefour MCC on Sunday then I would check your receipt!! I too will be checking EVERY receipt before I leave the store now!!
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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 07:29
very often, several times a day :)
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 17:25
Brush and co are great
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Latest post on 18 May 2011 - 20:40
The pants have no logo and are a standard navy/pinstripe. Since you have daughters they will be wearing the navy/pin striped culottes. The blouses have a logo and are a set style. The yellow polo shirts the FS's wear also have a logo. The hats have logos also. The swimmers are navy blue and almost all children wear the same bought from Zaks. The sports shorts are navy no logo and the sports shirts are white polo with a logo. I have no idea if you would be able to get any of the uniform pieces from the UK. All uniform pieces are available from Zaks. HTH
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 19:46
We refer to ourselves as the Buisness Bay Babes. But that's breaking the rules a little!!! And we are not really babes!!! Yes we are....haven't you seen how hot we are ;) !!
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 16:42
Well I wouldn't exactly call myself seasoned but I will try to answer your questions!! My DD's only started in October last year so they missed out on being brand new at the start of the school year. Yes, I have found Zaks in Jumeirah to be the best one stop shop for GWPS. I haven't bought school shoes from there though so can't tell you how they are. I wouldn't buy the uniforms yet because I know my DD's will outgrow them before Sept, especially shoes. Bags, hats etc won't be a problem obviously. My DD's didn't start the school in FS1 as we only moved out to Dubai last October so I can't tell you exactly how they ease the FS1's into the school environment, however I have found the teachers to be extremely helpful and nurturing with both the students and parents. I'm sure that the FS1 program has an "ease in" method they use for the first few weeks. I'm sure you would get a much clearer idea if you contacted the head of the FS department. Her email is on the GWPS website under meet the teachers. I have found all the teachers I have dealt with to be extremely approachable. Personally, I have found the best point of contact to be my DD's teachers. As I said before they are very approachable in the mornings and afternoons at drop off or pick up or if its a query that requires more time they are available for a scheduled meeting. My email is juzzrach at gmail dot com if you would prefer to email me. There are probably more "seasoned" GWPS parents that may provide other information about starting FS1.
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 15:05
I have a DD starting FS2 but she did not attend in FS1 so will effectively be new at school. I also have 2 other DD's currently in year 3 and year 1 there now.
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 21:31
Thanks timtam, I will go see them too. Ohhhh now I really want a tim tam!!
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 15:31
thanks very much :)
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 14:55
Does anybody live in the villas down there? We are looking at the 4 bedroom ones and to be honest, they are lovely. Anything I ought to know??? Thanks janesul, I live in a villa but not one of the podium villas. Most people aren't aware that the podium villas are not the only villas here. The podium villas are the stand alone ones. There are also apartment/garden villas which are at the base (level 1) of the towers. I am in a villa at the base of tower M. The apartment/garden villas are substantially bigger than the podium villas, although still only 4 bedrooms. They have almost identical layout to the podium villas just each room is on a much larger scale. They also have smaller versions of the podium villas (don't know what they are called though) in the base level (level 1) of the towers. The villa nextdoor to us is only a 3 bedroom and quite a bit smaller than ours. We were not aware of all of these differences when we were being shown through by the various dodgy estate agents. They obviously hadn't seen any or didn't know what they were talking about and its now only having lived here that we know what is around. HTH BM, have you not been over yet? Come anytime you know that :)
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Latest post on 06 May 2011 - 15:44
Hey JR. I have terrible skin (as you know) and I see Sally (beautician who comes to your house) every 5 to 6 weeks. She uses the Beauty Lab range and I see a big difference. I use the face wash and microdermabration creme daily/weekly and she did a mild chemical peel last week. The pigmentation is almost completely gone and the acne and scars are slowly disappearing. Very happy! Bianca72, I never noticed you had bad skin? She must be great then!!
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Latest post on 05 May 2011 - 19:45
nothing out of the ordinary up tower m way except a whole lotta nothing :)
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Latest post on 05 May 2011 - 19:37
I saw some cool HP costumes in the downstairs party shop in Beach Centre Jumeirah hth
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Latest post on 04 May 2011 - 13:32
We use Albayan and we are happy with them
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Latest post on 04 May 2011 - 12:20
Thanks, I was going to get them delivered on Friday to her work.
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Latest post on 04 May 2011 - 08:11
Have a visitor in town and want to go for a nice lunch on Friday. Most places will have brunch, I know but we just want a simple lunch. Was thinking somewhere in Madinat or Souk Al Baha or somewhere that is a bit touristy. Any suggestions?? TIA
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Latest post on 04 May 2011 - 06:36
The 2 best for kids, IMO are Club Mina at Le Meridian or Habtoor Grand.
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Latest post on 18 April 2011 - 20:13
A reliable and efficient cleaning agency and preferably the name of the cleaner you recommend. I have been avoiding getting a cleaner in once a week because I am a control and clean freak and like to do things myself. However, the time has come to get a little help to clean up after the 5 animals I have living with me (ie DH and 4 DDs!!) TIA ;)
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 17:58
pan fried salmon fillet with roasted eggplant, carrot and cherry tomatos, a bit of a through together with the veges as its all I had!
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Latest post on 16 April 2011 - 23:20
Just finished reading Not Without My Daughter by Betty Mahmoody.....best book I have read, couldn't put it down, brilliant story....ahhhh I will think about her story for days now.
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Latest post on 15 April 2011 - 19:35
Just bought Not Without My Daughter, it looks good, can't wait to start it. You wont be disappointed....I promise, you wont want to put it down A few chapters in and already I can't put it down......the housework and children will have to wait for a couple of days!! :) Any tears yet..? I hope you're not a cry baby...like me;) No, no tears yet although I def a cry baby!! Just reading *mouth open like catching flies* amazed at what this poor woman went through, not sure I would be that tough, although for my daughter I would be.
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Latest post on 15 April 2011 - 10:27
Just bought Not Without My Daughter, it looks good, can't wait to start it. You wont be disappointed....I promise, you wont want to put it down A few chapters in and already I can't put it down......the housework and children will have to wait for a couple of days!!
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Latest post on 14 April 2011 - 18:03
Just bought Not Without My Daughter, it looks good, can't wait to start it.
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Latest post on 13 April 2011 - 08:36
ha ha very funny ;)
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Latest post on 13 April 2011 - 08:09
Its raining right now on my terrace Miss B ???! It is dry here! It's a conspiracy! It sure looks like rain although it could be splashing coming from the plunge pool on level 36!!
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Latest post on 13 April 2011 - 08:05
What rain??? :( How can it be raining on one side of the city and dry as a bone on the other? We've hardly had any. :( Its raining right now on my terrace Miss B
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Latest post on 13 April 2011 - 07:07
Just finished reading this book and loved every second of it.....didn't want it to end.....oh what to read now?
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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 09:49
And its still warm enough to be in the water anyway, don't worry about a few spots of rain.
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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 09:23
I like shopping at Promod at Mercato. Very helpful staff (will even play with your kids while you try on!), excellent range of basics and great summer range at the moment, and IMO not too expensive.
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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 09:21
I second RAW. I use their beans at home and they make a great coffee. In terms of coffee shops, I like Lime Tree, great coffee and great food and child friendly ;)
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 07:27
I personally think it looks great. I love seeing pregnant bellies! I always wore a bikini when pregnant because it was the only thing I could comfortably fit my tummy in to go swimming!!
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Latest post on 10 April 2011 - 07:15
Oh I would like to know that same thing but for kids ranging from 8 down to 1. thanks
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Latest post on 09 April 2011 - 18:58
Oh thank you famn and Lai See, I did not know that I could get things shipped from those sites. There are other things that I can order for sure that I miss from Pharmacy Direct :) very happy
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Latest post on 09 April 2011 - 15:50
Hi and thanks for all your advice. I used Auscreen and Australia Cancer Council creams back home, never had any issues with them. I think I will get someone to bring me some when they come through. Have to search for a meantime one though.
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Latest post on 07 April 2011 - 14:09
It might not be what you are looking for but Dubai Garden Centre (SZR by first gulf bank metro station) has a little book area at the back where you can get second hand books really cheap and take them back and get 50% of your money back. They have loads of chioce and up to date books too. Ohhh I did not know that....fantastic! DGC here I come.....they also have fab coffee and salads!!
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Latest post on 07 April 2011 - 14:06
Cadbury all the way :)
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Latest post on 07 April 2011 - 11:49
Just in case anyone is interested its 8am everyday :)
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Latest post on 07 April 2011 - 11:46
I miss Bonds.....never seen them here....sorry :(
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Latest post on 06 April 2011 - 21:19
Hello and welcome :)
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Latest post on 06 April 2011 - 21:02
The couple that I have had were very rich so small slices and prob not for kids!!
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Latest post on 06 April 2011 - 20:40
Just wondering what time the security guards open the gates at the little Safa 2 park. I would like to go there fairly early in the morning. TIA
 
 
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