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Latest post on 02 October 2013 - 14:55

Have you tried ASOS, they have some nice linen tailored ones: http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Linen-Shorts-In-Longline/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2761753&cid=9263&Rf-200=5&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=White Apparently shipping is free worldwide, albeit, I haven't used them so I don't know how long they take or which courier they use (or when your event is). I was pretty impressed with the price of the shorts though, bargain.

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Latest post on 26 September 2013 - 14:18

You beat me to it Polly, I was going to say exactly the same :-)

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Latest post on 26 September 2013 - 13:05

I live in JLT and work near the airport, both routes given will get her there, but if you are looking for the simplest, ie, least number of roads, then SZR, over Garhoud and T2 is signposted straight off it from there, will be the easiest.

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Latest post on 26 September 2013 - 12:53

Hmmm, my friend was told completely different directions. Which is why I've asked. She was told to go right into Hessa st from SZR, onto Al Khail road, through festival city, into rebat street and through the airport tunnel. That's a really long way round and depending on the time of day, ie late afternoon/early evening, airport tunnel in that direction gets mobbed. As Izzy said, SZR, over Garhoud Bridge and follow the signs is the easiest way. However, if travelling late afternoon/early evening, it will be busy.

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Latest post on 26 September 2013 - 12:28

Hi Ladies, I am in the process of redesigning our residence and this is most dreadful as I do not possess a gift for interior design at all! As we moved here hew years back I have put together a space from bits from back home and few Ikea items. Today I feel that is time to revamp our home but I am lost! I called few companies for Design and the fees are absurd! So if there is anyone out there that can help me for a reasonable price please let me know! I have a friend who has recently set up in this, as it's a new business, I think you'll benefit from excellent fees I'm sure. She's based in Dubai. If you are also, add your e-mail here and I will put you in touch. HTH.

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Latest post on 26 September 2013 - 09:13

Hi Flames I did try and reply again last night, but every time I tried to post, the EW site kept kicking me out - the iPad only narrowly missed taking a long fall from the balcony. Anyhoo, as Blondie says, it's a lovely place; as for the shades lighter, the dentist does show you examples of teeth colours, what you are and what you will be, which is only max 2 shades I think. For me, I was more interested in the scale and polish, I have pretty white teeth anyway, so difficult to tell, but OH and his daughter both did it too and they did look whiter, albeit not bling white. As Blondie pointed out, the Zoom is more noticeable, but that's because it uses peroxide and you cannot do it again for at least 12 months, whereas, with this one, whilst you may not go "white white" per se, it is kinder to your teeth, hence you are able to do it every few months. The price is cheap because they are building a client base I guess, in fact it was my birthday last week and they sent me an e-mail with birthday wishes and as a birthday treat 80% off some treatements, which can be used for up to 6 months, so I'm booking in again for 6 months time. Oh and no, there were no extra charges. HTH.

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Latest post on 25 September 2013 - 21:12

Just wondering whether its worth going there. Everyone seems to be raving about them and I doubt whether they are real people. Hi Flames, I'm real :-) I took the offer a few weeks ago and was very pleased with them. The dentist was very thorough on the scale and polish, she spent a long time doing that (she had her work cut out, it's a few years since I've been to the dentist) and she did an excellent job. The teeth whitening was also fine, they don't use peroxide, it's a much less potent product, so don't go expecting Hollywood bling, which was fine for me as I didn't want to end up looking like Ross from friends..... The environment is lovely and relaxing as well, I whole-heartedly recommend them.

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Latest post on 12 September 2013 - 20:31

Rose Royce, The Carpenters, Dr Hook, Elkie Brooks, john Denver, Barbara Streisand. I was overjoyed when I saw Gwen Dickie live here in 2011. Its funny how you may not have heard a certain song for over 30 years, but when you hear one randomly, can still remember all the words. As for the smell of my mum, I think I could probably go through them by decade :-) Must de Cartier, First (Van Cleef & Arpels), Chanel no 5, Bulgari, Chanel Allure. All of which make me smile and have to hunt them out when in the perfume section (albeit I do C no 5 myself now). What a lovely thread to bring back happy memories.

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Latest post on 12 September 2013 - 16:52

Really appreciate your responses ladies, we've done as you've suggested and said that 'should you wish us to vacate the apartment, as per Law 33 of 2008, article 25, you need to give us 12 months notice from the end of the current contract, therefore, if you wish us to leave, that will be in December 2014'. Let's see what he comes back with. What fun to start the weekend. Thanks again for all of your help.

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Latest post on 12 September 2013 - 14:24

Thanks Ladies for confirming what I thought. It really was a bolt from the blue, we've been very good tenants (even though we do say so ourselves) and I never thought it would happen to us. But, he's thinking he can probably get an additional 40K instead of less than 10, which is what the rental calculator says. The only dilemma now is, do we bite the bullet and try and find somewhere else now, which aggrieves me somewhat, or, when we have to find somewhere at the end of next year, if the bubble doesn't burst, will we end up having to fork out even more rent than we would if we moved now??? Oh, what a kerfuffle.

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Latest post on 11 September 2013 - 12:17

My OH uses Magrabi, they have an outlet in MoE, next door but one to Harvey Nics. He needs specialists as he's got astigmatism and needs vari-focal glasses and contact lenses and they seem trustworthy and professional. They have other stores around the UAE (and ME), have a look at their website if that helps www.magrabioptical.com

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Latest post on 11 September 2013 - 10:22

I have twice recently visited a new dentist in JLT (Saba 1) called La Clinique ME and found them very good, I had a scale and polish on the first visit and a filling on the second and was very happy with the lady dentist, the clinic is also very nice. The great thing was that as they are new, they are discounting their services, my filling only cost 450 dhs. I think they have a facebook page, unfortunately at work I cannot access this, so can't provide a link, but have a look if you can - La Clinique ME.

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Latest post on 11 September 2013 - 09:22

They certainly have very recently, I ate my body weight in M&S custard creams during a board meeting yesterday - why does the platter have to put in front of me every time, I have no willpower when it comes to custard creams! Were you dunking too? If it were a few weeks ago, without a shadow of a doubt, you can't not dunk in tea. But I've recently given up drinking tea & coffee during the day and dunking in water would just be wrong ;-)

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