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Latest post on 15 November 2011 - 21:20
if you are buying off dubizzle, consider taking it to the Rashidya workshop to check it over as those guys are fantastic and will tell you if there are any major faults. Major faults are very expensive with this car. As for the car, enjoy it, it is gorgeous!
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Latest post on 15 November 2011 - 21:15
send them this link: http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/general/families-struggle-to-provide-basic-needs-1.84629 then ask them "when you find somebody to help you, can you ask them to share their limitless wealth with us....?" SD is spot on, the Dubai myth is still alive and well.
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Latest post on 15 November 2011 - 12:21
sorry, the bloke who runs the bookshop at the Dubai Garden Centre cannot get his hands on a copy either... Gostwriter... can your publisher let us know where they are here? tia
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Latest post on 14 November 2011 - 11:02
Does anybody know where there are copies available now? I'm leaving for good in a few weeks and want to get my hands on a copy. Loved the blog and have been waiting since GW hinted at a paperback....;) I am sure i saw one in House of Prose at the Garden Centre on SZR thanks ;) :( The Garden Centre was sold out too..... The bloke who runs it is going to try to get some more today. Will keep you posted.
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Latest post on 13 November 2011 - 11:37
Does anybody know where there are copies available now? I'm leaving for good in a few weeks and want to get my hands on a copy. Loved the blog and have been waiting since GW hinted at a paperback....;) I am sure i saw one in House of Prose at the Garden Centre on SZR thanks ;)
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Latest post on 13 November 2011 - 11:03
I have used Churchill and found them really good! their phone number is 800 7076. My sofa is also really big beige suede and they did a great job. I recommend them. Thanks :-) I forgot to ask was it expensive to use them? Thanks very reasonably priced if I remember, I had at least 8 rugs and a sofa done for around 300dhs
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Latest post on 13 November 2011 - 11:02
Does anybody know where there are copies available now? I'm leaving for good in a few weeks and want to get my hands on a copy. Loved the blog and have been waiting since GW hinted at a paperback....;)
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Latest post on 11 November 2011 - 09:16
Thank you DGIT;)
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Latest post on 18 October 2011 - 20:26
Thanks mrs L :0) will look for the message. you're a gem. Hope that you are enjoying the UK, what a great opportunity.
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Latest post on 18 October 2011 - 19:28
Thank you sooo much for your quick replies :0) Tallybalt, we won't be able to put her on our flight as her blood test won't be back before we leave :0( She'll most likely stay with friends until she has the all clear then travel over asap. Sounded like a good idea though. CherryRipe, I've emailed Jetpets to make sure that they didn't 'accidently' add a few zeros. Can't imagine why it is so expensive, she's just a rescue cat, not a flippin white tiger for dreamworld.... Southern star, are you talking about http://www.britvet.com/? I'll shoot an email through to them tonight. :0)
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Latest post on 14 October 2011 - 11:59
I'm also going to attempt the DESS morning run from home and revisit Greenfields if possible before I sign the acceptance letter. go with your instincts :0) I can't speak highly enough of the KG department at Greenfields, they will be honest with you about how well your LO is adapting. Having said that, if you are going to be here long term, have a good look at the primary school level. Greenfields suited us to a T with KG but did not in the primary level and it was not that easy to move schools once we were there.
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Latest post on 14 October 2011 - 11:36
Thanks amleite, I'll make contact with them both. I had a little look onto the dhamma site and it looks just like what I'm looking for :0) Hadn't really considered Nepal (no reason really) so this may be good option too. Thanks again
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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 08:10
Ikea have tonnes of boxed frames, downstairs near the greenery section.;)
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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 07:33
The British Embassy, when doing those talks in high schools recently, said they they suggest rape victims keep their mouths shut, against their better judgement, did they not? This is second hand information but more than one person reported it. LB, this is a great initiative. I'm glad that the British Embassy had the good sense to do this. I was wondering if the message from the British Embassy has 'gotten home' for the high school kids? Also, I wonder if the Australian Embassy could also conduct talks to high school kids as well?
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Latest post on 05 June 2011 - 18:57
He's fine thanks...just stuck! Guess I'll just have to eat all the fishfingers myself ;) and who says we are not 'livin the dream' in dubai huh?
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Latest post on 05 June 2011 - 18:54
seems like pimping pets is all the rage in the UAE....
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Latest post on 05 June 2011 - 18:50
If you don't find anything close to home, the lady who runs the soft play area in the Green Community Market rents out a room upstairs. It is lovely, just went to a party there the other day.
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Latest post on 05 June 2011 - 18:48
hope he's ok.
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Latest post on 05 June 2011 - 16:50
tell him that when it comes to him pushing an oversized melon out of his backside then he can choose who is there to support him, until then your uterus.. your choice! all jokes aside.. show him some birthing videos and see whether he can handle it, I only had my DH there but I made sure he knew what to expect, maybe your DH wants to keep it as a private special time.. the birth of your first child, just you and him being the first to see the baby.. maybe he'll agree to it if your Mum leaves for the final act? It could be a long drag and he may appreciate there being someone else around to take the pressure off. well put, OP, I hope you stand by your guns. May your birthing experience be smooth and wonderful! hugs and congrats
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Latest post on 05 June 2011 - 16:48
I would really like my mother at the birth with me, however my husband feels it should only be us two. I do respect that, but feel he does not understand how scared I am about it all! I have tried to explain but he is having none of it. I am only young and really feel strongly about her being there with me, at the end of the day she has done it three times before! edited by Nenni on 02/06/2011
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Latest post on 05 June 2011 - 09:33
Do you do anything else except work? Why not join a club or a group? Sport, outdoor, environmental groups? church/mosque/temple? Volenteer somewhere. there's lots of places where you can meet people outside your normal work environment. Have you tried to befriend other people who look lonely/friendless? Great ideas, I know a few people who do rugby and netball at the 7's stadium. Sounds like they love it
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Latest post on 05 June 2011 - 09:24
As Australia now has an extradition treaty with the UAE, perhaps he could make contact with the Australian embassy and see if his debt can be enforced in aus. If that's the case, perhaps he can be deported? Just thinking outloud
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Latest post on 05 June 2011 - 09:18
This supports my theory that good looking people cannot be nice;). Ps: this is why I never use baby change or disabled toilets, other people need them
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Latest post on 03 June 2011 - 08:09
I just checkout out Jebel Ali School's website..looks great so far, from what I can see, the fees are the same all the way up to year 6? Do they have a Secondary School? Or isit still being built? who knows?lol I am sure it is on their agenda but you never know. Schools do what they can to adapt to a changing demographic and fluid laws/regulations.....
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Latest post on 03 June 2011 - 07:50
Oh Dear! I have a party booked there for next week, the children are slightly older though. The enterance gate is a big issue for me, you cant possibly keep an eye on your children in there all the time what if you have more than one child?? and someone could easily open that gate and your child could walk out. Very scarey thought. Im lucky when my children are in there they never want to leave and it's a case of dragging them out kicking and screaming, so if they did see the gate open they probably wouldnt go any where near it. (I hope!!) If you can't change the venue, perhaps you should make contact with all the parents and make it clear that they can't just drop off and run. Some parents may think that they can leave their children under your care and the stress will ruin you. Also, perhaps a quick call to MM to ask about their safety and remind them that you have a party may help....
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Latest post on 02 June 2011 - 12:01
LB.. you are going to be situated very close to one of the best schools (IMHO) in Dubai.. Jebel Ali Primary School. Their waitlist is pretty scary but with two years up your sleeve, you may get a spot. Just do a quick search on the school and you'll see some pretty positive comments.;)
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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 18:41
PMSL.. great thread... ps, did you see the second article embedded in the PJ one which talked about kids going to pole dancing classes??? WTF:\:
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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 18:40
Glad to see that I'm not the only one who has been flamed by a Singpore Forum. I also asked an innocent question only to be told to stay in the UAE and that my type wasn't welcome in Singapore.... Really mean, vitriolic stuff, was a bit stunned really.:(
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Latest post on 29 May 2011 - 19:11
I'd be very sus about a group of men who voluntarily entered a screaming pit of kids for a business meeting..... just weird.... thanks for the post, was considering going there but will give it the big swerve...
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Latest post on 29 May 2011 - 19:09
Eco, your friend must be so stressed. Good on you for caring... If she cannot borrow to pay off the debt (as another poster suggested), I would very seriously consider leaving, getting a job back home and then making a payment arrangement from the Uk. It can be done. And it's better than ending up in jail here. I wish her the best.
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Latest post on 15 May 2011 - 17:52
Also, a formal complaint to the KDHA will not go astray.. which school can I ask?
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Latest post on 14 May 2011 - 10:25
Maple, that must have been quite scary.. He had no right to treat you like that. Please go to the police. I don't care what his reasoning was, I would have been quite scared. Good on you for being strong and not taking his rubbish.
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Latest post on 14 May 2011 - 07:58
Sad....... Never seen that at a brunch... Even sadder is the fact that their lack of involvement with the kids will bight them on the ar$e when the LO's grow up... For the life of me, I will never understand why people don't want to enjoy their own kids..:(
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Latest post on 14 May 2011 - 07:42
Are you kidding? After coping with the kids on your own - it's chin chin! Seriously though - I think in an emergency you're better off with a neighbour driving you to hospital, so as long as it's only the glass ( or two I guess) I'd say go for it! heh, heh, I hear you:) ps: as a work widow myself, can I suggest that you form a strong network of friends to rely on if this happens?
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Latest post on 13 May 2011 - 12:40
Hi Sk... sorry, don't know anybody who brought their maid with them with less than 1 year under their belt...:( Perhaps you could try to hook up an au pair in the Uk during your visit back home? I have heard of http://www.findaupair.com/serverbusy.asp If you still want your maid to come over, try talking to the embassy staff face-to-face, you never know, rules can change and you just might be the first. Good luck and let us know how you get on;)
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Latest post on 13 May 2011 - 07:25
my heart goes out to those affected.... Does Spain have the economic resources to cope with this?
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Latest post on 13 May 2011 - 07:20
I would tread lightly. I assume that you or your family is put at a disadvantage through their illegal opperations? If so, an anonymous email (they still be able to know it is you) may be your best bet. Remind them that they need to respect the laws here or they will be reported. You never know the full story.. Perhaps they are suffering financially....>. Perhaps they know people who are willing to overlook licencing? Perhaps they know people of influence and this could backfire? Just tread carefully and don't make this decision without the support of your family. We are in the Middle East after all and your actions (whether right or wrong) could have consequences ....
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Latest post on 12 May 2011 - 13:07
Great news!!! One more option to get healthy food and at our door steps. I'm sure most of you ladies know but for those who didn't check lately the Union Coops the local organic food stock is getting better. Weekly I stock my fridge with: - onions - carrots - tomatoes - egg plants - courgettes - cucumbers... Now enjoying a local organic sweet watermelon. Can't wait for home delivery tough! yummm... where do you buy it? At the local Union Coop opp Safa Park and next to Choitrams Good quality and prices Acually, outside of the fish market, I find their fish produce pretty good too. ;)
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Latest post on 12 May 2011 - 12:19
Great news!!! One more option to get healthy food and at our door steps. I'm sure most of you ladies know but for those who didn't check lately the Union Coops the local organic food stock is getting better. Weekly I stock my fridge with: - onions - carrots - tomatoes - egg plants - courgettes - cucumbers... Now enjoying a local organic sweet watermelon. Can't wait for home delivery tough! yummm... where do you buy it?
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Latest post on 12 May 2011 - 09:22
Just called them (lady called sonia) who said that they are launching on 21st May. At the moment, the Green Community is not on their delivery list...:( But if we get 10 orders, it's worth their while and they'll deliver to us!! So if you are from the Green community and want to give this a try, register yourself as a customer with them (sorry, didn't ask how, just email them)!! can't wait to try it!!
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Latest post on 12 May 2011 - 09:08
http://www.bumble-box.com/ I wondered how DH heard about them Thanks Mrs L!!! have you tried them yet?
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Latest post on 12 May 2011 - 09:02
I moved to Brisbane in November after living in Dubai for 3 years and im so homesick for Dubai. I miss my wonderful friends, my aqua classes, my villa and well just everything. I want to come back! But its not fair on my pooch who had a long flight and a stint in Quaretine. All my stuff is here and baby River is settled. Hubby seems to be enjoying being back but im so grumpy. I just dont know what to do. Help!! wanna swap?;)
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Latest post on 12 May 2011 - 08:53
Hi SK, I gather that you need her to work for you over the break? If so, try and withdraw her visit application and try the domestic visa as visit visa may cause probs for you in the Uk and here. People take their maids to their home countries often here (from what I read on this board). Don't lose hope, it can be done,;)
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Latest post on 12 May 2011 - 08:42
thanks, that'd be great kidVsKatDLL at gmail dot com;)
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 08:37
bump...
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 08:27
why are people like this?:( I would get her in contact with her embassy. The filipina embassy has facilities for this like the safe house in Abu Dhabi... sadly, her employer will most likely ban her... sorry
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 08:01
I just used Churchill 235 8883. They were efficient, confirmed the appointment, came on time, were professional and did the job quite well.. bit shocked really...
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Latest post on 03 May 2011 - 20:20
How's it going DC, any improvement?
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Latest post on 03 May 2011 - 20:14
Australian I speak straylin too;)
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Latest post on 03 May 2011 - 20:11
Just had a strange phone call from "Etisalat", that I could barely understand, saying I've won a prize of AED500,000. He gave me a "lucky number" to check and see whether it is the same as my sim card number. If so, to call hime back. What's that about? How did he get hold of my number for whatever scam this is? ANyone else had a similar phone call? AED500,000?! phffffft... chump change babe, I just won 2 million from Du.... Just thinkin.... when you get yours, why don't we hire a yacht, put a flag into the 'world islands' where we can claim them then go out whale shark spotting for the Atlantis whale shark that 'lost' its tracking device when it 'swam away safely' (cough, cough)...:cool:
 
 
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