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Latest post on 30 April 2013 - 19:41
I've been to both places on more than a few occasions. Staying at a resort? No vaccs necessary. Unless you're planning on going off the beaten track, you don't need anything special to protect yourselves.
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Latest post on 30 April 2013 - 19:00
I used to work in a gas station in the USA and many times it would happen that people fill up and then drive off. That is an unfortunate reality of paying after filling up. Ah. See now, the way I remember the credit/debit system working is: you had to key in your details and the amount of fuel required BEFORE the pump started to give you petrol. So you were filling your car with petrol you'd already paid for. :)
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Latest post on 30 April 2013 - 18:15
I know that in the state of New Jersey in the USA, you are not allowed to pump your own gas. I never pump my own gas in the USA. I always use full-serve stations only... There were full-service stations in Australia when I was a child, but I'm almost certain it's 99% self-serve now. UK is the same, but I do know that help is given with pumping fuel when necessary eg the elderly/disabled/etc. Basically, by the time I got my license - almost 30 years ago - putting petrol into the car was part of learning to drive. If there could be some way of there being a credit/debit card system which one could swipe/key in when re-fueling, that would be fine! I just don't like the idea of having to traipse into the shop to pay or being kept waiting while others do so.
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Latest post on 30 April 2013 - 18:01
In all seriousness, I can't see how people pumping their own fuel is going to help with a petrol station's profits. Being able to shuttle cars through quickly and efficiently is key here, especially in the 'burbs where there aren't that many stations. There are language issues, cash/card issues, the fact that more than a few plp will just assume it's 'okay' to have a browse or buy a coffee while they are holding up the queue, not to mention the shrieks I can just HEAR that will be issued from certain, ahem, entitled types (not you TDB) who wouldn't DREAM of physically getting out of their cars to do manual 'labour' ... I see danger ahead if this becomes a general rule. And personally, while I'm totally cool about pumping my own gas, I wouldn't want to wait for people who don't know how to do it who faff around and subsequently hold me up! In and out is key in petrol stations. And I'll be frequenting stations that use pump jockeys for as long as possible. :) The system as it stands works very well indeed. If it ain't broke, why play around with it?
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Latest post on 30 April 2013 - 16:28
Grown men wearing shoes that fasten with Velcro is another heinous crime. Aw, my uncle -- 89 years old -- can't live without his, bless him, given his dexterity issues. :( I'd allow velcro-fastening shoes for the elderly, infirm and the under-sixes. :)
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Latest post on 30 April 2013 - 16:20
room 101? = detention?? The original provenance of Room 101 is obviously that nasty place from Orwell's '1984', but in this context - I think - it's from the BBC TV show where Paul Merton interviews 'celebrity' guests and they get to nominate the things/people/stuff that should be BANNED FOREVER ie put into room 101. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Room_101_(TV_series) ETA: Turns out Frank Skinner is now the host, not Paul Merton. Sorry. :) . <em>edited by LadyBee on 30/04/2013</em>
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Latest post on 30 April 2013 - 16:07
Fortunately, I don't care what other people think about my fashion choices. Good girl. Me either. :) I'm personally not a fan of crocs, but no judgment, promise. I practically LIVE in Birkie clogs, so I can hardly point the finger! :D
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Latest post on 30 April 2013 - 15:26
Hey, I like the jeans and jacket look! No tie though, that's just wrong. Nooooooooooooooo worse than adult men wearing crocs ;-) I once read a great quote about those 'That's one nice pair or crocs you've got there' said no one, never. :-) Ha ha. I like that. Almost as good as: "Never judge a person until you've walked a mile in their shoes. Unless they're wearing crocs. And those people can go **** themselves."
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Latest post on 30 April 2013 - 09:41
How about you have a search on Google via images and find some pix of things that you like? I have done this in the past, and subsequently taken said pic into a Satwa tailor in order for them to run up a nice outfit for me. Try on some dresses to get a feel for what suits you - and what you think doesn't make you look chunky, if that worries you! - and take it from there. White is a lovely cooling colour and in the right style, you will look gorgeous. :)
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Latest post on 30 April 2013 - 09:39
...and not by herself, because she needs a dog walker!! Would love your input on what would be a reasonable rate for a dog walker for a 30 minute walk every weeknight evening, and 3 times on weekends...thanks! *Whispers* Just remember, as we're almost into the summer months, that walking dogs in the evening on hot footpaths can prove too toasty for little paws. The humidity is one thing, but those paths ... I've seen some pretty horrific pix of dogs which have been walked on hot ground, and the footpaths really don't cool all that well even after sun has gone down here so ... Just a little reminder. Sorry to butt in. :)
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Latest post on 29 April 2013 - 09:10
Thanks, March! That's exactly what I'm after. If I have no luck at Lakeland, I'll try there. Cheers.
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Latest post on 29 April 2013 - 09:05
Ooh. Good idea. I have to buy some parchment because my local Spinney's is out of it, so that's a great 'kill two birds' option. Thanks for the suggestion.
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Latest post on 29 April 2013 - 08:03
I use 'Helpers' and have been using them for some years now. I have the same girls every week and my regulars are fantastic. That said, they are also good for 'one-off' cleans as well. I think they send their best girls to those sorts of jobs in the hope you will hire them for 'good' lol. Anyway, I've had a few 'casuals' in the past month or two, and they are Kay and Millie. Superb. But you can book the same girl for your requirements as well. Just find someone you like and stick with someone you can trust. 35dhs an hour. Always on time (if not early) and a very friendly, thorough service. Of course, you may have to direct things in the beginning so that things are done the way you want them, but that's true of any service. What I WILL say, is that I have never EVER been given a 'beginner' and they all know how to clean and get things done. I think that's important. :) HELPERS: 04 398 3626
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Latest post on 29 April 2013 - 07:59
I've had some amazingly whizz-bang deliveries - some things have arrived before the Amazon email to inform me they are 'on their way'!! - so possibly not QUITE a record lol. That said, yay for you. It's great when one reads success stories like this. :)
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Latest post on 29 April 2013 - 07:56
I think RAW Coffee in Al Quoz might sell freshly roasted decaf beans. Their decaf blend is called "Nude" http://rawcoffeecompany.com/collections/raw-coffee/products/raw-coffee-nude 85 dhms per 500 gms HTH edited by The Original BMAP on 28/04/2013 Yep: RAW is your best bet, imho. Great coffee. 'Almost' tastes like the real thing. :D
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Latest post on 29 April 2013 - 07:55
Pottery Barn have good 'classic'/plain shades. Just be careful to check the light fitting size on the base of your lamp. I bought a few that didn't fit my lamp bases in 2011 that I was ASSURED would 'fit', but no cigar. Measure the light fitting before you hit the store, in other words. :) PS. I still ended up with several rooms-full of good-quality shades. All look good and are 'dust-able'. :D
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Latest post on 29 April 2013 - 07:51
Does anyone know if these are sold anywhere in Dubai? Over the past few years, I've purchased them from Amazon - very easy - but it would be great if they were available in a supermarket/shop here to save me the hassle of shop&shipping them. As the subject line states: I'm specifically after those turquoise-blue CLOTHS, not the polish or dip or anything like that. These are available in 'glove' form as well - I found some of these back in 2008 in a now-long-closed store in MoE - so if you've seen gloves ... they would be good too. Thanks, everyone.
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Latest post on 26 April 2013 - 17:04
Hmm.... I think I now understand why he was deported and that being too "handsome" was a polite excuse to avoid stating the obvious. Too pretty to be dot-dot-dot-dot-dot-dot-dot-dot ?? :D
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Latest post on 26 April 2013 - 17:01
Aagh! Just re-read your post properly. Sorry. It IS for tonight. Gosh. Order some vegetarian Indian food and perhaps a couple of meat dishes as well so it doesn't look like you've only done Indian for the vegetarian friend.
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Latest post on 26 April 2013 - 16:59
Is this a last-minute thing you have to do? As in, for tonight? What style of food are you serving? If it will 'fit in' with the rest of your catering, I'd order something scrumptious from a good Indian restaurant. Their vegetarian options are often nicer than the meat ones! Failing that, there are some great recipes online. If you have time, a vegie lasagne can be delicious. Make it like a meat version, but put layers of cooked herbed mushrooms (the flat ones are the best for this), thinly-sliced potato (with rosemary, plenty of seasoning), sliced kumara/sweet potato (roast it first), and sliced roasted aubergines. In between the vegie layers, put the lasagne slices and bechamel sauce. Absolutely delicious. Popular with meat-eaters too. :)
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Latest post on 21 April 2013 - 11:51
Sorry, nikkid. I hope you can find some tickets. :)
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Latest post on 21 April 2013 - 11:50
Definitely 'Annie'? I know a teacher called Sue Ann is leaving Dubai for good. Sorry if that's no help though. :)
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Latest post on 21 April 2013 - 11:47
Not to worry: he 'does Dubai' almost monthly. :D Turns up and pushes a button ;-) Gets paid an 'appearance' fee. ;) ETA: Or maybe they pay him a yearly stipend rather than 'per concert' these days? . <em>edited by LadyBee on 21/04/2013</em>
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Latest post on 21 April 2013 - 11:34
Not to worry: he 'does Dubai' almost monthly. :D
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Latest post on 21 April 2013 - 09:51
I've tried it being truthful about our income but not about our social and cultural activities and turned out elite; when I lied about our finances but told the truth about how cultured and educated we and our friends are, I became a member of the "Precariat". We reduced our income - made it Brit-tax-worthy - but the cultural/lifestyle stuff still tipped us into 'elite'. So it can't just be about the money. I don't think. ;)
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Latest post on 21 April 2013 - 09:03
Ha ha! We were 'elite' as well, despite DH trying to be a prole when answering the test questions themselves. Possibly we didn't know enough train drivers. Or something. Entertaining, at any rate. :D
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Latest post on 21 April 2013 - 08:58
Actually, I managed to find out the opening hours by calling the number (again!). I tried on the weekend but it just rang out, but just now: I got an answering machine message. Joy. In case anyone is interested: opening hours are 9am - 10pm Sat to Thurs, and 2pm - 10pm on Fridays. These times may vary on public holidays. :)
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Latest post on 21 April 2013 - 08:53
Make that today. :) Again, does anyone know when DUCTAC - Dubai Community and Arts Centre - opens on a weekday? Thanks.
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Latest post on 20 April 2013 - 20:54
Does anyone know what time DUCTAC at MoE opens on normal working days ie tomorrow? Is it 10am? Cheers.
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Latest post on 18 April 2013 - 23:30
In 2012, it was estimated that there were 240,000 British expats living in the UAE. On top of that, there's obviously countless other English-speaking/reading expats, many of whom read EW. And yes, they too number in the thousands. The number of thread hits you mention is small potatoes when you think about it.
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Latest post on 18 April 2013 - 09:17
I highly doubt the two are related.... Must be an accident. Trerrible news though Really hope not. :(
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Latest post on 18 April 2013 - 09:14
It's on CNN as well, no deaths confirmed as yet. [url=http://edition.cnn.com/2013/04/17/us/texas-explosion/index.html?hpt=hp_t1'>link[/url'> Mmm. Given how CNN went nuts over the alleged Boston bombing 'suspect in custody' story they were banging on about last night - even after they'd been proven completely wrong - I'm less trustful of them this morning than I might normally be. ;)
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Latest post on 18 April 2013 - 09:08
I really really hope this isn't related to Boston. Especially given the significance of Marathon Monday/Patriot's Day and Waco. Not sure if this report is reliable, but oh my word. Awful news. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57580172/doctor-60-dead-and-over-100-injured-in-texas-fertilizer-plant-blast/
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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 09:56
Yup: Just like the one I mentioned in my post a little further down below. Sigh. http://blogs.thenational.ae/others/my-year-at-the-national/licensed-to-kill-child-ferrari-drivers-headed-for-a-road-near-you "I began driving long before I got my licence, as did many young people I know. If I could go back in time and drive legally as a teenager, I would go crazy and speed my way across every road and through every junction until my tank ran dry." http://www.kippreport.com/blog/driven-to-anger-columnist-at-the-national-sparks-twitter-fury/
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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 09:51
You're correct: I would be surprised. Shocked, gobsmacked, and just stunned. Anyone who does this: unadulterated idiots volunteering for Darwin Awards. And sadly, looking at taking other innocent lives with them as well. :(
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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 09:45
"The underage driver could not control the vehicle as he tried to enter a residential area from the three-lane road at 60kmph. The car ploughed onto the median, uprooted the lamp post and rammed into the boundary wall of a house, said Major-General Mohammed Saif Al Zafin, Director of the General Department of Traffic at the Dubai Police. "The accident happened around 7.30pm. “The teenager who did not have a driving licence was driving at 60kmph on a three-lane internal road. The boy tried to turn the car, which was in the middle lane, to the right for entering a street leading to a residential area. Because of the speed at which he was driving on a road not designed for that speed, he couldn’t control the vehicle,” he said. "The boy suffered serious injuries and was rushed to a hospital but died soon after." He was 16. SIXTEEN YEARS OLD! http://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/inside.asp?xfile=/data/crime/2013/February/crime_February47.xml&section=crime
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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 09:28
I'm still banging my head on the table about that one. Sheesh. Brings me back to that National article where the young woman wrote that she frequently speeds to 160-180km, gets four tickets a month, and 'of course' drove before she had a license. And at 22, considers herself 'experienced'. For a nation which wants to protect its sense of nationality to the extent that no-one can get a local passport apart from in cases of 'very special circumstances', they're not doing a lot to protect themselves. Sheesh. . <em>edited by LadyBee on 17/04/2013</em>
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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 08:38
Heh heh. Keep us posted on your progress. :D
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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 08:30
From which direction - to Satwa - will you be coming? There are HEAPS of material shops in Satwa, all pretty much in the same block and all sell this sort of material. A lot of these shops have relationships, so to speak, with local dressmakers - and by that, I mean the little shops which sew things, not just 'dress/clothes' makers. They can do curtains and duvets and cushion covers and everything. So they can point you in the direction of one which will service your needs quickly. It's very easy. It will be cheap too, though not as cheap as Dragonmart, but I do trust the Satwa sewing types more than I would those at Dragonmart. I think the material will be better quality too.
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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 08:24
yes, but would being "overdressed" for example cause the problem of women swooning ?? I agree it definitely doesn't add up but not sure how... Fair point, but maybe I'm using the wrong word? Maybe these UAE chaps weren't wearing traditional dress but were blinged-up in Western gear. That might be viewed as 'overdressed' in this instance. Again, I don't know as much about it as I would like to; I think more research is required. ;)
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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 08:05
The driving without a license I can fully understand everyone does that!!!!!!! Holy cr@p. In the back paddock a million miles from nowhere not on a 'real' road, sure ... but for real? Where there are actual men/women/children in other cars who might get killed for your unlicensed stupidity? Now that. That is wrong on too many levels. *Bangs head on table*
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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 07:50
D'you know, I reckon it IS 'urban legend'. I'm pretty sure that while people under your sponsorship are your responsibility, when it comes to family, any repercussions will be in terms of your obligations to pay fines FOR the person (not extra ones for you) and ensuring you know the ramifications of the charges. So to speak. That might come down to being responsible for seeing they leave the country - in certain circumstances - or surrendering your own passports if they have to do gaol time etc etc ... And one never knows how one's employer will react in these circumstances. Certainly, one would hope that a good employer would be supportive of a 'family member in crisis' situation, but others may well see it as a cause for dismissal, in which case ... yes, visas/residency could be an issue. Again, I have no firm facts, just assumptions. But we're so GOOD at that here on EW. :D
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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 07:18
No personal experience here, but on every thread I've read about errant teenagers getting up to mischief, be it drinking in the local park, sneaking alcohol when they're underaged, drink-driving, s3x with their boyfriend/girlfriend or even indulging in drugs ... well, EVERYONE here at least points out that should those crimes be exposed by the police and go to the courts, the parents would be in line for the backlash eg losing jobs, losing their visas, getting kicked out. It's not such a difficult connection to make, I suppose, but I'm not sure how much of a truism it is. I personally haven't read anything in the local press about cases like these. But I did think anyone 'under your visa/sponsorship' was your responsibility, including children. And wives. :D . <em>edited by LadyBee on 17/04/2013</em>
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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 07:13
I don't trust this story. Yet. I'd like someone who can read, understand and translate properly the original Arabic news story on this before I make a judgment call simply because I suspect there may have been some comprehension issues with the word 'handsome'. After all, 'handsome' could in fact have been a similar yet completely different word entirely. What if someone has read 'handsome' for a word that instead means 'flashy' or 'overdressed' or something like that? I don't have much Arabic myself but it strikes me as a possibility.
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Latest post on 16 April 2013 - 18:23
Maroosh, you may be right about it not being the done thing to diss ones DH publicly......but I also think that anyone who feels the need to talk in this manner, might want to assess their marriage. Joking about marriage sucking to avoid e v il eyes is bordering on something else. *Applauds enthusiastically* :)
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Latest post on 16 April 2013 - 18:20
First off: good luck! :) I can't give any advice personally, but there have been a lot of threads about this in the past. Perhaps give the EW search engine a try? It might throw up some good ideas for you.
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Latest post on 16 April 2013 - 18:16
I don't see any nastiness. All I see is a debate, which is surely something which can occur naturally? After all, there's been no name-calling, no b!tchiness, no out-and-out abuse taking place! It's merely an exchange of opinions. By all means, bring the thread back to where it was originally if you would like. :)
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Latest post on 16 April 2013 - 18:08
Er ... first off, this is the first time I've read this thread. I wouldn't have commented at all had it not been for Marroosh's observations/question re asking whether men do the same thing and how she thought doing this 'wasn't very nice'. And I am coming back now to read it because I wanted to read responses to my post, if any. As one does. I'm not being overly PC, I don't think - and I did admit I was probably being 'old-fashioned' about this - but it's just my opinion which I'm sharing. :) I'm very sorry that your husband feels he has to tell his colleagues his marriage 'sucks' because otherwise it would be cursed or something. Sounds awful for you. But if you're happy, good for you. PS. I have a life. Thanks for checking. :) . <em>edited by LadyBee on 16/04/2013</em>
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Latest post on 16 April 2013 - 18:01
I agree this thread is quite sad...but i'm not sure which is sadder, the stories themselves or the fact that women feel it's ok to share them. I'm left wondering why women stay married to some of these individuals and why they tolerate being treated so poorly..i sincerely hope some of the stories have been embellished for effect and aren't actually real... and i'll be giving mine an extra hug tonight in smug relief !! lol Good idea. :) Agree: the public forum thing about it has left a bit of a nasty taste, I'll confess, but maybe that's what makes people feel okay about sharing? After all, if they figure no one knows them personally, then what harm? I'm probably too old-fashioned, but this sort of over-sharing is a bridge too far for me.
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Latest post on 16 April 2013 - 17:45
I wonder if men also talk about the inconsiderate and annoying things their wives do. Maybe it's just me not being married, but really is it all such a big deal? Anyone wants to come back in a year or so and ask me? I'm not sure. I think it might be cultural/social/geographical. I don't know any men who bang on about their wives/partners like this, unless it's good-natured joshing in their partner's company, and that gives their partner a perfect opportunity to engage in some fun tit-for-tat jokery. All in good fun. But complaining? I agree with you; I think it's just wrong, sorry. I wouldn't dream of being hooked for life to someone who spoke about me to others in this way. I think that television, among other things, bears some responsibility here. It's become something of a meme that men complain about the 'old ball and chain' and in turn, women complain about every little thing their partners do because ... well, it's what everyone does. I'm not completely innocent of this - I've been known to let the odd criticism slip! - but it's something I do try to watch and to NOT make habitual. And I know plenty of lovely women who only have nice things to say about their partners. That's how I want to be and how I think things should be in a 'perfect world'. By all means, have a vent every so often but ... well, of course some of the stories on this thread are entertaining, but I'm not sure I'm comfortable with these stories being shared for entertainment ... that's just me, obviously. Sorry. And there are some comments, dotted throughout, that actually aren't funny; they're sad, a bit poignant, and I do feel sorry for the posters sharing them.
 
 
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