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Licorice

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Latest post on 22 June 2011 - 09:53
Manchester is a fab, bustling metropolis and one of my favourite UK cities. There is so much to see and do- and it is not all like Shameless at all- there are places like that sort of in most cities... just don't go there! From a tourist point of view there is loads of information on this website http://www.visitmanchester.com/ There's some real history- museums, art galleries, historic buildings there and great shops- the surrounding countryside is beautiful too! It has great transport connections and has its own tram and metro system and is really easy to get about. There's a big festival happening starting from June 30th http://mif.co.uk/ for more info. Whatever happens hope you have a great time!
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Latest post on 21 June 2011 - 08:57
Hi Houston Lady! Hope you are getting excited about your trip! For electronics etc. why don't you check out Carrefour in Mall of the Emirates- they have everything you could need in there so you will get a good idea of the prices. You could also go to Ikea to check out furniture prices- that's at Festival City or they do have an online catalogue so you could save yourself a trip- in fact Carrefour do too.... http://www.carrefouruae.com/ and http://www.ikeadubai.com/content/main.asp# They would both give you something to work off for your company. Some houses do come with white goods and some don't- so best to factor in having to buy everything for negotiation with your company. Hope that helps a bit and good luck!
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Latest post on 12 June 2011 - 15:40
Yep gastroenteritus is going around too- apparently due to increase in humidity and heat breeding more bugs- yaccckkkkkkk!
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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 23:10
There was this story in 7Days... http://www.7days.ae/article/news/national/will-canines-be-canned so it is under discussion. Would be such a shame but it does not surprise me seeing the amount of dog poop in the communal garden areas- it is a disgrace. Something has to be done and bad owners will have ruined it for responsible owners unfortunately.
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Latest post on 24 April 2011 - 17:19
Oh dear- there is a saying that bad luck comes in threes so you could think well that's it for a while bad luck wise for a while!! really feel for you- have a cry and a cup of tea and a bar of chocolate to get it out of your system! You're not alone and we have all had days like these :) <em>edited by Licorice on 24/04/2011</em>
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 20:57
Why don't you start texting- instead of talking- cut down the number of calls-wait for her to call- don't pick up-text her back- saying am just having my breakfast (or whatever) will call you later? Things like going to the cinema late she'll be worried about you so say you'll text on your way home- just try and introduce more texting less talking :) and bless her she sounds like she really cares :) can imagine it is annoying having to give a running commentary of you life though :) edited by Licorice on 17/04/2011 <em>edited by Licorice on 17/04/2011</em>
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 20:54
You should get a man to call him and tell him to stop- if you do not feel happy with this report him to the Al AMeen service it is confidential and they will ring him for you and tell him to stop- or you can just threaten him with this and reporting him to the RTA- he should give up after that! After that save his number in your phone under Do Not Answer or something like that and never contact him again- he will see any further contact as a come on and they you are playing hard to get- been there so I feel for you!!!
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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 09:47
Seriously?? We went there and could not stop laughing- 3 stalls- only one that was any good...the others looked like they had just bought some veggies from Spinneys and were selling them there. We thought it was such a shame that it had not been done properly and would be such a great idea if done well. I would not recommend a visit solely to the "farmers market" tie it in with a Dubai mall trip as well- the market is not worth a trip alone.
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Latest post on 10 April 2011 - 20:37
What is on fire??? smoke has descended on the greens now- it really smells!!!
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Latest post on 10 April 2011 - 20:30
Is something on fire in Tecom area??? Big black smoke billowing from it when looking from The Greens side....eeek! Did lightning strike???
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Latest post on 10 April 2011 - 20:30
I can see the smoke from The greens- don't know what it is!!
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Latest post on 06 April 2011 - 13:14
Choitrams in The Greens has it...the Amoy one in a jar :) Have seen in Spinneys and C4 too- sometimes it's hiding- have a good look for it :) HTH
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Latest post on 06 April 2011 - 13:01
Come to The Greens... the only private things are the playgrounds that are actually behind community gates. The lake next to where Choitrams is is open to all... there are loads of grassy areas and loads of mums and tots there... am sure your tot would love to run around there! Noone is going to say excuse me do you live here? no? get off our grass :) HTH :)
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Latest post on 05 April 2011 - 16:24
I'm going and know loads of people going- it will be busy! Really looking forward to it!
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Latest post on 05 April 2011 - 16:22
I once had to go to the lost and found department at Al Ghusais- what an eye opener that was! Basically a warehouse crammed with stuff! So many lost suitcases, bags and bags of watches and phones etc etc !! I could have just said yeah that's my one and pointed at anything but am too honest! I think they keep things for a period of time then they auction off? You don't get it back I don't think not like it used to be in UK :)
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 15:47
It always make laugh when I see the word saloon- I think of gun slinging cowboys too- someone once told me it's a salon if it's female and saloon if it's male out here- will have to double check- not sure if that's true!
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 23:05
I go to The Greens branch- well I do when I can get an appointment- they always say fully booked- do you reckon they are saying fully booked so they don't have to do too much work??? It is quite a busy place in there and don't think it is big enough but when have been I have always had a ok-ish nice time. There are too many staff in there lolling about though. I only go beacuse it's handy maybe should venture a bit further afield- I second Essentials as being a lovely place to go too- not been for a while maybe it's time to go back :)
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 16:18
Ah glad it's not just me being nuts :) want to do a Dorothy in there....there's no place like home.....
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 16:10
I love M&S and always see shoppers of all nationalities in there! I especially like the lingerie- such a wide range and also great for swimwear and work clothes too. Doesn't seem rip off expensive to me and I don't mind paying a little bit more for quality anyway. It's nice in there almost feel like I am back home for a minute :)
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 18:28
There is quite a few extremely graphic and violent scenes in that book and I honestly don't think it would be suitable for a 12 year old- we're not talking a bit of Mills & Boon action! I didn't even want to watch the film version with my mum and dad at Xmas as I knew would die of embarassment during those scenes!!! Why don't you find the bit in the book and read it yourself and then you will know....?
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 15:48
No don't think it was deleted here's the thread http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=134517
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 13:32
The marbles sound seemed to have been investigated in Singapore- people thought it was ghosts and all sorts- but it's water in pipes and the sound distorted through concrete...have a read at this- quite funny too http://www.api.sg/main/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=95&Itemid=1 Furniture scraping- will have to google!!
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 01:08
It is funny- what with earthquakes, ghost marbles and giants you will be having fun- at least you will be prepared :) good luck with the move!!
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 00:56
No worries Chizz- it is a bit late and we've just been wobbled- here's the story http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-12222081
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 00:47
I think it is that one in Pakistan cos the time is in UTC time which was 20.23 so add 4 hours on for our time and it was 00.23 seems about right.
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 00:37
Yes we did- this is better than breaking news service on here! Glad it wasn't just me having a dizzy do! You're right it was quite a strong one compared to others here before- and at least a 5 second wobble!! Was it this one do you think? http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/pt11018001.php#details <em>edited by Licorice on 19/01/2011</em>
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Latest post on 18 January 2011 - 22:12
oooh it's like Mythbusters hahaha! Ok the giants- is it like furniture being scraped or banging noises or clip cloppy footsteps? We need more info for our investigation (I do think the scraping sound really is the furnitire but you never know!!)
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Latest post on 18 January 2011 - 20:27
Oh wow have just googled it and it's really common....it's something to do with pipes and concrete floors- so we should stop cussing our neighbours- it is really common in Singapore and has become an urban legend apparently- right mystery solved! ETA- I cannot stop laughing now picturing loads of us sat there at night going- "grrrrrr damn those kids and their pesky marbles- why are they still playing at 3am!!!!!"- when after all that it's the pipes/concrete!! Just google "marble dropping sound" and you'll see how common it is and loads of wierd and wonderful explanations for it! <em>edited by Licorice on 18/01/2011</em>
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Latest post on 18 January 2011 - 20:16
Maybe it is the pipes then? Or is marbles at midnight a popular sport? I wish I had gone up before I had moved out- not to have a go or anything but to finally find out what it was!
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Latest post on 18 January 2011 - 19:22
I used to have the same noise in my old flat- got me actually wondering if it is marbles or whether it was the pipes or something- same thing as you till very late at night- sounds like a marble being dropped, bouncing a bit and rolling along.... so maybe just maybe it's not marbles? I always wanted to go upstairs and ask but never had the nerve!
 
 
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