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Latest post on 21 August 2014 - 14:20
You can buy tupperware at Tavola. I dont believe there are any consultants.
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Latest post on 21 August 2014 - 11:41
If someone invests such huge sums of money in property then they should be aware of the laws and their obligations to the tenant, I have no sympathy for the landlords in these cases. However, some of the comments from the agents are right on the mark.
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Latest post on 20 August 2014 - 20:28
Also try searching as a courier bag, nordstrom has a good range with loads of pricing options.
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Latest post on 20 August 2014 - 12:27
Definitely stop with the baby shampoo, it really isnt that gentle. As Sarahlou says, use professional products and if you are able too install a filter. I wash my hair once maybe twice a week and also use dry shampoo as my hair is coloured and I dont want it to dry out even more.
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Latest post on 20 August 2014 - 12:21
No, I think I will possibly stay at the same hotel, all the staff are either ex Jumeirah or Crowne Plaza from Dubai and they are lovely. Chef even gave me a cooking class last time so I have made some pretty good curries since our return. My DH surfs and where we go there are some great spots for him to completely de-stress, plus I get to go to Galle or sit on the beach and chill out with my nose in a book. And Sri Lanka is so much cheaper than the Maldives and just as pretty, the food is amazing as well. I am organising the trip as a wedding anniversary present for my DH as a surprise but he said the surf isnt too hot at the moment. Only other option is Aragum Bay and there isnt too much over there for me to do.
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Latest post on 20 August 2014 - 11:14
what ever happened with the thread where the son got the maid "in the family way"?
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Latest post on 20 August 2014 - 10:44
Back to OP - if this forum is JUST "where can i get a du sim card from" then it is very, very, very boring and the reaming 5 old time users will not bother checking in. Then you will have a bunch of newbies asking and trying to answer inane questions.... the only reason 99% of old time users pop in for the hope of something juicy, or a good ole "i slice my maid's mango" thread...... Noone pops in to give you love and kisses about your nail polish / fake nails - whatever the h£ll shellac are ;) I am really curious about these 'sliced mango' and 'cucumber' threads which so many of the old posters rave about. Seems some of us missed some really great/entertaining threads. have tried to search but with no luck :-( They were the days! Good old Thursday Night Threads "TNT", some days I would never get any work done they were that good! And a few years ago it was incredibly nasty on here, there were some really vicious threads and posters banned was a daily occurence. There were quite a few trolls on here back then though and they just stirred up the pot.
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Latest post on 20 August 2014 - 09:55
Maybe there needs to be stricter regulations. Its frustrating when looking for properties and you know that they are blatantly lying about their listing. We have been to see a few properties and when we call about one the price magically goes up. Falsely advertising non existent listings or have photos of properties that dont relate to the advert. If sellers want to [b'>really[/b'> sell then make them commit to agent(s) with an agreement, clearly setting out the terms for the sale, like a price range and a range of dates that the agent will have the property.
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Latest post on 20 August 2014 - 09:33
I have been quoted 30,000 LKR return to Welligama. Now I am feeling ripped off too! Littleone that is ridiculous! They built a new express highway last year from the airport that goes directly to Galle, it only takes about 2 hours on a perfect road. You shouldn't pay more than 15000 LKR for private car with AC, and even less if you negotiate and take a regular van or car. Its absolutely ridiculous kareemab, we were there in March and they have nearly doubled the price of the transfer so I am not particularly happy. They actually opened the road all the way to the airport the day after we left and the tolls to us arent that expensive but our driver even tried to get us to pay for those on the way. Thank goodness my DH had been there before and was really annoyed that he was trying it on. Poor guy actually fell asleep at the wheel and nearly ran off the road, his reply was that its a boring drive!
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Latest post on 19 August 2014 - 20:18
I have been quoted 30,000 LKR return to Welligama. Now I am feeling ripped off too!
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Latest post on 18 August 2014 - 11:00
If you are looking at GM 1-5 be very aware that all the plots across the road have been sold and envitably construction will start shortly and its loud. We are moving for that reason, as have many of our neighbours that are facing the Viceroy site, its 24 hours a day with Friday from 10am to around 9pm the only respite. There are no facilities and when they do open the pool is shared between 3 buildings and the pool is tiny. The shops are expected to open in the next 12 months, but we have heard that before as well, 4 years ago. Despite this the apartments are amazing and I do love it but I cant stand the noise and lack of sleep anymore. And the prices are expensive given the lack of facilities. <em>edited by littleone on 18/08/2014</em>
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Latest post on 17 August 2014 - 16:07
Also have a look at SNIFF Facebook page (Strays Needing Interim or Furever Friends) they have just posted a couple of puppies, both small and larger dogs, that are in need of foster homes or forever homes.
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Latest post on 14 August 2014 - 15:06
Its Aussies! Not ozzies, sounds like a [b'>stuffed animal that should be on the muppets[/b'>. Dazza could be from either NZ or Aus, same same but different. Unless the All Blacks are winning. That applies to a few ozzies males that i have worked with ;) Agree, agree. I have worked with a few of those muppets as well both here and home.
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Latest post on 14 August 2014 - 14:59
Its Aussies! Not ozzies, sounds like a stuffed animal that should be on the muppets. Dazza could be from either NZ or Aus, same same but different. Unless the All Blacks are winning.
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Latest post on 14 August 2014 - 12:58
how many stars does she have? Nope, how about once you reach 5*'s you get a free night at a 5* hotel once you get 7*'s off to the Burj Al Arab you go! What the traffic increase then.
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Latest post on 14 August 2014 - 12:51
Once you reach the mega 5 stars whats next? Hopefully EW admin are brainstorming something for you to strive for.
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Latest post on 14 August 2014 - 12:37
Patting yourself on the back there Izzy! Or does it say you spend too much time on EW. <em>edited by littleone on 14/08/2014</em>
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Latest post on 13 August 2014 - 13:55
At work have stopped travel to Egypt for any of our staff because the risk far out weighs the need for them to be there. We have based our decision on current travel advice from the home countries of all our team and we regularly reassess the warnings. Unless their presence is absolutely necessary then no travel, if they have to go there is a car arranged for all travel to meetings and they are not allowed to go to any of the tourist areas.
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Latest post on 12 August 2014 - 16:17
To get the plans you want, the architecturals, you might have to contact Nakheel and see if they will provide you with them as from what you have said you want the detail plans.
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Latest post on 12 August 2014 - 10:34
[url=http://furjan-villas.com/al-furjan-floor-plans.php'>link[/url'> not sure if this is the right site but I did a google search and this came up
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Latest post on 10 August 2014 - 17:17
[url=http://sixtyminutes.ninemsn.com.au/videoindex.aspx'>link[/url'> here you go
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Latest post on 10 August 2014 - 17:15
When you can watch the interview Izzy I posted a link to the website in my earlier post. Essentially they (the parents) didnt want the boy, they havent followed up on him or his health following the birth and they admitted that if they had known earlier in the pregnancy of his down syndrome they would have terminated the pregnancy. They havent handled the situation well at all and neither has the surrogacy agency. The surrogate appears to have been bullied into keeping Gammy although I think he is better off with her than the parents. The question remains on how does everyone manage the relationship of the siblings, in the end its the children that will suffer. Sad situation all round.
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Latest post on 10 August 2014 - 17:08
I am watching the interview now...all I can say is they are appalling, absolutely disgusting people.
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Latest post on 10 August 2014 - 13:48
There is an article and TV interview with the parents on the australian 60 minutes, it should be available to view after 3pm UAE time. Here is an extract from the ninemsn website that airs the show: [i'>Silent until now, David Farnell has told 60 Minutes he wishes his daughter Pippah’s brother, Gammy, was with them. Speaking in an exclusive interview to air on the program tonight, Mr Farnell appeared with his wife Wendy, saying Gammy was never abandoned, but that the surrogate refused to let him go. “She said that if we try to take our little boy, she’s going to get the police and she’s going to come and take our little girl… and she’s going to keep both of the babies,” he told 60 Minutes. "It has been very stressing, we miss our little boy.” For more than a week the Thai surrogate has repeatedly painted the Farnells as heartless, saying they ditched Gammy, born with Down syndrome, for his healthier twin. “We said we want both babies to be born and we will think about this,” Mr Farnell said. “We never said 'you can have this baby'.” The plight of baby Gammy has been a disturbing insight into the pitfalls of commercial surrogacy in Thailand. The country wants it banned but Foreign Minister Julie Bishop wants a transition period so Australians can receive children still being carried by Thai surrogates, and hopefully return home with a happier story than that of the Farnells. “I come home from work some days and Wendy has dressed our little girl all in blue, because she wants still to remember the little boy,” Mr Farnell said. In the interview, Mr Farnell is forced to confront his criminal past. He’s been convicted of 22 child *** offences. A judge said he had robbed his victims of their childhood. Australians will be able to judge for themselves, the Farnell’s version of a story that has drawn them into an international scandal. Watch the full interview on 60 Minutes tonight from 9.10pm on the Nine Network. © ninemsn 2014[/i'> Read more at [url=www.9news.com.au/national/2014/08/10/19/09/gammys-biological-parents-say-they-miss-their-little-boy#LjoHkC8h9wqSc0XM.99'>link[/url'>
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Latest post on 10 August 2014 - 11:35
Sorry Tigerente I never found anyone here so I cant give a recommendation. I have given up on managing the swelling with massage as I didnt find any long term benefit of lymphatic drainage for my fat foot issue. I tried in my home country and had them regularly, in the long run it wasnt worth it financially and I found them uncomfortable. I would rather have a relaxing massage. :-)
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Latest post on 10 August 2014 - 11:18
Mine started out that way and progressively got worse, I went to Dr Sobeh - he was fantastic and although I still have the swelling in my foot the pressure from the swelling up my leg was annoying, its gone after the surgery. I tried lymphatic drainage as well and whilst it provided relief it didnt get to the cause. I still have no idea why I have the swollen foot but I know how to manage it now. Flat or high shoes makes no difference by the end of the day its all puffy, elevation, pressure stockings and running shoes are my saviour. <em>edited by littleone on 10/08/2014</em>
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Latest post on 10 August 2014 - 10:58
Tigrente, have you had your veins checked for varicose veins. I also suffer from a swollen foot and before I had surgery on my veins it was actually painful all the way up my calf. Following surgery I dont have the pain but still the swollen foot and its although it unattractive I find if i wear my running shoes when I get home the pressure pushes the fluid back up, then no "fat foot".
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Latest post on 03 August 2014 - 12:34
There are a few courses available through the airlines and BA offers one but not until October, just do a quick google search or give these guys a call http://flyipilot.ae/fear-of-flying/. Maybe if you can see if there are some one on one or even a hypnosis session that you could do beforehand to give you some tools to manage your fears.
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Latest post on 03 August 2014 - 09:58
Quite of a few of the building on the Palm havent had their title issued yet, Golden Mile is one although I think that they are issuing them now but slowly and I stand to be corrected on this. We had our dewa connected and provided the tenancy agreement and a copy of the plan of the plot, du was very easy to connect however we did this quite a few years ago. Have you contacted dewa and du to find out the process of what is needed given the title deeds havent been issued?
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Latest post on 31 July 2014 - 14:53
I always take my DSLR through as hand luggage and have never had an issue. I prefer to have expensive kit with me rather than in the hold where it may get knocked around or knocked off! <em>edited by littleone on 31/07/2014</em>
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Latest post on 31 July 2014 - 13:26
I live in GM and use the shower without a filter. The water system in GM is actually very good and I dont know anyone in our building who has successfully installed a filter system. After 5 years in the building I have never had an issue with washing my hair in unfiltered water.
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Latest post on 19 July 2014 - 15:18
We have used SMATS for the last 6 years and they are great. Their owner Steve or Mick is good for doing tax returns. Sorry I don't have their number handy but they have an office in JLT.
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Latest post on 03 July 2014 - 12:56
No, your visa is able to be suspended whilst your DH's new visa is resolved. You cant travel however during the period your DH's visa is being processed. We have just done this with quite a few of our staff as we transferred from MOL visa to freezone visa. The PRO did everything to place the family visa's on hold whilst the new visa's were processed.
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Latest post on 02 July 2014 - 13:05
I can see the smoke from my office, it could be from the construction site or the mall. Hard to tell.
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Latest post on 01 July 2014 - 15:27
Some people seem to positively revel in the opportunities for sanctimonious lip pursing. Really wasn't my intention LT.
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Latest post on 01 July 2014 - 15:21
Daza your right, it is about tolerance and I have discussed this topic with my Muslim colleagues. We specifically discussed some of the outfits that have been making their way around the DIFC. They have suggested that it's not appropriate but they tolerate it. And I guess you are correct I do need to check myself with my disapproving looks. But to clarify I'm not upset about it rather a bit miffed as to why others aren't also considerate or aware what is deemed acceptable clothing during Ramadan. I have always been told cover your arms, don't show cleavage and wear skirts to your knees maybe I just seem to have noticed more skin this year than other years.
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Latest post on 01 July 2014 - 14:12
I don't see why it should matter if it's Ramadan or not. Far too much interest in what others are doing, wearing, and eating. Government isn't bothered, why are you? It does bother me, maybe I am becoming a prude in my old age. I dont know why, other than I think its unnecessary to have your goods out on show during working hours, regardless of whether its Ramadan or not. Some of these outfits would be only suitable in a nightclub not in a professional business environment. I do think that being more aware during ramadan and respectful that it is a holy month and tone down your dress accordingly.
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Latest post on 26 June 2014 - 12:33
OMG Tatters, this is awful - but move out now, get your life back in order and move on. He does not deserve you at all, if he does this now - where does it end up? I think the biggest question though, is what do you want out of the relationship - if you stay? I want to be respected and have a happy relationship with no worries about trust. Does that exist? Yes it does and never give up looking for it or believing that you deserve it. Just remember, you cant manage the past but you can manage the future.
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Latest post on 26 June 2014 - 12:15
He is clearly demonstrating how little he values your marriage and how much he respects you by continually cheating. Trust is such an important factor in a relationship and it appears he has done very little to gain your trust back. You need to value yourself and your dignity, you will find joy in your life again.
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Latest post on 26 June 2014 - 08:47
A good idea is to ensure that the fabrics you wear are breathable, cotton, silk and nothing nylon or clingy.
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Latest post on 25 June 2014 - 16:29
Thanks Sarah and Geordie, really appreciate your confirmation. I am having email issues so didnt know if it was our IT.
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Latest post on 25 June 2014 - 16:06
I know so do I and I want to use paypal so I can get the 50% off the shipping price.
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Latest post on 25 June 2014 - 15:57
I have been trying all day and cant seem to get the website up, is anyone else having issues..
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Latest post on 24 June 2014 - 16:46
Singarosa, your DH sounds like a wonderful caring giving man, I do hope the cousin doesnt take advantage and if he does I hope your DH tells him off and notifies the parents.
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Latest post on 23 June 2014 - 10:28
ponytail, buns, basically anything to get the hair off my neck. I always use a treatment rather than conditioner so that my hair has moisture, the AC sucks the life out of it. I am addicted to my straightner so I keep using it.
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Latest post on 18 June 2014 - 16:59
It was terrible, I still cant believe that the Cathedral is gone. What is the wizard going to do, not sure if he is still alive though. I looked at some pics of now and before and its so sad to see such a pretty city decimated. And I agree that FB was a saviour over that time, was the only way we could get updates. Most of my cousins have moved up north now, one couldnt stand the aftershocks and was so stressed out. I felt so sorry for her and her kids.
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Latest post on 18 June 2014 - 15:58
I also had a lot of cakes today so wasn't sure if it could be that! :-P Very jealous, could do with a chocolate about now!
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Latest post on 18 June 2014 - 15:53
Never move to NZ ladies, you'd have a nightmare! lol...I was born there...maybe its why I am so sensitive. Actually born in Christchurch and the day before the big one I was really ill. I had family very badly affected by the earthquake and my aunt passed away shortly after it, very sad.
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Latest post on 18 June 2014 - 15:34
Yep around the same time, I posted this at 10.30am and was feeling odd until just before midday. I was checking the blind chains to make sure they werent swaying. Seems to have settled down. Singarosa, we are both a little sensitive to earthquakes.
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Latest post on 18 June 2014 - 11:10
Are you feeling odd by any chance?
 
 
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