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Latest post on 30 March 2014 - 17:27
Implying cultural difference per se is not necessarily pejorative, sometimes I wonder if some people go through life looking for opportunities to feel offended, either on their own account or as a general response to life. In answer to the OP's question, there are parents cheat everywhere, usually because they are more childish than their own children.
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Latest post on 29 March 2014 - 20:30
I believe there have been studies showing clusters of illness in houses close to electric substations and pylons. I believe children are much more likely to be affected by this than adults but I personally wouldn't like to live that close. I am also someone who is strongly against the EMG 'smog' which is rapidly increasing in today's society. Wifi is similar as far as I am concerned. I have serious concerns re schools going wireless and the effect this may have on kids. Whole areas of cities going wireless I also feel are areas of concerns. Not enough real studies have been done on this but just try leaving cress seeds within a foot of a wifi router and see what happens. I think all you can do is google and make your own conclusions. We live closer her to electricity pylons than I would personally like but the only positive thing is that the dissipation is exponential so decreases very quickly within a short distance from the power lines. Years ago ,people believed smoking wasn't harmful. I do hope you don't use a mobile phone then.
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Latest post on 29 March 2014 - 19:07
From Mirdif, Nad al Sheba are probably your nearest and best "good" vets but if you can bear the hike, and with a tricky (and skin related conditions nearly always are) diagnosis, it might be worth it, try Blue Oasis at the Green Community. Drs Dieter and Wolf are superb, the best I nave encountered in four countries.
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Latest post on 29 March 2014 - 14:42
"Be not afraid of greatness, some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them" William Shakespeare.
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Latest post on 27 March 2014 - 20:47
Oh SueB, as I look at your post now, your post count is 11111 :D SueB is officially EW Goddess.
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Latest post on 27 March 2014 - 19:29
Imagine what Spongie's title would have been!!! :\: Oooh a TNT. We haven't had a good one for a while. Maybe tonight's the night! Somewhere out there Spongemonkey is crabbier than usual at being cheated out of the Grander Than Anyone Else In The EW Universe title. It's quite obvious...............Spongie = EW Legend. Oh no! I'm not sure that EW addict is at all the correct terminology for LT.........no no no...... EW class act far more like it! Blushing................and very, very flattered! Thankyou Lolacat!!
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Latest post on 27 March 2014 - 19:09
Imagine what Spongie's title would have been!!! :\: Oooh a TNT. We haven't had a good one for a while. Maybe tonight's the night! Somewhere out there Spongemonkey is crabbier than usual at being cheated out of the Grander Than Anyone Else In The EW Universe title. It's quite obvious...............Spongie = EW Legend.
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Latest post on 27 March 2014 - 12:35
Beautiful garden, lots of cats and plenty red grape juice = perfect ending! Edited to add................now heading to EW rehab!! <em>edited by Livelytrish on 27/03/2014</em>
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Latest post on 17 March 2014 - 20:12
Please consider a tonsil problem, they don't always cause sore throats, and tummy ache, tiredness, general malaise sounds all too familiar, MY DD was always unwelll with the above, after her tonsils were removed she was a new child.
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Latest post on 16 March 2014 - 18:10
Sorry but I think it's one h@lll of a leap from taking "selfies" to indulging on illlegal behaviour. It sounds to me much more likely that the maid in question is young, immature and accordingly highly self absorbed. If any of you have teenager female relatives, just check out their Facebook postings, selfies seem to be extremely normal and not necessarily a sign of impending immorality. To assume that they are always intended for someone else shows a deep misunderstanding of the young female psyche. Just ask any teenager. Whether or not the maid in question should be doing this when she should be childminding is another matter altogether. <em>edited by Livelytrish on 16/03/2014</em>
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Latest post on 13 March 2014 - 21:22
It was intelligent debate without influence. (although i am sure some were under it)! Perish the thought!!!
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Latest post on 13 March 2014 - 20:43
There were quite a few catfights, but they tended to be upfront, without the passive aggressive vibe which seems to have taken over the forum recently, And it was much more entertaining! Wasn't it ! Quite the 'must read' .. Fond memories, Mrs LL aka Smokey7, Noogs even..........
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Latest post on 13 March 2014 - 20:38
There were quite a few catfights, but they tended to be upfront, without the passive aggressive vibe which seems to have taken over the forum recently, And it was much more entertaining!
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Latest post on 12 March 2014 - 22:25
It would appear that the OP has deleted one of her posts which makes this thread somewhat skewed. I must reiterate though DR, that my initial post was not intended to attack you, you should know better than that. I would however also restate my opinion, to which I am entitled, that this is an anonymous forum and our responses to posts should be tempered by the knowledge that we do not know to whom we are speaking, and sometimes what may appear to be a straightforward truth to us, may cause a great deal of pain to others. Knowledge is power, and should be used with according caution. And that is my last post on the topic, I deeply apologise to the OP if I have sent the thread off tack. I wish all the best to you and your little one.
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Latest post on 12 March 2014 - 20:29
I wasn't going to add anything else to this thread, but I must respond to this, my post was not aimed at DR in malice, merely that I felt her initial post was totally inappropriate on this forum. The OP had consulted a doctor, who had reassured her fears. She was from her posts extremely distressed and afraid, she posted on here to express her relief and DR, no doubt with the best of intentions, chose to query the competence of the doctor. This without knowing the child, the OP or the doctor. If, it turns out that autism is in fact the cause of the difficulty, she will discover this in the fullness of time and after appropriate investigation, she does not need to have the rug pulled out from underneath her by a stranger, no matter how well meaning on an anonymous forum. DR has been and I am sure will continue to be a valuable source of information for many people on here, but in this instance, I believe it was a situation where she may well have had reservations, but she should have sat on her hands. I think any sympathy should be directed towards the OP. edited by Livelytrish on 12/03/2014 <em>edited by Livelytrish on 12/03/2014</em>
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Latest post on 11 March 2014 - 22:34
DR.............I say this most sincerely, and truly with all due respect to you, but you are an expert in your own child, not in Autism per se and your post is totally inappropriate on an internet forum such as this. You do not know this child, your opinion, is just that, not an informed diagnosis and I am utterly astounded at your presumption and insensitivity in posting this way.
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Latest post on 08 March 2014 - 22:02
Thank you everyone - i kept feeling that i did not do enough ... but now realise after tons of reading etc.. that somethings have to happen as they are supposed to. i will get a second opinion and wait another week to see how it goes... but mentally a lot more stronger (not blaming myself) on any method as long as the baby is not distressed and comes to life healthy :) saggi_1.............I really think that you need to stop reading and overthinking your pregnancy. There is so much nonsense written today about childbirth, quite honestly there is nothing, beyond eating healthily and taking reasonable care of oneself, that can effect the outcome, the rest is down to nature, and mercifully in this blessed age, modern obstetric skill. At the end of the day...............what is the best outcome? A safe delivery of a healthy child. Nothing else matters, please don't fall for the romanticised, sanitised and frequently totally erroneous accounts of perfectly stage managed childbirth by the light of scented candles and soft music, it's for most people fairly unpleasant, ******, messy but thankfully forgotten as soon as the precious end result is in your arms. It's not about you, it's about the baby, and whatever if safest for the baby is the only way to go. And quite frankly, speaking from experience, I would take a Csection before a tricky "normal" birth everytime, Just be very glad you have a doctor who is aware of possible complications and trust her, this may be your first childbirth but it certainly isn't hers. Good luck and please stop beating yourself up, at the end of the day all that matters is a safe outcome.
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Latest post on 05 March 2014 - 13:07
You do all know that all cargo is screened, including animals? And that unlike baggage a transported animal has a world of paperwork, more than a human traveller.
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Latest post on 05 March 2014 - 10:35
Personally, this is akin to asking someone to take a locked bag on board a plane. IF the OP had any ulterior motive, do you honestly think she would publicise her actions on here? The world is becoming a very sad place when we all suspect the worst. Many many years ago, my husband's grandmother's life was saved by a family who did not know her from Eve, but added her to their exit visa. The rest of her family perished. Not sure if that would happen now. <em>edited by Livelytrish on 05/03/2014</em>
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Latest post on 05 March 2014 - 10:14
A few -yes. But so many? Because it's quite lucrative for the "sponsor".
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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 17:22
On the face of it, the OP's attitude does sound unpleasant, but we do not know all the details. Perhaps the clothes were dirty........or came from a friend or relative with a history of patronising the OP? And of course there is always the possibility that the OP is just very hormonal.......................we've all been there!
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Latest post on 17 February 2014 - 14:17
This thread could be entitled "A Tale of Two Cities".
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Latest post on 10 February 2014 - 21:53
I think that some of you ladies really are suffering from a MIL complex. Yes, I'm sure that some people do have real problems with MILs from cultures where family is more important than the individual and the senior female figure rules the roost, but from everything the OP says this was a case of a an upset child being comforted by a granny. And, I sat on my hands earlier on today when I first read the post but I will say it now.................the OP is at work all day, expecting and as a result too tired to take care of her child at night. Just how do you suppose her child feels about that? Probably just glad that granny was there to give comfort. To the OP, given that you are so stressed out, perhaps time to re evaluate your do it by the book parenting, and stop being a drama queen, pregnancy hormones or not.
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Latest post on 08 February 2014 - 20:40
Please tell your friend to contact AA, they really are the experts in the field, they have walked the walk. Just google AA groups. Alcohol addiction is a very specific illness, very few medical professionals are really equipped to deal with it, other AA members may be able to point her in a useful direction but the best help she will get is from AA itself. Good luck to her, she has taken the first step towards a cure, by admitting her problem.
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Latest post on 07 February 2014 - 21:55
I just wanted to say how much I feel for you and the situation you are in. The only thing I can offer ( other ladies may disagree) is that if your husband feels as you say then asking him to leave may be the only way he can get clarity over what he really wants. My guess is that because he knows you really want to work at your marriage this is preventing him from seeing what he really wants. Ii sounds as he won't be able to work out what he really wants till he knows you aren't available. Not sure if this makes sense. I 'm finding it hard to articulate what I mean. Although it's hard , in some ways what you suggest is the best way. You will find out quickly whether he wants to salvage things or move on . At minute, it sounds as if you are living in limbo and I think it will be very hard for him to know what he really wants in the situation you are currenty in. Sometimes we have to lose something to know what we really want. There is a very good support group called LeavesDubai on Facebook. There has been some press coverage of this group recently. Good luck x Wise and thoughtful (as ever) advice. Sometimes people don't realise that they don't really want something after all until it's offered to them.
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Latest post on 07 February 2014 - 13:13
Just a thought but are you over watering?
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Latest post on 05 February 2014 - 19:33
Hopefully it was a foolish attempt at making a joke. Not the first time such inappropriate comments have been made, I don't think local officials are very media savvy. But..............I really hope that policeman's wife doesn't read the papers.
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Latest post on 03 February 2014 - 15:19
I'm sure i heard the news today and they had said he returned to rehab a week before his death. Ofcourse its sad because of the kids but he knew he had kids. My sympathy over celeb overdoses does not exsits. They obviousily have too much money for their own good, they run out of things to do so they turn to drugs. Pretty sure he could have donated the money he used to buy the drugs to a someone who really needed it. I find it sad that you think if someone is rich and/or famous then they are undeserving of compassion. Don't get me wrong, i have compasion for his family, its not their fault. Its really horrible for children to grow up without a parent and i dof eel for them alot. Its just no one was born with a drug addiction, its a choice thats made by rich and poor. Its a shame that some people just can't put family first. Then when a person does have an overdoes its everyone else that worries for the people they left behind when I don't think the person using even thought about at that point when they are to busy getting high. I suggest that you read a little more about the nature of addictive illness before making such ignorant statements. There are multiple studies proving the genetic component of addiction. It is not, as you assume, merely a bad life choice.
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Latest post on 03 February 2014 - 14:00
Genius and demons all too often go hand in hand, very sad, he was one of the most talented actors of his time.
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Latest post on 03 February 2014 - 11:28
In the final analysis, does it matter what the renumeration is called? Except of course that under the old system, ESB costs to the company were much less if the base was padded out by additional allowances. In a more mature employment market the base salary itself would be commensurate with the cost of living which would also remove one of the more feudal aspects of employment in UAE. As it stood the discretionary allowance system was open to abuse as many posters have found to their cost when company policies have changed overnight. Also, Dubai is no longer the extra paying "hardship" posting of twenty years ago, for Western expats it is no longer the Eldorado it once was, their skills can be sourced more locally and a great deal more cheaply.
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Latest post on 26 January 2014 - 20:20
Back to the original point, as asked by the OP.............should apparently unaffected siblings be forced to stay at home in the case of infectious disease ,when that disease has well documented potentially serious implications for others? To me the answer to that is quite clear, a resounding yes, until the incubation period is over. The greater good of the community far outweighs any temporary personal inconvenience. It's called responsible membership of society. As is availing ourselves of inoculation, it creates herd immunity which is our greatest, and perhaps only. defense against infectious disease.
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Latest post on 26 January 2014 - 19:17
DS's nursery will not let him go for the next 15 days because his sister has chickenpox. DS doesn't have chickenpox (yet!), is it normal for a nursery to do this? They are behaving in a totally responsible manner. Your outrage shows that you are not. Chicken pox can be extremely serious, and is at its most infectious before the rash appears. And I sincerely hope for your work colleagues and adult friends that you have had it already and are not incubating the virus. It can be fatal in adults. edited by Livelytrish on 26/01/2014 It can be fatal in adults which is why the majority of people would prefer their children to catch chickenpox whilst they are children. There are millions of every day diseases which can occasionally prove fatal do you suggest that every sibling of every child with the common cold should be kept home in case somebody with a weakened immune system comes into contact with them? My elder daughter's school is aware that my younger daughter has chickenpox and they have not suggested that she stay off in case she is carrying the virus dormantly. I spoke to my paediatrician and explained the situation she thought it was ridiculous and was adamant they could not do this. Please don't be ridiculous, I thought we talking about chicken pox, a potentially serious illness, not a cold. And I suggest you change your paediatrician to one who has a better concept of communicable disease. And perhaps it might have been wiser to ensure that your children had been vaccinated. A cold has potential to kill, in someone with a weakened immune system it can turn into strep, flu, etc so what's the difference? Yes chicken pox can turn into a very nasty disease but so can countless other illnesses. I believe no other nurseries have this policy which has answered my question. Btw I made a choice not to vaccinate based on research and discussions with our paediatrician. I am shocked at your arrogance, to presume you know more than a doctor specialising in children's illnesses with decades of experience. Believe me, not arrogance, merely deeply painful personal experience.......................and a considerable degree of medical knowledge. But it's your decision, and you must make it based on your own sense of personal sense of responsibility towards others.
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Latest post on 26 January 2014 - 18:26
DS's nursery will not let him go for the next 15 days because his sister has chickenpox. DS doesn't have chickenpox (yet!), is it normal for a nursery to do this? They are behaving in a totally responsible manner. Your outrage shows that you are not. Chicken pox can be extremely serious, and is at its most infectious before the rash appears. And I sincerely hope for your work colleagues and adult friends that you have had it already and are not incubating the virus. It can be fatal in adults. edited by Livelytrish on 26/01/2014 It can be fatal in adults which is why the majority of people would prefer their children to catch chickenpox whilst they are children. There are millions of every day diseases which can occasionally prove fatal do you suggest that every sibling of every child with the common cold should be kept home in case somebody with a weakened immune system comes into contact with them? My elder daughter's school is aware that my younger daughter has chickenpox and they have not suggested that she stay off in case she is carrying the virus dormantly. I spoke to my paediatrician and explained the situation she thought it was ridiculous and was adamant they could not do this. Please don't be ridiculous, I thought we talking about chicken pox, a potentially serious illness, not a cold. And I suggest you change your paediatrician to one who has a better concept of communicable disease. And perhaps it might have been wiser to ensure that your children had been vaccinated.
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Latest post on 26 January 2014 - 17:59
DS's nursery will not let him go for the next 15 days because his sister has chickenpox. DS doesn't have chickenpox (yet!), is it normal for a nursery to do this? They are behaving in a totally responsible manner. Your outrage shows that you are not. Chicken pox can be extremely serious, and is at its most infectious before the rash appears. And I sincerely hope for your work colleagues and adult friends that you have had it already and are not incubating the virus. It can be fatal in adults. <em>edited by Livelytrish on 26/01/2014</em>
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Latest post on 25 January 2014 - 11:25
How does this make any of us look bad? As I said, read the threads about maids. Plenty food for thought there, if you are looking for "superior" attitudes towards those who did not win God's lottery at birth, Nonsense. Some people will feel superior to others in general, and some people are not like that. My maid is my equal, it is the UAE that makes her seem inferior to us. You obviously didn't understand my post.
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Latest post on 24 January 2014 - 19:46
How does this make any of us look bad? As I said, read the threads about maids. Plenty food for thought there, if you are looking for "superior" attitudes towards those who did not win God's lottery at birth,
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Latest post on 24 January 2014 - 19:22
Sorry ladies but the moral outrage on here is almost as silly as the man's comments. Just scroll through any of the "Maid" threads.
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Latest post on 24 January 2014 - 18:22
[u'>Investigations reveal ‘no incident’ of kidnapping attempt at Mall of Emirates[/u'> [i'>The statement described a case of a misunderstanding that was brought on with a “distressed” child that was assisted by a couple in locating its parent. It continued: “The facts of the matter are that a man and a woman stopped to assist a clearly distressed child that they believed had become lost in the mall. “The couple attempted to help the child find its parent(s) and fortunately within moments they found the mother of the child close by and the situation had resolved itself very quickly.”[/i'> http://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/investigations-reveal-no-incident-of-kidnapping-attempt-at-mall-of-emirates-2014-01-23-1.535843 This is a similar response to all these warnings that schools have been sending out over the last few years. Oh the child misunderstood or was confused. Just make sure you teach your children about stranger danger and are careful. Or, it could be just another example of the Dubai rumour mill going into overdrive. Remember the hysterical panic over the bus driver rape story, totally without basis, but this forum and many others were virtually paralysed with fear and rage.........over something which never happened. Yes, teach your children to be aware, but not to see monsters on every corner.
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Latest post on 21 January 2014 - 17:12
Errrr?! No! Just ignore the friend and have no contacts with this two faced so called friend. Perhaps the friend is trying to be a grown up and not get involved in a third party marital drama? It can happen.
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Latest post on 20 January 2014 - 10:23
corn starch is american for corn flour (UK) - same thing Yes, but American "cornflour" isn't cornstarch, it's an actual flour used to make breads. tortillas etc. Sometimes it's sold outside US as maize flour.
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Latest post on 13 January 2014 - 17:19
I think the timing of this night away was very unfortunate as the little girl would have been sensitive to her parents being at home with the baby and without her so she is feeling pushed out of the family. She is only 3 - which is in my opinion very young to sleep away from her parents and especially at a time of disruption in her life. I have also known several 3 year olds who have taken months to get to grips with the fact that the new baby is going to live with them forever - it is quite a shock Please try and talk your family members out of threatening and punishing a 3 year old - it will make things worse. The little girl is acting out because she is unable to deal with her strong emotions of being jealous, scared that her parents don't love her as much, worried that she is going to be sent away. It is important that the adults are calm and reassuring. So the important thing is to make her life stable, predictable and safe - not put her in fear that new changes might be coming such as her toys or baby brother might disappear! Perhaps her mother can spend time with her when the baby is sleeping or appeal to her new "big girl" status to help with the baby and choose his outfits/help bath him etc The important thing is that people are calm and normal as toddlers pick up on the way that adults are acting Totally agree with this very sensible post................also I must add two points. Firstly, it seems to me as though there is a huge amount of overreaction going on here, the poor wee scrap is THREE not thirty, she got upset and voiced it in the only way she could, she had a tantrum, no more no less. Three year olds do that, it's quite normal. Secondly, it sounds as though FAR too many people in the family are getting involved, she is not your child, OP nor is she her grandparents',,,,,sometimes too many cooks can spoil the broth. And to reiterate another earlier poster, stop over thinking situations, it's rarely helpful and sometimes downright unhealthy.
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Latest post on 10 January 2014 - 17:14
The perfume shop upstairs in Union Co-op (Al Wasl) had it last time I was there about 6 months ago, pretty sure Sephora has it too. Are you or anyone you know going through DXB duty free soon as they have it on their website. Great, thanks ladies, Duty free it is!
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Latest post on 09 January 2014 - 19:27
Ladies please, imagine how the OP must feel if this scenario is true or even partially true . No one knows how they will react unless in that position theirselves. Surely better by far, to keep one's doubts to themselves. If it is true then OP is bound to be very distressed and not entirely rational. Imagine how she will feel reading some of the posts. Well said.
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Latest post on 09 January 2014 - 19:00
Unfortunately it's seriously difficult to get health insurance for even the over sixty fives, even if it's a renewal of previous cover, the premiums rocket. We're a bad risk apparently cos we are old and more likely to get sick. It's sometimes easier and cheaper to self pay.
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Latest post on 09 January 2014 - 12:33
Whilst there may be some seriously bored and malicious people out there who do post fictitious dramas on forums, it is quite wrong to assume that others do not post when in genuine distress, A forum such as EW gives a valuable platform to vent and to express feelings in a relatively safe and anonymous way, as they say, a problem shared is a problem halved, sometimes just verbalising gives clarity, and of course on here there is access to a wide range of others' experiences. But mostly, just the act of sharing can give comfort, some of you posters from the "old days" may recall the night a lady posted in anguish that her DD had just dropped down dead. It was the middle of the night, the rest of the family were attempting to get some sleep and she needed to talk to someone. It was not a hoax. It is a dangerous assumption to make in this case, and personally I would rather risk being gullible than causing unnecessary pain to someone already suffering. I don't need to make myself feel that clever.
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Latest post on 08 January 2014 - 16:59
It could happen to anyone in any country and while the husband is more to blame for breaking his vows and disregarding his child, there seems to be a higher than usual occurrence of predatory women here who will stop at nothing to snatch an attractive man - attractive that is in terms of income and earnings. Or perhaps those people with good husbands don't post on here to trumpet the news. We only hear about the disasters, not the success stories, any forum or news media tends to distort the statistics. <em>edited by Livelytrish on 08/01/2014</em>
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Latest post on 08 January 2014 - 16:03
I am finding it very hard to believe the venom from some posters here. This is a terrible situation, but are you all seriously advocating a course of action which will ultimately damage an unborn innocent child? The OP has behaved beautifully all the way through a ghastly crisis, I'm sure she will want, for her own child's sake to maintain the high moral ground. Just because two other people have put their selfish desires first it doesn't mean she has to indulge in revenge. To Celesti, my deepest sympathy and admiration for the calm and adult manner in which you have attempted to save your marriage, all the very best for the future to you and your little one in a new and better life.
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Latest post on 01 January 2014 - 15:23
Slainthe to all my fellow Scots! And Cheers to everyone else!
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Latest post on 31 December 2013 - 22:33
Lola you are making DR positively ancient; it's dr1958 not 1928? Spoilsport .............for one glorious moment I could pretend I wasn't the senior crone on EW! Happy New Year everyone! LT(1948)x No need to pretend LT, think the title is probably mine. Happy New Year to all Hilbo(1946). 0:) edited by hilbos on 31/12/2013 I bow to your greater longevity.......................yayyyy I'm NOT the oldest! Happy New Year!!!
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Latest post on 31 December 2013 - 21:28
Oh all right you can have it back............my kids bought me the one with go faster stripes! A very happy new year to you SueB x
 
 
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Expat Wife, Happy Life: Interview With Expat Author Florence Reisch

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Expat Interview: Meet Florence Reisch, Author of 'Expat Wife, Happy Life!'

Remembering Queen Elizabeth II: A Tribute by UAE Expats

Remembering an Extraordinary Woman: A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

10 reasons why expat women love the UAE

10 Reasons Why the UAE is a Popular Choice for Expat Women

6 Common Fears of Moving Abroad By Yourself and How to Overcome Them

Moving to the UAE Alone: 6 Common Fears and How to Overcome Them

Ultimate Babyshop Baby and Toddler Travel Packing List

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Requirements to apply for a UAE Golden Visa

How Do I Obtain a UAE Golden Visa? Requirements, Eligibility, and Process Explained

5 Tip for Expats to Survive Long-Distance Relationships

5 Tip for Expats to Survive Long-Distance Relationships

Opening a bank account in the UAE

A Newcomer to the UAE? What to Consider When Choosing a Bank for Opening an Account

Culture shock in the United Arab Emirates for expats

14 Ways You Will Experience Culture Shock in the UAE

Why you shouldn't upload your resume on your LinkedIn profile

5 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Upload a Resume to Your LinkedIn Profile

10 Secrets to Happiness as an Expat

10 Secrets to Finding Happiness as an Expat

4 Ways to Network as an Expat

4 Ways to Network as an Expat

8 Expat Problems That Are Just Too Real

8 Expat Problems That Are Just Too Real

How to Make New Friends in a Foreign Country

How to Make New Friends in a Foreign Country

Top 10 Countries with the Best Quality of Life

Top 10 Countries with the Best Quality of Life

The best European cities for new expats

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The Best Cities in Europe for Expat Arrivals

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10 Amazing Things To Do In Iceland

How to Make Your Own Life as an Expat and Why It’s Important

How to Make Your Own Life as an Expat and Why It’s Important

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Why Seychelles is One of the Best Holiday Destinations

The Real Expat: Chasing Your Dreams to Find Your True Purpose

The Real Expat: Chasing Your Dreams to Find Your True Purpose