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Latest post on 05 January 2015 - 17:36
That wouldn't help this person LC. ;) Oh, what about a mop and some cleaning cloths? lol
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Latest post on 05 January 2015 - 17:35
Are you selling? You could alwyas get them to send money directly into your bank account, i do this when buying from non paypal holders sometimes.
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Latest post on 05 January 2015 - 17:33
A dictionary to remind them how to speak English again! lol
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Latest post on 05 January 2015 - 17:31
Hmm, that is tough. Do you need to work? Really? Is there anyway you could take a year sabatical? Anyway "maid by post" seems to be an option from Anon! lol But please think hard about leaving a baby with a maid and whether there is any way you could manage to not go back to work for a bit or work from home?
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Latest post on 05 January 2015 - 17:25
The Nepalese are a beautiful people, loyal and hardworking, many educated but working in the region for better salaries.
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Latest post on 05 January 2015 - 17:20
Do you work full time? If not then you can just get an agency maid to help you with cleaning and unless you have some health problems you can cope without a maid, the human race has been managing for years to have babies without maids! You will be fine, don't stress about the small things in life, the safe delivery of your baby is more important. Ask neighbours, family and friends to help out when you are due with your other child.
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Latest post on 05 January 2015 - 17:20
I recently got a maid from Sri Lanka and she came in less than two weeks. We paid 10,000 in recruitment fees. Let me know if you would like to know more... Did she come in the post? lol
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Latest post on 05 January 2015 - 16:03
Oh you mean a pyramid scheme? lol
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Latest post on 05 January 2015 - 15:56
It sounds very high! If the property is yours then look at Jim'll fix it on a as need basis. If it is under a landlord they should be responsible not you. If the property is new then check the builders’ warranty.
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Latest post on 05 January 2015 - 15:51
I really wondered if you were serious, but then i realised you are. I'm sorry but sick kids and having to be there to look after them is just part of parenting. If the kid is sick enough to be off school then they need to be with a family member/parent looking after them not a stranger. You will not find insurance that pays for babysitting!
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Latest post on 05 January 2015 - 15:49
I only know the Bounce parties and they are fab, I would expect the Adventure ones to be good as well, so just choose which you feel would work better for that age group.
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Latest post on 05 January 2015 - 11:08
OP, he's still trying (and partially succeeding) to control you, he's just changed tactics slightly. You MUST sever all connections with him and his family, change your phone and email and any other contact details and blank him. And stick to that. Anything else will drag you down, which is what he wants, and he will still be in control of how you live. Good luck, it must be very unpleasant and unsettling for you, but you can console yourself that you have had a very lucky escape. Whatever you do, don't let yourself be dragged back into a very destructive situation. edited by Livelytrish on 04/01/2015 edited by Livelytrish on 04/01/2015 Very very wise advice to the OP, follow this and enjoy your life.
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Latest post on 05 January 2015 - 11:05
Dr Makki Shuker and Dr John MacEwan are well recommended on this forum, I have used both over the years for my family and found them both very professional and knowledgeable, however i have not had surgery with either. Try a search on here for threads were people have had surgery.
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Latest post on 05 January 2015 - 10:58
Just saw a very disturbing video posted on fb about a maid beating up a toddler. Feel so sick. Please please install cameras. We all have our constraints but if we must leave kids with any help we MUST have surveillance. The irony here is that there was a camera recording the event, the baby still got hurt and camera or not the maid would have been found guilty as the poor wee thing was in her sole charge. How exactly did the camera help this wee child? <em>edited by Lolacat on 05/01/2015</em>
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Latest post on 05 January 2015 - 10:57
I personally know someone whose brother was molested by his nanny. They had her for years since they were small kids, and when the brother was 11 he finally told his parents about the molestation. She had been doing it for years but he had been too scared to tell his parents. This stuff does happen, you can thumbs down all you want. If that family had some cameras installed, they would have caught her a lot sooner and saved the boy years of torment. We wouldn't leave our precious diamond jewellery alone with the maids, but somehow think it's alright to leave our kids unsupervised with them for hours. edited by sourskittleashnut on 05/01/2015 It's a naive and rather sad world to rely on a camera for child care.
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Latest post on 05 January 2015 - 10:55
Hi BR, Happy new years best wishes. Yes i saw the gulfnews write up on them. There is a thread on it too...i did not bother to look as there are so many bad vibes from trolls on here..you can tell by the thumbs down. (Pointless) Its a good service I think for who needs it. I still did not find a suitable nanny seems the hunt is tedious for a good caregiver. Hmm, trolls? Trolls tend to set up user names and have a conversation with themselves or advertise in a subliminal way. Discussion and difference of opinion is not trolling.
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Latest post on 03 January 2015 - 15:38
Try calling City Hospital and see if they have anyone. So sorry to hear of your A&E visit, and the news. ALso do you ahve a good GP who can help support you? I can recommend Dr Carol Smiley at Healthbay polyclinic in MIrdiff, she may well be able to advise and support you further with this minefield.
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Latest post on 03 January 2015 - 15:34
I need to know about any home breeder or any breeder form who can provide female baby perrots African grey .... I dnt want to buy it from shops as they may be infected with any disease so plz if some one can provide any number or reference It would be a great help I bought one African grey 3 months back now it's 6 month old its a male and I want female Plz help me ladies How do you know a breeder will not have diseased birds? Most pet shops will allow you to take them for testing prior to sale or offer a refund.
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Latest post on 03 January 2015 - 15:32
You have to make the choice as a parent! Most expats kids learn to move schools with ease, just do it.
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Latest post on 03 January 2015 - 15:28
Know a family that moved from another school last year and are happy.
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Latest post on 03 January 2015 - 15:27
What about paying a qualified child care specialist to actually look after your child with the extra money spent on such gimics. And how does this protect a child outside, in the park, in the toilet? So a maid throws hots water or beats a child it's a bit late for a camera then isn't it?
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Latest post on 01 January 2015 - 11:17
You poor thing! shoulder will be referred pain, you are right you need to go now and get this seen asap, your body is telling you. Check your insurance as American Hospital is often not covered by some insurance companies. Probably best to go to City Hospital TBH or Rashid. If not critical then i would opt for City, but please do go today and get this dealt with.
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Latest post on 31 December 2014 - 13:36
Hi I fancy a low key family evening at the beach tonight. I know it's not normally allowed but I wonder if exceptions are made on NYE to having a bottle of sparkling to drink down there. Does anyone have experience? Thanks So you think an exception will be made to the strict drink laws here in a muslim country for NYE? Really? urm, NO, taking alcohol to a public place and consuming it is illegal.
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Latest post on 31 December 2014 - 13:33
Oh dear, Oh dear what a mess your employee has got herself into. Is the company willing to pay off the debt in one lump sum? But then will the employee actually stay? I would think now she is going to have to saty in jail for a few days as it is a holiday and the weekend unless you can get a lawyer onto it today who can work some magic. It does not look good though that she was absconding.
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 22:01
Di i can not begin to keep up with your thought process. You don't understand the contradiction between your two statements? There isn't any if you had a sense of humour! :P Oh I have a sense of humour, its just not bigoted.:P edited by Di@DXB on 30/12/2014 “I wonder your halo doesn’t grow heavy.”
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 21:56
I am looking to buy one or two as a gift.. Have you seen any around here in Dubai? Many thanks. Do you not like someone?
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 21:55
I can SOOO imagine you being like that. With a glass of Pimms in the hand that is not holding the lead of the dog. :biggrin: DP or VC darrling............lead, what the heck do you think boots are for?
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 21:51
Both are not allowed. What Dragon mart and flying lanterns?:cry: Let me help you out, the title of the thread is Chinese lanterns and sparklers. There you go again with that incredible humour, excuse me while i pick myself off the floor. :party: You do seem to spend a lot of time there! Yes, well we can't all be funny.
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 21:43
hahahahah!!! I can imagine. You in your green wellies and your barbour coat, striding around HC looking for a garden hoe. ETA, with your black lab tied up outside edited by CouchPotato on 30/12/2014 ***********OMG*************** you saw me? lol
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 21:42
Di i can not begin to keep up with your thought process. You don't understand the contradiction between your two statements? There isn't any if you had a sense of humour! :P
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 21:37
LC, I can just see you in Dragonmart. I bet you can name each end of it and which shop has your favourite stuff. HC287 I can not stand the place...................!
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 21:35
Yes, it works. Try it out, you have nothing to lose. Why is it free of any charge? I think not, lol I know people who give it for free to the people around them. The world is full of good people, Lolacat. Isn't that wonderful? Are we still talking about Reiki? ;) Yep. Try to have a deeper look at Reiki and you will see what I mean. It might do you good as well ;) Darling nothing is for free in this life! lol
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 21:32
Both are not allowed. What Dragon mart and flying lanterns?:cry: Let me help you out, the title of the thread is Chinese lanterns and sparklers. There you go again with that incredible humour, excuse me while i pick myself off the floor. :party:
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 21:29
Di i can not begin to keep up with your thought process.
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 21:25
Both are not allowed. What Dragon mart and flying lanterns?:cry:
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 21:23
Yes, it works. Try it out, you have nothing to lose. Why is it free of any charge? I think not, lol I know people who give it for free to the people around them. The world is full of good people, Lolacat. Isn't that wonderful? Are we still talking about Reiki? ;)
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 21:22
Dragon mart? I'm not sure those flying lanterns are such a great idea or allowed here though.
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 21:21
Thank you both ladies so very much for your prompt and helpful replies. I am glad to know that things have worked out for your DS, Di@Dxb, and if nothing else works I will surely ask for the information you have kindly offered (although in a big doubt if I could afford private treatment in UK). Lolacat I had a look at the website and I don't want to get my hopes up but something feels like I may be on the path to finding the right solution for this endless pain I am in. Thank you again! I love Expatwoman for this reason. They really are good and know what they are doing, Dr Anna is lovely you can talk this through with her and see what she suggests. I'm sure something can be done.
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 21:12
Yes, it works. Try it out, you have nothing to lose. Why is it free of any charge? I think not, lol
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 21:00
I am not British or western for that matter, but I'd say its better to "question" rather than wobble my head and lament [i'>"what to do, no[/i'>......." ROFL. :idea: [i'>"the educated, intelligent and worldly can embrace, respect and accept those differences regardless of their nationality. It doesn’t mean one is better than another, just different based on their cultural upbringing."[/i'> How true. :thinking: Yes, and we can still have a chuckle about towels on sunbeds, eating breakfast off the table, standards of driving, bikinis as national dress, barbie loving, stiff upper-lips, Gigolos, sheep lovers one would hope!
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 20:42
Book in to see Dr Anna at Up and Running, she has a fabulous team of experienced ortho's, physios, etc and will be able to help and advise. Here is their website. A search on here will show you that they are very popular with athletes and sport professionals. http://www.upandrunningdubai.com/
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 15:05
Dess kids go to DESC, Jess to Jess Ar unless they go to JC for A'level. JAPS go where they can, DC, Jess AR, DESC.
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 15:01
She might not necessarily be ungrateful and expected more, but have other struggles at this time of the year. Missing family or whatever. Yes, I thought exactly the same. Until I realised she is being quite cheery with DH. Which is a whole other (TNT) thread :lol: Oh er Mrs................ :evil::evil:
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 14:59
http://www.gordonramsay.com/royalhospitalroad/menus/ http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/new-years-eve?IGNORE_GEO_REDIRECT_ONCE=true http://gordonramsaysrecipes.com/ http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes As a desert this is one i make all the time, super easy and delicious! http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/cuisine/european/french/truffle-torte.html
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 14:42
I am looking for inspiration for dinner to cook at home. I was planning prawn cocktail for starter. Parma wrapped Pork tenderloin for main and icecream with fresh berries for desert. Would like to know what's cooking in other homes, as this was pretty much what we had last year too. ... A bit 1970's. Try googling Gordon Ramsey, or even delia for some great course suggestions.
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 14:38
http://news.juicemaster.com/carrie-kennedy/ Testimonials, should not be regarded as valid evidence. http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/the-detox-scam-how-to-spot-it-and-how-to-avoid-it/
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 14:19
Ive just completed one day water cleanse - lost 1.8kgs in one day, bloating reduced - need to fit in my jeans Weds eve! Today IM drinking more water, 1 avocado in 2 halfs, and a yogurt. Hoping to lose another 0.5kgs in the next 24hrs. Then Im on a nutritionally balanced and programmed juice detox - 28 days this time - try it - www.juicemaster.com. Plan on losing another 15kgs by end of Jan..... 15 kg in a month is down right dangerous, i suggest you jog on down to a qualified GP and seek some expert advice on how to lose weight correctly and safely. Juice diets are notoriously bad for you. Try weight watchers.
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 12:21
Yet 'others' flooding in from Europe seem to get handouts left, right and centre The idea that British nationals are denied benefits but European immigrants get every benefit going is absolute and unequivocal nonsense. It's popular nonsense, for sure, but the fact that so many people believe it doesn't make it true. Makes me wish the UK would adopt the UAE policy of looking after your own first! Quite apart from the fact that UK *does not* "look after" immigrants to the exclusion of native-born Brits, it's a bit rich to complain about immigration and then hold the UAE up as some kind of example of a better way of doing it, given that the UAE's economic model absolutely relies on massive immigration, with the government doing everything possible to encourage immigrants to come here. It's the ones who have learned how to fiddle the system that spoil it for the rest You'll find *waaaaaaaay* more native-born Brits fiddling the system - and even then, benefit fraud really isn't a major issue, with the amounts of money involved being a truly tiny proportion of the overall benefits bill (yes, really). As ladymary pointed out, the overwhelming majority of Eastern European immigrants bring more to the economy than they take out. This has been statistically demonstrated time and time again. not just on the pages of the Daily Mail (does anyone actually admit to reading this? Come to think of it, does anyone actually read it at all?) It sells an average 1.6 million copies in the UK every day, and its website get an average 12 million unique readers each day. So yes, people do read it. good
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 12:07
Thank you for sharing Nomad, tis a sad day but try to remember you gave that chap 20 wonderful years. LT, sorry to hear about Ruffie, I remember the MIA and how lucky you were to have found him again.
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 11:55
I do so hate pointing out the obvious but, suggesting an area may be of some help if you require some feedback. No need to put your medical notes down for such a simple request. Just state an area and i'm sure someone will be able to make a suggestion.
 
 
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