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Latest post on 17 January 2011 - 01:02
Raffles!! Even if you dont stay there you have to go at least for a Singapore Sling! x
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Latest post on 17 January 2011 - 00:58
My hands are fine (aged 39 & 3 quarters), but my nails are stained!! Too much red nail varnish stains them to the point that actually embarresses me to take them to a nail bar ...............add cooking with turmeric into the mix & my nails are fit for no one other than myself to fix .................. I am literally too ashamed to take my talons to a nail bar .......... (sorry, pre edit I can not spell embarress!! - well i could if I googled it but its late) x
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Latest post on 17 January 2011 - 00:48
pps sorry ... this was a links of london thread, didnt mean to hijack with Tiff :-)
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Latest post on 17 January 2011 - 00:46
but in the meantime I am making lots of 'Tiffinay's' comments ............ whilst my head is firmly buried in the sand re my 40th I would like something worth hanging on to ............ is that too much to ask from a landmark birthday that I want to ignore????? xxx
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Latest post on 17 January 2011 - 00:43
I tried the Karama version 2 yrs ago and admittedly it lasted 6months before turning my wrist green. Im hoping for a real one in 3 wks time for my 40th so this thread is useful ...... thx ladies :-) xxxx
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Latest post on 11 January 2011 - 18:30
I would be interested to know a good off shore company. edited by Masha on 11/01/2011 Me too :-)
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Latest post on 10 January 2011 - 00:09
She is a true classic lady. Something a lot of these other celebrities cannot achieve. Totally agree!! She's amazing!
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Latest post on 09 January 2011 - 16:46
Loving the posts on this thread ;-) I'm a born n bred Brit, dragged up in good ole London town ...... not really referred as anything that I know of! x Yea...You're a savoner..lol mmm sounds like a crisp dry white wine *drool* Damn this lack of wine in my house Ohhhh Freckles I could so welcome one of those .... plenty in the house ready for immenent parent visit.... sadly a dry night tho as I'm picking them up from the airport later (very later, 1am!!).
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Latest post on 09 January 2011 - 16:43
Dally - that sounds brilliant, am defo gonna plan that in! Thank you!! Freckles - yeah your right :-) It's just that my folks have turned bickering into a full time sport .... sure they do it just to wind me up half the time. Am really looking forward to seeing them tho :-) :-) x
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Latest post on 09 January 2011 - 16:38
James Berry & Associates - very good! I used them for exactly the same thing. I think they charged around 200 dhs but worth it for peace of mind. Tel: +971 (4) 3317552 | Email: [email protected]
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Latest post on 09 January 2011 - 16:33
Loving the posts on this thread ;-) I'm a born n bred Brit, dragged up in good ole London town ...... not really referred as anything that I know of! x
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Latest post on 09 January 2011 - 16:31
Hey Tia, for things like the below i usually text 4644 and ask them as i can never be bothered to check out on the net/know which is best or how much etc. they respond usually in about 5 mins, you can ask them anything, phone numbers etc so pretty handy when on the move Ha ha Jo-Harper can't believe no one else has picked up on it. LL isn't called Tia - TIA means "thanks in advance". ;) LOL - I spent weeks when I first joined trying to work out why there were so many ladies called here called Tia ...... finally sussed it along with HTH :-) <em>edited by Loopy Lotti on 09/01/2011</em>
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Latest post on 09 January 2011 - 12:54
How about a drive to fujairah and book into the le meridien hotel for yhe night they have some good deals on. Liking that above my idea of Bab Al Shams ........ prices are half at le meridian! Gotta just love booking dot com!!
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Latest post on 09 January 2011 - 12:51
Of course if we run out of ideas there's always Scrabble - he he he :-)
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Latest post on 09 January 2011 - 12:45
We did a desert safari last year, it was ok apart from I found the actual dune bashing absolutely terrifying and thought our driver was a madman - the others loved it, reinforcing the fact that I really am the worlds largest wuss these days ;-) Some fab ideas there ladies!!! Love the idea of a trip to Al Ain as I've not yet been there either - DH will just have to miss out this week - hehehe. Can't wait to see my parents ...... just hope they don't drive me toooooooo insane after 48hrs as they do have a lifelong habit of bickering insanely......:-) The more on our agenda the less chance for them to bicker ;-) Thank you all so much for your input ;-)
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Latest post on 09 January 2011 - 11:39
I also highly recommend Dubai London Clinic - feels like walking into a little bit of England when I go there, except anything NHS is nowhere near as smart! :)
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Latest post on 09 January 2011 - 11:37
Viral even!! :)
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Latest post on 08 January 2011 - 21:02
So nice to read a good news story and so happy you found your dog!! Can't imagine the joy in your household this eve!! Nice one :-) x
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Latest post on 08 January 2011 - 15:35
CUBO at Ibis Trade centre is pretty good ..... enjoy your meal!
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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 13:13
Doh!!! Didnt think to check Boots!!! Thx Kermi :-)
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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 13:06
And there I was thinking it was a typo of lipstick and a new thread on thieving maids ;-)
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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 12:06
Pinkpea - where did you find the ovulation kits? I've not seen them anywhere!
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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 11:58
Or, if ever you want to enhance your cleavege stick them in small sandwich bags and pop them in your bra :-) <em>edited by Loopy Lotti on 07/01/2011</em>
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Latest post on 06 January 2011 - 22:36
Comical from start to finish ..... and I doubt it's finished yet! xxx
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Latest post on 06 January 2011 - 22:25
I must admit if I had kids and more money ........ I'd still never consider a live in maid...... BUT, for those that can afford and for those that have good maids I envy! Diff horses for diff courses and if I had the money for a few ponies & had my life blessed me with a couple of rug rats maybe I'd think differently. Each to their own!! xx
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Latest post on 06 January 2011 - 21:57
Sorry RS I really dont mean this to be flippant ..... but my goodness yet another maid related thread!! I'm so lucky to live in serviced apts where 'the boys' come in twice a week to change the bed linen, towels, hoover round, dust and clean down surfaces. If we've been really lazy the night before we leave them out 15 dhs & they'll even do our washing up and put it away before we come home the next day. I liken it to the fairies having being in!! Am so lucky and so glad I dont have to endure a full time live in maid!!! LLx
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Latest post on 06 January 2011 - 18:47
The actual content of this thread aside .... I have to say the amount of maid stories I read on here keep my entertained & amused for hours on end!! To the point where I wonder whether there shouldnt be a stand alone maid board along with foodies, babes n bumps etc etc. Sorry don't mean to be glib but honestly you lot keep me in hours of giggles (I don't have a maid so can't empathise entirely). xxx <em>edited by Loopy Lotti on 06/01/2011</em>
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Latest post on 06 January 2011 - 16:40
Party tonight at friends, brunch will pals tomorrow, jump on sofa in the afternoon, Saturday is cinema, and food. Never heard a DH called sofa before LOL :\: Toooooo funny!! Lamb casserole in the oven for a lazy stay in eve + TV. Tommorw spent searching for nice frames for some pics my folks bought me LAST Xmas that I've not got around to framing - they arrive Sunday so I'm praying I find some frames that fit!! Sat = slob, providing I find said frames tmrw! ;-)
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Latest post on 06 January 2011 - 14:31
I had 2 hrs of pyschometric tests (eeeuuuuukkk!!), then an interview a week later that lasted no more than 20 mins - got the job :-) Am currently sat here scanning all my qualification certs (inc o all o levels going back 24 years!!), filling out a gazillion forms to inc detailed info re my parents (CID checks ;-( ) and I think next they'll be asking me for proof of my dead pets DOB & copies of my cycling profficency tests!!! Oh well, another few weeks of being a Satwa Sally whilst that little lot gets processed and I finally get a start date!! (for a job that verbally confirmed at the beg of Dec!!). Good Luck OP - I think 20 mins is a good sign. Fingers crossed you get the job. x
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Latest post on 06 January 2011 - 11:38
a) while cooking dinner b) while eating dinner c) after dinner Errrrr all three, then there's just about enough left in the bottle for a night cap ;-)
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Latest post on 06 January 2011 - 11:36
Which area are you in? Won Ton House on the SZR Trade Centre area & is amazing and pretty good value. 04 343 8777 You can look up their menus at wontonhouse.net HTH
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Latest post on 06 January 2011 - 11:30
Ditto the thanks as I've also been considering getting a small fish set up seeing as DH wont allow me to have a cat or dog :( Then again I'd probably have 2 of each plus install a small pony in the garden given a free reign ;)
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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 20:16
oh he ll, I hate when and old thread is dragged up like that. Look at all the work we did lol...sure hope she found a dress!!! hehehehehe ..... maybe the OP postponed the wedding by 6 months as she couldnt find a dress in 5 days? LOL
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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 12:32
LOL this thread has moved from being about fighter jets to excessive speeding on the roads (which I do also abhor!). Going back to the jets ...... I read a few weeks before Xmas that the UK & UAE armies were having a little practice together, maybe what the OP saw was a continuation of that play date? http://www.thenational.ae/events/areas/abu-dhabi/uae-and-britain-join-forces-for-training-exercise
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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 12:26
PS I CANT wait for the day I dont want to rush off an aircraft to light up .......... and I hope that wish keeps me going when going thro the nasty bit of quitting ... xxx That is SERIOUSLY an amazing feeling. Focus on it! I LOVE THAT PART OF BEING A NON-SMOKER NOW! Thanks CIDXB :-) :-) Next job, make a huge list of all things I hate re smoking and pin to fridge and keep about person at all times ;-) x
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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 12:13
SueB - thanks so much, you've certainly given me some things to think about and now I'm seriously having second thoughts re Champix. And thanks for the web addy - seriously scary stuff eh!! I have a quit date which is after my folks impending weeks visit, I'll cut down throughout that week as my folks hate me smoking around them so 17th Jan is the big day, 1 week to get over the nasty bit before I commence my new job on the 24th. Eeeeeek. Wondering whether to consider the electronic fags ....... more research for me on all fronts!1 Thanks again for all your support - means loads ;-) LLx
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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 11:40
My wonderful brother went to Costco and bought me a Roomba before he came for a visit. It's our entire family's favorite Christmas present and we use it daily! Now wish I had a cat, so I could make a video like this to share: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewdbilSWjaM I'm over the moon and just had to share!!!! :) Absolutely brilliant, made my day!!! I want one of each (a Roomba & a cat!). Love the way the floor gets an extra polish with the cats tail :-)
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Latest post on 04 January 2011 - 13:01
Dont wash anything and just dump everything around then you would be able to prep in that time. :):):) hehehehe
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Latest post on 04 January 2011 - 12:07
Geeez that guy can prep fast ....... 59 mins for us to create the Red Thai Prawn Curry!!! Tasted fab tho :-) Have any of you tried to create anything from his book and managed it within 30 mins? :) LL
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Latest post on 04 January 2011 - 00:26
PS I CANT wait for the day I dont want to rush off an aircraft to light up .......... and I hope that wish keeps me going when going thro the nasty bit of quitting ... xxx
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Latest post on 04 January 2011 - 00:23
Oh my lord...... so many wise words to take in having logged off for a few hours and logged back in again for a quick fag!!! Seriously though, thank you all for such wisdom ........... I can see the dangers of Champix .... deep depression being one side effect ..... but then again I have launched into deep depression each time I have attempted to quit so can the side effects of champix be that much worse?? My cold turkey will power is ......errrrr, well,,,,, non existent :-( Thank you again ladies for all your experiences & wisdom ..... again as said I'll update as my crusade begins xxxcxc
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Latest post on 03 January 2011 - 18:57
Oh sh*t, grabs lighter and cig .................... Give me a week & I REALLY hope to be on the road to recovey ....... The Champix folk say take the drug for a week before you stop ............... I'll update as it occurs ..... visiting the chemist for my champix fix tmrw ............ I truely hope and pray I have the strength to quit ..... thousands do against the thousands that dont ....I really want to to join the thousands that do stop and would like to enjoy latter life!!! thx again XXXXXXX
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Latest post on 03 January 2011 - 18:31
SueB - Have actually printed your post to stick on my fridge as my mantra :-) Thank you again :-) x
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Latest post on 03 January 2011 - 18:24
So to continue my rant .....I'm not sure I have the guts nor confidence to go cold turkey ..... I've had way too much cold turkey these past 2 weeks without quitting nicotine on top. I'm gonna give Champix a go and will update those that are interested re how I'm doing. Thx to you all again and any further insights always most welcome!! LL xxx
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Latest post on 03 January 2011 - 18:19
Oh SueB thank you so much for your support. Why did I stop (or rather start again) after 3 weeks? ......... hmmmmm a combo of all your reasons I think!!! I was forced into stopping because I found myself with child (how lovely and old fashioned does that sound ;-) I unfortunately lost said child at 3 mths (but this is NOT a sob story!!!). Altho I was devestated ....and theres time for me yet just - IF I give up smoking!!!!) The confidence to stick it out tho is very poingnent.....its an insipidus horrible drug and i SO wish I'd listent to my heavy smoker parents at aged 14 ... luckily they both gave up many years ago, Dad was a heavy heavy 60 a day man ...who now at 69 is one of the fittest chaps I know & Mum at 64 is even healthier having given up some 15 years early than Dad ........
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Latest post on 03 January 2011 - 18:01
Doh, 3 replies whilst I was composing my reply .... thank you so much ladies .......... going back now to read properly the replies!! :-)
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Latest post on 03 January 2011 - 17:57
Ahhh Shazman thank you so much for your reply. I'm looking for some inspiration which you've given! I've also read about weird dreams side effects, but then again I tend to occasionally have weird dreams anyway so if that is the only side effect of Champix I'm up for a go! I've also read that nausea can be a side effect, and that I would struggle with ...........but different horses for different courses & I'm hoping my internal horse is capable of jumping this particular course!! I am due to start a new job in January so new pastures and with a 40th coming up in Feb the time is definately due to give it my best go at giving up ..... in fact dont they say dont give up just stop ...... a pyschological brain thing :-) Good luck Shazman into your latter months of being a non smoker .... I so hope to join the ranks of non smokers soon!! x
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Latest post on 03 January 2011 - 17:16
Hi lovely ladies ...... how many of you out there still smoke or are ex smokers??? My smoking career is so overdue to end & I am historically rubbish at quitting the distusting weed (3 weeks is the most I have managed over the past 10 years & 5 times of trying to quit). So, I'm now looking at a drug to attempt to quit ...... have any of you any experience of Champix???? It supposedly deadens the receptors in your brain to make you believe you do not actually enjoy the smoke any more .... I'm all for make believe but would love to hear any of your stories of quitting with or without Champix. Help!!! I want a 2011 nicotine free life!! x
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Latest post on 03 January 2011 - 12:53
When I did body pump, I put on almost 5kg and even though I change my exercise regime now, I didn't lose much of those weight gained. Maybe you could try. Legs do get a bit muscly after body pump. That's because muscle is more dense than fat and weighs more. AC, what kind of weight are you looking to gain? Is it that you're really skinny and need to fatten up a bit? Or looking to put on muscle mass - they require different approaches. I'm 1m70 and I'm 54kg I need to gain 6kg to be at my best weight I need both some fat and some muscles ! LOL I read this as I'm I'm 70 ...... which didnt compute as you have 2 v young children .... having donned my glasses and reread makes sense now :-) Good luck with your weight gane
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Latest post on 03 January 2011 - 12:00
Indigo at Grosvenor House Hotel - the chef has a Michelin star. Food amazing, service fantastic and ambience just lovely. Not a cheap option but if you like Indian food cooked to Michelin standards then this place is a must. Enjoy where ever you end up!
 
 
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