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Latest post on 09 July 2011 - 16:24
Oooooo I have nothing of note to add..... but just to say I worked in Moscow for months on end (on &n off) in the early 90's and loved the place!!! Also loved St. Petersburg (moreso).... I'm sure things have changed since the early 90's .... & I'll bet it is still just as expensive .... but good luck with your decisions, it sounds as tho you have a good package. Enjoy Russia!
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Latest post on 09 July 2011 - 16:21
Can anyone recommend please? Ideally pick up and deliver back but that's totally ideal!!! Just someone that specialises in wedding dresses would be good ........ TIA for any recommendations! x
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Latest post on 05 July 2011 - 12:12
How about a nice quality arabic style photo frame? Easy enough to post in a decent jiffy bag and not too heavy. We're currently on the hunt for one to display our fave wedding & honeymoon pics!
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Latest post on 04 July 2011 - 10:35
Where did you get married DesertPrincess? We just got married at Christ Church Jebel Ali and (for a fee of course) the church registered our docs at the Dubai Courts & UK Embassy for us.........
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Latest post on 01 July 2011 - 18:54
:):):)
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Latest post on 13 June 2011 - 10:52
PS happy to email you a copy of our invite if you want some ideas? If you're not that techy / creative on a computer you could have a print company create for you? We did ours in word then pdf'd it and attached with a nice cover email.
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Latest post on 13 June 2011 - 10:45
We had a similar dilemma albeit on a smaller scale. We ended up taking the thoroughly modern route and created an electronic invitation (which is lovely!!) and simply emailed to all our guests. Saves on cost, saves the planet with no printing nor transportation and saves on stress! We then printed a few copies onto nice card as keep sakes for ourselves. Might not be your ideal but would certainly save time, money and hassle. HTH
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Latest post on 13 June 2011 - 09:42
Trade Centre Apartments allow dogs....HTH!
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Latest post on 12 June 2011 - 21:26
Not really your end of town but Pelins Tailoring in Meena Bazar (nr Satwa) is brilliant (she just made my wedding dress!). She'll source the fabric for you if you know what you're after. Let me know if you'd like her contact info .....
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Latest post on 12 June 2011 - 21:14
Izzy - you are not allowed to have functioning brain cells, they are in detox mode!!! I'm not in detox mode and I didnt get it ....so you're not alone :-) Hugs for being a brave lass and kicking the evil we*d. x She's on we*d? Why didn't you say? Right party at Izzy's then. Hahahahaha - now there is an evil we*d (tobacco) and a nice we*d.......... I only opted to give up the later due to the fact I live here. A small but very necessary compromise ;) ETA - increased stickability for this thread!! <em>edited by Loopy Lotti on 12/06/2011</em>
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Latest post on 12 June 2011 - 20:59
Izzy - you are not allowed to have functioning brain cells, they are in detox mode!!! I'm not in detox mode and I didnt get it ....so you're not alone :-) Hugs for being a brave lass and kicking the evil we*d. x <em>edited by Loopy Lotti on 12/06/2011</em>
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Latest post on 12 June 2011 - 20:48
I'd go with the big C .....cancer ...... :-( It certainly can't be cough coz if that was the case I'd have given up years ago! <em>edited by Loopy Lotti on 12/06/2011</em>
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Latest post on 12 June 2011 - 20:48
Cancer. (just proving to Boomerang i'm not a dim wit :D ) Oh thank the Lord for BM and her brain cell, and moreover that it was fully functioning tonight! LOL so true :)
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Latest post on 12 June 2011 - 20:40
[b'>C[/b'>ourage? [b'>C[/b'>igs? [b'>C[/b'>an do it?
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Latest post on 12 June 2011 - 19:09
Inadvertently locked the key IN the car? ie in the boot? A nightmare I can comprehend having lost the key to my car (when still in London)....total cost was close to GBP 800 for vehicle collection & changing the entire ignition barel, oh plus the cost of 2 new keys. Praying you find your key hon!!!!
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Latest post on 12 June 2011 - 19:05
well done Kylie.... Also you will have the benefit of being able to taste food better :) Its the eating more food that worries me!!! Jokes aside though, I'd rather carry a few more pounds as a non smoker........
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Latest post on 12 June 2011 - 18:58
GOOD LUCK IZZY!!! I'm next ....running out of excuses not to. Wedding this week then honeymoon, then, sigh it really is time to say goodbye to the 'orrible weed. I'm terrified (of failure that is :-(). Stay strong.....hopefully you'll give me some inspiration :) x
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Latest post on 12 June 2011 - 13:40
We're quite open with our window shopping antics and quite often completely disagree with what is or what is not beautiful / stunning / a dish etc. The biggest compliment OH pays me is by saying 'why go out for a burger when you have steak at home' - bless him, he means well :)
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Latest post on 09 June 2011 - 17:21
Yipppeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!! So pleased for you!!! :) :) :) x
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Latest post on 09 June 2011 - 17:21
And for TJC & Mushroom too :) :) :) x <em>edited by Loopy Lotti on 09/06/2011</em>
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Latest post on 09 June 2011 - 17:15
OH & I are now harmonising with him on his & me on mine ......errrr time to get a life maybe? LOL
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Latest post on 09 June 2011 - 17:14
Saw it and thought...cool. Didnt realise you could play it!! Brilliant, nice one Google!!
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Latest post on 08 June 2011 - 11:48
Lovely lovely post. Good luck with your next chapter, wishing you and your family all the very best. LLx
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Latest post on 08 June 2011 - 06:37
Swils darling, my heart goes out to you, so sorry to hear your news. Despite what Zanie said, I'd actually recommend going straight to the embassy this morning, get there at 7.45 so you're as close as first in the queue when they open at 8am. They'll be able to tell you on the spot exactly what you need to do & if you then need to go to Bur Dubai Police station you have time to do so and then get back to the embassy to complete whatever paperwork is required today. When en route to Bur Dubai call your airline and change the flights.....(ie once you know what's required from the embassy). If you're flying Emirates they do not charge for flight changes when it's due to a death (OH had this back in Feb). A family death is a DEFINATE ok for an emergency travel doc!!! Really good luck and do let us know how you get on today. Hugs to you and your family xxx
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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 19:59
The credit goes to (soon to be) Mr LL! He got the contac for us .... I just passed it along ;-) I did the same as BM ....searched, and searched, and searched ..... their doors are very tight!! No more thanks, my blush-o-meter cant take it ;) x
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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 19:20
:-) No worries!! So very glad to for once be able to help!! I must admit I was hesitant to post the info at first, as someone said (prolly BM :)) if she gets too bombarded all comms would maybe grind to a halt! But so glad she's on the ball and advising all. And yes, I wonder if she wonders why she's all of a sudden so popular with folk from DXB! A colleague of OH's had the contact, when I started to sweat OH had spoken about it at work and the colleague mentioned she had the contact info. To this day we have NO how she got hold of that contact .....but hey...do we really care?? I think not :-) So glad it's on it's way for you. LLx
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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 18:23
Try really hard not to have to deal with DEWA, Etisilat or Sub Standard Charter at this time....... :) (dont fancy a stay in Bur Dubai HIlton) He he he soooo true, me too!! A few glasses of the liquid grape takes my mind off it ...... not very helpful in the long term I know! :-P
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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 18:20
They called me too today. Mine will hopefully be leaving Germany tomorrow. :) :) :) Can almost hear your sigh of relief from here!! Thank goodness for that ..... Fingers and toes crossed for everyone else's! When I posted mine off I also had the delusion that it would be a 10 day / max 2 week turnaround from what friends & colleagues had said ....... such a shame it's all gone so t!ts up this summer & caused us all so much stress eh! I think the consulate should offer a 'Waiting for passport to return counselling session, how to cope with the stress' Free of charge!!!
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Latest post on 06 June 2011 - 11:38
and I was going to suggest Senior Maniac Retained ..... :)
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Latest post on 06 June 2011 - 10:56
[i'>[b'>[b'>The aim is to save money by reducing processing costs, and ensure safety by not moving blank passports around the world[/b'>[i'>[/i'>[/b'>[/i'> What about saving TIME??? The whole of last year I was travelling no less than once a month with work... god knows what I would have done had mine expired last year!
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Latest post on 06 June 2011 - 10:38
BM - NO WAAAAYYY!!!!! They can't find it and they expect you to sweat for another 3 days whilst they look???? WTF!!!!!! The money was taken over 3 weeks ago .......my god how did you stay civil? Or did you not? I certainly wouldnt have done .....I SO feel for you!! Try this..... I emailed a few days before I called, didnt get an immediate reply but she (he?) did reply once my pasport had been dispatched. You never know...... [email protected] Suwannee Ruppert | Passport Examiner | British Consulate General Dusseldorf | Yorckstrasse 19, 40476 Düsseldorf, Germany|  email: [email protected] |  fax: +49-(0)211-488 190 |  url: www.ukingermany.fco.gov.uk
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Latest post on 05 June 2011 - 15:33
Sooooooo frustrating!!!! It HAS to come this week BM!! Call them? Even though it's criminal they charge for the call I found it worth it just for reassurance sake <em>edited by Loopy Lotti on 05/06/2011</em>
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Latest post on 05 June 2011 - 09:48
Aww thanks Sara but I've found someone now ....all booked n sorted :)
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Latest post on 03 June 2011 - 19:22
I got a cover for a samsung galaxy and it fits the kindle perfectly! Doesn't have a light though. [i'>Really[/i'> recommend the OP gets a cover with a light if she can. It's proven invaluable when I want to read after dark [and DH is asleep!'>. Can't help you with where to buy from here though [sorry'>; I bought mine from Amazon UK. :) ^^^^ ditto
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Latest post on 02 June 2011 - 19:54
Noodle House :-) Yum .........
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Latest post on 01 June 2011 - 20:19
"Beauty without intelligence is like a masterpiece drawn on a napkin" *like* !!!
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Latest post on 01 June 2011 - 20:19
"I'm all in favor of keeping dangerous weapons out of the hands of fools. Let's start with typewriters." - Frank Lloyd Wright (1868-1959)
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Latest post on 01 June 2011 - 19:56
Funny that 'life / wise' quotes should come up, I've just been looking for a signature quote for somewhere else and found this site. http://www.cs.virginia.edu/~robins/quotes.html I currently have a shortlist of about 30 quotes now!!! This one is quite close to the top though ... "Try to learn something about everything and everything about something." - Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895) What's your fave quote girls?? Would love to hear....... x
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Latest post on 01 June 2011 - 19:20
And definately don't allow them to smoke in public during Ramadan, that'll really upset people :-P On a more sensible note .... no playing loud music in the car during Ramadan either ....... I have been caught out on occasion when a tune comes on that I love, and I suddenly realise I'm sharing it with the rest of the road at the lights!
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Latest post on 01 June 2011 - 19:09
Simpleas ..... I do not believe for one second that you're an old bat at all .... lazy, well that I don't know :-P (I know I am!!) Meena Bazaar, nr Satwa is only about 15 / 20 mins away from Barsha (taxi or drive), and there you can find my tailor who's just made my wedding dress. Her skills are brilliant and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend. Pelin [email protected] 050 165 6598 x
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Latest post on 01 June 2011 - 14:21
Also, do NOT purchase anything without an IGI Certificate which is the international standard certification proving your stone is what it purports to be! http://www.igiworldwide.com
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Latest post on 01 June 2011 - 14:15
I'm no diamond expert but that does sound like a retailer really really pushing their luck!! This site is useful, although the stone I got was around 30% cheaper than this site is quoting. www.info-diamond.com/others/diamond-prices.html
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Latest post on 01 June 2011 - 10:05
Reading Hubby and the children EW [b'>Daily mail online (anyone else admitting to this? :-))[/b'> Apples - it's usually chocolate but for some reason I'm craving apples since starting a new diet Hugs My pets Mirdiff City Centre once a week Email Lists Lip balm - have to reapply it every hour or so Weekends away *blush* .....errrr yes ;) <em>edited by Loopy Lotti on 01/06/2011</em>
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Latest post on 31 May 2011 - 20:41
I was thinking about this thread today having read it at the beginning and wondering what the update was, couldnt find the thread, doh!!..... of course it's been moved. But, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Such lovely news. Good luck with everything and try to take things easy!
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Latest post on 31 May 2011 - 20:36
Thanks Janesul - I'll look them up!
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Latest post on 31 May 2011 - 20:23
OH (soon to be DH) Sleep Books Kindle EW FB BBM Smokes Red wine Holidays Fattoush Cheese Haribo ............and how I WISH I could become addicted to excercise........alas it just aint happened yet ;)
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Latest post on 31 May 2011 - 18:10
Love Ramadan, can't wait!! 9am to 3pm instead of 8.30am to 4pm office hrs ;)
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Latest post on 31 May 2011 - 17:26
Didn't notice as only half way thro my carton of 200 ;) Admire the effort to try to make people give up, but come on, preventing the sale of cigs is only going to wind people up not make them give up!
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Latest post on 31 May 2011 - 15:32
28 mins to kill at my desk .... thank goodness for the Facebook drama thread today!! ;)
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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 21:46
Mover & Sheikha ..... 6 months!!!??? My god how on earth can the SA authorities justify that? A month is about 3 weeks too long for us Brits!! This time last year through until Xmas I was travelling once a month with work ...... how would that work for a Saffa with a passport needing renewal? I know! A friend has put her DD's passport in, expecting it to take 2 months. She put it in in pril and is expecting it in october. It's a shocker. They are stuck here for the summer. That's totally mental and my sympathies are with you and your fellow Saffa's!! In fact I have an SA mate here who had triplets 8 months ago ...... must remember to ask them how they are getting on re registering the LO's!
 
 
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