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Loopy Lotti

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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 19:54
I read somewhere recently that the older the eggs are the more difficult it's likely to be to get the shell off. 3 or 4 day old eggs are apparently the optimum. No idea if it's true nor where I read it! ;-)
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 19:46
Waitrose :-) They actually own Spinneys and you may have noticed a lot of Spinneys goods are in fact labelled as Waitrose produce. I just find Waitrose has more choice. Not cheap, but worth it in my book.
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 19:37
Ah glad Mr F is feeling better and enjoying some beer ;-) I've not been to the dentist in 5 years and know I SO have to go ...... head in the sand approach isn't going to work for much longer! Absolutely dreading it, as is my bank account! :-(
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 19:35
Cushion - go to the home page, then scroll down. The boards are listed beneath the regional ones
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 18:40
Excellent, many thanks BS. God knows how I missed their location map on their web site - DOH!! Good news is they're opposite me (I live in Trade Centre Apts) so can walk there :-) Thanks to you too Ashes - I'll try Compume if Safedata don't pan out for any reason. Praying I get my data back! x
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 17:44
:) sounds fun!! Did you find a dentist? Is he in less pain now?
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Latest post on 03 February 2011 - 20:09
Bet everyone's house is really tidy today, all the ironing is done and everyone did loads of baking & cooking... :D If it had happened last week then defo yes! But I started back at work this week after 10 weeks off!!! EW is now restricted to between 6am (ie when I get up) & 6.30am (ie when I jump in the shower - out the door by 7am), then 6pm onwards once home ..........if I'm lucky I might get bored moments at work when I can join in but in week 1 it's a no no for now. x PS Ironing - what's that???? I dont buy clothes that need ironing and I'm not sure I can even spell it correctly :-) xxx <em>edited by Loopy Lotti on 03/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 03 February 2011 - 18:41
It tipped it down last night. Not seen any rain today but it was fick fog all the way to AD this morning - yuk!
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Latest post on 03 February 2011 - 18:31
Ditto to confirm Trade Centre Apts allow dogs ....... love the apts, a bit dated, but pretty spacious (close to 1500sqft for 2 bedroom) and the facils are great with 25m pool + pool bar (brilliant luxury), gym, good social aspects etc etc etc. Looking at around 7 or 8k a month for a 2 bedder. HTH x
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Latest post on 03 February 2011 - 18:25
Think I recognised I had an EW addiction problem when trying to log in EVERY HALF HOUR throughout the evening and today!!!! LOL!
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Latest post on 03 February 2011 - 18:22
Actually managed to finish my book that's been hanging around for days ........!!! But yes cold turkey it was for sure as EW has become part of my daily routine. Just wish we'd had some notice, would have lessened the pain :-) Welcome back EW - liking the new look x
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Latest post on 03 February 2011 - 18:20
Ahhhh thanks Ladies. Blueskies - I'll give SafeData a try. Where on SZR are they? Could you give me directions? (tried calling them but they're not answering - then again neither would I at this time on a Thurs!) Thanks again!
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Latest post on 03 February 2011 - 18:13
Phewwwy!! Thank crunchie EW is back on line - I was beside myself last night!!! :-) Big day not until the 10th Feb (I do like to plan ahead :-), but despite all the great recommendations below we've plumped for the Grand Grill @ Habtoor Grand Hotel. We went there on a spur of the moment dinner a few weeks back and as huge meat lovers we enjoyed it immensely. The brunch is within price range, is central for our guests and they have a DJ which will give it a party atmosphere (we hope!). Looking forward to it! But thanks for all your suggestions - have made a list and will work our way through all of them over the coming year (can't brunch tooo often, it obliterates the weekend!). Just on a side point - we brunched at Anise at Festival City's Intercontinental last week - live band which were pretty mediocre but got better as the afternoon wore on (not that that had anything to do with the amount of alcohol consumed of course ;-), continous top up of fizz, excellent food selection where they cook to order and bring to your table along with the usual buffet fare ...... I think it came in around 300 DHS which we thought was pretty good value. Would recommend! BFN - will report back re Grand Grill brunch once done :-) x <em>edited by Loopy Lotti on 03/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 02 February 2011 - 06:33
Gentle bump for the morning crew - can any one help please? Hate resorting to picking a number from google or the phone book :-(
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 19:15
Oh bless ....... I hope she arrives ok and has a good visit. Will be watching this thread for updates! Good luck x
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 18:30
Dragonmart. :):):) - you so make me giggle SS62 :) Dizzy - if all else fails you might pick one up in Mr Bens ..... LO's costumes are dead cheap
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 18:20
Think I am suffering from SAD. Sand Abrasion Disorder??
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 18:13
I had exactly 18 fat spots of rain on my windscreen on my way home from work this eve (AD to DXB), was hopeful as I think I actually prefer rain to wind and sand. But as the 19th drop was about to fall .............it stopped!!! Arrrrggghh! Dear Mr Sky, Please pretty please send us lots of dust settling rain and we promise to be your friends for ever :-) Lots of Love, LL & the EW ladies x
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 18:10
FOUL!!! Just drove home from work in Abu Dharb to DXB. The wind and the sand were pure YUK from Yuksville! There was about a 5km stretch where you couldnt actually see the road surface for swirling sand across all lanes. Of course it takes more than a bit of sand to slow down the idiots doing 170km trying to jump on my bumper!! Glad to be home and hoping it clears up and b*ggers off soon!!
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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 20:39
Stick them in hotels and only see them in the evenings (bar weekends) ........... easy!! :) Sorry, a bit glib I know ..........
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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 20:22
Just a v quick reply as I'm supervising tea ........... When my DH was offered the job here (for a semi govt owned co) his boss interviewed him in London (after a telephone interview) and at that stage DH began salary neg's ...... his boss gave him verbally a figure that DH was happy with, then when the official offer letter came through a couple of weeks later from HR (a couple of weeks later yes!!) the letter stated the salary at 20% less ....... DH jumped onto the phone to the HR dept and basically negotiated and got his salary back to what was originally verbally offered. I think it's just the way here, they'll get away with what they can .............. Hopefully your friend can make them see what's she's worth and all works out ok.....my tip is just to tell her to at least have a go back at them!! Good luck to her! x
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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 19:43
It's been raining s**ding sand all day ...... and windy ..... yuk!!!! Still feel like I have sand in my ears, nose & throat! (work involved being outdoors for an hour or few today!), double yuk!!!
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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 19:28
To hand over THAT amount of money to someone she's never met??? Oh perrrrlease!!!! She needs her head examining!!!!
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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 19:24
I'm about to order Downton Abbey from it. Has anyone had trouble with parcels being delivered to Dubai from the UK website? Never had a problem, and usually arrives within 10 days to 2 weeks. You do have a multi region DVD player though??? If not you'll find the DVD won't play....just a thought (my folks left the box set with me this Xmas, none of us gave a thought to DVD regions and sure enough we can't play it).
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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 18:46
LOVE it!! Giggling away here ..........:-) PS sounds like a match made in heaven for all involved! <em>edited by Loopy Lotti on 30/01/2011</em>
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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 17:51
Obscure question indeed, but I hear what you're saying :) ..... I think it's probably because cabin crew actually WORK whereas the DNATA EK staff simply sit behind a desk all day trying to look pretty (& using the veil to cover as much of their faces if they're not overly blessed in the pretty dept!). The hats alone would drive me potty let alone the veil!! Luckily I don't work for EK!
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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 17:31
WOW - divine very [b'>promptly [/b'>book marked!!! I wouldn't ever consider such a thing thinking the costs would be way out of my league. But, having had a quick look at her site I think (especially if spread over 2 pay days) it's totally affordable! Thank you ladies! Now don't forget you are allowed to say no to anything suggested, but for your own sake you should at least give it thought before you do. Its only by saying no that Kelly will get more of a feel for the way you think about how you want to look. Just don't go along with things cos you're scared to hurt her feelings. Only you will know what would suit your lifestyle. Wise words DR - I'll definitely keep that in mind. Thanks again ;-)
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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 17:26
WOW - divine very [b'>promptly [/b'>book marked!!! I wouldn't ever consider such a thing thinking the costs would be way out of my league. But, having had a quick look at her site I think (especially if spread over 2 pay days) it's totally affordable! Thank you ladies!
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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 17:04
I also HATE shopping, hours of trudging from shop to shop to finally find something I love to discover they don't have it in my size, or it just looks rubbish on me. The type of shopping trip I go for is like the one this afternoon, in prep for (finally!!) starting a new job tmrw. Fly into M&S and within 30 mins I leave with x3 shirts and a new suit, next door (ish) into Dune and I have a pair of suitable shoes - 40 mins later, back in the car on the way home :-) Weekends I roam about in mainly jeans & t-shirts & if I see something I like I tend to buy on the spot as I hate obligatory shopping trips. Party wear - now that's always the most difficult I find and my wardrobe is sadly seriously lacking :-( ETA: of course NOTHING I bought (wanted) in M&S was in the sale - another reason I hate shopping - lol! <em>edited by Loopy Lotti on 30/01/2011</em>
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Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 18:57
Maldives gets my vote too ;-)
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Latest post on 27 January 2011 - 14:15
Shepherds Pie + butternut squash (roasted with garlic and rosemary) um- why not make a butternut squash mash to go on top of the shepherd's pie? Nice idea but I'm too much of a glutton for my cheesy mash :-)
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Latest post on 27 January 2011 - 14:11
Shepherds Pie + butternut squash (roasted with garlic and rosemary)
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 19:29
I'd be gutted if CT got banned!!
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 19:13
methinks there may be a troll in the house ....... I could be wrong!!! DONT cut them!!! I be too scared to even try!!! My mother thought it cool to pluck out all her eyebrows in her late teens, they never ever grew back properly and I suspect lashes would not recover either from cutting!! Try dipping an old mascare brush in vasoline and applying. Will nurish the lashes, make them shiny (sp) and will enhance the length + preserve! Really, where ? The same place where they may actually cut out your eye lids too :-)
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 18:56
Book Ban Boot - in ref to errant maids and as coined by SQ (I think!) x
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 18:49
Lotti. you must be mental No, not mental otherwise I'd be mental milly rather than loopy lotti!! :-) x
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 18:48
I think the addition of wiggles and hello kitty again maybe the spice thats occuring ......... :-) x
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 18:44
Does it really matter? CT is a constant good contributer!! (as you are also SQ :-)) x
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 18:41
CT's a man?! I don't really care.... his / her posts are normally well informed, interesting & funny. The board seems to have turned into a hunting ground again now no-one has real maid troubles to respond to!!! And its not even Thurs yet!!!
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 18:35
I was reading jackie collins at 13 ............ altho I think Stig Larsson would be appreciated at a more mature age. Geez I have 30 something mates that still cant get to grips with them!!
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 17:42
I have to do one in the next 4 days (STILL waiting on s*dding start date for new job!!!!). A mate of mine did one 2 weeks ago and had no hassles at Hatta apart from the fact they forgot to stamp her exit from Oman so she had to go back and queue again.....! I have to go on my own and not looking forward to it :-(
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 17:38
i was suppose to go and see her in manchester a few years back but she cancelled the gig due to be so drunk the night before at a previous gig!!! i lost 50 quid!! DH hates her, but i think her cd's are great. She is a complete tool but i just love her music LOL Off topic, but has anyone caught Tool Academy on uk channel 4? Classic trash TV but love it!!! x
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 17:36
methinks there may be a troll in the house ....... I could be wrong!!! DONT cut them!!! I be too scared to even try!!! My mother thought it cool to pluck out all her eyebrows in her late teens, they never ever grew back properly and I suspect lashes would not recover either from cutting!! Try dipping an old mascare brush in vasoline and applying. Will nurish the lashes, make them shiny (sp) and will enhance the length + preserve!
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 16:34
Nope - although I'll regret it if she falls off the stage of seriously slurs her words ;-)
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 15:20
Love em all!!! Except when trying to switch devices as I'm in the middle of right now ....... it's taking ages and switching all data from one to the other just aint happening (says fatal error when transfering what's backed up in desk top mgr to new device - boooo hoooo!!). I've imported all contacts ok, but lost all my BBM contacts & will have to reload FB and various other bits n bobs. Started with a pearl some years ago now, upgraded to a bold, downgraded to a curve and am now switching back to a bold (the curve track pad was playing up intermitendly (sp)). Still, despite my current frustration switching devices I think the bold is my fave of the family. DH has a torch & I find it just a bit too heavy for my lightweight handbag :-)
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 15:08
Didnt think either need 'installing' more like just plugging in? Maybe things have progressed over the past few months ....... Are the instructions no help at all?
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 14:18
Waitrose ....
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 12:26
The Hitcher - original made in 1986 - scary!!! Not sure what the 2007 remake is like ...... if you wanna be scared defo give it a go!!
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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 14:23
MODS are on form today!! All WL posts have gone now :-) Good work :-)
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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 14:21
PMSL!! :):):)
 
 
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