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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 14:19
If you pay for the operation and give her a good retirement package you are doing the right thing by her and yourself. A lot of workers would not be treated so kindly. Look at the number of pregnant ladies who have come on this board and reported being fired because of their pregnancy. It's normal to get fond of someone who has been working for you for a while but your home is still a workplace for the maid and you've got to retain a degree of dettachment & remember that you have a maid to do a job for you. It would not be fair on your baby to have an invalid looking after her/him. Maybe it's the hard life these women have had but I've found that maids here really show their age - I don't mean that unkindly. Over the years we've had maids that were younger than me but seemed older and less fit, due I'm sure due to getting married and having children very young and doing a lot of hard physical work. So letting your maid retire at 60 may be the best thing for her health. don't they deserve to be fired tho' if they broke their contract by getting pregnant? They are in full knowledge of the terms of the contract before they sign to come and work for you. Retirement package, are you bonkers...she only needs an op at worst and after 8 weeks should be able to return to work...I think the OP has to consider whether charity begins at home (with her family first) rather than the maids? And yes, the maid may well have checked this outback home and decided she would come back here for the better medical care cause 'madam will pay for it'. My good maid (who I would still employ today but she did not want to work in ME) checked her fibroid situation out on her home leave, and told me it would cost less in Philippines than Singapore for the same op. be careful!
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 14:09
just come back to Spinneys at MotorCity (non) they had oatmeal but it is not the same. Had lots of wheat bran which is useful for making the dukan galette. Popped into my local Choitram on way home and low and behold sat on the shelf were 2 x tubes of oat bran sprinkles by Mornflake - yeehaa so I grabbed them both!
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 14:07
Choithram on al wasl always in stock, well done you're doing great! thx:)
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 11:08
thx Ladies 16.2 kg lost, 9.3 kg to go <em>edited by loube on 09/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 10:19
cannot find the Oat Bran.....have 2 days supply left, has anyone seen it in their local store, please advise if so and I shall head out that way (if the accident at the GC roundabout has cleared up by now) thx in advance
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 10:17
Hi Loube, is that from october last year? What book would you recommend to get started? TIA :) Hi, yes from 1st Oct 2011. I used the online coaching, but you can use the book, not sure which one. I like the daily recipes, the forum and being able to read the live chat transcripts as Dr Dukan does change his advise about the diet from time to time, for example last month he said because many peeps from the Med do this diet that one could include 2tsp olive or canola oil daily in your diet, so now you can use sprays for cooking which is very helpful. Also you can eat 5 sugar free sweets a day. Coaching price depends what you have to lose but you will get a quote online. I have just started taking supplements and extra vit C daily but you can use lemon juice liberally in your diet. You do feel a little depleted after 3 months but it is personal preference. I think if you make a choice to follow a diet it really does matter what your end goal is and why you want to lose the weight in the first place...and I guess how much there is to lose, and whether you enjoy exercising (which I do not)
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Latest post on 08 January 2012 - 12:03
isn't a 1 bedroom serviced apartment enough for a couple? or is it one room? Sorry to question it just doesn't make sense to me when reading your OP
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Latest post on 08 January 2012 - 11:45
Hi I have some to give away - white and blue about 25 or so of each colour if you're interested
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Latest post on 07 January 2012 - 19:33
Hi I am following this diet, started Oct 1st, have lost 15.5kg. Have another 10kg to loose. I have done Atkins and Weight Watchers. The beauty of this diet is that after the weightless period there is a longer period of stabilisation in which all the major food groups are re introduced and the body is reassured that the dieting phase is over.....I am not in this phase yet but I am hoping it will be a better result for longterm than the other two diets were....my weight gain is from having 3 kids so I do not intend to let it return.
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Latest post on 05 January 2012 - 21:50
Repton Seniors finish at 4.45pm 3 days a week, my child is usually home on school bus by 5.30 pm! Prep & ECA is compulsory for these 3 days, and every 4th Tuesday there is house events in afternoon and they finish at 5pm (home by 5.30-5.45pm). School starts 7.45pm There is always a worse predicament.
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Latest post on 05 January 2012 - 21:45
I enquired recently about genetic tests to Eastern Biotech & Life Sciences, they do a whole range of genetic tests, but it is not cheap. their website is www.easternbiotech.com and there is an email address or online form for enquiry....Good Luck! I could not find anyone else who does testing here in Dubai
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Latest post on 05 January 2012 - 21:38
it used to be 4 years, having left UK you lost your NCD. Now I hear it is 2. No hope for me, been gone nearly 8 years. Singapore will take NCD from UK, and Dubai (RSA) will take NCD from Singapore, so this emerging market nation is actually quite reasonable after all........
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Latest post on 05 January 2012 - 20:14
I would recommend Dr Ursula Rolef at Healthbay Polyclinic on Al Wasl Rd , she did ultrasound on my sons abdomen, and discovered Giardia when lab results for other things had not found anything
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Latest post on 03 January 2012 - 11:46
I read that you need to show proof if you are renewing after a third time that you did actually pay the deposit in the first instance, there is some sticker or something, also because you may have paid 5000 AED when it was changed in 2009 to 2000 AED Just looking into the costs for my own benefit and thought of your post
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 22:15
Singapore Airlines or Cathay Pacific, or maybe try Tiger Airways for budget option
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 22:13
same for Singpapore....our movers asked us to pack all of these in a separate box, and provide a list of titles. we did not get the charge though unlike Malaysia (Singapore will not allow counterfeit or pornographic either - not that we had any of these, you may want to check the rules on that for Malaysia too)
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 22:10
in the Marriott at Marina?
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 22:00
you can use shop n ship with Ebay....or a courier direct. This is not a developed country though like UK or Australia, my goodness there is no home delivery service for mail (only just starting) so our expectations should never be any higher...and as the Elvis song rings true 'return to sender, address unknown, no such number..' Maybe the first language of those in the parcel sorting office is not English...anyway I do hope your Wedding Woe is solved before 26th...
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 21:51
Hi sorry this is not to help I'm afraid but to let you know our experience. we contacted iStyle as my sons screen is cracked, badly almost to the point of being very sharp...AED1750 for a replacement iPad. We were told they are one hit units and do not get repaired. Same in Singapore with the iPods, you will get a replacement either new or reconditioned (not your choice) for less than the RSP
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Latest post on 27 December 2011 - 14:37
we have a garmin nuvi 1350...they take some time to realise where you are!!! Also, we turned off the maps for Singapore (where we moved from) as we kept being directed to IKEA Singapore, lol. we have the micro sd for the maps here, just finding the updates do not come through as quickly as the road layouts change! Now they are up and running, they do seem to be okay
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Latest post on 25 December 2011 - 07:59
hope you all have a splendid day, and any culinary catastrophes are long forgotten by nightfall xx
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Latest post on 22 December 2011 - 12:41
mai ow Kha
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Latest post on 22 December 2011 - 12:27
Don't use the vinegar Sue62, my experience is from hotel poached eggs...yuck!
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Latest post on 22 December 2011 - 12:26
vacation includes * 4day/3night in a 2 bedroom villa at Marriott's Mai Khao beach resort, Phuket Thailand * up to 4 extra nights maybe available at special preview rates * roundtrip airport transfer between Phuket airport and the resort * welcome drink * 90 min presentation * can use restaurants at JW Marriott next door * Mai Khao beach has kids club, buggy transport Happy Holidays!
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Latest post on 22 December 2011 - 12:13
I use the Delia method--get the water to simmering point, crack egg into small ramekin, and using a spoon start to swirl the water then add the egg....leave for a few mins, then eat...yum!! I have a wok shaped pan, which seems to help and can do 2 eggs at a time, i love poached egg but not the vinegary tasting ones!
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Latest post on 22 December 2011 - 11:03
PS you can check their website and it will tell you daily about opening times and maintenance, I am sure there is a phone number to call also
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Latest post on 22 December 2011 - 11:02
I went with family & friend in November, the main ride was closed for maintenance, and they offered discount off the ticket price or F&B vouchers, your choice. It was a fun day - we arrive 12.30 and left after getting stuck in the gift shop for 40 minutes (lol) at 9pm. It is worth waiting for the simulator - the F1 car is such good fun! I had age range 49 - 8 yrs so there was something for everyone and there were hardly any queues. The food places serve very nice food, you will get your money's worth. We just worked our way around everything....we will return
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Latest post on 21 December 2011 - 23:54
For sure, there are a few points of grammar I do miss, but my spelling is meticulous a spell bot would be a useful addition to these sites, whereby it makes one correct [b'>ones[/b'> grammar before allowing one to post Perhaps one should have checked one's own grammar before posting.... Lolol :)
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Latest post on 21 December 2011 - 19:17
a spell bot would be a useful addition to these sites, whereby it makes one correct ones grammar before allowing one to post
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Latest post on 21 December 2011 - 19:16
One could say that the SMS and social networking sites have aided and abetted the proliferation of poor grammar, making such errors appear correct due to widespread use
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Latest post on 21 December 2011 - 12:41
I want one!! Looks yummy!!
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Latest post on 21 December 2011 - 12:35
yeah, but hubby needs his turkey....anyway they would eat 3 Happy Meals each such is their appetite these days....3 growing boys
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Latest post on 21 December 2011 - 12:32
they'd say McDonalds, cause it is a treat for them! <em>edited by loube on 21/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 21 December 2011 - 10:20
sorry forgot to mention we have a 17m pool...is your home 5 bedrooms? Anyway we checked in to this place on Aug 1st and at the time we looked it was the best place available...nothing on Ranches for our budget at the time mine is around SalsB figure also...I thought it was low as we need to be in a villa and you cannot get much for family of 5 for under 220k we're on ranches in a villa big enough for 5 and we're paying 135 or 140 (can't remember lol)
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Latest post on 21 December 2011 - 10:05
choitram at green comm has it, but best call ahead
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Latest post on 21 December 2011 - 10:01
shop n ship from amazon gets the dr dre for 40% less than the price here <em>edited by loube on 21/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 21 December 2011 - 09:59
mine is around SalsB figure also...I thought it was low as we need to be in a villa and you cannot get much for family of 5 for under 220k
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Latest post on 21 December 2011 - 09:59
ACE hardware, or Dubai garden centre??
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Latest post on 21 December 2011 - 09:55
I guess carpet, fitted is not a common request in the ME...but the hotels must use someone reputable
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Latest post on 20 December 2011 - 16:12
a 27/28 year old in charge of 68 nuclear warheads...mmmm! no wonder everyone has gone on high alert
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Latest post on 20 December 2011 - 16:05
mini ones in hallmark for 40dhs each
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Latest post on 20 December 2011 - 16:01
I give the first prize to the poop-scoop gadget, followed by the cleaner lol
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Latest post on 20 December 2011 - 15:58
mario pyjamas in Debenhams IBN Battuta so I have a delighted 8yo
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Latest post on 20 December 2011 - 15:57
I saw one at Magrudys Jumeirah, you could telephone them to reserve it
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Latest post on 20 December 2011 - 15:53
global nomads, trailing spouses and the latest I heard from my hubby's employer - serial expat..those are the folks that have done more than 2 back-to-back expatriations (not gone back to home country in between) so yeah we are family of serial expats made up of one trailing spouse, one expat and three global nomads..whatever next
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Latest post on 20 December 2011 - 15:21
Hi I use Joseph Saje (he was recommended on EW quite a lot last year) I found he had some lovely samples, nice fittings and his installation team were very good. Aleena Curtains Joseph mobile 050 252 9870 I will have to move in June 2012 and I will use them again, they will also do alterations on your existing curtains, and cover sofa cushions (which they did for me!) Good Luck <em>edited by loube on 20/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 15 December 2011 - 18:49
do Laura Ashley stock fabric rolls here? they may have it, you could telephone
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Latest post on 15 December 2011 - 18:47
less than 40 mins to the nearest AD fuel stop for us....
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Latest post on 15 December 2011 - 18:37
Mine has his already - Fender Stratacaster with fancy case
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Latest post on 15 December 2011 - 18:32
pest control were spraying at Green Comm East last night at 10.30 pm...that whirring noise!
 
 
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