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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 12:21
Thanks but what health card are you referring to? I have the insurance card given by DH's company; can you please clarify Sands123. Also would you have any idea how long it takes to get an appointment? Thanks again
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Latest post on 26 April 2012 - 09:45
Got the Shred dvd a year ago and never opened it. Finally tried level one a few weeks back and was in so much pain the following day that I was too scared to have another go. Anyways did level one last night and am sore but not like last time. The 12 inch loss will hopefully keep me motivated.
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Latest post on 19 April 2012 - 13:12
The number is 44238888. I called and got an appointment just a few minutes back and as chocfish said the doctor's name is Dr Bassem. If they tell you someone will call back its better you insist on taking the appointment; I wasted two days waiting for a call. Thanks for the help RachelA and chocfish.
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Latest post on 19 April 2012 - 08:49
I think you have more or less decided but still wanted to say that we have a Home Centre sofa bed (there's no Ikea in Doha) and the quality is not good.
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Latest post on 19 April 2012 - 08:46
Thanks chocfish, I called two days ago and was told by the receptionist that they would call me back with an appointment, But no news so far.
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Latest post on 15 April 2012 - 23:55
Thanks for the reply RachelA. Any chance you remember the name of the doctor who saw your son?
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Latest post on 15 April 2012 - 23:54
Give the souq a try and also Bombay Silk Centre (close to Jaidah flyover)
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Latest post on 08 April 2012 - 23:37
I was just telling my sister in law yesterday that the kids have got used to the stairs (we have marble) and my youngest has fallen twice since. I have the strip from Ikea that nicedaynat has referred to but never used it as the kids were careful going up and down the stairs. I will be putting it tomorrow!
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Latest post on 08 April 2012 - 23:32
gailmcphail has given good directions and thats the same place I referred to.
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Latest post on 07 April 2012 - 16:39
No Bechamel 8:30 is not bad at all
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Latest post on 07 April 2012 - 13:17
Well I just gave myself a time and said that if the music does not stop I would call the supervisor. Fortunately they stopped sometime around 8:30. Yes compound life can be irritating in some aspects; I am finding it particularly hard with my neighbours as the noise is always too much on weekends. If its occassional I am sure it would not bother me but usually their parties go on till midnight and it drives me nuts.
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Latest post on 07 April 2012 - 13:14
I have had this done two years ago when I needed a change from our sofas. Are you familiar with the Dhow R/A area? There are a line of stores there where you can buy fabric; I found some lovely fabric at the Aziziya store. Diagonally opposite to these stores are small upholstery shops where they will make the cushions etc for you. I also had the cushions made to size there. The Azizya store is like a one stop shop which will do all of the above but they had too many orders at the time and since I did not want to wait, I bought the fabric from them and did the tailoring elsewhere. Hope that helps.
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Latest post on 06 April 2012 - 21:02
JHL, I hope you are able to get more feedback from someone who lives there soon. Just wanted to let you know that DH drives from Doha to Mesaieed daily as we decided not to live there (we were offered the housing there two years after we came here so were still able to make that choice) because we wanted to be close to the children's school. I dont think there is any smell from what I can remember (been there twice).
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Latest post on 06 April 2012 - 21:02
Thanks ladies. Will try Landmark options as thats the closest to me and she arrives tomorrow.
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Latest post on 06 April 2012 - 02:26
We have been a few times and its a lovely place to go. DH found the GPS coordinates online and we took the "easier" route which meant few dunes. Its better to go with at least one other couple in case the car is to get stuck however before our friends could help with our car, a local pulled up and got us out. Have fun!
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Latest post on 05 April 2012 - 19:47
Thanks for the replies ladies. She is a nice sister-in-law actually and I just want to get her something of personal use as she hardly if ever spends on herself. Defintitely want to get a good brand and something in the 500-1000 QR range. Have no idea where to look and also if its even possible to get something good for this price range. Ideas are welcome.:)
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Latest post on 01 April 2012 - 20:48
roysie, barley water is an excellent remedy for urinary infection. Boil the barley in lots of water on low heat until its completely cooked through. Strain, throw away the boiled barley and drink the water. You will have to drink at leat 3-4 glasses of this over a day for a couple of days. And like the others said cranberry juice is great too, Hope you feel better soon.
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Latest post on 01 April 2012 - 01:21
Thanks ccdoha, that was what I was beginning to think.
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Latest post on 01 April 2012 - 01:19
Saw your post earlier today and have been trying to recollect exactly where I saw these recently (as in two weeks ago) in Doha itself. I am not sure if its Home Centre or City Lifestyle or some other place altogether. I know I am not being of much help but I wanted to let you know that they are available in Doha. Now if I can just rattle my brain a little more then I will post back soon.:(
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Latest post on 29 March 2012 - 10:25
Had my father in law stay with us for six weeks. I felt like I spent most of the day cooking or cleaning. The kids hardly got any time with me and I was overworked and cranky. He left in Feb and my sister in law arrives next week............the joys of inalws! I feel for you.
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Latest post on 02 March 2012 - 20:59
I have not seen the movie but really liked the book. I say liked because I read Thousand Splendid Suns a few weeks ago and loved it. Cried a lot and felt grateful for all the blessings we have in our lives.
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Latest post on 02 March 2012 - 20:55
Lalala when you said that someone making hobby horses might be unlikely to get in trouble....its still not allowed right? I am sorry if I am sounding like I dont get the point but I am really unclear on this. What is the kind of trouble that one can get into (lets leave out food business)?
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Latest post on 02 March 2012 - 20:48
When I said its complicated, I meant the procedure of finding a Qatari sponsor, renting an office etc. I can see your point about the risk involved in dealing with food; I think I did not think through that enough. Thanks again!
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Latest post on 02 March 2012 - 18:46
Thank you for the replies. I am not working at present so at least even if I were to start something it would not conflict with job etc. I really dont understand why it should be so complicated to have a small venture. :(
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Latest post on 01 March 2012 - 15:04
I am interested in starting a small food business from home. However I have often read in the past on this forum about it being illegal. Can anyone tell me what the procedure is to start a business legally? Also I want to know whether all the ladies I have seen at Fairs selling food, jewellery etc also have to have licenses or is this allowed in a public event? I hope I made sense in asking that. Thank you.
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 13:44
Thanks Birchy. I will give it a try. Do you know whether its customary to use tomatoes in Kabsa as well? The recipe I have does not call for it but most of the ones I came across on the Internet do.
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 13:39
Inlaws and my parents live in different parts of the world and going to stay with the inlaws every summer is not a holiday. We are usually there for 4-5 weeks but hardly get any time for ourselves. Its a hectic time visiting relatives, cooking, keeping the kids entertained at home etc. I usually end up in tears by week 3 by which time DH tries to take some time out for us to watch a movie/eat out. When I visit my parents even though I help a lot with housework etc my parents babysit the kids so that I can go shopping etc so I dont find it stressful. Its great to meet old friends and lie on the couch talking to my Mum. But DH does not come with me so thats the big missing factor. For me a holiday is when we go to a destination where we stay in a hotel and can make our own programs. <em>edited by Maple on 29/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 12:01
Great to have some feedback and good luck with your move!
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 12:00
I have a bottle of store bought Kabsa spice mix and dry lemons. I have used it once to make Kabsa rice with chicken from a friend's recipe. However I wanted to improvise and started searching on the Internet and am confused. The Kabsa recipe does not call for dry lemon but the Makhboos does. Can someone please clarfiy and it would be lovely if you could share an aunthentic recipe? Thank you
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Latest post on 27 February 2012 - 22:26
Any recommendations on a good place? Also at what age do you think it would be ok for kids to learn; I am not too keen but DH wants our 7 and 5 year old to go for classes. Thank you
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Latest post on 27 February 2012 - 22:24
Mindi, I took driving classes here in April/May 2011 from Al Rayyan driving school. The school was highly recommended by DH's colleagues and I found it to be good as well. I was learning to drive for the first time and after completing 20 classes (paid for all 40 classes), the instructor asked me to try the test as ladies are usually given four attempts. Fortunately I passed in my first attempt. I think its very important to remain calm during the test and try to follow the instructor's details carefully. For the road test, you are apparently given points from the minute you sit in the car (how u adjust the rear view mirror, sequence of handbrake etc etc) so do keep all that in mind. Its a different story that I hardly drive as the roundabouts make me nervous but thats just me. Good Luck!! Note: There are evening classes as well at this school so you can choose.
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 15:31
Thanks for all the replies ladies. I think I will give Dr Thelma's clinic a try as its close to me.
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Latest post on 19 February 2012 - 00:35
Can I say its the heat that did not make me realise what the subject of this thread conveyed??! Thanks anyways
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Latest post on 18 February 2012 - 20:26
Dan Lou, the cookies were just perfect so thanks. I ended up making close to 50 cookies coz the kids wanted extras for the their Music teachers etc. Frances I made some red icing and also used red sprinkles (kids and sprinkles just seem to go together) and the choco cookies looked lovely.
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Latest post on 18 February 2012 - 20:22
I need a booster seat for my youngest (he has outgrown his carseat). Is it a girly colour coz I dont know how that will go down with the boys? LOL
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Latest post on 12 February 2012 - 11:59
I second Shater Abbas; their lari kebabs are really good and tender (small pcs of marinated lamb). If u are looking for the mince variety, then the kofta kebabs are also good. And certainly can't go wrong with the mixed starters of hummos, babghanoush, muttabal etc. Very fresh and the best I have had so far. If we have the time then we enjoy going to the Al Sadd branch as the place has a nice feel to it.
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Latest post on 10 February 2012 - 10:25
I brought an Ipad back to Doha from Canada (purchased in Apple) in Sept for a friend. The price was almost the same as in C4.
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Latest post on 04 February 2012 - 23:06
Mine are 7, 5 and 3 and all boys. I have controlled my outbursts over the last few months but its still so hard. I am always finding myself stepping in to stop them fighting, arguing, crying and there comes are times when I just loose it. I feel awful about it and sit and cry when they are in bed. I spend a lot of my day cooking and baking for them (we eat out only once or twice a week and thats a conscious decision so they develop healthy eating habits) but sometimes I feel that its better I save my energy to play and talk to them instead. Hang in there, its hard but we have to take small steps and get hold of ourselves. <em>edited by Maple on 04/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 04 February 2012 - 22:59
There are some beautiful bonsai available (when I was last there in Nov) at the Arab Agri Farm on Dukhan Road. Hope that helps.
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Latest post on 04 February 2012 - 01:47
There is a chain of stores here in Doha by the name of Soumo/Sumou (cant remember the right way its spelt) and carries jewellery specifically for little girls. Perhaps check if they have branches in Dubai?
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Latest post on 27 January 2012 - 01:56
It is DanLou to my resuce yet again. Thanks a lot! Yes as much as I love to bake, its always nice to have tested recipes to make sure I am going to end up with something good. Will save this for Valentines. Thanks
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Latest post on 27 January 2012 - 01:54
Becster thank you for all the info. DH seems to have gone into relaxed mode today so hopefully he is going to come back to reality soon and we will make our way to see the compound.
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 13:59
I know of an Indian friend who had a lady come to her post delivery for the massage. I shall ask if she still has the contact as this was two years ago. But I would like to mention that I have no idea of who's sponsorhip that lady is under etc so you would need to find out for yourself. If I get the number I will post back here in a few days.
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 13:56
Becster, can you please give me directions? I know Burger King R/A so if you tell me where it is in relation to that I should be able to find my way around. We are desperately looking for a new place as we may have to move out of our present villa. Thanks.
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Latest post on 25 January 2012 - 13:27
Thank you gillian56 and I am sorry for the delay in responding.
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Latest post on 23 January 2012 - 23:57
Thanks for the replies. gillian56, I have seen Tawar last year when it was new and none of the villas had been rented out (loved the houses by the way) but what I would like to know is if the compound is crowded? It was our concern that due to the large number of apartments within the compound, the clubhouse may become too crowded and maintenance etc would be an issue. I would appreciate if you could give me some feedback on this. I could have been more specific in my first post but I thought I may not even get any response. RachelA, you are right I should check on availablity first thing tomm morn. Thanks again ladies.
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Latest post on 23 January 2012 - 20:14
DanLou I would love to try your recipe if you can share it please, Am looking for a good recipe so I can bake some Valentine cookies for the kids to tske to school. Thanks
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Latest post on 22 January 2012 - 19:46
It sounds like a good concept but unfortunately mornings don't work for me as I have my youngest son home with me. Hope someone is able to join soon.
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Latest post on 22 January 2012 - 19:44
I hear you DebK. It's really cold out there. I just want to stay in bed all day as impossible as it is.
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Latest post on 17 January 2012 - 20:53
DH has trekked in Nepal but it was quite a few years ago. He often talks about the beauty of the interior areas and the simplicity of the villagers. He is away for a few days but I can ask him if he knows of someone who can do a guided tour if you are interested?
 
 
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