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Latest post on 03 June 2012 - 06:43
Rarely is fabric pre shrunk here - just throw it in the washing machine and you'll be fine. Regal is another store that carries quality cottons (I like Bareez'e too - especially for their linen fabrics)
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Latest post on 03 June 2012 - 06:40
I don't use a bread machine, I do it all by hand - I have used a bread machine a few times but wasn't happy with the results - My sister uses a bread machine at home and she likes hers so it's a personal thing I think.
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Latest post on 02 June 2012 - 21:09
Have you tried making your own? I've done it for years and while it takes about 20-30 minutes of labour you can make 4 - 8 loaves (freeze the extra for later) in about 2 - 3hours max. You control the contents and it can be therapeutic in the kneading process (you have no idea how many grudges I have solved by visualizing various persons' faces in the dough). As added bonuses - your house smells wonderful! And the sandwiches taste so much better and are healthier.
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Latest post on 02 June 2012 - 18:38
If you are coming now or soonish, you'll have a good shot at getting furniture and other stuff second hand at fairly good prices as many leave at the end of June beginning of July. Good luck
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Latest post on 02 June 2012 - 18:36
Aramex is easy, just google and sign up on line. It takes about a week to 10 days for delivery from Amazon in the US and I imagine the UK version may be slightly faster. You are given an address and a box ID number for Aramex in the UK - they ship your parcels out here, you go and pick them up. Waffle makers are available. I don't do hair colour so can't comment - there seem to be lots in the hair care aisles but I can't say if they're Clairol or semi or permanent permanent. Would recommend you bring a couple of months' suppy so you can scout around.
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Latest post on 30 May 2012 - 20:32
Smoke detectors will save you, heat detectors will not. Smoke kills before fire does. Most kitchens here if they have a detector have a heat detector - as noted, they are pretty much useless. Test the unit in your kitchen by burning a piece of toast underneath - if it goes off, it's a smoke detector, if it doesn't it's a heat detector, go out and buy a smoke detector for your kitchen and outside your bedrooms as well as on each level on your home if you have more than one level. Test your real smoke detectors twice a year - in North America we use the time changes from standard to daylight savings time and vice versa to remind ourselves (and to test the batteries). If you can't find one here in Doha order them from Amazon or other online retailer. They are life savers.
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Latest post on 29 May 2012 - 20:51
No it is not a rule/law. However, that said some Federal Government jobs may follow that protocol and in Quebec, certainly not (Francais s'il vous plait - and certainly not in English only). If a job is being advertised that requires a bilingual applicant, then it would be beneficial to the advertisor to publish it in both French and English.
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Latest post on 28 May 2012 - 21:43
Cottage country cottages are about 1.5 hours drive (give or take) from Halifax proper and Pictou county (if you're not a native and are driving the speed limit - watch out for the RCMP!) about 2 hours drive from Halifax. Either would be perfectly acceptable, stock up on mosquito repellent. There are lots of cottages for rent on or near lakes or on the ocean - I'd recommend the former as the latter can be quite chilly even in summer - the wind off the ocean can be a real off turn especially if the weather doesn't cooperate (hurricane season is supposed to be quite active this summer - in fact, has already started ahead of time). That said, hurricanes and the Nova Scotia weather in general can be garbage during the summer. Is that every summer? No, maybe every 7 - 10 years ,but if you hit a bad year this summer - you'll wish you had your winter woolies with you. If the cottage you rent has electric heating AND a wood stove you'll be OK even if the weather does turn nasty. I really don't expect it to be bad - but I grew up in Nova Scotia - we always say, wait 5 minutes if you don't like the weather right now. It's usually good advice.
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Latest post on 28 May 2012 - 21:32
At the Blue Souq in Sharjah you can visit Sheba Carpets - I have dealt with Rashad for years and been happy with my purchases. However, only you can decide if the price and quality (and your level of comfort) are good for you. Keep shopping around, you may find as you educate yourself and are exposed to the wide variety available, that you find your "carpet guy" you are happy with. Only you can decide.
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Latest post on 24 May 2012 - 19:21
masa is made from corn - it is the traditional flour used in Mexico and Central America. I am not familar with PAN or the Maseca brands.
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Latest post on 24 May 2012 - 19:18
As mentioned by others, I use tap water for everything (including cooking) except drinking. The main reason being (as also mentioned) is that as a tenant in a flat I have no control over the water tank located on the roof of the building. Friends in villas have found various dead animals in their water tanks (but these weren't monitoring the covers to the tanks in their compounds - I've lived in villas and always made sure the covers were firmly closed) so any decisions one makes may depend on what actions they're prepared to take to protect the quality of the water in the tank. Also, be aware that if you are in a villa there is often one large tank on the ground and another where the water is pumped up to on the roof - two tanks to monitor.
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Latest post on 24 May 2012 - 10:03
Have you tried looking for masa harina or masa flour? That's the stuff they use to make tortillas etc. I [i'>think[/i'> I saw it at Megamart last week but as I wasn't on the hunt for it I could be wrong. Good luck
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Latest post on 22 May 2012 - 10:48
Your sponsor/employer (HR or PRO) should be assisting you with this.
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Latest post on 20 May 2012 - 22:26
Is your cat spayed/neutered? That can reduce wandering. However, I have always taught my cats to come to the sound of a spoon tapping on (if they're lucky) a tuna can or a wet cat food can. They like the food, they associate the tapping of a spoon on a can with good things. 10 year old cats learn this too.
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Latest post on 19 May 2012 - 19:31
I have just got here from Duabi and the driving is OK, in Dubai they honk their horns a lot sit on your bumper and flash you and if you leave the correct breaking distance someone will driver into it! In Doha generally its more relaxed, the roundabouts are fun as generally people don't seem to understand which lane to be in! As long as you take it steady you will be fine! We got a sat nav and its well worth means you concentrate on the driving rather than trying navigate and map read. But Doha is much smaller than Dubai and fairly easy to get around. There are loads of speed cameras too so everyone generally drives to the limit. Good luck with it. Sorry but this what has been provided here is complete hogwash to be blunt. I've lived in 3 GCC countries (Qatar is where I am now) and Doha is the worst for any kind of driver. I don't know when this poster drives in Doha or where they lived and drove in Dubai (and I lived and drove there there for several years) but their playful interpretation of driving habits here in Doha is imaginative at best. <em>edited by marycatherine on 19/05/2012</em>
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 21:43
One does but he gets squirting diahrea - not pleasant.
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 21:42
Doha isn't very big, it's the traffic that makes it seem large. However, anything that makes you feel better can't be bad. The suggestion about going out on Friday mornings early is a very good one. You can drive slowly, look around, get lost and find yourself again without a bunch of yahoos crawling up your tail pipe or hooting their horns.
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 21:36
I have taken my cats to UAE from Canada, back to Canada, and back to UAE. Were they happy about the trip? NO. Were we happy to be together wherever we were? YES. Am I committed to making sure my pets are with me no matter the financial cost to myself? YES. If you can answer the same to the same questions (whether you stay in UAE or move on somewhere else) then bring the cat with you. Otherwise, find someone who can make that commitment.
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 18:15
I use Doha Bank - but it's basically an account and an internet shopping card. That said, I've transferred $$ in from overseas and the wire transfer has cleared quite quickly (considering time zones and work day differences). The only "complaint" I have is that I have been told twice when renewing my internet card that they would call me - they never did, but they also told me it would be ready in a week, and I just dropped by after that, signed for it and picked it up. If your transactions are more complicated than mine you might want to wait for a few more comments. From comments from friends they generally have regretted going with HSBC - poor customer service, poor follow up are repeated comments - but my info is anecdotal
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 18:06
I was on a domestic flight in North America recently and two people (married couple) had their two cats with them. I was a little concerned as they looked to be Tonkinese or Siamese or xxxxese type cats (I saw them because they have to be taken out of their carriers and carried through the metal detectors while the carriers were scanned). There were a few mild mews but they were either drugged or the most laid back pair of cats I have ever seen. Never heard a "peep" out of them throughout the flight.
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Latest post on 13 May 2012 - 21:55
I have done this twice. But to North America. She needs to know what the UK entry requirements are which I assume (and she should check with one of the vets in Dubai that facilitates pet relocation) include: vaccination certificates (in Canada, the Dept of Agriculture specifies what is needed and the dates, perhaps a pet passport for the UK to get around quarantine regulations and a blood certificate and microchip. The airline will probably need a vet cert and probably a UAE government (Dept of Agriculture again) cert validating good health issued within 10 - 14 days of travel - the airline will tell you what they need, plus all of the above for the UK - KLM is especially good at this. I travelled with my pets as "excess baggage" they are still labelled cargo and travel in a climate controlled hold (again KLM, I won't fly with my pets unless it's KLM they are GREAT) but I paid as excess baggage which is cheaper than the cargo rate. It takes a little time and running around, if you can do both it's worth it. If you can't pay the price and get quality service, it is also worth it.
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Latest post on 13 May 2012 - 15:03
When things like that happen to me (and I'm in the mood to be sticky about it - usually I'll let it pass) I will look directly at that person and ask "Excuse me, but what did you say?" And if they have the nerve to repeat it - I'll say "Yes, That's what I thought you said." and leave the conversation (such as it was). It's amazing how many people will not respond to the first question or even apologize or reword their comment to be PC - and if they don't, well, I've been polite and walked away without responding in kind.
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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 19:49
I also think you can check the "reported" accident history here as easily as you do in the US - when you go to the police station to change registration, ask for accident reports - and they are supposed to be required for any repairs to be done no matter who is at fault. You can limit your exposure to bad drivers/liars to some extent that way on a used car.
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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 13:09
I took the OP as saying the recruiter is offering her the job she already has thinking she is someone else? Most recruiters will not reveal who the company is that is looking to hire a candidate until there is some sort of commitment (and usually an interview) by both the candidate and the company. Perhaps the recruiter has a job available very similar to the OP's?
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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 10:20
You may also have to pay tax on a vehicle you import depending on the age. Sorry, can't provide specific details but this has happened with expats coming with vehicles from other GCC countries. It's one way Qatar tries to protect their domestic car sales companies.
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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 08:27
A topical antibiotic probably won't help - my dermatologist gave me an oral antibiotic for 8 weeks which cleared up the spots and some redness and a metrocream as a topical treatment for the redness alone - works very well for me. As for cleansers she recommended QV brand which has no scent or soap.
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Latest post on 08 May 2012 - 03:18
You are correct Amy, but that doesn't stop the idjits from trying to intimidate a middleaged white woman in a midsize Japanese car - their mistake
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Latest post on 07 May 2012 - 22:27
Like you I often use the middle lane to "go straight" (second exit point on a 4 point R/A). And I rarely if ever give way to the idjit in the right hand lane who thinks he can continue to the 3rd exit or even make a u-turn. I have mastered the art of driving with one hand on the wheel and the other on the lane (and I use my indicators). I also have a very good horn - not a peep peep but a get the **** out of my way d!ck head. However, I've been doing this for 12 years and if you are relatively new to this type of driving it can be really intimidating. I have a friend in the Emirates and every time he buys a new car he installs an air horn - it's great at making people in other cars pay attention. All that said if I anticipate the guy on my right is being a total crazy As$ I'll go around again - but I can't remember the last time that happened.
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Latest post on 01 May 2012 - 20:17
I'm not sure I would have confronted the maid - where was Dad? - looks to me that the maid took her cues from her employer. But kudos to you for following up on the mess. <em>edited by marycatherine on 01/05/2012</em>
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Latest post on 01 May 2012 - 17:10
As I usually go first thing in the morning say 10ish I wasn't aware they close in the afternoons. I would suspect it's the usual midday closing hours from 1pm to about 4pm?
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Latest post on 01 May 2012 - 17:09
You can do either one you choose. I usually pick it up in Dubai just because I find it easier than having one more bag to tote even for such a short flight.
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Latest post on 28 April 2012 - 14:03
You need to check with a vet or pet relocator service to get the most current and accurate info. Generally I can tell you Australia has one of the strictest quarantine rules/procedures because they don't want diseases that may damage a very unique environment and that environment has been protected by distance and the surrounding water for centuries. Quarantine is certainly something most dogs can cope with and I believe it is handled very well in Australia - after all, it's in their best interest. Your dog, if medium sized say about 20kg +/- 5 kgs is in middle age and might expect to live happily another 5 - 8 years (again, your vet can best advise you about your dog and how it might cope). I believe you can also visit your pet while in quarantine. Owning a pet is expensive - I've moved animals from Canada DXB Canada DXB DOH - no it wasn't cheap (and one is the medium sized dog above) and fortunately for us all, no one had to undergo quarantine. But I can't live without them - I made the commitment to have pets so I make the compromises I need to make sure we're together and happy. I hope that the vet/pet relocator can give you some good advice and have my fingers crossed for you that perhaps something like the pet passport is available to Australia. Good Luck.
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Latest post on 27 April 2012 - 11:37
Does he still have the docs (visa stamps) showing he was in Saudi and do any of them have his car number plate showing? If so, I'd suggest he take them all down to the traffic department and show them to the officer in charge as proof both he and the car were out of the country at the time of the violations - the police will remove the charges if he can show the car wasn't in the country (it probably won't help if he can only show he was across the border - but it still may be worth a try if he wants to save the fines - worst they can do is say no)
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Latest post on 26 April 2012 - 23:16
So is the tenant's employer on the contract or is it the tenant? If it's the employer I'd be a lot less sympathetic and more inclined to involve the police earlier rather than later. Who signed the cheques, the tenant or the employer?
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Latest post on 26 April 2012 - 13:51
Ok - Jill and Weekirst's directions are pretty good - if you're on B ring heading towards the airport from Jaidah flyover, you can either: go through the first set of lights and try to make the right hand turn at the corner where the store is located - it now has one of those big plastic wrap around signs on the windows so you can't see inside so much (like you see at banks or on buses etc.). Even if you miss that turn, go to the next lights (Muntaza Street) turn right and take your first right again and you can approach it from the "backside" (ooohh naughty ;) ). I love this store but I feel like Norm on Cheers - everybody knows me the minute I walk through the door - yes I am a kitchen ware wh0re!
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Latest post on 23 April 2012 - 18:54
If by homeware you mean dishes, glassware, etc. I can recommend the New House Complex to buy any number of these types of items as well as kitchen and bakeware. It's mainly a restaurant supply place but you can buy by the piece, so if you need 3 or 17 you can buy that many. I would say 97.5% of all the crockery including plates/cups/etc. are white - but there are different styles shapes and sizes. For me it's cost effective because I can buy as few or as many of any given item as I need/want so there's no waste.
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Latest post on 23 April 2012 - 18:50
While I don't disagree with the list, I must add my moment of horror (what has been seen cannot be unseen!!!) of a male tourist wearing a thong to the beach yecchhh - and I must add this garment to my list of what can be worn by certain people - it needs a weight and an age limit.
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Latest post on 23 April 2012 - 06:52
I would be very careful to get it in writing from the rental company as to whether you can rent with the UAE license for an extended period and that it does not affect your insurance. You don't want to find out AFTER an accident that ooops the rental guy was in error - it's too late then.
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Latest post on 19 April 2012 - 23:30
If your children (or you) have a favourite food item that they can't live without (my sister's kids missed cheez whiz and Kraft dinner - but that was 20 years ago) check here to see if it is available, if not, BRING IT WITH YOU. The aforementioned kids were looking forward to hotdogs at a company picnic only to collapse into tears upon discovering they were canned cocktail wienies. They demanded to go back home to "civilization" on the spot. I have colleagues who bring back specific ground coffee brands (and not very good ones compared to buying fresh roasted coffee beans and grinding them myself, a pseudo mayonnaise (don't ask) etc. etc. ) I can't figure it out. I buy stuff at home too, but usually stuff that is hard to find anywhere outside its home country like szechuan pepper corns or dried chipotle peppers, not pasta or mayonnaise. I can make both of them if need be. <em>edited by marycatherine on 19/04/2012</em>
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Latest post on 18 April 2012 - 09:47
They are usually kept near the batteries - but as with so many other things in Carrefour - one may have some while another may never carry them (I buy a certain size of C4 water that is only available at one of the stores - but none of the others have carried it in the past 6 years, go figure). If you happen to be in the neighbourhood of another C4 it wouldn't hurt to swing by the batteries to see if they have any. Next time I visit I'll take a look and let you know if I spot any.
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Latest post on 17 April 2012 - 16:51
If you've got a US bank account send it to someone you trust to deposit - if you can't do direct deposit as the previous poster mentioned. Even though it's a government cheque it is drawn on a US financial institution, not a Qatari based bank - they can't verify its authenticity or if there are enough funds in the account to cover the cheque - so the bank here sends it on a collection basis (by mail) to the financial institution its drawn on - the bank here and the bank there take a cut for handling the cheque manually and the 2 months covers the postal travel time and handling on the other end -that's why it's expensive
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Latest post on 17 April 2012 - 12:08
I've purchased one at Carrefour about 4 years ago - it's a step down transformer (from 220 - 110) and can carry a load of I believe 1500w (or it might be 1000 I don't have it in front of me now). Check the wattage on the mixer and make sure you get a transformer that is capable of carrying that load. HTH
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Latest post on 17 April 2012 - 11:03
I'm not sure if I'm reading between the lines here, but are you directly asking your husband to look after DD so you can get some me time or "waiting" for him to volunteer? Some guys are very dense and need to be told (my BIL is one of them) "Honey, I'm going to Zumba Saturday morning at x o'clock - DD usually has a snack at x30 and likes to play abcxyz, I should be back at whenever o'clock. Thanks hon" If he says he needs his weekend to relax - tell him he can relax with DD - she loves being with her Dad.
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Latest post on 16 April 2012 - 06:57
Regal Textiles behind Royal Plaza have a limited selection - they're a store that has much larger outlets in the UAE, but unfortunately don't offer the same range here - the quality is very good though.
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Latest post on 07 April 2012 - 11:53
You can use zappos.com for shoes landsend.com for casual clothes for the whole family
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Latest post on 05 April 2012 - 12:55
I believe the Canadian consulate in Dubai provides this service, they authorized my signature on a Canadian real estate transaction several years ago.
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Latest post on 05 April 2012 - 07:55
I only visit Messaieed on business - it's a small town and like much of Qatar, seemingly under constant construction (mostly road). It has a large industrial city making various petroleum derived products, a shipyard, steel plant, chemical factory etc. It isn't far from Doha and the driving isn't too bad outside of peak commute times. There are no large supermarkets, smaller groceries and restaurants that cater mostly to the Asian expat population and the Qataris. I don't know anything about the school itself, I'd suggest your hubby ask for a contact already in place who has children at the school to get some direct info. You're close to Sealine Beach & Resort which is extremely popular with expats and Qataris alike so it can be very busy.
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 18:28
I believe it's 10,000 but that may vary depending on the account you have - and probably if you have an account with them. I can't withdraw more than 3500 but my account is overseas with another bank (not local) <em>edited by marycatherine on 04/04/2012</em>
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 08:11
I have rosacea too. I had a course of antibiotics (prescribed by my dermatologist) and use a cream prescription "metrocream" twice a day. The antibiotics cleared up the worst of the acne and the cream is keeping the acne pretty much under control. My dermatologist recommended QV cleanser and skin lotion made by Ego pharmaceuticals, available at pharmacies. Hope that helps
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Latest post on 03 April 2012 - 21:46
Keep your hands busy - part of smoking is having the cigarette in your hand - give them something else to do - a craft of some kind works great. I smoked for 15 years and am now (actually this month) smoke free for 20 - I used to wake up in the middle of the night after a dream I'd had a cigarette and telling myself I could now smoke the rest of the pack (not another but the whole pack). It's not easy and I agree with other posters - stay away from places and situations where you used to smoke (in my case coffee shops and bars) for at least the first 6 months, it's part of breaking the habit of reaching for a cigarette. I was the wicked witch of the west for 2 months after I quit, but I smell better (and so do my clothes), I wake up without a cough, and I don't have to try and find an acceptable place to smoke. Good luck
 
 
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