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Latest post on 15 September 2011 - 06:55
And using baby gates will allow the dog to still be part of the family - locking him away (if it were an option) would make him isolated, he's got to learn that the baby is there to stay but that you still love puppy too.
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Latest post on 14 September 2011 - 20:44
Except to attract the morons who fight dogs.
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Latest post on 14 September 2011 - 20:42
It's only 7 hours between your first and last post SalsB - perhaps the OP isn't monitoring the responses as often as you are?
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Latest post on 14 September 2011 - 20:39
Interesting you don't admire crate training Chocs, because I'm not a fan of paper training (you still have to clean the floor half the time - why bother?) as you still have to house train them anyways - OK for little puppies, but they have to learn to run with the big dogs eventually! ;) However, it's all our own personal experience and what works for us (much as parents of "real" children learn). Good luck to the OP - buy lots of kitchen towel.
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Latest post on 14 September 2011 - 20:34
Try using baby gates where possible to keep them separate - they can both look and get used to each other without the possiblity of contact (and gives you a break from constantly supervising). They'll both learn.
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Latest post on 14 September 2011 - 20:30
Why would you leave your bag in a trolley anywhere?
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Latest post on 14 September 2011 - 20:29
I don't put up with the little darlings and I live in a villa - granted, my issue is they come and ring the bell to hear the dog bark - but I have gone to their villas and asked (politely) that the parent who answers keep their kids away from my home. In an apartment, I would be just as assertive - your children are disturbing me by playing in the hallways, please entertain them in your apartment or elsewhere. <em>edited by marycatherine on 14/09/2011</em>
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Latest post on 14 September 2011 - 18:21
sana in City Centre closed about 4 months ago :( I know the parking is terrible near Ricks (I park behind the mall rather than try to find a spot in the parking lot) but dangerous? :\: Or should I say, any more dangerous than anywhere else in Doha?
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Latest post on 14 September 2011 - 14:46
you might try Sana - near Rick's Country Kitchen and a small Giant store (oxymoron that) - if you need directions for a taxi driver, just say Sana Round about - it's not far from the Corniche. They have racks and racks of stuff - when I first started going to Sana (in another GCC country) 10 years ago, if it cost more than 15 Riyals I had to really want it badly - my price for close scrutiny now is 30 (with inflation and pay raises). You can get some good deals, even on ends of lines or seconds of good name brands - but you have to root through a lot of dreck and go often as the stock is continually changing. Also a good place to get cute baby and children's clothers.
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Latest post on 13 September 2011 - 20:24
Sorry, - maybe it's because I grew up in a Navy Town :cool:?
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Latest post on 13 September 2011 - 20:22
All these animals mentioned in previous posts are supposedly protected under the UN's CITES treaty to which the UAE is a signatory. However, a lot are smuggled in via Saudi and by air (I've lost track of the seizures at airports actually reported in the media) - it's gross and disgusting.
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Latest post on 13 September 2011 - 20:20
Ashtongreen is only online shopping
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Latest post on 13 September 2011 - 20:19
At this time of year, even the cold water is hot - if it's coming from a tank on your roof. There's usually a "tap" setting on your washer but again, it means nothing at this time of year <em>edited by marycatherine on 13/09/2011</em>
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Latest post on 13 September 2011 - 18:30
Sorry, Hello Sport is in Villagio - it's the biggest sports store
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Latest post on 13 September 2011 - 15:16
I had his card - I'll try and find it - failing that "I know a guy who knows a guy" that knows him so should be able to track him down, might take a little longer.
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Latest post on 13 September 2011 - 15:15
I've seen the BOSU in Hello Sport but that was much earlier this year
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Latest post on 13 September 2011 - 09:42
http://www.flickr.com/photos/romanturczyn/sets/1417626/ He is an architect by training and does fabulous watercolours. The prints are very affordable and I believe he also has original pieces for sale - He also usually has 1 or 2 sales a year with other Doha based artists (and by appointment) who work in various mediums.
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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 22:09
As for kitchen supply stores other than those mentioned, there's nothing really "kitchen specific" unless it's a local one off store. There is a Canadian website http://www.ashtongreen.com/ that has neat stuff you never knew you needed or wanted that might be interesting to you.
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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 20:24
How old is he? Rule of thumb is he can "hold it" for one hour more than he is months old. So if he is 2 months old - he can reasonably be expected to hold on for 3 hours (means you have to get up and take him out - did I mention I did this in January in Canada?) Crating him will not only help the process - you'll still have to get up and take him out depending on his age - but it may help with the whimpering especially if he has a nice snuggly blanket (one that preferably smells like you). Like so many things it's like dealing with a baby/toddler - he has to learn - he's been used to piling on with Mum and brothers and sisters no doubt and now he's alone - it's a big world. Sure he'd like to stay with you, but he's a puppy now - do you want him with you forever? (That's what you're encouraging). Another thing to get him tired and willing to go potty is to get him chew toys (I've used the Kong brand successfully) - anytime dogs work their jaws it's almost like full out running around - and hopefully it will keep him off anything he's not allowed to chew (put your shoes away behind closed door for at LEAST a year). Pardon me for saying so but your FIL is an idiot if he thinks that's how anybody learns (was he allowed to do that with your husband during toilet training?) No, I take it back, he's not an idiot - just grossly misinformed as so many people are (with both kids and puppies ;))
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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 20:12
disa we have all been waiting for IKEA to come to Doha - it's been a long long long long wait. As someone else said, the furniture selection is absolute rubbish (aka dire). If you are particularly sensitive as to mattress firmness/softness BRING ONE WITH YOU AND A BED FRAME TO FIT - you will NOT find one here easily.
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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 20:09
Qatar Air would have to pay me to fly with them ever again, and it would have to be first class with an unlimited baggage allowance and limousine service etc. etc.
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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 14:20
You're kind of doing it backwards - when (preferably just as) he does his business say toilet - (I chose hurry up for mine, but I did the house training in January in Canada - so it came naturally). Then happy happy. Take him out first thing in the morning - any time after you play, after he eats. You can also try crate training in connection with housetraining - dogs will not usually soil where they sleep, this is great for overnights when he gets older. consistency and positivity are KEY to this process - don't worry, he'll make mistakes for a while to come but so long as he connects going outside and doing it as positive he'll learn - just like children do, at different speeds. Under no circumstances connect negativity with accidents (just whisk him outside if at all possible) he may learn to hide it from you. Clean any accidents thoroughly - I used a combination of a spray cleaner with vinegar added. The vinegar acts as a mild disinfectant and is good for removing the odor, which might bring puppy back to that area again and again. The vinegar is non-toxic as well. One book I found invaluable to me when I got my first dog was "Good Owners, Great Dogs" by Brian Kilcommons - the emphasis was always positive and on training the owner first. <em>edited by marycatherine on 12/09/2011</em>
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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 11:39
This is one of my favorites - they have shops in Dubai and Sharjah and Abu Dhabi - specializing in fine cotton, linens and embroidered cottons, linens, and silk chiffons (absolutely gorgeous if you have a special dress occasion). Their prices are fixed (non-negotiable) but they have good sales at least 3 times a year. http://www.bareeze.com/retail_network.html
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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 07:03
I've been going through this airport for nearly the same number of years and it does look lax (and possibly is) on the surface, but I've been patted down, and so have my female Emirati students (mostly for wearing underwire bras) - but maybe they were subjected to more scrutiny because they were with me?
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Latest post on 11 September 2011 - 19:47
So far as I know if she is unmarried, her father can sponsor her so long as he meets the minimum criteria to do so (inquire at immigration). As for finding a job - we don't know her qualifications or experience or area of expertise, so can't possibly advise.
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Latest post on 09 September 2011 - 15:23
I have used Doha Vets since I arrived in country. Have found them to be very competent. Vet services (and drugs/vaccines) are more expensive here than in North America - and as the previous poster noted, the aesthetics don't compare - animal meds and vaccines don't have a priority with Govt officialdom (unless you're dealing with show horses, falcons, or racing camels). <em>edited by marycatherine on 09/09/2011</em>
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Latest post on 09 September 2011 - 15:03
If it's not a shellac nail thing -- there are 2 types of nail polish remover here (as well as in North America) some contain acetone, some do not (and they are worthless even for regular nail polish IMHO). REad the labels carefully - and I imagine your local "saloon" can advise.
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Latest post on 09 September 2011 - 15:01
Unfortunately it's not always an issue if culture/language. I came back via the US this year with 2 extra bags. Was informed I'll have to pay for the 2 bags (which I fully expected to do). When the check in agent told me the cost, I pulled the cash from my wallet - uuummmm don't you have a credit card? I do not. We only accept credit cards. I don't have one, I have cash. Isn't there someone with you with a credit card? No. Mexican standoff. She finally accepted my cash but it involved a lot of heavy sighing and bosom heaving (she didn't have much of the latter as an observation). But WTF - won't accept cash? What kind of Mickey Mouse operation are you running in an international marketplace?
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Latest post on 09 September 2011 - 14:56
If your kids have a favorite food item - (packaged and easy to transport safely) - it's worth it to ease them into life in a new country (ask here first to see if it's available, probably yes, but saves a lot of tears if not). When we arrived in Oman 22 years ago, Kraft dinner and hot dogs/weiners were not to be found. The poor kids went to a party where hot dogs were "promoted" but turned out to be those tinned vienna franks - they demanded to be taken home then and there (to the land of Kraft dinner and weiners)
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Latest post on 08 September 2011 - 20:55
Amongst my acquaintances - most UK expats do not return to the UK permanently (unless for the family reasons previously cited). They want to retire/live someplace sunny and preferably warm after they leave Dubai (Oz, Thailand, Sri Lanka, South Africa, etc. etc.) But these are mostly long term expats (at least 12 years plus) ad older so that probably makes a difference too.
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Latest post on 08 September 2011 - 15:24
Saw a cute pink one (comes with a blender) at Home Centre at Centrepoint about 30 minutes ago. I believe I've seen the standard stainless steel one at New HOuse Complex on B-ring near Jaidah flyover too.
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Latest post on 08 September 2011 - 15:23
Will immigration accept bank statements from outside Qatar. I have "heard" (sorry, that's annoying to not have real hard facts to share) that it might be done that way, especially if the bank (and you) were located in the GCC previously. Or perhaps you can make a deposit that is refundable after the 6 month period has passed? Sorry not to be more help
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Latest post on 07 September 2011 - 22:41
Why do they (and cats) lick their genitals (don't tell me if you know it's TMI). The child gate is a time honored solution in my house. Hope it helps in yours and for those with new cats or new puppies being introduced to one another.
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Latest post on 07 September 2011 - 21:23
You can also use a child gate on the door to the litter pan (or the food dish). Also helpful as a bolt hole for cats being introduced to dogs (or vice versa). Leave enough room at the bottom for the cat to scoot under if he doesn't have enough time or distance to vault it.
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Latest post on 07 September 2011 - 20:01
Sorry but around my water cooler this is a reaction to the "Arab Spring". If you can't command loyalty, buy it. Of course, all those private sector organizations (with Qatari quotas to fill) will have to follow suit. the Qatarization initiative is a good but naive idea - there just aren't enough warm Qatari bodies (of suitable age and education let alone capability) to go around. Looks good on paper, but in reality, won't happen soon and probably never unless Qataris start having babies in the double digits.
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Latest post on 03 September 2011 - 17:13
Rachel I think she was referring to the annual fee for the egate pass not a visa.
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Latest post on 03 September 2011 - 09:25
The Ritz has had cooking classes on the weekends in the past if that's any help - the ones that take place in Le Mer have been wonderful.
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Latest post on 03 September 2011 - 09:23
They do have the fabric - it is just off "bank" street - if you are coming from the Corniche it is the first right hand street after the first set of lights on Bank street. It is a horrible place to find a parking spot when the banks and the souqs are open. However, if you take the turn you will find Al Awadi on your right hand side as you go toward the souqs - clear as mud? It is almost directly opposite Al Fardan Centre - it is in a little "centre" full of mobile phone stores etc. and has a store front on the street side. Good luck.
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Latest post on 03 September 2011 - 09:17
Sheherazad at the Ramada always has a game of one kind or another on their big screen(s). Their menu (food) is very limited and hasn't changed for years - the sliders are good though as are the french fries. The beer is probably amongst the cheapest in town.
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Latest post on 02 September 2011 - 18:23
I wouldn't let my 13 year old use a taxi by herself in my home country, unless I ordered it myself and was familiar with that particular taxi service. Here, I've ordered the guy to stop and gotten out of the cab without paying if he's not driving where I want to go (or at a traffic stop). I just don't listen to anything he's saying (or shouting) just got on the phone and told him I'm now calling the police (if he is harraassing me) and I have his number plate GET LOST. I never pay if he has decided to be stupid and not follow my directions (if I don't know where I'm going and he doesn't know where I'm going and he is professional - then I will pay when we get there) then he's and idiot, I'm not.
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Latest post on 02 September 2011 - 12:19
Go to a men's tailor shop for suiting material - they have a wide variety of weights for summer/winter - however, they often don't have girly colours so pink may be out of the picture there. I find the men's shops better than the ladies for suits too - they understand how a jacket has to be constructed - and if she has one to copy that fits well she's ahead of the game. Even if she doesn't want an exact copy the original gives the tailor a good basis to start from. Depending on where she goes, what she's willing to pay (some will provide a faster service if you pay extra) she may be able to get one (or even two or three if they're exact copies) in a week to 10 days. I like Al Awadi in the souq - the tailor doesn't speak much English but the shop manager is great (and I'm a novelty because I 'm one of very few women who get things made there).
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Latest post on 02 September 2011 - 12:13
I'm 50+ years old (with older siblings) and my Dad was always as helpful as he could be - he still can't work the washing machine and he never could cook worth beans (picture scraping the black off toast - that was what we did when he "cooked" breakfast) - but he did "fun" stuff - took us to the beach after work in summer, long drives on Sunday afternoons to national parks, fishing, skating (he'd spend an hour clearing a space on a snow covered lake and we'd complain that we were too cold by the time he finished and wanted to go home - don't know how he put up with it) so my Mum could have some "down time" after a long day/week. He could still change a diaper one handed (cloth with pins, none of this namby pamby easy tape things) at 70 - holdign a squirming 18month old and doing the deed with the other quite efficiently (better than I could at 30 years of age). He was the exception certainly rather than the rule amongst my generation - but give your DH a chance to learn, sure my Dad got frustrated and crabby and aggravated (comes with having 6 kids) but we had a lot of good times too - emphasize that to DH that now that DD is getting older he can teach her "bad habits" (burping on command for one - things "ladies" don't usually do!). Bath time is a great time to start - hopefully DD likes baths - get him to teach her how to splash - she'll love it and so will he. ETA - I have 3 BILs and 2 brothers. 1 BIL needed a lot of "training" because his mum did everything (and I mean everything) for him and her two other sons (and the father but I digress). The men can learn, but they need to learn where they can help and YOU need to learn to let them where they can/do. I have one BIL who after 20 years still needs "guidance" but he is on a steep learning curve, we (my sisters - not necessarily his wife) are helping - but we are a largish family and have brothers we have already trained (and they haven't been easy either in all situations) - my motto has always been " if you can eat, you can do dishes" " if you can soil your clothes, you can do laundry" " if you want to eat, you can barbeque" <em>edited by marycatherine on 02/09/2011</em>
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Latest post on 01 September 2011 - 12:56
Another good idea is if/when he does help - don't comment or complain that he's "doing it wrong" - why bother trying if you're just going to be criticized? He doesn't do it wrong - he does it his way (the same way us girls tackle cleaning a specific room in a specific way OUR way).
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Latest post on 31 August 2011 - 18:20
The Mall is where Spinney's is located at the corner of Najma and Dring road.
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Latest post on 31 August 2011 - 18:17
In my experience (several years old) accompanied baggage was cheaper. I don't know if you're aware but you will need an export permit from Qatar and an import permit from UAE in order to transport the cat, microchipping, proof of innoculations within a certain time frame including rabies. For those reasons I used a pet relocator - took care of the paperwork and the stress and was worth it to me.
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Latest post on 30 August 2011 - 20:24
I googled it and one of the websites that comes up has them to ship - but they're quite heavy and given my cats' fickleness (let's play with the elastic band instead of the cat toy!!) I won't be buying one soon LOL
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Latest post on 29 August 2011 - 22:55
Being from a sea faring part of Canada it was always "Red sky at night, sailor’s delight. Red sky in morning, sailor’s take warning” Then I googled it and came up with this info Shakespeare said something similar in his play, Venus and Adonis. “Like a red morn that ever yet betokened, Wreck to the seaman, tempest to the field, Sorrow to the shepherds, woe unto the birds, Gusts and foul flaws to herdmen and to herds.” In the Bible, (Matthew XVI: 2-3,) Jesus said, “When in evening, ye say, it will be fair weather: For the sky is red. And in the morning, it will be foul weather today; for the sky is red and lowering.”
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 23:52
usually the second day of eid = it's REALLY busy that day
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 17:42
You could try the open cutlery section at Carrefour - and you'd probably have to visit all of them as each store (even within Doha) sometimes carry somethings but not others. I've seen a "bamboo" style handle there but can't remember the one in your link specifically. Good luck
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 17:40
Can you even use them here if they were available? Unless you can disguise your computer as being in the US via a private network itunes doesn't usually allow you to download does it?
 
 
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