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Latest post on 13 November 2013 - 21:49

fantastic! thanks a million, mrsb! guess i'll be having a nice chat with him very soon. janatks & RuthM, thanks for sharing your experiences. happy trails :)

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Latest post on 13 November 2013 - 12:29

Almost30... have an amazing girly time! Ditto mrsb.! mrsb., i am planning a 10 day staycation when my brother & family come to visit in 3 weeks. your list covers our interest. thank u! i've also read your tip rgdg the desert safari- thank u! if u dont mind my asking, with your wealth of experiences, do u have anyone to recommend for dhow dinner cruise? TIA :)

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Latest post on 12 August 2013 - 18:06

thank you very much, ladies! 3 men to choose from... great! appreciate your sharing the details xxx

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Latest post on 04 July 2013 - 13:06

hi ladies, thank you for all your input! i was at Mirdif City Centre & the shops there charge betw Dhs 150-170 & take abt 3 days to stitch. but i live on this side. i can only imagine the shops in MoE would cost more. i guess it's high time i explore Satwa. many thanks again :)

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Latest post on 06 April 2013 - 10:23

many thanks, Marroosh! :)

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Latest post on 27 September 2012 - 07:24

some baking recipes call for the flavouring as well as the syrup. Waitrose's organic canadian is our staple with waffles. i've since found other recipes that dont require the flavouring so i can now move on with my baking. thanks ladies :)

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Latest post on 13 September 2012 - 12:02

hi elnino next time u have another kg of valrhona, pls let me know! susstudioATyahooDOTcom TIA :)

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Latest post on 13 September 2012 - 11:48

i've friends in Australia who make bespoke shoes & their starting price is AUD 700 so this price of AED 1200 is quite nice!

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Latest post on 15 June 2012 - 07:49

CONGRATS to your brother! i googled "flats for rent near National University of Singapore" & this is one of the most sensible things that came up: http://nus.edu.sg/osa/housing/downloads/A%20Guide%20to%20Private%20Housing.pdf i've been away fr home a bit but i still keep my place in Woodlands (that's the other end of the island!). FYI the closest HDB (public housing) estate will be Clementi. there are many condos, too. here's another great site: http://www.easyroommate.com.sg/room-rental-clementi/2-rooms-near-nus-for-rent/H120608124825632/2012060811542425457 i'm sure u'll get a better idea fr e results of e google search. good luck! i'm sure he'll find this new experience enriching :)

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Latest post on 24 May 2012 - 08:49

hi DC2DXB i hail fr e lil' sunny singa city :) i'v 2 bambini, i dont drive so i'v gone everywhr using public transport, MRT (metro) or taxi w/ them forever! the stations & modes of vehicles are all meant to be wheelchair friendly. it was SO easy w/ 1 but when DD came along, i just pushd DS in pram & DD stuck on me in baby bjorn. if u want to take the bus around town, there's ample room to get through w/ pram. mine love e double decker bus & most bus drivers will wait for u to get LOs settled then move on. most of the taxi drivers will help u w/ e pram. oh, take note of the peak hours if u'r taking taxis. enjoy ur vacation :)

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Latest post on 24 May 2012 - 08:05

hi naiyyar! was at the c&b event & i had to stop myself fr hvg a 3rd lol hvnt made pecan pie since moving here but u'v sparked something now :) watchg this space, Catawba KSE ;) TIA

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Latest post on 24 May 2012 - 07:58

DEFINITELY a must buy, esp if u'r a newbie!! it's the quintessential thing next to water to get u to Do+Buy in Dubai ;) the Family has $aved me lot$ as i got it in Jan :)

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Latest post on 17 May 2012 - 07:16

love a good tip like this! thanks, Irooni!!

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Latest post on 17 May 2012 - 07:05

many thanks, ladies!! good to know i can get my hands on them while i'm out & about ;) Jass, golden or brown flax have equal nutritional value. it's a matter of taste. Shukela, i grind them when needed. u all have made me a happy girl :) thanks, again!

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Latest post on 25 April 2012 - 08:57

Thanks, JackyD! Lookg up details on google now.

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Latest post on 24 April 2012 - 07:47

Any lessons or tour of ranches where DD may get a feel of horseback riding? Appreciate any info, links, feedback, "IMHO" TIA :)

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Latest post on 11 April 2012 - 11:44

Tablair2004 replied : Went to cheeky monkey and i liked it overall but they only had cakes and things for the cafe? Perhaps they will have a kitchen? But i wanted to buy a sandwich for DD after school and none were available. mandooshe on 1st floor has a good reasonably priced spread... fresh & yummy!

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Latest post on 11 April 2012 - 11:37

HTH: http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=176922

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Latest post on 11 April 2012 - 11:34

as they say, ahlan wa sahlan :) enjoy your new adventure & soak in the sunshine!!

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Latest post on 11 April 2012 - 10:55

will get DH to drive us around. thanks Cornish Pixie :)

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Latest post on 11 April 2012 - 10:53

it's glorious!! a MUST Go in muscat ;)

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Latest post on 01 April 2012 - 08:05

Done! Thanks KCQ :)

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Latest post on 01 April 2012 - 07:40

jamhind: Look up the link below provided by Rabiaah, at Crystal House they provide training. HTH :)

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Latest post on 01 April 2012 - 07:19

Thanks so much!! Apricot: I'm at jumeirah village so i'll check out bead palace 1st :) Rabiaah: Anything crystallised definitely speaks to me ;) jamhind: I've not looked up groups as I dont have the time but my own unearthly hours "me" time. Sorry. Btw, do u do thread & wire? I'm now (come summer after i get my loot from home) working on gemstones & pearls. I hope to find some gems here. <em>edited by matahari on 01/04/2012</em>

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Latest post on 29 March 2012 - 19:56

u've got a trip to handbag haven ... go look at all the ferragamo or furla in italy, and gucci or LV in france!! designer arm candies MiC (made in china) like cole haan, coach, MKors, are way overpriced. *NEVER pay retail *buy LEATHER (or canvas if u must get LV)- u'll be very happy in the long run *pick a colour that would go with almost everything u have ;)

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