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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 17:39
Thanks for all your great advice and comments. I've been going to different supermarkets to get bits and pieces. Think I'm on the right track then - I have been buying organic chicken from the Organic Shop, grass fed Irish beef and/or NZ beef, NZ lamb. Then I saw the French free range chicken at Spinneys and thought wouldn't it be great if I can buy everything I need from the ONE supermarket!? Eggs, sounds like I need to change from the French organic eggs to Greenheart. What about fish ladies, what and where do you recommend?
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 17:39
Thanks for all your great advice and comments. I've been going to different supermarkets to get bits and pieces. Think I'm on the right track then - I have been buying organic chicken from the Organic Shop, grass fed Irish beef and/or NZ beef, NZ lamb. Then I saw the French free range chicken at Spinneys and thought wouldn't it be great if I can buy everything I need from the ONE supermarket!? Eggs, sounds like I need to change from the French organic eggs to Greenheart. What about fish ladies, what and where do you recommend?
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 17:28
Hi. We had a very similar problem. Phoned Etisalat customer service and they talked me through set up. They were very helpful.
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Latest post on 29 September 2012 - 20:40
If you download this software you can download videos from You Tube [url= http://www.cucusoft.com/YouTube-Mate.aspx'>link[/url'> Thanks but I get an error message when I try to open this link?
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Latest post on 29 September 2012 - 20:31
Hi. Are we able to copy YouTube videos onto our own computer? TIA>
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Latest post on 29 September 2012 - 20:30
Adam at [url=http://www.dunamistraining.net/ITFtaekwondo.html'>link[/url'> My DD has attended his classes for a few years (she's a black belt) and there are a few teens there now I think. I believe he is away for a few weeks though. Thanks very much October. Will give him a call.
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Latest post on 25 September 2012 - 09:55
Yes we use it, but you obviously need a VPN to connect to either US or UK servers for it to work. Lately we can connect to UK Netflix as well as US. We don't have a US credit card and just use a UAE one to pay the monthly fee. Netflix is on our Apple TV which connects to a hardwired VPN router. Hi. where would you buy a hardwired VPN router? Thanks.
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Latest post on 21 September 2012 - 15:59
Thanks everyone for all your help, am giving up. Heading out to buy that Epson Office BX320FW!
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Latest post on 21 September 2012 - 15:57
Hi. Can anyone please help? I can't print documents - printer status is "offline". In the past I can right click and select "online" but when I do that I get "offline offline". Have switched printer and PC on/off and still "offline". Hope this makes sense. TIA has it run out of ink, as then it would stop Thanks but no, all cartridges are near full (sadly)
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Latest post on 20 September 2012 - 18:06
Did you go to Control Panel - Devices and Printers and check the status there? Right click and see. It may have switched to offline. HP does things like that I find. Hi. Thanks. Yes I did and it has switched to offline but how do you get it to return to online? Try 'refresh' or set to default printer. You may need to restart your computer too. HP's are so fussy. Tried that too but still reading "offline". :((
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Latest post on 20 September 2012 - 18:05
having had a very troublesome HP printer until recently, I would: 1) switch off your computer 2) unplug the printer completely from the power supply 3) leave for a minute or two 4) replug your printer in and switch it back on then 5) switch your computer back on (with the printer already plugged into it if it is hardwired) This was one of the methods that sometimes (not always) worked for me when my HP was playing silly wotsits! Thanks, will try this (have to work my way through an avalance of cables!). Am thinking of replacing this HP printer and would love recommendations - which one do you now have? Sorry, messed up my reply to this - tried turning both on/off but it's still showing "offline"
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Latest post on 20 September 2012 - 18:02
having had a very troublesome HP printer until recently, I would: 1) switch off your computer 2) unplug the printer completely from the power supply 3) leave for a minute or two 4) replug your printer in and switch it back on then 5) switch your computer back on (with the printer already plugged into it if it is hardwired) Tried these with fingers crossed, but no, it's still showing "offline":( This was one of the methods that sometimes (not always) worked for me when my HP was playing silly wotsits! Thanks, will try this (have to work my way through an avalance of cables!). Am thinking of replacing this HP printer and would love recommendations - which one do you now have?
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Latest post on 20 September 2012 - 18:01
ours died completely recently and on recommendation of a friend and asking on EW we bought an [b'>Epson Office BX320FW [/b'>- we've had it 2 weeks and so far it's fantastic. The WiFi connection works (HP kept deciding randomly it didn't do WiFi), the scanners brilliant (HP used to decide randomly it didn't recognise our computer) and then finally after putting in new cartridges the HP decided to die a death. Good riddance! Good heavens, sounds like you're describing mine! My printer is currently one of those all-in-ones but the scanner has been really moody so I've stopped using that feature. I've been thinking that I need to buy two things - a printer and a dedicated scanner. But your Epson sounds like it will do the job instead! Where did you buy it?
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Latest post on 20 September 2012 - 17:34
having had a very troublesome HP printer until recently, I would: 1) switch off your computer 2) unplug the printer completely from the power supply 3) leave for a minute or two 4) replug your printer in and switch it back on then 5) switch your computer back on (with the printer already plugged into it if it is hardwired) This was one of the methods that sometimes (not always) worked for me when my HP was playing silly wotsits! Thanks, will try this (have to work my way through an avalance of cables!). Am thinking of replacing this HP printer and would love recommendations - which one do you now have?
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Latest post on 20 September 2012 - 17:33
Did you go to Control Panel - Devices and Printers and check the status there? Right click and see. It may have switched to offline. HP does things like that I find. Hi. Thanks. Yes I did and it has switched to offline but how do you get it to return to online?
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Latest post on 20 September 2012 - 17:31
Not very technically minded so here goes. On the odd occasion when the documents are not printing, I check the printer status. I go to Control Panel, then Printers, then the printer icon appears. When working properly, there is usually a green tick and the word "online" to say the printer is ready to print. When it's playing up, the word "offline" is there instead, and the tick has either become a cross or muted (can't exactly remember which). However, this time, when I right click there on the printer icon, there is no option to go "online". All I get is "offline offline" twice. How do you search for a new device? Or updating the driver? Sorry, bit slow on the technical side.
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Latest post on 20 September 2012 - 15:08
Drive out of Dubai towards Abu Dhabi. Follow the signs for the Jebel Ali Hotel - it is on the same road, don't go into the hotel, and the track is on the r/a just up ahead. Thanks very much pollydxb1.
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Latest post on 20 September 2012 - 14:47
Can anyone please tell me how to get there - heading from Dubai way. TIA
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Latest post on 16 September 2012 - 13:10
Thank you both - just wondering which exit to take ...
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Latest post on 10 September 2012 - 09:37
Hester PB - if you haven't managed to pick up one yet., saw them this morning at Spinneys, Umm Suqiem. There were about 3-4 there.
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Latest post on 09 September 2012 - 20:13
Friends often recommend Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic. Perhaps some of the others on the Forum have tried them, or have another recommendation. http://www.dxbphysio.com/physiotherapy.html
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Latest post on 09 September 2012 - 20:09
It was very nice :) I hve no idea what time DH will get home so when I served mine and the kid's meals I just turned it down to "Warm" and it will keep at serving temperature without cooking any more until he gets home. There are some meals that can be cooked with frozen ingredients. I want to try and find a few and prep all the ingredients in advance and freeze them. Then, when we're out for the day I won't have to worry about cooking when I get home; I can just throw the frozen ingredients in the cooker before we get out and have dinner done when we get home :) Sounds fantastic! Thanks for sharing.
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Latest post on 09 September 2012 - 17:24
Thanks Sanddy-Dogg. Have to find my way to MCC. Good luck with your dinner tonight, please let us know how you get on!
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Latest post on 09 September 2012 - 11:53
Thanks Sanddy_Dogg for the different sizes. Did you notice if the Crock Pot and Lakeland's own brand have similar features? Just reading lydiver11's comments about her Kenwood not having a timer and having to watch over the cooking, burning her first few attempts.
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Latest post on 08 September 2012 - 22:32
Today I bought the Crock Pot 4.7L slow cooker from Lakeland in MCC. They also carry their own brand in 3.5L and 1.5L versions. Thanks very much Sanddy_Dogg. Do you know if the 4.7L is their biggest size?
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Latest post on 07 September 2012 - 15:57
The fish look amazing, bread is also nice. But DH's colleagues got lunch from their last week and the chicken his sandwich was raw in parts so be careful. Parking is a disaster on that street but you should find somewhere to abandon your car. Thanks Jenc123.
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Latest post on 02 September 2012 - 21:13
Mom, Lakeland at Mirdiff had several makes, including their own yesterday! Also wanted to add, look at rice cookers too, mine has a slow cooker option and will cook for up to 4 hours then keep hot for 12 hrs! edited by NannyMcphee on 02/09/2012 Thanks Nanny Mcphee, and for the tip re rice cooker too!
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Latest post on 02 September 2012 - 21:04
Lakeland MOE apparently don't sell slow cookers any longer - they only have them in Abu Dhabi ... let me know if they've given me the wrong information.
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Latest post on 02 September 2012 - 14:13
I usually half fill muffin tin and then add about 4 blueberries (depending on size), top with more muffin mix. You have to work quickly so that the berries do not lose too much colour into the mix, I have tried stirring them through the mix but found they lose too much colour and the muffins look grey, raspberries also work well frozen, same process as above. Sounds good too, thank you!
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Latest post on 02 September 2012 - 11:58
I use frozen berries for my raspberry and white chocolate muffins. I mix all the ingredients and at the end gently stir through the frozen raspberries. Works perfectly. Thanks TimTam!
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Latest post on 02 September 2012 - 11:53
Sorry to hijack thread - I haven't hear of Safestway. Where in SZR is it located please?
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Latest post on 31 August 2012 - 13:05
Hi. Still feeling my way around Dubai. Searching through old threads for a good hair for teenage son. Karl at Wafi is no longer there. Anyone tried Julian? Thanks a lot.
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Latest post on 30 August 2012 - 17:59
Emirates Trading is on Zaabeel Rd, the road which takes you to Al Maktoum Bridge. Just follow signs for Al Maktoum Bridge, take a right right after the brown sign for Lamcy Plaza. Its on the ground floor of a green-glass fronted building. There is paid parking in front and a huge (paid) parking lot behind the building. Thanks very much Apricot!
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Latest post on 30 August 2012 - 17:40
Thank you all for suggestions. Mareas - went to the one at Jumeirah Centre (Kazim) and found partially what we were looking for. But will also have a look at the two shops at The Beach Centre. Thanks a lot! PWB11 - where is Emirates Trading please? Have searched but can't seem to find address. Thanks!
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Latest post on 29 August 2012 - 11:56
Lakeland?
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Latest post on 26 August 2012 - 09:10
Thanks ladies. Have tried Spinneys, Park n Shop, Carrefour. Looked at baking section and pork sections. Maybe not looking thoroughly? Just wondering what packaging are they usually in? It is in all those stores, its a small white box, the make is Davis Gelatine, its usually next to the regular jelly boxes on baking section. This is what it looks like [url=http://www.google.com/imgres? q=davis+gelatine&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1280&bih=598&tbm=isch&tbnid=v61Q_aDKzhWAjM:&imgrefurl=http://trolley.ae/desserts&imgurl=http://trolley.ae/image/data/products/9410251021258.jpg&w=500&h=602&ei=Cqs5UM3SIIOGhQeEtIHQDw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=585&vpy=213&dur=2668&hovh=246&hovw=205&tx=99&ty=143&sig=101143500891696588864&page=1&tbnh=119&tbnw=97&start=0&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:17,s:0,i:128'>link[/url'> Thanks so much, will look again!
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Latest post on 26 August 2012 - 08:46
Thanks ladies. Have tried Spinneys, Park n Shop, Carrefour. Looked at baking section and pork sections. Maybe not looking thoroughly? Just wondering what packaging are they usually in?
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Latest post on 23 August 2012 - 22:43
Wow, Muji is opening here? Finally! Any idea when and whereabouts in Dubai Mall? That would be amazing! Any idea when?
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Latest post on 23 August 2012 - 12:39
Phew - thank you!
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Latest post on 22 July 2012 - 22:20
Hiya it's the haya compound and yes the spinners on al wasl rd....... Def with asteco and if you search their site the villas are on there. The splendour villas are right next door to the Disneyland mosque and we looked at them but people are moving out cos of the noise from mosque. uote=Mom'>Opposite spinneys umm suquiem is a white compound 5 bed villas they have about 4 empty at moment I live there and love it. They have some at back as well so off main road. Great for kids I have 4 lol. Theres a board up on wall with company's number. Think it's asteco but not sure. Will check with husband and get back to you if u want :-))) My husband works in Abu dhabi too and he says commute isn't too bad from there edited by kissymac on 21/07/2012 H Snoop, is this the Spinneys on the corner of Al Wasl and Umm Al Sheif? If you have time to find out the name of the compound and a contact number, I would be very interested. Thanks very much! edited by kissymac on 22/07/2012 Oh that's a shame :(
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Latest post on 21 July 2012 - 17:33
Opposite spinneys umm suquiem is a white compound 5 bed villas they have about 4 empty at moment I live there and love it. They have some at back as well so off main road. Great for kids I have 4 lol. Theres a board up on wall with company's number. Think it's asteco but not sure. Will check with husband and get back to you if u want :-))) My husband works in Abu dhabi too and he says commute isn't too bad from there edited by kissymac on 21/07/2012 H Snoop, is this the Spinneys on the corner of Al Wasl and Umm Al Sheif? If you have time to find out the name of the compound and a contact number, I would be very interested. Thanks very much!
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Latest post on 11 July 2012 - 12:06
Hi. Would like to try this, just wondering if there is any updates on recommendations. TIA.
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Latest post on 09 July 2012 - 12:53
no! abra = little wooden boats that take you across the creek for 1 dh (or on a private tour up and down for 100) http://ixpats.com/dubai-expats/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/dubai-2dabra.jpg water taxis - the james bond looking silver pod things that glide up and down the creek and along jumeirah shoreline. much more expensive - but also great fun! These are gret - thanks very much! http://gulfnews.com/polopoly_fs/water-taxi-1.656499!image/677817638.jpg_gen/derivatives/box_475/677817638.jpg
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Latest post on 09 July 2012 - 12:52
We wasted hours down at the Creek regarding Water Taxis and, to be honest, they are still a bit of a mystery. The best thing we have done with all our guests is to take the Ferry on a Friday morning when they swap over from the Creek to the Marina - one way journey only. Leave your car at the Heritage Village car park on a Friday morning and walk down to the Ferry dock (outside Ministry of Finance building and just up from the Abra Station). Catch the 11am Ferry to the Marina (50 dhs per passenger I think) - great views of the skyline in comfortable seats and toilets on board. At the Marina, walk back to the Metro Station (Metro starts at 1pm on a Friday so have lunch and drink on the way at one of the cafes) and take the Metro back to Deira Creek (Al Ghubaiba Station is the nearest). I am desperate for more visitors so that I can do this trip again.
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Latest post on 09 July 2012 - 12:52
We wasted hours down at the Creek regarding Water Taxis and, to be honest, they are still a bit of a mystery. The best thing we have done with all our guests is to take the Ferry on a Friday morning when they swap over from the Creek to the Marina - one way journey only. Leave your car at the Heritage Village car park on a Friday morning and walk down to the Ferry dock (outside Ministry of Finance building and just up from the Abra Station). Catch the 11am Ferry to the Marina (50 dhs per passenger I think) - great views of the skyline in comfortable seats and toilets on board. At the Marina, walk back to the Metro Station (Metro starts at 1pm on a Friday so have lunch and drink on the way at one of the cafes) and take the Metro back to Deira Creek (Al Ghubaiba Station is the nearest). I am desperate for more visitors so that I can do this trip again. This sounds great, looking forward to trying it myself. Thank you!
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Latest post on 09 July 2012 - 10:52
Hi, just researching things to do with guests. Are water taxis and abras the same thing? Tks.
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Latest post on 09 July 2012 - 10:52
Hi, just researching things to do with guests. Are water taxis and abras the same thing? Tks.
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Latest post on 08 July 2012 - 01:35
I am guessing you want advice on either of these because of your medical ins? Personally, Villa Fortuny is my first choice for all things dental. Both my Ds and myself have seen Dr Nizar for orthodontic treatment. Can't recommend him highly enough. Hi lizoona, no, not for insurance but trying to find the best orthodontist - both have come highly recommended although have since heard about the bedside manner of the one at Dr M's is not the most friendly.
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Latest post on 07 July 2012 - 14:35
Really need to get on with seeing an orthodontist - can anyone please recommend one or the other?
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Latest post on 02 July 2012 - 20:49
Hi. just tried to make an appointment with Dr Bennett and was told he has apparently returned to the UK. Can anyone please make another recommendation either at Nicholas & Asp at Healthcare City or another orthodontist? Many thanks. Bump for evening ladies .... thanks.
 
 
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