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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 21:57
try gmail! I talk to my mom for hours, you can use only phone or phone + camera on the chat window.....
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EW GURU
Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 21:48
Try actually turning the power off then on again, instead of just resetting it. I tried that too....the same thing happens, it stays on for five seconds then switches off again.... Is the water meter that little gauge on the pump??? It shows near zero....
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EW GURU
Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 21:13
Al Ahli driving center in Al Quoz.
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 22:34
some great tips here http://www.chron.com/life/gardening/article/Why-won-t-my-bougainvillea-bloom-1845390.php
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EW GURU
Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 20:34
once u try it u will NEVAH go back!
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EW GURU
Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 20:15
NKD all the way! HUGE fan! ( darn, I want one now...)
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EW GURU
Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 19:46
Drink fesh green coconut WATER.( not bottled, or frozen, or canned) . Spinneys , Waitrose, even Lulu sells fresh coconuts ( they have to be green). Works like magic. The colder the better. (its NOT the coconut milk but the water that forms inside the coconut). Note: they sell it peeled ( so you wont see the green on it) so ask around. They are wrapped in plastic. <em>edited by MomOfTwins on 26/09/2011</em>
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EW GURU
Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 09:51
Thanks for the replies, Anne your email only arrived later in my inbox (go figure) and we panicked so I got on at the mall. But will keep your email in case he needs an upgrade. Thanks everyone!
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EW GURU
Latest post on 24 September 2011 - 13:12
The school informed us ONE DAY before classes begun that they would learn in an acoustic ( even though the website posted clearly they had lessons for electric AND acoustic - my son is interested in electric and he has one!!) . If you have one you no longer need I'd be happy to buy it from you TODAY, provided it's in working order! Please email me asap at scotiacad at gmail dot com Thanks ladies!
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EW GURU
Latest post on 24 September 2011 - 12:21
Hi everyone...haven't forgotten this idea, was just waiting until I got my drivers license sorted out ( I got it..YEY!) to be a bit more "mobile". The idea is still up but I might stick to places nearby Arabian Ranches to begin with until I know my way around.....
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Latest post on 22 September 2011 - 20:41
Spinneys in Motor City has fresh custard in the butter/milk isle.
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EW GURU
Latest post on 22 September 2011 - 12:31
TWO kitties found on the same day! Happy thursday, YEY!
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EW GURU
Latest post on 22 September 2011 - 08:01
Home Centre has nice microfiber pillows.
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Latest post on 22 September 2011 - 07:50
http://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/food/tim-hortons-outlet-in-dubai-mobbed-by-canadian-expats
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EW GURU
Latest post on 22 September 2011 - 07:47
I think the simple fact that Tim's is open, and everyone here who misses the glimpse of "home" would rejoice after a trace of a whiff from a timbit, or even before your first sip of double double, this is the what's worth going there - the memories they bring, not the product itself ( even though I love them!). I would go there if they sold it from a vending cart out the street. If you ever watched "Ratattouille" you know exactly what I mean! ( and if you didn;t just ignore my post) <em>edited by MomOfTwins on 22/09/2011</em>
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EW GURU
Latest post on 22 September 2011 - 07:38
YEY! I knew he was looking for home! That's fantastic.
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EW GURU
Latest post on 22 September 2011 - 07:25
please keep bumping this post, thank you ladies!
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Latest post on 22 September 2011 - 06:40
My kids change into PE uniforms and they are 7, no issues. The teacher allows them to leave their trainers at school, they just need to bring in the PE uniform.
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EW GURU
Latest post on 22 September 2011 - 06:40
please keep bumping this post, thank you ladies!
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 13:29
read more here.... http://www.emiratesid.ae/en/news-updates/news/his-highness-lt-general-sheikh-saif-bin-zayed-directs-to-exempt-children-from-late-fees-for-emirates.aspx
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EW GURU
Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 13:26
It was postponed til next year (2012). It was posted on Expat Echo. Here's the link http://www.expatechodubai.com/new-to-dubai/relief-for-expats-as-id-deadline-extended/#more-127061 Thursday, September 15, 2011 @ 03:09 PM The Emirates Identity Authority has extended the deadline for registering or renewing ID cards for both national and expatriate residents. However, after this deadline fines of Dhs20 a day will be implemented up to a maximum fine of Dhs1,000. The deadline set for nationals to obtain their ID cards is 31st October and for expatriates aged 15 and over living in Dubai the deadline will be June 1st 2012. The Board of Trustees of the Emirates Identity Authority also announced that all children under 15 years old, including nationals and residents, have until 1st October, 2012 to register. After that failure to do so will also land them with a Dhs20 a day fine. <em>edited by MomOfTwins on 19/09/2011</em>
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EW GURU
Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 13:15
There's a nice Arabic kids channel called Baraem; most of the shows are from BBC and PBS (American) and dubbed into Arabic. It's free to air, and age appropriate from pre-nursery to 6 or 7 yrs (programming for the older kids is shown from 3pm onwards). My 3yr old initially couldn't follow much of it, but now he can, and enjoys it. Great, will give it a try!
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 13:13
MOT, I know how you feel-DD also stated but she is in Year 1 and it seems she's enjoying it...may be too early to tell though! Anyway, I'm sure the school offers some form of support for parents-contact the Arabic teacher and seek advice on what you can do at home. I went out and bought Arabic alphabet blocks as well as a book suggested by one of the ladies here on EW. Good luck Thanks, great advice.....hopefully she/he will be able to guide me! I am looking forward to learning it myself, too!
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 13:11
if he has just started it can't be that hard, surely you are able to follow his books and help him? That was my question to begin with.....
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EW GURU
Latest post on 15 September 2011 - 20:04
Seriously, it's all about mind control, the power of suggestion.....a witch's hat sometimes goes a long way. LOL
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Latest post on 15 September 2011 - 19:13
If all else fails......here's some ideas I fetched online: -Leave something stinky in a bag by the door( you have a dog, don't you? *wink wink*) . The smell will make them move away. It will bother you for a while but they won't sit by your door ( and you will probably be the talk of the corridor for a while....LOL) - Buy one of those "ding dong!" electronic sensors. It will keep ringing at the slightest movement. They will figure out they're causing it and move away. (probably the best solution) - Can you decorate your doorway with some pots and plants? So buy a few large ones, leaving no room for them to sit near it. Plant something "thorny" like Cactus. Even fake ones, as there might not be much light for real plants. - Download some Halloween songs and screams. (I have a whole playlist we used to leave playing at home when we would go trick or treating, from Psycho themes to AAAAAAAAHs to BOOOOOOOOs) , ya know, "scary stuff". It will hopefully scare them away, leave it playing loud when you are not at home. Might scare the kids too but hey, you're in your home. - If all else fails, borrow a bigger dog from a friend (or maybe two.... or three) and come home with them a few times....... Good luck (AM i EVIL? MWAHAHAHAHA!) :D
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EW GURU
Latest post on 13 September 2011 - 19:42
I relocated from Canada and after months sending in papers via email etc .....after weeks of emails back and forth and finally got to visit the school to bring in the papers (in my mind, registration would be done then and there) I was told AT THE SCHOOL that my kids "wouldn't be able to follow their curiculum as they (the school) were too advanced in the British curriculum for their current level" :O AND....She told me that in front of other parents. :O :O My kids had just finished Grade 1. She said that to my face, not over the phone. My kids were then assessed and admitted in the same curriculum at another known school and the professional who assessed them here said they were "Exactly where they should be" (in regards to their level) and he also made a remark they were "very advanced for their age group'. I'll stick to my current choice. Just my personal experience. Not mentioning school names.
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EW GURU
Latest post on 13 September 2011 - 15:54
Thanks....that's what I was guessing.....
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EW GURU
Latest post on 13 September 2011 - 15:34
METALLICAAAAAAAAAAAA :)
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EW GURU
Latest post on 13 September 2011 - 13:01
try www.freecycle.org, not sure if they are available here but you might get lucky and snag one for free.....I myself have given away TONS of items before our move here... (edited..) yesssssss..they're here....all u need to do is sign up and post what you're looking for.... http://groups.freecycle.org/dubaifreecycle/description (edited again...) ....OR NOT...looks like they have over 400 posts with their disclaimer and rules :(.....might be a good start for some ladies who want to donate some items?????? edited by MomOfTwins on 13/09/2011 <em>edited by MomOfTwins on 13/09/2011</em>
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EW GURU
Latest post on 13 September 2011 - 11:59
more info here http://www.dubaifaqs.com/pregnant-in-dubai.php
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EW GURU
Latest post on 13 September 2011 - 11:57
Found this in another forum, HTH http://www.dubaiforums.com/dubai-expat-help/pregnancy-and-marriage-advice-for-expat-scots-t9248.html
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EW GURU
Latest post on 07 September 2011 - 22:35
Virgin Megastore at MOE has some stuffies and a few others.
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Latest post on 05 September 2011 - 16:58
It's a possibility as it may bring in extra custom for a venue. The guy at Burts who organises it is from Liverpool but don't know the set up. Maybe my other half will bring is guitar back with him next time he visits the UK, like I say I know he misses messing around. I have an electric and an acoustic and a battery operated mini amp! He can come join us, no prob!!!!!
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Latest post on 05 September 2011 - 16:57
Oh great tips! See, this is just a fun gathering ( I am a beginner! ) to maybe sing some tunes.....just for the fun of it. I will contact the golf club and the restaurants around here...... Anyone else wanna play/join/sing?
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EW GURU
Latest post on 05 September 2011 - 16:39
Thanks for the tip! Maybe I should start this at Arabian Ranches, at some of the restaurants that have outdoor sitting??? Do you think they would let me do that? Anyone else interested??
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Latest post on 05 September 2011 - 14:38
I was in this dilemma for our anniversary last year so I went to www.blurb.com and literally grabbed photos of where we've been when we met , like photos of restaurants and photos of us together etc... - and wrote the story about how we met. You can do something like that. They print the book (make it private otherwise someone else can see it online) and mail it to you. Outstanding book quality. I paid $180 canadian dollars for my book which was the largest size they had, shipping included. Hopefully there's enough time....
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EW GURU
Latest post on 03 September 2011 - 22:22
Hi there, I am brazilian, and as far as I know a booster or car seat is NOT mandatory in taxis or buses. But if you think your child should use one, the bubblebum is a great idea. Here's a recent article in Portuguese that you can translate with Google Translate http://revistacrescer.globo.com/Revista/Crescer/0,,EMI5535-15343,00.html Good luck.....can I come too? :(
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Latest post on 02 September 2011 - 02:19
Apparently, Moroccan Argan oil would be very good in salad dressing. :\:
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EW GURU
Latest post on 01 September 2011 - 17:30
As a rule of thumb, I try to have in their lunch box at least: protein (animal or vegetable) leafy green vegetable (preferably dark) multi colored vegetables Whole grain anything Plenty of water or tea Milk Juice (unsweetened) For dessert I give preference to water based fruits (watermelon, melon..), dried fruits or jello.
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EW GURU
Latest post on 29 August 2011 - 19:18
what winter?;)
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EW GURU
Latest post on 29 August 2011 - 19:16
when your husband is growing another human being then he can decide how much sleep he needs, until then I'd ignore him and goto bed. congratulations! Relax, enjoy your sleeping hours and tell your hubby to go pet a monkey.
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EW GURU
Latest post on 29 August 2011 - 19:10
Looks like it will be tomorrow....waiting for official confirmation. http://www.moonsighting.com/ramadan.html
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EW GURU
Latest post on 27 August 2011 - 19:07
:\: OMG...I spent the day on the couch, I was googling heart attack symptoms! Today I was on an off with nausea, desire to drink a lot of water, numbness of fingers and hand, heartburn, fullness, queasiness, desire to lie down, mild but persistent headache, lightheadedness..... Thank you so much for posting this!!!! Will go see a doc asap.
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EW GURU
Latest post on 23 August 2011 - 13:55
Hmm...no info available for GEMS DSO yet.....
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Latest post on 23 August 2011 - 13:51
maybe they could help..( in regards to your pets...) http://www.homelypetz.com
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EW GURU
Latest post on 23 August 2011 - 13:35
Hi busyjo, still looking for him the best I can. Found this online, was wondering if you had him registered there? Might be worth a try to contact them nd see if they got any leads. http://www.homelypetz.com/#/data-petz/4532675980 Fingers crossed.
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EW GURU
Latest post on 23 August 2011 - 13:26
Also curious, what to buy for year 3?
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Latest post on 23 August 2011 - 13:06
MEMEMEME!!!! Can we do it next week?
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EW GURU
Latest post on 23 August 2011 - 12:59
so how long are these things actually valid for? one year?! Article says 2 years..... http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/emirates-id-cards-need-renewing-every-2-years
 
 
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