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Monnie

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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 08:21
With EK employees and dependants - are they being fined Dhs20 daily up to the day they apply or till when they actually receive their ID card? Also, has anyone (EK) applied recently from outside EGHQ and got fined or is it only when you apply at EGHQ that they're applying these fines?
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Latest post on 13 January 2012 - 15:08
Hi - I would like to grow some vegetable in the garden for the first time and not sure when I should be planting them. Is now a good time or have I left it too late for this year?
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Latest post on 21 December 2011 - 19:10
Bumping this up as I too am looking for a stylist for ombre hair colouring.
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Latest post on 21 December 2011 - 19:01
Just got my DH's present - a Garmin Gps and a Moshi Moshi!!
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Latest post on 18 December 2011 - 08:58
Thanks ladies - do you have an idea of how much you paid for yours?
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Latest post on 18 December 2011 - 08:57
As I said it's only once a year when there's the 24 hr race. During the day if you're inside the house with doors closed, you can't hear it. It's only at night that you do. Apart from that, living here is amazing - we really love it:)
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Latest post on 18 December 2011 - 07:24
We're in GCMC and the only time we find the noise annoying is when there is the 24hr race in January. I don't mind the noise during the day as it gets blended with other daytime noises but it gets quite annoying at night. So this year we definitely need to get some good ear plugs.
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Latest post on 10 December 2011 - 07:53
I have to admit I'm glad she left - I never like the girl - I find her too cocky. Her reaction at the elimation was OTT as was Nicole's crying. Come on guys - nobody died here!!!
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Latest post on 02 December 2011 - 08:59
Ace hardware have them 399dhs. My dh and I spent time last night discussing how lifelike the display tree looked (it even had a really convincing trunk) before we realized it was a real one... Long day! Haha - same thing happened to me - I saw this very real looking Christmas tree and took DH along to Ace to see if he liked it. Turned out it WAS real lol:))
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 07:16
I have an unwanted rugby 7's season ticket which I bought for Dhs350. Am willing to offload it for Dhs300. You can contact me at degmon26atgmaildotcom. TIA
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Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 11:37
i know it's a long shot as I've been looking for one for years now, but has anyone actually found a good family organiser which starts on a Sunday. I know many people here love the organised mum stuff, but I really really want something which starts with the Dubai week - on Sunday!!
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Latest post on 18 October 2011 - 09:32
Hitches and Glitches will do it.
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Latest post on 18 October 2011 - 09:20
Clementine - Dess is right - it is a ministry requirement that TAs are educated to at least A level standard.
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 18:40
I'm really keen on getting a Kindle but have just been told that many books aren't available for UAE customers - they only are for UK or US customers. What are you ladies doing - do you all have a UK or US credit card?
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 09:44
It did last weekend too:)
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 09:13
Depends what you mean by nice.. There's Cucina at the Marriott and there's Chillis at the mall.
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Latest post on 08 October 2011 - 20:01
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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 10:46
I have 2 large artwork which I'm selling cheaply as they don't fit in our new house. You can e-mail me on [email protected] if you d like me to send you pics and prices. If you like them, they will definitely be cheaper than blowing up your photos and putting them on canvas.
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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 08:11
Hi They're doing our garden right now - that is the only number I have too. Just keep trying but keep in mind that Stuart seemingly doesn't switch on his phone before 10am!!
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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 17:13
Absolutely. I love mine. Great apps and I have my books, magazines, games everything on it. Can you get a wide variety of books such as the ones you can get for Kindle? I was thinking of getting a Kindle but DH is trying to persuade me to get an i-pad instead.
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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 17:10
We re doing our garden right now and we re using The Garden Company. Very happy so far:)) They came up with a great design, we've seen several of their projects and the work is of a high standard (according to DH who is very **** about these things) and so far I haven't had any trouble at all (which is something rare when dealing with landscapers in Dubai).
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Latest post on 15 September 2011 - 08:18
I know I'm being a pain but could you please send it to me too - [email protected] TIA
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Latest post on 10 September 2011 - 10:55
As a last resort you might be able to hire one of the little yellow rentals in the Marina near Spinneys and tow it yourselves. Didn't know about these - tnx:)
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Latest post on 10 September 2011 - 10:55
You could always head to the fishing village and I'm sure some of the guys there would help for a small amount of cash. Great idea - tnx:)
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Latest post on 10 September 2011 - 10:34
Funnily enough this incident happened while DH was at coast guard having transponder installed. The coastguard can't help because the coast guard will come out to help you if you're in trouble but since he's already there, they can't do anything. The problem is that there's no slipway at Port Rashid coastguard!!!
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Latest post on 09 September 2011 - 17:15
Hi - so far we have already painted 2 kitchens in Dubai and both times results have been great - everyone thinks we have done them professionally. We used Jotun paint - oil based. We always went for semi-gloss so not sure what the high gloss would be like though. Good luck and do go for it - it won't cost much, so even if you don't like the result you can always get a professional in to do it then.
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Latest post on 03 September 2011 - 11:29
I live in a bungalow at Green Community Motor City. Emicool bill for August was Dhs1400 but, same as QB, we also left AC on throughout the whole month even though we were away. Quality wise, I think they re some of the best builds in Dubai. We love living here and we really love the layout of the bungalows. I've seen a couple of For Rent signs around so if you came to have a look around you can always call and have a look. HTH
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 18:18
I'm not sure whether they're the best ever but these are my favourites: The Good Wife The big bang theory s**t my dad says hot in cleveland hawaii 5 0 (the new series - there s only one season so far) Brothers and sisters HTH
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Latest post on 07 August 2011 - 12:09
I have the book but I'm not in Dubai right now - still on holiday. If there's something in the book, I will happily give it to you as we will definitely not be using it.
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Latest post on 07 August 2011 - 10:45
I'm in Motor City and have been asking around about a book club but it doesn't seem there is one so I'm setting one up myself in September. If you're interested drop me an e-mail on [email protected]
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Latest post on 27 June 2011 - 08:19
Thanks TB - Dhs1000 is quite reasonable but as you said Dhs5000 is too steep. It's not as if we're doing a pool or something. I have since checked my contract and it mentions nothing about paying for approval.
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Latest post on 26 June 2011 - 19:06
Anyone? Hasn't anyone done their garden from scratch in the new developments - AR, Springs, Meadows, Green Community, Jumeirah Islands, Palm, Victory Heights? What are the other developers doing? TIA
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Latest post on 26 June 2011 - 17:36
Ladies - I'm looking for some info here. Bought a house at Motor City a few months ago and we were just about to start landscaping the garden. We applied for permission from the developer - Union Properties, and after weeks of waiting we have now been informed that approval has been issued but we need to pay Dhs 5000 as a refundable deposit to Union Properties (I understand this) and also DHS 5000 in order for them to issue us with an NOC to take to Dubai Municipality. Is this fee normal or is this something that UP have made up??? I find it so unfair that I have to pay to get permission to landscape my own garden!!!!
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Latest post on 31 May 2011 - 08:55
Does anyone know where I can buy sandstone from? Been to the Stone Galllery but prices are quite expensive there. I've got a huge area so am looking for something cheaper. TIA
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Latest post on 28 May 2011 - 11:57
Depends - do you want ideas on what to do as a family or as a couple?
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Latest post on 28 May 2011 - 11:53
Jumbo isn't taking waiting lists any more. Sue - we got the 64gb Wifi one and it's Dhs2999 - I think it's really good value as apparently it's only Dhs200 more than it would cost in the US.
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Latest post on 28 May 2011 - 10:54
I bought one this week for DH but they're out of stock again. Virgin gets new stock every wednesday. I went to the one at MOE at 6pm and they had already sold out. Phoned the one at MCC and the guy who answered the phone reserved one for me so I then quickly went to MCC to pick it up. So I think your best bet is Virgin MCC.
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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 12:46
Why don't you try painting them yourself? We painted ours and all it cost us was the price of paint and rollers and the end result was really fab!!!
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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 08:33
Does anyone know of a good NLP practitioner in Dubai? Am looking for one for DH to hopefully cure his fear of needles. His residency visa is coming up and we're both dreading what he'll be going through :(
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Latest post on 23 March 2011 - 18:03
JAPS for sure. Its a free ticket into DC. I know plenty of kids who went to JAPS and didn't make it to DC.
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Latest post on 23 March 2011 - 18:02
I guess it depends on which curriculum you want him to follow. JAPS follows a British curriculum and DAA follow an American/International one.
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Latest post on 16 March 2011 - 11:48
We just had some vertical blinds made. I checked quite a few places - Danube, Sedar, Satwa. I found the best choice/price at Reem furnishings in Satwa. They had them done in 4 days and they're looking lovely:)
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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 07:13
Was just about to do one for DD s room and found this handy video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7YCGGUtoTA&feature=related Good luck:)
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Latest post on 11 February 2011 - 11:20
Yes, Definitely check that all contracts are in tact etc... the other thing is are you sure your property hasn't been let to someone off the books? You should get a few agents to go through the property and do a rental appraisal so they can give you an idea of how much they think the property could rent out for, also ask them to give you some ideas of what you can do in order to make the property more attractive (eg, maybe furnished offices are more desirable in the area, or maybe offer a first two months free, as in the long run it will work to your advantage if you're able to rent out the property) Just do a google search "brisbane commercial agents" and a list of agents come up, send them an email saying you have a commercial property and you're looking at engaging a leasing agent, can they please send someone in to have a look and give you a rental appraisal and to send you their fees. You can even find companies which you only pay a % of the rent (usually around 6-9%) rather than paying for advertising as well... Most agents will go in and have a look with no obligation and so its worth you doing the leg work. Another thing to consider is selling, and buying something else that may be easier to rent out... So many great ideas - thanks so much!! We would love to sell it and cash in on it but the agent has told us that the buying/selling market is even slower than the rental one. Maybe whilst searching for other agents, I could also see what they suggest.
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Latest post on 11 February 2011 - 11:18
Good that the property exists....but....more important is in this case the documentation is watertight that you actually own the property ! We're not worried about that - we are sure the property exists and the documentation is in order. All we want is to rent it out!!
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Latest post on 10 February 2011 - 14:39
Just a heads up - you can't use Entertainer Vouchers on Valentine's Day :-( In the front part in the conditions it says that they can't be used on New Year's eve, day, mother's/father's day and valentines day. But she's planning on eating out tonight so she should be fine unless they change the date of Valentines Day like they have with the Prophet's birthday! Oops - missed the "tonight" bit - just saw "Valentine's meal" !!
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Latest post on 10 February 2011 - 13:07
Oh my gosh - I'm really jealous - do any of you ever stay in Dubai or are you always holidaying here and there lol? I'm going to Malta in July and trying to find somewhere cheap for April.
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Latest post on 10 February 2011 - 13:03
Just a heads up - you can't use Entertainer Vouchers on Valentine's Day :-( In the front part in the conditions it says that they can't be used on New Year's eve, day, mother's/father's day and valentines day.
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Latest post on 10 February 2011 - 08:13
We lived in an apt that was all patio doors - massive massive expanses of glass. We had barely any money to spend so did this: In our living/dining room I had voiles made and then "show" panels for the ends. This gave a good level of privacy and blocked the sun enough when the sun streamed in, but was cheap(ish). As this was the only room that was "on show" we spent a bit more in that room. For the bedrooms (again - massive - all patio doors) we bought poles from ikea (black metal that extend) and the cheap tab top curtains (beige or cream) and used them. I interlinked the last tabs on the pole at each of the "joins" of different panels. e.g in our bedroom I needed six panels (3 pairs of curtains) to cover the glass. I interlinked 3 panels for both sides (leaving the gap in the middle so they could open). It wasn't the most ideal option ever, but it did us fine. Maybe an option? It didn't cost us over 5k for all of it! 3 bedrooms (each with 3 pairs of curtains in them) and then the posher voiles and show panels for the lounge/diner. We have used the ikea making service at other times too and been happy with that. We want to have voiles done in the sitting/dining. Where did you buy your material from and do you remember how much it cost per yard? The ones I found cost around Dhs20 and I'm scared it's too cheap so maybe the quality wouldn't be that good. tia
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Latest post on 10 February 2011 - 08:11
I am sure the property exists - DH went to see it on one of his trips to Brisbane:)
 
 
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