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Latest post on 05 February 2012 - 10:49
Goodmorning ladies, I am looking for a sewing machine. I looked in Satwa yesterday but didn't really like the selection they had. Are there any other places that might have a wider selection of machines? Or is there anyone that wants to get rid of their sewing machine? TIA!!
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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 16:02
I'm in the Ranches Homeward bound. Would that be too far for your handyman? Thinking out loud, but would Emril be able to do it? Maybe I should phone them. However I think that if it is a non-standard job like this they might not do it.
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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 10:36
I think people should be forced to take some sort of proficiency exam before being allowed to enter a supermarket here. They need to show that they know how to 'drive' a trolley, 'park' in the aisles and how to pick up products and fresh produce. Most people in C4 would fail which would make it so lovely and quiet!!!
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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 10:30
Very interesting indeed, thanks for posting. Very glad I didn't buy them as I can only imagine what a hassle it will be to get a refund :D
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 15:22
It turned out he didn't break in but was let in by the sisters. What I don't understand is why nothing will happen to the sisters, or do the courts think that the punishment from her family will be severe enough? What I am slightly confused by is the age of the teens involved. They're 13:\: When I was that age we used to stand near the boys that we fancied during break time and drool that was about as risky as it got. It is a normal age to have your first kiss, but to start participating in a threesome!!! Oh and what girl willingly shares her boyfriend with her sister???
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Latest post on 30 January 2012 - 01:36
Keeping an eye out every time I walk my dog (in Saheel) but no luck. Did hear a cat today in the park but couldn't see anything and don't think having the dog there helps. Hope your little boy will come home soon!
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Latest post on 30 January 2012 - 01:31
Sue I wouldn't mind if it was a small group, but mind you my level is probably minus 10 :D Thank you Glenfiddich, will e-mail tomorrow but you can remove address.
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 15:36
Thanks Angelina, but I don't want to go somewhere, I want someone to come to me. Partly because I am a bit shy when it comes to things like this, partly because I could do with the focus of a teacher and partly because I don't drive (yet) so taking taxis all the time gets a bit much.
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 11:09
I like the fairy ones which have a combo of powder and liquid. They don't always have them, but bought some in Carrefour MOE the other day.
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 10:26
hmmm the more I read on this thread the less I feel like I'm going to go for this promotion... Thanks ladies for all your advice as I think by not buying them I will save myself a lot of hassle and possibly loss of money.
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 10:14
Just one more question, This will be my first Groupon purchase and it asks you to fill out a billing address and you will be given vouchers. However in the add it states that the product will be delivered to your door, so now I'm confused! Also do they mean my physical address or the post box address at DH work that we use? Sorry for all the questions!!
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 10:09
Good point about the eye-shadows. Am thinking of just getting the eye-shadow brushes. Delivery time states 2-3 weeks, so that's not too bad.
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 08:52
I'm not sure about that. Easiest would be to take your old saddle with and see if the 'tube' on the new one is the same thickness. I would think most are the same but you never know there might be a difference between types from different countries.
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 08:41
:D Why not try Wolfie's on SZR. I think that's probably the biggest bike shop there is. Also Decathalon (I think that's what they are called) in MCC have saddles for sale as well as things such as lights. Happy Cycling!
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Latest post on 25 January 2012 - 19:16
I LOVE mine but both hubby and I went to try it out before we got it. I hope that you and your DH will love it. I admire your blind faith in us EW ladies as you must also beware that for every lover of something there is a hater to be found on here as well. I wish you restful nights with peaceful dreams.
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Latest post on 24 January 2012 - 21:59
How about homemade soup like courgette for starters. Sweat off an onion in some olive oil, add cubed courgette and cook for about 5 min. Add stock cube (I like the garlic and herb ones) and water. Use stick blender to blend. Serve with some creme fraiche and a small amount of bacon bits or shrimp on top. For main, how about a nice steak, mashed potato and green beans with garlic. All easy to cook on stove top. Dessert I would either make tiramisu or I would serve a cheese board as that requires no cooking at all. HTH
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Latest post on 24 January 2012 - 21:17
For next time it is actually really easy to make yourself. Put 10-15 vanilla pods in a jar tall enough that the pods can stand upright. Add vodka or rum until they are covered. Leave until it's gone all black and smells devine. If you snip off the end off a pod you can also sqeeze out the seeds for an even more intense vanilla flavour.
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Latest post on 24 January 2012 - 13:44
28 months? Are you sure ;)
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Latest post on 24 January 2012 - 13:16
You can but you may not. Took me forever to figure it out :) Now I try to use the correct form but have noticed that most people including native English speakers use can rather then may.
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Latest post on 22 January 2012 - 22:02
Had their dim sum menu this weekend and it had lots of fish and quite a lot of veggie options, such as turnip cake (yummy), veggie spring rolls and tofu. Did not look at the other menu options. I think you might be able to find their menu online (da shi dai). HTH
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Latest post on 22 January 2012 - 17:26
Jules and Jesskerz you both have mail. Jesskerz apologies for the delay but didn't see your post until today. Hope your puppies are well. My dog and I have just started cycling together and I'm so proud of him. It also makes him quite tired which makes me happy as he is less likely to chew things he shouldn't when he's out for the count :D
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Latest post on 21 January 2012 - 00:22
Oh yes, Sue I am afraid he seemed to be constantly mooning people in his early twenties... it's all calmed down now although if he was in the back of a bus I'm not sure he would be able to resist :D Lol
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Latest post on 21 January 2012 - 00:15
It has nothing to do with your boobs, mine are huge (not wanting to brag) and they still call me mamsir or sometimes even sir... apparently it is because they only have one form. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BBtS1ir4tA
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Latest post on 21 January 2012 - 00:11
Makes me think of my brother who at that age asked absolutely everyone and I mean EVERYONE 'Do you want to see my pipi? Not ideal but it went away :D
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 13:13
Pop in at Al Wasl hospital to make a blood donation, then off to Karama for a nice bag. Then drinks with a couple of girlfriends in some glamorous location still to be decided. This is what I'd like to do, however apart from the last bit it's not going to happen as I am stuck clearing out my garage and getting things together that I want to get rid off, where does all this junk come from?!?! :\:
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 00:41
There is something called a rapa report, this gives you a clear indication of prices according to cut, colour and clarity. Happy hunting!!!
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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 15:41
Would it be possible to take a direct flight to Amsterdam, have the cat released and then take the cat on the train to Brussels? I am sure you can take cats on the train as long as they are in a cage. With the high speed train it would take under 2 hours and I think it's something like 70 euros. HTH
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Latest post on 12 January 2012 - 13:36
I was wondering why they were racing today and have been most of the day. When does it start exactly? Will be sleeping with the doors closed tonight :)
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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 08:13
Toy boy :)
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 19:13
Bump
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 12:10
Yes you can buy them in the spice souk. Make sure they feel nice and soft and bendy this means they are fresh. They usually have different qualities. Make sure they don't rip you off and haggle. :)
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 10:28
Still room for more ladies to come and join us!
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Latest post on 08 January 2012 - 13:05
Bought bagged from Waitrose DM last week and have seen it in Spinneys MC as well.
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Latest post on 08 January 2012 - 12:12
Hi Sue, All we expect is for the people who would like to try out, to prepare one song and sing it for us. We'd just like to hear your voice and see if we think you will fit in. :) At the moment there are three members (including me) and one of them is leaving so we'd love for some more ladies to come and join us. It's a very laid back sort of group in the sense that we choose out own songs and try to figure out our own harmonies. The only thing that we do expect if you should wish to join is that you can make the commitment of coming to rehearsal once a week on Wednesday evening. If you would like more info, or would like to come please send an e-mail to [email protected]
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Latest post on 06 January 2012 - 19:11
Hi Marink, We rehearse at each others houses. E-mail me at [email protected] for more info.
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Latest post on 06 January 2012 - 14:20
We have one of the Weber ones and use it on the bbq a lot I think they sell them at Spinneys but definately at Ace. You can also use it in the oven but I find doing them on the bbq is just so much nicer. Saw a pizza peal at crate and barrel the other day. Homemade bases and sauce and any topping you can think of. Current favourite is bacon, feta and avocado. Yummy!
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Latest post on 06 January 2012 - 13:00
Come and check out the auditions this Wednesday. Lots of fun and free as well :D
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Latest post on 05 January 2012 - 11:42
Gentle bump.
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Latest post on 05 January 2012 - 10:18
You mean like Donald Trump except less orange? ;) How about spending a couple minutes each day in the sun with your eyes closed and your glasses off. Or you could use some of that self tanning lotion around that area but it might be difficult to match the right colour. Concealer would be easier to match to your skin tone but you may not want to wear this all the time. Maybe try Bobbi Brown? They have lots of colours and should be able to match your skin tone perfectly.
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Latest post on 03 January 2012 - 17:06
I have to agree with CoffeeGal and Suze63, when my husband and I got married we only had about 4 weeks to put the wedding together and I was initially planning to just wear a 'nice' dress. However I am so happy that in the end I did go for a real wedding dress as I looked like a proper bride and really felt like one as well. I was lucky enough to find something off the hanger (very lucky indeed considering I'm not a small girl) and with a few small alterations it fitted perfectly. Would it be possible to find a dress that might not be a wedding dress but that would be white? Or even go to Satwa and have something made? I once had a simple dress made by a lady called Panzy in Satwa and she does lots of wedding dresses. You may have to go for a simplified design if you are stuck for time but she might be able to help you.
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Latest post on 26 December 2011 - 14:55
Not the LG. So regret buying it! It doesn't dry properly, often leaves traces of dishwashing powder on glasses... Really don't like it. Good luck!
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Latest post on 25 December 2011 - 10:01
A very merry Christmas to you all too! Wasn't such a Merry morning for me though as we celebrated last night yet I forgot that today is a Sunday so at 08.00 the bell rang for the maid and I was so not ready to be roused from a deep slumber :( Nothing that a cup of coffee, two advil and an afternoon snooze can't fix :D Vrolijk Kerstfeest (Dutch)
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Latest post on 22 December 2011 - 08:08
There is a great habadashery (sp??) shop in Satwa. Forgot the name but if you drive into Satwa from the teacup roundabout it's on that street on the right. They have lots and lots of different types of ribbon.
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Latest post on 21 December 2011 - 22:52
Thanks Ladies! Was in spinneys mc today and could not find it.... Will hopefully have time to go to Mcc or Moe in the next couple of days. Orherwise I will just make buttercream or something to that extent and hopefully I'll be able to spread it on in an acceptable fashion. As we Dutchies are generally too cheap to ice our cakes I know very little about icing and have zero decorating skills. Let's hope my guests will find taste more important then appearance! :)
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Latest post on 18 December 2011 - 22:11
Do not have children yet, but will never forget when I was 16 and my parents came to pick me and my friends up from a party and when we got to the car we found them 'making out'. They thought it was the funniest thing ever, but I was mortified and didn't speak to them for the rest of the weekend! <em>edited by muurtje on 18/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 17 December 2011 - 18:58
PennyF and champagneblond, Indy and I would love to have a little play date in the new year. Or maybe we can take them for a group walk. I am in Saheel 1. Lets keep in touch and see if we can meet up and let the puppies play! :)
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Latest post on 14 December 2011 - 13:43
My friend works for People in Need in Ethiopia and they do great work there and in other regions as well. www.peopleinneed.cz
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Latest post on 14 December 2011 - 08:02
How about the desert? I am not able to tell you precisely where, but I think anywhere that there are no houses etc etc would be best. You might need a 4x4 to get there, but you don't need to go very far in. Hth.
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Latest post on 13 December 2011 - 09:14
Lots of things already mentioned, but I have very fond memories of staying at Lands End hotel in Victoria Bay. There really isn't much to do in Vic bay itself apart from admire the fantastic views, but the Hotel is really nice and very romantic. http://www.vicbay.com/
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Latest post on 12 December 2011 - 22:16
Yup seen them too :( Beware I once saw one climb vertically up a house all the way to the roof so make sure you don't leave your doors open without the fly screen closed!
 
 
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