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Latest post on 16 November 2011 - 23:53
Love living in the Ranches! Taking a gamble here, but are you Dutch too? The best thing about living here imho is that you can cycle here!
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Latest post on 12 November 2011 - 13:04
Ulla Popken in MCC has some nice stuff. Debenhams have some collections which go up to size 22 as does Monsoon.
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Latest post on 08 November 2011 - 16:44
Just make sure the rubber is completely dry and maybe wipe it down with something like ammonia just to kill all the last germs. Remove the soap tray and clean it out completely and maybe do a very hot empty wash load as well before you clean and dry it. I am sure the removal company will have something they can use to block the drum and can advise you on how best to pack it. If the move is being paid for then I would definitely bring over your washing machine. I am quite attached to mine and I will take it if and when we move again.
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Latest post on 08 November 2011 - 11:20
What is MY BOX and how does it work? (and how much does it cost?) Does it mean you have a letter box and they deliver post to your door? Am fed up with only receiving post via DH office. Not everything arrives, but am never sure if the is due to the post room or Em post. Hope the installation goes well today and that there will be no damages!
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Latest post on 08 November 2011 - 11:10
The bread at Le Marche is also quite good. Love their 'orginal french loaf'.
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Latest post on 07 November 2011 - 15:22
What about leaving a word out. It seems to mainly affect South Africans, including my BIL and SIL. They leave out are. As in 'we going to the beach'. It drives me bonkers and I just want to shout at them it's ARE going!! It's just one little word that only sounds like one little letter so stop being lazy and use it!:\: I think its just your inlaws.... Im South African and dont leave out words,neither do any of my friends. No offence meant Appletiser. Obviously not all South Africans do it! My DH doesn't either, but a lot of his friends etc do. Maybe it is Western Cape slang? I don't know, but I see it on FB a lot and heard it many times this summer. Either way I still find it extremely annoying no matter who says it!
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Latest post on 04 November 2011 - 10:14
Yes, tickets are booked!
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Latest post on 04 November 2011 - 09:38
O pooh, the site won't let me purchase my tickets... Now have to wait until 10.00 before the office opens. Hope there will still be tickets!!
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Latest post on 04 November 2011 - 09:05
Thank you! Made my day!:D Anybody know what the golden circle is?
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Latest post on 04 November 2011 - 08:40
What about leaving a word out. It seems to mainly affect South Africans, including my BIL and SIL. They leave out are. As in 'we going to the beach'. It drives me bonkers and I just want to shout at them it's ARE going!! It's just one little word that only sounds like one little letter so stop being lazy and use it!:\:
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Latest post on 03 November 2011 - 12:42
Yes they do. Have had a massage there during my mani/pedi and it was great. They also have treatment rooms for full body massages. Love this place!
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Latest post on 03 November 2011 - 12:14
Literally, all the time and stuff. As in: I literally died last night. I talk to my Mum all the time. I couldn't come to your party because I had stuff to do. O and Synergy... what a stupid word!!
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Latest post on 02 November 2011 - 18:10
GattaMatta, I'm sorry to hear you had such a horrible experience... Brazilianindubai, thanks for the excellent advice! Which driving school did you attend? Good to know in advance that they do a bit of scaremongering. I was expecting to have to attended theory classes as well as practical lessons. Just a bit surprised that they are only 30min. Seems very short. But from DubaiMaman's response I can see you can do back to back lessons. DubaiMaman I might just do that, take mutiple back to back lessons everyday and get it over and done with! Please tell me that most cars are automatic and not manual!! Did 10 manual lessons when I turned 18 and it was an absolute nightmare!!
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Latest post on 02 November 2011 - 17:10
Thanks DubaiMaman, that sounds encouraging! How many lessons did they take a week? At the moment I'm not working so have lots of time but am looking for a job as well. Hopefully I will find a job before I finish my licence, so might have to take lessons on the weekend and in the evening. I don't have a license from another country as I have never really needed to drive and always had my bicycle to take me around. Still cycle here (around AR) but getting very fed up with the taxi's!! Also having a license will broaden my job opportunities.
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Latest post on 02 November 2011 - 16:56
Finally at the age of 29 I have decided to try and get my driving licence. I would love advise from those that have done it here. Which driving school did you use? Is there much difference between the difference driving schools? Did you have a male or female instructor? (If they were good please mention their name!). How long did it take you to get your licence? How scary were those first lessons :cool: ? TIA!!!
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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 13:54
Ik heet Muurtje / Mijn naam is Muurtje (Dutch) shall we start a new thread? In which we will daily translate a sentence in our own languages like Arabic, English, French, Hindi, Urdu etc etc So we can learn to speak each other's language (a little bit :)). Anyone can start a new sentence (Any word, phrases, verbs etc etc). Sentence for today [b'>My name is Fatimaa[/b'>[u'>[/u'>. Mera naam Fatimaa hay (Hindi) Mera naam Fatimaa hay (Urdu) . :\: edited by Fatimaa on 31/10/2011 Same in Bengali: Amar naam Bubble_trubble!
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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 13:41
I have two, a cast iron one from le crueset which great as it can go in the oven, but quite heavy. I also have a cheap one from Ikea which I love as it's light and quite large. I use it a lot!
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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 10:03
Thanks then I'll make sure I have some sweets for the latecomers but won't expect the hordes to show up once we're home.
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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 07:53
It's not just banks here. I got a letter from the four letter bank from the UK asking me for a certificate of tax residency.... Hello? This Dubai! There is not tax authority. Furthermore they need it to inform the UK HM revenue and costums of interest paid. But we don't even receive any intertest! Anybody else had this? What should I do?
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Latest post on 28 October 2011 - 18:47
I know it's a lot of money but it is so worth it! We worked out the cost of sleeping on it per year and it worked out to be less then 300 pounds a year as they give a 10 year guarantee on the mattress. That's less then a quid a night and considering how much time of your life you spend in bed it's a bargain.
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Latest post on 28 October 2011 - 13:48
According to my friend who is from Belgium, the home of the Pomme Frites you need to shake the basket of chips/frites 36 times when you take it out of the fat. No more, no less. At his favourite chippy no matter if there is 1 costumer or 100 costumers waiting the chips get shaken 36 times. Also you only put the salt on once you get home as salt draws out the moisture making the chips soggy. According to him the use of vinegar is a crime but he will happily slather them in (home made, bien sur!) Mayonaise. Mmmmm thinking of making some now! Any tips on what potatoes to use???
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Latest post on 27 October 2011 - 13:28
Hi Irene, I live in Dubai, but if you ever feel like coming down this way, send me an e-mail I hope you will meet some lovely new friends in Abu Dhabi soon! ps. Je kunt misschien beter je achternaam uit je post halen. Dit forum is ook toegankelijk voor niet leden en je moet echt een beetje oppassen met je persoonlijke gegevens. <em>edited by muurtje on 28/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 26 October 2011 - 23:19
It is a lovely house right in the town centre. And I promise it will rain a lot :)
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Latest post on 26 October 2011 - 22:52
Tempur is fantastic!!!
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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 19:30
Jolene by Dolly Parton or Winds of Change by the Scorpions.
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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 18:24
I just bought some white couverture chocolate from spinneys in MC. I buy the Lindt 65%cocao chocolate when I want dark chocolate. It's expensive but very yummy. I add some cream and sugar if I think it's too bitter. HTH Ps. The whithe chocolate was next to the cheese counter across from the cakes and I first thought it was cheese...
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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 15:34
Fairwater I've seen pictures taken from the air where you can see the sharks swimming right off the coast in SA. Not sure if it was in Durban, but that put me off swimming in the sea (and sea!) for a while :D <em>edited by muurtje on 23/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 15:33
Hmm now also considering Cyprus. DH has worked really hard and he needs to go somewhere where he can just relax, so maybe Cyprus would be a better option. Still keeping Sri Lanka in mind. Fairwater sorry to hear you didn't have a nice holiday. I was kind of hoping for serenity and your holiday didn't sound very serene. Initially I was thinking of Thailand but don't want to go where all the tourists go. Any tips on resorts that side would be welcome too. The search continues!
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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 15:02
Rabiaah, 6 degrees sounds very cold. That will mean I need to buy a coat first!! Will check out the website!
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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 23:02
Not sure but maybe your dh thinks you are too focused on the outcome of having intercourse. He wants to do it to be close to you and because of the end result :D Maybe all this ovulation focus makes it feel like a task for him?
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Latest post on 18 October 2011 - 16:17
Last bump, I promise.
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Latest post on 18 October 2011 - 07:54
Bump :)
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Latest post on 18 October 2011 - 07:34
Politicians
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 20:33
Doll face
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 20:26
Porcelein doll
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 20:21
American
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 20:12
If you live in AR you are welcome to borrow one of ours.
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 17:10
Floor tiles
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 10:49
Is it too late to start a x-mas cake? Can I still get away with it if I buy my fruit this week? Made one two years ago and it was delish!
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 09:43
Anybody ever seen butterscotch chips? Found this lovely recipe for oatmeal and butterscotch cookies that I would love to try. As it was an American recipe I thought I might have some luck asking you ladies. Tia.
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 09:40
There was a thread yesterday regarding a trouser press and on that website they also had bathroom things such as tissue boxes and toilet brushes. Can't remember if there were gold ones... HTH 300 pounds for a toilet brush :\: I always buy mine for ikea and never spend more then 10dhs which means I can replace them on a regular basis. <em>edited by muurtje on 16/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 18:38
Don't forget licking the beaters after whisking cream as well! Off to the kitchen to bake a cake.... Yummy!
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 15:41
Thanks for the replies ladies. Just need to figure out which of these would be best for me. Still hoping to find someone on here with firsthand experience of NLP. Have to admit that I'm feeling a bit lost with regards to the different counsellors, methods and therapies and only asked about NLP because a family friend experienced great results with it and now practices herself.
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 14:07
I am struggling with some personal issues and think I need some external help. Does anybody have any experience with NLP counselling here in Dubai? Or any other recommendations regarding counselling etc would be welcome. TIA!!
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 12:40
Ingrid, that would exclude me once again. I'm Dutch and only have a Dutch passport and learnt to speak English while living in Hong Kong as a child. Have lived in South Africa and in the Uk. Not trying to be difficult, but just trying to point out how complicated the issue is. Just trying to point out that by stating it in these ways you might be excluding people who might be very suitable for the job. This ties in nicely to the 'where are you from' thread by the way.
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 12:32
Out of interest, technically I am not a native english speaker, but I personally think that my english is vey good and I only have a slight accent. I speak mostly English with my DH as it is his first language and have been speaking it since I was about six. Would you consider hiring me? I have seen so many jobs adds that state native English speakers only, but what about people like me? I get the feeling that many people might just disregard my appication at once as English is my second language.
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 11:37
Think it depends on the size... Us king size is not the same size as European king size. Getting very fed up with all these different sizes... Our mattress is 180x200 and I'm struggling to find a nice surround for it as most of the ones that I like are US sizes. Have bedding (especially pillow cases) in so many different sizes!!!
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 11:33
Mumtaz? That just sounds odd... My DH went to school with a Roger Moore! Initials are also important. My aunt nearly called her son Richard Ian, not good considering their last name starts with P.
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 11:22
For me an unusual name that I came across is Ceinwen. Love the name also because I love the person. Heard of people who called their daughter Hammer aparently because they liked what it stands for... Not a fan of names that are made by putting together bit of two other names. You end up with things like Rosalanie and Lingretta. I have (at least where I come from) a fairly unusual name and as much as I love it and what it means it does get a bit much with people miss spelling and miss pronouncing it all the time....
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 09:51
... In the [b'>dessert[/b'> you can remember your name..... My name is double chocolate cheesecake :D Ooops this is why dyslexics have more nuf :D
 
 
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