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Latest post on 12 February 2014 - 08:28
Life marches on doesn't it.......I had a Shirley Temple doll, found it tucked away in Mums wardrobe when I was clearing things out after she passed......shed a tear or two today.
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Latest post on 10 February 2014 - 22:24
I think that clearly, some women do not deserve the help that is given to them by MIL's. Children are very fortunate when they are born in a family where they are brought up by a 'family'. Actually, mother doesm't always know best! I don't think it's not deserve, more understand. Yes the extended family is a dying breed especially for expats. True LC in the past before the Information Age at ones finger tips most new mums learnt from their Mums or Gran's . Some of the advice was cods wallop but my no nonsense Gran was a mine of useful information, folks would come to her from far and wide. I can't but help seeing in my minds eye this gran at the table with LO giving it tea and toast........let's not forget no matter what age our children and grand children are our fist motherly instinct is to nurture and feed then..........conjures up a lovely picture, for me at any rate. <em>edited by Nomad on 10/02/2014</em>
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Latest post on 10 February 2014 - 22:00
Agree certain boundaries must be set but child rearing is not a science. Many moms with a screaming child in the dead of night who has to get up for work next morning would be only to happy to hand over to anyone who could calm the child down. Milk and cookies/ tea and toast in the middle of the night is hardly the worst that could happen to calm a child down. The end result OP got some sleep LO calmed down and I assume went back to sleep. There is always a middle ground , if your MIL is a permanent fixture and will be responsible for child care then it is time to put the cards on the table and work out some sort of plan. With Lo2 arriving the load will increase and not the right time to get into a state about what MIL can and can't do.
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Latest post on 10 February 2014 - 21:36
nams_new sorry but I think you are over reacting possibly due your hormones at the moment. I would have been eternally grateful if my MIL had of shown any interest in helping with my children........now as a MIL who is very hands on ( both son and DIL work odd hours) and I pick up the slack whenever needed.My DIL is the envy of most of her friends as I love having my Grandkids but we both respect there are boundaries. As Irooni says there are many out there who would be so grateful for a loving grandmas help in the middle of the night and believe me your child won't get rotten teeth from a few nights of milk and cookies. I had many a picnic on my bed in the middle of the night calming a very unhappy little soul who suffered from severe night terrors.Your children will thank you one day as they have had the opportunity to have their grandma in their lives to show them love and a safe set of arms for comfort. If she oversteps her boundaries sit down with Dh and MIL and calmly discuss what is bothering you ,don't let it boil over into something ugly. As Oopsidaisy says one day you too will be a MIL with very definite ideas about child rearing which will be out of date but it worked for your kids........;)
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Latest post on 08 February 2014 - 20:54
Agree with others on AA. I have family who have been with them for some 50 years. An uncle went to meetings daily for 30 years. Non judgemental and as someone said they have all ' walked the walk ' ........She has taken a big step by admitting her addiction , now needs to take the next step. Wishing her well in her recovery.
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Latest post on 07 February 2014 - 21:34
Hi Mavis, We too tried the non sprinkler way ( I can't stand to waste water) landed up relenting and getting a sprinkler system ! If it is a fungus or mould you should be able to see it. Is the grass going black in spots and dying or is there evidence of insect activity, ants etc.....? Did the tree have any evidence of mould or bugs? To me it sounds like lack of water but I am no professional edited by Nomad on 07/02/2014 <em>edited by Nomad on 07/02/2014</em>
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Latest post on 04 February 2014 - 19:36
If you do manage to get it back into its nest just keep an eye out that it doesn't fall out again.As Kaba said handle it with oven gloves if you can. If this isn't an option it is important to keep the bird warm. If you have a hotpad put that into a box and cover with a towel. A hot water bottle will also work.Be carful with feeding it as they choke really quickly.Nad Al Sheba vets may be able to give you some advice re feeding or if there is anyone who could give you more help. Also important to keep it in a quiet dark area away from little prying hands,their little hearts give out really quickly. HTH <em>edited by Nomad on 04/02/2014</em>
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Latest post on 03 February 2014 - 19:19
@ Diamond86 my family history includes drugs and alcohol abuse and from what I have lived in this context ours seems to be a definite genetic predisposition.It is presumptuous to say that all celebs get bored and turn to drugs...do a bit of research. As a small child I witnessed the abuse of both due to inability to deal with life and as a means to controlling pain in the physical sense. I was so upset yesterday to hear about Phillip Seymore Hoffmans passing and agree with your thoughts LT ,genius and demons do often go hand in hand.In my opinion he was a true genius immersing himself into the roles he portrayed. RIP and prayers for his family. As you said SL123 there but for the grace of God go I. edited by Nomad on 03/02/2014 <em>edited by Nomad on 03/02/2014</em>
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Latest post on 29 January 2014 - 21:07
Not a DXB story but....over Christmas DS and DIL were shopping and at the check out behind an elderly lady who was hurrying to catch the bus back to the the group home ( bus driver was pacing up and down trying to move everyone along ). When her bill was rung up the poor dear couldn't find her purse and was in a terrible state bursting into tears,she had left her purse at home. Apparently DIL says DS put his arm around her said ' you remind me so much of my Nan she was always forgetting things ,can I pay for your groceries '. Poor dear cried even more , DS paid the bill the bus driver came over and thanked him asking for his address so they could send him the money. DIL said they should pay it forward and pop something in Sally Anne's kettle. <em>edited by Nomad on 29/01/2014</em>
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Latest post on 29 January 2014 - 20:52
Maybe do some flyers with photo and reward,pass them out to the maids and gardeners in the area.Print Reward in really big letters.Walk around in the evening shaking a box of Bikkies calling his name. Hope you find him soon. <em>edited by Nomad on 29/01/2014</em>
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Latest post on 28 January 2014 - 20:06
I will always remember you for your help in trying to save little Bella. Thank you. Here's wishing you all the very best for the future , I have no doubt that you will find the happiness you deserve. N xxx
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Latest post on 26 January 2014 - 20:26
Back to the original point, as asked by the OP.............should apparently unaffected siblings be forced to stay at home in the case of infectious disease ,when that disease has well documented potentially serious implications for others? To me the answer to that is quite clear, a resounding yes, until the incubation period is over. The greater good of the community far outweighs any temporary personal inconvenience. It's called responsible membership of society. As is availing ourselves of inoculation, it creates herd immunity which is our greatest, and perhaps only. defense against infectious disease. Well said LT......
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Latest post on 26 January 2014 - 19:56
DS's nursery will not let him go for the next 15 days because his sister has chickenpox. DS doesn't have chickenpox (yet!), is it normal for a nursery to do this? They are behaving in a totally responsible manner. Your outrage shows that you are not. Chicken pox can be extremely serious, and is at its most infectious before the rash appears. And I sincerely hope for your work colleagues and adult friends that you have had it already and are not incubating the virus. It can be fatal in adults. edited by Livelytrish on 26/01/2014 It can be fatal in adults which is why the majority of people would prefer their children to catch chickenpox whilst they are children. There are millions of every day diseases which can occasionally prove fatal do you suggest that every sibling of every child with the common cold should be kept home in case somebody with a weakened immune system comes into contact with them? My elder daughter's school is aware that my younger daughter has chickenpox and they have not suggested that she stay off in case she is carrying the virus dormantly. I spoke to my paediatrician and explained the situation she thought it was ridiculous and was adamant they could not do this. Please don't be ridiculous, I thought we talking about chicken pox, a potentially serious illness, not a cold. And I suggest you change your paediatrician to one who has a better concept of communicable disease. And perhaps it might have been wiser to ensure that your children had been vaccinated. [b'>A cold has potential to kill, in someone with a weakened immune system it can turn into strep, flu, etc so what's the difference? Yes chicken pox can turn into a very nasty disease but so can countless other illnesses. [/b'> . A cold cannot turn into flu as they are caused by different viruses.Neither can it turn into strep throat as that is a bacterial infection. In my experience parents of children with a weak immune system and adults with weak immune systems take great care to avoid coming into contact with infectious diseases as it is often life threatening for them - they don't just go around hoping they wont catch something. It is more likely the unsuspecting, un-vaccinated who are at risk. Not according to [b'>google and NHS online.[/b'> I think we're getting away from the point here, which is should siblings be forced to stay off school and nursery simply because they MIGHT carry a dormant illness? Really? http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Flu/Pages/Introduction.aspx do not rely on Google for medical information - there is a lot of rubbish out there. First one and plenty more www.cardiff.ac.uk/biosi/subsites/cold/commoncold.html by R Eccles - ‎Cited by 2 - ‎Related articles As we get older our immune system learns how to deal with more and more viruses as we generate antibodies each time we get a cold. Can a cold kill you? Yes! Yes it can kill....... BUT there is no vaccine against a cold.............;) <em>edited by Nomad on 26/01/2014</em>
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Latest post on 23 January 2014 - 09:17
A recent tragic story of Breast is best and PND. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2532940/The-breast-best-obsession-mother-driven-life-This-new-mum-taken-hospital-TWICE-feed-baby-pleas-help-went-unheeded.html Oh this is just awful the poor girl .Honestly where has common sense been lost. Thank heavens for my Gran.....when the district nurse came over to bully my poor Mum about BF me apparently Gran literally threw her out the front door !
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Latest post on 22 January 2014 - 23:02
It's like saying that smoking cigarettes is illegal yet still selling cigarettes all over the place. I am just trying to apply logic to the argument. Just a fact: formula didn't always exist... Logic simply put ....the study of the principles of reasoning. How can you apply logic to an argument mandating that all mothers have to breast feed? My mother due to PND( even this term was not common knowledge) could not feed me......back in those days there was no formula available where we lived so they had me on cow/goats milk......I nearly died. In the end they resorted to finding me a wet nurse(my aunt ).....it nearly broke my mothers heart. Life would have been so much kinder to her if formula was available. All I can say unless you have walked a mile in their shoes DONT JUDGE those who for whatever reason don't breast feed.
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Latest post on 13 January 2014 - 00:54
I can sympathize DR. Can't tell you how many times we went to the cinema in DXB and had to leave because of the worst behaviour imaginable.Smoking,kicking my seat talking at the top their voices on the phone, harassing us. Most times if there were other seats we would move but with the smoking I put my foot down and demanded my money back. However I have never had someone seek me out AFTER moving away from their noise. This woman was just looking for trouble ,obviously has an inflated opinion of her or her husbands importance and was throwing her weight around trying to make a meal of it throwing the racist card. Having just got over a dreadful dose of flu myself I am also so weepy and real 'mousy' at the minute. If you were your old self I am sure it would be so much easier to just shrug it off,putting it down to some having been dragged up and not raised to consider others. Don't beat yourself up, it is perfectly reasonable to expect a bit of common courtesy when you are paying to enjoy a movie. You didn't make a scene when you moved away from the noise......she chose to take things further. As others have said she will meet her match and by the way she is going it won't take too long. Hope you feel better soon.....maybe a few more days in bed will do the trick, (says she who refuses to give to go back to bed......! :) :) <em>edited by Nomad on 13/01/2014</em>
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Latest post on 10 January 2014 - 21:59
SJ1968 I am so sorry ...... Little mite is in a far better place.. Hugs
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Latest post on 08 January 2014 - 23:13
I just hope Celesti can get home quickly and with as much of his money as she can lay her hands on !! lol Now that's a plan....;)
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Latest post on 08 January 2014 - 22:14
I am finding it very hard to believe the venom from some posters here. This is a terrible situation, but are you all seriously advocating a course of action which will ultimately damage an unborn innocent child? The OP has behaved beautifully all the way through a ghastly crisis, I'm sure she will want, for her own child's sake to maintain the high moral ground. Just because two other people have put their selfish desires first it doesn't mean she has to indulge in revenge. To Celesti, my deepest sympathy and admiration for the calm and adult manner in which you have attempted to save your marriage, all the very best for the future to you and your little one in a new and better life. When I read Celesti's post today my heart just sank.....I was so upset. After considering some of the posts about getting even I must admit that my first though was what about ( if in fact there is a baby ) the poor little soul who is coming into this situation. Celestial the way you are handling this is as LT says amazing ,I too commend you. Hoping that your family back home can help you heal and you can eventually move on with your life for yourself and your little one. <em>edited by Nomad on 08/01/2014</em>
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Latest post on 08 January 2014 - 22:06
I personally choose products that are ethical rather than the whole organic sales thing, ie not tested on cute fluffy bunnies et al. Same here...right down to my HRT......
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Latest post on 08 January 2014 - 22:02
Oh Bless You SJ1968 and to you Singarosa for not giving up. I was sitting here in Canada not able to physically to do anything other than send up a few prayers and bombard you both with positive energy...... As to the other suggestion about spreading the word and taking action to reduce the stray population , it is like a little leak that over time will turn into a flood....All it takes is for as many of us to take action not just shake our heads and move on. If you see a stray in a situation that you can help SNR ,take the time effort and yes possibly a small donation. Every little bit helps ,it starts with helping the first one. Eta please let us know how the poor mite is doing. <em>edited by Nomad on 08/01/2014</em>
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Latest post on 05 January 2014 - 01:35
I'm totally against neuter or spaying the animals as this is against animal rights Thanks Says it all really.........:( Try telling that to all the unwanted litters of cats and dogs roaming the streets........ To heck with worrying about your next meal or the fact that at 6 months you will have a litter of your own that no one wants......but your rights are all intact!!!! PLEASE don't confuse the fact that you don't believe in neutering animals with ANIMAL RIGHTS.......That said are you quite happy for your pups to be bred over and over again with no thought given to dilution of their bloodline...how do you propose to control this? Getting back to one important question , are you selling the pups or giving them away? <em>edited by Nomad on 05/01/2014</em>
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Latest post on 05 January 2014 - 00:25
Your ad has been referred to in a post by Eleanorha. Probably a good idea to clear up the possibly that you are either wanting to sell the puppies or are you going to give them away. Just a question.....how are you going to make sure that these pups go to good homes and not backyard breeders or heaven forbid to a pet shop ? Not having a go at you .I only support ethical breeding which is not only the actual breeding of good blood lines but also very intensive scrutiny of who is buying the pup .A contract and follow up that these pups will not become breeding stock, that is proof that they have been spayed/neutered at 6 months of age. Dubai overflowing with pets, many pedigree, that have been thrown away. In this transient society many don't realize that an animal is a commitment for the rest if it's life sometimes up to 20+ years.
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Latest post on 04 January 2014 - 22:17
Thanks Maroosh and Redrec.....now have the whole family running around looking for helpful gadgets to save. Grandkids are going through moms storage draws causing mayhem !!!
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Latest post on 04 January 2014 - 22:14
Before you all jump on the poster, nowhere did she state she is selling the puppies. Yes she may be but she has not stated that in writing, therefore she does not need a license. And as far as i am concerned someone who actually has thought about the breed/bloodlines/home raising pups is a far superior choice to any pet shop and pet farmed puppies. True but if she is not charging a fee for the pups one has to be very cautious about who you give these pups to,backyard breeders would love to get hold of one of them......for free or even for a fee....:( <em>edited by Nomad on 04/01/2014</em>
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Latest post on 02 January 2014 - 19:40
Hi JoyceB firstly a great big hug....... You have taken the first very big step.....identifying what you did and seeing your lapse for what it was. The two of you have a good number of years under your belt, this is just a bump on the road. Having grown up with many a drunk in the family I would always feel so sorry for them when they sobered up and realized what had happened,but then they would just turn around and do it again. It had a profound effect on me as I vowed I would never drink to the point of not remembering what went on.This sounds daft to most but I have only ever been motherless once in my life,as a result I was violently ill and never did it again ( tried to drown my sorrows :,( ...) Be kind to yourself and your DH,from all your posts it is obvious that you love each other just be cautious in the future about mixing drinks and stopping before you have had too much. All the very best for the New Year.:)
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Latest post on 01 January 2014 - 22:48
Sorry girls but had to have a bit of a laugh....... Some of the posts remind me of my 4 year old grandson. Not meant as a criticism of anyone in particular but it is always helpful to remember that different parts of the world operate differently,some things will drive you to distraction others you can go with the flow. An example........one of the places we lived people would drive like mad through the caution light and ONLY STOP just AFTER the light had turned red.I can't tell you how many times I nearly got rear ended by stopping when the lights turned to caution. This got me so upset I went down to the local traffic dept with a local to get clarification. I got nowhere........ At the end of the day pick your battles, you are now forewarned that New Year is chaos, maybe celebrate it in your homeland or avoid these congested badly organized events.
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Latest post on 01 January 2014 - 08:36
I LOVE HOGMANAY!! As a Scot, it's a huge celebration and always a time for reflection and remembering loved ones. Many happy memories of family parties, first footing and my dear Dad, whisky in hand, singing his heart out. I'm in Edinburgh with family, the best city in the world to be celebrating! HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! Ah Hogmanay.....as a child was always part of the local ball, all trussed up in kilt and all to dance ....grandad as proud as punch wee dram in his hand singing along with the piper.
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Latest post on 01 January 2014 - 02:47
1928????? THUD!!!!!!!!! I will have to start calling you Mum hehehe...... Happy New Year fellow crones , and all the other EW ladies. :) <em>edited by Nomad on 01/01/2014</em>
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Latest post on 25 December 2013 - 01:29
One can only hope DT......
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Latest post on 25 December 2013 - 00:08
take note the police are setting up road blocks from the 23rd with the express aim of targeting festive drinkers. They are specifically mentioning "British". Remember there is zero tolerance for drink. If you are caught you will spend a few nights in custody, face some hefty fines and be deported!! Quite apart from the safety factor of risking other peoples lives, these penalties are simply not worth the risk. I believe the British Embassy has also issued warnings! Please share and keep our friends out of trouble this Christmas. Yeah yeah yeah exact same post on face book urban myth scaremongering the usual exaggeration please give it a rest and happy safe secure Christmas to everyone But it got us all talking and hopefully has given some food for thought......;)
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Latest post on 25 December 2013 - 00:06
Nobody should EVER get behind the wheel after drinking. 1 Or 2 or 10 doesn't matter. Not anywhere in any country at any time. As simple as that. Post of the year !!!!!
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Latest post on 25 December 2013 - 00:04
RuthM my post was not meant to come across as a lecture,just a different point of view. The wonderful thing about marrying and moving on in life is how you and your DH can make your own Christmas traditions in the years to come. My DH and I decided earlier on to only bring forward the positives of our Christmas experiences as children ( some were really bad ) and make this time nothing but amazing for our children no matter what.It worked and now every year our children and grand children are literally mad with excitement, more about the rituals than what they are going to get.Almost like we are in our own little Christmas bubble. Anyhoo hope you can still enjoy the day:) edited by Nomad on 25/12/2013 <em>edited by Nomad on 25/12/2013</em>
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Latest post on 24 December 2013 - 22:07
I know it has been a pain RuthM but al least MIL made an effort. My in laws on most occasions never even made contact .... even a lost parcel or card would have been something. Hopefully you can enjoy the day in spite of the turkey and table display......put a candle on the table to remember those who are not seated at the table. Merry Christmas.
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Latest post on 24 December 2013 - 20:35
Sorry Sakhifa, I know two people directly who have been convicted, jailed and deported. They were actually involved in single car accidents (with only injuries to themselves) so maybe that makes a "difference"?????? Good, they deserve it. Unfortunately, not all who have committed these selfish crimes have had to pay the price. Unfortunately very true......the guy who killed my brother got away with a slap on the wrist......his licence wasn't even endorsed...... He wasn't responsible for his actions ,a smart lawyer dug up the fact that as a child he had a fall on his head and was treated for head trauma.
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Latest post on 24 December 2013 - 20:16
If we are real friends, take their keys. If they refuse to turn them over, tell them you will dob them in and do it. They are a danger to themselves, their passengers and everyone else's loved ones on the road. They deserve no sympathy - I do this with my friends, and have lost a few "friends" as a result. No great loss. But someone else's family or family member is probably unknowingly alive as a result. I do this year round here and in my home country. Before we get all the but but buts. There is no but - it is criminally irresponsible to drive after having even one here especially when everyone knows the consequences. From one such family member......Thank You marycatherine .... not only did a drunk driver take my brother but in effect my Mother gave up on life after his death. In many cases today people are tweeting the check stop locations and enabling these prospective murderers to get away with it. Please don't just warn people , STOP them from getting into the vehicle at all. Wishing all the lovely ladies on EW a safe and Blessed Christmas.
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Latest post on 23 December 2013 - 20:20
The world needs a lot more people with a heart like yours AR. Here's hoping for a Christmas present for your kitties.
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Latest post on 23 December 2013 - 20:17
All the very best to you and yours Livelytrish.
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Latest post on 23 December 2013 - 10:03
God Bless Celeste, fly safe.
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Latest post on 22 December 2013 - 23:33
No s****d comment !!! Great video OP...a nice surprise when opening the thread was about to come out guns blazing ;) <em>edited by Nomad on 22/12/2013</em>
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Latest post on 22 December 2013 - 20:02
Celeste strength to you during this terrible time. Spoke to DH about this thread to get a male perspective. His response, leaving DXB will give him a right jolt and force him into a corner. I do agree with DR don't get down in the gutter with this gutter snipe, they play dirty. Ultimately you have to live with the outcome , all we can do is give you our thoughts and support, I say trust your gut instincts. Sending positive thoughts your way at this very difficult time.
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Latest post on 22 December 2013 - 00:12
We always used a white pillow case and drew on it with marker pens and added a few bits bling.....
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Latest post on 19 December 2013 - 18:21
What utter nonsense ....... These are WILD animals and this is the reason they have been declawed and their teeth removed,this is the only way they can be 'controlled' without their natural instincts and wild behaviour kicking in. It is just tragic that some feel the need to take these magnificent creatures out of their wild habitat to parade around as bragging rights.
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Latest post on 18 December 2013 - 20:48
Heart wrenching but thought provoking,what a wonderful way to capture their love story and to make sure his daughter knows who her mother was. <em>edited by Nomad on 19/12/2013</em>
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Latest post on 16 December 2013 - 23:37
Kenza hasn't posted since yesterday afternoon and I don't think there's been anything helpful on this thread since well before then.. By now she must realise what she has to do and I wish her and her family the very best...She is a real person and this situation is actually happening - it's not a novel up for discussion at the book club or the latest plot twist in your favourite soap..sometimes I feel the comments on here just make posters feel even more desolate and throw up new anxieties they hadn't even considered before... I was in bed but felt I had to come back to reply to your post. You're right, and I for one am sorry for the way I said what I felt needed to be said in my second post. I'm not sorry for what I said but for sure I could have said it in a better manner. Its interesting Pink Lily feels people have chosen their words carefully, I know I did, but not in the in the sense required. I stand by my thoughts on the very sad goings on but wish I had replied in a different manner. DR from one of the ' ME Oldies' ;) I found your posts to the point backed by experiences you have seen happen.The tone of your posts are always practical and helpful. I too have seen it over and over again. In the past I don't seem to remember the debt issues being as aggressively pursued as happens today, but times change. As I mentioned before ,the OP has been given sound and relevant advice,hopefully she will weigh it all up and make the right choice for her children,herself and once that is sorted decide what to do about her marriage.
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Latest post on 16 December 2013 - 19:37
I think the these last questions could be a separate thread as it would only further stress Kenza to have people wondering and guessing about her dh's state of mind and motivations. The family is actually living this. Let's keep this thread for offering her support and help. Spot on A Rancher.......
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Latest post on 16 December 2013 - 19:36
No none is telling the OP to break up her marriage, they're just trying to get her to understand the wolf is about to come bounding through the front door and eat her and her children alive so, its time to get down the fire escape. That its coming through the very same door the hubby left wide open for it when he sneaked away/misappropriated/nicked all of the family money and did he what he wanted with it. The same hubby who is determined to stay in Dubai because for him it has to be Dubai - well, the older ladies here, the ones who've been around the block with regards to the Middle East and all that goes with it, could probably expand on that little gem of an outlook quite accurately as to why for the hubby it has to be Dubai to the end. edited by DesertRose1958 on 16/12/2013 Desert Rose1958, would you mind expanding on why you think' it has to be Dubai to the end ', for those of us who havm't 'been round the block in the M.E. If you go back to the original post it was Kenza who said 'it has to be Dubai to the end'. The wonderful thing about advice is you can take it or leave it,you have to live with the consequences......
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Latest post on 08 December 2013 - 20:07
Sorry OP can't offer any help but had to have a giggle when I finished reading the thread......my heart always sinks when I read the words need a home for....it is normally to re home an animal of sorts..... Hope he gets sorted soon:) <em>edited by Nomad on 08/12/2013</em>
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Latest post on 08 December 2013 - 20:00
Ask at one of the shops who do photocopying etc,they are very inventive and I am sure can re produce the letters and bind them for you. Great idea ,gives me a few ideas for my Gkids.
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Latest post on 08 December 2013 - 19:56
corinnad please take your LO to the doctor. Last week in Calgary a little boy died from what was considered a sore throat but in fact was a very serious case of strep throat.......his mom was treating him with alternative medication. I am all for a natural approach but with the super bugs that prevail today it is not always wise. Better to be safe than sorry.
 
 
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