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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 21:20
My daughter's best friend failed her test because she was being too careful and going too slow (although observing the speed limit) because she was not going with the flow of the car and, therefore, dangerous. I kid you not! She was livid.
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 18:02
Hey, I stand corrected. I just noticed that it is, in fact, on Channel 121 on OSN (satellite direct as opposed to thru Du, etc). It should be on live very soon now.
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 16:11
We're celebrating tomorrow as everyone is busy with university and work. I'm thawing the turkey, and the homemade pumpkin pie is on the counter cooling. Enjoy your day. (If I had my choice, I'd be home right now getting my sneakers on, going thru the ads, and getting ready to go shopping.)
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 16:07
I don't think I have ever seen it here - live. you might catch parts by watching the OSN news station for the morning news shows or, possibly, it will come up on the internet later. We never get the olympics either -- it is so wrong.
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Latest post on 23 November 2011 - 13:30
I did not notice them at Safeway this morning, but you might try the Chocolate Shop at the Dubai Mall. Don't know name of the place, but the big candy shop there.
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Latest post on 23 November 2011 - 13:28
I happened to stop by Choithrams at Safa Park and they have Daem Bars or rather minatures there in a bag. Haven't seen them there for ages - so give it a whirl. I bought some myself.
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Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 09:12
I read somewhere that Emirates Post offers money order service. If they do, let us know as it would be good to know. Hope this helps.
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Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 00:17
Ponderosa (if it is still in business) might be able to handle the crowd but you might need to book in advance. They have an all you can eat salad bar/ice cream bar which allows them to eat what they want. With that large of group, you might be able to negotiate a better price. I have not been there for awhile, so I am not even sure its open still.
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Latest post on 21 November 2011 - 18:05
Thanks Di - will give it a whirl.
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Latest post on 21 November 2011 - 17:50
Appreciate all the comments, however, my hotmail is set up under US, and you simply can't just go to the US version by typing it in -- that's the frustration. When I did finally get to the US version, I marked it as using it for my homepage but, guess what, you click it again -- goes back to the local version automatically. So dang frustrating!
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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 01:12
Just letting you know I picked one up this am from Carrefore at MOE. They had about 4 more left (at that time), and none would have been that big. Mine was about 5 lbs., and the biggest was probably 6 lbs. You might ask whereever you go if they have bigger ones in back. Mine was 80 Dhs. as it was (a Butterball).
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Latest post on 19 November 2011 - 19:28
Unfortunately, I have yet to see it and I have looked myself. Hope I am proved wrong.
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Latest post on 18 November 2011 - 10:49
Years ago I had a gas oven which drove me crazy. Love cooking on top but, for baking, forget it. The only advise I have is to cook in small batches on the side opposite the burner holes, and rotate the item 2 or three times. If it is still too hot, then open the door slightly while its baking. Other than that, you might look into a small counter top oven. I feel for you.
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Latest post on 17 November 2011 - 20:03
I am driving a rental at the moment (due to accident by hubby), and I was informed that they would charge me 5 dhs for each pass. However, my question (which I forgot to ask) was what about going through two (2) gates and only getting charged once. I am keeping a record of my salik passes. Has anyone settled up recently and been charged per gate or only the one time?
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Latest post on 16 November 2011 - 17:00
Majorie, I may be able to help you out. My front "garage" or carport is detaching from our house -- but I must tell you that it is mostly due to the fact as we have an underground water pipe bust which eroded the foundation (what foundation) which caused the carport to detach from the house. When Emmar was called, they said it was DEWA responsibility and, of course, DEWA said it was Emmar's. The best they would do was put steel plates attaching the carport to the house wall, but I am still left with cracks everywhere as well as a major crack in the main wall leading to my front door. Additionally, I have a wall/corner in my dining room which has been crumbling since before we moved in and was on our walk thru list. They had initially came out many times to fix the crumbling walls (obviously from some water problem), but after a few years -- said they would no longer be responsible -- we're on our own.
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Latest post on 15 November 2011 - 12:54
What Springs as it is so big that not all Springs may be affected.
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Latest post on 13 November 2011 - 07:23
Don't forget to mention the great pizza dough - or any other dough that you can have it mix, knead and raise, then take it out and bake it. I love mine.
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Latest post on 10 November 2011 - 18:37
Thanks so much. Will head over tomorrow.
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Latest post on 06 November 2011 - 14:47
There are quite a few places, check this out: http://www.dubaisavers.com/
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Latest post on 04 November 2011 - 16:33
Wow. My husband was delayed from Gulf Air coming from Bahrain last night as well -- but only by about an hour. His flight was at 8:30 but work wrapped up early and he tried to get on any flights into Dubai from about 3:00 pm onwards. There was nothing -- all overbooked and most delayed. I say he should count himself lucky now. I am so sorry.
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Latest post on 04 November 2011 - 16:29
There is a new basmati rice on the market called Maharani from India which is specfically made for diabetics. My husband is diabetic and loves his rice--which has made it hard on him. He seems to tolerate this rice very well and its affects on his sugar level, so it is a real good thing. Better yet, it tastes and cooks like regular basmati rice. It's not always easy to find, but it is in a orange/blue and silver bag. It says on front "Rice Suitable for Diabetics" and, on the bottom, it says "Good for All". It comes in 1 or 2 kg and 5 kg packs. I have found it at Carreforre and the Union Cooperative fairly easily. Sometimes I have seen it at Choithrams--not sure about Spinneys. Stay away from bananas (another addiction of hubby's) and, in general, most diabetics tolerate noodles better than rice when you have the option. The sad part is that my husband was never one to eat sweets/candy/pastry/ice creams, etc. ever. He usually only ate fruit. When you become diabetic -- it's like you start to crave these things which makes it difficult. Since you are pre-diabetic, exercise is the key to keeping it away. Hope this helps in any way. Good luck.
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Latest post on 04 November 2011 - 16:14
I'll give it a whirl - this is the best way I know how. Go to Dierra and the Al Gharer Mall at the end of Rigga Road. It's on a corner. Turn right at that corner with Gharar Mall on your right side. Go straight up to and thru the Fish R/A. Continue straight til you come to a lighted intersection. Turn left at this intersection. You are now sort of entering the Naif area. On both your right and left will be all sorts of small shops mostly furniture upholstry, drapery, etc. Eventually you will come to major light intersection. Go thru the intersection and the first street on your left -- take a left hand turn. I think a Mosque or Police Station will around there. Anyway, once you make the left your will be going towards the old souk. You should run right into the old souk. There is mostly only on street parking (which is difficult to find), however, if you can make your way to the Al Manal Mall which is straight ahead, they have underground parking for money. I hope this helps in any way. I have not been there for a couple of years.
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Latest post on 03 November 2011 - 19:35
My husband is due in from Bahrain at 9:20 p.m. tonite - know anything about that flight? Is it delayed as well?
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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 17:56
Look for the brand "crisco" at Spinneys or Choithrams or Safeway. It's a vegetable shortning. The blue tin is for cooking, and the yellowish tin in for baking. It is also sold in a package of three "bars" pre measured. Hope this helps.
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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 14:56
Don't know about buying them for parts, but I always take my to Karama. If you come from the Shk Zayd Rd. and get off at the Trade Center R/A going towards the new Etisalat Building/Park on your right, go thru the next intersection which has Sana Fashions on the corner towards Bur Juman. The next actual road after that intersection (not the slip road), turn right and go to the next intersection. Turn right again. There are a couple (if not more) tv repair shops that have always done a good job for me at a reasonable cost. Hope this helps.
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Latest post on 30 October 2011 - 20:20
The best way for me to describe how to get there is to describe it as follows: If you are at the Main Post Office, turn right out of the post office and go to the end of the road by Aati Furniture Shop. Turn right. This is a road that joins up into Shk Zyd Road. As you are going straight, there is a slip road that leads into a furniture store (Hubazah or something like that) and there is a BabyShop. Get on that slip road and go towards the end. Hadi is just before the end of that slip road -- which turns to the right and leads you back towards the road that takes you to the Post Office again. I sure hope that helps. By the way, their towels are a good deal as well.
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Latest post on 30 October 2011 - 16:39
Appletiser - not all banks do. My first choice bank would not take it. So long as you deposit it and don't mind the long wait for it to clear - some banks will. Some banks will also charge you a fee for the privilege. My problem is that i had lost the check for a good while and then I was afraid that it would expire before I could get it deposited there or cleared from here. I wish I could use the excuse of going home just to make the deposit -- heavy sigh!
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Latest post on 30 October 2011 - 15:49
Shamat - fyi - I tried to put this under the "McDonald's" thread -- but it was closed for some reason.
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Latest post on 30 October 2011 - 13:56
Just an update -- I happened to stop into Hadi (they are having a sale), and noticed they had a nice looking couscous pot there for about 120 Dhs. (I think).
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Latest post on 30 October 2011 - 13:48
Ok, ladies, here's my latest adventure. I go to the bank on Thursday to deposit a US Government tax refund check made out to both husband and I. We both duly sign the back, mark it for deposit, and then ask them to deposit it into our joint checking account. Fill out the appropriate forms, tell me it will take approximately 14 days to clear -- no problem. Done. Wrong! Saturday morning, my husband gets a call from the Bank Manager telling us that we need to prepare a letter signed by both of us which basically says we are giving permission to deposit the check into our joint checking account. WTF? It truly defies logic. I think it is because I only signed the deposit form I think. Please, God, give me strength not to deck these people!
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Latest post on 30 October 2011 - 13:33
Gosh, as usual, don't know name, but there is a salon in Karama on the back side that has been in business for years and does a lot of this stuff. My friend used to go there for her hair for years and she loved it. It's on the residential side (not the center strip. Sorry, I cannot be more helpful.
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Latest post on 30 October 2011 - 13:29
How does the Jim Will Fix It outlet work from ACE. Do you take things in to be fixed? The one thing I wish ACE would do is offer classes on DIY like they do back home. How to use tools, laying your own tiles, decorative painting finishes etc. I really miss that stuff.
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Latest post on 30 October 2011 - 13:25
I bought mine at Lakeland at Mirdiff City Center, but they have a Lakeland now at MOE.
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Latest post on 27 October 2011 - 19:14
I just noticed today that they are having their annual sale at AA Sons Warehouse sale in Barsha -- across from the Pan Emirates. I mention this because I bought a number of pieces of bakeware from them that I just love. I don't recall the name, maybe Bakers-ezz --but I am probably wrong. Anyway, the bakeware is gray but when you turn them over, there are pictures of all sorts of kitchen tools in a golden type color. I have just about everything they have put out and always buy more when they have the sale. The ones I have had and use frequently (at least 4 years) look just as good as the day I bought them. Once more, their price cannot be beat during the sale. (Mods--not connected with these people -- just a good bargain that I want to pass on). I will be going over the weekend to see if they have anything new.
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Latest post on 27 October 2011 - 18:21
At Carrefore at MOE, the local and c4 sour cream is located next to the spreadable butter/margerines and across from the fruited yogurts. Save a slice for me!
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Latest post on 27 October 2011 - 15:58
It can be used but, because it is whipped or lighter, you will need much more to get a stronger cheesecake taste. You might be able to find something on internet for portions, but I have never used it myself.
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Latest post on 27 October 2011 - 15:56
For cheesecake, I usually use the Carrefore brand of sour cream. It's fairly inexpensive and does the job. However, if you want a good qulity sour cream, Knutson at Spinneys is very good, and at Safeway you can find a couple of different American brands as well as Canadian brands which are good as well. For a local brand beside Al Safa, I like the Nada brand -- its ok and fairly cheap price wise.
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Latest post on 27 October 2011 - 11:37
Is the Brands for Less open at the Al Ghazel mall. I went there a couple of weeks ago and they were still working on it.
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Latest post on 26 October 2011 - 22:13
Regarding the mention of Brazil meat from Carreforre, I have to say that I have tried many cuts (Ribeye, Sirloin, etc.)from Carrefore and all have been tough as nails. Even my family told me to never waste money again. How is it you can find a decent cut that is not like leather!
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Latest post on 18 October 2011 - 13:26
BBell is my favorite but if it is allowed to thaw (either in transit or because of supermarket freezer temps) it will form ice crystals and ruin it. One way I check is if the ice cream comes all the way to the top of the lid. There is a small clear, see thru area where you can actually see the ice cream. If it comes all the way to the lid - thats good. If its pulled away, then (most likely), it has thawed a bit or enough to allow ice crystals to grow. Next, touch the top and feel how soft or firm it is. If it is real soft, you'll feel it. I buy a lot of BBell but won't if any of the above is present. Hope this helps.
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 18:51
If you are looking for brown "lunch bags", I found a pack of 50 at Safestway -- although I bought mine awhile back. Don't know if they have any in stock at the moment.
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 14:15
I would think law would be difficult to do for distance learning. Have you looked into psychology here in Dubai. My daughter just started her first year at Middlesex. They also offer Masters later on. Her schedule is not heavy that you might consider taking it full time here.
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Latest post on 15 October 2011 - 16:58
OK, now I am really not happy. My all time favorite snack cracker is Cheez It's by Keebler. I was told that they discontinued the product because of the cheese issue, but from the list bbcb gave, it states that Cheez Its are ok! Does anyone know who actually imports Keebler products here -- I am going to start tracking them down and hounding them! Oh, by the way, I always tell my family that I am "foraging for food" when I go shopping. It is usually a minimum 3 store limit. I am always exhausted by the end and almost always without something I needed because it is out of stock.
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Latest post on 14 October 2011 - 18:48
Safeway usually has a (very) small selection of sour creams more so that other shops. I have found most sour creams coming from the States (regionally dairy) to be just fine, Knutson (Spinneys) is very good and, in a pinch, the local Nada brand is ok. I have seen Rice A Roni (Safeway and LuLu's). My best advice is that if you see something that you use fairly regularly and its on the shelf, buy as much as you can as when its out it can be out for a long time. It's difficult because they are usually so pricey, but I have found it to be worth the hassle. I miss my Cheese It's terribly. I tried to track them down and was told that they believe they were taken off the shelf (after years) because of the cheese. Frustrating. Anything else you can't find - let us know.
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 23:28
I've been looking myself a couple of days ago -- all the budget airlines are fully booked for anything I tried to put in. Have been also checking the papers and the internet searches -- nothing. Sorry, wish I could give you some help. The key really seems to be to plan very far in advance if you want to use these budget airlines to snag a good deal.
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 23:23
No, not pork gelatine. At one time, a long time ago, they used to use lard in their pastry, but that has changed. They also keep the turkey bacon in the pork section too for some reason. So, if you want pop tarts or turkey bacon, then you need to go the pork section of Spinneys to find it. Sad but true.
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 19:35
I disagree about it being a result of poor circulation. I say this as I had it when I was around 4 or 5 years old. I remember crying my mother that I could not sleep because of it and, of course, become it did not hurt - she did not know what to do nor take it very seriously. Back then, I don't know if anyone knew it or had a name for it, and you did not go to the doctor unless it was serious. I learned a few months ago that my sister's daughter suffers from it as well.
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 19:04
I was shopping last night and discovered it as well. I picked up four books for a grand total of 65 Dhs. I'm a happy camper for awhile. I had to restrain myself.
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 15:01
I've had RLS since I was very young -- however did not know what it was until about 10 years ago as there is no way to describe it. Anyway, I don't have "pain" but rather a tingling in my legs which builds and builds until I must move my leg to ease it -- then it builds and builds again. Is that what other people have? Honestly, I have never asked the doctor for treatment as I don't get it too frequently anymore. I notice it flairs up when I travel on airplanes which is annoying. One thing a friend told me a few years ago is that "s**" is good for (before going to bed) at night and, frankly, I found this to be true. Afterwards I can usually sleep. Weird by true.
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 08:51
Nice way to start the weekend. I especially found "Both roundabouts and metrication will help you understand the British sense of humour" amusing!
 
 
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