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Latest post on 17 August 2014 - 09:26
You should also be aware that discussing your thoughts about British Protocol and our Queen when not a British national is really not on and most Brits will take great umbrage. What about the other 16 nations that also consider her majesty their Queen? Are they allowed to?
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Latest post on 16 August 2014 - 13:52
thank u all... i will research on ur suggestions and come up with a plan and share with you guys before we fly so if there are any big no nos or yes u guys can pre warn me :) so all in all we have so far decided to keep a day or 2 more in sydney n keep melbourne a day or 2 short.. we planned not to hire a car as navigating will b an issue and we plan to stay in the or v close to city centre.. cud you guys please tell me convinient areas in melb and sydn, in city centre or close to city centre as in when i search for a hotel/apt what areas shud i be looking at for both cities.. [b'> As I said in my post below, suburbs close to the centre include - Kirribilli, McMahons Point, Neutral Bay (north of the bridge), to the west there's Balmain, Rozelle, Glebe, Newtown, to the east are Darlinghurst, Paddington, Rushcutter's Bay. Very close to the CBD - Haymarket, Darling Harbour, Pyrmont. Melbourne there's Carlton, Fitzroy, South Yarra[/b'> we do plan to take the great ocean road trip but on a tour bus.. do u think is tht a good idea? we wud want to do one zoo only which one wud you suggest? one ferry trip which to take? one mountain and beach trip plz suggest the best ones of all suggested? [b'>Taronga Zoo is the best zoo (imo in the world) it's a lovely ferry ride and there's great views of the harbour. Beach trip, I wouldn't do just one, but probably do Bondi and Balmoral, very different beaches but both nice. [/b'> also in terms of a hotel (4 star)/ or a 1 bed apt which one wud b more economical? [b'>In Sydney there are a lot of apartment hotels around Darling Harbour, which is also a very central spot, just google it and you'll find plenty. In Melbourne we've stayed in hotel apartments at the Sebel, which is very nice and central. There's a company called Oaks that have a few different buildings too. As someone suggested www.wotif.com.au will be your best bet. [/b'> someone told me there is an option for a hotel room with kitchen too? is anyone aware of it? please let me know if there is anything like tht available this is it so far.... i will further work on our plans while you lovely ladies respond back to my questions .. u have been a great help already and atleast now am not too freaked out abt it.. and knw where to start or what to do... before this i was 110% clueless... thanks again.. n please help a lil further to make this trip fun for us ... :) love u all
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Latest post on 11 August 2014 - 16:29
I've lived in both Melbourne and Sydney (the majority in Sydney). As everyone has said Australia is a massive country so you're better off focussing on a couple of areas. If you wanted to head to the Gold Coast you can get some cheap flights from Sydney, if you were headed north personally I would recommend somewhere like Byron Bay over the Gold Coast as it's pretty tacky IMO (my husband grew up there too, so I've spent a lot of holidays there). October is a nice time of year in Sydney, it can still be a little chilly in Melbourne. AirBnB is a great site to book holiday accommodation on. I've used it plenty of times and is often much cheaper and nicer than using hotels or holiday apartments. Re: hiring a car versus public transport, it really depends on whereabouts you're staying and what you're wanting to do. If you staying in the centre of Melbourne or Sydney then I wouldn't hire a car, if you're staying in outer suburbs then it might be a good idea. If you're staying in Sydney, I'd recommend areas such as the CBD (centre of the city) or Haymarket/Darling Harbour/Pyrmont. Paddington, Kirribilli, Balmain/Rozelle are all suburbs that are lovely and very close on public transport to town. Great things to do in Sydney: * Catch a ferry to the zoo (it's beautiful zoo but the admission can be pricey) or to Manly. Catch the ferry to Kirribilli or Balmain and eat fish and chips under the harbour bridge. * Walk around the Rocks and then onto Mrs Macquarie's Chair near the Botanic Gardens. There are always buskers to watch around Circular Quay (the main ferry wharf) which will entertain your little one. * Visit the beach at Balmoral (you can easily catch a bus there from the city) - it's a lovely harbour side beach and really nice for young children as there are no waves. Balmoral is also close to Taronga Zoo. * Do a bush tour with National Parks & Wildlife http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/ They have things like whale watching or visiting one of the harbour islands. * Cockatoo Island is a nice thing to do too. You can catch a ferry there and wander around, there are art exhibitions and wonderful views. * The aquarium and the wildlife zoo at Darling Harbour are good too, I used to take my little ones there and they loved it. You can get a 2-in-1 ticket to visit both. You can pat koalas and kangaroos there too. * There's a great park in Pyrmont for kids that has a water splash area (if it's warm enough). There are some nice restaurants nearby. It's called [url=http://www.au.timeout.com/sydney/aroundtown/venues/4247/pirrama-park'>link[/url'>. * The Pyrmont fish markets are good for a not-too-expensive meal of prawns, oysters. * Paddington Markets on a Saturday are great, especially for people watching. Nice day trips from Sydney: The Blue Mountains (Katoomba & Leura), The Hunter Valley to taste vino (if you like that kind of thing); Port Stephens is a little further away (about 3 hour drive) but there's dolphin cruises and whale watching that time of year. In Melbourne, I love the exploring the lane ways near Flinders Street. Having a meal at one the restaurants on the promenade at the casino. Last time I was there we took the kids to Collingwood Children's Farm and it was inexpensive and they loved it. As someone's already mentioned there's the penguins on Phillip Island. Doing the free city loop on the tram is nice. If you're a foodie the Queen Victoria Markets are fab. Visit Brighton Beach and see the beach boxes. The Mornington Peninsula is a nice day trip. As are places like Daylesford. Have a great time!
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Latest post on 08 August 2014 - 11:11
Yes! I just saw them yesterday in one of the (many) art/craft/stationery shops in Beach Mall on Jumeriah Beach Road. From memory I think it was the one downstairs next to Automatic.
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Latest post on 08 August 2014 - 11:04
I ummed and ahhed over this vaccine and in the end decided to get it for my children. The risks of complications from the disease versus the risks of complications from the vaccine is much higher - children do die from complications of chicken pox, although rare (about 50-75 per year) it does happen. Two of my vaccinated children ended up getting chicken pox, but their illness was very, very mild. They weren't unwell at all and had just a few blisters, compared to their friends who had chicken pox but weren't vaccinated it was a huge difference (they were very unwell, covered in blisters and very uncomfortable). I was very glad I had them vaccinated. A close friend of mine's daughter ended up with with a very nasty infection due to a complication from chicken pox and ended up in intensive care for a number of days. Here's some information: http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Chickenpox_vaccine
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Latest post on 07 August 2014 - 16:53
Personally, I would be looking at the impact of the kids and family as a whole of not living in the same country. I was an expat kid and my father also lived away for long periods which ultimately led to a divorce and the family splitting up for good. I don't want to scare you, but if it were me I'd be more concerned about the impact on the family unit and relationships rather than the education and extra-curricular activities.
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Latest post on 07 August 2014 - 16:05
I had three babies in Australia and all were swaddled. Hospital recommended it and the sleep hospital specialists recommended it. I don't believe there are any risks or development issues associated with swaddling, but it can help some unsettled babies sleep better. I think it's totally dependent on the baby. He/she will let you know. ETA: I only used swaddling when baby went to bed/sleep. I used a light muslin wrap, so overheating wasn't an issue. I never swaddled a baby while they were being breastfed - only just before they were put to bed. <em>edited by Ohman on 07/08/2014</em>
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Latest post on 07 August 2014 - 10:59
Some other things that I've done this summer include: The Dubai Garden centre - there are the fish to look at, you can grab a coffee, a quick run through the outdoor plant section, the second-hand books. My kids are I do this once a fortnight and they love it. They also have an arts/craft day on certain days of the week. Play areas at Fat Burger or McDonalds. IKEA playarea
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Latest post on 24 July 2014 - 08:46
You know if you fly Etihad (or one of their partner airlines) you can park at the Etihad terminal carpark for free for 7 days and then just 20dhs per day after that. We did it recently and it worked out far cheaper (and much easier) than catching a taxi or car service. All you have to do it go to the Etihad travel mall in Dubai with your flight details and get a voucher. See their website. http://www.etihad.com/en-ae/before-you-fly/free-parking/
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Latest post on 21 July 2014 - 18:26
As with every public holiday I say to my maid she can it off. I have told her tonight she can all or any of the Eid public holidays off. She often checks with her friends to see if they are free to go out and then declines the day off if they are working, but I would be happy for her to take any public holiday off, even if she just slept and relaxed in her room. Only seems fair to me.
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Latest post on 17 July 2014 - 17:52
you can ignore it or fight it :) or guys at petrol stations during the simmer I don't tip at Emarat petrol station as they are not allowed to keep their tips. http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/society/emarat-goes-public-with-no-tipping-policy-1.1136995
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Latest post on 13 July 2014 - 15:45
I'm looking to entertain my kids with some arts and crafts during the summer holidays. Where is the best (cheapest) place to pick up supplies. I'm thinking of checking out Daiso, but is there anywhere else?
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Latest post on 13 July 2014 - 15:40
Yes, the Red Crescent should be able to point you in the right direction. I have seen collections for medicines for the recent Serbian floods and Phillipines typhoon through them.
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Latest post on 01 July 2014 - 18:04
Personally I wouldn't even think about not having her covered because you are liable for her. On the other hand I think you'll find very difficult to find health insurance that will cover diabetes. A friend is trying (without luck) to find health insurance for his diabetic mother.
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Latest post on 24 June 2014 - 16:29
I also believe that children are less able to cope with negativity etc later on in childhood if they have constantly been rewarded for being mediocre. How can a teenager suddenly be expected to cope and deal with failure if they have always been rewarded for participating? Children need to fail and need to be not good at things to develop in themselves. If that makes sense. I agree for the most part. I don't think kids should be rewarded just for participating. I don't believe in every kid getting a prize thing. I think it's good for kids to not win. I just don't think it's always productive to only reward excellence. At a young age being top shouldn't always be the aim, kids need to be encouraged to try, put in effort and push themselves - this is something that will serve them for the rest of their lives. Education shouldn't just be about ranking kids, but developing the whole person.
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Latest post on 24 June 2014 - 08:50
I really like the idea that kids who've worked really hard and have significantly improved get a reward. They may not be academically at the top, but the fact that they've put in a big effort and improved themselves is something that should be acknowledged. My daughter is naturally good at English and she got good grades without a huge amount of effort. On the other hand she had to work really hard to improve her maths and even though those results weren't as good as her English grades, those are the ones I'm really proud of. I actually think it can be dangerous to reward academic smarts in primary school. You very quickly get dubbed 'the kid good at math' or 'the kid not good at math' and that's a hard idea to shake as they get older. Effort is definitely something that should be encouraged and rewarded, I think it's fairly obvious to parents and teachers when a child has put in significant effort.
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Latest post on 16 June 2014 - 08:39
The problem is we'll be driving through four or five countries. So would I need to get a SIM for each country. Some countries we'd only be in a day or two.
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Latest post on 13 June 2014 - 12:50
It may be worth a visit to the podiatrist. My mother used to constantly complain that she couldn't find comfortable shoes. I used to think she was just being a bit too sensitive about it, to just toughen up, etc, etc. Eventually she went to a podiatrist and found she has something wrong ( I can't remember exactly what) that he was able to rectify with a really simple treatment. She still has occasional trouble, but nothing like before. If only she'd gone years ago!
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Latest post on 11 June 2014 - 11:32
Give back to a pharmacy - why would you ever donate medicine? If they are still in date, they can be donated to places where there are shortages. My clinic collected antibiotics and other medicines for donation when the typhoon in the Phillipines occurred last year and again recently when the flooding in Bosnia and Serbia happened. I find that you get overprescribed so many medicines here, I have a cupboard full of untouched antibiotics, children's paracetamol and ibuprofen, it was good I was able to give them to something worthy rather than having them destroyed. It's not something I'd do in my home country (mainly because they are not so liberal with prescribing meds). To OP, perhaps contact the Red Crescent and see if they will take them?
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Latest post on 06 June 2014 - 14:39
Anywhere is cheaper than Sydney (except maybe Singapore)
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Latest post on 05 June 2014 - 11:46
i always take mine to cara's in gold & diamond park on szr. you can browse their shop while they do it, or have coffee at the little coffee shop around the corner. i've been into their workshop with my ring at times too. all you have to do is ask! hth DO you remember how much they charge?
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Latest post on 03 June 2014 - 16:04
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Latest post on 02 June 2014 - 13:14
In Australia, most counsellors/psychologists will offer premarital counselling. It may be worth seeing if they do it here too. A quick Google search found these: http://miraclesworldwide.com/services/pre-marital-counseling/
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Latest post on 31 May 2014 - 13:28
In my home country I would crush them and dispose in a bin but I wouldn't take the risk here as too many people root in the bins and also wouldn't want the stray animals eating them. . I wouldn't put antibiotics down toilet - would never not complete a course of antibiotics and as for drugs containing hormones I wouldn't have them in my home. I have tried to take expired tablets back to pharmacy here and got told they wouldn't take them. Flushing drugs down the toilet puts them into the water system, imagine if everyone did that? We end up with drug resistant diseases, our fish and sea life absorbing them, etc.
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Latest post on 28 May 2014 - 21:42
We flush them down the toilet Seriously bad thing to do! Especially any antibiotics or drugs containing hormones!
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 17:03
I have friends who are holidaying in Phuket right now and they said it's been fine.
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Latest post on 19 May 2014 - 17:09
I'm looking for something to do for my husband's birthday. Something that's suitable for all our family (myself, husband and 4 young children aged 2-10 years). We love eating out but something that the kids would like. Or a great catering company for a small gathering at home. Something a bit different, but nice. Any ideas???!!
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Latest post on 19 May 2014 - 17:07
I would definitely be upset! I have four children and have never slapped/smacked any of them (and am constantly told how polite/well behaved they are). There is so much research showing how ineffective smacking is as a form of discipline and how detrimental it is to a child. Depending on the circumstances I would consider taking legal action if another adult slapped/smacked my child.
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Latest post on 19 May 2014 - 12:06
Another vote for Bamyan at Executive Towers. Food is fantastic as is the service. The food is very authentic according to Afghan friend of mine. As I drove past this morning I thought that I've got to make time to get back there. Not expensive either and it's easy to park.
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Latest post on 13 May 2014 - 20:30
Normal for classes my kids have been in both here and in Australia. So not just a Dubai thing.
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Latest post on 09 May 2014 - 18:21
I wouldn't panic too much. To contract TB you have to be in prolonged contact with an infected person. Personally, I'm very pro-vaccination, but when I spoke to the travel doctor before coming here (in New Zealand) they didn't recommend it for my kids as the UAE is not considered a high risk country, so we haven't done it. They don't routinely give the BCG vax in USA, NZ or Australia.
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Latest post on 09 May 2014 - 16:21
I'm going to go against the grain here and say if I was viewing a property with the intention of purchasing it, I would want to look in every nook and cranny. I wouldn't buy anywhere where I was told I couldn't look inside the cupboards - not to pry at people's possessions but I would want to know sizes, if there's water damage, mould, etc. I think you can definitely insist on taking shoes off etc. I also like suggestions that you take some photos if you're not comfortable with others taking photos. Sure i would want to too, but if i am a tenant and my LL wants to sell, i do not want some stranger opening up my cupboards..... i If my LL had been reasonable and decent (and having been on both sides of the situation in the past) I would think it fair that people would open the cupboards. JMO My apartment is for sale at present and my LL has been very in fair in only showing serious buyers (in fact only one person so far) and has given me a lot of notice before the viewing. I've returned his respect by ensuring the place was nicely presented and happily showed the place (after all this could be my prospective LL). Now, if the LL had constantly brought through truckloads of people at all hours, at short notice and hadn't respected my privacy, I would feel differently.
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Latest post on 09 May 2014 - 11:13
I'm going to go against the grain here and say if I was viewing a property with the intention of purchasing it, I would want to look in every nook and cranny. I wouldn't buy anywhere where I was told I couldn't look inside the cupboards - not to pry at people's possessions but I would want to know sizes, if there's water damage, mould, etc. I think you can definitely insist on taking shoes off etc. I also like suggestions that you take some photos if you're not comfortable with others taking photos.
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Latest post on 09 May 2014 - 11:06
Mine refused too. The only thing that worked was someone else giving them the bottle and me not being anywhere nearby. Once they got the hang of it I could feed them the bottle. Have you spoken to her carer about it? Is she going to a nursery or will you have a nanny? If she's going to a nursery they probably have experience with this as it is common. TBH I think it's a waste of time buying numerous types of bottles and teets, if she can smell you that's what she'll want. If she's hungry and you're not around she'll take whatever is going.
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Latest post on 27 April 2014 - 13:22
I'm not quite sure what you're asking when you say through Hatta or Muscat. Sorry I meant Al Ain, not Muscat!! We're all UAE residents.
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Latest post on 23 April 2014 - 09:32
I travelled the whole of Australia and took 12 months to do it (we drove over 50,000kms!), so it's large! I would focus on one corner say the south-east (Sydney, Melbourne, Tasmania) on the north-east (Sydney, Brisbane, Far north queensland). Remembering that January is the middle of summer so Queensland will be hot, wet and very humid, especially Far north Queensland (Cairns, the Barrier Reef, etc) it's also cyclone season up there. You could fly into Sydney see the sights around, then drive to Melbourne (it's just under 900km) and stop along the way, country Victoria is beautiful. Or take the coast road which is longer but you can stop in the beautiful beach towns of Eden, Merimbula, etc. See the sights around Melbourne and then fly to Hobart. It's very easy to drive around Tasmania and it's beautiful. If you decide to head north to Brisbane I love northern NSW, just before the Queensland border. Byron Bay, Brunswick Heads, etc. Beachy but not built up with high-rises like the Gold Coast (which is pretty tacky tbh). But January is very, very busy there. If you decide to travel to Western Australia (4-5hour flight from Sydney), the south west is stunning Margaret River, Albany. My favourite spot in the whole world. January is peak holiday time in Australia, so accommodation will be expensive and you'll need to book well in advance. I'm happy to answer any questions you have as I've been to most areas of Australia during the January summer period.
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 21:48
Can I go to the typing centre and get the forms done up for our maids visa, or does hubby have to be there? I know he hast to be there to hand in all the paperwork to immigration.
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 19:18
Hi I'm hoping someone might have some experience and can give me some advice. We've employed a new maid and she went 2 days ago for the medical fitness test. I ordered the 48 hours results and was hoping to take her to immigration first thing tomorrow morning to do the visa. Problem is I haven't received an SMS or results from the courier. I called DHA and they said I had to speak to the medical centre, I called them about 20 times today and they never answered their phone and now they're closed. Do I wait until I get word, or do I chance it and just turn up immigration. My husband has had to block time out of work to do this and wants to avoid multiple trips if it can be helped. Is it likely that the results have been sent through and they haven't informed us? Or is it safer to wait? You would have got a token of courier, most probably zajel. Contact them. May be some issue with address. You can also go and pick up from courier office. Its never late. So better to track with the tocken which you got from medical center. I've spoken to the courier company and they said they've never received it. Which is what DHA told me they'd say!!
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 12:03
I don't have anyone in particular, but there are many man's with van's off Al Wasl Road, in Jumeirah 1. Coming from Iranian hospital turn left at the third signal and you can have your pick. Great, so on the day I want the stuff moved do I just turn up and get someone to follow me?
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 20:47
Unfortunately I can't recommend anyone, but I have had a couple of breast lumps and each time they have done an ultrasound to check them rather than mammogram. Apparently it depends on your age on what they'll do. As you age the breast density changes and when you're younger mammograms don't work as well. I'm not sure of your age, but thought I'd let you know. Good luck, I know how worrying it can be.
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Latest post on 13 April 2014 - 11:20
Thanks so much! That's brilliant information. I've been to the Hessa St office and was surprised how peaceful it was!
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Latest post on 13 April 2014 - 09:05
A chef friend of mine from Australia visited last year and said the Iranian saffron he bought at the spice souk was great quality and a great price (he did haggle though). For whatever reason, he believed that Persian saffron was the best (I have no idea about these things!).
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Latest post on 13 April 2014 - 09:00
There is a small charity fair happening at Al Ittihad Park on Palm Jumeirah this week (from 4pm-10pm, until April 19) and they have a couple of camels they are offering rides on.
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Latest post on 10 April 2014 - 13:05
We hired a car in Vienna and drove to Salzburg last year (Hertz, I think, we didn't need an international licence just our Australian one). To hire a car in one place and drop off in another is always much more expensive as you have to usually pay a relocation fee. It's always much cheaper to pick up and return to the same location. One major thing to consider is that parking can be difficult, depending where you're staying in Salzburg. Most of the street parking is metered and we did get a hefty parking ticket while we were there. The only reason we hired a car was to get to and from Salzburg, we hardly used the car at all in Salzburg itself. In hindsight, it would've been better (less stressful) and cheaper to catch the train. All the things that we were interested in seeing in Salzburg were in walking distance from the centre and it's a beautiful city to walk around. The only time we used the car whilst in Salzburg was to drive to the top of nearby mountain. Good luck, Salzburg is one of my all-time favourite places!
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 18:22
Have you ever thought about the power of food for healing. A friend of mine had a similar situation. Once she took charge of what she put ON her body and In her body, she started to recognize what caused the episodes. By keeping a chemical free/organic diet and beauty routine she was able to control the issue. Hope this serves as inspiration for you to research about natural alternatives. best of luck and healthy vibes. As the OP said that exercise was her trigger and in my case hot showers and sun exposure, I don't think what you're saying above is particularly helpful. The top five triggers in a recent survey of rosecea sufferers were: Factors Percent Affected Sun exposure 81% Emotional stress 79% Hot weather 75% Wind 57% Heavy exercise 56% So rosecea is a condition that has been around since the dawn of time (Chaucer and Shakespeare mention characters afflicted by it) and not really affected by chemicals, modern life, etc.
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 10:08
OK we've just found a new maid who's working for another family (they're returning home). They've cancelled her visa today and we're going to DNRD tomorrow to do the paperwork, etc. I've called the Amer line three times and each time get different amounts for fees/charges. Again different to what is on their website too, so I'm thoroughly confused!! Has anyone done this recently? Can you fill me in on how much cash we'll need to take? (don't want to be caught short). I believe we have to pay extra as she's already in Dubai. I have done a post search but haven't come up with anything. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 08:37
Baked sausages Sausages is a baking dish, pour over a tin of crushed tomatoes or some tomato passata. Sprinkle some oregano. Bake for about 40 mins. Serve with mashed potato or steamed/roast veg or salad. Vietnamese vermecelli salad Slice up some chicken breast, sprinkle with Chinese five spice. Saute in a frying pan until cooked. Soften some rice vermicelli noodles in boiling water and drain. Put beans sprouts in a bowl, top with vermicelli, throw on some chopped cucumber and carrot (I usually thinly slice with a vegetable peeler) add some coriander and mint leaves. Pour over a dressing of soy sauce, sweet chilli, lemon juice and oil (add some chopped fresh chilli if you like spice). Toss together and serve topped with the chicken. Takes about 20 minutes from start to eat time and so delicious and healthy. Salmon parcels Take a piece of salmon, place on a large piece of baking paper, top with whatever flavours you like (chilli, ginger, dill, lemon, etc). Wrap up into a tight parcel and bake in oven for 15 minutes (depending on size of fish. Server with salad, rice or vegetables. Koftas Grab kofta mix from supermarket and roll into sausages and cook on pan/oven or best of all BBQ. Serve with arabic bread, minted yoghurt and a quick salad of tomato, onion and parsley. My laziest of all meals is a BBQ chicken from the supermarket served with bread and salad. Pleases everyone (especially the cook).
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 08:20
I have rosacea and have had for about 10 years. I have had laser treatment once (not in Dubai), it is safe and it does work to remove redness/broken blood vessels. For me it lasted for about 18 months before the redness became significantly noticeable again. I'm considering getting it done again as the last time I had it done was 5 years ago. I spoke to Ashraf Reda at Welcare Hospital and he provides this treatment, I have heard good things about him and I liked the fact that he was based in a hospital rather than an aesthetic clinic. Personally, in your case I would try a treatment such as Rosex first before resorting to laser treatment. Rosex helps to reduce and prevent the redness/papules. As it's only recently become a problem, I personally think it would be better to try this kind of treatment first. If you don't have success and the redness is significant, then perhaps think about laser treatment. Laser treatment is expensive and it is painful. I felt fine after having it done but a few hours later my skin felt like it was on fire and felt that way for about 48 hours (which is normal for someone with sensitive skin). If it is rosecea it will be a lifelong condition, no one treatment will 'cure' it. For me, to keep it under control I use a combination of skincare products and avoiding what flares it up (which can be anything from hot showers, alcohol, spicy food, etc - it's different for every individual). If exercise and sweating is your trigger perhaps you could think about changing the type of exercise you do? Swimming or something that is not going to make you red and sweaty. I'd recommend googling 'rosecea' as there are so many sites and forums where you can gather information. On a side note, a friend of mine recently thought she had rosecea but it was actually perioral dermatitis, which is quite common for women in their 30s or 40s. It requires a long course of antibiotics to get rid of it.
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Latest post on 06 April 2014 - 19:53
I personally would just laugh it off but also remind him to make sure he has his booze license with him. Police have stopped DH twice now returning from the pub. No issue's as he had license and ID. Really? Wow, I've never heard of that happening!
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Latest post on 01 April 2014 - 19:54
Geordie is exactly right. One of the risks of starting food early is allergies. Now I don't care particularly what you do to your child but ... Allergy Risk Tied to Early Solid Foods Exclusive Breastfeeding for Six Months Is Protective, Top Allergy Group Says July 28, 2006 -- New moms should breastfeed exclusively for six months to help protect their babies against developing food allergies later on, one of the nation's leading allergy and asthma groups says. Solid foods of all types should be avoided for the first six months, and certain items -- like cow's milk, eggs, fish, and nuts -- should not be introduced until even later, according to a consensus statement on infant feeding released this week by the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). "It is important to understand that we are talking about exclusive breastfeeding, with no formula, soy or anything else," researcher Amal Assa'ad, MD, tells WebMD. "This appears to be important for protecting against allergies." The ACAAI committee came up with its recommendations afte This advice is outdated. I have severe allergies and have spoken to many qualified immunologists about this in recent years. Yes, breastfeeding is thought to be the best to protect children against allergies but complementary foods can be introduced from 4-6 months - NO foods should need to be delayed (nuts, cow's milk, eggs) to prevent allergies. This is the current advice on infant feeing from The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (which the say [i'>"The current ASCIA advice regarding introduction of solids/complementary foods is consistent with that of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) recent postion statements."[/i'>) [url='>http://www.allergy.org.au/health-professionals/papers/ascia-infant-feeding-advice[/url'> <em>edited by Ohman on 01/04/2014</em>
 
 
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