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Latest post on 25 October 2013 - 10:57
I phoned yesterday and have just phoned again, unfortunately, they can't give a start time. You could maybe try later, 80086823
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Latest post on 30 August 2013 - 19:12
Judging by your typing, I'd say your English is excellent! I can't remember what it's called, but there is a group who meet and do a sort of language exchange. So basically you speak to native speakers to improve your skills. Which might be more beneficial to you than a formal class. There's a group who meet in AD, 2/3 times a week in different cafes and are represented by various nationalities, facebook.com/ADspeaks. Perhaps you could contact them to see if they know of a similar setup in Dubai
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Latest post on 30 August 2013 - 14:42
I believe there is a facebook support group about people who have gone through the adoption process, perhaps someone else will have more info.
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Latest post on 30 July 2013 - 14:27
aah Polo... missed it ... i was thinking of ordering one online and collect it when i am there... Is it worth investing in a cooker with timer ? Or will the normal ones with 3 temp settings serve the purpose? newbie in this area as you can see ... I've never had one with a timer so not sure whether it'worth it. A lot of them now seem to only have heat settings high and low with some of them having a keep w arm function. The morphy richards with high, medium and low settings suited me very well and that's what I'll get again. The 6.5 litre is big and as there is only two of us, I had to freeze a lot, if you don't have a family, you might want to look at a smaller one
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Latest post on 30 July 2013 - 13:22
Polo .. thank you ...do you mind posting the link to this product ... i couldnt find this cooker online in their website I'm not surprised you couldn't find it, I gave you the wrong information!! Sorry It's the Morphy Richards one that I had, unfortunately, it's gone up in price and is now £34.96, I saw it in store a few weeks ago at £25, I should have bought it at that price when I had the chance. Although it is a large cooker, I was able to take it in my hand luggage.
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Latest post on 29 July 2013 - 16:02
I am thinking of getting a slow cooker since I couldnt find a good selection in Dubai. Lakeland had only a limited selection Any suggestions for shops to look in London /Edinburgh? Asda superstores have a kenwood 6.5litre slow cooker for £25, it has high, medium and low settings. If you are not near a superstore you could order it online.
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Latest post on 08 July 2013 - 14:28
My garden looking a bit of a mess, just trying to work up the enthusiasm to go out and tidy it up! I'm in the UK and it's a glorious day here too <em>edited by polo on 08/07/2013</em>
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Latest post on 01 July 2013 - 14:32
I took a large box home with me last year, I paid for it as excess baggage. Uk customs asked what was in it, however, did not open it.
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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 12:05
I have taken my stepson on a few occassions, he has tried gokarts, shooting, paintball and the wakeboarding. I think you need to book for most of the activities other tHan the wake boarding. I also disagree with having to pay an entrance fee, however, my discount can also be offset against whatever activity he is doing. In my opinion, it's an expensive day out, but ok as an occasional treat.
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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 15:07
Thanks, will give them a look
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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 14:10
can anyone recommend a reasonably priced hotel in the general area of Mall of the Emirates? TIA
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Latest post on 10 October 2012 - 12:26
Does anyone know where I can get a necklace made in Abu Dhabi apart from the souq at the Shagrila
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Latest post on 24 September 2012 - 12:01
Any time I have used the bus from AD to Dubai, it has been clean, air conditioned and did not smell, yes, it was busy, but evryone had a seat
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Latest post on 24 September 2012 - 09:56
My washing machine broke after 18 months of use. The service people came out and said that it needed a part that would take 3/4 days to come from Sharjah. To cut a long story short, after 6 weeks of phone calls, they said that I needed 2 parts, one of which was coming from Turkey. I was not happy and asked to speak to a manager, he told me that one of the parts needed was a new motor, this had never been mentioned to me. He quoted 950AED for the repair, I told him not to bother as I could get a new machine for not much more and would have a years warranty. It's ridiculous that a motor should break down afetr 18 months, there's only two of us in the house so it's not as if it had been used every day
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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 14:17
There are a lot of people in Abu Dhabi who are looking for work and would gladly take the jobs you don't want,or vacate as you don't want to move.
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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 08:18
If you go to the bus station near to Al Wahda Mall, buses leave every 15 minutes or so, basically they leave once full.
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Latest post on 05 September 2012 - 17:06
I got that e-mail today, I've also had a couple of e-mails recently from Lloyds Bank, the heading being "fraud alert". I don't have an account with either bank so deleted them.
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Latest post on 23 July 2012 - 11:16
Sorry to hijack the thread. The sea plane trip sounds good,can anyone recommend a company as it seems there are quite a few to choose from. TIA
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Latest post on 06 June 2012 - 17:36
Lettuce, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, white onions, salt, pepper, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar. Couldn't swallow the darn things without a handful of peanuts and some crumbled feta cheese. All things healthy taste so bland! Ugh! I will be a size 20 forever:( My DH had that combo yesterday after 10 days on the attack phase of the Dukan diet, he thought it was great after all the bland food he had been eating
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Latest post on 09 May 2012 - 10:36
Kristina. this was a tragic accident. Everyone knows about the great work that you do for animals and that you would never knowingly put an animal at risk. I really feel for your sorrow.
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Latest post on 10 March 2012 - 18:16
I have just discovered Marian Keyes (very late) and I am in love with her books. They all tackle deep issues but in an easy sort of way. I like her more than Kinsella because the heroines are not as stupid. I also enjoy Marian Keyes books, I think my favourite is Rachels Holiday, I also enjoyed The Brightest Star in the Sky which was a bit different to her other books.
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 08:24
The Midwife's Confession - brilliant book, very Jodie Picoult-y if you like that kind of thing, can't remember the author off the top of my head. I read this book last year and thought it was brilliant, quite a twist at the end.
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Latest post on 11 February 2012 - 16:27
I submitted my e-mail to join and got an invitation 3 or 4 days later, unfortunately, you can only join via facebook or twitter, neither of which I am on!! I only recently discovered Pinterest and really enjoy looking at all the great ideas, what are the benefits of being a member? I may just have to sign up for FB
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Latest post on 06 February 2012 - 13:45
If you look at page 2 in the pets section, someone else asked the same question recently, sorry, I don't know how to put in the link.
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Latest post on 05 February 2012 - 17:58
skyscanner, lastminute.com If you google, flights to the UK from Dubai, a whole host of search comparisons will come up.
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Latest post on 05 February 2012 - 16:50
There is a regular bus service which costs about 15 dirhams each way. The buses are clean and comfortable, the only drawback is that it takes 2 hours
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Latest post on 11 December 2011 - 08:55
I think Daiso had them or maybe lakeland.
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Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 20:16
Hi polo, Yes, I do. Drop me a pm and I'll send you a few I'm aware of. We can't PM on here, if you don't mind sending them, my e-mail is [email protected] thanks
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Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 14:33
Does anyone know of any companies other than Ethos for English speakers?
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Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 12:58
I went to one of their recruitment drives some time ago and it was too little pay for too much time and work. I didn't even bother taking any of the jobs offered. I agree, I started doing it, but have not done anything for a while, they expect a lot out of you for not a lot of money.
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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 13:02
The only company I know is Ethos Consultancy
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Latest post on 03 November 2011 - 09:12
For the OP, perhaps you need to look at living in some of the " compound areas" where there is security and an laid down by laws eg Emaar areas. edited by spongemonkey on 03/11/2011 We lived in one of those areas and our neighbour was terrible. He started partying on weekends and it gradually ended up happening eveery night. Hubby used to go round and they would turn the music down for half an hour then back up again. Security would come round again they would turn it down for a while then up again. Police came several times asked hime to turn it down. One night the police were round four times. Anyway he ended up getting a promotion and moving overseas so it was all nice and quite until we moved out. In Scotland, the police will attend and ask that the music be turned down, if they get called back again,they have the power to remove the music system, that usually brings the party to an end,,
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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 10:15
Given the past couple of winters they have had in Edinburgh, I would say pretty likely. I am going home for Christmas and am hoping to see some snow, it's great as long as you don't have to work!!! Will need to look out the winter woollies as 2 Christmases ago, my DH wore a hat in bed as he was so cold (he had just arrived back from Dubai). Edinburgh is magical at Christmas, I hope you enjoy it.
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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 11:47
I certainly wouldn't waste my money going to Ferrari World again anyway. The time I went we stood for 1.5 hours in the queue for the Rosso ride and then it broke down. Only one other ride was working that day, but they didn't tell us that when we bought our tickets - complete waste of time and money. Grrrrrrrrrrr. My DH and stepson went and neither of the two big rides were working,however,they were given two free tickets to go at another time.
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Latest post on 01 October 2011 - 11:11
Brilliant, made me feel quite emotional
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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 15:05
There is a recipe in the BBC book 101 low fat feasts that looks similar, it's called pepper and egg saute
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Latest post on 14 September 2011 - 16:48
My blood pressure is rising just reading this!!From start to finish,the behaviour is unacceptable. I know children need to let off steam but not to the point where you cannot be comfortable in your own home. The corridors are not playgrounds and should not be treated as such.If they need to let off steam, they can be taken to an indoor play area. You have been more than patient.
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Latest post on 16 August 2011 - 09:22
I thought of some more Russell, Grant,Blair,Finlay,Keith,Crawford,Adrian, Richard, Elliot
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Latest post on 15 August 2011 - 22:12
Fraser, lewis,Campbell,Stuart,Graeme, Murdo,Ross,Cameron,Murray
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Latest post on 13 August 2011 - 19:25
Thanks bb2
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Latest post on 11 August 2011 - 10:19
As someone who paid tax and National Insurance for 38 years, without a break, I don't see it as a benefit as such, after all, I have paid into the system.
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Latest post on 08 August 2011 - 12:43
If he is taking lessons at a music school, they might hire them out. I know that the music institute in Abu Dhabi hire them.
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Latest post on 08 August 2011 - 00:06
I am reasonably well travelled and would say that Istanbul is my favourite city, that said,I first visited in 1985 and have not been back for many years, it was so different to anywhere I had visited before. I'm sorry I can't advise on places to stay, however, I'll be watching this thread with interest as I feel the need to visit again soon!!
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Latest post on 02 August 2011 - 09:11
I go to a hairdresser who works from her home and she has what I would describe as a portable sink which is on wheels. It is in her bathroom and you lean back into it as you would at the hairdresser, the water drains through a hose into the bath, problem solved!!
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Latest post on 10 July 2011 - 17:54
Yesterday and today, the same episode of a program was repeated within the space of 6/7 hours !! For what we are paying it's ridiculous
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Latest post on 02 July 2011 - 15:07
Thanks BB2, I live in an apartment block so will ask security.
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Latest post on 02 July 2011 - 13:36
I have two sofas that need to be disposed off, how do I go about it? They are not worth selling. TIA
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 11:59
"mandy knight - hilarious isn't she - i saw her years ago in manchester and loved her." :) to a fellow comedy fan. This will be the first year in the last 6 that I won't be going to The edinburgh Fringe! likewise suze63, I love the Edinburgh Festival and will miss not going this year
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 10:16
Went to the girls tour in Abu Dhabi, not to be repeated, it was awful!!
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Latest post on 28 June 2011 - 17:05
The sad thing is, it was so preventable, he could have put the dogs in a kennel. I would think that after what has happened and his suicide attempt, his days as a police officer will be numbered. It really is tragic
 
 
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