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Latest post on 06 February 2013 - 14:32
my husband is registered for it but is not sure if he is going to be able to run. cascoleman at gmail dot com
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Latest post on 13 January 2013 - 14:11
Fiona001 I think sometimes it is even harder to move back to a place you have lived before as it will never be the same - even if the place hasn't changed much - people move on etc and you are also in a different place in your life as kids grow up etc. I don't know how long you moved away for but I lived in Dubai for 4 years and then moved away for 7 years and then came back and it wasn't like coming back it was like going to somewhere completely new! Also my kids are no grown up and not now living here so it is completely different and much harder to make new friends.
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Latest post on 06 January 2013 - 10:53
so he can do that today? Any idea what paperwork he needs etc? She is happy about being cancelled so no worries about her actually leaving and needed to be escorted out of the country etc.
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Latest post on 12 November 2012 - 09:46
Long shot but I have a small package that I would like to get to my daughter in Perth and I was wondering if there was anyone heading that way that could post it? Otherwise how does anyone get post back to Oz - empost or a courier?
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Latest post on 11 November 2012 - 07:32
maybe do some volunteer work to get out and about and meet people and do good at the same time.
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Latest post on 03 November 2012 - 12:28
My washing machine has just broken down as well! - its leaking water - seems to be coming from below the filter (which I have taken out and cleaned). Its a Siemens anyone got a service number for them? Thanks
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Latest post on 20 October 2012 - 00:38
It was in the middle of the night and one of her kids woke up and saw the burglar! If you have sliding doors put broom handles or metal poles in to stop them from being slid open. The police came out straight away with dogs etc but he had scarpered as soon as the kid screamed, hopefully they will catch him. Just took cash.
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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 14:03
I have an 18yr old daughter (on a gap year) who babysits if that is any use. email me on cascoleman at gmail dot com
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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 13:56
This doesn't apply to maids but does apply to housewives ie I can work temporarily for someone as long as my husband (sponsor) gives me an NOC This was just in the news recently and I quote: "Under the UAE Labour Laws, holders of employment visa from other sponsors are not allowed to work part-time for any event unless permitted by the sponsor. Visit visa holders are also not allowed to work." If this does not pertain to maids, which jobs then?
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Latest post on 09 September 2012 - 23:54
Meagle send me an email cascoleman at gmail dot com. I might have a solution for you.
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Latest post on 05 September 2012 - 10:27
or anywhere I can buy some cardboard boxes?
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Latest post on 04 September 2012 - 18:04
... and has a few old packing boxes spare? Don't need many just doing a sort out to go to charity etc if so email me on cascoleman at gmail dot com
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Latest post on 29 August 2012 - 15:26
email cascoleman at gmail dot com
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Latest post on 28 August 2012 - 10:42
I have another question for those of you just moved from perth if you don't mind! It is regarding phones - is it possible to get just a sim card for a Blackberry on a prepaid type basis? DD has to buy a new phone to take and she could get an unlocked blackberry or maybe an android (she wants access to whatsapp). Getting one on a prepaid basis would be better than her having to get a contract. Any advice on this would be appreciated please. Thanks. I have been trying to look at the Oz phone websites but it is all a bit confusing!
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Latest post on 28 August 2012 - 09:04
Hey Sarah Joy that transperth site is great isn't it! DD is student age but is actually going to be working at the Uni rather than studying - she will be a research asst so will be there 5 days a week 9-4 ish. The not driving thing is a bit of a pain as they need to make sure they are nearish a bus stop or train station to get to the Uni even if they live relatively close by
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Latest post on 27 August 2012 - 23:26
I am being really cheeky and butting in on your Perth thread - I wonder if anyone can help advise me - my daughter (aged 20) is about to head over there for a year. She is dong a years work placement at ECU in joondalup. There are 4 of them from her Uni in the Uk going and they are trying to find a house to rent. Some of the other girls are already there and looking around but they haven't found anything suitable yet and they are now wondering if it would be better to live in Perth and commute (by train as they don't drive) to ECU or whether to live in Joondalup and then travel to Perth for entertainment etc. Thanks for any advice for a bunch of youngsters!??
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Latest post on 27 August 2012 - 13:49
Thanks I hadn't heard of HTC will check them out. I am guessing most people own a blackberry or an iphone from the lack of answers to this question. Or maybe on of those really old nokia's that we all had originally :)
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Latest post on 27 August 2012 - 09:51
no phone opinions out there?
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Latest post on 26 August 2012 - 17:49
thanks suze63 you seem to be answering all my questions today! I have actually tried this and it doesn't want to reset :(
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Latest post on 16 August 2012 - 10:54
yes thats me! Am sure Alice will be happy to do any babysitting you need and we are not far from you so that is easy. We are back over Eid.
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Latest post on 16 August 2012 - 10:44
re babysitters - thanks Suze63 for the lovely girl description - my second daughter has just finished A levels - got great results this morning!! - and is coming back to Dubai in a weeks time til Xmas when she then goes off travelling on her gap year. She is aiming to do some work to save some money whilst she is here and I have a couple of temporary things lined up for her but she will also be looking for some babysitting work. We live in Jumeriah 3 so Jumeriah/Um Suqeim is more convenient but she could get a taxi further afield. She has been working as a lifeguard in the Uk so she has first aid training. If you want to get hold of me email cascoleman at gmail dot com.
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Latest post on 14 June 2012 - 02:28
I can't see the classes for the Beach Park Plaza on the FF website - are there lots of classes? Is this a normal club or a Platinum club? I am already a member of FF but usually go to the Oasis centre so just wondering if I can use this one instead as it is closer. Also wondering if they have any good deals as it is a new club as a friend was asking. Cheers.
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Latest post on 29 May 2012 - 11:48
are there any wild wadi vouchers in there?
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Latest post on 26 May 2012 - 10:06
edited by Quikchange on 26/05/2012 <em>edited by Quikchange on 26/05/2012</em>
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Latest post on 26 May 2012 - 09:23
October I would be interested in your dishwasher if the OP doesn't want it - only fair to offer to her first as she posted the question!
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Latest post on 24 May 2012 - 17:13
I've bought them before in Carrefour and Park n Shop
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Latest post on 22 May 2012 - 12:27
I'd like them please. I do loadds of printing for Girl Guides so am always running out of ink. You can email me on cascoleman at gmail dot com Thanks
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Latest post on 21 May 2012 - 23:56
cool pic GoodMorning has anyone seen any jubilee stuff being sold here?
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Latest post on 20 May 2012 - 00:04
When my kids were small and were fussy about what they ate I told them that the Tinned tuna I served up to them wasn't actually Tuna but the stuff that was like tuna. They were fine about eating it after that, it was only a few years later when we were at someone's house when they were served Tuna and asked if it was the stuff that was like Tuna that they cottoned on! Its now a family joke whenever the Tuna comes out.
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Latest post on 08 May 2012 - 13:58
it will cost you exactly what the deal says ( have had pics done in the studio on one of the other deals ) unless of course you love all the photos and want to choose more than one in which case it will cost you more!!
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Latest post on 19 April 2012 - 22:38
Which hospital would you use in an emergency in Al Ain?
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Latest post on 18 April 2012 - 19:39
thunder and lightning in jumeirah 3
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Latest post on 18 April 2012 - 13:54
yes they come in half sizes
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 07:43
Maybe try safa school - they are moving to new bigger premises and are maybe taking on more kids.
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 07:41
gone very dark, rain started and quite windy in Jumeriah 3 - just as I had got up and got dressed to play tennis without looking out the window til i got downstairs ....
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Latest post on 22 March 2012 - 15:22
can i jump in on this thread and ask about mobile phones in OZ. My daughter is going to be going to Perth in Aug for the best part of a year as part of her degree from Bath Uni in the Uk. She will be going to Edith Cowan Uni to do research. i was just wondering what sort of plans they have for Blackberries as obviously I want to stay in contact easily with BBM etc. She also has to find accommodation etc which needs to be accessible to the Uni by public transport. A nice Ew'r on here already gave me some links and advice but I would be grateful for any other input which will help her in her Adventure!
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Latest post on 15 March 2012 - 09:40
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Latest post on 07 March 2012 - 11:25
Ha ha - maybe I should have said want to Volunteer their time to help in the community!?
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Latest post on 07 March 2012 - 10:55
sold 2 still got 2 left
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Latest post on 07 March 2012 - 10:43
Anyone got a girl preferably in the 6th form who wants to do some community service (with kids) in the Jumeirah area on a Tuesday late afternoon? email me for more details cascoleman at gmail dot com
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Latest post on 25 February 2012 - 14:20
i took mine to Lloyds bank where they put it through a counting machine.
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Latest post on 23 February 2012 - 10:55
Very sorry to hear of your loss xx
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Latest post on 23 February 2012 - 10:55
Very sorry to hear of your loss xx
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Latest post on 23 February 2012 - 10:11
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 18:56
another place to try is decathlon in Mirdiff city centre - my daughter got some waterproof gortex boots there for D of E
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 18:44
thanks anyway cakepop. What is REIWA? i presume a real estate company maybe? I will google Acton Real Estate as well. my email is cascoleman at gmail dot com for any useful info!
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 18:31
Hi AussiePup Thanks, thats very interesting. I will drop you an email.
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 09:07
I believe it is the Joondalup campus. Thanks for any help or advice as neither of us has ever been to Perth.
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 23:47
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 21:58
hope you don't mind me jumping in on your thread but I need some Perth advice too! My daughter is going to Perth in Aug to do a years placement at the Edith Cowan University for her Psychology degree (she is studying at Bath Uni in the UK). There are 4 of them going and they have to find their own accommodation - any idea how to find something affordable? They have started looking on the web but everything seems to be unfurnished. It also needs to be somewhere where they can get public transport from to the University. Any advice welcomed!!
 
 
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