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Latest post on 21 February 2015 - 00:41
Frankly, I can live with my children going their whole life not seeing a real live wild animal if it means that animal can be released to live free or in an approproiate sanctuary. They can watch them on Nat Geo. They can save up to go to Africa. What struck me was the contrast between the mute dignity of the animals in the cages and the frenzied bravado of the patrons who enjoyed taunting them. In the lion enclosure it was mating season and people were filming it on their mobile phones. People get their camera phones out for everything these days, so I dont know why I felt not only angry, but also alone in that no one seemed to see anything wrong with these powerful creatures reduced to side shows on a weekend. Everyone else seemed to be having the greatest family day out - popcorn, fizzy drinks and all. We happened by the cages housing the gorillas - young men stood outside taunting and making loud noises while one large male gorilla listened - it seeemed to go on for a while, he then lunged forward, cupped his paws into the drinking trough and flung it on the men - who got a good smelly splash of water and a proper fright. It was bad enough that I was not near the cage and felt a few droplets on my feet. It wasnt funny, it wasnt revenge, it was just helplessness. No, my children can live without learning about wild animals through these experiences, should they too begin to think its normal. <em>edited by Redrec Tangle on 21/02/2015</em>
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Latest post on 20 February 2015 - 20:12
This is what worked for me, I had similar issues but they were not caused by acid-reflux in my baby but were under the 'same umbrella' according to one doctor who finally helped us. I fed her smaller quantities at shorter intervals. And that was it, after weeks of watching a baby cry in distress and pain for no fathomable reason, in a matter of three feeds, she was quiet and happy. It may or may not work for your baby and I am certainly not a doctor but I dont see the harm in trying this out for at least 24 hours to see if it makes a difference in yours. Some babies just cannot manage larger quanities of milk at a time. I enlisted the help of my mum who moved in for the duration of getting baby out of the madness that we were locked in, and I started with 30 ml at a time, every hour and gradually, every forthnight and watching to see if the signs of distress were back and continued increasing the quantity to 60 ml every two hours and so on. I kept a chart of pee and poop diapers and aimed to get in the average possible quantity for her weight and age that I possibly could. It was not easy, especially as I kept it up 24/7, and I am so glad that those days are now a blur (she is 7 now). But you will get there, just keep trying different things within reason until you see what works for your bub. Hang in there, the ride of your life has started!
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Latest post on 19 February 2015 - 13:25
Does anyone know where I can get copies done of architectural plans i.e. large pieces of paper - near Internet City area if possible? Thanks Not near Internet City but the plaza with the Kodak gallery on SZR has a shop inside which does large scale architectural plans. edited by Redrec Tangle on 19/02/2015 <em>edited by Redrec Tangle on 19/02/2015</em>
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Latest post on 19 February 2015 - 11:01
Couch. The potato is of a couch variety.
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Latest post on 16 February 2015 - 22:59
That was fun - after ages might I add. But alas now I must retire. Oh and OP - as a peace offering - when we bring back the moon for ourselves later this year I can let you live up to your namesake on it - fear not, you shall be well watered with the finest I assure you. ;)
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Latest post on 16 February 2015 - 22:52
I do feel sorry for Moonflower. She gets to 'boast'' about whats essentially a house cat. It's not a glorified "house cat"! They had to breed at least 1000 cats in order to get this one to look the way it does and it cost almost $6000 American dollars to have it shipped all the way from the states. [b'>END OF SUBJECT![/b'> edited by MoonFlower582 on 16/02/2015 Sorry, but I think you've been ripped off here. They are available in the UK for the equivalent of $690 Oh dear sadly I do agree. My husband bought me a one-of-its-kind lab created longhair type dog - I am hazy on the details as my collections are so vast - and it is of such a high quality pure breed it only pees Evian. We use it to water our prize winning Black Orchids and I swear (oo there I go again) they started taking the **** out of every other entry at the Annual Flower Auction for Prized Blooms. Thats the problem with the noveau riche as they say - they dont quite know what to do with their money. For chump change like 60,000 dollars I'd have ensured the cat had rhinestones for eyes at the very least. [b'>Jealousy, the worst of human emotions[/b'> http://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/emotions/jealousy.htm [i'>"Of all the emotions humans show, jealousy is one of the most common and unsettling. It tends to bring out the worst in us, even though most of us know better. It's an age-old problem, having been recorded since biblical times, and no doubt experienced even before that. And it's not limited to humans, either. Even wild animals like [b'>chimpanzees[/b'> and elephants exhibit jealous tendencies." [/i'> And you sir, are living proof of that! Excuse me, I take great offence to that - I'll have you know, its Maamsir. As for jealousy its been patented by our parent company so if you must feel it I warn you there may be trademark fees if used without proper licenses in place.
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Latest post on 16 February 2015 - 22:38
I do feel sorry for Moonflower. She gets to 'boast'' about whats essentially a house cat. It's not a glorified "house cat"! They had to breed at least 1000 cats in order to get this one to look the way it does and it cost almost $6000 American dollars to have it shipped all the way from the states. [b'>END OF SUBJECT![/b'> edited by MoonFlower582 on 16/02/2015 Sorry, but I think you've been ripped off here. They are available in the UK for the equivalent of $690 Oh dear sadly I do agree. My husband bought me a one-of-its-kind lab created longhair type dog - I am hazy on the details as my collections are so vast - and it is of such a high quality pure breed it only pees Evian. We use it to water our prize winning Black Orchids and I swear (oo there I go again) they started taking the **** out of every other entry at the Annual Flower Auction for Prized Blooms. Thats the problem with the noveau riche as they say - they dont quite know what to do with their money. For chump change like 60,000 dollars I'd have ensured the cat had rhinestones for eyes at the very least.
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Latest post on 16 February 2015 - 22:21
I do feel sorry for Moonflower. She gets to 'boast'' about whats essentially a house cat. It's not a glorified "house cat"! They had to breed at least 1000 cats in order to get this one to look the way it does and it cost almost $6000 American dollars to have it shipped all the way from the states. [b'>END OF SUBJECT![/b'> edited by MoonFlower582 on 16/02/2015 THAT I swear (I rarely do as it interefers with the sixteen languages I learnt as a child from Swiss trained tutors) I did not know. Impressive! Does it **** diamonds then? No? I call house cat.
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Latest post on 16 February 2015 - 22:03
I do feel sorry for Moonflower. She gets to 'boast'' about whats essentially a house cat. I am writing this while having after care by a select team of at-mansion Salon services, who tend to my massage, pedicure and manicure, whilst a fourth checks the Internet (that my husband bought for me last Valentines' Day) all the while admiring my spanking new jet parked in the private backyard that shares a 10 kilometer long boundary wall with a Sheikh, I do like the vastness of our properties as it keeps helicopter noise disturbance levels to a minimum. Although since I will now be taking space flight pilot lessons for aircraft its all a bit moot, isnt it. Oh did I tell you - he plans to fly us to the moon - and bring it back especially for me, as he feels its not fair to me to have to share our moonlit romantic VD dinners with everyone else next year.
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Latest post on 26 January 2015 - 21:38
Get home with your groceries but WITHOUT an item that you cannot live without and you left the house with - your reading glasses. Now reading this page on max zoom level.
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Latest post on 26 January 2015 - 21:34
Galleries Lafayette has some modern quirky pieces like calligraphy on cushions and coaster sets, tea candle holders shaped like minarets, wall art, decorative and other household items that were in keeping with the theme you mentioned.
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Latest post on 15 January 2015 - 13:10
No, I am ok with things as they are. Apart from a couple of posters I see the red thumbs being used for the post, not the poster. I dont understand why it causes so much stress as I see people getting very offended if there are a couple of red thumbs. Maybe they dont agree with what you wrote, so why take it personally? I dont mind it myself and I honestly dont think it is abused - I always see far more green thumbs than red so if a few did use it its because they disagree, nothing more. If you thumb down this post it does not mean a personal vendetta is at play. The thing is no matter what changes are brought in there are always complaints afterwards - the old adage is true, you cant please everyone. I didnt like the change in thread direction but as I dont run this site I just have to get on with it - why do so many want this forum tailor made to their personal preference? Its never going to be perfect, and because of mass zapping of slightly interesting threads and mass banning of the fun posters, these changes are a little too late anyway. Please just leave well enough alone.
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Latest post on 15 January 2015 - 10:22
I second Mustela Stellatopia. I also found extra virgin coconut oil a big help but please have the mum run this by her paediatrician before trying it out as I am not sure if it works for eczema.
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Latest post on 15 January 2015 - 10:19
The best place would be Gold souk near the Shindaga Tunnel. Browse a few shops and haggle. There is also a shop inside the Souk in Dubai Mall but he tried to undercut me by a huge margin. Carry some form of ID as its required by law for the shop to obtain a copy.
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Latest post on 14 January 2015 - 21:16
I assume it meant they deicded to "burn the bill" by charging a ridiculous amount once they were sure insurance would cough up the cash. A distant cousin of the phrase burnt a hole in my pocket perhaps?
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Latest post on 14 January 2015 - 21:04
Hi Lolacat, Thanks a lot for your message. We do have our “worldly” differences, just like every other couple. At some point, we used to have a lot of problems and tension – because I personally was falling more in love and it kept getting more painful the more I knew there would be no future to this. We put it on hold for a while and decided to start fresh – which is why I’m here. To be honest, this subject isn't very important to me right now. But at the same time, I could be saying this based on pure emotions. And again, I know that this could change in the future and it could start being extremely important for me, or the opposite. I know that at this point in my life – I would like to raise my kids the way I was raised. I know it sounds selfish because there sure are a lot of people out there who are way better than me in a lot of ways. But if I’m being honest, this is how I feel at this point. I really want him to start seeing things from my point of view especially that I’m trying to see things from his perspective as well. I am fully aware that it would never be a healthy relationship if we both cannot respect each other’s beliefs - which is why I feel that it would be extremely helpful if I could find someone who has recently converted to Islam or started to explore the religion in an intellectual manner. Again, I have no intention in changing him in any way. Thank you :) DubaiLynn you sound very intelligent and I think there is nothing wrong or selfish about wanting to raise your children the way you were raised. I think you need to make the choice for you. What are you searching for exactly? Marriage is never easy, there always has to be give and take, obviously when children appear stresses and strains increase on certain issues. There is no magic answer to this. It does sound to me as if you have now reached a time in your life when you are ready to settle and have children and you are slightly fearful of making a mistake. As well as lovers you have to be best friends,to be able to agree and disagree. It's a tough one, but what makes you a great couple and are you best friends? Is this a warning system telling you no, don't do it or is this you stepping out of a comfort zone of always having had control over your life? What is the worst case scenerio and what is the best case? Good luck with your choice, whatever that may be, you sound a lovely person, I hope this chap is worthy of you! Regardless of whether or not you convince your partner, you have received glowing words from none other than LC - thats high praise indeed.
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Latest post on 14 January 2015 - 20:56
It is my personal stance to not discuss two topics with people I dont know very well - religion and politics. This is to keep our interactions always pleasant enough and also not to offend, inadvertantly. Which means if I do share my views it will be with someone that I am sure is on the same page. To be marrying someone with such opposing views and not being able to grow and learn together or always skirting around some topics so as not to rouse the sleeping lion sounds a very uncomfortable and stifling way to lead a life particularly if one is a bit religious. Also, you can take a horse to water but you cannot make him drink. So trying to convince him about this isnt your responsibility or indeed, your right. For a marriage to really work, you must accept each other as you are, at this point in your lives and onwards. How much compromise, and on what grounds, you are willing to take on just to be with someone is entirely up to you. Religion can be as big or as small a part of your lives as you make it. To me there are certain qualities that are deal breakers, and it doesnt matter how much I am initially interested in someone, if those qualities are not there, or incompatible I will cease and move on without getting too involved. I know people go on about finding their soulmate and the one true love but I dont believe in any of that. Its very unromantic but there it is. This requires a lot of soul-searching on your part, to be very sure of who you are, what matters to you and where you hope to be headed in your life. It seems that you are already on this track, and whatever happens I hope it works out for you.
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Latest post on 14 January 2015 - 20:14
You must be sorely wishing you'd never asked by now. These ladies have their heart in the right place. They have looked out for you much much more in this one instance than he has in the duration of your 'relationship' so please trust the unanimous tone of this thread. I am not seeing red flags, I am seeing billboard size banners saying PLEASE RUN. You may think you have invested too much time and emotion into this but backtracking now is the better option than the heartache you WILL deal with later trying to get out through a divorce or worse still, carrying on for the sake of his mini-me's that may come along. You may think 'But they dont know him like I do, they havent seen his good side' - and we tend to do that, we tend to only talk about the stuff that bothers us - but whatever you have shared about his negative side is WAY more than enough to jump ship now. Dont hesitate please, dont go ahead with this. I truly believe that chemistry, compatibility and romance are all fine, but when we are talking about the sort of innings that last half a lifetime, the values that really truly count are the old fashioned ones - mutual respect, trust, loyalty. What you have described has none of these.
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Latest post on 23 December 2014 - 21:53
You've got a secret Santa at home! So glad for you - you sound so happy. Hope this means a new beginning.
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Latest post on 23 December 2014 - 14:54
I'd like to order some vowels please, specifically the a and o. Some appropriately placed punctuation marks.. Oh and capital letters!! It's for the OP. <em>edited by Redrec Tangle on 23/12/2014</em>
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Latest post on 19 December 2014 - 22:03
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Latest post on 12 December 2014 - 16:10
No matter what issues there are in a marriage, using a very real illness to call your spouse cruel labels is so demeaning, lowers the game and the dignity of both invovled. I know that if my DH were to call me something like that it would make me feel sad and hurt.
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Latest post on 12 December 2014 - 09:48
Your post has been so helpful, great to have such positive feedback. Thanks Diamante!
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Latest post on 12 December 2014 - 09:32
I have been to that park and have seen security and gardeners about - next time any one should see something like this - get help, get them to chase him out. As grown ups we have the ability to take decisions and action - something that the children this man was targetting cannot do. As a university student my girlfriends and I were sat on a low wall outside the uni grounds when to a distance we saw a man - enjoying himself - lets say. Right there in broad daylight. Even though we were scared and angry, we laughed, pointed and threw rocks at him, it deflated things when he realised it wasnt having the effect he desired. They want to see your distress, your fear, its part of the thrill. Get help from somewhere, if possible, never approach these predators alone, make security do the work of getting these lowlifes chased out. Thank you for ensuring the area was clear of him before you left and for updating others. I am sure many will be more vigilant hereafter. <em>edited by Redrec Tangle on 12/12/2014</em>
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Latest post on 11 December 2014 - 08:34
Diamante it sounds very nice! According to you is it better than the original cloud 9? Is the automatic switch off function ok to use? I'm quite tempted reading the good reviews. Thanks again!
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Latest post on 09 December 2014 - 11:27
I sympathize, I truly do but the tone of your OP had me giggle. It appears as if your eyebrows haven't come down since you got the news.
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Latest post on 26 November 2014 - 17:42
It may sound harsh but I have little sympathy for any woman - no matter what kind of psychosis she may have or how little support is given - to purposefully murder a defenceless little human. I *could* - maybe - bring myself to understand a teen who fell pregnant and did something like this - some misguided young people take greater risks and dont think of safety or long term consequences. But this is a 30 year old woman. Doesnt part of growing up mean you do the right thing under the circumstances no matter how hard? How is it ok to kill someone else just because you have mental health issues or no help? Harder than admitting to yourself or someone else that you cant do this, here you take this baby because I am not the right person to look after it. How hard is that for a 30 year old to do? The thought of sympathy and talk of support for such vile people makes me angry. What bit of "mental health issues" do you not understand? The bit where she is mad enough to kill someone else but not herself. Murder is murder and it's as simple as that. Especially in the case of this woman who obviously has abondoned her child post birth with no thought to place him in care as a first option. This is probably going to be wildly unpopular but when it comes to crimes against children women get away with murder, so to speak. And the umbrella of mental health issues is a convenient escape route for some who are not insane but just plain evil. If a man were to do this, even if he had psychological problems, public reaction would be very different. Women keep banging on about equality but when it comes to crimes against children they expect to be understood and sympathized with. If you have killed someone be man enough to accept equality in consequences.
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Latest post on 26 November 2014 - 16:38
It may sound harsh but I have little sympathy for any woman - no matter what kind of psychosis she may have or how little support is given - to purposefully murder a defenceless little human. I *could* - maybe - bring myself to understand a teen who fell pregnant and did something like this - some misguided young people take greater risks and dont think of safety or long term consequences. But this is a 30 year old woman. Doesnt part of growing up mean you do the right thing under the circumstances no matter how hard? How is it ok to kill someone else just because you have mental health issues or no help? Harder than admitting to yourself or someone else that you cant do this, here you take this baby because I am not the right person to look after it. How hard is that for a 30 year old to do? The thought of sympathy and talk of support for such vile people makes me angry.
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Latest post on 25 November 2014 - 10:47
The baby survived that ordeal. The maid has been arrested and charges were recently amended to attempted murder after the video went viral and caused a global backlash. The father attacked the nanny after seeing the footage, and she filed assault charges against him - rightly so. It isnt okay for anyone to attack anyone - the irony probably escaped her though. Nomad - thank you for understanding the spirit in which this was posted and for answering more succintly than I would have.
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Latest post on 21 November 2014 - 14:44
Why don't you appreciate other nationalities speaking English and maybe throwing in a couple of funny words instead of being a bunch of condescending critics. Try speaking Arabic, Indian, Chinese or German and see how you all do for a change. Certainly hope you are not referring to my post. Let me clarify. Japlish is an accepted term in Japan and is a combination of the two, not condescending in any way . In the bigger cities it is easy to find someone who has a smattering of English when trying to communicate, however in the more remote areas it is not generally spoken. I immersed myself in Japanese culture while there and in return my Japanese friends were very eager to speak English. We started a small book club and our first book was Memoirs of a Gheisha, we would read together and they would stop me for clarification and I asked questions about their culture as written in the book. Win win for all. edited by Nomad on 21/11/2014 No I wasn't Nomad. Neither was I referring to the slang and/or funny ones. It's the constant badgering of words like 'needful" or "good name" etc. that I find quite discriminating to be honest. Thank goodness someone raised this. I have always noticed how condescending some native English speakers can be towards non-native ones. They should feel humble and happy that their language is a global business tool and knowing it is seen, always, as an advantage. In every country they may travel to, no matter how much some governments may promote the use of their national language, there will always be someone with whom they can speak without ever having to learn the local language themselves. People are always eager to converse in English and for many it is the difference between that or unemployment. Instead they mock and snigger at the variations that foreigners have come up with in their bid to speak a semblance of English, forgetting that these people have a whole other culture, native tongue and accent to contend with. Cue snide remarks and put-downs, or rolling of eyes and moaning about how the great English language has been butchered. Try speaking a language other than your own, having to make a livelihood out of using it, and being made fun of for your earnest mistakes. But quite surely my solitary post wont change anything. Every once in a while there will be fun to be had at the expense of good names and backsides and pointing out the obvious is just spoiling the fun for everyone - no, the well-versed at least.
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Latest post on 20 November 2014 - 13:16
It sounds like OP is trying to make a quick buck by transferring the company's very generous debenture cover.
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Latest post on 20 November 2014 - 10:18
It keeps changing with the trend, quite a few of them have popped up here (chillax for one), but for now what annoys me for some unfathomable reason is the use of hastags outside of twitter. Adding a billion hashtags bumps up annoyance factor by a thousand percent. Why, I have no idea - it just makes me cringe. For example my teenage nephew was in Paris and took some lovely pictures with the Eiffel Tower and then posted that on Facebook - like this: #livingthedream #paris #Blahblahblah and it just went on and on. if its not on twitter it makes you look like a twit, why do so many people do this ?
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Latest post on 16 November 2014 - 07:38
Hi ladies any of you that have been to Safa Park found many changes due to the construction that's been going on? Any gate that's not open or area that's been closed off? Thought I'd better ask before I go there in case it is very bad. Thanks in advance.
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Latest post on 10 November 2014 - 20:29
A staunch reverse parking driver here. It helps that I have a tidy little car and not some of the monsters driven by those with few skills to control such a huge vehicle. Cue huge 4WD taking up the entire breadth of the parking lane and moving forwards and backwards an inch at a time while the long line waiting has to witness this most exciting spectacle. I read somewhere that reversing into a spot to park when the car has been running a while is easier to do and better for the car than starting a cold engine and then making it back out of its spot. I am grateful to my dad - he spent a huge amount of time the year I obtained my license painstakingly teaching me reverse and parallel parking manouvers.... To this day, every time I use two moves to reverse into a parking bay, I silently thank him.
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Latest post on 10 November 2014 - 20:01
DD4c I would be very interested in finding out what this product is. Dont really need a sample, if you could just tell me what it is or where I can find it I would give it a try, desperate as my hair needs a break and to try something else, because whatever I am doing at this point isnt working. It has never been more dry and just looks like it could do with better care.
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Latest post on 10 November 2014 - 19:57
I am feeling very disoriented. I have never liked it this way and have never changed my stance. But a vote is the best way to go. The problem is most on EW are regulars who follow a particular thread as it runs it course, which can be anywhere from a single half-hearted reply to a full-blown, multi page catfight. To scroll every time instead of just getting the latest response will become very annoying soon.
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Latest post on 07 November 2014 - 10:03
Does anyone else have the same old green ticks? Wondering why mine hasn't changed.
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Latest post on 06 November 2014 - 20:29
How can you forget the Thumb.
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Latest post on 06 November 2014 - 20:25
Someone's been playing in the box of emoticons! :)
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Latest post on 06 November 2014 - 20:11
There are far too many maid posts as there are far too many maids. So often at a play area or the building common area, a park on a nice winter morning, I am the only mum there, the maids look me up and down before getting down to a nice chin wag in a foreign language. It can be quite lonely.
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Latest post on 06 November 2014 - 18:25
Very soon she can stand in for herself at Madam Toussad's and no one would be the wiser.
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Latest post on 05 November 2014 - 11:17
Also stay well clear of webmd. Every time I go there I manage to convince myself that I have about ten terminal diseases.
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Latest post on 05 November 2014 - 11:10
Thanks MMM and DD4c for your suggestions... I do like the organic route but not quite ready for mud in the hair - yet :). Will look out for the other brand you mentioned unless MMM clears the shelves first , lol. Any ladies with more suggestions, ideas please do chime in...
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Latest post on 05 November 2014 - 11:05
Giving you every virtual support as you wait this horrendous time out... How I wish these things could be fast-tracked, it has to be nerve-racking waiting and imagining all sorts. Please keep us updated!
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Latest post on 05 November 2014 - 11:03
When you mean s3xy - how exactly. It could be simply suggestive or quite vulgar. As long as she is not swinging from your chandelier, or dressed in your bathing suit posing up in your master suite bed, then I'd just let it go. The trend seems to be a fish face pouting selfie best executed in the privacy of ones' home (hopefully) and as she lives with you, its home for her for the time being... Where else is she going to take pics?
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Latest post on 04 November 2014 - 20:01
I have a few unrelated queries, could you please help me out by jotting down the answers to anything you may know, it would be a big help. 1. Has anyone tried to Shop n Ship a GHD/ Cloud9 hair straightener from anywhere outside Dubai, and can it be used here, as in, will I be importing one with a 3-pin plug and voltage thats suitable to Dubai? It seems to be cheaper than buying one here and since I have SnS I am tempted to try this out and hopefully someone will come along to tell me they have done this with no issues. Can we use Shop n Ship for electronics and will it arrive safely? 2. Can anyone recommend a sulphate/silicone free shampoo and conditioner that is readily available as some I know of (born to bio for eg) are not easy to find nor will the place deliver to my area, its quite far off. 3. I am looking for the baby record book called First Steps in Arabia, by Motivate Publishers. Its not available in Kinokuniya, has anyone seen one around? Thanks very much in advance.
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Latest post on 02 November 2014 - 16:05
I plan on seeing Gone Girl sometime this week. I am sure I will be alone there as no one else who must have left it so late to watch that movie...
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Latest post on 02 November 2014 - 16:02
DR I was not implying you or anyone else, just the general tone to which the thread lent itself, I assumed it was because those who caught up later on had not read the initial posts.
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Latest post on 02 November 2014 - 16:00
Just so happens that I, too, am looking for a few threads that seem to have dissappeared from the board! Not just a grocery related issue apparently...:D <em>edited by Redrec Tangle on 02/11/2014</em>
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Latest post on 02 November 2014 - 10:22
With all due respect, some of the things I read earlier on about the mothers' behaviour makes me wonder how she is garnering so much sympathy on this board. Some of us get told off for including too many quotes in our replies! I understand that some took umbrage to her being called a b**** when she could have been dealing with a difficult illness but honestly its nothing compared to what her children must have to put up with having her as a mum! When you have a child, the time to give up - on your children, on the daily struggle, on yourself - is done, and even if you cannot yet fathom the full enormity of this burden you must at least actively struggle everyday to accept and come to terms with it. I am not speaking out of my hat, by the way, I am not one of those women to whom motherhood came as easily as a duck takes to water, far from it. But she now has a responsibility towards these tiny people that cannot speak or fend for themselves while she prefers to block it all out and have a lie-in. To be a responsible mother means also to realise that you are slipping up, your are letting them down, you are doing a bad job, that you need extra hands, that you are approaching the point of no return. The reason the onus for this is on the mother - no matter HOW terribly low she may be feeling - is the consequence of not having the courage to face her dark thoughts should not be at the cost of an innocent life. There is no illness that can excuse the neglect, harm or worse, that an innocent life must have to endure. What in earth is she doing letting them rubbish the room, to the extent she has? To beat them, to neglect them, to let them run out of control and then to get mad when somene else steps in to speak to her ill-mannered brats? The OP has deleted those posts so I dont want to rehash the details but they were shocking to say the least. Even if she was obliged to accept the offer of staying, how about her responsibilty as a guest, when I stay in someone's house - no matter how short the duration - I am filled with the consciousness of not doing something to upset my host. Far from helping around or tidying behind herself she has shown no class, no manners and no illness can explain away trashy behaviour for what it is. To then worry about her 'relaxing' and being taken care of, while she has shown no regard for anyone else, is madness, if anyone needs to relax its the OP - with a cup of hot tea and a shudder. Never again! How about she takes care of her mental health issues (if any) or recognises that her children need help, they need boundaries, and she owes her host an apology.
 
 
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