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Latest post on 30 January 2013 - 08:38
Yup it is the police. They 'pop' up from time to time. I have seen one numerous times on Academic City Rd. between leaving DSO and getting onto Al Ain Rd. Also further down Academic City Rd. closer to Mirdiff. When they first opened the Meydan Rd. by the new race course there was one there for a few days. <em>edited by Rickadon on 30/01/2013</em>
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Latest post on 24 January 2013 - 02:29
Hey elk1973 I feel your pain. We got the same email. This is our first choice, not sure what to do now as waited list at another school as well. Very disappointed. Fingers crossed they move up the wait list quickly and don't have to wait too much longer to get spots. <em>edited by Rickadon on 24/01/2013</em>
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Latest post on 09 January 2013 - 18:43
siennachick this is when I wish EW had a 'like' button.
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Latest post on 09 January 2013 - 18:35
Forgive me here....but shouldn't you take the entire salary into consideration when accepting the positon?? As we all do!! Just because the school fees arent paid directly to the school but into your salary instead, isn't our problem! Emirates yes pay the school fees and housing etc, but the monthly salary is lower! When we accepted my husbands position we RESEARCHED everything! School fee costs, housing etc!! Weighed it all up to see if it was worthwhile, no nobody can predict such a huge increase in school fees rent etc...but please dont disrespect the Emirates contract and people because our salary structure happens to be different. We too are going to be out of pocket as the huge fee increase wont be covered by our "allowance" just like your "salary" wont include the increase. For goodness sake.....stop being so childish and next time before you accept a job read all the terms and conditions and research school costs etc if you have children, if you dont like it dont accept the job! [b'>Ahmen sienachick![/b'> We did the same as should everyone else and stop blaming EK for what they assume is this amazing package! Do your due diligence and make a decision from there. It appears that EK has an incredible package, and compared to some others, it is a good one. But, there are better packages out there, why not pick on them? edited by Rickadon on 09/01/2013 <em>edited by Rickadon on 09/01/2013</em>
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Latest post on 17 June 2012 - 07:11
Hi Here is the schools website:http://www.safaschooldubai.com/ . There is lots of info on there if you search around. Pretty sure they start back on the 9th of Sept.
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Latest post on 13 June 2012 - 12:47
I think he is very busy. I got a text back from him last evening about an appt this afternoon. Try texting again. Hope you get in touch with him.
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Latest post on 28 May 2012 - 19:57
Hi Bumbles1971 Halifax is home for me there are so many different place to rent 'around' Halifax. Are you looking for woods or water? Keji is very picturesque but there aren't any cabins there, it is tenting and back wood camping but no cabins. There are place near by that you can rent from such as this one: http://www.merseyriverchalets.ns.ca/ I can't speak for them as I have never rented in this area. But I have stayed at White Point Beach Lodge a few times it is right on the ocean and very family friendly. They had a big fire for 100+ year old Lodge last summer but I think the cottages are still being rented. Here is their web site:http://www.whitepoint.com/ If you google the South Shore there are numerous cottages/cabins for rent along there. This can be about 45 min to a couple of hours from Halifax. They would mostly be along the coast. Here is a website for The South Shore: http://southshorenow.ca/southshore/tourism/index.php The other area to look is The Valley it is more inland but lots of water ways and coastal areas as well. The web site is:http://www.valleytourism.ca/ It kinda depends how far from Halifax you want to go. You can also head North of Halifax to Pictou County another lovely place: http://www.threeshoresnovascotia.com/ Hope this helps, needless to say I love by home province!
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Latest post on 04 May 2012 - 08:48
Our car actually failed 'registration" a couple of summers ago as we had a sticker on the back. The guy had my husband leave long enough to take it off and then he passed us! Though I see lots of people with stickers on. Not sure why this law is in place!
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Latest post on 22 April 2012 - 13:37
As long as it is unlocked it should. Mine is unlocked and I have a sim card for Canada and here. I just switch, no issues. You can get pay as you go at home with half decent packages. I used Bell. Hope that helps.
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Latest post on 18 March 2012 - 10:19
Hi Frazzle I did mine at the Etisalat store in Mirdiff City Centre.
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Latest post on 27 February 2012 - 08:32
HI Gabsgirl Children have to be 5 before the end of the calendar that they are to start in September. For example if your child is 5 in Nov of this year 2012 he/she will start school in Sept. Essentially any child turing 5 this year, 2012, will start school this September (hope that makes sense). It use to be the end of Sept in some provinces so best to check with the school board of the province you are going to, should be on their web site. If you go on mls.ca and look at houses in Vancouver remember you could potentially be paying $800 000 for a house that is a tear down, that is how expensive it is to live there, beautiful spot but very pricey indeed. Marycatherine a lot the east coast guys that went to Alberta went/go because there are no jobs for them at home. That will probably change with Halifax getting the Ship building contract things are going to start heating up on the east coast. Best of luck, love my country and am very fortunate to have such an awesome place to return to when the time comes.
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 20:09
Hi It is PO Box 92 FC (which stands for flight centre) and then their personal box number. Each person has a separate box number. You could try to send it in her husbands name and hope he gets it that way.
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 22:05
HI Scotchanddiet My son is involved in 2nd Dubai Cubs and really enjoys it. If you are looking for Boy Scouts of America there is a pack at American School of Dubai. I am not sure how difficult it may be to get into but worth giving the school a call to find out more.
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Latest post on 13 December 2011 - 10:48
Thanks Kimball65 Took a look there, seems to be a lot very large ones and as this in only a temporary solutions don't want to spend lots for something much bigger then I need. Guess a trip to Dragonmart it is! Much appreciated
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Latest post on 11 November 2011 - 20:36
I took the kids last year, they really enjoyed it. We managed to get there when they were feeding the birds, by luck, so lots of birds very close to the look out building. The kids loved it. HTH
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Latest post on 05 September 2011 - 20:46
I am an east coast girl at heart but lived in Winnipeg for 5 years, both of my children were born there. I too had no interest in living there and knew very little about it before moving there. It was a bit tough before having kids, though I think moving a lot of places can be. I made some incredible friends once I had my children some of those friendships are still very strong 7 years later. It is a great place for families, lots of out door stuff to do. Very close to great cottage/camping country and some lovely lakes. It is really cold in the winter but it is usually sunny too. So at least when you look outside the sun is shining and it isn't over cast and grey. You can layer up and be fine where as living on the coast it can be very damp and hard to keep the cold out. At the end of the day any place you live is what you make it! I arrived in Winnipeg in December and it was -50 C with the windchill and seriously wondered what had I gotten myself into. Once I got settled in I really enjoyed my time there. When looking for a place to live I would look at the south end of the city in the St Vital area. Lots of families and new developments there. Good luck HTH
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Latest post on 27 May 2011 - 21:35
Hi Teabag I am going to NYC on the June 2nd until the 7th, does that help?
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 21:41
Hi CCDXB Sadly and coincidently I am in the exact same situation. One of my very close friends from home husband is in palliative care due to a brain tumour. I know exactly how you feel, it is tough being over here and not being hands on. I was lucky to be home recently and had a visit with her. We talked for a long time about things not involving her husband and I think she appreciated the focus being on something else for a bit. Before coming back here I sent her some flowers, just something to let her know I was thinking of her and to 'brighten' her day. She really appreciated it. Maybe you can send her something similar. Something just for her, not her husband. I truly wish I could do more but that will have to wait until summer. xx
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Latest post on 16 April 2011 - 08:20
Hi Welcome to Dubai and Silicon Oasis. Speedo Dubai do swimming at DESC, the senior school just over by the Mens college across Academic City Rd. Here is there web site:http://www.speedodubai.net/script/site/default.asp. I contacted them and they are doing assessments soon for the next term. Worth a try to check, very close and convenient for now. Hope that helps
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Latest post on 09 March 2011 - 15:11
lcoolie The school at Silicon Oasis is a ways off of being done, still a construction site. I don't think your husband will get to see too much. It may be ready by Sept if not they will probably still open but the children will go to another GEMS school until this one is ready. HTH
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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 22:02
The Spinneys at Cedre Villa centre is supposed to open the 23rd or 26th, but you know how that works around here! It was supposed to open in January then February 14th, hopefully soon. I don't think the one at Semmer villas will close, I hope it doesn't at least.
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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 21:49
Anyone know what is going one with them? The one at DOS Semmer Villas is closed the one at Mercato is closed and Magrudys at Dubai mall is closed and cleaned out as well.
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 21:37
I know it scared me, literally right out my back door. It was right by the new Porsche dealership, wondering if it was for the grand opening? It was spectacular at least!
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 20:41
Check with Dubai Mall. We took the kids to see a movie and on our way out there were a whole bunch of strollers outside one of the theatres. I couldn't figure out why at the time but now it would make sense that they were having a Mother and Baby Screening.
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Latest post on 06 January 2011 - 19:41
Sillylilly That sucks! Unfortunately your friend has been caught in the beginning stages of this all in which no one really knows what is going on. Can she bank her BA ticket for another time ie somewhere else in Europe and rebook with Emirates here? SQ in this case with all the 'politics' involved I think with the friend having a Canadian passport she will be required to follow the rules for Canadians regardless of being a resident of the UK. Hope you get some better answers and your friend gets it sorted.
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Latest post on 06 January 2011 - 17:18
Apparently if she flies Emirates they will do it on line and it is A LOT cheaper. If not she may actually have to contact the Embassy in Ottawa and go from there. Sorry, hope that helps
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Latest post on 04 January 2011 - 18:45
Hi Hunts You might get your mom to look into that further as I have a friend with a parent in the same situation and if I remember our conversation properly they can't use their UK passport to get around this as they are residents of Canada not the UK. Only mentioning this as I would hate for it all to got pear shape for your mom when she gets to the airport trying to get here.
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Latest post on 02 January 2011 - 18:09
Hey Borncofused I think it would be a lovely idea to send something to help distract him. In my 'old' life I worked with kids with cancer and a teenage boy would greatly benefit from distraction. He isn't going to be feeling too hot for the first bit and maybe longer depending on what type of Leukaemia his diagnosed with. Can you find out if he has an Ipod/MP3 player and maybe get him a gift certificate to download new stuff for it? Most hospitals these days have internet access for the kids and the last unit I worked on actually had laptops for the kids to share, so may not be that hard for him to be able to do when feeling well. Or see if he has a PSP, or whatever he may have, and get him some new games for it. If he is already a reader books/magazines would be good but if he isn't I don't imagine at the beginning he will be that interested as time goes on and he isn't feeling as awful from treatment these would be good distractions from time spent in hospital or even for frequent clinic visits. We had one teenage boy that was into guitar and was always loosing guitar pics and enjoyed working on new music when he was up to it. So, if he was into something like that a supply of pics and maybe see if you can find some new sheet music he is into. Hope that helps, it isn't easy but I think it is very thoughtful of you.
 
 
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