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Rowellian

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Latest post on 13 March 2013 - 15:56
Looking for a couple of diabetic cake recipes? Ta
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Latest post on 15 January 2013 - 20:18
Serves the LL right, too greedy! Lets hope that happens to a few more, so that the prices can come down! The villa next door to me is empty, being advertised for 90,000 more! (This is at the Villa) Our LL has served us notice so that she can also pretend she is moving in to get another 100,000 per year, well try too!
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Latest post on 15 January 2013 - 18:26
Could you set up as a holiday home?
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Latest post on 15 January 2013 - 13:39
My sister works for the council in the council tax / benefits department.
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Latest post on 15 January 2013 - 12:28
Council Tax Update - FYI from April 2013, the ctax is changing, it will not matter if a property is left empty or not, full ctax is payable on every property, the councillors are ending the ctax exemptions to raise more revenue
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Latest post on 15 January 2013 - 10:56
Thank you for all the positive responses. One more question, what do you all do about transport? Have you been able to find a company for long term rentals at a good price or do you leave an old car at home?
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Latest post on 15 January 2013 - 10:26
Woof in Al Quoz are very good.
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Latest post on 14 January 2013 - 13:30
How often do you all go back? Do you pay for a phone connection/internet etc...all year round or do you have an arrangement where you just pay when your back? How about Council Tax/Community Fees, I'm assuming that if the place is empty then you do not need to pay this? How much does the security system and cameras cost?
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Latest post on 14 January 2013 - 13:27
Oopsiedaisy - Do you mind if I email you direct with a couple of queries? I don't want to get in a debate on the forum. Madge_Gustard - Why can't I pay a mortgage from here?
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Latest post on 11 January 2013 - 14:17
How does the landlord prove they are moving in?
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 12:06
Thanks Annedxb & Mairam - I have sent you both a message via email. Please let me know if you do not get these. Thanks again. Den
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Latest post on 02 November 2012 - 11:29
No but I have lived in the Turks and Caicos islands, loved the island life! Although it was 10 years ago, I would go back!
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Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 17:21
My son complained of leg pain or a dead leg, he was only 4 at the time, this continued so took him to Dubai London clinic who referred us to an Ortho doc, mark somebody, who did x-rays & found he had Perthes disease, fluid on the joints! You could see it from the x-ray. This is something he should grow out of and is very common in boys, I'm sure he said 1 in 5! I think an Ortho doc and x-rays are the way to go.
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Latest post on 19 September 2012 - 19:49
The landlord has to give you 90 days notice in writing to amend any clause in the lease agreement such as rent increase. I understand all increases are based on the RERA calculator. They have to give you 12 months notice to try to evict you but I understand that they have to be moving in themselves or a male relative or they are selling. If they do move somebody else in they can be fined. Our landlord has just tried to put our rent up 3 weeks before our lease agreement expires, we just kept sending messages back telling them to refer to RERA, 90 days notice etc...... There is more info on better homes website about the law relating to 90 days & 12 months!
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Latest post on 07 August 2012 - 07:22
How about a dog sitter?
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Latest post on 07 August 2012 - 07:20
Have you thought about safa school as they have just moved to a bigger campus! My friend used to teach there, smaller school with a community feel!
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Latest post on 06 August 2012 - 18:13
Repton has one paddling pool from nursery to year 2 and one other pool from year 3 up to 6th form! 2 x netball courts 2 or 3 tennis courts & a couple of indoor sports halls This is for over 2000 students! Last year there was 11 classes in year 3, my DS never got picked for any team, with only 1 or 2 teams for footy & rugby you don't have much chance? Only one house sport event per team, I don't think sport is that important at the school! You can opt for footy as an after school activity, but it is very expensive! We have now left Repton, lack of sport is one of the reasons why? The school is now going down to 10 classes per year, I guess because so many have left! There are many after school activities around Dubai so you won't be short of choice!
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Latest post on 26 July 2012 - 15:38
I need to park in Windsor for two nights so that I can get the train into London. I understand that you cannot park at the train station overnight unless you have a permit? Any ideas?
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Latest post on 24 July 2012 - 11:03
Try money supermarket dot com to compare.
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Latest post on 24 July 2012 - 11:01
Couldn't find anything open in Dubai Mall or the Souk! Went into the Address but they had just finished breakfast and wouldn't be open again until lunch at 12.30! So went to More opposite the mall
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Latest post on 16 July 2012 - 13:02
There's various apps on the iPad!
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Latest post on 25 June 2012 - 10:34
I understand that the boys grey shorts have a school logo? Does everybody buy these or do they just buy cheaper grey shorts from Asda or M&S etc... Also does everybody buy the school bags or their own? We are joining in September. <em>edited by Rowellian on 25/06/2012</em>
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Latest post on 22 May 2012 - 20:25
A couple that my DH worked with were arrested and deported for getting pregnant then getting married! Dates did not tally, they knew she was pregnant before they got married! Had been here for a few years, and now fighting to come back! He was a Brit, she was from an eastern European country! They had to agree to be deported so that they could register the birth and be given a passport!
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Latest post on 15 March 2012 - 10:15
That sounds great! Drop me an email den underline hill 73 at hotmail dot com Also if anybody else would like to meet up, please get in touch!
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Latest post on 14 March 2012 - 12:36
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Latest post on 14 March 2012 - 11:03
Does anybody know what time Tom will be competing? Ta
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Latest post on 14 March 2012 - 11:03
Does anybody know what time Tom will be competing? Ta
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Latest post on 09 March 2012 - 18:17
Where to buy nice birthday cards for DS? Tried Hallmark and Spinneys, no luck!
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Latest post on 23 February 2012 - 11:52
Lisa is for Beavers or Lorraine - grigg at emirates.net.ae for 2nd Dubai Cubs or Sarah - askelly1 at live.co.uk for 3rd Dubai Cubs or Jim - mallard at emirates.net.ae for Scouts They have all replied to my mails. Please let me know if you don't get an answer and if somebody else is looking after the waiting lists.
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Latest post on 23 February 2012 - 11:46
Can you take children or is this just for adults?
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Latest post on 23 February 2012 - 09:50
Here is the lady to register and add names to the waiting list. lisaduffin at ymail.com
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Latest post on 05 February 2012 - 10:58
Looking for a babysitter for occasional nights out for two boys, 4 and 7. I live at The Villa?
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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 13:33
Yes it is fairly hard to get a place at nursery and at school here in Dubai. The best thing is to ring around them all and find out who has places. There are waiting lists at most schools if not all, you need to get on the school waiting lists sooner rather than later.
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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 13:33
Yes it is fairly hard to get a place at nursery and at school here in Dubai. The best thing is to ring around them all and find out who has places. There are waiting lists at most schools if not all, you need to get on the school waiting lists sooner rather than later.
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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 13:26
Thanks for the feedback!
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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 11:16
Hi just wondered if anybody has any first hand experience of either or both and what you think of them? When students leave DESS do the majority go to DESC if not where do they go?
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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 12:51
There are other issues, such as school is so big so limited places on swim/footy squad, on average maybe 1 or 2 kids from each class will get a place, no plays, no christmas or halloween disco's etc. But is this enough to move schools.
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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 12:37
Looking at reasons for the child's benefit. For example I think the school my sons attend is too big, not enough English kids, my eldest is the only western boy in his class and I worry about how he gets on socially. Didn't want to start a debate about which schools are good or bad. They all have their moments.
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Latest post on 10 January 2012 - 13:41
Hi I would be interested to know what your reasons are to move schools? I am too in a situation of making a decision whether to move schools or not and cannot decide.
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Latest post on 07 December 2011 - 14:01
Where can my son play baseball in Dubai? Ta
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Latest post on 03 December 2011 - 21:04
Anybody know if Santa is at the snow park at the MOE and if I would need to book in advance? Ta
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Latest post on 19 November 2011 - 14:03
We have no grass either. We have gravel, sand, fake grass and rubber mats. Purchased a roll of fake grass from Dragon Mart and just put it directly onto the sand. It has not been fixed and it's fine.
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Latest post on 14 November 2011 - 11:00
Or anybody else who has changed schools within Dubai from profit to non profit? Ta
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Latest post on 09 November 2011 - 12:57
rosierat & starsouthern, Hi, would like to ask your advice and wondered if I could mail you direct regarding changing schools? den underscore hill 73 at hotmail dot com
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Latest post on 29 October 2011 - 11:22
Maybe you could ask your friend to get in contact? The contact details are useless on the website, there are two mobile phone numbers of which are always turned off and the one land line is an answer machine. I have been emailed them for months now as this refund is from Term 3 last year. The manager just comes up with lots and lots of excuses and hardly ever emails back. Although I did get a reply when I copied in 7 days.......... Anyway to a cut long story short, seems like they have all fell out with each other and some teachers have left and set up on their own. But I'm not interested in any of their internal problems, just want my refund.
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Latest post on 13 June 2011 - 11:42
A couple of people have seen some very very large spiders at The Villa Project, message on The Villa Forum. They think they are Hunter Spiders.......... They have called DM who want one dead or alive?
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Latest post on 29 May 2011 - 13:25
Have taken my children to see Gordon Bland at DFC, very good! Best doc I have seen in Dubai. My husband had dizzy spells, found out he had high blood pressure.
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 08:51
I heard of a similar situation where the maid got a taxi directly to the consulate, and they helped her there! She never went back to the house where she was working.
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Latest post on 03 April 2011 - 11:30
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Latest post on 27 March 2011 - 10:55
Thank you!
 
 
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