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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 11:53
Hi all, Hope this doesn't look like an advert but after months and i mean months of trying to find someone to fix our garden in JVC - I came across a company called Abuard Landscaping. In a nutshell, it took them 4 days to transform the sand patch in my garden to something amazing. The price was competitive and actually delivered on what they said they would! They have a FB page and are very helpful. https://www.facebook.com/abuard.landscaping?fref=ts They also helped me with a few things in the house (curtains) If any one has had a nightmare with landscaping in the past, i really suggest giving them a call! HTH Roxdv
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Latest post on 26 August 2012 - 16:53
Thanks very much :)
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Latest post on 08 July 2012 - 08:38
Do you want a 'proper' Dubai experience? Or the tourist experience? If it were me, I'd be going across the creek on an abra and having dinner in one of the little eateries around there. Nice experience, fantastic views, some hustle and bustle and you get to experience 'old' Dubai - not the flashy, bling bling Dubai. There's a lovely little Arabic place in the Bastikiya which looks out over the creek. Thanks Chocs, sounds good!
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Latest post on 08 July 2012 - 08:35
Worth every cent... Love the Nail Spa! Always have, always will!
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Latest post on 08 July 2012 - 08:33
Hi all, my cousin arrived this am and we want to take him out tonight for dinner and drinks... give him the 'Dubai experience" .. where can we take him? Somewhere that's not too pricey if possible... TIA
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Latest post on 17 June 2012 - 21:01
a couple of families i know do and are more than happy. Very generous portions. Great thanks
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Latest post on 17 June 2012 - 20:06
Hi Daffers, That's actually a great idea.. has anyone used them?
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Latest post on 17 June 2012 - 19:23
Roxdy, check this thread out. http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=143354 if you do a search for metformin, and/or a search for PCOS, a lot of ladies here have shared their experiences..maybe that can ease your mind in the mean time until you see your doctor...hang in there x Thanks a mill xxx
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Latest post on 17 June 2012 - 19:16
I don't do the same meals every week but find it useful to compile a weekly menu so that I know what we are having and what to buy. I then buy as much as possible in one shopping trip as, the more times you go to the shops, the more you will spend. Works for me. Thanks Amelia
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Latest post on 17 June 2012 - 19:08
I was given the meds for my massively high insulin levels as well as my PCOS.. Long story short, I kept putting on weight and nothing I did helped.. also, have not had a proper cycle in 2 years... 5 days after starting the meds, I started menstruating...however, it was due to start again on 4th and hasn't (I am due to see my doc at the end of the month so I am sure he will shed some light onto the situation). Also, I am meant to avoid carbs and sugars.. and i am finding this very difficult to do. i know i need to be harder on myself and realize that my health is at stake. The doctor told me i would lose the weight, but nothing as yet... so just wanted to find out if anyone else was in the same situation?
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Latest post on 17 June 2012 - 18:53
Thanks Beebers, I am on the medication for various reasons.. Am taking Biotin and Chromium Pilcolonate with it.. Just wanted to know if any one else was on it.
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Latest post on 17 June 2012 - 18:16
Hi, Any one on Glycophage here? If so, what for and what else are you taking with it (suppliments etc..) Thanks
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Latest post on 30 May 2012 - 22:28
Thanks everyone... I don't know if i will be able to see him, financially, really cant afford the ticket, plus i have just started a new job so that makes it a bit hard... I spoke to my mum earlier, he is stable but no real change x
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Latest post on 30 May 2012 - 22:28
Thanks everyone... I don't know if i will be able to see him, financially, really cant afford the ticket, plus i have just started a new job so that makes it a bit hard... I spoke to my mum earlier, he is stable but no real change x
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Latest post on 30 May 2012 - 15:48
Thanks ladies
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Latest post on 30 May 2012 - 15:45
My thoughts are with you and your family... I trust that you can get back for support... stay strong Thanks Roysie x
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Latest post on 05 May 2012 - 12:24
Absolutely wonderful.... made me a little emotional... Very blessed to live in such a dynamic, stunning place!
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Latest post on 26 April 2012 - 12:16
Would your nanny want to go to the US - Best check with her before you make all the arrangements Hi, Thanks for the reply, yes, deffintley checked and she is delighted for the experience...hopefully its possible.. I told her to stop dreaming until we are sure, she is already dreaming :) Ah bless her!!! well I am sure you can take her... But like Appletiser says - email then and hopefully you get the right answers x
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Latest post on 26 April 2012 - 12:08
Would your nanny want to go to the US - Best check with her before you make all the arrangements
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Latest post on 23 April 2012 - 16:24
http://gulfnews.com/radio2/the-9-5-no-repeat-workday-1.953069 ;) This is awesome!! Going to change over from Virgin and 92... Simple :)
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Latest post on 23 April 2012 - 16:23
There's a new rock station, I think from Al Ain, sorry i can't remember the exact number on the dial! But I do know one of their motto's is "You won't hear that song again for awhile," it's a lot of classic rock, new rock, heavy rock, alternative rock, all mixed together. If you like that! 90.70 I think. Yeah - I listen to that in the car... But sounds horrid most of the time.. All crackly.... But I will try it... Thanks ladies x
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Latest post on 23 April 2012 - 16:19
Even reading it makes me want to strangle something. Yes!!!
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Latest post on 22 April 2012 - 11:07
Hard rock cafe it's awesome for birthdays... Get there a little earlier as after 9 it gets really loud!!
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Latest post on 18 April 2012 - 09:14
where did you go for a free consult and did she use a tape measure? It was M&S I think..... ummmmmm, yeah, think she did use a tape measure..... I'm useless!
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Latest post on 18 April 2012 - 08:54
This week has flown by!!! I kinda wish it was Sunday again just so I can get more work done lol!!! ...... takes a sip of coffee..... Sorry, don't know what came over me just now when i said i wish it was Sunday again
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Latest post on 18 April 2012 - 08:51
... I know i wear the wrong bra size... and revoltingly enough i only own 2 bra's... I know i know...... I went for a "free size consult" and the lady mumbled a 42E to me... I nearly cried... the 2 bra's i own are a 38/40C.. I tried on the 42E .. DH proudly said that when im done using the bra we can use it as a BBQ cover.................. :(:\: Needless to say I never bought the bra but I do remember it was uncomfi.. <em>edited by roxdv on 18/04/2012</em>
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Latest post on 17 April 2012 - 22:52
have to admit I don't know what the security guards do. I don't live there, but when I do visit I just drive in, they have never bothered to stop me like they do in AR or whatever - either they are just for decoration or they only stop people who look a certain way? They do stop people...
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Latest post on 17 April 2012 - 22:51
One word for anyone thinking of moving here - DONT! Sadly, I was happy to move in 2 yrs ago (see my comments below) but how things change with actually living here .... Ive been here 2 yrs and leaving for MANY reasons. Check out the FB page for Shorooq and you will have all the issues listed there, it makes good reading. There are rat traps everywhere, you can hear rats in your fake ceiling scuffling around, if you take a ground floor apartment beware of rising damp that will not only look ugly but is bad for your health, be warned about the cracks, he leaking ceilings, the collapsing false ceiling tiles spreading dust and germs and water all over your kitchen, beware of the leaking sewerage water from the bathroom above you into or onto your bed, maintenance who dont understand or fix or report or ..... I dont think I need to go on, but I will ... There was supposed to be a pool and community area, there is no sign of this and the likelihood is it will never appear, security APPEAR to be doing their job but in reality anyone can get in and out, there are joy riders skidding and screeching around in the early hours, Ive had strange men try to get into my apartment and then when I open the door they realise they have the wrong apartment, people park wherever they want even though there is ample parking space - they are just too lazy to walk a few more steps... The whole community has avoided the regular checks as Im advised it is owned by someone important and influential ..... but i dont want to gossip - however the apartments have gone without safety checks on the maintenance. yes we all get fire blankets and hoses but thats superficial and many apartments now have these. The public areas are a mess and not looked after in many areas, there have been budget cuts, poor management, you cant speak to a person who can make a decision the company is so big, and response time is slow, internet takes ages to be connected to new apartments and you can ONLY use DU. There are many rules and regulations and they will keep changing and you will come home to find new updates of these rules, that change form your lease agreement and community rules .. some are quite farcical (see FB page) and residents laugh now about many of them. The rules are blatantly ignored by many (no satellite dishes to be placed on balconies -- mm ok!, no pets - oh yeah ok, ignore that one too ....oh cats and fish are ok ... but there are many dogs and dogs poo .... and how about the dont close off the balconies to make another room, oh you mean DO close the balcony and make it into another room....). Its comical, but Ive wasted too much work time off and personal time waiting for maintenance who dont show up or who show up late and decided that even if I move to somewhere that has the same poor record, I may as well do it nearer a beach! Apartments dont have any white goods, but the villas do .... Good luck to anyone moving to Shorooq (Ghoroob is better but in a few yrs will be the same as Shorooq) and remember - Theyve reduced the price of a 1 bedroom from AED43-48k to AED39k plus 2 months free therefore 14mths rent for AED39k - if it seems to good to be true, it is! But if you just want cheap accommodation go for it! Please can you send link of FB page... I've only seen 1 and there is only 1 complaint....
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Latest post on 17 April 2012 - 22:45
Each to their own... Been in Shorooq 2 yrs as well as really enjoy it... Odd things grind me but hey, Welcome to Dubai.... Its cheap and close to everything... Have had maintenance issues but have always been fixed the same day. Like I said, each to their own...But we really enjoy it here. HTH
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Latest post on 17 April 2012 - 13:44
Etisalat - they have a swat team looking after this thanks :)
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Latest post on 07 April 2012 - 23:08
...... Amazing book! Can't put it down! Quick read, funny, lots of twists and turns... Love it! Worth a read AED39 from Virgin Xx
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Latest post on 31 March 2012 - 22:22
The 'B' word is banned here. People don't do it here (atleast offically) as it is illegal being an islamic country ... Obviously! We did it 'officially' as did the majority.
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 22:07
Must admit.. the other day some dilly lady in a Honda pilot was driving next to me had too hoot 3 times as she kept swerving into my lane and then eventually cut in front of me... called the cops and the guy laughed.. said its the 3rd phone call for her today... ...Apparently, don't buy a Honda Pilot!
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 22:04
http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/crime/maid-raped-thrown-off-from-apartment-1.1000092
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 21:21
Love the title of this thread and eagerly clicked on to it expecting to read about someone being fondled in the waterpark.... Never mind. Lol - I was thinking the same thing when I first saw video....!
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 21:03
... A part of me bitterly hates this country now... and this is why Sharla was banished from the UAE. Its amazing how everyone has to walk the streets with big black tape around our mouths!! Depressing...
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 20:06
Absolutely Spirit! I have actually been sitting at my PC for 3 hours watching documentary;s on the treatment of laborers / maids in Dubai and the rest of UAE. I knew it was happening - but to that extent... heartbreaking ... A part of me bitterly hates this country now... Nessie, on you tube
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 09:55
Ekkk... sorry deleted it as I found this.. http://www.expatwoman.com/dubai/monthly_shopping_in_dubai_Guide_to_The_Races_8450.aspx Thanks captainjacky xx
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 09:53
Rain :) :) :)
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Latest post on 21 March 2012 - 10:19
I am so sorry sweetie!! Get him to contact Charterhouse. They are very good.
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Latest post on 19 March 2012 - 15:52
Seena at Beauty Lab in Motor City - she is amazing!!
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Latest post on 19 March 2012 - 15:34
Baking Soda works like a charm! Mix into a paste. Apply and wash off x
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Latest post on 18 March 2012 - 11:13
YAY!! Thanks ladies... Ja I am sure flight centre can help them with that or the emirates route... :) Thanks a mill xxx
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Latest post on 15 March 2012 - 17:28
Teachers are exempt from the banning system. Thanks! So there is no way my friend can get a ban?
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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 19:01
I have lost a total of 25 kgs since April last year, I would recommend that you get a personal trainer who is also a certified dietician, the reason is when you have large amounts of weight to lose it’s always best to exercise aswell, besides the obvious health benefits it also helps you burn the FAT and not just lose excess water, which is quite often the case with crash dieting, the first few kilos lost are purely water retention weight and when you stop dieting and go back to normal eating, you start to store excess water again resulting in an increase in weight again. A certified personal trainer will do an entire weight loss program for you which will include exercise, diet and also natural supplements that will help you burn the fat and feed the muscles. I would like to add that I could not even walk 2kms on a treadmill one year ago and this year I can easily jog flat out for 12kms. Another thing to remember is that if you lose 40kgs you will surely have excess skin and the best way to avoid this as much as possible is to exercise, but not just cardio but free weight training as this will help tighten the skin as you progressively lose the weight. Let me know if you want the details of my ‘Coach’ personal trainer, he has truly changed my life!! Good luck, it is possible and once you start seeing the initial results, this will be your BEST motivation to keep pushing yourself. Thanks Candyfloss - could you mail me on roxanne.k.cawood at gmail dot com xx
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 11:22
HAHA! They called! They will delivery in 10 days I won a Ben10 Box Set.....
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Latest post on 18 February 2012 - 21:17
Hi, Can anyone suggest a nice (cheapish) place for dinner for 6 people on a Monday night. Ideally with drinks. Catch - needs to be an entertainer family voucher friendly place. Not too concerned about location - we are in Mirdif and Motor City Thanks :)
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Latest post on 12 February 2012 - 11:42
Anyhow, hope you all have a great, stress free day!
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Latest post on 12 February 2012 - 11:40
I thoroughly enjoy how there are some ladies in here that manage to turn EVERY post into an argument. I was ranting.... I’m now over it. We all have our "I love Dubai" moments.. And sometimes we need to get them off our chests.
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Latest post on 12 February 2012 - 10:59
Or get yourself really fired up and refuse to move, I drive a little car - they have nowhere to go - they can just wait! Happen to me on Al Wasl this morning - p*ss off - you do not own the road!! Thats exactly what i did... I looked ahead of me - put my music loud, stuck cruise control on and enjoyed the ride.. He must just know that if he bangs into me, my heels will slash his face.... lol.. joking but its a fab thought!!! drivers like that will eventually wipe themselves out..
 
 
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