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Latest post on 23 January 2012 - 12:53
SavvyB... I too have been biten badly over the last couple of nights on ankles and DH has not. It IS mosquitos as I actually heard one trying to dive bomb last night! Most nights we light insense and it seems to ward them off ;)
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 20:29
You can buy Gynera at all chemists...
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 19:23
Clear film types are good for a short period of time but yellow after a year or so due to the glue and the suns rays, wax types are ok but require regular maintenance. I know a company who supplies Mercedes and Al Futtaim with a teflon based product which is affordable and lasts the product is called maxguard <em>edited by roysie on 19/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 18:24
I hope you are in luck... but like I say the lady in JA is so, so helpful and knows her 'stuff'...
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 18:06
Just did a quicky google.. someone had asked if you can to bring it into Dubai, then someone had answered that you can buy it here for 270aed, but it does not say where? So at least you know it is possible.... Personally I have always found 'Life' pharmacy good for finding different bits or if not try the lovely lady pharmacist in Jebel Ali by the petrol station near IBN Battuta Mall. Good Luck :)
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 21:14
savvyB.. you have mail too...:)
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 16:40
Thanks!!
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 16:37
SavvyB.. I live in Dubailand but its no prob ;) mail me.. amintoft at yahoo dot co dot uk
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 15:52
Burnt? does not sound very nice.. do you mean used by friends? :( <em>edited by roysie on 18/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 15:51
Hi... where can I get more info on the Marathon?? Date etc... thanks so much
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 15:25
Nscm7859 & SavvyB... which area are you both in?? Happy to meet or collect for a coffee ;)
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Latest post on 17 January 2012 - 22:19
lol... B road yes!! Sweet dreams... ;)
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Latest post on 17 January 2012 - 22:18
No prob.. keep us updated...xx
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Latest post on 17 January 2012 - 22:12
I sympathise.. I have 3 dogs which I treat like my children... its awful to see them so ill. Dr Dominics number is: 04 4309797 (office hours) and the emergency number is: 050 5501698.
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Latest post on 17 January 2012 - 22:05
Maybe you can seek the advice from another vet... different vets have different ideas always worth a try. I use Dr Dominic at the Polo Club he is very good.. maybe he can help you further. <em>edited by roysie on 17/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 17 January 2012 - 21:58
DubaiCat I am still laughing out loud at your posts on this thread... funny... such a great note to go to sleep on!! ;) and oh' so british! Love it..
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Latest post on 17 January 2012 - 21:54
Oh goodness me thats terrible... have you spoken to Laura (the owner)?? My dogs always go to posh paws and they have always been in fantastic shape on their return... If you have not spoken to her directly then I definately would... sorry I can't help :-(
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 21:11
While I agree that the OP should get her friend to a doctor.. I also think its outrageous to suggest her friend may have cancer!... not good, and not needed. :( Why? I know the symptoms - my dad died of it last year! I did not suggest you did'nt know your facts and I am very sorry for your loss... I just meant that the OP was merely asking in which direction/specialist her friend should see, she was not asking for diagnosis...
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 21:00
While I agree that the OP should get her friend to a doctor.. I also think its outrageous to suggest her friend may have cancer!... not good, and not needed. :(
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 08:21
It only happens once a year!!
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 08:20
I used to take Microgynon in the UK.. when I came here I gave the chemist the packet and he gave me Gynera... its the same drug. Just double check with your chemist next time you go in... the names are only brand names not drug names :-)
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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 14:54
Poppy82... NO!!!!! Don't do it. Put 'Dubai Zoo' into the search on here and have a read.
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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 14:54
Sorry meant to say... Al Ain Wildlife park is lovely :-)
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Latest post on 07 January 2012 - 19:11
Fida's is on Satwa Rd, from Diyafah St turn into Satwa Road and it will be on your right hand side, not too far along. They do shut in the afternoon.
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Latest post on 07 January 2012 - 19:04
Strawberry yoghurt ... morning, noon, night and middle of night! lol... :\:
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Latest post on 07 January 2012 - 19:01
All K9 attempt to do is make sure that a 'dumped' animal is not 'dumped' again... they try to make sure that the dog is homed in a 'forever' home.... If you see how traumatised one of my dogs still is after being mistreated and dumped it is heartbreaking... They like to make sure a landlord is OK about someone taking on a dog, otherwise it could end up back at the pound quicker than it left if the landlord found out and did'nt like it... I hope you manage to get your landlord to OK it and you get your 'forever' dog soon
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 10:06
There is the British School Muscat (where my son went) and the Royal Flight.They are both british curriculum and both good schools. I would apply right now if you want any hope of a place! The lady in BSM is Deirdre, she is the registrar. BSM is in Madinat Qaboos (MQ) but is quite pricey to live and smaller villas. I lived in Al Ansab in a huge stand alone villa for less than I pay for my 3 bed villa in Dubai. It is now and 20/25 drive from there to BSM on the back dual carriageway. A great place to live... With regards to shopping there is Qurum city centre, Muscat City Centre and Markus al Badja. Shops include Carrefour, Lulu, BHS, Next, Marks & Spencer (just one) and quite alot of the other chain shops. No debenhams I am afraid... They have the equivilent of Spinneys in a few locations called Al Fair. If I can help you further then you can mail me at amintoft at yahoo dot co dot uk. :)
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Latest post on 31 December 2011 - 17:34
You are most welcome... its the guy who cuts keys etc.
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Latest post on 31 December 2011 - 17:02
The man at the top of the escalator in Lulu in Al Barsha. Made a great job of mine :-)
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Latest post on 31 December 2011 - 17:01
What murder??
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Latest post on 30 December 2011 - 10:28
This is true... maximum of 3 years from the dot stamp on the tyre wall. Although the tyre looks good the heat makes the tyre wall go hard and brittle, so more chance of a blow out! This is my DH business line.
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Latest post on 26 December 2011 - 14:55
Fab thanks.... he will love it if I get some more for him to listen to!! :)
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Latest post on 22 December 2011 - 19:23
Thanks ladies, some nice ideas... I do find it increasingly hard to entertain everytime they come! We will def be going off the tourist trail this time. Only 2 more sleeps till my lovely Mum and Dad arrive - horray!! :)
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Latest post on 21 December 2011 - 20:43
Yes we enjoyed.... the 2nd half was much better than the 1st. Good effort;)
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Latest post on 21 December 2011 - 08:43
So glad I just read this.... we are going this afternoon :)
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Latest post on 21 December 2011 - 08:41
Dubaicat, I am sure it will be lush ;) I just love mulled wine.... Have a lovely Christmas neighbour :cool:
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Latest post on 20 December 2011 - 12:16
Delia Smiths slow cooker mulled wine Ingredients 2 bottles red wine, 1 lemon, 1 orangesliced, 4 tbsp sugar, 2 cinnamon sticks, a pinch of ground cloves, a pinch of mixed spice, 4 tbsp brandy ( optional ) Method (1) pre-heat the cooker on HIGH for 20 mins (2) pour the wine into the warm cooker.Using a potato peeler or sharp knife, remove the zest of the lemon in strips. Squeeze the juice from the lemon, add zest and juice to the wine. (3) Add all the other ingredients, except the brandy. (4) cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours. (5) just before serving, stir in the brandy
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Latest post on 20 December 2011 - 12:09
All Spice definately in Spinneys Motor City yesterday!
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Latest post on 20 December 2011 - 12:07
Yes we pay 500. Be sure to pop by when you move in... with regards to the cleaning of the villa I cant really comment we had ours from new. Maybe I could start using your gardener as ours is becoming a bit slack!! Good luck and if you need anything else....
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Latest post on 19 December 2011 - 15:02
Well done! Be sure to give me a knock... next door but one going down in numbers! Glad you got it all sorted :cool:
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Latest post on 19 December 2011 - 12:00
From the Hatta border to Muscat is around 3.5 hours - 4 hours
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Latest post on 19 December 2011 - 08:39
Alot of the people that live here are 'Emirates' and I am sure they were one of them... they usually just keep leasing the villas weather they are lived in or not in anticipation... There is one across the road from me empty for 18 months because of same reason.. perhaps Emirates have not renewed it this time. I know quite a few people here and none that I know of have had any probs. :-)
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Latest post on 18 December 2011 - 21:00
Sounds lush... I always find it a chore to go there, now I am looking forward to it now! ;)
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Latest post on 18 December 2011 - 20:11
Its been empty for around a year, so the chances for you are good ;) But if anyone were to view I will do my best to scare off lol :\:
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Latest post on 18 December 2011 - 19:48
Funny... next but one to me... lol
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Latest post on 18 December 2011 - 19:09
Try it... Is it in B road??
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Latest post on 18 December 2011 - 17:58
Thats right... we could only hold for 10 days too. Did you ask if you could pay a hefty deposit to keep??
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Latest post on 17 December 2011 - 20:45
In the daytime (excluding Friday) the stream is slow but steady.... the evening is very sporradic and overnight I can't really tell you. We have the main bedroom which is on the front of the house and our son has the room next to us. We have NEVER even heard a hint of road noise overnight... When we are sitting in the garden yes you notice the odd car but does not bother us in the slightest... depends if you are looking for silence but I dont think you will get that anywhere... In general Layan is sooooo quiet and half the time you wonder where everyone is! :-)
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Latest post on 17 December 2011 - 14:22
How about ringing Dnata? I wonder if they send drivers? or they might know the easiest way to get a driver with car seats to come??
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Latest post on 17 December 2011 - 14:17
Is there no one you can ask for a lift?? They can then store you car seats until you return??
 
 
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