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Latest post on 29 July 2012 - 18:27
Oh dear, dear.... I am assuming you called all the vets? Put posters up where you live? In the local shops? Apart from that I am sure you are doing all you can... so sorry...
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 29 July 2012 - 16:05
Any news?? Did u find the municipality?
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Latest post on 28 July 2012 - 21:05
04 2891114 Dubai Municipality Veterinary Clinic. Located past Mushrif Park on Al Khawaneej Road, Mirdif. Vaccinations, Microchipping, Registration, Stray Animal Pound <em>edited by roysie on 28/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 28 July 2012 - 19:14
Last night we went down to the Marina for a bite to eat. I had a sleeveless dress on, so made sure I had a pasmina over my shoulders... then passed more bare shoulders than covered. What is going on?
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 28 July 2012 - 18:46
Azaiba... you need to speak to Elke from Qurum Vets, she is the one that arranged for both our dogs to come from Muscat to Dubai. Her number is: 24562263. Hope that helps
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 28 July 2012 - 16:48
Where are they located?? wonder if they deliver into the dessert area.. lol
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Latest post on 28 July 2012 - 12:58
No probs..;) Off to UK on Friday, but we should meet for a coffee after that if you are up for it? You could bring a notepad and fire away! :) Sounds good to me, but you may regret the notepad bit. Drop me an email when you get back and have a lovely time. Thanks... will do, its been quite a while... be in contact.
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Latest post on 28 July 2012 - 12:35
No probs..;) Off to UK on Friday, but we should meet for a coffee after that if you are up for it? You could bring a notepad and fire away! :)
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 28 July 2012 - 12:33
that seems so high then because our water contributes for half our Dewa.... we only use the A/C in the room we are in. Bedrooms all night. They are on 24 degrees (auto)
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Latest post on 28 July 2012 - 12:29
Not sure about that... I do know that if you pass through all 3 on one journey (say driving from MOE to airport end) you will only get charged for one toll (4 dirhams). They calculate that you pass all 3 within a certain time and only charge for one.
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Latest post on 28 July 2012 - 11:58
Is it definately the electricity making the bill high? Our summer bills are around 2k and we have a huge fully irrigated garden and large 3 bedroomed villa.
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Latest post on 28 July 2012 - 11:56
You will be fined 50 dirhams each time you pass with no tag. Then when you re-register your car, you will have a big fine to pay before they continue
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Latest post on 28 July 2012 - 11:52
What do you call high?
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Latest post on 24 July 2012 - 15:09
Are the food outlets and smoking rooms open in terminal 3 during Ramadan? TIA All normal
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 24 July 2012 - 13:45
We took our WII to be fixed to a little shop in the Mazaya Centre... just inside the main doors, think he is in the 1st shop on your right.
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Latest post on 22 July 2012 - 20:52
Think you will be looking at 10,000aed less than that, having a quick peek on Dubizzle. Personally i would put it on the notice board at Spinneys.
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Latest post on 22 July 2012 - 15:07
Its a pleasure... its upstairs :-)
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Latest post on 22 July 2012 - 12:22
Paper Lane - Town Centre Jumeirah
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Latest post on 21 July 2012 - 17:17
This is for a E class large auto saloon which is expensive... also we will be arriving in the 'olympic' time so prices in all London airports have gone up. Also the car is waiting for you at arrivals which to me saves so much time, no getting buses out to a far fetched car parks :D
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Latest post on 21 July 2012 - 16:23
Far and away the best deal is Traffic Self drive...I got the recommendation off here and have used them for the last 2 years. They are waiting for you at LHR with the car in the short stay so no bus transfers, price includes fully comp insurance, extra driver and car seats. Then you just drive up to departures and they are waiting with a trolley for you and they drive the car away, it's a brilliant service. Price beats all the others by far. Thank you so much for this helpful recommendation! They have reallly come good considering we want to hire next week, what with the Olympics being on in London, they have booked us the car we wanted (largest saloon) for how long we wanted (delivery straight to the arrivals) 2 drivers and full comp insurance all for 550 pounds. Which is by far the cheapest plus all the others you have to use a shuttle bus etc, etc.... So just wanted to say thanks!
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Latest post on 21 July 2012 - 14:50
46 degrees in the shade on my patio... out in the dessert!
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Latest post on 21 July 2012 - 11:15
I would say that it is a feral cat/bin cat that has been castrated/spayed... they normally clip the ear so that people know that it has been done and can't reproduce. We have a number of cats like this in our community.
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Latest post on 20 July 2012 - 18:44
Thanks Hugsys :D <em>edited by roysie on 20/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 20 July 2012 - 17:58
Take-aways from Chillis Like*
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Latest post on 20 July 2012 - 17:29
Sounds perfect... be round later :D
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Latest post on 20 July 2012 - 17:27
I think they are made by Staywell? We had them in the UK. Try ACE hardware in their pet dept or there is a good pet shop in Motorcity... You can either get them that work with special collars or electronic ones that work on the microchip already in the cat. Good luck.
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Latest post on 20 July 2012 - 17:11
Replace the cat flap with one that only opens with the special collars that you put on your cats... any other cat trying to enter can not.
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Latest post on 20 July 2012 - 16:52
If it causes a buzz take out of packaging and wrap in the straightening irons or hair dryer cord :) Thats sounds like professional advice ;)
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Latest post on 20 July 2012 - 15:53
When I need my UK contraceptive pills they did not know the name... so I went back to the chemist/pharmacy with the drug name (as you mentioned below) and they matched the same drug up (take the paper insert if you have it), they were just under a different brand name. The best pharmacy I find is: Jebel Ali Gardens Pharmacy near the gas station and near IBN battuta mall or the pharmacy in the centre at Arabian Ranches but most will help you. The contraceptive pills are on the shelf and I never heard of them being prescription only... not unless they are special ones?
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Latest post on 20 July 2012 - 12:43
Ramadan lasts for 30 days... today is the 1st day.
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Latest post on 19 July 2012 - 16:45
lady one million - paco rabanne
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Latest post on 19 July 2012 - 16:43
You have to get a UAE driving license to drive a private car here... its an easy process <em>edited by roysie on 19/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 18 July 2012 - 18:26
Home Centre in MOE. I bought some around 6 weeks ago... hopefully they still have them for you :)
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Latest post on 18 July 2012 - 12:35
Ran a laundry business in the UK for 10 years.... only ever used Tefal Steam Generator irons (Iron on top of steam/water box). Still use one here myself... faultless.
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Latest post on 15 July 2012 - 21:07
We have been long awaiting a cheque from an amazingly shoddy real estate agent. We banked it yesterday and it is today showing on the NBD online banking, but DH hasn't received the magic SMS to show funds added. Is this a bad sign or just the normal clearing process as we've never noticed this before? Stress!!!!! I would call them and ask if its cleared before drawing on it
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Latest post on 15 July 2012 - 19:25
I feel for you.... I have found that vitamin B complex has helped alot! I would never in a million years of believed a vitamin would help... after around 4 weeks I noticed a difference, its a capsule taken once a day. I have been taking them for a year now. Regular massages help also. Breathing in a slow deep pattern helps if you get into a situation where you panic. :)
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Latest post on 12 July 2012 - 13:47
Dusit Thani SZR.... lovely food, lovely atmosphere and great value. Went 2 weeks ago :D Oh I am glad you enjoyed it! Its a gem We loved it... my Mum was impressed. Thanks for the tip, we even won the meal for 2 (for handing in DH business card) We will be going back very soon ;)
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Latest post on 12 July 2012 - 10:17
Have bought them from Park and Shop Al Wasl Rd before... think it just depends...
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Latest post on 12 July 2012 - 10:16
Dusit Thani SZR.... lovely food, lovely atmosphere and great value. Went 2 weeks ago :D
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 03 July 2012 - 08:23
You do not wear anything under a swimsuit...
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Latest post on 03 July 2012 - 08:21
Never had it happen to me here (knock on wood) but here is what I have done in the past: - Call your insurance company as some coverages have free roadside assistance (and towing). Many times they can try to jump it in the garage. Sometimes there is enough battery for the radio but not the engine so I would have them try this first. (and the battery is the most likely as hot weather is very tough on batteries) - Get the car towed to a shop. If you haven't taken it anywhere, the easiest but most expensive will be the dealer service. I have also had good luck with AAA near MOE. You will need to set this up prior to calling the tow service so that you know where to have the tow truck take your car. Insurance will only pay for the repairs if there is an accident ... but lots of time they will help get your car to a shop. Good luck! How weird...I must of been typing away the same time and very like minded also! <em>edited by roysie on 03/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 03 July 2012 - 08:20
What a pain.... my car insurance has breakdown cover and I am pretty sure that most do. Definately check that and call them out. It could be the battery.. the radio takes little power for that to work but just means not enough power in battery to turn the car over or it could be the starter motor... all manner of things, so 1st to check the cover on your insurance.
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Latest post on 02 July 2012 - 09:53
Hhhmm would be nice before i set off on travels. On the similar topic is Longchamp on sale?? Anybody?? Yes... my friend only said yesterday she had looked at their sale bits ;)
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Latest post on 02 July 2012 - 09:48
Bump please for anyone else who might have info. Thanks tinkerbellsmuse wasn't sure about AC as its DP and most of their properties have Emicol. Layan all serviced by Dewa
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Latest post on 02 July 2012 - 08:57
Mega Stitch... they are in Al Barsha near MOE. Opposite the big area of waste ground next to the post office and near the turning down to Lulu, they will fix anything :)
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Latest post on 02 July 2012 - 07:20
You are welcome... hope you find something you like!
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Latest post on 01 July 2012 - 20:16
You could ask a tailor to line it for you???....
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Latest post on 01 July 2012 - 16:17
Yes... go to Ripani in Dubai Mall. I bought my Italian leather handbag there yesterday, although mine was quite a bit more than that they did have nice leather bags for around your budget and some in the sale. Good luck :)
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Latest post on 01 July 2012 - 12:06
Throw them away....
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Latest post on 01 July 2012 - 10:04
Yep I 2nd M&S... you will def find in there :)
 
 
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