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Latest post on 05 September 2012 - 19:01
My gran made the best soup, all she used was, onion and carrots grated, lentils, and veg stock cubes, simmer for 2 hours, let it cool to thicken, thrn watm thru, simple, but lovely soup. Ps, salt and pepper as required. <em>edited by salsB on 05/09/2012</em>
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Latest post on 05 September 2012 - 18:55
So sure she was on the flight back from Brum on The 20th August. Wish I could get enough attention on a flight to get drunk!!!! Lol <em>edited by salsB on 05/09/2012</em>
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Latest post on 05 September 2012 - 18:42
Slightly diff scenario, but...... Was at Riva beach club, sat on the beach, hundreds of sun beds available, a family of 4 ( no young children ) decided to sit a coupe of sun beds away, they had the bear face cheek to ask me to put my cigarette out and informed me I smoked of much, and one of the family was allergic to smoke. I was gob smacked. People here can so annoy me, who do they think they are????? <em>edited by salsB on 05/09/2012</em>
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Latest post on 04 September 2012 - 17:41
It's our girls night, so Brick Lane, and a couple Dvd's.
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Latest post on 04 September 2012 - 17:24
I would calculate the days works, and divide it into the monthly salary agreed. It was only short term work.
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Latest post on 04 September 2012 - 17:21
I have had problems with my HP, 3 in 1. hardly used it, bought new cartridges as it was saying my cartridges were not originals, I can't even print now, only scan. So annoying. <em>edited by salsB on 04/09/2012</em>
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Latest post on 03 September 2012 - 02:17
Yep just in the process of it being set up! Really anxious to get repeat prescription set up... Once I've done that I can relax and start to enjoy the idea of Dubai! Thanks for the help! Are you sure you need a prescription?? alot of meds can be bought over the counter. Ps, Welcome to Dubai and to EW. :) <em>edited by salsB on 03/09/2012</em>
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Latest post on 03 September 2012 - 01:59
Excellent, I'll look into them. Can you tell me, does it take long to register and get an appointment like here in the uk where it takes about 3 weeks? Do you have medical insurance? you will get an appointment literally straight away.
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Latest post on 03 September 2012 - 01:52
My Hubby has been sponsoring our DD for nearly 3 years now, we had to pay the costs thou, which was about 3500dhs. Hubby's company sorted everything out for DD they even paid the deposit, the process was very quick and simply as the company PRO is excellent. If your daughter is coming to work, I wouldn't mention to her employer that she only wants to work for a year.
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Latest post on 03 September 2012 - 01:44
I used Nicolas and Asp in Marina Walk, no particular doctor thou, very professional.
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Latest post on 03 September 2012 - 01:30
Jones is across the road from Time Square, If that helps.
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Latest post on 27 August 2012 - 18:37
Feel exhausted reading this!!!! But I do remember the days when I did all this.
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Latest post on 27 August 2012 - 18:33
I agree a low fat diet is the best way to go!!, very hard for me, I lost 7lb recently, starting swimming, had to stop as I now have 2 slipped discs in my upper back. Returned from the UK last week, put the 7lbs back on, then lost 2. My life is so exciting, lol
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Latest post on 27 August 2012 - 17:59
It's all very confusing. If hubby takes holiday and he isn't in Dubai they take his weekend off him. If we don't go anywhere he gets to keep his weekend!!!!! So best to lie, lol
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Latest post on 27 August 2012 - 17:51
I sent my passport off last year and it only took 12 days. Until recently the passports were printed in the uk and sent back to us with DHL. Hubby's has been sent off today, let's see how long it takes.
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Latest post on 27 August 2012 - 17:45
I would ring the airline up and ask them. It's always puzzled me why we have to have 6 months remaining!!!! Anyone know.
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Latest post on 27 August 2012 - 17:43
I only took the capsules for 3 days, I do recall loose bowels, with (sorry, slimey effect ).
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Latest post on 27 August 2012 - 09:05
I have seen a couple of push chairs with "please don't touch my child" banners.
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Latest post on 25 August 2012 - 12:55
I bought them over the counter, 407dhs,
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Latest post on 23 August 2012 - 22:52
Seen it a while ago in Spinneys Marina Walk.
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Latest post on 23 August 2012 - 22:51
If you are a resident here and don't work, then you wont have to pay tax!!!!! As I was aware that when we first arrived here, hubby had to be outside the UK for a full tax year, otherwise he would have to pay tax on his return. For example, we arrived in the July 08, and if he wanted to return to the UK, then he would have to wait till April 2010. I could be wrong as I know things change. We completed a tax form before leaving, so IR are aware we are outside the UK.
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Latest post on 23 August 2012 - 19:29
I paid 50 from Marina, this was last November.
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Latest post on 22 August 2012 - 18:44
If you have any specific questions, put up your email address and I can mail you directly. I will set up a new email addy, as I don't want to put my personal email up on here. Cheers Kaydee
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Latest post on 22 August 2012 - 18:40
Has a good reputation, don't have any young children, but my DD used to work there.
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Latest post on 22 August 2012 - 15:36
Thanks ladies for you feedback, much appreciated.
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Latest post on 22 August 2012 - 14:56
I have the same kind of problems, each time I go home, only returned back on Monday, it takes me weeks to recover. So sad we are put into these situations, I get so stressed. Just saying to myself im not going back next, but i miss my grandchildren, really only go back for them.
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Latest post on 22 August 2012 - 14:51
i used to work for celebrity for 6 years, Which ship is this, and you say its docking in Dubai? Solistice, yes it docks on 11th November.
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Latest post on 22 August 2012 - 14:45
I will be renewing ASAP, landed back on Monday, e- gate expired on the 10th, I hadn't realized, was in the queue for over a hour, grrrrr.
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Latest post on 21 August 2012 - 22:03
We are British. The only country that we visiting is Cochin, I know a visa is normally obtained, but do I need one coming in via the sea. Have looked on Indian consulate website, not giving me the info I am looking for.
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Latest post on 21 August 2012 - 17:05
Hubby has a opportunity to work there, have been researching, but would be good to know from other expats that have lived there. Tia
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Latest post on 17 August 2012 - 14:53
Axa are a huge company worldwide, maybe see if they cover from Sri Lanka.
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Latest post on 07 August 2012 - 20:08
Week days they are open from 10am till 9pm. I know for deff they open all day. Not sure bout Friday thou, but I do think it's from 4pm. I think during Ramadan they do not open until 8pm ( same as the hotels and bars serving alcohol) I could be wrong though Was at the one at Marina walk last week, and asked what the hours were.
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Latest post on 07 August 2012 - 19:18
I live in one of the Armada's, initially thought it was ok, cant wait to move, everything is driving up the wall. Basement stinks of sewers, LL just doesnt respond to any emails, we have maintenance issues. I am not forking out money for something I dont own. My word of advise, Do Not move to JLT.
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Latest post on 07 August 2012 - 19:08
I thought that as of January a blood test was no longer required. Sure I read about it last year. You are correct, but this is for UK, maybe OP is from another country.
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Latest post on 05 August 2012 - 20:16
Never heard of this place in Mirdiff, where exactly is it. It's very close to the Mirdif City Center and right under the flight path. Oh ok, funny never seen signs either. Lol,
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Latest post on 05 August 2012 - 20:15
Are you feeding the baby kitten milk.
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Latest post on 05 August 2012 - 19:59
Never heard of this place in Mirdiff, where exactly is it.
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Latest post on 05 August 2012 - 19:58
ladies, try and remove your personal emails and numbers, it's not safe to leave them on the board. ;)
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Latest post on 05 August 2012 - 19:51
Week days they are open from 10am till 9pm. I know for deff they open all day. Not sure bout Friday thou, but I do think it's from 4pm.
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Latest post on 30 July 2012 - 22:38
I would really love someone to come cook, I'm out of ideas, and we don't have many take aways now.
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Latest post on 30 July 2012 - 22:35
Both my cats cost around 800, this is for rabies, deeorming and other injections, plus consultation fee, do maybe the rabies jab alone is only 250/300. I use Vet a hospital at al quiz.
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Latest post on 30 July 2012 - 22:18
When I book holidays, always tend to research the local culture of the country I am visiting, once I booked for Turkey, on reading I was informed, not show souls of your feet and using tooth picks were classed as rude. So surely when visiting the UAE and doing Abit of research, holiday makers will find local rules and regulations. Msybe they are just plain ignorant!!!!!
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Latest post on 30 July 2012 - 22:04
Cant help with any doctors, but just wanted to say I so sympathise, I had a slipped disc in lower back for years ( 17 years to be axact ) do hope you get it sorted ASAP. It's so awful isn't it.
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Latest post on 29 July 2012 - 20:57
Ok thank you salsB, how would if affect my labour card if I had to start the visa process through DH's work again? For example, if I had a vius through him, had started working with my company and then he decided to change jobs? Would my labour card then get taken away? Its your employer that provides you with labour card, doesnt matter if you change visa due to hubbys new job.
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Latest post on 29 July 2012 - 20:48
We all should care, and more so at Ramadan. We should show some respect. I think this thread is a wind up. <em>edited by salsB on 29/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 29 July 2012 - 20:27
My favourite sun cream, Geant sell it too.
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Latest post on 29 July 2012 - 20:24
Normally when taking on a new tenancy, its our duty to get the last Dewa bill from LL. In my case our apartment never had been lived in before and Dewa was already on, just had to transfer name.
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Latest post on 29 July 2012 - 20:18
If hubby moves jobs then the new visa process will have to begin all over again. So you will have to do the visa run each month until you have your visa. As for you company sponsoring you, it would be you a tied to them more so than if you hubby does.
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Latest post on 26 July 2012 - 17:59
We love Market Place at the Crowne Plaza in Deira. JW Marriot has The Market Place too, seems strange both hotels having the same restuarant name. Bamboo in JW Marriott is great for a group lunch.
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Latest post on 24 July 2012 - 19:27
Riva on the Palm charge 100dhs, kids under 6 go free. They have a kids pool, a bar, and a restaurant, loads of beach loungers. Not sure what there annual fees are thou.
 
 
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