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Latest post on 16 February 2012 - 18:11
Wendyone, you are the only one that can do all the donkey work yourself. The internet is a wonderful and exciting place, have a look. You need to search and find the right location, as you are the only know that will know if it is suitable.
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Latest post on 16 February 2012 - 08:06
Im no nurse, so cant advise, but go to the doctor and seek their advise.
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Latest post on 15 February 2012 - 22:18
Hi JC, I had a look at the website and am a little concerned that they use a paypal account for all payments (not their own merchant page). However, if your husband paid via Paypal he can maybe go down that route and lodge a complaint, as his account will show who he sent the payment to. However, it's a very badly designed website with a lot of speech on how wonderful they are and how your money is safe. Hmmm....I would keep trying to contact them but also look at reporting them. Nt sure to whom, but I'm sure some of the ladies on here know of which authority to report to. Bless your DH for ordering the flowers...lovely thought. X Doesn't the municipality deal with this kind of stuff???? Hope you get your money back.
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Latest post on 15 February 2012 - 22:16
My hubby worked away Monday - Friday for alot of years, sometime worked abroad for months on end too. It was really difficult for us as a family, and I felt I brought up two girls as a single parent. Hubby went off to work when our youngest was 3 months old and returned when she was going to secondary school. Such a very long time, and at times as a married couple out bond became weaker. I would think very hard about the family separating. Good luck with you decision thou.
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Latest post on 15 February 2012 - 22:07
Literally right behind the gold and diamond park. Thanks Chocs, need to find somewhere cheaper for the servicing.
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Latest post on 15 February 2012 - 22:00
I have been looking for the regular Typhoo to no avail. I have people bring it in for me.
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Latest post on 15 February 2012 - 21:56
I lost nearly10K last week, due to a very greedy horrible LL, and Dewa will not give us our 1,000dhs deposit back either.
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Latest post on 15 February 2012 - 21:52
Where is AAA in Al Quoz, Tia
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Latest post on 14 February 2012 - 21:29
I have lived here nearly 4 years, and still love it. I have had some terrible times adjusting when I first arrived, meeting new people was so hard, but I look back now and its seems a life time ago. I visit home often, but so miss Dubai and can't wait to rush back. I think I will always want to be an Ex-Pat, cannot even think about returning to the UK, well not for the forseeable future anyway.
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Latest post on 01 February 2012 - 23:34
I also adopted a cat through FF over 3 years ago, and still foster and help when I can. You may find the donation asked for is due to the cat being a fluffy/ Persian, please bare in mind that even if you paid for all the cats vaccs, neutering, and so forth, it would cost you around 1200dhs. FF are a none profit organisation and without the help of the volunteers FF just wouldn't cope. So donations are key. Pet shops sell Persian or pure breeds between 8,000 and 12,000dhs by the way. Think you have a bargain with your foster baby
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Latest post on 28 January 2012 - 22:10
Hope it wasn't my cooking!!!!! :)
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Latest post on 28 January 2012 - 22:06
EK wanted 600 pound one way from here on 5th January. Need to add, alot of airlines where charging the same. <em>edited by salsB on 28/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 28 January 2012 - 21:48
I complained last year, and their response was pathetic. EK over recent times, just don't seem to be interested in Customer Care.
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Latest post on 28 January 2012 - 21:44
I cant book directly with EK either, have my DD and Lo's coming, so I booked via Expedia on an EK flight. EK will let you book a relative as long as you have the same surname. I know I know, It all doesn't make sense.
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Latest post on 28 January 2012 - 16:08
Jillp, Email sent, you can now remove. thanks very much.
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 03:57
It was your special night, and you should been able to pick and choose, they were far to selfish to even consider your feelings, their loss. Pick yourself up, brush yourself down, and just forget about them, as they aren't worth worrying about. I am sure your wedding day will be very special, congrats and have a long happy marriage. x
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Latest post on 25 January 2012 - 20:27
Try and put it in a small amount of her favourite food. I do this with my cats.
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Latest post on 25 January 2012 - 20:21
We have a Pajero 2 door, its now over 3 years old, and Hubby (touchwood) has never had a problem.
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Latest post on 24 January 2012 - 03:27
I am already here, but happy moving for March. Have you looked at Dubizzle for furniture, plenty of bargains for you.
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Latest post on 23 January 2012 - 10:01
She is back, Veritas has been very quiet since she returned, obviously very busy with the dog whispering!!!!
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Latest post on 23 January 2012 - 09:42
I was informed yesterday by an agent that LL's are now refusing to allow dogs / pets in their properties, make sure you have permission first. Personally I wouldn't have a dog here, as its not really a pet friendly place. Just my opinion thou.
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Latest post on 23 January 2012 - 09:31
Must mention to hubby about booking Valantines dinner. I will probably have to organise myself as he is abit useless when it comes to romance.
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Latest post on 23 January 2012 - 09:30
Hello Kerry and welcome. Really can't advise on Sharjah, but I hope you settle in ok, and meet new people in your local area. I am sure the kids are going to keep you busy.
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Latest post on 23 January 2012 - 08:57
My DD doesn't get allowances, she is under her dad's sponsorship, so I suppose If she transferred to company sponsorship she may get extra allowances.
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Latest post on 23 January 2012 - 00:43
Also be aware that the airport does not take rupees as a currency, only Dollars, pounds. I used pounds and the change was in dollars!!!!!
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Latest post on 23 January 2012 - 00:37
Hope you don/t mind me asking, I need my sofa cleaning, the whole lots pulls off, do you think it will be ok to dry clean. It needs to be sparkling new to hand back to the LL.
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Latest post on 22 January 2012 - 18:47
So happy to see so many nice landlords are about. Such a shame Ive had to deal with (once and nice LL) to quite a nasty one. Hope I find a really lovely LL when I move shortly.
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Latest post on 21 January 2012 - 14:58
Had a big down pour in April 2009, haven't seen anything like it since.
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Latest post on 21 January 2012 - 14:26
Check out James Villa's website. The have villa's worldwide.
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Latest post on 20 January 2012 - 22:26
I used to live up your way, I dont have young kids, but Im sure there is a mum and baby meeting in the park regularly. Welcome to Dubai, Im sure you will meet some ladies soon. Take the Little to the park, you may find mums there to chat too.
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Latest post on 20 January 2012 - 22:12
Ive taken two with Emirates. Ive seen people with lappys and Ipads etc. Cant see there would be an issue.
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Latest post on 20 January 2012 - 22:10
Gemini ( 22nd May )
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 17:08
Have a look at Defra website. I also think you can email them for advise.
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 16:48
We save a certain amount per month. DH is the only earner here, both of us are not spenders, I hate shopping, so it's a massive bonus. DH keeps me in check and asks each month if we have saved as planned. Our outgoings each month is the same. DD car is paid off in April so more to add to the pot. My only down side is that we pay for flights for immediate family, so the costs can be quite high. I spoil the grandchildren at Xmas and Birthdays, and always buy the school uniforms.
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 16:37
I wouldn't travel to Goa as single lady, but I was in Sri Lanka recently and seen quite afew singletons. Enjoy, but be careful.
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 16:33
The bloke that did this is a security guard, he is due back in court on 8th Feb, so do hope there will be a different judge residing. I do hope for Corey's sake this evil man gets what he deserves. Corey is now at rest at Pinehills in Toronto. RIP Corey
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 16:26
Don't forget we can donate blood at Ibn Mall. They come once a month I think.
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 03:22
I received a call on 30th of December, my mum rang and broke the news my cousin in Canada was brutally murdered, he was 27, a typically family guy and everyone adored him. I booked packed and set off, returned only yesterday. I always thought the UK system was far to soft, the person that killed my cousin ( Corey ) has been let out on Bail till 8th Feb, not sure why. When the call came in I nearly fell to my knees. Corey went to the aid for two youngsters being bullied and sadly was in the wrong place wrong time. The police did not expect the murderer to be be set free on bail, was told he had to leave and abode with his parents in BC until the next court hearing. The way the system works, it looks to me Corey meant nothing to anyone in society. So upset by whats happened. Im sure no one has the right and wrong answer, just felt the need to share. Im no expert, but surely Corey
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 03:09
PI's here are illegal. Call the police, no other route really.
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 21:08
Thanks so much for the suggestions... I'll keep it in mind if the latest possibility doesn't work out! Considering 25/55 down at the yacht club... they are open long hours. Would any of you ladies recommend it? Do any of you know if there are vouchers for them in the Entertainer this year? for some reason the ent website doesn't understand a hash :) Yes there are vouchers in the Entertainer Yacht club is lovely, food good, location great.
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 21:05
Ritz Carlton @ DIFC cater for upto 30 in their function rooms. Been told it's really gorgeous.
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 20:55
I am currently fostering a dog in ET. No comments from anyone. Loads of dogs, I often do a loop round the bottom with my pup, it takes about 20 mins. Wrong thread sweetie!!!!!
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 20:52
Hotels will cater for you all day. What day are you getting married??
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 20:02
well, you've got a problem ... isn't there a saying that idleness is the work of the devil or something? The first thing I would do is put her through "maid's bootcamp" - give her an impossibly long list of work to do and check to see how much she gets done. My housekeepers help me - whenever I need it ... Last night, that meant helping me give medicine to a sick baby at 1am and then being up at 5am to look after said baby while I went horse riding. Today will be a bit quieter since we are all tired, but they will still help during the day and won't go to bed until dinner is finished and cleaned up. You are getting taken advantage of - paying fulltime for parttime help and that will have to stop before your new baby comes. You go horse riding whilst your child is sick!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FFS.... and need your maid to administer medicine, how heavy is a spoon of Calpol?????
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 19:58
The card was probably meant for the last tenants, dont worry bout it!!!!!!!!!! throw in bin!!!!
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 19:56
What did the man do???? maybe he was lost, I do this sometimes, god forbid if anyone thought I was doing wrong????
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Latest post on 26 December 2011 - 14:39
Its sold down at the pharmacy at Marina Walk.
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Latest post on 26 December 2011 - 14:26
We went to The Talk at JBR, price was 299 each. Food was just as good as a normal Friday, plenty of drinks flowing, had a really nice day with friends. Next year I would like to go away for the holidays.
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Latest post on 21 December 2011 - 17:12
No it's not a holiday, but I know New Years day is.
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Latest post on 21 December 2011 - 17:10
Its a bit late in the day now I think, as bloods probably need to be done in the mornings. Nicolas and Asp at the Marina are very good. <em>edited by salsB on 21/12/2011</em>
 
 
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