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Latest post on 10 October 2011 - 22:29
Just change your user name and password, pronto!!!! don't leave just because the Ole Man knows your info!!!
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Latest post on 10 October 2011 - 21:54
Where!!!!! I haven't seen any.
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Latest post on 10 October 2011 - 21:11
while we are onthe topic... there are holidays end of november and beginning of december das both fall on a weekend. Islamic newyear is on a Saturday and a week later on Friday it is National Day. Any idea if any of them might be moved into the week? Most holidays are on a weekend have been since we have been here.
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Latest post on 10 October 2011 - 21:10
Rock Bottom Tecom is good, music is fine up till around 12ish, when the tunes change. I do like some R&B. A good mix of people too, all friendly. Free Vodka from 11 till 1am. Before that head over to the bar at the Westin, then go to Grand Habtoor's Horizon for a few cheeky freebees. Enjoy.
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Latest post on 09 October 2011 - 23:35
Thanks salsB, that's really helpful. I've been quoted for taking one on a 2 year lease and it works out at over AED80,000, so can't help feeling I'd be better spending a bit more and buying one. At least that way I'd get somethnig back when I sell. I believe they hold their resale value well and have a high reliability rating. 80,000 for 2 years, seems such alot of money doesn't it????? I suppose you do have the safety net of handing it back without any come back. We had finance, lucky for us we do have money set aside to pay of the debt. I do believe the car may hold some value, but who knows till we get a quote.
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Latest post on 09 October 2011 - 21:56
A lady I was chatting to recently was going back to the UK with her cat and she was quoted 9,000dhs. This was to include the carrier etc. I am sure if the pet carrier is large enough cats can share, so this may cut down the costs.
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Latest post on 09 October 2011 - 21:50
What's your point? I was just saying that THERE ARE good Indian curry places in Dubayy Where? I am always so disappointed when I eat Indian here. You get all the worst cuts of meats etc and the Butter chikcen in always discusting. Please where can I go for a good curry? Ravi's, across the road from Burjaman Mall, really lovely, and I am so fussy about my curries.
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Latest post on 09 October 2011 - 21:46
Let us know If you find this woman!!!! love it, :)
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Latest post on 09 October 2011 - 21:44
I OH bought a brand new one in 2008, he paid 92,000 for it, not sure If this is good or not, but with so many surplus cars these days I'm so sure you may get a bargain.
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Latest post on 09 October 2011 - 17:45
We save a set amount each month. We are planning to buy a bar overseas.
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Latest post on 09 October 2011 - 17:21
I think it depends when you are going!! flights to UK early December and returning before Xmas were expensive and literally the same price between EK and Expedia. I do use Expedia alot thou.
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Latest post on 09 October 2011 - 10:15
Maybe If you have a friend heading back that way, they could post from mainland UK for you.
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Latest post on 09 October 2011 - 10:14
Its' classed as advertising and If you havent got a licence then it is illegal. Go through the proper channels and pay for any advertising. good luck with your new venture.
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Latest post on 09 October 2011 - 10:11
I met a nice chap on holiday recently, he has a an apartment near City Max hotel in Barsha, would that be any good???? I do believe its furnished. Rent 65,000 per year
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Latest post on 09 October 2011 - 08:47
I love Brucie, didn't he receive his OBE recently, about time too.
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Latest post on 08 October 2011 - 22:52
Treat yourselves and spend your last Christmas in a lovely hotel.
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Latest post on 08 October 2011 - 22:49
The Talk at Movenpick at JBR is quite nice, food is lovely. If you are booking a large table, drink service can be slow. Prices start at 199 ( no alc) 299 for standard package, and the dearest is 540 ( I think ). Al Marooj Rotana near Dubai Mall was 199, havent been since the winter, 199, food good there too. <em>edited by salsB on 08/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 08 October 2011 - 17:32
I was there with my friend, we had the most wicked night. Bjorn Again were brilliant. We didnt find our seats, we were just dancing in the gangways. We had a stay over too, never laughed so much, it was hilarious. <em>edited by salsB on 08/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 06 October 2011 - 10:16
Just heard the news, very sad, he was a genius. He was so brave fighting cancer, such a shame.
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Latest post on 06 October 2011 - 01:53
Is there really a babywearing workshop here, Is this where you are taught to wear your baby with that strapping bag thing!!!!! This does make me laugh!!!!! lol
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Latest post on 06 October 2011 - 01:51
Please do whatever possible to help this poor dog, there is no excuse for the cruelty this poor animal has to suffer. Make the call. It does make me so sad that some people have no regard to animals!!!!!! What is wrong with them. Grrrrrrr.
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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 20:33
We stayed at the Luxor, its on the strip but up the other end so to speak, but you can take the metro. Both of us had a wicked time.
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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 20:24
It was really lovely to see the shark, I do have a video, and a few pics, just need to know how to get it on here.
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Latest post on 04 October 2011 - 00:37
Chizz, how are you doing???
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Latest post on 04 October 2011 - 00:35
Thanks, she has gone to her hotel reception to find out where the nearest one is. Do you know how long it takes for the money to reach them once I send it? Im so sure you can send as an emergency and pay extra for it. My mum sent money to Goa once and it got there the same day!!!! good luck and hope it hasnt ruined her honenymoon.
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Latest post on 04 October 2011 - 00:17
Western Union, get your sister to find the nearest one and you can send money directly. What a shame, some rotten people about. I so do feel for both of them. Maybe do a search on Western Union and find the nearest location to where she is, and get the money sent asap. <em>edited by salsB on 04/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 04 October 2011 - 00:14
isnt there one in knowledge village? Yes there is, but when I took DD last year it was only for new applicants, not sure if it has changed thou.
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 23:54
He prob won't b working outside a lot although he will have to visit site. He is an engineer so will be offices based. I think we will prob try and cut his commute down to make it easier Good luck and hope you enjoy living here, I know I do!!!!!
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 23:49
Does it hurt???? hair grows so fast here, would love a long term solution.
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 23:36
Oh dear might have to break this to him gently. Might buy him a new golf club to tell him! Maybe try and be tactful and try to have his contract changed!!!! What industry will you OH work in???? A large UK firm saying her has to work 6 days a week..... Long term it is really going to really take its toll, especially if he will be working outside. Sorry just re read he going to work in construction, lol <em>edited by salsB on 03/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 23:26
The sell by date on Walkers have always got only a month!!! I wonder why????
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 23:22
Personally I let them take the trolley, come on what's a dirham. They earn such a low wage. Have you not seen the film The Terminal with Tom Hanks?????? yeah I know me too....usually quite happily....but sometimes like today when I'm grouchy & I've loaded the car I felt a bit hard done by! no doubt had he not come to take it I would have moaned about that too lol....what can I say :O Pour yourself a cheeky drink and relax!!!! :)
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 23:21
In the week I was up all night with toothache, I sat on my balcony and watched a fella working thru the night and was still working at 10am, I put a large bottle of water in the freezer to get it really nice and cold, handed it to him along with a 100dhs, you should of seen his face, he was speechless. Come on it's not that hard to give a helping hand to the less fortunate. <em>edited by salsB on 03/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 23:18
Bella I was going to buy my parents house afew years ago. I think you will find you won't have any problems, after all it's a buyer's market, I lost 30,000 pounds last year.
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 23:15
Personally I let them take the trolley, come on what's a dirham. They earn such a low wage. Have you not seen the film The Terminal with Tom Hanks??????
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 23:11
My OH is in construction, he gets every 2nd Saturday off, but he has been known to work every Saturday for weeks to get the job done, he has been repaid back with days in lieu. His contract does say he needs to work as and when required. He has also been known to work a few weeks without a day off to meet work demands.
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 21:50
So many people take cats in here, and with Leo being so cute who would blame them, still going to keep my fingers and toes crossed that he is returned asap. hugs xx
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 21:48
Thanks Sals. The home is very empty without his ginger cuteness. Just driving me a bit insane that we'll never know what happened to him. And I pray that if someone has him and they're not going to give him back, that they take him to the vets, he was due to have deworming and stuff for mites placed on the scruff of his neck but had a slight bulge after a vaccination so I was holding off a few days. But he really needed something for the mites :-(
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 21:43
As long as the micro chip number matches all the paperwork then I cannot see this being a problem. Having a new chip doesnt mean its a new cat. I would get a second opinion TBH.
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 21:39
My OH leaves at 05.20am and gets home around 6.30pm, depending on traffic, he also works in AD. Its a hard life, but his hours are no different to his hours back at home. Just the heat and humidity is the killer.
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 21:33
Kels so sorry to hear you still haven't found your little boy, so sad.
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 21:31
You could try the bar in The Westin (Senyar ) then head over to Horizon in The Grand Habtoor, then over to Rock Bottom in Tecom for free vodkas from 11pm till 1am. <em>edited by salsB on 03/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 21:29
I was always told to keep them in for a least a month. Yet a friend here had a cat that travelled back to the old villa upto 10 months after moving. I wonder If putting butter on their paws does actually work????
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 21:23
Thank you both..... I'm really being a bit thick, but what is DSO...? Sorry! Nippy I think it's Silicone Oasis Nippy.
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 18:14
Has a home been found for the little fella yet????? I can ask Feline friends for help on this. Where do you live Crystil.
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Latest post on 02 October 2011 - 12:25
My DD literally cried when she went there last year. So very sad to see the animals in such a state.
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Latest post on 01 October 2011 - 19:05
My OH half paid 2600dhs last year on renewal Axa wanted 3100, after a short moan to them they reduced it to 1900. So make sure you do barter.
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Latest post on 01 October 2011 - 18:44
At The Talk yesterday a couple were in a very deep clinch, full view for most to see. A security guard approached them, not sure what was said but as he walked away the couple went in for another kiss.
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 00:06
I havent got one but a friend does, and she has reported back that it does do a decent job, especially on tiled floors. x
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 00:04
We have this all the time, the Birmingham flight lands 00.15 and hate when I have a visitor I really dislike and have to spend 14 nights with her!!!!!!!!!!!! I could cry honestly!!!!!!! MIL? :p She is here, I really do dislike the woman!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
 
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