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Latest post on 02 October 2013 - 21:51
My mum always said, " If you dont want to get into trouble, keep your legs shut" lol
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Latest post on 02 October 2013 - 20:51
Chizz, just had a thought, im going home next week, if you want to order and have them delivered to my mum's ,I can bring them back.
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Latest post on 02 October 2013 - 15:09
Riva on the Palm is lovely, 100dhs each on a week day. There is a pool, beach, restaurant and bar, they provide towels, wash room and showers. Alot of the hotels do change quite abit, If I remember the Westin is 280 now, even more expensive at weekends, JBH is the same kind of price. <em>edited by salsB on 02/10/2013</em>
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Latest post on 02 October 2013 - 15:06
Emirates is 30K.
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Latest post on 02 October 2013 - 14:48
I shall be watching both episodes this afternoon... cant wait...
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Latest post on 01 October 2013 - 00:30
A little different, but I had a Brazillian Blowout recently, had a massive reaction, it has taken 3 weeks for all the scabs in my head to heal and me pick out. My head was burnt for a week, I was in really bad pain, and you know what, all for 1500rials. ( had it done in Qatar ). Please have a skin test beforehand.
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Latest post on 01 October 2013 - 00:13
I tend to worry that a partner does not want children, I would think this would be a very strong topic before getting married... as like mt hubby and I many moons ago, children were discussed. If he was to say he didnt want kids, then that be the end of that. When you get to a certain age, especially when the clock is ticking, you cant waste precious time saying, " in 5 years".I know so many people that have had babies without planning, and they are the best thing that ever happened. If I was in the OP scenario, I would be worried... Good luck <em>edited by salsB on 01/10/2013</em>
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Latest post on 30 September 2013 - 15:44
You have to give the correct notice your tenancy says, otherwise your LL has the rights to asking for a penalty. Earlier this year we gave 90 days as per our agreement.
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Latest post on 30 September 2013 - 10:59
A new passport takes afew days with fast track, I would just get a renewal and be done with it.
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Latest post on 30 September 2013 - 10:56
We are already paying hidden taxes, so to try and add tax will see people leaving in droves. Not all of us have very deep pockets...
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Latest post on 30 September 2013 - 10:50
Might depend on how you pay for the car, then. We bought a car in cash last October. We'll be leaving this fall and reselling it. We've had a little maintenance here and there, including new tyres, but most of the maintenance we knew needed to be done and we'd negotiated down the sale price to compensate for that. I think we've probably paid a couple thousand in maintenance plus our insurance and will turn around and resell the car for about what we paid for it (been watching dubizzle for similar cars). We may "lose" the equivalent of a few months rental cost when all is said and done, but nothing near what we would have paid for an entire year's rental. Then again, we went cheap, for a car not a 4x4, and paid cash. Add in a most costly car to operate, the fact that new cars depreciate quickly and maintenance and financing costs and I could see where it might end up being a wash if you're not careful. Hubby had a Pajero, the servicing cost at times we as much as 2000, even more for a full service. He had no major issues with the car, he had to have the drive shaft replaced, again that was expensive. New tyres were nearly 5000. So when you way up the loan costs and the frequent servicing, we truly paid out more than his allowance. A friend of ours, he had major issues with his vehicle, only the last few months he paid out around 14,000 on getting the car repaired, due to lots of faults. At one point his vehicle was in for repair for 24 days!!! who can do without for that length of time, especially working in AD. Think there are lots to consider.
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Latest post on 30 September 2013 - 00:21
This has made me giggle, im not so sure you will get any company to deliver the camper and then take it away. Think you have been alittle bit Dubai'd, no offence, found it funny! lol
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Latest post on 29 September 2013 - 21:05
I am not sure buying is the cheapest option. It wasnt for us anyway. the loan was over 5 years, but we paid it off early. Monthly payments were 2000 a month, Servicing, new tyres etc cost us a fortune. We now rent a hire car, so we have no commitment.
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Latest post on 29 September 2013 - 20:52
You can take a flight from the airport to just outside Galle. As the new road is open from the airport now, it shouldnt take to long. When we stayed at Hakkaduwa it took 4 hours to get there.
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Latest post on 29 September 2013 - 20:09
If we are eating out, then it's dinner, but for tea tonight, I made stew, dumplings and creamy mash.
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Latest post on 29 September 2013 - 19:46
You get my vote for Dr Madhu, think he is brilliant, I even fly from Doha for treatment.
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Latest post on 29 September 2013 - 01:39
When I visited Goa twice, we had bad tums, yet in Kerala we had nothing. Malaria tablets do play havoc with your bowels. As mentioned avoid certain foods, ice, drinks.... Mozzie spray is a must.
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Latest post on 28 September 2013 - 23:09
I was told that the new LL has to buy with tenants residing,and lease accordingly, but I really havent got a clue who is telling the truth.
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Latest post on 28 September 2013 - 23:05
I am completely over the moon... will make my life so much better. All looking good, and maybe now I wont need to travel so much, It does wear me down, lol
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Latest post on 28 September 2013 - 23:03
I would use FedEx or TNT or similar. Ive had my passport returned using a courier no issues at all.
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Latest post on 28 September 2013 - 22:58
It will be our first Xmas here, we are planning a hotel stay locally, Hotels will cater for all our Xmas needs, but its just deciding which hotel, any ideas, we have no kids.
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Latest post on 28 September 2013 - 22:54
Not really sure, never been told about special rates, back in the UK you can have your meter adjusted to Economy 7, cheaper rates thru out the night.
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Latest post on 18 September 2013 - 00:56
Ive seen afew big ones here. Not in our apartment, but outside in the corridors....
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Latest post on 17 September 2013 - 22:27
I went to Ritz Carlton at JBR, sat out on the patio. I didnt take a youngster with me, but I am sure they will like the cakes etc.
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Latest post on 17 September 2013 - 22:25
The Centre is the shopping centre Megamart is in... But there definitely used to be a Brands store in City centre. For tailors try Century Tailor on B ring near Jaidah Flyover. DH has been happy wih both shirts and suits made there. edited by tamieg1 on 17/09/2013 Thank you for the info, we live right by there, not sure he has time to get a suit made as he needs it for next Weds.....Wiil try in The Centre thou.
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Latest post on 17 September 2013 - 22:23
The OP doesnt know this woman well enough to suggest an AA meeting, she probably isnt even an alcoholic. She may well be on medication!!!! Im so glad I dont meet any new people these days, how can some just jump to their own conclusions!!!! The woman is probably having an off day!!!! I used the term AA as is AmyAus not to suggest AA meetings...:) Lol, ( cant do smilies)
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Latest post on 17 September 2013 - 21:56
The OP doesnt know this woman well enough to suggest an AA meeting, she probably isnt even an alcoholic. She may well be on medication!!!! Im so glad I dont meet any new people these days, how can some just jump to their own conclusions!!!! The woman is probably having an off day!!!!
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Latest post on 17 September 2013 - 17:55
I don't think you can hire suits here anywhere - primarily because they are so cheap to get made or buy (if you go to Brands at The Centre they sell cheap suits - including tuxes). Is this at City Centre Mall, can you name any shops, hubby got to go on Friday.thanks
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Latest post on 17 September 2013 - 17:53
Great idea, lots of us women could do with support for one thing or another. Go for it....
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Latest post on 17 September 2013 - 17:32
Alot of people drink, it doesnt make them alcoholics, or does it? The lady is probably hiding from her boring life..... I can see this, been there myself at times. Right or wrong, it's her life, she will do as she pleases. Bless
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 18:26
If you have time out from last week, there is 2-1 offer.. Edited to say not sure if the voucher is valid for a Thursday thou, but have a check.. <em>edited by salsB on 16/09/2013</em>
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 17:55
salsB, I agree. I'm also a leftie - never had any issues. I don't hold my pen weirdly either or skew my paper. I used to curl the corner up so no one seen my work!!! yes i was probably doddling.... lol
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 17:33
I'm a lefty, so is DD, andI just cannot see the benefit of pencils and pens making any different.. Got me thinking how I write, and I never have any smudges as my flow is left to right when writing......lol.
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 12:36
It doesnt effect us either. I know in the past there has been threads on how to bring in a certain product and ladies were asking how to hide in their luggage, lol. I so recall buying magazines and black permanant ink covering certain stuff, found it quite funny!!!!
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 12:04
same road as Burjuman Isnt it the Old Emirates Road!!! no - that's Mohammed!!!! Oh yeh.... lol
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 11:59
salsB....LOL :-)) my thoughts exactly but I have done my lines today....... I must not be negative about Doha I must not be negative about Doha I must not be negative about Doha I must not be negative about Doha.......LOL Gonna do my 200 lines today.... I must not be negative about Doha, lol.
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 11:57
What I find amusing is different areas of Dubai charge different prices on goods Some cheaper some more expensive. [b'>They should not be allowed to do this![/b'> why not? wouldn't it depend on rents and also on the demographics of the area. Spinney's on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road has a lot less Western products then the one in Umm Suqeim.Where is Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Rd?? same road as Burjuman Isnt it the Old Emirates Road!!!
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 11:55
I would try Red Lobster, you just never know, they may sell you a live one.
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 11:36
Is the OP going somewhere cold, lol.
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 11:20
I never knew mums were entitled to be ill when having little ones, its a matter of rolling up your sleeves and just getting on with it.... Seems alot of people just cant be without having a maid!!! I do ask why, and the only reason I can think of is that their hourly rate is so cheap compared to Nurseries.... Society has become very lazy when it comes to having children, I just dont get the maid/ nanny thing. Sorry, but this is my opinion....
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 11:05
umm - how is a pencil either right or left handed? What about Ballpoint pens!!!! its a wind up or a gimmick to sell such items to naive customers.
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 10:49
What!!! this has got to be a wind up!!! lol.
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 00:04
How do you make sure that the cash/cheque that you get from them is ok? I would ask for cash to be honest.
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Latest post on 15 September 2013 - 22:05
Not a brilliant start for you, is it!!! I would contact the real estate manager, and explain this situation, the agent has no right to treat you like this, its shocking, and I am annoyed just reading your thread!!! let us know what happens, good luck,
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Latest post on 15 September 2013 - 20:48
Many threads over the times about this, and yes supermarkets just dont give a .... Ive seen many pre packed salads mouldy, and well past the sell by date. I also had to take prawns back as they were deff off, again the staff just couldnt understand what the problem was!!!!!!!! Does my head in this does!!!!! <em>edited by salsB on 15/09/2013</em>
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Latest post on 15 September 2013 - 17:37
Love: Getting in the taxi to the airport. Hate: returning, lol
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Latest post on 15 September 2013 - 14:21
Seriously? "these people" (with 'THE' number) will find you if you post your cars on Dubizzle. Posted mine yesterday morning, was sold by afternoon. As we know Dubizzle can be full of timewasters....
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Latest post on 14 September 2013 - 21:12
Sorry I have no answer for you, but yes they can be very trying! I had two of the little buggars.....
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Latest post on 14 September 2013 - 21:07
I would like the number too, its for a friend..... I cant understand why no one has given us just one number!!!! <em>edited by salsB on 14/09/2013</em>
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Latest post on 14 September 2013 - 00:05
We bought from Ace, afew years ago, but im sure they may still sell it.
 
 
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