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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 08:58
It's pretty easy, follow Ock's directin on this thread. http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=72365
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 22:02
Why not say 'influential'? The family wasn't mentioned until you brought it up. Now we all know.
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 21:59
Didn't realise it was the top bods until you pointed it out.
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 21:08
FF, have emailed you with links to where I have posted. I'm so sorry I couldn't help you out but have everything crossed that some kind soul steps in to help.
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 20:59
I found pictures :)
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 20:57
When I called du the guy I spoke to itemised everything and I'm in no doubt it is genuine. I'm pretty miffed that I wasn't told during previous phone calls to Du but I guess I shouldn't be too surprised. I would have been more receptive to being told I had an unexpected unsettled bill if I could have been informed without the attitude.
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 19:56
I'm with AdviceSeeker and her last post.
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 19:51
It was actually genuine as I found out later (if you want to cancel an account do it yourself (as I normally do), don't rely on your PRO or it will come back and bite you on your rear end many months later grrrr!) It was his attitude. It was as if everything was a big secret and he could only give me a few details. I lost the plot at being told that someone was getting angry with me for daring to ask why it was thought I owed money I called Du customer service centre number who went through everything and confirmed that the debt was correct, which is annoying because I have contacted them about the cancelled account in the past and no mention has been made about an outstanding balance. When I called them, the guy I spoke to was very helpful and very polite - in complete contrast to the power-tripper who called me.
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 19:34
I had a call from Du earlier telling me I owed them money. Unfortunately the 'gentleman' refused to give me any details as to why I owed them money or for what address but insisted I had to co-operate with him and visit a service centre in person. When I said I refused to visit anywhere without being told why it was thought I owed money he told me "I am getting angry with you". Lucky it was a phone conversation otherwise he may have been digesting teeth. <em>edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 15/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 18:03
There must be so many EWers drumming their fingers waiting to find out if your necklace has been found (including me) :)
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 18:03
My DH is totally silent when dish washing, but he's not for sale nor loan, sorry :) Hope you find a solution! Mine isn't!!!
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 18:01
my dh made me an amazing dinner and i returned the favour by falling asleep on the sofa watching sopranos whilst he cleaned the kitchen - what a legend Perfect!!! And ROFL at Lemondrops :)
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 17:59
There was a doctor there who was absolutely shocking but his name seems to have disappeared from the list, thank goodness. I did chuckle at "Obstertiecs". I also find this picture a little disturbing LOL! http://www.nicolasandasp.com/medical.html
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 17:54
Can you get Bosch here? We chose a Bosch in the UK because it was [i'>really[/i'> quiet.
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 16:29
[ I used to have a maid in Muscat who would complaining she had "full body paining". Irony? lol LOL! Serves me right for typing while talking on the phone *blushes*
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 15:17
Also call RAK Animal Welfare Centre and see if they can help http://www.rakawc.com/
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 14:31
I have posted your Dubizzle link on a RAK forum and also a RAK mailing list.
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 14:18
I think pain can be used as a verb but not in the sense of physical pain. However, if words are said or used incorrectly for long enough, they will enter into the language and be perceived as normal. nope.... Don't think so..... it's pain or painful... but never paining... :) I used to have a maid in Muscat who would complaining she had "full body paining".
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 14:14
No, there are different Granadas. There's Granada 1 and 2 compounds, and there's an area of Mina Al Arab called Granada.
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 11:12
Worse than disliking some of these sayings is finding yourself saying them :(
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 11:00
oh..and another thing..as just mentioned on another thread[b'>.."it is what it is"..[/b'>[u'>[/u'>Now that is a seriously annoying phrase *LIKE* I want to say: As opposed to, "Its not what you think"?
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 10:59
Give a present you've received to someone else, I think.
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 06:04
Ah, ok. My apologies - from your first post it sounded to me like you'd accepted a job without knowing the package that came with it but that's clearly not the case, thank goodness :) Your DH should look further afield into Ajman and Sharajh. They're not as convenient as RAK but still very easily do-able on a daily basis. (I know pwoplw whi take their kids to school in Sharjah and on the Dubai/Sharjah border).
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 06:00
:) :) I used to live in Muscat. Man, I wish I knew you then!
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 19:43
I haven't been for a couple of years but we had a great day out, and for very little money, too. My only complaint was that the food was not up to much, and i don't know if that's changed, but apart from that we liked it.
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 19:30
I have fostered 10 dogs in the past so I'm hoping it won't be a problem with DH. We were thinking of getting another dog as company for our boy after we lost our retriever a month ago. I have now decided not to adopt another dog while we're in the UAE so we *should* have space.
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 18:59
Can't promise anything as I have to run it by DH but I may be able to foster him. I have a 6 year old (and an older child) and a dog. Can you send pics to lazylakite @ yahoo . co . uk please?
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 18:38
Sorry to hear about your sh!tty situation. Has Shamal ever been with children?
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 18:06
mine are off WEds and Thurs. But as I'm not in Dubai it's probably irrelevant :)
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 17:54
funny...when I had my babies I said phuket a lot I referred to the city of Biloxi. Sort of.
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 17:32
I did the Mac photobook a few years ago. I can't remember where they were delivered - family in the UK, or family in Canada (UK I think) - but they weren't delivered here. Maybe they can deliver to a Shop & Ship address.
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 17:26
A cheap one, is it?
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 12:49
I'm sure she's just busy, that's all :)
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 12:23
Ooooh!!!! What did you dooooooo?
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 12:19
I haven't seen her on here for a while....
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 12:16
This year , there is no BF ,but I am having dinner with my mom tonight .She is taking me on a date . That is sweet I guess. And you ladies don't lose your hope , [b'>maybe your husbands are planning on surprising you later ...[/b'> I hope not because I haven't got him anything.
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 12:13
I'd go and visit Desertrose1958 :D Assuming she'd have me.
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 12:12
Nothing, but that's the deal. He's not here anyway.
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 11:04
*goes to look for photos of donkey tits on google images* :) <em>edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 14/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 08:27
This reminds me; on Thursday whilst waiting in the elementary school playground with DS, an old man (grandfather I think) spat in the playground. I wanted to slap the filthy swine.
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 06:36
I've just re-read your post and would urge you very strongly to do a lot more research on what you've accepted. Unless you're on a rock star salary it's not as simple as landing here and waiting for everything to fall into place. Although rents in RAK are a lot cheaper than Dubai, the cost of living for everything else is pretty much the same. If your husband is not working (there is the RAK Exhibition Centre, but I don't know anything about it) will he be doing visa runs or will you be sponsoring him? If he's going to do visa runs while he's out of work he won't be able to get a driving licence and is unlikely to be able to drive a private vehicle. I have heard that it is possible but I wouldn't guarantee it. He won't be able to buy a car, take a loan - basically you will be responsible for everything. If you will be sponsoring him, who will pay for his (and your son's) sponsorship costs? Will you have a housing allowance, if so, how much? Will they pay for schooling? I know your son is not school age but he will be in a few years if you intend staying. You have a choice of 1 school, IB or British Curriculum. Have you discussed medical insurance? Flights home? Do you have a pot of money behind you for the move? You will be expected to pay a security deposit on your rental property. It's not cheap to set up out here and the first 6 months can be a huge financial drain. I don't want to scare you, but you do need to look very closely at your decision and make sure it's the right one. good luck. <em>edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 14/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 05:55
I would advise you to join this forum http://ras-al-khaimah.ning.com/ There are ladies on there with young children. Also take a look at http://rakpedia.com/ as there's plenty of info on there. Many people post info or ask for info on this group http://groups.google.com/group/rak-expats?lnk=srg&hl=en
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 20:46
"Morning! How did you sleep?" Probably.
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 18:28
So to simplify, those with a 'letter' are townhouses, and those with a 'number' are villas?
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 18:22
All of Maeen 1 and 5 are. Maeen 2 is a mix, Maeens 3 and 4 are all townhouses as are all of forat and Zulal. I no longer have my Lakes brochure with all the info and different types in it unfortunately.
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 17:30
It's normal :) I don't mind my in-laws but they have DH climbing the walls within a couple of days, and I really don't understand why. My Dad really misses us. I'm an only child so his only offspring, and his only grandchildren are here. He gets upset when he leaves us or we leave him. I love him and my stepmum dearly but I get wound up by them, especially as they stand in my kitchen when I'm trying to work in there and have to do the tango to get out of their way. DH thinks they're great and laughs at me when he sees me seethe. It's awful because you know they're only there for such a short time and you'll miss them when they're gone.
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 15:10
I don't like the title of this thread. :D I was waiting and should have known it would be you :D Oh, so I'm predicatable, am I? :( :D
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 13:32
I don't like the title of this thread.
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Latest post on 12 February 2011 - 20:24
Actually that's unfair; when she's good, she's really, really good. Shame it's not that often. (ETA, to my previous comment) <em>edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 12/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 12 February 2011 - 20:23
Because her antics are newsworthy, I assume.
 
 
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