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Latest post on 06 November 2013 - 06:33
Wasn't sure if it was true, I dreamt it or I got confused with Mumsnet :D
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Latest post on 06 November 2013 - 05:58
Didn't the unthinkable happen and SM got banned? I know of one very popular poster who has said they're done with EW and have stepped away. I find it mostly boring.
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Latest post on 02 November 2013 - 12:16
I emailed AXA after we had an overseas visitor added to the insurance of one of our vehicles. It was afterwards that we found out that this should never have happened. This is more of the email, if it helps: [i'>The key message is that as long as the police at the time of an accident say the driver without a UAE licenice is covered, then AXA will cover in the event of a claim. My emphasis is on the words at the time of an accident. So, if the police decide should an accident occur that the driver should not have been driving, then AXA will not cover. AXA cannot and should not add any named driver to a policy where they do not hold a UAE licence. It may well help for you to get a letter from the RTA confirming that the driver is ok to drive, however this would be more for your peace of mind and something to evidence to the police in the unfortunate event that something happens. Very simply, the decision about whether we cover would be down to what the police attending an accident decide, and AXA cannot offer you any assurance or guarantees about this.[/i'>
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Latest post on 01 November 2013 - 18:45
Great, thanks for that. That's where mine will be going. :)
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Latest post on 01 November 2013 - 16:12
Bottom left from inside or outside :D Driver's side? I'd really like to shove it in a corner.
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Latest post on 01 November 2013 - 12:28
I can see the value in a Miele (and I want one!) but my concern is that in 2-3 years we move to N America and can't take it with us.
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Latest post on 01 November 2013 - 09:00
My 3 year old F&P washing machine has died. I logged the problem with Better Life and it took 9 days for someone to respond. He was supposed to come at 11am yesterday but didn't show up and when I called in the afternoon he said he'd come at 5pm. I'm still waiting. Given that it took them a couple of months (plus quite a few outright lies from them) to get my dishwasher sorted, I don't want to have to deal with them ever again.
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Latest post on 01 November 2013 - 08:30
In that case, welcome back! :D
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Latest post on 31 October 2013 - 23:16
Well hello! How's life? Are you still making cakes?
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Latest post on 31 October 2013 - 11:03
A snippet from the email I have from AXA: [i'>Very simply, the decision about whether we cover would be down to what the police attending an accident decide, and AXA cannot offer you any assurance or guarantees about this.[/i'>
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Latest post on 31 October 2013 - 11:02
I also have this from AXA when I queried it (saying No). <em>edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 31/10/2013</em>
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Latest post on 31 October 2013 - 09:55
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Latest post on 31 October 2013 - 09:48
Five minutes down the road from me :D
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Latest post on 30 October 2013 - 20:19
What's it flooded WITH?
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Latest post on 30 October 2013 - 18:15
Another vote for Dreamland. It's more dated than Ice Land but cleaner and the staff are more competent.
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Latest post on 30 October 2013 - 15:12
Amazing!
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Latest post on 28 October 2013 - 09:46
S**t. I've just booked tickets to take the kids up BK on Tuesday. Maybe our school will stick to the calendar they published.
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Latest post on 28 October 2013 - 09:44
I went in person to enquire about setting up a company in RAKIA (RAK Investment Authority - a FTZ). It was really easy and I wouldn't pay someone to do it on my behalf.
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Latest post on 27 October 2013 - 21:43
NOW you're talking..... :D
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Latest post on 27 October 2013 - 20:20
Can you crack a lobster on them? I'm worried that the limes will tarnish them when you try.
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Latest post on 27 October 2013 - 19:14
Apparently I can have all my questions answered.
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Latest post on 26 October 2013 - 15:15
Khasab is IN Musandam :D
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Latest post on 26 October 2013 - 09:31
I organised a trip for over 30 people with this company in May http://www.msaoman.com/ I can't fault them and will be using them next time.
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Latest post on 25 October 2013 - 20:56
We had a flash of lightning :D
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Latest post on 24 October 2013 - 23:38
Thank heavens for Thursdays. As fellow Expat Women (whether some people like to think that way, it's true and we're all they same) what do we think happens that "maids" are the only Expat Women who become "too lazy" and "left to their own devises don't do their job properly"? Very true. I don't have a boss but I'm lazy and skive off all the time. Yesterday I probably should have been doing something constructive with my children but they wouldn't stop bickering so I shut myself in a quiet room with a cup of coffee and played Candy Crush :D Are you me? :D
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Latest post on 23 October 2013 - 18:28
Thank you katnip. I have not seen the first one, but it's very relevant.
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Latest post on 23 October 2013 - 18:12
Contact K9 Friends and RAK AWC. If they don't have room they may be able to advertise them for your friend. RAK AWC will allow them to post on their page asking for a home too.
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Latest post on 23 October 2013 - 15:24
Don't know. Someone posted a list of boats, didn't they? I've rowed a mahmel and sailed a jalboot :D
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Latest post on 23 October 2013 - 14:17
Is a hourey a rowing boat?
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Latest post on 23 October 2013 - 13:22
As well as helping me with my project you've both taught me something today.
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Latest post on 23 October 2013 - 13:22
One that I like is: “A good deed done to an animal is like a good deed done to a human being, while an act of cruelty to an animal is as bad as cruelty to a human being."
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Latest post on 23 October 2013 - 13:18
Thanks. I have changed it to "Islam teaches us that..." where I am quoting hadiths.
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Latest post on 23 October 2013 - 13:16
Thank you, both of you. This has been a big help and potentially saved me some embarrassment.
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Latest post on 23 October 2013 - 13:14
So a hadith might not be quoted in the Quran?
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Latest post on 23 October 2013 - 13:10
Oooh, i replied to a ghost-post! Another Q.... if I quote a hadith would I be wrong to say "The Quran tells us..." Would it be better to say "Islam teaches us..."
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Latest post on 23 October 2013 - 13:08
Thank you both. I've used some hadiths for other points. Are the hadiths part of the Quran or separate? Pardon my lack of knowledge, I'm trying to get a better understanding.
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Latest post on 23 October 2013 - 13:04
It may well be that you will be sat next to someone also requiring a bassinet, especially if you are in the middle set of seats.
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Latest post on 23 October 2013 - 12:57
Thanks. I've already seen that site. Everything I see just says that it is forbidden, but not exactly what the Quran says about it. There is a chance I will be asked "Where does it say that?" or "What does it say?" and I want to be able to reply with more than "I don't know, I just know that it's not allowed". I would like to be able to say "This is exactly what the Quran says about using animals to fight".
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Latest post on 22 October 2013 - 19:27
Oh pleeeeease let a huge shipment of cakes arrive in store tomorrow :D
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Latest post on 22 October 2013 - 19:27
LOL no, the cake's not a boat bribe!
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Latest post on 22 October 2013 - 17:01
So I've been told it does need inspection but I don't know where to get it inspected and where to do the renewal process. The investigation goes on... Buster, I was given contact details of someone who can do it all for me but at a huge extra cost. I might try your guy and see what he'd charge, so thanks for that.
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Latest post on 22 October 2013 - 16:58
Anyone? Please? I need one for Thursday.
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Latest post on 22 October 2013 - 16:56
I have no idea what this is. A meter was supposedly installed in my bathroom ceiling void (and the stupid b**t**ds pulled my ceiling down and smashed my sink while they were fitting it), but it's not metering MY usage because there isn't any. Some people are getting 2k a MONTH extra as chiller charges.
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Latest post on 22 October 2013 - 16:39
Not in Dubai, but a similar thing happened in the Al Hamra apartments in RAK. The costs were always swallowed up in the annual maintenance fees but now Al Hamra Real Estate are passing the costs of cooling the communal areas on to the residents. Meters were fitted in the apartments but I don't know how they calculate the charges because all the power and water (and hence a/c) is off but I still get charged chiller fees.
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Latest post on 22 October 2013 - 09:12
*small sigh of relief* Still very disturbing though - how on earth does she know so much? Has your DD cottoned on to what's happening yet? It's a huge red flag to me too.
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Latest post on 22 October 2013 - 08:33
Am I right that you've observed someone else's DD doing this with dolls, not your own?
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Latest post on 21 October 2013 - 10:40
Does anyone know if they're in stock yet please?
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Latest post on 20 October 2013 - 16:27
Damn. It's already expired :(
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Latest post on 20 October 2013 - 16:24
Thanks Ladies. I live in RAK so too far to drive it by sea and I cant tow it so it looks like I'll have to wait until DH is back and hope it's still within its grace period.
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Latest post on 20 October 2013 - 15:48
*crosses fingers*
 
 
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