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Latest post on 25 September 2013 - 19:50
Arrgghhh!!! Mine's mostly.......blues and greens :D Ok, so looking at about 5k-ish. Christmas is coming LOL! Thank you for the info, Maroosh.
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Latest post on 25 September 2013 - 15:00
There's no ladies queue for the first part (or ladies don't get priority, I should say). Everybody has to wait for their vehicle test results, ladies don't get their results back quicker. Generally, everybody tends to wait in the same area. I'm not sure you'll even see your Q number (the number you get as you arrive at the testing station) if you sit in the ladies waiting area and are likely to miss your turn. Once your Q number is called you will get your results then you get a number for the ladies queue.
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Latest post on 25 September 2013 - 13:25
and for 10 bonus points who can say "hello, My name is xxx" in Arabic? Ana ismi Sanddy Dogg
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Latest post on 25 September 2013 - 13:25
Forgot the MArhaba.
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Latest post on 25 September 2013 - 10:37
RAK's flag (red rectangle within the white flag) is flown in many places around the emirate.
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Latest post on 25 September 2013 - 06:46
Thanks Maroosh. How many sessions are you needing? Can you give some idea of cost please? I will make enquiries at the Cosmesurge up here.
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Latest post on 24 September 2013 - 19:06
I don't want a cover up, I want NO tattoo. I bitterly regret having a tattoo, but 25 years ago it seemed like a good idea. It's a butterfly no more than 2" big on my upper arm, but I want it GONE!
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Latest post on 24 September 2013 - 05:56
Does that give complete removal, Maroosh? How long does it take? Cosmesurge have a (part-time I think) clinic up here so I'd be interested to know details so I can ask if I can get it done here instead of RAK.
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Latest post on 23 September 2013 - 18:55
Al Shunnar was a place recommended to me, but this was a couple of years ago. Let me know if you have any luck, I'd love to get mine removed too.
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Latest post on 23 September 2013 - 18:51
Thanks. It's away getting a super-duper clean right now but once it's back I'll list it and then the fun and games can begin :)
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Latest post on 23 September 2013 - 17:21
That's kind of the figures I was thinking, Purple - put it at 49 but drop to 45/46 for ease. The car is a 2004 - it owes me nothing :)
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Latest post on 23 September 2013 - 16:21
I'm not helping much, am I? :D I think 47k would be fine for me. I suppose it's still 7-10% less than others are asking.
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Latest post on 23 September 2013 - 16:20
Thanks. I don't want to give it away but I'm not interested in holding out for top dollar. I thought of putting it up for 49k (in the 40's, not 50's like the others). Would 2k off something like that be enough, do you think?
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Latest post on 23 September 2013 - 14:47
Cars of same age, similar condition are up for 50-55k (it's an old vehicle)
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Latest post on 23 September 2013 - 06:13
Good luck :)
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Latest post on 22 September 2013 - 19:15
Well, as I said, Better Life replaced the PCP which didn't solve the problem. They took the machine away again and said it was the heat pump. That, apparently, has been replaced and it seems to work ok for now. Better Life quoted me AED 750 to replace the PCP in mine. My dishwasher is 3 years old and I will never buy another Siemens appliance (not too thrilled with my Siemens hob and oven either). As Bosch and Siemens are the same, I won't buy Bosch either.
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Latest post on 22 September 2013 - 15:07
What is the problem (do you get a warning light? Does it not work at all?) Who diagnosed it? I have a Siemens dishwasher (Siemens and Bosch are the same) and the water supply light would come on and the machine wouldn't start. Better Life took it away and diagnosed that it needed a new PCP which they replaced. They brought it back (8 ******* weeks later!) said it was fixed and.......same problem. Wasn't the PCP at all.
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Latest post on 22 September 2013 - 13:11
Search "mistral" on here. It's been discussed a few times and you should find some links that could be useful.
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Latest post on 22 September 2013 - 08:41
Brilliant - thank you!! :)
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Latest post on 21 September 2013 - 08:21
I'm curious now :D Can you subtly steer us in your direction? If we like we can share.
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Latest post on 20 September 2013 - 10:56
For scrapbooking try: http://creativehandsdubai.com/category/workshops/
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Latest post on 19 September 2013 - 18:21
marycatherine, OP said it's got a clipped ear so it's been neutered already - thank goodness!
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Latest post on 19 September 2013 - 17:03
Ooh yes, neutering! Very important point from Sam.
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Latest post on 19 September 2013 - 16:57
I know you're wanting to do it out of kindness but there's a high chance the cat will become dependent on you for food. You will need to make sure you can feed the cat every day - what about if you go on vacation or leave? Will you be able to find someone to take over from you? You need to make sure you don't make the cat dependent on you and then leave it with no food.
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Latest post on 17 September 2013 - 07:34
A western expat friend of mine was brought into Rashid hospital by helicopter after an accident.
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 06:48
Wishing you the best of luck in the next chapter of your lives :)
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Latest post on 15 September 2013 - 17:39
I used to take one car seat (for one toddler) and it went into oversized baggage and was not counted as part of my allowance. If you have two children travelling I assume you can take two car seats. (You're leaving us???)
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Latest post on 15 September 2013 - 17:36
"I'm so happy" is a contraction of I am and is acceptable. "Am so happy" is missing the word I at the beginning and is lazy.
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Latest post on 15 September 2013 - 17:34
I love my Fisher and Paykel top loader. Would always buy new. It's been going strong for over six years with no problems. I've got four kids so it does a LOT of washing. Mine's been sitting DEAD in the corner of my dining room for ages. I have a F&P fridge that sounds like it drops ice cubes (it doesn't have a freezer) and I get puddles of water in the bottom of the fridge. I'd love to replace ALL my appliances one by one with Miele products. I bought a Miele vacuum cleaner after Irooni recommended it (did some research after, too) and love it.
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Latest post on 13 September 2013 - 09:51
I hate September too. I was pottering about outside this morning. It was lovely.
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Latest post on 13 September 2013 - 08:35
I've got the windows open downstairs. Not for much longer, I know, but it's nice to get a change of air through the place.
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Latest post on 12 September 2013 - 21:21
Pink Floyd and Mike Oldfield. Still love 'em both. Currently listening to Johnny Cash. Not sure where that came from.
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Latest post on 10 September 2013 - 15:41
I re-registered mine today. Mine is over 3 years old so needed the test. I paid AED 120 for the test then 250 for the registration, 40 for the reg card, 10 service fees (!), 10 late fees (was a week late), 10 for the sticker, 10 knowledge fee (again, !) (AED 330) This was at Al Barsha and no problem with change. They accept credit card for the last lot of payment, not sure whether cards are also accepted for the test fee. <em>edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 10/09/2013</em>
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Latest post on 09 September 2013 - 05:55
Are you moving for work? If so, that would be a starting point. There's not a lot of point people recommending living in Sugar Land if work is in The Woodlands, for example.
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Latest post on 08 September 2013 - 18:15
Good luck for the future. I'm glad you're feeling better about life now.
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Latest post on 08 September 2013 - 18:04
Well if you see her, do be a love and give her a nudge, eh?
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Latest post on 08 September 2013 - 17:43
I wish I knew. I promised her all the Brazilian limes she could eat in exchange for an afternoon on a boat. Just me, her, Coke, limes and a few pots. Ahhhhh......
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Latest post on 08 September 2013 - 15:05
Def avoid F&P - mine's a PITA. Bitter experience has taught me to avoid any brand serviced by Better Life. I have a Miele vacuum which is great and if I thought my next move would be to similar voltage country I'd replace my appliciances with Miele.
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Latest post on 08 September 2013 - 15:03
Just a memory.... Or is she...?
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Latest post on 08 September 2013 - 12:59
If she starts making noises to the company and he makes a full recovery and intends to return to work, I would be concerned that there would suddenly be no job for him.....
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Latest post on 07 September 2013 - 14:55
Avoid Fisher & Paykel.
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Latest post on 06 September 2013 - 08:06
Congratulations to you both :D
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Latest post on 05 September 2013 - 17:41
What is class as high spirits? Not sure what you mean!! lol I didn't realise High Spirits was a place.
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Latest post on 05 September 2013 - 09:08
Thank you Ladies :)
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Latest post on 05 September 2013 - 07:59
Welcome back marsbar (I remember you :) )
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Latest post on 04 September 2013 - 17:53
What is class as high spirits?
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Latest post on 04 September 2013 - 17:38
Does one need a licence, and is alcohol subject to 30% tax like Dubai? TIA.
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Latest post on 04 September 2013 - 17:16
No you can't. Sarahlou is right, a maid either has to be sponsored by her employer (and can only work for that employer) or has to be sponsored by a maid agency. Not sure what else she can do. What experience does she have.
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Latest post on 04 September 2013 - 12:08
i can't recommend a particular accommodation but try this website http://www.homeaway.co.uk/dubai/s/1945/fa/find.squery
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Latest post on 03 September 2013 - 21:23
I would look for villa - bedroom numbers not so important, but would I move to that area? Yep, in a flash!! Again, sorry to hear your sad news x
 
 
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