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Latest post on 22 April 2013 - 21:29
https://www.gov.uk/pet-travel-information-for-pet-owners#routes-and-transport-companies You have to scroll down a bit but there are a couple of PDF files giving info on which carriers and which ports you can use.
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Latest post on 22 April 2013 - 21:26
Correct, summer breeze. Emirates take them as cargo (which is really expensive). I was told dogs have to arrive into the UK as manifested cargo by someone in the industry.
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Latest post on 22 April 2013 - 17:31
I'm with Marrosh. That's not coldness or lack of empathy, that's plain spiteful. So sorry to hear of your loss, Buttercup, and I'm sad that the one person who should be supporting you through this is adding to your sorrow.
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Latest post on 22 April 2013 - 13:02
Would you be allowed to take a rental vehicle out of mainland Europe? Also, I guess it would also depend on where you enter the UK - whether they have animal reception facilities and whether the procedure for entering from another EU country would be different. It would be good to get clarification on this because it could mean the difference between people taking their pets home with them when they leave, or not. <em>edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 22/04/2013</em>
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Latest post on 21 April 2013 - 05:44
I can't find the same product on this website (which is who I got my spray from) but this seems to be the same stuff [url=http://www.dubaipetstore.com/Hartz-Max-Pro-Stain---Odor-Remover-Spray--32-FLOZ-62-1519-610-p.aspx'>link[/url'>
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Latest post on 20 April 2013 - 21:33
Are you home all day? Are you able to keep her on a leash with you all day long? If so, you take her outside frequently and praise the socks off her when she does her business outside. Do some Googling too - search tings like "housetrain shelter dog". You can find some handy hints on the net. There are some sprays you can buy that remove the smell of pee and poo. Although you may have cleaned and bleached, the smell will still be there to her, and could still be a trigger. I use Hartz Pet Stain And Odour Remover.
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Latest post on 20 April 2013 - 10:09
Clairehdp moved a couple of years ago I think. She seems to be really enjoying being back home.
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Latest post on 19 April 2013 - 22:20
So sorry Sam, I never came back and checked so I didn't see your post. I've emailed you.
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Latest post on 19 April 2013 - 16:53
Old dogs rock :D Someone I know recently adopted a 17 year old dog. Good luck!
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Latest post on 18 April 2013 - 16:03
This is what I was told by AXA insurance: "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." Tread carefully...
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Latest post on 18 April 2013 - 15:46
I have this on some of my glasses that have been through the dishwasher. Apparently it's called etching and it doesn't come off.
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Latest post on 18 April 2013 - 06:08
I live in RAK :) Depending on where you live, there are FB pages for a couple of the communities. Also search for, and sign up for "rak-expats google" and you should find your way to a Google group. As well as posting items for sale, people also post all the events on there.
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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 19:40
There's also the old fishing village next to Al Hamra. It's been fixed up a bit recently so I'm not sure how much is accessible now (you used to be able to clamber all over everything!) There's a bit about it here: [url=http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/heritage-culture/restored-ancient-ras-al-khaimah-village-opens-to-public-1.986066'>link[/url'>
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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 18:31
The Cove Rotana is a nice setting for lunch/brunch/coffee on the terrace.
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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 17:25
Lots of salon cancellations tomorrow then *snigger*
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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 08:15
Actually Lolacat, I think being an expat teen would carry heavier consequences for them than for a local teen.
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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 07:58
Normally I wouldnt react but as mentioned before we all know the building standards here are very poor. Thats the only thing I am worried about. Dont want my roof collapsing on me. You would be very surprised about the quality of engineering and construction here, in a good way. The fact that your mirror is fixed up a little askew and light switches do not perfectly align does not mean that the primary concrete structure does not account for seismic. The municipality has actually very strict engineering requirements and reviews before giving permit to build. I read a few years ago that the high-rises here are built with seismic activity in mind. I have no idea if that's true :)
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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 07:55
I meant from a legal point of view. Say for example a child driving on a public road without a licence, or being drunk in a public place, or 'relations' outside of marriage. For an adult they could carry jail time followed by deportation. A couple of us were discussing whether there's a fine instead, or if the minor has to do the jail time, if the sponsor has to do the jail time instead, or if the whole family just (just!) get deported.
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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 07:38
Yeah, I did too. I just wondered if it's true that if your child broke the law the parent/sponsor would get a fine/jail time/deported or just urban legend. It's not really something you want to find out through experience :D
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Latest post on 16 April 2013 - 14:55
Must have been an earthquake as we felt it up here in RAK too.
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Latest post on 16 April 2013 - 14:54
It hit us up here in RAK too.
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Latest post on 15 April 2013 - 16:33
My husband threw up once late at night and when I woke up in the morning, all the vomit was there for me to clean up. He had closed the door so the smell would not permeate the apartment over night. Assuming he wasn't drunk I find it pretty sad that someone thinks it's ok to leave their vomit overnight for someone else to clean up :(
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Latest post on 14 April 2013 - 19:46
Wow, hard to believe they're not real!
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Latest post on 14 April 2013 - 12:48
I would wait until she has passed her ugly teen years. She may use this as her lever....and they can be nasty the girls, with all of those hormones. When you do tell her, [b'>she will then understand why you waited[/b'>, especially if there was no biological father for her to hunt down. If my parents waited until I was an adult to tell me that my father wasn't my biological father I certainly wouldn't be understanding, I'd be angry and hurt that I'd been lied to my entire life. This.
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Latest post on 14 April 2013 - 10:18
I think she needs to know Pikachu, especially if he's on the birth certificate. If he's not, she might want to know why it's left blank. Also for potential health issues later in life. Often you're asked if certain conditions are hereditary and it would be a waste to talk about health issues of a relative you're not actually related to. I'm not sure how the right time ever DOES present itself.
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Latest post on 12 April 2013 - 14:07
I see it on the map but unfortunately the street it's on isn't numbered. From the E311, you'll turn right at the roundabout at 'the end of E311' where you can only turn left or right. You'll go over two flyovers, with The Cove Rotana on your left as you go over the first one and a KFC and Pizza Hut on the right at the second one. Stay over to the right and you'll come to a roundabout with a white tent and a clock at the top of the tent. You'll turn right at this roundabout. You'll now be on Khuzam Road. Look for the U-turns coming INTO your side of the road (ie the ones you can't take) and after the second one take the 3rd turning and Khuzam gym is on your left. Don't panic if you miss it, you can take a a U-turn or go a bit further and do a U-turn at the traffic lights and go around again. <em>edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 12/04/2013</em>
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Latest post on 12 April 2013 - 08:51
Because they're not careful. They just ram the nozzle back on with brute force.
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Latest post on 12 April 2013 - 08:50
Personally I wish we could live in RAK. Beautiful villas or flats on the sea and boy are they cheap!! Buy mine, buy mine! :D
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Latest post on 11 April 2013 - 18:03
Yes, all Gardners and pool guys take the nozzles off. Grrrr And when they try to ram them back on they break the 'teeth' that fit inside the hose. DH loves it when they do that.
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Latest post on 11 April 2013 - 14:57
film it! :D
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Latest post on 11 April 2013 - 13:11
I bought a Miele on Irooni's recommendation and I love it :)
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Latest post on 11 April 2013 - 11:48
We are trying to sell our place and what these agents keep telling us is that they have a "serious cash buyer". Also as the keys are with us they all say that their client is traveling this evening/tomorrow morning so they want to view the property NOW. So from a seller's point of view ALL the buyers seem to have lots of cash and travel a lot :) We've got our first viewers coming in an hour so we'll be joining you on the property-selling joyride :( We do seem to have a decent agent though and has already told me to expect time-wasters :D
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Latest post on 10 April 2013 - 11:22
Not a problem for me as I have a VPN anyway. ;)
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Latest post on 10 April 2013 - 08:03
Ah, so the only change is being able to access the Skype website? Not much in the way of news if one can't make non-Skype calls.
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Latest post on 10 April 2013 - 07:55
No, there's one for MAA too. :) When are you due?
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Latest post on 10 April 2013 - 07:53
I took the news to mean that everybody could now access the Skype website, and make Skype calls to landlines and mobiles without the need for a VPN. It that not the case then?
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Latest post on 09 April 2013 - 20:21
This isn't so revolutionary. We've been able to use Skype for quite some time now, as long as you got your account and downloaded the app elsewhere. But only for Skype to Skype though? I couldn't call from Skype to landline/mobile without a VPN.
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Latest post on 09 April 2013 - 10:45
Don't use pads instead of proper house-training. It's better to teach her to go outside than in the house, if you can.
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Latest post on 09 April 2013 - 10:18
I'm on hold to Better Life right now for a faulty dishwasher. I called them 15 mins ago for a faulty washing machine. I'm not loving household appliances at the moment.
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Latest post on 08 April 2013 - 20:17
Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials. Os the big day soon? :)
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Latest post on 08 April 2013 - 16:15
Claire is now in the UAE. I think her work is lovely and she does a wide variety of photography :) [url=www.clairesloaneweddings.com'>link[/url'> edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 08/04/2013 <em>edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 08/04/2013</em>
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Latest post on 08 April 2013 - 12:16
This one? [url= http://www.zabeelvet.com/about-us/our-location/'>link[/url'> <em>edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 08/04/2013</em>
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Latest post on 08 April 2013 - 08:45
I'm sorry for you but your only option is for you to have it cut out by a plastic surgeon.A friend of mine had a huge one in his neck and the P surgeon cut it out...no skin draft was needed...he was lucky, LOL! You're a bit out of date! I'd be interested to know how you get on Maroosh. I have one, it's only small, but I'd love to get it removed.
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Latest post on 07 April 2013 - 20:20
I am wondering here...as I am not a gran yet but fingers crossed, one day I will be :)......anyway, I think your friend should inform the grandparents when the child is born to let them know about their grandchild. They might/could embrace the child/or not of course but..if it was me, I would want to know so I at least can make the decision for myself whether I would accept the child or not (I personally would without question :). I also feel she should give her child her name and not his as they are not married. He can be named in the birth cert but if she is raising the child alone then the child should carry her name. No reason to carry the fathers as he does not want any part of the child's life :( If OP's friend is going back to UK she cannot put the father's name on birth certificate if they are not married unless he is in attendance.
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Latest post on 07 April 2013 - 18:41
Yes. I left mine with DH when my youngest was 2. The longest I've left them was a week when my youngest was 6. Generally, all parties concerned have a blast. As long as the person left in charge of the kids is trustworthy and responsible then it's a good idea.
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Latest post on 07 April 2013 - 12:52
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Latest post on 07 April 2013 - 12:32
Is it this song sung to the tune of Frere Jacques/Are You Sleeping? Crabs and Seashells Crabs and seashell, crabs and seashells Great white sharks, great white sharks Wriggly, wriggly octopus, Wriggly, wriggly octopus Dolphins too, dolphins too.
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Latest post on 07 April 2013 - 09:37
TB, OP is not related, I doubt the hospital would pass out details.
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Latest post on 07 April 2013 - 07:24
I love this! Absolutely love it! it has made my day! Love Dubai!!! :) Yes, I snorted when I read this. :D "Head down Emirates Road. No, not THAT Emirates Road, the OTHER Emirates Road"
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Latest post on 07 April 2013 - 06:52
I've stayed in Towneplace Suites (Marriott) in Houston and Dallas and would recommend that group of hotels too.
 
 
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