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Latest post on 30 November 2011 - 20:59
Normally I find S&S to be on the ball - when they receive items in the UK or US box it shows on the website pretty quickly but this (multiple) shipment was delivered to my US box at 5pm yesterday (2am today our time) and it still doesn't show. I don't suppose they'll open until Sunday.
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Latest post on 30 November 2011 - 19:01
As long as it's pre-approved, Aroha...
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Latest post on 30 November 2011 - 18:59
My understanding is they are being bought by Continental. I flew with them earlier this year (short haul, thankfully) but I'm sure all my documents had the Continental logo on them. Anyone seen "Come Fly With Me" on BBC? AA/Continental - FlyLo...
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Latest post on 30 November 2011 - 18:50
It's the same link. ETA, you're right though, this is a 3rd child in Sharjah. I thought 2 in such a short space of time was unbelievable but 3...? <em>edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 30/11/2011</em>
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Latest post on 30 November 2011 - 18:36
I have the flags on my car and many expats have their cars done too. We had a great morning at the National Day celebrations at school today, and our Sheikh came in and made a speech *grin*. DS (blonde hair, blue eyes) is wearing a UAE flag t-shirt and has had his photo taken plus had lots of locals point and smile. I heard of one family refusing to join in and kept their kids off school because "It's not our day" (so they'll be going into work tomorrow then). What nonsense! We have been invited to join in and celebrate.
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Latest post on 30 November 2011 - 18:30
I've always found that if I say "No thank you" they are gone; they never try and persuade me or hassle me.
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Latest post on 30 November 2011 - 16:55
Pussy I suppose. Like Rebecca, I have never heard puss used sexually.
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Latest post on 30 November 2011 - 16:32
Best I go and trim mine.
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Latest post on 29 November 2011 - 18:20
Anything celery would work for me. Celery and rhubarb are two things I flat-out refuse to eat.
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Latest post on 29 November 2011 - 18:14
It's a while since I've been but I would not fancy paying money to see the Lost Chambers. It was ok as part of the package to stay there but we were in and out in no time. I thought the aquarium at Dubai Mall was much better value for money.
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Latest post on 29 November 2011 - 17:00
Smelling salts. Then you can be a laydee :)
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Latest post on 29 November 2011 - 13:20
Ahh I see.... thanks!
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Latest post on 29 November 2011 - 13:14
HAs anyone seen anything after episod 8 (the Haiti one?) I haven't managed to find anything after that although 2 Sundays have past since episode 8 was aired.
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Latest post on 29 November 2011 - 08:26
Mine was 2 1/2 yrs. I went as a chaperone to ease my nerves. :) DS was sicked and missed his first one (I was secretly glad). for the next one, another Mum followed the bus through Dubai and I knew she'd let me know if there was a problem. I wasn't ever really concerned about the trip itself, just the journey to and from the venue.
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Latest post on 29 November 2011 - 08:23
DS was about a year older. I don't think there's a right or wrong answer. It depends on whether you feel your child could cope with/would enjoy it, where the trip takes place, child to adult ratio, experience of supervision, mode of transport etc.
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Latest post on 28 November 2011 - 21:25
Cheese sandwich (white bread), chocolate bar, packet of crisps. Every. Single. Day.
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Latest post on 28 November 2011 - 17:33
Europuppy or similar?
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Latest post on 28 November 2011 - 17:05
A topic that's close to Princess I's heart Of foods that cause bad breath or will make the crew f**t Is bad breath allowed amongst our great cabin crew And crop dusting the aisles, is that allowed too?
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Latest post on 28 November 2011 - 14:54
Many times DS has come home with his packed lunch completed untouched because the parent of a birthday child has had McD's or Burger King delivered for all the kids in the class. I'm not a fan... I shudder to think what delights they'll get for National Day (one year, before we were at the school, a helicopter hovered over the school and dropped sweets/candies out into the school). <em>edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 28/11/2011</em>
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Latest post on 28 November 2011 - 06:02
Bit of a cop-out answer, but give them a call. I've found them pretty helpful over the phone.
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Latest post on 27 November 2011 - 15:53
Abandon him in a park? How will he fend for himself? How can you be sure he won't be used as a football by some of the cruel youths we seem to have here?
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Latest post on 27 November 2011 - 14:24
So if you're in the buff are you sprayed by machine or by a sprayer-person averting their gaze?
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Latest post on 27 November 2011 - 12:33
Sprays are quicker and I would assume, less harmful than beds.
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Latest post on 27 November 2011 - 11:46
She won't be flying with Emirates.
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Latest post on 27 November 2011 - 10:55
Glad you got it back though :)
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Latest post on 27 November 2011 - 09:36
Thanks for that. I don't know how old she is but she certainly won't be with a relative. I'll check that link out.
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Latest post on 27 November 2011 - 08:05
A friend wants to travel to the UAE with a friend from the Ukraine. AFAIK she will have to get her visa through a hotel. I've emailed a couple of hotels but had conflicting info. One of them asks for a marriage certificate which she doesn't have as she isn't married. Can anyone shed any light on what exactly is required, and how long it takes to process a visa please. Any online searches I do point to the UAE embassy in Moscow but I can't find a website. Thanks.
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Latest post on 27 November 2011 - 08:02
I was going to post the sas highland lass. DD was doing this and stopped after getting glasses. she didn't stop immediately as I think it also became a bit of a habit.
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Latest post on 26 November 2011 - 20:01
Call me cynical but...... I wouldn't hand it in to security. I would tell security you've found it and tell them to forward any potential owners to you.
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Latest post on 26 November 2011 - 19:45
My two front teeth? A waterproof camera and a poster of Marilyn Monroe benchpressing.
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Latest post on 26 November 2011 - 17:55
I wish we'd stayed renting. We'd have been gone by now if we didn't have the house hanging round our neck like a millstone.
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Latest post on 25 November 2011 - 21:16
TRy Decathlon. That's where I got DD's and that has the crotch strap.
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Latest post on 25 November 2011 - 18:29
Another one here, Sue? ETA. The little boy who was blind is the same child as in the OP's link. edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 25/11/2011 beg your pardon - when i googled there were two listed and the blind boy seemed new... sorry. When the news was first in GN I don't think they knew he was blind so it was never mentioned in the first article.
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Latest post on 25 November 2011 - 07:12
Another one here, Sue? ETA. The little boy who was blind is the same child as in the OP's link. <em>edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 25/11/2011</em>
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 21:15
Rabbits are prone to senility you know....
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 21:11
Khaleeji it is :D
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 21:10
Airmiles Andy? LOL!
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 21:00
I have no idea what you guys are talking about but now you have to name him something UAE/National Day related as it's on this thread. How about Khaleeji. Khaleeji rabbit - yeah..... Aroha has been wonderful and offered to adopt a bunny handed in to an animal shelter here. He's absolutely gorgeous but not doing so well on his own. Aroha has offered to take him on and will give him a wonderful, happy, carrot-filled life and I\m so excited to hand him over to her (in person!!!!!)
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 20:52
I'd say if I knew his name. Does he have a name? :)
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 20:44
You'll be too busy caring for animals to lord it up :) To aroha, that is... <em>edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 24/11/2011</em>
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 20:14
Yes, it is normal for the LL to pay for the maintenance. It's not a legal requirement though so make sure it's included in your contract. Can't really help with your other questions as I lived in The Lakes - close by the Springs - but in a villa so costs would have been different. Also, I think the costs have changed since I was in The Lakes so my info would not be up to date.
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 19:56
Talk to the teacher. At that age I would expect someone such as a TA to go with her, although when DS was that age the classrooms each had an "en-suite" toilet.
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 19:55
There were a few vehicles with flashing lights. They are SUV's but painted in black and grey camouflage-type stripes. Anyone know what they are? I've seen them before but don't know what they are.
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 19:51
If you're renting, make sure maintenance is covered by your landlord - get this in the contract.
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 19:13
Wondered if you came to see if they're the same up here as down there. So sorry to have missed you - give your helicopter crews heck as they were circling for long enough to have spotted Sanddy Towers. I would have given you a wave from Danube's car park as your entourage whizzed past had I known.
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 19:11
I can't remember *blushes*. We eloped so there was no wedding breakfast planning.
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 18:11
Well you weren't heading for the Waldorf or the Banyan Trees because you were heading in the wrong direction. You weren't even blostitube spotting at the Acacia.
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 15:34
Yes, I've only just read that. That will be interesting.
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 13:47
Me too. I can clearly remember hearing he'd died, and one of my colleagues who was absolutely Queen-crazy coming into work looking very pale.
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 13:25
Weekend at the Hilton BEach resort is it, VP?
 
 
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