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Latest post on 07 October 2011 - 15:31
yes and yes but we would have to seriously consider the impact on the amount we can save while we're here... Same here.
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Latest post on 07 October 2011 - 14:55
There was rain off the coast of RAK late this morning.
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Latest post on 07 October 2011 - 14:45
It's ok, it's not considered offensive (apart from the prices ;))
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Latest post on 07 October 2011 - 14:23
Toys R Us.
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Latest post on 07 October 2011 - 14:22
I'm scratching my head too.
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Latest post on 07 October 2011 - 11:58
Ahhhh..... the old "If you don't like it, why don't you leave" chestnut. Trust me, the day my villa sells, I'll be the one flinging stuff in packing boxes, but until that day... :) But then this thread isn't about why people are here is it? <em>edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 07/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 06 October 2011 - 18:55
We've managed to save but it took a couple of years before we really started to see our savings increase. The set-up costs just wiped any chance of saving out for a good while.
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Latest post on 06 October 2011 - 18:54
There are scores of places in Sharjah that sell a huge variety of rims but he should go with someone who's been before if possible.
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Latest post on 06 October 2011 - 15:58
Today, we have ordered the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) to double free-of-charge water quotas allocated for UAE nationals in Dubai from 10,000 gallons to 20,000 gallons per month. We have also exempted those, who receive social welfare assistance from the Ministry of Social Affairs, from paying electricity charges up to 6,000 kWh per month. Striving to provide best-in-class living standards for UAE nationals without burdening them with extra costs, we have also ordered DEWA to bear the costs of connecting electricity to houses of Emirati nationals in Dubai up to AED25,000 Shaks - I am confused, who is WE? http://www.facebook.com/HHSheikhMohammed?sk=wall Top post, click on "see more" to get it in English.
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Latest post on 06 October 2011 - 14:42
the one with the big fence, at the Dreamland turn off?
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Latest post on 06 October 2011 - 13:55
I'll do Fujairah when you expand! I'll do RAK :)
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Latest post on 06 October 2011 - 09:45
Sorry, I had to giggle that you have WEM and South Ed Common on your doorstep and you shopped from the US :) Welcome to the UAE, you've arrived at a good time of the year weatherwise.
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Latest post on 06 October 2011 - 09:45
Carrefour is 9am every day. Not sure about Lulu, it's 8am in the week.
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Latest post on 06 October 2011 - 06:16
Sad news, RIP Steve Jobs.
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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 19:39
Now there's a surprise! So fess up, who else searched their name on cheaterville.com (the website mentioned in the article) I did. :D
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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 16:17
LOL no! I didn't like my LG front loader either! I love my Fisher & Paykel Top loader but after learning what I said in my previous post the hard way, I didn't buy it until I was positive that where we live now has both hot & cold water supplies to the washing machine. Try putting it on Classisifeds or Dubizzle. Check Carrefour online [url=http://www.ic4uae.com/SpecialOffers.aspx?gclid=CMa40OvC0asCFUMOfAodmDzsVQ'>link[/url'> for deals for washers that can often be delivered (but not necessarily installed) the next day. <em>edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 05/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 14:11
I'll swap you some for my Scotch Mist.
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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 14:10
Usually, the top loaders you buy here don't have a heating element so rely on a hot water supply to provide a hot wash. However, a large number of properties (The Lakes being one example) only have a cold water supply for the washing machine. If this is the case then there's really not a lot you can do I'm afraid.
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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 07:29
You can buy pool testing kits in ACE Hardware which will give you a good idea of the water quality.
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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 07:27
We lived in a couple of the Maeen streets and the provider was Du, cabled in. Satellite dishes were Not Allowed years ago - not sure if they've got real and relaxed that.
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Latest post on 04 October 2011 - 20:34
A friend of mine just posted this on FB. I said she looked like a handbag.
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Latest post on 04 October 2011 - 12:41
Do you know how much the annual rent on your property is? Housing fee should be 5% of that divided by 12, as you pay it monthly - no more, and I don't beleive they can backdate it. Good luck and cheer up! edited by Cornish Pixie on 04/10/2011 Thank you C P. Until now it has always been 5% but today on the online bill it is 10% and I was a little shocked. I would wait until you get the paper bill. When I used to check online it always showed the 5% housing fee but the paper bill, when it came, never did. I used to pay the amount on the paper bill and it was never a problem. You never know, you [i'>migh[/i'>t be lucky...
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Latest post on 04 October 2011 - 10:14
[i'>"Flights EK105 and EK106 between Athens and Dubai are cancelled on Wednesday 5th October due to strike action affecting Athens airport."[/i'> From Emirates website.
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Latest post on 04 October 2011 - 09:45
Birds Eye chicken pies, never seen them here, theres just something about them that screams comfort food for Ds & I. Also Old El Paso fajita mix, the stuff here is hideous (IMHO) compared to the one from the UK. [b'>Easy and cheap availibility of craft supplies. I know its possible to get most things but the cost[/b'>....... likewise books are always expensive here. Otherwise just the usual friends, family, seasons. Quite lucky really I think. *nods head in agreement*
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Latest post on 04 October 2011 - 08:34
Great news! :D
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Latest post on 04 October 2011 - 08:33
ASDA - for price and choice.:( And the takeaway for two plus bottle of wine for when you really CBA to cook....
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 19:34
I'm sure he wouldn't :)
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 19:15
DH was the same, although different car. He looked at a few. The nice ones were close to new price and the more reasonable ones have had the cr@p kicked out of them. He decided that for his own peace of mind to go and buy a new one and know exactly what he's getting. I'm a lady-first-owner of a Prado. It has been off-road though :D
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 19:12
I've got kids who can amuse a toddler so no worries there. You can walk on the beach which is spitting distance away and forget the MIL exists. Why is she coming now when you're so close to having your baby, and while it's still so hot? and yeah, the evenings are still pretty sticky :(
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 16:32
It's quite something as far as excuses go :)
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 16:08
My friend has the following message displayed on her TV "We apologize for the loss of transmission due to natural sun outage phenomenon" Does anyone else have this, or anyone know what it means please? I'm trying to convince myself it's not a wind-up :)
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 14:17
Hopefully more people will see your thread in the evening if they've been out or at work and have not seen your thread yet.
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 14:13
Maybe simple has been Out today and hasn't had a chance to respond yet? Or talk it over with her DH?
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 14:02
What's with the :( ?
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 10:06
Check into a hotel while she's here? Come up and stay with me?
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 09:44
Wait on your every command...? :) Or p*** off out and leave you in peace?
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 09:40
Medium storm (?) season starts 5th October according to the calendar in my sailing club (who've organised camping for the 7th :))
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 09:37
It was lovely, wasn't it? I was surprised at the really cool breeze that was coming from the land, not the sea. Oh well, I suppose my washing will dry now at least...
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 09:22
Bizarrely enough, we all slept deeply last night (and I RARELY sleep well).
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 06:41
And how to decide which is parent 1 and which is parent 2? Wont that suggest that one is more important than the other?
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Latest post on 02 October 2011 - 16:07
I've just looked back through my messages, Numbers I've received texts from are 4350, 9290 and 9059. I hope I haven't been charged for these!
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Latest post on 02 October 2011 - 09:49
Are these for SMS's offering deals etc?
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Latest post on 01 October 2011 - 15:33
"Blind Idiot" of course!
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Latest post on 01 October 2011 - 14:28
I've had this happen as I'm approaching a U-turn I need to take. I find it often helps if I start indicating left as soon as someone gets too close. They then realise that you're turning and not just being a lane-hog. Of course, there are still the dix who either don't get it or don't care, but it can help. Same with being flashed out of the way when you're over-taking and can't move in without cutting someone else up (and my god, how that irritates me when someone almost takes my nose off as they cut in front of me to get out of the way of an idiot who's flashing them) - I indicate right so they know I do intend getting out of their way when I can. I still call them the see word under my breath though. ETA to change 'falshing' to 'flashing' as the former sounds rather rude. <em>edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 01/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 01 October 2011 - 09:47
Why would people who find alcohol consumption disgusting spend their time in licensed bars?
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Latest post on 01 October 2011 - 09:22
Oooh, yes good point! I bought two lovely terracotta coffee pots there for a good price.
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Latest post on 01 October 2011 - 08:36
So lovely that someone got the full value for the tickets and really enjoyed it :)
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Latest post on 01 October 2011 - 07:57
I used to feel very sorry for the kids who would be looking around for their parents during a school event but I'm not so sure they were the children of working parents. A lot of children weren't remotely bothered and one child in particular was the son of a friend of mine who did work and could not attend many events. He always knew ahead of time which events his Mum would and wouldn't attend and was pleased when she did and completely unphased when she didn't. I think the key was making sure the child knew that the parent wouldn't attend and why. There were the odd events that I couldn't make and I felt terrible about it. I would explain to DS that I couldn't come and why and would imagine him looking out into the crowd of parents for me. The reality was different as because he wasn't expecting me, he wasn't upset that I wasn't there.
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Latest post on 30 September 2011 - 19:43
If you're entitled to visa on arrival then the cost is OMR 20 (around AED 200) I don't know about food issues but you're not supposed to take alcohol (depends if you're brave enough to "take" some). There are outlets such as A&E but I'm not sure if they'll serve you without a licence. ETA http://www.rop.gov.om/english/dg_customs_conditions.asp <em>edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 30/09/2011</em>
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Latest post on 30 September 2011 - 13:27
LOL out of the few posters who've commented on this thread before me we have jazzybazzy and GattaMatta :)
 
 
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