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Latest post on 26 August 2011 - 08:17
So glad he's turned up safe and sound. He owes you BIG TIME!!!
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Latest post on 26 August 2011 - 07:58
I wouldn't chance it.
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Latest post on 26 August 2011 - 07:54
Gosh, I'd be worried sick too. Hopefully he has crashed on someone's sofa before letting you know he's ok and you'll hear from him very soon.
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Latest post on 25 August 2011 - 20:06
As long as you can get all the eLife services. I've been paying for eLife for over a year but still can't stop, FF, Rewind or record any programs. I miss my Du package *sigh*
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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 17:52
**** me!
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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 15:39
Have you checked that DKC has availability because they get pretty busy? You may find they're not an option if they're full.
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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 15:14
Okay, okay! But i didn`t mutilate the language beyond recognition... Didn't need a 12 year old to translate yours :)
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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 13:46
Depends on the seat configuration of the aircraft but if it's 2 seats to the side try and get the aisel seat with an empty window seat if at all possible (even better still if it's bulkhead). I found it easier to sit in the aisle seat and let DS have his seat plus the floor space to play in while I was blocking his exit to the aisle.
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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 13:28
There is at least 10 grammatical mistakes in the OP`s original post. Seriously?! Are there? Uh huh. There is. :D
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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 13:27
omigod a conspiracy!
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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 09:07
DH cracked a tooth on holiday several months ago and got it fixed there and then but is suffering now so he's in the same position as you. Will try and find out later today and will post back.
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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 08:33
I've heard the place right near the bridge (on the pearl roundabout side of the bridge, near ADCB building) is supposed to be pretty good. I heard that 3rd hand but will try and find out as I would like to know too. DD goes to the ortho at RAK hospital who I have no problem with but DS has seen a different dentist there and he won't be going back...
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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 08:31
Just wondering but isn’t text speak meant to be used in sms messages rather than forums? After all there's plenty of time and space to write out words correctly here or am I out of date? Perhaps you younger ladies can advise :) I'm with you on this one :) Makes my teeth itch, it does.
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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 07:27
The best plaice to be for a laugh this time of the morning.
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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 07:23
Are we supposed to read that along to rap music?
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Latest post on 23 August 2011 - 18:14
Yet?? Sounds promising :) I [i'>feasted[/i'> my eyes. They may be worth a trip to Dubai when the occasion warrants it....
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Latest post on 23 August 2011 - 18:07
Ooh, those caketastic cakes look absolutely amazing! Congratulations ;)
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Latest post on 23 August 2011 - 13:50
OP said they should have had it checked out before they bought it. I'm wondering if it might be a case for the police though. It would depend on how much damage was patched up and by whom - why was it repaired without an accident report?
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Latest post on 23 August 2011 - 13:20
Sorry, no help here, but how do you and the dealership know it's been in a serious accident?
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Latest post on 23 August 2011 - 11:31
Bon voyage Kylie, wishing you the very best of luck in your new life down under x
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Latest post on 22 August 2011 - 10:13
I've just asked DH who regularly travels with hand luggage only and he takes a razor in his bag. He also takes nail clippers but doesn't shave or cut his nails in-flight :)
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Latest post on 22 August 2011 - 09:35
Do you mean individual blades or the complete razors/heads? The washbags given to men in Business Class contain a single-piece razor so they're allowed. ETA. The restricted articles lists [i'>"Razor blades and straight razor blades"[/i'> so you'll have to leave your Sweeney Todd style blade at home :) <em>edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 22/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 21 August 2011 - 21:18
There may be as it's been very popular since the day it opened it doors. Not sure if there's anyone there during Ramadan but worth giving them a call. Sorry, don't know of any others in that area.
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Latest post on 21 August 2011 - 19:28
I ordered a Kindle for my Mum from the US a couple of months ago. It cost AED 73 to ship with S&S.
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Latest post on 21 August 2011 - 18:19
Try Seashells nursery.
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Latest post on 21 August 2011 - 15:37
I agree with tally-ho.
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Latest post on 21 August 2011 - 15:20
No, the OP said Royal Brunei were AED 3170 yet BA were about £400 (aed 2500).
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Latest post on 21 August 2011 - 15:04
HOPE YOU GET YOUR KEYBOARD SORTED SOON! :D Not ALL landline calls in Dubai are free either. I was frequently charged for dialling landlines from my home phone. Whether Jebel Ali wasn't considered "Dubai", or whether it was because I was calling from one provider to another I don't know.
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Latest post on 21 August 2011 - 12:05
I would imagine it would be quite expensive though as hotels tend to charge high amounts for calls. PS. Are you aware that by typing all in capitals you are "shouting"?
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Latest post on 21 August 2011 - 10:20
Given the choice I'd fly Emirates but having parked my bum on Air Canada's vintage aircraft in economy for many, many hours this summer I like to think I'm tough enough to do BA. :)
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Latest post on 20 August 2011 - 18:06
Not sure, I can only suggest you cll them and ask. There are other schools but I know nothing about them. It was a good few years ago but that's what we did, we moved in October so DD did 1st term in UK then finished the year in BSM. We lived in an independent villa in an area called Al Ilam - on the border with what most expats call MQ. Our neighbours were all locals, but all very nice, much more open and hospitable than Emiratis I found. We didn't have a pool so we joined the leisure club in the Intercontinental Hotel. Muscat has moved on a lot since we were there so there will be a lot more to do than we when lived there.
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Latest post on 20 August 2011 - 17:09
What do you have so far? (Looking to pinch ideas for my own kids).
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Latest post on 20 August 2011 - 16:58
Oman should be right up your street, plenty of outdoor activities and THE most beautiful scenery. DD went to BSM (British School of Muscat) which is Brit curriculum. I loved the school. And Muscat :)
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Latest post on 20 August 2011 - 09:03
Is Davina McCall presenting again?
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Latest post on 19 August 2011 - 19:19
*raises own glass of red to WM*
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Latest post on 19 August 2011 - 18:27
20% off everything at Organic Foods & Cafe tomorrow if anyone fancies buying organic chicken....
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Latest post on 19 August 2011 - 09:48
Frozen turkeys will be in the supermarkets well ahead of time too of you have room to store one. If you want a fresh bird then I would pre-order from Spinneys (Waitrose?). Real Christmas trees are also sold in Carrefour.
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Latest post on 18 August 2011 - 15:49
The Al Hamra Cellar (MMI) and A&E in RAK are closed throughout Ramadan.
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Latest post on 17 August 2011 - 16:06
Anybody know if there's anything open on the public side of T3, either arrivals or departures? Picking someone up later and want to be able to get the kids a drink or snack if I can.
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Latest post on 17 August 2011 - 15:41
I can't remember the name of the lady who sells them but call on 050 246 4840 or 04 380 1338. She should know who the stockists are so you can write a list and call them in turn. She got mine couriered up to me and I got mine within 24 hours. I know it doesn't help you, but she really is a helpful lady. ETA The lady I dealt with is called Rima. <em>edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 17/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 17 August 2011 - 11:34
Oh and have a great time back in Oz!
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Latest post on 17 August 2011 - 11:30
You will know on check-in whether your bags are checked all the way through as the destination will be printed on the luggage tag. I would be extremely surprised if you have to collect in BKK, in fact I would put money on it that they will be checked all the way through. I'm not sure how strict they are with cabin baggage weight in DXB, never been asked to weigh it there but I was asked to place my bag on the scales in LHR recently and had to remove 4kg of weight from it *blushes*.
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Latest post on 17 August 2011 - 09:40
oh and by the way we of course had to pay for her medical insurance, visa , flight, etc - those were all separate expenses. Doesn't everyone who sponsors a maid?
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Latest post on 16 August 2011 - 22:43
My Dad always said only a penny.
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Latest post on 16 August 2011 - 22:43
An Old Dad's Tale?
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Latest post on 16 August 2011 - 22:40
Or getting someone to buy it off you :)
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Latest post on 16 August 2011 - 15:14
I was sure I saw the light of a torch flash into my kitchen just before I went to bed last night. I turned all the outside lights on and left them on all night.
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Latest post on 16 August 2011 - 11:07
Yep, you're right, they've got the details they need to do goodness-knows-what. And thanks!
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Latest post on 16 August 2011 - 10:56
It was a website for purchasing online tickets for shows, movies etc so maybe were collected, although I don't know if they would need to show the card. I don't believe it was a mistake. It's a UAE card which I used in S America a couple of months ago, this online purchase was in the same country. Unlikely we share a similar card number and the same expiry date and verification code. I think someone over there stored my card details when I used it, and used my card more recently. When someone flips the card over to check the signature they can make a mental note of the verification code. I suppose all the other details they would need would be on the merchant's copy of the credit card slip. <em>edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 16/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 16 August 2011 - 10:31
It's definitely not mine! It's something ordered online and I did not use that website (and certainly not for that amount). I guess someone somewhere got my card details whilst I was in that country and used them since. I've called the bank and they've advised me to fill in a dispute forma and email it back to them.
 
 
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