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Latest post on 14 May 2011 - 18:04
...Doha *hopes this doesn't get moved*. DH is talking to friends moving to Doha. I've heard mixed reports about how easy is it to buy booze whilst living over there. Are many bars/restaurants licensed to sell it? Are there outlets like A&E/MMI over there? TIA
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Latest post on 13 May 2011 - 20:07
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Latest post on 13 May 2011 - 19:44
There's a traffic police department there but not sure about regular police. If it's a vehicle accident then I reckon you could.
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Latest post on 13 May 2011 - 19:06
Yes, I have a drink. I have children so I can't get drunk but I don't mind having the odd glass.
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Latest post on 13 May 2011 - 17:43
Oh yes, it was you who recommended them initially, wasn't it? My ceiling fans and garden pots thread :) We bought 5 fans, 3 with the light kits. Joan, one of the owners gave me lots of info and advice prior to buying (which we did through Huda lighting). We had what we thought was a problem with one and when I called her she told me what the problem was straight away (wiring issue). Can't recommend the company and their products highly enough :)
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Latest post on 13 May 2011 - 17:18
We didn't. We had to have the 30cm rods to compensate for the higher ceilings but the fans we bought kind of 'float' in the cradle attaches to the ceiling. We bought alternative sets of blades too, to match the wood in the house so the fans look like they belong.
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Latest post on 13 May 2011 - 13:20
A plain white one was 750, the more ornate ones were just under 1200 each. These are last year's prices so may have changed. Lights and extension rods are extra. As CP says, they are a good quality brand and very quiet.
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Latest post on 13 May 2011 - 12:14
We got ours from here: http://www.theceilingfancompany.com/index2.htm They're based in Al Quoz but didn't have a showroom. Some of their fans can be seen at Huda Lighting in Um Sequiem road near Max Garage. Huda lighting also have catalogues so you can see the full range. The company itself is run by an expat couple who really know their stuff.
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Latest post on 13 May 2011 - 12:11
if your write full sentences will take from you double the time... do it in a fast way and keep the proper writing for formal time.... even now in Arabic they have the chat script and they have the Arabic letters converted to English any way if Shakespeare saw these days proper English he will drop dead. I disagree. It takes me longer to think of the short way to write something than it does to just type it properly. How the h*ll are kids supposed to learn to spell when they're surrounded by poor writing and misspelled words?
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Latest post on 13 May 2011 - 09:51
I can't read it properly. You know (U no?) when kids are learning to read and they just. read. every. word. individually, it doesn't flow? That's how it sounds when I try to read text/ghetto/cr.p speak. I guess it's because my eyes can't sweep over the words and read them like I would proper text, but hav 2 :) stop and almost translate what's written.
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Latest post on 13 May 2011 - 08:49
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Latest post on 12 May 2011 - 17:43
What's your Mum like. Controversial?
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Latest post on 12 May 2011 - 17:13
LOL!
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Latest post on 12 May 2011 - 14:01
E450 somethingorother. I've had everything out of it this morning and there's no drain in there. There's a plastic shelf that sits underneath the shelf on top of the veg drawer. It's supposed to channel condensation away to the back where it should evaporate. It seems mine is collecting far too much water to evaporate.
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Latest post on 12 May 2011 - 13:10
Thanks for the info. We have another good sized fridge we can use if they need to take this one away. I've called them and they should call me back after the weekend. It's getting worse, I mopped it out this morning and there's already another puddle in there grrr!
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Latest post on 12 May 2011 - 09:52
It's no big deal, we have another fridge we can use. I just need to psyche myself up to deal with BetterLife :(
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Latest post on 12 May 2011 - 09:39
You're not helping...... :)
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Latest post on 12 May 2011 - 09:19
It was BetterLife I bought it from direct. I don't suppose I'll get a Courtesy Fridge while mine's away? :)
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Latest post on 12 May 2011 - 08:44
Phew! We also have a F&P washing machine :)
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Latest post on 12 May 2011 - 08:39
Yeah, beginning of July we bought it. Is it just the fridge or the brand in general?
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Latest post on 12 May 2011 - 08:19
@ jag and Dollymud, I'm not sure if there's anything I can adjust, there are no sliders around the bottom drawer. I hope it's not faulty :( I thought I would ask on here before I call customer service. I'm not sure if I should call them in NZ or risk a "No problem ma'am" from customer service here.
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Latest post on 12 May 2011 - 08:16
wouldnt have bought one of those SD :( Uh-oh. Why not....?
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Latest post on 12 May 2011 - 07:13
And if so, are you constantly having to mop water out of the bottom? The instructions say a little water is normal and it can be stopped by making sure all fruits & veg are wrapped or sealed. I've done that but am having to mop the darned thing out every couple of days otherwise it leaks out on to the floor.
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 21:28
Ah, ok - no double meanings then. I thought there was an Ann Summerism I missed out on LOL!
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 21:22
I guess they're a pretty unique gift!
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 21:20
Is that rude?
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 21:18
Google draws a blank...
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 20:58
"Ann Summers" and "needs" are not generally put in the same sentence. :)
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 20:39
I could demolish some right now, given the chance. :)
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 17:08
Thanks RAS, it's a whistle-stop tour so I don't think I\ll have a lot of time to relax on the beach. If you're thinking of a spray-tan start a new thread with 'spray tan' in the title and someone might see it and be able to help. Enjoy your trip x
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 16:37
I assumed she sent a pic in a "this is where we live; this is the living room, this is the dining room..." kind of way. <em>edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 11/05/2011</em>
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 15:38
Jebel Ali Janet Greens Gertie
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 15:31
Hopefully he'll be gracious and accept your apology - good luck ;)
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 15:30
My thighs are too fat for short shorts. I find that wearing something on my feet - even flipflops reduces the stumpiness of my legs. I'm off in two weeks :) (*and also feels slightly sick*)
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 15:19
You're my twin :) What about looser shorts? I wear shorts which are like men's swimming shorts but in a feminine patten. They come ot about mid-thigh. If you're going down the fake tan route would a spray-tan be the easiest? When are you going?
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 15:08
Maybe the cat is also responsible for the shelf incident? :) Uh-oh. Whose cat is it?
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 15:07
I'm going to Brazil soon too, but they'll have to take me stretch marks and all :) If your stretch marks are on your bum and the top of your thighs would lycra swim shorts cover them?
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 13:54
Don't expect people to be too specific LOL!
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 08:47
I guess she sees you as someone stronger than she which she maybe doesn't like. It sounds like she sees the new SIL as maybe not as strong and someone she can manipulate/control/walk over. There is a compliment up there ^^, honestly :) No help, I'm sorry, but I am a little cross at your DH for not putting his sister in her place where you're concerned.
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 08:22
Yep. It's like paying them not to pilfer. ;) "insurance" lol!
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 20:57
Agreed, but some airlines - although flying with older, less well-equipped aircraft - can deliver consistently good service. EK falls into the hit-and-miss category, with quite a bit of 'miss'. I fly them because they have a huge number of routes, good flight times, and a good entertainment system. I don't fly them because of their service. And yeah, Air Canada. Hmmmm... Coming back with them last year our section had no entertainment and no lights. When someone complained the steward said, "But we do have wings, fuel and alcohol" :)
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 20:44
Whistles with a Chanel bag!! And to think I thought Chanel was a luxury brand... You have obviously never travelled business or 1st on their aircraft, particularly the 380. No? Sorry, but there is better out there. The aircraft are great. The service, not so much....
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 19:03
Phew, thank goodness you said that, SM, I was beginning to wonder if I'd wandered into a time-warp, what with that Burt Bacharach song n all. I prefer another song which begins: Hey little girl: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKDYyFf1s0I or, my favourite, this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrpXArn3hII I knew one would be Brucie (a song I love) but I'm so glad you posted the link to the Icehouse song - it's one I loved but never knew what it was called or who sung it :)
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 19:00
Whistles with a Chanel bag!! And to think I thought Chanel was a luxury brand...
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 18:27
So which one's Emirates, then?
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 18:25
I second BHS, they usually have a really good range.
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 17:31
ROFL!
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 17:26
That's a song I didn't know I knew LOL! Misogynist b*st*rds who wrote it :)
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 15:57
LOL!
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 15:34
and we've ascertained that most of us EW'ers don't know what google is either, apparently :D Google? What's that? How do I find out what it is? URGENT!!!!!!!!!!
 
 
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