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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 14:51
Ah...good luck then ;)
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 14:26
You can get them occasionally in Geant.
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 12:26
Of course, that could always be the case but I've got the story from my friend who has first hand experience of just what a nasty bunch of people this family is.
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 12:09
Ignorant people I suppose. I believe the children in the family are not young. I do know that this maid is terrified of them all though.
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 11:16
Why are you wanting to live there? Do you have a nationality that allows you to live there? Can you speak German? Do you have a job to go to?
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 11:14
I would hope that simple has access to logon details, passwords etc. I always log on as DH because I can't remember my own log on details. I bank with HSBC.
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 11:13
DR, the friend who told me is involved with the family, though not happily - so she simply cannot get involved. I'm known to neither the maid nor the family employing her so I could get involved if I absolutely had to. I would drive down there, collect her and take her to the Embassy or POLO office but I would need to know that's 100% what she wants. All I can do is tell my friend what's been said on here and for her to pass it on. If the maid needs my help she can ask. Thanks for the info, I'll let you know if anything happens.
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 11:08
Ooh, that's cr@p! I've never worked here but got joint accounts, joint credit card etc from the beginning.
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 10:38
With the Windows FSS (Family Safety Something) you can specify only certain websites, instead of blocking. This way you start with access to no sites at all and add the web addresses of those you feel are safe. My DD can't even get onto Google....
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 09:51
Oh wow! Yes, memories!! NO! Had no idea about dear old Richard!! RC was gay??? Oh my mother will be so shattered!! Yep, My Mum was disappointed. Her drooling over Richard Chamberlain was the only reason we watch Thornbirds. I'm sure we didn't have to endure Magnum PI for the storyline either.
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 09:49
If you don't want to share a family computer you can put tight restrictions on her own computer including which sites she is and isn't allowed to access and also which hours in the day the computer can be used. I control my DD's laptop this way, and I do it all through my own laptop. I think it's fss.live.com It's a Windows thing but I control it from my Mac.
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 09:45
Thanks, DR. She's only been here about 6 months so I'm not sure how clued up she is. I don't know her and I live in RAK so it's not so easy for me to get involved but I will if there's no other option. The person who's closer can't get involved. I'll pass the info on and say that if the maid is too scared to go I'll take her myself if there's no other option and as you say, the decision will then be hers.
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 09:32
Not sure as I'm in Qatar. But I downloaded it via iTunes on my macbook and then did a sync, for what it's worth. Yes it can be downloaded here. I asked because I couldn't get it to d/l. turned out my payment card had expired :)
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 08:46
Can you download whatsapp from the UAE?
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 08:39
XE - currency converter. You can select from a huge range of currencies and they will be displayed on a list. You selct one, type in the amount and it will show you the equivalent in all the other currencies on your list. It will use wireless or 3G to update the currencies but you can still use the app without internet at the last updated values. Facebook - of course. And Talking Tom, Angry Birds and Atomic Fart for the kids.
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 08:36
DH bought off road tyres and rims in Sharjah for a really good price. It's just the thought of having to find my way around Sharjah for tyres that gives me the vapours LOL!
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 08:33
Thanks. I suggested writing everything down and taking it to either the Embassy or POLO, but am not sure which place is the best to go to. From what I can make out, being banned is the least of her worries, she just wants to go home.
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 06:52
Dubizzle and local notice boards. I'd be interested in both but we have the house up for sale and are trying not to buy more stuff in case we sell :)
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 06:01
I answered this on the main forum, and it was just one of these people that I asked ;)
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 05:58
We get ours in RAK (aed 2300 for my Prado recently) but there are good places in Dubai. I bought my previous set at Technical Resources (Al Khail end of Um Sequeim road) and got a good price there. Also try Max garage further up US road.
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Latest post on 09 May 2011 - 18:01
I think if you were to leave it next to a dumpster it would get taken away.
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Latest post on 09 May 2011 - 15:32
The small, 6ft one is pretty cheap.
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Latest post on 09 May 2011 - 15:26
Or not so much.....:D She said she got hers from the UK and it wasn't cheap - sorry! ETA I did find these (not so hard to get if you have Shop & Ship - and not too expensive either): http://funandfunction.com/multicolored-parachute-p-461.html http://parachuteshop.com/Play_parachutes.html http://www.matsmatsmats.com/kids/props/parachutes.html http://www.amazon.com/Champion-Sports-NP-Chute-Multi-Colored-Parachute/dp/B0029VVPXE <em>edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 09/05/2011</em>
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Latest post on 09 May 2011 - 15:19
Let me get in touch with a friend who I believe has one, and ask her where she got it from.
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Latest post on 09 May 2011 - 14:53
Was it a silky multi-coloured round thing?
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Latest post on 09 May 2011 - 09:24
Thanks! It's a fantastic thread :D
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Latest post on 09 May 2011 - 09:21
Agree with Jane and Claire. I would start their day with milk (and maybe night time too - just make sure you set the limits and stick to them) and after that it's water. As long as you stand firm they will learn that if they're thirsty they'll get water, if they're hungry they'll get food.
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Latest post on 09 May 2011 - 07:06
Imanesmama, I have emailed you as I would also like the files please :)
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Latest post on 09 May 2011 - 06:14
So glad to see Alex's shoes are still alive and well and in need of polishing LOL!
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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 13:22
Yeah, I guess they got what was coming to them.
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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 13:21
when you post on them they come to the top of the page again.
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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 13:04
There are some nice pieces in Jan-March. ETA ALthough I think your time on EW might be limited due to you dragging up lots of old threads to promote your own work.... <em>edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 08/05/2011</em>
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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 11:54
I have asked the question and been told that the case involved legal issues which I am not able to divulge on a public forum, but one of the people involved in the whole thing "wanted to reassure those that were taken in by her that she has been rubber stamped out of here so good riddance to bad rubbish!!"
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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 11:01
I'm not sure how much I'm allowed to post :) but I was told to update EW-ers as it very much affected some of the ladies on here. I'll find out how much can be posted ;)
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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 10:54
There were some elements of truth to what she had posted way back (when pretending to be posting on behalf of someone else). They weren't working, no visas and had overstayed.
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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 10:42
Umm, no, I don't think they had a choice.
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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 10:23
For those who are aware of the story: I have it on good authority that Pillows/WhoaMan/Loveslivingitup has left the UAE.
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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 10:00
Psssst! Where's edna? Dunno, Google it :D
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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 09:59
LOL at simple!
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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 08:59
Thanks for that :)
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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 08:22
I thought expats were only allowed to register two 'personal' cars each. This was my understanding too, but I can't confirm it.
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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 08:21
Because EW is the thinking womans google? Because it's much more personal to have a wee conversation and a 'good morning' with your fellow EW'ers rather than a wham bam with google? Because EW is quicker than google? Because everything you read on google is 'right'? Because one persons stupid question is anothers problem that can be helped? Because the world got too impersonal and cut off from society when we learned to inter webby everything? Because what use would EW be if we all took your splendid advice andjustfuckinggoogledit? *applauds* If you don't want to answer someone's stupid effing question then, well......don't......
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Latest post on 07 May 2011 - 20:50
Anyone else? But low price doesn't always mean the worse service. Friend flew Garuda Indonesia once on very cheap fare from Sydney and said it was fabulous. They may have great service but they were banned from flying into any EU destination between 2007 and 2009 due to safety issues. Admittedly, they have had that ban lifted but I'm not inspired by an airline that's been that low LOL! And ROFL at tombstones over the windows! :)
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Latest post on 07 May 2011 - 20:43
http://www.expatwoman.com/abudhabi/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=147016
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Latest post on 07 May 2011 - 19:16
Oh yes, it's definitely not cheap...... The regular chocolate, in camel shapes makes a great present for youngsters.
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Latest post on 07 May 2011 - 18:13
I've not tried the flavoured ones, just the regular bars. I did find it a it more sickly than regular chocolate. But then, to me, chocolate's chocolate :)
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Latest post on 07 May 2011 - 17:57
No, we don't fight over the kids. We did have a minor spat recently but we're generally on the same page when it comes to how we raise them. I think THE biggest thing is being to communicate with each other effectively. It took us a while to get there but now we can discuss rather than fight. They're not always pleasant 'discussions' but they're a lot easier to get over than a full-on fight.
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Latest post on 07 May 2011 - 17:51
I like it :)
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Latest post on 07 May 2011 - 17:49
I think there is a limit for expats, just not sure what it is.
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Latest post on 07 May 2011 - 17:45
Each, Dubai visas? TIA...
 
 
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